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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Breakfast
<p>Held third Sunday of the month. Open to Moose members and qualified guests. $9 adults </p> 2018-10-21 12:00:00 -050010/21/189:00 a.m.Moose LodgeCedar Rapids -
Tall Grass to Knee High: A Century of Iowa Farming
<p>The exhibit will show how Iowa agriculture has changed over the decades by highlighting the areas of crops, conservation, livestock, machinery, buildings, people and farm life.</p> 2018-10-21 17:00:00 -0500
10/21/189:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
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Mini Pine Needle Basket
<p>This little jewel of a basket incorporates a coiled beginning and chain and wheat stitches, all held together with artificial sinew. Explore shaping with the coiled technique to produce the perfect basket to hold your favorite earrings or rings. To finish the basket, make a lid that fits perfectly and features a bead of your choice on top. No experience needed. Instructor: Marilyn Moore.</p><p>Registration is $138 and includes all materials, instruction, and use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2018-09-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1810:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
The Fragile Bee
<p>July 27 - December 30<br>Old Capitol Museum<br>Keyes Gallery</p><p> Artist Nancy Macko uses macro photography to create an exhibition featuring photographs, prints, and a mixed-media installation. The pieces teach the public about the plight of bees and raise awareness about humanity’s interdependent relationship with them.</p><p> Please join us during opening week of The Fragile Bee. The exhibit will remain open to the public during normal museum hours (Tues-Sat 10a-5p) through the end of December. </p><p> Exhibition organized through Katherine T. Carter & Associates</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 Old Capitol Museum in advance at (319) 335-0546.</p> 2018-10-21 17:00:00 -0500
10/21/1810:00 a.m.Old Capitol MuseumIowa City -
Phyllis and Frankie Valens in Concert
<p>Frankie and Phyllis Valens have been in their gospel music ministry for over 25 years. They have ministered in Rescue Missions, the Salvation Army and prison as part of their love for all of God's people. Their music varies from classical to contemporary, southern gospel to traditional. Solos, duets, concert piano numbers, hand-signing and skits are featured.</p>10/21/1811:00 a.m.Tabernacle Baptist ChurchCoralville -
Norwegian Meatball Dinner
<p>Norwegian Meatball Dinner highlighting Norwegian meatballs and mashed potatoes, Norwegian pastries, lefse and Rommergrot. </p> 2018-09-26 14:00:00 -050010/21/1811:00 a.m.Norway Lutheran ChurchSt. Olaf -
Hiawatha Farmers Market
<p>Hiawatha Farmers Market brings the taste of Iowa Producers to you. Market is held rain or shine!</p> 2018-10-21 14:00:00 -050010/21/1811:00 a.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children's Book Illustration
<p>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration</p><p><em>October 6, 2018 – January 13, 2019</em></p><p>Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. One of the earliest known books aimed at children, the 17th century publication Orbis sensualium pictus, taught children the alphabet by mimicking animal noises. This trope continued in the early- and mid-20th century, called the Golden Age of children’s book illustration. Drawn from the Zerzanek Collection of Original Art from Children's Literature on loan to the CRMA from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, If We Ran the Zoo looks at the various ways animals have shaped children’s literature, from simple science books to loyal pets to fantastical, talking companions.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Audrey Chalmers, untitled drawing from <em>Birthday of Obash</em>, page 6, undated, charcoal on paper, 8 ½ x 9 11/16 inches, on loan from the Zerzanek Collection of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, L2009.0217.</p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -050010/21/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale
<p>On Halloween night, when three modern-day kids decide to trick-or-treat at the old “Crane House,” they are magically transported right into the middle of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, Katie Van Tassel, and – of course – the Headless Horseman! Enjoy lots of spooky and hilarious moments in this far-out time travel tale, as the three kids cope with life in 1790, goblins, and how to find their way back home. </p><p><br></p>
10/21/182:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Accidental Army Screening and Discussion
