Howdy Folks! I'd like to personally invite you to one of my upcoming events to share with you a touch of American history.  Bring the kids - the whole family will have a lot of fun, will probably learn something, and would be an event you'll all remember for a long time. Please stop back to check this page for updated engagements. Thanks!

Frank's Gigs

Howdy Folks!

I'd like to personally invite you to one of my upcoming events to share with you a touch of American history.  Bring the kids - the whole family will have a lot of fun, will probably learn something, and would be an event you'll all remember for a long time.

Please stop back to check this page for updated engagements.

To contact me about an event below or to share with me an opportunity to perform at an event, click HERE.  If you have any questions about the upcoming performances at the events below, send me an email at frank@frankstrong.net and I'll get back to you!
Dates
Location
Event / Notes
2008 Blues Before Sunset Schedule, "Freight Train" Frank Production

June 6, 2008
Hot Tamale an the Red Hots

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
June 8, 2008
The Andy Schneider One-Man Blues Band 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
June 20, 2008
Blues Bureau 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
June 27, 2008
Johnny and the Rectifiers 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
July 4, 2008
State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		No Show
July 11, 2008
Lady Blue 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
July 18, 2008
The Bob Pace Band featuring Steve George 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
July 25, 2008
Erick Hovey Band 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
Aug. 1, 2008
Bo Ramsey 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free, Family Friendly, Wheelchair accessible and FUN!
2008 "Freight Train" Frank Performances www.scenic-valleyrr.com
Sept. 13, 2008
"Day Out With Thomas the Tank" 		Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road
225 10th Street, Boone
Noon-5 p.m. $18.00 admission / Joined by bass player John Lee Egan
Sept. 14, 2008
"Day Out With Thomas the Tank" 		Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road
225 10th Street, Boone
9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. $18.00 admission / Joined by bass player John Lee Egan
Sept. 19, 2008
"Day Out With Thomas the Tank" 		Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road
225 10th Street, Boone
Noon -5 p.m. $18.00 admission / Joined by bass player John Lee Egan
Sept. 20, 2008
"Day Out With Thomas the Tank" 		Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road
225 10th Street, Boone
9:00 p.m.-5 p.m. $18.00 admission / Joined by bass player John Lee Egan
Sept. 21, 2008
"Day Out With Thomas the Tank" 		Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road
225 10th Street, Boone
9:00 a .m.-5 p.m. $18.00 admission / Joined by bass player John Lee Egan
2008-2009 State Historical Building Activities

Nov. 10 - 14, 2008
"The Heroine of the Bridge"

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		Grades 3-6, Students will learn the true story of young Kate Shelly, a heroine from Iowa
January 26-30, 2009
"A Dream Fulfilled" Opera 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		The story of George Washington Carver in partnership with the Des Moines Metro Opera

February16, 2009
2009 Storytelling Festival

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		Grades 4-6

February17, 2009
2009 Storytelling Festival

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		Grades 7-9

February18, 2009
2009 Storytelling Festival

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		Grades 9-12
March 23-27, 2009
"Inalienable Rights" 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		Grades 5-12, The landmark civil rights cases in Iowa
April 6-12,2009
"A Dream Fulfilled" Opera 		State Historical Building
600 E. Locust, Des Moines 		In partnership with the Des Moines Metro Opera

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