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Conference Activities

Please reserve your spot for these activities by selecting the appropriate option(s) on the registration form!

Amana Colonies Tour
When: Friday, April 25, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free-ish

Venise Berry describes this activity:
"Lunch and sightseeing at the Amana Colonies does not cost money in advance, but I do need to know how many people will participate in order to make sure I have transportation for everyone. They will have time to visit the shops and wineries then we will eat lunch."

The Amana Colonies, as described by the their web site:
"The Amana Colonies arts community is thriving as local artisans and artists create baskets, candles, furniture, clocks, toys, iron, brass and copper goods, pottery, glass, jewelry, knives, brooms and quilts, along with paintings, prints and fine art work of every description.

This tradition began 151 years ago when the Inspirationists set up shops to provide everything a growing prairie community would need. The communal villages had their own tinsmiths and blacksmiths, locksmiths and coopers, woodworkers and broom makers, weavers and clockmakers to create beautiful, simple things for everyday life."

Sunday Gospel Brunch
When: Sunday, April 27, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: $10.50

Venise Berry describes this activity:
"It is an all you can eat pasta buffet and a fabulous local gospel group called Charism will perform. The menu includes:

Tossed Greens with ranch and Italian dressings
Beef Lasagna
Carrot and Zucchini Saute
Rigatoni with alfredo or marinara sauce
Bread
Iced tea and coffee"

Additional Activities and Events

There are some enticing events on Friday, and over the weekend, that you should know about:

• Friday, 5pm, April 25 at the Chait Galleries Downtown – Art show opening and reception featuring the paintings of Jon Langford (of the Mekons)
• Friday, 7:30pm, April 25 upstairs at the Picador – Conference reception and early evening set by DJ Henri
• Friday, 9pm, April 25 upstairs at the Picador – Musical performance by Jon Langford & Sally Timms (of the Mekons), followed by a set by dj.henri
• The conference also overlaps with Riverfest, a public festival in Iowa City along the "scenic" Iowa River. The festival will feature plenty of food booths, arts and crafts, and a ton of live bands (all free); more info available here: http://www.uiowa.edu/~rivrfest/