28 Aug 2012

Herbert Hoover NHS News: September 29 is National Public Lands Day

By Adam Prado
Saturday, September 29 is National Public Lands Day


WEST BRANCH, IOWA- On Saturday, September 29, 2012, volunteers across the United States will help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of the 19th annual National Public Lands Day. More than 170,000 volunteers are expected at more than 2,000 sites in communities and parks around the nation.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site will enlist local volunteers and volunteer organizations to help reconstruct the 81-acre native tallgrass prairie: a great opportunity to work hands-on with our natural resources. Volunteers will cut and haul shrubs and invasive weeds from the grassland.

If you would like to help, contact Adam Prato at (319) 643-2541. Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation and to get signed up. Work in the prairie will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable work clothes. Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and hats are recommended. Long pants and closed-toe footwear are required.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
110 Parkside Drive
PO Box 607
West Branch, Iowa  52358

319 643-2541 phone
319 643-7864 fax
www.nps.gov/heho


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28 Aug 2012

Herbert Hoover NHS News: Prairie Programs on Monday, September 3

By Adam Prado
Explore Iowa's prairie heritage on Labor Day Monday, September 3. Ranger-guided walks of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie will start at 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Meet at the Tallgrass Prairie Observation Deck by the Gravesite parking lot.

A park ranger will discuss how and why the National Park Service is reconstructing this endangered habitat as part of the landscape commemorating Herbert Hoover's life. The walk is less than a mile and lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and insect repellent are also recommended. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space.

At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sarah Utoff will perform "Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered" at the Presidential Library and Museum. The performance and the prairie walks are free.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
110 Parkside Drive
PO Box 607
West Branch, Iowa  52358

319 643-2541 phone
319 643-7864 fax
www.nps.gov/heho

Twitter: @HooverNPS
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Herbert-Hoover-National-Historic-Site/141181735922424
24 Aug 2012

ART GUMBO CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM ARTS ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS

By Paula Neuhaus

DUBUQUE, IA. Art Gumbo, a quarterly soup dinner that supports local art projects with community-supported micro-funding, is now accepting applications from arts organizations or creative groups for the fall funding cycle.  Applications for Art Gumbo mini grants are available now through Thursday, September 15. Applications are available at artgumbodubuque.blogspot.com

ART GUMBO Soup Dinners Raise Money for Dubuque Art Projects

DUBUQUE, IA. - The fall installment of Art Gumbo, a quarterly soup dinner that supports local art projects with community-supported micro funding, is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 6-8 p.m. at Voices Warehouse Gallery, 10th & Jackson Streets in Dubuque.

20 Aug 2012

Hands on History: An Interactive Family Tour at Brucemore

By Tara Richards

Bring the whole family on the Hands on History: An Interactive Family Tour of the Brucemore gardens, grounds, and Mansion, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will learn about the daily lives of children and families in Victorian America while touring the estate, practicing etiquette of the era, and creating a craft project.

Tickets for Brucemore members are $10 per adult and $5 per child or $12 for non-member adults and $7 per child.  Space is limited; purchase tickets by visiting www.brucemore.org or calling (319) 362-7375. Family programming at Brucemore is sponsored by US Bank.

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.

 

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14 Aug 2012

Gallery Opening

By Meghan Hollister

Figuratively Speaking, a gallery opening featuring the work of eight local artists in a wide variety of media including stop-motion animation, painting, and illustration, will take place at the Phoenix Art Gallery in Moline, IL. 

The gallery opening will be held on Friday, August 24 from 6pm until 10pm.  The event is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be provided

13 Aug 2012

Film showing in Davenport

By Kelly Lao
Davenport, IA- The German American Heritage Center will host Bob King of the Classic Film Society as he introduces us to a classic 16mm film, "The State of Scott" on Saturday, August 18th at 2pm. The showing will be at the Center, located at 712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA. The admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 5-17. Members are free. This program is part of our celebration of beer during our exhibition Suds! which runs through October 28th.

The "Free and Independent State of Scott" celebrations had their roots in the Iowa temperance movement of the late 1880s. Davenport did not support the state's efforts to pass a prohibition amendment, due to the large number of taverns and breweries in Scott County. The Kohler and Lange Brewery of Davenport filed suit when prohibition was passed in 1882, overturning the amendment on a technicality.

Seventy years later, the Davenport Chamber of Commerce decided to hold 'State of Scott' celebrations as part of a three year program to promote the city to both residents and tourists. These celebrations, which were held in 1946, 1947, and 1948, included parades, fireworks, beauty contests, and even the election of a 'Governor' and the appointment of 'Senators" from Scott County towns. The "State of Scott" film depicts these activities as well as views of the city from another time. For more information on this program contact Kelly at kelly.lao@gahc.org or 563-322-8844.
10 Aug 2012

Festival of Wreaths

By Lynn Bartenhagen
10 Aug 2012

Sean Casey and the TIV come to the Putnam!

By Jenna Smith

Sean Casey and the Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV) will be at the Putnam Museum on August 18! Sean Casey is a professional storm chaser who appears in the reality television series Storm Chasers. Casey is also the filmmaker of Tornado Alley 3D - a film that the Putnam Museum will begin playing on August 18! In Tornado Alley 3D with the TIV, Casey captures inside footage that no one else has ever had!

Want to win a ride in the TIV, here's how!

Spot the sticker and win a ride in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle at the Putnam Museum!

Snap a picture wherever you see an "I BRAKE FOR WIND" sticker and email it to webmaster@putnam.org!

Remember to include :

·         Your name

·         Where you found it

·         The 4-digit number on the sticker

Stickers are placed at different location throughout the community so keep an eye out! The person who find the most stickers by August 15 will win a ride in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV) with Sean Casey, star of Storm Chasers and Tornado Alley 3D!

Win tickets to watch Tornado Alley 3D with Storm Team 8!

Win tickets to see the 10 a.m. showing on Saturday, August 18 with the Storm Team 8 meteorologists! 50 winners will be selected to receive 4 tickets to the show and one lucky viewer will win a ride in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle!

Deadline for entry is Sunday, August 12! Meet the Storm Team 8 meteorologists and enjoy the film which "reveals the beauty and the power of some of our planet's most extreme?and least understood?weather phenomena."

For more information or to entry to win, visit WQAD's Facebook page.

One time only events! Don't miss out!

TIV Challenge: build and test!

Register today for the ultimate tornado challenge on August 18! From Noon - 2 p.m. participants will build their own TIV and learn about engineering design in the process! Then it's time to put your TIV to the test with a crush, drop and water test to see if it can remain undamaged!

Are you up for the TIV challenge? Do you think your TIV can pass the tests?  Register today; call 563-324-1933 ext. 219. This is not a drop-off program. Registration is required, per team (1-4 members allowed) $8 members, 10 non-members.

Sean Casey, star of Storm Chasers and Tornado Alley 3D, and the TIV will be at the Putnam during this exciting challenge! This is a one time only event, don't miss out!

Meet and greet with Sean Casey and the TIV!

Meet and greet as well as photo-opportunities with Sean Casey and TIV will be available on Saturday, August 18 from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sunday, August 19 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.!

River Bandits Game on August 18!

Sean Casey will be at the 7 p.m. game to throw the first pitch! Don't miss out! For more information on this event please contact the Quad City River Bandits.

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10 Aug 2012

Upcoming events at the German American Heritage Center

By Janet Brown-Lowe
Dr. David Ellis presents
"First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great's Leadership and Legacy in War and Politics"
Dear friend of GAHC,

Come to the German American Heritage Center this weekend for a great presentation! Don't forget about our bus trip on August 25th to Cedar Rapids and also to RSVP for our member dinner on Sept. 18th at the Outing Club!
Sunday, August 12th at 2pm! Free for members!
Following Kai Swanson's talk two weeks ago on Frederick the Great's musical talents, GAHC is presenting Dr. David Ellis, professor of history at Augustana, and his talk on this legendary leader's military and political career. Please Join us for this interesting discussion on one of history's most notable characters!
Art Nouveau exhibition bus trip to Cedar Rapids!
Join GAHC as we travel to Cedar Rapids to visit the newly renovated National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. We will see such highlights as the celebrated exhibit Alphose Mucha: Inspirations of Art Nouveau as well as the recently restored textile collection in It All Comes Out in the Wash. The trip will be on Saturday, August 25th from 9 am to 5pm. The cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.

Call 563-322-8844 today to reserve your spot! This is a chance you do not want to miss! Visit http://www.ncsml.org/ for more information on the exhibits and http://gahc.org/CedarRapidsBusTrip.htm for more information on the trip!
08 Aug 2012

The Brucemore Garden and Art Show

By Tara Richards

The annual Brucemore Garden and Art Show will return Saturday, August 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. amidst the historic charm of the Brucemore gardens and landscape. More than 60 artists and garden vendors from across the Midwest will share their expertise by showcasing unique products, vivid presentations, and pertinent information, including ceramics, plantings, jewelry, sculpture, glass, textiles, and more. New in 2012, The Glass Art Centre will be onsite conducting hot glass blowing demonstrations?gathering glass at 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit on the end of a blowpipe and making drinking vessels, vases, sculpture, and more.

Educational opportunities will captivate attendees, whether it's engaging in a one-on-one conversation, participating in an interactive display, or listening to a featured lecture. The Linn County Master Gardeners, Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Storm Water Education Program, and Trees Forever will lead relevant presentations on the festival's main stage along with author Kelly Norris's discussion on dividing and planting irises.  The Linn County Master Gardeners will showcase several displays and demonstrations in the Formal Garden, including raised-bed garden creation, insect identification, and heirloom vegetable care. Plant vendors and horticultural organizations will share unusual and standard specimens; and artists will eagerly discuss their original pieces of work. Featured vendors include In The Country Gardens & Gifts of Independence, providing fairy gardens, garden art, succulents, and birdhouses; and fine art paintings by Solon's Susan Kennicott of Kennicott Fine Art.

The 2012 show will continue its rich tradition of incorporating hands-on activities for families.  Children can decorate flower pots with mosaic pieces, fire raku, and participate in a clay activity with the Ceramics Center. For the third year, the special section "Chew on This" will highlight organic and locally grown food with interactive displays, heirloom tomato tasting, frozen custard tasting, old fashion lawn games, watermelon seed spitting contests, an insect petting zoo, and more. Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency will provide free compost to all interested attendees.

Tickets are sold at the gate the day of the event or online at www.brucemore.org.  Admission is $6.00 per person. Children 10 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is off-site. Shuttle service is available from Washington High School throughout the day. Handicap parking is available on-site by entering the First Avenue gate only. No pets, coolers, outside food, or weapons allowed during the event. Food and beverage vendors will be available on-site. The Brucemore Garden and Art Show is sponsored by Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency, Green Endeavors, and Penford Products.  For further information on the Brucemore Garden and Art Show, please call (319) 362-7375 or visit 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.

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