To kick off Pride Month, celebrate the local LGBTQIA+ community and its allies by saving the date for these Iowa Pride events.
Author: Fabulous Iowa
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Heads to Davenport
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, is making its way to Davenport’s RiverCenter this summer. The sensory extravaganza is set to open May 20, running through July 20.
Nonprofit of the Month: Dream Catchers Foundation Inc.
Dream Catchers Foundation Inc. comprises a group of volunteer, licensed beauty professionals in Des Moines, all using their talents to support women, men and children with chronic or terminal illnesses, along with their caregivers.
Fabulous People: Cat Grimsley
Cat Grimsley is the pastry chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood, a luxury teaching hotel that serves as an immersive learning environment for students in Kirkwood’s Hospitality Arts program.
Visit Quad Cities Releases New QC Family Pass
In 2021, Visit Quad Cities announced its QC Family Pass, a free, mobile-friendly pass providing fun for visitors with special discounts. Just in time for Summer 2023, the pass has been updated with fresh participating attractions and fantastic new offers.
Fab Moms: Iowa
While the superhero women in our lives deserve to be celebrated every day, Mother’s Day (May 14) presents a unique opportunity to shower them with a little extra love. Read on to meet a fab foursome of Iowa moms.
Fabulous People: Shaun Rients
Shaun Rients is the sous chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. In this role, Rients oversees the kitchen and restaurant, The Class Act, within the hotel.
Fabulous People: Joshua Spalding
Joshua Spalding is the executive chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. (Read about Fabulous Iowa’s recent visit to The Class Act Restaurant, the signature dining destination at the hotel.)
13th Annual Iowa Brewers Guild’s Iowa Craft Brew Festival
We are barely in spring but daydreaming about summer, thanks to the upcoming 13th-annual Iowa Brewers Guild’s Iowa Craft Brew Festival. The adored annual event is set to take place at Water Works Park, Lauridsen Amphitheater in Des Moines on June 3.
Fabulous People: Tricia Rivas
Tricia Rivas is the founder of Trixies Salon & Spa in Des Moines. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Dream Catchers Foundation Inc., which provides free salon services to those that are terminally and chronically ill.