2021 DISTRICT
VALENTINE
Guide
DISTRICT DIRECTORY CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS African American Museum of IA 55 12th Ave SE CSPS Hall 1103 3rd St SE National Czech & Slovak Museum 1400 Inspir. Pl SW The Cherry Building 329 10th Ave SE
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DINING Almost Famous Popcorn Anvil Meat Market Aroma Artisan Pizza Lion Bridge Brewing Co. Caucho
1121 3rd St SE 92 16th Ave SW 1100 3rd St SE 59 16th Ave SW 1202 3rd St SE
31 31 31 31 31
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Analog Vault 215 11th Ave SE 31 Corner Store Apothecary 1612 C St SW * B 31 Eduskate 208B 12th Ave SE 31 Farm to Health Organics 1107 3rd St SE Frolics Village Boutique 72 16th Ave SW 31 Fleur de Temps Floral Designs 76 16th Ave SW 31 Found+Formed 65 16th Ave SW Harlequin Home 76 16th Ave SW 31 Health Hut 83 16th Ave SW 31 Illuminations 329 10th Ave SE #115 31 iowa Ceramics Center/Glass 329 10th Ave SE #117 31 Lori Ann’s Candies 1100 3rd Ave SE 31 Moss 74 16th Ave 31 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Museum Store 1400 Inspir. Pl SW 31 Nest Design & Decor 1107 3rd St SE 31 Next Page Books 1105 3rd St SE 31 On View Gallery onviewgallery.com Rise Above Leathers 1203 3rd St SE 31 Rustic Chic Boutique 77 16th Ave SW 31 Soko Outfitters 41 16th Ave SW 31 The DAISY 102B 16th Ave SW 31 The Funky Zebras 102A 16th Ave SW
Main Street Perks Businesses (April 2020-March 2021) are listed in this Guide. For a complete list of District Businesses:
crmainstreet.org
NEW BOHEMIA
19-862-2101 19-364-1580 19-362-8500 19-366-7026
19-366-3554 19-265-6328 19-777-6119 19-200-4460 19-200-2525
shop+dine
19-558-6853 19-364-2764 Located in the heart of 19-892-3476
Cedar Rapids, The DISTRICT is comprised of the 19-573-3394 neighborhoods of 19-777-3555 Czech Village & New Bohemia.
19-777-3555 19-362-7345 Here you will find the 19-775-0117 unique stores and dining 19-365-9644 experiences featured 19-350-5927 in this Valentine Guide, 19-826-2470
PLUS many more unique experiences. 19-362-8500
19-888-3020 For information on ALL 19-247-2665
of our District Businesses:
19-533-8560 crmainstreet.org 19-200-4298 19-200-4848 19-362-3615 FREE Parking Everyday
CZECH VILLAGE
Next Page Books offers a beautiful selection of childrens books, candles, and a variety of greeting cards. Little Letters of Love is a fun option for writing notes to your sweetheart.
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IDEAS
Almost Famous Popcorn is offering a new seasonal flavor for Valentines Day: Lover’s Lane. Delectable white and dark chocolate drizzled over vanilla-flavored red caramel corn.
Lori Ann’s Candies offers a variety of handmade chocolates & sweets.
African American Museum of Iowa The Nikee Museum Store offers unique African American and African inspired gift items and books for adults, children, & families: branded t-shirts, mugs, keepsakes and postcards. Nikee is a Ghanaian word meaning “gift.”
Gifts For
Anyone Frolics Neighborhood Boutique offers a selection of home decor signage to celebrate your love.
Harlequin Home feautures a rotating selection of unique finds, such as this hand carved wooden heart dish and home energy cleansing smudge sticks.
Next Page Books offers a variety of puzzles and books including: Love Poems for Married People and Love Poems for People with Children.
Illuminations offers a variety of incense options including: lavendar and chakra as well as beautiful stones such as this amethyst druzy.
Moss offers a beautiful selection of cards, chocolates, and candles.
Gifts For
HER
Next Page Books offers a variety of cards and books including: Love Poems by Pablo Neruda
Rustic Chic Boutique offers a variety of hand made items including these beautiful floral home decorations.
Moss offers a selection of jewelry, as well as a healthy selection of plants for your home.
Frolics Neighborhood Boutique offers a variety of clothing, jewelry and hair accesories.
Farm to Health Organics offers a selection of CBD items, including: premium CBD intimacy oil, and Strawberry Lemonade CBD Gummies.
Gifts For
HER National Czech and Slovak Museum Store features a selection of jewelry including this Sweetheart Vintage Czech Glass Set. This beautiful set has perfectly matched vintage heart-shaped Czech glass beads and comes in it’s own heart shaped box.
SOKO Outfitters offers a selection of bags including this Cotopaxi Camaya 10L custom satchel.
The Daisy offers a rotating selection new and upscale consignment clothing. This local store also has a beautiful selection of seasonal home decor, beauty products, candles chocolates and accessories.
Gifts For
HER On View Gallery offers a variety of artwork to select from. Shown here is artwork by Dana Potter: Nayana Screen-print, Plastisol, Flocking, on Yupo (unframed) 11”w x 11”h Jess Screen-print, Plastisol, Flocking, on Yupo (unframed) 11”w x 11”h
iowa Ceramic Center and Glass Studio offers a selection of locally made items for sale in their Gallery. Shown here is a flower dish and ring box.
NEST Design and Decor offers a beautiful selection of items for your home including: candles, honey, signage, blankets, pillows, and decor accessories.
Corner Store Apothecary & more offers a selection of women’s mask options: illuminating, detox, and brightening.
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Gifts For
Next Page Books offers a wide variety of books as well as many greeting card options.
Corner Store Apothecary & more features Canna Cell Men’s products with Hemp Stem Cells: Face Wash, Shave Cream, Body Wash, & Lotion.
iowa Ceramics Ce offers a selection for sale in their variety of
SOKO Outfitters offers a selection of Duke Cannon items including this Big Bourbon Beard Balm Kit.
Rise Above Leathers creates custom made leather belts with your choice of metal for the buckle and style of the leather.
enter and Glass Studio n of hand made items Gallery including a f coffee mugs.
The Daisy offers a selection of journals including these books to record memories of your love.
Farm to Health Organics offers premium CBD Sports Cream and 200mg Full Spectrum CBD Oil: Iowa Grown Hemp product.
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Gifts For
On View Gallery offers a variety of artwork to select from. Shown here is artwork by Spencer McQueen. Inward Plaster, Enamel, and Gold Paint 20x20
National Czech and Slovak Museum Store offers these elegant Crystal Journals. Directly from Preciosa of the Czech Republic, this luxurious journal is embedded with genuine Czech crystal and would make an elegant statement in your office or on the go.
Analog Vault offers independent record store apparel, bags, gift cards, as well as a variety of new and pre-loved records. You can also find Rise Above leathers record player covers in store and online.
PLACES
Anvil Meat Market has partnered with Iowa Brewing Co
to offer a Valentine’s Special of Craft Beer & Charcuterie. Get your plus one and join us at Iowa Brewing Co Sunday, February 14th between 2-5:30pm to enjoy a delicious Charcuterie board made by Anvil Meat Market plus a flight of beer each. Tickets for this event are $35/couple. Tickets are extremely limited, so order now to reserve your spot.
Finish your meal off with something sweet! Almost Famous Popcorn Company has a large selection of ice cream and popcorn flavors.
TO
DINE Aroma Artisan Pizza’s Sweetie Pie
Aroma Artisan Pizza offers amazing wood-fired pizza from the heart of Cedar Rapids, and is located in the NewBo City Market. This family owned business prides itself on homemade dough, hand crushed sauce, freshly grated and shredded cheeses and a great assortment of toppings providing the highest quality pizza experience every time. Online ordering available for takeout. For delivery, order through: CHOMP•GrubHub•UberEats HOURS: Thurs & Fri 10am - 8pm Sat10am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm
Almost Famous Popcorn Company OPEN Valentine’s Weekend: February 13th, Saturday 11am - 9pm February 14th, Sunday 11am - 8pm
PLACES
Lion Bridge Brewing Company Weekend Specials
Dash Coffee Rubbed Lamb Burger with House Made CherrySage Jam Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle & Garlic Aioli $14.50 Suggested Beer Pairing: Olde 17 Irish Stout
Lion Bridge Pub Burger (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles with Dan & Debbie’s Beer Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon) $13.50 Suggested Beer Pairing: Compensation Dark Mild Beer Cheese Soup featuring Dan & Debbie’s Cheddar Cheese $4 cup/ $6 bowl Suggested Beer Pairing: Bridge Beer Golden Ale Cherry Jalapeno Jam Panini with whipped Goat Cheese (vegetarian) with an option to add Applewood Smoked Bacon $11 (PICTURED) Suggested Beer Pairing: Yard Sale IPA Take & Bake Special: Chicken Bacon Alfredo $12 Suggested Pairing: Green Dragon New Zealand Pilsner Mini Chocolate Cake “Jordies” with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting featuring Shawnniecakes $8 (PICTURED) Suggested Beer Pairing: Disaster at Meux Porter
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CAUCHO Prix Fixe Dinner
A three course Prix Fixe dinner will be offered both Friday and Saturday of Valentines weekend, as well as a take & bake pick up Saturday morning for Valentine’s Day brunch at home.
Back by pop Czech Village Valentine’s W to pick up yo collect charm (Bracelet sho collecting 10 to win $10 gift at locations t person. COV District. Chec the map for
pular demand! This self-guided shop hop of e and New Bohemia businesses is planned for Weekend. Start at any participating business our bracelet. As you stop by each location, ms and build a snazzy new District bracelet. own to the left is from 2020 Shop Hop.) After charms, shoppers will be added to a drawing t cards from District businesses. Must be present to pick up your charm, and enter drawing in VID regulations will be followed throughout the ck with individual businesses for hours, and find this self guided tour on our facebook event.
28 locations participating
Located in the heart of New Bohemia, the historic Cherry Building combines the authentic charm of an orginal factory warehouse with the vibrant energy of a modern creative center - all at surprisingly affordable rental rates! Current openings 500 SF to 2,025 SF, metered utilities, high ceilings, hardwood floors, free parking. This is the ideal venue for small businesses and working studios in Cedar Rapids.
STUDIO SUITES NOW AVAILABLE
www.thorlandcompany.com
319.270.4529
329 Tenth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
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Illuminations has a variety of mini stone crystal hearts, perfect for the season!