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SUMMARY:Rosa Snyder: Off the Map
DESCRIPTION:Off the Map: Stories of Abandoned and Disappearing Towns Around IowaThousands of towns and communities were established during Iowa’s pioneer and railroad era. In some instances\, they were small towns built around the time of the height of a coal industry that just could not thrive while others supplemented the needs of the countless farmers\, and still others were established for very different reasons. Many existed for a few years\, some slowly faded away over time\, and a few never existed except as “paper” towns. Regardless of why they originated or why they diminished\, each community has its own unique story. Towns are truly windows to our past and have helped form the history of our state. Discovering and learning about them helps to keep their names and memories from oblivion. Take a tour around Iowa exploring a sampling of these idiosyncratic communities in photographs and stories.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rosa-snyder-off-the-map-11/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Public Library\, 106 Main St E\, Grand Junction\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:CultureALL's Open Book Presents: Gabby Guerra and Stefanie Kaylor
DESCRIPTION:Dreams\nGabby Guerra \n \nGabby Guerra is a proud immigrant from Santa Ana\, El Salvador. In 2002\, she and her family were forced to immigrate to Iowa due to the violent and impoverished conditions in El Salvador. Gabby grew up in Des Moines and faced many challenges in learning a new language and navigating a different culture. Gabby found support in family\, friends\, and teachers who believed in her potential. She is a proud graduate of the public school system and an alumna of North High School. She attended the University of Iowa as a first-generation student and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Ethics and Public policy\, a minor in Latinx Studies\, and a certificate in Nonprofit Management. Previously\, she was the Director of Youth Engagement at Please Pass the Love\, and she currently serves as Program Director at Al Éxito. \nGabby enjoys giving her time to her community. She was a co-founder and tri-chair for a new community organization\, Iowa Queer Communities of Color Coalition. Gabby completed a fellowship with the Des Moines Chapter of the New Leaders Council and served as Recruitment Director on the Board of Directors. She joined the Iowa Safe Schools Board of Directors in 2021. Currently\, she is a HealthConnect Fellow with the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation. She is a proud small business owner of the residential cleaning business\, L & Co. Cleaning LLC. She is passionate about amplifying youth voices and creating a more inclusive Iowa for immigrants and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. \n“Have you ever made someone else’s dream come true? Who helped you make a dream come true?” Gabby revisits her biggest dreams with her readers and how those dreams came to life with support of those who have always loved her and the people she met at the right time. She shares how she has experienced her dreams through the lens of a queer\, immigrant Latina woman in Iowa. \n \nLife on Two Spectrums\nStefanie Kaylor \n \nStefanie Kaylor is a Des Moines native who now works as a librarian. She attended Luther College in Decorah\, Iowa\, where she earned a BA in English and Education. She went on to UNI to earn an MA in School Library Studies. She is an avid reader and writer and publishes her own zine. She lives with her husband\, her five-year-old child\, a dog\, and a cat. As a reader\, writer\, and librarian\, Stefanie knows that reading and hearing stories allows us to experience lives both similar to and different from our own\, see worlds we’ve never seen\, and witness the world we know in a new light. \n“I am autistic and I am queer. This is a story about how I came to recognize these traits in myself and live more fully in those identities. It’s a story weaving the barriers to self-acceptance with the joy in finding strengths growing out of weaknesses.”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-gabby-guerra-and-stefanie-kaylor/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Library\, 415 Commercial St\, Waterloo\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T140000
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CREATED:20240227T113217Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Uthoff: Packing Up
DESCRIPTION:Packing UpLook in on Laura Ingalls Wilder as she is packing up to move to Missouri. Each artifact in the old chest holds a story.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sarah-uthoff-packing-up-2/
LOCATION:Laura Ingalls Park & Museum\, 3603 236th Ave\, Decorah\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T163333Z
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SUMMARY:Danuta Hutchins; Flowers of the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Flowers of the PrairieWith a copy of the “Prairie and Woodland Flowers Coloring Book” as reference\, this presentation identifies prairie wildflowers\, their common English names and Linnaeus-based classification in Latin. It informs when they blossom\, where they grow and what medicinal and food uses have they served during the times of early pioneers and Native American Peoples. With the “hands-on” component of drawing/coloring images of those flowers\, this presentation can be taken to the local prairies or prairie gardens and tailored to specific ages and interests upon request.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/danuta-hutchins-flowers-of-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Prairie Heritage Center\, 4931 Yellow Ave\, Peterson\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20230922T044708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T163333Z
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SUMMARY:David Connon: Iowans Who Fought Against the Union
DESCRIPTION:Iowans who fought against the UnionMost Iowans think that the state was solidly pro-Union during the Civil War. After all\, some 76\,500 residents fought for the North. In reality\, Iowa Democrats formed a spectrum of dissent. The majority of Democrats opposed abolishing slavery (and yet favored the Union war effort); the minority sympathized with the South. Out of this group\, at least 60 Iowa residents served the Confederacy. This talk will focus on four or five of them. David Connon will explore their motivations and describe their pre-war\, war-time\, and post-war experiences. After each soldier’s story\, he will invite audience members to share their observations.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/david-connon-iowans-who-fought-against-the-union-2/
LOCATION:Adel Public Library\, 303 S 10th St\, Adel\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240209T110135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T163230Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Sayre: A Musical Journey Across America
DESCRIPTION:https://www.tabor.lib.ia.us/about
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/chris-sayre-a-musical-journey-across-america/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T192103Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac (new in 2021)Did you know that the Eskimo Pie® was invented in Iowa? So was the electric razor\, the clip-on bow tie\, and the self-filling fountain pen. Iowa was also the childhood home of four Academy Award®-winning performers\, and three different Iowa-born musical acts had national #1 pop songs in the 1950s alone. In his presentation “Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac”\, broadcaster\, historian and author Jeff Stein tells the stories of the famous and not-so-famous. From elected officials who prevented presidential impeachment\, to record-setting athletes…from famous firsts to displays of strength and grace under pressure…these biographical stories are as inspirational as they are informative. Stories are culled from Stein’s daily “Iowa Almanac” radio segments\, which air on 30 stations across Iowa. The presentation is also specifically tailored for different geographic areas of the state\, to enhance the connection with audiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-iowans-you-should-know-12/
LOCATION:Swisher Community Library\, 72 2nd St SE\, Swisher\, IA 52338\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240530T173209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T190621Z
UID:7687-1718035200-1718038800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Danuta Hutchins: Flowers of the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Flowers of the PrairieWith a copy of the “Prairie and Woodland Flowers Coloring Book” as reference\, this presentation identifies prairie wildflowers\, their common English names and Linnaeus-based classification in Latin. It informs when they blossom\, where they grow and what medicinal and food uses have they served during the times of early pioneers and Native American Peoples. With the “hands-on” component of drawing/coloring images of those flowers\, this presentation can be taken to the local prairies or prairie gardens and tailored to specific ages and interests upon request.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/danuta-hutchins-flowers-of-the-prairie-2/
LOCATION:Keokuk Public Library\, 210 N 5th St\, Keokuk\, IA 52632\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20231213T081709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T190149Z
UID:7098-1717941600-1717945200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Danuta Hutchins: The Butterfly Effect
DESCRIPTION:The Butterfly Effect: ­ Why Do We Feel Empathy with the Victims of War\, Hunger\, Terror and Natural Disasters?Referring to her book\, “Torn Out Memories\,” Dr. Hutchins tells the experiences of a child living under the Nazi occupation of Poland and during the Warsaw Uprising. She relates her personal trauma to the terrors suffered by the victims of 9/11 attacks.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/danuta-hutchins-the-butterfly-effect-2/
LOCATION:German American Heritage Center & Museum\, 712 W 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA 52802\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240130T101613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T184608Z
UID:7282-1717842600-1717846200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:Savor Iowa’s Culinary HistorySavor Iowa’s amazing food heritage! Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially Midwestern\, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. From the chili-and-cinnamon-rolls phenomenon to Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI\, discover the remarkable stories behind Iowa classics and savor a smorgasbord of other unique Iowa food traditions with this fun\, interactive program. Relish the tantalizing tidbits you missed in history class! This program is based on Darcy’s top-selling book “A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn\, Pork Tenderloins\, Maid-Rites and More” from The History Press.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-savor-iowas-culinary-history-4/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 201 3rd St\, Odebolt\, IA 51458\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240117T093211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T184608Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s Lost History from the Titanic\nWhat do an orphan train rider\, a kidnapper\, a missionary\, a wealthy businessman\, a wedding guest\, a betrayed wife\, a farmer and an immigrant recruiter have in common? All had ties to Iowa\, and all were passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic on the fateful night of April 15\, 1912\, when the famous ocean liner sank. There were a surprising number of first-\, second- and third-class passengers with Iowa connections\, although many of their haunting\, poignant and sometimes shocking tales have nearly faded away. During this spellbinding voyage\, delve into the human drama intertwined with the Titanic epic\, find out who survived and explore the aftershocks that continue to fascinate us more than a century after the Titanic sank.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-iowas-lost-history-from-the-titanic-6/
LOCATION:Corning Opera House\, 800 Davis Ave\, Corning\, IA 50841\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20231031T063124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T184925Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Hoffman: Bet the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Beth Hoffman was living the good life: she had a career as a journalist and professor\, and a comfortable home in San Francisco. Yet in her late 40s\, she and her husband decided to leave the big city and move to his family farm in Iowa—all for the dream of becoming a farmer\, to put into practice everything she had learned over decades of reporting on food and agriculture. There was just one problem: money.\nThe economics of agriculture are shocking: half of America’s two million farms made less than $300 in 2019. Between rising land costs\, ever-more expensive equipment\, and the growing uncertainty of the climate\, farming today is a risky business. For many\, simply staying afloat is a constant struggle. Even for those with a decent nest egg and access to land\, like Beth and John had\, making ends meet at times seems impossible. Bet the Farm is a first-hand account of the perils of farming today and a personal exploration of more just and sustainable ways of producing food.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/beth-hoffman-bet-the-farm-3/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 210 Court St\, Burlington\, IA 52601\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240208T110206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T184925Z
UID:7399-1717698600-1717702200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Monica Schmidt: Will the REAL Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
DESCRIPTION:Will the REAL Sherlock Holmes please stand up? \nA 60-minute presentation delineating the differences between the literary Holmes and the Holmes of pop culture. Filled with movie clips exploring the evolution of the character. Perfect for civic groups — can be shortened to 30 minutes or lengthened to 60 minutes.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/monica-schmidt-will-the-real-sherlock-holmes-please-stand-up/
LOCATION:Indianola Public Library\, 207 N B St\, Indianola\, IA 50125\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240202T103205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T183711Z
UID:7381-1717612200-1717615800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:David Thoreson: Sailing around the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Sailing Around the Americas\, a 28\,000-Mile Small Boat JourneyIn 2009-10\, David was selected to be the documentary photographer and filmmaker on a 13-month\, 28\,000-mile sailing circumnavigation of the North and South American continents. The educational and scientific voyage was designed to raise awareness in the public and highlight many important ocean and sea issues. David took over 75\,000 images during the sailing adventure and this is a stunning visual presentation.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/david-thoreson-sailing-around-the-americas/
LOCATION:Pella Public Library\, 603 Main St\, Pella\, IA 50219\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240209T110134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T182105Z
UID:7422-1717459200-1717545599@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Susan McLain: A Century of Fashion
DESCRIPTION:https://www.tabor.lib.ia.us/about
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/susan-mclain-a-century-of-fashion/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA 51653\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20231212T081706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T173240Z
UID:7093-1716901200-1716903000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Sarah Uthoff: In the Kitchen with Laura
DESCRIPTION:In the Kitchen with LauraIn the Kitchen With Laura mixes stories and information about Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life with food history and hands-on cooking. It’s the 1930s and we find ourselves in Laura’s kitchen as she’s dealing with all the food coming in from a bountiful summer garden. Catch up with the story of her life while we learn what’s cooking.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sarah-uthoff-in-the-kitchen-with-laura-3/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA 50125\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20231115T064618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T171644Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Hoffman: Bet the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Beth Hoffman was living the good life: she had a career as a journalist and professor\, and a comfortable home in San Francisco. Yet in her late 40s\, she and her husband decided to leave the big city and move to his family farm in Iowa—all for the dream of becoming a farmer\, to put into practice everything she had learned over decades of reporting on food and agriculture. There was just one problem: money. \nThe economics of agriculture are shocking: half of America’s two million farms made less than $300 in 2019. Between rising land costs\, ever-more expensive equipment\, and the growing uncertainty of the climate\, farming today is a risky business. For many\, simply staying afloat is a constant struggle. Even for those with a decent nest egg and access to land\, like Beth and John had\, making ends meet at times seems impossible. Bet the Farm is a first-hand account of the perils of farming today and a personal exploration of more just and sustainable ways of producing food. \nHoffman can present about her book\, visit with book clubs\, or speak to groups about relevant topics like farmland transition\, the state of Iowa agriculture and how farms can be more economically viable.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/beth-hoffman-bet-the-farm-5/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA 52501\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240409T134707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T164649Z
UID:7594-1716575400-1716579000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Sara Maniscalco Robinson: Hear Iowa Veteran’s Stories In Their Own Words
DESCRIPTION:Hear Iowa Veteran’s Stories In Their Own WordsSurviving a Prisoner or War (POW) Camp\, describing the sight\, sounds and smells of Vietnam\, feeling the bitter cold of a Korean winter. Sara has heard them all and wants to share these amazing first-hand accounts with you. No one speaks better about the experiences of war than the veterans themselves. Sara preserves these stories through video to help educate the public about life in the military. You will hear accounts of the day Pearl Harbor was bombed and the morning the Twin Towers were attacked\, what it was like to be a woman in the military in WWII and what it feels like to be in and IED explosion driving across Iraq.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sara-maniscalco-robinson-hear-iowa-veterans-stories-in-their-own-words-9/
LOCATION:Corwith Public Library\, 110 NW Elm St\, Corwith\, IA 50430\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240208T110206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T163501Z
UID:7397-1716487200-1716490800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:John Liepa: How Iowa Met Baseball
DESCRIPTION:How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths\, the History\, the PlayersOver the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins\, the early history and evolution of the game\, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/john-liepa-how-iowa-met-baseball-9/
LOCATION:Harlan Community Library\, 718 Court St\, Harlan\, IA 51537\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240209T110134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T161729Z
UID:7420-1716249600-1716335999@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Janet Jefferies: Czech Folk Costumes
DESCRIPTION:https://www.tabor.lib.ia.us/about
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/janet-jefferies-czech-folk-costumes/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA 51653\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240213T110213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T160308Z
UID:7446-1716040800-1716044400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:CultureALL's Open Book Presents: Abe Goldstein and James Hmohmo
DESCRIPTION:Pork-eating Jew\nAbe Goldstien \n \nAbe Goldstien was born and raised in an orthodox Jewish community in Rochester\, New York. He moved to Des Moines in 1969 to pursue an education and career in advertising. During college at Drake University – and for several years later – Abe had very little to do with Des Moines’ Jewish community or the religious customs of his youth. It wasn’t until he started to perform Yiddish (Eastern European Jewish) music on his accordion that he reconnected with his heritage. Today\, Abe is the leader of the Java Jews\, Iowa’s only klezmer music band. He’s also a CultureALL Ambassador who talks to children and adults about keeping alive their unique family customs and traditions\, no matter how strange they are. \n“I grew up in an orthodox Jewish home\, but I pretty much abandoned the religious customs of my upbringing once I moved to Des Moines for college. Many years later\, I became friends with a local chassidic rabbi. He connected me with my roots by describing me as a ‘Goldstien Jew’ – a title I am proud to carry.” \n‍ \nSeven Skins\nJames Hmohmo \n \nJames grew up in a large Burmese family and now lives in the United States. He is starting his own family as a newly married man. He is a leader in the Mara community of Burmese refugees\, publishes articles in his own language\, and is employed as a case worker for the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in Des Moines. \n“My story is about being a Burmese refugee who lived in Malaysia while in transit to America. My father taught me the lesson of resilience through his experience as a prisoner of war under a dictatorship. From starting work at age eight in my home country to earning a GED in America\, my story shows what hard work can accomplish.”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-abe-goldstein-and-james-hmohmo/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Library\, 415 Commercial St\, Waterloo\, IA 50701\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240220T111711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T160308Z
UID:7498-1716028200-1716031800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Scott Samuelson: AI and the Human Future
DESCRIPTION:AI and the Human FutureThis presentation focuses on the big moral and political issues surrounding artificial intelligence. What exactly is AI? Can it make our lives and our communities better\, or is it going to take all our jobs and kill us off? Can AI respect privacy\, or is privacy a thing of the past? Who is responsible when AI screws up? Can AI be moral? What does the future of humanity hold as we move through this technological revolution? Neither pro-AI nor anti-AI\, this presentation is intended to get people thinking more deeply about the central issues raised by the new technology and how they might relate to it in their own lives.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/scott-samuelson-ai-and-the-human-future/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd\, Johnston\, IA 50131\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T113000
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CREATED:20231128T080206Z
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SUMMARY:Sara Uthoff: Laura Ingalls Wilder
DESCRIPTION:General Laura ProgramThe basic Laura Ingalls Wilder program gives a general overview of Laura’s life. It features slides taken at all the Laura sites and is good for any age group.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sara-uthoff-laura-ingalls-wilder-2/
LOCATION:Adair Library\, 312 Audubon St\, Adair\, IA 50002\, USA
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CREATED:20240117T093211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T154649Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Savor Iowa’s Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:Savor Iowa’s Culinary History\nSavor Iowa’s amazing food heritage! Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially Midwestern\, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. From the chili-and-cinnamon-rolls phenomenon to Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI\, discover the remarkable stories behind Iowa classics and savor a smorgasbord of other unique Iowa food traditions with this fun\, interactive program. Relish the tantalizing tidbits you missed in history class! This program is based on Darcy’s top-selling book “A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn\, Pork Tenderloins\, Maid-Rites and More” from The History Press.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-savor-iowas-culinary-history-3/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 202 S 1st St\, Greenfield\, IA 50849\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T235959
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CREATED:20240209T110133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T203149Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Olson: The Hall of Notable Iowans & Other Midwestern Oddities
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2024\n–\nSeptember 15\, 2024\nTim Olson\, who was born in Storm Lake\, grew up in Marathon\, and now lives in Dubuque\, is a multi-talented artist\, who works in painting\, stained glass\, drawing and printmaking. In his large- and small-scale paintings\, Tim aims to capture the evolving relationship between industry and nature in this region\, drawing inspiration from the intricate style of Netherlandish portrait and landscape painters. Tim’s paintings are presented in exquisitely detailed multi-panel altarpiece structures or hand-built gilded wooden frames. This unique fusion of influences will create an exhibition that resonates with audiences on both an emotional and intellectual level. This exhibition is organized by Sioux City Art Center Curator Chistopher Atkins and is generously supported in part by a Project Grant from Humanities Iowa.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/tim-olson-the-hall-of-notable-iowans-other-midwestern-oddities/
LOCATION:Sioux City Art Center\, 225 Nebraska St\, Sioux City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240209T110133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T153204Z
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SUMMARY:David Wells: Vietnam\, Why We Were There & Why We Couldn't Leave
DESCRIPTION:https://www.tabor.lib.ia.us/about
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/david-wells-vietnam-why-we-were-there-why-we-couldnt-leave/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA 51653\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T150000
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CREATED:20231108T063411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T153205Z
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SUMMARY:Dennis Goldford: Political Polarization
DESCRIPTION:Political Polarization: It’s Ugly\, and There’s No End in SightAmerican politics has entered a troubling if not potentially dangerous era that erupted in the 2020 elections\, but this era did not begin and will not end with the Trump presidency. Why? This presentation will discuss the major factors that have led to our current political conflicts and the challenges we now face.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/dennis-goldford-political-polarization/
LOCATION:Marshalltown Public Library\, 105 W Boone St\, Marshalltown\, IA 50158\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T103000
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CREATED:20231003T053151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T153158Z
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SUMMARY:OJ Fargo: Just Before the Battle Mother
DESCRIPTION:Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War SoldierMr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and focuses the first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement\, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by O. J. Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during the conflict. During and after the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the “soldier\,” who stays in character. The speaker will bring an artifact display and full electronic Civil War roster of all men who served in and from Iowa. It can be searched by name\, city\, county and/or birthplace.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/oj-fargo-just-before-the-battle-mother-6/
LOCATION:orient ia public library\, 201 School St\, Orient\, IA 50858\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20240117T093210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T153158Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Uthoff: Packing Up
DESCRIPTION:Packing UpLook in on Laura Ingalls Wilder as she is packing up to move to Missouri. Each artifact in the old chest holds a story.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sarah-uthoff-packing-up/
LOCATION:Corning Opera House\, 800 Davis Ave\, Corning\, IA 50841\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101014
CREATED:20231031T063124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T153158Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac (new in 2021)Did you know that the Eskimo Pie® was invented in Iowa? So was the electric razor\, the clip-on bow tie\, and the self-filling fountain pen. Iowa was also the childhood home of four Academy Award®-winning performers\, and three different Iowa-born musical acts had national #1 pop songs in the 1950s alone. In his presentation “Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac”\, broadcaster\, historian and author Jeff Stein tells the stories of the famous and not-so-famous. From elected officials who prevented presidential impeachment\, to record-setting athletes…from famous firsts to displays of strength and grace under pressure…these biographical stories are as inspirational as they are informative. Stories are culled from Stein’s daily “Iowa Almanac” radio segments\, which air on 30 stations across Iowa. The presentation is also specifically tailored for different geographic areas of the state\, to enhance the connection with audiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-iowans-you-should-know-9/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 210 Court St\, Burlington\, IA 52601\, USA
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