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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Be bRAVE
<p>Be bRAVE is Iowa's first SOBER event! CRUSH of LInn County is proud to present a night of family fun and entertainment! With Some of Eastern Iowa's best DJ's this night of good vibes and dancing will not disappoint! Food and beverages along with many local vendors will be on site! </p> 2023-09-13 22:30:00 -05009/23/23 @ 5:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Concert Under the Stars at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience an unforgettable night under a blanket of twinkling stars, serenaded by the melodic sounds of four award-winning musicians specializing in Native-style flute and world flutes. This concert at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), by Summit Flute School instructors Jonny Lipford, Suzanne Teng, Gilbert Levy and Tommy Graven, is a family-friendly outdoor concert (weather permitting). Immerse yourself in a sonic journey like no other and enjoy one complimentary drink ticket with additional beer, wine and soda available for purchase. This enchanting evening will be filled with soothing music and blissful merriment, making it an experience you won’t soon forget! The cost is $10 and includes one drink ticket. Additional drinks can be purchased for $5 (cash only). It is free for kids 10 and under. Please feel free to bring camping chairs or blankets for comfortable lawn seating. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 21:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
The Elvis Presley Experience
<p>One of the most acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist acts in the country, Florida-native Matt Stone is taking the industry by storm! With Matt’s uncanny resemblance, remarkable voice, and fiery stage presence, he has earned the adoration of fans all across the country!</p><p>Even Elvis Presley’s step-brother has said, “When I heard [Matt]… now if I close my eyes that’s Elvis. It touched my heart. The only person I ever heard sing like that was my brother, and [Matt] was real close—SCARY— that’s how close it was.”</p><p>As featured in the Palm Beach Post, the Sun-Sentinel, Wellington Magazine, NY Times Union, and Sirius XM’s Elvis Channel, this show is the closest thing to the King in concert any fan has seen since 1977! </p> 2023-08-22 20:30:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Royal Pop
<p>Their setlist brings together the best of artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, Morris Day and the Time, Janet Jackson, and more. Turning out danceable classics that will keep the party in gear. Known for their energy and excitement, the members of Royal Pop seamlessly blend their talents to create a truly unique sound. Whether you're a fan of classic Funk, the Minneapolis Sound, or just looking for a good time, Royal Pop will deliver the goods when they hold court on our Show Lounge stage. </p> 2023-08-31 20:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf ResortRiverside -
Hamlet. By William Shakespeare. At The James.
<p>Crooked Path Theatre Announces: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare at The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240</p><p>Thursday September 21 at 7:30 pm</p><p>Friday September 22 at 7:30 pm</p><p>Saturday September 23 at 7:30 pm</p><p>Sunday September 24 at 2:00 pm</p><p>Tickets at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thejamesic.com/&source=gmail&ust=1692116069389000&usg=AOvVaw0OGoUAWkKui0fy0XrIjiO7" href="http://thejamesic.com/" target="_blank">TheJamesIC.com</a></p><p>Questions: <a href="mailto:hello@crookedpaththeatre.com" target="_blank">hello@<wbr>crookedpaththeatre.com</a></p><p>In this bold, new production, director and Crooked Path Theatre co-founder Patrick Du Laney seeks to honor Shakespeare's thrilling tale of grief and revenge while also illuminating the very real period of religious persecution in which the play was written. Featuring an all-star cast and crack creative team, even the most familiar of Shakespeare's language will spring to life in the James's intimate space--a performance not to be missed!</p><p><br></p><p><img width="547" height="830" src="https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3MXzG2nSWHmqpe0Zyx1Zm-3yip9EjoG_m3tijQ4S5u4PrIv0oMxO7098vNSQCzXoWUTWOq2IbinA-0u4_Qw1lJUS-eAZXwFRteS8PnIenZfkJl_c0DOzi_TOb6h7yIU70HuC8HCLxlhF1gnSCNePhMMGnyB-pg_DialwRfLICWPtQnXQfS16AZaZfxr6C0wNxGjZkt02OVVjO4FAjhTmLB-ayMs=s0-d-e1-ft#https://i0.wp.com/crookedpaththeatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/367693465_10160683104979111_2756495757891247604_n.jpg?resize=547%2C830&ssl=1" alt="" data-bit="iit" tabindex="0"></p><h5>Featuring:</h5><p>Ray Vanek – Hamlet</p><p>Robyn Calhoun – Gertrude</p><p>Genevieve Wisdom – Ophelia</p><p>Matthew James – Claudius</p><p>Caleb Marner – Francisco, Guildenstern, Gravedigger</p><p>Bob Mussett – Polonius, Gravedigger</p><p>Jaye Piper Rosewell – Horatio</p><p>Andrew Wilkes – Barnardo, Rosencrantz, Osric</p><p>John Smick – The Ghost, Player King</p><p>Carrie Houchins-Witt – Reynaldo, Player Queen, Priest</p><p>Katy Hahn – Laertes</p><p><br></p><h5>Creative Team</h5><p>Patrick Du Laney – Direction</p><p>Emily Ganfield – Costumes Designer</p><p>Kristen Olinger – Set and Projections Designer</p><p>Carrie Houchins-Witt – Fight Captain</p> 2023-09-23 22:00:00 -05009/23/23 @ 7:30 p.m.The James TheaterIowa City -
Surf Zombies | Nobletiger
<p>Longtime area favorite, Surf Zombies, raises surf rock from the dead with fast, crazy, original instrumentals that straddle retro surf, bubblegum punk and garage rock. The driving rhythms, swirling tremolo, crashing spring reverb from dueling guitars and authentic growl of vintage tube amps make for a truly weird Midwestern wonder.</p><p>Worst Impressions, an all-original punk group from Iowa City, opens the evening.</p><p>Doors 7PM</p><p>Show 8PM</p><p>$10 ADV / $13 Day of Show (plus applicable fees)</p> 2023-08-22 23:00:00 -05009/23/23 @ 8:00 p.m.The Ideal Theater & BarCedar Rapids -
Final Mix
<p>From newer artists like Pitbull, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, to old-school pros like Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown, Final Mix keeps the dance floor hopping. Founder Del "Saxman" Jones has shared the stage with James Brown, Tina Turner, and Prince, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2002. Final Mix has played everywhere, from Switzerland to Thailand to Naples, Florida. Don't miss the action when they return to our Show Lounge stage. </p> 2023-08-31 00:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 8:30 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf ResortRiverside -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-23 16:00:00 -0500
9/23/23 @ 10:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-24 17:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-24 17:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Hiawatha Farmers Market
<p>Since 2004, it has been a weekend tradition for customers to stroll the Hiawatha Farmers Market sourcing fresh produce, meats, eggs, breads, sweets, honey, plants and handcrafted items. Join us rain or shine!</p> 2023-09-24 13:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
John Deason
<p>John Deason, a former Muscatine High School teacher who received his Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in photography from the University of Iowa and later taught at Augustana College, has been fascinated by photography for many decades. At the age of seven, following a move to Sioux City, Iowa, Deason became friends with a neighbor boy whose father was a talented photographer named Grant Jensen.</p><p>Deason states that Jensen changed his whole life as he became his mentor at an early age. “He gave me a 35-millimeter camera, and I began taking photos. I wanted to take serious photos for people to view and discuss. I was very lucky to have this adult friend who would take the time and effort to teach me how to develop film and then print photographs. Years later, he gave me a wooden view camera with bellows, a sharp lens and slide-in film holders.”</p><p>The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th. </p> 2023-09-24 17:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Pearls Galore Trunk Show
<p>Visit our Bead Lab to immerse yourself in a room of freshwater pearls. Natural, dyed, large, small, smooth, large holed, keishi, baroque, and blistered. 25% off the marked price during the show. You won’t want to miss this! No admissions fee.</p> 2023-09-24 18:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-24 16:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-24 16:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-24 16:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
What'cha Reading Book Club
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books. So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.<br><br>This book club is hosted once a month at Craft'd at 333 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can see all our upcoming dates for the book club by clicking Events at the top of the page.<br><br></p> 2023-07-12 15:30:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Craft'dCedar Rapids -
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill
<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></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 sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-09-24 17:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Opening Reception for Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti and Mauricio Lasansky Exhibitions
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024. </p><p>Reception - Sunday, September 24th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.</p><p>Music by Bill Anson (1:30 - 3:00 p.m.) & the Mad Creek Mudcats (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)</p><p>Free Admission</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-13 16:30:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 1:30 p.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Sat 24 - BIT Brewery -Purple Haunted House- Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Join us Sunday 2:00 pm Get your tickets today! Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at the BIT Brewery, in Central City. Tickets $35 per person. Space is limited purchase tickets online, <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR2DBcF-I0s4VDTWgjhJgse8wMKIIHlibC3Dup9AT4ojg_Kc2A9Zqqocnhk" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a> Many people find our classes therapeutic and convenient way to tap back into their creative side. Please note: Events are 18 and over only, events are for adults and will contain adult language and content. By the end of the night, you will be amazed at the artwork you have created on a 16x20 canvas! Food and Drink are additional, please no outside food or drink. Class is at 2:00pm on Sunday. (don't be late) Classes are limited in size, please make sure to buy your ticket to make sure you have a spot.</p><p>***Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable, however, and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only. If you need to cancel or move your reservation you must notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. *All cancelation issues must be resolved through email. * In the event of bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. ****<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR1HXZX2EeZw3Bo2aAK7uV3xVFtXkm2DMDu9VedFsqrLpJQmqC9n2h3kPPI" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a></p><p>Any questions:<br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>website: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corkncanvasiowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1LhJvldZ-iTclEBVuUlxDckqkGQuyS4Hr9_L4izc2Jae9wxirRsC9UOh4&h=AT0E3hKXyaYEXdxAaIkf2QKlpB8cw5wbBZr7t19pWb7ZpGJ21YBtxYHCcUiFrWiI4pSHBqiqwi26DhqxEVxH3YmmLjMHH1oMiF7wQDt3mYNWSfRuYTFURzxI0q8oRCMCBQ&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT38RqigEUThHdQWKnSb1i4bbDiYigcsYQ2Vssy-djr0dZjs6oiJBOt8W-DAoFxUOERtxa4e-MDJOwfnNmLY3fdsnes7k5PyCLIOh3SVL3UFVt5m4ohlsYsRSBjtHFtM1Ic8FeeqKdOtpLBlp9u7CJHTe9Fr" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.corkncanvasiowa.com</a> </p> 2023-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 2:00 p.m.BIT BreweryCentral City -
The Groove Garden Open Jam
<p>The Ideal Theater & Bar is proud to present THE GROOVE GARDEN, an open jam with hosts Craig Erickson on guitar, Evan Stock on drums and Alex Geiger on bass.</p><p>The Groove Garden Open Jam begins at 5PM on Sundays and is OPEN TO EVERYONE, all ages, all musical styles, regardless of skill level. WE JUST WANT YOU TO GET UP THERE AND PLAY (or sing)!! We can't wait to see what grows in our Groove Garden!!</p><p>$5 free will donation</p> 2023-09-24 21:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 5:00 p.m.The Ideal Theater & BarCedar Rapids -
Guest Artist Recital: Gustavo Romero, Piano
<p>Coe College is delighted to have pianist Gustavo Romero return for a recital of the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff on <strong>Sunday September 24th at 7:00 PM in Sinclair Auditorium</strong> to celebrate the composer's 150 birthday year.</p> 2023-09-13 21:00:00 -0500
9/24/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids -
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill
<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></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 sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-09-25 18:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit
<p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion
<p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle
<p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Animalia”</em>, a solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></span></p><p>“Animalia is a term used to describe any multicellular living thing, from the very real possibility of a tipsy bumble bee to the slightly more fantastical phenomenon known as a battycat (though the science may still be out on that last). When used as a title for this show, it allows for the continuing exploration of fur, feather and fin with just a whiff of story around the edges. While growing up, if I wasn’t outside, I would spend most of my time with my nose in books. From a young age I fervently hoped that if I looked hard enough or sat still long enough, I would discover all the talking animals and hidden doorways I knew to exist from the likes of Tolkien and Carroll. Instead I came to know mice and spiders and toads, as I roamed in the fields and woods around my home. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the real magic had been in the fields themselves and the creatures I was privy to have watched while patiently waiting. As an artist I depict animals and their environments realistically but with quirks, a bit of humor and always with great respect”</p><p>Maggie Vandewalle was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1981, she received an art scholarship to the University of Iowa where she worked toward a BFA in printmaking. After college, she gravitated to watercolor—a medium she uses almost exclusively today. She recalls a childhood divided between two passions—an insatiable love of reading and a profound fascination for the natural world. These early interests are the foundation for her paintings of whimsical creatures; their antics often bring a smile or a feeling that one has walked into the middle of a remarkable journey.</p><p>.www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”</em>, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></p><p><strong>James Ochs (1943-2022)</strong></p><p>James Ochs was an artist, teacher, civil servant, veteran of a foreign conflict and Iowa resident for 50 years. He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, James gained print experience at Blacks Print Studio in New York City, where he worked in collage and paint at the Art Student League. He received his B.A. in painting at Colorado State University and went on to earn an M.A. and M.F.A in printmaking and drawing from the University of Iowa. After his education, he launched a successful independent art career that saw him utilize painting and printmaking techniques while exploring a wide breadth of topics and imagery. Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. His diverse catalogue spans portraits, landscapes, fantasy imagery and reworked tributes to other artists.</p><p>“I contrast things within the figure, something different, to make it more poetic and mystical, as opposed to something very classical,” said Ochs of the work.</p><p>Ochs’ work can be found in prominent art collections around the U.S., including the Des Moines Art Center; Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA; Farm Bureau, Des Moines, IA; Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Harvard College, Cambridge, MA; and Brown University, Providence, RI. Featured in over 120 national, regional and solo shows nationwide, his works have received numerous awards, including the Coconut Grove Art Exhibition, Coconut Grove, FL; and the Winter Park Art Festival, Winter Park, FL.</p><p><br></p><p> www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
John Deason
<p>John Deason, a former Muscatine High School teacher who received his Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in photography from the University of Iowa and later taught at Augustana College, has been fascinated by photography for many decades. At the age of seven, following a move to Sioux City, Iowa, Deason became friends with a neighbor boy whose father was a talented photographer named Grant Jensen.</p><p>Deason states that Jensen changed his whole life as he became his mentor at an early age. “He gave me a 35-millimeter camera, and I began taking photos. I wanted to take serious photos for people to view and discuss. I was very lucky to have this adult friend who would take the time and effort to teach me how to develop film and then print photographs. Years later, he gave me a wooden view camera with bellows, a sharp lens and slide-in film holders.”</p><p>The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th. </p> 2023-09-25 17:00:00 -0500
9/25/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine