Weekend of the Arts

*A living legend who inspired musical greats such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt will kick off Grinnell College’s Roots of Renewal. On Saturday, September 6th, from 7-9 PM John “Spider” Koerner will be performing at the Haight Courtyard.

Folk-blues musician “Spider” John Koerner has toured the country for over forty years, playing with a style that is Bluewire calls “spare and funky, with lots of open spaces between oddly placed notes…held together with his impeccable timing.” Even today, Koerner plays faultlessly and with great emotion.

Koerner is best remembered most for his contributions to the American music scene in the 1960s. According to the Stargeezer Review, Koerner “had a great deal of influence on Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and the Doors.”

Koerner has been featured on Prairie Home Companion and other NPR programs within the last year.

Saturday

10 a.m. Artists Talk on Seed/House at 5th Ave and State St.

12 p.m. – 5p.m. Local Artists Art Sale in Central Park

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Street Painting by Professionals. Come watch or paint your own for $3-15 a square.

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Music in the Central Park Gazebo featuring Kelly Pardekooper and Tazband

1 p.m. Architecture of Grinnell Walking Tour

7p.m. – 9 p.m. Opening Reception for Roots Of Renewal at the Faulconer Gallery featuring the music of “Spider” John Koerner*

Sunday

12 p.m. – 5p.m Roots Of Renewal Exhibit Open

12 p.m. – 5p.m. Local Artists Art Sale in Central Park

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Street Painting by Professionals. Come watch or paint your own for $3-15 a square.

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Music in the Central Park Gazebo featuring Grace and Beauty, the Mad River Trio and Orquesta de Jazz y Salsa Alto Maiz

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Uncolor: exploring racism and immigration in rural towns, a performance by Graffiti Theater of Iowa City, at the Community Center Theater, 927 4th Avenue.