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TOURISM CALENDAR OF EVENTS
8 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org
10 Film Screening: Storm Lake Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall, Waterloo 6pm hawkeyecollege edu
22 Celebrate Trails Day Trail Clean-up Cedar Valley Trails cedarvalleytrails org
22 Do Better Be Better 5K Walk/Run Big Woods Lake South Shelter 10am
5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration River Place Plaza 5:30pm riverplaceplaza com
1 Fool’s 5K & 10K George Wyth State Park, Waterloo fasttrackracingftr wordpress com
1 Spring Shop Hop Downtown Cedar Falls cedarfallsdowntown com
1 The Gruffalo *GBPAC, 10am & 1pm gbpac com
1 Rod Con: Rod Library’s Mini Comic Book Convention UNI Campus, Rod Library 10am-4pm rodcon library uni edu
1 IOWAEATS|food & drink festival Waterloo Convention Center 11am-5pm iowaeatsfestival com
1 UNI Tennis vs Valparaiso UNI Tennis Complex 1pm unipanthers com
1–2 USAW Folkstyle Nationals UNI-Dome usawrestlingevents com
1–2 UNI Softball vs Bradley Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com
1–2 All the King’s Women Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org
2 UNI Tennis vs Missouri State UNI Tennis Complex 10am unipanthers com
2 Rend Collective— WHOSOEVER Tour Spring 2023 *GBPAC, 7pm 273-2028 gbpac com
4 UNI Softball vs Iowa State Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 4pm unipanthers com
5 UNI Concert Band *GBPAC 7:30pm gbpac com
6 Hops Downtown Cedar Falls 5:30pm cedarfallsdowntown com
6 Hearst Series: Gryphon Trio *GBPAC 7pm gbpac com
11 UNI Softball vs Drake Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 5pm unipanthers com
11 Spotlight Series: Wind Ensemble *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu
13 The Reminders Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall, Waterloo 7pm hawkeyecollege edu
14–15 UNI Ochesis Dance Company Annual Gala 2023 Oster Regent Theatre Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm uniorchesis wixsite com/ uniorchesis
14–16 UNI Softball vs Southern Illinois Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com
15 Trout Stocking Family and Kids Day North Prairie Lake, Hudson Rd 10am–2pm cedarvalleywalleyeclub org
15 UNI Tennis vs Drake UNI Tennis Complex 10am unipanthers com
16 Spectrum Project Spring Concert *GBPAC 2pm spectrumproject org
19 Spotlight Series: Jazz Band Two Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall 7:30pm music uni edu
20 Spotlight Series: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorale *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu
21 Spotlight Series: Jazz Band One Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall 7:30pm music uni edu
21 Margarita Nights 2 0— Sippin’ & Salsa for Cedar Valley Hospice Hilton Garden Inn 6pm cvhospic org
22 Special Olympics Polar Plunge George Wyth State Park Beach, W’loo 10:45am soiowa org
21–23 The Book of Mormon *GBPAC Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1pm & 6:30pm gbpac com
24 UNI Varsity Glee Club *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu
25 UNI Softball vs Drake Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 5pm unipanthers com
26 Spotlight Series: Symphonic Band *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu
28–30 Columbus High School Musical “Cinderella” Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm
28–30 UNI Softball vs Valparaiso Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com
28–30 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm; Sun 2pm wcpbhct org
29 Concert: Evolution of African American Music *GBPAC 7pm wcfsyphony org
5–6 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm wcpbhct org
5–7 UNI Softball vs Evansville Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com
6 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Kickoff Overman Park 8:30am cedarfallsfarmersmarket weebly com
6 CRAZE Home Brew Club River Place Plaza Noon riverplaceplaza com
7 Downtown Show and Shine Downtown Cedar Falls Noon–3pm cedarfallsdowntown com
9 UNI Children’s Choir *GBPAC 7:30pm gbpac com
12–13 UNI Spring Commencement McLeod Center Fri 7pm; Sat 10am & 2pm uni edu
13 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Cedar Falls Woman’s Club 8am–11am cedarfallswomansclub com
13 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org
13 Run Like a Mother 5k Big Woods Lake South Shelter 9am uniwomeninbusiness com
17 College Hill Farmers Market Kickoff College Hill 4pm collegehillpartnership org
17 Ride of Silence Overman Park 6pm cedarvalleycyclists org
19 EPI’s More Than You See Benefit River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com
25 War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of WWII Hawkeye Community College—Tama Hall, Waterloo 1:30pm & 7pm hawkeyecollege edu
29 Veterans Memorial Day Parade Downtown Waterloo 10am
13 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband
15–18 Hunchback of Notre Dame Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org
16 IA Public Radio, The Friends of KUNI/KHKE & Second State Brewery Present Brews & Bands River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com
16 Movies Under the Moon cedarfallsdowntown com
2 Movies Under the Moon cedarfallsdowntown com
2 Live to 9 River Place Plaza 6pm liveto9 com
3 Bridges Ride Pfeiffer Park 9am cedarvalleytrails org
6 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband
6–11 2023 Iowa SCTP State Trap Championships Iowa State Trapshooting Association iowadnr gov
9 Live to 9 River Place Plaza 6pm liveto9 com
9–11 Hunchback of Notre Dame Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org
9–11 Cedar Valley Soccer Moonlight Classic and Cup Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub org
10 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org
19–21 Iowa Junior Amateur Championship Pheasant Ridge Golf Course amateurgolf com
20 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband
23–24 Welcome Home Stage—Live Music River Place Plaza Fri 5pm–11pm & Sat 2pm–11pm riverplaceplaza com
23–25 Cedar Basin Music Festival Sturgis Park cedarbasinmusic org
23–25 Sturgis Falls Celebration Overman and Gateway Parks sturgisfalls org
25 Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K Utility Parkway 8am fasttrackracingftr wordpress com
27 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband
30 Plaza Presents: Solid Ground River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com
20th
1 New Horizons Band Concert *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu
4 Girls’ Night Out Downtown Cedar Falls 5pm cedarfallsdowntown com
20 Furry 5k Big Woods Lake, South Shelter 7:30am cedarbendhumane org
20 Death by 5K George Wyth State Park, Waterloo 8am ultrasignup com
20 Spectrum JamFest River Place Plaza 2pm riverplaceplaza com www.cedarvalley365.com
For Hearst Center events, please see pages 10–11.
6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266
June 2—Lyle Lyle Crocodile
June 16—Princess Bride
July 14— Cinderella
July 28— Secret Life of Pets
August 11—Spider-Man: No Way Home
August 18—Sandlot
At Overman Park…movies begin at dusk! Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association will perform at 7 p.m. For the official movie lineup, check out Community Main Streets Facebook page at facebook.com/cfdowntown.
FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com
For more information about Community Main Street and the Cedar Falls Downtown District contact: Kim Bear, Executive Director, Community Main Street 319-277-0213 or email: director@communitymainstreet.org.
DO YOU LOVE FLOWERS AND WATCHING THEM
BLOOM? Did you know all the sidewalk pots and hanging baskets in the Cedar Falls Downtown District are planted and maintained by volunteers? How can you help?
Save the Date for ARTapalooza!
Community Main Street is excited to host the 17th annual ARTapalooza on SUNDAY, September 10, 2023 from 9am–4pm in the Cedar Falls Downtown District! This annual celebration of art draws many talented artists from throughout the region. In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, and free children’s activities.
Calling All Artists for the 17th Annual ARTapalooza event!
Are you an artist who is eager to display your work? ARTapalooza features nearly 50 regional artists who display and sell their work at booths set up along the meandering Main Street. This is a juried art show. Applications are due by May 1; you will be notified of your status by June 1. We are looking for artists who work in mediums including but are not limited to: ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, upcycling, and mixed media. For application information visit www.communitymainstreet.org
(319) 266-5149 | www cfhistory org
Victorian House Museum
308 W. 3rd Street | Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm; Sunday, 1–4 pm
2023 EXHIBIT & PROGRAM SERIES
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid: Servants in Cedar Falls
Community Main Street needs new members to join our downtown Flower Brigade! Volunteer opportunities include the following:
JOIN OUR WATERING CREW: Use the gator and water plants throughout the Downtown District; choose one of several scheduling options such as once a week, once every other week, or be trained and added to the sub list. There are a lot of options to help out!
