30 Jul 2015

Overalls All Over: A Grant Wood Experience - CALL FOR ARTISTS

By Jennifer Pickar

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - On the eve of Grant Wood's 125th birthday and the 15th anniversary of the Overalls All Over public art project in Cedar Rapids, local organizations are working together to bring a public art parade to the Cedar Rapids area during the summer of 2016.

The Overalls All Over project will include approximately 30 life-sized 6' fiberglass statues depicting the farmer and daughter from the American Gothic painting. It is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century American art and painted at 5 Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids.

Overalls All Over is seeking artists to transform each American Gothic statue into something unique and beautiful. Artists are encouraged to submit unique and multiple designs for the statues. Iowa artists are especially encouraged to apply. A $1,500 stipend is available for each design selected. The deadline for submissions has been extended to August 7, 2015.

Additional information is available at http://croveralls.com/artists-application-form/ or by contacting croveralls@gmail.com.

Statues will be on parade from May through September 2016, culminating at the NewBo Arts Festival on Labor Day Weekend. The locations of these statues will be promoted as fun photo opportunities and both print and digital maps will direct visitors through the area.

Overalls All Over

The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District, NewBo City Market and Black Earth Gallery are working together to celebrate Grant Wood's legacy utilizing the theme of the American Gothic portrait as a celebration of Grant Wood's 125th birthday by creating an engaging experience in which organizations, businesses, and attractions throughout the Cedar Rapids area can participate. This event will attract visitors from across the state, region and nation.  www.croveralls.com

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20 Nov 2012

See Our CR This Holiday Season

By Jennifer PIckar

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - We invite you to see our Cedar Rapids this holiday season! Make a point to visit the area's newly opened restaurants and attractions including NewBo City Market, Paramount Theatre and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. From theatre to festivals, mansion tours to music, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy with a number of great holiday offerings including:

NewBo City Market Holiday Markets

11/24/2012 - 12/30/2012

NewBo City Market

On Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, NewBo City Market hosts a variety of seasonal vendors in addition to a great list of full-time anchor merchants.

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Brucemore's Holiday Mansion Tours

11/23/2012 - 12/30/2012

Brucemore

Throughout the mansion, visitors will enjoy the seasonal splendor of glowing trees, a dining room set for Christmas dinner, stunning mantel arrangements, the lush garland adornment of the grand staircase, and other holiday cheer. 
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Meet Me In St. Louis by Theatre Cedar Rapids

11/23/2012 - 12/15/2012
Theatre Cedar Rapids

Join the Smith family at the 1904 World's Fair, and see how their love and respect for each other is tempered with the genuine humor that can only be generated by such a special family. 
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Old Prague Christmas Market

11/30/2012 - 12/01/2012
Czech Village area

A celebration of Sv. Mikuláš (St. Nicholas) Day! Outdoor holiday shopping, fire juggling, music, hot food, children's activities and more. This unique event, presented by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library brings festive shopping of international treasures and artisan gifts to Cedar Rapids.
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Nature's Noel

12/01/2011 
Indian Creek Nature Center
Centerpieces, wreaths and swags made with fresh greens; frozen soups and appetizers; vendors with various handmade wares; cookie dough and candy; and live music combine to create a festive holiday event. 
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Fire and Ice Festival

12/01/2011 
Downtown Cedar Rapids
A chili challenge in the Armstrong Food Court, lighted holiday parade, carriage rides, Santa Meet and Greet along with the return of the always popular Ugly Holiday Sweater party are just a few of day's highlights!

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Orchestra Iowa presents The Nutcracker

12/01/2012 - 12/02/2012
Paramount Theatre/Orchestra Iowa

Three performances featuring Ballet Quad Cities at the recently re-opened Paramount Theatre.
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Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk

12/07/2011 
City Square Park, Marion

Activities will include the lighting of the Community Peace Tree, live holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by fire engine. 
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Holiday Time in Santa's Workshop

12/08/2011 
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
You'll enjoy breakfast in the Hotel, baking and decorating in the Telephone House, and toy making in the Town Hall. Don't forget to have your photo taken with Santa Claus!

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Find these events and so many more at www.Cedar-Rapids.com.

About the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CRACVB) is where the experience starts for visitors, residents and organizations. The CRACVB is responsible for attracting new destination events to the community, providing service and support to existing and repeat events, providing comprehensive information to area visitors and helping drive decisions of future visitor product development. Locally the organization encourages community pride and educates the community on the value of visitors, tourism and travel. Tourism resulted in domestic travel spending of $440 million in Linn County in 2011 and employed 5,600 people in Linn County. For more information about the CRACVB visit: www.cedar-rapids.com

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23 Mar 2012

Cedar Rapids & RAGBRAI® Announce Counting Crows in Concert on July 26

By Jennifer Pickar

Cedar Rapids, IA- On Thursday, July 26, 2012 the community of Cedar Rapids and the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ will host Counting Crows in concert.

Registered RAGBRAI riders will receive free admission to this concert and special event celebrating 40 years of Iowa, in downtown Cedar Rapids. Residents of Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities are invited to attend this special evening and tickets will go on sale mid-April. Watch www.cedarrapisdragbrai.com and www.ragbrai.com for details.

"We are excited to celebrate 40 years with Iowans and the communities of Iowa who are the true backbone of this ride," said T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI Director. "We look forward to working with the community of Cedar Rapids to host this event on July 26."

COUNTING CROWS hails from the San Francisco Bay area and consist of Adam Duritz (vocals), David Bryson (guitar), Charles Gillingham (keyboards), Dan Vickrey (guitar), Jim Bogios (drums), and Millard Powers (bass). COUNTING CROWS success dates back to their 1993 debut release August and Everything After and the hit single "Mr. Jones." The band recently hit #1 with the song "Accidentally In Love," which was featured on the Shrek 2 soundtrack, as well as nominations in 2005 for a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the track. COUNTING CROWS has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Counting Crows are releasing a new album Underwater Sunshine in April.

Des Moines Register Media owns and produces RAGBRAI, a trek across Iowa that's the world's oldest, largest and longest annual bicycle ride. RAGBRAI riders will overnight in Sioux Center, Cherokee, Lake View, Webster City, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa and Clinton this year.

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14 Mar 2012

Cedar Rapids & RAGBRAI® Announce "Celebrating 40 Years of Iowa" Event on July 26

By Jennifer Pickar

Cedar Rapids, IA- On Thursday, July 26, 2012, the community of Cedar Rapids and the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ will host a celebration event to commemorate the 40 years of the oldest, largest and longest touring bicycle ride in the world.

Registered RAGBRAI riders and residents of Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities are invited to attend this special evening, "Celebrating 40 Years of Iowa".

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said, "We are honored to host RAGBRAI's 40th Anniversary celebration in Cedar Rapids. As proud Iowans, it is a privilege to show thousands of visitors our Midwestern hospitality and community spirit."

T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI Director said, "We are excited to celebrate 40 years with Iowans and the communities of Iowa who are the true backbone of this ride. Every year Iowans work to make 10,000 plus people feel at home and understand what life in Iowa is all about. We look forward to the working with the community of Cedar Rapids to host this event on July 26."

Des Moines Register Media owns and produces RAGBRAI, a trek across Iowa that's the world's oldest, largest and longest annual bicycle ride. RAGBRAI riders will overnight in Sioux Center, Cherokee, Lake View, Webster City, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa and Clinton this year.

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