From a ballet to a circus, an orchestra movie night to blues and barbecues, North Liberty is inviting talent from across Iowa to the new Hy-Vee Amphitheater, set to open in May.
Built in North Liberty’s Centennial Park, the $8.8 million amphitheater project is part of the city’s strategic plan to attract visitors from out of town, with North Liberty City Councilor Brent Smith calling it the city’s “missing piece.”
The city has hosted its Blues & BBQ festival in Centennial Park since 2014, previously renting stages annually — a model Smith said demonstrated demand for a permanent venue…