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Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping
<p>Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab the whole month of December. We’ll have assorted holiday gift wraps, gift bags, ribbons and bows – or you can bring your own. We’ll have lots of scissors, tape, and plenty of space for you to wrap your gifts in peace. Limit of 5 gifts per person please. </p> 2019-12-21 17:30:00 -0600
12/21/1910:00 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2019-08-26 16:00:00 -0500
12/21/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark
<p>From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. <em>Up All Night </em>celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated <em>Day into Night</em>, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art.</p> 2019-12-21 16:00:00 -0600
12/21/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Picture Frame and Cocoa Mug
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Cocoa Mugs and Glass Picture Frames</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>December 21st</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
12/21/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Kids' Christmas Shopping Event
<p>On Saturday, December 21 from 11 am to 2 pm we will be hosting a Kids Christmas Shopping Event*. Our elves will help your children shop for books for the loved ones in their lives while the adults enjoy our Relaxin' Station.<br><br> Kids will receive 20% off their entire purchase and a portion of each sale will be donated to Families Helping Families of Iowa.</p><p>*Parents and/or guardians are required to remain in the store for the duration of the event.</p> 2019-11-28 14:00:00 -0600
12/21/1911:00 a.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
2019 Wrapping For a Cause
<p>The Arc of East Central Iowa presents our annual Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Our volunteers will begin wrapping on Friday, December 6, 2019 and continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and 9am-3pm on Christmas Eve. The wrapping booth will be located in the food court just inside the Collins Rd entrance. We have a wide variety of wraps to choose from and eager volunteers to add that special touch to your special gift.</p> 2019-12-21 20:00:00 -0600
12/21/1911:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Five Seasons Button Club Meeting
<p>The December meeting of the Five Seasons Button Club will be held on Saturday, Dec 21.</p> 2019-11-19 15:00:00 -0600
12/21/1912:00 p.m.Scott's Family RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Vegan Indian Cuisine: Chana Masala Puri
<p>Chana masala is a spicy and tangy hearty Indian dish which is vegan and gluten-free. Chickpeas are simmered in onion, garlic, and ginger in a deliciously spiced tomato gravy. Puri Is a crispy, golden, deep-fried Indian bread made with whole wheat flour that can be served with any curry.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-08-27 14:00:00 -050012/21/1912:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Cookies & Claus
<p>Cookies and Santa Claus = the perfect combination! Join us on Saturday, December 21st from 12:30pm - 2:30pm in the food court for our Cookies & Claus event! You don't want to miss this! We'll have cookies to decorate, milk to enjoy along with your cookies, face painting, crafts, and of course Santa will be stopping by to say hi! </p> 2019-11-20 14:30:00 -0600
12/21/1912:30 p.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Sort Through Avalanche of Holiday-Themed Apps
<p>Dashing reindeer, 6-foot snowmen and a partridge in a pear tree. For these reasons, the holidays are a special time of the year.</p><p>There also are many devices and apps that can help you enjoy all the winter fun with family. Whether it is an app to help you track and message Santa or camera filters that can add a touch of magic to photos, U.S. Cellular is ready to help contribute to the festivities through its strong network and team of tech experts.</p><p>U.S. Cellular associates in Coralville will host a free Device Workshop, where they can help sort through the avalanche of holiday-themed apps. The workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend.</p><p>“When it comes to the newest technology, the options are endless. When combined with the holiday season, it can also feel overwhelming to some,” said Mike Adams, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales for Iowa and Nebraska. “Figuring out which apps will be the most fun and useful to consumers during this busy time of the year is one of the many challenges our associates happily take on during these workshops.”</p><p>Please call 319-341-6050 for more information.</p> 2019-12-12 11:45:00 -0600
12/22/1911:00 a.m.U.S. CellularCoralville -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-12-22 23:59:00 -0600
12/22/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'
<p>This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition <em>Rising Together</em>.</p><p>Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.</p><p>In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.</p><p><strong><em>Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: </em></strong><strong><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> <em>Weekend hours are shortened.</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.)</strong></p> 2019-12-22 18:00:00 -0600
12/22/199:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
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2019 Wrapping For a Cause
<p>The Arc of East Central Iowa presents our annual Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Our volunteers will begin wrapping on Friday, December 6, 2019 and continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and 9am-3pm on Christmas Eve. The wrapping booth will be located in the food court just inside the Collins Rd entrance. We have a wide variety of wraps to choose from and eager volunteers to add that special touch to your special gift.</p> 2019-12-22 20:00:00 -0600
12/22/1911:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping
<p>Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab the whole month of December. We’ll have assorted holiday gift wraps, gift bags, ribbons and bows – or you can bring your own. We’ll have lots of scissors, tape, and plenty of space for you to wrap your gifts in peace. Limit of 5 gifts per person please. </p> 2019-12-22 16:30:00 -0600
12/22/1912:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2019-08-26 16:00:00 -0500
12/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2019-12-22 16:00:00 -0600
12/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Up All Night: The Art of the Dark
<p>From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. <em>Up All Night </em>celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated <em>Day into Night</em>, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art.</p><p><br></p> 2019-12-22 16:00:00 -0600
12/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-12-23 23:59:00 -0600
12/23/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'
<p>This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition <em>Rising Together</em>.</p><p>Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.</p><p>In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.</p><p><strong><em>Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: </em></strong><strong><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> <em>Weekend hours are shortened.</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.)</strong></p> 2019-12-23 18:00:00 -0600
12/23/199:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping
<p>Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab the whole month of December. We’ll have assorted holiday gift wraps, gift bags, ribbons and bows – or you can bring your own. We’ll have lots of scissors, tape, and plenty of space for you to wrap your gifts in peace. Limit of 5 gifts per person please. </p> 2019-12-23 20:30:00 -0600
