Gothic Gala

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 | 7:00PM

American Gothic House | 300 American Gothic St, Eldon

The front yard of the American Gothic House will set the scene for a dinner and performances

from local and festival artists. Presented by Appanoose Rapids.

Opera On Tap

Thursday, June 17 | 8:00 P.M.

Pallister Brothers Brewing Company | 116 N Market St, Ottumwa

An evening of song and beer. Guest artists will sing a variety of selections throughout the evening.

SATURDAY JUNE 19 | 2:00–7:00PM

Bridge View Center, Sculpture Park

102 Church St, Ottumwa

This FREE outdoor event will feature music, dance, art and history of the African and African American communities. A variety of food and shopping vendors will also be selling their goods, African face painting, Braiding, and more! An event for the entire family.

 Sunday, June 20 | 7:30 P.M. | Library Steps Central Park |102 W 4th St, Ottumwa

Thursday, June 17 | 10:00 A.M. | Eddyville Elementary

Thursday, June 17 | 1:30 P.M. | Prairie Hills Assisted Living-Ottumwa

Wednesday June 23 | 10:00 A.M. | Ottumwa YMCA

Wednesday June 23 | 1:30 P.M. | Ottumwa PTYC | Liberty School Ottumwa

One of the greatest operas ever written, Mozart’s timeless classic concerns the search for truth and reason, love and enlightenment.

It follows the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue Pamina. To assist their mission, they are given musical instruments enhanced with magical powers, which they deploy to conquer the trials and tribulations placed in their path towards a deeper understanding of true love and happiness.

Excerpts from the opera will be presented for area children and other residents throughout the region at various locations in Wapello County. Go to www.americangothicfest.org for further details on those performances.

Award Luncheon

Thursday, June 24 | 12:00 P.M.

Temple of Creative Arts | 529 E Main St, Ottumwa

The AGPA Board of Directors has established an honorary award to recognize outstanding contributions made to the Humanities in Ottumwa and beyond. Join us for our first annual awards luncheon in honor of this year's recipients and enjoy performances by AGPA guest artists. $25/person. For reservations 641-777-0894 or on-line at: www.americangothicfest.org

Friday, June 25, 2021 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, June 26, 2021 7:30 P.M.

Bridge View Center

102 Church St. Ottumwa

Join us Saturday evening for a celebratory afterglow on the plaza.

Music By Alan Menken

Lyrics by Jack Feldmand

Book by Harvey Fierstein

The Story

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family.