Brant Bollman founded Uplifting Puppet Co. two years ago to build community and spark imagination through puppetry. Since then, his giant birds, glowing turtles, towering skeletons and colorful fish have made appearances across Iowa.

There is plenty to learn at historic locations across the state of Iowa.

Emil Rinderspacher is one of 21 gardeners who are opening their yards to the public for Project Green’s Open Gardens Weekend at the end of June.

The festival’s new 90 Degree Guarantee is the first of its kind. The policy references climate change, and states that the festival will issue refunds to ticket-holders who request them if temperatures are predicted to reach or exceed 90 degrees.

In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the talented pianist and composer Andrzej Kozłowski as he prepares for his farewell concert, "Andrzej and Friends," at the Sound Conservatory in Moline.

Founded by two University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band alumni and a founding member of Girls Rock! Des Moines, Iowa Pride Ensembles debuted over the weekend with 70 marching musicians from across the state.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues at Quad City Music Guild in Moline’s Prospect Park, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Oedipus Rex continues on the Don Wooten stage at Lincoln Park located at 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Rock Island, Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Did you pay attention to the top headlines coming out of Iowa this week? Test your knowledge with these five questions.

Alisha Espey, Director of Programs and Events for the Downtown Davenport Partnership, and Kyle Carter, Executive Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership, provide updates on the Alternating Currents Festival, taking place from August 14th to 17th. The festival comprises over 200 events at more than 40 venues. Carter and Espey say there are still opportunities to sponsor stage events.