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Preschool Open Gym
<p><strong>Little Sports Torts Open Gym</strong><br>Join us for a special night of all things sports! Your child will have the opportunity to try out almost any sport they can think of and show off the skills we've worked on this year. <br>Doors will open at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 17 and we will stay open until 7 pm so your child has plenty of time to try everything. Cost is $15 for the night ($10 for Little Sports Torts Families). <br>Demos of the various sports will given every 15 minutes or so.<br><a href="https://littlesportstorts.com/the-shell">Book Your Reservation Here</a>: https://littlesportstorts.com/the-shell<br>Reservations will not be required, but this will give me an idea of how many to expect.</p> 2023-02-07 19:00:00 -0600
2/17/234:00 p.m.GameOn Sports CRCedar Rapids -
THE ACADEMY SPS CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS - TIMELESS VOICES: THE SPEECHES/LETTERS OF NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-02-22 20:30:00 -0600
2/22/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
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THE ACADEMY SPS CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS - TIMELESS VOICES: THE SPEECHES/LETTERS OF NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-03-22 20:30:00 -0500
3/22/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
THE ACADEMY SPS CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS - TIMELESS VOICES: THE SPEECHES/LETTERS OF NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-04-26 20:30:00 -0500
4/26/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
The Academy SPS Critical Conversations - Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-02-08 20:30:00 -0600
2/08/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
The Academy SPS Critical Conversations - Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-03-08 20:30:00 -0600
3/08/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
The Academy SPS Critical Conversations - Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2023-04-12 20:30:00 -0500
4/12/237:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
Watercolor
<p>Join us for an exciting study of watercolor! Students will learn the art of planning and completing a beautiful watercolor painting in a group setting. Come to this session if you are new to watercolor, at an intermediate level, or if you are a seasoned watercolor artist, you won't want to miss this opportunity!</p><p>Registration for this class is $30, and includes all materials.</p> 2023-02-07 20:00:00 -0600
2/20/236:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Daruma After Dark - Paper Mache Japanese Wishing Dolls
<p>Join us for a two week workshop creating Japanese Wishing Dolls, also known as Daruma. The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. Upon receiving a doll a wish is made, and one eye is filled in. Once the wish comes true you fill in the other eye!</p><p>Week 1: We'll create our paper mache forms, and let them dry, methods of paper mache and plastering will be discussed.</p><p>Week 2: We'll paint and embellish our dolls to give them some personality!</p> 2023-01-20 19:30:00 -06002/10/236:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Daruma After Dark - Paper Mache Japanese Wishing Dolls
<p>Join us for a two week workshop creating Japanese Wishing Dolls, also known as Daruma. The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. Upon receiving a doll a wish is made, and one eye is filled in. Once the wish comes true you fill in the other eye!</p><p>Week 1: We'll create our paper mache forms, and let them dry, methods of paper mache and plastering will be discussed.</p><p>Week 2: We'll paint and embellish our dolls to give them some personality!</p> 2023-02-17 19:30:00 -06002/17/236:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Chalk Pastel Exploration for Adult Students
<p>Join us for this four week adult course designed to give students a balanced combination of technical skills, instruction, and art theory; for the purpose of instilling not only memorized steps to achieve desired effects (i.e. drawing and shading) but also to develop a true love for the medium. </p><p>Registration is $80 for the two night class, this covers all materials.</p>
2/27/2312:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Chalk Pastel Exploration for Adult Students
<p>Join us for this four week adult course designed to give students a balanced combination of technical skills, instruction, and art theory; for the purpose of instilling not only memorized steps to achieve desired effects (i.e. drawing and shading) but also to develop a true love for the medium. </p><p>Registration is $80 for the two night class, this covers all materials.</p>
2/27/2312:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
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Chalk Pastel Exploration for Adult Students
<p>Join us for this four week adult course designed to give students a balanced combination of technical skills, instruction, and art theory; for the purpose of instilling not only memorized steps to achieve desired effects (i.e. drawing and shading) but also to develop a true love for the medium. </p><p>Registration is $80 for the two night class, this covers all materials.</p>
3/06/2312:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Chalk Pastel Exploration for Adult Students
<p>Join us for this four week adult course designed to give students a balanced combination of technical skills, instruction, and art theory; for the purpose of instilling not only memorized steps to achieve desired effects (i.e. drawing and shading) but also to develop a true love for the medium. </p><p>Registration is $80 for the two night class, this covers all materials.</p>
3/13/2312:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Chalk Pastel Exploration for Adult Students
<p>Join us for this four week adult course designed to give students a balanced combination of technical skills, instruction, and art theory; for the purpose of instilling not only memorized steps to achieve desired effects (i.e. drawing and shading) but also to develop a true love for the medium. </p><p>Registration is $80 for the two night class, this covers all materials.</p>
3/20/2312:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Art Den - Adult Open Studio
<p>Join us Friday mornings from 10am-Noon at Studio 17 for a calm studio time with artists of any level. We do everything from stained glass to painting and even enjoy live piano courtesy some of our members! Cost is $5 to cover space and materials.</p> 2023-02-10 12:00:00 -0600
2/10/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Art Den - Adult Open Studio
<p>Join us Friday mornings from 10am-Noon at Studio 17 for a calm studio time with artists of any level. We do everything from stained glass to painting and even enjoy live piano courtesy some of our members! Cost is $5 to cover space and materials.</p> 2023-02-17 12:00:00 -0600
2/17/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Art Den - Adult Open Studio
<p>Join us Friday mornings from 10am-Noon at Studio 17 for a calm studio time with artists of any level. We do everything from stained glass to painting and even enjoy live piano courtesy some of our members! Cost is $5 to cover space and materials.</p> 2023-02-24 12:00:00 -0600
2/24/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Art Den - Adult Open Studio
<p>Join us Friday mornings from 10am-Noon at Studio 17 for a calm studio time with artists of any level. We do everything from stained glass to painting and even enjoy live piano courtesy some of our members! Cost is $5 to cover space and materials.</p> 2023-03-03 12:00:00 -0600
3/03/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Art Den - Adult Open Studio
<p>Join us Friday mornings from 10am-Noon at Studio 17 for a calm studio time with artists of any level. We do everything from stained glass to painting and even enjoy live piano courtesy some of our members! Cost is $5 to cover space and materials.</p> 2023-03-10 12:00:00 -0600
3/10/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p> 2023-02-11 12:00:00 -0600
2/11/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p> 2023-02-18 12:00:00 -0600
2/18/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p> 2023-02-25 12:00:00 -0600
2/25/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p> 2023-03-04 12:00:00 -0600
3/04/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Spark - Middle and High School Open Studio
<p>Let the school day melt away! Come work and play at Spark Open Studio on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our Music and Arts Studios!</p><p>Students can paint, sculpt, draw, and so much more in our Art Studio. They can also jam with friends in our upstairs and downstairs music studios. Instructors will be on hand to help with projects, supplies, and musical instruments/equipment. We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>Spark is a drop in class, just like Saturday Open Studio. Membership is not required, but please register your child so we have appropriate emergency contact information on file.</p> 2023-02-13 17:00:00 -0600
2/13/233:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
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Spark - Middle and High School Open Studio
<p>Let the school day melt away! Come work and play at Spark Open Studio on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our Music and Arts Studios!</p><p>Students can paint, sculpt, draw, and so much more in our Art Studio. They can also jam with friends in our upstairs and downstairs music studios. Instructors will be on hand to help with projects, supplies, and musical instruments/equipment. We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>Spark is a drop in class, just like Saturday Open Studio. Membership is not required, but please register your child so we have appropriate emergency contact information on file.</p> 2023-02-20 17:00:00 -0600
2/20/233:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Spark - Middle and High School Open Studio
<p>Let the school day melt away! Come work and play at Spark Open Studio on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our Music and Arts Studios!</p><p>Students can paint, sculpt, draw, and so much more in our Art Studio. They can also jam with friends in our upstairs and downstairs music studios. Instructors will be on hand to help with projects, supplies, and musical instruments/equipment. We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>Spark is a drop in class, just like Saturday Open Studio. Membership is not required, but please register your child so we have appropriate emergency contact information on file.</p> 2023-02-27 17:00:00 -0600
2/27/233:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Spark - Middle and High School Open Studio
<p>Let the school day melt away! Come work and play at Spark Open Studio on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our Music and Arts Studios!</p><p>Students can paint, sculpt, draw, and so much more in our Art Studio. They can also jam with friends in our upstairs and downstairs music studios. Instructors will be on hand to help with projects, supplies, and musical instruments/equipment. We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>Spark is a drop in class, just like Saturday Open Studio. Membership is not required, but please register your child so we have appropriate emergency contact information on file.</p> 2023-03-06 17:00:00 -0600
3/06/233:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
First Friday home School Open Studio
<p>Join us on the first Friday of every month for Homeschool Open Studio! Students K-12 are welcome to join us and explore everything our studios has to offer! We have a music studio downstairs and full art studio upstairs.</p><p><strong>Notice: Location will be changing to 1847 E Ave NE to accommodate more students. </strong></p><p><strong>K-12 Students only please, our space is not toddler proofed for the younger ones. Max Capacity is 40 for the building.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-03-03 15:00:00 -0600
3/03/231:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
First Friday home School Open Studio
<p>Join us on the first Friday of every month for Homeschool Open Studio! Students K-12 are welcome to join us and explore everything our studios has to offer! We have a music studio downstairs and full art studio upstairs.</p><p><strong>Notice: Location will be changing to 1847 E Ave NE to accommodate more students. </strong></p><p><strong>K-12 Students only please, our space is not toddler proofed for the younger ones. Max Capacity is 40 for the building.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-04-07 15:00:00 -0500
4/07/231:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids