Event Category: Arts

  • John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party

    John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party

    Winter Dance Party Produced and created by John Mueller, this is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all…

  • The Winery Comedy Tour

    The Winery Comedy Tour

    Come enjoy a night of laughter watching the ever popular Winery Comedy Tour. Our tour features hilarious stand-up comedians that will have you rolling. It’s a great way to unwind, grab a drink, and enjoy some top tier comedy produced by the largest veteran owned talent agency in the world. Whether you’re coming with friends…

  • Manhattan Short Film Festival

    Manhattan Short Film Festival

    We will host the viewing on September 25, 2025, in the Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre at 6 pm. Audiences in Over 500 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Come to the Pearson Lakes Art Center to view this year’s film finalist and be a judge…

  • Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre:  The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre: The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre:  The Emperor’s New Clothes Daily – Wednesday through Saturday, July 3 – 6, 10:30am – 11:30am _ The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes — but at what cost to his citizens and reputation? His hardworking maids narrate as the arrogant Emperor is…

  • Barefoot in the Park

    By Neil Simon This classic Neil Simon comedy follows newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter as they navigate life, love and wedded bliss in New York City. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s mother and decide to play matchmaker during dinner with their neighbor…where everything that can go wrong, does. Ticket…

  • Marilyn Maye

    Marilyn Maye

    2 Nights!  August 19th & 20th! In the years since Marilyn Maye first appeared in the spotlight as a tiny pre-teen vocalist in a series of amateur contests in Topeka, Kansas, she has received an endless stream of kudos. The late Johnny Carson called her “Super Singer”. Ella Fitzgerald dubbed her “The greatest white female…

  • Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles

    Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles

    TWO NIGHTS of Hotel California! Tuesday, June 17th  |  Wednesday, June 18th Click HEREfor tickets to June 17th Click HEREfor tickets to June 18th A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence  have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”  to a level of recognition normally reserved for  Gold and Platinum recording…

  • Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Induction Weekend

    Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Induction Weekend

    ​The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa.  Since incorporation in 1997, more than 500 entities and over 1,900 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum…

  • Artisans Road Trip

    Artisans Road Trip

    Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October.  This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Artist Directory Artist Map Plan your route and get directions with our interactive map: https://tinyurl.com/4zba86s9 The Artisans Road Trip,…

  • Dick Bauman Big Band

    Dick Bauman Big Band

    Join us for Dick Bauman Big Band every Monday evening throughout the summer starting Memorial Day through Labor Day in Pomerantz Hall! With a loyal following, The Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble started in 1997 that plays songs by the famous bands and arrangers of the 1930s and ‘40s including (but not limited to):…