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Not Feeling the Love? An Anti-Valentine Date with a Book
<p>Teens and tweens, are you tired of all the fuss over Valentines Day? Then seek refuge from the mushiness during the entire month of February by checking out one of our ultra-platonic, anti-Valentine reads! </p> 2019-02-22 20:00:00 -0600
2/22/1910:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Little Sprouts! Hibernation Station
<p>Children will enjoy a story, craft, or activities based on the theme. Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Cost $2/child. Please call 892-6485 at least 2 days prior to program to register.</p> 2019-01-03 11:00:00 -06002/22/1910:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Playdate with a Book
<p>During the month of February, Hiawatha Public Library invites kids to go on a playdate with a book! Check out a wrapped book and let us know what you think. Have you made a new friend? Two random "playdaters" will win prizes when February ends.</p> 2019-02-22 20:00:00 -0600
2/22/1910:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Book Babies
<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development.</p><p>We ask that there be a lap for every baby.</p><p>Book Babies is presented at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-02-12 13:30:00 -0600
2/22/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD
<p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with PD or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair, and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to attend.</p> 2019-02-22 11:30:00 -06002/22/1910:30 a.m.Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource CenterCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs: Ouch!
<p>Miss Erin from CRMA knows that getting a boo-boo can be sad but bandages do make them better. Join us for this sticky art project. Young kids and their caregivers are welcome.</p> 2018-12-15 11:00:00 -0600
2/22/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Hearing Society of Iowa Potluck
<p>Fee: none. Register with activity leader.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Fridays, 2/22, 4/19</p><p>11 AM - 1 PM in room 208</p><p>Facilitators: Jim and Mary Lou Mayfield</p><p>Hearing Society of Iowa is a social get together</p><p>for people with hearing loss or those who have</p><p>a family member with hearing loss. We share</p><p>information on problems, experiences, and</p><p>how we manage our lives. We are not alone,</p><p>and it is important to realize that others share</p><p>the same issues and concerns. We have potluck</p><p>gatherings at the Senior Center several times</p><p>a year with a social hour at 11 AM and lunch</p><p>at 12 PM. Contact Jim Mayfield at MyTinEar@</p><p>aol.com to register and learn about additional</p><p>meetings and events.</p> 2019-01-08 13:00:00 -06002/22/1911:00 a.m.The CenterIowa City -
Lifetree Café - We're Not Alone? The Search for Intelligent Life
<p>Whether intelligent life exists in other places in the universe, and what the search for that life is revealing, will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Friday, February 22 at 12 PM.</p><p>The program, titled “We’re Not Alone? The Search for Intelligent Life on Other Planets,” features a filmed interview with Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute and author of <em>Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist’s Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence</em>.</p><p>“One-third of the population believes some of the thousands of UFOs people report seeing each year are alien craft,” says Shostak, who is optimistic that his search for alien intelligence will one day pay off.</p><p>Participants in the Lifetree program will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences related to the topic.</p><p> Admission to the 60-minute event is free.</p> 2019-02-04 13:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 p.m.Lutheran Church of the ResurrectionMarion -
Museum Store Artist of the Month: Barbara Bernier
<p>Museum Store Artist of the Month: Barbara Bernier</p><p>Barbara is a self-taught paper marbler and has been producing marble paper for more than 20 years. Practicality is a way of life for Barbara, so while the designs and colors are visually exciting, it is imperative that the papers also serve a useful purpose. Her marbled paper are some of the most stunning and eye-catching designs of this technique. Like any hand crafted or handmade paper, marbled paper is a unique piece of art on its own, but Barbara often uses the paper in book bindings and journals to give an elegant look and feel. Her paper has powerfully expressive images with endless possibilities including book binding, collage, journals and many other art and design projects.</p><p>Admission to the Museum Store is always free of charge, and all are welcome.</p> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Heart Health Nutrition Tour
<p>Learn foods that will lower your bad cholesterol, raise your good cholesterol and help you enjoy improved heart health. Walk the aisles with Hy-Vee dietitian Judy Fitzgibbons. Can't come today? Contact Judy for other tour dates. <a href="mailto:jfitzgibbons@hy-vee.com">jfitzgibbons@hy-vee.com</a>. Pre-registration requested but walk-ins welcome. Register by calling 319-365-0477.</p> 2019-02-22 12:45:00 -06002/22/1912:00 p.m.Johnson Avenue Hy-Vee Food StoreCedar Rapids -
Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints
<p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. </p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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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> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 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> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600
2/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Be your own Travel Agent
<p>Wishing for warmer temperatures? Discover how to use online tools and tricks to start planning your Spring Break getaway or your summer vacation. We’ll discuss the easy way to be your own travel agent and plan your next big trip.</p> 2019-02-12 14:00:00 -0600
2/22/191:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Assistive Technology and Living Independently
<p>Fee: none. Registration required.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Friday, 2/22</p><p>1 - 2 PM in room 202</p><p>Presenter: Brianna Lewin</p><p>Assistive technology (AT) can sound intimidating</p><p>and expensive, but can include do-it-yourself,</p><p>low tech, or high tech options, dependent</p><p>on the barrier faced by an individual. This</p><p>presentation will provide an introduction to</p><p>assistive technology and the service lines of</p><p>the Assistive Technology Program at Easterseals</p><p>Iowa. It will also include possible AT ideas and</p><p>solutions to support living independently. Brianna</p><p>will bring examples to demonstrate.</p><p>Brianna Lewin is a Rural Rehabilitation & AT Center</p><p>Support Professional with Easterseals Iowa Assistive</p><p>Technology Program. She has a Bachelor’s Degree</p><p>in Social Work from the University of Iowa and has</p><p>experience in the fields of aging and disability.</p> 2019-01-08 14:00:00 -06002/22/191:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Aging in Film Club
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Fridays, 2/22, 3/29</p><p>1 - 4 PM in the Assembly Room</p><p>Facilitator: Emily Edrington</p><p>People of all ages are invited to join us for the</p><p>first meetings of the Senior Center’s Aging in</p><p>Film Club. At each meeting, we’ll watch a film</p><p>and follow it with a discussion, exploring how</p><p>aging issues and older adults are represented in</p><p>popular films.</p><p>This spring, we’ll draw selections from The</p><p>Center’s Classic Film Fridays series, which</p><p>is currently progressing through Academy</p><p>Award Best Picture winners in chronological</p><p>order. We’ll examine two semi-recent films</p><p>that feature themes of aging and older adult</p><p>characters: American Beauty on February 22 and</p><p>Million Dollar Baby on March 29. Among other</p><p>questions, we’ll ask how well these two films</p><p>have aged, themselves.</p><p>The Senior Center’s Aging in Film Club is</p><p>presented in partnership with the University of</p><p>Iowa Aging and Longevity Studies Program.</p> 2019-01-08 16:00:00 -06002/22/191:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Anything Could Happen!
<p>Every Friday, you’re out early. You’re bored and looking for something to do. Your search is over! Friday afternoons starting at 1:30, we will have themed activities for teens ranging from making stuffed animals to playing with robots. Meet us in the Union at the Downtown Library. Anything could happen!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-02-22 15:00:00 -0600
2/22/191:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Home Show
<p>Visitors to the show can see the latest products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in building and improving their home and yard. The Cedar Rapids Home Show has thousands of ideas to help make your house a home! Admission is $5, children 12 and under get in free. Friday hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. </p> 2019-02-05 20:00:00 -06002/22/194:00 p.m.Hawkeye DownsCedar Rapids -
Brian Fink and Angie Pickman Art Exhibition
<p>Brian Frink's paintings — whether they are landscapes, animal portraits or oddly shaped ones — contribute to a larger creative dialogue. His diverse yet interrelating styles reveal Frink's ability to render the natural world through intense observation, creative abstraction and improvisation of spatial relationships. Frink will serve as the Spring 2018 Kocher Visiting Artist, which is funded by the Robert and Joan Kocher Visual Arts Endowment.</p><p>Combining cut paper art and animation, Angie Pickman finds inspiration in nature. Intricate details and patterns in silhouetted forms are placed upon hand-cut and colored paper, creating dynamic visual narratives of animals, landscapes and constructed environments. Pickman's exhibition is supported by the Mabel Cherry Lutgerding Endowment.</p><p>Galleries are open 4:00-6:00 PM during exhibitions and are free to the public.</p> 2019-02-22 18:00:00 -06002/22/194:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Retail Therapy
<p>re·tail ther·a·py noun. shopping with the primary purpose of improving mood or disposition</p><p><br></p><p>This Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District Shopping Event showcases local shops, unique products and hot beverages as well as chocolate & mini massages.</p><p><br></p><p>This night is also the kickoff to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/534873690319008/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week</a>. Grab some grub in the district, and continue your night of fun pampering yourself while shopping local. </p><p><br></p><p>Attendees will pick up a map at any participating business, and take a self guided tour through Czech Village and New Bohemia. This event is free to the public.</p><p><br></p><p>There is free parking throughout the district, including a heated garage under the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/czechslovakmuseum/" target="_blank">National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library</a>.</p> 2019-02-03 20:00:00 -0600
2/22/195:00 p.m.Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street DistrictCedar Rapids -
Smokehouse Friday
<p>Join us every Friday for 1/2 lb of BBQ pork, 1/2 lb brisket, baked beans, and cornbread for just $15.</p> 2019-02-22 21:00:00 -0600
2/22/195:00 p.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Friday Flick: Brave
<p>Princess Merida breaks with tradition, tearing her family apart. Can she mend the bonds between them before the consequences last forever?</p><p>This film is rated PG with a run time of 93 minutes.</p><p>Friday Flicks are designed to be family friendly. We will not be serving popcorn or snacks unless otherwise noted, but you are welcome to bring your own from home.</p> 2019-02-12 19:00:00 -0600
2/22/195:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Soulful Journey Through Sound
<p>Illuminations welcomes accredited musician Jonny Lipford and certified sound therapy practitioner Laina Pilkenton of Soul and Sound Healing for an immersive sound experience. Allow yourself to be taken on a journey as you listen to the beautiful sounds of the Native American-style flute, drum, gong, spoken word, voice, and other instruments. This hour-long sound journey is intended to help you enter a peaceful, calm state of mind so you can relax and emerge feeling rejuvenated.</p><p>Pre-registration is requested either by calling 319-775-0117 or online at https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/IHALHK/classes. $15 is due at the door. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets are available thanks to the talented staff of Illuminations. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be invited to lay down in savasana (final resting pose in yoga) for the duration of the journey. If you prefer to sit, chairs are available.</p> 2019-01-05 19:00:00 -0600
2/22/196:00 p.m.IlluminationsCedar Rapids -
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Bourbon & Wine Tasting
<p>Escape the winter blues with a Hawaiian themed Bourbon & Wine tasting event! Guests receive a lei upon arrival, participate in a blind tasting of wines and bourbons, enjoy games, a silent auction and a variety of delicious appetizers. Casual jeans & Hawaiian shirts encouraged!</p><p>All proceeds will directly benefit the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. In Scouting, youth learn about leadership, develop character, gaining knowledge and skills that guide them to become upstanding and productive citizens in our community. </p><p>Registration: $65/Person or $125/Couple. Please RSVP by February 18th to: <a href="http://HAC2019.Eventbrite.com">HAC2019.Eventbrite.com</a> or 319-862-0541.</p> 2018-12-20 20:30:00 -06002/22/196:30 p.m.Cannon StudiosCedar Rapids -
Bill Wenstrom Performance
<p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bill delivers an awesome <span>performance</span> of 60's, 70's 80's soft rock that gives the listeners the same enjoyment Bill is experiencing while performing. Come in and enjoy the great music while eating and drinking with friends.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> 2019-02-09 22:00:00 -0600
2/22/197:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Cheers, Mama! Mom Prom
<p>Gather all your mom friends and join us for a night of celebration, dancing, food, and a well-deserved night out! </p><p>Join us at Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday, February 22nd from 7-11pm for food, drinks, photo booths, a comfy lounge for chatting with your gals, a make-up station, pop-up shops, and so much more! A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank. Diaper donations are encouraged! </p><p>Grab your tickets here - https://tinyurl.com/momprom2019</p><p><br></p> 2019-01-18 23:00:00 -0600
2/22/197:00 p.m.Ashton Hill FarmCedar Rapids -
Charlotte's Web
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Charlotte is a spider: Wilbur is a pig. They form an unlikely friendship in the Arable barnyard. Their friendship takes a turn when they learn that Wilbur is bound for the butcher – unless Charlotte can find a way to save her friend. A classic story of friendship, selfless love, and bravery.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 20:30:00 -0500
2/22/197:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
Award-winning comedian Eric O'Shea to perform at Luther College
<p>Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian Eric O'Shea is performing at Luther College 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Marty's in the lowest level of the Dahl Centennial Union on Luther's campus.</p><p>Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at <a href="http://www.tickets.luther.edu">www.tickets.luther.edu</a> or via the Luther Ticket Office, telephone (563) 387-1357 or <a href="mailto:tickets@luther.edu">tickets@luther.edu</a>. The Ticket Office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; with extended hours on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.</p><p>O’Shea is praised for his high energy and clean wit, from original stories to celebrity impressions. He takes his audiences through common embarrassing childhood moments and hidden everyday experiences, including his segment “Songs for Commercials” that was performed at the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on E! Network.</p><p>O’Shea’s work has been viewed more than 4,000,000 times on YouTube. He has appeared across various media platforms including NBC, ABC, Disney, VH1 and Sirius XM. He also has showcased his work on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.</p><p>In addition to performing at over 1,800 colleges and universities in his 25 year-long career, O’Shea is a six-time of Campus Activities Magazine's "National Comedy Performer of the Year" award.</p><p>This event is sponsored by Luther's Student Activities Council Entertainment committee.</p><p>A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,050, 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> 2019-02-15 21:00:00 -06002/22/197:30 p.m.Luther CollegeDecorah -
Tiny Beautiful Things
<p>Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. <em data-hj-ignore-attributes="">Tiny Beautiful Things</em> is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions which have no answers. </p> 2019-02-14 22:00:00 -0600
2/22/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion