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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Diana Nollen
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Latest Articles by Diana Nollen
Music Dec. 1, 2021 6:00 am
Holiday concerts continue spreading cheer throughout the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas Dec 2-9, 2021.
Music Dec. 1, 2021 8:50 am
Cabaret chanteuse Amy Friedl Stoner joins Orchestra Iowa in this year’s Holiday Spectacular at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Arts & Entertainment Nov. 29, 2021 6:00 am
Local venues report getting off to a good start, with audiences eager to get back to attending events. But in the past month, they’ve announced six postponements or cancellations between them, including a sold-out Boston Pops Orchestra concert.
Theater Nov. 26, 2021 6:00 am
Screenwriter Rick Garman will moderate screenings of two of his Hallmark films at Giving Tree Theater — “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and his first Hallmark film, “Christmas In Homestead,” at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.
Things To Do Nov. 25, 2021 6:00 am
The first public menorah lighting in Cedar Rapids is set for Monday night, Nov. 29, plus many more holiday and Christmas events and concerts in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area.
Things To Do Nov. 24, 2021 6:00 am
The always popular Tannenbaum Forest anchors Old World Christmas in the Amana Colonie. The monthlong celebration runs from Nov. 29 to Dec. 19.
Theater Nov. 22, 2021 9:20 am
Broadway’s updated ‘Cinderella’ creates a fairy tale for all time, onstage at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Travel Nov. 18, 2021 6:00 am
F.W. Kent Park offers year-round education, recreation, exploration in abundance.
Music Nov. 18, 2021 5:55 am
Soloists, Chamber Singers of Iowa City joining Hankewich and company for Handel’s epic oratorio in Cedar Rapids, Coralville.
Community Nov. 15, 2021 6:00 am
Local family members came up with the idea to create a replica, and 40 cousins from around the world chipped in to pay for it. The wagon will make its next public appearance on Dec. 4 and 5.
News Nov. 14, 2021 5:12 pm
The History Center in Cedar Rapids celebrates return of ‘Rudolph’s Retreat’ from Armstrong’s Department store of yore
Travel Nov. 11, 2021 6:00 am
Dutchman’s Store in Cantril builds on old-fashioned general store idea.
Theater Nov. 11, 2021 6:00 am
The magic of “Cinderella” is bringing masked audiences back to the Theatre Cedar Rapids main stage from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19
News Nov. 10, 2021 6:00 am
Giving Tree Theater brings ‘Curious Savage’ to stage after pandemic pause
Travel Nov. 4, 2021 6:15 am
Dyersville rounds the bases with movie site, basilica, farm toys and more