Hannah Marks Quartet
2023-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Hannah Marks is a bassist, bandleader, composer, and educator living in New York City. As a bandleader, she has performed at several major festivals, including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, 80-35 Music Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, and Indy Jazz Festival. Her current groups as a leader are Hannah Marks: Outsider, Outlier, a genre-defying, lyric-based project, and the Hannah Marks Quartet. She worked with jazz luminaries like Geoffrey Keezer, Nasheet Waits, Terri Lyne Carrington, Miles Okazaki, Ingrid Jensen, Kalia Vandever, Matt Wilson, Ted Nash, Morgan Guerin, and Marcus Printup, and has performed at heralded NYC venues like Birdland Jazz Club, The 55 Bar, The Stone, and The Jazz Gallery. Her former project, Heartland Trio, released their debut album in November 2018. Marks is an alum of the Stanford Jazz Workshop Mentor Fellow program (2022), the Woodshed Network (2021), Betty Carter Jazz Ahead (2019), the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music (2018), and the Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony (2014). She is on faculty at The Spence School and runs her own private lesson studio.

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Aviana Gedler Quartet
2023-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Aviana Gedler is a Des Moines-based jazz singer, violist, pianist, arranger, and composer with an unwavering passion for music and performing. She has taken the Des Moines music scene and beyond by storm ever since she earned her Associate Degree in Professional Music in May of 2022 from the School for Music Vocations in Creston, Iowa, under the direction of Tobi Crawford and Grammy-nominated Dr. Jeremy Fox. There, she studied jazz voice under Four Freshman members Tommy Boynton and Ryan Howe, winning the Downbeat Magazine award for best jazz vocalist in the community college division two years in a row. Along with gigging, she is the choir piano accompanist at Stilwell Junior High School and teaches privately at the Central Iowa Music Lab under the direction of James Biehn. Aviana is joined by her stellar rhythm section including Nate Sparks, Blake Shaw, and Zane Gedler.

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Huntertones
2023-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Huntertones brings people together around the globe with fun, imaginative and fearless music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre bending composition and unconventional covers. Every show is a social experience celebrating the joy of music.
The band formed in Columbus, Ohio and is now based in Brooklyn, NY. They’ve performed in over 20 countries world wide and continue to tour the US and abroad. Huntertones claims more authority than ever as they drive into their 10th year. Their upcoming release, Engine Co., is six songs tracked together in the live room of Atomic Studios in Brooklyn, NY, serving as a reminder both to Huntertones and their listeners that the best way to get to the heart of any song is simply in the moment.

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Web: https://www.huntertones.com/
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Luke Sanders Trio
2023-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Luke Sanders Trio ft. Luke Sanders (guitar), Michael Gedden (bass), Jeremiah de la Peña (drums).
Luke Sanders is an active Eastern Iowa guitar player based in Waterloo. Luke is the guitar instructor at both Luther College in Decorah and Wartburg College in Waverly. Michael Gedden is a bass player originally from Johnston, IA. After completing a degree in jazz studies at UNI, Michael relocated to Kansas City where he maintains an active performance schedule. Jeremiah de la Peña is originally from Palatine, IL. Jeremiah got his degree in percussion performance from Coe College. After Coe, Jeremiah moved back to Chicago to perform regularly throughout the Midwest.
Spectators should expect to hear genre-bending and euphoric originals in the mold of guitar favorites like Bill Frisell, Jim Hall, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Gilad Hekselman.

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Christian McBride's New Jawn
2023-07-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY Award winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC) and the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Christian is also a respected educator and advocate as the Artistic Director of Jazz House KiDS, and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions. In addition to consistent touring, McBride hosts NPR’s “Jazz Night in America” and “The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian” on SiriusXM. Whether behind the bass or away from it, Christian McBride is always of the music. From jazz to R&B, pop/rock, hip-hop/neo-soul, to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.

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Web: https://www.christianmcbride.com/
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City of Iowa City Fireworks
2023-07-01 21:30 - 22:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Saturday night of Jazz Fest goes out with a bang, courtesy of the City of Iowa City’s fireworks.

Blake Shaw Quartet Jam Session
2023-07-01 21:30 - 23:00 | ReUnion Brewery-Iowa City, 113 E College St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Because of City fireworks at 9:30pm, this jam session will start sometime between 9:30pm-10:00pm

About: Blake Shaw is a composer/arranger, bandleader, double/electric bassist, vocalist, private lessons teacher, and jazz professor at Cornell College and Mt Mercy College. Originally from Lisbon, Iowa, Blake has earned an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College as well as a Bachelor of Music (‘13) and Master of Arts (‘17) degree both from the University of Iowa. He has called Iowa City, IA home for the past 14yrs where he has provided insight on festival boards for around half that time for the Iowa City Jazz Festival as well as the Iowa City Pride Fest where he serves as Entertainment Director. Shaw is a frequent performer and band leader in many different groups across Iowa and the US. He can also be found teaching private lessons to young dedicated classical and jazz double bass players. Shaw has had the pleasure of playing with jazz greats like Carmen Bradford, Wycliffe Gordon, Rachel Eckroth, Dave Pietro, O’had Talmor, and Dick Oatts. He’s also been in groups opening for bands like Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Lake Street Dive, Donny McCaslin, Margaret Glaspy, John Raymond and the Real Feels, Bridget Kearney, Caroline Smith, The Marcus King Band, and Euforquestra. You may go “like” all of his cute pics on instagram @theeblakebass.

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Web: https://blakeshawbass.bandcamp.com/music
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/blakeshawbass

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Hickok Roberts Quartet
2023-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Vocalist Betsy Hickok performs sensitive and swinging interpretations of jazz standards. She has appeared in the Des Moines Metro Arts Jazz in July series, the Iowa City Jazz Festival, Noce Jazz Cabaret, and other regional venues with some of Iowa’s top musicians. Guitarist Ron Roberts is a Chicago area native who has played regularly with artists throughout central Iowa.
Ron and Betsy have performed together since 2010 and received a Special Recognition Award in 2019 from the Des Moines Community Jazz Center Hall of Fame. Ryan Smith is a woodwind specialist living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who has performed throughout the Midwest and in Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, and China. Drew Morton, bassist and multimedia artist, is a regular musician with various groups in the area including Jack Lion, Koplant No, and Christopher’s Very Happy Band.

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Artist Booths and Fun Stops Open
2023-07-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Clinton St., 10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In addition to the music, artist booths and Fun Stops round out the music festival atmosphere!
Artists
Let Us Color for Peace
Alegria Handmade
Glen Arthur Lowry
Josina Supplies
Vintage Jewelry & Treasures
Glassando
Willustrations
Fun Stops
Faceworks
FTC Robotics/Trobotix
Englert Theatre
Iowa City Hospice/VNA of Johnson County (Friday)
Willowwind School (Saturday)
Johnson County Ambulance Service
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center
KCCK Jazz Radio

Beverage Garden and Culinary Delights Open
2023-07-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Iowa Avenue, 105 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Enjoy cold beverages and delicious food from a variety of local and regional food vendors!

Damani Phillips Quartet
2023-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Tony Fischer and Beth Newell

About: Damani Phillips is a native of Pontiac, MI, and currently serves as head of the Jazz Studies area at the University of Iowa. An active performer and scholar, Phillips has performed, taught and lectured throughout the world. He has performed with artists/groups such as Lewis Nash, Christian McBride, Wycliffe Gordon, Bobby McFerrin, Marcus Belgrave, Terrell Stafford, Hank Jones, Red Holloway and Pat Bianchi among many others. Phillips will be joined by an exceptional band including two of Indianapolis’ finest in bassist Brandon Meeks, Iowa jazz alum Cassius Goens on drums along with Iowa jazz piano standout Steve Shanley (Coe College).

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Web: https://www.damaniphillips.com/
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Apocalypso Tantric Noise Choir
2023-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Instrumental jazz funk, from tight originals to free-flowing improvisational excursions, ATNC has been making music together for more than two decades. Brothers Hurlin, David and Eric, man the percussion and keys respectively with James Moore on precision bass. Guitarist Jonnie Cohen often sits in adding textural refinements and aural outreach. The Noise Choir has played every setting from jazz venue to brewery to bar to dances to theaters to festivals, tapping into the emotional and physical contours of each setting. They’ve backed artists like David Lynch muse and Twin Peaks star Chrystabell, Belgian artist Eva de Roovere, New Orleans phenom Mike Dillon and rising artists like Elizabeth Moen, and played festivals headlined by Los Lobos, Rebirth Brass Band, David Lindley, Elephant Revival, Marco Benevento, and many others. The band’s influences span the gamut from jazz to funk to gospel to free form and from Sun Ra to Miles Davis to Thelonious Monk to Medeski, Martin & Wood to the Meters to Jimmy Smith to the JB’s to Sex Mob to Ramsey Lewis to Soulive to Greyboy Allstars. Apocalypso’s most recent release “SO FAR SO WHAT” was recorded at Flat Black Studios in Lone Tree, Iowa and is due out this summer.

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Orquesta Alto Maiz
2023-07-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Orquesta Alto Maiz is something of a musical enigma. It is a popular Latin-jazz-dance band made up of musicians now living in the “heartland” of America. The Latin tinged music they perform, usually found in the clubs of New York City, L.A. or Miami, has secured them a reputation as one of the hottest bands in the Midwest.
This strange mix of “salsa” and tall corn works because of the years of musical experience the band members bring to the group, and because of their love for the music. Alto Maiz has been performing regionally and internationally since 1986 and has steadily built a strong base of Latin music fans and supporters wherever they’ve played.
Orquesta Alto Maiz plays a wide range of Latin musical styles, including merengue, samba, cha-cha-cha, salsa, calypso, and boleros. In addition to Latin-jazz standards by Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Miranda, Mario Bauzá, Poncho Sanchez and others, the band has produced many successful original compositions as well.
Alto Maiz has recorded much of this music, producing two cassette tapes; Puerto de Tierra (1989), Casa del Fuego (1991), and eight compact discs; Dancing in the Corn (1993), Azucar Caliente (1995), Década (1997), Live at Montreux (1999), Añejando (2001), Ritmo en Azul (2004), Veinte (2006) and Live On Fire (2008).
Regardless of age group or musical preferences, Orquesta Alto Maiz strikes a common chord with its audience. Once exposed to this vibrant, pulsating music, people find it so irresistible that their feet won’t keep still!
Audience participation (dancing, singing) is enthusiastically encouraged. And remember, dancing is good for you, and dancing like no one is watching is even better! Once you experience them you will never forget them, Orquesta Alto Maiz, “The Salsa Band.”

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Web: https://www.salsaband.band/
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Crystal City AND Subatlantic
2023-07-07 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: Crystal City, sponsored by Hawkeye Title & Settlement
7:30PM: Subatlantic, sponsored by Shaner Magalhães, Urban Acres Realtor

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.

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Web: https://crystalcitymusic.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcitymusic
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About: Subatlantic, an indie rock band based in the Quad Cities, where Iowa and Illinois meet, features Becca Rice–lead vocals, guitar, and keyboards; Adam Kaul–guitar; Phil Pracht–drums; and Sean Chapman–bass and cello. Subatlantic formed in 2008 and released their first EP in May of 2015 on Bandcamp. Their first album, Villains, came out in spring of 2019.
Using flexibility in arrangements and instrumentation, Subatlantic displays different textures in their songs, creating a unique sound that ranges from dark and sonorous to danceable post-punk. Subatlantic’s new album will be out Spring 2023.

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Uncharted (2022)
2023-07-08 21:15 - 22:11 | City Park, Hills, Iowa, 201 Main Street, Hills, IA, 52235, United States
Sponsored by Hills Bank
Run time: 1hr 56min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas
Plot: Bartender and pickpocket Nathan Drake teams up with seasoned treasure hunters Victor Sullivan and Chloe Frazer, to locate the fabled treasure of the Magellan expedition. Facing off against a corrupt billionaire, Drake chases a fortune beyond his wildest dreams, but also information about his missing brother.
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*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Eat for the Arts at Pat and Fran's Irish Pub
2023-07-10 11:00 - 22:00 | Pat and Fran’s Irish Pub, 808 5th St. Suite 8, Coralville, 52241
Eat for the Arts at Pat and Fran’s Irish Pub on Monday July 10. 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming! Eat in, take out, or order online.

Kevin Burt
2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
In partnership with City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department’s Hydrant Party!
Sponsored by Axiom Consultants

About: For nearly 3 decades, Kevin Burt, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member (class of 2019), has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocal. Paired with his unique harmonica and guitar presentation along with his quick wit, Burt engages with his audience touching their souls while tickling their funny bones.

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Web: https://www.kevinburtmusic.com/
Other links: www.facebook.com/KevinBurtMusic
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Avey Grouws Band
2023-07-14 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 Bread Garden Market/ReUnion Brewery

About: Avey Grouws Band blends blues, roots, rock and soul as powerfully as the Mississippi River runs through their home in the Quad Cities of Iowa & Illinois. Led by powerhouse vocalist Jeni Grouws and ace guitar man Chris Avey, the two-time top ten Billboard charting band are known for their gritty sound and enthusiastic shows. Sophomore album, “Tell Tale Heart”, was recorded in Nashville, TN with Grammy award winner, Casey Wasner (Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal). Released September 2021, “Tell Tale Heart” debuted #7 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Avey Grouws Band also hit #10 on the Billboard charts with their 2020 debut album, “The Devil May Care”. In 2023, Avey Grouws Band set off on tours to Florida, the East Coast, the Midwest including Kansas City and Topeka, and then to Las Vegas to play the iconic Big Blues Bender with greats Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, Danielle Nicole, Tab Benoit and more.

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Web: https://www.aveygrouwsband.com/
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSz9bwRb-XQ
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RESCHEDULED: Marc Janssen & the Locals
2023-07-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Northside Businesses

About: Marc Janssen is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from rural Johnson County, IA. Growing up in a Midwestern small town, Janssen observed firsthand the balancing act of hard work and hard luck. He writes songs about everyday life. Marc Janssen & the Locals play Janssen’s original music in a country and Americana style. Band members Marc Janssen (vocal, guitar, fiddle), Matt Bernemann (drums), Patrick Bloom (bass, vocal), Randall Davis (guitar, pedal steel) are all in-demand veterans of the Iowa music scene. Janssen has been active in the Midwest traditional music scene since arriving in Iowa City in 2007. Performing on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, and banjo, he regularly plays with multiple groups across multiple genres, including old-time, bluegrass, country, jazz, folk, and rock. He has taught traditional music on multiple instruments locally, regionally, and nationally since 2010. Janssen is currently working on his first album of original material, expected to be released summer 2023.

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Annie Savage and Friends
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | North Market Square Park, 600 Fairchild St., Iowa City, 52245
Sponsored by Musician’s Pro Shop
At tonight’s performance, Annie will performer with The Savage Hearts Swing Trio, with Warren Hanlin and Dave Hansen.

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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Ryan Jeter's Mind@Large
2023-07-21 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 Old Capitol Screen Printers

About: Mind@Large was formed in 2022 by Iowa City native Ryan Jeter. Ryan was a founding member of the Iowa born band Euforquestra that moved to Colorado in 2008. In 2017 he and his family moved from Fort Collins, CO to Des Moines, IA where he lives today. Mind@Large is a collective that includes several talented musicians in Iowa that all bring their own unique abilities and experiences to the table. The band will be performing in support of their debut EP release “Off The Rails” that will be out summer 2023. The EP features vocalist, lyricist and fellow Euforquestra member Mathew Wright who will also be joining the group for concerts during the summer 2023.
Mind@Large also includes: Jay Foote on the bass, Robert Espe on the tenor sax, Rob Ankum on guitar, Ryan Mullin on percussion, Antonio Garza on trumpet and Michael Woods on the drums. You can expect to hear a combination of many musical styles including, Funk, Soul, New Orleans jazz, Reggae and Dub.

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Web: http://www.mindatlargeband.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083166255307

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
2023-07-22 21:00 - 23:02 | Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist
Run time: 2hr 2min
Rating: PG
Starring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz
Plot: After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager for more freedom and to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. He gets his chance when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
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*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Dan Padley Trio
2023-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
In partnership with City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, there will be a geo cache, creek stomp, and nature crafts tonight!
Sponsored by KCCK Jazz Radio

About: Dan Padley is a guitarist/composer based out of Iowa City, IA. Since studying music at the University of Iowa, He has performed with many artists including Wayne Newton, Deb Talan, Elizabeth Moen, River Glen, Dana T, Blake Shaw, comedian Jimmy Pardo, and many more. Dan has released numerous albums and EPs, including his most recent full length ‘Bloom’. His music combines sounds of jazz, ambience, americana, and film music.

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Slim Chance & the Can't Hardly Play Boys
2023-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 | 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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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/
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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/
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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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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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Summer of the Arts Festivals:
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