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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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> 2023-10-14 14:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
It's Alive Two Drop Peyote Bracelet
<p>Learn to use two-drop peyote to make this fun and colorful bracelet. Instead of embellishing after the bracelet is finished, embellish this piece as you bead with Czech pressed glass feather beads and Miyuki magatamas (drop beads). This piece will spark conversations. No experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br><br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.</p> 2023-10-14 16:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2023-10-14 17:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
4 Week Stained Glass - Open Bevel Patterns
<p>Whether you're a beginner or not, you will have the time to create a beautiful project using beveled glass in this four-week class with local artists George & Barb Madlon.</p><p>Stained Glass is an amazing art form, and don't be surprised if, after these four weeks, you're hooked!</p><p>Spots are limited, so register early!<br><br>$99 Fee includes all materials required for class.</p><p>Register online at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/4749199.<br>You may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register! 16 and older invited to participate with a parent or guardian.<br><br>Final Piece will not necessarily look just like the piece in the photo here.</p><p>----<br><br>Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX accepted. Advanced payment required. Refunds require 72 hour notice before class begins</p> 2023-09-25 14:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Eclipse Day at the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center
<p>Americans can witness an annular partial solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14th beginning at about 10:30 AM.</p><p>Cedar Amateur Astronomer invite the public to join us at the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center at 1365 Ivanhoe Road southwest of Mt. Vernon, for this rare event.</p><p>The moon will partially obscure the sun beginning at about 10:30 and lasting almost 3 hours. Come out to the observatory where we will be giving out free solar glasses and have some of our solar telescopes set up for guests to safely view the sun. Remember, NEVER look at the sun without approved solar glasses of filters!</p><p>What a great time to bring the kids to the observatory to view the eclipse and also learn about astronomy and the universe through our many displays and exhibits!</p><p>This event is free and all ages are welcome!</p><p>Free solar glasses will be available!</p> 2023-09-26 13:30:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning CenterEly -
Oct 14 Kid N Canvas -Sweet Mercantile - Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>**11am at Sweet Mercantile!** Kid N Canvas classes are for kids about 8 to 16 year olds. Join us at Sweet Mercantile (98 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 524042) on Saturday Morning 11am. $20 per painting, please only 1 painter per ticket. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1JeSqQEcD9Ns3wsUdx1iAkrnhOouP-isG7SnF3ePQT4AUyjAUSiS7jO_Q&h=AT3AUr9x23GBDT8A22Pbst55gCL-FGFjpNk_Ddlx4YsBq05UZOs7dM_y1u3tQWZ9GstyhOvFVLegywi6-Z0oXmHypKwR_KuWnAtVf7Yc1iVytEDs_3Rp_u-JdNTKmrV3Dg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT08a0YvNpiVVJMNo2AC8V5dEZgMg_vNX2hC981dqphSPvXI9QnXgg5PFPDhI9MqB1ge0sAfhd-qnlT5dRz_Xzgm1_ynz8a39u8TmYk8jNWu7vRraM2xWhnEFtE5R2ElepphcqGWuFDVHYh-PG4fKq3LTUxM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a> All supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you, but please on clothes that are ok to get paint on. Class lasts about 1 to 1.5 hr long (older kids might paint a little longer). Check in at 10:45 am, painting starts at 11am. *** 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 and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please 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. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if 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. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy</p><p><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR2d6ZBZmp5hBn6A0WFypk4JON79TGnpm3f75FocvQTAaSgWUhO7CGCCJ4s" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a></p><p>Kid N Canvas, by Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa?__cft__[0]=AZWddReSpODSNH0--ptqQZvcEc_1BE07u9EmCqWkqXLEuL6ylHcbFdzJQ08pamsdxV6aXjDBzjIONMUB_BA1LQu9ZxzaEKrCwS_JWLTO_Pfewz0GaCE7andSatFN80IlWB8&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2jmCgvJNh9lUyS-1Ji1WW9Muz4tFanR86yX4Tat9MsoZsz2OBBmb1P6EQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p> 2023-09-10 12:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 11:00 a.m.Sweet Mercantilecedar 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> 2023-10-14 17:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
"Cover Story" Exhibit of Fantastical Art at The ArtiFactory Gallery
<p>Explore the fantastical art of Iowa City illustrator Candice Broersma in the “Cover Story” exhibit at The ArtiFactory Gallery, which features over thirty pieces of originals and prints from her personal projects and professional book cover commissions. Included in the collection is Broersma’s “Uncanny Forest” series of curious tree folk in mixed media as well as miniature scratchboards from her “Monster Buddy Project.” The show has been extended to run through Oct.23 and is available for viewing during regular gallery hours on Saturday from 1-3 or by arrangement. There will also be two special viewing opportunities on Sunday Oct.1 during the “Arts in the Alley” music and dance event and Gallery Walk on Friday Oct.13 from 5-8 p.m.</p> 2023-10-14 15:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 1:00 p.m.The ArtiFactoryIowa City -
Music at the Lodge
<p>The <strong>Troy Mills Historical Society</strong> will host the <strong>"</strong><strong>Home Town Band</strong><strong>" </strong>featuring Kim and Kirk Dighton on October 14, 2023. This event will be held at the historic I.O.O.F. Lodge located at 5890 Troy Mills Rd in Troy Mills, IA. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Music for all ages! Snacks and Coffee provided.</p><p>Freewill donation with proceeds going toward a planned addition to the Lodge.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-26 19:00:00 -050010/14/23 @ 5:00 p.m.Troy Mills Historical SocietyTroy Mills -
Vocal Artists of Iowa
<p>Vocal Artists of Iowa is a semi-professional choir based in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City whose membership draws primarily upon the region's community members, music professionals, and music educators. VAoI performs 5-6 concerts per year in Cedar Rapids, Iowa city and other festivals, showcases and musical gatherings. Vocal Artist of Iowa has also hosted composer residencies, including collaborations with Moira Smiley, Storm Large, Eric Barnum, Z. Randall Stroope, and Stacey Gibbs. Cedar Rapids Concert: October 15, 3 pm, 1st Lutheran Church, 1000 3rd Ave SE</p> 2023-09-28 09:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Congregational United Church of Christ of Iowa CityIowa City -
Misery
<p>By William Goldman<br>Based on the novel by Stephen King<br>What happens when your “number one fan” rescues a well-known writer from a car crash and taking them to their secluded house to recuperate? What happens if that “number one fan” has a bone to pick about how their favorite character was treated? Paul Sheldon will find out what happens. Join us for this adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel so you too can find what exactly happens. </p> 2023-01-19 21:00:00 -0600
10/14/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
SHIMMERING SUN
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Bring your sunglasses for this program, as pianist<strong> </strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Joyce Yang</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, wither her joyful energy and dynamic musicianship, returns to dazzle us with Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The shimmering and rhythmic </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>Strum</em> </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">is a chamber piece transformed into a full symphonic work that will leave you beaming. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Dvořák's Symphony</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> No. 7 is often considered one of the best-known examples of post-Beethoven symphonic composition. You will be captivated by the combination of sparkle and power this program has to offer.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> 2023-06-27 21:30:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 7:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
Dreamwell Theatre Presents: Wyrd Sisters
<p>Join us for some witchy, magical fun just in time for Halloween Season!</p><p>Synopsis: Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare’s Macbeth and then turns it up ’til the knob comes off. It’s all there – a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction? Three witches.</p><p>Wyrd Sisters Show Dates/Times:<br>Thursday, October 12: 7:30 pm<br>Friday, October 13: 7:30 pm<br>Saturday, October 14: 7:30 pm<br>Sunday, October 15: 2 pm</p><p>Ticket info:<br><a href="https://www.thejamesic.com/?fbclid=IwAR266vqdygJoZC78P4bSzPeBT2VLnNYJT2MZ8U4qgomzCVDgJFE5ELmVl2E" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.thejamesic.com/</a><br>319-600-2936<br>213 N. Gilbert Street, Iowa City</p> 2023-10-14 22:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 7:30 p.m.The James TheaterIowa City -
Macbeth
<p>Do we have good and evil within us? How do we navigate by our inner moral compass? Foretold of his kingship, Macbeth—reimagined as three figures—sets out to claim the throne and keep it in his grasp. Mary Mayo’s production of Shakespeare’s classic draws forth the influences on our decision-making and offers a fresh embodied exploration of Macbeth’s tragic fall from grace.</p><p><em>Please be advised this performance includes the use of haze and includes scenes portraying violence, death onstage, violence against a child, and death of a child onstage.</em></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 Hancher Box Office at 319-335-1160 in advance of the event. </em></p> 2023-10-14 22:30:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 8:00 p.m.E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre BuildingIowa City -
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> 2023-10-14 16:00:00 -0500
10/14/23 @ 10:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2023-10-15 13:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Cory Christiansen
