Event Category: Arts
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
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We will host the viewing on September 24, 2026, in the Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre at 6 pm. Audiences in Over 500 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Come to the Pearson Lakes Art Center to view this year’s film finalist and be a judge…
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Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre: The Emperor’s New Clothes
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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…
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Marilyn Maye
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2 Nights! August 18th & 19th! 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…
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Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
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TWO NIGHTS of Hotel California! Tuesday, June 9th | Wednesday, June 10th 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 artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of…
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Induction Weekend
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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…
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Artisans Road Trip
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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,…
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Dick Bauman Big Band
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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):…
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat
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A retreat for writers of all skill levels. There’s a story in everyone. Let us help you tell yours. Essays, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, reporting, and how to market. It will feature award-winning authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. Read…