Summer of the Arts mission is to build community in the Iowa City Area, to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programming.
Summer of the Arts Presents
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Iowa Arts Festival
Enjoy the visual arts, live music, kids’ activities, great food and more at this award-winning festival in downtown Iowa City each June.
Iowa City Jazz Festival
Internationally renowned jazz musicians perform alongside some of the most talented musicians in Eastern Iowa on two stages for a weekend full of good vibes, sights, sounds, flavors and more.
Friday Night Concert Series
The Ped Mall in the heart of downtown Iowa City comes to life Friday nights May through September with a wide variety of performers from Eastern Iowa featuring all kinds of genres from bluegrass to rock to jazz and hip hop.
Free Movie Series
What’s better than kicking back under the stars on a warm summer night to enjoy a family friendly movie on our big screen in your neighborhood park?
Music on the Move
Featuring some of the Iowa City area favorites, Music on the Move visits a wide range of parks around the Iowa City area providing a more intimate performance Tuesdays throughout the summer.
Rhythms at Riverfront Crossing
One Saturday a month from May – September, one of Iowa City’s largest parks will come to life with live music from some of the area’s most popular bands along with kids’ activities, food vendors and adult beverages.
Holiday Thieves Market
Continuing a 50+ year tradition, the Holiday Thieves Market is a fine Art Show happening in early December and featuring around 85 artists from around the Midwest for all of those perfectly unique gifts.
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EAT FOR THE ARTS ON SEPTEMBER 26
Happy Sunday! Today, Summer of the Arts wants to thank one of our long-time sponsors: Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist for all of her support. She's been a regular investor as the sponsor of the Ped Mall Stage at the Iowa Arts Festival as well as sponsoring movies like "The Tooth Fairy" this summer. We truly appreciate this dedication to community events! Check out a few photos from this year's Ped Mall performers!
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It's sponsor Saturday and today we want to thank Brock Family Music for their support of the Iowa City Jazz Festival! They not only provided the piano used at the Jazz Fest, but they also sponsored Matt Wilson and Good Trouble!
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Big Begonias are playing down on the Ped Mall. They sound great and they've got copies of their new album for sale. Miss Christine is up later and they've got a whole table full of musical goodies! The music goes til nine, and all for the low low price of free! Thanks to McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, Axiom Consulting, and the Bread Garden Market & Bakery for helping us put this on!
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Big Begonias were great last night!
They are great! Wish we had arrived earlier!
Who else is excited to take advantage of another beautiful night on the Iowa City Ped Mall featuring live music from Big Begonias and Miss Christine! The weather is perfect and we know you'll enjoy these two bands! Big Begonias takes the stage at 6:30 PM followed by Miss Christine at 7:30 PM. Thanks to City Channel 4 for creating this awesome video! See you tonight!
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Today's #tbt is going all the way back to last Friday when Jumbies filled the Ped Mall with positive energy and fun! The limbo contest was great and a surprise appearance by Herky really made it a special evening!
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Forrest Heusinkveld - "One of the most Iowa City things ever!" Go, Herky!
Only two more Friday Night Concerts this year! Also, thank you to our dedicated volunteers! conta.cc/47fTc8G ... See MoreSee Less
Outstanding Music and Outstanding Volunteers!
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Summer of the Arts September 10, 2024 Hello Lisa, This past week gave us a taste of fall, which for Summer of the Arts means our last few events of the summer and starting to plan for next year's FREE0 CommentsComment on Facebook