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Have the little ones with you? These things to do are kid-friendly and family oriented! From community meet ups to educational outings at museums, outdoors, or sports and recreation activities.
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Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-05-08 15:15:00 -0500
5/08/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring
<p><strong>As the weather warms up, so does the frog chorus! Listen for frogs at the wetlands. Learn about the frog life cycle and special frog features, sing frog songs, and go on a frog watching hike. Registration required. Free</strong></p> 2019-04-04 11:00:00 -0500
5/08/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
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Art by Your Friends and Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center<em>'s</em> eighteenth annual Art by Your Friends and Neighbors art show. This year‘s exhibit features over 60 works of art by area artists - mostly Marion residents. Included are drawings and photography, ceramics, watercolor, oil and pastel renderings. In announcing the event, exhibit chairman, Jay Kacena, said that that last year’s event, which attracted over 700 visitors, confirmed the fact that "not only are there a lot of talented people in our town, there is a strong interest by others who enjoy seeing what they can do." Many of the works are offered for sale. </p><p>A special display, dubbed "Repeat, Repeat and Repeat", features six interpretations of the same subject, painted by six different members of the Creative Artists Group along with the photograph on which the work is based.</p><p>As in the past, admittance to the exhibit is FREE due to the sponsorship of <span>Hills Bank and Trust Company.</span> Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite entry and cash prizes will be awarded for the three most popular artists when the show closes on Saturday, June 1, 2019. www.marionheritagecenter.org</p> 2019-05-08 16:00:00 -05005/08/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Wine and Art--Friday Night Out at the Ceramics Center!
<h5>Join us in the studio for some wine, light appetizers. We'll teach you a bit about clay or glass and you can get a little dirty - and have a lot of fun! <strong>No experience is necessary</strong>. In each class you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, we will let you know when to stop back in to pick up your finished/fired piece. Wine and appetizers are included in the registration fee. <strong>MUST BE 21 TO JOIN US.</strong></h5> 2019-05-10 21:00:00 -0500
5/10/196:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Spring Plant Sale
<p>Support Matthew 25 and fill your garden at our annual Spring Plant Sale. We will have a variety of <strong>organic vegetable and herb starts</strong> read to find a home in your garden, including some rare and unusual plants. EBT/SNAP can be accepted for all edible plants purchased. We will also have a selection of <strong>annual and perennial flower starts</strong> and <strong>hanging flower baskets</strong>.</p><p>Hanging flower baskets are $25 each and quantities are limited. Varieties include:</p><ul><li>-Begonia</li><li>-Fuchsia</li><li>-Lobelia</li><li>-Petunia</li><li>-Mixed flowers</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg76osx6bc23aa41&oseq=&c=&ch=">Click here to order your flower baskets</a></strong></p><p>Check back soon for a link to pre-order other plants!</p><p>All proceeds support Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm.</p> 2019-04-05 12:30:00 -0500
5/11/199:30 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Info Meeting and Open House
<p>Visit Iowa's first Cohousing community, Prairie Hill in Iowa City. Meet residents here and learn about homes now available. We live sustainably in LEED-certified homes around a Common House for shared activities and meals, on eight acres of land near downtown and the university.</p> 2019-03-26 16:00:00 -0500
5/12/1912:30 p.m.Prairie Hill CohousingIowa City -
Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of Visio Divina, or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting your heart speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so you may attend one or all. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
5/14/1910:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Lifelong Learning: Wellness in Nature for Seniors
<p><strong>The outdoors provides a great foundation for principles of healthy living and wellness: fresh air, deep breathing, sitting less, stretching, and building strength. Heather Rittgers, CNWC, CPT, CHIP Facilitator, and Lifestyle Educator Barbara Maring will introduce breathing techniques and mindful movement, followed by gentle stretching and a discussion on the importance of strengthening activities. This class will be held outside in close proximity to Amazing Space, and is designed for our friends who are 55 years of age and up, and those with mobility concerns that prevent them from being regularly active or outdoors. Coffee and tea will be provided. Pre-registration required. Fee: $5</strong></p> 2019-04-05 11:00:00 -0500
5/08/199:30 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-08 10:25:00 -0500
5/08/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Kid N Canvas at Collins Rd Hy-Vee: Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Kid N Canvas classes are for kids 8 to 16. Join us at Hy-Vee (279 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402) cafe on Saturday Morning 10 am. $20 per painting, please only 1 painter per ticket. <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1BkEqhVYcpYz2Jf93W3i37M98TMY3WoswXEXnA1HbahV11Pu2FJVDAN1U&h=AT1QZz1OeQ_r3AJEbxfx0fN_3u96R3TCkk7T5unEm7x0aD_LqJkwhSTw1Va0CIvchs_57rOKmYnpy76E2hOnXhFDvK5_cGyTR0rC4FMlJc1ZbM2Twx4fVd4YTwFifdrY7w" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</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 1.5 to 2 hrs. Hy-Vee is providing a $10 gift card (per ticket) to shop with while your kids are painting. Check in at 9:45 am, painting starts at 10 am. *** 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><br></p><p>Get your ticket today - <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3c69JMVn7yCtnwcOwpgrC9t-VrYqG_GsozI_ATqAg9vNi7pwSvVWQ3edA&h=AT1QZz1OeQ_r3AJEbxfx0fN_3u96R3TCkk7T5unEm7x0aD_LqJkwhSTw1Va0CIvchs_57rOKmYnpy76E2hOnXhFDvK5_cGyTR0rC4FMlJc1ZbM2Twx4fVd4YTwFifdrY7w" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sip, Paint, Repeat!</p><p>Amanda Happel</p><p>Cork N Canvas Iowa</p><p>319-929-4300</p><p>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a></p><p>Website: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CorknCanvasIowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR18LCidX4jP9fgtYP0de5GW3prBfF--vEQJ4-V_CRYsQg9-X7GS8646cKc&h=AT257Dk-_2mcJJLlXEQwANmF6OBBi9rt4cmPwFYeznBJhdEPcrtBGJmNbiEkQGymycX-mayd-jnRD--QV7ADGdzxc8FRCF9Cr2MWX4AUuCjynDDoWwh04vnbBve5l6WkNg" href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR18LCidX4jP9fgtYP0de5GW3prBfF--vEQJ4-V_CRYsQg9-X7GS8646cKc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>
5/18/1910:00 a.m.Collins Road Hy-VeeCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: True Maps
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>True Maps</em>, a solo exhibit of new works by Thérèse Murdza.</p><p>A writer turned visual artist, Thérèse Murdza began drawing big words on giant rolls of paper in 1998. Using an animated range of circles, lines, and colors, she continued her work onto stretched canvas, eventually building her signature bright, richly textured paintings. Her previous training remains an influence: “In college, I studied theater performance, learning new forms of materializing sounds in transitory space. I acted, directed, and wrote poetry and plays. After graduation I distilled my writing further, in search of the precise moments of emotion and of contact. Not narrating the beginnings and ends, but middles; the being in the middle of things. Years spent living up and down the east coast had me literally taking the words apart. Disintegrating the shapes of the words into lines, circles, squares and color. Seeing music, hearing words, somehow marking sound in charcoal, ink, pencil, and then: paint.”</p><p>Thérèse has a BS in Theatre Arts from Towson University, MD. She studied Life Drawing at the Durham Arts Council School; Botanical Drawing at the ArtSchool at The ArtsCenter, NC; and Mural Painting with Larry Kangas in Portland, OR. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon and has exhibited in solo and group shows nationally. Her work can be found in many residential, commercial, and museum collections, including: Kaiser Permanente Beaverton Medical Office. Portland, OR; Bluebird Real Estate. Portland, OR; Oregon Reproductive Medicine Clinic. Portland, OR; United Fire Group. Los Angeles, CA; Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Cedar Rapids, IA; Raven Industries. Sioux Falls, SD; Raining Rose, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA; United Fire Group. Cedar Rapids, IA; TD Ameritrade Headquarters. Omaha, NE; Creative Entertainment Management. Portland, OR; among others.</p> 2019-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Women at Prairiewoods
<p>Join women seeking spiritual enrichment, inspiration and motivation. This vibrant group of women finds spiritual growth in the supportive setting of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Come any Wednesday! Topics arise from within the hearts and minds of those gathered. In May we will continue exploring <em>The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible</em> by Charles Eisenstein, Prairiewoods’ 2019 <em>Spirituality in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century</em> speaker. Deep reflection, learning, lively conversation, laughter, storytelling and inquiry all generate incredible energy and spiritual stimulation. We will also view TED Talks, converse, reflect, support and challenge one another to personal growth, no matter what stage of life. This group, led by Ann Jackson, PBVM, will meet only twice this summer, June 19 and July 24, and resume weekly sessions after Labor Day. The cost is $10 per session, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Sister Ann at ajackson@prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700, ext. 203.</p> 2017-08-19 11:30:00 -0500
5/08/1910:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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League of Women Voters Linn County 2019 State of the County Luncheon
<p>The League of Women Voters Linn County 2019 State of the County Luncheon will feature an address by Stacey Walker, this year’s chair of the Linn County Board of Supervisors. He will discuss the county’s successes and challenges and respond to questions from the audience. The 14<sup>th</sup>annual State of the County Luncheon will be Wednesday, May 8 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.</p><p> </p><p>The event is open to the public and free seating is reserved for individuals who only want to listen to the presentation and not eat lunch.</p><p> </p><p>Individual reservations for lunch are $40 per person; full tables of 10 are $400. Reservations may be made by contacting Dawn Jones, <a href="mailto:dawn.lwvlc@gmail.com">dawn.lwvlc@gmail.com</a>by May 1 and mailing a check to LWV Linn County, P.O. Box 2422, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406-2422. Reservations will be confirmed by email. </p><p> </p><p>Reservations and payments also may be made online at <a href="http://www.lwvlincounty,org/">www.lwvlincounty.org</a>. Online processing fees apply. Sponsorships still are being accepted as well. Funds raised by the State of the County event are used to support League sponsorship and facilitation of non-partisan voter-education materials and forums. </p><p> </p><p>This is the 14th year of the LWV Linn County State of the County address. The League introduced the State of the City® to Cedar Rapids in 1990 and also sponsors the State of the City® in Marion. </p><p align="center"> </p><p>The League of Women Voters of Linn County is a non-profit political organization that neither supports or opposes any candidate or political party, encourages citizen participation in government and is open to any citizen 16 years and older.</p> 2019-03-29 13:00:00 -0500
5/08/1911:30 a.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times
<p>American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times brings together seventy-seven images culled from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Getty Images, private collections, and the Kennedy family archives. The dramatic scope of Kennedy’s life is evident in these photographs—from his first congressional bid as a decorated war hero in 1946, his fairytale marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953, his run for the White House in 1960 and role as commander in chief, to the tragedy of his death in Dallas in 1963. These images remain as vivid evidence of John Kennedy’s imprint upon the American conscience.</p> 2019-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-05-08 16:00:00 -05005/08/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
“My Name is Frances” Artist’s Reception & Display at Prairiewoods
<p>May is mental health awareness month, a time for fostering conversation and action around mental health issues and offering opportunities for holistic healing. Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is honored to present the compelling visual narrative of an Iowa woman whose story went untold until her granddaughter’s moving images brought it into the light. “My Name is Frances,” by local artist and Prairiewoods’ friend Kathy Schumacher, will be on display in the Prairiewoods Center during the month of May. Join Kathy for an Artist’s Reception on May 8, beginning with an artist’s presentation at 4:30 p.m. Kathy will explain how, in 11 large charcoal images, she has recreated the devastating journey of her grandmother through the Iowa Asylum for the Insane in Independence in the 1940s. Kathy’s research of her grandmother’s medical records uncovered statements such as “they left me alone for hours” and “she had 21 electric shock treatments with no improvement.” These entries helped the artist connect deeply with her grandmother’s pain and have spoken powerfully to many who have viewed the collection in recent years and suffered the effect of mental health illness in their own families. Her art will help heal and catalyze us on the way toward greater compassion and action. Subject matter is appropriate for high school or college students, mental health professionals, pastoral counselors, book clubs, art enthusiasts and anyone interested in issues of mental health. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted to help Prairiewoods continue to offer spiritual and educational programs for holistic health and healing. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-04-20 18:00:00 -0500
5/08/194:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Introduction to Cricket Farming
<p><strong>Crickets and hundreds of other insects are eaten every day all across the globe, and crickets are a high protein, low fat option to add to your diet. Crickets also have a much lower impact on the environment than other protein sources. Becky Herman, owner of Iowa Cricket Farmer in Keystone, will lead a short talk sharing details about her job as a cricket farmer and bring snacks made from crickets to sample. This program is appropriate for all ages. Members $10, NonMembers $12</strong></p> 2019-04-04 19:00:00 -0500
5/08/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Luther presents LGBT+ Experiences and Identities panel May 8
<p>As part of the "Here's My Story" series, Luther College will present an LGBT+ Experiences and Identities panel. This panel will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206.</p><p>This event is open to the public with no charge for admission. There will be a reception to follow in the Science Atrium of Valders.</p><p>Media coverage of LGBT+ issues usually focuses on the struggles of being queer in the modern world rather than the positive aspects of LGBT+ identity and community. In an effort to change that focus and promote openness, Panelists will share a wide range of stories highlighting topics of identity, age, occupation and more.</p><p>Joe Breitenstein, Luther associate professor of psychology, will moderate and the panel will include Sean Burke, Luther associate dean and director of faculty development and associate professor of religion; Ric Tennenbaum, Queer Campus Coalition program coordinator at Iowa Safe Schools; Luther junior Colin Cosgrove; and Luther first-year Maya Tuff.</p><p>This panel is co-sponsored by PRIDE, Counseling Services and CEPE.</p><p>A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,005, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more information about Luther visit the college's website: http://www.luther.edu.</p>
5/08/197:00 p.m.Luther College, Valders Hall of Science Room 206Decorah -
Music Series - Society of Broken Souls - Mount Vernon Creates
<p>Shining Light on the Broken Bits</p><p>We’ll be brief here. We named ourselves Society of Broken Souls because we know what it’s like to feel a little (or sometimes a lot) broken — and if we’re all being honest, we’d hazard a guess that you do too. But it’s the going it alone that makes it harder than it needs to be so we created this Society. We’ll write and sing songs that’ll let you know you’re not alone. That we’re all in this together. Through the fire. Through the dark. And sometimes, dare we say, into the light. To borrow a line from Townes Van Zandt, “There ain’t no dark till something shines …” So if that steady stream of shiny highlight reels bombarding you makes you feel like your own movies look a little tarnished and rusty, fret not. Join us. We’ve got your back.</p><p>Society of Broken Souls is the Folk Noir duo of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter. From stripped down, bare-bones acoustic arrangements to a denser and edgier electric sound, their songs confront our shared, raw humanity all while celebrating the beautiful mosaic of the human experience.</p><p>doors open at 6:30 pm.</p> 2019-03-09 22:00:00 -0600
5/18/197:30 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-05-09 15:15:00 -0500
5/09/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: True Maps
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>True Maps</em>, a solo exhibit of new works by Thérèse Murdza.</p><p>A writer turned visual artist, Thérèse Murdza began drawing big words on giant rolls of paper in 1998. Using an animated range of circles, lines, and colors, she continued her work onto stretched canvas, eventually building her signature bright, richly textured paintings. Her previous training remains an influence: “In college, I studied theater performance, learning new forms of materializing sounds in transitory space. I acted, directed, and wrote poetry and plays. After graduation I distilled my writing further, in search of the precise moments of emotion and of contact. Not narrating the beginnings and ends, but middles; the being in the middle of things. Years spent living up and down the east coast had me literally taking the words apart. Disintegrating the shapes of the words into lines, circles, squares and color. Seeing music, hearing words, somehow marking sound in charcoal, ink, pencil, and then: paint.”</p><p>Thérèse has a BS in Theatre Arts from Towson University, MD. She studied Life Drawing at the Durham Arts Council School; Botanical Drawing at the ArtSchool at The ArtsCenter, NC; and Mural Painting with Larry Kangas in Portland, OR. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon and has exhibited in solo and group shows nationally. Her work can be found in many residential, commercial, and museum collections, including: Kaiser Permanente Beaverton Medical Office. Portland, OR; Bluebird Real Estate. Portland, OR; Oregon Reproductive Medicine Clinic. Portland, OR; United Fire Group. Los Angeles, CA; Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Cedar Rapids, IA; Raven Industries. Sioux Falls, SD; Raining Rose, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA; United Fire Group. Cedar Rapids, IA; TD Ameritrade Headquarters. Omaha, NE; Creative Entertainment Management. Portland, OR; among others.</p> 2019-05-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Anne of Green Gables
<p><em>When you imagine, sometimes you find what you need. When you imagine, you find a home.</em></p><p>Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla want a boy to help with all of the chores around their farm on Prince Edward Island. They are certainly not expecting Anne Shirley, a headstrong and vivacious orphan with little more than a tattered carpet bag and a big imagination. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels, this heart-warming musical follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family and home she’s always wanted. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/anne/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
5/09/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times
<p>American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times brings together seventy-seven images culled from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Getty Images, private collections, and the Kennedy family archives. The dramatic scope of Kennedy’s life is evident in these photographs—from his first congressional bid as a decorated war hero in 1946, his fairytale marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953, his run for the White House in 1960 and role as commander in chief, to the tragedy of his death in Dallas in 1963. These images remain as vivid evidence of John Kennedy’s imprint upon the American conscience.</p> 2019-05-09 20:00:00 -0500
5/09/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Wendy Thoreson, Untitled (sauce boat), 2014, earthenware, 4 ¾ x 8 ¾ inches, gift of the artist, 2014.03.</p><p> </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p> 2019-05-09 20:00:00 -0500
5/09/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Art by Your Friends and Neighbors
<p>The Marion Heritage Center<em>'s</em> eighteenth annual Art by Your Friends and Neighbors art show. This year‘s exhibit features over 60 works of art by area artists - mostly Marion residents. Included are drawings and photography, ceramics, watercolor, oil and pastel renderings. In announcing the event, exhibit chairman, Jay Kacena, said that that last year’s event, which attracted over 700 visitors, confirmed the fact that "not only are there a lot of talented people in our town, there is a strong interest by others who enjoy seeing what they can do." Many of the works are offered for sale. </p><p>A special display, dubbed "Repeat, Repeat and Repeat", features six interpretations of the same subject, painted by six different members of the Creative Artists Group along with the photograph on which the work is based.</p><p>As in the past, admittance to the exhibit is FREE due to the sponsorship of <span>Hills Bank and Trust Company.</span> Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite entry and cash prizes will be awarded for the three most popular artists when the show closes on Saturday, June 1, 2019. www.marionheritagecenter.org</p> 2019-05-09 16:00:00 -05005/09/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation
<p>An intimate yoga class that incorporates seated and standing postures plus mindfulness meditation for stress management. This class is limited to 10 participants for better personal attention. $8 </p> 2019-05-09 15:30:00 -05005/09/192:30 p.m.Toula YogaCedar Rapids -
'A Boating History of the Mighty Mississippi:' Professor Emeritus Jim Eckblad to give Luther Emeriti Colloquium May 9
<p>Illustrating boat transportation on the Mississippi throughout America's history Jim Eckblad, Luther College professor emeritus of biology, will present the lecture, "A Boating History of the Mighty Mississippi" at Luther's Emeriti Colloquium at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Mott Room of the Dahl Centennial Union on Luther's campus.</p><p>The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.</p><p>Boats have provided transportation for people and their cargo for many centuries. The diversity of boat types on the Mississippi River has reflected both the existing technology and the transportation needs of the interior of the United States. For the past 200 years that has included the presence of power boats, which enables movement in both an upstream and downstream direction.</p><p>Eckblad has been studying river ecology for over four decades. His studies of the Mississippi, with more than 50 Luther students, confirmed the spread of invasive species, quantified rates of sediment accumulation, quantified the productivity of backwater habitats and characterized how backwaters are linked to the main channel of the river. He continues his lifelong fascination with the river and the boats that have helped shape its unique role in the development of the interior of our country.</p><p>Eckblad taught at Luther 1971- 2007, teaching courses in the principles of biology, aquatic biology, biostatistics and principles of evolution, among others. His research interests were in population ecology of steam benthos and modeling of biological systems. Eckblad earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctoral degree from Cornell University.</p><p>A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,005, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more information about Luther visit the college's website: <a href="http://www.luther.edu">http://www.luther.edu</a>.</p> 2019-05-01 16:00:00 -0500
5/09/193:00 p.m.Luther CollegeDecorah -
The UFO Subject 71 Years After the Arnold Case
<p><strong>Fee: none.</strong><strong> No registration.</strong></p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Thursday</strong><strong>, 5/9</strong></p><p><strong>3</strong><strong> - 4 PM in room 202</strong></p><p>Presenter: Milton Hourcade</p><p>This presentation will provide a history of UFOs (unidentified flying objects) and the official consideration it deserved until the United States Air Force stopped investigating UFO reports.</p> 2019-04-15 16:00:00 -05005/09/193:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Virtual Reality
<p>Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library as we travel to strange and incredible places. Explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and outrun the occasional stray dinosaur. This event is held in the Maker Room.<br><br>This program is sponsored by the Giacoletto Foundation.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-09 17:30:00 -0500
5/09/193:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids