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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
In Circle
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Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew and how to join us.
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Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out these events and just try not to have a good time.
In the Kitchen
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I’m Just Sayin’
Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in this issue and other randomness.
3 Things
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What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter? Christmas movies, Robitussin and Diet Pepsi.
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Matt Steigerwald and the Lincoln Cafe bring bold flavors — and lots of media attention — to Mount Vernon.
Twitterpated
Clean Plate Club
Andrea Dietzenbach’s culinary world tour. This week: the Mediterranean by way of Hiawatha’s La Ziz.
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In the Know
All the news you didn’t know you needed to know, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, Little fish, big pond.
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Five Minutes
Find out how these young adults get in the holiday spirit?
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Taste Buds
Hungry? From neighborhood watering holes to fancy schmancy dining, these places might do the trick.
ON THE COVER
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People You Should Meet
Downtime
Mindye Pickerell’s recipe for a good time: a dash of work, a splash of play. Shake and serve.
Codi Josephson turned her love for crafting into a business. Iowa City’s Home Ec Workshop is reminiscent of a 1950s home ec classroom, with workshop space, classes and a cafe to boot. Don’t know her? You should. Photography by Mark Tade
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Bar Guide
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Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.
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Music Notes
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Let’s talk about … Books Baby! Natalie Ditmars gives you the cliff notes.
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After three albums and three years, Public Property has proven that reggae isn’t about color or country.
Book Talk
Get Out
We don’t care how you do it. Catch a parade, a show or go trim a tree. It’s the holiday season. Celebrate!
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Flicks
What’s coming, what’s here and what you need to catch before it’s just another title on your Netflix queue.
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Calendar
Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.
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Carly Weber is an Alaskan transplant who had to learn to navigate by interstates not mountains and has to pretend she’s seeing the ocean by squinting when she crosses the Mississippi River. She gets excited about new foods, $5 bottles of wine, learning new words, reading beautiful phrases, filling in the last crossword puzzle answer and most of all spending time with her family. She needs to know who to talk to about getting a few more hours added to each day.
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Seth Smith is an Iowa City native and graduate of the University of Iowa School of Art & Art History. His idea of a great weekend is one spent with his wife and kids during the day, and reading, playing Xbox or watching TiVo’d boxing after they’ve gone to bed. Enjoying a Sonic burger at some point during said weekend upgrades it from ‘great’ to ‘perfect.’
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Noche Latina (Latin Night) Dance Lessons 7-8pm. Open Floor right After lessons till 2am.
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Andrea Dietzenbach
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Clean Plate
Andrea is an avid baker and home chef who also works full time as a graphic designer for a large internet company. She is currently teaching her 10-month-old daughter the fine art of baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Regaeton, Mbia, Nortena. Import beers, Margaritas, House drink specials.
FRIDAY NIGHTS DJ JERRIS SATURDAY NIGHTS DJ Bryan Lee NOW HIRING! Waitresses & Barbacks
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Caitlin Slessor
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Caitlin spends her days as a private practice attorney in Cedar Rapids and her nights in slippers on her porch with a book. In between, she is lucky to have a hilarious husband and daughter to cook for, sing Credence Clearwater Revival with and share her love of all things book-y. She’s come a long way since her childhood, when she tried to sneak books into church and spent weddings under tables reading.
Natalie Ditmars
Waitresses & Barbacks
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Natalie grew up in Council Bluffs. She attended Iowa State University and obtained her law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. She currently practices law at Bradley & Riley, P.C. In her spare time she enjoys reading (of course!), biking, cooking, traveling and spending time with friends.
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Think back to any school vacation when you were a kid. Summer. Christmas. Spring Break. Remember how it’d be all fun and novel for the first few days? Then halfway through the break you’d start moping around the house.
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Truthfully. There was probably scads of things we could have been doing. We just didn’t have the imagination to figure it out.
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So put down your latte or Diet Coke and mosey on over to the site. Once you’re there click on either a date on the calendar or on the “What to do” button. Voila! Oodles of ideas for places to go and events to check out, literally, at your finger tips. We’ve narrowed down the types of events you’ll see here. No senior center dinners or bingo nights here. Unless of course you want that sort of thing. Then just tell us. If enough people want to keep up-to-date on all the senior center happenings, well, don’t let us stop you. If you’re the sort of person who likes people to make decisions for you, check out our Top Picks. Or if you like to follow the pack, take a look at the Most Popular list.
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Oh but that’s not all folks. Once you find an event you like, you can share it with friends or save it to your digital calendars, like Outlook or Google. Post it to your Facebook profile, save it to your digg account. You name the social tool and we’ve probably got you covered. With all these options, we challenge you to spend another Saturday night moping on the couch or weekend hightailing it to Chicago, Kansas City or Minneapolis.
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Free admission to the Cedar
IOWA CITY — The long-running radio program
Rapids Museum of Art’s reopened galleries ended early last month. The new admission prices are $5 for adults; $4 for seniors ages 62 and older and college students; and free for youths ages 18 and under and museum members. General admission remains free from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Current exhibits are “Mary GrandPre: Harry Potter and Beyond,” through Feb. 1, and “The Year of the River: Flood Photography from The Gazette,” through Feb. 22. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues-Sat; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
“Live from Prairie Lights,” typically taped at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City, will air for the final time this month. Officials at Iowa Public Radio said the program, which has aired for 18 years, has a very loyal but small audience. The program introduces listeners to a wide range of authors and their works. The authors usually read from their works and discuss them in front of a live audience.
Big Ten money
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IOWA CITY — A $25,000 matching gift from the Big
Ten Network to the University of Iowa flood relief fund has spurred more than $65,000 in donations for the university’s flood relief efforts. More than $90,000 has come from the network’s initiative. The total amount was announced at the last home game. Nearly 200 individual contributors made more than $50,000 in gifts as a result of the Big Ten Network’s challenge, promoted on broadcasts and through a Web-based promotion with the UI Foundation. In addition, the network’s efforts inspired Florida Citrus Sports to make a $15,000 gift for flood recovery.
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A $25,000 matching gift from the Big Ten Network to the University of Iowa flood relief fund has spurred more than $65,000 in donations for the university’s flood relief efforts.
New developments CORALVILLE — The City Council has hired San Diego-based Oliver McMillan as the new master developer for the Iowa River Landing project. Coralville City Administrator Kelly Hayworth said the change in master developers had little to do with the quality of work the current developer, the DESCO Group, has produced, but the council is especially confident in Oliver McMillan’s potential for the development.
YOURTurn TURN Your People love Christmas carols and traditional songs, but there are some great, alternative Christmas songs out there, as well. We want to hear what your favorites are. Visit www.GazetteOnline. com to share some of the best non-traditional Christmas songs and see what others have submitted. We’ll print the results in an upcoming issue of Hoopla. Ever read the newspaper and thought, “Man, I could do that?” Well, now you can. Hoopla wants you to be the writer. We’re always looking for submissions for Downtime and Fave Five. E-mail us at hoopla@hooplanow.com.
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The Oak Ridge Boys Thursday, December 04 @ 7:30 p.m. OK, so The Oak Ridge Boys aren’t exactly young or hip (although baritone singer William Lee Golden’s massive white beard is pretty badass). But it’s getting close to Christmas, and heartwarming holiday music knows no age restrictions. Actually, there’s a chance The Oak Ridge Boys’ cultural cachet could improve next year, when the country and gospel group plans to releases a raw and gritty album produced by a collaborator of outlaw country singer Shooter Jennings. For serious. eric clar k shunned music until he was 12 and has been obsessed with it ever since . he ’s been the arts and entertainment rep orter at the gazette since 2004.
The Oak Ridge Boys
7:30 tonight (12/4), U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, $38.50, (319) 363-1888, www.ticketmaster.com
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THREE OTHER THINGS “The Nutcracker” 7:30 p.m. Friday (12/5) and Saturday (12/6), 2 p.m. Saturday (12/6) and Sunday (12/7)
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Prudence Johnson Fri & Sat, Dec. 05-06 @ 8 p.m.
Quietdrive Tuesday, December 09 @ 7 p.m.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday (12/13)
Ever notice that most notable concerts in Eastern Iowa take place during the week? That’s because performers can make more money playing in a big city on a Friday or Saturday night than here. Craig Campbell is trying to change that.
Minneapolis pop-punk group Quietdrive burst onto the emo scene in 2006 with the release of its major-label debut, “When All That’s Left of You.” Iowa City has been especially kind to Quietdrive, with fans showing up in droves to the band’s frequent Picador shows.
Campbell started a concert series earlier this fall to try to spice up our weekend entertainment options. Performing this weekend is Prudence Johnson, a Minneapolis singer who’s a regular on “A Prairie Home Companion” and specializes in folk, jazz and show tunes.
Emo generally isn’t listened to outside of the teenage set, so if you’re older than 18 you might be clueless as to the genre’s sound. Think fast (but not too fast) and loud (but not too loud) pop-punk powered by the tears of a million heartbroken teens.
Prudence Johnson
Quietdrive
8 p.m. Friday (12/5) and Saturday (12/6), Campbell Steele Gallery, 1064 Seventh Ave., Marion, $25, (319) 373-9211
6 p.m. Tuesday (12/9), The Picador, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa City, $10, (319) 354-4788, www.thepicador.com
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Twitter.com is taking the online world by storm. All you have to do is answer, in 140 characters or less, this question: What are you doing right now?
TWITTERPATED minutes DavidHowell: Excitement of my day is a
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Set one foot inside any store and you know the holidays have officially arrived. With Christmas just 21 days away, we checked in with some young professionals to see how they get into the holiday spirit. — KATIE MILLS GIORGIO
double shot of Robitussin, a sinutab and YouTube going widescreen. Too much for me to handle. Must sleep now.
HooplaNow: Did you know that the Cedar
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How do you get into the holiday
spirit?
Rapids Museum of Art has free admission from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays? We didn’t.
sbergus: Welcome to my new followers, I hope you find something of worth in the 140 character ramblings.
dzesika: OK, getting out the pixel-slicin’ knives... iowafoodgeek: there’s still a bed frame
across the street from my office window. i’ll keep you posted. i know you are concerned...
Phil Hartgrave, 28
Kristi Willenbring, 28
Markell Kuper, 27
“I put up my Christmas tree. It’s teal and green and coordinates. My co-workers make fun of me for it.”
“I decorate inside and a little on the outside and I sort out who I need to get presents for. I don’t really listen to holiday music though.”
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Brendan Murphy, 34
Erick Skogman, 28
Mallory Cink, 23
“I put up my Christmas lights. Ignite the house. And turn on the fireplace video.”
“My company Christmas party makes me feel like the holiday season has arrived.”
“I watch Christmas movies over and over again. I love ‘The Grinch’, ‘Elf’ and of course ‘A Christmas Story.’ ”
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Cedar Rapids
GHollingsworth: Getting ready to watch the first Christmas movie of the year. The 8 year old wants to watch Elf, how can I say no?
jamietie: I dreamt of a huge breakfast bar stocked high. I got chocolate doughnuts and Diet Pepsi. Life isn’t fair. Can’t get enough? Follow us on Twitter @hooplanow
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J amie Kelly is the s ocial media guide at The Gazette. Yo u can stal k him o nline at twitter. c o m/jamietie or jamietie .co m
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k atie mills gi o rgio is a freelance writer living in cedar rapids wh o enjoys the balancing act of being a writer, wife, mom and hip yo ung pr o fessio nal in the c orridor .
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Matt Steigerwald, 41, Mount Vernon Chef/owner @ Lincoln Cafe
Know a chef we should meet? E-mail hoopla@hooplanow.com
You’re from North Carolina — how did you end up opening a restaurant in Mount Vernon, Iowa?
My partner Michelle Mouton got a job after grad school teaching at Cornell College here in Mount Vernon. I told her I could go anywhere because I was working in restaurants. We moved here in 2000, and there was a little downtown space that had been a restaurant and was not that expensive, so I bought that and opened my own place.
The Lincoln Cafe has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living and O Magazine. Why do you think it attracts so much attention?
I think I make good food. And I think that in general there is a little bit of a lack of sort of bold, strong flavored food in the Midwest. There’s a lot of under-seasoning and restaurants that are going for the lowest common denominator. That just assumes a sort of lack of sophistication in the diners in the Midwest that is inaccurate. I think people are hungry for big flavors and interesting styles... and that’s what they get at my place for dinner.
Do you ever repeat specials? What’s your secret for coming up with such great, unique food combinations week after week?
We offer three new entrees every other week. I don’t think I’ve ever done the exact same special. Every week we think about what’s coming into season, what we’re in the mood to eat, what the farmers have, what we have in house that we want to use, and I just write from there.
So, what’s your favorite time of year to cook in Iowa?
The summer. Late summer is a real bounty here. We have probably five different farmers we work with, and in the height of the summer, in August and September, 99 percent of the vegetables on our menu are from within five miles of the restaurant. That makes my job kind of easy because you just get out of the way of the delicious arugula, and you have these delicious heirloom tomatoes, and everyone thinks you’re a genius because they’re so great.
What types of dishes do you cook for yourself at home?
This year I’ve found myself leaning in the direction of real simple Mediterranean meals. I think it’s just the mood I’m in. I’ve also been doing a little bit of stir-fry stuff.
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1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (preferably local), washed 1 1/2 tablespoon toasted ground cumin 1 jalapeno, split lengthwise. 4 cloves garlic, crushed with the side of a knife. 1 tablespoon canola oil Salt and pepper to taste.
In a small roasting pan, toss potatoes with cumin, jalapeno, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Place in a 400degree oven and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. (Check often, as time varies depending on the size of your potatoes). Take the potatoes out of the oven. Remove the jalapeno and garlic, and set aside. Grill the potatoes on a hot grill or grill pan, tossing and rotating frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, until a little charred on the outside and warmed throughout. Serve with the jalapeno and garlic, if desired. Matt’s tip: I recommend serving the garlic and jalapenos with the
potatoes because it looks good in a bowl and presumably there will be someone at dinner that will be excited about eating those things. I would.
Anne Kapler lives in C edar Rapids, wo r ks in I o wa City, and shamelessly plans all her ro ad trips around dining and food shopping. Visit her blo g at www. pearvana. co m
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Sampling the Corridor one plate at a time with Andrea Dietzenbach.
DidThatYou You’re My Gyro? Ever Know
La ziz offers experience worthy of greek gods Details: La Ziz, 1057 N. Center Point Rd., Hiawatha; eat-in, takeout; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; call (319) 294-9570
Once again, I find myself on a global odyssey through the cobbled, strike that, paved streets of the Corridor. Isn’t it exciting that in our seemingly isolated, plowed-earth patch of the globe we can experience so many delicious cultures?
La Ziz offers Mediterranean flare in a comfortable and casual environment. The menu on
the wall is loaded with Greek specialties and the take-home menu on the counter studiously defines what exactly it is that you’re ordering. The featured dish on this particular evening was Mediterranean shrimp. I said, “Yes, please!” as shrimp is my foodie Achilles heel. I appreciate that La Ziz provides a well-balanced, healthful dinner covering all the important food groups on that wily pyramid. The well-seasoned shrimp was joined by a heap of fresh vegetables atop a fluffy pile of rice. On the side was a serving of hummus (chickpea dip) and Arabic bread. My only complaint is that I would have loved a bit more flatbread to accompany the yummy hummus. To counter my only complaint, I was really happy that the vegetables weren’t overcooked. There is nothing I hate more than mushy broccoli and this was decidedly crisp. And, of course, I ended my meal with something sweet. A sugary palate-cleanser, if you will. The baklava, a layered puff pastry of honey and walnuts, was crisp, chewy and left things on a lovely note. Opa! PAGE 10
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Hungry and the McDonald’s 99-cent menu just won’t cut it? From neighborhood watering holes to fancy schmancy dining, these places might do the trick.
Taste of the East
Biggest is best
The most popular dish at Aladdin Restaurant is the gyro, made with seasoned beef, lamb or chicken smothered in creamy cucumber garlic sauce, onions and tomatoes and wrapped in pita bread. Catch the belly dancer on Saturday nights.
Joensy’s signature sandwich, the tenderloin
catering; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; call (319) 365-2025; online at www.craladdinrestaurant.com
Fill up fee: $6 to $10 Details: 101 West Main, Solon; eat-in or takeout; 11 a.m. to 9
is homemade and available in two sizes: small and legendary large. Or try strips of tenderloin on top of salad greens or on bread and topped with mashed potatoes and gravy. There’s also chicken, fish and quarter-pound or half-pound burgers and an assortment of breaded appetizers.
Fill up fee: $6 to $8 at lunch; $11 to $24 for dinner. Details: 4342 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; eat-in, takeout,
p.m. Monday through Saturday; call (319) 390-4288.
Winning wine
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Daly Creek Winery & Bistro offers free
Leaf Kitchen is a small cafe with charmingly
Fill up fee: $7.50 to $17 Details: 106 North Ford St., Anamosa; eat-in; 11 a.m. to
Fill up fee: $4.50 to $7.50 for breakfast; $7 to $8 for lunch and
wine tours and tastes are available to all guests at the wine tasting bar. After sampling the corked classics, diners can choose from among three seating areas: an Italian-inspired dining room, outdoor patio or private dining in the winery.
mismatched furniture and blackboards that display daily homemade lunch and breakfast specials. It’s part tea house, bakery (try the lavender- or tea-infused butter cookies or fruit upside-down cakes) and part bistro serving breakfast and lunch. Ask about private parties in the evening.
9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; reservations accepted; call (319) 462-2525; online at www. dalycreekwinery.110mb.com
$8.95 for afternoon tea. Details: 301 1/2 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City; eat-in or takeout; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; call (319) 338-1909
Slow food, fast service
Black is back
At The Prairie Soup Company soups like Grandma Lil’s Chicken Noodle and Rio Rancho Chicken Tortilla are the main attraction. Most of the 15 soups are slow cooked from scratch (they make their own stock) for days. The service, though, is fast. Warm up with breakfast pastries, like macchiato muffins, and coffee in the morning, soup for lunch or grab a couple of quarts on the way home.
Blackstone’s warm, contemporary vibe comes
former APAC building); eat-in, takeout, catering; 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; call (319) 362-0972; online at www. prairiesoup.com Hoopla extra: They’ll be open 12.6 for the Fire & Ice Festival.
ing; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday (brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday); call (319) 338-1770; online at www. blackstone-ic.com
from its high dark ceilings, hardwood floors, rich brown walls, soft lighting, a sprinkling of modern art and a stone fireplace in each of three on dining rooms. The menu is a mix of American with Asian and Mediterranean influences including a selection of crispy flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, pastas, burgers and “big plates.”
Fill up fee: $3.50 to $5.50 Details: 425 Second St. SE, Cedar Rapids (skywalk level in the
Fill up fee: $10 to $30; kids menu $4. Details: 503 Westbury Dr., Iowa City; eat-in, takeout and cater-
Source: The Gazette and T he Guide
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PEOPLE YOU SHOULD MEET Don’t know Codi Josephson? You should.
What’s in it for you: Stop denying the urge to DIY. Learn more about Home Ec Workshop, and get a schedule of upcoming classes, at www.homeecworkshop.com
Did you know: Codi and her husband, John McWilliams, a 4th-grade teacher, have only one car and some days neither of them has to drive it. She almost always walks to work.
Anne Kapler lives in Cedar Rapids, works in Iowa City and has spent most of her free time this fall learning how to sew on a hand-me-down machine that’s older than she is.
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Codi Josephson, 31, Iowa City Co-owner @ Home Ec Workshop Stop by Home Ec Workshop, the cozy craft boutique a few
blocks north of Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall, and there’s a good chance you’ll run into Codi Josephson. “I can’t even tell you how many hours I work here,” says Codi, who opened the shop with knitting buddy Alisa Weinstein in February. “We’re open every day, and then I teach classes... I can’t even put a number on it.” Not that’s she’s complaining. The shop is a dream come true for the longtime artist, teacher and craftster. It’s a place where people can find high-quality yarn, unique fabrics and other do-it-yourself supplies; rendezvous with friends for coffee, quiche and crafting; and learn new skills in almost daily classes on things like scarf knitting, screen printing and corduroy skirt making.
uniquely beautiful,” she says. “There are so many different things you can make. We’re so happy to help people learn.” And there’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment that comes with DIY projects. “You’re making something from nothing, and you see a very concrete result of your work: You’ve made something. You’ve accomplished something,” she says. She’s learned this both from personal experience — her own home is filled with one-of-a-kind drapes and pillowcases, and she has fond memories of sewing skirts with her grandmother as a child — and from watching others.
Merchandise fills the front of the store while the back features a workshop with sewing machines, industrial irons and a large cutting table. In between the two, a kitchenette/coffee bar offers hot drinks and made-from-scratch sweets and breakfast goodies from Iowa City caterer Heidi Anderson, aka Sugar Lovin’ Mama
Before opening Home Ec Workshop, Codi worked as a high school art teacher in Cedar Rapids and the Visual Art Coordinator at United Action for Youth in Iowa City. She’s also taught classes at Cornell College (her alma mater) and for the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. These days, she’s teaching an undergrad class at the University of Iowa, where she’s currently working toward a master’s degree in art education.
“We were inspired by that old home ec classroom style,” says Codi. “I love the aesthetic of vintage style, but I also love that there’s a fresh and new way to use materials.”
Sound like a busy life?
Codi never really dreamed of owning her own business, or being her own boss, but she has always had a mission to spread her love of all things handmade. “There’s something about the time invested in them, they’re just
“I’m sleepy a lot,” Codi admits. But, again, she’s not complaining. It’s all a labor of love. “I am really lucky that this is what my job is,” Codi says. “It’s really exciting.”
— ANNE KAPLER
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Mindye Pickerell’s recipe for a good time: a dash of work, a splash of play. Shake and serve.
Mindye Pickerell, 29, Cedar Rapids
Banker/Director of Marketing @ Family Merchants Bank Bartender @ Volume Live Music Venue & Dance Club
Saturday morning starts off at 7 a.m. at Aspen Athletic Club for spin class and strength training to get my heart rate up and burn some calories. Then shower up to go to work and open the bank. 9 a.m. to noon: I work at Family Merchants Bank on certain Saturdays.
Aspen Athletic Club
2120 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids
Off to Pancheros for a burrito bowl or a steak burrito for a lunch time snack with the girls to catch up on our Friday night activities.
Pancheros
2315 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids
To work off lunch I take my 97-pound Weimaraner, Denver, out to the Sac and Fox Trail for a three-mile jog. I love the serenity of the trail and Denver loves dragging me for three miles! I like to stop in at Nurtri Sport to grab a smoothie for the drive home to cool down. 3 p.m.: Back home to take a power nap and shower up for the “pregame” before working at the bar. Pregame is the word that the Volume staff uses when we get together for great food, drinks and fun before we entertain the city of Cedar Rapids all night.
Sac and Fox Trail
5 p.m.: Kaji Japanese Grill is our first pick on the weekends. Their sushi is to die for; the Philadelphia roll is my favorite as well as the sheared white tuna. The bartenders always have a great recommendation of which wine to try with your meal. 7 p.m.: The staff is off to Volume. Volume is the new hot spot in downtown Cedar Rapids. You get the best of both worlds, live music on one side and the hottest hits played by our house DJ on the other. I love bartending on my weekends. It’s a great chance to meet new people in our area, network, have a blast creating new shots (try a Mindye sometime) and the opportunity to make some great additional money. 3 a. m: Time to unwind with Denver and crash for the night. Sunday is my day to sleep in since it is officially my one day off. What a great weekend, working out, great friends, great food and enjoying the Cedar Rapids’ night life.
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$3 Boulevard Big Girls, Live Music 9 p.m.-close
Big Girl Margaritas All Day Stoli Saturdays Singles $3. $2.50 Cider Bottles and $3.50 Strawberry or Lime Doubles $5. $2 Domestic Bottles Reggae 9 p.m.-close
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330 E. Prentiss St. 354-8767
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3 Domestic Steins & $5 Import Steins
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
$4 Bloody Mary & Screwdrivers, Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.
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Miles Nielson w. Miracles Of God, Broken Spokes 9 p.m.
Scott Cochran and Flannel Sunday Night Pub Quiz 9 p.m. 9-midnight
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$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos, Kir Royale, & Crushed Martinis
$3 UV Drinks, $3 Domestic Bottles, $4 Well Drinks
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Comedians Steve Sabo and $2.50 Specialty Drafts Josh Goguen, $3 House 3-7 p.m. Wine/glass 3-7 p.m. $3.25 Selected Drinks, Happy Hour 2-7 p.m. $3 Domestic Steins & $5 Imported Steins
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Let’s talk about … Books Baby! Natalie Ditmars and Caitlin Slessor give you the cliff notes. What are they reading right now and which books can’t they wait to crack open. I reached for “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte. “Wuthering Heights,” first published in 1847, is essentially the tale of a doomed love affair between Catherine Earnshaw and a man named Heathcliff. Many people love “Wuthering Heights’”and consider it the best of the Bronte sisters’ (Charlotte, Anne and Emily) novels. In fact, “Wuthering Heights” was one of Bella’s (the main character in the “Twilight” series) favorite books. Bella often quoted portions of “Wuthering Heights” and compared her love for Edward (her vampire boyfriend) to Catherine’s love for Heathcliff.
I recently finished reading four books by Stephenie Meyer — “Twilight,”
“New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn” — commonly referred to as the “Twilight” series. When I first decided to read the “Twilight” series, I was perfectly comfortable with my decision. I was completely unashamed of the fact that I looked forward to getting home from work at night to learn what would happen in the lives of Bella (a teenage girl), Edward (her vampire boyfriend) and Jacob (her werewolf best friend). Like I said, at first, I was totally unashamed. Then, as I was heading home from work one day, “Breaking Dawn” in hand, eager to find out what would happen next, I passed a young girl about twelve years old exiting a middle school and lo and behold, she was carrying the same book. Part of me wanted to yell out to her “Hey, I’m reading ‘Breaking Dawn’ too. How COOL!” want to see what else Caitlin and Natalie are reading? Go to www.goodreads.com or e-mail booktalk@hooplanow.com
Another part of me wanted to run home and grab the first literary classic I saw and start reading. So I did.
After much deliberation, I have decided to take a stand on behalf of closet “Twilight” readers everywhere and admit that I enjoyed the series much more than “Wuthering Heights.” I did not relate to Emily Bronte’s characters and the story did not make me want to run home to find out whether Catherine would come to her senses and marry Heathcliff. I was more interested in the story of Bella and her vampire boyfriend. In fact, “Wuthering Heights” just made me mad. I understand and appreciate that it is a classic but unlike ‘Persuasion’ by Jane Austen (which was WONDERFUL), “Wuthering Heights” is not a classic I would recommend. I would however recommend the “Twilight series.” If you are looking for a fun read that will most certainly take your mind off the often too serious adult world we live in, the “Twilight” series is perfect. What could be better than a tale of teenage angst mixed with vampires, werewolves and the occasional battle of the underworlds? But make sure to start with book one, ‘Twilight,’ as each book builds off the previous. N ex t o n m y l ist: “missing mom ” by joyce carolyn oates , “away” by amy bloom and “a day late and a dollar short” by terry mcmillan.
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Co ming Friday, December 05 Frost/Nixon
Reprising their stage roles, Frank Langella stars as Nixon opposite Michael Sheen as Frost.
Friday, December 12 Nothing Like the Holidays
The scattered members of the Rodriguez family return to their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the holiday season, as well as their youngest’s safe return from combat overseas. But when old tensions surface, the pressure is on the individuals to truly come together as a family. Stars John Leguizamo and Debra Messing.
Thursday, December 25 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Brad Pitt rejoins “Babel” co-star Cate Blanchett for this film, based on an F. Scott Fitzgerald story about a man who ages backward toward infancy.
Valkyrie
Tom Cruise stars as German Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, who led a group of insiders in a failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a briefcase bomb. Key scenes were shot at actual places in Germany where events occurred, including Bendlerblock, the place where the anti-Nazi conspirators were executed.
Revolutionary Road
Their epic love was giddy, passionate, unshakable — until the ship hit the iceberg and sank. The stars of “Titanic,” Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, share a far different love story in “Revolutionary Road,” playing a couple whose marriage comes undone as they seek meaning amid the stifling conformity of the 1950s.
Alr eady here Twilight
book in Stephenie Meyer’s series about an awkward teen (Kristen Stewart) who falls for a dazzling, eternally young stud (Robert Pattinson). OK, so he’s a vampire, but a nice vampire, from a family of bloodsuckers who eschew gnawing on human necks.
Quantum of Solace
“Quantum of Solace” picks up where “Casino Royale” left off, pitting Bond against a phony environmentalist trying to monopolize the water supply. HooplaNow.com extra: Two guys, a girl and movie review “Quantum of Solace.”
Australia
Nicole Kidman is back with “Moulin Rouge” creator Baz Luhrmann, co-starring with Hugh Jackman in a tale of a British aristocrat and a roughneck driving cattle across the continent amid a Japanese attack during World War II.
Four Christmases
A comedy about a married couple (Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn) from two divorced families who are tasked with attending four Christmas Day celebrations. HooplaNow.com extra: Two guys, a girl and movie review “Four Christmases.”
Going Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
This sequel reunites voice stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer as zoo animals out in the wild.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
The Disney Channel sensation reunites the unlikely singing partners, basketball jock Troy (Zac Efron) and brainiac Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), along with stage rivals Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan (Lucas Grabeel).
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Destitute best pals (Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks) do a skin flick to raise cash.
Changeling
Clint Eastwood directs Angelina Jolie in the story of a single mom coping with corrupt police who return the wrong child in place of her abducted son.
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Public Property from left, Mareva Minerbi (vocals), Andy Parrott (guitar), Ben Franklin (drums), Dave Bess (guitar, ukulele, vocals), Clayton Stanek (keys), Margaret Larson (vocals), Jeremiah Murphy (bass).
Public Property The talent: Mareva Minerbi (vocals), Andy Parrott (guitar), Ben Franklin (drums), Dave Bess The The The The The
(guitar, ukulele, vocals), Clayton Stanek (keys), Margaret Larson (vocals), Jeremiah Murphy (bass) sound: A soulful blend of reggae, funk and hip-hop gigs: Their next show in the corridor is Dec. 5 at Cocktails and Co. in Cedar Rapids, followed by a New Year’s Eve show at the Industry in Iowa City. album: “Movement,” “What’s Goin Down” and “Public Property. “ All available online. music: Hear an mp3 of Public Property at www.HooplaNow.com rest of the story: www.publicprop.com and www.myspace.com/publicprop
IOWA CITY — Setting up a reggae band in Iowa
makes about as much sense as putting hot sauce on a snow cone, but for Iowa City-based Public Property, it is a juxtaposition that actually works. The band planted its rootsy reggae sound into the Iowa City jam scene five years ago, and have been known for packing the house ever since. They play hundreds of shows from coast to coast, proving an all-white reggae septet from the Midwest can make it nationally. A soulful blend of reggae, funk and hip-hop make dancing contagious at their shows. The free spirited vocals of reggae vixens Margaret Larson and Mareva Minerbi harmonize with the breezy lyrics of frontman, Dave Bess, while underneath lie steady, funky rhythms produced by Andy Parrott on guitar, Jeremiah Murphy on bass, Ben Franklin on drums and newcomer Clayton Stanek on keyboard. Bess often shows his Hawaiian roots by jamming on the ukulele. He grew up listening to reggae in his hometown of Honolulu and brought his passions to the mainland when he studied at University of Iowa. He came to attend the Writers’ Workshop, but instead graduated with a degree in Italian and used his writing talent for music. “Once I began writing more songs, it eventually
hit me that [a reggae band] was the kind of band I wanted to start,” says Bess. “I love the power of the groove and the meaning within the message that so many reggae songs deliver.” He and his band mates craft their songs in reggae tradition, throwing political defiance and controversy into their lyrics. The name, Public Property, is an extension of their political and social beliefs. “It summed up what we are about in two words,” Bess says. The only thing heavier than Public Property’s message is their grueling touring schedule. They plan to continue their journey through the Midwest in their new Ford E-350 biodiesel van, all while recording and independently releasing their fourth album, which Bess says will be their most rootsy album yet. Tours are a test of limits, say band members. They wrapped up their first tour with an exhausting 16hour drive straight from LA to make it to a show in Iowa City. During their second tour in 2006, they had $15,000 worth of equipment stolen. But the hardships of the road haven’t stopped them from doing what they love. “Cramped in a van with eight people for weeks at a time is pretty tough,” says bassist, Murphy, “But all that doesn’t matter after you play a good show.”
Tori Kl ei n i s a lo ve r o f ki ds books , grill ed cheese and 80 s mo v ies . Bor n and b red i n Iowa, n ow a jour na li s m stu dent at I owa. Wants to li ve on a spaces hi p someday.
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Forget about naughty or nice. Santa has been sneaky this year. Are we the only ones who feel
like it was just the Fourth of July? Now we’re supposed to start humming about sleigh bells and reindeer while visions of sugarplums dance in our heads? Easier said than done. Luckily there are plenty of holiday happenings to help even the greenest of Grinches get into the spirit of the season. See downtown Cedar Rapids sparkle for the holidays at the annual Fire & Ice Festival. Not sure how to tackle the tree? Take a cue from the Tannenbaum Forest at the Amana Colonies. Need to be reminded of the true reason for the season? Riverside Theatre’s Ron Clark has the antidote to apathy with his annual presentation of “Small Miracles.”
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Saturday bundle up the kiddos and head downtown to the annual Fire & Ice Festival. Christmas kicks off at 2 p.m. This year there’s carriage rides and rides on the Little Toot Train for children. Both free. Watch the tree lighting on Mays Island at 5:30 p.m. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and features Macy’s Paradestyle balloons. After the parade meet Santa at Smulekoff’s and watch the fireworks. Or hook up with Hoopla Crew at Bricks at 7:30 p.m. See the Downtown District’s Web site (see above) for a full schedule.
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For the Christmas-lover
Amana Colonies Prelude to Christmas
Information: 1 (800) 579-2294 or www.festivalsinamana.com
Experience the magic of an old-fashioned Amana Colonies Christmas at the Prelude to Christmas, the Colonies’ advent celebration. Shop on candlelit streets in the village of Amana, see the Gingerbread Village visit the Amana Church Craft Bazaar and Cookie Walk. While you’re there visit Santa and take tour the Amana’s forest of decorated live Christmas trees in the Festhalle Barn. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is FREE.
$2.00
Tallboys noon-6pm
mixing videos on a 13 ft. big screen!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Live Music
9PM
NASSOR COOPER & Jason Ray Brown
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
JUST ANNOUNCED! w/Special Guest
For the sentimental soul Small Miracles @ Riverside Theatre
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213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City
Information: (319) 338-7672 or www.riversidetheatre.org
A Riverside Theatre holiday tradition, “Small Miracles” is Ron Clark’s moving and personal tribute to Christmas. From his role as a department store Santa, to the 10-cent bell that becomes a family heirloom, Ron’s stories will summon your own holiday memories. Bring tissues. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14. Tickets are $12 to $20.
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Holiday events
Thursday
December 4th “Home for the Holidays” Bickford Cottage
Music Red Cedar Chamber Music’s For Beethoven Club
10 a.m. @ First Presbyterian Church 310 Fifth St. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 377-8028 or www.redcedar.org
Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show
7:30 p.m. @ U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $38.50. (319) 363-1888 or www.ticketmaster.com
Christmas with Wartburg
7:30 p.m. @ Neumann Auditorium Wartburg College Waverly. Tickets: $16.50. www.wartburg.edu/christmas See also Friday and Sunday listings.
Nicole Esposito, flute, and Chamber University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1603.
City Square Park, Marion. Events: 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives; 5:30 to 8 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides; 6:15 p.m. Peace Tree, music, hot cocoa and popcorn, library activities. (319) 377-6316 or www.marioncc.org
Lectures/ Discussion Thursday Forum:
Ann Struthers “Memoir of the Middle East” 8:45 a.m. @ Kesler Lecture Hall
Daniel Heyman gallery talk
S OLD OUT: Tribute
8 p.m. @ CSPS 1103 Third St. SE Cedar Rapids. See also Friday and Saturday listings.
Out & About “A Douglas Family
Chamber University of Iowa Iowa City. Followed by a walk through the gallery. Free. (319) 335-1727.
exhibit by Tiffany Johnson Bidler 4:15 p.m. @ Faulconer Gallery
2160 Linden Dr. SE Cedar Rapids. Admission: $10 adults; $7 Brucemore members; $3 ages 6 to 18. (319) 362-7375 or www.brucemore.org See also Wednesday listing.
C oca-Cola Bags Tournament 5:30 p.m. @ Main Lounge Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa Iowa City. Free. www.uiowa.edu
Grinnell College, Grinnell. (641) 269-4660 or www.grinnell.edu/faulconergallery
“The Silent Symptoms of
Heart Disease” 6 :30 p.m. @ University Hospitals, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-8886, 1-(877) 633-4692, or www.uihealthcare.com/register
Former 9/11 Commissioner Tim Roemer 7 p.m. @ Ringer Recital Studio
For Children Children’s Story Time
Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Free. www.cornellcollege.edu
9:30 a.m. @ Children’s Room Russell D. Cole Library Cornell College Mount Vernon. (319) 895-4271.
Hoopla
on “Eye Witness: Daniel Heyman’s Portraits of Iraqi Torture Victims” 4 p.m. @ Old Capitol Senate
Discussion on “Body/Image”
Christmas” 5 p.m. @ Brucemore
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Hickok Hall Coe College 1220 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids. (319) 399-8561.
Alan Huckleberry, piano 8 p.m. @ Old Capitol Senate
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1100 Linden Dr., Marion. Includes: 2 p.m. checkers tournament; giftwrapping and unwrapping contest. (319) 373-7000. See also Friday and Saturday listings.
Thomas Dean
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“Under a Midland Sky.” Free. (319) 337-2681.
“Cold War Borders in a
Post-Socialist World: Hong Kong/China” James L. Watson 7 p.m. @ 40 Schaeffer Hall University of Iowa, Iowa City. (319) 353-2700 or http://international.uiowa.edu
Film “The Dark Knight”
Midnight @ Bijou Theater Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $2. www.uiowa.edu See also Friday and Saturday listings.
Art Events UI Museum of Art
flood recovery sale 1 0 a.m. to 7 p.m. @ Studio Arts Building, 1375 Highway 1 W., Iowa City. (319) 335-1727 or www.uiowa.edu/uima See also Friday listing.
Reception: Meet the Artists of Marion Arts Council exhibits, 7 p.m. @ Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center 4500 N. 10th St., Marion.
Dance Graduate/Undergraduate Dance Concert 8 p.m. @ Space Place
North Hall University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 UI students and youths. (319) 335-3041 or 1-(800) 3464401. See also Friday and Saturday listings.
Theater Iowa Theatre Artists Co.
presents “Smoke on the Mountain,” 7:30 p.m. @ Colony Village Res-
taurant Little Amana, Interstate 80, Exit 225. Tickets: $25 show only; $39.50 with buffet. (319) 622-3222 or www.iowatheatreartists.org See also Friday through Sunday listings.
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Auditions Holiday events Lectures/ Discussion Opera House Players auditions “Happy Kwanzaa!” for “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” Presented by African Ameri “How to E-mail” can Museum of Iowa 7 p.m. @ Elkader Opera House, Elkader. Performances run March 27 through April 4. (563) 933-4112 or (563) 245-1591.
Friday
December 5th Music Christmas with Wartburg
7:30 p.m. @ Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls. Tickets: $16.50. www.wartburg.edu/christmas See also Sunday listing.
P rudence Johnson
8 p.m. @ Campbell Steele Gallery 1064 Seventh Ave. Marion. Tickets: $25. (319) 373-9211. See also Saturday listing.
Guarneri String Quartet
8 p.m. @ Sinclair Auditorium Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 students (age 18 and under)/seniors (55 and over). (319) 399-8600.
S OLD OUT: Tribute
8 p.m. @ CSPS 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. See also Saturday listing.
Out & About IC Dog Agility Trials Iowa Equestrian Center @ Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 626-2622. See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Films “The Dark Knight”
Midnight @ Bijou Theater Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $2. www.uiowa.edu See also Saturday listing.
Library 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. (319) 551-9037.
1 p.m. @ James Kennedy Public Library, Dyersville. Free. Registration required. (563) 875-8912 or www.dyersville.lib.ia.us
Bickford Cottage 2 p.m. @ 1100 Linden Dr., Marion.
with Joan Kjaer 5 p.m. @ Old Capitol Senate Cham-
10:30 a.m. @ Hiawatha Public
“Home for the Holidays”
Checkers tournament, cookie decorating contest. (319) 373-7000. See also Saturday listing.
Destination Winter Wonder-
land, visit to Festival of Trees in Muscatine for ages 16 and up 3:30 to 9 p.m. @ Departs from Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. $45; $40 Cedar Rapids residents. (319) 286-5731 or www.crrec.org
P relude to Christmas
4 to 7 p.m. @ Amana Heritage Museum, Amana. Free admission. (319) 622-3567. See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
H oliday Festival
5 p.m. @ Town Hall, Preston. Trees, Christmas walk and crafts. (563) 689-3081. See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
C hristmas Past Weekend
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and National Historic Site and downtown, West Branch. Free. Events: 5 to 8 p.m. Museum open; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Horse-drawn rides; 6 p.m. Uncalled Four; 7 p.m. Young Footliters performance. (319) 643-5301. See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Crafts/Sales Amana Church Prelude to Christmas Holiday Bazaar 1 to 8 p.m. @ Amana Church, Amana. (319) 622-3639. See also Saturday listing.
H oliday Shop Hop Weekend Marquette and McGregor. www.mcgreg-marq.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
“Know the Score”
ber University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-5730.
Andre Dubus III, fiction reading 8 p.m. @ Frank Conroy Reading Room Dey House University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 337-2681.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights conference: “The Challenge of Universal Rights: Realizing Dignity and Justice for All” University of Iowa, Iowa City. All events are free. Schedule: www.uichr.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Art Events UI Museum of Art
flood recovery sale 1 0 a.m. to 7 p.m. @ Studio Arts Building, 1375 Highway 1 W., Iowa City. (319) 335-1727 or www.uiowa.edu/uima
Art and Art History Studio
Arts Open House 4 to 7 p.m. @ Studio Arts Building, 1375 Highway 1 W., Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1771.
Comedy SOLD OUT: Mike Toomey Penguins Comedy Club Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. See also Saturday listing.
Dance “The Nutcracker”
7:30 p.m. @ The Englert Theatre 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City.
CALENDAR Tickets: $14 to $22. (319) 688-2653 or www.englert.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Graduate/Undergraduate Dance Concert 8 p.m. @ Space Place
North Hall University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 UI students and youths. (319) 335-3041 or 1-(800) 346-4401. See also Saturday listing.
Theater Iowa Theatre Artists Co. presents “Smoke on the Mountain” 7 :30 p.m. @ Colony Village Restaurant
Little Amana, Interstate 80, Exit 225. Tickets: $25 show only; $39.50 with buffet. (319) 622-3222 or www.iowatheatreartists.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
“ Nuncrackers”
7:30 p.m. @ The Old Creamery Theatre Amana. Tickets: $25.50; $16.50 under age 30. 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com See also Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday listings.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
“The Sound of Music” 7 :30 p.m.
By Theatre Cedar Rapids at TCR Lindale 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $20 to $25; $15 youth; $10 rush. (319) 366-8592 or www.theatrecr.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Starlighters II Theatre presents “Godspell,” 7:30 p.m. @ Starlighters II Theatre
Anamosa. Tickets: $14; $13 students, seniors. (319) 462-4793 or www.starlighters.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings. .
“Baby With the Bathwater,”
Dark comedy by Christopher Durang 7 :30 p.m. @ Plumb-Fleming Studio Theater Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Tickets: $8; $5 students (non-Cornell); free Cornell students/staff. www.cornellcollege.edu See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
“The Congresswoman” by Aristophanes 8 p.m. @ Brewery Square
123 N. Linn St., Iowa City. Free. www.uiowa.edu See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Saturday
Iowa Equestrian Center Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. Call (319) 626-2622 for more information. See also Sunday listing.
For Children Pirate Camp
Edgar Wibble Puppet
Theatre 2 and 4 p.m. @ Lower level below Younkers
Noon @ Coralville United Methodist Church 806 13th Ave., Coralville. Free. Preregistration required. (319) 351-2446 or www.godscumc.org
Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $5. (319) 294-7082. See also Sunday listing.
December 6th Music 4th Avenue Jazz Company
Winter Show 3 and 7 p.m. @ Opstad Auditorium City High School, 1900 Morningside Dr., Iowa City. Tickets: $5. (319) 688-1001, Ext. 4240.
East Central Chorus “Holiday Harmony” concert, by members of Eastern Iowa Barbershop Harmony Society chapters
7:30 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1200 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. Tickets: $8 adults; $6 students and seniors. www.oldcapitolchorus.com
Kirkwood Concert Band
Winter Concert 7 :30 p.m. @ Ballantyne Auditorium
Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 seniors; free Kirkwood students and staff. (319) 398-5578.
Cornell College
Holiday Concert 7 :30 p.m. @ King Chapel Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Free. www.cornellcollege.edu
P rudence Johnson
8 p.m. @ Campbell Steele Gallery 1064 Seventh Ave., Marion. Tickets: $25. (319) 373-9211.
C omposers Workshop
8 p.m. @ Buchanan Auditorium Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1603.
M FA Directors One-Act Play Festival Holiday Concert by Gayla Drake Paul 8 p.m. @ Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Tickets: $5 at the door, one hour before performance. (319) 335-2700 or 1-(800) 553-IOWA. See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
Out & About IC Dog Agility Trials
8 p.m. @ Fun Fun Fun Wyoming. (563) 488-3373.
S OLD OUT: Tribute 8 p.m. @ CSPS 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids.
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Holiday events Christmas Past Weekend
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and National Historic Site and downtown West Branch. Free. Events: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Museum open; 4 and 7 p.m. Young Footliters performance; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Horse-drawn rides; 6 p.m. Uncalled Four. (319) 643-5301. See also Sunday listing.
Amana Colonies Christmas
Haus Tour 1 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Amana Colonies Tickets: $10; free age 12 and under. 1-(800) 579-2294 or www.AmanaColonies.com See also Sunday listing.
Sv. Mikulas, Andel, a Cert (St. Nicholas, the Angel and the Devil) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library at Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids. Free. Eulenspiegel puppet show, music and more. Free. (319) 294-5354 or www.NCSML.org
Norwegian Christmas living traditions 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah. Free. (563) 382-9681 or www.vesterheim.org See also Sunday listing.
O ld Tyme Christmas
Noon to 4 p.m. Oelwein. Festival of Trees, horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa and the Grinch, and much more. (319) 283-1105.
P relude to Christmas
Noon to 7 p.m. @ Amana Heritage Museum, Amana. Free admission. (319) 622-3567. See also Sunday listing.
F ire and Ice Festival
Downtown Cedar Rapids. Grounds for Art relaunch; ice sculpture design (Bankers Trust Plaza) 2 p.m. “Deck the Office” Back to Business Holiday Expo; 2 to 5:30 p.m. kids’ train rides (Guaranty Bank Second Avenue parking lot); 2 p.m. to dusk free carriage rides (Bankers Trust Plaza); 3 to 7:30 p.m. Chili Challenge (Armstrong Centre Food Court); After dark, hot air balloon glow (Guaranty Bank Third Avenue parking lot);
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5:30 p.m. lighting of city tree (May’s Island); 6 p.m. 25th annual Holiday DeLight Parade (Third Avenue SW into Greene Square Park); after parade, Santa and Friends Meet and Greet (Smulekoff’s); 7:30 p.m. fireworks (May’s Island), Ugly Holiday Sweater Party (Brick’s Bar and Grill). (319) 398-0449 or www.rebuilddowntowncr.org
“ Home for the Holidays”
Bickford Cottage, 1100 Linden Dr., Marion. Events: 2 p.m. checkers tournament final; kids can visit Santa. (319) 373-7000.
Canadian Pacific
Holiday Train Stop 5 :30 p.m. @ Riverfront Marina, Marquette. (563) 873-2186 or 1-(800) 896-0910.
H oliday Festival
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ Town Hall, Preston. Trees, Christmas walk and crafts. (563) 689-3081. See also Sunday listing.
P alo Holiday Express
Hawkeye Express train between Palo and Vinton benefiting Palo flood relief. Departure times from Palo: 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Departure times from Vinton: 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Round-trip tickets: $12 adults; $6 ages 2 to 7; children under age 2 ride free if they do not occupy a seat. (319) 472-5545, (319) 560-1923 or www.paloholidayexpress.com
Crafts/Sales Nature’s Noel
A mana Church Cookie Walk
Begins at 9 a.m. @ Amana Church Amana. (319) 622-3639.
C hristmas Cookie Walk
9 to 11 a.m. @ First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. Cookies and candy for $6 per pound.
Amana Church Prelude to
Christmas Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Amana Church,
Northeast Iowa Weavers and Spinners Guild Holiday Open House December 04, 2008
7504 1/2 University Ave. Cedar Falls. (319) 830-0985.
UHoliday I Fine Arts Council presents Thieves’ Art Market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Main Lounge Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-3393 or www.uiowa.edu/~finearts/index. shtml See also Sunday listing.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s“Holiday at Heart” fundraising bazaar 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Hills Bank and Trust 1009 Second St., Coralville. (319) 351-1042 or www.dvipiowa.org
U nity Arts and Crafts Sale
Noon to 4 p.m. @ Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. See also Sunday listing.
Soup, Salad and More Craft and Bake Sale 4 to 7 p.m. @ Toddville Free Methodist, Toddville. (319) 393-1490.
H oliday Shop Hop weekend Marquette and McGregor. www.mcgreg-marq.org See also Sunday listing.
Lectures/
Discussion Mini Medical School
9:30 a.m. @ Nursing Clinical Educa-
9 a.m. to noon @ Indian Creek Nature Center 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-0664 or www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Amana. (319) 622-3639.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @
tion Center University Hospitals, Iowa City. Free; registration required. (319) 335-8886, 1-(877) 633-4692 or www.medicine.uiowa.edu/minimedicalschool
Universal Declaration of Human Rights conference: “The Challenge of Universal Rights: Realizing Dignity and Justice for All” University of Iowa,
Iowa City. 10:15 a.m. keynote lecture by Former Rep. Jim Leach, Old Capitol Senate Chamber. All events are free. Schedule: www.uichr.org See also Sunday listing.
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Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $2. www.uiowa.edu
1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com See also Sunday and Wednesday listings.
Jubliation Ringers 1 0 a.m. @ First United
Comedy Mike Toomey
“The Sound of Music” 7 :30 p.m.
“ A Classic Christmas Fantasy”
7:30 and 10 p.m. @ Penguins Comedy Club Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $12.50 in advance; $14.50 day of show. (319) 362-8133 or www.penguinscomedyclub.com
Dance “The Nutcracker”
2 and 7:30 p.m. @ The Englert Theatre 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Tickets: $14 to $22. (319) 688-2653 or www.englert.org See also Sunday listing.
E nglish country dance 7 p.m. @ The Center 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City. $3. (319) 384-8209.
Graduate/Undergraduate Dance Concert 8 p.m. @ Space Place
North Hall University of Iowa, Iowa City. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 UI students and youths. (319) 335-3041 or 1-(800) 346-4401.
Theater “The Elves and t he Shoemaker” 11:30 a.m. @ The Old Creamery Theatre Company Amana. Tickets: $7. 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com
Iowa Theatre Artists Co. presents “Smoke on the Mountain” 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. @
Colony Village Restaurant Little Amana, Interstate 80, Exit 225. Tickets: $25; $39.50 with buffet. (319) 622-3222 or www.iowatheatreartists.org See also Sunday listing.
“ Nuncrackers”
3 and 7:30 p.m. @ The Old Creamery Theatre, Amana. Tickets: $25.50; $16.50 under age 30.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s By Theatre Cedar Rapids at TCR Lindale, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $20 to $25; $15 youth; $10 rush. (319) 366-8592 or www.theatrecr.org See also Sunday listing.
Starlighters II Theatre
presents “Godspell” 7 :30 p.m. @ Starlighters II Theatre Anamosa. Tickets: $14; $13 students and seniors. (319) 462-4793 or www.starlighters.org See also Sunday listing.
“Baby With the Bathwater”
dark comedy by Christopher Durang 7:30 p.m. @
Plumb-Fleming Studio Theater, Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Tickets: $8; $5 students (non-Cornell); free Cornell students/staff. www.cornellcollege.edu See also Sunday listing.
MFA Directors One-Act Play Festival 8 p.m. @ Riverside Theatre
213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Tickets: $5 at the door, one hour before performance. (319) 335-2700 or 1-(800) 553-IOWA. See also Sunday listing.
“The Congresswoman” by Aristophanes 8 p.m.
Brewery Square 123 N. Linn St., Iowa City. Free www.uiowa.edu See also Sunday listing.
Auditions 2009 Riverside Theatre
Shakespeare Festival auditions 1 1 a.m. @ Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Festival runs May 12 - July 12. (319) 338-7672.
SUNDAY
December 7th Music Bell-E-Bration,
Methodist Church 214 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City. (319) 337-2857.
2 p.m. @ Elkader Opera House Elkader. (563) 245-1648.
C hristmas Vespers Service 2 p.m. @ Union Sunday School Clermont.
Grinnell College Community Chorus 2 p.m. @ Sebring-Lewis Hall
Bucksbaum Center for the Arts Grinnell College, Grinnell. www.grinnell.edu/academic/music/events
Jim McDonough’s
Holiday Grande Tour 2 :30 and 7 p.m. @
Sinclair Auditorium Coe College, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $26 to $29, through the box office in Gage Memorial Union (319) 399-8600.
C hristmas with Wartburg
3 p.m. @ Neumann Auditorium Wartburg College, Waverly. Tickets: $16.50. www.wartburg.edu/christmas
Philharmonia and
All-University String Orchestra 3 p.m. @
Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1603.
“How Great Our Joy” Handbell choirs performance 4 p.m. @ First United Methodist Church, 1277 Eighth Ave., Marion. No admission charge. (319) 377-4856.
Cedar Rapids Symphony/Or-
chestra Iowa and Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale present Handel’s “Messiah” Singalong 7:30 p.m. @ Immaculate Conception Church, 857 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $15 to $21. (319) 366-8203, 1-(800) 369-8863 or www.orchestraiowa.org
C enter for New Music concert 8 p.m. @ Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1603.
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Out & About IC Dog Agility Trials Iowa Equestrian Center Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 626-2622.
Amana Colonies Christmas Haus Tour 4 to 8 p.m. @ Amana Colonies.
Tickets: $10; free age 12 and under. 1-(800) 579-2294 or www.AmanaColonies.com
L ive Nativity
6 to 8 p.m. @ First United Methodist Church, North Liberty. Free. (319) 626-2762.
For Children Edgar Wibble Puppet Theatre 2 and 4 p.m. @ Lower level below Younkers Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $5. (319) 294-7082.
Crafts/Sales UI Fine Arts Council presents
Holiday events St. Nicholas Day
Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-3393 or www.uiowa.edu/~finearts/index. shtml
9:30 a.m. to noon @ Kalmes Restaurant St. Donatus. Historic Gehlen House Tour, Cookie walk and visit from St. Nick. (563) 773-2480.
Norwegian Christmas living traditions 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah. Free. (563) 382-9681 or www. vesterheim.org
H oliday Festival
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Town Hall, Preston. Trees, Christmas walk and crafts. (563) 689-3081.
P relude to Christmas
Noon to 3 p.m. @ Amana Heritage Museum, Amana. Free admission. (319) 622-3567.
C hristmas Past Weekend
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and National Historic Site and downtown, West Branch. Free. Events: 1 to 4 p.m. holiday open house; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Santa and Aunt Holly; 2 p.m. West Branch Community Choir. (319) 643-5301.
T ales of the Season
1:30 to 3 p.m. @ Campus Ministry Busse Center Mount Mercy College, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Features storyteller Joe Nolte ’95, crafts, refreshments, cookie decorating for children, visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. (319) 368-6468.
Holiday Thieves’ Art Market 1 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Main Lounge
U nity Arts and Crafts Sale
Noon to 2 p.m. @ Unity Center of Cedar Rapids 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.
H oliday Shop Hop weekend Marquette and McGregor. www.mcgreg-marq.org
Lectures/
Discussion Universal Declaration of Hu-
man Rights conference: “The Challenge of Universal Rights: Realizing Dignity and Justice for All,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ 2520 D, University Capitol Centre University of Iowa, Iowa City. All events are free. Schedule: www.uichr.org
Dance “The Nutcracker”
2 p.m. @ The Englert Theatre 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Tickets: $14 to $22. (319) 688-2653 or www.englert.org
Argentine folkloric dance workshop 4 p.m. @ Arts a la Carte
408 First Ave., Coralville. Cost: $5 per class; $20 for five classes. (319) 400-4695.
Theater Iowa Theatre Artists Co. presents “Smoke on the
Mountain” 1:30 p.m. @
Colony Village Restaurant, Little Amana, Interstate 80, Exit 225. Tickets: $25 show only; $39.50 with buffet. (319) 622-3222 or www.iowatheatreartists.org
Starlighters II Theatre presents “Godspell” 2 p.m. @ Starlighters II Theatre Anamosa. Tickets: $14; $13 students and seniors. (319) 462-4793 or www.starlighters.org See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
“Baby With the Bathwater,”
dark comedy by Christopher Durang 2 p.m. @ Plumb-Fleming
Studio Theater Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Tickets: $8; $5 students (non-Cornell); free Cornell students and staff. www.cornellcollege.edu See also Saturday and Sunday listings.
MFA Directors One-Act Play Festival 2 p.m. @ Riverside Theatre
213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Tickets: $5 at the door, one hour before performance. (319) 335-2700 or 1-(800) 553-IOWA.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” 2 :30 p.m.
By Theatre Cedar Rapids at TCR Lindale, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $20 to $25; $15 youths; $10 rush. (319) 366-8592 or www. theatrecr.org
“ Nuncrackers”
3 p.m. @ The Old Creamery Theatre, Amana. Tickets: $25.50; $16.50 under age 30. 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com See also Wednesday listing.
“ The Congresswoman” by Aristophanes 8 p.m., Brewery Square, 123 N. Linn
St., Iowa City. Free. www.uiowa.edu
Auditions Starlighters II Theatre audi-
tions for “The Vagina Monologues,” 7 p.m., The Studio, Starlighters Theatre, Anamosa. Roles for three females ages 18 and older. Show runs Feb. 13 to 15. (319) 821-1289 or www.starlighters.org See also Monday listing.
MONDAY
December 8th Music Marion High School Chorus and Band Winter Concert arion High School, M 675 S. 15th St., Marion. (319) 377-9891.
Lectures/
Discussion Richard Deming and Nancy
Kuhl, poetry reading 7 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Free. (319) 337-2681.
Auditions Starlighters II Theatre audi-
tions for “The Vagina Monologues” 7 p.m.,
The Studio Starlighters Theatre, Anamosa. Roles for three females ages 18 and older. Show runs Feb. 13 to 15. (319) 821-1289 or www.starlighters.org
TUESDAY
December 9th Music SOLD OUT: Tonic Sol-Fa
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo.
For Children Tot Time with Andrew and Melanie 10 a.m. @ North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701.
Crafts/Sales Holiday Basket Auction and Soup Supper 5 p.m. @ Jackson County Historical Museum, Maquoketa. (563) 652-5020.
WEDNESDAY S panish Conversation Circle December 10th Music Lunch in the Loft: Advent organ celebration, with Brett Wolgast For Children T ot Time with Andrew 2 p.m. @ Charlie’s Gage Memorial Union Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Practice speaking Spanish. (319) 363-3707 or www.diversityfocus.org
Noon @ First Lutheran Church 1000 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Bring a brown bag lunch. (319) 365-1494.
10 a.m. @ North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701.
Free concert and book signing Santa visits by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary 7 p.m. @ Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 333 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Family fun to launch the “Peter Yarrow Songbook Series.” (319) 393-4800.
UNI School of Music Chimes of Christmas concert 7 :30 p.m. @ Great Hall
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Tickets: $8; $7 seniors; $6 non-UNI students. (319) 273-7469 or www.unitix.uni.edu
University Band and Concert Band 8 p.m. @ Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge University of Iowa, Iowa City. Free. (319) 335-1603.
5 to 7 p.m. @ Newhall. Sponsored by Newhall Lions Club.
P J Story Time with Melanie 6 p.m. @ North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701.
Holiday events Kwick Kwanzaa Krafts, Part
One: Let’s Decorate! presented by African American Museum of Iowa 10:30 a.m. @ Marion Public Library 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion. (319) 551-9037.
“ A Douglas Family Christmas” 5 p.m. @ Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Admission: $10 adults; $7 Brucemore members; $3 ages 6 to 18. (319) 362-7375 or www.brucemore.org
Lectures/ Out & About Discussion Midday Connection Luncheon Discussion: “The Art of Mend Noon @ Melrose Meadows 350 Dublin Dr., Iowa City. Christmas ornaments, “A Cup of Christmas Tea” narrated by Lois Hatch, and “The Road Less Taken” by Angela Wilson. Cost: $12. Reservations/cancellations due by noon Tuesday. (319) 337-2495.
Legion Arts introductory lunch Noon @ CSPS
1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1580 or www.legionarts.org
“Yoga in the Gallery with Jennifer Mavin” oon @ Faulconer Gallery N
Grinnell College, Grinnell. (641) 269-4660 or www.grinnell.edu/faulconergallery
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Town Hall discussion on samesex marriage case pending before Iowa Supreme Court 6:30 p.m. @ CSPS 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1580 or www.legionarts.org
Theater “Nuncrackers”
3 p.m. @ The Old Creamery Theatre Amana. Tickets: $25.50; $16.50 under age 30. 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com
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