Songbird Bethann
2021-08-15 11:45 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Born in Dubuque, IA, Bethann Heidgerken started writing original music in high school. She continued her pursuits while attending The University of Iowa, furthering her musical knowledge at the university and her vocal skills while performing in several Iowa City bands. She then moved to Davenport, where she has continued to perform professionally, while raising a family, and also pursuing a career as a nurse and lactation consultant. Throughout the years of musical collaborations, her own songwriting grew as she has found her own style and presence. Her influences include Gillian Welch, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, Dessa, and The Avett Brothers. Her original music is acoustic and emotive. Her songwriting draws upon her own experiences to find a voice through music to connect to others through our shared emotions. She is currently working on recording her original music and looks forward to debuting her first EP.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/songbirdbethann/

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Poetry in Public Readings
2021-08-15 12:30 - 12:40, 2021-08-15 13:30 - 13:40 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Schedule:
Saturday, 3:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Throughout the days on Saturday and Sunday, recipients chosen for the Poetry in Public program will read their work. Look for them in the 10-minute increments between bands on the Weatherdance Fountain Stage at the Ped Mall! This is a joint effort between the City of Iowa City and Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature.

Abbie Callahan
2021-08-15 12:45 - 13:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Appearing on the music scene through both American Idol and The Voice, Iowa City’s Abbie Callahan brings a young fresh, spin on rock classics and modern radio- and also shares with us her amazing originals; each of which can serve as lessons on how to move a heart with a tune. A unique reservoir of vocal interpretive skill, accompanied by her own infectious acoustic guitar tempos, risk taking hold of your whole day!
Me and My Music is her EP recently released through iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music. It’s time you found Abbie Callahan’s music!

Contact Information:
Web: http://abbiecallahan.com/
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndGfbo4gNAqv6h_AHPFAqw

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Flash in a Pan
2021-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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.

Contact Information:
Web: https://www.flashinapan.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/flashinapanband/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YdH54cVKi4

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Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico
2021-08-15 13:45 - 14:45 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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.

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

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Miles over Mountains
2021-08-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Miles Over Mountains is a progressive bluegrass band based in McHenry, IL. Their live shows are high energy, centered around an arsenal of original material and refreshing variety of cover songs served up in their own unique style.

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Silver Swing Band
2021-08-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 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.

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

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Office Closed, 8/16/21 - 8/17/21
2021-08-16 - 2021-08-17 | IA
It’s a lot of work to put on our festivals, and so we’re taking two days after the Iowa Arts Festival!

Crystal City AND Brass Tower AND The Deleters
2021-08-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Mailboxes of Iowa City

About: Crystal City is fronted by Dave Helmer and Sam Drella. Helmer is a Midwestern singer/songwriter from eastern Iowa with blue-collar roots. Influenced by Paul Westerberg, Tom Petty, John Prine, and Townes Van Zandt, Helmer’s songs are approachable and relatable, touching on themes of love and loss, being good to each other, and celebrating life. Crystal City’s most recent release “Three-Dimensionality” brings together some of Iowa’s finest musicians, blending elements of rock, pop, Americana, and jazz, and showcases a more mature and thought-provoking side of the band.

Contact Information:
Web: https://crystalcitymusic.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcitymusic
https://youtube.com/crystalcitymusic

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About: Brass Tower is a traditionally composed brass quintet specializing in not-so-traditional music. The group focuses on playing a mix of funky, brassy arrangements of popular tunes and eclectic contemporary music ranging from electronic to jazz.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/ICBrassTower/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfIBlMJZIsA

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About: Combining classic influences with a fresh approach and tight, melodic songwriting, the Deleters have been playing their own distinct brand of guitar-based rock music since 2017. Influenced by a wide range of rock bands, from 90s Brit-Pop to Dinosaur Jr. to Thin Lizzy, the Deleters have forged ahead with a style that is energetic and immediately accessible.

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Johnny Kilowatt Band
2021-08-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Johnny Kilowatt is Jon Klinkowitz (guitar, vocals), a 30-year veteran of the Iowa City music scene. He was a founding member of the Blues Instigators featuring Kevin Burt, held down the guitar chair with Patrick Hazell and Mother Blues (Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame inductee) for 10 years and ran Iowa City’s Monday Night Blues Jam for about 15 years at various venues. The Johnny Kilowatt Band has been playing electric blues since 1997, appearing at many regional music festivals including several appearances throughout Eastern Iowa. Joining Klinkowitz will be the all-star lineup of Saul Lubaroff (sax), Bill Peterson (keyboards), Tim Crumley (drums) and Ed English (bass).

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyKilowattBand/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2HuTHAouxI

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Aquaman
2021-08-21 20:30 - 23:00 | Riverfront Crossings Park, 1001 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by ImOn Communications and the City of Iowa City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Entertainment by Russ and Deb Schomer
Run time: 2hr 22min Rating: PG-13
Starring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe
Plot: Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people — and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm’s half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change*

Eat for the Arts at Micky's Irish Pub
2021-08-25 11:00 - 23:59 | Micky’s Irish Pub, 11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Micky’s Irish Pub on Wednesday August 25! 10% of your purchase will be donated to support free arts programming.

Dave Zollo
2021-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Locations:
6:00 p.m. – Lincoln Elementary, 300 Teeters Ct. Iowa City, IA 52246
7:00 p.m. – Peninsula Neighborhood/Emma J. Harvat Square, 904 Walker Cir. Iowa City, IA 52245

About: Since bursting onto the midwestern music scene with the band High and Lonesome in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy career. Along with constant touring, in the U.S and Europe, with High and Lonesome (1992-1998) and his current band, The Body Electric (1998-present) Zollo has recorded 7 records of his own material. Despite the many things Zollo has done during his career, it is as a live performer that many feel he’s at his best.

Contact Information:
Web: http://www.davezollo.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/david.zollo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWcDyxS4LM

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The Bryce Janey Band
2021-08-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by 7G Distributing

About: Bryce Janey began his career at the age of 13 in his hometown of Marion, IA in a family blues-rock trio called “The Janeys” and played regionally and nationally from Chicago to Los Angeles. They shared the stage with many Chicago artist and national acts, including Kenny Neal, Tab Benoit, and the late great “Queen of the Blues” Koko Taylor.

Contact Information:
Web: http://www.brycejaney.com/
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyJGQ2sp9yE

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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
2021-08-28 19:45 - 22:00 | Chauncey Swan Park, 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
This film is presented in partnership with FilmScene in the Park and the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department.
Sponsored by PIP Printing
Run time: 2hr 00min Rating: PG-13
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Michel Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
Plot: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon/Film synopsis
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change*

Eat for the Arts at Hudson's
2021-09-01 11:00 - 21:00 | Hudson’s Tap, 482 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
Eat for the Arts at Hudson’s on Wednesday September 1! 15% of your purchase will be donated to support free arts programming.

The Beaker Brothers
2021-09-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E Washington St,, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
**Please note that tonight’s performance will take place on the ground level of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp.**
Sponsored by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers

About: For over 15 years the Beaker Brothers Band has been paying homage to the original Jam Bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s – the Allman Brothers, Clapton, Santana, Little Feat, Rolling Stones, James Gang, the Doors, Steely Dan, Neil Young, CCR, and many more. The Beaker Brothers Band isn’t a nostalgia act or a tribute show. We’re playing music that has been in our heads and our hearts since we first heard it. This is the music we played in our youth. And we’re as awed by it today as then. We’re thrilled that we’re not alone.

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Web: https://beakerbrothersband.com/
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Dave Zollo
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
Locations:
6:00 p.m. – Weber Elementary, 3850 Rohret Rd. Iowa City, IA 52246
7:00 p.m. – Borlaug Elementary, 1000 Kennedy Pkwy. Coralville, IA 52241

About: Since bursting onto the midwestern music scene with the band High and Lonesome in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy career. Along with constant touring, in the U.S and Europe, with High and Lonesome (1992-1998) and his current band, The Body Electric (1998-present) Zollo has recorded 7 records of his own material. Despite the many things Zollo has done during his career, it is as a live performer that many feel he’s at his best.

Contact Information:
Web: http://www.davezollo.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/david.zollo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWcDyxS4LM

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Sweetie and the Toothaches featuring Chase Garrett
2021-09-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Bread Garden Market and ReUnion Brewery

About: Get ready for a total knockout as St. Louis heavy hitters Sweetie & The Toothaches give you ring side seats to the best Jump Blues in the midwest! Specializing in 1940’s through 1960’s R&B, jump blues and blues ballads, St. Louis’ premier jump blues band, Sweetie & The Toothaches will have you stomping your feet and shaking your hips when you hear powerhouse vocalist and band leader Emilie “Sweetie” Richard belt out tunes such as “Farewell Blues” and “Bigger Fool” alongside her phenomenal Toothaches. Be prepared to sink your teeth into this hot jump blues bands personal brand of fresh smoked rhythms, sweet & salty harmonies and lip sizzling solos. There’s no doubt that after you hear this bands monster swinging energy that you’ll be left with a permanent sweet tooth!

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Web: https://www.sweetieandthetoothaches.com/
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Ritmocano
2021-09-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, 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.

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

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Special Event: Celebrate and Remember!
2021-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services
Join us for a special afternoon of celebration and sharing memories of those we love. Enjoy two bands — Trafficjam at 1 PM and the Blake Shaw Trio at 2:30 PM. The concert will take place on North Linn Street between Market and Bloomington Streets.

Eat for the Arts at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
2021-09-23 11:00 - 23:59 | Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon on Thursday September 23! 10% of your purchase will be donated to support free arts programming.

Halloween Movie: Hotel Transylvania
2021-10-02 19:15 - 21:00 | Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Sponsored by: CHOMP
Entertainment: Z102.9
Run time: 1hr 31min Rating: PG
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg
Plot: When monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula’s (Adam Sandler) Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort where they can be themselves without humans around to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula invites creatures like the Invisible Man, the Mummy and others to celebrate the 118th birthday of his daughter, Mavis (Selena Gomez). However, an unforeseen complication unfolds when an ordinary human unwittingly crashes the party and falls in love with Mavis.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change*

Eat for the Arts at Goosetown Café
2021-10-13 11:00 - 21:00 | Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St., Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Eat for the Arts at Goosetown Café (203 N. Linn St.) on Wednesday October 13.
Please note that lunch hours run from 11:00am-2:00pm and dinner hours run 4:30-9:00pm.
15% of your meal will go toward free arts programming.

Eat for the Arts with CHOMP
2021-11-01 08:00 - 23:00 | IA
It’s your choice! Eat for the Arts with CHOMP on Monday November 1!
$1 from every order will be donated to us to support free arts programming.

Eat for the Arts at Mosley's Iowa City & North Liberty, November 15
2021-11-15 11:00 - 22:00 | IA
Eat for the Arts at Mosley’s on Monday November 15! Eat at either location in Iowa City or North Liberty–10% of your purchase will help us sustain our free arts and cultural events!
Please note that hours differ at each location.
Iowa City
Address: 525 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City 52240
Hours: 3:00-10:00pm
North Liberty
Address: 125 E. Zeller St., North Liberty 52317
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Holiday Thieves Market
2021-12-04 10:00 - 2021-12-05 16:00 | Hyatt Regency, 300 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Join us for the new iteration of this local shopping tradition! We will have 65 artists this year, to allow for social distancing between booths.
Please note that masks are highly encouraged at this indoor event for the safety of attendees and artists.
Hours:
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Interested in volunteering at the event? Sign up HERE.

Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop
2021-12-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Vue Rooftop, 328 S. Clinton Street Suite A, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop on Thursday December 9! 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming.
Please note that alcohol sales are NOT included in this fundraiser.

Eat for the Arts at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 2/9
2022-02-09 11:00 - 23:55 | Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon on Wednesday February 9. The restaurant will donate 15% of its sales to support free arts programming!
