What is Kids and Family?
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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Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Public Library / Blueprint for Blue Prints
<p>This summer, the CRMA’s exhibition of local artists focuses on the color blue, so Doodlebugs celebrates all things blue, too. Learn about the tints and shades of this hue, experiment with blue media, and check out famous artists who also emphasized blue in their work! Nothing chases away the blues like art!</p><p><strong>Cyanotype is a form of printmaking that uses the sun. The finished piece turns blue, which is where the term “blueprint</strong><strong>” </strong><strong>comes from. We will be trying it for</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ourselves!</strong></p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p> 2019-07-19 11:30:00 -0500
8/30/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
LIFETREE CAFÉ - Making Life's Toughest Decisions
<p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. </p><p>The program, titled “Making Life’s Toughest Decisions: Dealing With Dilemmas,” features a screening of the award-winning short film <em>The Last Race,</em> the story of a family forced to decide whether to donate the organs of a loved one.</p><p>“Some decisions simply don’t have easy solutions,” says Lifetree Café national director Craig Cable. “We’ll take a close look at these dilemmas and explore the different processes by which people finally make tough decisions.”</p> 2019-07-30 13:00:00 -05008/30/1912:00 p.m.Lutheran Church of the ResurrectionMarion -
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Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh
<p>I love journals as a medium since I know the artistic process doesn’t end with me. Every aspect of each journal is carefully thought out-from the repurposed leather that allows me to choose the exact design of the exterior to the splash of color that make the end pages- meant to delight and surprise the eye when opening each one. Each piece is an invitation to its new owner to explore and create. Every journal is hand sewn with love and intended for use with your daily adventures; great or small, neat or far, or wherever they may take you. </p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -0500
8/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Kick Up Your Heels: The Fine Art of Shoes
<p>The humble shoe, one of the most basic items of human clothing, has been the focus of some of the most outrageous fashion ideas. Inspired by the exhibition <em>Killer Heels: The Art of the High Heeled Shoe</em> from the Brooklyn Museum, Kick up Your Heels celebrates the unique design elements in contemporary women’s shoes. The exhibition will feature shoes from Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Stuart Weitzman, Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Dior, Prada, Nicholas Kirkwood, Walter Steiger, and Sonia Rykiel among others, presented as art objects and highlighting the design elements that make them unique.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -0500
8/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Into the Blue: An All-Iowa Juried Exhibition
<p>A color-specific celebration of Iowa artists! Juried by CRMA Associate Curator Kate Kunau, <em>Into the Blue</em> draws work from artists all over the state of Iowa. The work on display must have been created within the last three years and blue must be the dominant color. <em>Into the Blue</em> celebrates the hue in both two and three-dimensional works across all media and examines how blue has been incredibly important to artists for centuries: From the luxurious (and expensive!) ultramarine used to color the Virgin Mary’s cloak and star-studded vaults of heaven in medieval and Renaissance art to the exuberance of Yves Klein’s trademarked shade and, blue has long inspired artists and this exhibition.</p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -0500
8/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
<p>For the tenth year in a row, it's FREE SUMMER AT THE CRMA!!! From now until Sunday, September 1, admission to the CRMA is Free. Come in as often as you would like and view all of our 16 galleries, relax in the Carnegie Library, and browse in the Museum Store. We would like to thank our sponsors for giving this opportunity to our community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsbankandtrust/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAY9ZSrTE-qBpMzLcbdkUVMTByDzhrmRxzgjfeMQs-ZoNX74oVusncN5okrdE1thf0pFVX0qdVHZ4S_&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transamerica/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBM1VWF1KH4r0-P2VOPCbcANU80BpqwHshbZ6FSw_r_FOACFYu9iNenS3rRJyu4QMBVL0WtPo_Gh6Z8&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Transamerica</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorth-622066291565686/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBZ5aTQCLE88M6FmsAbCT_qnUoLhlg5Lph8NuQbOUc-MfUUfc1Qj0uoJyrb0SPSJUvskmwF6Wh4iQus&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">TrueNorth</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFireGroup/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAkYSXtl6OC1uc3i0zIWaJhF7wzOjYvLICHAJZuswOsGR0XR9_Q5zdmdW5PeA0WaVsJpSjC7OY0X0FF&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">UFG Insurance</a>, and media sponsor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazetteOnline/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB9xDG0kMy9pvZhxHeES2lJQPQnZWqMSr-Yav9StBTST8Y6QJKNC3DDSfOIolt-XrPOQwu5TJY8v1p-&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">The Gazette</a>. </p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -0500
8/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -05008/30/1912:00 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> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -0500
8/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>The Marion Heritage Center & Museum newest exhibition <em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.</em> The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free Admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -05008/30/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -05008/30/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-08-30 16:00:00 -05008/30/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2019-08-30 20:00:00 -0500
8/30/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
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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> 2019-08-31 23:59:00 -0500
8/31/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community. </p> 2019-08-31 11:30:00 -0500
8/31/198:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Back to School Educator Appreciation Shopping Weekends
<p>Pre-K to grade 12 educators, enjoy 25% off most books, toys, games, movies, music, and more every Saturday and Sunday from July 20th to September 15th, in store and online plus 10% off Café consumables (Café stores only). While supplies last. </p> 2019-08-31 22:00:00 -0500
8/31/199:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
Forest Bathing: Plant Connection
<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>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p>Sit with a plant and open all your senses to discover messages it may provide.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</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>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-plant-connection/11142?fbclid=IwAR2Jp0zYCn3wLfw9j0GeQScpj35VDVBUYRrWvLd9wTmjewW1rBXo_1CaWV4" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-plant-connection/11142</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
8/31/199:30 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> 2019-08-31 15:15:00 -0500
8/31/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: A Line Goes For A Walk
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>a line goes for a walk</em>, a solo exhibit of works by Priscilla Steele.</p><p><br></p><p>A playful observation was made by the twentieth century artist, Paul Klee: <em>A drawing is simply a line going for a walk</em>. This wisdom resonated with Priscilla in the development of her works and marries her various subject matter in drawing, collage and etchings. “Over a more than forty year career, the variability of line has been central to my exploration,” says Steele about this exhibit. “It was an unwitting, intuitive choice that led me to focus on the figure and botanic subjects. Pivoting between their contrasting qualities, I refresh my perceptions. In this way, extravagant, blossoming petals exist in a calculated tension side-by-side with emotionally charged images of the figure.” The show features works from very large-scale, highly detailed renderings, to very small, simple line drawings of budding flowers. The deliberate pentimenti in her etchings allude similar textures to the ripped collage elements composed in the mixed media drawings. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Priscilla was raised in New Jersey, just outside of New York City. She studied at a small liberal arts college, Saint Lawrence University in northern New York, and four years later spent a productive academic year in Europe where she developed a strong interest in drawing and printmaking. Priscilla moved to the area to complete her graduate work in printmaking at the University of Iowa and stayed to teach at Coe College and eventually open Campbell Steele Gallery. She has since retired and closed the gallery in Marion and continues her journey as a working artist in Omaha, NE. She has a strong regional exhibition history and co-founded the Marion Arts Festival in addition to serving on several art boards and committees in the Cedar Rapids area.</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><p><br></p><p><strong>Parking, Accessibility:</strong></p><p>A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street- 2 hour parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> street- non-metered.</p><p><strong>All exhibit receptions are free and open to the public.</strong></p>
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing
<p>Bracelets are big this season. Wearing multiple bracelets at once is even better. This class places a focus on professional stringing and design techniques. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers. Each will use different stringing materials. One bracelet will be made strung on nylon and the second bracelet will be strung on flexible wire. You will learn how to use crimp beads to finish the second bracelet. Both bracelets will be secure and beautiful. No previous experience is necessary. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford. </p><p>Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-07-23 12:00:00 -0500
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh
<p>I love journals as a medium since I know the artistic process doesn’t end with me. Every aspect of each journal is carefully thought out-from the repurposed leather that allows me to choose the exact design of the exterior to the splash of color that make the end pages- meant to delight and surprise the eye when opening each one. Each piece is an invitation to its new owner to explore and create. Every journal is hand sewn with love and intended for use with your daily adventures; great or small, neat or far, or wherever they may take you. </p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -0500
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh
<p><strong>Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh</strong></p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -0500
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
<div align="center">For the tenth year in a row, it's FREE SUMMER AT THE CRMA!!! From now until Sunday, September 1, admission to the CRMA is Free. Come in as often as you would like and view all of our 16 galleries, relax in the Carnegie Library, and browse in the Museum Store. We would like to thank our sponsors for giving this opportunity to our community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsbankandtrust/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAY9ZSrTE-qBpMzLcbdkUVMTByDzhrmRxzgjfeMQs-ZoNX74oVusncN5okrdE1thf0pFVX0qdVHZ4S_&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transamerica/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBM1VWF1KH4r0-P2VOPCbcANU80BpqwHshbZ6FSw_r_FOACFYu9iNenS3rRJyu4QMBVL0WtPo_Gh6Z8&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Transamerica</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorth-622066291565686/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBZ5aTQCLE88M6FmsAbCT_qnUoLhlg5Lph8NuQbOUc-MfUUfc1Qj0uoJyrb0SPSJUvskmwF6Wh4iQus&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">TrueNorth</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFireGroup/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAkYSXtl6OC1uc3i0zIWaJhF7wzOjYvLICHAJZuswOsGR0XR9_Q5zdmdW5PeA0WaVsJpSjC7OY0X0FF&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">UFG Insurance</a>, and media sponsor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazetteOnline/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB9xDG0kMy9pvZhxHeES2lJQPQnZWqMSr-Yav9StBTST8Y6QJKNC3DDSfOIolt-XrPOQwu5TJY8v1p-&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">The Gazette</a>. </div> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -0500
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -05008/31/1910:00 a.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>Will Rimel, <em>Geometry</em> <em>(Blue),</em> 2012, earthenware, 4 x 6 x 2 inches, gift of the artist, 2014.027.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -0500
8/31/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Storytime and Activities Featuring A Tale of Two Tribes: A Wetmore Forest Story
<p>This fun Storytime introduces the world of Wetmore Forest from Funko. Discover an enchanting forest where exploration and discovery are key. Plus, get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only). </p> 2019-08-02 11:30:00 -0500
8/31/1911:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
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Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
<p>For the tenth year in a row, it's FREE SUMMER AT THE CRMA!!! From now until Sunday, September 1, admission to the CRMA is Free. Come in as often as you would like and view all of our 16 galleries, relax in the Carnegie Library, and browse in the Museum Store. We would like to thank our sponsors for giving this opportunity to our community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsbankandtrust/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAY9ZSrTE-qBpMzLcbdkUVMTByDzhrmRxzgjfeMQs-ZoNX74oVusncN5okrdE1thf0pFVX0qdVHZ4S_&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transamerica/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBM1VWF1KH4r0-P2VOPCbcANU80BpqwHshbZ6FSw_r_FOACFYu9iNenS3rRJyu4QMBVL0WtPo_Gh6Z8&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Transamerica</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorth-622066291565686/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBZ5aTQCLE88M6FmsAbCT_qnUoLhlg5Lph8NuQbOUc-MfUUfc1Qj0uoJyrb0SPSJUvskmwF6Wh4iQus&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">TrueNorth</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFireGroup/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAkYSXtl6OC1uc3i0zIWaJhF7wzOjYvLICHAJZuswOsGR0XR9_Q5zdmdW5PeA0WaVsJpSjC7OY0X0FF&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">UFG Insurance</a>, and media sponsor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazetteOnline/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB9xDG0kMy9pvZhxHeES2lJQPQnZWqMSr-Yav9StBTST8Y6QJKNC3DDSfOIolt-XrPOQwu5TJY8v1p-&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">The Gazette</a>. </p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -0500
8/31/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
<p>Who doesn’t need a new pair of earrings? Learn to make earrings for yourself or as gifts. Solid instruction on the use of jewelry tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings. Two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings. The first skill is making a closed wrapped loop that allows you to make earrings and pendants. The second skill is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals. No previous experience is necessary. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p>Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p><br></p> 2019-07-23 15:00:00 -0500
8/31/191:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>The Marion Heritage Center & Museum newest exhibition <em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.</em> The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free Admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -05008/31/191:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -05008/31/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-08-31 16:00:00 -05008/31/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton