Local Arts and Culture Events
Check out the Corridor’s arts, theater, literature and cultural events. Everything from cinema and dance to museum and exhibits are available under the Arts and Culture grouping.
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Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Tuesdays @ 7pm)
<table><tbody><tr><td>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2023-05-09 21:00:00 -0500
11/15/227:00 p.m.Czech Town StationCedar Rapids -
Chatty Crafters
<p>Crafters are invited to bring your own crafts and socialize with other crafters every Tuesday from 5-7pm. We'll provide the tea and coffee! Not currently working on a craft project? No problem! We will have colored pencils, coloring sheets, and other crafting supplies available.</p> 2023-03-28 19:00:00 -0500
3/28/235:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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“Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day”
<p>The “Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day,” exhibit honors Marion veterans from the Seminole Wars through Vietnam is currently showing at the Marion Heritage Center & Museum. The display features the names and biographies of Marion veterans, including Lieutenant Colonial William “Bill” Reed, brothers John and Robert Titus, William Harrison, and Brigadier General Thomas J. McKean. Learn about<strong> </strong>the beginning of the largest American Legion in the state of Iowa, American Legion Post 289, and view more than 50 of the highest-ranking medals awarded by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Merchant Marines. <strong>Admission is free and will be open to the public through April 29, Thursday-Saturday, from 1 pm to 4 pm. </strong>For more information, please contact the Heritage Center at 319-447-6376, or visit our website at <a href="http://www.marionheritagecenter.org">www.marionheritagecenter.org</a>.</p> 2023-03-28 16:00:00 -0500
3/28/231:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Trivia Night with Think & Drink Entertainment (Tuesdays @ 7pm)
<p>General knowledge team trivia on Tuesday nights @ 7pm. Free to play. All ages. Check our Facebook page for theme nights.</p> 2023-04-04 21:00:00 -0500
4/04/237:00 p.m.Jerseys Pub & GrubCedar Rapids -
The University Club April Luncheon
<p>Barb will tell her story about how she began her journey from an elementary education teacher to artist and author of children’s books. She will discuss her inspiration for writing her books and creating her art. </p><p>Barb has lived in Iowa for almost four years with her husband, Michael and two cats, Poppy and Pepperoni. They have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. </p><p>She has a BA in Education from Loyola University and a MA in Writing from Vermont College. She has taken many art classes from Northern Illinois University and has continually studied art for the past thirty years. </p><p>She currently is a docent at the Stanley Museum and shows her artwork at the Iowa Artisans Gallery and the Cedar Rapids Art Museum gift shop and participates in juried shows at the Muscatine Art Center.</p><p><strong>Co-Hostesses: Rose Meyer and Jan Frerichs</strong> </p><p>Reservation Deadline is <strong>April 4, 2023</strong></p><p>Members: $23/Guests: $24 (includes tax and gratuity)</p><p>Cash Wine and Soda Bar </p><p>11:30am Social Time 12:00pm Lunch & Program</p><p>See your Clarion Newsletter for detailed information.</p><p><em><strong>Note proposed road construction in the area. Plan for alternate route or allow extra time</strong></em></p><p><strong>To Register:</strong></p><p>Registration forms can be found in your Clarion newsletter, or on this website: At top of web page, click "Members", then "Forms". Checks should be made out to <em>The University Club</em> and sent to: </p><p>Helen Rittenmeyer, (temporary change for Mar and Apr) </p><p>4529 Taft Ave SE Iowa City 52240 </p><p><strong>To Register & Pay Online click on this link:</strong></p><p><strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-university-club-april-luncheon-program-2023-registration-532659116757&source=gmail&ust=1675823213826000&usg=AOvVaw3wUSG7GPAXRhCwKEORjNsa" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-university-club-april-luncheon-program-2023-registration-532659116757" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/<wbr>the-university-club-april-<wbr>luncheon-program-2023-<wbr>registration-532659116757</a> </strong></p><p><strong>MENU:</strong> </p><p>Roast Beef on Ciabatta with carmelized onions, creamy horseradish and Provolone. Served with Coleslaw, regular or decaffeinated coffee, Iced Tea, and water. </p><p><strong>VEGETARIAN:</strong> </p><p>Vegetarian Silver Dollar Sandwich </p><p><strong>Gluten Free: </strong>Available. Please request on reservation form.</p><p>Dessert: Chocolate Mousse </p><p><br></p> 2023-02-02 13:30:00 -0600
4/11/2311:30 p.m.Radisson Hotel & Conference Center CoralvilleCoralville -
The University Club May Luncheon and Fashion Show
<p>DRESS AS IF YOU WERE ATTENDING A HOLLYWOOD PREMIER…..</p><p>THERE WILL BE PAPARAZZI, AND CELEBRITIES IN ATTENDANCE</p><p>Parking is available in the North Garage or South Parking Lot </p><p>WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE </p><p><strong>Co-Hostesses: Pam Buethe and Pat Skay</strong></p><p>Reservation Deadline is <strong>April 25, 2023</strong></p><p>Members: $28/Guests: $29 (includes tax and gratuity)</p><p>Cash Wine and Soda Bar </p><p>11:30am Social Time </p><p>12:00pm Lunch & Program</p><p>See your Clarion Newsletter for detailed information.</p><p><strong>To Register as a GROUP:</strong></p><p><u><strong>Important</strong></u></p><p>TABLES OF 8 CAN <strong>ONLY </strong>BE RESERVED BY: </p><p>ALL NAMES AND CHECKS <em>SUBMITTED TOGETHER </em>TO RESERVATION CHAIR </p><p><strong>NOT ACCEPTING ONLINE RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS…..ONLY THROUGH RESERVATION CHAIR</strong> </p><p><strong>RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY:</strong> </p><p><strong>APRIL 25, 2023</strong> </p><p><strong>Reservations not guaranteed after that date.</strong> </p><p><strong>NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE</strong> </p><p><strong>To register, please mail:</strong> </p><p>Completed registration forms and checks made payable to The University Club to: </p><p>Deborah Hays </p><p>107 Leamer Court</p><p> Iowa City, IA 52246 </p><p><br></p><p><strong>SINGLE SEAT RESERVATIONS CAN BE PAID ONLINE AT THE CLUB WEBSITE or by mailing reservation to address above </strong></p><p><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-university-club-annual-luncheon-style-show-may-2023-registration-532669557987&source=gmail&ust=1675823382792000&usg=AOvVaw0NvkGfLflgKQenBrZQYDkl" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-university-club-annual-luncheon-style-show-may-2023-registration-532669557987" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/<wbr>the-university-club-annual-<wbr>luncheon-style-show-may-2023-<wbr>registration-532669557987</a> </p><p><strong>MENU: </strong>Grilled bruschetta chicken breast with fresh tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze drizzle, served with roasted potatoes, rolls and butter, coffee or iced tea. </p><p>White chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert. </p><p><strong>VEGETARIAN: </strong>Puff pasty of mixed vegetables, with a boursin cheese and red pepper puree, served with creamy polenta. </p><p><strong>GLUTEN FREE: Chicken bruschetta meal is gluten free.</strong> </p> 2023-02-02 13:30:00 -0600
5/02/2311:30 p.m.Hyatt RegencyCoralvile -
FireHouse @ Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Backyard Bash Concert Series
<p>Join us on Friday, July 21 @ Wild Rose Casino & Hotel courtyard as FireHouse takes the stage in our Backyard Bash Concert Series! This is a FREE outdoor concert open to ALL ages!<br><br>Double Platinum Artist, FireHouse, is an American hard rock band who signed with Epic Records in 1989. The band reached stardom during the early 1990's with hit singles "Reach for the Sky," "Don't Treat Me Bad," "All She Wrote," and their signature power ballads, "I Live My Life for You," and "Love of a Lifetime."<br><br>At the 1991 American Music Awards, FireHouse won the award for "Best New Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist," chosen over Nirvana and Alice in Chains. Their credits include 16 Gold & Platinum Records, over 7 Million sales worldwide, and power ballad "Love of a Lifetime" was the #1 Wedding song!<br><br>Feel free to bring your lawn chairs! Food and drinks will be available for purchase (sorry, no coolers allowed). For additional information, visit our Facebook page or website: www.wildroseresorts.com/clinton.</p> 2023-03-18 21:00:00 -0500
7/21/236:00 p.m.Wild Rose Casino & HotelClinton -
Showcase of Needlearts
<p>An exhibit of traditional and contemporary needlework, featuring many needlework techniques including cross stitch, needlepoint, beading, blackwork, goldwork, and more. All are finished projects made into pictures, 3-dimensional objects, wearable clothing, quilts, etc. All work is accomplished using a threaded needle and done by hand. We will also have raffle drawings and needlework accessories for sale. This showcase is sponsored by the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America. Come and be impressed by the quality of over 500 pieces to be displayed!</p><p><br></p> 2023-02-24 18:00:00 -06004/28/2310:00 a.m.American LegionMarion -
Showcase of Needlearts
<p>An exhibit of traditional and contemporary needlework, featuring many needlework techniques including cross stitch, needlepoint, beading, blackwork, goldwork, and more. All are finished projects made into pictures, 3-dimensional objects, wearable clothing, quilts, etc. All work is accomplished using a threaded needle and done by hand. We will also have raffle drawings and needlework accessories for sale. This showcase is sponsored by the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America. Come and be impressed by the quality of over 500 pieces to be displayed!</p><p><br></p> 2023-04-30 16:00:00 -05004/30/2310:00 a.m.American LegionMarion -
Card Games
<p>Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm </p><p>Location: 1st Floor Lobby </p><p>Are you interested in playing cards? Join us on Mondays to play either Euchre or Pinochle.</p> 2023-04-24 15:00:00 -0500
3/13/231:30 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Lyrics Alive
<p>Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm </p><p>Location: Assembly Room </p><p>The Senior Center’s all-request singing group meets each week for the joy of group singing, without the pressure of performing. We usually sing with live instrumental accompaniment (piano and guitar), and sometimes a cappella. All are welcome!</p> 2023-03-22 15:00:00 -0500
3/27/231:30 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
The Pomtastiks!
<p>Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm </p><p>Location: Room G13 </p><p>Register: Call Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872</p><p>If you like to dance, enjoy music, are excited to learn choreography, and are comfortable performing in public, come check out The Pomtastiks! We have over 20 choreographed dances in our repertoire and use poms and props to add fun and variety to each performance. We practice together weekly and at home using DVDs to learn the choreography. We welcome new members, so stop by a practice and meet us! For more info, contact Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872. Membership required. </p> 2023-03-29 16:00:00 -0500
3/29/233:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
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Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm </p><p>Location: 1st Floor Lobby </p><p>Exercise your vocabulary and crossword skills, and join us for some fun, friendly word play on a giant Scrabble board. All are welcome!</p> 2023-03-29 16:00:00 -0500
3/29/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
“Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day”
<p>The “Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day,” exhibit honors Marion veterans from the Seminole Wars through Vietnam is currently showing at the Marion Heritage Center & Museum. The display features the names and biographies of Marion veterans, including Lieutenant Colonial William “Bill” Reed, brothers John and Robert Titus, William Harrison, and Brigadier General Thomas J. McKean. Learn about<strong> </strong>the beginning of the largest American Legion in the state of Iowa, American Legion Post 289, and view more than 50 of the highest-ranking medals awarded by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Merchant Marines. <strong>Admission is free and will be open to the public through April 29, Thursday-Saturday, from 1 pm to 4 pm. </strong>For more information, please contact the Heritage Center at 319-447-6376, or visit our website at <a href="http://www.marionheritagecenter.org">www.marionheritagecenter.org</a>.</p> 2023-04-01 16:00:00 -0500
4/01/231:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Curator Guided Tour - Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City
<p>Join curator Madde Hoberg for a special guided tour of the <em>Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City</em> exhibition in the Main Library Gallery! All are welcome to attend this free event.</p><p><strong>About the exhibit:</strong> Through documents, artifacts, and ephemera, this exhibition shares about some of the many LGBTQ+ people, organizations, and publications in Iowa City's history. Items on display are from the Iowa Women's Archives, University Archives, and Special Collections & Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries; the LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library in Iowa City; and from community members.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or </em><a href="mailto:sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu" target="_blank"><em>sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></a><em>.</em></p> 2023-03-20 17:00:00 -0500
3/28/234:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Terry McCauley Acoustic 60's/70's Pop/Rock
<p>A heavy dose of ‘60s/‘70s pop and rock ballads is what you can expect from Terry McCauley. His voice and acoustic guitar cover tunes from the likes of America, Bee Gees, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Herman’s Hermits, REO Speedwagon, ELO, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin. </p><p>Free and live at <a href="https://iowabrewing.beer/home">Iowa Brewing Company</a>.</p> 2023-03-23 21:00:00 -0500
4/01/236:00 p.m.Iowa Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
Keep Us In Stitches
<p>Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm </p><p>Location: Room 311</p><p>Join an informal group of "fiber friends" in an afternoon of knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving, or whatever fiber craft strikes your fancy. Stuck on casting on, using a pick-up stick, what an overcast stitch is? Gather a group of your friends and find more who share your interest in the fiber arts. Conversation, sharing, and helpful support make this a relaxing break from a stressful day. Come and go any time. </p> 2023-03-31 15:00:00 -0500
3/31/231:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Hercules Haven Fundraising Brunch
<div dir="auto">You and your family are invited to Peoples Church, located at 4980 Gordon Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, IA on Saturday April 1st from 10AM-1PM. We are serving up a vegan feast of brunch foods including pancakes, tofu scramble, vegan sausage and MUCH MORE! Arrive at 10AM and fill your belly with some amazing food! Don't miss out on a family fun filled morning!</div><div dir="auto">The free-will donations go directly toward the care and well-being of our residents. We always have a wonderful time noshing <a tabindex="-1"></a>on some wonderful food with this amazing community!</div><div dir="auto">Hercules' Haven is a is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, meaning that all your donations are tax deductible.</div> 2023-03-22 13:00:00 -0500
4/01/2310:00 a.m.Peoples Church Unitarian UniversalistCedar Rapids -
Chatty Crafters
