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SUMMARY:Legacies of Resistance and Resilience in Occupied France
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nK. 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/legacies-of-resistance-and-resilience-in-occupied-france/
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:Sioux City Macro Photographer Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBased 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. \nWith 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. \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/sioux-city-macro-photographer-gallery-exhibit/
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:Saturday Class: Time to Dance grades K-4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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!
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/saturday-class-time-to-dance-grades-k-4/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: The Arrow Points the Way! (grades 5-8)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \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/saturday-class-the-arrow-points-the-way-grades-5-8/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:"Plow in the Oak" song cycle Radio Rangers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJust 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. \nRadio 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. \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
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/plow-in-the-oak-song-cycle-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:Saturday Class: Make a Seed Starter Kit (grades K-4)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \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/saturday-class-make-a-seed-starter-kit-grades-k-4/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Make a Seed Starter Kit (grades 5th-8th)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \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/saturday-class-make-a-seed-starter-kit-grades-5th-8th/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:Bill Peterson and Friends
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFiddler 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. \nJohn 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/bill-peterson-and-friends-3/
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:Saturday Class: Native Survival Games
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCould you have survived in the 1800s? Learn some games Native children played not knowing that they were developing valuable hunting and survival skills. \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/saturday-class-native-survival-games/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:"Is This Your Card?"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFravel’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!?” \nFravel has been doing magic for over twenty years and has become a staple for local entertainment in the Sioux City area.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/is-this-your-card/
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:Saturday Class: Growing Food Flowers from Seeds
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about Growing Food/Flowers from Seeds. No registration is required for this class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nHave you ever started growing a plant from a seed? You can learn the best way to plant seeds in containers for the upcoming growing season. And how to keep them growing at home. \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/saturday-class-growing-food-flowers-from-seeds/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:Splendor in the Brass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 29\, 2026\, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes back the Floyd Valley Brass Quintet who will present “Splendor in the Brass.” The group is excited to play here again and their show will include a variety of entertaining music. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nThe 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. \nMichael Prichard~trumpet: Michael is the band director at the Le Mars Community High School and is the conductor of the Sioux City Municipal Band in the summer. He is active in many professional music organizations in Iowa. \nRichard 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. \nBrad 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. He also serves on the Le Mars City Council. \nRolyn 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/splendor-in-the-brass/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: A Time for Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, at 11:00am\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center for an end of our semester game day/party. No registration is required for this free class. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nWe will celebrate the things we have learned this spring with some games and treats.  We will look forward to continuing the fun with our summer series of classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We will also talk about the extremely special kids’ events planned for the summer! Be sure to check all this out! \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/saturday-class-a-time-for-celebration/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Life in a Keelboat
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 4\, join join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about life on a keelboat. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nWhat would it be like to live in a boat for months? And to have men pushing it upriver all day? Captains Lewis and Clark had to do just that! Let’s figure out what was the size of the Captain’s keelboat cabin. Then maybe we can make one of our own! \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/saturday-class-life-in-a-keelboat/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T114500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Say it With a Picture!
DESCRIPTION:How do you pass down stories to future generations if you don’t have books? On Saturday\, April 11\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn how native tribes shared their stories. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nThe tribes painted on animal hides\, mainly buffalo\, to record their stories.  They painted winter counts to record the events of the year. Some paintings reflected successful hunts or battles. You will get to create a record of a special event of your own (but not on real hides!) \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/saturday-class-say-it-with-a-picture/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 12\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, Gary Zalud and Dan Holtz will present Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nTheir program includes songs about fascinating stories from Nebraska and Great Plains history. Their songs include stories about homesteaders\, Native Americans\, World War II heroes\, natural wonders and more. The duo brings Nebraska and plains history alive through their acoustic-electric renditions of Holtz’s and Zalud’s story songs. \nHoltz and Zalud\, whose musical collaboration goes back to their days growing up in Ord\, NE\, now perform as “Flatwater Reunion\,” after recently re-connecting. They played together in a musical group named “Calico\,” nearly 50 years ago. \nDr. Holtz is a Peru State College Emeritus Professor of English; Dr. Zalud is Emeritus Professor of Literacy Education and was the longtime Chair of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. In the year 2000\, Holtz was the recipient of the Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence Award and has given more than 500 musical\, historical-storytelling programs statewide and beyond through the sponsorship of Humanities Nebraska. Zalud received the USD School of Education 2015-16 Excellence in Service award for impactful work with school districts in North and South Dakota\, Nebraska\, Minnesota\, Wyoming and Iowa.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/heroism-on-the-plains-story-songs-of-courage-and-determination-3/
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:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: I Wonder What Would Happen If….
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, at 11:00am\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to do some experiments like the Corps of Discovery. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nLewis and Clark were very curious explorers.  They conducted many experiments during the journey. So if you are a curious explorer and want to try some experiments join us on Saturday\, April 18. \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/saturday-class-i-wonder-what-would-happen-if/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260205T170057Z
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SUMMARY:"American Folk Songs" Sarah Elker
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, Sarah Elker will present her American Folk Song collection.  Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nSarah Elker is a music educator in Lincoln\, Nebraska. Prior to teaching to Lincoln\, she spent ten years teaching music for the Sioux City Community School District. While in Iowa\, she was in shows at the Sioux City Community Theatre\, LAMB\, Morningside University\, and with Rockestra. Last year she was in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical and Cinderella at the Lincoln Community Playhouse. \nSarah loves to sing folk music and play guitar. She holds a degree in music from Eastern Illinois University and a master degree in education from Morningside. She hopes the songs today make you tap your toes and put a smile on your face!
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/american-folk-songs-sarah-elker/
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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260318T164158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161854Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Pssst…Pass it On!
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever kept a journal? On Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, at 11:00am\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about recording entries in a journal. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nPresident Jefferson tasked Lewis and Clark to keep journals of the expedition. They kept two copies in case one got lost. The sergeants also kept a journal. Why? Because it was important to record the many plants\, animals\, landscapes\, and more that they encountered. You will get a journal so you can make a record like the captains! \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/saturday-class-pssstpass-it-on/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260205T170308Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, actor Tom Milligan performs as Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel. Admission is free\, but freewill donations are encouraged. \nIn this 45-minute\, one-man show\, Grant Wood chats with the audience as if talking to an old friend across the backyard fence\, or maybe at his home at Five Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids. He tells us about his life and how he changed the art world forever with his work. It is the man behind American Gothic that we hear and see\, and the story of how he took the moments\, the memories and the people of our state to show the whole world the specialness of this Iowa. After the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions about Grant Wood and his life. \nTom Milligan has been a working theatrical professional for the past 45 years\, working as an actor\, director\, scene designer\, producer\, and writer. Originally from Des Moines\, companies credited to his resume include Charlie’s Showplace Dinner Theatre\, The Drake Opera\, The Drama Workshop\, and The Old Creamery Theatre.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/grant-wood-prairie-rebel/
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:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T175107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175107Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: A Tisket\, a Tasket\, Let’s Make a Basket!
DESCRIPTION:Have you made a basket? On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 11:00am\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about the unique skill of Basket Weaving. No registration is required for this free class. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nNative women needed to know many skills. One very important skill was basket weaving. Traditionally\, baskets were essential for survival\, used for gathering\, storing\, transporting\, and cooking food. Today you can learn the unique skill of basket weaving! \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/saturday-class-a-tisket-a-tasket-lets-make-a-basket/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T185158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185158Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Mother’s Day with the Langleys
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 3 at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, Jack and Mike Langley will brighten our day with a “Celebration of Mother’s Day.” playing original and evergreen favorites. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nMother’s Day always evokes a heart-warming presentation from this father and son duo. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual\, as well as motherhood\, maternal bonds\, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world and most commonly in the months of March or May. \nMike Langley is a singer-songwriter and 2012 Iowa Rock ’n’ Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame inductee. He has been known to teach basic guitar through Western Iowa Tech’s Lifelong Learning program. The Langleys have performed together onstage for more than 40 years\, from Sioux City to Nashville\, Tennessee\, to Vienna\, Austria and back. \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-celebration-of-mothers-day-with-the-langleys-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175821Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Class: Beads\, Beads\, Beads!
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever used beads to make jewelry or to decorate a shirt? On Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 11:00am\, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about the unique skill of Beading. No registration is required for this free class. Admission is free\, but free will donations encouraged. \nNative Americans have used beads for thousands of years. The Natives had long used beads made from stones\, shells\, and bone as currency for trading and ceremonies. Lewis and Clark gave gifts of glass beads to the Natives in trade for food\, canoes\, and horses. Beads were used to decorate clothing and to make jewelry\, moccasins\, bags\, and ceremonial regalia. Today you can learn about the unique skill of beading! \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/saturday-class-beads-beads-beads/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Road\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids’ Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T185949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185949Z
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SUMMARY:50th Annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On May 10\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, leaders of the 50th Annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar will discuss and show images from the fifty years of preserving and enjoying the beautiful unique ecology of our Loess Hills. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nConservation educators\, naturalists\, hikers\, campers and nature enthusiasts will be packing their gear for the 50th annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar set for May 29-31\, 2026. The free outdoor education weekend is held in the Loess Hills northeast of Onawa\, Iowa. The weekend has seasoned conservationists leading nature hikes\, wildflower walks\, ecology programs\, wildlife discussions and outdoor skills demonstrations along with campfire cooking\, outdoor education\, geology / history lessons\, and kids experiences. \nTyler Ruge\, event coordinator  Monona County conservation.   naturalist and park ranger and Dianne Blankenship\, former event coordinator and seminar board member\, and a member of the seminar planning committee will cover the story of how the seminar got started\, how it evolved over the decades\, and where the seminar is at now and how things have changed. They will share images of the beautiful nature preserve\, high in the scenic Loess Hills from past presenters and attendees. Tyler will share about the current state of the seminar and the future of the seminar. They will answer questions and give any other information people are interested in. \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/50th-annual-loess-hills-prairie-seminar/
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:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T190452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190452Z
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SUMMARY:Enjoy the musical talents of Porch Swing
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday May 17\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center\, come enjoy a musical performance by the band Porch Swing featuring James Schrag on violin\, Joe Von Hilton on guitar\, and Dylan James on guitar. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nPorch Swing began on back porches across South Dakota and Minnesota\, with a rotating cast of talented musicians paying tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt and the long heritage of “jazzers” that play his unique style of up-tempo acoustic swing often referred to as Gypsy Jazz or Hot Swing. \nComposed of full-time musicians from other successful groups\, Porch Swing is a passion project that plays a limited number of performances each year. Porch Swing also features original songs and non-traditional songs played in the Hot Swing style. Now based in the Black Hills\, the present collective includes Dylan Lewis\, Joe Von Holtum\, Reuben Rodriguez\, Louis Umbarger\, Alex Diaz\, Jeremy Quick\, and James Schragg. \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/enjoy-the-musical-talents-of-porch-swing/
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:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T190856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190856Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage\, or “Who Do You Think We Are?”
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium\, John Liepa Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage\, or “Who Do You Think We Are?” Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nEnjoy the unfolding and changing adventure of Iowa’s immigration history. Beginning with the Ioway\, one of 17 distinctive indigenous tribal groups\, he will trace chronologically who we are as Iowans. \nFrom Spanish explorers and French trappers\, traders and priests; to the dominant English\, Germans and Irish; to Scandinavians\, Dutch and Czechs\, we will explore why these groups chose to leave their homelands and how they eventually ended up in Iowa. African Americans\, Eastern Europeans and Hispanics have different stories to share along with other “newer” Iowans. This interactive talk will let us work together to discover who we are\, and who we are becoming as Iowans. \nLiepa is Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC.) He taught courses in Political Science\, U.S.\, and Iowa History from 1972-2010. He has a B.S in History and an M.A. in Political Science from Iowa State University. He received an “Excellence in Education” award in 2001 and was honored as DMACC’s “Educator of the Year” in 2004. He served five terms on the State Historical Society of Iowa’s Board of Trustees from 1998 – 2113\, having served both as Chair and Vice-Chair; and\, on the Iowa Historical Foundation\, the fundraising arm of the State Historical Society of Iowa. Since retiring\, he has taught courses for the Senior College of Greater Des Moines\, OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Drake University and as an independent presenter on “Iowa’s Role in the Civil War\,” Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage\, or “Who Do You Think You Are?\,” and the “Early History of Baseball in Iowa.” John has been a 24-year member and Program Chair of the Des Moines Civil War Roundtable. \nThe Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center has received a grant award from Humanities Iowa\, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities\, in support of the Humanities Series programs. \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/iowas-ethnic-heritage-or-who-do-you-think-we-are/
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:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260331T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192603Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin and Joanne Keanes
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, at 2:00 p.m.\, Kevin and Joanne Keane perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free; freewill donations are encouraged. \nKevin is a lifelong Sioux City resident and the youngest of 12 children. He recently retired as a financial advisor and has been singing at weddings and funerals for over 40 years. He has also been honored to sing the National Anthem for many years as Sioux City has hosted the NAIA Women’s National Championships. \nJoanne was born in Saigon\, Vietnam\, and her family moved to Sioux City in 1990. Joanne has been singing and playing guitar since age 14. Joanne teaches yoga\, and Kevin and Joanne both sing in the Holy Cross church choir at Blessed Sacrament as well as their smaller ensemble group at St. Michael’s Church. Together they have four children and two grandsons. \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/kevin-and-joanne-keanes/
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:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260417T180242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T180242Z
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SUMMARY:“At Heart…A Westerner: Theodore Roosevelt’s Formation in the West”
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Auditorium\, Helen Lewis will share a fascinating exploration into “At Heart…A Westerner: Theodore Roosevelt’s Formation in the West.” Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nHighly celebrated as leader of the Rough Riders and as twenty-sixth President of the United States\, Theodore Roosevelt attributed his physical stamina and strength of character\, in large part\, to his experiences in the Dakotas as ranch owner and hunter.  However\, the young Theodore Roosevelt fulfilled many other roles in the West\, which not only prepared him for his later rigorous public service\, but which also influenced his own ideals of manhood. With courage and persistence\, “Four Eyes” Roosevelt\, the Dude from the East\, transformed himself into a cowboy respected in the West. Lewis uses photos and stories\, many by Roosevelt himself\, to explore the conversion of New York urbanite Theodore Roosevelt into a Dakota ranchman. \nHelen Lewis\, retired instructor at Western Iowa Tech Community College\, taught courses in English and Humanities. Her special interests include westerns\, women artists\, medieval mysteries\, and square dancing. Originally with the Great Plains Chautauqua Society\, Lewis continues to offer many programs for Humanities Iowa and Nebraska Humanities. \nThe Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center received a grant award from Humanities Iowa\, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities\, in support of the Humanities Series programs.
URL:https://siouxcitylcic.com/event/at-hearta-westerner-theodore-roosevelts-formation-in-the-west/
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:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260417T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T181010Z
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SUMMARY:Guitarist Byron Kuehl
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday June 14\, 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/guitarist-byron-kuehl-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192324
CREATED:20260417T182014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T182014Z
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SUMMARY:New Horizons Band of Sioux City
DESCRIPTION:On June 21\, 2026\, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center Auditorium\, the New Horizons Band of Sioux City under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz will present an amazing concert. Admission is free\, but freewill donations encouraged. \nThe band will play a variety of music that is sure to delight an audience of all ages. New Horizons Band of Sioux City includes musicians with limited experience as well as those who participated in high school or college bands. values a diversity of participants\, viewpoints\, and music. \nThe band is part of the New Horizons International Music Association\, which is an international non-profit organization committed to New Horizons’ philosophy of music-making and undertakes initiatives designed to support the development and growth of New Horizons music organizations. The Association’s primary purpose is to provide musical opportunities for adults. \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/new-horizons-band-of-sioux-city-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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