Join us free and joyful celebration of African arts and culture in Iowa! Enjoy food, music, dancing and art from the African groups who call Iowa home. When most people think of Iowa, they do not think of Africa or African culture. We are working to change that. The first annual African Festival of Arts and Culture...
 New Series Starting in September! Join us for  weeks of Brazilian Zouk dance basics and more. Pick the role you want to learn, come with an open mind, and get ready to dive into an incredible art.  No partner or experience required. Register  zoukamp.worldclass.cc More Info  Mondays in September 3 / 10 / 17 / 24 Sep 2024 Zouk 101  Perfect...
 You're cordially invited to September's Zoukchata Sunday  a monthly afternoon affair in the gorgeous space of Kindred Coffee in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Come for the dancing and stay for the music, cozy seating, beautiful lighting, and community  More Details  Zoukchata 2024 Sundays: 8 Sep 6 Oct  3 Nov  1 Dec 3:30 PM -...
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and crimson, thereâs no better time to embrace the beauty of fall with our exclusive Autumn floral arrangement class brought to you by Benoâs Flowers.
Pairing Art with Literature will be led by Stanley Docent David Duer. Participants will consider and discuss selected artists, such as Pueblo potter Lucy M. Lewis, and their artworks in light of kindred writers and their literary works. David Duer is a poet and memoirist who recently retired from teaching English language arts at Cedar Rapids...
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are...
Everyone in the Iowa City community is invited to attend the University of Iowa Homecoming Concert on Friday, October 25th in front of the Old Capital. The show will feature the folk-rock band The 502s, followed by the on-the-rise pop duo Magdalena Bay. The concert starts at 7:30, following the Homecoming Parade. Bring your friends...
Renate Mesmer is head of Conservation and Preservation at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Mesmer is an experienced book and paper conservator with more than 20 yearsâ experience in the field. She formally trained as a master bookbinder in Germany and has pursued further conservation training at renowned institutions throughout Europe and the...
 You're cordially invited to September's Zoukchata Sunday  a monthly afternoon affair in the gorgeous space of Kindred Coffee in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Come for the dancing and stay for the music, cozy seating, beautiful lighting, and community  More Details  Zoukchata 2024 Sundays: 8 Sep 6 Oct  3 Nov  1 Dec 3:30 PM -...
Join us for a cozy fall evening with your friends on the rooftop. Choose a cocktail and enjoy a special curated version of Candle Pour Bar with Tura Lura Co. Youâll be supplied with the knowledge and equipment to create your custom 9oz. candle including the blending of your own unique fall or holiday fragrance....
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are...
Everyone is invited to SCOPE's first concert in their Lamplight Series this year, Jazz at the Stanley! The Stanley Museum of Art and SCOPE Productions are proud to collaborate to host a jazz concert featuring the Miles Kean Group and the Marvin Truong Jazz Collective. The event will take place at the Stanley Museum of...