<p>Crafters are invited to bring your own crafts and socialize with other crafters every Tuesday from 5-7pm. We'll provide the tea and coffee! Not currently working on a craft project? No problem! We will have colored pencils, coloring sheets, and other crafting supplies available.</p> 2023-04-04 19:00:00 -0500
4/04/235:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Play: Lost Girl
<p>Kirkwood Community College presents our Spring Play: Lost Girl! Lost Girl tells the story of Wendy returning from Neverland where she decides she must find Peter Pan to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. We hope to see at this great performance by our students! </p> 2023-03-17 16:00:00 -0500
4/02/232:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
TellersBridge presents, "I'll Never Tell." A Live Storytelling Event
<p>Blurbs</p><p><br></p><p>“I Won’t Tell!”</p><p><br></p><p>What’s hotter than a mouthful of Hot Tamales, more explosive than vinegar and baking soda, able to leap from your tongue to the nearest ear at the speed of sound? A juicy bit of information, also known as a secret. Some secrets are easy to keep- your weight, horrible middle name, or the first time you did something everyone else did (much sooner). Other people’s secrets, well, that’s another animal entirely. Perhaps you have one you’re dying to share or perhaps you just want to listen in. Join us. We’re all ears. And mouths.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p> 2023-03-25 21:00:00 -0500
4/06/237:00 p.m.Parlor City Pub & EateryCedar Rapids -
TellersBridge presents, "I'll Never Tell." A Live Storytelling Event
<p>Blurbs</p><p><br></p><p>“I Won’t Tell!”</p><p><br></p><p>What’s hotter than a mouthful of Hot Tamales, more explosive than vinegar and baking soda, able to leap from your tongue to the nearest ear at the speed of sound? A juicy bit of information, also known as a secret. Some secrets are easy to keep- your weight, horrible middle name, or the first time you did something everyone else did (much sooner). Other people’s secrets, well, that’s another animal entirely. Perhaps you have one you’re dying to share or perhaps you just want to listen in. Join us. We’re all ears. And mouths.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p> 2023-03-25 21:00:00 -0500
4/06/237:00 p.m.Parlor City Pub & EateryCedar Rapids -
Hop to the Movies at Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema
<p>Hop to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre or Movie Tavern location for a fun-filled Easter event! Take a photo with the Easter Bunny, be creative at the craft stations, and even go on an Easter egg hunt before watching the family-friendly Easter classic, "Hop." Visit <a href="https://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/family-friendly-films/hop-to-the-movies-2023?Name=&State=IA&SortOrder=0">marcustheatres.com/hop</a> to purchase tickets.</p><p>Saturday, April 1<br>Doors open: 9:30 a.m. <br>"Hop" film begins: 10:30 a.m.<br>Tickets per person $9.50</p><p>Location: Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema </p> 2023-03-20 11:50:00 -05004/01/239:30 a.m.Marcus Cedar Rapids CinemaCedar Rapids -
“Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day”
<p>The “Worth Their Medal: Commemorating 75 Years of Veterans Day,” exhibit honors Marion veterans from the Seminole Wars through Vietnam is currently showing at the Marion Heritage Center & Museum. The display features the names and biographies of Marion veterans, including Lieutenant Colonial William “Bill” Reed, brothers John and Robert Titus, William Harrison, and Brigadier General Thomas J. McKean. Learn about<strong> </strong>the beginning of the largest American Legion in the state of Iowa, American Legion Post 289, and view more than 50 of the highest-ranking medals awarded by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Merchant Marines. <strong>Admission is free and will be open to the public through April 29, Thursday-Saturday, from 1 pm to 4 pm. </strong>For more information, please contact the Heritage Center at 319-447-6376, or visit our website at <a href="http://www.marionheritagecenter.org">www.marionheritagecenter.org</a>.</p> 2023-04-05 16:00:00 -0500
4/05/231:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Lyrics Alive
<p>Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm </p><p>Location: Assembly Room </p><p>The Senior Center’s all-request singing group meets each week for the joy of group singing, without the pressure of performing. We usually sing with live instrumental accompaniment (piano and guitar), and sometimes a cappella. All are welcome!</p> 2023-04-03 15:00:00 -0500
4/03/231:30 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
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Art Exhibit: "Constellations" by John Beckelman
<p><u>"Constellations": 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Gallery</u></p><p>Our second-floor gallery focuses on artworks requiring a more intimate setting; viewing the artwork needs “getting up close”. John Beckelman uses the elemental character and expressive potential of clay to create incredibly diverse bodies of work. The artworks featured in this exhibit explore liminal space and are often referenced as topographic or cosmographic. At the same time, this work attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. “If you want to pare phenomena down, all there would be are stillness and occurrence: space, and that which is continually born out of space, and returns into space –- stillness and occurrence”. -The Wisdom of No Escape, Pema Chodron, pg. 74.</p><p>Beckelman's artwork has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions and grants. Following an undergraduate degree (BA English, Philosophy) from Hobart College in Geneva, NY, he received his Master of Science and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Ceramics from Illinois State University. After a 37 year teaching career at Coe College, where he taught ceramics, sculpture and three- dimensional design - and served as the Art Department chair for 20 years - Beckelman is now the college‘s Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus. John Beckelman lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He maintains a studio at the ‘Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio’ in downtown Cedar Rapids.</p><p><a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com/constellations">www.gildedpeargallery.com/constellations</a></p>
3/27/2310:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Tell Me Everything" by Thérèse Murdza
<p><u>"Tell Me Everything": Main Floor Exhibition</u></p><p>Using colors and shapes inspired by Murdza's synesthetic experience, paintings created engage and enliven where we work, rest, and gather. Since 2001, writer turned visual artist, Thérèse Murdza has applied paints and pencils to create large, multi-paneled works on canvas, and smaller works on canvas and paper. This exhibition showcases the signature bright, richly textured paintings. "In this newest work, I’m mapping and marking time; exploring the ways we count (and count on) the days. I'm particularly curious about our calendars, and how we use them to imagine a future."</p><p><a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com/tell-me-everything">www.gildedpeargallery.com/tell-me-everything</a></p>
3/27/2310:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Constellations" by John Beckelman
<p><u>"Constellations": 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Gallery</u></p><p>Our second-floor gallery focuses on artworks requiring a more intimate setting; viewing the artwork needs “getting up close”. John Beckelman uses the elemental character and expressive potential of clay to create incredibly diverse bodies of work. The artworks featured in this exhibit explore liminal space and are often referenced as topographic or cosmographic. At the same time, this work attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. “If you want to pare phenomena down, all there would be are stillness and occurrence: space, and that which is continually born out of space, and returns into space –- stillness and occurrence”. -The Wisdom of No Escape, Pema Chodron, pg. 74.</p><p>Beckelman's artwork has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions and grants. Following an undergraduate degree (BA English, Philosophy) from Hobart College in Geneva, NY, he received his Master of Science and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Ceramics from Illinois State University. After a 37 year teaching career at Coe College, where he taught ceramics, sculpture and three- dimensional design - and served as the Art Department chair for 20 years - Beckelman is now the college‘s Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus. John Beckelman lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He maintains a studio at the ‘Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio’ in downtown Cedar Rapids.</p><p><a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com/constellations">www.gildedpeargallery.com/constellations</a></p>
3/28/2310:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Tell Me Everything" by Thérèse Murdza
<p><u>"Tell Me Everything": Main Floor Exhibition</u></p><p>Using colors and shapes inspired by Murdza's synesthetic experience, paintings created engage and enliven where we work, rest, and gather. Since 2001, writer turned visual artist, Thérèse Murdza has applied paints and pencils to create large, multi-paneled works on canvas, and smaller works on canvas and paper. This exhibition showcases the signature bright, richly textured paintings. "In this newest work, I’m mapping and marking time; exploring the ways we count (and count on) the days. I'm particularly curious about our calendars, and how we use them to imagine a future."</p><p><a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com/tell-me-everything">www.gildedpeargallery.com/tell-me-everything</a></p>
3/28/2310:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
The Pomtastiks!
<p>Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm </p><p>Location: Room G13 </p><p>Register: Call Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872</p><p>If you like to dance, enjoy music, are excited to learn choreography, and are comfortable performing in public, come check out The Pomtastiks! We have over 20 choreographed dances in our repertoire and use poms and props to add fun and variety to each performance. We practice together weekly and at home using DVDs to learn the choreography. We welcome new members, so stop by a practice and meet us! For more info, contact Shirley Myers at 319-351-5872. Membership required. </p> 2023-04-05 16:00:00 -0500
4/05/233:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City