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X-WR-CALNAME:Cedar Rapids · arts · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Portraiture & Archives in African Photography DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260825T182008Z UID:10047657-1787616000-1797206399@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:On View August 22\, 2026 – December 13\, 2026\nWhat relevan ce does portrait photography carry today? \nThis exhibition features photo graphy works by six modern and contemporary artists of African descent\, m ade between 1963 and 2024\, that explore culture\, identity\, memory\, and modern life. On loan from the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana Universit y\, it is the first exhibition of its kind at the Stanley Museum of Art\, reimagining the notion of an archive to include personal\, familial\, and community collections depicting the past. \nSpanning the colonial and inde pendence periods in Africa\, historic portraits from public archives often depict family and friends and thus hold deeply personal significance. The exhibition draws on strengths in the Eskenazi Museum’s collection of Ma lick Sidibé’s and Tijani Sitou’s photography from the mid- to late tw entieth century. Sidibé and Sitou became well known within their respecti ve communities in Bamako and Mopti\, both in Mali. Sidibé also garnered g lobal recognition for his portraits of Malians following political indepen dence from France in 1960\, earning his fame as one of the most celebrated photographers from the African continent. \nPortraiture & Archives in Afr ican Photography considers the significance of Sidibé’s and Sitou’s work today. It also traces new directions in portrait photography by conte mporary artists Zohra Opoku\, Ibrahima Thiam\, Hassan Hajjaj\, and Zanele Muholi who engage with portraiture\, archives\, and use photography alongs ide other media like textiles and painting. These six artists work in diff erent parts of Africa— including Ghana\, Senegal\, Mali\, Morocco\, and South Africa—and the African diaspora. Today\, Opoku\, Thiam\, Hajjaj\, and Muholi also actively participate in the global art world by exhibiting in international platforms that connect their practices to larger dialogu es about photography and portraiture. This exhibition offers a new take on Sidibé’s and Sitou’s legacy with Thiam—as both artist and co-curat or— re-inventing their images and reinscribing them with new meaning tod ay. \nA Collaborative Exhibition\n\n\n\nUntitled work from the Portraits “Vintage” series\, 2017. Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper. 39 11/16 x 31 1/4 inches. Loan from the Eskenazi Museum of Art\, 2024.223. Ibrahima Thiam (Senegalese\, 1976—)\nContemporary artist Ibrahima Thiam guest cur ated this exhibition with Eskenazi Museum curator Allison Martino and Indi ana University faculty Beth Buggenhagen. This was the first time that the Eskenazi Museum invited an artist to serve as an exhibition co-curator. Th rough this collaborative process\, Thiam sought to reinvent the portraitur e tradition in Africa to provide renewed appreciation for African photogra phic archives. This tradition encompasses the work of renowned photographe rs such as Malick Sidibé and Tijani Sitou\, as well as photographs dating back to the arrival of the camera in Saint-Louis\, Senegal\, in 1862. The curators prioritize Thiam’s vision to reimagine African photographic ar chives by placing communities and families\, as they pictured themselves\, at the center. \nThiam and Buggenhagen began working together in Senegal in 2016\, and Thiam first visited Indiana University in 2019 to participat e in a roundtable about his work. He returned in the summer of 2024 for a residency at the Eskenazi Museum of Art to study Sidibé’s and Sitou’s photography and to work on curating the exhibition. Stanley Museum of Art curator Cory Gundlach met Thiam at Dakar in 2022. After acquiring Thiam ’s work for the Stanley Museum of Art in 2023\, he began planning with T hiam and Martino to bring this exhibition to Iowa. Thiam\, Buggenhagen\, a nd Martino worked together to select photographs for the exhibition at Ind iana. The exhibition at Iowa also includes Gundlach’s recent acquisition of work by Hassan Hajjaj and Zanele Muholi. Thiam collaborated on exhibit ion design with staff at the Stanley and Eskenazi museums\, where he also served as curator-in-residence. His vision drove the exhibition narrative\ , foregrounding the perspective of a contemporary photographer. \n \n\n\n\ n\nGallery Hours\nOffice Hours\n\n\nMonday\nClosed\n9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n\n\nT uesday\n10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.\n9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n\n\nWednesday\n10 a.m.–4:3 0 p.m.\n9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n\n\nThursday\n10 a.m.–8:00 p.m.\n9 a.m.–5 p.m .\n\n\nFriday\n10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.\n9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n\n\nSaturday\n10 a.m. –4:30 p.m.\nClosed\n\n\nSunday\n12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.\nClosed\n\n\n\n  \n\nAcknowledgments\nThe Stanley Museum of Art and Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University express gratitude and thanks to Malick Sitou and Dr . Candace Keller for their contributions to this exhibition. Son of photog rapher Tijani Sitou\, Malick Sitou allowed the reproduction of his father ’s work in the creation of new artwork by Ibrahima Thiam. Keller graciou sly shared her expertise on Malick Sidibé’s and Tijani Sitou’s photog raphy. Indiana University undergraduate students Sam Berensztein\, Diana B onilla\, Hanh Bui\, and Marie Jones completed curatorial and graphic desig n projects related to this exhibition as part of their summer 2024 interns hips at the Eskenazi Museum. \nAt the Eskenazi Museum of Art\, this exhibi tion received support from Indiana University’s Institute for Advanced S tudy\, College Arts and Humanities Institute\, Office of the Vice Presiden t for International Affairs\, and the Walter Center for Career Achievement \, as well as the Raymond and Laura Wielgus Endowed Curatorship for the Ar ts of Africa\, Oceania\, and Indigenous Art of the Americas.  At the Stan ley Museum of Art\, this exhibition loan and associated programming were m ade possible with support from the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organizat ion. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182008Z LOCATION:Stanley Museum of Art\, 160 West Burlington Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/portraiture-archives-in-african-pho tography/2026-08-25/1/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Amplified Rainbow IV DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182048Z UID:10047992-1789729200-1789736400@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:ABOUT Amplified Rainbow IV \nAmplified Rainbow IV showcases th e creativity\, talent\, and artistic voices of the Artists @ SUI\, an arts based day habilitation program of Systems Unlimited\, Inc. Since 2018\, A rtists @ SUI has provided adult artists with disabilities access to art ma terials\, instruction\, adaptive tools\, and creative support\, helping th em explore and develop their unique artistic expressions. \nThis exhibitio n features a diverse collection of work\, including painting\, drawing\, c eramics\, and mixed media\, created by artists who contribute meaningfully to Iowa City’s vibrant arts community. At its heart\, Amplified Rainbow IV is a celebration of radical inclusion\, individuality\, and the power of art to connect people. The exhibition highlights the perspectives and e xperiences of more than 30 artists who create in the Artists @ SUI studio\ , offering visitors an opportunity to engage with artwork that is both per sonal and inspiring. Through their creativity\, these artists demonstrate that art is not only a form of self-expression but also a powerful way to build community\, foster understanding\, and amplify voices that deserve t o be seen and celebrated. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nSystems Unlimited\, I nc. (SUI) is a nonprofit agency that has served individuals with disabilit ies in Eastern Iowa for 50 years through a multitude of services. Establis hed in 2018 within the Systems Unlimited Day Program in Iowa City\, Artis ts @ SUI provides adult artists with access to art supplies\, instruction \, adaptive tools\, and creative support that may not otherwise be availab le to them. Through a commitment to radical inclusion\, Artists @ SUI empo wers artists with disabilities to develop their artistic voices\, share th eir work with the community\, and be recognized as valued contributors to Iowa’s vibrant arts scene. What began as a small program has grown into a thriving studio community of more than 30 artists who create and exhibit their work locally here in Iowa City. Through painting\, drawing\, cerami cs\, mixed media\, and other artistic expressions\, Artists @ SUI celebrat es creativity\, individuality\, and the power of art to connect people and communities. \nDETAILS \nOn view: September 17th–October 2nd\, 2026 \nO pening event: Thursday\, September 17th\, 5–7p\n \nGallery location: PS1 Close House\, 538 S Gilbert Street\, Iowa City IA\, 52240 \nHours: Tues/T hurs 5–7pm\, Fri/Sat 11a–1pm \nAdmission: Free and open to the public. Find parking and accessibility information here. \n  \nCONTACTS \nMegan Popenhagen\, SUI Program Administrator: artstudio@sui.org \nLaura Moser\, PS1 Community Stewardship Director: laura@publicspaceone.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182048Z LOCATION:Public Space One Close House\, 538 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\ , 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/amplified-rainbow-iv/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Mansion Tours DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001436Z UID:10014570-1789736400-1789747200@www.brucemore.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover over a century of history at Brucemore! Brucemore’s historic Queen Anne mansion holds a rich history. Follow a guide to hear the stories of the families who called it home. Discover how they shaped C edar Rapids history through industry and philanthropy. Along the way\, you ’ll see beautiful and bizarre interiors that showcase the popular styles of the first half of the 20th century. After your mansion tour\, enjoy e xploring the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost. Tour Admission \n\n$ 12.00 Adults\n$7.00 Students (4+)\nFree (3 and under)\nBrucemore supporter s receive a $5 discount per ticket.\nA $4.00 processing fee will be applie d to all online and phone orders.