12/23/1910:00 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Christmas Brunch at Ramada Hotel & Convention Center
<div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="2b5gu-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2b5gu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2b5gu-0-0"><span data-text="true">The holiday season started with our Thanksgiving Brunch and we are now proceeding further into the holiday spirit with an elegant Christmas Brunch Buffet created by Chef Russ Gamewell! </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="4up39-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4up39-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4up39-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="b0v79-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b0v79-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b0v79-0-0"><span data-text="true">Our Christmas Brunch Buffet will be served 11AM - 3PM</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="7in1p-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7in1p-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7in1p-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="9sseo-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9sseo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9sseo-0-0"><span data-text="true">$19.99 for adults</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="l3e7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="l3e7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="l3e7-0-0"><span data-text="true">$17.99 for seniors & veterans</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="bfdim-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bfdim-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bfdim-0-0"><span data-text="true">$9.99 for children 12 & under </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="bf24o-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bf24o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bf24o-0-0"><span data-text="true">Free for children 4 & under</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="a91qh-0-0"><div data-offset-key="a91qh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a91qh-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="fv00o" data-offset-key="2oaou-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2oaou-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2oaou-0-0"><span data-text="true">Please make your reservations by calling 319-366-8671 or contact us via email at frontdesk@ramadacr.com</span></span></div></div> 2019-11-26 15:00:00 -0600
12/23/1911:00 a.m.Ramada Hotel & Convention CenterCedar Rapids -
2019 Wrapping For a Cause
<p>The Arc of East Central Iowa presents our annual Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Our volunteers will begin wrapping on Friday, December 6, 2019 and continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and 9am-3pm on Christmas Eve. The wrapping booth will be located in the food court just inside the Collins Rd entrance. We have a wide variety of wraps to choose from and eager volunteers to add that special touch to your special gift.</p> 2019-12-23 20:00:00 -0600
12/23/1911:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-12-24 23:59:00 -0600
12/24/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Art Exhibit: Keeping the Bubble Happy
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present "Keeping the Bubble Happy", a solo exhibit of new works by Mary Zeran.<br><br>This show investigates the idea that we all possess our inner world in relation to the external- our bubble. The works featured are a response to keeping both of these in equilibrium; the artist illustrates her personal reflection to what that means with color, movement, texture and composition. “I structure my world around a system of patterns and habits to create a psychological ecosystem that allows me to transcend my sadness, fears, insecurities, and doubts”, says Zeran. Painterly organic shapes and patterned blocks are affixed together in chaotic harmony. “I am a participant in the collaboration with the material and my atmosphere is airy within dense and transparent layers, focusing on interactions with the natural world around me.” As she abstracts flowers, trees, and the colors of nature, she uses this language to bring her closer to her family’s craft traditions while exploring her own internal voice. Exhibiting works are largely displayed on panel and paper and include her signature “object” renderings.<br><br>Mary Zeran received her B.F.A and M.F.A from University of Iowa. She was born in Iowa City in 1964 and now lives and works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the recipient of several awards and honors and her works are in numerous public and private collections as well as many notable corporate collections. Her collage works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. Museum collections include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids IA. She has been reviewed in The Art Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Artweek, and Kolaj Magazine.<br><br><br>Parking, Accessibility:<br>A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3rd avenue and 8th street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3rd and 8th.<br>All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public. </p> 2019-12-24 17:00:00 -0600
12/24/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping
<p>Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab the whole month of December. We’ll have assorted holiday gift wraps, gift bags, ribbons and bows – or you can bring your own. We’ll have lots of scissors, tape, and plenty of space for you to wrap your gifts in peace. Limit of 5 gifts per person please. </p> 2019-12-24 20:30:00 -0600
12/24/1910:00 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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2019 Wrapping For a Cause
<p>The Arc of East Central Iowa presents our annual Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Our volunteers will begin wrapping on Friday, December 6, 2019 and continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and 9am-3pm on Christmas Eve. The wrapping booth will be located in the food court just inside the Collins Rd entrance. We have a wide variety of wraps to choose from and eager volunteers to add that special touch to your special gift.</p> 2019-12-24 20:00:00 -0600
12/24/1911:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2019-12-24 16:00:00 -0600
12/24/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2019-12-24 16:00:00 -0600
12/24/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Up All Night: The Art of the Dark
<p>From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. <em>Up All Night </em>celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated <em>Day into Night</em>, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art.</p><p><br></p> 2019-12-24 16:00:00 -0600
12/24/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Christmas Eve Service
<p>Christmas evokes so many feelings. Some good, some not so good. Whether you feel joy, gladness and peace or experience sadness, loneliness, or anxiety, one thing is true for all — There is Hope. <br><br>Have you heard the good news? Something miraculous has happened, and it changes everything. Sickness, heartache, and disappointment aren’t the end of your story. You may feel weighed down by fear or anxiety, but with Jesus you have a bright future ahead. It’s time for a fresh start!<br><br>Christmas is a special time and we are inviting you to join us on Christmas Eve at 3:00 & 5:00 PM to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The services are identical in nature. Children are invited to join their parents in the service. Childcare will not be provided</p> 2019-12-02 16:00:00 -0600
12/24/193:00 p.m.Stonebridge ChurchCedar Rapids