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SUMMARY:Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, at 2:00 p.m. the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host as the Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with LAMB Arts Regional Theatre present “Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest.” Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nThis is the 20th year since the National Endowment for the Arts first partnered with the Poetry Foundation to establish the Poetry Out Loud program\, a program encouraging high school students to learn great poetry through memorization and recitation.  This contest for Siouxland students encourages learning about great poetry through memorization and recitation and helps students master public speaking skills\, build self-confidence\, and learn about literary history. \nThis competition can potentially send students on to Des Moines for the Iowa State Competition and one to Sioux Falls for the S.D. State Competition\, both held in March.  Each winner at the state level receives $200 and an all-expense paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington DC to compete for the National Championship in May. The State winning school receives a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books.  The first runner up in each state receives $100 plus $200 for his or her school library. \nThe National Poetry Out Loud first place winner receives $20\,000 directly\, the second place receives $10\,000 directly\, and third place receives $5\,000. The fourth through ninth place national winners each receive $1000.  All nine schools receive $500 for the purchase of poetry books for their libraries. A total of $50\,000 in awards and school stipends is awarded annually at the National Finals. Visit poetryoutloud.org for more information.
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LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bill Peterson and Friends
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 8\, 2026\, Bill Peterson and Friends will be playing fiddle tunes and talking about the traditions and culture from the Shetland Islands. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nThe Shetland Islands are off the coast of Scotland. Peterson along with his musical partners and traveling companions traveled there to learn about their wonderful fiddle traditions and culture.  They plan to have a slide show running while they play the tunes. \nPeterson and friends have traveled to different fiddling meccas in Europe\, Canada and the United States. He has been to Ireland\, Scotland\, Shetland\, Denmark\, Norway\, Sweden and Cape Breton in Canada to study different fiddling cultures and to play music with the locals. He has attended the “American Festival of Fiddle Tunes” in Port Townsend\, Washington twice and many other festivals and concerts around the country. \nAn article in the South Dakota Magazine stated\, “Along with friends and apprentices\, Peterson is continuing the centuries old style of Missouri Valley bluegrass music that has evolved through generations of musicians.” Peterson is from Canton\, South Dakota and has been fiddling for over 40 years and plays Scandinavian\, Celtic and old-time fiddle tunes.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/bill-peterson-and-friends-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shake off the Winter Blues with the Langleys
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 15\, 2025\, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, Mike and Jack Langley will help us “Shake off the Winter Blues” with their lively musical presentation. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nOne of the Center’s favorite father and son duos always brings their music to comfort and warm our hearts and souls in the midst of winter. They truly help lighten everyone’s spirits through their music. \nJack and Mike have entertained audiences all over the United States and Europe. They have performed together around Siouxland for over 40 years and always enjoy coming back to the Betty Strong Encounter Center and its great audience.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/shake-off-the-winter-blues-with-the-langleys/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ralph Dittman's Winter Show!
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 22\, 2026\, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes a musical performance by Sioux City-born singer-songwriter Ralph Dittman. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nRalph Dittman’s Winter Show will be an acoustic performance of songs from two of his albums:  “The Frigid Cold” and “Thanks For The Memories.” He will be using a looper pedal to make the acoustic guitar performance feel more alive and in-person. Along with the personal feel of the music\, Ralph enjoys talking to fans before and after the show. \nRalph’s career has been on the rise.  He has traveled to Los Angeles for a recording session and was an opening act for this summer’s Saturday in the Park. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the music\, you can sit back and enjoy a cozy solo show
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/ralph-dittmans-winter-show/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
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