<p>It’s the most amazing story you never heard. In the chaos of World War I, tens of thousands of Czech and Slovak POWs switched sides to become an army fighting for the Allies: the Czechoslovak Legion. Suddenly, caught up in the Russian Revolution, they had to fight their way across Siberia, capturing the Trans-Siberian railway, half the Czar’s gold, and the heart of a new nation. Almost erased from history by 50 years of communism, this incredible story lives again in the film <em>Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion</em>.</p><p>The documentary’s creative director, Bruce Bendinger, will lead a discussion following the screening.</p><p><em>Sponsored by Sokol CR Gymnastics and Fitness Center</em></p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/182:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
RHCR Theatre presents a "One Act Play Festival"
<p>RHCR Theatre is thrilled to announce our very first One Act Play Festival October 19-21. This unique weekend of theatre will feature four different one act plays.</p> 2018-10-05 16:30:00 -0500
10/21/182:00 p.m.Rich Heritage of Cedar Rapids Theatre (RHCR)Cedar Rapids -
Coe College Fall Faculty Recital
<p>This concert features members of the Coe Music Faculty presenting a variety of music and musical genres.</p> 2018-09-24 16:00:00 -050010/21/182:00 p.m.Coe College- Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium in Marquis HallCedar Rapids -
Scholastic Chess Club
<p>Join the Scholastic Chess Club the first and third Sundays of the month (Oct-May) from 2-5 pm at Downtown Library. Students grades K-12 are welcome to come and learn how to play this great universal game! Take part in group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess. For more information, connect with the Cedar Rapids Chess Club on Facebook or visit <a href="http://www.chessiniowa.org/crchess">www.chessiniowa.org/crchess</a>.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-21 16:30:00 -0500
10/21/182:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
The Addams Family
<p>Join your favorite creepy, cooky, mysterious and spooky family for this mad-cap musical adventure! When teenage daughter Wednesday brings her straight-laced Midwestern boyfriend and his parents home for dinner at the mansion, nothing will ever be the same for the Addams family... snap, snap.</p><p>Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday at 2pm</p><p>Friday/Saturday at 7:30pm</p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/182:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Fall Concert: Beyond the Moon and Stars
<p>Take a trip to the heavens in Chorale Midwest’s Mainstage Series opener, “Beyond the Moon and Stars, “ on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 857 3rd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids. With music like Handel’s “Let Their Celestial Concerts” and Lloyd’s Cell’s Planets, this concert will be out of this world! Tickets: $20; $5 student rush tickets at the door with valid ID. </p> 2018-10-07 16:30:00 -050010/21/182:30 p.m.Immaculate Conception ChurchCedar Rapids -
Ballroom & Latin Dancing at Ely American Legion Post
<h5><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing</strong></span></h5><p>Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor.</p><p><br></p><p>Social dancing to recorded music 3:00pm - 5:00pm.<br><br>All levels of dancers welcome!<br><br>Cost: $5<br><br>Contact information: info@corridordance.org<br>Website: http://corridordance.org</p> 2018-10-08 17:00:00 -050010/21/183:00 p.m.Ely American Legion HallEly -
Present Laughter
<p>Noel Coward's totally-irresistible comedy follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Freely indulging his considerable appetite for wine, women and sleeping late, the theatre’s favorite leading man suddenly finds himself caught between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists.</p> 2018-10-21 22:20:00 -0500
10/21/188:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction and Scream Park
<p>Shhh… Did you hear that??? Circle of Ash, the haunted attraction that you have known and loved for nearly two decades, returns to the Linn County Fairgrounds, just ten minutes north of Marion! A true Scream Park Experience, Circle of Ash delivers three scary haunted house attractions, three incredible rides, an Escape Room, and a Murder Mystery Event, plus onsite concessions; Circle of Ash is the destination for your haunted Halloween fun! Don’t believe us? Best Things Iowa rated Circle of Ash as the #1 Haunted Attraction in the state!</p><p><em><u>Included in your ticket price (Unlimited re-entry on any given night to any/all of these attractions)</u></em><u>:</u></p><p><strong>Circle of Ash</strong> – Back and better than ever in 2018 is the modern twist on the classic style show. Mixing elements of indoor and outdoor style haunted attractions; Circle of Ash delivers the best of both worlds. Meet Molly in the house she lives in, experience all your senses in our sensory area, find your way through the intense industrial theme, and get your medical checkups on your way to the woods in back. Areas of TOTAL DARKNESS await, and a lot of beautiful, scary sets where monsters can hide. Also, don’t forget Claustrophobia and the Vortex Tunnel. Are you brave enough to go first?</p><p><strong>Frightmare Forest</strong> – The year was 2009. We killed and buried Frightmare Forest, as we knew it. It just was not willing to die. For many years, Frightmare Forest would haunt our dreams. It gasped for air in passing conversations. People would ask, but we did not want to talk about such a sordid and dark past. Every year that passed seemed to give Frightmare Forest added strength - added will to survive. Three floods and a tornado have ravaged Frightmare Forest... but all evil things rise back to the surface! Frightmare Forest is back from the dead, AGAIN!</p><p>It does not look like the Frightmare Forest it used to be. This time, it is a lot rawer... dirtier and darker. Perhaps a bit more sinister. There are many natural dangers hunting in the forest. Creatures. Creatures that hide in bushes, burrow into trees, and creep along under the cover of night, pierced only by moonlight. And all of that was before *we* got involved. Can you navigate the dark? Can you make the right choices to find your way through the damp, fall night? Will you let Frightmare Forest consume a little more of your energy and soul?</p><p><strong>Pandemonium!</strong> – Everything you would expect from a bunch of clowns… our most intense attraction! An actual maze… dense fog, fast-flashing strobe lights, loud music and jackass clowns make this one tough to complete. Do not take a wrong turn; you will be lost inside forever... with a bunch of clowns!</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Limited Availability – Additional Fees apply:</u></em><br><strong>Journey's End ($5.00 per person) </strong>- Experience your own funeral with this comedic single rider attraction. You will be placed into a coffin and hear and feel what your own funeral may be like when a discount funeral home is used!</p><p><strong>Halloween Homicide ($10.00 per team</strong>) – A murder has been committed. Become investigators, gather the clues, and solve the whodunit crime. Exclusive to Circle of Ash!</p><p><strong>Cursed Escape Room - Brand New for 2018! ($15.00 per person)</strong> – A normally gregarious resident of Central City became a recluse, and now has not been seen in three weeks. Your group enters the room to investigate when you hear the familiar “click” of a door locking behind you. You need to find another way out but what is it and how does it unlock? <em>Tickets for the escape room are only available online, not on site. </em></p><p><strong><em><u><br>Tickets:</u></em></strong></p><p>General admission tickets are just $20, and gets you into all of our included attractions for an entire evening! You can go through as many times as you dare that night!</p><p>FAST PASS admissions are $35 and are limited each night. These passes allow you to skip the main general admission lines.</p><p>All tickets and more information available at <a href="http://www.circleofash.com/" target="_blank">CircleOfAsh.com</a> or on-site. Cash or credit cards accepted. <br><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br></p><p><strong><em><u>Dates and Times</u></em></strong>:</p><p><strong>Friday, September 28th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Saturday, September 29th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Friday, October 5th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Saturday, October 6th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Friday, October 12th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Saturday, October 13th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Friday, October 19th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Saturday, October 20th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Sunday, October 21st</strong>, <em>8pm – 10pm</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 9:30pm)</p><p><strong>Thursday, October 25th</strong>, <em>8pm – 10pm</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 9:30pm)</p><p><strong>Friday, October 26th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Saturday, October 27th</strong>, <em>8pm – 12am</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 11:30pm)</p><p><strong>Sunday, October 28th</strong>, <em>8pm – 10pm</em> (last ticket sold/accepted at 9:30pm)</p><p>Circle of Ash is located at the Linn County Fairgrounds at 201 Central City Rd in Central City, just ten minutes north of Marion, right off of Highway 13. Circle of Ash is an all-volunteer organization, if you would like to volunteer, please fill out an application at <a href="http://www.hauntacting.com/" target="_blank">HauntActing.com</a>.</p> 2018-09-21 22:00:00 -0500
10/21/188:00 p.m.Circle of Ash Scream ParkCentral City -
The Aftermath of World War I: Postcards of Iowa Mason Jesse A. Danielson
