Current Happenings:

May 2008

Business After Five at Parks Marina
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


Growing Iowa's Economy Speaker Series 2008 - Gary Wells at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00pm: Gary Wells, Past President - CEO, Wells Blue Bunny Dairy Products. Free of charge, tickets are limited so call 332-7029.


Spring Fling Two-Person Best Shot at Iowa Great Lakes
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 0:00: Golf


Business After Five at Pioneer Beach
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


Memorial Day Weekend at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, May 23, 2008 to Monday, May 26, 2008, 0:00: Memorial Day Weekend


Spring Fling at Brooks National
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 0:00: Golf


Great Okoboji "Wing-Ding" at Iowa Great Lakes
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 0:00: Wing-Ding


Business After Five at Blue Water Cabaret
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


June 2008

Two-Man Best Shot at Emerald Hills
Sunday, June 01, 2008, 0.00: Golf


Eight-Inch Cup Tournament at Brooks National
Sunday, June 01, 2008, 0.00: Golf


Business After Five at Mau Marine
Tuesday, June 03, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


University of Okoboji Soccer Tournament at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, June 07, 2008 to Sunday, June 08, 2008, 0:00: University of Okoboji Soccer Tournament


Couples Two-Ball Tournament at Emerald Hills
Sunday, June 08, 2008, 0.00: Golf


Junior Program Clinic Week at Emerald Hills
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 0.00: ..


Business After Five at Wileywood
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


John McEuen at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 8:00 PM: The PLAC is privileged to bring to its stage the founder, guitarist, lead singer, and banjo player one of the biggest names in the history of pop music, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's JOHN McEUEN.


University of Okoboji Rugby Tournament at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, June 14, 2008 to Sunday, June 15, 2008, 0:00: Rugby Tournament


Two Man Best Shot at Okoboji View
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 0.00: ..


Master's Voice at Treasure Village
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 8pm: Master's Voice at Treasure Village Sunday Night Gospel Concert Series, June 15 at 8pm. Admission is $4 for adults; ages 12 and under are free. Seating is by general admission, and the doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets do not need to be purchased in advance.


Nunsense II at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 to Sunday, June 22, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


Business After Five at Bridges Bay
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


Four Gal Best Shot at Okoboji View
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 0.00: .


Two Gal Best Shot at Emerald Hills
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 0.00: .


Raggedy Ann at Treasure Village
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10:30am: Raggedy Ann at Treasure Village Children's Theatre Thursday, June 19 to Saturday June 21 at 10:30am. Admission is $5.25 for ages 3 and up. The hour-long performances feature audience participation.


16th Annual Junior Golf Camp at Emerald Hills
Monday, June 23, 2008 to Friday, June 27, 2008, 0.00: .


Business After Five at The Gardens
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 5-7 PM: If you have any questions about The Chamber or Business After Five, please call Carole Caviness at 712-332-2107.


The Diviners at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


University of Okoboji Campus Ride at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 0:00: Campus Ride


July 2008

Maybe Baby It's You (Adult Comedy) at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 to Sunday, July 06, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


4th of July Weekend at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, July 04, 2008 to Saturday, July 05, 2008, 0:00: 4th of July


Klaussner Camp Foster Pro-AM at Emerald Hills
Monday, July 07, 2008, 0.00: 0.00


Leaving Iowa at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 to Sunday, July 13, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


BRASL Bike Ride at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 0:00: Bike Ride


University of Okoboji World Tennis Classic at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, July 12, 2008 to Sunday, July 13, 2008, 0:00: Tennis Classic


Mixed Couples 2-Ball at Okoboji View
Sunday, July 13, 2008, 0.00: .


1940's Radio Hour at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 to Sunday, July 20, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


Clay McClinton at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 7:30 PM: From Austin, Texas, The Roots, Country & Blues Sounds of CLAY MCCLINTON, the son of legendary Delbert McClinton, has proven like father, like son.


Ladies 4 Ball Best Shot at Brooks National
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 0.00: .


University of Okoboji Homecoming Weekend at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, July 18, 2008 to Sunday, July 20, 2008, 0:00: Marathon,Triathlon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K


Ladies Guest Day at Brooks National
Saturday, July 19, 2008, 0.00: .


Friends of the lakeside Lab Tournament at Okoboji VIew
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 0.00: .


Parent -Chile Tournament at Emerald Hills
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 0.00: .


Quality Streets at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 to Sunday, July 27, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


4 Gal Best Shot at Emerald Hills
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 0.00: .


The Second City at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:00 PM: You kept asking, now they are back!! The return of CHICAGO"S SECOND CITY. In the world of stand-up and improvisational comedy, no name is bigger than Second City.


IGL Antique & Classic Boat Show at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 0:00: Boat Show


Enter Laughing at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to Sunday, August 03, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


August 2008

University of Okoboji Open Water Swim at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, August 02, 2008, 0:00: Open Swim


Ruebin's Two-Person Best Shot at Emerld Hills
Sunday, August 03, 2008, 0.00: .


Doubt at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 to Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


Michael Kelsey at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Friday, August 08, 2008, 8:00 PM: This gentleman's shows are legendary! With that in mind, we will be bringing Michael to the BIG STAGE this year..the Lauridsen Theatre! Just imagine the possibilities of what he can do in this setting. It will leave people talking!


University of Okoboji Jr.Tennis Classic at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, August 08, 2008 to Saturday, August 09, 2008, 0:00: Tennis Classic


Old Iron Car Show at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, August 09, 2008, 0:00: Car Show


Men's Club Championship at Emerals Hills
Saturday, August 09, 2008, 0.00: .


2008 ILYA Annual Championship Regatta at Okoboji Yacht Club on West Lake Okoboji
Saturday, August 09, 2008 to Saturday, August 16, 2008, 9am: 2008 ILYA Annual Champtionship Regatta has been awarded to the Okoboji Yacht Club. The full regatta is August 9-16 - a Saturday to Saturday. Class E, MC, and M16 is August 9-12. Class A Open, C, and I20 is August 13-16.


University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park at Iowa Great Lakes
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 0:00: Park


The Secret Garden at Okoboji Summer Theatre
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 to Sunday, August 17, 2008, 8 PM: Ticket prices are $17 for musicals and $15 for non-musicals. Groups of 16 or more can receive $2 per ticket discount. The OST box office will open Monday June 9th. Curtain times are Tuesday-Saturday 8PM, with additional performances on Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 6 PM


Abben Cancer Charity Golf Classic at Okoboji View
Friday, August 15, 2008, 0.00: .


Pearson Lakes Art Center Bud Pearson Classic at Okoboji VIew
Friday, August 15, 2008, 0.00: .


University of Okoboji Slow Pitch Softball Tournament at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, August 16, 2008 to Sunday, August 17, 2008, 0:00: Softball Tournament


Marc Jacobsen Okoboji Shoot Out at Emerald Hills
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 0.00: .


Couples Open at Brooks National
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 0.00: .


Dave Rowley & Friends at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:30 PM: Dave Rowley brings his talented group of friends back to the PLAC for an "end of summer" show that people will talk about! It is an incredible evening of pop music with great vocals. Dave Rowley & Friends : A truly fun summer show!


Schoolman's Tournament at Okoboji View
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 0.00: .


Labor Day Weekend at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, August 29, 2008 to Monday, September 01, 2008, 0:00: Labor Day Weekend


September 2008

University of Okoboji Couples Tournament at Brooks National, Emerald Hills, & Okoboji VIew
Friday, September 05, 2008 to Sunday, September 07, 2008, 0.00: .


University of Okoboji Couples Golf Tournamenet at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, September 05, 2008 to Sunday, September 07, 2008, 0:00: Golf Tournament


Eight-Inch Cup Tournament at Emerald Hills
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 0.00: .


3 Man Wacky Ryder Cup at Okoboji View
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 0.00: .


Men's Senior Open at Emerald Hills
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 0.00: .


Growing Iowa's Economy Speaker Series 2008 - Kelby Krabenhoft at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00pm: Kelby Krabenhoft, President - CEO, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD. Free of charge, tickets are limited so call 332-7029.


G.O.L.F at Brooks National
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 0.00: .


Peter Ostroushko at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7:30 PM : It's A Prairie Home Companion's Musical Director Peter Ostroushko


Two-Man Best Ball at Brooks National
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 0.00: .


Captain's Getaway Blake Foster Charity 4-man at Emerald Hills
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 0.00: .


University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Bike Ride at Iowa Great Lakes
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 0:00: Bike Ride


October 2008

Three-Man Best Shot at Emerald Hills
Sunday, October 05, 2008, 0.00: .


Fall Fling at Brooks National
Sunday, October 05, 2008, 0.00: .


Four-Man Eight Inch Cup at Okoboji View
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 0.00: .


Big Blues Night at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:30 PM: No name has ever been bigger on the New Orleans blues scene then BRYAN LEE. Blind since infancy, Bryan has created an amazing career in blues, most recently appearing on the Tonight Show. Justin Tyme Records has just released Bryan's newest CD's, "Bryan Lee's Greatest Hits" and "Katrina Was Her Name" a project based on the devastation caused by Hurricane Kartrina in which Bryan lost his home and all his possessions.


November 2008

The Lion , The Witch and The Wardrobe at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Sunday, November 02, 2008, 1:00 & 3:30: Theatreworks USA's enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe.


Growing Iowa's Economy Speaker Series 2008 - Richard "Ric" Jurgens at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 7:00pm: Richard "Ric" Jurgens, President - CEO, Hy-Vee, Inc. Free of charge, tickets are limited so call 332-7029.


December 2008

A John Moore Christmas at Pearson Art Center
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:30: From Milford , Iowa to New York City's Metropolitan Opera, we are pleased to brink back home, for one incredible night of memorable music....


January 2009

University of Okoboji Winter Games 2009 at Iowa Great Lakes
Friday, January 23, 2009 to Sunday, January 25, 2009, 0:00: Winter Games