In a place like Iowa City, with so many educated and talented people, it’s important to know your skill set. Understanding what your strengths are and gravitating toward others who share similar talents is what creates that sense of belonging we all crave. Take for me, for instance. I can make a hat out of […]
Amanda Lund
Family Free Night at the Iowa Children’s Museum promotes STEM learning
STEM Family Free Night Iowa Children’s Museum — Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. This Friday at the Iowa Children’s Museum, enjoy an evening with all of your favorite exhibits and participate in special STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities sponsored by the Southeast Iowa STEM Hub. Admission is free, with activities focusing on […]
Back-to-school weekend at Wilson’s Orchard offers fun ready for the picking
Back-to-school Weekend Wilson’s Orchard — Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23 School is (almost) back in session, and Wilson’s Orchard is hoping to ease the pain with a special back-to-school bash this Saturday and Sunday. The end-of-season party will include balloon art and face painting from noon until 4 p.m., as well as the familiar fun […]
Nolte Academy brings ‘Peter Pan’ to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Clap your hands, pack your bags and get ready to fly to Neverland this weekend with Peter Pan. Nolte Academy’s fifth musical production, which opens…
The Beggarmen get intimate at the Englert this Saturday
Delve into the heart of Celtic music with the Iowa City-based Irish quartet The Beggarmen this Saturday. Part of the Intimate at the Englert Series, those who attend (100 tickets available) will share the stage with the band, creating an experience not to be missed…

