Archives for February 2010

Brucemore Partners with Heritage Travel
Brucemore announces a new partnership with Heritage Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Heritage Travel's Gozaic.com is a convenient travel-planning resource for consumers. This online community allows people to find, share, and connect through heritage- and culture-rich interests and experiences. The website provides extensive online visibility for historic destinations and sites, including Brucemore.
Diversity Focus Brings Internationally Renowned Speakers to Corridor
Diversity Focus announces the SHIFT* Speaker Series: Driving Diversity as a Vehicle for Success, coming to the Corridor throughout 2010. The series brings world-class speakers to the region and challenges attendees to discover what they know - and don't know - about diversity and inclusion and discover how shifting their viewpoint will allow them to drive innovation and success in a global environment.
Freedom Festival issues Last Call for 2010 Affiliated Events
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has issued a "Last Call" for Affiliated Events for Freedom Festival 2010 presented by The Gazette Family of Companies. Completed Affiliated Event applications should be submitted to the Freedom Festival office no later than Noon, February 22, 2010.
Collaboration Brings Hancher and Orchestra Iowa Together for Exciting New Project
The University of Iowa's Hancher and Orchestra Iowa are pleased to announce an exciting artistic collaboration between the two organizations and artist Tomáš Kubínek, who identifies himself as a "Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible."
CRMA Announces New Lunchtime Series: Art Bites
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is excited to present a new lunchtime series called Art Bites. The first program will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 beginning at 12:15 p.m.
CRACVB Strongly Supports the Cedar Rapids Events Center Project
The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CRACVB) strongly supports the Cedar Rapids Events Center project. The project includes the renovation of the existing U.S. Cellular Center, as well an expansion that will add approximately 60,000 square feet of exhibit space to the U.S. Cellular Center's 30,000 square feet, as well as 12,000 square feet of conference and meeting room space. The improvement project would also include upgrades to the loading dock areas and the adjacent skywalks, all of which is needed to make the facility more functional and more accessible.
Governor Culver signs Great Places agreements with Marion, Iowa City area
Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed agreements on Wednesday, February 17, with Iowa's six new Great Places, including Marion and the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty area. Iowa Great Places is an initiative of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs that combines state resources and local assets to help communities cultivate the unique qualities that make them special.
Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Applications Now Available
Applications for the annual Historic Preservation Grant Program from the Linn County Historic Preservation Commission are now available on the Linn County website at www.linncounty.org. Grant funds must be used to preserve historic structures or artifacts; maintain a historical library or collection; conduct historical studies or research; issue publications; provide public lectures of historical interest; or otherwise disseminate knowledge of the history of the area to the general public.
Historic Iowa Theater is back - better than ever
Like many parts of Cedar Rapids, the Iowa Theater Building is back...and better than ever. The Iowa Theater will re-open Friday, February 26, with the stage production of the musical comedy "The Producers." The show continues through March 14, with tickets available by calling 366-8591 or online at www.theatrecr.org.