Past Events 2019

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The Christmas Love Story - ELIM Christmas Event

Merry Christmas IOWA! Let's come together and celebrate the GREATEST love story in history. This story has the power to change you from the inside out...in the BEST of ways. You and your family certainly don't want to miss this free event!

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm

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Regina Band & Orchestra Winter Concert

Band and orchestra students from Regina middle school and high school will perform a concert. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Iowa City Girls Choir Winter Concert

The Iowa City Girls Choir is a chorus of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade girls from Iowa City and surrounding communities. $5 per family accepted at the door.

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm

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Annie

Presented by City Circle Theatre Company

Leapin' Lizards! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts in this fun-filled musical based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray.

Date: December 6-8 & 13-15, 2019

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Generations of Jazz 2019

Enjoy an evening of swing/jazz with performances by area musicians from 15 to 85 years of age when the Iowa City New Horizons Band hosts the 13th Generations of Jazz.

Date: Monday, November 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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I Lift My Lamp

Featuring Coppers & Brass and the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance

Illuminating the songs and stories of Irish immigration in music and dance, Coppers & Brass, together with the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance and McGovern Music, present a journey of jigs, reels, and songs from the Emerald Shore to Iowa's amber waves of corn.

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Orchestra Iowa Masterworks: Passion of Angels

Marjan Mozetich's "Passion of Angels" for two harps and orchestra is featured along with the Prelude to Wagner's opera about the Holy Grail Quest, "Parsifal."

Date: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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KCCK's "Homecoming" with Chad Eby & Ariel Pocock

Newhall native Chad Eby, associate professor in the Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program at UNC-Greensboro, comes home to Iowa for his first headline performance, with his friend, pianist Ariel Pocock.

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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An Evening with Jerome Kern

Under the baton of Dr. Edward Kottick, the CCPA Orchestra and guest soloists take the stage to deliver the music of Jerome Kern. From Show Boat to Swing Time, this is music from the glory days of Broadway.

Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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Dear Edwina, Jr.

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre

Edwina Spoonapple and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs. From the creators of Junie B. Jones, the Musical.

Date: October 25-27, 2019

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St. Olaf Orchestra

2019 Fall Tour

The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Steven Amundson, is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Orchestra Iowa Masterworks: Reflections

Blaine Cunningham, Tuba

This Masterworks concert features Cedar Rapids native and Grammy-Award Winning composer, Michael Daugherty's "Reflections on the Mississippi," a delightful tuba concerto that will showcase Orchestra Iowa's very own Principal Tuba Blaine Cunningham. Also on the program for the evening is Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.

Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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The Tragedy of Carmen

Presented by the University of Iowa School of Music

Peter Brook's gripping adaptation brings Bizet's opera back to its origins of sexual intrigue, power and complexity. In this tightly wound one act version, Carmen's embrace of her dark fate is elevated from an act of submission to an assertion of power.

Date: October 11-13, 2019

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The Christians

by Lucas Hnath
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company

Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul's church was nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands. Today should be a day of celebration but Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church's belief. A big-little play about faith in America—and the trouble with changing your mind.

Date: September 20-22 2019

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Anne of Green Gables

presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre

This new dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, and the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood.

Date: September 13-14, 2019

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Sam Hao Huang, Tenor

presented by Verdi Center for Music & Art Exchange
and Iowa City Area Chinese Association

Sam Hao Huang is the voice professor and also a judge member for International Vocal Competition. He has a Doctor of Arts degree from Stuttgart Conservatory of Music in Germany. In 2014, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Iowa School of Music.

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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Summer Camp: Camp Creamery's The Legend of Blackbeard's Gold

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

Date: August 5-9, 2019

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The World Famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Summer Camp: Camp Creamery's Little Red Meets the Wolves

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

Date: July 29-August 2, 2019

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New Horizons Band Summer Concert

Since 1995, The Iowa City New Horizons Band has provided opportunities for "chronologically gifted" adults to learn to play a musical instrument and enjoy playing with others.

Date: Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Summer Camp: The Audition Bootcamp

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades 7-12

Lead by professional acting teachers and directors, The Audition Bootcamp prepares high school students to rock auditions for school shows and colleges. Monologues, performance skills, cold-reading techniques, song selection, and so much more! Perfect your auditions to get the part!

Date: July 22-26, 2019

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Into the Woods, Jr.

Presented by Corridor Broadway Bootcamp

Corridor Broadway Bootcamp is proud to present Into the Woods JR in celebration of our 5th anniversary of bringing Broadway to the kids of the Corridor! Into the Woods JR features all of your favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch—along with many more in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

Date: July 17-18, 2019

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Summer Camp: Popcorn Players - Fairytale Mayhem!

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades K-2

Explore the magic of story with our youngest actors! These sessions introduce kids to great stories, far off lands, and interesting characters from the world of fairy tales. Campers will learn about teamwork, simple reading and story-telling, and some of the most interesting fables from around the world.

Date: July 15-19, 2019

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Summer Camp: Character Factory

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades 5-6

Through a wild array of theatre games, campers will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage. This fun and welcoming exploration of the world of acting offers opportunities for new and experienced actors to develop their skills.

Date: July 8-12, 2019

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Change of Seasons Celebration

The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is hosting its biggest party of the season and the entire community is invited. This free event officially introduces the 2019-2020 season lineup for City Circle Theatre Company and Young Footliters Youth Theatre, and will feature live performances, swag, refreshments, giveaways, and other surprises. The event is free and open to the public.

Date: July 7, 2019

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Summer Camp: So You Want to be an Actor?

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades 4-5

Learn everything you need to know to join the theatre in this mini-camp! We'll focus on skills such as speaking on stage, collaborating with others, creating characters, and playing scenes from a script. A great introduction to the stage in a welcoming environment!

Date: July 1-3, 2019

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An Evening With Authors Chris & Emily Norton

Presented by Central State Bank

Quadriplegics simply do not walk again.Yet Chris Norton, native Iowan and former Luther College defensive back, took ten nearly impossible steps. With his wife, Emily, supporting at his side, those unbelievable steps became the start of an extraordinary journey for them both. A journey of courage, faith and family.

Date: July 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Honk! Jr.: A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre

Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm, and memorable score.

Date: June 28-30, 2019

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Summer Camp: Camp Creamery's The Legend of Blackbeard's Gold

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

Date: June 17-21, 2019

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The City Circle Theatre Company production of Disney's NEWSIES

In collaboration with Nolte Academy

Set in turn-of-the century New York City and based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged "newsies," who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets.

Date: June 14-16, 21-22, 2019

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Summer Camp: There's No Business Like Show Business!

Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades 2-3

Inspired by stories and songs from the golden age of Broadway, our young campers explore the powers of their imagination through theatre games, music, and activities. They'll be meeting beloved characters and traveling to far-off places as they explore the world of make-believe! This program develops confidence, concentration, and self-assurance.

Date: June 3-7, 2019

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The Little Prince

Presented by QC Theatre Workshop

The QC Theatre Workshop's touring production of The Little Prince is a new play based on the beloved children's book by Antione de Saint Exupéry. This family friendly production includes masks, puppets, and original music and explores what is truly important in life: "It is only with the heart that you can see clearly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm

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Nolte Academy: 2019 Vocal & Acting Showcase

An end-of-the-year theatrical extravaganza featuring Nolte Academy's Voice, Acting and Musical Theatre students.

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Anne of Green Gables

Presented by ArtsPower

ArtsPower's heart-warming musical, based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novels, follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family she's always wanted. Sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust Company.

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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The Scarlet Pimpernel

Presented by City Circle Acting Company

A swashbuckling action/adventure musical, this is a tale of courage, betrayal, justice, intrigue, trust, honor and love. The show is packed with action, romance and comedy, moving ballads, hilarious dialogue, a macabre guillotine, daring rescues and a thrilling sword-fight.

Date: May 3-5 &10-12, 2019

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Kirkwood Elementary Music Concert

K-2nd grade students from Kirkwood Elementary will perform in this music concert.

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm

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Little Women, an opera by Mark Adamo

Presented by the University of Iowa School of Music

Adapted from the Louisa May Alcott classic novel about four sisters who come of age just after the American Civil War, Adamo's opera focuses on Jo March's resistance to the passage of time. Powerfully theatrical and musically sophisticated, Little Women notably contains a wealth of memorable melodies and tuneful arias.

Date: April 12-14, 2019

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String Theory featuring Ana Vidovic, Guitar

Presented by Orchestra Iowa's MASTERWORKS Series

"Ana has a finely honed technique and a remarkable stylistic sensitivity that allows her to communicate eloquently." --Tim Smith, Baltimore Sunday

Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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KidSing

This singing festival brings together 5th and 6th grade students from across the school district.

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 4:00 pm

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Wickham's Got Talent

Students take the stage with singing, dancing, and comedy.

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm

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Regina Bands Concert

Regina junior and high school band students will be joined by the Iowa City Flute Choir.

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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Kirkwood Elementary Music Concert

3rd-6th grade students from Kirkwood Elementary will perform in this music concert.

Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Presented by Young Footliters

Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies. Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty, and races where the contestants run in circles!

Date: March 8-11, 2019

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Disney's The Little Mermaid

Presented by Regina High School

Walt Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, will be performed March 1-3, 2019 by the Regina High School Theatre Department. Come and enjoy one of Disney's most popular animated shows and support some very talented local high school students.

Date: March 1-3, 2019

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Leap!

Combined Efforts Annual Variety Show

Catch this fast-paced variety show, which includes fabulous local talents together with Combined Efforts company members, in an evening of music, circus acts, comedy, and...dogs? Combined Efforts is Iowa's only theatre company with a mission of purposeful inclusion: supporting gifted artists with disabilities. Performances celebrate artists and challenge perceptions.

Date: Monday, February 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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The Who's TOMMY: In Concert

Presented by City Circle Theatre Company

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who's Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit.

Date: February 15-17, 2019

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Theatre Community Connection - The Who's Tommy

Presented by City Circle Theatre Company

Join the cast of The Who's Tommy and a panel of experts in the field of Childhood Trauma and Abuse for an open conversation about Tommy's story and the real-life impact child abuse has on a person and a community. This will take place at Schwab Auditorium in the lower level of the Coralville Public Library.

Date: Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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All in a Day Play Festival

Presented by Dreamwell Theatre and City Circle Theatre Company

This is the eighth time these two theatre companies have joined forces to sponsor this award-winning event to create and present six 10-minute plays in just 24 hours. The final performance will take place at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.

Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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Art Through Music

Orchestra Iowa Showcase Chamber Series

Orchestra Iowa will present this chamber concert featuring music by Mozart, Larsen, and Coleman. Tickets are available through the Orchestra Iowa Box Office: 319.366.8203.

Date: Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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Tonic Sol-fa

Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.

Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:30 pm