ADOPT A BLOCK: Help keep your assigned block free of weeds in the pots and flower beds. Make sure all flowers throughout are thriving! The schedule for this opportunity is very flexible.
DONATE: Financial contributions help us to continue decorating with beautiful, blooming hanging baskets and sidewalk pots! Venmo @CommunityMain-Street or mail a check to the Community Main Street office: 310 E. 4th St. We appreciate donations of any amount.
For more information contact Community Main Street, (319) 277-0213 or office@communitymainstreet.org
February 16–December 15, 2023 at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
The term servants conjures up images of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs But servants in America worked in a different social structure than their counterparts in class-conscious England Who were those people who served as domestic servants in Cedar Falls, who were their employers and how did their lives differ?
Where Does the Fish Fork Go? A look at sterling silver flatware
April 16, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum
Kate Martin will talk about flatware patterns for all tastes—plain and ornate—and how Victorian era sensibilities led to the introduction of pieces such as asparagus tongs, grape scissors, the bread fork, the marrow spoon, and more This program accompanies our Spring Cabinets of Curiosity display of flatware in the Victorian House
The Maid Narratives: Servant Stories
May 6, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum
Join us for a conversation with historian Charletta Sudduth, Ed D , about the stories of Black domestic workers and the White families they served from her co-authored book, The Maid Narratives
A Visit with Author Ann Hanigan Kotz
June 11, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum
Hear from Ann Hanigan Kotz about her new book, The Journey of Karoline Olsen
The Journey of Karoline Olsen is the tale of a woman and a wife building the American Dream out of nothing but the dirt on which she stands
From Our Victorian House Kitchen: Salads
June 15, Facebook and Youtube
Join Sloan Alberhasky for this virtual program as she demonstrates how to make two fresh salads from our Victorian House kitchen
Museums Opening for Summer on May 6!
Ice House Museum, 121 Center St May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; $5/adult; Free for age 12 & under Visit the only museum in the U S telling the story of ice harvesting in an original ice house! This 1921 round structure contains tools used to cut ice from the Cedar River right nearby Little Red Schoolhouse, 205 W 1st St May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; Free
From the slate blackboard to the potbellied stove, this 1909 schoolhouse recalls a time when siblings and neighboring children gathered together to learn
Summer at the Schoolhouse
This summer program is for students who have finished 1st–6th grade Each session meets from 9 am–12:30 pm, Mon –Fri , for one week What do we do? We get to see what school was like 100+ years ago We do reading, writing, and arithmetic, but we also do recess! We write on slates, sing old songs, learn fun games, and make fun crafts Visit our website for more information and to register thehearst.org
304 west seerley boulevard cedar falls, iowa 50613
319.273.8641 tue & thu 10 am–9 pm wed & fri 10 am–5 pm sat & sun 1–4 pm
Admission is free daily.
Exhibitions
Cedar Falls Student Art Exhibition 2023
APRIL 15–MAY 21, 2023
Opening reception: Sunday, April 16 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hearst
The Hearst Center’s tradition of celebrating students and teachers continues this spring with an exhibition of work created in the art classrooms of Cedar Falls Community Schools.
Holiday schedule: Closed April 7–9, 2023
Red Herring Theatre Presents Employee Of The Month
Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.
FIRST FIFTY 2023: PATTERNS
JUNE 15–AUGUST 6, 2023
Drop off date: Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. We wear them, we follow them. Share your interpretations of what patterns are revealed in your life. Plan to participate in the Hearst Center’s tenth First Fifty exhibition. The first fifty ready-to-hang works of art to arrive when doors open on the drop off date are included. The work you submit must be your own. Visit thehearst.org for additional rules, regulations, and more details.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
All events listed are free and open to the public.
Midday Melodies
Second Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
Bring your sack lunch and enjoy classics performed live by the UNI School of Music Department students and faculty.
April 14: UNI tuba students under the direction of Stephanie Ycaza
Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Community Development, City of Cedar Falls.
HYBRID! FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES
Open mic starts at 7:00 p.m. & featured author talk begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit finalthursdaypress.com for links to attend virtually.
Join us for a community open mic followed by a discussion with a featured author. The Final Thursday Reading Series is a collaboration of Final Thursday Press, the Hearst Center, the UNI College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, and the UNI Department of Languages and Literatures. This event takes place on the final Thursday of each month in Mae Latta Hall.
April 27: Andrew Farkas | Farkas is the author of the recent collection, The Great Indoorsman (University of Nebraska Press). His other books include The Big Red Herring, Sunsphere and Self-Titled Debut. Farkas is an Assistant Professor of English at Washburn University.
Concert With Iowa Chamber Music Collective
Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Experience live music featuring Schubert’s playful “Trout” with piano quintet and chamber works by Beethoven and H.A. Hoffman. This diverse group of friends founded the Iowa Chamber Music Collective in 2022 as a nonprofit organization.
Performers include Daniel Kaplunas, violin; Camille Balleza, piano; John Chiles, viola; Dmitri Vasilistov, double bass; Ranee Yang, clarinet; Dan Reynolds, piano; and Liudmila Lebedeva, cello.
Written by Brian Dykstra; Sponsored by Jones Law Firm, Mike and Rita Waggoner, and Friends of the Hearst Center for the Arts.
Synopsis: What starts out like a comic “Who’s on First” sketch about an out of service staircase, turns into a sly commentary on office politics, glass ceilings, income inequality, and racism in Corporate America.
Book Discussion And Workshop With Zachary Michael Jack
Sunday, May 7 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Join author and national commentator, Zachary Michael Jack for a session of writing commentary and viewpoint pieces on issues of importance to the Midwest. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required at thehearst.org.
Backyard Concert With The Rush Cleveland Trio
Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Listen to blues, classic country, electronic guitar solos, and rockabilly from Rush Cleveland, guitar/vocals; Gordon Sanky, bass/vocals; and Will Quegg, drums.
CONCERT WITH THE SCHWESTKA | NORDAHL DUO
Friday, May 12 at 12:00 p.m.
The Schwestka | Nordahl Duo perform electronic music incorporating multiple facets from chant to fusion to ambient to rock. Don’t forget to bring your sack lunch. Join the electronic music duo, Schwestka l Nordahl as they perform on stage in Mae Latta Hall. Bring your sack lunch.
Ephemeral Art Community Project
Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Join us and the College Hill Partnership for Ephemeral Art making in Seerley Park. These works of art last a brief amount of time and are not preserved as lasting objects. Hearst staff and artist, Kate Walberg are on site to assist in guiding participants through the creative process. A community favorite, La Calle Food Truck have food available for purchase. Free and open to all ages.
JAMES HEARST’S POETRY INSPIRED CONCERT
Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Rooted And Reaching Earth Day Workshop
Saturday, April 22 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Join Sue Schuerman and Felecia Babb in this three–hour retreat to explore our relationship with trees and how they impact our physical and emotional well-being. The session is free but pre-registration is required at thehearst.org.
This concert features the world premiere of a new work for solo marimba by UNI faculty member Michael Conrad, written for percussionist and UNI faculty member Josh Graham. The multi-movement work draws inspiration from the poetry of James Hearst with readings. Q&A to follow. Supported in part by the Iowa Art and Coalition Creative and Leadership Partner Grant.
MESSY MORNINGS (Ages 3–6)
Wednesdays through May 24 from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Explore a wide variety of materials through creative and delightfully messy projects. A parent or caregiver must accompany the participating child. Younger siblings are welcome. Fee: $7; Ask for Many Messy Mornings (all 10 sessions) for $63 ($56)
SAVE THE DATE!
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION (Ages 5–12)
Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m.
ILLUSION: June 5–9
SCULPTURE: June 19–23
ART OF SCIENCE: July 10–14
THEATRE: July 24–28
GET MESSY: August 7–11
GET MESSY 2: August 14–18
Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $170 ($153)/week
Before & After Care: 8:30 a.m. and/or until 5:00 p.m. (additional $10/day)
Family
INTRO TO CLAY SCULPTING
Sunday, May 14 from 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Make figurines from slab work, coils, and pinch pots. Texture, proportion, and anatomy are explored!
Instructor: Benjamin Miller | Fee: $37 ($34) up to 4 people (additional participants: $5/person)
Teens
TEEN ART CLUB (Ages 13–18)
Tuesdays, May 2 & May 16 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Teens work on personal projects with peer feedback and instructor guidance (available but not required). This club is open to all teens. Some art materials provided and students are welcome to bring their own supplies.
Instructor: Jiyoung Kim | Fee: $5/session
Adults
WHEEL THROWING
Session I: Tuesdays, April 4–May 2 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Session II: Thursdays, April 6–May 4 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Session III: Saturdays, May 6–June 3 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Session IV: Tuesdays, June 13–July 18
(no class July 4) from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Session V: Thursdays, June 15–July 13 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Session VI: Saturdays, June 17–July 15 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Develop skills on the wheel while you learn to make a variety of vessels and sculptural pieces. This class is great for beginner and intermediatelevel students. Students have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration of the course. Instructors: Camille Balleza and Anna Lyon | Fee: $85 ($76)
OPEN STUDIO PAINTING
Thursdays, April 6–May 4 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. This class is individualized and focused on the student’s needs and interests. Participants are met at their current level of artmaking and are encouraged to work to improve artistic skills. Color, composition, expression, brush techniques, and more are explored in this open studio style course. Instructor: Jerry Nissen
Fee: $62 ($55)
INTRO TO GUITAR
Tuesdays, April 11–May 16 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of finger placements, chords, and rhythm. Bring your guitar and a friend!
Instructor: Nate Callahan | Fee: $62 ($55)
FROM IDEA TO PAPERBACK
Saturdays, April 15–29 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. In this series of workshops, students learn the basics of the publishing world with a focus on independent publishing models and marketwide distribution. Students learn different ways to print their stories and ways to make their published work available to customers—all in an affordable way. Instructor: Christopher D. Schmitz
Fee: $55 ($49)
April 15: Explore differences between traditional and indie publishing models. Learn to choose which path is right for you and your end game goals.
April 22: Oregon Trail style roadmap to getting your book produced/published in high quality and outsmarting highway bandits along the way. A dysentery free approach to publishing.
April 29: Real examples and a detailed look at free/almost free publishing tools accessible to indie authors.
Drawing Exploration
Sundays, April 16–May 7 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of drawing. Experiment with form, shading, composition, perspective, and subject matter. This class is perfect for the beginner or intermediate drawing student looking to learn new skills.
Instructor: Mary Disburg | Fee: $55 ($49)
FOR ADDITIONAL ADULT CLASSES, POP-UPS, AND WORKSHOPS, VISIT THEHEARST.ORG.
INDIGO AND SHIBORI DYE
Thursdays, May 18–June 1 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
This class focuses on shibori and other resist dying techniques where students create different patterns and designs. All materials are included but feel free to bring any additional items. Instructor: Anna Lyon | Fee: $55 ($49)
PIERCING AND TEXTURING: INTRO TO JEWELRY
Sundays, May 21–June 11 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Learn to use jewelers’ hand tools to design your own copper jewelry. Students saw, file, sand, and texture unique pendant designs. This class is an introduction to jewelry techniques and is open to all skill levels. Instructor: Christiana Hovick
Fee: $55 ($49)
Pottery On The Patio
Sundays, June 11, July 9, and August 13 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Work on the wheel outdoors while enjoying the Hearst Center patio and sculpture garden. Each potter is given up to 5 pounds of clay and two hours to work with assistance from our staff. Finished work is fired and glazed by staff, and available for pick up later in the month. Sessions are limited to 3 potters. Experience with wheelthrowing is recommended, but not required.
Instructor: Benjamin Miller l Fee: $32 ($28)