\n\nTour Dates & Start Times \n\nWednesda y\, Thursday\, Friday: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSaturday: 11 :00 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSunday: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\n\nTour Details We can’t wait to welcome you to Brucemore! To help make the most of your visit\, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here\, o ur team is happy to help. Please send an email to mail@brucemore.org or ca ll 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member. What to expect from thi s tour \n\nGuided mansion tours do not include access to buildings other t han the mansion.\nTours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. The re are several stairs to access the first floor\, and several flights of s tairs to see the other floors. The mansion does not have an elevator.  Pl ease make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.\nThis tour covers the three main floors of the mansion and the Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar in the basement.\nThis tour is approximately 60 minutes long.\n\nWhat to do when you arrive \n\nEnter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE.\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52403. Please do not use the e xit gate on First Avenue to enter the site.\nOnce onsite\, follow signs to wards the mansion.\nThere is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.\nIf you purchased tickets in advance\, please check in with sta ff at the mansion at the time on your ticket. If you need to purchase a ti cket\, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive.\nThe mansion entran ce is on the south side of the building\, through the front door next to t he circle drive.\n\nTips for your visit \n\nFor site navigation tips\, ple ase watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is available here .\nPlease consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehi cle. A coat rack is available\, but it is not monitored during tours.\nMan sion doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Early adm ittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 15 minutes before a sche duled tour\, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansio n.\nGuided mansion tours begin promptly at the advertised start time. If y ou arrive after the tour start time\, you may be subject to a shortened to ur or asked to join another tour time that day\, subject to availability.\ nFood and drink are not allowed inside the mansion during tours. We encour age you to enjoy a meal at one of Cedar Rapids’ local restaurants befo re or after your visit.\nAll ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.\nPhotography is allowed inside the mansion for pe rsonal\, non-professional use. Tripods\, selfie-sticks\, or other photogra phy equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001436Z LOCATION:Brucemore\, 2160 Linden Dr SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, Unite d States URL:https://www.brucemore.org/event/guided-mansion-tours-14/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Brucemore X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.brucemore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Crafternoons DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001907Z UID:10047672-1789736400-1789745400@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Sta nley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice. \nBri ng your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various suppl ies provided. Try your hand at sketching\, coloring\, knitting\, embroider y\, origami\, and so much more in a relaxing\, low-pressure environment. S tay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be pro vided. \nFriday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Mu seum of Art lobby and is free and open to all. \n\n\n\n\n\n Stanley Museu m of Art \n160 West Burlington Street\, Iowa City\, IA 52242\n\n Stanley Museum of Art\nView on Event Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001907Z LOCATION:Stanley Museum of Art\, 160 West Burlington Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/friday-crafternoons/2026-09-18/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Mansion Tours DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061125Z UID:10014508-1789815600-1789833600@www.brucemore.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover over a century of history at Brucemore! \nBrucemore ’s historic Queen Anne mansion holds a rich history. Follow a guide to h ear the stories of the families who called it home. Discover how they shap ed Cedar Rapids history through industry and philanthropy. Along the way\, you’ll see beautiful and bizarre interiors that showcase the popular st yles of the first half of the 20th century. After your mansion tour\, enj oy exploring the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost. \nTour Admission \n\n$12.00 Adults\n$7.00 Students (4+)\nFree (3 and under)\nBrucemore sup porters receive a $5 discount per ticket.\nA $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.\n\nTour Dates & Start Times \n\nWe dnesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSaturd ay: 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSunday: 1 :00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\n\nTour Details \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to Brucemore! To help make the most of your visit\, we’ve pr epared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here\, our team is happy to help. Please send an email to mail@brucemore.o rg or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member. \nWhat to expec t from this tour \n\nGuided mansion tours do not include access to buildin gs other than the mansion.\nTours of the mansion consist of substantial wa lking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair acces sible. There are several stairs to access the first floor\, and several fl ights of stairs to see the other floors. The mansion does not have an elev ator.  Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.\nThis tour covers the three main floors of the mansio n and the Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar in the basement.\nThis tour is app roximately 60 minutes long.\n\nWhat to do when you arrive \n\nEnter throug h the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE.\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52403. Please do not use the exit gate on First Avenue to enter the site.\nOnce onsite\, follo w signs towards the mansion.\nThere is on-site parking a short walk from t he mansion entrance.\nIf you purchased tickets in advance\, please check i n with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket. If you need to pur chase a ticket\, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive.\nThe mans ion entrance is on the south side of the building\, through the front door next to the circle drive.\n\nTips for your visit \n\nFor site navigation tips\, please watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is avail able here.\nPlease consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available\, but it is not monitored during t ours.\nMansion doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Early admittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 15 minutes bef ore a scheduled tour\, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.\nGuided mansion tours begin promptly at the advertised start time. If you arrive after the tour start time\, you may be subject to a sh ortened tour or asked to join another tour time that day\, subject to avai lability.\nFood and drink are not allowed inside the mansion during tours. We encourage you to enjoy a meal at one of Cedar Rapids’ local restaur ants before or after your visit.\nAll ticket sales are non-refundable. Pl ease read our ticket policy here.\nPhotography is allowed inside the mans ion for personal\, non-professional use. Tripods\, selfie-sticks\, or othe r photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy h ere. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061125Z LOCATION:Brucemore\, 2160 Linden Dr SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, Unite d States URL:https://www.brucemore.org/event/guided-mansion-tours-13/2026-09-19/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Brucemore X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.brucemore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Amplified Rainbow IV DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047993-1789815600-1789822800@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:ABOUT Amplified Rainbow IV \nAmplified Rainbow IV showcases th e creativity\, talent\, and artistic voices of the Artists @ SUI\, an arts based day habilitation program of Systems Unlimited\, Inc. Since 2018\, A rtists @ SUI has provided adult artists with disabilities access to art ma terials\, instruction\, adaptive tools\, and creative support\, helping th em explore and develop their unique artistic expressions. \nThis exhibitio n features a diverse collection of work\, including painting\, drawing\, c eramics\, and mixed media\, created by artists who contribute meaningfully to Iowa City’s vibrant arts community. At its heart\, Amplified Rainbow IV is a celebration of radical inclusion\, individuality\, and the power of art to connect people. The exhibition highlights the perspectives and e xperiences of more than 30 artists who create in the Artists @ SUI studio\ , offering visitors an opportunity to engage with artwork that is both per sonal and inspiring. Through their creativity\, these artists demonstrate that art is not only a form of self-expression but also a powerful way to build community\, foster understanding\, and amplify voices that deserve t o be seen and celebrated. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nSystems Unlimited\, I nc. (SUI) is a nonprofit agency that has served individuals with disabilit ies in Eastern Iowa for 50 years through a multitude of services. Establis hed in 2018 within the Systems Unlimited Day Program in Iowa City\, Artis ts @ SUI provides adult artists with access to art supplies\, instruction \, adaptive tools\, and creative support that may not otherwise be availab le to them. Through a commitment to radical inclusion\, Artists @ SUI empo wers artists with disabilities to develop their artistic voices\, share th eir work with the community\, and be recognized as valued contributors to Iowa’s vibrant arts scene. What began as a small program has grown into a thriving studio community of more than 30 artists who create and exhibit their work locally here in Iowa City. Through painting\, drawing\, cerami cs\, mixed media\, and other artistic expressions\, Artists @ SUI celebrat es creativity\, individuality\, and the power of art to connect people and communities. \nDETAILS \nOn view: September 17th–October 2nd\, 2026 \nO pening event: Thursday\, September 17th\, 5–7p\n \nGallery location: PS1 Close House\, 538 S Gilbert Street\, Iowa City IA\, 52240 \nHours: Tues/T hurs 5–7pm\, Fri/Sat 11a–1pm \nAdmission: Free and open to the public. Find parking and accessibility information here. \n  \nCONTACTS \nMegan Popenhagen\, SUI Program Administrator: artstudio@sui.org \nLaura Moser\, PS1 Community Stewardship Director: laura@publicspaceone.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:Public Space One Close House\, 538 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\ , 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/amplified-rainbow-iv/2026-09-19/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conocimiento DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047744-1789819200-1789830000@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This project examines Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of “conoc imiento” through photographic installation\, archival research\, and spa tial storytelling. Expanding from my recent installations\, Sana Sana and Three Ladders y un Recuerdo\, the work explores how inherited trauma\, mig ration\, ritual practice\, and maternal memory move through the body and d omestic spaces rather than through direct narration. Using photography in these constructed environments and threshold spaces\, I explore materializ ing “conocimiento” as both a personal and generationally collective pr ocess of processing hidden truths. \nIn 2020\, Alzheimer’s and dementia gradually altered my grandmother’s mental cognition. To her relationship with memory\, language\, and recognition. Conversations became nonlinear. Time collapsed in on itself. Stories that had remained buried for decades surfaced unexpectedly through fragmented recollections\, repeated phrases \, and moments where past and present became indistinguishable. Hidden obj ects throughout her apartment became points of connection\, linking materi al traces to oral narratives\, inherited memories\, and forms of knowledge that had remained dormant for generations. \nThrough this framework\, I b egan exploring the idea that my grandmother had become our family’s “N epantlera”\, a term Anzaldúa refers to as an individual who can explore thresholds of conflicting worlds. My grandmother moved throughout these f ractured spaces psychologically\, spiritually\, and ancestrally. Allowing her living family moments of generational respite through her uncovered tr uths. \n\nARTIST BIO: Sammie Correa is an interdisciplinary artist\, photo grapher\, and educator whose work examines maternal lineage\, migration\, ritual practice\, grief\, and inherited trauma through photography\, insta llation\, archival research\, and performance. Working primarily with 4×5 large-format photography\, family archives\, sculptural materials\, and d omestic objects\, Correa constructs immersive environments that investigat e how memory is transmitted through embodied practices\, spirituality\, an d everyday rituals rather than direct narration. Her installations functio n as spaces where personal histories intersect with broader conversations surrounding diaspora\, care\, religion\, and collective memory. \nCorrea i s currently an MFA candidate in Photography and Intermedia at the Universi ty of Iowa and holds dual Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Photography & F ilm and Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to grad uate school\, she spent nearly a decade as an art educator in public schoo ls\, museums\, and community arts organizations throughout the Washington\ , D.C. region\, developing photography and visual arts programming. \n229 N. Gilbert (gallery) open: Wednesdays 5-7p & Saturdays 12-3p LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:Public Space One\, 229 N Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, Un ited States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/conocimiento/2026-09-19/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IOWA CITY LATINO FEST DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047878-1789819200-1789851600@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For over a decade\, Latino Fest Iowa City has been a vibrant\, pulsating celebration that serves as a captivating showcase of Latino tra ditions\, dance\, food\, and music. This joyous fiesta not only spotlights numerous talented local musicians and traditional dance ensembles but als o transforms Iowa City into a vibrant epicenter of cultural exchange. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:Weatherdance Fountain Stage – Downtown Ped Mall\, 210 S. Dubuqu e St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/iowa-city-latino-fest/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Lights Salon DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047956-1789844400-1789849800@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Enjoy conversation\, connection\, and community over light sna cks and wine. A collaboration with the International Writing Program\, the International Lights Salon provides a space for visiting International wr iters\, local artists\, university students\, and community members to eng age in dialogue. \nJoin us online or in person. For a zoom link email Jenn ifer at jennifer@porchlightliterary.org \nSeptember 19th’s topic will re volve around queer aesthetics in writing and creating queer writing commun ities. Our conversationalists will be: \nIván HOCHMAN (b. 1994\, Buenos A ires\, Argentina) is an actor\, writer\, screenwriter\, director\, and tea cher. His play Decir te amo es un atentado received a National Playwritin g Award from the Teatro Nacional