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New Perspectives on West African Ceramics:

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Dr. Boureima Diamitani and Dr. Samuel Nortey will explore the historical, political, educational, and gendered dimensions surrounding ceramic pottery in West Africa today. Diamitaniโ€™s research addresses challenges around the (mis-)representation, production, and restitution of pottery among Senufo communities in Burkina Faso, while Norteyโ€™s work examines ceramics as an agent of community cohesion, social inclusion, and...

Intro to Canva

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday, April 4, 2024 -6:30pmย toย 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Register6 of 15 registered Want to try out Canva.com, a free graphic design website? You'll be amazed by the enormous variety of contemporary fonts, clip art, and stock photos Canva provides for making impressive printed or digitally shared designs. In this workshop, we'll cover setting up your...

Event Series Open-Styles Street Dance Session

Open-Styles Street Dance Session

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

House Dance Series:ย  Friday, March 1st:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, March 8th:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, April 5th:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, April 12th: 8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session...

$5
Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Presentย explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Presentย explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Event Series Totally Tweens: Iowa Explorers

Totally Tweens: Iowa Explorers

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Mondays April 2024 -4:00pmย toย 5:00pm Storytime Room Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-operating movie theater...

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Girls Who Code Club

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Tuesday -4:00pmย toย 5:00pm Digital Media Lab Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as...

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Graphic Design Hangout

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 -5:00pmย toย 7:00pm Digital Media Lab Register Do you love to make things in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, or other graphic design software? Would doing it around others at this specific time motivate you to finally start or finish a project, experiment more, and share ideas? Of course it would! Join...

Event Series A Laugh In

A Laugh In

Weatherdance Fountain Stage - Downtown Ped Mall 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Presentation of the Laughter Club Sponsored by the Senior Center Free to Attend All Ages encouraged Monday, April 1st at NOON (HIGH NOON) Wednesdays at 3pm at the Senior Center

Eyewitness to History: Lessons From Two Decades Covering the World

Old Capitol Museum 1 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, United States

40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION - ALL ARE WELCOME, REGISTER IN ADVANCE "After nearly two decades overseas, Iโ€™m glad to be back in the U.S., and sharing some of my insights and experiences with foreign affairs councils, which perform an important civic duty in helping citizens make sense of an increasingly complex world." This event marks...

Free

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.ย Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMIโ€™s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series Open-Styles Street Dance Session

Open-Styles Street Dance Session

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

House Dance Series:ย  Friday, March 1st:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, March 8th:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, April 5th:ย  8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session Friday, April 12th: 8:30-9:30 PM All Levels Class 9:30- 11 PM Freestyle Session...

$5