Rock the Chalk 2018 Downtown Iowa City — Friday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. The third annual Rock the Chalk will be bringing art to the streets of downtown Iowa City Friday. Literally. Participating artists will start chalking artworks onto Clinton Street starting at 10 a.m. on Friday morning. Live music starts at noon; this […]
Friday Night Concert Series
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Photos: Christopher the Conquered closes out the Friday Night Concert Series

The Iowa City Summer of the Arts Friday Night Concert Series that has captivated audiences on the Ped Mall all season long ended in grand fashion on Friday, Sept. 2 with Des Moines artist Christopher the Conquered. Chris Ford and company played nearly three hours of lively and soulful music with some select covers, and plenty […]
Summer is coming: lineup is announced for Friday Night Concert Series

Summer of the Arts has announced the lineup for this year’s Friday Night Concert Series, which will bring almost 20 acts to the Ped Mall on weekend evenings between late May and early September. The City High and West High Jazz Ensembles will kick off the series on May 20. Returning favorites include Winterland, which […]
Black Uhuru headline Linn Street Block Party this Friday

Black Uhuru at the Linn Street Block Party Fri., Sept. 18 — Update: This event has been moved inside to the Englert. Catch the last drops of summer at the Linn Street Block Party, marking the last Friday Night Concert for the 2015 Summer of the Arts Season. Roots reggae legends Black Uhuru will headline the […]