22 July 2019
Artafest, Pioneer Day merge to ‘double the fun’ on Aug. 17

Artafest, Pioneer Day merge to ‘double the fun’ on Aug. 17


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’ll be two Charles City celebrations wrapped into one. “It’s really double the fun,” said Ja...
07 July 2019
Barrett meets patrons at CCAC, discusses proposed public sculpture

Barrett meets patrons at CCAC, discusses proposed public sculpture


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The reception at the Charles City Arts Center on Friday had a last-minute but worthy addition. Molly B...
Reception held for Nelson at CCAC

Reception held for Nelson at CCAC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Arts Center held a reception for New Hampton High School art teacher Melissa Nelson Frid...
 
CCHS drama alumni reunite, reminisce

CCHS drama alumni reunite, reminisce


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Some of them could still remember their lines. Several Charles City High School Drama alumni got toget...
Alumni Jazz Band holds fourth annual reunion concert

Alumni Jazz Band holds fourth annual reunion concert


Press Staff Report The Charles City Alumni Jazz Band got together for its fourth annual reunion and public concert Saturday night at the Youth Enri...
04 July 2019
Municipal band waxes patriotic for final show of 39th season

Municipal band waxes patriotic for final show of 39th season


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Municipal Band closed out its 39th season with patriotic flair. Over 200 people ga...
 
03 July 2019
Finished and unfinished, Nelson’s art featured in July at CCAC

Finished and unfinished, Nelson’s art featured in July at CCAC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Art teacher Melissa Nelson believes that good art comes from hard work as much as it comes from talent ...
Where the sidewalk ends …

Where the sidewalk ends …


Press photo James Grob Art teacher Tyler Hillis gives a few pointers about sidewalk chalk art to student Jordyn as part of the Charles City Arts Ce...
01 July 2019
Red carpet rolled out for Robel

Red carpet rolled out for Robel


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It wasn’t exactly an Oscar-night parade of elegant fashion in front of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, ...
 
30 June 2019
New Hampton’s Nelson to be CCAC featured artist in July

New Hampton’s Nelson to be CCAC featured artist in July


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com A college art class changed the direction of New Hampton artist and teacher Melissa Nelson. “At Mars...