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Here are some events in our region that could provide solace and community this weekend after Election Day. In Dubuque, Annie’s Foundation is hosting a banned book giveaway, where everyone is invited to take a free copy of a book from a list of titles that were recently removed from Dubuque schools. Tomorrow in Iowa City, Audiopharmacy is heading the Great Plains Action Society’s 8th annual Truthsgiving event. The celebration states, “It is a time to hear truth from speakers about current issues and celebrate truth with music, song and dance.” The Tree of Liminality in Cedar Rapids is hosting Farmhouse Collective co-founder David Donovan’s mixed media exhibition “I’m ok, I’m ok, ok! Alright (portraits on a problem).” Check the rest of the weekender for more events, and take care.
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Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! 20th Anniversary Celebration
Iowa City | The Englert | Thurs, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
An anniversary screening and conversation with Napoleon Dynamite actors Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries.
Mic Check Poetry Fest 2024
Iowa City | Various Locations | Thurs-Fri, Nov. 8-9
Mic Check Poetry Fest is a two-day celebration of spoken word. The festival includes nationally-acclaimed artist Rudy Francisco.
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Truthsgiving 2024 w/Audiopharmacy and Special Guests
Iowa City | The Englert | Fri, Nov 8, 7 p.m.
Truthsgiving is a celebration that rejects the colonial myth behind Thanksgiving that perpetuates dangerous stereotypes and whitewashed history.
1st Thursday – Art opening
Cedar Rapids | Tree of Liminality | Thurs, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
Opening reception for David Donovan’s Art Exhibition I’m ok, I’m ok, ok! alright? (portraits on a problem) Across his creative practice, David has primarily explored emotional states and the impulses they create.
First Friday Jazz- Extra Anejo
Cedar Rapids | Opus Concert Cafe | Fri, Nov. 8, 5 p.m.
What better way to start each month, than an evening of jazz at the Opus Concert Café. Offering an eclectic mix of the Corridor’s best jazz soloists and ensembles, each month features a new musical talent.
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Theatre MIDWEST presents THE GULL by Zachary Cohn
Amana | The Amana Performing Arts Center | Sat, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
TheatreMidwest presents Zachary Cohn’s new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s beloved, world-famous, The Sea Gull reconfigured as a tour-de-force undertaking for one actor.
Artist Samantha Box in Conversation with Luke Williams
Des Moines | Levitt Auditorium | Thurs, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
The Des Moines Art Center presents a conversation with photographer Samantha Box. Box’s exhibition “Caribbean Dreams” is currently ongoing at the Meredith Gallery.
Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo | Waterloo Center for the Arts | Sat, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.
View and purchase original artwork and handmade gift items from the finest Midwest artists working in mixed media, photography, painting, drawing, wood, glass, jewelry, metal, ceramics, fiber, and more.
Annie’s Foundation Banned Book Giveaway
Dubuque | Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Sat, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.
During the Banned Book Giveaway, everyone is invited to take a free copy of a book from a list of titles that were recently removed from Dubuque schools. One book per person will be available while supplies last.
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