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• Geoff Tate (lead singer of Queensryche) with Operation Mindcrime Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>Geoff Tate (OPERATION MINDCRIME) in concert on Friday, September 29th. General Admission Standing Only tickets $23 ($20 plus $3 service fee). Reserved table for 4 with tickets $130. There are 15 pub tables on elevated platforms along the two side walls of the club. Doors are 7:00 and the show is 8:00.&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/geoff-tate-operation-mindcrime/339?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band.</p> 2023-02-09 23:59:00 -0600

  9/29/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-10-04 20:00:00 -0500

  10/04/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• While Others Sleep Mystery Book Club

  <p>Is your love of a good mystery keeping you up at night? Join other mystery lovers the first Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library.&nbsp;</p><p>For October 5th: Read any mystery book by Aaron Elkins&nbsp;</p> 2023-05-16 15:00:00 -0500

  10/05/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

  2:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Well Read Book Club

  <p>Come join us for the Well Read Book Club! Every month we choose a new topic for participants to read from.&nbsp;</p><p>Having trouble choosing a book? We have a display in the library that you can choose from.</p> 2023-10-09 19:00:00 -0500

  10/09/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

• Book Report - Oct 10

  <p><strong>Tuesday, September 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 305 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><strong>Facilitator: Cheryl Walsh&nbsp;</strong></p><p>A book club that meets once a month for an informal round table discussion and sharing of books you have enjoyed reading. Choose your favorite author, old or new, best sellers or classics, fiction, non-fiction, short stories, or poetry. Not limited to presenters; anyone who is interested in finding new authors while exploring the abundance of reading opportunities in our City of Literature is welcome.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-08 12:30:00 -0500

  10/10/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Senior Center

  Iowa City

• University Club October luncheon

  <p><strong>University Club October Luncheon</strong></p><p><strong>Date</strong>: October 10, 2023</p><p><strong>&nbsp;Time</strong>: 11:30 Social Time Noon Luncheon Cash Wine and Soda Bar</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Location:</strong> Radisson Hotel and Conference Center 1220 First Ave, Coralville</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>SPEAKER:</strong> Dr. Barbara Wilson, President of Iowa University</p><p><strong>“WHAT BROUGHT HER TO IOWA AND HER FIVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES”</strong></p><p>President Wilson’s strong sense of community and her leadership priorities are focused on people. In her first year, the university finalized a new 5-year strategic plan, launched transformative faculty recruitment and retention programs.</p><p><strong>Menu:</strong> Croissant Club —Flaky Butter Croissant stuffed with ham, turkey,,Swiss &amp; Cheddar cheeses, bacon, and topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with pasta salad. Vegetarian Meal: Vegetarian Croissant Gluten free meal will be offered at request.</p><p>&nbsp;Meals served with water, tea, and coffee Dessert Bites</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>COST:</strong>&nbsp;$27.00 (Members). $28.00 (Guests) 1 check made payable to The University Club to: Linda Spangle, P.O. Box 21 North Liberty, IA 52317. <strong>Reservation</strong> <strong>Deadline</strong>: October 3, 2023.</p><p>More information on our website <a href="http://uclubiowacity.org">uclubiowacity.org</a> including information and links for online payments.</p> 2023-08-06 14:00:00 -0500

  10/10/23 @ 11:30 a.m.

  11:30 a.m.

  Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Coralville

  Coralville

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-10-11 20:00:00 -0500

  10/11/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Planned Parenthood Book Sale

  <p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The Planned Parenthood Book Sale is one of the largest single charitable events run exclusively by volunteers, not only in the state of Iowa, but in the country. All proceeds support sex education programs in Iowa. Shoppers come from across the Midwest for bargain prices on thousands of used and collectible books, plus records, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and artwork.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":288}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Hours:&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":288}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">THURSDAY</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">3 p.m. - 9 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Admission: $20</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">FRIDAY</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">9 a.m. - 9 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Admission: Free</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">SATURDAY</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">9 a.m. - 6 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Admission: Free</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">SUNDAY</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">9 a.m. - 6 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Admission: Free</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">50% off all items</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">MONDAY</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">9 a.m. - 6 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Admission: Free</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">75% off all items&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Address:&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">4-H Building</span><br><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">3000 E. Grand Avenue</span><br><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Des Moines, IA 50317</span></p> 2023-09-11 21:00:00 -0500

  10/12/23 @ 3:00 p.m.

  3:00 p.m.

  Iowa State Fair Grounds

  Des Moines

• The Next Chapter Book Club

  <p>The Next Chapter Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Marion Public Library. Each month, we pick a theme, and everyone chooses and reads a book that fits that theme. Discussion will be informal, with a chance for everyone to talk about what they’ve read, what they thought about it, and how the book fits into that month’s theme. Themes can be found on the library's website under the "Adult Programs" tab.</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-17 19:00:00 -0500

  10/17/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Marion Public Library

  Marion

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-10-18 20:00:00 -0500

  10/18/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Book Club 802 with Prairie Lights (Iowa City)

  <p>Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on October 18 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Prairie Lights Books and Cafe.</p><p>This book is available for purchase in person or online with our event partner, Prairie Lights Books and Cafe.</p><p>--</p><p>Why Book Club 802? The club draws its name from House File 802, legislation which bans Iowa governmental entities — including K-12 schools — and public colleges from teaching “divisive concepts.” As a non-governmental entity, we can continue to talk about race, racism and systemic oppression, and we invite everyone to join us in the conversation.</p> 2023-08-11 19:30:00 -0500

  10/18/23 @ 6:30 p.m.

  6:30 p.m.

  Prairie Lights

  IOWA CITY

• University Club of Iowa City Newcomer's Coffee

  <p>The Newcomer’s Division offers monthly social meet and greet on the 3^rd Thursday morning of each month at 9:30 am, Coralville Library, Lower Level. Bring your own beverage and meet people, socialize, and make new friends. Learn all about the interest groups in the University Club. Discover the major points of interest in the community and around the state. Find out about popular restaurants, retail shops and entertainment venues. Learn about the University of Iowa and how it has made its impact on the community. Discover fun and interesting areas to volunteer and share your talents.</p> 2023-10-19 11:00:00 -0500

  10/19/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  Coralville Public Library

  Coralville

• Art Lovers Book Club: Famous Works of Art and How They Got That Way by John Nici and David Geronimus

  <p>In Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way, John B. Nici looks at twenty well-known paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have left lasting impressions on the general public.</p> 2023-09-23 17:00:00 -0500

  10/19/23 @ 4:00 p.m.

  4:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

• Hiawatha Public Library Comic Book Club

  <p>Comic book and graphic novel lovers unite! The Hiawatha Public Library Comic Book Club invites you join us on the third Thursday of each month to share your passion with others.</p> 2023-09-25 20:00:00 -0500

  10/19/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• What'cha Reading Book Club

  <p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books. So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.<br><br>This book club is hosted once a month at&nbsp;Craft'd at 333 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can see all our upcoming dates for the book club by clicking Events at the top of the page.<br><br></p> 2023-07-12 15:00:00 -0500

  10/22/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Craft'd

  Cedar Rapids

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-10-25 20:00:00 -0500

  10/25/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Mipso live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>The First Avenue Club welcomes Mipso on Sunday, October 29th. General Seating (seat at table with other customers) tickets are just $25 (including fees). Reserved Table for 4 with tickets just $120 (including fees). This is an all ages show. Doors are at 6:00pm and show is at 7:00pm.</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/mipso/337?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>Mipso formed in 2012 as an excuse to play together between classes in Chapel Hill. Joseph Terrell came from a family of banjo-playing uncles and a guitarist grandma, and he’d gotten curious again about the string band music he’d heard as a kid. Jacob Sharp was raised on equal parts Doc Watson and Avett Brothers in the mountains of North Carolina and he was hunting for a chance to sing some harmonies. Wood Robinson added a Charlie Haden-esque interest in bridging jazz and grass sensibilities on the double bass, and Libby Rodenbough soon joined on fiddle, unsatisfied by her classical violin training but drawn like a moth toward the glow of old, weird Americana.</p><p>“Book of Fools” is the new Mipso album. Some of the songs feel pretty rock and roll. There’s a looseness and an energy to the 11-song batch, with electric guitars and barroom piano and a good groove on the kit. It has some nice harmonies, too, the tight kind you’d expect from four friends who’ve been singing together for a decade. The songs are really good ones. You’ll want to keep singing them loud in the car and in your head while you walk around the supermarket. They may stick with you for a while.</p> 2023-07-14 23:30:00 -0500

  10/29/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-11-01 20:00:00 -0500

  11/01/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• While Others Sleep Mystery Book Club

  <p>Is your love of a good mystery keeping you up at night? Join other mystery lovers the first Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library.&nbsp;</p><p>For November 2nd: Read any mystery book by Bruce Alexander.</p> 2023-05-16 15:00:00 -0500

  11/02/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

  2:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• University Club November Luncheon

  <p><strong>University Club November Luncheon</strong></p><p><strong>Date</strong>: November 7, 2023</p><p><strong>&nbsp;Time</strong>: 11:00 Social Time Noon Luncheon Cash Wine and Soda Bar</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Location:</strong> Radisson Hotel and Conference Center 1220 First Ave, Coralville</p><p><strong>PROGRAM:</strong> XTREAM ARENA….IT’S FUTURE IN THE IOWA CITY AND CORALVILLE AREA</p><p>Xtream Arena is a one of a kind facility in the Midwest that is bringing in new athletic competitions and tournaments. It also can provide a venue for certain University of Iowa Athletic sports, and alleviate tight scheduling in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That makes this facility a sought after and worthwhile investment. Come hear Jason Anderson, General Manager of Xtream Arena, share all the new and exciting events coming to the arena in the upcoming future…..and why you should attend with friends and family!!!!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Menu</strong> Pineapple Chicken with Teriyaki: Lightly marinated chicken breast in Oriental sauce, served with grilled pineapple on a bed of white rice and seasonal vegetables. House Green Salad and dressing. Vegetarian/Gluten Free: On Request Stuffed Bell Pepper House Green salad with dressing Meals served with water, coffee, and iced tea</p><p><strong>COST:</strong>&nbsp;$28.00 (Members). $29.00 (Guests) 1 check made payable to The University Club to: Linda Spangle, P.O. Box 21 North Liberty, IA 52317. <strong>Reservation</strong> <strong>Deadline</strong>: October 31, 2023.</p><p><br></p><p>More information on our website <a href="http://uclubiowacity.orf">uclubiowacity.org</a> including information and links for online payments.</p> 2023-08-06 14:00:00 -0500

  11/07/23 @ 11:00 a.m.

  11:00 a.m.

  Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Coralville

  Coralville

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-11-08 20:00:00 -0600

  11/08/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Well Read Book Club

  <p>Come join us for the Well Read Book Club! Every month we choose a new topic for participants to read from.&nbsp;</p><p>Having trouble choosing a book? We have a display in the library that you can choose from.</p> 2023-11-13 19:00:00 -0600

  11/13/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-11-15 20:00:00 -0600

  11/15/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• University Club of Iowa City Newcomer's Coffee

  <p>The Newcomer’s Division offers monthly social meet and greet on the 3^rd Thursday morning of each month at 9:30 am, Coralville Library, Lower Level. Bring your own beverage and meet people, socialize, and make new friends. Learn all about the interest groups in the University Club. Discover the major points of interest in the community and around the state. Find out about popular restaurants, retail shops and entertainment venues. Learn about the University of Iowa and how it has made its impact on the community. Discover fun and interesting areas to volunteer and share your talents.</p> 2023-11-16 11:00:00 -0600

  11/16/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  Coralville Public Library

  Coralville

• Hiawatha Public Library Comic Book Club

  <p>Comic book and graphic novel lovers unite! The Hiawatha Public Library Comic Book Club invites you join us on the third Thursday of each month to share your passion with others.</p> 2023-11-16 20:00:00 -0600

  11/16/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• The Bellamy Brothers Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>The club welcomes back the Bellamy Brothers with special guests Boot Jack Duo on Friday, November 17th.</p><p>TABLE OPTIONS: Reserved Table for 4 with tickets $200<br>Table for 6 with tickets $300<br>Table for 8 with Tickets $400.<br>General Admission Ticket with Seat at a Table (seated with other patrons) $40.</p><p>Doors are 7:00. The show starts at 8:00. This is an 18 and over show.</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/22?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: THE LOVE STILL FLOWS…</p><p>Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success.</p><p>The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks &amp; Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big &amp; Rich and previously—The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A.</p><p>The brothers first official gig was in 1968, playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. They honed their early skills playing Black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd and Little Anthony &amp; The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market, where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world.</p><p>With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon, and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs, civil unrest and an unpopular war, The Bellamy’s music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times. Songwriting had become David Bellamy’s drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from. It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout.</p><p>The break came in the form of the hit, “Spiders &amp; Snakes,” written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford. The song became a smash, eventually selling more than three million units worldwide. It became the catapult that rocketed the brothers onto the L.A. music scene. Young and impressionable, Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Van Morrison, as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds.</p><p>It was a creative shoe that fit.</p><p>Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day. In Germany alone it perched at No. 1 for more than two months. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamys jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins &amp; Messina, the Doobie Brothers and the Beach Boys with their patented blend of rock/country music. True to their musical roots, their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their raising.</p><p>By the late ‘70’s The Bellamys were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen No. 1 singles in the U.S. alone.</p><p>Success followed success: “Dancing Cowboys,” “Sugar Daddy,” “You Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie,” “Lovers Live Longer,” “Do You Love As Good As You Look,” “Redneck Girl,” “For All The Wrong Reasons,” “I Love Her Mind,” “I Need More Of You,” “Old Hippie,” “Too Much Is Not Enough,” “Kids Of The Baby Boom,” “Reggae Cowboy” and “Crazy From The Heart,”…all have lined the corridors of the Bellamy’s musical history and their walls with platinum and gold.</p><p>Along the way, Howard and David created a patent on the newly cool “duo” category in country music. In the era of the 2000’s, The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous GRAMMY nods have also been directed toward the brothers. Internationally, the story has been the same—though the titles may be different. The Bellamys have released more than two-dozen hit songs outside the U.S. that were never released here. With a sharp eye on the songwriting skills that have been the bedrock of their success, Howard and David concur that their career is unique in their international finesse for matching their songs to the market.</p><p>“For the international releases, you have to have a strong melody,” notes David. “The lyric is very important, but internationally the melody is something fans can lock into, even if they can’t understand the lyrics.” Howard and David continue to perform and film TV specials in Europe and around the world.</p><p>These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamys are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. Country superstar Blake Shelton has helped introduce a new era of fans to the hits of The Bellamy Brothers during his annual Friends And Heroes Tour, where they continue to captivate arena audiences around the country. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard when asked about the motivation behind the brothers 200 plus concert dates each year. Adds David: “Our live draw is bigger than it was in the ‘80’s. I think the same people that grew up with us and with our music in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s obviously have raised a whole new generation of Bellamy fans who started toddling to our music. Now they’re turning up at our concerts as college kids, who are really turned on and tuned in to us and our music….it’s a great feeling.”</p><p>On the infrequent off days from the road, Howard and David head the bus back to their 150-acre family ranch in Darby, Florida just north of Tampa. A working ranch, the spread consists of Purebred Brahman Cattle and quarter horses. The Bellamys are opening up their lives to television audiences with their hit reality show “Honky Tonk Ranch.” Each episode of “Honky Tonk Ranch” enthralls viewers with the unpredictable misadventures of the Bellamys attempting to balance their globe-trotting touring schedule while also running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida. The show was originally broadcast on “The Cowboy Channel” (a subsidy of RFD-TV) and streamed around the world. Season two of “Honky Tonk Ranch” airs now on Thursday evenings at 8:30 p.m. ET on the Circle Network and will also be available for worldwide streaming in the very near future.</p><p>The Bellamy Brothers celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of a two-CD collection, <em>40 years</em>, an ambitious project containing 20 of their biggest hits and 20 brand-new songs. In 2019, the Bellamys released <em>Over the Moon&nbsp;</em>as well as their first book <em>Let Your Love Flow – the Life and&nbsp;</em><em>Times of The Bellamy Brothers</em>. The book is about two Florida cowboys who journeyed from country poverty to worldwide musical stardom because they had the talent and because it never occurred to them, they couldn’t make it.</p><p>Their most recent project, <em>Bucket List,</em> debuted in July of 2020 with “Rednecks (Lookin’ for Paychecks),” a timely take on the current situation, leading the EP. <em>Bucket List</em> also includes “No Country Music For Old Men,” a collaboration with longtime friend John Anderson inspired by the loss of Kenny Rogers, and more light-hearted songs like “Lay Low, Stay High,” which ties into Howard and David’s recent partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company, Trulieve, on their flower product line Old Hippie Stash.</p> 2022-11-08 23:59:00 -0600

  11/17/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Friends of Hiawatha Library Books and Baked Goods Sale

  <div data-block-type="text"><p>Start your holiday shopping early!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Start your holiday book shopping today and treat yourself to a scrumptious dessert! The prices are right and all proceeds benefit free programming opportunities at Hiawatha Public Library.</p></div> 2023-09-11 13:00:00 -0500

  11/18/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• What'ca Reading Book Club

  <p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books. So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.<br><br>This book club is hosted once a month at&nbsp;Craft'd at 333 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can see all our upcoming dates for the book club by clicking Events at the top of the page.<br><br></p> 2023-07-12 15:00:00 -0500

  11/19/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Craft'd

  Cedar Rapids

• The Next Chapter Book Club

  <p>The Next Chapter Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Marion Public Library. Each month, we pick a theme, and everyone chooses and reads a book that fits that theme. Discussion will be informal, with a chance for everyone to talk about what they’ve read, what they thought about it, and how the book fits into that month’s theme. Themes can be found on the library's website under the "Adult Programs" tab.</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-11-21 19:00:00 -0600

  11/21/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Marion Public Library

  Marion

• Friendship Crochet Club

  <p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2023-11-22 20:00:00 -0600

  11/22/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha