09 Feb 2018

Sports, Saturn and SCIENCE! There's so much to do and see this weekend at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Get your football fix! Catch a sports classic on the GIANT Screen, and see the new Gridiron Glory exhibit!
The Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit has arrived at the Putnam and so has the chance to see classic football movies each Saturday on the GIANT Screen!
09 Feb 2018

TOURING EXHIBITION FACES OF IOWA STATE OPENS AT MUSCATINE ART CENTER

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Beginning in the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, Iowa State University (ISU) made it a priority to commission and paint portraits. The commemoration of presidents, deans, accomplished faculty and heralded alumni strove to honor the college’s heritage and legacies. This tradition continues today with the active commissioning of portraits by departments and colleges all across ISU and is celebrated through this statewide touring exhibition Faces of Iowa State.

07 Feb 2018

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Hosting Winter Wisdom Series

By Byrony Forbes

WEST BRANCH, IOWA—Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is hosting a speaker series February 24th, March 3rd and March 17th, all at 2:00 p.m. in the visitor center. A variety of topics will be covered, offering audience members a chance to learn new and fascinating things.   All presentations are free and open to the public. 

06 Feb 2018

Amana Museum is planning for a Mob

By Jon Childers

Mob the Museum Day!

Saturday, February 24th, 2018

1pm at the Amana Heritage Museum in Amana

30 Jan 2018

Kimble Bromley to Exhibit at Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Kimble Bromley, Professor of Art at North Dakota State University, will exhibit his Moby-Dick painting series at the Muscatine Art Center from February 15th through April 12th, 2018. Bromley’s work has been inspired by environments in which he lives and has visited, as well as being influenced by Herman Melville and Moby-Dick.

26 Jan 2018

Jane Goodall's story comes to life through never-before-seen footage in documentary at the Putnam

By Kevin Smith

Award-winning 'Jane' film opens Jan. 27 for limited run on the GIANT Screen

Jan. 24, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) — Peek behind the curtain into the life of one of the most illustrious primatologists the world has ever seen in National Geographic’s documentary, Jane.

24 Jan 2018

Quad City Arts presents Paintings and Sculptures

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

WHAT: Paintings by Holly Kimball & Brad Bisbey, with wood sculptures by Jay Stratton

WHERE: Quad City Arts Gallery, Rock Island

EXHIBITION DATES: February 2- March 23, 2018

RECEPTION: Friday, February 2, 2018 7-9 pm

FREE

19 Jan 2018

Celebrate National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

By Lynn Bartenhagen

National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day is a day to reflect on how art affects your heart. Art, in all of its forms, has the power to move us, and to inspire our hearts. Of all the different kinds of art created in the world, those that move us to tears or cause us to burst out in laughter remain with us for a lifetime.

15 Jan 2018

Clinton Community College to Exhibit local Photographer Henry Matthiessen III

By Jean Matthiessen

Photography of the Tri-State Area and beyond, January 15th through February 23rd

Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa is pleased to announce their new Photography Exhibit “Artist’s Eye Photography of Henry Matthiessen III” in their Library Gallery beginning January 15th and running through February 23rd

12 Jan 2018

Rug Weaving in the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

RUG WEAVING CLASS: Come experience the joy of weaving your very own colorful rag rug on a loom. The class includes designing and preparing materials, weaving and finishing. The rug could be useful in your home or it might make a great gift. This activity will be held in the weaving studio located at the Amana Arts Guild Center in High Amana on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 beginning January 25th  and continue for 5 sessions. Enrollment is limited.

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