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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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Noah Doely and T.J. Dedeaux-Norris
<p>Opening Reception and Gallery Talks:</p><p>October 19th 5-7pm</p><p><br></p><p>Fall 2019 Kocher Visiting Artist Noah Doely creates cyanotypes, which are photographic images using a process that dates from the mid-1800s. According to Doely, “The Prussian blue inherent to the cyanotype process subverts, enhances, camouflages or otherwise alters how the images’ content is perceived.” A current Iowa Arts Council Fellow, Doely is fascinated by science and mythology and how they interplay with art. This exhibition and Doely’s visiting artist appointment at Coe is generously funded by the Robert and Joan Kocher Visual Arts Endowment. </p><p>T.J. Dedeaux-Norris works in a variety of media, including paintings, performance and film, to explore the “invisibility of blackness in cultural forms built upon the appropriation of popular and sacred black expressions and idioms.” Born in Guam, Dedeaux-Norris received her B.A. from UCLA and her MFA from Yale University. Also known as Tameka Norris, she is a 2017 grant recipient from the National Endowment for the Arts. Her exhibition is funded in part by the Mabel Cherry Lutgerding Endowment.</p> 2019-09-12 18:00:00 -050010/18/194:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair Auditorium LobbyCedar Rapids -
Open Air: Opening Reception with Dave Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Open Air</em>, a two-person exhibit of landscapes by Iowa natives: David Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler.</p><p><br></p><p>This show brings together the work of artists who illustrate a particular style of moments in Midwest scenery. Both artists appear to have romantic or idealized renderings of these realistic vistas. The space between the sky and the earth is vast. Land reaches out to the endless horizon and the foliage seem to breathe the air that chase the clouds in that moment. Adventure and solace can be found in these paintings; the hunt for the cloud you could cut with a knife, the well-traveled path highlighted by the afternoon sun, or the colorful field within soft rolling terrain. The works themselves vary from the very large punchy style of Kristin’s and the mid-sized detailed serenity of David’s.</p><p><br></p><p>When talking about her work, Kristin mentions “My father-in-law put a bright yellow parasol on an old Oliver tractor and taught me how to rake hay, and I paint hay differently now.” She creates paintings that allude to surreal drama and heightened saturation. “The fields look different from the seat of a tractor. Rows look different after you’ve raked them yourself,” she explains. David approaches his subjects in a traditional manner, painting in a realistic style that concentrates on the way light defines an object or space. His landscape works are inspired by western vistas as well as secluded roads and wide-reaching fields of rural central Iowa. “If I live to be 120, I still won’t have time to paint all the things I want to paint.” David describes his process as “finding opulent things in the mundane.”</p><p><br></p><p>David Gordinier attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and received his BFA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He has been in group exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Des Moines Art Center. His work is in the collections of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Iowa State Bank, among many others.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristin Stoeffler received her BA in Art from The University of Iowa, but that is only part of the education that influences her work. The rest she learned from the insight and patience of the people who live on the land in her landscapes. She has work in the Lil Drugstore collection in Cedar Rapids as well as several private collections in the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p> 2019-09-26 19:00:00 -0500
10/18/195:00 p.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
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Cider Sip & Shop
<p>Enjoy FREE Cider & Apple Themed samples as you tour through the retail shops of the Main Street District. Samples will be a variety of Apple themed drinks and treats - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic in retail locations. Apple themed specials will be featured at local restaurants. <br><br>Pick up your Cider Sip & Shop Map at participating businesses. Luminaries will mark participating retail locations and will guide your way through the district to your samples and fall shopping destinations. Follow this event page for updates and participating retail locations.<br><br>This is a 21+ adult event, bring your friends and family and enjoy shopping the District!!! </p> 2019-09-25 20:00:00 -0500
10/18/195:00 p.m.Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street DistrictCedar Rapids -
8th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit Opening Reception
<p>Come see the talents of our customers who met the 8th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. There will be food and drink to share.</p><p>The picture is Kristen Rummelhart's challenge piece from 2018.</p> 2019-09-20 19:00:00 -0500
10/18/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Folk Dancing for the Family
<p>This family friendly event will feature a range of ethnic dances from the Balkan region, Isreal, Turkey and more. Beginners and seasoned dancers welcome. Most dances are performed in a circle and don't require a partner. This will be a fun opportunity to get some physical activity while learning about different cultures.</p> 2019-10-12 19:30:00 -0500
10/18/196:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
YMCA Monster Mash
<p>Come dressed as your favorite ghoul or goblin. Participate in the Monster Dash and Costume Contest Make creepy crafts and monster paws! Enjoy a spooky swim, cake walk and more! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. YMCA Members - Free Community Members $5.00 per child (adults free)</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-07 20:00:00 -050010/18/196:00 p.m.Stoney Point YMCACedar Rapids -
Make 29 Christmas Cards Class at Scrapmania
<p><strong>Anita is combining a Santa stamp set w/ a fun 6x6 paper pad showing you how to get 29 cards! You keep the stamp and die to take home! Class size is limited! Materials $35.00-includes your 6x6 pad & a stamp and matching die Cost $51, Supplies: trimmer, ruler, pencil, glue, pop dots, adhesive w/ refills, markers in red, black, green, & brown Skill Level-Any Call or stop into Scrapmania to register 319-377-9999</strong> </p> 2019-09-30 21:00:00 -0500
10/18/196:00 p.m.ScrapmaniaCedar Rapids -
Night at the Museum Family Fun Day
<p>It’s a night at the museum! Family Fun Night celebrates our fall exhibitions <em><a href="http://www.crma.org/Exhibition/Detail/Upcoming/Up-All-Night-The-Art-of-the-Dark.aspx">Up All Night: Art of the Dark</a></em> and <em><a href="http://www.crma.org/Exhibition/Detail/Upcoming/Haunted-Marvin-Cones-Ghosts.aspx">Haunted: Marvin Cone’s Ghosts</a></em>. There will be a spectacular laser light show after the sun sets. </p><p>Come dressed in your favorite costume for tricks and treats like make-and-take masterpieces that glow under black light, scavenger hunts, and night-owl projects you can take home! It’s free for all ages so bring the whole family!</p> 2019-08-26 21:00:00 -0500
10/18/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Garrison's Haunted
<p>Spine Tingling thrills and hair raising scares lurk in every dark corner of Garrison's Haunted. Fundraiser for the Garrison Fire Dept. The dates for this year’s haunt will be October 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th.</p><p>Over 25 rooms, Indoor Waiting and concessions available.</p><p>Tickets sold from 7-11pm</p><p>Cost $10 per person 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Follow the signs on Main St. Garrison, Iowa</p> 2019-10-01 23:00:00 -0500
10/18/197:00 p.m.Garrison's HauntedGarrison -
Pajama Storytime featuring Good Night, Little Blue Truck
<p>A scary storm is brewing! When Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad join their other friends to seek safety from the storm, they find that it's easy to be brave together! Join us and get a free hot apple cider or juice, plus a cookie.</p>
10/18/197:30 p.m.Barnes and NobleCedar 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> 2019-10-19 23:59:00 -0500
10/19/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Men's Breakfast
<p>Sprechen Sie Deutsch? (Do you speak German?)<br><br>Even if you don't speak German, you are invited to our upcoming Men's Breakfast on Saturday, October 19, in The Bridge from 7:30 - 9:30 AM. <br><br>This breakfast will be a "German Edition" because our speakers are coming from our partnership church in Chemnitz, Germany. Bernard Millard serves as the pastor and Josua Schulze works at the church with the main task of leading their church planting project call "The Blessing."<br><br>They will be sharing (in English) about their ministry, and how they're helping men in Chemnitz take their next step with Jesus. <br><br>Our partnership began in Eastern Germany in 2006, with the goal to support and learn from each other as we seek to accomplish the work that God has for us to do. It has been a great encouragement to both churches. <br><br>If you've been to one of our breakfasts before, you know we enjoy a hearty warm meal. This time will be no exception, as we enjoy some delicious breakfast burritos. There's no charge, but donations are accepted. <br><br>Please be thinking of a friend or co-worker you could invite to come with you. <br><br>We hope to see you there! Auf Wiedersehen!</p> 2019-09-20 09:30:00 -0500
10/19/197:30 a.m.Stonebridge ChurchCedar Rapids -
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Midwest Witches Conference
<p>Merry Meet! We are holding our second annual Midwest Witches Conference. We have 12 speakers each at a round table seating 10 people. Attendees choose the topics they are interested in and spend 45 minutes at the tables of their choice. There is a 15 minute break between talks and we draw for door prizes at that time. We are holding a ritual for those who wish to participate and a unique drum circle ~ bring your drums! We have great door prizes as well as a raffle for a cauldron full of wonderful witchy items! We also have vendors offering a wide range of fabulous things. There is a block of rooms set aside for Friday and Saturday nights at conference rates. Admission is pre sale only at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-witches-conference-tickets-52510678854. Our Facebook page ~ Midwest Witches Conference ~ has the details of our speakers. </p> 2019-09-04 18:30:00 -0500
10/19/199:00 a.m.Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention ComplexCedar Rapids -
'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> 2019-10-19 18:00:00 -0500
10/19/199:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Forest Bathing: Dreams and Journeys
<p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p><br></p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-dreams-and-journeys/11144?fbclid=IwAR3e6jDk75hxTCp8VBUZUnRAUfss0OBAlgZtPuIdQJbzENQQrb2rSgCoFbs" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-dreams-and-journeys/11144</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
10/19/199:30 a.m.Hickory Hill Park-Iowa CityIowa City -
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> 2019-10-19 15:15:00 -0500
10/19/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
<p>Enjoy a lovely fall day at the orchard! Take a stroll through one of our pumpkin patches to pick out the perfect pumpkin for everyone in the family. Load em up on the trailer and bring it to our carving station, we’ll take care of the mess!</p> 2019-10-10 18:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Wilson's OrchardIowa City -
History in the Heights
<p>Join Mark Stouffer Hunter for a walking tour of the 2nd and 3rd Ave. SE Historic District. See the beautiful houses and hear the stories of the people that built them and the families who lived in them. Meet at 3rd Ave and 12th St. Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sign in 1/2 hour prior. Tour will last approximately one and 1/2 hours and take place rain or shine. Cost: $5, cash only. Children under 12 free, with paying adult. Sponsored by Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association and Friends of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation. </p> 2019-10-09 15:30:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Second and Third Avenue Historic DistrictCedar Rapids -
Lessons Open House
<p>Come learn about our amazing music lessons program at West Music, meet our staff, share some refreshments and find out how you can make music education an active part of your family routine.</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-09 12:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.West Music CoralvilleCoralville -
Annual Project Linus Make A Difference Day
<p>free family open to community make fleece blankets and sew quilt tops</p> 2019-10-02 15:30:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Lovely Lane United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Open Air
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Open Air</em>, a two-person exhibit of landscapes by Iowa natives: David Gordinier and Kristin Stoeffler.</p><p><br></p><p>This show brings together the work of artists who illustrate a particular style of moments in Midwest scenery. Both artists appear to have romantic or idealized renderings of these realistic vistas. The space between the sky and the earth is vast. Land reaches out to the endless horizon and the foliage seem to breathe the air that chase the clouds in that moment. Adventure and solace can be found in these paintings; the hunt for the cloud you could cut with a knife, the well-traveled path highlighted by the afternoon sun, or the colorful field within soft rolling terrain. The works themselves vary from the very large punchy style of Kristin’s and the mid-sized detailed serenity of David’s.</p><p><br></p><p>When talking about her work, Kristin mentions “My father-in-law put a bright yellow parasol on an old Oliver tractor and taught me how to rake hay, and I paint hay differently now.” She creates paintings that allude to surreal drama and heightened saturation. “The fields look different from the seat of a tractor. Rows look different after you’ve raked them yourself,” she explains. David approaches his subjects in a traditional manner, painting in a realistic style that concentrates on the way light defines an object or space. His landscape works are inspired by western vistas as well as secluded roads and wide-reaching fields of rural central Iowa. “If I live to be 120, I still won’t have time to paint all the things I want to paint.” David describes his process as “finding opulent things in the mundane.”</p><p><br></p><p>David Gordinier attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and received his BFA from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He has been in group exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Des Moines Art Center. His work is in the collections of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Iowa State Bank, among many others.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristin Stoeffler received her BA in Art from The University of Iowa, but that is only part of the education that influences her work. The rest she learned from the insight and patience of the people who live on the land in her landscapes. She has work in the Lil Drugstore collection in Cedar Rapids as well as several private collections in the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p>
