|
| What |
Civil War Re-enactors at the History Center
|
| When |
Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Saturday, March 10, 2012
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
|
| Description |
See uniformed civil war soldiers! |
| Long Description |
Members of the Iowa 24th Volunteer Infantry Regiment will appear every second Saturday of the month in uniform and speak to visitors at the Carl & Mary Koehler History Center. See artifacts and hear stories about what life was like during the Civil War Ear. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Lace Making Demonstration
|
| When |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Tuesday, March 20, 2012
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
|
| Description |
Come and watch lace makers at their craft every month at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. On the third Tuesdays of each month, the Doris Southard Lace Guild will demonstrate the art and craft of bobbin lace in the Museum Store, from 11 a.m. |
| Long Description |
Lace-making is an ancient craft. True lace was not made until the late 15th and early 16th centuries. A true lace is created when a thread is looped, twisted or braided to other threads independently from a backing fabric. |
| Type |
Event |
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| What |
Get to Know Your National Parks
|
| When |
Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - Tuesday, April 03, 2012
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Where |
West Branch Public Library
|
| Description |
The West Branch Public Library is at 300 North Downey Street in West Branch, Iowa. For more information about library programs, call Youth Librarian Becky Knoche at (319) 643-2633. |
| Long Description |
“Get to Know Your National Parks” on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from January through April with a National Park Ranger from Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Children of all ages can learn how National Parks preserve America’s natural and historical heritage with a focus on a different national park each time. “Get to Know Your National Parks” meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Children’s Area. The program will last about one hour. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Pajama Storytime
|
| When |
Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - Tuesday, April 03, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Where |
West Branch Public Library
|
| Description |
The West Branch Public Library is at 300 North Downey Street in West Branch, Iowa. For more information about library programs, call Youth Librarian Becky Knoche at (319) 643-2633. |
| Long Description |
A National Park Ranger from Herbert Hoover National Historic Site will lead “Pajama Storytime” activities on the first Tuesdays of each month from January through April. The West Branch Public Library welcomes pre-schoolers, their parents, and families to “Pajama Storytime” each Tuesday evening in the Library Children’s Area from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Story time helps develop preschoolers' early literacy and socialization skills. A bedtime snack is provided.
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| Type |
Event |
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| What |
Full Color: Large Paintings from the Collection
|
| When |
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - Sunday, April 01, 2012
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Where |
James and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts |
| Description |
Free and open to the public. Gallery is open during gallery hours:
Mondays Closed
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Long Description |
Large-scale works from the Hearst Permanent Collection are displayed. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Ode: The Poet as Inspiration
|
| When |
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - Sunday, April 01, 2012
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Where |
James and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts |
| Description |
Free and open to the public. Gallery is open during gallery hours:
Mondays Closed
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Spring Master Gardener Classes
|
| When |
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Where |
Dick Young Greenhouse - 1505 Logan Avenue, Waterloo |
| Description |
Classes are offered on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for 11 weeks and are taught by Iowa State University Extension staff and specialists.
Cost is $150 for the Master Gardener class. To register, send payment to Black Hawk County Extension, 3420 Un |
| Long Description |
The program offers 40 hours of instruction that covers topics in lawn care, ornamental trees and shrubs, insect, disease, and weed control; soil and plant nutrition; vegetable gardening; houseplants, and garden flowers.
Participants become Master Gardener Interns after completing the training. Upon returning 40 hours of volunteer service in the community, participants become Certified Iowa Extension Master Gardeners. During 2011, Black Hawk County Master Gardeners completed 3,523 hours of service in the community. It is the acquisition of knowledge, the skill in gardening, and giving back to the community that distinguishes a Master Gardener from other gardeners.
Contact Bryan Foster, ISU Horticulturist at 319.433-2516 for more information on the Master Gardener program. For more information on Extension, go to: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/.
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| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Final Thursday Reading Series
|
| When |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Thursday, April 26, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
| Where |
James and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts |
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Now in its 11th season, the Final Thursday Reading Series features guest regional authors while providing a forum where local writers can share their own work. Free and open to the public. Open mic signup is at 7:00 p.m. Share your best five minutes of original poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. The open mic begins at 7:15 and the featured author takes the stage at 8:00. A short question and answer period follows as time allows.
