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Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
<p>Calling all knitters and stitchers … practice your hobby in the company of new friends! All who enjoy knitting or crocheting (or want to learn) are invited to join us via Zoom for a fun, free hour of crafting and conversation with Prairiewoods friends. We hope you’ll grab your needles and join us for this fun morning! Join using the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81579283216?pwd=UUFMd1h2UjFXVHBJKzlKSlcyQjdVUT09. If prompted, enter meeting ID 815 7928 3216 and password 088470. (You can also dial by phone by calling 1-312-626-6799.) We hope you’ll grab your needles and join us for this fun, crafty morning! For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-02-08 10:30:00 -0600
5/11/219:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Art by Your Friends & Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center ART Show Goes On Line</p><p>Several weeks ago 40 + local artists works for our 20th Annual ART by Yours Friends and Neighbors show is open to view. </p><p>Visit the 2021 Friends and Neighbors Art Show by going to our website. Don't forget to vote for your favorite! Our sponsor, Hills Bank and Trust Company, provides $75 in cash awards to each of the three top favorites chosen by you. www.<a href="http://marionheritagecenter.org/artshow2020?fbclid=IwAR1jGhlLG3WlELZVSUaQUUST0xhoqzwerEA5FXk-iDXsMFAWMEkU-ETwFgY">marionheritagecenter.org</a></p>5/05/2112:00 a.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
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Art by Your Friends & Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center ART Show Goes On Line</p><p>Several weeks ago 40 + local artists works for our 20th Annual ART by Yours Friends and Neighbors show is open to view. </p><p>Visit the 2021 Friends and Neighbors Art Show by going to our website. Don't forget to vote for your favorite! Our sponsor, Hills Bank and Trust Company, provides $75 in cash awards to each of the three top favorites chosen by you. www.<a href="http://marionheritagecenter.org/artshow2020?fbclid=IwAR1jGhlLG3WlELZVSUaQUUST0xhoqzwerEA5FXk-iDXsMFAWMEkU-ETwFgY">marionheritagecenter.org</a></p>5/05/2112:00 a.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-05-15 23:00:00 -0500
5/15/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-06 22:00:00 -0500
5/06/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p><span itemprop="description">Grant Wood’s American Gothic is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. The fact that thousands of parodies of American Gothic exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</span> </p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-06 20:00:00 -0500
5/06/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-07 22:00:00 -0500
5/07/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Shops Above the Wapsi Garage Sale
<p>The Shops Above the Wapsi, at 21597 County Road E34 in Anamosa, is having a garage sale in their parking lot. </p><p>Vendors outside will be open from 8 - 5 May on 7th and 8th in conjunction with the Anamosa city-wide garage sale and will be displaying all things old and new. </p><p>The indoor Shops open from 9 - 5 so come inside to see furniture, jewelry, antiques, dolls, photos, framing and collectibles.</p> 2021-04-17 17:00:00 -0500
5/07/218:00 a.m.Shops Above the WapsiAnamosa -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-07 16:00:00 -0500
5/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-07 16:00:00 -0500
5/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $18 for soft glass and $22 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $18. We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab.</p> 2021-05-07 20:00:00 -0500
5/07/214:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Iowa State Fairgrounds Auto Parts Swap Meet
<p>Central Iowa's largest auto parts swap meet is held the first weekend of May every year in the North parking lot of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you are looking for parts for any car or truck including classics, customs, race cars, motorcycles or any other item that uses grease or oil, stop by and see us May 7 & 8, 2021! </p><p>Contact Ted for more info: 515 249 1161</p> 2021-04-12 17:00:00 -0500
5/07/218:00 p.m.Iowa State Fairgrounds Auto Parts Swap MeetDes Moines -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-08 22:00:00 -0500
5/08/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Purchase high-quality, affordable plants at the Linn County Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 8 from 8 am to Noon. It will be held in-person at American Legion Post 298, 625 31st St, Marion, IA 52302. </span></span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Plants for sale </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">are being</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> grown in the Lowe Park Greenhouse by Master Gardeners, and </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">in Master Gardeners’</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> own personal gardens. There will be a variety of lawn, </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">garden</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and house plants for sale, including succulents, </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror">hosta</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, tomato and peppers, and day lilies. </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="contextualspellingandgrammarerror">Typically</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> there have been approximately 3,000 plants available for purchase each year. </span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">In response to the pandemic, shoppers, volunteers, and staff</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> will </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">all be required to wear masks and practice social distancing. </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Many of the plants will be located outdoors. Shade plants and checkout will be indoors at American Legion Hall. Cash, check, and credit card payments will be accepted.</span></span></p><p><br></p> 2021-04-13 12:00:00 -0500
