What is Arts and Culture?
Check out with 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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Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
<p>Calling all knitters and stitchers … practice your hobby in the company of new friends! All who enjoy knitting or crocheting (or want to learn) are invited to join us via Zoom for a fun, free hour of crafting and conversation with Prairiewoods friends. We hope you’ll grab your needles and join us for this fun morning! Join using the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81579283216?pwd=UUFMd1h2UjFXVHBJKzlKSlcyQjdVUT09. If prompted, enter meeting ID 815 7928 3216 and password 088470. (You can also dial by phone by calling 1-312-626-6799.) We hope you’ll grab your needles and join us for this fun, crafty morning! For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-02-08 10:30:00 -0600
5/11/219:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Art by Your Friends & Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center ART Show Goes On Line</p><p>Several weeks ago 40 + local artists works for our 20th Annual ART by Yours Friends and Neighbors show is open to view. </p><p>Visit the 2021 Friends and Neighbors Art Show by going to our website. Don't forget to vote for your favorite! Our sponsor, Hills Bank and Trust Company, provides $75 in cash awards to each of the three top favorites chosen by you. www.<a href="http://marionheritagecenter.org/artshow2020?fbclid=IwAR1jGhlLG3WlELZVSUaQUUST0xhoqzwerEA5FXk-iDXsMFAWMEkU-ETwFgY">marionheritagecenter.org</a></p>5/05/2112:00 a.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
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Art by Your Friends & Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center ART Show Goes On Line</p><p>Several weeks ago 40 + local artists works for our 20th Annual ART by Yours Friends and Neighbors show is open to view. </p><p>Visit the 2021 Friends and Neighbors Art Show by going to our website. Don't forget to vote for your favorite! Our sponsor, Hills Bank and Trust Company, provides $75 in cash awards to each of the three top favorites chosen by you. www.<a href="http://marionheritagecenter.org/artshow2020?fbclid=IwAR1jGhlLG3WlELZVSUaQUUST0xhoqzwerEA5FXk-iDXsMFAWMEkU-ETwFgY">marionheritagecenter.org</a></p>5/05/2112:00 a.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-05-15 23:00:00 -0500
5/15/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/06/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p><span itemprop="description">Grant Wood’s American Gothic is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. The fact that thousands of parodies of American Gothic exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</span> </p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
UI Theatre presents Iowa New Play Festival 2021
<p><strong>University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts</strong><br><strong>Iowa New Play Festival 2021</strong><br>Virtual performances during the month of May</p><p>The first week of May is a special time for the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). </p><p>The 2021 Iowa New Play Festival will be presented virtually and will include four full productions and daily readings. All readings and two of the productions will take place in the first week of May, with other production dates to be determined. <a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/iowa-new-play-festival-schedule-2021">Click here for the current schedule.</a></p><h5><strong>Monday, May 3</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/gwenevere" target="_blank"><em>Gwenevere</em></a><br>By Isaiah Reaves<br>Directed by Dennis A. Allen II<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/year-revue" target="_blank"><em>Year of Revue</em></a><br>Written and Directed by Jarek Pastor<br>Dramaturgy by Rob Ascher</p><h5><strong>Tuesday, May 4</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/how-can-i-keep-singing" target="_blank"><em>HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING</em></a><br>By Amanda Keating<br>Directed by Molly Clifford<br>Dramaturgy by Meg Mechelke</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/switch" target="_blank"><em>The Switch</em></a><br>By Charlie O’Leary<br>Directed by Ivey Lowe<br>Dramaturgy by Meg Mechelke</p><h5><strong>Wednesday, May 5</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/still-life" target="_blank"><em>Still Life</em></a><br>By Valerie Muensterman<br>Directed by Erica Wray<br>Dramaturgy by Nate Ferguson</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><em><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/arrogance-it" target="_blank">The arrogance of it</a></em><br>Written and directed by Olivia Clement</p><h5><strong>Thursday, May 6</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/just-above-hades" target="_blank"><em>Just Above Hades</em></a><br>By Emma Silverman<br>Directed by Nina Morrison<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/readings-undergraduate-playwrights-workshop-2" target="_blank">Readings from the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop</a><br>Directed by Brett Stone</p><h5><strong>Friday, May 7</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/pins-and-needles-or-circumstance-falling-forever-ash-wednesday-1988" target="_blank"><em>Pins and Needles, or The Circumstance of Falling Forever on Ash Wednesday, 1988</em></a><br>By Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Directed by Amanda Keating</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/current-theatre-where-we-are-where-we%E2%80%99re-going" target="_blank"><em>Current Theatre: Where We Are, Where We're Going</em></a><br>Join Iowa New Play Festival guest artists for this panel discussion.</p><p>8:00 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/job" target="_blank"><em>The Job</em></a><br>By Ikram Basra<br>Directed by Sarah Gazdowicz<br>Dramaturgy by Art Borreca</p><h5><strong>Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9</strong></h5><p><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/blue-whale-variations" target="_blank"><em>Blue Whale Variations</em></a><br>By Dakota Parobek<br>Directed by Ann Kreitman<br>Dramaturgy by Rob Ascher<br>Various performance times-invited audience only</p><h5><strong>TBD</strong></h5><p><em>Wild, Wonderful</em> by SP O’Brien<br>Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p><em>Doctor Vysarius</em> by Steven Glavey<br>Music by Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Co-Directed by Steven Glavey and Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Dramaturgy by Nate Ferguson</p><p>Performances are free. All performance dates are subject to change. <a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/iowa-new-play-festival-schedule-2021">Click here for the current schedule.</a></p><p>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 the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700.</p>5/06/211:30 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
Shops Above the Wapsi Garage Sale
<p>The Shops Above the Wapsi, at 21597 County Road E34 in Anamosa, is having a garage sale in their parking lot. </p><p>Vendors outside will be open from 8 - 5 May on 7th and 8th in conjunction with the Anamosa city-wide garage sale and will be displaying all things old and new. </p><p>The indoor Shops open from 9 - 5 so come inside to see furniture, jewelry, antiques, dolls, photos, framing and collectibles.</p> 2021-04-17 17:00:00 -0500
5/07/218:00 a.m.Shops Above the WapsiAnamosa -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/07/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-07 16:00:00 -0500
5/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-07 16:00:00 -0500
5/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
UI Theatre presents Iowa New Play Festival 2021
<p><strong>University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts</strong><br><strong>Iowa New Play Festival 2021</strong><br>Virtual performances during the month of May</p><p>The first week of May is a special time for the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). </p><p>The 2021 Iowa New Play Festival will be presented virtually and will include four full productions and daily readings. All readings and two of the productions will take place in the first week of May, with other production dates to be determined. <a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/iowa-new-play-festival-schedule-2021">Click here for the current schedule.</a></p><h5><strong>Monday, May 3</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/gwenevere" target="_blank"><em>Gwenevere</em></a><br>By Isaiah Reaves<br>Directed by Dennis A. Allen II<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/year-revue" target="_blank"><em>Year of Revue</em></a><br>Written and Directed by Jarek Pastor<br>Dramaturgy by Rob Ascher</p><h5><strong>Tuesday, May 4</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/how-can-i-keep-singing" target="_blank"><em>HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING</em></a><br>By Amanda Keating<br>Directed by Molly Clifford<br>Dramaturgy by Meg Mechelke</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/switch" target="_blank"><em>The Switch</em></a><br>By Charlie O’Leary<br>Directed by Ivey Lowe<br>Dramaturgy by Meg Mechelke</p><h5><strong>Wednesday, May 5</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/still-life" target="_blank"><em>Still Life</em></a><br>By Valerie Muensterman<br>Directed by Erica Wray<br>Dramaturgy by Nate Ferguson</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><em><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/arrogance-it" target="_blank">The arrogance of it</a></em><br>Written and directed by Olivia Clement</p><h5><strong>Thursday, May 6</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/just-above-hades" target="_blank"><em>Just Above Hades</em></a><br>By Emma Silverman<br>Directed by Nina Morrison<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/readings-undergraduate-playwrights-workshop-2" target="_blank">Readings from the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop</a><br>Directed by Brett Stone</p><h5><strong>Friday, May 7</strong></h5><p>1:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/pins-and-needles-or-circumstance-falling-forever-ash-wednesday-1988" target="_blank"><em>Pins and Needles, or The Circumstance of Falling Forever on Ash Wednesday, 1988</em></a><br>By Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Directed by Amanda Keating</p><p>5:30 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/current-theatre-where-we-are-where-we%E2%80%99re-going" target="_blank"><em>Current Theatre: Where We Are, Where We're Going</em></a><br>Join Iowa New Play Festival guest artists for this panel discussion.</p><p>8:00 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/job" target="_blank"><em>The Job</em></a><br>By Ikram Basra<br>Directed by Sarah Gazdowicz<br>Dramaturgy by Art Borreca</p><h5><strong>Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9</strong></h5><p><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/new-play-festival/blue-whale-variations" target="_blank"><em>Blue Whale Variations</em></a><br>By Dakota Parobek<br>Directed by Ann Kreitman<br>Dramaturgy by Rob Ascher<br>Various performance times-invited audience only</p><h5><strong>TBD</strong></h5><p><em>Wild, Wonderful</em> by SP O’Brien<br>Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito<br>Dramaturgy by Margo Skornia</p><p><em>Doctor Vysarius</em> by Steven Glavey<br>Music by Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Co-Directed by Steven Glavey and Jeremy Geragotelis<br>Dramaturgy by Nate Ferguson</p><p>Performances are free. All performance dates are subject to change. <a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/iowa-new-play-festival-schedule-2021">Click here for the current schedule.</a></p><p>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 the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700.</p>
5/07/211:30 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $18 for soft glass and $22 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $18. 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. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</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> 2021-05-07 20:00:00 -0500
5/07/214:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
From Nashville TN - Levoy & Cleon Dewey
<p><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Award winners songwriters, singers, musicians, parents of two, and grandparents of five. They have ministered throughout the United States and other countries with their 2 daughters. Heavens Sounding Sweeter All The Time is one of their gold records. </p><p>Levoy & Cleon Dewey will touch your heart with music and ministry.</p>
5/07/216:00 p.m.The Cowboy Church, Walford, IAWalford -
Iowa State Fairgrounds Auto Parts Swap Meet
<p>Central Iowa's largest auto parts swap meet is held the first weekend of May every year in the North parking lot of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you are looking for parts for any car or truck including classics, customs, race cars, motorcycles or any other item that uses grease or oil, stop by and see us May 7 & 8, 2021! </p><p>Contact Ted for more info: 515 249 1161</p> 2021-04-12 17:00:00 -0500
5/07/218:00 p.m.Iowa State Fairgrounds Auto Parts Swap MeetDes Moines -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/08/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-05-08 23:00:00 -0500
5/08/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
UI Dance presents End of Semester Event
<p><strong>University of Iowa Department of Dance</strong><br><strong>Dance End of Semester Event - Spring 2021</strong><br>Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. CST<br><a href="https://virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu</a></p><p>The University of Iowa Department of Dance will close its spring 2021 semester with a series of works by graduate and undergraduate students from the department.</p><p>The following works will be presented:</p><p><strong>That’s a lesbian thing?</strong><br>Choreography by Mackenzee Albert and Allie Recht<br><em>That's a lesbian thing?</em> is a screendance exploring the lesbian identity and its presence within two bodies.</p><p><strong><em>Gamer</em></strong><br>Choreography by Katie Phelan<br><em>Gamer</em>, inspired by arcade, video, and computer games of my childhood, is a research investigation of body, film, choreography, animation, and multimedia. The process of this exploration began in embodied movement by understand the ways characters and images moved within computer games. The film relied heavily of choreography within the editing portion of the process. The outcomes of the investigation we determined by the relationship between the body’s choreography and the post-production animation.</p><p><strong><em>Continuum</em></strong><br>Choreography by Katie Phelan, in collaboration with the dancers</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Transposed</em></strong><br>Choreography by Emmalee Hallinan and Katie Phelan<br>This duet was created by Emmalee and Katie through a collaborative process that developed over two semesters with supporting course work in Choreography III and Choreography IV. The research of this piece is centered around suspending and transposing information of body, space, sound, and movement within process. In its first iteration, this work was shown as a site specific, live performance. Emmalee and Katie share this current iteration by way of screendance.</p><p><strong><em>To Be Continued…</em></strong><br>Choreography by Dharmini Piekarska<br>This work is to showcase the talents of artist of color at the University of Iowa in choreography, cinematography, and dance. This is an excerpt to a larger exploration of <em>Lived Embodied Experiences</em> and those influences into a creative perspective.