Announcing the 2022–2023 Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! Artist Series season!
All Artist Series performances are held in Tama Hall, Hawse Auditorium.
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience
SOLD OUT
7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. Every show features one brilliant hit single after another with some mighty Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Glenn Frey solo surprises sprinkled into the mix. 7 Bridges offers the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees. See a preview of 7 Bridges!
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 // 7:00pm SOLD OUT
Fire and Rain: Folk Anthems of the 70’s
Swearingen and Kelli faithfully recreate the magic of the ‘70s classic folk-anthems. This show is a journey back in time to the memories of a great music era including songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens and many more. They have shared the stage with The Cleveland Orchestra, The Edmonton Symphony, The Dayton Philharmonic, and many more with this nostalgic show. See a preview of Fire and Rain!
Thursday, March 16, 2023 // 7:00pm
Tickets:
- 18+: $16
- Under 18: $11
- Hawkeye students: FREE with Hawkeye student ID
Film Screening: Storm Lake
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Art Cullen and his family fight to unite and inform their Iowan farming community through their biweekly newspaper, The Storm Lake Times — come hell or pandemic. Dark clouds hang over the cornfields of Storm Lake, Iowa, which has seen its fair share of change in the 40 years since Big Agriculture came to town. Farmers blow their life savings on new equipment they hope will keep their livelihoods intact. Migrant workers flock here — welcome and not — for their slice of the American Dream. The people of Storm Lake confront a changing and precarious existence. Enter: Art Cullen and his family members who deliver local news and editorials on a shoestring budget for their 3,000 readers. This paper means a fighting chance for their beloved hometown, and by hook or by crook, they’ll make the most of it. There’s simply too much at stake. See a preview of Storm Lake!
Monday, April 10, 2023 // 6:00pm
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The Reminders
The Reminders are a rare and remarkable musical trio seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. The group consists of Brussels-born Big Samir who weaves intricate rhythmic patterns with a bilingual French/English flow which is beautifully complimented by Aja Black’s unique vocal stylings. Asad Ali Jafri rounds out the trio, using a grassroots approach and global perspective to connect artists and communities across imagined boundaries to create meaningful experiences. More than a shade of the same color that we see time and time again, The Reminders transcend the bounds of what is expected. Their energy and stage presence leave crowds in awe, allowing the duo to uplift and entertain all at once. Their unique mashup of raw, soulful vocals and reggae-tinged hip hop beats form the perfect backdrop for their relevant and inspiring themes, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. See a preview of The Reminders!
Thursday, April 13, 2023 // 7:00pm
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War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II
"WAR BONDS: The Songs and Letters of World War II'' is a musical journey through a war that redefined the world. This multimedia living history cabaret is interspersed with personal letters from the Front and headline news of the period. The production is a warm reminiscence and a harrowing reminder of a time that is not unlike the present. View a preview of War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II!
Artist Series Patrons are invited to provide copies of letters from loved ones who were deployed during World War II, for use in the live production! Please email Lindsay Buehler, cultural coordinator, at lindsay.buehler@hawkeyecollege.edu at least 30 days in advance, to do so. Letters are not guaranteed to be used and are selected at the discretion of the performer. The troupe will do their best to accommodate as many letters as possible.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 // 1:30pm and 7:00pm
Tickets for the 1:30pm show:
Tickets for the 7:00pm show:
Artists Series Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
- Friendship Village
- Woolverton Printing Company
Funding for this series is an annual undertaking. The goal is to establish an endowment that provides a permanent funding source. For more information on how you can support the arts, contact the Hawkeye Community College Foundation.