Naturalist Lunch Box: Rocks Summer has started and so has Naturalist Lunch Box. Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12 p.m. on selected Fridays in the summer at Storm Lake Marina. Pack a lunch and …

Join Witter Gallery on Saturday, July 12, for a canvas painting event from 1-4 p.m. in the Very Interesting Building at the Buena Vista County Fair. All ages are welcome and cost is only $12 per …

A variety of music for all ages comes to the Fonda Arts Center! Elaine Peacock is an award winning singer/songwriter and 2009 National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame and 2010 South Dakota …

During Chautauqua Days, July 4-6, so many events will be happening in Sac City. Those include the 3rd Annual Wiener Dog Races held in Chautauqua Park at 10 a.m. This event starts with a costume …

Buena Vista Community Theater’s production of “Matilda The Musical” is onstage at the Roxy Theater this weekend, with director Stephanie Brown and music director Deb Peterson …

The Storm Lake Area Performers of Tomorrow (SLAPT) are bringing a new kind of magic to town this Fourth of July weekend with their production of “Puffs,” a fast-paced, funny and touching …

The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show, which runs Aug. 8-10.  Contestants in both “Sprouts” …

Enjoy a beautiful morning at Gabrielson Park. Bring a mat or blanket to learn all about turtles and do some gentle stretching and movement. The live education turtles will be there too. The …

The public is invited to join Witter Gallery for an Art Walk on Sunday, June 29, to learn more about the Storm Lake Lighthouse Project. The 2025 Witter Gallery’s Lighthouse Art Walk is …

Buena Vista Community Theatre is pleased to present “Matilda The Musical.” Stage director Stephanie Brown and music director Deb Peterson are leading over 30 adults, teens and kids …

It’s showtime! Well, almost. Join BVCT’s Next Generation Theatre for “Beetlejuice Jr." auditions on Sunday, July 6, from 3-5 p.m.; and Monday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. Youth ages …

If there is an afternoon of music more enjoyable than listening to Al Sroufe sing with his own guitar accompaniment, it is when he pairs up with Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and exceptional bass …

Nature Sprouts: Frogs Nature Sprouts is for children ages 2-5 years. It will be held once a month, May through October, at Storm Lake Marina. Each month will be a new theme and we will have …

You won’t want to miss it! The 3rd Annual Wiener Dog Races are fast approaching. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m. The race way will be set up at Chautauqua …

Get ready to cringe, and laugh, at Cherokee Community Theater’s upcoming musical “The Producers,” coming up the last two weekends in June. Directed by Benjamin Mauritz of …

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Albert City SummerFest Car Show at Freedom Park on Main Street. All vehicles are welcome. Food will be available provided by Valero for a …

The Storm Lake Municipal Band paused for a photo after their June 8 concert. Some of the members weren’t present for the photo, but a near record number of participants is distinguishing this …

The Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat, scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and the Lakeshore Center at Lake Okoboji, is excited to announce that acclaimed author, …

Summertime Fishing & Fun If you are looking for free entertainment for the kids, the naturalist has you covered. Come out to Gabrielson Park between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, for an …

Model Magic Dragon Witter Gallery will host a Model Magic Dragon class on Friday, June 27, at 4 p.m. Come learn a new sculpting technique and skill while building a fun dragon friend out of …