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Throughout the year, you'll find a number of festivals and events to entertain all ages, residents and visitors alike.

Art, culture, music, recreation and food festivals pay tribute to the area's rich heritage and Iowa traditions.

From walking tours to marathons, from live local music to national touring superstars, and from blockbuster art exhibitions to local craft fairs, find all the details right here!

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Grandma’s Storytime

Feb

16

2025

A fun afternoon of stories, puzzles, crafts and snacks - every child will go home with a homemade craft and book! The event will be near the Play Area at the mall, so you can easily find us.

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Leaving Iowa

Feb

16

2025

The spark behind Leaving Iowa comes from being children of parents from the now dubbed "greatest generation." The story is a toast to their idealism and character and a little roast of their…

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Jersey Boys

Feb

16

2025

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music by Bob Gaudio. Lyrics by Bob Crewe. With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating…

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<p>Atlas Agency presents: a night of seduction.</p>

<p>Don your full set - and your mask - for a night of sexy intrigue. We’re coming off of Valentine’s Day weekend, so we know you’re in the mood to bump, groove and grind to deep beats provided by DJ’s Barta, Tommy Gunzz, Nicholas Graceffa and more.</p>

SOUL SEDUCTION: Masquerade Lingerie Party

Feb

16

2025

THIS EVENT IS EXCLUSIVELY 21+ and capacity will be limited. Security will be on site. Get ready to lean into safe, sexy vibes inside the glamorous ambience of The Ideal.$20 ADV / $30 at the…

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<p>Despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades. In recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens. This exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction. Their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object. Each of their abstractions operates on a unique emotional and intellectual level. </p>

Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction

Feb

16

2025

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Against the Grain: The Art of John Schwartzkopf

Feb

16

2025

Against the Grain: The Art of John SchwartzkopfJanuary 18, 2025 – April 27, 20252025 marks 50 years since John Schwartzkopf began working as a professional artist. This exhibition…

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All Dressed Up (And Down): Depictions of Clothing in the Collection

Feb

16

2025

All Dressed Up (And Down): Depictions of Clothing in the CollectionFebruary 8, 2025 – May 18, 2025While clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger…

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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods (in person)

Feb

17

2025

Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with…

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<p>The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking display connecting ancient folklore to modern design. One dozen designers use traditional patterns and fabrics in completely new and edgy ways.</p>

Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs

Feb

17

2025

The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking…

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Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods (in person)

Feb

17

2025

Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson…

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Mindfulness at Prairiewoods (MAP) (in person)

Feb

17

2025

Join a weekly gathering of meditators who share the simple goal of sitting together. This is not a class on mindfulness but an open time to sit and meditate in silence together. There is no…

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<p>Our Fall 2024 exhibit will thoughtfully consider the impact of post Civil War society and the culture surrounding Jim Crow laws as the basis of the popularity of dehumanizing Black imagery. While this imagery was pervasive in all forms of pop culture and mass media, much of this imagery manifested itself in the American home. From salt and pepper shakers to lawn ornaments, objects of racism were accepted for decades in homes across America. These objects were a form of propaganda that created an acceptance of intolerance and injustice of the Black community for a century. The attitudes and acceptance of these biases continue to form social and cultural inequality and intolerance to this day. This exhibit will open September 13, 2024 in the newly renovated AAMI building.</p>

Racist Things

Feb

17

2025

Our Fall 2024 exhibit will thoughtfully consider the impact of post Civil War society and the culture surrounding Jim Crow laws as the basis of the popularity of dehumanizing Black imagery.…

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Awaken Your Creativity through Watercolor at Prairiewoods (in person)

Feb

18

2025

Join a hands-on, beginner's painting workshop that includes a tracing sheet, step-by-step instructions and an example to reference as we paint, making them perfect for beginners. This class,…

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Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs

Feb

18

2025

The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking…

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<p>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942. </p>

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