Stephens Auditorium and Reiman Gardens will cosponsor five shows in the Goldfinch Room's songwriter showcase at Reiman Gardens this summer. This partnership brings together singers and songwriters from the Midwest in the Goldfinch Room tradition of storytelling and the beauty of Reiman Gardens. Performances will take place on Tuesdays in the gardens' Catalpa Courtyard.
Both a season pass ($50) and tickets to individual shows ($15) may be purchased online now. Individual concert tickets are $20 on the day of the show. Passes and tickets include free admission to Reiman Gardens on the afternoon of the performance. Reiman Gardens members will receive free admission to the performances.
"We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Goldfinch Room songwriter showcase at Reiman Gardens this summer. It's an incredible opportunity to welcome such a talented lineup of artists to our space, and we can't wait to share this unique experience with our community, said Christine Prescott, director of Reiman Gardens. "The fusion of beautiful music and stunning surroundings of the gardens promises to be an unforgettable event for all who attend."
Audience members are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets since the concert seating area is a lawn. If weather threatens on a concert day, the performance will move inside to the Garden Room. At each songwriter showcase a local food truck will be on site, and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in the gardens.
"The Stephens staff is excited for our Goldfinch Room singer/songwriter series to move to Reiman Gardens this summer," said Stephens Auditorium executive director Tammy Koolbeck. "We've been without a true outdoor space since Iowa State Center's parking lot projects started a few years ago. We look forward to introducing our Goldfinch Room artists and audience members to Reiman Gardens."
Songwriter showcase schedule:
- May 27, The Bird Hunters
- June 24, David G. Smith and Carol Montag
- July 15, Wolfskill & The Wild
- July 29, Joshua Sinclair and Luke Fox
- Aug. 12, Lojo Russo and Abbie Sawyer
