A series of events beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29, and continuing through Saturday, Dec. 3, will examine the black experience at the University of Iowa. The project, “Iowa and Invisible Man: Making Blackness Visible,” will include first-hand memories of a panel of “Black Hawkeyes” and culminate in the first-ever staged reading of a theatrical version of Ralph Ellison’s seminal and best-selling novel.
Organizations that lost their tax exemption for failure to file can regain their status by filing additional IRS forms and paying a filing fee of $100. But that procedure must be completed by Dec. 31, 2012 or else the organization must pay a higher fee. The workshops will walk the organizations through the forms that are necessary for re-application.
New Orleans dance party with Papa Grows Funk Thursday, September 9, 10 pm Iowa Memorial Union, Main Lounge “Can you feel the music?” That’s what John Gros, lead singer and keyboardist for Papa Grows Funk, wants to know. The answer will be a no-brainer when this hot funk band from New Orleans takes the stage [...]
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM Tickets on Sale: Now! Ticket Availability: Box Office and Online Seating: General admission More Info: http://www.reverbnation.com/mattalber $17 in advance $20 at the door OPENING FOR MATT ALBER: Alexis Stevens Description Matt grew up singing in choirs. Big ones. Little ones. Classical ones. Ones that traveled the globe and [...]
Les Dames du Burlesque with Cirque Stupendo Friday June 18, 2010 at 8:30pm Tickets on Sale: Now! Ticket Availability: Box Office and Online Monday – Friday 1:00 to 6:00 PM CST (319) 688-2653 221 East Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 www.Englert.org Seating: General admission *Tickets are $12 each Description Les Dames Du Burlesque and [...]
Englert Theatre, Tuesday June 15, 2010 at 5:30pm Seating: General admission Free Event! Christopher Merrill, Cultural Diplomat Christopher Merrill, an accomplished poet and since 2001 the Director of the Iowa International Writing Program, has another life as a cultural diplomat. Tuesday evening June 15th he will share stories from that life. The Iowa City Foreign [...]
Iowa City Area Cultural Attractions You are in for a treat as our Iowa City area is a vibrant place offering many entertainment venues sure to appeal to all! Friday Night Concert Series Starts Friday May 28th! The Friday Night Concert Series celebrates twenty years of free local music this Friday night at 6:30 at [...]
The Iowa Arts Festival is a weekend-long, free, community celebration featuring over 130 local and regional visual artists displaying and selling their artwork, a music festival, a “Culinary Row” serving regional and ethnic food, a variety of activities and entertainment, both creative and educational, for children and families. The Iowa Arts Festival is the most [...]
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 7th at 8:00 PM, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Street This one-night-only show is in support of Joe Bonamassa’s upcoming album Black Rock, to be released on Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures label in early 2010. The tenth full-length solo release and eighth studio album of his career, the disc will mark [...]
Fortieth Annual Project GREEN Garden Fair! May 8, 9–11:30 amat Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Project GREEN Garden Fair is a special tradition in the Iowa City/Coralville community. Gardeners and would-be gardeners will find a great assortment of trees, shrubs, vines, and sunny and shade perennials, as well as sources of expert information to help with plant [...]
JOHN WEBER, CO-OWNER OF DWELL HOME FURNISHINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN A Local Business With A Passion The owners of Dwell Home Furnishings and Interior Design in Coralville, Iowa, adhere to a philosophy that consists of three words: renew, refresh and excite. Founded in 1991 and co-owned by John Weber and 3 hands on partners, the [...]
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FEMA awards $6.5 million for Iowa Memorial Union improvements
The University of Iowa has been awarded nearly $6.5 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to make improvements to the Iowa Memorial Union, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Cumming, announced Tuesday.
Putting Roosevelt on market going to a vote
Stephen Murley recommended to the Iowa City Community School District Facilities Committee on Tuesday that Roosevelt Elementary school building be sold. The School Board will vote whether put the building on the market at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Event helps area homeless people in search of clothing, health care and information
The Community Connections Day event at the local church, was organized by the Johnson County Homeless Coordinating Board. The event provided participants with information, resources and referrals on a range of subjects including mental health, health and dental care, educational rights and legal information. Participants were able to receive haircuts, dental checkups, massages and Hepatitis C and HIV screenings, as well.
