Artist Series

Bringing Live Entertainment to Hawkeye

Hawkeye Community College’s Artist Series offers a unique opportunity to experience live performances right on campus. This exciting program brings a variety of talented artists, including musicians, bands, and performers, to entertain and inspire both students and the local community.

Whether you’re a student looking for a creative break or a community member seeking great entertainment, the Artist Series has something special for everyone.

2024–2025 Artist Series Performers

October 20, 2024 | 7:00pm Dry Run Creek

Dry Run Creek is a good-time country band rooted deep in the Midwest, delivering a lively mix of bluegrass, traditional, and outlaw country. Named after the winding creeks of their rural hometown, the band’s sound is steeped in the stories of small-town life, love, and heartbreak. Known for their heartfelt lyrics, tight harmonies, and impressive leads, Dry Run Creek has become a local favorite, turning every show into a celebration of the simpler things in life. They bring an authentic energy that gets the crowd on their feet and singing along.

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April 3, 2025 | 7:00pm Brad and Kate

“Brad & Kate” is a pop-folk group lead by husband and wife duo, Kate Myers and Brad Myers. Their first full-length album boasts a variety of sounds from their newly released pop single, “You Right Next to Me” to indie-folk-rock, “Better on My Own” to a reflective, “Dreams Change".

Preview Brad and Kate

May 22, 2025 | 7:00pm The Nitpickers

The Nitpickers perform an upbeat, down-homey, feel-good blend of iconic music from across decades and genres. Based in the Cedar Valley, since 2016 they have performed at venues and events throughout Iowa, and the current performers are all long-time professors at Hawkeye Community College. Come share with them an evening of fellowship and joy, the kind that only live music can bring.

Ticket Orders

Orders that include donations at the $100 Priority, $250 Advocate, or $500 Supporter levels will be processed first and guaranteed the ability to purchase two tickets per performance. No sold out shows for you!

Donations must be received with ticket order form.

The Season Ticket Package includes one ticket for all three evening Artist Series performances: Dry Run Creek, Brad and Kate, and The Nitpickers.

  • General: $55
  • Under 18: $40

The first 100 season ticket orders mailed in will also receive a complimentary ticket to Hawkeye’s Fall Play, Winter Ensemble, and Spring Student Musical Production.

  • Adult: $20
  • Under 18: $15

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Donors Make It Possible

Donors make it possible to continue to bring great performances to our area. Your donation to support the Artist Series at Hawkeye entitles you to perks and is tax-deductible!

For more information on how you can support the arts, contact the Hawkeye Community College Foundation.

  • Recognition as a Friend of the Arts in marketing materials

  • Recognition as a Patron of the Arts in marketing materials

  • Recognition as a Patron of the Arts in marketing materials
  • Priority Purchase guarantees you can buy two tickets per performance—never worry about sold-out shows!

  • Recognition as a Advocate of the Arts in marketing materials
  • Priority Purchase guarantees you can buy two tickets per performance—never worry about sold-out shows!
  • Receive invitations and alerts for special Arts & Culture events, along with ticket discounts.

  • Recognition as a Supporter of the Arts in marketing materials
  • Priority Purchase guarantees you can buy two tickets per performance—never worry about sold-out shows!
  • Receive invitations and alerts for special Arts & Culture events, along with ticket discounts.
  • Reserved season seat

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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