The Iowa Source

10/13/2026

Once you're bit by the theater bug, it's hard to quit the drug, regardless of whether you're living or dead, it would seem...

There is a long-held theater tradition of placing a freestanding, single-bulb lamp center stage before closing up shop for the night. The ritual may have originated pre-electricity as a means to avert gas-leak explosions by keeping a solitary lantern flame burning overnight, but practically speaking...

10/02/2026

Tyler Malone's fast-growing classical dance studio for youth and pre-professional dancers is proud to be inclusive, not exclusive.

Iowa Dance Collective (IDC) has grown enormously over the last few years. Created by owner and director Tyler Malone to support students’ full development as artists, movers, and well-rounded human beings, IDC relocated in 2025 to an expansive, state-of-the-art facility located a few blocks north ...

09/03/2026

Four heart-stirring regional musical theater productions commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with stories of friendship, humor, and next-level hosting.

07/31/2026

After over six years of renovations, this state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in Fairfield will celebrate its grand opening September 10-12 with a weekend of performances.

Fairfield’s newest performing arts venue, the Blue Rose Ballroom and Bistro, is staging a grand opening September 10–12, with a weekend of performances by a number of impressive musical talents. Showcasing the cream of the New Orleans music scene, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will ki...