Summer of the Arts

Slim Chance & the Can't Hardly Play Boys
2023-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Northside Businesses

About: Slim Chance has been writing hit songs since before hit songs were even a thing. He’s written solid country gold hits since before the Carter Family and he has gotten no recognition, and more importantly, NO MONEY for his significant contributions to country music. Slim has rustled together his all-star band, The Can’t Hardly Playboys, to tour this country one more time to finally get the credit he so richly deserves, and maybe make a little scratch while he’s at it. Come on out to see the legend himself performing songs that were stolen from him by Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Jerry Reed and many more folks who lived their lives fat and happy off of his talent.

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

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James Tutson
2023-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In conjunction with with National Night Out events!
Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Society and Peninsula Neighborhood

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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Eat for the Arts at Joseph's Steakhouse
2023-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Joseph’s Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
A fancy date night dinner that supports free arts programming? Pull out all the stops with multiple course, drinks, and dessert!
Eat for the Arts at Joseph’s Steakhouse on Wednesday August 2, and 15% of your purchase will help us fund our always-free events.

The Beaker Brothers
2023-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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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The Lost City (2022)
2023-08-05 20:45 - 22:37 | Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Sponsored by: Scheels
Run time: 1hr 52min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Brad Pitt
Plot: Eccentric billionaire Abigail Fairfax kidnaps popular, middle-aged adventure writer Loretta Sage to find one of the lost cities she has written about— thinking it’s real. Meanwhile the cover model for her books, uses this to become a real hero and sets off to rescue her, with some help from ex-Navy SEAL Jack Trainer.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.
* Parking and seating are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Dave Zollo
2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In partnership with City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, there will be roller skating, fishing, and a scavenger hunt!
Sponsored by Firmstone Real Estate

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.

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

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Sophie Mitchell AND Jordan Sellergren
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
6:30PM: Sophie Mitchell, sponsored by Erik Mikalson, Rocket Mortgage
7:30PM: Jordan Sellergren, sponsored by Erik Mikalson, American Family Insurance

About: Sophie Mitchell is a singer-songwriter based out of Iowa City. Their indie rock band features the talents of Joe Shanks, Peter Stoltz, and Nick Wilkins.

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Other links: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sophie-mitchell/1591825608
https://www.instagram.com/_sophiemitchell__/

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About: Jordan Sellergren is a mother, songwriter, artist, and the Art Director at Little Village Magazine in Iowa City. Her second full-length album, “Sweet, Bitter Tears” was released in 2020.

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Web: http://jordansellergren.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/jordansellergren/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e88RcDEQFzI

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Encanto (2021)
2023-08-12 20:30 - 22:12 | Pepperwood Plaza, 1067 Hwy 6 E, Iowa City, 52240
Sponsored by StoreLocal Iowa City | South District Market
Run time: 1hr 42min
Rating: PG
Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo
Plot: The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. Each member born into the family possesses a unique power… except for 15-year-old Mirabel, who has no powers. But, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Miss Christine
2023-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Outside Macbride Hall, 17 N Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In partnership with the University of Iowa’s Week of Welcome!
Sponsored by Martin Construction

About: Christine Moad (they/them) shatters preconceived notions and societal expectations with their music.
Christine Moad has traveled the world from Tennessee to Monaco as a professionally touring bassist. Moad, a bassist and singer-songwriter recording under the moniker Miss Christine, blends indie rock with blues and soul influences delivered with defiant punk attitude to open listeners’ minds to possibilities beyond the gender binary. They graduated from Berklee College of Music before gaining experience as a session musician in Nashville. Christine defied expectations yet again by leaving Nashville behind for a farm near Iowa City where they write and record their original songs. Miss Christine released their debut solo album, Conversion, in 2019. With support provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts, the follow up, Bittersweet, was released on Bandcamp in 2023.

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Web: https://www.misschristinemusic.com/
Other links: www.facebook.com/misschristinemusic
www.youtube.com/misschristinemusic

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James Tutson
2023-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Emma J. Harvat Square, 904 Walker Cir, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Society and Peninsula Neighborhood

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”

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

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Funkatude AND Jumbies
2023-08-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by The Graduate Hotel
6:30PM: Funkatude
7:30PM: Jumbies

About: Funkatude is Funk/Pop band from Cedar Rapids that specializes in playing anywhere from classic to modern day music in their own funky way. From the performance energy onstage to the music you’re sure to get funked.

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About: Jumbies deliver a fusion of Caribbean, funk, and Afro-Cuban rhythms in a high-energy, spirit-raising, dance-oriented performance. Established in 2001 and based in Iowa City with roots in the Ames/Des Moines area, this quintet blends danceable and breezy tropical sounds, perfect for sunny days and hot nights. While we do covers by artists such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, and Harry Belafonte as well, we play mostly original music from our full-length releases and are always creating something new. Most of our elements are similar to other bands, but we uniquely feature steel pan as the lead instrument and love percussion! It’s a unique sound for Iowa, and a really good time!

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CANCELLED: Annie Savage and Friends
2023-08-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Upper City Park, 200 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
Due to the heat, this event has been canceled. We will reschedule this performance, so please check back soon for updated information.
Sponsored by Musician’s Pro Shop
At tonight’s performance, Annie will perform with The Savage Hearts Bluegrass Band, with Tim Arnold, Alex Flesher, and Max Lipnick

About: Hailed as a “firecracker educator and performer” after founding the Wintergrass Festival’s Musicians of Excellence education program, Annie Savage is an international clinician whose Free-Strings Method (www.free-strings.com) offers students, classrooms, and festivals alike a joyful experience with music at the nexus of cultural relevance, creativity, and lifetime musicianship. A renowned fiddler, vocalist, and concert harpist, Savage has shared the stage with artists from Aretha Franklin to John Williams to Ricky Skaggs. She teaches with one foot in the classroom and the other in the music industry.

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Web: http://www.savagefiddler.com/
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YdH54cVKi4

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The Recliners
2023-08-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service

About: The Recliners is an 8-member ensemble and plays a wide variety of music shaped by the interests and talents of each individual member. This longstanding group of Iowa City denizens have played together for nearly 35 years. Their music ranges from classic ’60s and ’70s rock to newly released songs by contemporary singer-songwriters, and includes original tunes, American folk music, Irish melodies, bluegrass, blues, ballads, and mostly, good old-fashioned rock and roll.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/The-Recliners-of-Iowa-City-350253899510/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaV8dLXj6CQ

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Natty Nation
2023-08-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Northside Businesses

About: For three decades, Natty Nation has been a cornerstone of the Midwest reggae music scene, spreading messages of unity, love, and social justice through their powerful sound and unwavering commitment to their roots. Formed in 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin, Natty Nation has become a beloved force in the global reggae community, blending traditional roots reggae with elements of dub, rock, and hip-hop to create a signature style that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Led by the charismatic and visionary frontman JAH Boogie, Natty Nation has consistently used their music as a platform for activism and empowerment. Their lyrics, infused with conscious themes and spiritual depth, reflect their dedication to uplifting humanity and addressing the challenges of our time. Over the years, the band has released a string of critically acclaimed albums, including “The Journey Has Just Begun…” (1996) and “Divine Spark” (2016), each showcasing their evolution as artists and their ability to stay true to the heart of reggae while pushing creative boundaries.

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Web: https://www.nattynation.com/
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James Tutson
2023-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Cardigan Park, 500 Huntington Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States

UPDATE: Nikki Lunden AND Saint Silver
2023-09-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Axiom Consultants
Tonight’s performance by Brad & the Big Wave is also their album release party!
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Nikki Lunden
7:55 PM: Saint Silver

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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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/bradandthebigwave
https://bradandthebigwave.bandcamp.com/releases

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About: Saint Silver is a 6-piece Midwest rock band from Iowa City, USA. The band formed in 2022 from a collection of X-gen misfits who met in Josh Silver’s basement and who all just couldn’t get enough Dead, Dylan, Marley, Beatles, and Neil Young. Performing original songs and covers, they fuse grass roots folk blues and psychedelic rawk with infectious grooves and a touch of reggae that will make you want to think, feel, and dance.

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Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop
2023-09-07 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, September 7! 15%of your purchase will be donated to our free arts programming.
Sit out and admire the views with a delicious appetizer, entrée, and drink–it’s the perfect place for date night, happy hour, or just because!

Lou Sherry AND Worst Impressions AND Dolliver
2023-09-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Z’Mariks Noodle Cafe
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Lou Sherry
7:25 PM: Worst Impressions
8:20 PM: Dolliver

About: Lou Sherry: Iowa City Doom Lounge.

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Web: https://dentalrecordsic.bandcamp.com/album/lou-sherry-more-now-than-then
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About: Formed in January 2023, Worst Impressions is an Iowa City-based project whose music pulls from indie, surf punk, blues rock, grunge, and metal influences to create music that leaves an impact (or perhaps an impression!). Worst Impressions, led by local song writers Garret Hinson and Kuna, works to engage the audience by creating dramatic, dynamic shifts within their original songs and sets.

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About: Dolliver is named after a famous state park and formed in Iowa City, Iowa in the spring of 2022. It started out as friends skateboarding and jamming together to eventually becoming Dolliver. Dolliver is inspired to share the passion and fun in music by making it their own.

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Dave Zollo
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Fairmeadows Park, 2451 Miami Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In partnership with City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, there will be cookies, painting, and murals!
Sponsored by Firmstone Real Estate

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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TheZeffsterr AND Ivy Ford Band
2023-09-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by The Graduate Hotel
6:30PM: TheZeffsterr
7:30PM: Ivy Ford

About: Popular by his stage name “TheZeffsterr” born Nanya Z. Walker-El is an amazing performing artist specializing in Hip-Hop music. His achievements in the music industry has made him a pacesetter with trailblazing contributions to his brand and music career.
TheZeffsterr is the talk of the town according to his fan base out of Iowa City, Iowa as a creative and energetic industry professional with an indispensable passion for his art. Fan-nominated, Hip-Hop Artist of the year (per the Iowa Music Awards) TheZeffsterr has been one of the most consistent and critically acclaimed names in the Iowa music scene since his first release in 2017. Taking on the cover of the Little Village Mag back in 2021 along with many features in the Iowa Press Citizen, Daily Iowan and the Des Moines Register, TheZeffsterr is a very notable figure in the creative community.

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Web: https://www.criticalmoneyinc.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/TheZeffsterr/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA8o0TgdDRaf0AlHPQIQ-A

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About: Ivy Ford is a Chicagoland-based multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. She has a diverse collection of musical influences but strong roots in blues and soul. In 2015 Ivy Ford’s career kicked off after opening for Buddy Guy in Chicago resulting in making a permanent impression that supported her place in the industry. In less than a decade, she has had several international performances including two tours in France and Belgium and performs bi-coastal in the United States regularly and in the Midwest region. Currently, Ivy Ford has three full original albums all of which have been self-produced and are accompanied by other released singles.
Some honorary mentions of Ivy Ford’s accolades includes numerous nominations for both her recordings and songwriting as well as performances. Several publications and top magazines including Frances, “Soul Bag,” and “Blues Matters,” in the UK have printed extensive interviews and support in her upcoming works. Ivy Ford is known for her musicianship and skill as well as her energy and experience she shares with her audience when she performs lives bringing an authenticity that is timeless.

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Web: https://ivyfordmusic.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/IvyFordMusic/

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Eat for the Arts at Get Fresh Café
2023-09-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Get Fresh Café, 109 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Get Fresh Café on Tuesday, September 19! 10% or your order will be donated to support our free arts programming!
Smoothies and Freshies are a MUST for staff during our festivals–we highly recommend! Stop by for a coffee drink and chia pudding on your way to work, and then go back for lunch or dinner. Try the Thai Peanut Wrap, Cashew Chicken Salad, the Big Cheese, or grab a lunchbox: a sandwich or wrap with two sides!

SFP Presents: Local Anesthetic w/ Ahzia, Ion Alexakis, Jim Swim and Alyx Rush
2023-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Elray’s Live & Dive

About: Although born in Tacoma, Washington, Ahzia Hester would go on to grow up in the state of Iowa. Here, he would discover his interest in illustration, writing and theatre. It was only until his final semester of High School that making music, particularly hip hop music, would catch his attention. A desire to roll out his own music would soon follow. His music would go on to infuse melodic production and clever lyricism to craft his own discography. With a few releases under his belt dating back to 2015, most recently, Zen (2017), & READY.SET.GO. (2018), time will tell what is in store next for the Midwest based artist. His latest endeavor is the 2021 LP Welcome To Nowhere, an offering jammed packed with sharp and honest lyrics painting the shades of life in a flyover state.

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Web: https://linktr.ee/signalflowproducts
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/SignalFlowProducts/

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About: Ion’s music is an inward reflection focusing in on resilience of the worker. Enduring the working class hardships through the Guthrie lens over a sonic guttural rawness that hones in on the prospect of our power as the people to maintain vigilance and hope. As a solo artist he has shared the stage with the artists such as GZA, Blackalicious, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Makaya McCraven, Dessa, Wyclef Jean & Black Milk.

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Web: https://linktr.ee/signalflowproducts
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/SignalFlowProducts/

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About: Artist/producer Jim Swim blends alternative hip-hop, indie soul, and bedroom pop to craft warm and wavy songs that move head and heart. Swim’s songs unwind like good conversation, moving from the everyday to the abstract, the personal to the universal, with honest ease. His original production, versatile flow, and lyrical insight have earned a loyal underground following that continues to grow.

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Web: https://linktr.ee/signalflowproducts
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/SignalFlowProducts/

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About: Alyx Rush is a sonic sorcerer who has been busy capturing hearts, minds and imaginations across the Midwest with an alluring R&B/pop sound that beautifully smudges the edges of both genres. Adopted as an infant and raised in rural Iowa, he has never been afraid to be his true authentic self. Casting his spell from under the underground, Rush has risen quickly with head-turning independent releases and captivating live performances at festivals and venues across the region. He is both technically gifted and rawly emotive as a vocalist, swooping through irresistible top lines on wavy production that ranges from winter ballads to summer sways. His sound can soar, swagger and swoon, sometimes all at once. Already recognized as one of the top artists in the area, Rush will push his wave even further this summer with a new EP, ‘After the Last Time’ his second collaboration with artist/producer Jim Swim. There’s no ceiling for this one.

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Web: https://linktr.ee/signalflowproducts
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/SignalFlowProducts/

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Casper (1995)
2023-09-23 19:30 - 21:10 | Johnson County Fairgrounds, 3109 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
NOTE: we have moved the movie inside due to forecasted weather! We will now be in Barn #2 . For a map with the specific location of the movie screen and parking (look for the gray “Screen” and yellow “Seating” rectangles), please click HERE.
Looking for a fun food option before the show? Chef Daniel Velasquez and his South Side Street Foods truck will be there! Learn more about his tasty fry bread tacos HERE.
Sponsored by Faithful Companions and The Kirkwood Room
Run time: 1hr 40 min
Rating: PG
Starring: Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Malachi Pearson
Plot: Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper and Kat’s friendship grows as they deal with his mischievous uncles and a greedy heiress with plans for the mansion.
Watch the trailer HERE
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Eat for the Arts at Harry's Bar & Grill
2023-09-28 07:00 - 21:00 | Harry’s Bar & Grill, 116 E. Washington St., 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Harry’s Bar & Grill on Thursday September 28. 10% or your purchase will help support our free arts programming!
Check out the fried chicken, breakfast food, and all the comfort food with attitude.

Winterland
2023-09-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by The Graduate Hotel

About: Specializing in the Grateful Dead’s catalog and sound from 1969 through the late 1970s, Winterland pulls you back in time to a place where the Dead’s rhythm and blues, folk and country roots were still deeply embedded in their music even as they explored the wild and experimental outer reaches of psychedelic rock. More importantly, though, Winterland channels the music of the Grateful Dead with uncanny authenticity, a sublime fidelity to the Dead’s musicianship, tonality and, in particular, emotional relationship with the audience. Walk into any given Winterland show and witness firsthand: every face is radiant, reflecting the elation of sharing — with the band and with each other — the pure, innovative, beautifully complex music of the Dead. This interconnectedness, which breaks down the barriers between people and music and allows everyone to become collaborators in an elusive web of fleeting, living art, represents an essential unity of musical experience. In other words, what Winterland has attained has proven to be a microcosm of the feat that the Grateful Dead of the late ‘60s to the late ‘70s achieved and escalated to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. It is a thing of subtle and wily magic, not to be missed.

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Other links: https://www.facebook.com/winterland73/

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We Funk
2023-09-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Northside Businesses

About: We Funk is a collective of local musicians and performers dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips. Originally conceived in Iowa City, circa 2010, We funk has been reborn with a mission to connect you to the mothership. From the early 70’s to the now, We funk brings forth to you, the music of Parliament-Funkadelic, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Gary Sheider, Eddie Hazel and more from the “Funk Mob”. With a full Horn section, array of different singers, and about three rhythm sections, We Funk is definitely composed of this generation’s clones of Dr. Funkenstien. Have you experienced any missing funk? We funk has been sighted at several Eastern Iowa events and venues in the past. You may have not identified it at the time, but we can confirm multiple Camp Euforia, Gabes and Wildwood experiences from fans. We believe. We want you to believe.
We Funk consists of many musicians and incarnations. The full ship complement is as follows:
Derek Thorn
Ryan Casteel
Ben Soltau
Brett Messenger
Saul Lubaroff
Eddie Mckinnely
Bethann Heidgerken
Craig Heidgerken
Meghan Mcdonough
Brian Cooper
Katie Robins
Creighton Gaynor
Bill Peterson
Manuel Lopez III
Dante Ware

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Eat for the Arts at Sanctuary
2023-10-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Sanctuary Pub, 405 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Sanctuary on Thursday, October 12! 20% of your purchase will help us support our always-free and accessible arts programming, so eat, drink, and be merry!
The pizza is always a great option, or go for a Pub Burger! Vegetarian? The Royal Grilled Cheese is a delight!

Eat for the Arts at Alebrije
2023-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Alebrije Restaurant, 401 S. Linn St., Iowa City, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Alebrije on Wednesday, October 25! Please note that restaurant hours run 5:00-9:00 PM on this day.
15% of your purchase will help us support our always-free and accessible arts programming.
Where to start with this menu? Try the salsa sampler, and if you’re feeling spicy, try the Camarones a la Diabla. If not, the Tacos al Pastor are sure to please!

Eat for the Arts at BlackStone
2023-12-05 11:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive Suite 1, Iowa City, 52245
Eat for the Arts at BlackStone on Tuesday December 5! 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming.
Eat in, take out, or order online!

Office Closed-Holiday Thieves Market Setup
2023-12-08 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
We will be onsite at the Hyatt Regency Expo Hall setting up for the Holiday Thieves, Market, December 9-10.
