Abbie Sawyer and Patricia Holly

For our second Fifth and Clark Friday's Concert of 2025, the Auditorium will host two multi-talented Des Moines based Artists.

Patricia Holly is a Singer/Songwriter from Des Moines, Iowa. Her passion for singing was born from listening to her oldest sister writing original music, while her appreciation for Jazz and Big-band music came from listening to Frank Sinatra as a child with her father. Love of jazz continued into her teens being exposed to vintage 40's music while playing the game Fallout. She mixed in her midwestern country roots to create a style all her own.

Abbie Sawyer is a multi-genre Iowa musician, performer, and songwriter who embraces audiences with mesmerizing warmth, soul-stirring lyrics, and heartfelt delivery. She performs with four Iowa bands in addition to her solo work, with a sonic range from retro soul to New Orleans jazz, Americana and women-led Folk.
As a life-long performer and musician, Abbie has curated a deeply-felt, intimate style using her acoustic guitar, voice, and original music, bringing warmth and wonder to her performances.

These events are supported with a generous grant from The Iowa Arts Council and the Iowa Economic Development Authority with support from The National Endowment for the Arts! This series will continue with performances March 14 & 28, and April 11 & 25. More artist announcements to come!