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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Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment! </p> 2020-01-28 11:00:00 -0600
1/28/2010:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Doodlebugs @Marion Public Library: Express Yourself!
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="513">Learn about the Expressionists—like Jackson Pollack and Georges Rouault. Create your own art that, more importantly than looking realistic, expresses how you feel and who you are.<br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="168"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="168">No registration necessary. For questions contact 319-366-7503 or ethomas@crma.org.</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:45:00 -0600
1/28/2010:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
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Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2020-01-28 16:00:00 -0600
1/28/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-01-28 16:00:00 -0600
1/28/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Ukulele Cafe
<p>Join the ukulele revolution! Local musician volunteers will lead Ukulele Cafe, where you'll learn a few simple chords and leave playing a tune. Doesn't get much better than this. Ukuleles provided.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-13 19:30:00 -0600
1/28/206:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Healthy Mediterranean Menu Cooking Class
<p><strong>Healthy Mediterranean 3-Course Dinner Class:</strong><strong><i> </i></strong>You’ll learn how to incorporate super foods into your diet with this healthful menu. <strong><i>On the menu</i></strong><em>:</em> Bruschetta with Artichoke Topping, Mediterranean Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Kalamata Olives served over Israeli Couscous; Easy Almond Tart with Fresh Berries. $50.00</p><p><strong>January 28 (Tuesday) starts at 6 p.m.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>1/28/206:00 p.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Open Mic
<p>Local Musicians gather together to perform on stage. The musicians get on stage for 3 songs. Often by the end of the night some of the musicians are jamming together.</p> 2020-01-28 21:30:00 -0600
1/28/206:30 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Viva Hoover! The 1928 Goodwill Tour
<p>After Herbert Hoover was elected in November of 1928 he took a Goodwill Tour of Latin America with his wife, Lou Henry Hoover. The exhibit will contain gifts, artifacts, photos and film footage from all of the stops on the trip. As well as showcase time spent aboard the USS Maryland and USS Utah.</p> 2020-01-29 17:00:00 -0600
1/29/209:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen
<p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception & Gallery Talk: Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>
1/29/209:00 a.m.Cornell College, McWethy HallMount Vernon -
Family Music Class
<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>. <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/classes">Register</a> at <a href="https://mymusiconthemove.com/family-music-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-01-29 10:00:00 -0600
1/29/209:15 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs @North Liberty Community Library: Look, No Hands!
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="513">French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn’t stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way today, just like he did!<br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="168"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="168">No registration necessary. For questions contact 319-366-7503 or ethomas@crma.org.</td></tr></tbody></table><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:30:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
Toddler Time
<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Preschool Storytime
<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Project FeederWatch in the Bird Room
<p>Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. All are welcome! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Free</p> 2020-01-30 14:00:00 -06001/29/2012:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -0600
1/29/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -0600
1/29/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Handmade Beaded Card and Envelope
<p>Learn to use folding techniques to make a pop-up card with a matching envelope. Embellish your card with beads. Enjoy gifting this card to someone special. No previous experience necessary. Materials fee $30.</p><p>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2019-12-11 16:00:00 -0600
1/29/201:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -06001/29/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2020-01-29 22:00:00 -0600
1/29/206:00 p.m.The Hide-Out Bistro & GrillCedar Rapids -
Young Footliters presents Treasure Island
<p>The story of <em>Treasure Island</em> is a classic. Originally written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883, this adaptation by ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays’ Kathryn Schultz Miller encompasses all the elements needed for an entertaining story. </p><p><br></p><p>The Young Footliters Youth Theatre invites you to join them on a slightly different adventure, as Jim Hawkins, after having his worst day ever, dreams of a better life as a pirate. He meets pirates Billy Bones and Long John Silver, as well as beautiful mermaids, dancing crabs, and some very vocal parrots.</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em>Group Discounts: Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em> </p> 2019-07-25 21:00:00 -0500
3/13/207:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
City Circle Theatre Company presents Disney's High School Musical
<p>Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes at East High in City Circle’s annual teen show. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, and the brainy Gabriella cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo”, their alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Filled with catchy songs and exciting dance routines, <em>Disney’s High School Musical</em> is fun for the whole family! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush: </strong>Students with a valid school ID can attend the performance Saturday, September 21 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2019-07-25 22:00:00 -0500
6/26/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
City Circle Theatre Company presents Disney's High School Musical
<p>Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes at East High in City Circle’s annual teen show. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, and the brainy Gabriella cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo”, their alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Filled with catchy songs and exciting dance routines, <em>Disney’s High School Musical</em> is fun for the whole family! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush: </strong>Students with a valid school ID can attend the performance Saturday, September 21 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2020-06-27 22:00:00 -0500
6/27/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Cornell College Theatre Production: The Spitfire Grill
<p dir="ltr">By Fred Alley, James Valcq, and Lee David Zlotoff; directed by Caroline Price. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.</p><p dir="ltr">From the New York Times: "A soul satisfying … work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing. It is penetrated by honesty and it glows." </p>
2/29/207:30 p.m.First Street Community CenterMount Vernon -
ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS VI: RACH 3
<h5>JOYCE YANG’S EXCITING ENCORE!</h5><p>Beloved pianist from a couple years ago, Joyce Yang returns to Orchestra Iowa to perform Rachmaninoff’s monumentally difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. The final masterworks concert of the season, RACH 3, also includes the lyrical Brahms Symphony No. 1.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>G.L. FRANK</strong><br>Coqueteos from Leyendas: <em>An Andean Walkabout</em></p><p><strong>BRAHMS</strong><br>Symphony No. 1</p><p><strong>RACHMANINOFF</strong><br>Piano Concerto No. 3<br>Joyce Yang, Piano</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>5/29/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT
<h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Beauty & the Beast</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>2/22/207:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
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Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p>In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. We are invited to join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Monday of each month for a healing drum circle. As we prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! No experience is necessary. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator is accepted at the door. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-07-01 19:00:00 -0500
2/10/206:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p class="MsoNormal">In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. We are invited to join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Monday of each month for a healing drum circle. As we prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! No experience is necessary. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator is accepted at the door. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-08-19 19:00:00 -0500
2/24/206:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
The Office! A Musical Parody
<p>Singing! Dancing! Paper! It’s a typical morning at Scranton’s third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. A smash hit in New York City, this unauthorized musical parody features your favorite co-workers from Dunder Mifflin as well as songs like “Welcome to Scranton (The Electric City),” “The Dundies,” “Marry Me Beesly,” and much more.</p>
2/11/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Golden Dragon Acrobats
<p>The spellbinding artistry, amazing athletics, and cirque spectacular of the Golden Dragon Acrobats (GDA) thrills audiences of all ages and represents the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. Combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, breathtaking costumes, music, and theater, the 25-member troupe has traveled to all 50 states and more than 65 countries on five continents. Directed by founder Danny Chang, GDA has received two prestigious New York Drama Desk Award nominations for its Broadway run.</p>
2/29/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Jazz Summit Grand Finale Concert
<p>3 Day Event 2/27-2/29 in Marquis Hall Classrooms, Daehler-Kitchin, Dows. and Sinclair Auditorium.</p><p>Finale Concert Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Senior Citizens and students. Free to Coe faculty, staff, and students.</p> 2019-10-01 20:30:00 -05002/29/207:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids