Riverside and TCR Reimagining Iowa Theatre Amid Pandemic
Riverside Theatre and Theatre Cedar Rapids pivot from paused seasons to road staging and virtual programming. Riverside plans touring shows after its June lease ends, using nontraditional venues and outdoor options while rebuilding a new downtown home by fall 2021. Both theatres expand online offerings, raise funds, and explore paywall models to cover a looming deficit in their multi million dollar budgets.
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Theatre venues adapt as staff cuts bite and fundraising persists
Theatre Cedar Rapids and Riverside Theatre describe pandemic impact with staff layoffs and budget pressures while aiming to stay nimble and keep programming. Virtual events and online galas are planned as leaders urge community support to sustain operations and mission.
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Drive through mobile food pantry at Lindale parking lot
HACAP Food Reservoir with Iowa National Guard and Lindale Mall hosts a drive-through pantry from 12 30 to 2 30 p m for about 600 families facing hardship during the COVID 19 outbreak. Registrants receive a book bag and coupon for a free Friends Book Nook book. A virtual read-a-thon runs 10 a m to 2 p m Saturday on the library’s Facebook page.
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Iowa City Public Library to Launch Curbside Holds Pickup
Iowa City Public Library will begin curbside holds pickup Thursday for patrons with items on hold. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays with options to schedule, mail, or chat in your request. Parking converted to 10 minute curbside slots and all due dates moved to July 15.
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Free Fishing Weekend Virtual Event in Iowa Starts Friday
Jackson County Conservation hosts a statewide Free Fishing Weekend virtual event for Iowa residents from Friday through Sunday. Submit a photo of you or your family fishing with your location to tony jacksonccb.com by June 10 for a chance to win prizes. Call (563) 652-3783 for details and visit iowadnr.gov for fishing rules.
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Cedar Rapids Library Goes Virtual for Summer Dare 2020
Cedar Rapids Public Library launches its Summer Dare program online this year urging residents to sign up and keep reading through August 1. The intergenerational learning initiative invites the community to explore, learn, connect, and read with online registration at crlibrary.org and a phone contact.
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