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Bead Embroidery with a Cabochon
<p>Participants will make a pendant using Toho seed beads, montee crystals, Ultrasuede, and a stone or glass cabochon. Bezeling the cabochon and how to do running stitch will be the core of this class. Your piece will be beautifully finished on the backside.</p><p>Instructor: Karen Kubby</p><p><strong>Prerequisite: Any seed bead weaving experience.</strong></p><p>Registration is $78 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-03-26 16:00:00 -0500
4/20/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Kumihimo Charm Bracelet through Kirkwood
<p>This is a great introduction to the Japanese tradition of Kumihimo. Learn to use a disk to braid satin cord. You will have a selection of charms to add to your weaving. No experience needed. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:<span> </span></em><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.</strong></p> 2019-03-26 20:30:00 -0500
4/23/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Kumihimo Charm Bracelet through Kirkwood
<p>This is a great introduction to the Japanese tradition of Kumihimo. Learn to use a disk to braid satin cord. You will have a selection of charms to add to your weaving. No experience needed. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:<span> </span></em><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.</strong></p> 2019-03-26 20:30:00 -05004/23/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 18:00:00 -0600
6/27/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2018-06-30 18:00:00 -0500
6/28/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2018-07-01 18:00:00 -0500
6/29/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Parade
<p>The Freedom Festival Parade is proud to continue the tradition of red, white, and blue floats, vehicles, music, dancing groups, businesses, and other local organizations. It also features the "Freedom Festival Express", which is a track-less train! The parade offers a patriotic and nostalgic way to celebrate community on the 4th of July weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>This event is FREE!</p> 2017-11-30 12:00:00 -0600
6/29/1910:00 a.m.Czech VillageCedar Rapids -
Music at the Museum: Freedom Festival Edition
<p>Start your holiday weekend right with the sounds Music at the Museum: Freedom Festival Edition! The band for this year, Pianopalooza, will be featured under the stars at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library's Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:00 pm.</p><p>Plenty of room to dance, bring your lawn chairs - no coolers please, but picnics welcome! Hy-Vee will have food available for purchase. BEVERAGE GARDEN! Beverages will be available for purchase. </p><p><br></p><p>The event is free with button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button. </p> 2017-11-30 20:00:00 -0600
7/03/196:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-03-26 20:00:00 -0500
4/25/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Kara Yatsu Flat Kumihimo Bracelet
<p align="center">Kumihimo Weekend Retreat</p><p align="center">with Laurel Kubby</p><p>Join Master Beader and Beadology Iowa co-owner Laurel Kubby for 3 days of intensive and fun kumihimo braiding. Take one or two classes, or all three. Seating is limited to 12 people per class.</p><p align="center">Take one class for the price listed below.</p><p align="center">Take two classes for 10% off.</p><p align="center">Take all three classes for $380—that’s 20% off!</p><p align="center">This flat kumihimo braid is perfect for bracelets, chokers, and even dog collars. It is useful with fiber alone as well as fiber plus edge beads. You will use satin cord for enhanced learning. It is beautiful with other fibers as well. End your piece with a glue in magnetic clasp.</p><p>This class will introduce you to a new basic braid other than kongo-gumi (round braid). Some kumihimo experience is helpful, but not required. Learn techniques & tips to create a uniform, harmonious braid.</p><p>Registration is $138 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-03-26 20:30:00 -0500
4/26/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Kasuri-Tsunagi Kumihimo Necklace
<p align="center">Kumihimo Weekend Retreat</p><p align="center">with Laurel Kubby</p><p>Join Master Beader and Beadology Iowa co-owner Laurel Kubby for 3 days of intensive and fun kumihimo braiding. Take one or two classes, or all three. Seating is limited to 12 people per class.</p><p align="center">Take one class for the price listed below.</p><p align="center">Take two classes for 10% off.</p><p align="center">Take all three classes for $380—that’s 20% off.</p><p>This round braid has a huge advantage over kongo-gumi, the first braid that most people learn. It does not spiral. This allows you to have beads hang along one edge (or 2) without distortion. This is perfect for necklaces & bracelets. In this class, you will make a necklace with Swarovski pearls along one edge.</p><p>This technique is suitable for beginners (with some experience) on the marudai & adventuresome, experienced beginners on the disc.</p><p><strong>Pre-requisite: any kumihimo experience.</strong></p><p>Registration is $168 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-03-26 16:00:00 -0500
4/27/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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MVHS Senior Art Show - Mount Vernon Creates
<p>This exhibit celebrates the Mount Vernon High School Students Portfolio work. Join us for the opening reception on April 26th.</p><p>This show runs April 26th thru May 24th</p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06004/25/195:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
12 Strand Ridge Spiral Kumihimo Bracelet
<p>Are you ready to push yourself to the next level? This will be our first class using 12 cords to braid. If you are comfortable with kongo-gumi, you will be surprised at how easily you can make this braid. Again, we will use satin cord for ease of learning a new braiding skill.</p><p>This class is appropriate for advanced beginners using either the marudai or the disc. </p><p><strong>Pre-requisite: any kumihimo experience.</strong></p><p>Registration is $168 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-03-26 16:00:00 -0500
4/28/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-05-02 20:00:00 -0500
5/02/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Nooks and Crannies Tour of Brucemore
<p><section><span itemprop="description"><p>Visit every floor, peek into closed rooms, and satisfy curiosity through this all-access pass to the mansion. Marvel at the Skinner pipe organ room, discover the architecture and oddities of the mansion, and experience the sight and sound of a "rain storm" in the basement Tahitian Room. Due to preservation work on the roof, the attic may not be available on the tour. </p></span></section><section><br></section></p> 2019-04-05 10:30:00 -0500
5/18/199:00 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Movie Night at the Ballpark
<p>There is nothing like watching a great movie under the stars. Join us and watch a movie on the field of Veterans Memorial Stadium! Grab your blanket and friends to enjoy a movie along with a FREE inflatable zone. Gates open at 6pm.</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p><p>Check our Facebook page or website for movie announcement for 2019!</p> 2017-11-30 22:00:00 -0600
6/21/197:00 p.m.Veterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Concert at Newbo: The Last Ride
<p>The Last Ride is the up and coming country group to mark down, this group of hardworking guys are coming to town with the gloves off ready to put on the show. If you wanna hang with your new brothers down the gravel road or down the street in your city, rest assured TLR will deliver, entertain, inspire, and will never leave you disappointed. By far the most humble, passionate, and reliable songwriters out there.</p><p>Lead singer, Tony Winkler, is from Cedar Rapids and a Jefferson High School grad.</p><p>Opening for the group will be Jeff Bruner, local guitar player. </p><p>Check out The Last Ride's Facebook page for more information. </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/pg/thelastrideband/about/?ref=page_internal </p><p>Come on out and join us for a Friday night full of music, fun and friends! All you need is your Freedom Festival button to enjoy this concert!</p><p><em><strong>**This concert is NOT part of the Rock the Block summer concert series**</strong></em></p><p><strong><span>A Freedom Festival button is required for entry.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Coolers are allowed, but outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Lawn chairs are encouraged.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Food and beverage will be available for purchase.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Newbo City Market will be opened during the concert.</span></strong></p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 21:00:00 -06006/28/196:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Concert at Newbo: Volta Youth Music Festival
<p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">Join us for a full-day of incredible music at the NewBo City Market, featuring the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's youth rock bands and other area youth musicians as well as performances from local, professional rock bands. We are very excited to partner with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for a day filled with music and fun!</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">This full-day music festival with be going on with Imagination Square, Building Block Extravaganza and the Parade. Plenty activites going on all day long! Music Festival begins at 10am.</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">The music will be FREE all day long, until 5pm. At that time, a Freedom Festival button is required for entry. <br><br>Check back soon!! Full music schedule TBA.</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">For more information about the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and the Volta Youth Music Festival, visit https://www.easterniowaartsacademy.org</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;"><strong>A Freedom Festival button is required starting at 5pm.</strong></span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Bring your lawnchair and dancing shoes for this fun filled music day!</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;">Coolers are allowed, but no outside alcoholic beverages.</span></strong> </span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Food and beverage will be available for purchase.</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Newbo City Market will be opened during this event.</span></p> 2017-11-30 22:00:00 -0600
6/29/1910:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Pancake Breakfast
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is bringing the annual pancake breakfast inside the Veterans Memorial Colliseum! The Freedom Festival is excited to highlight this beautifully restored, historic building in Cedar Rapids.</p><p>Bring your family, friends, neighbors and anyone else who doesn't want to cook on a national holiday and we'll do the cooking for you! After pancakes, be sure to stop by the 2nd Avenue Bridge for the Freedom Festival Car Show! </p><p>Parking is available in the Mays Avenue Parkade. Handicap accessible from parkade to Vets Colliseum through basement entrance -<span> </span><em><strong><span>VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY NOON. </span></strong></em></p><p>BREAKFAST PRICES - $6/ADULTS AND $3/CHILD - $1 OFF WITH BUTTON. </p> 2017-11-30 11:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial ColiseumCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Car Show
<pre> </pre><p>Come to downtown Cedar Rapids and check out the local classic cars over the scenic Cedar River! </p><p><strong><u>Venue Change: </u></strong>The Car Show will be moved to the 2nd Avenue bridge for 20119, due to construction on the 3rd Avenue bridge. </p><p>Don't forget the pancake breakfast over at the Veteran's Memorial Building!</p><p>This event is free with a button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 12:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.DowntownCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival 4th of July Concert
<p>This year we are bringing back The Johnny Holm Band! Celebrate the Fourth of July with us right in downtown Cedar Rapids at the McGrath Amphitheatre. Opening for The Johnny Holm Band will be local talent, Boot Jack Band. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the night! Doors to the concert will open at 4:00 p.m. and the night will conclude with the celebration of Freedom Festival Fireworks. Doors open at 4:00 pm.</p><p>This concert is free with a button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 21:45:00 -0600
7/04/195:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-05-09 20:00:00 -0500
5/09/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-05-16 20:00:00 -0500
5/16/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-05-23 20:00:00 -0500
5/23/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-05-30 20:00:00 -0500
5/30/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-06-06 20:00:00 -0500
6/06/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-06-13 20:00:00 -0500
6/13/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-06-20 20:00:00 -0500
6/20/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-06-27 20:00:00 -0500
6/27/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City