What | Flea Market |
When | Saturday, May 30, 2009 - Sunday, May 31, 2009 From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Where | 4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgounds |
Description | Contact Info: United Methodist Church 515/262.7518 |
What | Brucemore Historic Landscape Tour |
When | Saturday, May 30, 2009 From 10:30 AM to 1:00 AM |
Where | Brucemore, Cedar Rapids |
Description | Join the Brucemore garden staff on a walking tour that traces the history of the Brucemore gardens and grounds. |
Long Description | Experience the passion influential historic landscape architect, O.C. Simonds, had for retaining the natural elements of the land, using native vegetation, and applying his knowledge of nature and artistic principles to achieve his picturesque style. Participants will learn the progression of the Brucemore landscape from 1886 to present, the importance of the estate's architecture on the landscape, and hear the challenges facing the continuing preservation of the estate. Admission is $10/person and $7/Brucemore member. |
What | At the Lead Mines |
When | Saturday, May 30, 2009 From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Where | Mathias Ham House historic site |
Description | |
Long Description | Visit with historical demonstrators while they interpret the past and recreate the miners' search for lead during the pre-Civil War period in Victorian era Dubuque. Experience what the daily life of a lead miner was like through hands-on activities, food and fun! Contact Information: Web site: http://www.rivermuseum.com/features_historicsites_ham.cfm Phone: 563-557-9545 |
What | Featured Artist Talk: John Buck |
When | Saturday, May 30, 2009 From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Where | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art |
Description | Join us for a special presentation by John Buck whose work is currently on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in the exhibition John Buck: Iconography. |
Long Description | Join us for a special presentation by John Buck whose work is currently on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in the exhibition John Buck: Iconography. This exhibition is on display through August 16, 2009. |
What | John Buck: Iconography |
When | Saturday, May 30, 2009 - Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
Where | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art |
Description | An overview of the Iowa-born, Montana-based, John Buck's 40-year career in printmaking and sculpture, the exhibit includes over 60 works including prints, large-scale sculpture, wooden constructions (shadow boxes) and glass and wood works created at Pilch |
Long Description | An overview of the Iowa-born, Montana-based, John Buck's 40-year career in printmaking and sculpture, the exhibit includes over 60 works including prints, large-scale sculpture, wooden constructions (shadow boxes) and glass and wood works created at Pilchuck. The exhibit also features examples of the carved blocks for the prints, several prints in different states prior to completion, wood carvers and printmakers tools, and a photographic essay of the artist at work in his studio. Support for John Buck: Iconography, Work from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation has been made possible by the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Avenue SE, 319.366.7503, www.crma.org.; Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
What | CoHorts' Week Ice Cream Social |
When | Sunday, May 31, 2009 From 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Where | Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd, Ames |
Description | Enjoy an afternoon at the Gardens complete with ice cream. Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for general public. |
What | Zither Concert |
When | Sunday, May 31, 2009 From 2:00 PM to 11:01 AM |
Where | Homestead Community Church Museum |
Description | |
Long Description | Amana Heritage Society will host Davenport's German American Heritage Center Zither Ensemble for a unique concert of traditional German music. Join us at the Homestead Community Church Museum at 2:00pm for an afternoon of music that has a long tradition in the Amana Colonies. Free will donation. For more information call 319-622-3567 or visit our website at www.amanaheritage.org |
Friday, May 29, 2009
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