Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Good morning, Iowa City.
A new production ‘Chalk’ by UI faculty will run on March 21, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. (March 22 includes a 2 p.m. matinee and grief circle at 4 p.m.) at The James Theater, sharing personal stories of infertility and loss through dance and audio collages.
Local musician Matt Terronez is set to release his new album Tell Me A Story after two years of work, with some of the songs coming from decades ago.
Three towering bronze bison statues by Colorado wildlife artist Gary Staab will be on display on March 15 outside the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History from morning until 3 p.m. Smithsonian experts will offer free talks and programming inside the museum.
The Board of Regents will vote on a 3% tuition hike for public universities on April 30, following a Feb.
26 proposal in Iowa City — even as the Legislature pursues a tuition freeze until 2031.
The Iowa Lottery launched Millionaire for Life, a game offering a top prize of $1 million a year for life that debuted Feb.
22; tickets cost $5 + daily drawings happen at 10:15 p.m. CT. Players pick numbers from two sets to win one of nine prize tiers.
Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points as Iowa rallied to beat Illinois 82-78 last night at home — the Hawkeyes extended their winning streak against the Illini to 13 games with clutch free throws and key plays.
Big Book Sale
10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Support the Library — Explore a diverse collection of used books and media for all ages.
Primary Trust
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Witness the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man’s journey of self-discovery amid whimsical friendship.
Tune Out Music Trivia Night
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge with friends at this lively trivia night.
UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Experience a lively community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.
BINGO Night at Coach's Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy BINGO and a lively sports bar vibe with friends.
Thursday Group Class - Cello Book 1
5:00-5:45 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost not specified — Participate in a group cello class tailored for beginners.
Book Babies Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Fun-filled singing, reading, and rhyming session for infants aged 0-2 years and their caregivers.
STEAM Discovery
1-3 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and interest in STEAM subjects for all ages.
Intro to Letterpress Printing Workshop
12:30-4 p.m. — Iowa City Press Co-Op — Pay-what-you-can: $25-170 — Explore the art of letterpress printing with hands-on guidance from poet and artist Mackie Garrett.
Saturdays At Your Place
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Gabe's — No cover charge — A lively night with local rock and emo punk vibes featuring Retirement Party and Kerosene Heights.
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