Arts and Culture

Looking for art, culture, or just plain “ol” fun? Look no further than right outside your front door. Whether you live in Mt. Pleasant, New London, or one of the smaller surrounding communities, there is always something to do in Henry County.

Music lovers can enjoy classical and contemporary selections from the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, which has subscription series and performs annual school tours, pop concerts, and summer concerts. Looking to play in the band? Mt. Pleasant has you covered with its community band, which performs during the summer.

Want to see a toe-tapping musical or a heart wrenching play? Look no further than the Heatilator Performing Arts Center and the Mt. Pleasant Community Theater Association. The theater association, which was established in 1969, provides a wide variety of productions including The Sound of Music, The King and I, and Beauty and the Beast, just to name a few.

If you are looking to get outdoors and into the community, there is something for everyone and every season. During the winter, take a stroll in New London during its Holiday Stroll. In the summer, cool down in Winfield during their Crooked Creek Days or enjoy the lighted sky during Wayland’s Fourth of July celebrations. In Mt. Pleasant, see the community become one during its summertime Rock Around the Block celebrations, which occur once a month from May to August.

In addition to a variety of arts and cultural events, Henry County also has a vast selection of dining and shopping options.