Cervantes and was presented at the Bienal de Arte Joven. He was selected for the Cannes Writers Club at Canneseries (2024) for his work as a screenwriter. His first novel\, Por qué te vas  (Milena Caserola\, 2020\; Alfaguara\, 2023)\, was included in the Mapa d e las Lenguas collection (2024). His second novel\, Años luz que no brill amos\, is forthcoming from Alfaguara. He starred in the Netflix series Lov e After Music\, for which he received several acting awards. He is current ly working on a science fiction short story collection and two feature fil ms. He teaches creative writing and mentors long-form literary projects. \ nHidayat Nordin is a Singaporean writer\, theatre director\, and cultural practitioner working across fiction\, poetry\, performance\, and film in M alay and English. In 2025\, he won the Golden Point Award — Singapore’ s most prestigious literary prize — taking both First Prize and Honourab le Mention in short fiction in the same year. He was appointed Duta Bahasa (Malay Language Ambassador) by MBMS in 2025\, in recognition of his susta ined contribution to the Malay language and literary arts in Singapore. \n His poetry has appeared in publications across Singapore\, Malaysia\, and Australia\, including a solo collection\, Optimis (2020)\, supported by th e National Arts Council. He is the founder and Artistic Director of Aras T heatre and co-founder of Meja Conteng\, a writers’ collective that has p roduced three publications and a nationwide poetry competition since its f ounding in 2024. A practitioner of dikir barat — a Malay oral performanc e tradition of call and response — he has also represented Singapore int ernationally at literary festivals in Jakarta\, Kuala Lumpur\, and Perak. \nLionel Ruffel is a French literary scholar\, publisher\, and writer. He is the author of three essays on contemporary literature and culture:  Le Dénouement (Verdier\, 2005)\, Volodine post-exotique (Cécile Defaut\, 2007) Brouhaha\, les mondes du contemporain (Verdier\, 2016\, Minnesota Press\, 2017)\, and three hybrid books that combine memoir\, literary essa y\, and political fable: Trompe-la-mort (Verdier\, 2019)\, I Can’t Slee p (Sternberg Press\, 2021)\, and Trois éveils (Corti\, 2024). His next book\, Auto-évaluations\, will be published in January 2027. Since 2005\, he runs the chaoïd series (which focuses on new voices and emerging lite rature) at Verdier publishing house where he’s also an associate publish er. He is a professor of comparative literature and creative writing at Pa ris 8 University\, where he co-founded the master’s program in creative writing in 2013 and has been co-director ever since. \nJohanna Kasimow is an Iowa City-based director\, writer\, and performer in the field of theat er and performance. Her recent creative research focuses on the interplay of clown and affect in performance in a new play titled The Grüb\, which probes the sensations of hiding\, trans-generational inheritance\, and the rhythms of survival in an underground pit. \nJohanna has worked with arti sts and companies across the US\, including: Pig Iron Theatre Company\, Th e Eva Steinmetz Project\, Antigravity Performance Project\, Tiny Circus\, New Paradise Laboratories\, Nell Bang-Jensen\, Talya Chalef\, Lily Kind\, and Alex Tatarsky. In 2023\, Johanna was a participant in the NEH Summer I nstitute for Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Devised T heatre hosted by the Pig Iron Theatre Company. Recently\, Johanna premiere d City In Heat\, a site-specific live cinema performance piece\, as part o f the Open Air Media Festival at Public Space One in Iowa City. \nJohanna ’s teaching and research has focused on clown and mask\; civic and socia l practice art\; community-based theatre\; theatre of the climate crisis\; and contemporary performance. Johanna received an MFA in Devised Performa nce from the University of the Arts/Pig Iron School in Philadelphia and is an Assistant Professor of Directing in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Iowa. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:PorchLight Literary Arts Center\, 1019 E Washington St\, Iowa Cit y\, IA\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/international-lights-salon/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Always Here Volume II | Release Show DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047835-1789844400-1789858800@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Always Here Volume II Release Show at The James Theater\n\nCom e celebrate the release of another volume of Always Here\, a compilation a lbum by trans and nonbinary Iowans benefiting the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fu nd! Join us for an evening of music\, poetry\, and burlesque performances featuring local vendors and community resources.\n\nDouble CDs of Always Here Vol II will be available to purchase for $20\n\nDoors 6pm / Show 7 pm / 18+\n$10 Suggested Donation\, proceeds to Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund. N o one turned away for lack of funds. \nThe James Theater | 213 N Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:The James Theater\, 213 N Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, U nited States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/always-here-volume-ii-release-show/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FilmScene in the Park: Wall-E DTSTART:20260920T001500Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047123-1789845300-1789851600@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:About the Series\n\nFilmScene in the Park is an outdoor cinema built in partnership with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department l ocated at Chauncey Swan Park. Regular Screenings between May and October h ighlight a diversity of all ages programming. \nFilmScene in the Park is p resented by Dr. Suzanne Stock\, Orthodontist\, and serves the goals of bot h FilmScene and Iowa City Parks & Recreation by providing free cultural ac tivities to thousands of citizens annually. Our park cinema was made possi ble in 2021 by the transformative Strengthen Grow Evolve campaign\, a coll aboration with The Englert Theatre\, and The City of Iowa City’s Annual Park Improvement and Economic Development funds. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTI CKETS\nAdmission to FilmScene in the Park is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come-first-served for all screenings\, with movies typica lly beginning at sunset. We encourage moviegoers to bring their own blanke ts and chairs\, or purchase a commemorative blanket from us. \nConcessions \nFilmScene offers popcorn\, movie candy\, soda\, beer and wine for sale a t our outdoor concession stand beginning 30 minutes prior to the film’s start time. Beer and wine can only be purchased in closed containers from FilmScene for consumption in the park. No outside alcohol is allowed. An yone consuming alcohol must present a valid identification certifying they are 21 years of age or older to receive a wristband allowing purchase and consumption in the park. \nIn a future where humans have temporarily aban doned Earth\, a trash-compacting robot falls in love with a flying droid a nd helps her on her quest to restore hope to mankind. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:FilmScene (at the Chauncey)\, 404 E College St.\, Iowa City\, IA\ , 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/filmscene-in-the-park-wall-e/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAIL MARY DTSTART:20260920T003000Z DTEND:20260920T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047707-1789846200-1789853400@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Written and directed by local playwright Zoe Senese-Grossberg \n \nThe ArtiFactory (120 N. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City)\nSeptember 18\, 19\, 24\, 25 & 26 at 7:30pm\,\nSeptember 27 at 2pm. \nSynopsis: Mary is having strange dreams. \n*Content Warning*: Audiences of Hail Mary should antici pate subject matter that may be significantly challenging\, particularly f or trans audience members\, as well as strong language and repeated instan ces of staged violence and intimacy. Each of these moments was coordinated with the guidance of trained professionals. \nSaturday\, September 19 is Pay What You Can Night – Available at the door only. \nAt Dreamwell we s trive to make theater accessible to all. If you need an adjust rate for an y of our performances\, please email boxoffice@dreamwell.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:Artifactory\, 120 N Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/hail-mary/2026-09-19/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I\, WILL: A LATE ROMANCE DTSTART:20260920T003000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047643-1789846200-1789855200@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere \n \n\n\n\n \nby Scott Carter\nSeptember 10 – 27\, 2026\nLondon\, 1608. William Shak espeare finds himself getting older and striving to retain his relevances – all while placating his fellow actors\, meeting the king’s demands\, and dodging the plague. It will take a stroke of genius to turn this chao s into the last great movement in the Bard’s writing: the Romance plays. Written by Emmy-winning producer and playwright Scott Carter\, whose prev ious play The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson\, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord was produced by Riverside in 2019. I\, Will: A Late Romance is generously sponsored by Denice and Michael Connell. \nO aknoll Sunday Talkback: September 13th\, 2026 LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:Riverside Theatre\, 119 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, U nited States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/i-will-a-late-romance/2026-09-19/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cosmic Convergence Tour DTSTART:20260920T010000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T062403Z UID:10047853-1789848000-1789858800@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Cosmic Convergence Tour 2026 brings together three of undergro und metal’s most compelling acts for one unforgettable night.\nHeadlined by Summoner’s Circle\, with support from IATT (Into All That Trembles) and Gravewitch\, this tour delivers a crushing mix of theatrical blackened metal\, progressive heaviness\, and dark\, immersive performances.\nDon ’t miss your chance to experience the Cosmic Convergence Tour 2026 live at AlleyCat in Iowa City on September 19\, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Sh ow starts at 8:00 PM\, karaoke after the show LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T062403Z LOCATION:The AlleyCat\, 13 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United Sta tes URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/cosmic-convergence-tour/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bijou After Hours: Clockwatchers DTSTART:20260920T030000Z DTEND:20260920T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T122230Z UID:10047761-1789855200-1789864200@downtowniowacity.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Series\n\nA late-night series featuring cult classic s\, fan favorites\, recent releases\, and the best in modern genre films. Saturdays at 10pm during the semester. \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\nFREE for UI S tudents\n$8.00 Members | $10 Public \nAfter Hours is presented by The Bijo u Film Board a student film group at the University of Iowa. \nThe relati onship between four female temps all working for the same credit company i s threatened with the arrival of a new hire\, who lands a permanent positi on one of the women was vying for. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T122230Z LOCATION:FilmScene (at the Chauncey)\, 404 E College St.\, Iowa City\, IA\ , 52240\, United States URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/event/bijou-after-hours-clockwatchers/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa City Downtown District X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowniowacity.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Mansion Tours DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001436Z UID:10014571-1789909200-1789920000@www.brucemore.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover over a century of history at Brucemore! Brucemore’s historic Queen Anne mansion holds a rich history. Follow a guide to hear the stories of the families who called it home. Discover how they shaped C edar Rapids history through industry and philanthropy. Along the way\, you ’ll see beautiful and bizarre interiors that showcase the popular styles of the first half of the 20th century. After your mansion tour\, enjoy e xploring the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost. Tour Admission \n\n$ 12.00 Adults\n$7.00 Students (4+)\nFree (3 and under)\nBrucemore supporter s receive a $5 discount per ticket.\nA $4.00 processing fee will be applie d to all online and phone orders.\n\nTour Dates & Start Times \n\nWednesda y\, Thursday\, Friday: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSaturday: 11 :00 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\nSunday: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM\n\nTour Details We can’t wait to welcome you to Brucemore! To help make the most of your visit\, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here\, o ur team is happy to help. Please send an email to mail@brucemore.org or ca ll 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member. What to expect from thi s tour \n\nGuided mansion tours do not include access to buildings other t han the mansion.\nTours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. The re are several stairs to access the first floor\, and several flights of s tairs to see the other floors. The mansion does not have an elevator.  Pl ease make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.\nThis tour covers the three main floors of the mansion and the Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar in the basement.\nThis tour is approximately 60 minutes long.\n\nWhat to do when you arrive \n\nEnter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE.\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52403. Please do not use the e xit gate on First Avenue to enter the site.\nOnce onsite\, follow signs to wards the mansion.\nThere is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.\nIf you purchased tickets in advance\, please check in with sta ff at the mansion at the time on your ticket. If you need to purchase a ti cket\, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive.\nThe mansion entran ce is on the south side of the building\, through the front door next to t he circle drive.\n\nTips for your visit \n\nFor site navigation tips\, ple ase watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is available here .\nPlease consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehi cle. A coat rack is available\, but it is not monitored during tours.\nMan sion doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Early adm ittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 15 minutes before a sche duled tour\, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansio n.\nGuided mansion tours begin promptly at the advertised start time. If y ou arrive after the tour start time\, you may be subject to a shortened to ur or asked to join another tour time that day\, subject to availability.\ nFood and drink are not allowed inside the mansion during tours. We encour age you to enjoy a meal at one of Cedar Rapids’ local restaurants befo re or after your visit.\nAll ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.\nPhotography is allowed inside the mansion for pe rsonal\, non-professional use. Tripods\, selfie-sticks\, or other photogra phy equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001436Z LOCATION:Brucemore\, 2160 Linden Dr SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, Unite d States URL:https://www.brucemore.org/event/guided-mansion-tours-14/2026-09-20/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=cedar-rapids-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Brucemore X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.brucemore.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR