A one-of-a-kind festival in the Midwest, putting you face to face with the most interesting thinkers, writers, scholars, and leaders here in Iowa and from across the nation.
The Tallgrass Festival of Ideas is an opportunity to confront the most interesting subjects of our time in a spirit of generosity, openness, and friendship.
Friday, August 7 | Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University | 2507 University Ave.
Saturday, August 8 | The Shop | 901 Cherry St.
Tyler Austin Harper, Staff Writer at The Atlantic
Valerie Pavilonis is Ideas editor of The Dispatch.
John Sandy is a Judge on the Iowa Court of Appeals. He formerly served as 1st Assistant Public Defender for the State of Minnesota
Roscoe Jones is dean of Drake Law School
Scott Samuelson is a professor of philosophy at Iowa State University, and the author of several books including Rome as a Guide to the Good Life and Seven Approaches to Pointless Suffering
Brian Billion is a concert pianist and Phd in piano performance
Susan Laehn is a professor and political theorist at Iowa State University
Alison Lynch clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Iowa
Santiago Ramos is an editor at Plough quarterly and a contributing writer at Commonweal Magazine.
Nazanin Ash CEO of Welcome.US
Dallas Terry political theorist at Missouri State
Special Thanks To
Steve Lacy
Iowa State University’s Cyclone Civics
Attending and participating in the Lyceum’s Festival of Ideas last August was an inspiring and enriching experience. The event featured local artists and businesses, fostered open communication on topics like the Iowa caucus and self-care, and highlighted philosophy’s connection to nature and food, leaving me inspired and eager to get more involved. -Emmeline