Sponsored by Final Thursday Press; University of Northern Iowa College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences; and Cup of Joe.
Featured Authors: January 26 Timothy Fay, Publisher of the Wapsipinicon Almanac; February 23 Nancy Price , 25th Anniversary Celebration of Sleeping With the Enemy; March 29 K. A. Shott, Author of The Murder of Vincent van Gogh and The Cr6 Terrorist; April 26 Pierre-Damien Mvuyekure, Author of Lamentations on the Rwandan Genocide.
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| Type |
Event |
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| What |
Family Portrait: Art By Arthur Frick
|
| When |
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Sunday, April 01, 2012
All Day |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. Wateroo, IA
|
| Description |
Wartburg Professor Emeritus Arthur
Frick turns to a subject that is
intensely personal - his family and
friends. The dozens of portraits in
this exhibition represent a wide range
of materials, styles and techniques,
all created by Frick over the pas |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Adult ILAF Mexican Collection Tour
|
| When |
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA
|
| Description |
WCA Curator Kent Shankle will discuss works from the Center’s Mexican Folk Art Collection. Recently returned from a research trip to Oaxaca and Chiapas, Shankle will show photographs from his travels in Mexico & share art objects that were acquired for th |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Cabin Fever Quilt Retreat
|
| When |
Friday, February 03, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
From 1:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Where |
The Grout Museum District, 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
|
| Description |
For a schedule of events please visit www.groutmuseumdistrict.org |
| Long Description |
Participants are encouraged to bring along their doll quilts to share with the class during a little show and tell. We’ll plan to do this after lunch on both days of the retreat. Kits are available for purchase for each ½ day workshop from LuliJunes Quilt Shop. Clarissa’s Garden Doll Quilt kit is $20 and the Album Quilt kit is $25. Reserve your quilt kit at the Grout Museum District. There will also be a scavenger hunt throughout this year’s quilt exhibit, venders (Saturday only) games and prizes!
Seating is limited to 20 participants per workshop, so sign up early! Pre-registration is required and participants must register by Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Registrations will be accepted by mail or by phone at 319-234-6357. For full details see our calendar or our homepage at www.groutmuseumdistrict.org
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| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Winter Music Series
|
| When |
Friday, February 03, 2012 - Friday, February 03, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 11:01 PM |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA
|
| Description |
Join us for our Winter Music Series featuring local favorite Bob Dorr & the Blue Band. Food and beverages available for purchase on site. Admission is $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band
|
| When |
Friday, February 03, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts
|
| Description |
Winter Music Series tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door; they can be purchased at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street in downtown Waterloo. |
| Long Description |
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band will perform at the WCA on Friday, February 3 at 7:00pm with their original and cover blues, soul, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues grooves. Bob Dorr and the Blue Band were inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition to live music and dancing until 11:00pm, food from Randall’s Catering and beverages will be available for purchase. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Barneløpet Children’s Ski/Walk
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| When |
Saturday, February 04, 2012
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM |
| Where |
|
| Description |
The entry fee is $3, and participants must provide their own skis. There are a limited number of children's skis for rent at Decorah Bicycles, and you can call them to make reservations. For more information about the Barneløpet event contact Vesterheim a |
| Long Description |
There is still time for fun in the snow, so get out and enjoy the winter at the thirteenth annual Barneløpet Saturday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. The event is sponsored by Sons of Norway Valdres Lodge #503 in Decorah, Iowa, Sons of Norway Heimbygda Lodge #376 in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and Sons of Norway Valheim Lodge #364 in Spring Grove, Minnesota, along with Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
Barneløpet is a non-competitive ski or walk event for children ages 3-13. It is open to girls and boys of all skill levels and is a great event for the entire family to get out, get involved, and enjoy winter. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
RACE: Are We So Different?
|
| When |
Monday, February 06, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
|
| Where |
University Museum, 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
"RACE: Are We So Different?" helps visitors understand what race is and what it is not. It gives them the tools to recognize racial ideas and practices
in contemporary American life. The exhibit explores three themes: the everyday experience of race, the science of human variation, and the history of the idea of race. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Sweetheart Sale (WCA Gift Store)
|
| When |
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - Tuesday, February 14, 2012
All Day |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA
|
| Description |
Stop by and find that unique one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. Discounts storewide, some exclusions apply. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Keeping People and Wildlife Safe in Wyoming
|
| When |
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
From 6:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
| Where |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
|
| Description |
A speaker and dinner session. |
| Long Description |
A new program series is underway this winter to raise
money for the Hurstville Outdoor Makeover project. We
are featuring local residents who will present exciting programs
about something of interest they have done ‘out
west’! Along with each program, supper will be served;
the food will relate (somewhat) to the speaker’s topic.
Cost for program & meal is $9/person (come hungry!).
Tickets must be purchased by the Wednesday prior to the
program for meal planning. Limited seating is available.
November’s Hiking the CDT program was sold out!
Keeping People and Wildlife Safe in Wyoming
Tuesday February 7 at 6:00 pm
Nate Johnson, Iowa DNR Wildlife Conservation Officer,
will discuss his experience as a CO in Wyoming. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Experimenting with Watercolors
|
| When |
Thursday, February 09, 2012
From 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker
While the outdoor gardens are sleeping, let’s experiment with watercolor, pouring inks, dyes, pastels and all kinds of texture making. See what will be revealed and add a little realism if you wish, bringing out the essence of your story. Participants will get to showcase their art in an exhibition Saturday, March 10. All skill levels welcome. Sign up for one class or all nine!
CoHorts members: $30. General public: $37.50. ISU students: $26. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Brown Bag Lecture
|
| When |
Thursday, February 09, 2012
From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
"Knitting for the Wild"
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for the general public. Free for ISU students. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
RACE Exhibit Opening Reception
|
| When |
Thursday, February 09, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
| Where |
University Museum, 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls
|
| Description |
Join us at the opening reception for the RACE: Are We So Different? exhibit. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Orchid Affair - Members Only Reception
|
| When |
Friday, February 10, 2012
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
- Presale orchids
- Sample food and wines
- Purchase specialty foods and wine by the bottle
- Live music
- Limited seating
Call 515-294-2710 to register. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Orchid Fest
|
| When |
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Sunday, February 12, 2012
From 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
- View and purchase orchids
- Lectures by orchid experts
- Re-potting seminar both days
- Question and answer booth
|
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Saturday Morning Science Club: Club Fetch!
|
| When |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Where |
The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, 322 Washington St.
|
| Description |
The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, 322 Washington St., presents Saturday Morning Science Club: Fetch! the second Saturday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 am. |
| Long Description |
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! Based on the popular PBS TV show, “Fetch with Ruff Ruffman,” this club will teach science in an entertaining and hands-on way!
The program is for 3rd through 5th graders, $8.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. There is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 45 participants for each Saturday. Participants can register the day of the event, up to the maximum group size. Dates include 12/10/11, 1/14/12, 2/11/12, 3/10/12 and 4/14/12. For more information, call 319-234-6357 or visit www.groutmuseumdistrict.org. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Spirits and Sweets
|
| When |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Where |
Living History Farms
|
| Description |
Tickets are $18 per event for LHF members, $20 for non-members. All tickets are sold in advance by visiting www.livinghistoryfarms.org. If space is available, tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information call 515-278-5386 ext. 171 or email |
| Long Description |
Dare to pair one of a kind mini-tini's mixed by Iowa artisan distillers with bite sized sweets created by local bakeries. Visit with distillers about the process of making spirits with Iowa corn. The event also features an olive bar by Gateway Market. Many thanks to our partners: Cedar Ridge Distillery, Crème Cupcakes, El Patio, Mississippi River Distilling Company, Sweet Binney's, and Templeton Rye. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Owl Prowl
|
| When |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
From 6:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
| Where |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
|
| Description |
Come learn about these nocturnal flyers and join us in a night hike to call for them. |
| Long Description |
Owl Prowl
Saturday February 11 at 6:00 pm
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Hooting for a good time? Join a naturalist to learn more about
owls in Iowa and their excellent adaptations. Then we’ll
head to Maquoketa Caves where Bob Walton will lead us in
calling the owls. Dress for the weather. All ages welcome! |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Ice Fishing Derby and Chili Cook Off
|
| When |
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Where |
Independence, IA, Swan Lake |
| Description |
Cook-off starts at 11AM and runs to 2PM
Derby competition starts at 1pm and ends at 4PM. The public is invited to come out and watch the ice fishing derby and stop in the Event Center for lunch at the Chili Cook-off. Be prepared to vote for your favori |
| Long Description |
The fishing derby will run in conjunction with the Chili Cook-off. Area cooks will be serving their favorite chili. The winner will be determined by the most tips in their jar at the end of the event. The winner will also share in half of the free will donation and all participants will be asked to donate at least half of their winnings to their favorite charity. Entries for both events may be found at www.heartlandacresusa.com or stop out to Heartland Acres and pick up an entry form. All entries are due by February 3, 2012. See our website for event details or call us at 319.332.0123 |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Rap Guide to Evolution highlights Iowa City Darwin Day
|
| When |
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
| Where |
The Englert Theatre
|
| Description |
The Rap Guide to Evolution, a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway theatre production, will make Iowa City its first stop as it goes on the road with a free public performance Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in Iowa City's Englert Theatre. |
| Long Description |
The performance will serve as the culmination of the sixth annual Iowa City Darwin Day celebrations, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10-12. The events celebrate the life and achievements of Charles Darwin, who developed the theory of evolution. This year's Darwin Day takes the theme "Bird Origins & Evolution" and will feature lectures by prominent evolutionary scientists Ellen Ketterson of Indiana University, Philip Currie of the University of Alberta and Scott Edwards of Harvard University.
All of the Darwin Day events are free and open to the public. Doors to the Englert will open at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, for "The Rap Guide," with seating at 6:30 p.m.
The Rap Guide to Evolution is the brainchild of Canadian rap artist and polymath Baba Brinkman, who gained notoriety for his award-winning hip-hop adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. His newest performance piece is a two-man show in which Brinkman is joined by DJ Jamie Simmonds of the United Kingdom. Together they use Darwinian theory and DNA to examine the origins of hip-hop and human behavior, as well as exploring gender relations and inner-city violence through the lens of evolution.
Provocative, entertaining, and informative, the show earned both critical and scientific praise and enjoyed a five-month run at New York City's SoHo Playhouse before beginning a nationwide tour.
Here's a rundown of other Darwin Day events, all free and open to the public:
Friday, Feb. 10
* Reception in Biology Building East, 2:30 p.m.
* Scientific talks by Ketterson, Currie, and Edwards, 3 p.m., Kollros Auditorium (Biology Building East 101)
Saturday, Feb. 11
* Reception in Iowa Hall of the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History in Macbride Hall, 10 a.m.
* Lectures by Ketterson, Currie and Edwards, and a teaser performance of "The Rap Guide", 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macbride Auditorium.
* Darwin birthday party, Hageboeck Hall of Birds, Macbride Hall, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12
* The Darwin biopic film "Creation," starring Paul Bettany, will be screened in Macbride Auditorium at 2 p.m.
* The Rap Guide to Evolution, starring Baba Brinkman, at 7 p.m., Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City.
Darwin Day is supported by the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums (the Old Capitol Museum and the UI Museum of Natural History), University of Iowa Libraries, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University College and the Department of Biology.
For more information on Iowa City Darwin Day visit the website.
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| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Behind the Scenes
|
| When |
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Experimenting with Watercolors
|
| When |
Thursday, February 16, 2012
From 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker
While the outdoor gardens are sleeping, let’s experiment with watercolor, pouring inks, dyes, pastels and all kinds of texture making. See what will be revealed and add a little realism if you wish, bringing out the essence of your story. Participants will get to showcase their art in an exhibition Saturday, March 10. All skill levels welcome. Sign up for one class or all nine!
CoHorts members: $30. General public: $37.50. ISU students: $26. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Caterpillar Club
|
| When |
Thursday, February 16, 2012
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
"Body Building" - Parts of the body that make up individuals and group art activity
If you like Kids Story Time, you’ll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Caterpillar Club is free for members and with regular price of admission for the general public. Let’s hang out together! |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Frick Opening Reception
|
| When |
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Thursday, February 16, 2012
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Where |
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA
|
| Description |
Wartburg Professor Emeritus Arthur
Frick turns to a subject that is
intensely personal - his family and
friends. Dozens of portraits in
this exhibition represent a wide range
of materials, styles and techniques,
all created by Frick. Free admission. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Cabin Fever Weekend
|
| When |
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Thursday, January 19, 2012
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Where |
Eagles Landing Winery Marquette, IA
|
| Description |
Put a little fling into your weekend! Come sample some of our Award Winning Wines and register for a free nights stay at Eagles Landing Bed & Breakfast.
Free Wine Tasting Daily
|
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Church, Funeral Home & Cemetery Records in Genealogy Research
|
| When |
Saturday, February 18, 2012
From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Where |
628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA |
| Description |
$5 IGS members, $10 non-members
For more information, visit http://www.iowagenealogy.org |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Modern Trends in Art
|
| When |
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - Saturday, March 03, 2012
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Where |
James and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts |
| Description |
Free and open to the public. Gallery is open during gallery hours:
Mondays Closed
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|
| Long Description |
We welcome you to join us for the Modern Trends in Art lecture series at The James & Merly Hearst Center for the Arts. The Hearst Center is presently working with University of Northern Iowa faculty members and other educators to showcase a comprehensive survey of art history, a tour de force of trends, movements, and theory anywhere from the 17th century to present day.
This series consists of lectures from nine different artists and art educators from the University as well as the public. Speakers include printmakers and art historians as well as tattoo and body modification artists. The purpose of the Modern Trends in Art series is to educate, illuminate, and converse in the arts with a modern heritage theme.
The Lecture series is held at the Hearst Center on Sunday, February 19; Saturday, February 25; and Saturday, March 3, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Looking for Gravesites in Genealogy Research
|
| When |
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
From 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Where |
628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA |
| Description |
$5 IGS members, $10 non-members
For more information, visit http://www.iowagenealogy.org |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Experimenting with Watercolors
|
| When |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
From 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker
While the outdoor gardens are sleeping, let’s experiment with watercolor, pouring inks, dyes, pastels and all kinds of texture making. See what will be revealed and add a little realism if you wish, bringing out the essence of your story. Participants will get to showcase their art in an exhibition Saturday, March 10. All skill levels welcome. Sign up for one class or all nine!
CoHorts members: $30. General public: $37.50. ISU students: $26. |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Floral Design Series
|
| When |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
|
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
|
| Description |
|
| Long Description |
Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. - OR - 6:30 p.m.
Arrangements that will Brighten your Day! - Create a beautiful, colorful arrangement that will make anyone’s day brighter!
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all twelve classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
CoHorts members: $30 or sign up for all 12 classes for $300 or pick 4 for $104
General public: $38 or sign up for all 12 classes for $380 or pick 4 for $130
ISU students: 15% off CoHort Price ($25.50, $255, $88.40) |
| Type |
Event |
|
| What |
Winter Wine Fest
|
| When |
Friday, February 24, 2012
From 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
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Sample and purchase wines from some of Iowa's best wineries. Delicious Iowa snacks will also be available for sampling and purchase. |
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Hydroponics at Home
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
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Learn about creating your own hydroponic system for growing vegetables and other plants in your own backyard using materials easily found at the hardware store and your recycle bin. You will leave this class with all the knowledge and resources you will need to start experimenting with your own soilless growing system at home.
Cost is $20 for the general public, $16 for CoHorts members and $12 for students. This is a class, not a workshop, so no materials will be provided |
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Racial Categorization: Impact on Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Face Processing
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
From 7:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
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University Museum, 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls
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Presented by Dr. Kim MacLin and Dr. Otto MacLin, UNI Department of Psychology. |
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The human brain has evolved to efficiently process information related to race with same-race faces being processed differently than other-race faces. We will discuss how this differential processing affects recognition accuracy, memory, stereotypes, and prejudice in laboratory and real-world contexts. |
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Gift Shop: Leap Day Specials
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
From 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Where |
Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
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Leap Day doesn't happen very often, so take advantage of it and visit the Gift Shop for some great deals. |
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