Here’s what we tried at the second annual Freedom FEASTival.
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Here’s what we tried at the second annual Freedom FEASTival.
This fusion of Irish and international dance is accompanied by Grammy Award-winning music.
The rock ‘n’ roll legend will play new songs and familiar favorites, like “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out,” at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois.
Room Service will share a stage with the Recliners, the Beaker Brothers, Low and Away, Dave Zollo and Brian Johaneson covering Bob Dylan songs.The stipulation is that no tune can be repeated.
The impacts of the Trump administration’s DOGE-driven cuts at federal institutions that support arts and humanities are trickling down to museums across Iowa. The grant cancellations could impact direct funding for specific programs alongside indirect funding for things like research on making museums more accessible or on traveling exhibits.
Old MacDonald’s Farm, which has been in operation at Cedar Rapids’ Bever Park for more than 100 years, features a variety of farm animals and North American waterfowl and offers hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.
Today’s Jens Jensen is stewarding the relatively new Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park, named for his ancestor. It’s nestled into the grounds of the Museum of Danish America. Located in the tiny town of Elk Horn, about 200 miles west of Cedar Rapids, the museum is emerging as a fascinating place for people of all ethnic backgrounds to visit.
When Seether frontman Shaun Morgan and bassist Dale Stewart left South Africa for the United States in 2002, they had little idea what was in store for them: a tour with Nickelback that would give them their first exposure to arena audiences; the gold and platinum albums they would record with some of the best-known producers in the hard-rock genre; and 20 #1 U.S. radio singles they would release along the way.
From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.
After a spin of the Wildwoods' latest album "Dear Meadowlark," it's evident how significant harmonies are to the Americana act. The lovely three-part harmonies buoy the compelling folk songs crafted by Noah Gose.
Performing arts venues in Iowa City Community School District’s high schools could be the next facilities to see improvements following completion of a 100-page facility study.
It's not easy to keep a tattoo shop open for two decades. However, Neon Dragon Tattoo & Body Piercing has hit that milestone and will celebrate with free, live music by Ballyhoo and Subliminal Rage on Sunday.
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