Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
Open - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Changing exhibits of various artists throughout the year in both 2-D and 3-D media.  Free admission.
641.628.4571
Joan Kuyper Farver Art Gallery website

Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts, Central College, 812 University Street
Open - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by appointment.
Mills Gallery offers excellent exhibitions by both students and professional artists from Iowa, the United States, and around the world.  Exhibits are free of charge to the college, community of Pella, and travelers.
641.628.7669
The Mills Gallery website

626 Franklin Street
Art gallery featuring works for sale by local artists - all artists are from central Iowa.  Media includes acrylics, watercolor, jewelry, glass art, and carvings.
641.628.8200
Galerie of Pella website

734 Franklin Place
641.628.1252

712 Union
641.628.4571
Numerous class offerings.  Arts events for students Pre-K through senior citizens.  Please call for schedule of information.
Open: Year round. 
Pella Community Art Center

Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
The J.K.F. Auditorium is a completely renovated 329-seat multi-purpose facility, and is home to theatrical and musical performances and classes, public meetings, political forums, lectures and special events that occur throughout the year.
Each summer the Community Center offers a variety of theater classes and programs for students grade 1 thru 12. These classes are designed to be inclusive and explore all aspects of theater including set design, costumes, learning a part and participating in a production. No auditions are necessary for participation. Programs vary in length from 1 to 6 weeks. Classes are announced in May and registration is available through Community Services.
641.628.4571
JKF Auditorium website

Central College, 812 University Street
The Kruidenier Center houses two black box theatres – a 200-seat mainstage theatre and a 75-seat studio theatre. A scene shop, costume shop, makeup and dressing rooms, box office, lounge (greenroom), classrooms and faculty offices are also part of the Kruidenier Center. The equipment is professional quality. Both the main stage and studio theatres have state-of-the-art light boards and a computerized sound-editing program is available for sound design.
641.628.9000
Krudenier Theatre Center website

611 Franklin Street
Historic 1900 opera house that features musical and theatrical performances October through May as well as meeting and conference facilities.
641.628.8628
Pella Opera House website

The Pella Shakespeare Festival exists to bring fresh, fun, simple and well-spoken Shakespeare to the public of Pella and it's surrounding communities.  Utilizing classical works, community actors, quality production values and unusual performance spaces within the park system, the Pella Shakespeare Festival aims to entertain, educate, and unite multigenerational audiences.  The festival is typically held each June in West Market Park.
Pella Shakespeare Festival email

Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
The Union Street Players is Pella’s award-winning community theater. Consistently voted the best performing group in Marion County, the non-profit stage troupe produces up to four main stage shows each year.  Auditions are always open to the public and USP productions afford a unique opportunity for individuals to plug-in to the community and meet new friends. In addition, the USP Costume Shop is open each Saturday morning. The volunteer staff provides economical costume rentals for individuals and groups.
641.620.9107 - Tom Vander Well, USP President
Union Street Players website
USP Costume Shop website

1681 220th Street, Leighton, IA 50143
Open: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Nestled in the picturesque farmland of Mahaska County, family-owned Tassel Ridge Winery "takes Midwest winemaking to new heights."  The winery is surrounded by 41 acres of vineyards and includes a state-of-the-art cellar.  The Tassel Ridge label wines ranges from light, fruity whites to rich, complex reds and includes a traditional sweet wine and dessert wines.  
Groups welcome 
641.672.WINE (9463)
Tassel Ridge

Want to visit more wineries?  Check out the Heart of Iowa Wine Trail.