Waterloo Center for the Arts

Stem & Stein is the Cedar Valley’s premier tasting event of the summer!

Gather with friends in downtown Waterloo, Iowa to experience an amazing selection of craft and domestic products from a variety of vendors.

General festival admission includes unlimited samples from over 40 different vendors with food available from some local Cedar Valley favorites along with a commemorative tasting glass.

Cedar Valley Stem & Stein
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 4:00 - 8:00PM
RiverLoop Expo Plaza | 460 Jefferson St. Waterloo, Iowa, 50701

View cvstemandstein.com website for tickets and to view this year's exhibitors!

Tickets: $40
Group Sale: $35 per ticket with a purchase of 6 or more tickets!

Holiday Arts Festival: Call for Artists

The Waterloo Center for the Arts' Holiday Arts Festival has been happening annually for over 50 years. It is the Cedar Valley’s premier indoor arts festival, kicking off the holiday shopping season.

Holiday Arts Festival
Saturday, November 9 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, November 10 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

- All mediums welcome.
- Emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Inquire about sponsorships.
- Early setup available.
- Average attendance 2500-3000.
- Extra hands for loading, unloading, and booth-sitting.
- Onsite dining options available for purchase.
- Artists are expected to participate both days.
- Overnight security will be provided.

Booth sizes:
Small: $50, 8' X 8' or smaller (sponsorships available)
Standard: $100, 10' X 10'
Large: $200, 10" X 20'

Apply Here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12628

IMPORTANT DATES
- September 13, 2024, All submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m.
- September 20, 2024, Artists notified of jury results.
- September 30, 2024, Show acceptance and booth reservation deadline.
- October 18, 2024, Artists deadline for cancellation.

Stem & Stein is the Cedar Valley’s premier tasting event of the summer!

Gather with friends in downtown Waterloo, Iowa to experience an amazing selection of craft and domestic drinks and spirits from a variety of vendors.

General festival admission includes unlimited samples from over 40 different breweries, wineries and distilleries with food available from some local Cedar Valley favorites along with a commemorative tasting glass.

Cedar Valley Stem & Stein
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 4:00 - 8:00PM
RiverLoop Expo Plaza | 460 Jefferson St. Waterloo, Iowa, 50701

View cvstemandstein.com website for tickets and to view this year's exhibitors!

Tickets: $40
Group Sale: $35 per ticket with a purchase of 6 or more tickets!

Day 2 of Clay Camp with 9-13 year olds is off to a smashing success! We have some very talented kiddos this year. Tomorrow we will celebrate with handmade bowls of ice cream!

“Don't Ever, Ever Touch The Red Button!" - Agent K

Fly over to the RiverLoop Amphitheatre this Friday, July 26 for Cinema on the Cedar: Men In Black!

The Waterloo Center for the Arts continues its summer outdoor movie series this weekend on Friday, July 26 as Agent M & Agent K save the Earth from the intergalactic menace in Men In Black!

Gates will open at 7:30 pm at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre and the movie will start at sunset or 9:00 pm. Admission is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase at the concessions stand and from Sweets ‘N’ Teas who will also be on-site selling some delicious drinks to quench your thirst. This incredible movie series would not be possible without the generous support from Friends of the Art Center, TruStage RD Foundation, UNI Art Department & GreenState Credit Union!

Men In Black
James, an NYC cop, is hired by Agent K of a secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth. Together, they must recover an item that has been stolen by an intergalactic villain.
1997 | PG-13 | 1h 38mins

Join Us For More Movie Fun!
August 1 | Super Mario Bros Movie
RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Free Admission

MEN IN BLACK [1997] - Official Trailer (HD) No, we didn't flashy-thing you: it's really the 25th anniversary of landing on Earth. Celebrate tonight and get it on Disc and Digital: https://b...

Hot out of the kiln are some very cute fused glass bugs. Thanks to everyone that participated in last week’s class! These colorful critters can be picked up at the front desk, more fused glass classes will be offered this fall.

A BIG thank you to Randy from the Art & Craft Studio for pouring all the molds for our upcoming fall classes! It takes several months to get all the holiday trees and pumpkins made. Today staff went and toured the facility with Hawkeye Community College students. Look for our fall class schedule in September!

Come on out! We have great food, music and vendors!

It’s ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture time!!!

We have lots of great vendors out here with food, drinks and merchandise!

We have a wide variety of activities for children as well!

Meet you at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza!

The rain will not deter us today! We are setting up for ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Cultureand we will be ready for you this afternoon!

Fingers crossed that this rain will pass sooner rather than later!

The rain will not deter us today! We are setting up for ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture and we will be ready for you this afternoon!

Fingers crossed that this rain will pass sooner rather than later!

The rain will not deter us today! We are setting up for ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture and we will be ready for you this afternoon!

Fingers crossed that this rain will pass sooner rather than later!

Just a quick heads up!

Yoga, dance fitness and hula hoop classes will now be held at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex at 8:00AM due to the impending rain!

We will see you later! Cross your fingers for better weather!

Thanks to everyone who made it out to Art & Wine last evening! Our next Art & Wine class will be held August 8, to register visit www.waterloocenterforthearts.org or call 319.291.4490. A big thank you to artist Sarah Anderson for facilitating these wonderful classes!

We will see you tonight at 5:30pm!

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra-Memo 9 Live from Signature Tone Studios-Feb 2021

The weekend is almost here and Downtown Waterloo has something for everyone!

7/17 🧘 Yoga at the Amphitheatre
7/17 🎸 Jam Featuring Deja Blue
7/18 🚴‍♂️ SingleSpeed Pint Night Ride benefiting the Youth Art Team
7/18 🏍 Bike Night w Sorry For Last Night
7/18 🎺 Municipal Band at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza
7/19 🎼 Friday Happy Hour Fish Fry w Kellen O Cullom!
7/19 🎼 RiverLoop Rhythms: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
7/19 😂 Alex Hooper Comedy at The Loft Waterloo
7/20 🍅 Waterloo Urban Farmers Market
7/20 👗 Monique's Boutique Ribbon Cutting
7/20 🎊 ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture
7/20 🎼 Jake Beaty Debut!
7/20 🎼 GrYnd Evans, Derek James Timothy Flyte, Itz Dtay, Khal, Willey hosted by DJ Keyb at The Loft Waterloo
7/23 🍻 July Support Local Cash Mob
7/23 🎤Open mic night hosted by Paulee Budde

After a fun filled weekend, you will need to re-energize with Sunday Brunch 🥞 at Carpenter’s Diner, Morg's Diner, Newtons Paradise Cafe, Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill, SingleSpeed Brewing Co., or grab a quick sweet treat from Rockets Bakery—Waterloo, IA

Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night join Kellie for Karaoke at The Broken Record
Every Thursday night join BeardFace for Karaoke at Iron Horse Saloon Waterloo
Every Sunday join BeardFace for Sunday Funday at Local Bar Hop

🎨📚Be sure to visit the Waterloo Public Library, Grout Museum District, and Waterloo Center for the Arts to find details about classes, workshops, and activities.

See you downtown!

Originally from Puerto Rico, these visitors now live in different states and chose to visit Waterloo for their reunion! They loved the exhibits and highly recommend a walk through the galleries. As always, the galleries are open and free to the public Tuesday-Sunday. Thanks for stopping by ladies!

Evenings at the Waterloo Center for the Arts are very busy! Tonight the rooms are filled with students learning about pottery, stained glass, and drawing. For more information on classes call 319.291.4490 or visit www.waterloocenterforthearts.org

Here's a sneak peek at a handful of some of the vendors that will be sampling at Cedar Valley Stem & Stein: Beer & Wine Fest this year! There are many more! Visit www.cvstemandstein.com for the full lineup!

Be sure to follow the Cedar Valley Stem & Stein: Beer & Wine Fest page for more vendor updates and event information!

Grab your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cedar-valley-stem-stein-wine-beer-spirits-festival-tickets-877442884287?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Cedar Valley Stem & Stein: Beer & Wine Fest
August 10 | 4:00 - 8:00PM
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza

Tickets:
$40 for single admission
$35 a piece for groups of 6 or more

SEE YOU THERE!

Mark's Splash pad at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza will be temporarily closed this Wednesday, July 17th from 5 AM to Noon for maintenance.

There are a few more adult single day painting classes coming up.
July 18 | July 27 | August 8 | August 17
For more information or to register visit https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/creativeprogramming Thanks to everyone in the photo who participated in the last class on June 22.

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra-Memo 9 Live from Signature Tone Studios-Feb 2021

HEADS UP!!!!

Mark’s Park Splash Pad located at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza will be closed this aftenoon from 4-10:00PM due to a ticketed event that is happening at the Amphitheater!

The Splash Pad will resume normal summer hours tomorrow beginning at 9:00AM.

Catch us out at Waterloo Urban Farmers Market! We’re spreading the word about this amazing festival!

One more week!