On Sunday, December 10, music will fill the air 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 Christmas Concert, the Band will play a variety of Christmas musical styles including Carols, Classical, Pop, Jazz, and Novelty pieces.
The public is invited to a wreath laying ceremony at the Sgt. Floyd Monument, 2601 S Lewis Blvd, Sioux City at noon Saturday, December 16.
Join us for a visit from Santa Claus! We will have lots of treats, crafts, and music to celebrate the end of our fall programming.
Join us for a visit from Santa Claus! We will have lots of treats, crafts, and music to celebrate the end of our fall programming.
Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 17 at 2:00 pm.
This year's Young Historians group will be participating in the National History Day competition. The first round of competition will be held at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa; the second round will be held in Des Moines, Iowa; and the final round of competition will be in Washington, D.C. Hanna Howard, National History Day...
Radio Rangers will play the music of singer/songwriters who inspired them, including favorite songs from these singer/songwriters as well as some Radio Ranger originals: Carole King, John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Paul McCartney.
Celebrated singer, songwriter, speaker, and author Jill Miller will entertain the audience with musical selections. Since making music her full-time career, Jill has recorded six albums in Nashville.
Local historian Russ Gifford will present an informative discussion on "POW Camps in Iowa, Nebraska, and Sioux City."
The Betty Strong Encounter Center is honored to host Dr. Scott Culpepper’s presentation on “Elizabeth I in History and Memory.”
Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with LAMB Arts Regional Theatre present “Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest."
One of the Center’s favorite musical duos will bring their comfort music to warm our hearts and souls. Jack and Mike have entertained audiences all over the United States and Europe.