Community Calendar

WSC Black and Gold Performing Arts Series- Step Afrika!

Sioux City, IA — April 2, 2026 — Community leaders Jeana Goosmann and Blake Gunderson are inviting the Sioux City community to come together for an evening that blends connection, creativity, and impact.

“Party with a Purpose” will take place Thursday, April 2 from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Sioux City Art Center, benefiting Children’s Nebraska’s Carolyn Scott Rainbow House.

This special event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live auction of original artwork created by children, along with remarks from Children’s Nebraska President & CEO, Chanda Chacón.

The Carolyn Scott Rainbow House is more than a place to stay—it’s a lifeline for families traveling long distances for a child’s medical care. The 56-room hospitality house provides 100% complimentary lodging for families, easing both emotional and financial burdens during some of life’s most difficult moments.

In 2025 alone, the Rainbow House:
• Served 32,717 guests
• Provided 12,206 occupied room nights
• Supported families from 90+ miles away (majority from the Siouxland area)
• Offered 225 evenings of community-donated meals

“All of us have a moment where we’re asked to show up for something bigger than ourselves,” said Goosmann. “This is one of those moments.”

Registration is currently open, and community members are encouraged to attend, donate, or share the opportunity.

To RSVP, contact: Lori Theobald at ltheobald@childrensnebraska.org or 402.955.6851

Join us for our First Friday Coffee in March! Our presenter this month will be Charmaine of Sewn 2 Dance - a customized dance costume business!

Our presenters at First Friday Coffees come to present their ideas and challenges, and seek feedback from attendees. Come support local entrepreneurs as they share their vision!

On Saturday, April 4, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about life on a keelboat. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am. Admission is free, but free will donations encouraged.

What would it be like to live in a boat for months? And to have men pushing it upriver all day? Captains Lewis and Clark had to do just that! Let’s figure out what was the size of the Captain’s keelboat cabin. Then maybe we can make one of our own!

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes a musical tribute to American Patriotism by “Mike Langley & Friends Present: How History Informs Citizenship in Troubled Times.” Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

Join Mike Langley and friends for an afternoon of songs that rekindle the spirit of patriotism through a variety of songs by various artists.

Candidates will present remarks and will have campaign literature on hand and will stick around after the event to mingle and enjoy snacks and refreshments with attendees. This event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. The historic Akron Opera House will present GODSPELL at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 10 and 11, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 12. Tickets are available at www.akronoperahouse.org or 712-568-2614.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

GODSPELL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. The historic Akron Opera House will present GODSPELL at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 10 and 11, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 12. Tickets are available at www.akronoperahouse.org or 712-568-2614.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

GODSPELL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Join us for United Way of Siouxland's Dolly Dash 5K Fun Walk/Run! Proceeds benefit Imagination Library, a program that provides free age-appropriate, high-quality books to Siouxland children. Enjoy a fun event with family and friends -a single $38 registration provides one child with a free book every month for one year!

Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. The historic Akron Opera House will present GODSPELL at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 10 and 11, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 12. Tickets are available at www.akronoperahouse.org or 712-568-2614.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

GODSPELL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. The historic Akron Opera House will present GODSPELL at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 10 and 11, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 12. Tickets are available at www.akronoperahouse.org or 712-568-2614.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

GODSPELL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com