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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1979
Page
7
The Gazette lists cultural and entertainment options across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, West Branch, Coralville, and surrounding towns. Museums, galleries, historic sites, and exhibitions share hours, admission fees, and special features through late August and October, with several venues offering free or reduced rates for families and students.
AAug. 18 through Aug. 19 event list includes Great River Days in Muscatine with hot air balloon and turtle races and a softball tournament. Iowa State Fair in Des Moines through Aug. 26. continuing education fair at Lindale Mall. Eastern Iowa Threshers demonstrations in DeWitt. Elberon Antique Tractor Pull at Elberon City Park. Human Diversities in Education Conference with speakers Julian Bond Marilyn Van Derbur Dr Ed Frierson. Clinton County Horse Show in DeWitt. Abbe Creek School Museum hours. Quilt Display and Survival Skills Workshop. Linn County Old Settlers 89th Reunion. piano recital by Kay Gustafson. champagne brunch and fashion show by Cedar Rapids Art Center. Central City Bluegrass Festival. St Jude’s Sweet Corn Festival.
Center box office opens Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. during event days and provides ticket information by phone at 398-5340.
A series of performances and conferences in August includes the Doobie Brothers rock concert on the 18th, a Pineapple Ball for Camp Courageous, and a packed schedule with the Ringling Brothers circus, Bob Hope, Charlie Daniels, and the Society of Iowa Florists. Also featured are the Human Diversity Education Conference, Iowa Daily Press Association meeting, and Iowa Motor Truck Association events spanning August 19 through 21.
A Blanding turtle display at Indian Creek Nature Center near the Otis and Bertram roads intersection runs through Sept 30. The center hosts fairs, recitals, and a variety of regional events at Cedar Rapids and Iowa City venues with schedules and contact numbers.
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