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Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States

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

The root of the Russo-Ukrainian War is not geopolitical competition, but the multifaceted divergence between Ukraine and Russia over the past 30 years. As Ukraine consolidated a competitive political system and a distinct pro-European identity, Russia reverted back to authoritarianism, refused to accept Ukraine's right to forge its own course, and came to see it...

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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. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

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Producing Music using MPC Beats

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

Thursday, February 22, 2024 -6:30pm to 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Register2 of 8 registered Overview: Dive into the world of music production with our beginner-friendly class on MPC Beats. Whether you're a complete novice or a musician looking to expand your digital toolkit, this class will equip you with foundational skills to craft your own tracks using...

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Salsa Night

The Vue 328 S Clinton Street STE A, Iowa City, IA, United States

9PM Lessons on 2nd Floor Ballroom with Instructor Dancing begins at 10:15pm at the Vue Rooftop $12 cover

$12
Event Series The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free
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 Present 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 Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’  This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...

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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 Present 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....

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Girls Who Code Club

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

Tuesday -4:00pm to 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...

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. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free

Event Series The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free
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 Present 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....