In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have...
On View February 13, 2025 - July 20, 2025 Curated by Katherine Simóne Reynolds and supported by a five-person curatorial cohort of advisors, it's a fine thing explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, including the Rust Belt. The exhibition will challenge conventional narratives and celebrate the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern...
Enjoy fabulous food and beverages from Micky's Irish Pub and fuel the Iowa City Public Library at the same time! Micky's Irish Pub is offering Eat Out to Read from 3-9pm at 11 South Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City. Dine in, carry out, or Chomp delivery. A generous percentage of all sales will be...
Let the flowers bloom and the cocktails flow! Cheers to April showers bringing May flowers in every sip!
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. ¡Ven para Book Babies! Divirtámonos juntos cantando, leyendo...
Mellon Research staff, Dr. Peju Layiwola and Fernanda Campos will present their work and examine the questions that lie at the core of provenance research.
Opening Friday May 2nd 4PM Carl Homstad is an artist in the Decorah, Iowa area. He makes and sells oil and watercolor paintings, woodcut prints and drawings. Work on display through July
Beyond Festival is a powerful, weekend-long celebration of culture, creativity, and community in Iowa City. The festival features music, fashion, art, film, wellness events, and panel discussions that uplift diverse stories and spark meaningful conversations. From alleyway fashion shows to cultural workshops and performances, Beyond Fest transforms the city into a vibrant, inclusive space that...
FOOLS SWEET SIXTEEN LAUNCH 🎂 Join us at Public Space One on Friday May 2nd from 5-8pm to get the latest edition of Fools!! There will be readings from our poets, along with Cello and Guitar performances from our friends Ethan & Sean 🎻🎶 There will be plenty of copies of volume 16 along with...
Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital for International Tuba Day Members of the University of Iowa Tuba Euphonium studio, directed by Professor John Manning and Drew Bonner. This concert is free and open to the public. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943889 Friday, May 2, 2025 5:30pm Voxman Music Building Welch Ensemble Room (2451) 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City,...
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell...
Join Nolte Academy's youth theater for their production of Seussical The Musical Jr. at The James Theater, May 2 - 4! About Seussical, Jr. - Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people...
