It may come as a surprise that the world's oldest continuously operating cinema is in rural Iowa, but the people of Washington take pride in their city's long history with motion pictures. Now, a new film festival is celebrating that history, while paving the way for filmmakers of the future. Farm to Film Fest kicks off this weekend and features 36 films from across the state, country and world.
Staging a new season
Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is streaming the Jazz at Lincoln Center lecture series, “United We Swing: Jazz and American History.” The series begins March 24 with Louis Armstrong and the Explosion of Swing, and continues with a different topic each Wednesday through April 28, tracing the history of jazz and the ways it intertwines with democracy. (Photo courtesy of Hancher Auditorium) The Gazette
Just as spring brings a mix of sunshine and showers, area arts presenters are bringing a mix of in-person and online events to usher in the season. Here are some of the upcoming ways they’re continuing to connect with viewers at home and afar.