Summer of the Arts

Silver Swing Band
2019-07-06 15:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Jarrett Purdy Project
2019-07-06 15:30 - 16:00 | 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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Saul Lubaroff Quartet
2019-07-06 15:30 - 16:00 | 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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Ryan Keberle's Catharsis
2019-07-06 16:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Led by Ryan Keberle, #1 Rising Star Trombonist in the Downbeat International Critics Poll, Catharsis has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times for its “potent blend of cinematic sweep and lush, ear-grabbing melodies.” The highly acclaimed piano-less group brings together elements of chamber music, South American folk, and indie rock within a traditional jazz framework, resulting in a sound that has thrilled audiences across the globe for close to a decade.
In Catharsis, the potent frontline rapport of Keberle and saxophonist Scott Robinson and the unshakable rhythm of bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Eric Doob combine in a sound full of drama and intrigue. The guitar and vocals of Camila Meza have also come to shape the band’s chemistry and unmistakable ensemble sound.
The band debuted in 2012 with Music Is Emotion, followed by Into the Zone in 2014 and Azul Infinito in 2016 (the latter two released on Dave Douglas’s Greenleaf label). Billboard picked Azul Infinito as one of “five jazz albums you need to hear.” In 2017 Catharsis turned its attention to political turmoil in the U.S. with the protest album Find the Common, Shine a Light, praised by The Nation as “unpretentiously intelligent and profoundly moving.” Find the Common also saw Keberle emerging as a solid performing keyboardist (his first instrument).
Catharsis has toured internationally for years, engaging audiences at the Toronto, Ottawa, Rochester and Bergamo International Jazz Festivals, and at premier jazz clubs including Pizza Express (London), Le Duc des Lombards (Paris), Stadtgarten (Cologne), Jazz Standard and Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York) and Blue Whale (Los Angeles). The band was also featured in NPR’s prestigious Tiny Desk Concert series and on the French TV channel Mezzo.
Catharsis band members bring an impressive wealth of experience of their own, playing an integral role in many of today’s foremost jazz and Latin jazz ensembles, including bands led by Charlie Haden, Gary Burton, Julian Lage, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Paquito D’Rivera, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

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August McKinney Quintet
2019-07-06 17:30 - 18:00, 2019-07-06 19:30 - 20:00 | Youth Stage, 101 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The August McKinney Quartet consists of August McKinney on piano, Carter Pearson on drums, Eli Zukor-Zimmerman on bass, and Sophia Kickhofel on saxophone. All are high school students in the metro Twin Cities area in Minnesota. They have been playing collectively in various groups for a number of years.

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The Perrilles Project
2019-07-06 17:30 - 18:00, 2019-07-06 19:30 - 20:00 | College Stage, 21 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Paul Perrilles is a professional musician who derives from the Peoria, IL area. Born in Peoria,
Paul found his passion for drums at a very young age. The drums have been his family for 3
generations, and he picked up the drumsticks just like his father and grandfather did before him.
Using his sticks and his imagination, Paul is able to blend together a variety of musical genres to
fit into any style he is playing in the moment. He has played with many bands playing several
different genres from rock, to jazz, and even folk. His musical history includes a year-long stint
with The Way Down Wanderers, a fast-paced, soulful americana band that began in Peoria, IL.
Paul can be heard on the album “Path to Follow” with this popular folk group. Paul has also
shared the stage with Lenard Simpson, Adam Larson, Reggie Thomas, Geof Bradfield, Art
Davis, Victor Garcia, Tanya Darby, and Fareed Haque.
Paul is now pursuing a new musical endeavor called The Perrilles Project with some of the best
musicians in Chicago. The purpose of this group is to produce emotional genuineness within
each listener.
“The first duty of love is to listen.” Paul Tillich
The Perrilles Project has performed at several notable clubs and performance spaces such as: The
Jazz Estate (MKE), Cafe Coda (Madison, WI), North Street Cabaret (Madison, WI), The
Broadway Lounge (Peoria, IL), Evangeline’s Bistro and Music House (STL), St. Louis Art Fair,
The Nomad (Madison, WI), Bourbon on Division (Chicago), Connie Link Amphitheater
(Bloomington, IL), Nightshop (Bloomington, IL), and the Iron Post (Champaign, IL). This band
released their first EP in July 2018, which can be found on bandcamp:
https://theperrillesproject.bandcamp.com/releases

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Joey Schnoebelen Quintet
2019-07-06 17:30 - 18:00, 2019-07-06 19:30 - 20:00 | Local Stage, 18 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Joey Schnoebelen Quintet is comprised of some of Iowa City’s finest jazz musicians. This group is led by trumpeter Joey Schnoebelen and saxophonist Cole Peterson. These good friends have won prestigious honors and have worked with some of the industry’s best. Some of these honors include: The Disney All-American College Band, The Jazz Aspen Snowmass, and top-ten national semifinalist in Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Jazz Challenge. While at these festivals, Joey and Cole have gotten to work with Gordon Goodwin, John Clayton, Christian McBride, Wayne Bergeron, Benny Green, Russel Malone, and many others. They are joined by Jarrett Purdy on piano, Chris Jensen on drums, and Blake Shaw on bass. These musicians combine forces to deliver music straight to the soul, exploring both contemporary and traditional styles of jazz.

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Craig Taborn Daylight Ghosts Quartet
2019-07-06 18:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Along with the questing Taborn on piano and electronic keyboards, the quartet of Daylight Ghosts features two other luminaries from the New York scene – reed player Chris Speed and bassist Chris Lightcap – plus drummer Dave King, the leader’s fellow Minnesota native and one-third of alt-jazz trio The Bad Plus. Each player draws from a broad artistic background, as informed by rock, electronica and diverse strains of world music as they are the various permutations of jazz improvisation.

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Danilo Perez Trio WITH SPECIAL GUEST Chris Potter
2019-07-06 20:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: As a solo artist and as a collaborator with Jazz giants, Danilo Pérez is one of the most creative pianists-composers on the scene. His music is a blend of Panamanian roots with elements of Latin American folk music, jazz, European impressionism, and African and other musical heritages that promote music as a multidimensional bridge between people. Since 1993 Pérez has released 12 albums which have earned him critical acclaim, numerous accolades, Grammy Awards wins and several nominations.
Since 2001, Pérez has been part of the Wayne Shorter Quartet, alongside bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade. The band developed an unusual chemistry that has made their live performances and recordings among the most significant in modern jazz and their latest recording called Emanon won a Grammy in the category of best jazz instrumental album in 2019.
The Danilo Perez trio featuring Ben Street and Adam Cruz was formed in 2003. Critic John Kelman from All about Jazz wrote “Groups that remain together for a period of years are a rarity these days. With Live at the Jazz Showcase Perez proves that longevity clearly cultivates a deeper sense of interplay and a more intuitive sense of oneness”.

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The George Jazz Group
2019-07-07 12:00 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The George Jazz Group is committed to playing the music of the 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond; music more commonly know as – “Jazz Standards.” This is the music that is truly an American art form which conjures up composers with titles such as Duke and Count; musicians such as Dizzie, Ella, Buddy and Sinatra. Songs with poetic lyrics found in titles such as Autumn Leaves, Our Love Is Here To Stay, I Bought You Violets For Your Furs and I’ve Got You Under My Skin.
This is the musical culture that helped form the American landscape from New York to LA, with points between such as Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans. This is the music of our parents and grand parents as well as members of America’s youth before the word “Teenager” was coined.

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

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The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band
2019-07-07 13:00 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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The Dick Watson Trio, Plus
2019-07-07 14:00 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Dick Watson grew up in Indianola, Iowa. He started taking classical piano lessons at age 8. At age 13 he added jazz lessons in Des Moines, Iowa with Speck Redd, a good friend of Duke Ellington. Dick went to Park College in Parkville, Missouri for one year and then transferred to the University of Iowa where he graduated with a degree in German. All through school the weekends were filled with playing gigs. Dick has played most of the last 20 years on Friday and Saturday nights with his trio at The Lighthouse Inn in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has played in a number of local festivals and venues in the area over the years including the Bix Festival in Davenport and the Cedar Basin Festival in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dick has played with Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Boots Randolph, Roy Clark, Al Hirt, Smokey Stover, Ray Blue, Rusty Jones, Bill Allred, Pee Wee Matese, J. R. Monterose, Ira Sullivan and Dave Bennett among others.

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Web: http://www.dickwatsonjazz.com/
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Brick Street Ramblers
2019-07-07 15:00 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Brick Street Ramblers is an eight-piece, Iowa City based ensemble that plays traditional (New Orleans style) jazz standards primarily from the 1920s and 1930s – formerly known as Dixieland music.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/Brick-Street-Ramblers-216736205924720/
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Ritmocano
2019-07-07 16:00 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: ¡RITMOCANO! is a dynamic Latin jazz group led by percussionist James Dreier (founding member of Orquesta Alto Maiz) and featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the Midwest. ¡RITMOCANO! plays Latin jazz, including mambo, cha cha chá, rumba and bembé from Cuba, samba, bassa nova and maracatú from Brazil, merengue, and calypso form the Caribbean and more.

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Web: https://jamesdreier.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/ritmocano/

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The Bad Plus
2019-07-07 17:00 | The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Purchase tickets at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/the-bad-plus-early-show

About: Since its outset, iconic trio The Bad Plus has dared to be different, challenging all preconceived notions of jazz. Through a provocative style of arrangements and compositions they call ‘avant-garde populism’, their unique blend of influences, ranging from experimental jazz, indie rock, pop, and classical music has earned this ‘audacious, rule-breaking jazz trio’ (Billboard) a reputation as one of the most universally well-respected bands in jazz today. The intensely collaborative trio has constantly searched for rules to break and boundaries to cross, bridging genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of three exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.
2018 heralded a new and exciting chapter for the band consisting of founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) and new member Orrin Evans (piano): a group of passionate collaborators with no single ‘leader.’ Never Stop II is the first full-length release from this lineup, comprised entirely of original music with each member contributing fresh compositions. The New York Times calls it ‘an exhilarating document’ that sparks an exciting new journey for the iconic group. The BBC summed up the band best when they said, ‘from album to album, The Bad Plus continues to evolve and improve.’ They will never stop doing just that.

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The Bad Plus
2019-07-07 21:00 | The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Purchase tickets at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/the-bad-plus-late-show

About: Since its outset, iconic trio The Bad Plus has dared to be different, challenging all preconceived notions of jazz. Through a provocative style of arrangements and compositions they call ‘avant-garde populism’, their unique blend of influences, ranging from experimental jazz, indie rock, pop, and classical music has earned this ‘audacious, rule-breaking jazz trio’ (Billboard) a reputation as one of the most universally well-respected bands in jazz today. The intensely collaborative trio has constantly searched for rules to break and boundaries to cross, bridging genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of three exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.
2018 heralded a new and exciting chapter for the band consisting of founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) and new member Orrin Evans (piano): a group of passionate collaborators with no single ‘leader.’ Never Stop II is the first full-length release from this lineup, comprised entirely of original music with each member contributing fresh compositions. The New York Times calls it ‘an exhilarating document’ that sparks an exciting new journey for the iconic group. The BBC summed up the band best when they said, ‘from album to album, The Bad Plus continues to evolve and improve.’ They will never stop doing just that.

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Pigs & Clover AND Flash in a Pan
2019-07-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Knutson Construction

About: Pigs and Clover are a joyful band of friends whose music combines elements of folk, roots, alt-country and indie rock. Singer-songwriters Matt and Jamie Kearney are accompanied by bassist Sam Price and drummer Eric “EG” Madison. Their original songs and selected covers feature catchy lyrics, strong vocal harmonies, abundant guitars, and a fresh twist on electric harmonica

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About: The Iowa City-based quartet has been refining their sound and performance all across the Midwest since 2012. Founded by guitarist Blake T. Daly, the current line-up also consists of banjo player Alex Flesher, mandolinist Max Lipnick, and bassist Lee Eckles. Over the years and through hundreds of shows, Flash in a Pan has cultivated a unique tonality balancing tradition and innovation in folk and bluegrass music. Noted for their shining vocal harmonies, vibrant stage energy, and modern sensibility in composition, Flash in a Pan has become a darling to festival stages, theaters, and bar rooms alike. Their musical style is all at once familiar and refreshingly unexpected.
Iowa Public Radio recognized Flash in a Pan as artist of the month in February 2024. Flash in a Pan has shared a stage with bluegrass royalty like The Travelin’ McCourys and Sam Bush, as well as rising acts and regional favorites like Chicago Farmer, Them Coulee Boys, The Lil Smokies, Miles Over Mountains, Pert Near Sandstone, The Kitchen Dwellers, and Horseshoes & Handgrenades.
Flash in a Pan has released two studio albums, Off The Rails (2017) and Folklore (2018) (available on Spotify). Currently, the band is developing new studio releases for 2024.

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Web: https://www.flashinapan.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/flashinapanband/
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Robin Hood Men in Tights
2019-07-13 20:45 - 22:30 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Z’marik’s Noodle Cafe
Run time: 1 hr 45 min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Mel Brooks, Cary Elwes, Dave Chappelle
Plot: Crusading nobleman Robin of Loxley (Cary Elwes) escapes from prison in Jerusalem and returns home to find that the evil Prince John (Richard Lewis) has confiscated his family estate and is abusing the citizenry. Robin enlists his blind attendant, Blinkin (Mark Blankfield), his friend Will Scarlett O’Hara (Matthew Porretta) and Little John (Eric Allan Kramer) to help regain his home.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX4Ik-cyp-I

Kevin BF Burt & Big Medicine
2019-07-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service

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Incredibles 2
2019-07-20 20:30 - 22:45 | Van Allen Hall Auditorium, 225-291 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Sponsored by: Plato’s Closet
Note: due to excessive heat and a chance of storms on Saturday evening, we are moving the movie to Van Allen Auditorium.
Run time: 2 hr 5 min
Rating: PG
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Brad Bird
Plot: Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transition for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qOzqD9Rms

Fundraiser at Big Grove Brewery
2019-07-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Big Grove Brewery, 1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, IA, 52240, United States
Join us at Big Grove Brewery on Sunday July 21 for food and drink, music, and a movie. This is a fundraiser for Summer of the Arts!

Brick Street Ramblers AND Vandello
2019-07-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Ped Mall Stage, 210 Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: TIAA and Hawkeye Title & Settlement

About: Brick Street Ramblers is an eight-piece, Iowa City based ensemble that plays traditional (New Orleans style) jazz standards primarily from the 1920s and 1930s – formerly known as Dixieland music.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/Brick-Street-Ramblers-216736205924720/
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About: Vibrant. Unique. Magnetic. Vandello has been described in a lot of ways – mostly because they’re so hard to define. A little bit early jazz, a little bit modern swing, and a whole lot of fun, this cheeky trio is influenced by artists like Squirrel Nut Zippers, Caro Emerald and Postmodern Jukebox – but their fresh take on vintage sounds is completely their own. Their original tunes run the gamut from bouncy and boozy to “dark…but with a wink”. Folks often enthusiastically ask the band after their first Vandello experience, “What the heck do you CALL that?”
They call it Gypsy-Speakeasy. But if you’ve got a better idea, they’d love to hear it.

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Web: https://www.bandmix.com/vandello/
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The Proposal
2019-07-27 20:45 - 22:45 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by: CHOMP
Run time: 1 hr 48 min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Betty White
Plot: Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she’s engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFL8b1p1ELY

DJ Freeze and Mr. DJ Ice at the Main Stage
2019-08-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Main Stage – Soul & Blues Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Soul & Blues Fashion Show
2019-08-02 19:30 - 20:00 | Main Stage – Soul & Blues Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by ACT, Inc.

Dance Party with DJ Freeze and Mr. DJ Ice
2019-08-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Main Stage – Soul & Blues Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Soul Shake After Party
2019-08-02 22:00 - 2019-08-03 00:30 | Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