<p>His mixed media works are efforts to answer big questions such as how we came about, what our purpose is, and what our history tells us about ourselves and our future. Christiansen uses conceptual pieces, historical reference, and aesthetic means in his explorations. The character of his work is continually changing based on his perpetual search for innovative technology, novel techniques, and inspiration from mentors, past and present.</p><p>Christiansen explains, “One of my favorite Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti quotes is, ‘I've always loved history. It made perfect sense that I would end up being a dinosaur.’ Jon embraced the prehistoric practice of mark making, that basic act of creation, that is innately human and central to personal fulfillment. His enthusiasm, dedication to his art, and indomitable spirit inspired resurrection of my own dinosaur instincts, for which I am eternally grateful.”</p><p>Christiansen’s exhibition opens on August 10, 2023 and runs through March 10, 2024. 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> 2023-10-15 17:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
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> 2023-10-15 17:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 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> 2023-10-15 17:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
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> 2023-10-15 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 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> 2023-10-15 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-15 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2023-10-15 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art at Brucemore: Witch’s Hat
<p>Embrace your spooky spirit!</p><p>Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a brand new ceramics workshop to the site, just in time for spooky season! In this workshop, participants will build their own unique witch’s hat using various hand-building techniques. Once the hat is the perfect size and shape, participants can add spook-tacular decorations to their creations with colored glazes and various textures.</p><p>This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials are provided during the workshop. Following the workshop, the instructor will take the projects to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their projects are ready for pick up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, approximately three weeks following the class date.</p><p><em><strong>Please register by October 11 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot. </strong></em></p><hr><p><strong>Admission Information</strong></p><p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, October 15, 2023<br><strong>Time:</strong> Workshops begin at <a href="https://78351.blackbaudhosting.com/78351/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=31617abc-df06-4802-be80-558765c143db">12:30 PM</a> and <a href="https://78351.blackbaudhosting.com/78351/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=468f426e-7163-4437-8dc2-4efa4b4b0fe5">2:30 PM</a><br><strong>Admission:</strong> $35 per person (includes all materials and instructions).</p><p>This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.</p> 2023-08-02 14:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 12:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar 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> 2023-10-15 17:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Chevron Drop Earrings
<p>Learn to wrap thin round wire around square wire to create an armature. Shape your piece. Add a lovely bead at the bottom and create a loop at the top. Connect an ear wire and you have a lovely pair of earrings. Designed and taught by Zanetta Hoehle.</p><p><strong>Prerequisite: </strong>Any wire working experience.</p><p>Registration is $72 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Fall Opera: L'amico Fritz
<p>L’amico Fritz is a charming romantic story set amidst cherry orchards and vineyards. Fritz Kobus is a wealthy landowner who has sworn to remain a bachelor. When his friend, the rabbi David, bets him that within a year he will get married, the confident Fritz wagers his Clairfontaine vineyard. It’s Fritz’s birthday and more friends arrive for the celebration. The atmosphere changes when Suzel, the young daughter of Fritz's tenant, enters with a birthday bouquet. Will Fritz lose his bet after all?</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 Hancher Box Office at 319-335-1160 in advance of the event. </p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Misery
<p>By William Goldman<br>Based on the novel by Stephen King<br>What happens when your “number one fan” rescues a well-known writer from a car crash and taking them to their secluded house to recuperate? What happens if that “number one fan” has a bone to pick about how their favorite character was treated? Paul Sheldon will find out what happens. Join us for this adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel so you too can find what exactly happens. </p> 2023-01-19 16:00:00 -0600
10/15/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
Oct 15 - BIT Brewery -Gnome Truck- 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=IwAR3yxLiOB-1rZsZ5S4N4BYLaesZfMHQGuZKK7wFWjVTvRjHLmFSLOYpDBUM" 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=IwAR2xP5QqbEKS7IpZ0xfdycLiM1aln12qgOonISPCvZ34ouY3fhUDaCV1PI4" 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="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR3oTNkfQjsdxEsSdjZWSnvz8Hi8qVSeWs4VUflpa-7V81t6x8-Gm9YSdIM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.corkncanvasiowa.com</a></p> 2023-09-10 16:00:00 -0500
10/15/23 @ 2:00 p.m.BIT BreweryCentral City