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Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

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Author event: Jane Smiley

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Sunday, April 28, 2024 -2:00pm to 3:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jane Smiley returns to Iowa City in support of her latest novel, Lucky, the story of a folk musician who rises to fame across our changing times. Full of atmosphere, shot through with longing and exuberance,...

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Sunday Fun Day: Frog on a Lily Pad

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Sunday, April 28, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room To celebrate Save the Frogs Day come and take part in a doing a craft that features a frog leaping from the top of a lily pad! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child...

Event Series Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Write at the Stanley is a monthly workshop series that explores different approaches to ekphrastic writing, the art of creative writing inspired by visual art. The Stanley Museum of Art provides the perfect backdrop for this form of expression with its stunning collection of art. Writers can engage with the art in the galleries as they delve into...

Jazz Repertory Ensemble

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Voxman Music Building Concert Hall - VOX 2101 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Jazz Repertory Ensemble This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31031 This concert is free and open to the public.

University of Iowa Theatre Department: New Play Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). The 2024 Iowa New Play Festival will be presented in the Theatre Building and will include four full productions and daily readings. All readings and productions will take place during the first week of...

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Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Event Series Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social...

Event Series Totally Tweens: Iowa Explorers

Totally Tweens: Iowa Explorers

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Mondays April 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-operating movie theater...

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Poetry Slam

Coffee Emporium 301 E Market St, Iowa City, IA, United States

To Enter, Bring 3 of your best poems Sign up begins at 6:30pm. Slam starts at 7pm poets compete for audience adoration and great prizes in a three round elimination. Join us for a bard room brawl of poetic excellence The last mondy of every month at Coffee Emporium

Guest Chamber Recital: The Bridge #2.10

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Voxman Music Building Stark Opera Studio - VOX 0151 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Guest Chamber Recital: The Bridge #2.10 The Bridge #2.10 Nick Mazzarella: alto saxophone Tim Stine: guitar Céline Rivoal: accordion Katie Ernst: double bass, voice Sylvain Lemêtre: percussions View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31032 More concert details can be viewed here...

Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....