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.
Be Inspired! Get Involved.
Events Calendar
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Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet (plus one!) now until 9p.
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Tonight!
The Vivian Shanley Quartet AND Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet are making their mark at this week's Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City.
The schedule is as follows:
6:30 PM: Vivian Shanley Quartet
7:30 PM: Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet
Thank you ReUnion Brewery, Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City, and Bread Garden Market & Bakery for sponsoring the stage. Thank you Graduate Iowa City for sponsoring the band.
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Save the date! Music on the Move is heading to the Northside Marketplace on August 6th with Crystal City Trio. The group's songs are approachable and relatable, touching on themes of love and loss, being good to each other, and celebrating life. The free show starts at 6:30 PM.
Thank you Hills Bank for sponsoring the series. Thank you Artifacts for sponsoring the band.
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Next week we are back on the move with Music on the Move, sponsored by Hills Bank. The amazing Blake Shaw Music is at Emma J. Harvat Square to give you all an amazing show,
Blake is a composer/arranger, bandleader, double/electric bassist, vocalist, and one of the nicest people Summer of the Arts has ever met. He is frequent performer and band leader in many different groups across Iowa and the US. Now he's going to show you why he is one of the most well know names in the Corridor.
Show starts at 6:30 PM next week at 904 Walker Cir
Iowa City. See you there!
Thank you Peninsula Neighborhood for sponsoring the event.
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We are back at the river this weekend.
Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings, sponsored by Veridian Credit Union, is back july 27th.
Get ready to hear the amazing music of David Zollo & The Body Electric. This powerhouse team will make the park come alive create a sensational Saturday. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is also providing children's activities while Big Grove Brewery provides adult beverages. Don't forget, Moo Moo's Ice Cream Truck, Selina's Creations, and Luna's Tacos of Iowa City will be there to make it a dinner and a show.
It's all happening at 1001 S Clinton St. Thank you Kim Schillig, Realtor at Lepic-Kroeger, Realtors for sponsoring the stage. Thank you Shaner Magalhães, Realtor and Nanci Kohl - State Farm Agent for sponsoring the band.
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