Jazz Festival in Iowa City Draws Families and Stars
The 23rd Iowa City Jazz Festival on the Pentacrest lawns featured a main stage and two side stages with local regional and national artists. Attendance is expected to exceed 40 000 as families enjoy a new kids area and ice skating rink on synthetic surface amid sunny weather and fireworks. The event highlights include headliner Lonnie Smith returning after storms canceled his 2010 set and a focus on family friendly activities alongside jazz performances.
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Iowa River Landing sculpture garden to honor Iowa writers
Coralville Iowa will host a ten piece sculpture garden in the Iowa River Landing to reflect the works of Iowa authors and University of Iowa Writers Workshop alumni. The project funded by a 145000 Great Places grant and 105000 city support aims to connect UNESCO City of Literature status with the Writers Library. One sculpture by Anthony Castronovo a robotic eight foot trillium will interpret Arbo retum from Mark Levine.
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