Past Events 2021

  1. Roald Dah&#39s Matilda the Musical - December 10-12, 17-19, 2021

    Matilda the Musical

    December 10-19, 2021
    Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
    Your family will love this captivating musical, reveling in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring girl who dreams of a better life.
  2. Handel&#39s Messiah December 3 2021

    Handel's Messiah, with the Muscatine Civic Chorale

    December 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM
    Conductor Ed Kottick brings together an orchestra, professional soloists, and the Muscatine Civic Chorale to fill the Coralville Center for a joyful holiday celebration!
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    Northwest Junior High Jazz Concert

    Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM
    The 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Bands from Northwest Junior High will preset their first performance of the school year with jazz classics and new jazz compositions that will feature a variety of styles.
  4. OrchIA Handels Messiah Nov 21 2021

    Orchestra Iowa Masterworks II: Handel's Messiah

    Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM
    Presented by Orchestra Iowa
    This performance was originally scheduled for City High Auditorium. New tickets will be mailed to all previous ticket holders.
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    The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

    November 16, 2021
    America's greatest jazz orchestra returns after two years away! It's the CCPA's favorite evening of music, with all your favorite hits! Nick Hilscher and his world-class ensemble will swing the night away!
  6. UI Fall Opera 2021 - Three Decembers November 12-14

    UI Fall Opera: Three Decembers

    November 12–14, 2021
    Presented by the University of Iowa Opera Theatre Program
    Three Decembers is a modern masterpiece that explores the truth, lies, and ultimately the hopes of a trio of characters over three decades.
  7. Houses into Homes

    Bedtime Stories with Houses into Homes

    November 7, 2021
    Join us for this donor appreciation event! Providing beds, furniture, and other items to households in need wouldn’t be possible without our donors, who give time, items, and funds!
  8. Tonic Sol-fa October 12, 2021

    Tonic Sol-fa

    October 12, 2021
    Tonic Sol-fa stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions. Tickets go on sale September 1 at Noon.
  9. Orchestra Iowa Beethoven 5x5 October 10, 2021

    Orchestra Iowa Masterworks: Beethoven 5x5

    October 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM
    This Masterworks presentation includes Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and Symphony No. 5.
  10. In the Key of Lee: A Memorial for Lee Nguyen

    In the Key of Lee: A Musical Tribute Honoring Lee Nguyen

    October 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM
    Join us for a Musical Memorial featuring performances by the many musicians that Lee Nguyen fostered and developed, championed and supported.
  11. Orchestra Iowa Horn Calls October 3, 2021

    Orchestra Iowa Shuttleworth Chamber Series: Horn Calls

    October 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM
    This Chamber Series presentation includes pieces by Shuttleworth, Barber, Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.
  12. Iowa Matrix Transformational Truth

    Domestic Violence: The Trauma, Truth, Transitional Resilience, & Transformative Justice

    October 1, 2021
    Presented by Iowa Matrix
    The I AM AWARE Series presents a professional development conference, presenting engaging conversations and skills for all who address domestic violence.
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    Rekindling the Movement Against Domestic Violence

    September 30, 2021
    Presented by Iowa Matrix
    Nationally and internationally the gains that abused women made over a twenty-year period are being systematically taken away. This private event will be held at the Coralville Library.
  14. CCPA-CC-YF Annual Meeting

    Coralville Arts Commission Annual Meeting

    September 28, 2021
    This short meeting and presentation will share the work of the Coralville Arts Commission and the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, and highlight areas of focus for the upcoming season. See more details
  15. The Importance of Being Earnest - September 24-26, 2021 Logo

    The Importance of Being Earnest

    September 24–26, 2021
    Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
    Oscar Wilde’s madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements and lovers entanglements takes on a new, delightful twist transported to early 1970s London!
  16. Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular September 10-12, 2021

    Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular

    September 10–12, 2021
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Young Wiggins picks the wrong pocket and ends up in the hands of the great detective Sherlock Holmes! A children's performance to delight audiences of all ages.
  17. Change of Seasons Celebration August 22, 2021

    Change of Seasons Celebration

    August 22, 2021
    Join City Circle Theatre Company and Young Footliters Youth Theatre as we celebrate the year past, thank our outstanding volunteers, and look ahead to the 2021–2022 season.
  18. Young Footliters Youth Theatre Summer Camps

    Summer Camp: Character Factory

    August 16–20, 2021 9:00–Noon
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Through a wild array of theatre games, campers entering grades 5–6 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.
  19. Seussical Jr August 13-15 2021

    Seussical Jr.

    August 13–15, 2021
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life in this musical extravaganza!
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    Summer Camp: Popcorn Players—Dr. Seuss Mayhem!

    August 9–13, 2021 9:00–11:00 AM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    These sessions introduce kids entering K–1 to great stories, far off lands, and interesting characters from the world of Dr. Seuss!
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    First Lady Lou — A One-Woman Show

    August 9, 2021 7:00 PM
    Experience history through the eyes of the smart, compassionate, and visionary woman Lou Henry Hoover in this one-woman show performed by Jane Fellows.
  22. Joseph Hall as Elvis on August 7 2021

    Joseph Hall: ELVIS Rock N Remember

    August 7, 2021 7:00 PM
    This show celebrates the roots of Elvis in a fast-paced concert that makes it difficult for you to stay in your seat!
  23. Young Footliters Youth Theatre Summer Camps

    Summer Camp: So You Want to be an Actor?

    August 2–6, 2021 9 AM–Noon
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Students entering grades 4–5 will focus on skills such as speaking on stage, collaborating with others, creating characters, and playing scenes from a script.
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    Iowa City New Horizons Band

    July 26, 2021 7:00 PM
    Iowa City New Horizons Band, conducted by Tyler Strickland, will perform for their families, friends, and music lovers.
  25. Footliters Traveling Playhouse The Secret of the Sphinx

    Footliters Traveling Playhouse: The Secret of the Sphinx

    July 19–23, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!
  26. Footliters Traveling Playhouse The Secret of the Sphinx

    Footliters Traveling Playhouse: The Secret of the Sphinx

    July 12–16, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!
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    Summer Camp: Improv Olympics!

    July 12–14, 2021 10 AM–Noon
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Through a wild array of theatre games, campers entering grades 4–12 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.
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    Summer Camp: Audition Bootcamp

    July 5–9, 2021 10 AM–Noon
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Lead by professional acting teachers and directors, this workshop prepares students entering grades 7–12 to rock auditions for school shows and colleges. Registration and more info
  29. Footliters Traveling Playhouse The Secret of the Sphinx

    Footliters Traveling Playhouse: The Secret of the Sphinx

    July 5–9, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!
  30. Footliters Traveling Playhouse The Secret of the Sphinx

    Footliters Traveling Playhouse: The Secret of the Sphinx

    June 28–July 2, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!
  31. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 25–27

    The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

    June 25–27, 2021
    Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
    Wildly funny, this fast-paced romp has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.
  32. Eulenspiegel Puppets Company

    The Bremen Town Musicians

    June 18, 2021 6:30 PM
    The beloved Grimm's fairy tale jumps into the 21st century in this new show by Eulenspiegel Puppets! Join us for a free outdoor musical adventure at Hilltop Shelter in ST Morrison Park.
  33. Young Footliters Youth Theatre Summer Camps

    Summer Camp: There's No Business Like Show Business!

    June 14–18, 2021 9 AM–Noon
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Inspired by stories and songs from the golden age of Broadway, campers entering grades 2–3 explore and create through theatre games, music, and activities. Registration and more info
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    Nancy Cree Spring Recitals

    June 5–6, 2021
    Nancy Cree Keyboard Learning Centers present their Spring 2021 Recitals. You must have a promo code from the studio to reserve seats for these socially-distanced performances.
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    Debut Dance Spring Recitals

    May 29–30, 2021
    Debut Dance presents their Spring 2021 Recitals. You must have a promo code from the studio to reserve seats for these socially-distanced performances.
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    The Show Must Go Online

    May 21–23, 2021
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    The pandemic might have caused live theatre to go on hiatus, but when a group of theatre kids put their creative heads together, they decide the show must go online!
  37. Young Footliters Virtual Workshops

    Virtual Workshop: Ready! Set! Action!

    May 3, 10, & 17, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Through a wild array of theatre games, campers in grades 4–6 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.
  38. Acting Out While Staying In Encore Apr 30 to May 2

    Encore! Acting Out While Staying In

    April 30–May 2, 2021
    Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
    Back by popular demand! Laugh with us from the safety and comfort of your own home as we present three short plays by local artists!
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    90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

    April 28, 2021 8:15 AM
    Presented by The Corridor Business Journal
    Nine of the Corridor’s top executives will share 10 of their best ideas and rules to live by that can be applied to any business in this free virtual presentation.
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    Virtual Workshop: Improv Games

    April 5, 12, & 19, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    Through a wild array of theatre games, campers will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.
  41. Acting Out While Staying In April 9-11

    Acting Out While Staying In: An Evening of Virtual Comedy

    April 9–11, 2021
    Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
    Laugh with us from the safety and comfort of your own home as we present three short plays by local artists!
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    Debut Dance Recitals

    February 13–14, 2021
    You must have a promotion code to reserve seats for these private recitals featuring students from Debut Dance.
  43. Young Footliters Virtual Workshops

    Virtual Workshop: Rock Your Auditions

    January 11, 18, & 25, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
    Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
    This camp for students in grades 4–12 will focus on monologues, performance skills, cold-reading techniques, song selection, and so much more!