Good morning, Iowa City.

Johnson County will honor Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson—the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D in Iowa—by installing a seven-foot bronze statue at the county administration building.

Historian Rebecca Conard said the project includes a plaza with benches and interpretive panels and will be dedicated this spring with a public event in May or June.

Iowa City Downtown District announced that Twilights, a new public art lighting installation, now illuminates the Graduate Walkway in a partnership with the City, local artist Hannah Givler and other design teams.

The public can join an opening reception on Friday, November 21 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. + meet the project partners.

The Alzheimer's Association reported that caregivers provided 19 billion hours of unpaid care as National Family Caregivers Month shines a light on those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s — the organization shared holiday support tips to help ease the burden on caregivers.

IC Bird Club Meeting

6:45-8:30 p.m. — Iowa City Environmental Education Center — Free entry — Discover the wonders of birdwatching with a special presentation on the Great Crested Flycatcher.

The Art Of Saying No by Michael Stenerson

4-6 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — Free admission — Explore a collection of vibrant artworks focused on the abstraction of letterforms by artist Michael Stenerson.

Junk Journaling Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — $20 — Explore the creative art of junk journaling where sustainability meets artistic expression.

Nolte Academy’s Into The Woods Jr.

2-4:30 p.m. — The James Theater — $15 – $20 — Delight in a magical musical journey through classic fables with Nolte Academy's talented youth cast.

Concert Orchestra Performance

5:45-7:00 p.m. — Main Campus — Free entry — Experience an evening of musical talent with the Concert Orchestra.

November’s Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore contemporary geometric bead work from award-winning artist Laurel Kubby throughout November.

BINGO Night at Coach's Corner Sports Pub

6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy an exciting BINGO night in a lively sports bar atmosphere with large televisions.

Trivia at the Den

7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Engage your brain and compete for a chance to win a $50 gift card with your trivia team.

Gutenberg! The Musical! Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kinnick Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic musical journey of Gutenberg in an iconic venue.

Poetry Exchange Workshop

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Porch Light Literary Arts Centre — Free entry — Engage in a collaborative and supportive environment to share and discuss poetry.