First Round

Iowa City’s favorite happy hour! 

This monthly gathering gives locals the opportunity to meet new people, socialize, and learn about the latest happenings in the arts, business, and culture sectors of our community. Whether you’re a business owner, a downtown employee, or simply a curious individual, YOU’RE invited! Attendees trickle in and mingle from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. with a panel discussion taking place from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Our generous monthly sponsor provides guests with their first beverage, hence the name “First Round.”

JANUARY 17

Venue: fix! Coffee
Speakers: Monica Moen and Aaron Greenwald
Sponsor: OPN Architects

FEBRUARY 21

Venue: Plated Table
Speakers: Alex Smith and Carly McAndrews
Sponsor: New Pioneer Food Co-op

MARCH 27

Venue: Filmscene at the Chauncey
Speakers: John Schickedanz and Tammie Walker
Sponsor: Meld

APRIL 17

Venue: The James Theater
Speakers: Doug Alberhasky and Katie Buehner
Sponsor: Phoebe Martin, Realtor

MAY 15

Venue: In the Meantime 
Speakers: Macy Krall and Tyesha Perry
Sponsor: metronet

JUNE 19

Venue: Stanley Museum of Art
Speakers: Jim Hayes and Lauren Lessing
Sponsor: Stanley Museum of Art

JULY 17

Venue: Filmscene at the Ped Mall (rooftop cinema) 
Speakers: Dustin Eubanks and Clarity Guerra
Sponsor: Phoebe Martin, Realtor

AUGUST 21

Venue: University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (Iowa Hall)
Speakers: Peter Gerlach and Kirsten Kumpf Baele
Sponsor: Heather Bright, Realtor

SEPTEMBER 18

Venue: Lasansky Gallery & Studio
Speaker: Adam Rake and Diego Lasansky (with a printmaking demonstration)
Sponsor: Lasansky Gallery & Studio

OCTOBER 16

Venue: Riverside Theatre
Speakers: John Schickedanz and Matt “Red” Rebelskey
Sponsor: Phoebe Martin, Realtor

NOVEMBER 20

Venue: Tuesday Agency
Speakers: Kevin Mills and John Kenyon
Sponsor: Tuesday Agency

DECEMBER 18

*First Round Holiday Party!*