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Musical performance by Mike Wheeler Band
Mike Wheeler has a vast knowledge of music and a voice that’s reminiscent of the late Sam Cooke. He can sing and play everything so well that you may forget what the original record even sounds like. From Jazz to Rock, from popular music to Top 40, he slides in and out of musical genres…
Washington Writers’ Workshop Zoom
Cindy Ok, poet from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, will give a presentation on craft during the first hour. We will workshop writer submissions during the second hour. Open to adults and teens. Email [email protected] for an invite.
Musical performance by Jimmy Welty Trio
Our style is influenced by the classic sounds of many country legends, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Joe Diffie, and countless other Retro and current artists. Jimmy’s unmistakable vocals, Dee spinning the upright bass, and Sandy delivering the beat that drives us, propels the audience to sing along, dance, or tap their feet to the…
Holiday Merchant Movies: Abominable
State Theatre 123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United StatesWashington:Saturday, November 21 at 11 am & 1:30 pm and Sunday, November 22 at 12 pm
Musical performance by Avey/Grouws Band
Avey Grouws BandJeni Grouws met Chris Avey and Bryan West at a blues jam in the Quad Cities in 2015, and later that year The Avey Grouws Duo was formed. After throwing in a handful of well-received full band gigs in 2016, in 2017 the duo finally called up Bryan West to officially form the…
Also appearing-Anne Harris (Chicago)
Anne will appear on this bill as well
Musical performance by Kevin Burt Band ft. Kat Riggins
Kevin BurtFor more than 25 years, Gulf Coast Records recording artist, Kevin Burt, has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique which consistently gets him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability…
Thanksgiving Day
City Wide | Washington, Iowa Washington, IA, United StatesThanksgiving Day is a United States national holiday celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November. The origins of the day are believed to lie in a first harvest celebration held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621.
Musical performance by Tightrope
TightRope is a Rock band that hails from all corners of Iowa. With a wide range of covers mixed in with tasty original songs, they will surely leave you wanting more. This fresh new band is made up of, Dayton Olson (harmonica) Keith Messner (bass) Jacob Lamantia (drums) Pat Kettmann (Harmonies and percussion) and Bryce…
Holiday Merchant Movies: Trolls World Tour
State Theatre 123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United StatesWashington:Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28 at 11 am & 1:30 pm and Sunday, November 29 at 12 pm
Musical performance by John Resch and Doggin Out
John Resch and Doggin’ Out is a 4 piece band performing west coast swing, and Chicago style blues.
Musical performance by Johnny Rawls
Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all. He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas.