Follow the Music
Trumpet Blossom Cafe
An amazing dining experience in the beautiful setting of the Stanley Café. Trumpet Blossom creates plant-based comfort food that reflects the season, respects the land, and is truly sustainable using organic ingredients and making dishes from scratch.
University Catering, Dinner with the Chefs
An amazing dining experience in the beautiful setting of the Stanley Café. University Catering has rich history with the campus and community, and focuses on serving fresh, local, and quality ingredients while creating a unique experience.
Baroncini Ristorante
An amazing dining experience in the beautiful setting of the Stanley Café. Baroncini Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant emphasizing classic techniques and fresh Iowa ingredients, and was recently nominated Best Italian Restaurant in Iowa by MSN.com.
Saint Burch Tavern/Pullman Diner
An amazing dining experience in the beautiful setting of the Stanley Café. Executive Chef Benjamin Smart directs the award-winning culinary teams at both Saint Burch Tavern—offering a new take on tavern and supper club fare—and Pullman Diner.
Family Fun Night
In June, Thursday Nights at Hancher become Family Fun Nights at Hancher!
Join us each Thursday night in June for free events celebrating the arts! Family Fun Nights coincide with Thursday Nights at Hancher from 5:30 to 7 pm.
June 28: Celebrating the Visual Arts
Big Picture Gallery will present a documentary about painter Henri Matisse and will lead kids in an art project.
Family Fun Night
In June, Thursday Nights at Hancher become Family Fun Nights at Hancher!
Join us each Thursday night in June for free events celebrating the arts! Family Fun Nights coincide with Thursday Nights at Hancher from 5:30 to 7 pm.
June 21: Celebrating Make Music Day
West Music will bring the international day of making music to Hancher. Make Music Day activities for all will include drumming, ukulele, harmonica, and an instrument “petting zoo.” Open to students of all ages and abilities.
Family Fun Night
In June, Thursday Nights at Hancher become Family Fun Nights at Hancher!
Join us each Thursday night in June for free events celebrating the arts! Family Fun Nights coincide with Thursday Nights at Hancher from 5:30 to 7 pm.
June 14: Celebrating Dance
Nolte Academy of Dance will present a Q&A with Wendy Whelan, a former principal dancer with New York City Ballet and subject of the documentary Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan. Open to students of all ages.
Registration is now closed for the Q&A with Wendy Whelan.
Family Fun Night
In June, Thursday Nights at Hancher become Family Fun Nights at Hancher!
Join us each Thursday night in June for free events celebrating the arts! Family Fun Nights coincide with Thursday Nights at Hancher from 5:30 to 7 pm.
June 7: Celebrating the Written Word
Batsheva Dance Company
Under the artistic direction of choreographer Ohad Naharin, Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company has built a global reputation for excellence. The company stands apart from other modern dance companies, offering a singular and arresting approach to choreography and individual movement.