Old Capitol Town Center

09/03/2026

Excited for this new resturant to open inside Old Capitol Town Center!

06/05/2026

Tonight, Friday June 5 from 5 to 8 PM, the Iowa City Gallery Walk helps kick off the Iowa Arts Festival. The Arts Fest will be happening just outside our doors in downtown Iowa City all weekend! The Gallery Walk has two stops inside Old Capitol Town Center, Blick Art Materials and Glassando! Be sure to stop by and check out the art. These events are free and open to all!

06/03/2026

Two stops on the Iowa City Gallery Walk this Friday, June 5 from 5 to 8 PM are inside the Old Capitol Town Center! Stop by Blick Art Materials and Glassando. Plus this event kicks off the Iowa Arts Festival happening just outside our doors all weekend long!

05/27/2026

Here is a nice post from the Iowa City Downtown District about longstanding Old Capitol Town Center store Glassando! There store will have been in the center 21 years come August.

12/20/2025

Sweets and Treats of Iowa City is popping up inside Tspoonsic today ‘til 5! 🍭
Come grab candy, chocolate, and sweet holiday cheer—right here in the mall! 🎁✨

12/18/2025

Looking for Sweets and Treats this holiday season? ❄️🍭
We’re bringing the magic to the mall—stocked with candy, joy, and all the sweet things.

Holiday Magic is officially activated at Sweets and Treats. ❄️✨
Candy stocked, joy flowing, and apparently… snowman powers unlocked.

12/18/2025

LIVING WINDOWS take place tomorrow night, Friday Dec 19, in the Iowa City Downtown District from 5 to 8 PM! Real people will be in the shop windows playing music, crafting, waving and more! This should really bring the magic to the season! Both NutriSport & Smoothie - Iowa and Glassando located inside the Old Capitol Town Center will be taking part in this event.

Join us for the FINAL Festive Fridays tomorrow, December 19th for the magical Living Windows. Storefronts will come alive with people (and animals!). You won't want to miss this whimsical, creative, joyful, and cozy evening. It's the last hurrah of the season! Plus, the temps have risen and it will be a lovely night for a stroll downtown.

Here are the storefronts coming to life!

🎄223 Baby Co: Nutcracker Dancers from Nolte Academy - Nolte Academy dancers bring Nutcracker magic to 223 Baby with graceful dancers and charming character interactions for little ones

🎄Bo-James: Santa and the Grinch

🎄FilmScene on the Ped Mall: Meet me at the Movies

🎄Glassando: Live Music by Nik Strait

🎄Iowa Artisans Gallery: Live Music with Hal Ide

🎄Iowa Book: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

🎄ReUnion Brewery: Santa Claus! - plus Photo Booth and Christmas Pop-up in the "Speakeasy"

🎄Kitty Corner Social Club: Holiday CATS + Wish Tree

🎄Mosaic Iowa City: Handcrafted Holiday Makers Window - spinning wool, knitting, and felting cozy things

🎄NutriSport & Smoothie - Iowa: The Fit Elf Bakery

🎄Om Gifts for Body and Soul: Let it Shine with Tarot Card Reader

🎄Slingshot Architecture: Christmas Scene Featuring Madge the Dog

🎄The Shop Iowa City: Hippy Mr. & Mrs. Claus

🎄Yotopia: Frannie Froyo - with employees making Reindeer Munchies Mashups

08/05/2025

Excited for the grand opening of this new restaurant at Old Capitol Town Center!

Smoothies • Meals • Supplements IOWA CITY LOCATION NOW OPEN! 9am–6pm, Monday through Sunday. Old Capitol Town Center 201 S Clinton, Iowa City Smoothies Handcrafted, nutrient-packed blends to fuel your day View Smoothies Meals Healthy, delicious options like wraps, bowls, and salads View Meals ...

07/16/2025

Congratulations to Glassando on their 20 year anniversary! Be sure to check out Glassando's 20th's Anniversary Jewelry Sale kicking off tomorrow, Thursday 7/17!
Also, for those wondering, YES they have been inside the Old Capitol Town Center all 20 years. Glassando started in a smaller space, than moved to the larger space you see today 10 years ago!

Thanks to everyone for supporting Glassando for 20 years!

To celebrate Glassando's 20th's Anniversary Jewelry Sale starts tomorrow Thursday, July 17th and runs through August 16th. Storewide, all items are 20% off. Please note that this excludes special orders and custom designs.

The start of our Anniversary Sale coincides with the start of downtown Sidewalk Sales. This means that if you are coming downtown for our Anniversary Sale this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, other stores will have great deals too! Please note Glassando will still be closed Sunday.

We also will have selected jewelry up to 50% off!

Please note you can shop these sales online too! Just use coupon code: ANNIVESARY at checkout starting tomorrow on www.glassando.com for 20 % off all regularly priced items until Aug 17th. Selected items will also be on sale at 50% off, and you can find those: https://glassando.com/product-category/sale-items/

07/04/2025

Happy Forth of July! Don't forget happening just outside our doors this weekend is the Iowa City Jazz Festival!