Iola middle and high school orchestra students presented their winter concert Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The orchestra is directed by Kaylin Klubek. The high school advanced orchestra, above, played a medley…

Iola Elementary School’s kindergarten and third-grade classes entertained a packed house Tuesday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center with a medley of holiday-themed songs.

O come, all ye faithful, and listen to the sounds of Christmas.  The annual Christmas Vespers concert returns at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Madison Ave. Community churches have offered Vespers…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday evening with a dinner, reception, live and silent auctions, and a concert featuring the Canadian tribute band Abbamania. The event drew a full house. The silent…

Justin Sullivan is “a dead ringer” for Kenny Rogers, according to Adam Michaels, owner of Avenue of the Stars Entertainment. Michaels is bringing Sullivan to Iola for “An Evening with Kenny Rogers,” a tribute concert…

A benefit concert, “A Night For Humanity,” featured Atomic Possum and Damaris Kunkler Friday night at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The event raised $4,646.18 for Humanity House, a non-profit that offers a food pantry,…

Area musicians will team up Friday evening to raise money for a charity that provides food and housing assistance to those in need. Dubbed “A Night for Humanity,” the concert features Damaris Kunkler and Atomic…

The Iola Middle/High School String Orchestra Concert offered a display of student skills Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Each skill level was represented, from beginning and introduction to strings, to high school…

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Rising star Michelle Foster with her six-piece band will bring “What Christmas Means to Me” to Iola this weekend. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. It combines Foster’s love…