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  • 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 shown in the auditorium at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.   From 11:00 to 1:00 p.m., a variety of locally, regionally, and nationally produced...

    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 is free with reception to follow.   Ellsworth is from Brandon SD and former lead vocalist of Jukebox Zeroes.  She has opened for many national...

    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 the Betty Strong Encounter Center. For this concert, the band will play a variety of music including carols, classical, pop, jazz, and novelty pieces. Admission...

    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 will hear traditional Christmas carols arranged by composer Alec Wilder who died on Christmas Eve 1980. In addition to composing music for the tuba and...

    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. Admission is free, with reception to follow.  Known for presenting a heart-warming show, this wonderful father and son will share their musical talents with a...

    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

  • “Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek”

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

    On Sunday, January 19, at 2:00pm, join us as Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer discuss their “Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek” museum exhibit that will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31.

    Free

  • Songs of Cowboy Poems of the Great Northern Plains

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

    On Sunday, February 2, 2025, come listen to talented singer/songwriter Michael “Mac” McDonald present a concert of tunes he has written for some of the finest cowboy poems of the Great Northern Plains, featuring cowboy poetry of E. A. Brininstool, Badger Clark, E. A. L. Griffin, and Robert V. Carr. Admission is free; reception to...

    Free

  • Bill “Chopper” Pelchat

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

    On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.

    Free