The Arts Alive Showcase is this Saturday at Westdale Mall.
There are more than 270 things to do in the next several days. Below we highlight some of the best options without spending a lot of money.
Wine
Ladies Night at Cedar Ridge – 6 p.m. Thursday, Cedar Ridge, 1441 Marak Rd. NW, Swisher. Shopping, wine and…chocolate! Join us from 6-8 in the event center for special vendors and chocolate covered strawberries with the purchase of our new sparkling wine, Blanc de Blanc!
Literary
International Writing Program: Images of America – Noon, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City.
Fundraiser
Holiday Book Drive Kick-Off Party: 10 a.m. Saturday, Barnes and Noble, 333 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.
Arts
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Arts Alive Showcase: 10 a.m. Saturday, Westdale Mall, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Childrens
Great Trash Bash: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
Cook n’ Book Club: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Hy-Vee, 1720 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, $3
Outdoors
Photo Contest/Scavenger Hunt: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, 10260 Morris Hill Rd., Toddville., $5.
Music
Eastern Iowa Brass Band with Linn-Mar Wind Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Linn-Mar High School, 3111 N. 10th St., Marion, $4-$10.
