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Signs of springs are showing up everywhere! Blooming flowers, warmer temperatures, and birds migrating back (or through) our community. We are welcoming back all these things with a Birding Day at The ICM. A great day of play with additional bird-themed games, funtivities, and a sing-along! Activities: Birding BINGO: Pick up a bingo card at […]
Good Beer, Great Cause! Join us on April 27th for an afternoon of beer and cider tasting from 20+ local and national breweries. We will have live music, a silent auction, games, and plenty of samples to enjoy! 100% of proceeds benefit Willis Dady Homeless Services. Tickets can be pre-ordered for $40 through our Givebutter […]
A Performance in Three Acts: (I) 'My Name is Rachel Corrie'; (II) original work by local Palestinian artists; (III) moderated talkback. $20
Saturday April 27th at 5pm. Catsclaw, The Emblem Faction, Modern Tiger, Diezeleater, Leftys live music, $10 day of show.
Honoring the liberatory message of Passover & lifting up voices of peace & coexistence in Israel/Palestine. Bring a vegetarian dish to share (no flour or pasta products). Come as you are; please leave flags, signs, etc. at home. Free-will donations are welcome for Parents Circle-Family Forum and Standing Together, two peace & reconciliation organizations in […]
Based on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of love, trickery, and magic. Set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn, this joyous production features a robust cast of professional and youth dancers from the greater Des Moines area.
Bad ass rock n roll!
Riverside Theater in Iowa City will produce “Herein Lies the Truth” by University of Iowa MFA nonfiction candidate Aaron Pang, opening on April 18th and running through April 28th. Herein Lies the Truth is an autobiographical one-man show that tells the story of how an accident changed the trajectory of playwright and performer Aaron Pang’s life. […]
TICKETS Adults $20 Youth & Non-UI Students $10 UI Students $5 Music by William Menefield Libretto by Sheila Williams Directed by William Menefield Co-Produced by the University of Iowa School of Music, Performing Arts Production Unit, and Hancher Auditorium. Fierce marks a major moment in our Hancher season. This new opera—making its Iowa premiere—reflects the collaborative spirit of Performing […]
Head to Ballantyne Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, for two evenings of storytelling through song! Kirkwood Visual & Performing Arts presents "Just Be.," an Opera & Musical Theatre Scenes Workshop, at 7:30 p.m. both nights. This free event, directed by Dr. Allison Holmes-Bendixen and Emma Kostiv, is a celebration of students' individuality and […]
Not every musician has the opportunity to revisit and even potentially improve upon their biggest hits. But on the forthcoming TEN to 1 record, the award-winning band Lonestar - Dean […]
Coyote Wild performs an eclectic mix of both classic and current Rock and Country. Built around strong vocals and great harmonies, their show is high energy, and fast-paced but, most […]
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