<p>The Iowa Masonic Library opens a new temporary exhibition on July 9, 2018. The exhibit is composed of postcard photographs that Iowa Mason Jesse A. Danielson either took or purchased during his tour of duty in France, Belgium and Germany at the end of World War I Many show the devastation of places such as Ypres, Zeebrugge and Ostend in Belgium, Rheims in northeast France and Cologne in Germany.</p> 2018-10-22 17:00:00 -0500
10/22/188:00 a.m.Iowa Masonic Library and MuseumsCedar Rapids -
Tall Grass to Knee High: A Century of Iowa Farming
<p>The exhibit will show how Iowa agriculture has changed over the decades by highlighting the areas of crops, conservation, livestock, machinery, buildings, people and farm life.</p> 2018-10-22 17:00:00 -0500
10/22/189:00 a.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
The Fragile Bee
<p>July 27 - December 30<br>Old Capitol Museum<br>Keyes Gallery</p><p> Artist Nancy Macko uses macro photography to create an exhibition featuring photographs, prints, and a mixed-media installation. The pieces teach the public about the plight of bees and raise awareness about humanity’s interdependent relationship with them.</p><p> Please join us during opening week of The Fragile Bee. The exhibit will remain open to the public during normal museum hours (Tues-Sat 10a-5p) through the end of December. </p><p> Exhibition organized through Katherine T. Carter & Associates</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 Old Capitol Museum in advance at (319) 335-0546.</p> 2018-10-22 17:00:00 -0500
10/22/1810:00 a.m.Old Capitol MuseumIowa City -
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Toddler Storytime
<p>Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.</p> 2018-10-22 11:00:00 -0500
10/22/1810:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
There's an App (Apple) for That! - Cooking and Baking Class
<p><strong>There’s an App (Apple) for That!</strong> <strong><i>On the menu:</i></strong> Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque, Honey-Nut Apple Salad, Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple-Cranberry Sauce and Caramel-Apple Puff Pastry Cheesecake. $50.00 </p><p><strong>October 22 (Monday) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> 2018-09-04 14:00:00 -0500
10/22/1811:00 a.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
The Addams Family
<p>Join your favorite creepy, cooky, mysterious and spooky family for this mad-cap musical adventure! When teenage daughter Wednesday brings her straight-laced Midwestern boyfriend and his parents home for dinner at the mansion, nothing will ever be the same for the Addams family... snap, snap.</p><p>Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday at 2pm</p><p>Friday/Saturday at 7:30pm</p> 2018-10-22 16:00:00 -0500
10/22/182:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Listening to Mother Earth Through Film
<p>What do you really know about the issues</p><p>of climate change and global warming?</p><p>100Grannies.org for a Livable Future will present</p><p>four films for education and discussion this fall.</p><p>10/1: The Age of Consequences (2016, 80 min)</p><p>Through the lens of national security and</p><p>global stability, a look at the impacts of climate</p><p>change on the increased resource scarcity during</p><p>migration. It shows how climate change stressors</p><p>interact with societal tensions, sparking conflict.</p><p>10/8: Rachel Carson (2017, 110 min)</p><p>This life portrait honors nature author Rachel Carson,</p><p>whose writings led to new laws on pesticides</p><p>and ushered in an environmental movement.</p><p>10/15: Before the Flood (2016, 90 min)</p><p>Leonardo DiCaprio crisscrosses the globe to</p><p>investigate the consequences of man-made climate</p><p>change and the measures taken to reverse it.</p><p>10/22: Connie Mutel: Lives Written in the Land</p><p>(2017, 79 min)</p><p>Connie Mutel shares the ongoing ecological story</p><p>of Iowa’s agricultural transformation and what</p><p>our past has meant for Iowans and the state’s</p><p>native plants and animals.</p><p>10/29: Sustainable (2017, 52 min)</p><p>The future of our food system determines the</p><p>future of mankind. A vital investigation of the</p><p>economic and environmental instability of</p><p>America’s food system from the agricultural issues</p><p>we face: soil loss, water depletion, climate change</p><p>and pesticide use.</p> 2018-10-22 20:00:00 -050010/22/186:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p>Feel the Creator’s rhythm inside you during a drum circle. Join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. 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. As you prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! These drum circles take place twice a month, and you may attend one or all. No experience is necessary. You are welcome to 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 will be accepted. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-07-01 19:00:00 -0500
10/22/186:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha