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Jo Koy "The Social Distance Tour"
<p>On Friday, November 13th, one of today’s premiere stand-up comics <strong>Jo Koy</strong> has announced The Social Distance Tour is coming to Xtream Arena powered by Mediacom. The show will be the first non-sporting event held in the brand-new arena in the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, October 9th at 10:00am and may be purchased at <a href="http://www.xtreamarena.com/">xtreamarena.com</a> or by visiting the Xtream Arena box office. </p> 2020-10-15 23:00:00 -0500
11/13/208:00 p.m.Xtream Arena powered by MediacomCoralville -
Wednesday After School Enrichment Programming
<h5>CERAMIC ART WORKSHOP SERIES: START AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING</h5><p>Drop off the kids on Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm for our after school enrichment programming. Every week there will be a different projects utilizing clay techniques, our instructors will discuss the history and use of various techniques while allowing each student to be creative in their own way. This is a series of after school workshops. Take them often for a comprehensive ceramic experience—or just take one or two for a great stand-alone art experience. In each workshop, students will create a project and glaze/paint them. We will then fire them in our kilns, to be ready for picked up 3 weeks after the workshop. A dedicated classroom will be used for every Wednesday workshop. Masks are mandatory and social distancing is enforced. These workshops are recommended for ages 7-16.</p><p>These classes are for ages 7+, all students must be able to tolerate wearing a mask for the duration of the workshop. All students will be seated to be socially distanced. Parents/Guardians may drop off their kids no more than 10 minutes before class begins, and pick them up at 5:30pm.</p><p>Select from the dates/projects below (new dates will be added every month). Workshops are $24.00/child.</p><ul><li>Date: Wednesday, September 16th / Project: Spooky Snake Coil Bowls</li><li>Date: September 30th / Fall Impressions Slab Plate</li><li>Date: October 7th / Pinch Pot Monsters</li><li>Date: October 14th / Pinch Pot Pumpkin</li><li>Date: October 21st / Slab Build phone holder</li><li>Date: October 28th / Desktop Pen Holder</li></ul><p>COVID-19 precautions: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2020-10-04 17:30:00 -0500
10/28/204:15 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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Story Time with Prima the Alpaca
<p>Dress warm and join us for a fun story time with Prima the Alpaca. Prima will be dressed in her holiday scarf and ready for pictures after the stories.</p><p>The Shops at West End on 6th Avenue in Marion will be hosting weekly outdoor events on Thursday evening for the whole family to enjoy.</p><p>West End Diner will be serving warm drinks and popcorn and the shops will be open offering a fun local shopping experience.</p><p>We encourage everyone to participates to wear a mask and follow proper social distancing guidelines.</p> 2020-10-27 19:00:00 -0500
11/05/205:00 p.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-10-29 20:15:00 -0500
10/29/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
NCSML Museum Store of the Year Celebration
<p>The NCSML Museum Store was recently named the 2020 Store of the Year by the Museum Store Association. Join us as we celebrate with virtual events, raffle prizes, exclusive Celebration Packages, and a social distance book & ornament signing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28.</p><ul><li>Kelly Jones of Wraptillion Modern Industrial Jewelry is hosting a <a href="https://youtu.be/yrWmBFfmDgA">‘Design on Demand’ YouTube event</a> including a unique design inspired by local musician Alisabeth Von Presley!</li><li><br></li><li>Preorder one of our book packages featuring a signed copy of ‘Night Beat’, a murder mystery novel by local author Dave Rasdal, then meet Dave in-person when you pick up your goodies. Check out a tantalizing reading by Dave on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBr3wUCcNY">YouTube channel</a> for a sneak peek.</li><li><br></li><li>Choose your signed Marj Nejdl Custom Ornament package with the new 2020 limited edition ornament for pickup – and meet the Master Folk Artist in person!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://store.ncsml.org/">Visit our website</a> to see all the special packages available and celebrate with us!</p> 2020-10-21 19:00:00 -050010/28/205:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Fall Faculty Series: Women in the World: Addressing Gender Equality and the United Nations
<p>Gender equality is a fundamental human right and one that has made progress over the past decades, but still faces many challenges around the world. The United Nations has included it as one of their sustainability goals, and in our time together, we will explore the objectives, progress, and challenges facing it. One of the key challenges we will discuss is how climate change is impacting women and girls worldwide and what we can each do to make a difference.<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP44T1PFiomnot4hoJWBYVg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">YouTube Livestream</a><br><br><em>Events are free and open to the MMU community only due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. In keeping with its educational mission, Mount Mercy University welcomes presenters with varied perspectives.</em></p>
11/04/206:00 p.m.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
<p dir="ltr">A century ago, the world faced a global health crisis that in many ways parallels the present-day challenges we face during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Thursday Forum offers historical perspective and insights on the current public health crisis by providing an overview of the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic, which erupted amidst the already-significant suffering and destruction of World War I. This two-session forum will begin with an overview of the origins, diffusion, mitigation, and impacts of the 1918 influenza outbreak. We will look into how the disease developed and spread, examining the pandemic from a global perspective. The presentation will consider the medical understanding of the disease and attempts to counter it, as well as the social and cultural factors that determined its evolution and treatment. The second forum will examine how the outbreak played out in Cedar Rapids, comparing and contrasting the experience of students at Coe and townspeople in the area. Through use of historical archival and newspaper sources, we will recreate the situation in eastern Iowa and evaluate the impact that the war, gender, and class had on healthcare and survival. This examination will be tied together with a look into the life and legend of Helen Roberts, the only Coe student to die in the epidemic and who is now alleged to haunt Voorhees Hall.</p><p>The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-10-29 23:58:00 -050010/29/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-11-03 20:15:00 -0600
11/03/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-11-05 20:15:00 -0600
11/05/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: Thunder Gods and Flood Stories: A Universal Approach to Mythology?
<p dir="ltr">Myths are stories and legends that have withstood the test of time but why do they exist? Is there greater social meaning built into the seemingly fantastic characters, places, and events? This two-week course will explore the purpose of mythology in society and tackle the question of whether or not there are universal myths across all societies. In session one, we will examine what is the purpose of a myth and the varieties of myths found throughout the world. Session two will explore how anthropologists and other scholars approach and analyze myths across cultures. While we will primarily focus on the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, this forum will also touch on myths in a broad range of cultures and periods (including Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Norse, and Native Americans) and the ways in which the universal features of myth also appear in modern stories like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Are these modern incarnations of our own society’s mythology or simply retellings of ancient myths, and is there any difference? In the end, do all societies dream of and fear the same things?</p><p dir="ltr">The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-11-05 23:58:00 -060011/05/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: Thunder Gods and Flood Stories: A Universal Approach to Mythology?
<p dir="ltr">Myths are stories and legends that have withstood the test of time but why do they exist? Is there greater social meaning built into the seemingly fantastic characters, places, and events? This two-week course will explore the purpose of mythology in society and tackle the question of whether or not there are universal myths across all societies. In session one, we will examine what is the purpose of a myth and the varieties of myths found throughout the world. Session two will explore how anthropologists and other scholars approach and analyze myths across cultures. While we will primarily focus on the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, this forum will also touch on myths in a broad range of cultures and periods (including Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Norse, and Native Americans) and the ways in which the universal features of myth also appear in modern stories like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Are these modern incarnations of our own society’s mythology or simply retellings of ancient myths, and is there any difference? In the end, do all societies dream of and fear the same things?</p><p dir="ltr">The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-09-11 23:58:00 -050011/05/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Story time with Becky Weiss
<p>Dress warm and join us for a fun story time with local author Becky Weiss.</p><p>The Shops at West End on 6th Avenue in Marion will be hosting weekly outdoor events on Thursday evening for the whole family to enjoy.</p><p>West End Diner will be serving warm drinks and popcorn. The shops will be open offering a fun local shopping experience.</p><p>We encourage everyone to participates to wear a mask and follow proper social distancing guidelines.</p> 2020-10-27 19:00:00 -0500
11/12/205:00 p.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
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Holiday Trivia Night
<p>Riverside’s own, Kenny “Kringle” Weets will be the trivia master and leader of holiday cheer for the evening. Your ticket gets you a table for up to four team members, your own personal spread of pub food favorites and three drink tickets per team member. What’s a holiday festivity without gifts? Don’t you worry! Kenny and his elves will be giving away exciting door prizes throughout the night. What if the Hawkeyes are playing? We’ll broadcast the game on the big screen during the event so you won’t miss a thing! Grab your social distancing pod members and come play some holiday trivia!</p> 2020-10-16 21:00:00 -0500
12/19/207:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Solstice Ramble
<p>Whether you think of it as the shortest day of the year or the longest night, the solstice is always a turning point towards the new season. We will walk the trails with the thoughts of the past year and the promise of the New Year ahead of us. This pivotal day always is a time of reflection and of potential. If you wish to bring along a note saying goodbye to the past year or hello to the new one, we will gather briefly at a campfire to cast off those thoughts. Very limited group size due to Covid concerns, we will observe social distancing, wear masks as needed and bring hand sani for your groups use. Cost: $1.00/student, $2.50/adult. Register online by December 18. </p> 2020-09-17 19:00:00 -050012/21/205:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-11-10 20:15:00 -0600
11/10/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Starting A New Business?
<p>Starting a business is emotional and the fear of failure makes it stressful.</p><p>With regulation the process is challenging and overly complex.</p><p>What if you had a short cut that would improve your chances of success and make it easier to manage?</p><p>The Empower program has help over 120 business owners just like you.</p><p>Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with Jane Boyd is a social impact program equipping entrepreneurs.</p><p>Our program offers:</p><ul><li><p>25 hours of Free Business Coaching - $1875 value</p></li><li><p>Free Website and Business email - $850 value.</p></li><li><p>Access to a wide network</p></li><li><p>Access to Graduate EXCLUSIVE CAPTIAL.</p></li><li><p>Priority for all sponsored events</p></li><li><p>Improved odds for loan approval with partner programs</p></li><li><p>Discounts on select rooms at Jane Boyd Community House</p></li></ul><p>Space is limited.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer">https://empowercedarrapids.com/what-we-offer</a><em> RIGHT NOW to apply.</em></p> 2020-11-12 20:15:00 -0600
11/12/206:00 p.m.Empower by godaddy in partnership with Jane BoydCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: Thunder Gods and Flood Stories: A Universal Approach to Mythology?
<p dir="ltr">Myths are stories and legends that have withstood the test of time but why do they exist? Is there greater social meaning built into the seemingly fantastic characters, places, and events? This two-week course will explore the purpose of mythology in society and tackle the question of whether or not there are universal myths across all societies. In session one, we will examine what is the purpose of a myth and the varieties of myths found throughout the world. Session two will explore how anthropologists and other scholars approach and analyze myths across cultures. While we will primarily focus on the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, this forum will also touch on myths in a broad range of cultures and periods (including Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Norse, and Native Americans) and the ways in which the universal features of myth also appear in modern stories like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Are these modern incarnations of our own society’s mythology or simply retellings of ancient myths, and is there any difference? In the end, do all societies dream of and fear the same things?</p><p dir="ltr">The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-11-12 23:58:00 -060011/12/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Virtual Thursday Forum: Thunder Gods and Flood Stories: A Universal Approach to Mythology?
<p dir="ltr">Myths are stories and legends that have withstood the test of time but why do they exist? Is there greater social meaning built into the seemingly fantastic characters, places, and events? This two-week course will explore the purpose of mythology in society and tackle the question of whether or not there are universal myths across all societies. In session one, we will examine what is the purpose of a myth and the varieties of myths found throughout the world. Session two will explore how anthropologists and other scholars approach and analyze myths across cultures. While we will primarily focus on the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, this forum will also touch on myths in a broad range of cultures and periods (including Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Norse, and Native Americans) and the ways in which the universal features of myth also appear in modern stories like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Are these modern incarnations of our own society’s mythology or simply retellings of ancient myths, and is there any difference? In the end, do all societies dream of and fear the same things?</p><p dir="ltr">The virtual event will be found at <a href="https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/">https://portal.stretchinternet.com/coeadmin/</a></p> 2020-11-19 23:58:00 -060011/19/2012:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Fall Faculty Series: Voter Turnout: An Examination of the Characteristics of the Non-Voting Population
<p>If 50% of registered voters do not vote, how do we have a representative democracy if those 50% are significantly poorer, less educated, more likely single parents, more likely renters, easily racially identifiable, or recently naturalized? It is not a surprise that the interests of those who do not vote end up marginalized after the elections. So, let us examine the characteristics of the non-voters. Do they own a home or rent? Do they have health care coverage? What income quintiles do they come from? What level of education? Gender? We will discover that the party with the majority in the U.S. are those non-voters. Let us also examine the rising barriers to vote. What about voter ID laws? Voting by mail, voting during the pandemic, satellite voting? Why do we always vote on Tuesdays? If the life of a democracy depends on participation, why are there not hours off work to allow people to vote or efforts to maximize turnout?<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP44T1PFiomnot4hoJWBYVg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">YouTube Livestream</a><br><br><em>Events are free and open to the MMU community only due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. In keeping with its educational mission, Mount Mercy University welcomes presenters with varied perspectives.</em></p>
11/17/206:00 p.m.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids -
Friday Night Out at ICCGS--Workshop for ages 21+ BYOB
<p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! </p><p>Cost: $35.00/person for clay $40/per person for glass</p><p>Friday Nights Out at ICCGS! Our once a month workshop for ages 21+. Join us in the studio for a fun project and unwind after a long work week. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), we provide the appetizers. We'll teach you about clay or glass - and you'll have a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. In each workshop you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, then pick up your works 3 weeks later.</p><p>Bring your own drink of choice (BYOB)! We will supply you the glasses and appetizers. MUST BE 21+ TO JOIN US.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p> 2020-11-13 21:00:00 -0600
11/13/206:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Friday Night Out at ICCGS--Workshop for ages 21+ BYOB
<p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! </p><p>Cost: $35.00/person for clay $40/per person for glass</p><p>Friday Nights Out at ICCGS! Our once a month workshop for ages 21+. Join us in the studio for a fun project and unwind after a long work week. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), we provide the appetizers. We'll teach you about clay or glass - and you'll have a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. In each workshop you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, then pick up your works 3 weeks later.</p><p>Bring your own drink of choice (BYOB)! We will supply you the glasses and appetizers. MUST BE 21+ TO JOIN US.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p> 2020-12-11 21:00:00 -0600
12/11/206:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids