This Friday (March 6), the streets of Iowa City become walkways to art.
Visitors can view art in galleries, businesses and nonprofit organizations’ public spaces. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s a great way to view numerous art works by a variety of artists.
Eighteen locations will celebrate the work of artists.
Local artist, Astrid Bennett is organizer [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Arts and Music’
March 5, 2009
Iowa City Gallery Walk is fun!
February 17, 2009
Stone City’s General Store will be your new favorite hangout
I found a new favorite place to have a bite. A place with good food, a cozy atmosphere and live music. A place where even my five-year-old has fun and isn’t out of place dancing. It’s a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the drive.
Nestled on the bank of the Wapsi River in [...]
October 15, 2008
It’s Playtime Poppy
The Children’s Theatre of Cedar Rapids Playtime Poppy is ready to start its 2008-2009 Play season. The first play will be “Timeless Tales” which is a rendition of four of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories. It will include scenes from “The Princess and the Pea”, “The Little Mermaid”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, and “The Ugly Duckling”.
This [...]
August 24, 2008
Bike riding and Bluegrass
Central City showcases two festivals this weekend – CC Rider and the 33rd annual Bluegrass Festival.
The decorated bikes have adorned lawns and businesses for weeks. Some were spray painted purple from rim to rim, some held flower baskets, and others sparkled in the summer sun. Regardless of the artist’s intention, each drew attention and encouraged [...]
August 11, 2008
The Mill and Catfish Keith
For our date night this month my husband and I ventured back to an old stomping ground and saw one of our favorite performers.
The Mill in downtown Iowa City has forever been one of my favorite spots. When I was young, my mom would drive to Iowa City to go shopping and we’d always stop [...]
