Civics, makers, film, and a brass blast

Good morning, Eastern Iowa. Today has a very Tuesday kind of momentum: a Hiawatha energy briefing at breakfast, a regional civics bee after lunch, a solid after-school creative lane, and an evening split between documentary film and big brass at the Paramount.

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Business

Hiawatha Starts With Duane Arnold Talk

The Economic Alliance's Q2 Hiawatha Business Summit runs today (Tuesday, May 19) from 8:00-9:00 AM at Hiawatha City Hall, with NextEra discussing the future reopening of the Duane Arnold Power Plant.

• Where: Hiawatha City Hall, lower level conference room, 101 Emmons St, Hiawatha.
• Price: Registration link provided; price not listed on the event page. Light breakfast items are listed.

Civic

Cedar Rapids Hosts Its Regional Civics Bee

The Cedar Rapids Regional Civics Bee is this afternoon (Tuesday, May 19) from 1:00-4:00 PM at Indian Creek Nature Center, with middle school finalists showcasing civics knowledge for recognition and cash prizes.

• Where: Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids.
• Price: Registration link provided; price not listed on the event page.

Youth

The After-School Creative Block Is Stacked

Pick a lane: World Club at Iowa City Public Library, Teen Maker Club at Cedar Rapids Public Library, or UAY Art & Music at the Ranshaw House in North Liberty.

• Iowa City + Cedar Rapids: World Club is 4:00-5:00 PM at ICPL and listed as free; Teen Maker Club is 4:00-5:30 PM at Downtown CR Library, focused on 3D printers and Tinkercad, price not listed.
• North Liberty: UAY Art & Music is 4:00-7:00 PM at Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, free for youth grades 6-12.

Film

FilmScene Pairs A Community Screening With A Vino Verite Encore

FilmScene has two strong 7:00 PM options tonight: Keep Quiet and Forgive at The Chauncey with a post-screening discussion, and Natchez at The Ped Mall after its sold-out Vino Verite screening.

• When + where: Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 PM at FilmScene; Keep Quiet and Forgive at The Chauncey and Natchez at The Ped Mall.
• Tickets: FilmScene lists regular adult evening tickets at $13 and members at $8; specialty pricing may vary.

Music

M5 The Mexican Brass Takes The Paramount

CRCCA presents M5 - The Mexican Brass tonight at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids, with lobby doors at 6:30 PM and showtime at 7:30 PM.

• Sound: The program is listed as a mix of classical, opera, jazz, and pop from the world-touring brass quintet.
• Price: Ticketing is through CRCCA; CREventsLive lists a six-performance general admission membership at $55.