Friday, May 29, 2009

Things To Do In Iowa This Weekend


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
DescriptionContact 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
DescriptionJoin the Brucemore garden staff on a walking tour that traces the history of the Brucemore gardens and grounds.
Long DescriptionExperience 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 DescriptionVisit 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
DescriptionJoin 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 DescriptionJoin 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
DescriptionAn 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 DescriptionAn 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
DescriptionEnjoy 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 DescriptionAmana 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


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