Events Calendar

	May 2025
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			1 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. Each Thursday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) at the Downtown Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	2	3 Coffee Conversations with The AAMI Coffee Conversations with The AAMI May 3, 2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am African American Museum Of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We invite you to join us for our new monthly series, Coffee Conversations. The AAMI will host informal conversations on our newest exhibit Racist Things: Hateful Imagery in the American Home. Join us on the first Saturday each month, for coffee and conversations at the AAMI! See more details #Not Just February $1 Days #Not Just February $1 Days May 3, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm African American Museum Of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Enjoy $1 admission to the AAMI on the first Saturday of each month as part of our "First Saturdays at the AAMI" series! Enjoy admission to our exhibits, Endless Possibilities and Racist Things: Hateful Imagery in the American Home. See more details The Life of an American Girl The Life of an American Girl May 3, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am African American Museum Of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 We are excited to invite you to our monthly American Girl Day events. Each event will be a morning of fun inspired by the stories of Addy, Claudie, and Melody, young girls growing up during different times in American history. Join us for crafts, reading, and creative writing. We encourage you to bring your American Girl Doll or any doll but having a doll is not necessary to attend. While this program is designed primarily for late elementary school students, all are welcome, young and old. Registration is required for this FREE program. Space is limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-of-an-american-girl-tickets-1023836290907 See more details • • •	4
5 Exec Bod Mtg Exec Bod Mtg May 5, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84390343955?pwd=8Ab9BF3rTCW7aXiyEPP9HV20KHZzbv.1 ────────── The AcademySPS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84390343955?pwd=8Ab9BF3rTCW7aXiyEPP9HV20KHZzbv.1 Meeting ID: 843 9034 3955 Passcode: 268104 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,84390343955# US +13092053325,,84390343955# US --- Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US Meeting ID: 843 9034 3955 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZOVYY9y7 ────────── See more details •	6 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns Each Tuesday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be at the Ladd Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details Black Joy Sip and See Planning Meeting Black Joy Sip and See Planning Meeting May 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83705955367?pwd=5oYzM6TrFOza8ooX2CS7RBHQwv4LDj.1 ────────── The AcademySPS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83705955367?pwd=5oYzM6TrFOza8ooX2CS7RBHQwv4LDj.1 Meeting ID: 837 0595 5367 Passcode: 212736 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,83705955367# US +13017158592,,83705955367# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by your location • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 837 0595 5367 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcJbbn33zV ────────── See more details • •	7 Author Talk: Rita Woods Author Talk: Rita Woods May 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Marion Public Library 1101 Sixth Ave Marion IA 52302 In partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore Join Swamp Fox Bookstore and the Marion Public Library as we welcome author Rita Woods on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Copies of Rita's books will be available for purchase with 10% of the sales being donated back to the Marion Public Library. Rita will sign copies of her books at the conclusion of the event. About Rita Woods: Rita Woods was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She received a BS in Microbiology from Purdue University before graduating from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her training at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and currently serves as Medical Director of a Wellness Center that provides care for members of one of the largest Trade Unions in the nation. Rita lives in suburban Chicago with her family, where she also serves as a Trustee on her local library board. She loves magic, books, history, coffee and traveling, not necessarily in that order. She is the author of the award-winning novel, Remembrance. Readers are welcome to preorder any of Rita's books through Swamp Fox Bookstore here: https://swampfoxbookstore.com/events/1631120250507 See more details •	8 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. Each Thursday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) at the Downtown Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	9	10	11
12	13 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns Each Tuesday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be at the Ladd Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	14	15 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. Each Thursday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) at the Downtown Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	16	17 Not a Monolith: Design Noir Not a Monolith: Design Noir May 17, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African American Museum Of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 This program is part of the recurring AAMI series, Not a Monolith. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for this series, dedicated to exploring the diverse experiences, interests, and perspectives of Black individuals. See more details •	18 Haitian Flag Day Haitian Flag Day May 18, 2025 https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Haitian+Flag+Day Haitian Flag Day is observed on May 18 in Haiti and in a number of U.S. cities with large populations of Haitian Americans. Many Africans of the diaspora, regardless of their ancestry, also join in the holiday celebration, because it commemorates the slave revolt in Haiti that led to the country's independence from France and also prompted slave uprisings in America. See more details •
19 Exec Bod Mtg Exec Bod Mtg May 19, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89003692060?pwd=UGaKUanENGag9Tu5kqXaac535XaN9a.1 ────────── The AcademySPS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89003692060?pwd=UGaKUanENGag9Tu5kqXaac535XaN9a.1 Meeting ID: 890 0369 2060 Passcode: 857542 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,89003692060# US +13126266799,,89003692060# US (Chicago) --- Dial by your location • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 890 0369 2060 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd0TP9tFvY ────────── See more details •	20 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns Each Tuesday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be at the Ladd Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	21	22 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. Each Thursday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) at the Downtown Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	23	24	25
26 The AcademySPS Full BoD Meeting The AcademySPS Full BoD Meeting May 26, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89192920174?pwd=sohGX6HGEmIY9bwMyUtuiaprCIQsTJ.1 The AcademySPS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89192920174?pwd=sohGX6HGEmIY9bwMyUtuiaprCIQsTJ.1 Meeting ID: 891 9292 0174 Passcode: 160960 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,89192920174# US +13126266799,,89192920174# US (Chicago) --- Dial by your location • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 891 9292 0174 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdFSDpNfRP See more details •	27 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns Each Tuesday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be at the Ladd Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	28	29 Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours May 29, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. Each Thursday from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) at the Downtown Library. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. See more details •	30 TINA − The Tina Turner Musical TINA − The Tina Turner Musical May 30, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hancher Auditorium, 141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA Part of Hancher's Broadway Series An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Meet the cast: The cast is led by singer-songwriter Jayna Elise. Formerly known as Jayna Brown, Elise has appeared on stages with the likes of Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, and more with her biggest appearances being on the hit TV shows, “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol”; both for which she was a finalist. Jayna Elise is joined on tour by Sterling Baker-McClary (Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner), Elaina Walton (Zelma Bullock), Mona Swain (Tina Turner at certain performances), Deidre Lang (Gran Georgeanna) and Kristen Daniels (Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil). The ensemble includes Maurice Alpharicio, Catrina Brenae, Taylor Brice, Mya Bryant, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Chelsea Nicole Green, Charis Michelle Gullage, Callie Holley, Joe Hornberger, Jeffrey May Hyche, Daniyah Jezel, Aveighyah "Veigh" Lee, Morgan Lewis, Ashley D. Lyles, Bear Manescalchi, Darius J. Manuel, Pharaoh Mouton, Steven Sawan, Albert Sterner, Ephraim Takyi, Hunter Torr, and Paul Watt-Morse. Please note: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is recommended for ages 14+. The production includes loud music, strobe lighting, haze, gun shots, scenes depicting domestic violence, and strong language. American Sign Language and Audio Description logosThe Sunday matinee performance will include American Sign Language and Audio Description. Contact Paris Young at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu or call (319) 467-4849 with questions. https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2024-25/tinaturner See more details •	31 TINA − The Tina Turner Musical TINA − The Tina Turner Musical May 31, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hancher Auditorium, 141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA Part of Hancher's Broadway Series An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Meet the cast: The cast is led by singer-songwriter Jayna Elise. Formerly known as Jayna Brown, Elise has appeared on stages with the likes of Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, and more with her biggest appearances being on the hit TV shows, “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol”; both for which she was a finalist. Jayna Elise is joined on tour by Sterling Baker-McClary (Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner), Elaina Walton (Zelma Bullock), Mona Swain (Tina Turner at certain performances), Deidre Lang (Gran Georgeanna) and Kristen Daniels (Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil). The ensemble includes Maurice Alpharicio, Catrina Brenae, Taylor Brice, Mya Bryant, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Chelsea Nicole Green, Charis Michelle Gullage, Callie Holley, Joe Hornberger, Jeffrey May Hyche, Daniyah Jezel, Aveighyah "Veigh" Lee, Morgan Lewis, Ashley D. Lyles, Bear Manescalchi, Darius J. Manuel, Pharaoh Mouton, Steven Sawan, Albert Sterner, Ephraim Takyi, Hunter Torr, and Paul Watt-Morse. Please note: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is recommended for ages 14+. The production includes loud music, strobe lighting, haze, gun shots, scenes depicting domestic violence, and strong language. American Sign Language and Audio Description logosThe Sunday matinee performance will include American Sign Language and Audio Description. Contact Paris Young at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu or call (319) 467-4849 with questions. https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2024-25/tinaturner See more details TINA − The Tina Turner Musical TINA − The Tina Turner Musical May 31, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hancher Auditorium, 141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA Part of Hancher's Broadway Series An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Meet the cast: The cast is led by singer-songwriter Jayna Elise. Formerly known as Jayna Brown, Elise has appeared on stages with the likes of Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, and more with her biggest appearances being on the hit TV shows, “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol”; both for which she was a finalist. Jayna Elise is joined on tour by Sterling Baker-McClary (Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner), Elaina Walton (Zelma Bullock), Mona Swain (Tina Turner at certain performances), Deidre Lang (Gran Georgeanna) and Kristen Daniels (Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil). The ensemble includes Maurice Alpharicio, Catrina Brenae, Taylor Brice, Mya Bryant, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Chelsea Nicole Green, Charis Michelle Gullage, Callie Holley, Joe Hornberger, Jeffrey May Hyche, Daniyah Jezel, Aveighyah "Veigh" Lee, Morgan Lewis, Ashley D. Lyles, Bear Manescalchi, Darius J. Manuel, Pharaoh Mouton, Steven Sawan, Albert Sterner, Ephraim Takyi, Hunter Torr, and Paul Watt-Morse. Please note: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is recommended for ages 14+. The production includes loud music, strobe lighting, haze, gun shots, scenes depicting domestic violence, and strong language. American Sign Language and Audio Description logosThe Sunday matinee performance will include American Sign Language and Audio Description. Contact Paris Young at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu or call (319) 467-4849 with questions. https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2024-25/tinaturner See more details • •

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