Lt. Coriolis is what some might describe as cantankerous. But there’s nothing she prizes more than her job: a lead investigator at a local, private firm known as AEGIS. They are fundamentally an independent police force, but intercept numerous criminal activities. Coriolis lives in Halcyon City, a sprawling metropolis that attracts eccentrics. The city is […]
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Artists unite for The Hook’s ArtLOUD debut tonight
The Hook’s ArtLOUD!: Stories of Loss and Found Cedar Rapids Museum of Art — Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. One year ago, Cedar Rapids poet Akwi Nji had a GoFundMe campaign and a wild dream to unite writers and performers across eastern Iowa in The Hook, a creative storytelling platform that, according to its […]
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TCR’s ‘Next Fall’ is hard and real, unique and touching
Next Fall Theatre Cedar Rapids — through Jan. 28 Next Fall, by Geoffrey Nauffts, which opened at Theatre Cedar Rapids on Jan. 13, is set in two worlds. In one, we travel the timeline of a relationship brimming with honesty and real love. And, in another, we are stuck in an uncomfortable hospital waiting room, […]
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SPT Theatre presents 14th annual Modern Salon at Brucemore
A Modern Salon Brucemore — starts Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Now in it’s 14th year, SPT Theatre’s Modern Salon is a beloved community event at Brucemore Mansion that hearkens back to traditions of years past. Salons — gatherings in homes to share culture and exchange ideas — started in 16th century Italy and […]
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Far From Fearless hosts other local bands for Hope for the Day benefit
Hope for the Day Benefit Concert Groundswell — Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness organization Hope for the Day has partnered with Cedar Rapids metalcore act Far From Fearless for a benefit featuring 10 local acts at Groundswell Gathering Space and Youth Arts Venue (201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar […]
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Wise men say only fools would miss the Elvis tributes this weekend
19th Annual Elvis Tribute and Fundraiser Gabe’s — Friday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. Elvis’ Birthday Tribute Night Uptown Bill’s — Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. The Magnetos Dick’s Tap and Shake Room — Sunday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Well, uh huh! This Sunday, Jan. 8, would have been the 82nd birthday of […]
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Ringing in the new year, family-style
Looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? The Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area offers a plethora of activities to ring in the New Year with the kids. Noon Year’s Eve Party Iowa City Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. North […]
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Might as well jump: Group organizes winter break activities for the autism community
Iowa City Autism Community Winter Break Activities AirFX Trampoline Park (Hiawatha) — Monday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. Iowa Gym-Nest (Coralville) — Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. Brush and Barrel (Coralville) — Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The Iowa City Autism Community (ICAC), which partnered with the Iowa City Public […]
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X-Mas Escape offers a chance to dance off dinner on Christmas night
X-Mas Escape: Island of Misfit Toys Iowa Fusion and Mermaid Lounge — Sunday, Dec. 25 at 4 p.m. Looking for something to do on Christmas evening? Ready to get away from the press of familial duties? X-Mas Escape: Island of Misfit Toys is your way out. On Sunday, Dec. 25 at 4 p.m. at Iowa […]
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Mount Vernon’s Dan Bern to play two nights at CSPS Hall
Dan Bern CSPS Hall — Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. Mount Vernon’s own Dan Bern settles in to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, for a two-night stint of lyrical folk delight. Earlier this year, the extremely prolific Bern released Adderal Holiday, his […]
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Theatre Cedar Rapids tells a familiar ‘tale as old as time’
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Theatre Cedar Rapids — through Sunday, Dec. 18 On opening night of Theatre Cedar Rapids’ production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, I saw children of all ages scattered among parents and die hard Belle fans (she is the best princess, you know). Glow roses lit up illegally during the […]
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Ben Harper serenaded Cedar Rapidians on behalf of Hillary Clinton
Three-time Grammy winner Ben Harper performed a free concert at the Iowa Brewing Company in Cedar Rapids Thursday afternoon to encourage voters to get out and support Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “It’s a sticky business — music and art and politics,” Harper said. “But you all know why I’m here.” Harper spoke briefly to […]
