Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Floyd Valley Brass Quintet
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, 51103, United States
On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Floyd Valley Brass quintet will entertain the audience in the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
The Floyd Valley Brass quintet was formed early in 2025 under the direction of Joe Brice. Mr. Brice was director of bands at Le Mars Community Schools high school from 1959-1974. He then was band director at Cherry Creek School District in S.E. suburban Denver before returning to Le Mars in 2024.
The members of the quintet are the following: Kevin Linder~trumpet: Kevin is an accomplished trumpet player performing and teaching students from high school through university level throughout N.W. Iowa. In addition, Kevin is the director of the Prairie Winds Jazz Band. Brian Cole~ trumpet: Brian is director of bands at Woodbury Central high school and also is a performer and officer with the Sioux City All American Band. Richard Ziettlow~ French Horn: Richard was a student of Mr. Brice in Le Mars and was a member of the Iowa All-State Band. He is also a Le Mars Chamber of Commerce board member and President of the Le Mars Community Daycare Center Board of Directors. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Committee of the City of Le Mars. Brad Pick~ trombone: Brad is an officer at Prime Bank in Le Mars. He was also a graduate of Le Mars high school and was selected for the Iowa All-State Band. Rolyn Beaird~ tuba: Rolyn is a highly sought-after tuba player throughout the area and travels as a representative for Popplers Music in Sioux Falls, SD.

Highway 18: Old Country Favorites
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 2:00pm the talented musical duo Highway 18 will entertain the audience while playing Old Country Favorites. No admission charged, but freewill donations encouraged.
Highway 18 is made up of Jason Blankenheim, primarily playing the fiddle, and Jessica Taylor, playing guitar. They sing, play, and tell interesting stories about the history of many of the songs. They will be playing old country favorites by Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and others and playing some of our favorite fiddle tunes.
Don’t miss this wonderful program because as Jessica says, “You’ll be sure to know a lot of the songs and will hopefully hear a couple of new favorites too!”

Merry TUBACHRISTMAS Concert
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
On Saturday, December 6, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at Noon (12:00 pm). Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
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 euphonium, Wilder was a loyal supporter of the efforts to improve the literature and public image of these instruments.
At the first TubaChristmas in 1973, around 300 musicians showed up at the ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, bearing their giant brass instruments. A massive, all-tuba holiday concert was the brainchild of Harvey Phillips, a tuba player and enthusiast who would go on to teach in the music school at Indiana University and start similar tuba-centric traditions such as “Octubafest.”
TubaChristmas concerts have since popped up in practically every state. You can now enjoy the holiday stylings of amateur tuba ensembles in 296 U.S. communities, from Anchorage, Alaska to Hilo, Hawaii. In 2018, overachievers in Kansas City set a Guinness World Record.
For those interested in performing visit https://sites.google.com/view/sctubachristmas for updated performances and information.

New Horizons Band Christmas Concert at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, holiday music will ring out when New Horizons 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 is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
The New Horizons Band of Sioux City began more than 10 years ago with six members. The New Horizons Band currently consists of about 28 members from the Siouxland area. It is one of more than 200 U.S. programs in the New Horizons International Music Association, which originated in 1991 at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY.
The Association’s sole purpose is to provide musical opportunities for adults. New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City includes musicians with limited experience as well as those who participated in high school or college bands.

Santa at the Center
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
Come visit Santa at the Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with family-friendly holiday festivities! The event is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
“Santa at the Center” activities will start at 1:00 pm. Activities include Make-and-Take Ornament Decorating and “Reindeer Games” such as Don’t Wake the Bear, Bowling for Penguins, and Snowball Bucket Toss. Some short holiday videos running during this time.
Santa and Mrs. Claus with some elves will be available to hear children’s wish lists. Also don’t be surprised if you see a magician performing some feats of magic. Treats of hot cocoa and cookies/candy canes will be served.

The Shamrocks
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00pm, The Shamrocks will be playing at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. The Shamrocks play traditional Irish music with a drop of modern songs mixed in. They have been playing together for about four years and always welcome a return to the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Members of the group are Ric Krommenhoek, guitar, vocals, and bodhran; Father Patrick Walsh, banjo; David Napier, bass; Michele Grossman, fiddle; and Sheila Graves, fiddle. Ric Krommenhoek began playing the guitar at age 40. A native of Sioux City, he is also learning the concertina, the bodhran (Irish drum) and the tin whistle. His love of all things Irish, especially music, was ingrained early by his mother. Leader and founding member of The Shamrocks, Father Pat Walsh has always been fascinated with the banjo and his Irish heritage. Father Pat is also the band’s storyteller; many of his tales flow from his seven trips to Ireland.
Dave Napier has been part of the Sioux City music scene since returning from Vietnam in 1967. He played with The VelAires from 1968-1971 and has been a member of the Dixie Daddys since 1986. Sheila Graves holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and has been a violin dealer and appraiser for over 30 years. She has been a member of the Sioux City Symphony, South Dakota Symphony and the Heidelberg Chamber Orchestra (Germany). Additionally, Sheila has participated in Fiddle Contests all over the Midwest and has published the book: “Serious Fiddling.”

Holiday Cookie Decorating
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00
Come have some creative fun decorating a holiday cookie to enjoy. The event goes while supplies last from 1:00pm-3:00pm. A fun family Saturday outing!!

Langleys’ Holiday Show: Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00
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 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Known for presenting a heart-warming show, this wonderful father and son will share their musical talents with a mix of original and old favorite tunes. They have performed together for 50 years. They have performed onstage from Sioux City to Nashville, Tennessee, to Vienna, Austria and back.
Nevertheless, they always enjoy coming back to the Betty Strong Encounter Center and its great audiences. They are always a crowd favorite at the Center.

"The Dude in the Dakotas: Teddy Roosevelt, Rancher" by Russ Gifford
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00pm, Russ Gifford will present “The Dude in the Dakotas: Teddy Roosevelt, Rancher.” Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Gifford’s talk will include some amazing indirect ties to Sioux City’s rise in the cattle market, weather on the Great Plains, and how a simple twist of fate changed America’s destiny! He claims it’s, “Kind of a Paul Harvey ‘And now you know the REST of the story!’ type of talk.”
Russ Gifford, Senior Lecturer with Western Iowa Tech’s Institute for Lifelong Learning, delivers tales of American history to audiences in the tri-state region. His two decades of programs have included over 350 unique talks, plus numerous articles, and historical papers. Gifford’s work garnered two teaching awards, and his lectures have been supported by grants from Humanities Iowa, the Kind World Foundation, and others. More information at https://www.russgifford.net/russ_gifford_about.htm

Loess Hills Audubon Society by Marla Kerr
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00pm, learn about the Loess Hills Audubon Society and Bird Friendly Iowa in a short presentation by Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
The Loess Hills Audubon Society will also have a member and friends’ Loess Hills Nature Photography Slideshow running in the atrium and during a reception following the program. The slide show is in conjunction with their photo exhibit, A River Runs Through It, on display in the gallery of the Betty Strong Encounter Center from Tuesday, January 13, 2026, through February 22, 2026. The exhibit features photography by Loess Hills Audubon Society members and friends: Carey Anderson, Lance Bisbois, Seth Brooks, Ed Hohenstein, Bill Huser, Kevin and Marla Kerr, Mary Klauer, Tucker Lutter, Jerry Mennenga, Jan Null, Rex Rundquist, Rob Towler, and Todd Wheelock.
Birding has been a popular pastime in the Sioux City area since the early 1900’s when the Sioux City Bird Club (SCBC) was organized in 1913. The purpose of the club was to encourage interest in the identification and study of birds, their flights, migration, habitat and the protection and conservation of natural resources related to birds and other wildlife. Copies of their programs, field trips, bird counts, banquet programs and other activities as well as copies of the SCBC quarterly publication The Dickcissel, have been archived at the Sioux City Public Museum. This material was donated to the museum by Bob and Phyllis Nickolson.
The SCBC ceased operating as a birding organization. However, a group of people remained interested in birding, which led to the organization of the Sioux City Chapter of the National Audubon Society. This group obtained a Provisional Charter from the National Audubon Society. The Sioux City Chapter of the Audubon Society became the Loess Hills Audubon Society (LHAS) when the chapter was officially incorporated by the Secretary of State of Iowa on June 1, 1984.
The Loess Hills Audubon Society generally meets on the first Thursday of the month, from September through May, with chapter outings to the best birding locations within Siouxland taking place every month. For more information, please visit: https://www.loesshillsaudubonsociety.org

Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and Friends
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and Friends. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Pelchat has been performing in the Midwest for over five decades. He was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. “Chopper” is a well-respected showman whose band has opened for various acts: The Board of Directors, Bobby Vee, War, The Drifters, and BJ Thomas.
He has also performed with Sioux Falls country band, the Huckleberrys and the late Bob Dawdy, the world-famous Velaires.

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 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.” Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
This is the 20th year since the National Endowment for the Arts first partnered with the Poetry Foundation to establish the Poetry Out Loud program, a program encouraging high school students to learn great poetry through memorization and recitation. This contest for Siouxland students encourages learning about great poetry through memorization and recitation and helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history.
This competition can potentially send students on to Des Moines for the Iowa State Competition and one to Sioux Falls for the S.D. State Competition, both held in March. Each winner at the state level receives $200 and an all-expense paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington DC to compete for the National Championship in May. The State winning school receives a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. The first runner up in each state receives $100 plus $200 for his or her school library.
The National Poetry Out Loud first place winner receives $20,000 directly, the second place receives $10,000 directly, and third place receives $5,000. The fourth through ninth place national winners each receive $1000. All nine schools receive $500 for the purchase of poetry books for their libraries. A total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends is awarded annually at the National Finals. Visit poetryoutloud.org for more information.

Bill Peterson and Friends
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bill Peterson and Friends will be playing fiddle tunes and talking about the traditions and culture from the Shetland Islands. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
The Shetland Islands are off the coast of Scotland. Peterson along with his musical partners and traveling companions traveled there to learn about their wonderful fiddle traditions and culture. They plan to have a slide show running while they play the tunes.
Peterson and friends have traveled to different fiddling meccas in Europe, Canada and the United States. He has been to Ireland, Scotland, Shetland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Cape Breton in Canada to study different fiddling cultures and to play music with the locals. He has attended the “American Festival of Fiddle Tunes” in Port Townsend, Washington twice and many other festivals and concerts around the country.
An article in the South Dakota Magazine stated, “Along with friends and apprentices, Peterson is continuing the centuries old style of Missouri Valley bluegrass music that has evolved through generations of musicians.” Peterson is from Canton, South Dakota and has been fiddling for over 40 years and plays Scandinavian, Celtic and old-time fiddle tunes.

Cookies and Crafts
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11:00am-1:00pm, we invite you to come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center to celebrate Valentines Day. There will be sugar cookies to decorate and fun Valentine crafts to make. The event is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

Families will also be able to learn about the Center’s upcoming adventures and activities. We will be starting the new weekly programs on February 21, 2026. Contact Amy Linder at alinder@siouxcitylcic.com for more information or call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

Shake off the Winter Blues with the Langleys
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, February 15, 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. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
One of the Center’s favorite father and son duos always brings their music to comfort and warm our hearts and souls in the midst of winter. They truly help lighten everyone’s spirits through their music.
Jack and Mike have entertained audiences all over the United States and Europe. They have performed together around Siouxland for over 40 years and always enjoy coming back to the Betty Strong Encounter Center and its great audience.

Saturday Class: Who is Percy? (grades K-4)
2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:45
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and find out all about Percy the Pelican. No registration is required for this free class.
You will then get to make and paint your very own Percy to take home with you. The class is held from 11:00am-11:45pm for grades K-4.

Saturday Class: What is an Adventure Kid?
2026-02-21 12:30 - 13:30
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and find out all about what an Adventure Kid is! No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 12:30pm for grades 5-8.
You will get to make your own Adventure Kid Kit to use for upcoming explorations into the world of Lewis and Clark. You will be amazed at everything that goes along with it.

Ralph Dittman's Winter Show!
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes a musical performance by Sioux City-born singer-songwriter Ralph Dittman. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Ralph Dittman’s Winter Show will be an acoustic performance of songs from two of his albums: “The Frigid Cold” and “Thanks For The Memories.” He will be using a looper pedal to make the acoustic guitar performance feel more alive and in-person. Along with the personal feel of the music, Ralph enjoys talking to fans before and after the show.
Ralph’s career has been on the rise. He has traveled to Los Angeles for a recording session and was an opening act for this summer’s Saturday in the Park. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the music, you can sit back and enjoy a cozy solo show

Saturday Class: It's Flower Day (Grades K-4)
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:45
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and celebrate Flower Day. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am for grades K-4
This class will explore the murals in the museum for the florals that Lewis & Clark discovered along the trail. Participants will then return to the classroom to create their own new flowers!

Saturday Classes: It’s Flower Day! (grades 5-8)
2026-02-28 12:30 - 13:30
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and celebrate Flower Day. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am for grades K-4 and at 12:30pm for grades 5-8.
This class will explore the murals in the museum for the florals that Lewis & Clark discovered along the trail. Participants will then return to the classroom to create their own new flowers!

Legacies of Resistance and Resilience in Occupied France
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Dr. Scott Culpepper will present a fascinating look at Legacies of Resistance and Resilience in Occupied France. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
The fall of France in 1940 created a challenging situation for citizens now living under a collaborationist government and, in some places, direct Nazi control. Many French citizens risked their lives to challenge Nazi control of France in large and small ways, contributing to the overall allied effort to liberate Western Europe. Dr. Scott Culpepper will delve into this history that inspired his novel The Demonologists’ Legacy by illustrating life under the Vichy regime and featuring selected stories of people who joined the resistance against it. He will be signing copies of his novels on Saturday, February 28 at Barnes & Noble from 1-4, and audience members can also bring their copies to be signed at the Encounter Center after the presentation.
K. Scott Culpepper is an author, historian, and speaker creatively exploring the history and mystery of human experiences. He holds a Ph.D. from Baylor University and specializes in the history of the early modern Atlantic world, focusing on how fear and faith have shaped and been shaped by history from early modern Britain to modern America. The Demonologists’ Daughters, his debut novel, was published by Scotland Publications in 2024 and the sequel, The Demonologists’ Legacy, was released in 2025. His nonfiction book Francis Johnson and the English Separatist Influencewas published by Mercer University Press in 2011. He teaches courses in history and religious studies at Dordt University in Iowa where he lives with his wife, Ginger. He loves history, spooky tales, reading, writing, swimming, and spending time with his amazing family.

Sioux City Macro Photographer Gallery Exhibit
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00
The Betty Strong Encounter Center is excited to present in its gallery a display of works by Sioux City Macro Photographer. The exhibit opens Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and runs through April 5, 2026. Admission is free, but free will donations are encouraged.
Based in Iowa, this artist is a macro and micro photographer who has spent the last decade exploring the soil in the Loess Hills. Specializing in slime molds, fungi, and insects, she seeks the intricate details that evade the naked eye. Her work blends scientific curiosity with artistic composition. Through focus stacking, precision lighting, and meticulous editing, she invites viewers to slow down and rediscover the wonder in small-scale life.
With a body of work rooted in field experience and a dedication to refining her craft, she continues to document the extraordinary biodiversity of the Midwest, sharing a perspective that bridges art, ecology, and storytelling.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center was built and is sustained by the Missouri River Historic Development Organization as a gift of history to the community. For more information call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

Saturday Class: Time to Dance grades K-4
2026-03-07 11:00 - 11:45
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and take Time to Dance. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held from 11:00am for grades K-4.
The explorers worked hard, but when it was time to relax, they often danced the jig around the campfire. Maybe you can try to dance the jig!

Saturday Class: The Arrow Points the Way! (grades 5-8)
2026-03-07 12:30 - 13:30
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, come learn how Lewis and Clark found their way across the country without the aid of road signs or navigation apps. The class is held at 12:30pm for grades 5-8. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Participants will learn some basics of compass usage, map reading, and about “dead reckoning,” a method of navigation relying on estimating one’s current track, groundspeed and position based on earlier known positions.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center was built and is sustained by the Missouri River Historic Development Organization as a gift of history to the community. For more information call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

"Plow in the Oak" song cycle Radio Rangers
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00pm, the talented music duo Radio Rangers aside from playing favorites will debut their original song cycle about an Iowa legend, “Plow in the Oak.” Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Just outside of the Iowa town of Exira there is a horse drawn plow which an oak tree has grown around. The legend is that a young farmer was plowing in his field as the Iowa regulars (Union Soldiers) marched by. He leaned his plow against a sapling oak tree and joined them as they marched off to the Civil War; however, he never returned.
Radio Rangers are a two-piece band playing live music that includes Americana original songs, and classic covers. Randy sings, plays drums and keyboard lead and Donna sings and plays guitar and bass. They have released three albums of original songs and have recently completed “The Plow in the Oak” Song Cycle.
Randy and Donna have been playing together in bands since 1979. They were the founding members of the country/pop band “Prairie Fire” that played parties and nightclubs in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Minnesota. They did a Midwest tour in 1988 with a group called “Radio Flyers” and later became members of the party band “Time Bandits.” As their children became teenagers, they worked with them in a horn band called “Nightwatch” playing town celebrations, county fairs and private parties.
Randy and Donna are retired music teachers who formed the current duo after retirement. Radio Rangers has played wineries, clubs, parties and celebrations in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Arizona and Florida

Saturday Class: Make a Seed Starter Kit (grades K-4)
2026-03-14 11:00 - 11:45
Spring is on its way! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to Make a Seed Starter Kit. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am for grades K-4th. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
With the seasons changing, it is time to think about getting some seedlings growing. While Captain Lewis had sent to President Jefferson plant cuttings of the newly discovered plants, we have to rely on using seeds to get our plants started.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center was built and is sustained by the Missouri River Historic Development Organization as a gift of history to the community. For more information call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

Saturday Class: Make a Seed Starter Kit (grades 5th-8th)
2026-03-14 12:30 - 13:30
Spring is on its way! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to Make a Seed Starter Kit. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 12:30pm for grades 5-8. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
With the seasons changing, it is time to think about getting some seedlings growing. While Captain Lewis had sent to President Jefferson plant cuttings of the newly discovered plants, we have to rely on using seeds to get our plants started.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center was built and is sustained by the Missouri River Historic Development Organization as a gift of history to the community. For more information call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

Bill Peterson and Friends
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Bill Peterson and Friends will bring some Irish music for all to enjoy. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Fiddler Bill Peterson and his friends John Everist, Josh Scott and Mike Pettman will present a concert of Irish traditional music. John is the guitarist in the band, Josh is a fiddler, and Mike plays accordion and concertina.
John and Bill played for several years in the Sioux Falls Ceili Band, the band played at McNally’s Irish Pub for 14 years and for many more years for Irish dancing at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls. Josh and Mike currently play with the Rowena Ceil Band and have recently joined forces with Bill and John. John’s family is of Irish descent and were early arrivals in Sioux City and Jackson, Nebraska.

Saturday Class: Native Survival Games
2026-03-21 11:00 - 11:45
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn some Native Survival Games. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free, but free will donations encouraged.
Could you have survived in the 1800s? Learn some games Native children played not knowing that they were developing valuable hunting and survival skills.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center was built and is sustained by the Missouri River Historic Development Organization as a gift of history to the community. For more information call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc

"Is This Your Card?"
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Corey “Magic Man” Fravel will astound our audience with his amazing feats. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
Fravel’s shows are for all ages. Volunteers are encouraged and welcomed at the show! You can be a part of the performance by raising your hand to come up on stage. His show creates a feeling of awe that only magic brings out. His sleight of hand and cunning skills will leave you wondering “how did he do that!?”
Fravel has been doing magic for over twenty years and has become a staple for local entertainment in the Sioux City area.
