This free community event will immerse attendees in a vibrant array of performances as local artists share their unique responses to Prompt for the Planet, transforming the theater into a space where art meets action, and creativity becomes a catalyst for change. The Prompt was originally conceived in 2018 when University of Iowa student, Shannon Nolan […]
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum’s collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are […]
Scalia/Ginsburg is an operatic comedy by composer-librettist Derrick Wang, hailed as “a dream come true” by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It tells the story of the friendship between the notorious RBG and her fierce judicial opponent Antonin Scalia through the lens of their shared love of opera. What better way to tell of this unlikely […]
The season opens on a high note with two inspired takes on Gershwin. Stewart Goodyear plays the classic Rhapsody in Blue, followed by jazzy variations on I’ve Got Rhythm performed by the Menefield/Phillips Quartet. Symphony No. 1 by Black composer William Grant Still blends classical symphonic form with spirituals, blues, and jazz. This landmark composition influenced Gershwin, who in turn inspired Bernstein.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FILMSCENE AND IOWA CITY WELCOMING WEEK The Monk and the Gun is a Bhutanese film set in 2006 during the country’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a democracy. The film explores this period through intertwined narratives: a young monk tasked with finding a gun for his lama, an American searching for a […]
ABOUT THE SERIES Our sizzling Summer Rooftop Series features well-loved classics, off-beat gems, and new favorites beneath the stars and above the streets of Iowa City. TICKETS $16 for General Public / $13 Members Every Rooftop film is more than a movie. Your ticket includes a something special at every show—this is a moviegoing experience […]
Join us for Craft & Chat in the Library’s Community Café on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. Bring a project to work on; we’ll bring tea and cookies. All kinds of projects are welcome at this free community gathering. Bring your knitting or bring your computer. All are welcome! Want more crafting […]
#ThinkAndDrinkMondays Monday Night Trivia with Think & Drink EntertainmentMonday Nights @ 6pmCoach’s Corner (Iowa City, IA) Free To PlayUp To 8 People per TeamWin House Cash! Get there EARLY to get a table! – Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists […]
Dave Markward, former Superintendent of Cedar Rapids School District, discusses his new book with Karl Cassell. f
EAT, DRINK, AND TEASE YOUR BRAIN Rally your team to win prizes on the 3rd Tuesday of every month Our topics range from pop culture to other academic areas. There is a little something for everyone. Beyond the questions we are also have visual aids and music to enhance the experience. You’ll be entertained the […]
Think you know your stuff?? Join us for Trivia Tuesdays! Prizes to 1st and 2nd place! Anyone can play! Trivia starts at 9PM plus we have BOGO Martinis all night long! Karaoke after trivia!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 -12:00pm to 1:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A Join International Writing Program (IWP) director Christopher Merrill and 2024 Fall Residents Lyuba Yakimchuk (Ukraine) and Tabish Khair (India/Denmark), three writers with unique voices and experiences, offering fresh insights into how democracy shapes and is shaped by culture, identity, and the written word. […]