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March 9, 2024

Southbound: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band

Kick off the Ames City Auditorium inaugural band tribute series with a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band. Watch this 6-piece musical outfit recreate the American rock music and spirit of the original Allman Brothers, as well as play dynamic jazz and blues beats.

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March 21, 2024

Swan Lake Ballet

The new production of Swan Lake is choreographed by Nadezhda Kalinina. Featuring over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-crafted sets, it is a true delight. World Ballet Series is comprised of renowned professional dancers representing more than 10 countries who are united by a passion for entertaining audiences and enriching classical ballet traditions through brilliant, critically acclaimed new productions of timeless ballet classics.

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March 27, 2024

Zach Williams Hundred Highways Tour

Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and soul-stirring performances as Zach Williams and Riley Clemmons take the stage on the “A Hundred Highways” tour! Zach Williams will blow you away with his powerful vocals, raw talent, and chart-topping hits. From “Chain Breaker” to “Rescue Story,” his music speaks to the heart of what it means to be human, and his electrifying live shows are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in Christian music.

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April, 2024

Spring Enchantment at Reiman Gardens

Celebrate spring this April with classes, events and beautiful blooms! Don’t miss popular events like the Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Show (April 20), as well as Rovers at Reiman (Tuesdays in April). All month long, search for whimsical fairy doors and creature homes, created by local artists hidden throughout the Gardens. Later in April, see the amazing display of thousands of tulips, hyacinths, and other spring blooms.

Spring into Reiman!

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