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The first Weekender of the new year brings plenty of events to shake off the holiday daze and start 2025 off right. Lady Igraine, a new band out of the Quad Cities, celebrates their debut album with a record release show at Raccoon Motel in Davenport. Over in Dubuque, Olliewood skatepark and the Dubuque Area Arts Council teamed up for a Skate Deck Art Show. The exhibit at Smokestack showcases the work of local artists, all done on skate boards. Check the rest for more events to kick-off the next quarter-century.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
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Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing
Iowa City | Old Brick Church | Fri, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100. Foxtrot dance lesson by Anne Bates from Des Moines Ballroom will be provided.
Making Pretty Papers Workshop
Washington | Washington Public Library | Sat, Jan. 4, 1 p.m.
We’ll experiment with paste paper techniques to create sheets of uniquely patterned, colorful paper.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
Story Time with University of Iowa Football’s Ethan Hurkett
Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids Public Library | Sat, Jan. 4, 10 a.m.
Read stories, sing, and dance at our special story time with a special reading from Hawkeye Ethan Hurkett.
Vandello
Cedar Rapids | CSPS Hall | Sat, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.
This Midwest band’s original tunes range from bouncy and boozy to “dark…but with a wink”, and are always infused with that special Vandello spice.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
Soulcage – Parabola – The Crust
Des Moines | xBk | Sat, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.
Soulcage is based out of Des Moines, Iowa, blending influences from classic rock, metal, hard rock, and grunge to create a raw yet refined sound that balances aggression and emotion.
Lady Igraine Record Release Show
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Fri, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.
Appearing IN PERSON, LADY IGRAINE w/very special guests.
Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More w/ His Big Band
Des Moines | Noce | Fri, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.
Max Wellman and his big band highlight the works of Frank Sinatra, his contemporaries, and those that followed.
Skate Deck Art Show
Dubuque | Smokestack | Thurs, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.
This exhibit showcases how local artists of all ages and skill levels have used skateboards as a canvas to channel that energy into original works of art.
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