</p><p><strong><em>Grin & Bare</em></strong><br>Choreography by Kyle Ayers<br>Thematically, "Grin & Bare" addresses feelings of frustration with myself and my work that arose throughout my first year of graduate school. I found myself actively avoiding parts of my personal history with performance that are fundamental to my identity in an attempt to mold my image as a "proper" movement researcher. In so doing, I created a paradox in which I no longer knew who I was or what I had to offer. I was sucking all the fun out of my own work. This dance is an attempt to reconnect those parts of my identity in a way that is both playful and meaningful. The research for this work evaluates the relationship between intentionally choreographed movement and spontaneously improvised movement by using the forms of color guard and dance. This relationship is examined through juxtaposition, superposition, and isolation of these two forms. This research also discusses ideas of perfection by way of editing. Through technology, it becomes possible to produce visually "perfect" results. When do we decide that flaws are important to our work, and when do we opt to hide them? The answer to this question is potentially different between the two performance methods highlighted in this project.</p><p><strong><em>There you Go</em></strong><br>Choreography by Dharmini Piekarska<br><em>There you Go</em> is about the emotional toll it can be to claim space in a society with so many double standards regarding where we ladies stand. A girl deals with many of the same things in her dance career, that one does in life. This piece is a cross-section of life and dance and light and dark. Perhaps you will relate, maybe not- but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.</p><p><strong>“Roots”</strong><br>Choreography by Dharmini Piekarska<br>This was made last year on Thanksgiving—which is a significant time to reflect upon things we are grateful for so it's no surprise this piece manifested itself then. Late November is also significant to me for another reason; it's the time of Dancesport Nationals in England, where I competed for the first time in another country. Looking back, it was a time where everything seemed more simple and less stressful. The future seemed unshakable, and during these crazy times, I felt myself turning back to what is familiar—my roots—the namesake of this piece.</p><p> Join us virtually on Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. CST at <a data-cke-saved-href="http://virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu" href="http://virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu">virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu</a> to celebrate the work of these students.</p><p>This event is free and tickets are not required. </p><p>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 particiapte in this program, please contact the Department of Dance in advance at 319-335-2228.</p>
5/08/218:00 p.m.University of Iowa Department of DanceIowa City -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/09/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Spring Concert
<p>The in-person Spring Concert features the Mount Mercy University Band, Choir and Show Choir. Location is the 1,000 seat Concert Hall of Prairie High School for safe distancing of performers and guests. </p><p>Schedule:<br>2:00 PM Show Choir<br>3:00 PM University Choir<br>4:00 PM University Band</p>
5/09/212:00 p.m.Prairie High SchoolCedar Rapids -
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Skyhawks Demonstration Day
<p>Time to turn off the TV and pull the kids away from the video game, the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks are providing free live entertainment for all ages. The Skyhawks demonstration day provides an opportunity for club pilots to show spectators model aircraft of all types and sizes and promote the radio controlled aircraft hobby. Club pilots have aircraft ranging from over 10’ across to small park fliers weighing less than one pound. Impressive scale warplanes, large stunt planes, and even helicopters will be represented. RC Jets powered by miniature turbines will also be demonstrated.</p><p> The event is located at the Skyhawks club field north of town near county home road. Head north on C avenue towards county home road. 3125 C Ave EXT NE, Marion, is on your right before you get to County home road. The scheduled time for the demonstration is from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 5th. If the weather is poor the event will be held on Sunday, June 6th.</p><p> Models will be flown by Skyhawks pilots of all ages. This event is an opportunity for the club to promote radio controlled flying and show those interested what can be attained through participation in the hobby. Members will be on hand to answer questions and guide those who would like to participate in the future.</p><p> Modern radio controlled systems allow for complexity and reliability unheard of in years past. New inexpensive radio systems and almost ready to fly aircraft have made it even easier for someone to get into the hobby.</p> 2018-05-24 16:00:00 -0500
6/05/211:00 p.m.Skyhawks FieldMarion -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/10/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
The Bias Inside Us Exhibit
<p><em>The Bias Inside Us</em>—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. <em>The Bias Inside Us</em> offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. </p>
5/11/219:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-11 16:00:00 -0500
5/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-11 16:00:00 -0500
5/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids