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SUMMARY:The Musical Talents of the Radio Rangers
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\, at 2:00pm Radio Rangers a two-piece band playing live music that includes Americana original songs\, and classic covers. band will entertain. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged \nRadio Rangers members are Randy Washburn who sings\, plays drums and keyboard lead and Donna Washburn who 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. \nRandy 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. \nRandy 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/the-musical-talents-of-the-radio-rangers/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:The Music of Crabgrass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm\, at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, get ready for some foot stompin’\, handclapin’ music as Crabgrass performs Traditional\, Bluegrass\, and Country Music.  Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nCrabgrass takes you back in time to the songs of the Grand Old Opry as Joan and Kris perform songs of the Carter family\, Bill Monroe\, Ralph Stanley\, Flatt & Scruggs\, Johnny Cash\, Loretta Lynn\, Patsy Cline\, and various other artists. Each tune is rich in arrangement\, and these musicians have years of performing experience. \nThe originator of Crabgrass\, Joan Wells\, a native of Seward NE from a musical\, artistic family\, sings and plays rhythm and lead guitar.  A Carroll IA native\, Kris Simon sings harmony\, plays bass\, and provides some comedy for the performance. Kris also performs “Cattle Trails and Songs of the West” through Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. Joining them at this performance is Steve Hanson\, a Lincoln musician who was influenced by his musician parents. He began playing at age 13. He spent his career Steve teaches guitar\, mandolin\, and banjo \nAltogether they are known as “Crabgrass\,” a unique sound inspired by their lover for real traditional music. Crabgrass is a Lincoln\, NE-based group who has performed for over ten years in the Lincoln and Omaha area. They have appeared for Echoes of the Trail\, Nebraska Bluegrass Festival\, Barn Fest\, Great Platte River Road Archway Monument\, Southeast Community College\, Hay Market Haydays\, Bellevue Berry Farm\, Riverside Fest\, Ribfest\, and various stage shows\, festivals\, picnics\, and celebrations. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/the-music-of-crabgrass/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:Sisters from the Outlaw Trail: “Working the Land”
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 30\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the auditorium of the Betty Strong Encounter Center Sisters from the Outlaw Trail\, Teresa Kay Orr and Marci Broyhill\, will share western heritage with their program\, “Working the Land.”  Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nThis duo will highlight through story\, song\, and PowerPoint the men and women whose labors impacted our nation and our current lives. Teresa and Marci encourage you to\, “Come find a chair and give your boots a rest. It is time to hear stories and music of the American West.” \nTeresa’s original songs in her latest CD\, Ladies and Outlaws\, have been on the western music charts. Marci’s original stories have been compiled into a book\, Nebraska’s Outlaw Trails: Facts\, Legends & Lore \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/sisters-from-the-outlaw-trail-working-the-land/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:Langley’s “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day”
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 6\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm\, Jack and Mike Langley will celebrate “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day.” Admission is free; however\, free will donations are gladly accepted. \nThe duo will honor Grandparents Day and the Autumn season with special songs\, both evergreens and originals. This wonderful father and son duo are known for presenting a heart-warming show while sharing their musical talents. \nThe Langley’s have performed together onstage for more than 40 years\, from Sioux City to Nashville\, Tennessee\, to Vienna\, Austria and back. They are always a crowd favorite at the Center. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/langleys-songs-for-autumn-and-grandparents-day-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:The Music of Byron Kuehl
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday September 13\, 2026\, at 2:00pm Byron Kuehl\, one of Sioux City’s most sought after solo acoustic acts\, will perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nKuehl’s soulful vocals combine with driving acoustic guitar to engage listeners of all ages. The audience can expect to hear a mix of americana\, blues\, and popular music. \nKuehl is a Siouxland local who most recently played at Vangarde Arts.  He has often played at various country clubs\, restaurants\, bars\, and special events. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/the-music-of-byron-kuehl/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:Mary Queen of Scots: Triumph\, Tragedy\, and Ironic Immortality
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, author and historian Scott Culpepper will lead a guided tour of Mary Queen of Scots’ (1542-1587) remarkable life and times in this interactive presentation. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nMary lived an ironic life marked by early triumph\, painful tragedy\, shocking scandals\, and a surprising posthumous victory. She inherited the Scottish throne as an infant and lost it as an adult only to have her heirs inherit the whole of England and Scotland. \nScott 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 Influence was 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/mary-queen-of-scots-triumph-tragedy-and-ironic-immortality/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
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SUMMARY:Amy Ellsworth to Entertain at the Betty Strong Encounter Center
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, at 2:00pm\, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host talented singer Amy Ellsworth. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nEllsworth\, a Center favorite\, always provides the audience with enjoyable music. She is from Brandon SD and former lead vocalist of Jukebox Zeroes.  She has opened for many national acts like Foreigner\, Joan Jett\, Rick Springfield\, and Brett Michaels. \nOver the last few years\, Ellsworth has played at Sioux City venues like Crash Boom Bang Whiskey Hole\, The Marquee\, and the Sioux City Orpheum with Rockestra. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/amy-ellsworth-to-entertain-at-the-betty-strong-encounter-center-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:The Music of Crabgrass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm\, at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, get ready for some foot stompin’\, handclapin’ music as Crabgrass performs Traditional\, Bluegrass\, and Country Music.  Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nCrabgrass takes you back in time to the songs of the Grand Old Opry as Joan Wells and Kris Simon perform songs of the Carter family\, Bill Monroe\, Ralph Stanley\, Flatt & Scruggs\, Johnny Cash\, Loretta Lynn\, Patsy Cline\, and various other artists. Each tune is rich in arrangement\, and these musicians have years of performing experience. \nThe originator of Crabgrass\, Joan Wells\, a native of Seward NE from a musical\, artistic family\, sings and plays rhythm and lead guitar.  A Carroll IA native\, Kris Simon sings harmony\, plays bass\, and provides some comedy for the performance. Kris also performs “Cattle Trails and Songs of the West” through Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. Joining them at this performance is Steve Hanson\, a Lincoln musician who was influenced by his musician parents. He began playing at age 13. He spent his career Steve teaches guitar\, mandolin\, and banjo. \nAltogether they are known as “Crabgrass\,” a unique sound inspired by their lover for real traditional music. Crabgrass is a Lincoln\, NE-based group who has performed for over ten years in the Lincoln and Omaha area. They have appeared for Echoes of the Trail\, Nebraska Bluegrass Festival\, Barn Fest\, Great Platte River Road Archway Monument\, Southeast Community College\, Hay Market Haydays\, Bellevue Berry Farm\, Riverside Fest\, Ribfest\, and various stage shows\, festivals\, picnics\, and celebrations. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/the-music-of-crabgrass-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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SUMMARY:Moms’ Time-Out: Lettering & Sign Making
DESCRIPTION:Interested in updating your wall décor but don’t have much money to spend? Consider making your own! On Wednesday\, October 7\, 10:00am-11:30am\, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is holding a class on Lettering & Sign Making for Wall Décor as part of their Moms’ Time-Out series. Registration is a requirement for participation in the classes; fee is $10. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for them to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-lettering-sign-making/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T182132Z
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SUMMARY:National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is introducing a new program series for Fall 2026. The first W-O-W What’s on Wednesday program is on October 7\, 2026\, focusing on  National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day. \nJoin the exploration of the world of Crime Scene Investigation with crime scene technicians from the Sioux City police department. Learn how forensic scientists collect\, analyze and interpret evidence from crime scenes. Crime scene analysis is the scientific examination of physical\, biological\, digital\, and trace evidence to reconstruct events\, identify suspects and support legal proceedings\, using methods such as DNA profiling\, bloodstain pattern analysis\, ballistics\, digital forensics\, and trace evidence interpretation. \nThe W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs are held the first Wednesday of each month over the lunch hour from 12:00-1:30pm in the Center’s multi-purpose room. You are welcome to bring your lunch! \nSome of the W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs will charge a small fee (the program description will have that information). An Association Membership discount will apply. Registration is a requirement for participation in most WOW programs. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/national-crime-and-intelligence-analyst-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:The Trial of Standing Bear\, 1879 by Don Hickey
DESCRIPTION:On October 11\, 2026\, at 2:00pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, Don Hickey\, a retired history professor and award-winning author\, will present an illustrated program on “The Trial of Standing Bear\, 1879.”  Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nHickey will tell the dramatic story of how a Ponca chief\, native to Nebraska\, sought to travel from Indian Territory to the Niobrara River to bury the remains of his son.  Arrested for leaving the reservation\, he was vindicated in a federal trial in Omaha when the presiding judge ruled that he was indeed a “person” under the law and thus entitled to live and travel wherever he chose. \nHickey holds a PhD from the University of Illinois and is a specialist in early American history and American military history. He is best known for his books\, The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict (University of Illinois Press) and Nebraska Moments: Glimpses of Nebraska’s Past (University of Nebraska Press). His latest book\, Tecumseh’s War: The Epic Conflict for the Heart of America\, (Westholme Publishing) was published in 2023. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/the-trial-of-standing-bear-1879-by-don-hickey/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175751Z
CREATED:20260925T162430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175751Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Quilling: A Paper Art
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of “quilling”? This creative art form has become quite popular lately.  If you would like to learn the basics of quilling\, then on Wednesday\, October 14\, 10:00am-11:30am\, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is holding a class on Quilling: A Paper Art as part of their Moms’ Time-Out series. Registration is a requirement for participation in the classes; fee is $15. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for them to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/quilling-a-paper-art/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T161314Z
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SUMMARY:Music: It Soothes the Soul
DESCRIPTION:On October 18\, 2026\, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes talented guitar player/singer Mark Buckingham. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nMark Buckingham started playing guitar at age of 12. Playing rhythm guitar with his dad\, a Honky-tonk piano player\, Mark has played in many different places. While serving in the US Army\, Mark started playing banjo. He has been in a variety of band types\, including Bluegrass\, Americana\, and Country. \nCurrently\, Mark plays at various places: assisted living homes\, nursing homes\, music festivals\, and more.  Mark plays a variety of instruments\, including piano\, guitar\, bass\, harmonica\, lap steel guitar\, banjo\, and penny whistle. Mark is looking forward to playing a variety of music styles\, from Country to Bluegrass to 60s/70s and gospel. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/music-it-soothes-the-soul/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175728Z
CREATED:20261009T153243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175728Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Macrame Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Macrame is back! If you would like to learn (relearn) the basics of macrame\, then on Wednesday\, October 21 and Wednesday\, October 28\, 10:00am-11:30am\, the Betty Strong Encounter Center is holding a two-part class on Macrame Wall Hanging as part of the Moms’ Time-Out series. \nAmber Hobbs from Growing Up Lulu will teach macrame techniques. If you can tie a knot\, then you can macrame.  By the end of the two classes\, you will have made a beautiful creation to hang proudly in your home or to use as a gift. Supplies are provided at the first class; fee is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-macrame-wall-hanging/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T174945Z
CREATED:20260929T174945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174945Z
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SUMMARY:A Reading by Barbara Clifton Gross
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Betty Strong Community Center is hosting Barbara Clifton Gross on October 21\, 2026\, at 6:00pm. She will be reading from her new novel Nine Lives of Pshrr. Local readers and literature enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nBarbara Clifton Gross has worked as a radio disc jockey\, a TV reporter and anchor\, an advertising copywriter and brand manager\, the owner/operator of a B&B on the California coast\, a bookseller\, a librarian\, and a foster mom for rescue dogs. \nThroughout her varied career\, she has been writing fiction. Her short fiction and poetry have been published in The Briar Cliff Review and Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley. Nine Lives of Pshrr is her second novel. Barbara lives near Sioux City\, Iowa\, with her husband\, two dogs\, one cat\, sixteen hens\, and four hives of honeybees.  \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/a-reading-by-barbara-clifton-gross/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T144144Z
CREATED:20261021T144144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T144144Z
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SUMMARY:Walt Peterson and the Ditchwater Bullfrogs
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, come listen to The Ditchwater Bullfrogs\, a Sioux City\, Iowa-based\, multi-instrumental roots band. With over 125 years of combined musical experience\, the four-piece group playfully refuses to fit into a single musical genre\, blending upbeat bluegrass\, folk\, Americana\, Blues and original songs. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nA defining trademark of the band is that all members take turns on lead vocals\, utilizing a massive arsenal of instruments including guitars\, mandolin\, harmonica\, banjo\, dobro and Bass. Their current and former lineup includes Walt Peterson (Mandolin\, harmonica\, vocals); Bob Larson (Guitar\, songwriter\, vocals)l; Scott Griffith (Banjo\, dobro\, singer-songwriter\, vocals); and Austin Aufrance (Guitar\, bass\, singer-songwriter\, vocals) \nThe Bullfrogs are a staple of the Siouxland regional music scene. They have been featured at local mainstays such as the River-Cade Bluegrass Music Fest at the Anderson Dance Pavilion\, the Alley Art Festival in downtown Sioux City\, and regular gigs at Vangarde Arts and Jackson Street Brewing East. \nThe band evolved from a local group called the “Central Time Band”. After the tragic passing of their main vocalist and guitarist\, Rick Borg\, in early 2021\, the surviving members took a hiatus. In 2022\, a jam session at Vangarde Arts open mic helped breathe new life into the project. They needed a name for a fast-approaching festival\, so they adopted “Ditchwater Bullfrogs;” a title derived from an original song written by Central Time’s Bob Larson in tribute to Rick Borg before he passed away. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/walt-peterson-the-ditchwater-bullfrogs/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175728Z
CREATED:20261009T153243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175728Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Macrame Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Macrame is back! If you would like to learn (relearn) the basics of macrame\, then on Wednesday\, October 21 and Wednesday\, October 28\, 10:00am-11:30am\, the Betty Strong Encounter Center is holding a two-part class on Macrame Wall Hanging as part of the Moms’ Time-Out series. \nAmber Hobbs from Growing Up Lulu will teach macrame techniques. If you can tie a knot\, then you can macrame.  By the end of the two classes\, you will have made a beautiful creation to hang proudly in your home or to use as a gift. Supplies are provided at the first class; fee is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-macrame-wall-hanging/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T162807Z
CREATED:20261021T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Singer Performer Kathy Banta
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday November 1\, 2026\, at 2:00pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, singer and performer Kathy Banta will grace the stage to entertain our audience. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nWhen she is not performing at various venues\, Sioux City resident Kathy Banta is not afraid to drive a few miles and take on challenging acting roles. She recently completed a run as Hannah in Come From Away at the Omaha Community Playhouse. She previously played The Moon in Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of Caroline\, Or Change. This performance earned her a nomination for the Elaine Jabenis Cameo Award at the Playhouse and Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role by The Theater Arts Guild Omaha. \nHer other passion is working to find a home for Haus of Qui\, a non-profit performance group geared toward providing a stage for people of color and LGTBQIA+ youth.  Other favorite roles include The Lady Of The Lake in Spamalot\, Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde\, Velma Kelly in Chicago\, Joanne in RENT\, and The Witch in Into The Woods. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/singer-performer-kathy-banta/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175654Z
CREATED:20261009T155505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175654Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Seasonal Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series:  Come enhance your seasonal decorating skills creating Thanksgiving and Christmas themed wall decor on Wednesday\, November 4 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. \nThe cost is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-seasonal-decorating/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T133000
DTSTAMP:20261021T163321Z
CREATED:20261009T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T163321Z
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SUMMARY:National King Tut Day
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presents the second W-O-W What’s on Wednesday program. On November 4\, 2026\, from noon- 1:30pm\, the program will focus on National King Tut Day. \nCome celebrate King Tut Day with a video tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum and the Tut Treasures. Actual Egyptian artifacts will be on display as part of the guided discussion of the impact the discovery had on popular culture of the day and through the present. This program is being co-hosted by the Sioux City Museum and Historical Association. \nThe W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs are held the first Wednesday of each month over the lunch hour from 12:00-1:30pm in the Center’s multi-purpose room. You are welcome to bring your lunch! Some of the W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs will charge a small fee (the program description will have that information). An Association Membership discount will apply. Registration is a requirement for participation in most WOW programs. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/national-king-tut-day/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T164204Z
CREATED:20261021T164204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T164204Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Siouxland Inspirational and Historical Short Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\, at 2:00pm\, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presents the 7th annual Siouxland Inspirational and Historical Short Film Festival. The film fest will again be hosted by the Siouxland Filmmakers Club. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nThe festival will feature a variety of selected short films that are uplifting\, interesting\, clean-language\, and family-friendly. Our committee has selected from the videos submitted by regional\, national and international filmmakers. Several locally made films will again be featured. \nAudiences will be able to vote for their favorite film. Following the films showing\, a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers will be held. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/7th-annual-siouxland-inspirational-and-historical-short-film-festival/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175633Z
CREATED:20261009T160355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175633Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Making the Perfect Pie
DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series: On Wednesday\, November 11 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, come to improve(perfect?) your pie making skills. \nThe cost is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-making-the-perfect-pie/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T164837Z
CREATED:20261021T164837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T164837Z
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SUMMARY:Entertainer Jill Miller Performs
DESCRIPTION:On November 15\, 2026\, at 2:00pm\, join us at the Betty Strong Encounter Center as we host singer\, songwriter\, speaker\, and author Jill Miller. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nShe will be showcasing songs from her latest CD\, Run Towards Love\, as well as performing classic country songs you will know and love. She will also be debuting some brand-new\, hot-off-the-press recently penned songs she can’t wait to share with you about life\, love and faith. There will also be some patriotic tunes thrown in as well in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. \nSince making music her full-time career\, Jill has recorded six albums in Nashville. She collaborated with Denny Hemingson (the steel player for Tim McGraw\,) the drummer from Rascal Flatts\, and the lead guitar player for Garth Brooks\, along with many others. e and enjoy her wonderful music. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/entertainer-jill-miller-performs/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000
DTSTAMP:20261020T183332Z
CREATED:20261020T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T183332Z
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SUMMARY:Ornament Decorating at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center will host a free “Deck the Center: Holiday Ornament Decorating” from November 18 through December 22 during normal business hours. \nChildren are asked to stop in to decorate two wooden ornaments\, one to hang on the Center’s community tree and one to take home. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the start of the holiday season with us. \nCaptains Lewis and Clark and their men would have been unfamiliar with the tradition of hanging ornaments from evergreen trees. Christmas trees and decoration wouldn’t become popular in the United States until the mid-1800s. The Captains usually celebrated the holiday with a discharge of firearms\, singing and dancing\, small gifts exchange\, and “the best to eat that could be had” (according to Sgt. John Ordway). \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/ornament-decorating-at-the-lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175611Z
CREATED:20261009T161200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T175611Z
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Let Your Imagination Flow!
DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series: On Wednesday\, November 18 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, if you are longing for some time to just be creative\, then this is the event for you. \nThe cost is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-let-your-imagination-flow/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T161435Z
CREATED:20261022T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T161435Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering JFK—And Why He Matters?
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 22\, 2026\, at 2 pm in the Lewis and Clark Betty Strong Interpretive Center\, Russ Gifford will present “Remembering JFK – And Why He Matters” It has been over six decades since JFK’s Presidency. He served less than a full term\, and his major legislative agenda was permanently stalled on Capitol Hill. What difference could he possibly have made that matters six decades later? The answer: more than you might think according to Russ Gifford. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nRuss Gifford will recount the stories you know: the brinkmanship facing down Khrushchev and the Soviets. The confrontation and creation of the Berlin Wall. The harrowing moments leading to a bold decision after the Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba. The fights with Congress over legislation were right but could not advance. His bold declaration that put us in the Space Race to reach the moon. His choice to put the prestige of the Presidency on the side of the Civil Rights battles. \nBut to most American’s today\, that’s ancient history. What does it matter now? “Kennedy’s Presidency – not his death\, but his presidency – set a new standard for every Presidency\,” says Gifford. He adds that we all recognize that campaign methods have been copied by everyone\, “but what we miss is more important: They might use his style to get elected. But if they do\, and ignore his message\, they become one term presidents.” “We recognize that Kennedy changed the formula on who will become President – specifically\, the use of the primaries to decide who will be considered at the national conventions. But more importantly\, he changed how we define what a successful president does\, and how he acts\, says Gifford. “It has been true for 50 years\,” he adds. \nBut today we also see a new reality. The torch is again passing to a new generation. Kennedy’s memory lives on\, but it is from passed down memories. The people that saw Kennedy as an actual president are now 70 or older. “Today’s candidates are no longer attempting to emulate a successful\, youthful president that captured the imagination of a generation of Americas.” \nJoin us at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center as Russ Gifford delves into the events and the era to see how Kennedy’s short time in office changed America forever. Gifford takes listeners back to the 1960s with stories and clips of events that Kennedy faced\, including the confrontations\, the close calls\, and why Kennedy saw that choice as important. Hear the whole story at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on November 22. The program starts at 2:00 pm. \nRuss Gifford\, Senior Lecturer with Western Iowa Tech’s Institute for Lifelong Learning\, delivers tales of American history to audiences in the Siouxland region. His two decades of programs include over 400 unique talks\, including a focus on Leadership skills presented by various American Presidents. He has also published numerous articles and historical papers. His work garnered two teaching awards\, and his lectures have been supported by grants from Humanities Iowa\, the Kind World Foundation\, and others. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/remembering-jfk-and-why-he-matters/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T165313Z
CREATED:20261021T165313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T165313Z
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SUMMARY:Ralph Dittman's Fall Show!
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 29\, 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. \nRalph Dittman’s Fall Show will be an acoustic performance of songs from his albums. 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. \nRalph’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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/ralph-dittmans-fall-show/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T100000
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SUMMARY:Moms' Time Out: Create a Candle
DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series: Mark your calendar for the December 2 class at 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center where you can create your own candle. You will melt the wax\, mix your own scent\, and set the wick. \nThe cost is $10 for association members and $15 for non-members. Registration is a requirement for participation in the two classes. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nWe encourage anyone to attend but moms with young children are specifically invited because the Center has arranged for the children to be entertained in a nearby room. At MiMi’s Music Place they will be learning nursery rhymes\, poems\, and simple movements and play rhythm instruments to express themselves through music and sound. At this time\, we are unable to care for children who are wearing diapers. Grandma or another trusted adult are welcome to come along with the children. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/moms-time-out-create-a-candle/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T133000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152622Z
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SUMMARY:Tour the Napa Valley in 90 Minutes
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presents the next program in its W-O-W What’s on Wednesday series. On December 2\, 2026\, from noon-1:30pm\, come Tour the Napa Valley in 90 minutes. \nCome take a tour of the Napa Valley without leaving Sioux City. Your guide will be frequent Napa traveler\, Jeff Peters. Through a power point presentation\, Peters will show us where to stay\, what to see\, and how to schedule wine tasting events. We will visit many wineries along the way. Finally\, through a guided tasting of several Napa wines\, we will learn about the different types of wine from the valley. Pre-registration is required; deadline is Nov. 18\, 2026. This program has a fee of $20 ($10 for Lewis and Clark Association Members). \nThe W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs are held the first Wednesday of each month over the lunch hour from 12:00-1:30pm in the Center’s multi-purpose room. You are welcome to bring your lunch! Some of the W-O-W What’s on Wednesday programs will charge a small fee (the program description will have that information). An Association Membership discount will apply. Registration is a requirement for participation in most WOW programs. You can register by phone\, in person\, or by mail. When registering\, please give your name\, address\, phone number\, and email. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/tour-the-napa-valley-in-90-minutes/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000
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DTSTAMP:20261021T170401Z
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SUMMARY:Merry TUBACHRISTMAS Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 5\, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS\,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players\, at 1:00 pm. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nThe 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. \nAt 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.” \nTUBACHRISTMAS 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. \nThe 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 those interested in performing visit https://sites.google.com/view/sctubachristmas for updated performances and information. \nThe 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.  \n 
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/merry-tubachristmas-concert-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults/Families’ Event,Special Event
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