The Homestead Series, watercolor paintings by Judy Thompson, will be on display at the Orange City Public Library during April. Silver Lake Reflections is a piece commissioned as the cover for Pioneer Girl: the Annotated Autobiography by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Thanks to Humanities Iowa and the Orange City Arts Council.
Claudia Bomgaars, a Northwestern College student and Orange City resident originally from Colombia, will present her senior art exhibit in the college’s Te Paske Gallery April 6–10. A public reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Bomgaars’ show, titled “Retrospection,” was inspired by memories of her childhood and adolescence. Gallery hours are […]
In this 8-session workshop taught by Barbara Turnwall, you are invited to write about your life experiences to preserve them for yourself and perhaps future generations. In class, we’ll discuss memoir and strategies for writing them, then spend time writing–and often sharing–your stories to encourage every participant to keep writing. The workshop is appropriate for […]
Watercolor artist Judy Thompson will offer an Artist Talk at the Orange City Public Library on April 7th at 6:30 pm. Thompson will discuss the inspiration for her Homestead Series and Silver Lake Reflections, which are on display at the library through the month of April. Judy's artist talks and presentations describe the inspiration, history […]
The annual Tulip Festival Dutch Costume Exchange will take place on Wednesday, April 8, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the basement of Iowa State Bank (105 Albany Ave SE). Individuals interested in selling Dutch costumes can drop their costumes off at the Tulip Festival/Chamber office (509 8th Street SE) on Monday, April 6 or […]
The Tulip Festival Steering Committee invites adults, college-age and older, to participate in the Adult Dutch Dance portion of this year’s Straat Feest. Both new and returning dancers are welcome and encouraged to join. Adult Dutch Dance practice dates are set for five Wednesday evenings, beginning in April. The dates include April 8, 15, 22, […]
Dr. Sam Martin, assistant professor of English at Northwestern College, will read from a selection of his works during the next session of the college’s 2015 Deep Song Reading Series on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. The free event will take place in Te Paske Gallery. Martin will read a selection from his latest […]
This Friday's Chamber Coffee is sponsored by Stan De Haan of Family Memorials and will be hosted at Landsmeer Golf Club.
Northwestern College’s A cappella Choir will perform a three-part concert beginning with sacred selections, including a powerful setting of “Amazing Grace.” The choir will also perform “Prayer,” which was written from a prayer by Mother Teresa. Section two of the concert will feature virtuosic choral works, including the women performing “Eatnemen Vuelie,” a Norwegian tune […]
Spring is coming and so are the Iowa wildflowers! Ken Fry has been photographing the spring wildflowers for over 20 years and this outdoor workshop will teach you the secrets of macro photography, how to compose better flower and landscape photos, and how to get the most from your camera. Class members will meet at […]
The Des Moines Metro Opera’s touring arm — the award-winning OPERA Iowa — Cinderella cast members will present, “Let’s Make an Opera,” a workshop at the Orange City Public Library at 3:30pm — offered free of charge to elementary-age children. Snacks will be served after the workshop!
Sioux Golf's annual fundraiser and kick-off to the 2015 golf season featuring fun games, food, and great prizes. Social hour starts at 6pm with food available. Games start at 7pm. All are welcome! Any and all donations for this event are greatly appreciated contact us at (712) 756-4513
Cinderella will be performed by Des Moines Metro Opera’s touring arm — the award-winning OPERA Iowa — on Saturday, April 11 at the Northwestern College Chapel at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and $7 (students). Children ages five and under are free. Cinderella cast members will also present a workshop, “Let’s Make an Opera,” at the […]
Ever wanted to write a book? Then you must come hear The Stiletto Girls! These ladies will not only tell you all you want to know about how they write their own books, but they will tell you how to write that book you’ve always wanted to write and how to get it published!
Dr. Jerry Sittser, professor of theology at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., will speak in Northwestern College’s chapel service on Friday, April 17, at 10:05 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Northwestern College’s Chamber Orchestra and Women’s Choir will perform a concert Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
Northwestern College will present a recital by pianist Dr. Richard Steinbach as part of its McGilvra Artist Piano Recital series on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
They’ve performed in Carnegie Hall, in the White House, on the Today Show. They’ve toured nearly all 50 states, plus the UK, Belgium, Mexico, Canada, Venezuela and South Africa. And their CD with Chick Corea and Gary Burton earned two Grammys. It’s Harlem Quartet — Jaime Amador, Melissa White, Matthew Zalkind and Ilmar Gavilán — […]
Margo Vander Hill will lead this program discussing the history of Orange City on the prairie. Learn what the area was like when surrounded by prairie, and hear about ongoing efforts to restore areas to their natural prairie state.
Bring your family and bring your friends. Come just as you are, everyone is welcome at the Shepherd's Table at First Reformed Church this Thursday, April 23. Serving starts at 6:00 pm. For questions or a ride, call (712) 441-3201. The Shepherd's Table free monthly meal is a Zestos Christian Outreach committed to fellowship, caring […]
This week Chamber Coffee is sponsored by Sioux Abstract Co. and will be hosted at Landsmeer Golf Club.
Men's League officially begins April 29th/30th. Men's league plays Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings. Must be a member of Sioux Golf & Country Club to participate. Join us for "Stag Night" every Wednesday in April leading up to the 29th. Contact Penelope with questions (712) 756-4513
Bob Huibregtse of the Sioux County Historical Society will present on historical farming. Farming practices and equipment used will be discussed, as well as the challenges faced by pioneers farming on the prairie.
This week Chamber Coffee is sponsored by Northwestern College and will be hosted at The HUB.
The Northwestern College Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble will perform a joint concert Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
The Orange City Public Library will launch its first annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros celebration on May 2, 2015. Día de los Niños, or Day of the Child, is traditionally celebrated on April 30 throughout Mexico. Libraries across the U.S. have combined this Mexican holiday with a celebration of children's literacy […]
The Orange City Lion's Club and Fareway have teamed up to host The Iowa Reapers--Iowa's only blind-baseball team. Bring a lawn chair and watch this amazing sport for the blind! The Orange City All Stars (some of our locals including mayor, Deb DeHaan) and Orange City Fareway will try to play this adapted version of […]