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Kumihimo Companion Animal Collar
<p>Use a Kara-Yatsu flat kumihimo braid in two colors of satin cord to create a collar for your favorite companion animal. Add a ring to hang tags and connect a lead. A medium sized quick release will be used. Foam disk, 8 weighted bobbins, and weight container included with the tool fee. No experience needed. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p>$68 if you bring the following: Kumihimo foam disk, 8 weighted bobbins, and a counter weight. $88 if tools supplied to you.</p> 2019-09-20 04:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
2019 Think Like Christ Youth Conference
<p align="center"><strong>2019 Think Like Christ Youth Conference</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>“Reasons for Hope”</strong></p><p align="center">October 19, 2019</p><p align="center">10:00am – 6:00pm <em>(9:30 Sign-in)</em></p><p align="center">Admission: <strong>Free</strong></p><p align="center">Register by Oct 5th to receive free t-shirt</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><strong>Our 2019 Host and Sponsored Location:</strong></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blairridge.org/location.php" target="_blank">Blair Ridge Baptist Church</a></p><p align="center">4502 Blairs Ferry Rd,</p><p align="center">Cedar Rapids, IA 52411</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Workshops ~ Skits ~ Preaching ~ worship ~ games</p><p align="center">Keynote Speaker: Carl Kerby</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><em>(6<sup>th</sup>Grade – 12<sup>th</sup>Grade. Parents welcome too)</em></p><p align="center"><em>Lunch is provided</em></p><p align="center"><br></p> 2019-09-06 18:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Blair Ridge Baptist ChurchCedar 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> 2019-10-19 16:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Haunted: Marvin Cone’s Ghosts
<p>In the academic year of 1938-1939, Marvin Cone took a leave of absence from teaching at Coe College and secured a studio in the Granby Building in downtown Cedar Rapids. Funded by local businessmen, Cone received an uninterrupted “year of freedom,” as he termed it, to devote to his painting. In this newfound freedom, Cone departed from his beloved depiction of barns and the Iowa landscape and turned inward, literally. He began to focus on eerie, atmospheric building interiors, painted almost in monotone. Some of these interiors began to include images of ghosts, their bodies transparent but distinct against the background. Although common enough in children’s book illustration, Cone’s ghosts are highly unusual in “fine” art. Of these paintings, Cone said that he wanted to establish, “a lonesome and apprehensive atmosphere.” In addition to ghosts, Cone also experimented with adding gloomy portraits of “Uncle Ben” to the austere walls of his interior, or simply ominous titles that alluded to the room having just been vacated by an unknown presence.</p><p><br></p><p>After initially broaching the subject in the late 1930s, Cone returned to it several times, which was unusual for him. These interior spaces and their otherworldly inhabitants called him back through the 1950s and into the mid-1960s, near the end of his life. <em>Haunted: Marvin Cone’s Ghosts</em> is a celebration of this intriguing theme and its unusual and enigmatic presence in Cone’s artwork.</p> 2019-10-19 16:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Ozobot Playtime
<p>Design a Halloween costume for an Ozobot and draw a spooky trail for him to follow including special tricks for him to perform.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-08-02 11:30:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
8th Annual Wickiup Fall Fest
<p>Come out and experience our friendly trick or treat hike through the woods, pumpkin bowling, straw scramble, creepy critters, and more! Aimed at ages 3-8, but younger and older siblings welcome. Costumes encouraged! Cost $3 per child. Registration deadline October 15.</p> 2019-07-26 12:00:00 -0500
10/19/1910:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
John Beckelman: Horizon Suite
<p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-10-19 16:00:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Scarecrow Trail
<p>Travel the Amana Colony trail through the 7 villages and find as many scarecrows as you can. </p><p>October 1-October 31</p><p>Maps are available at the Visitor's Center </p> 2019-10-19 17:00:00 -050010/19/1910:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
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 <em>Visio Divina,</em> 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 our hearts 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 we invite you to attend whenever available. 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
10/29/1910:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha