Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Stories & News

Steve Carignan

Steve Carignan to retire from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center after 26 years

After more than 26 years of leadership at the University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Steve Carignan will retire from the role of executive director in January 2026. 
Rock band performing at the Gallagher

Gallagher Bluedorn is ready to celebrate its 25th anniversary season

This fall, the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center marks 25 years of bringing world-class performances and community together.
Last call for tickets

Final call for tickets: Step into tomorrow at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa on Oct. 25

This is your last chance to be part of something extraordinary. TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa hits the stage Saturday, October 25, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Speaker takes the stage at TEDx event

What to expect at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa

It's already taken more than a year to plan for the upcoming TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa event. Get a behind-the-scenes look at this signature event for the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration.
UNI-Dome

Investing in UNI's iconic spaces

As part of the Our Tomorrow campaign, $44.2 million has been given in support of UNI’s iconic spaces, in addition to two new spaces to carry the Panther legacy into the future.
TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa coming to Gallagher Bluedorn in October

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa is looking for speakers who have an idea that changes everything to to speak at the October 25 event.
A Bel Canto Christmas at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The Gallagher Bluedorn announces the second annual “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season”

On Dec. 14, voices from across the Cedar Valley will come together to celebrate the holiday season for “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season.”
Ballet dancers performing in "The Nutcracker"

Minnesota Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” live at Gallagher Bluedorn

Local youth dancers will be performing alongside the Minnesota Ballet for three performances of the famous ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
Musicians playing by candelight

Gallagher Bluedorn announces the first "Candlelight Pop-Up Concert” performance, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club

Gallagher Bluedorn's first Candlelight Pop-Up Concert of the season will feature local singer-songwriter Joel Sires.
Text reads "Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN" on a vibrant red background with illustration of figure in marching band uniform carrying a briefcase with cash scattering from it. Partner logos at the bottom include Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre, and wcfsymphony

Auditions announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Performers of all experience levels welcome to audition for fall production