As the weather gets cooler, settle in for some hot brass at Barrels & Brass. Your Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet will be playing the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond while you sip and savor your beverage flight*. Whether you prefer your barrels filled with beer, wine, or cider, Barrels & Brass is...
KCCK and OPUS Present Jack Lion Jack Lion’s members unearth the early ’00s interest in connections between jazz and electronic music and refashion it for this current era. Striking a balance between jazz composition, down-tempo break-beats, and hazy atmospherics they have made their mark as one of Iowa City’s headiest and most adventurous bands. ...
As the weather gets cooler, settle in for some hot brass at Barrels & Brass. Your Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet will be playing the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond while you sip and savor your beverage flight*. Whether you prefer your barrels filled with beer, wine, or cider, Barrels & Brass is...
New for 2026-27! We’re on a mission to bring you the best blues around. This new series from Opus Concert Café features legendary local musicians and Iowa Blues Hall of Famers pouring their heart and soul out on stage. October's Artist is The Janeys Bryce and Billylee Janey make up a father/son roots & blues...
Red Cedar Chamber Music: Cactus Quintet Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian, will be joined by violinist Renee Santos, violist Oliver Bostian, and clarinetist Christine Bellomy to present Cactus Quintet. The program features the Mozart Clarinet Quintet, Five Dances from Gumboots by David Bruce, and a Gershwin medley arranged by Steve Shanley....
Your legacy matters. 💛 Join Orchestra Iowa for Planning with Purpose. Whether you're just starting to think about your legacy or already have a plan in place, these sessions are designed to give you practical information on wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, retirement assets, and more. An expert panel of local estate planning, tax, and financial...
Martinis with the Maestro is back! Join Maestro Tim for his favorite drink AND help raise money for the Orchestra Iowa School scholarship fund. Stop in for a drink, support music education, and ask Tim all those burning questions you've had about music. You might even win some tickets to upcoming concerts just for stopping by!...
We’re “Rach”-ing the stage. Jessie Montgomery’s Banner kicks things off with a bold, thought-provoking take on a familiar anthem. Then it’s all eyes on Orchestra Iowa Concertmaster Julia Sakharova as she lights up the stage in Mendelssohn’s electrifying Violin Concerto. Lastly, Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 3 brings big, bold, beautifully dramatic melodies to an already unforgettable...
We’re “Rach”-ing the stage. Jessie Montgomery’s Banner kicks things off with a bold, thought-provoking take on a familiar anthem. Then it’s all eyes on Orchestra Iowa Concertmaster Julia Sakharova as she lights up the stage in Mendelssohn’s electrifying Violin Concerto. Lastly, Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 3 brings big, bold, beautifully dramatic melodies to an already unforgettable...
Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet performed live in its entirety — note for note, sound for sound — plus a full set of Bon Jovi's greatest hits. Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums for over a million music lovers across the...
Key Change is presented by Orchestra Iowa and The University of Iowa School of Music. The series is dedicated to providing performing artists an opportunity to develop their musical vision culminating in a live performance. The 2026-27 season is focused on an in-depth exploration of the musical fugue. Key Change in Opus Concert Café is...
Featuring The Chase Beightler Trio The Chase Beightler trio consists of Ben Hollinger on drums, Tristan Gray on bass, and Chase on piano. Ben graduated from Prairie in 2026 and is now a freshmen ant UNI, studying music education with an emphasis in jazz. Tristan graduated from Washington HS and has been an active performer...
