Summer of the Arts

Sasha Berliner
2019-07-06 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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Saul Lubaroff Quartet
2019-07-06 13:30 - 14:00 | Local Stage, 18 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Saul Lubaroff and Andy Parrott have a combined 85 yrs of playing music. Friends since high school, Saul and Andy have performed as a duo, Trio and Quartet for over 30 yrs. Expect a wonderful musical stew of pop standards, Bossa Nova grooves and timeless standards.

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Web: http://www.sauljazz.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/sauljazz

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Jarrett Purdy Project
2019-07-06 13:30 - 14:00 | College Stage, 21 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Jarrett Purdy Project is a collective that unites the talent of current musicians and recent graduates from the undergrad and graduate-level jazz programs at the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. Performing the original compositions of pianist and bandleader Jarrett Purdy, the group creates an energized and original sound that touches on both contemporary and traditional jazz styles.The Jarrett Purdy Project features Nolan Schroeder on saxophone, Jim Buennig on saxophone, Metro Lyle on trumpet, Jarrett Purdy on piano, Blake Shaw on bass, and Chris Jensen on drums.

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Web: http://jarrettpurdymusic.wixsite.com/jazz/music
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGNGtv27AdA

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Silver Swing Band
2019-07-06 13:30 - 14:00 | Youth Stage, 101 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Silver Swing Band is a 16-piece ensemble that enjoys “Big Band” music. With the revival of music from the 1940’s, this group has become popular with the younger set as well as the “silver seniors” from that era. The band has expanded its repertoire to include Big Band jazz music in addition to the above “Swing” category.
Silver Swing Band is a subset of the Iowa City New Horizons group started in 1998 and has played for a multitude of events and celebrations over the years. The band plays regularly at the Iowa Arts Fest and has performed at the Iowa City Jazz Fest, local retired residences, “Generations of Jazz”, Iowa City Senior Center, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, and the University of Iowa College of Education Homecoming Tailgate party. Recordings can be found on YouTube under the Silver Swing Band listing.
The band is directed by Ryan Carter. Ryan is a graduate of Iowa City High School and currently a student at the University of Iowa School of Music. He is a member of the Johnson County Landmark Band among many other University of Iowa ensembles and also performs with many non-University ensembles.

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Web: http://www.iowacitynhb.org/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/iowacitynhb

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North Corridor Jazz All Stars
2019-07-06 12:30 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The North Corridor All-Star is made up of musicians from high schools along the north I-380 corridor and is under the direction of Coe College music professor, Steve Shanley. Individuals in this group have been recognized as members or alternates of the prestigious Iowa All-State Jazz Band, and all are pursuing private jazz studies. They are honored to be a part of this year’s festival and look forward to performing a mix of original compositions and standards.

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United Jazz Ensemble
2019-07-06 11:30 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Every Summer, this collaborative high school jazz combo comes together to prepare for their performance on the main stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Directed by Aaron Ottmar, Ryan Arp, and Brian Zeglis, the band is comprised of students from City, Liberty, and West high schools from the Iowa City Community School District. For 25+ years, this group has served as one of the signature elements of the Jazz Festival’s commitment to jazz education in the public school setting. The opportunity for these students to perform at the Jazz Festival not only deepens their growth as musicians but also fosters wonderful collaboration between all three high school jazz programs.

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Thumbscrew
2019-07-05 22:30 | The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Purchase tickets at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/thumbscrew

About: They play originals by all hands, compositions whose rhythms may surge or lag or veer sideways according to their own internal logic. Bass and drums solo within the ensemble, not in quarantine. No one needs to be loudest. The blend is tight: one string (or metal) sound may bleed into another. It’s something to hear—something twisty and turny and always on the move. Thumbscrew is a very exciting group that highlights intricate and emotionally-driven compositions focused on intense interactions between instruments.

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City of Iowa City Fireworks
2019-07-05 21:30 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
2019-07-05 20:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Five-time Juno Award winner, Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US, and Cuba. She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, received The Order of Canada, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and, most recently, The Premier’s Award for Excellence. She has toured the world bringing her own special sound to numerous jazz festivals, displaying her versatility as a flutist, saxophone player, and pianist.

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Web: http://www.janebunnett.com/
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Big Fun
2019-07-05 19:30 - 20:00, 2019-07-05 17:30 - 18:00 | Local Stage, 18 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Corridor Quintet
2019-07-05 19:30 - 20:00, 2019-07-05 17:30 - 18:00 | Youth Stage, 101 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Corridor Quintet is a jazz collective made up of some of the finest young musicians in Iowa. The group, which formed during the summer of 2018 in Iowa City, features Ethan Buck on saxophone, Kolbe Schnoebelen on trombone, Ana Koch on guitar, Vivian Shanley on bass, and Peter Stoltz on drums. The Corridor Quintet creates a compelling listening experience through unique charts and creative improvisations, while staying true to the small group hard bop tradition.

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Lincoln's Way
2019-07-05 19:30 - 20:00, 2019-07-05 17:30 - 18:00 | College Stage, 21 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Lincoln’s Way is the top jazz combo at Iowa State University. The band is composed of Noah Welch on tenor sax, Ben Sanders on piano, Brady Kolosik on alto sax, Robert Walling on bass, and Daniel Ansong on drums. The group takes influence from musicians such as Roy Hargrove, Cannonball Adderley, and Herbie Hancock.

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The Nayo Jones Experience
2019-07-05 18:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Nayo Jones (pronounced Nīyō) was born in Chicago, Illinois into a family of musicians and destined to be in show business. As an accomplished jazz musician and music educator, her father William “Doc” Jones groomed and nurtured her natural ability from a very young age. Nayo grew up listening to Jazz standards that proved to be a solid foundation and would later become a signature in her own show. Accomplished in her own right, Jones is also a classically trained flutist.
Currently Nayo is based in New Orleans, LA where she performs regularly with her band “The Nayo Jones Experience”. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones also tours alongside New Orleans iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins as the featured vocalist. Recently, she has also joined forces with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra lead by Adonis Rose. She will be featured on their upcoming album as well as live performances.
Nayo’s vocal range has been compared to the likes of Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, even Whitney Houston. She has been the opening act for legendary George Benson, Chris Botti and more.
Nayo has been on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Fest and many other Louisiana festivals annually since 2012. She has consistently drawn rave reviews for her performances. Nayo and her band, “The Nayo Jones Experience” has a longstanding residency at the Carousel Lounge located in the historic Hotel Montelone and The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. She headlined at the 2018 Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Nayo is set to headline at the 2019 Iowa City Jazz Festival.
Nayo’s body of work includes her first original album “My Name is Nayo Jones”, a “Holiday Collection”, a compilation project featuring her dad Doc Jones, and her EP simply titled “Nayo”. Her most recent project is, “The Nayo Jones Experience Live at the Kerr Cultural Center”, which is a live performance recorded at ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Nayo will release an original and Jazz Standard album in 2019.

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Sweet Home Alabama
2019-06-29 21:00 - 23:00 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Barker Apartments
Run time: 1 hr 49 min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey
Plot: New York fashion designer Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But Melanie’s past holds many secrets, including Jake (Josh Lucas), the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM89EgWx_Gs

Soul Sherpa AND Plastic Relations
2019-06-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Barker Apartments

About: Soul Sherpa is a Nu-Soul/Funk musical collective ranging from 5-10 members. Nu-Soul is a genre that began in the East Coast and is now sweeping across the nation. Like the movement of Nu-Jazz, Nu-Soul is a blend of styles that is deeply rooted in Soul instead of Jazz. This bass driven style uses elements of Funk, R&B, Pop, and Hip-Hop to form a unique sound that is not only pleasing to the ear, but also the soul. Some popular Nu-Soul artists include Anderson Paak, Allen Stone, Alicia Keys, Bilal, The Roots, and many more emerging artists. Soul Sherpa is the Midwest’s premiere Nu-Soul band. From the groove pumping rhythm section, to a four-piece sizzling horn section, Soul Sherpa combines genres, creating an unforgettable musical experience.

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Web: https://www.soulsherpaband.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/soulsherpaband/
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About: Plastic Relations is a locally grown cover band focused on good music and great times. Created in 2014 with remnants from other area bands, Plastic Relations has settled on its current seven-member line-up. They tailor set-lists to fit a theme or event, playing everything from a Class of 1967 Reunion to the soundtrack from Dazed and Confused to their David Bowie Tribute show. With Renee Zukin on lead vocals, Ben Jaggers on lead guitar, Eben Louis on keys and Forrest Heusinkveld on drums, the sound is hard to resist, no matter the theme.

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Galaxy Quest
2019-06-22 20:30 - 23:00 | Van Allen Hall Auditorium, 225-291 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Sponsored by: TruArt Color Graphics and City of Iowa City
Note: due to a threat of inclement weather, this film has been moved to Van Allen Auditorium.
Run time: 1 hr 42 min
Rating: PG
Note: This movie will be shown at Riverfront Crossings Park, 1101 S. Clinton St. Iowa City 52240.
Starring: Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver
Plot: The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show – now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions – are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast’s heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ailing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B34jbC43XzA

CANCELLED: The Fez
2019-06-21 | IA, United States
Sponsored by: Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
NOTE: this concert has been cancelled due to the weather. We WILL reschedule this performance at a later date, so stay tuned! Thank you for patience with us.

About: If you are a Steely Dan fan, The Fez is going to knock your socks off! The Fez is a 15-piece band composed of some of the finest musicians in Eastern Iowa dedicated to faithfully reproducing the jazz/rock fusion masterpieces of Steely Dan. Featuring a 4-piece horn section, 3 backup singers, 2 keyboardists, 2 guitarists, and one of the best rhythm sections around, The Fez captures the magic of Steely Dan’s glory days. The band is comprised of veteran players from other notable Eastern Iowa bands and is currently in its 9th year of rocking the Dan.

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The Greatest Showman
2019-06-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Van Allen Hall Auditorium, 225-291 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Sponsored by: Iowa City Pride
NOTE: due to weather, tonight’s movie will be shown at Van Allen Auditorium (on Iowa Avenue, across the street from Bruegger’s Bagels) and will start at 8:30pm.
Run Time: 1hr 45min
Rating: PG
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron
Plot: Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXCTMGYUg9A

Everyday People AND James Tutson & the Rollback
2019-06-14 18:30 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: SouthGate Companies

About: Everyday People -Say What ?-is a local Iowa City trio (sax, bass, drums) that creates original groove oriented conscious soul music-E.D.P.S.W’s music touches on various issues that concern the human race in today’s world.

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About: Iowa City’s James Tutson and his 5 siblings were the entirety of the church choir growing up. He was raised singing southern gospel every Sunday in a tiny chapel in front of a 10 person congregation. This heritage of soul music permeates his vocal styles and anchors his songwriting even as he crafts his current work telling stories of the modern world and his life journey. He is known for emotive/”raw” vocal performances, tight musical arrangements, and resonant songwriting, which has been described as a “gift for exploring the intersection between joy and sorrow”. James’ career has taken him to local backyards, dive bars, theater stages, music festivals, and NBC’s The Voice. James was named one of the 2023 National Endowment for the Arts, Iowa Fellows and has had the privilege of performing with great artists like Lake Street Dive, The Dip, The War and Treaty, Marc Broussard, Joanna Connor, Five for Fighting and more. He has recorded seven studio albums including his most recent “Fool For You”

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Web: http://www.jamestutson.com/
Other links: https://www.instagram.com/jtutson/
https://www.instagram.com/jamestutsonandtherollback/

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Jumanji, Welcome to the Jungle
2019-06-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Faithful Companions and The Kirkwood Room
Run time: 1hr 59min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillian, Kevin Hart, Jack Black
Plot: Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QKg5SZ_35I

2019 Free Movie Series
2019-06-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Home Brewed AND Brad & the Big Wave
2019-06-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Old Capitol Screen Printers

About: Home Brewed is a fun filled, mixed generational group, playing Bluesy Rock and Roll and Rockabilly, mostly in support of non-profit organizations who are helping the less fortunate in society. They play a mix of tunes: from classics by the likes of Johnny Cash, Stray Cats, Keb Mo, LIttle Walter, and, Eric Clapton, to current bands such as Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Kaleo, and JJ Grey and Mofro as well as some original songs. They love all kinds of music, and have chosen to play this variety that respects the roots a of the blues while introducing their audiences to some new music to which they might not be familiar. Home Brewed uses their music to also give back for all of the blessings they have had in life.

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About: Hailing from Iowa City, Iowa, Brad and the Big Wave have made a name for themselves with their versatile sound. Led by singer and songwriter Brad Pouleson, the band has released two studio albums, “Better Side of Life” in 2023 and “This Crazy World” in 2019, both of which have garnered regular airplay on Iowa radio stations. On stage, the band brings a wall of sound that can either rock the house or bring things down and intimate. Their songs, albums and performances are a journey and you’ll want to come along for the ride.
With the release of their second album “Better Side of Life” in the summer of 2023, Brad and the Big Wave have taken their signature sound to new heights. Since thy began in 2017, the band has succeeded at creating a deeply expressive musical sound. Led by singer, musician and songwriter, Brad Pouleson, the band can simultaneously switch from an intricate, soul-searching song, to a soothing ballad, to music that rocks the house. Drawing upon the diverse talents of veteran bandmembers John Kramer on bass, Doug Langbehn on keyboards, Connor Wade on percussion, as well as the breakout new talent, vocalist Katelyn Halverson, Brad and the Big Wave continues to forge new ground. Their debut album “This Crazy World”, released in the spring of 2019, quickly garnered attention on the airwaves. The song “Road to My Redemption” was a semifinalist in the 2020 Music City Songstar songwriting competition.

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Silver Swing Jazz Band
2019-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Linn Street LIVE Stage, 258 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Jeff Austin Band
2019-06-02 14:45 - 16:00 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: “When I’m writing a song, it’s not about the hot licks, it’s about the voice and how it can be showcased from song to song,” says musician Jeff Austin. His focus is on transporting his audience by way of his vocal: “It’s the direct communication with the crowd — not just asking them how they’re feeling, but bringing something out of them.” For Austin, the act of speaking to people through his art really means using his voice.
The career of the Colorado-based artist has already seen him break through jam and bluegrass scenes, play stages from The Fillmore Auditorium to Red Rocks Amphitheater, and outdoor events like Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, among many others. But with the launch of his solo career in 2014, Austin is now building on the foundations of previous ventures while honing his own sound and charting new courses.
Austin draws from those varied roots and readily admits to still loving musicals, being fascinated by Madrigal singers, and tuning-in to a wide range of vocal powerhouses. He channels all of these influences into his solo career, while also seeking personal innovation. For his newest project, Austin sought out musicians on the cutting-edge of the acoustic and jazz music circles. Artists proficient in theory and technique, but not afraid to lend themselves to some “far-out arrangements.” The result is some of Austin’s most structured, yet exciting, compositions to date with an approach that fits within his own evolving journey and personal motto, “The work continues.”

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Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico
2019-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Family Stage, 210 S Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by McDonald’s

About: The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico (QCBF) is a non-profit organization that teaches the Mexican culture through the art form of dance. Founded in 1984 by Arnulfo Camarillo with the help of his wife, Beatriz Camarillo it all came together after studying folklore dance at the Universidad de Guadalara in Jalisco, Mexico. There Arnulfo returned to the United States with aspirations to keep this Hispanic culture and its rich traditions alive. He achieved exactly that and accomplished so much more.
Throughout the years, the QCBF has welcomed students from a variety of backgrounds to join in their mission to express the Hispanic culture through dance and music. Soon these young kids were performing traditional dances from the states such as Nayarit, Veracruz, Nuevo Leon, and the popular Jalisco.

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Web: http://www.theqcbf.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/quadcities.balletfolklorico/

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Johnson County Ukelele Social Club
2019-06-02 14:00 - 14:45 | Linn Street LIVE Stage, 258 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Uke-A-Maniacs are the performance group of the
Ukulele Social Club of Johnson County.
They enjoy playing various gigs in and around Iowa City.

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Web: https://sites.google.com/site/iowacityukulele/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/Johnson-County-Ukulele-Social-Club-115690405132915/

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Poetry in Public
2019-06-02 13:30 - 2019-06-03 13:45 | Linn Street LIVE Stage, 258 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Here’s your chance to hear this year’s winning poems!
Poetry in Public celebrates Iowa City’s rich literary tradition and local writing talent by displaying poems by writers of all ages. Iowa City is internationally recognized by UNESCO as a City of Literature.
Poems are available for viewing all over the community – including inside city buses, at the Iowa City Public Library and Iowa City Recreation Centers, as well as many other public facilities. Poems are on display beginning in April, national poetry month, throughout the fall.

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