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Announcing The 2025 Summer Concert Series

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Gone 2 Paradise - The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience / July 19 / 7:00pm

From coast to coast, and even the sun-soaked beaches of the Virgin Islands & Hawaii, Gone 2 Paradise delivers authentic renditions of Buffett’s greatest hits. Their ability to recreate the vibrant atmosphere of a live Jimmy Buffett concert is enhanced by their tropical-themed stage décor, transforming each venue into a beachy oasis with island vibes.

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Current Season

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Jul 19 / 7:00 PM

Gone to Paradise: The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience

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Aug 8 / 7:00 PM

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

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Aug 24 / 7:00 PM

Gabby Barrett

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Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! By Hal Holbrook
Sep 9 / 7:00 PM

Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! By Hal Holbrook

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Oct 10 / 7:00 PM

Classic Albums Live Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers

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Oct 17 - Oct 18 / 7:00 PM, 7:00 PM

The Addams Family

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Oct 23 / 7:00 PM

Indigo Girls

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Oct 25 - Oct 25 / 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM

TEDx University of Northern Iowa

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Nov 2 / 7:00 PM

Yo-Yo Ma

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Nov 16 / 3:00 PM

Les Arts Florrissants

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Nov 22 - Nov 22 / 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM

The Barricade Boys Broadway Party

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Dec 12 - Dec 13 / 7:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

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Dec 14 / 2:00 PM

A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season

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Dec 19 / 7:00 PM

Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas

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Jan 27 - Jan 28 / 7:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Mrs. Doubtfire

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Feb 2 - Feb 3 / 7:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Chicago

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Feb 11 / 7:00 PM

Catalyst Quartet

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Feb 19 / 7:00 PM

The Choir of Man

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Feb 21 / 7:00 PM

Emanuel Ax

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Mar 1 / 2:00 PM

Voces8

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Goitse
Mar 13 / 7:00 PM

Goitse

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Mar 29 / 2:00 PM

Step Afrika!

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Apr 11 / 7:00 PM

Dark Skies and Distant Worlds with Heartland Marimba

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Apr 17 / 7:00 PM

Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

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Apr 21 / 7:00 PM

Circa Duck Pond

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Apr 26 / 2:00 PM

The Texas Tenors

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