“John Adams, Our Second President”

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Award-winning author and historian Don Hickey will deliver an illustrated lecture on Adams at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 PM on October 13, 2024.  

Free

“Three Days in Dakota”

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday October 20, 2024, at 2:00pm Russ Swanson will thrill the audience about what was once the largest manhunt in U.S. history.

Free

“Thomas Jefferson, Our Third President”

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Award-winning author and historian Don Hickey will deliver an illustrated lecture on Jefferson at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 PM on October 27, 2024.

Free

Garie Lewis

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes Sioux City-based standup comic Garie Lewis to its stage. Admission is free with a reception to follow....

Free

You are Invited to a Holiday Tea Party

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm, you are invited to attend a very special “Holiday Tea” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Come to enjoy a unique Victorian Tea party. Admission is free.

Free

Siouxland Inspirational & Historical Short Film Festival

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The 5th-annual Siouxland Inspirational & Historical Short Film Festival has expanded to two sessions this year in Sioux City, Iowa. On Sunday, November 17, a selection of films will be...

Free

Amy Ellsworth to Entertain at the Betty Strong Encounter Center

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The Betty Strong Encounter Center will host talented singer Amy Ellsworth on Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 PM. Ellsworth, a Center favorite, always provides the audience with enjoyable music. Admission...

Free

New Horizon’s Band Concert at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, holiday music will ring out when New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City presents its concert under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz at 2:00 pm at...

Free

A “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS” Concert

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Saturday, December 7, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at 12:00 p.m. Admission is free. The audience...

Free

Prairie Poet & Storyteller

Betty Strong Encounter Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Marci Broyhill, Prairie Poet & Storyteller, will share Christmas narratives about people who lived in our...

Free

“Classic Langley Songs and Holiday Favorites”

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 15 at 2:00 pm....

Free

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

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” at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12.

Free