# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holiday Tubas @ Old Cap
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s that time of year again, folks! Your favorite brass musicians are returning to the grand steps of the Old Capitol Museum for one of Iowa City’s most beloved holiday traditions: Holiday Tubas!

The University of Iowa School of Music and the Pentacrest Museums invite you to bundle up, gather on the Pentacrest, and enjoy a set of classic holiday tunes that brighten even the chilliest winter day. After the performance, step inside the Old Capitol Museum to warm up with seasonal treats. Here’s everything you need to know:

TOY DONATION

As always, the ensemble will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Holiday Shop of the Iowa City Domestic Violence Intervention Program. Bring a toy and help spread some cheer!

TREATS

Following the performance, all are welcome inside the Old Capitol Museum for hot apple cider and cookies in the warm, historic heart of our community.

LET’S GET FESTIVE

Performers and attendees are encouraged to wear their most spirited holiday attire to make this year’s gathering extra colorful and joyful. Ugly sweaters, we’re looking at you!

PERFORMERS

The musicians include students from University of Iowa Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium John Manning’s studio, along with alumni, community members, and other brass enthusiasts.

OPEN CALL: Anyone with a tuba, sousaphone, or euphonium is invited to join!
Rehearsals are optional, and those interested in playing may meet inside the Old Capitol at noon; the performance runs 12:30–1:00 p.m. To get involved or learn about rehearsal opportunities, contact John Manning (john-manning@uiowa.edu).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/holiday-tubas-old-cap/200029330791312
- **Event Categories**: holiday, entertainment, music, nonprofit, performances, ugly-christmas-sweater-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 220

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029330791312?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=iowa+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Iowa City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242
- **lat**: 41.6616
- **long**: -91.53477
- **full address**: 21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums (https://allevents.in/org/the-university-of-iowa-pentacrest-museums/26130156)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** holiday, entertainment, music, nonprofit, performances, ugly-christmas-sweater-day
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Holiday Tubas @ Old Cap ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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