On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center’s Stanley Evans Auditorium, come hear the Radio Rangers play “Music that Inspired Us.” The concert includes favorite songs from various singer/songwriters as well as some Radio Ranger originals: Carole King, John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Paul McCartney. The Radio Rangers...
At this outdoor event for Growers’ Academy students and their families, the Center will recognize all the participants have learned and accomplished over the summer. If there is excess food from the garden the students have grown, it will be served at this celebratory picnic.
On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm, come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s Spirit of Discovery Outdoor Stage for a free summer show. Be entertained by the Prairie Winds Jazz Ensemble as they perform a concert that will bring the Swing era to life.
Buck ‘n Bill, an acoustic guitar/vocal duo, had a fantastic crowd and a bunch of fun at their debut appearance in April. They’re headed up the trail again, destination Betty Strong Encounter Center stage, Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 PM.
On Sunday, August 25, at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Bill Peterson will share “Have Fiddle, Will Travel.” Admission is free with a reception to follow.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.
We all know that Thomas Jefferson was one of the framers of the United States government. Some of us know that he was responsible for sending Lewis and Clark across the North American continent. But you may be surprised to learn just how scientific President Jefferson was - he was constantly making gadgets and conducting...
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Jack and Mike Langley will celebrate “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day.” Admission is free with a reception to follow.
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.
Our final outing for the 2024 spring/summer Lewis and Clark Kids' Club series will take students on a thrilling journey through their own backyard, in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Students will spend time at the Mid American Aviation Museum, the Sioux City Railroad Museum, the Sioux City Art Center, and the...
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, join Joanne Fox, author of "Broadcasting a Dream: 15 years of KFHC Catholic Radio, 2008-2023" as she relates the "rest of the story" of Channel 88.1FM.
The Betty Strong Encounter Center will welcome Crabgrass, a musical trio of Joan Wells, Sam Packard, and Kris Simon, to our auditorium on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 PM.