A vital duo imbues their acoustic sound with power, beauty, and depth of feeling. The rich and remarkable careers of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have made them essential pillars of modern acoustic music. That widely acknowledged reality was reinforced when their most recent album, Woodland, won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. […]
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will reopen on Thursday, August 6th at 2 p.m. following the Hoover Presidential Foundation’s ribbon cutting ceremony from 1-2 p.m. in front of the museum. The public is invited to tour the renovated galleries from 2-6 p.m., following the ceremony, free of charge. On Friday, August 7 the museum […]
Gather with neighbors for Party in the Park – featuring live music, hands-on STEAM Investigation Stations, visits from the Iowa City Book Mobile, and outdoor recreation at favorite parks. July 9 – Calder Park July 16 – Mercer Park July 23 – Willow Creek Park July 30 – Cardigan Park August 6 – College Green […]
From live music and kids’ activities to local food, historical experiences, and small-town traditions, Hoover’s Hometown Days brings together residents and visitors for a weekend that blends the past with the present in the heart of Iowa. Mark your calendars and join us on Friday & Saturday, August 7-8, 2026 as we turn up the […]
Master this quick and easy netting stitch to create a bracelet. Use 6mm beads with Toho seed beads to make this tubular (circular) netted bracelet. No experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby. 35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
MidWestOne, A Division of Nicolet National Bank’s 10th Annual Community Chalk Art Festival, Rock the Chalk! The festival will take place in downtown Iowa City on the streets surrounding our bank building at 102 S. Clinton Street. Community members and local artists will fill the street with unique chalk art pieces, and we will “rock” […]
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History’s magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell […]
REC Fest is almost here, Tiffin! Get ready for TWO DAYS of fun at Tiffin Summer Social: Parties in the Park – REC Fest! Whether you’re racing, rocking out, or just looking for a great time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone! Friday, August 7 Fun starts at 6:00 PM• 5K Run/Walk (Official chip […]
Get ready for a night of soulful harmonies and high-energy grooves! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for a double-header featuring Silt Creek and The Whiskey Fund. Silt Creek is a trio of seasoned local musicians—Ryan Bernemann, Chris Dimond, and Ben Schmidt—bringing a refined sound rich with vocal harmonies and stunning songcraft, ranging from […]
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky, weather permitting. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
Sam is a classically trained cellist, receiving his Bachelor’s of Music degree in Cello Performance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. During his studies, he performed in multiple symphonies including the Abilene Philharmonic and Waco Symphony and also had the chance to perform with his string quartet in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in May […]
WHEN Sat, August 8, 2026 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM WHERE Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Iowa City, IA WHO Seth Bailey Courage Group (Courage Ride Event Committee) DESCRIPTION Distances: 18, 37, 57, 85, 105 miles The Courage Ride is a charity cycling event dedicated to funding sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa […]