After 177 years, 1,200 miles, $35,000 and a 70-page report by historians from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a 782-pound church bell was returned to its original home in Iowa City. On Oct. 5, Iowa City’s First Presbyterian Church held a dedication and blessing for what they now call their “Hummer Bell.” […]
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Fourth of July yoga event at Old Brick will raise funds for detained immigrants and asylum-seekers
Along with fireworks and competitive hot dog eating, the Fourth of July celebrates a determined group of people standing up to government tyranny. An event at Old Brick on Thursday morning offers a new twist on this.
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LV Recommends: The Agape Café, 25 years of free, feel-good fare
Iowa City’s Agape Café proves true to name. Since 1993, the café, located in Old Brick Church on Market Street, has been serving free, restaurant-style, made-to-order breakfast to the Iowa City community on Wednesday mornings, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
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Storytellers take to the stage at Old Brick to talk about life on the ‘fringe’
Along with fashion shows and music, this year’s Flyover Fest is bringing an evening of intimate storytelling to Iowa City a la The Moth.
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PEACE Iowa and the Family Folk Machine host benefit concert in Iowa City
PEACE Iowa Benefit, featuring the Family Folk Machine Old Brick — Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The Peace Education and Action Center of Eastern Iowa (PEACE Iowa) will host a benefit concert at the Old Brick Church in Iowa City (26 E Market St) on the evening of Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., with […]
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Fundraiser at Old Brick will help beloved City High student injured in crash
Benefit for Bella McBride Old Brick Church — Saturday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. This Saturday, a benefit for a City High student who was injured in a severe car accident last month will be held at Old Brick Church (26 E. Market St). Bella McBride worked at Hamburg Inn #2 and is […]
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Dance the night away at the Irish Christmas Céilí
Champagne Academy of Irish Dance Christmas Céilí Old Brick (26 E Market St.) — Saturday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels in holiday spirit this Saturday at Old Brick! The Champagne Academy of Irish Dance will be presenting their 5th annual Christmas Céilí, an exciting milestone for what has become a local […]
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‘Listening for Grace’: A play reconciling sexuality, comedy and Christ
Listening for Grace Old Brick Church — Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Issues of religion and sexuality are difficult to navigate in conversation. Navigating just those sorts of difficulties is where the arts — and theatre in particular — excel. Enter Ted Swartz. For two decades, Swartz has been travelling the U.S. and the […]
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Beaux Arts Ball: a benefit for local arts organizations
Beaux Arts Ball Old Brick — Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. The South East Iowa section of the American Institute of Architects just announced that they will host a Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Oct. 1 at Old Brick (26 E. Market St.) in Iowa City. This fundraiser will benefit three local arts organizations: Arts […]
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International Women’s Day celebration to feature panel on women and the environment
The Iowa United Nations Association (UNA) will host their thirteenth annual Night of 1,000 Dinners at the Old Brick Church…
