For the Halloween season, historian and radio theater performer Ralph Swain will conduct a multimedia presentation on a 1938 fictional radio broadcast of a Martian invasion of the U.S. that thousands of listeners across the country believed was actually occurring.
Members of the Sioux City Magic Club will entertain Center guests with family-friendly entertainment to celebrate the Halloween season. Each performer, ranging in age from 8 to...much older, will offer something a little different from the others, with each bringing something fun and easily visible to all in the auditorium. The slate of performers is yet to be determined, but Center audiences are hoping for the return of the bubble artist who previously appeared to rave reviews.
Whether you're a fan of Irish music or simply looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable afternoon. From toe-tapping jigs to soulful ballads, Shamrocks’ music will transport listeners to the rolling green hills and vibrant pub scene of Ireland.
Siouxland Filmmakers Club members have selected positive films with moral characters and clean-language dialogue, for a family-friendly event. The selection of films offers comedies, dramas, documentaries and historical topics. Attendees can vote for their favorite film for a People’s Choice Award. Top vote-getters will receive notification. (There will no cash prizes, but winners will still earn bragging rights!)
This Winnebago, Nebraska dance group was originally founded by Lewis St. Cyr and his mother Therese St. Cyr to provide an opportunity for all people to view a range of Native American dance styles. Dances performed may include men’s feathery dance, women’s fancy shawl dance, and the popular hoop dance. The dance troupe also showcases specialty dances particular to certain tribes, such as the “Fish Dance” or the "Applique Dance.”
Looking for a unique experience for the kids? Come join us on Friday, August 9 at 10am—11am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center to meet drummer, performer, and educator Kofi Dennis. He believes in the concept of learning through play, so his interactive hands-on presentation of West African stories, poetry, and drumming will introduce instruments,...
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center’s Stanley Evans Auditorium, come hear the Radio Rangers play “Music that Inspired Us.” The concert includes favorite songs from various singer/songwriters as well as some Radio Ranger originals: Carole King, John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Paul McCartney. The Radio Rangers...
Join us at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 6, 2024, to hear singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entertainer Teresa Kay Orr. Admission is free with a reception to follow.
Award-winning author and historian Don Hickey will deliver an illustrated lecture on Adams at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 PM on October 13, 2024.
On Sunday October 20, 2024, at 2:00pm Russ Swanson will thrill the audience about what was once the largest manhunt in U.S. history.
Award-winning author and historian Don Hickey will deliver an illustrated lecture on Jefferson at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 PM on October 27, 2024.
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes Sioux City-based standup comic Garie Lewis to its stage. Admission is free with a reception to follow. Garie genuinely loves performing stand-up. Whether it is at a comedy club, a huge theatre crowd, or a handful of friendly folks at a...