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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Diana Nollen
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Latest Articles by Diana Nollen
Art May. 19, 2022 6:00 am
The Marion Arts Festival is celebrating 30 years by painting a new swath on the city’s summer scene.
Theater May. 18, 2022 6:00 am
Peter Pan has gout, Wendy has arthritis, and Michael and John limp around after failing at flying, but their grown-up trip to Neverland is darling.
Theater May. 18, 2022 6:00 am
Bob and Alo Geuder were the moving forces behind “The Follies” productions that brought thousands of fans to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls stages, along with thousands of singers, actors, musicians, dancers and crew members.
Theater May. 16, 2022 6:00 am
Mirrorbox Theatre’s Iowa premiere of ‘Private’ asks hard questions about encroaching technology
Art May. 12, 2022 6:00 am
Eve Drewelowe’s work coming to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art gallery. Vivid colors are the hallmark of her work in both realms, but a new exhibition of her works at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will feature 23 of her regionalist works.
Theater May. 11, 2022 6:00 am
Theatre Cedar Rapids production of “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday" May 13 to 29 on the outdoor stage at Brucemore.
Music May. 9, 2022 4:49 pm
New Red Cedar Chamber program highlights world’s earliest known slides and films, found in Washington, Iowa, collection
Theater May. 6, 2022 6:00 am
The first thing Andre Perry is going to do in his new role as Hancher’s executive director is listen.
Things To Do May. 11, 2022 1:24 pm
It’s easy to find day trips around Eastern Iowa with festivals all summer long. Here’s a guide to explosions of art in parks and streets, cultural and heritage festivals — and lots and lots of fireworks.
Things To Do May. 5, 2022 6:00 am
Steve Martin and Martin Short are heading to the Des Moines Civic Center on May 14 with their show “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” Now in their 70s, they look mahvelous.
May. 4, 2022 5:15 pm
The “Field of Dreams” prequel TV series will be filmed this summer in Central Iowa. The seven-part series will be streamed some time in 2023 on Peacock
Music May. 23, 2022 12:26 pm
There’s a music festival or summer concert for nearly every type of music in Eastern Iowa this summer. Check out the list of 2002 Iowa music festivals planned so far.
Theater May. 3, 2022 6:00 am
Try your hand at puppetry as Eulenspiegel troupe in West Liberty organizes a community storytelling project. The show will need seven to 12 people, from upper elementary to adults, to act as puppeteers or operate sound effects at each host town or site.
Theater May. 3, 2022 6:00 am
Surprises await throughout Theatre Cedar Rapids’ fresh take on classic tale
Travel Apr. 28, 2022 6:00 am
Old World charm, tulips ready to bloom for 2022 Pella Tulip Time Festival, slated for May 5-7.