Darrell Roberts Art Exhibit
February 22 - March 18 Indian Hills Art Gallery
7:30 AM-8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30-9:00 PM Sunday (except holiday and college breaks). Artists reception on 2/2 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Free admission For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
OHS/Evans Jazz Concert
March 16 Ottumwa High School Auditorium
7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 682-8764.
Evans 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Choir Concert
March 18 Evans Middle School Auditorium
For more information, call (641) 682-8764.
All Iowa Horticulture Exposition II
March 19 Bridge View Center
11:00 AM-4:00 PM on 3/19 and 9:00 AM-2:00 PM on 3/20. For more information, go to iowahort.org.
Woodland Management Walk and Talk
March 19 Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
Learn more about how to manage woodlands for wildlife and sustainability. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Spring Cleaning Sale at AGHC
March 20 American Gothic House Center
10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Everything will be 10% off, with select items up to 50% off. For more information, call (641) 652-3352.
Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Spring Program
March 21 St. John Auditorium
3:00 PM For more information, call (641) 683-5224.
Spring Break at Eddyville Sand Prairie
March 22 Eddyville Sand Prairie
1:00-3:00 PM. Hike through this rare habitat looking for the plants and animals that live there. For ages 7-12 years. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Faculty Jazz Recital
March 23 St. John Auditorium
7:30 PM. Featuring David Sharp, saxophone. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
"When Tillage Begins: The Stone City Art Colony"
March 25 Eldon Library Hall
7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Southeast Iowa Symphony String Quartet
March 26 St. John Auditorium
3:00 PM. An afternoon performance of chamber music. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Ottumwa Evening Lions Club Pancake Day Saturday
March 27 Knights of Columbus Hall
6:00 - 11:00 AM. Advance Ticket Price is $5.50 for adults and children under 12 is $2.50. Tickets at the door will be 50 cents more. Also serving biscuit and gravy. For more information, call (641) 682-3465.
Chatterton Duo
March 28 St. John Auditorium
Presented by Ottumwa Civic Music Association. 3:00 PM. IHCC students admitted with Student ID, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Ottumwa High School Art Show
March 29 - April 15 Indian Hills Art Gallery
Indian Hills Community College. Free admission. Artists reception on March 29 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Gallery open from 7:30 AM-8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 4:30-9:00 PM, Sundays. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra Concert
April 1 Bridge View Center
7:30 PM. Tony Chang, Music Director. Students admitted free, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 684-7000.
11th Annual International Festival
April 3 Quincy Place Mall
11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Browse from booth to booth to explore different countries, plus there are costumes, music, entertainment, games for children and international foods to taste.
Legislative Forum
April 3 Bridge View Center
Presented by Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters. 9:30-11:30 AM. For more information, call (641) 682-3465.
48th Iowa Square and Found Dance Convention
April 9 Bridge View Center
This is the first time that SE Iowa has hosted a state convention. The following clubs are members of the Southeast: B-Square, Ottumwa; Circle 8, Houghton; Circle Square B Promenader, Wever; Dudes & Dolls, Ottumwa; Lads & Lassies, Albia; Petticoat Junction, Humeston; Shirts & Skirts, Ainsworth; and Swinging S, Mt. Pleasant. Not only will dancers from all over Iowa be attending, but from surrounding states including: Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Wisconsin. Dancing will begin on Thursday at 7:30 for a Trails Ends Dance which will be also be held at Bridge View Center. Convention will open with registration on Friday at noon and dancing will being at 1:00 PM.
The halls will close on both Friday and Saturday nights at 11:00. Dancing will begin on Saturday morning with the Hall fo Fame Dance. There will be Mainstream, Plus, DBD, Advance and Round Dancing. There will also be High Energy and Contra halls at different times during the condition as well as clogging. There are 45 callers scheduled to call and 15 cuers.
Square Dancing is entertainment and exercise set to music enjoyed by both the young and old.
The public is invite4d to come and water. Come and see the pretty square dance attir4e. There will be a grand march both Friday and Saturday nights around 7:00 PM after the opening ceremonies/ For more information, contact Bob and Barb Orman at (641) 682-5038.
Great Family Egg Hunt
April 10 Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
1:00-4:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Tap Kids
April 11 Bridge View Center
2 PM and 7 PM. Through a series of musical vignettes, Tap Kids tells the story of eight high school kids overcoming the obstacles of their last year of high school. For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.
All City Concert
April 12 Evans Middle School Auditorium
7:30 PM.
Poetry Reading
April 13 Indian Hills Community College Library Loft
7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Heartland Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner
April 17 First Presbyterian Church
5:00-7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-0187.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Bowl for Kids Sake
April 18 Champion Bowl
4:00-7:00 PM. For more information, contact Sue Huff at (641) 684-4222.
GIRL SINGERS of the Hit Parade
April 18 Bridge View Center
Presented by Ottumwa Civic Music Association. IHCC students admitted with Student ID, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
OHS Band Prism Concert
April 19 Ottumwa High School Auditorium
2:00 PM
"GODSPELL" an IHCC Theatre Spring Production
April 23 St. John Auditorium
7:30 PM. Jennifer Boyenga, Director; Ronelle Willaden, Assistant Director and Michael Philipsen, Music Director. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
OHS Musical "Seussical"
April 23 Ottumwa High School Auditorium
7:30 PM on 4/23 and 4/24 and 3:00 PM on 4/25.
Grant Wood Bus Trip
April 24 Departs from American Gothic House Center
Bus departs at 9:00 AM from AGHC.
Indian Hills Foundation Scholarship Foundation
April 24 Indian Hills Campus at Ottumwa Industrial Airport
Indian Hills Campus at Ottumwa Industrial Airport, Aviation Center. Largest auction of its kind in Southeast Iowa offering everything from vehicles, computers, office equipment, and appliances to new merchandise, gift certificates, plants and books. Doors open at 9:00 AM. All proceeds are used for IHCC student scholarships. For more information, contact Rhonda Conrad at (641) 683-5115.
Adopt a Block / Downtown Clean-Up
April 25 Indian Hills Art Gallery
Indian Hills Community College. Free admission. Artists reception on April 26 at 7:00-8:30 PM. Gallery open from 7:30 AM-8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 4:30-9:00 AM, Sundays. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Arboretum Kick Off
May 1 Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
8:00-10:00 AM. Help plant new trees and shrubs while learning about trees and shrubs native in Iowa. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Annual Spring Wildflower Walk
May 2 Garrison Rock
Walk through the woodlands and prairie of the earea in search of springs beauties. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Indian Hills Jazz Band Spring Concert
May 3 St. John Auditorium
7:30 PM. David Sharp, Director. Free Admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Quincy Place Mall Young Artist Showcase
May 3 Quincy Place Mall
Heartland Humane Society Plant Sale
May 7 First Presbyterian Church
Friday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. For more information, contact Meg Hutchison at (641) 682-0187.
New Reformation Jazz Band
May 7 Bridge View Center
Presented by Ottumwa Civic Music Association. 7:30 PM. An evening of classic Dixieland music. For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.
Kiddie Race
May 8 Jimmy Jones Shelter
10:00 AM. Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Tom Shafer at (641) 684-6264.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
May 8 Jimmy Jones Shelter
7:00 AM . Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Tom Shafer at (641) 684-6264.
Broadway Melodies
May 9 St. John Auditorium
3:00 PM. A concert featuring IHCC choral groups and soloists in a celebration of music from the Broadway stage with Michael Philipsen, director. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Indian Hills Instrumental Students Recital
May 11 St. John Auditorium
7:30 PM. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Indian Hills Vocal Student Recital
May 13 St. John Auditorium
7:30 PM. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.
Youth Field Day
May 15 Ottumw IKES
8:00 AM-4:00 PM. This day is dedicated to helping young peple explore many outdoor activities. For ages 8-17 years. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Evans Band and Orchestra Springfest Concert
May 17 Ottumwa High School Auditorium
7:00 PM.
Evans 6th and 8th Grades Band and Orchestra Concert
May 20 Evans Middle School Auditorium
7:00 PM.
Spring Trail Ride
May 23 Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
1:00-4:00 PM. This is a great time to explore on your horse. Bring a dish to share for a meal after the ride. For all ages. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.
Ottumwa High School POPS Concert
May 27 Ottumwa High School Auditorium
7:00 PM.
New Grant Wood Exhibit Opening
May 28 American Gothic House Center
6:00-7:00 PM. Discover the life story of Grant Wood while enjoying refreshments. For more information, call (641) 652-3352.
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