The current exhibits at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids are “Formed in Fire,” a collection of Czech glass pieces from the extensive collection of Joyce Anderson of Cedar Rapids; and “Stitching History from the Holocaust,” which features the innovative dress designs of Hedy Strnad, who perished in the Holocaust. …
Fresh from her solo show at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Mary Zeran opens an exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery entitled “Mission Happiness” Dec. 11. Mary and Gallery Director Lauren Tucci say the show will consist of early and recent work. Unlike the Museum of Art show, it’s also all for sale! Reserve a …
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents “A Christmas Cabaret,” a brand-new online show streaming Dec. 18-20. Katie Colletta and Liz Tracey say it’s a brand new show, written by Katie, and will feature both well-known holiday favorites and some offbeat and hilarious songs, including one about a guy who must consume a horrible fruitcake. …
It’s Christmas memories from many of your favorite performers in an online holiday variety show called “At Home for the Holidays,” opening Dec. 11 from Theatre Cedar Rapids. TCR Artistic Director Angie Toomsen says the show is inspired by the holiday variety shows we grew up with, particularly the Muppet variety, as the host is …
Like everything else, Tuba Christmas in Cedar Rapids, which annually features nearly 100 tuba players in a huge holiday concert, looks different this year. Organizers Jim Engelbach and Kyle Patrick say that Cedar Rapids Municipal Band director Steve Shanley offered the band’s Facebook livestream and low brass quartet in a roll-your-own concert that you can …
Ernie Schiller has been involved in raising funds for education in Nepal, devastated in 2015 by a severe earthquake from which the country has never fully recovered. A science teacher by trade, Ernie has found himself director and curator of Nepal’s first ever art show, featuring works by students and professional artist Sujan Tamang, whose …
Family Folk Machine, the intergenerational choir in Iowa City, will present their fall show online, “One Planet: Online Edition” premieres on YouTube November 15 at 3pm, and will feature new arrangements of songs from artists as varied as ELO, Dolly Parton, and REM. Visit www.FamilyFolkMachine.org to learn more and grab the link to watch One …
Dr. Ruth White is the founder of The Academy for Personal and Scholastic Success, which has been providing programs to help students of color succeed in school and life. The 14th Annual Tribute to Benefit The Academy SPS is a streaming event that will honor Capria Davis, Anne Harris Carter, Nancy Humbles, and Laurie Hamen …
