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One of our most movingly powerful storytellers returns to Hancher to share his truths. Jason Isbell and his stellar band sold out in a blink ahead of their 2023 Hancher performance. It is no wonder, because this is a storyteller at the peak of his craft, observing his fellow wanderers, looking inside and trying to […]
Come to the next Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture on Thursday, March 5, featuring Dr. Peter Jauhiainen, Professor of Religion at Kirkwood Community College! Biderman will present: "'Your Hands are Full of Blood': Samuel Hopkins, Antislavery, and the American Revolution." The Calvinist theologian, Samuel Hopkins, was one of the most prominent and forceful critics of slavery […]
Intentionally scheduled during the heart of the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session, this evening with Brandon Wolf, National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, promises to be both timely and impactful. Brandon will offer insights on national legislative strategies and how they connect to the policies we’re seeing debated here in Iowa and across the […]
The Stanley welcomes visitors to a grand opening reception during the Spring Gallery Walk. Join us to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions, The Black Gold Tapestry, and Flex: Masculinities in the Arts of Global Africa. Enjoy refreshments and music in the lobby, and head up to the galleries to experience the stunning new exhibitions on view. This […]
Join us in welcoming Tatiana Schlote-Bonne to Reading in Public for a reading and book signing! Schlote-Bonne is the author of the horror novels Such Lovely Skin, The Mean Ones, and the upcoming What Feeds Below. About Her Books What Feeds Below (out this fall) At the edge of the City of the Void, a massive […]
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, the story follows a brave raccoon and clever mouse who are on […]
After the screening there will be a virtual discussion with director Connie Dield facilitated by Peter Gerlach Democracy Noir provides a sweeping account of one of the most consequential regimes of this century. It paints an incisive portrait of how Viktor Orbán used a free and democratic election to install authoritarian rule in Hungary, enjoying […]
Democracy Noir provides a sweeping account of one of the most consequential regimes of this century. It paints an incisive portrait of how Viktor Orbán used a free and democratic election to install authoritarian rule in Hungary, enjoying widespread approval from Hungarian nationalists as well as global conservatives inclined to his illiberal views. He changed […]
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy's Bar Crawl in Davenport, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 14th! 🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀 Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let's […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, Ecdysiast Arts Museum is proud to host a local production of The Vagina Monologues, an unapologetic celebration of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of women’s voices. Originally written and performed by Eve Ensler 30 years ago, this provocative production reflects on generations of women who have shaped our […]
Join us on Saturday March 14th at the Craft'd coffee shop for an incredible night of spoken word, open mic, and storytelling. A celebration of all that we’ve been and all that we’ll be.🫶🏼 Join us for our Nonprofit Launch Poetry Event on Saturday 3/14!! This event features eight poets, open mic slots, storytelling & […]
Feeling lucky?! Join us at Planted. for our annual “Luck of the Draw” Plant Sale where you will get discounts on houseplants! Buy 1 plant, get a surprise discount on your second plant! The fate is in your hands, we just hold the cards… No magic tricks, just great deals on new plants! Our one […]
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