Jazz, folk and live TV coming to Uptown Bill's in Iowa City

An amazing variety of music is coming to Uptown Bill's during the next few weeks. You'll find jazz, folk, world beat and more. Lots of other events, too, including live TV broadcasts, Open Mic and Spoken Word. Here's a schedule of what's planned:

• Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 pm Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm).
• Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 pm. Art Night. 7 pm. Open Mic. 6-8 pm. Ghana Benefit
• Friday, Nov. 18, 4 pm. 5 pm Friday Night Jazz: UI Guitar Ensemble/Jazz Pop Quintet
• Saturday, Nov. 19, 7 pm. Saturday Night Music: Benj & Nicole Upchurch with Stacy Webster
• Wednesday, Nov. 23, 7 pm. Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm).
• Thursday, Nov. 24. Noon. Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
• Monday, Nov. 28, 4:30 pm: UI World Beat Ensemble
• Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6 pm. Live TV broadcast: Tom's Guitar Show.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 pm Spoken Word Open Mic. Live TV broadcast: 'The Smartest Iowan.' (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm)
• Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 pm Art Night. 7 pm. Open Mic
• Friday, Dec. 2. 5 pm Friday Night Jazz: Padley/Smith Combo
• Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30 pm Irish Sessions. 7 pm Saturday Night Music: The Mayflies
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 pm Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm. Plus Art)
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 pm Art Night. 7 pm. Open Mic. 8 pm. Music with Brandon McHose
• Friday, Dec. 9, 4 pm. Chess Club.
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 pm. Saturday Night Music with Pigs & Clover

Located at 730 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City, Uptown Bill's includes a coffee house, bookstore, performance venue and other enterprises. In the spirit of Bill Sackter, Uptown Bill's strives to nurture and encourage a gathering place where people of all abilities are welcome. Find us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Watch us on You Tube: www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PLEE41220297F8D82C

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www.uptownbills.org