Families are invited to Brucemore for an afternoon of autumn-themed activities, crafts, and snacks to celebrate the season during Fall Family Day on Sunday, October 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Highlights include :

·         Exploring the estate's historic 26 acres during a nature scavenger hunt offered at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m.

·         Creating a scarecrow to be included in Brucemore's Scarecrow Invasion. One scarecrow armature per family, straw filling, and basic supplies to put the scarecrow together will be included with the Fall Family Day registration fee; participants should bring clothing or thematic elements to decorate their unique scarecrow.

Admission is $10 per child and $7 per child of a Brucemore member. One free adult admission is included with each child; additional adults are $5 each. This event is intended for children 6 -10 years old. Space is limited, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org to purchase tickets. Children should dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Family programming at Brucemore is sponsored by US Bank.

Scarecrows made during Fall Family Day will be included in Brucemore's Scarecrow Invasion?a display of scarecrows made by individuals, classes, businesses, organizations, and families on Brucemore's lawn from October  14 through October 28. Registration for the Fall Family Day is not required for participation in the Scarecrow Invasion. More information can be found at www.brucemore.org.

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families.  Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community.  For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

A NEW DEAL FOR ILLINOIS: THE FEDERAL ART PROJECT COLLECTION OF WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY TO OPEN SATURDAY

Davenport, Iowa (September 11, 2013) - This Saturday a brand-new exhibition will open at the Figge Art Museum. A New Deal for Illinois: The Federal Art Project Collection of Western Illinois University will be on view in the fourth floor gallery through January 5, 2014.

The exhibition is a selection of works that examine New Deal art in the regional context of Chicago in the 1930s and in relation to the institutional history of Western Illinois University. It will feature works by such notable artists as Archibald J. Motley, Jr., Gertrude Abercrombie, Aaron Bohrod and Romolo Roberti.

Although the Great Depression was especially challenging for educational institutions, Western Illinois University received substantial funding from New Deal agencies to advance the college through campus building projects and student work study programs. These funds were obtained through the dedicated and skilled efforts of the college's influential president, Walter P. Morgan.

Beginning in 1934, a unique federal arts program also provided support for the college to acquire New Deal art to adorn classrooms, hallways and other public spaces on campus.

 

A New Deal for Illinois: The Federal Art Project Collection of Western Illinois University was organized by the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Gregory Gilbert, associate professor of art history at Knox College and co-author of Harry Gottlieb: The Silkscreen and Social Concern in the WPA Era.

Companion Programming 

Curator Lecture 

7 p.m. Thursday, September 19 

FREE 

Curator Greg Gilbert Ph.D., associate professor and director of the art history program at Knox College, will speak about the exhibition he curated from the Western Illinois University's collection of WPA art.

About the Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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Hosted by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC)

Quad City area FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams from Iowa & Illinois including students, coaches and mentors are invited to attend the first ever QC FLL Kickoff free of charge on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. The FIRST Lego League theme this year is "Nature's Fury" and the kickoff will be a fun way to meet other teams, learn and share FLL information including opportunities to talk with natural disaster experts, FLL judges and referees. In addition, several returning teams from last year who won awards at local Regionals, State Championships and the FIRST World Championship plan to attend.

To help ensure we have adequate space and materials, please take a few minutes to pre-register your teams by Noon on Friday, September 6 (can combine multiple teams into one form) online at: http://www.qcesc.org/

The event flyer can be found at:  http://www.qcesc.org/FLL/QC%20FLL%20Kickoff.htm

High Level Schedule:

Displays Are Scheduled to be Available From:

While we encourage teams to attend the entire session, you can attend whatever portion you are available. The Formal presentation is highly recommended for all teams.

If you have further questions, send your question to executivedirector@qcesc.org

2013 QC FLL Kickoff Planning Team:

• Theresa Barber, Pleasant Valley Schools Robotics Coordinator & Riverdale Heights FLL Coach
• Pat Barnes, John Deere Inspire Program Director, Quad City FLL Tournament Director, QCESC
• Susan Eckert, World Changers FLL Coach
• Kim Gasaway, Davenport Schools & QCESC
• Nichole Myles, VP of Education, Putnam