Category: Arts

Arts, Charles City

Home art tour being offered Sept. 24 in Charles City 

Chris Baldus

Charles City has become known for its wide variety of public art, especially in Central Park and along the riverfront. However, a vast number of art treasures reside with private collections in town as well. On Sunday, Sept. 24, five Charles City homes will be opening their homes for public viewing of their private collections. The Design Committee of Community Revitalization has organized its first Home Art Tour to showcase some of the fine art collectibles in town. Five homes will be featured in this year’s tour, with the public able to check out the art collections in each between … Continue reading Home art tour being offered Sept. 24 in Charles City 

Arts, Bulletin boards, Charles City

Trinity to host Free chamber orchestra Czech music concert on July 15

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Trinity United Methodist Church will host the first concert of Cedar Valley Chamber Music’s “Shall We Dance” series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15.  Admission is free. The program for the “Dancing Czech to Czech” concert will be: Suk: String Quartet Movement (1915) Schulhoff: Concertino (1925) Dvorak: String Sextet, Op. 48 (1878) Continue reading Trinity to host Free chamber orchestra Czech music concert on July 15

Arts, Charles City

Charles City youth invited to compete in talent show on July 2

Chris Baldus

Free event offers cash prizes, chance to qualify for state contest Contributed article CHARLES CITY – The Bill Riley Talent Search competition has become a Charles City Fourth of July Celebration tradition, annually drawing some of the top young talent from around North Iowa. That is expected to continue this year with the 2017 talent show set for Sunday, July 2, at 1 p.m. at the Charles Theatre. The talent competition is open to anyone in the state, ages 2-21. “We have some unbelievably talented youth in this region and this show is not only a great place to showcase … Continue reading Charles City youth invited to compete in talent show on July 2

Arts, Charles City

Artist assembling ‘Revival’ in Charles City’s Victory Park

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Of all the things artist David Williamson has done to the debris of Charles City’s iconic suspension bridge, he did not bend and twist heavy angle iron. That was done for him by the raging Cedar River in 2008. Williamson over the past week has been putting together the sculpture called “Revival” in Victory Park. It is the result of the community-wide art project Building With The Bridge. Williamson met with students, service clubs and as many residents as possible in designing the sculpture made from the wreckage of Charles City’s iconic suspension bridge that was swept … Continue reading Artist assembling ‘Revival’ in Charles City’s Victory Park

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Photo Galleries: Charles City Middle School spring band and orchestra concert

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The final performance conducted by retiring Orchestra Director Nancy Western was by the Charles City Middle School orchestra Tuesday night in the 500 N. Grand Auditorium. The school’s band and orchestra performed their annual spring  concert. ORCHESTRA BAND Continue reading Photo Galleries: Charles City Middle School spring band and orchestra concert

Arts, Charles City

$50K price tag for Arts Center steps project likely to rise

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Indiana limestone steps were stacked out of the way on Jackson Street Tuesday morning as the crew from Renaissance Restoration assessed the job beneath the Charles City Arts Center’s front door. Bricks were easily plucked out of crumbling mortar in the  walls that held up the steps. The task was beginning to look bigger than first thought. “Right now we are under contract for about $50,000 in repair work,” City Administrator Steve Diers told Reports. “That amount is likely to increase as some of supporting brick has been found to be in poor condition and will … Continue reading $50K price tag for Arts Center steps project likely to rise

Arts, Charles City Schools

CC Jazz groups close out their year in Central Park

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Jazz on the River became Jazz in Central Park this year as the amphitheater was damaged by floodwaters last year. The Charles City High School Jazz Ensemble and a group composed of middle and high school musicians performed Saturday, May 6, at the final jazz concert of the year. The playlist was extended by a few songs that the Jazz Ensemble prepared for the high school’s annual Ice Cream Social that was cancelled. The days performance was capped with the social’s traditional finale, “In the Mood.” Continue reading CC Jazz groups close out their year in Central Park

Arts, Youth Activities

Register for CC Shining Stars cheer, dance and stunt program by May 8

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A new season for the Charles City Shining Stars is right around the corner and registration is open. The Stars are children in grades 2-6. They learn cheer, dance and stunts from AACCA certified coach Marla Rima, who is also a high school cheer coach and a licensed teacher. “Team members will learn cheer, dance and stunt techniques,” Rima said in a flier distributed in March at the Charles City School District’s Community Connections Night. She added that it’s for “serious students only.” The objective is to “develop cheer and performance skills and prepare for public performances … Continue reading Register for CC Shining Stars cheer, dance and stunt program by May 8

Arts, Youth Activities

Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Registration is open for two week-long workshops for area youth during the week of June 19. Charles Youth Theatre 2017 is for students entering grade 3 to grade 9. The workshops will be held daily June 19 through June 23 at the  Charles Theatre, 409 Main St., Charles City. Workshop One is for students entering grade 3 to grade 5 will be from 8-10 a.m.  It will explore creative drama through movement, voice and stage presentation. Each session will culminate in a performance at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. Workshop Two is for students entering grade 6 … Continue reading Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017