5/08/218:00 a.m.American Legion Post 298Marion -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-05-08 23:00:00 -0500
5/08/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-09 22:00:00 -0500
5/09/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grief Share at Calvary Baptist Church
<p>It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you have lost a loved one, you have probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you have never faced before. Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Beginning Sunday, February 28 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm we will begin a 13-week series of Grief Share. You are welcome to begin attending the Grief Share group at any session. Each is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence.</p><p>Please call (319) 396-3233 to register so social distancing may be arranged. Face masks will be required for the protection of others.</p><p>NOTE: Since Covid-19 could impact our ability to meet face-to-face, please register for any change notifications.</p> 2021-05-09 20:00:00 -0500
5/09/216:00 p.m.Calvary Baptist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Skyhawks Demonstration Day
<p>Time to turn off the TV and pull the kids away from the video game, the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks are providing free live entertainment for all ages. The Skyhawks demonstration day provides an opportunity for club pilots to show spectators model aircraft of all types and sizes and promote the radio controlled aircraft hobby. Club pilots have aircraft ranging from over 10’ across to small park fliers weighing less than one pound. Impressive scale warplanes, large stunt planes, and even helicopters will be represented. RC Jets powered by miniature turbines will also be demonstrated.</p><p> The event is located at the Skyhawks club field north of town near county home road. Head north on C avenue towards county home road. 3125 C Ave EXT NE, Marion, is on your right before you get to County home road. The scheduled time for the demonstration is from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 5th. If the weather is poor the event will be held on Sunday, June 6th.</p><p> Models will be flown by Skyhawks pilots of all ages. This event is an opportunity for the club to promote radio controlled flying and show those interested what can be attained through participation in the hobby. Members will be on hand to answer questions and guide those who would like to participate in the future.</p><p> Modern radio controlled systems allow for complexity and reliability unheard of in years past. New inexpensive radio systems and almost ready to fly aircraft have made it even easier for someone to get into the hobby.</p> 2018-05-24 16:00:00 -0500
6/05/211:00 p.m.Skyhawks FieldMarion -
Warbirds Over Iowa
<p>Warbirds Over Iowa is an event that brings large radio controlled scale military aircraft from Iowa and surrounding States to Cedar Rapids. Aircraft types include Biplanes, Jets, Fighters, and Bombers that have exceptional scale detail and can drop simulated “bombs” in the interest of realism as they compete for awards like Best Flight, Best Scale Appearance, and Pilot's Choice. The event is a draw to pilots in surrounding states and also a fund raiser for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Donations will be taken for the organization that allows veterans to fly to Washington to visit their memorials. Honor flight will be on site to provide information to veterans who would like to participate in a future Honor Flight. It’s free admission for spectators, so come see the aircraft fly.</p><p> The event is located at the Skyhawks club field north of town near county home road. Turn south on C avenue from county home road, then take the first left. Aircraft will fly throughout the day 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 28th. If weather is bad it will be held on Sunday, August 29th.</p> 2018-05-24 16:00:00 -05008/28/2110:00 a.m.Skyhawks FieldMarion -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-10 22:00:00 -0500
5/10/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
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The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-11 22:00:00 -0500
5/11/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series with Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray and reflect including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, embodied prayer, silent prayer and guided meditation. Join Prairiewoods and facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings for this ongoing prayer series via Zoom and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09). If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and passcode 042717. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is not required. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-05-11 12:00:00 -0500
5/11/2111:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-05-11 16:00:00 -0500
5/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-05-11 16:00:00 -0500
5/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The BEE Project
<p>THE SWARM IS GROWING... Add your own BEES to this Community Art Installation! Learn how to make your very own bee with found materials, or materials from The Create/Exchange. Install your bees on the honeycombs in New Bohemia (across from Lu's Deli), or at Indian Creek Nature Center. Enjoy the sight of the community bee swarm while celebrating the importance of bees!</p><p>Learn more about this project here: <a href="https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project?fbclid=IwAR3AXKfKxu19n4qRy1a3Jw1XMsiCGnrEKzADbK1CgjSi6TV72DHvgfyysFo" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/outreach-engagement/bee-project</a></p><p>Share your BEES with the hashtag #crbees</p><p>This project was made possible through a collaboration between the Grant Wood Art Colony, Grant Wood Printmaking Fellow Elena V. Smyrniotis, the UI Office of Community Engagement, the Indian Creek Nature Center, and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District.</p> 2021-05-12 22:00:00 -0500
5/12/218:00 a.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids