cultural day trip - nov 2022

Meet on Wednesday November 2nd at 10:15 AM in front of James Theater, 213 North Gilbert St, Iowa City. 

We will tour the new James Theater; it will be a fun way to see this new Iowa City venue. Leslie and Mark Nolte acquired this building in April 2021 as a contribution to the goal of making Iowa City the Greatest Small City for the Arts. The James builds on top of Leslie’s two decades of leadership at Nolte Academy, Iowa’s most award-ed performing arts school located in Coralville, and its many partners in the Iowa City arts community. Leslie’s favorite part of teaching is the creation stage so she founded the James to be a space where a diverse range of creators could thrive in Iowa City. 

Lunch at 11:45 Blue Bird Café 330 E Market St around the corner from James Theater. Order off Menu, cost on your own. 

1:45 Meet at Stanley Museum of Art 150 N Riverside Dr. We will tour the new Stanley Museum of Art, opening to the public in Aug of 2022. After years of collecting art and a flooded building, a new Museum of Art was established. It’s a destination for both aspiring artists and art historians, this new location ensures that its notable collection of art is fully accessible to guests from around the region and the world yet remaining central to the student experience. It will be exciting to see this new University of Iowa building. 

Cost: $5.00 for a donation to The James Theater. To register, send completed form with check made payable to Mary Peterson. Mail to Mary Peterson Deadline October 26! 

If you have any questions please contact, Helen Rittenmeyer, Marianne Weiss or Mary Peterson. (leave a message if no one answers)

 Registration forms can be found in your Clarion newsletter, or on this website: At top of web page, click "Members", then "Forms".

Meet on Wed December 7th at Coral Ridge Mall parking lot across from Chili’s at 8:45 a.m. We are leaving promptly at 9:00 a.m. 

Trip Highlights: 

~Brucemore: Join us for a wonderful guided tour of this historic 1886 Queen Anne mansion that rests on a 26 acre estate. We will step back in time to learn about the three generations of families and workers who lived there. Every year Brucemore comes alive for the holidays with 13 traditional lighted Christmas trees displayed throughout the mansion. We will hear music from the original Skinner pipe organ. Pet lions? Truth or Fiction? 

Visit the small gift shop at the visitors’ center after the tour. 

Please note: Due to the historic architecture of the mansion, Brucemore is not handicapped-accessible. 

~Lunch: Your lunch will be served at the Czech and Slovak Museum. Enjoy this authentic Czech-style buffet dinner including kolaches. 

~Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: After lunch, we will tour one of the most outstanding ethnic museums in the country, and a Smithsonian Affiliate! Learn about Czechs & Slovaks and their magnificent arts and culture, and their journey to find freedom, prosperity, and mutual tolerance in America. 

Visit the beautiful Czech and Slovak museum store and be dazzled by imported glass-blown ornaments, jewelry, folk art, and many works by local artisits. 

Underground parking for the Czech & Slovak Museum is free, and the museum is handicapped-accessible. 

Cost: $45.00 for Members / $47.00 for Members’ Guest includes lunch and fees.

We suggest $5-6 for your driver for gas.

For more information, contact Diane Dalton, Nancy Rossley-Barnes, or Carolyn Rourke.

Registration deadline Wed November 30th. No refunds or registrations after this date. 

Trip is limited to 30 people. 

Send completed form and 1 check for each person payable to Diane Dalton, 

1222 Oakes Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245.