New Bohemia Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5
The Czech Village and New Bohemia Arts and Entertainment District is living up to its name this weekend when they host the New Bohemia Arts Festival. There are seven stages this year (including Gatherings, Bottleworks, New Bo Park the Matyk Building, Parlor City, Chrome Horse and St. Wenceslaus) where more than 30 musical acts will perform. You can browse through the art booths of more than 30 fine arts vendors from around the Midwest while you listen. And there’s a creative arts area for kids and street performers, too. Plus if you’re feeling spry you can take part in the New Bo Half Marathon on Sunday morning. Viva la vie boheme!
New Bohemia Arts Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (9/4) and Sunday (9/5), Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Free,
www.newbohemia.org
Labor Day Live
Sunday, Sept. 5
If you’re looking for a way to spend your Sunday, head to Fireside Winery in Marengo to enjoy a day jam-packed with great entertainment. Acoustic folk singer Billy Heller kicks off the day when he takes the stage from noon to 3 p.m., followed by Curry (on harmonica) and Rob Lombard (on guitar) from 3 to 6 p.m. The night finishes off with music from the Jimmy Buffett lovin’ Cedar Island Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Oh and did we mention there’s wine? Salud.
Labor Day Live
Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday (9/5), Fireside Winery, 1755 P Ave., Marengo, $10, (319) 622-4222, www.firesidewinery.com
Conquer the Corridor
Tuesday, Sept. 7
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “there’s nothing to do here,” then 1) Start picking up Hoopla more often and 2) Make plans to attend Conquer the Corridor. Corridor gurus Quinn Pettifer, of the Downtown District, and Kari Lammer, of Priority One, will clue you into all you need to know to have a good time right in our backyard. There will be time for appetizers and networking (thanks to the Professional Women’s Network) too.
Conquer the Corridor
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (9/7), Cedar Rapids Chamber of
Commerce, 424 First Ave., Cedar Rapids, $5, (319) 981-9887,
www.pwn.org
Three other things
Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers’ Market
7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (9/4)
Downtown Cedar Rapids on Third and Fourth Avenues., Free, www.downtowncr.org
Festival of Iowa Beers
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (9/5)
Millstream Brewing Company, 835 48th Ave., Amana, $15, 319.622.3672, www.mill
streambrewing.com
Heirloom Tomato
Tasting
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday (9/8)
Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, 10260 Morris Hills Rd., Toddville, $2.50, 319.892.6485, http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Linn/Park/Wickiup-Hill
-Outdoor-Learning-Center.aspx





































