News Release: 12/10/2022
One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 18 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, with reception to follow. Jack and Mike have entertained audiences all over the United States and Europe. The Langley father and son duo have performed around Siouxland for 40 years and always enjoy coming back to the Betty Strong Encounter Center and its great audiences.
Meet a Toastmasters Officer
A familiar face in Siouxland, Ike Rayford, is the longest serving Top O' Morning club member with his membership dating back to 1998. Ike currently serves as Top O Morning's Treasurer - but has served in every capacity from his local club to District (State) Level. Ike says he continues to be a part of Toastmasters because he "loves the relationships I've made while being in an environment of growth. Learning to communicate is one thing, staying fresh & capable is another". Stop by a Top O Morning meeting
News Release: 12/2/2022
Mary Watts, harpist, will fill the air with beautiful music when she plays at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 11. Her playing always provides an afternoon of enjoyment for one and all. Watts received her Bachelors and Graduate degrees from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and has played harp with the Des Moines and Sioux City Symphonies over the past decade. The Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and adjoining Betty Strong Encounter
Blue Earth Marketing Announces Staff Expansion
Sioux City, IA – Blue Earth Marketing recently announced the addition of three new staff members to the Sioux City agency. Kim Gordon, Gracie Eli, and Victoria Epps recently joined the firm to expand the creative services and account management divisions of the agency. Kim Gordon, an Iowa native, brings over 20 years of experience in advertising, client services and production/traffic management to the agency. Gordon will serve as an Account Manager/Traffic Services. Gordon’s talent will be utilized to
News Release: 12/1/2022
The Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at 12 p.m., Saturday, December 10. Admission will be free; a reception will follow. The audience will hear traditional Christmas carols arranged by composer Alec Wilder who died on Christmas Eve 1980. In addition to composing music for the tuba and euphonium, Wilder was a loyal supporter of the efforts to improve the literature and public image of these instruments. The Center
Open Mic & Comedy Night
Join us every Tuesday from 7-9 pm at 1307 Pierce Street! Family focused, all ages welcome, free, open mic night hosting live bands, comedy, and solo acts. Popcorn & sodas available.
Poetry Slam
Join us every Thursday from 6-8 pm at 1301 Pierce Street! Express your poetry or just listen to others. Hot tea, coffee, and pie and check out Blue Cafe's winter menu. Free event with Blue Cafe purchase.
Live Music Every Friday
Join us for LIVE music every Friday from 6-8 pm at 1301 Pierce Street! Enjoy live music from some of the best players in Sioux City! Dinner party setting.
News Release: 11/23/2022
Betty Strong Encounter Center Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center New Horizons Band of Sioux City Holiday Music December 4 SIOUX CITY, Iowa (November 22, 2022) —Holiday music will fill the air when New Horizons Band of Sioux City presents its Holiday Concert under the direction of Dr. Lou Rossman at 2pm Sunday, December 4 at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. For this Christmas Concert, the Band will play a variety of Christmas musical styles including Carols, Classical, Pop, Jazz, and Novelty
News Release: 11/16/2022 Human Trafficking Billboards
Have you noticed there have been several human trafficking billboards around town lately? Thanks to a joint effort of the Siouxland Coalition against Human Trafficking and the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office, four billboards have gone up in Woodbury County since the beginning of August. In mid-November one billboard will be up on I-29 entering Sioux City.Two billboards had slogans and designs done by unique groups. The slogan for one: “ Social Media – the Highway to Human Trafficking” was developed by
News Release: 11/14/2022
"Holiday High Tea" is fundraiser for Flux Dance Company a non profit 501(c)(3). Grab your littles ones and dress to impress as there will be special appearances by Santa and the Sugar Plum Fairy, Flux Dance Company, Flux-Ability, Madison Zeller and Contemporary Dance Studio. There will be a cash bar as well as live auction items.Ticket price includes High Tea fare, refreshments, entertainment AND a photo with Santa!$35 per ticket.$350 to purchase a table, includes 10 tickets.$500 to sponsor table includes
