The date for the annual Tulip Festival Extravaganza has been set for Wednesday, March 18. The event will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Prairie Winds Event Center, and will feature a luncheon and program. The province of Queen Cara Venema and her royal Court’s costumes will be revealed, and […]
It’s the Orange City version of Dancing with the Stars, but don’t be sidetracked by “klompen.” No wooden shoes will be allowed. The March 21 event features six local pros and six local “celebrities,” willing to shimmy and shake in front of an audience, to raise funds for the arts. It’s a competition, of course, […]
visit moc-floyd valley highschool tuesday and wednesday for the orange city chamber expo! This March 24 & 25 from 4-8 pm each day at MOC-Floyd Valley High school the Orange City Business Expo will be open to the public. Come see what Orange City has to offer. Whether you are improving your home, your health, or your […]
Northwestern College’s 2015 Deep Song Reading Series will feature young adult author Kate Brauning on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the college’s Te Paske Gallery. The Deep Song Reading Series is hosted by Northwestern’s English department for the purpose of allowing students and community members the opportunity to […]
this week chamber coffee is held at the offices of bethany christian services
Interested in today's political topics at the Iowa Legislature? Care to share your views? Pull up a chair and talk with Senator Feenstra and Representative Kooiker. When: Friday, March 27, 12-1:00pm Where: Pizza Ranch - 1505 8th St. SE, Orange City, IA Who: All residents of Orange City and Alton lunch is not provided. Co-Sponsored By: Cities […]
Northwestern College will host its annual Ethnic Fair on March 28 at 5 p.m. in the Rowenhorst Student Center.
Northwestern College will present a violin and piano duo recital by Dr. Keum Hwa Cha and Dr. Juyeon Kang on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The concert, “French Music for Violin and Piano,” will feature a variety of classical pieces by French […]
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!
Chamber Coffee is sponsored & hosted by the Orange City Public Library.
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.
