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Magic Johnson lecture canceled at UI

From a media release IOWA CITY — Former basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson has canceled his lecture scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the University of Iowa’s Carver Hawkeye Arena because of a scheduling conflict. He was slated to … Continue reading

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Lipizzaner Stallions shows canceled

By Diana Nollen/ SourceMedia Group CEDAR RAPIDS – Saturday, April 16, 2011,  performances by the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions have been canceled at the U.S. Cellular Center, because of a  routing conflict. The shows, slated for 2 and 7:30 p.m., … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids native rides out tsunami in Hawaii

By Diana Nollen/ SourceMedia Group Cedar Rapids native Walter H. Furman II, who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island, set out to sea to ride out the tsunami on a friend’s boat. Via Facebook postings, he explained it’s safer to get … Continue reading

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Rockettes coming to U.S. Cellular Center on Nov. 18

From news release CEDAR RAPIDS – “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular” and the high-kicking Rockettes are coming to the U.S. Cellular Center on Nov. 18. Show times are 4 and 7 p.m. Discounted group tickets are on sale now by … Continue reading

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Iowa State Fair offers hit list of free fare

Press release from the Iowa State Fair DES MOINES –  The 2010 Iowa State Fair free stage entertainment is packed with stars from all music genres. The line-up features some of the nation’s hottest acts from yesterday and today, all free … Continue reading

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Ceramics Center receives challenge grant

The Hall-Perrine Press Release 5/21/10 CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa Art Works Inc., the non-profit organization responsible for the new Ceramics Center in the refurbished Cherry Building, has received a $38,300 challenge grant from the Hall-Perrine Foundation. The grant will bring the Ceramics Center … Continue reading

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Cassidy subbing for Springfield at Riverside Casino on Saturday

News release from the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Rick Springfield’s sold-out concert postponed to Nov. 6, 2010 Springfield ticketholders to receive free ticket to see Cassidy RIVERSIDE –  David Cassidy will perform in place of Rick Springfield at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, … Continue reading

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Band with Iowa City roots seeks Bonnaroo votes

Bad Fathers, a Los Angeles band formed in Iowa City in 2002, needs texting votes for a shot at playing the prestigious Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee in June 2010. Tha band has been chosen to represent Ford … Continue reading

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Andy Warhol Foundation awards Legion Arts $80,000

Media release submitted by Legion Arts CEDAR RAPIDS – The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has awarded Legion Arts an $80,000 grant toward the Cedar Rapids non-profit’s plan to purchase and renovate the historic CSPS building and the adjoining … Continue reading

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Cetera coming to Freedom Fest concert

CEDAR RAPIDS — Peter Cetera, voice of the legendary rock band Chicago, will headline the Freedom Festival’s Classic Rock Concert Night on June 18 at Kirkwood Community College.  The event begins at 7 p.m. Opening performer is Jimi Jamison, former … Continue reading

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