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SUMMARY:Classical Music Fundraiser at The James
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with FilmScene\, Sexual Assault Survivors at Iowa (SASI)\, The Bijou Film Board\, and Honors Students for Unity and Progress\, with venue support by The James Theater: \nPlease join us for a CLASSICAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER on September 13th! This exciting event brings together many community and campus organizations for a night of celebrating local musicians and supporting survivors.  \n\nSunday\, September 13th\, 6:30-8pm\nThe James Theater in Iowa City: 213 N Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA 52245\n\nThis event is open to all\, with a suggested $20 free-will donation. Reserve your seat today here.  \nALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO DVIP/RVAP\, TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN OUR EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE REGION.  \nFeaturing:  \n\nDescribed as being “unafraid to be anything at all” and making “shadowy music that prickles on your skin”\, Gabi Vanek is a bassoonist who exists in a world of drone\, doom and noise. With her sonic interests often the aesthetic and tonal crossover of the latter with contemporary classical music\, she has had the privilege of performing as both a soloist and ensemble member at small and large festivals\, conferences\, and series such as the Darmstädter Internationale Ferienkurse\, International Double Reed Society\, Oh My Ears\, Feed Me Weird Things\, and exhibited at the Osaka University of the Arts Electro-Acoustic Music Festival.\nFormed in 2024\, Seamark Quartet consists of violinists Renee Santos and Sejin Byun\, violist Oliver Bostian\, and cellist Katie Forbush. They are coached by Prof. Elizabeth Oakes as an ensemble of the University of Iowa’s Chamber Music Residency Program. Seamark has worked with many quartets through the CMRP\, including members of the Ariel\, Attacca\, Isidore\, Telegraph\, and JACK quartets. The quartet has also worked with composers such as Jessie Montgomery\, Caroline Shaw\, and Gabriel Kahane. In the summer of 2025\, Seamark participated in the Summer Chamber Music Tour with Artshare\, offering performances in communities across Eastern Iowa. In the summer of 2026\, Seamark traveled to Prague as part of a collaboration between the Chamber Music Residency Program and the Lobkowicz Collection to study and perform at the Antonín Dvořák Birthhouse Museum.\nFounded in 1997\, Red Cedar Chamber Music (RCCM) is dedicated to bringing unique and intimate chamber music experiences to audiences who have limited access to great music. Red Cedar’s mantra\, “Chamber music should be just like this – intimate\, bonding and conversational\,” quotes a review in the American Record Guide. Cellist Carey Bostian\, Artistic Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music\, Carey was a member of Orchestra Iowa for 22 years\, serving as Principal Cellist from 1998-2015\, and has been the conductor of the Iowa City Community String Orchestra since 1998\, serving on the conducting faculty of the Preucil School of Music. Violinist Miera Kim is an Iowa native and Executive Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music. Miera has previously held titled chairs with Orchestra Iowa and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra\, has been concertmaster of the Iowa City Community String Orchestra since 2000 and the Sinfonia Nolte Nutcracker Orchestra since 2007.\nCellist Jamie Clark of Boulder\, Colorado has been praised for her sensitive\, imaginative\, and colorful sense of artistry. She has concertized throughout North America\, South America\, Europe\, and Asia as a recitalist and a chamber musician. She has performed solo and chamber music recitals in venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Boston’s Jordan Hall\, Eastman’s Kodak Hall\, New York City’s American Academy of Arts and Letters\, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Recently\, Jamie received the Presser Foundation’s Graduate Music Award at the New England Conservatory\, was a candidate in the 2015 Naumburg International Cello Competition\, and was the Recipient of the George and Elsie Hodder String Scholarship for Doctor of Musical Arts Studies at the New England Conservatory.
URL:https://dvipiowa.org/event/classical-music-fundraiser-at-the-james/
LOCATION:The James Theater\, 213 N Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52245\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birthday Bingo Bash at Big Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join DVIP/RVAP\, in partnership with Bitchin’ Events and Big Grove\, for our 47TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!! \nWe will have bingo led by Bitchin’ Events\, SOME AMAZING BINGO PRIZES!\, and food/drink from Big Grove will be available for purchase. Big Grove is preparing a brand new beer\, especially for the event! \nSEPTEMBER 16\, 6-9PM\, BIG GROVE – IOWA CITY \nTickets sold at the door. $10 entry fee gets you your first bingo card. $5 per additional card. All proceeds benefit victim-survivors in our eight-county service region.  \nBingo prizes include: tickets to SIX (The Musical) at The Hancher (sponsored by Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home)\, two tickets to Lucinda Williams and two tickets to Hurray For The Riff Raff + Bill Callahan from The Englert\, a ticket bundle for Raccoon Motel\, a signed book bundle from local authors with a Prairie Lights gift card\, a surprise gift from Lisa and David Bluder\, a cat house from Mosaic in Iowa City\, a half-off car detailing from Murphy Detailing in Iowa City\, a print bundle from Rampage Party Press\, and more!
URL:https://dvipiowa.org/event/birthday-bingo-bash-at-big-grove/
LOCATION:Big Grove – Iowa City\, 1225 S. Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Trivia Night Fundraiser at Keokuk Yacht Club
DESCRIPTION:Join DVIP/RVAP and SHE ROCK on September 18 from 6-9pm for a Music Trivia Night Fundraiser at the Keokuk Yacht Club.\n\nAll are welcome\, you do not need to be a member of the Keokuk Yacht Club.\n\n\nAll ticket proceeds benefit survivors in Lee County.\n\nTickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.\n\n\nWe’ll have raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle! First place trivia prize is $100\, and the “no mulligans” prize is $50!\n\nSponsored by Connection Bank.\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Bre at breanne@dvipiowa.org or 319-333-4446.
URL:https://dvipiowa.org/event/music-trivia-night-fundraiser-at-keokuk-yacht-club/
LOCATION:Keokuk Yacht Club\, 2029 River Road\, Keokuk\, IA\, 52632\, United States
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SUMMARY:Survivor's Stories: Generative Writing Workshop with Samantha Tuttle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second writing class of DVIP/RVAP’s new initiative: Survivors’ Stories\, a series of five writing classes between August 2026-July 2027. All are free and open to the public\, and survivors are encouraged to attend. \nAll classes will be trauma-informed\, and focused on themes of reclaiming one’s story\, releasing shame\, healing\, resilience\, and building community. Each workshop will last approximately 1.5 hours and conclude with an optional sharing opportunity for participants who wish to read their work aloud.\n\nA trained DVIP/RVAP advocate will be present at each session to provide support if needed.\n\nNOVEMBER 2026 CLASS DETAILS:\n\n\nDate/time: Saturday\, November 7\, 10:30am-12pm\nLocation: The Ranshaw House – 515 Community Dr\, North Liberty\, IA 52317\nInstructor: Samantha Tuttle is currently pursuing an MFA in poetry from the University of Arkansas. She has been in the survivor services space since 2020 and previously spent 2 years as a sexual assault services coordinator at DVIP/RVAP. She is passionate about the use of art and creative writing as a vehicle for healing for victim-survivors of sexual violence.\n\nSign up today by filling out this google form\, and stay tuned for future class dates by following us on social media or signing up for our newsletter\, below. \n\n \nSurvivors’ Stories is made possible through the support of the Johnson County Quality of Life grant. 
URL:https://dvipiowa.org/event/survivors-stories-generative-writing-workshop-with-samantha-tuttle/
LOCATION:The Ranshaw House\, 515 Community Drive\, North Liberty\, IA\, 52317\, United States
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