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Don’t miss out on Crooked Path Theater’s production of Richard The Third, by William Shakespeare! The next two weekends at The James Theater
• October 16-18 and 23-25•
•Tickets at thejamesic.com or at the link in our bio •

Join Crooked Path Theatre at The James and step into the dark and ruthless world of Shakespeare’s Richard III, where ambition knows no bounds. Follow Richard’s gripping rise to power as he schemes, deceives, and destroys his way toward the throne. A powerful tale of ambition, betrayal, and the cost of unchecked power.

The James Theater | 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
October 16-18 & October 23-25 | 7:30pm Fri-Sat / 2pm Sun
$25 General Admission | $15 Student
Tickets at thejamesic.com or at the link in our bio taken in The James Theater by @thejamestheater

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Just Announced: Willis Alan Ramsey is playing The James for a ICSF Pre-Party on November 4! 🎵 Ever since the release of his landmark self-titled 1972 album, he has seldom toured, instead focusing on audio recording and composing. ✍️ We couldn't be more excited that he's stopping in Iowa City to kick off festivities for ICSF 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, visit englert.org/icsf for more info!

*CORRECTION: Sam's last name is spelled Knutson! by @thejamestheater

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Big thanks to @littlevillagemag & Nicole Yeager for the interview / preview of our show @ The James Theater in Iowa City this Friday, Sept 18th... with Jeremy Ylvisaker & special guest opener Dustin Busch 🪶 Then we'll do it all again 'cept different on Saturday down in Fairfield @ Cafe Paradiso // tickets almost yours in bio

#iowa #iowacity #fairfield #littlevillage #englert taken in Iowa City, Iowa by @thejamestheater

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IOWA CITY: let's go ahead & conjure these particular vibes again on Friday, Sept 18th at The James Theater 🪶 Throwing it back to the inscrutable Dave Moore tribute at @englerttheatre last December because Iowa is waking up on clean water, & this show was the highest clean water mark I've seen in 1,000 moons * Tickets for The James with Jeremy Ylvisaker & Dustin Busch available NOW @ LINK IN BIO

Watch for show preview in this month's fall arts issue of @littlevillagemag

Video by @jennicacicalo with Dave Moore * Dustin Busch * John Convertino * Jeremy Moses Curtis * Erik Koskinen 🪶 "Just a Dog" written by Dave Moore

#iowa #iowacity #englert #tribute #livemusic taken in Iowa City, Iowa by @thejamestheater

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TODAY IS THE DAY!! VERY excited to announce my new candlelight concert series "Jazz, Candlelight and You: Damani Phillips w/ String by Candlelight" coming in Feb and Mar 2027! Yours truly (sax) + jazz rhythm section and a 8-piece string section performing at 3 beautiful venues bathed entirely in candlelight as we do so. Not just a concert, but an EXPERIENCE!
3 dates / 3 cities / 3 venues:

Sun, Feb 14 {Valentune's Day): Noce Jazz - DSM
Fri, Feb 27: The James Theater - Iowa City
Sat, Mar 20: The Crofoot Ballroom - Metro Detroit

2 seatings per night in DSM & IC, with different music for each show and 1 big combined show in Detroit w/ premium seat options available for all.

Visit: linktr.ee/DPCandlelight .Tix for all shows are now available to public, and a advance sellout is fully expecteded . Limited seating, so get yours while you're able!

AN INTIMATELY ELEGANT EXPERIENCE that I am redefines what a candlelight concert SHOULD be. Romantic, sexy, fully grown, and more importantly, NOT to be forgotten. Hope to see you there! by @thejamestheater

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Get your tickets now for As You Like It - Presented Crooked Path Theater At The James

Tickets at thejamesic.com - Link in bio

Crooked Path Theatre presents Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, As You Like It. Join us for pastoral hijinks, mistaken identities, and romance in the Forest of Arden.

Step into the Forest of Arden, where love, laughter, and mistaken identities collide. Shakespeare’s beloved comedy follows Rosalind as she escapes the constraints of court life and discovers freedom, romance, and a new way of seeing the world. Full of wit, music, mischief, and memorable characters, As You Like It is a joyful celebration of love, identity, and finding where you truly belong.

The James Theater | 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
August 28-30 & September 4-6 | 7:30pm Fri-Sat / 2pm Sun
$25 General Admission | $15 Student taken in The James Theater by @thejamestheater

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2 months ago

Drumroll please... the moment we've all been waiting for is here! The 2026 Festival Schedule is out now 🗣️

Time to start planning your weekend (and your outfits👀)

🎟️ Individual tickets will go on sale Friday! Member presale begins TODAY! by @thejamestheater

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Catfish Keith is coming back to The James Theater on August 8! 🎵 He's a member of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame, and a brilliant bottleneck slide guitarist. 🥾 You won't be able to resist stomping your feet to his country blues music, an Iowa favorite 🌾

Get your Delta Swamp Blues on with Tab Benoit tomorrow at The Englert and Catfish Keith in just a couple weeks at The James! 🎸 We're proud to present so much music traced down the river to the Delta. Find tickets at englert.org/events. by @thejamestheater

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3 months ago

The James Theater & Heartland Yoga Welcome Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band to their Iowa City debut Monday July 13th, 7-9pm

Originally hailing from New Orleans and now based in Asheville, North Carolina, Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band have been blending ancient mantras with a rich tapestry of musical influences since their formation in 2005. Their music seamlessly integrates sacred chants from yoga traditions and beyond with elements of rock, blues, Celtic folk, gospel, and world grooves, creating a sound that resonates with a diverse audience.

The band’s debut album, Calling The Spirits, released in 2007, garnered attention for its innovative approach to mantra music. Subsequent albums, such as Unity, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Music Chart, and Mystery, recognized as one of Louisiana’s best albums by Offbeat Magazine, have further solidified their place in the global spiritual music scene.

Their work has been featured on Putumayo World Music compilations, and they made history as the first mantra-based band to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

What to Expect at the Concert:
Attending a Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band concert is an immersive experience rooted in connection and presence. Their warm, inclusive shows invite the audience on a journey through music and chant—encouraging singing, dancing, and reflection. Blending soulful melodies with rhythmic grooves, the band creates an energetic, participatory atmosphere that fosters a genuine sense of community.

Whether you’re a long-time follower or new to their music, a concert with Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band offers a welcoming space to experience the transformative power of music and mantra.

“The much-beloved band evoke, conjure and celebrate that universally felt yet impossible-to-define essence that lies at the heart of all things, what Bob Marley once called “a natural mystic, flowing through the air.” — Alan DiPerna (Rolling Stone) taken in Iowa City, Iowa by @thejamestheater

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3 months ago

🚨ENGLERT X THE JAMES:

The Englert is proud to partner with The James Theater to bring acts to Iowa City that are better suited in a smaller space than our two-level theatre. 🎵 We had so much fun with you last week at Willi Carlisle, and we've got four more fantastic shows at The James this season. 🎤 The James is the perfect place to see emerging artists, experimental projects, local talent, and lower-volume musicians. 🎸 From blues to folk music, The James has much to offer. 🎟️ For tickets, video previews, and more information, visit englert.org/events. by @thejamestheater

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4 months ago

It is our pleasure to introduce Grain Bin Operettas, the support act for Marisa Anderson. 🎻 Grain Bin Operettas is an experimental cellist of rural Iowa. 🌽 It was five years ago that curiosity willed her to crawl into the hatch of an abandoned grain bin with her cello.

In the deep, dark belly of corrugated steel she discovered a fascinating wonderland where sound and timbre are intensified beyond normal perception. 🔮 Devoid of visual context, the mind begins to synthesize new realities. 🧙‍♀️🌙 ✨️ In this magical space, chords build and swell like tidal waves and rile the mind into a state of ecstasy. 💫 The errant squeaks and slithering of a bow conjure a terrifying forest brimming with unseen creatures on a moonless night 🌃

Through experimentation with electrically altered cello, she can now share this heightened sensory experience with audiences. 🎵 See her performance live at The James Theater on June 21, in support of Marisa Anderson. 🎟️ Get tickets in advance at englert.org/events by @thejamestheater

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4 months ago

Tomorrow night at The James Theater, support Abortion Access with live performances by Lipstick Homicide and Younger.

Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Iowa Abortion Access Fund-a-thon 2026. We hope to see you there!

7pm doors
$15 Suggested Donation
213 N Gilbert St taken in The James Theater by @thejamestheater

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