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SUMMARY:All Iowa Reads
DESCRIPTION:About the event Join the Dunn Library and Indianola Public Library Evening Book Club for a lively discussion of this year’s All Iowa Reads selection\, The Quiet Librarian. Established in 2003\, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. The 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for adults is The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens. The discussion will be led by Jeremy Griffin\, Assistant Professor of English at Simpson College.
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/all-iowa-reads/
LOCATION:Indianola Public Library\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Brangers":MAILTO:jill.brangers@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T182837Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza & Policy - Examining Curriculum Standards for Teaching History: The Case for Standards Minimalism
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Stephen Jackson\, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Kansas\, will discuss his research on state curriculum standards for teaching history and his advocacy for a minimalist approach. FREE PIZZA at 6pm\, followed by presentation and Q&A. \nSpeaker Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/pizza-policy-examining-curriculum-standards-for-teaching-history-the-case-for-standards-minimalism/
LOCATION:Black Box Theater\, Kent Campus Center\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culver lecture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Andersen":MAILTO:seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T135045Z
CREATED:20251212T153023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T135045Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Education Mock Interview Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is required for certain classes for teacher education classes. School administrators from around the state will host mock interviews for students to grow their interview skills and confidence.
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/teacher-education-mock-interview-event/
LOCATION:Kent Campus\, IA
CATEGORIES:Student Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Bolton":MAILTO:kelsey.bolton@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142544Z
CREATED:20260908T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142544Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona
DESCRIPTION:Simpson Productions presents a delightful 50-minute children’s opera where Little Red outwits a not-so-fearsome Wolf in a lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. Perfect for families and young audiences. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/shakespeares-two-gentlemen-of-verona/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N D Street\, Indianola\, IA 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142622Z
CREATED:20260908T173814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142622Z
UID:16692-1795289400-1795296600@simpson.edu
SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona
DESCRIPTION:Love. Betrayal. Outlaws. And a dog. This production of Shakespeare’s comedy is infused with the jazz of the 1920s as two friends embark on an adventure to the big city. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/shakespeares-two-gentlemen-of-verona-2/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Perdorming Arts Center\, 513 N D St Indianola\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T160000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona
DESCRIPTION:Love. Betrayal. Outlaws. And a dog. This production of Shakespeare’s comedy is infused with the jazz of the 1920s as two friends embark on an adventure to the big city. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/shakespeares-two-gentlemen-of-verona-3/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N D Street\, Indianola\, IA 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T203000
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CREATED:20261008T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T205746Z
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SUMMARY:Interrogating Puerto Rico’s Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:A special event co-sponsored by Latinos Unidos and the Culver Public Policy Center featuring traditional Puerto Rican food\, music\, and presentations by Dr. Jorell Melendez Badillo and Dr. Aurora Santiago Ortiz of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Melendez Badillo is the author of “Puerto Rico: A National History” (Princeton University Press\, 2024) and Dr. Santiago Ortiz’s research focuses on protest repertoires and political cultures of the student movement in Puerto Rico. \nSpeakers\nAurora Santiago Ortiz \nJorell Meléndez-Badillo
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/interrogating-puerto-ricos-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Pfeiffer Great Hall\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Culver lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Andersen":MAILTO:seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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SUMMARY:Festival of Short Plays: Thornton Wilder
DESCRIPTION:One of the great American voices of the twentieth century\, his work captures the rhythms of everyday American life. This festival highlights the work of our Theatre Seminar student company for an unmissable evening. Expect the unexpected: Wilder’s world is full of surprises. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/festival-of-short-plays-thornton-wilder/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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SUMMARY:Festival of Short Plays: Thornton Wilder
DESCRIPTION:One of the great American voices of the twentieth century\, his work captures the rhythms of everyday American life. This festival highlights the work of our Theatre Seminar student company for an unmissable evening. Expect the unexpected: Wilder’s world is full of surprises. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/festival-of-short-plays-thornton-wilder-2/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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SUMMARY:Orlando by Sarah Ruhl
DESCRIPTION:Orlando lives the first 30 years of his life as a man\, then one morning wakes up as a woman! 300 years pass\, but Orlando doesn’t age. Follow Orlando’s adventures through time and gender\, concluding that even though the physical appearance changes\, Orlando is still Orlando. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/orlando-by-sarah-ruhl/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270220T210000
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SUMMARY:Orlando by Sarah Ruhl
DESCRIPTION:Orlando lives the first 30 years of his life as a man\, then one morning wakes up as a woman! 300 years pass\, but Orlando doesn’t age. Follow Orlando’s adventures through time and gender\, concluding that even though the physical appearance changes\, Orlando is still Orlando. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/orlando-by-sarah-ruhl-2/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270221T140000
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CREATED:20260909T160612Z
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SUMMARY:Orlando by Sarah Ruhl
DESCRIPTION:Orlando lives the first 30 years of his life as a man\, then one morning wakes up as a woman! 300 years pass\, but Orlando doesn’t age. Follow Orlando’s adventures through time and gender\, concluding that even though the physical appearance changes\, Orlando is still Orlando. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/orlando-by-sarah-ruhl-3/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260911T212203Z
CREATED:20260909T161249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T212203Z
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SUMMARY:Pippin!  Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\, Book by Roger O. Hirson
DESCRIPTION:Pippin is a dazzling\, meta-theatrical musical about a young prince searching for meaning\, purpose\, and his own “corner of the sky.” With a beloved score by Stephen Schwartz and staging that plays with theatrical form\, the show blends dark comedy with heartfelt storytelling. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/pippin-music-and-lyrics-by-stephen-schwartz-book-by-roger-o-hirson/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Perdorming Arts Center\, 513 N D St Indianola\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Music at Simpson,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270410T193000
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CREATED:20260909T162422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T212328Z
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SUMMARY:Pippin!  Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\, Book by Roger O. Hirson
DESCRIPTION:Pippin is a dazzling\, meta-theatrical musical about a young prince searching for meaning\, purpose\, and his own “corner of the sky.” With a beloved score by Stephen Schwartz and staging that plays with theatrical form\, the show blends dark comedy with heartfelt storytelling. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/pippin-music-and-lyrics-by-stephen-schwartz-book-by-roger-o-hirson-3/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Perdorming Arts Center\, 513 N D St Indianola\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Music at Simpson,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260911T212417Z
CREATED:20260909T163758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T212417Z
UID:16736-1807471800-1807479000@simpson.edu
SUMMARY:Pippin!  Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\, Book by Roger O. Hirson
DESCRIPTION:Pippin is a dazzling\, meta-theatrical musical about a young prince searching for meaning\, purpose\, and his own “corner of the sky.” With a beloved score by Stephen Schwartz and staging that plays with theatrical form\, the show blends dark comedy with heartfelt storytelling. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://simpson.edu/event/pippin-music-and-lyrics-by-stephen-schwartz-book-by-roger-o-hirson-4/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Perdorming Arts Center\, 513 N D St Indianola\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music at Simpson,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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