Santa at the Center

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

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center invites families to a special day of events on December 14, 2024.   Santa at the Center will run from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. During this event, the children can decorate make-and-take ornaments. Each child receives two ornaments – one to take home, and one to hang on the...

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“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...

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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

“Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek”

Betty Strong Encounter 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. Admission is free; reception to follow.   The pair have been hunting and digging fossilized dinosaur bones from...

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50 Years of Big Names, Great Music, and Memorable Venues: Sioux City on the Music Circuit

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

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:00pm, Russ Gifford will present about “50 Years of Big Names, Great Music, and Memorable Venues: Sioux City on the Music Circuit” Admission is free; reception to follow.   It was no accident that Sioux City spent decades as a key stop for some of music’s biggest names. Sioux...

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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...

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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

Shake off the Winter Blues

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

On Sunday, February 16, 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.

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