Photographs from Sandy Dyas’ newest book, Down to the River: Portraits of Iowa Musicians, will be exhibited June through August in the Carnegie Library Museum, 1123 Willis Avenue, Perry.  Dyas also will discuss her work and sign books at the Carnegie at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 19.  Both the exhibition and Dyas’s presentation are free and open to the public. Sandy Dyas moved to Iowa City in 1987 and began photographing its live music scene, which included musicians playing a variety of styles from folk and blues to rock. The 60 photos in Down to the River document the past 20 years of Dyas’s work among these Iowa musicians. Dyas teaches photography at Cornell College and has a thriving free-lance business. Her work has been published widely. The Down to the River project was supported in part by the Iowa Arts Council. The exhibition and presentation in Perry are sponsored in part by the Bock Family Foundation and Hometown Perry, Iowa. In collaboration with this unique exhibit, Hometown Perry, Iowa, and the Perry Chamber of Commerce will offer Homegrown in Iowa, a concert series showcasing several of the musicians portrayed in the photographs: May 18 – Bo Ramsey Born and raised in the blue-collar Mississippi River town of Burlington, Iowa, Bo Ramsey plays a vital role in shaping Eastern Iowa's distinctive blues-rock hybrid.   June 15 – Dave Zollo David Zollo is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist.   Zollo's fusion of blues, jazz and rock music has been an Iowa and Midwest staple for nearly 10 years.   July 20 – Joe and Vicki Price The electrifying sound of Joe Price hits you in all the places you live:  the insistent, driving rhythm chops, the taproot boot-stomps, the thrilling slide runs and the voice all add up to a one-man blues tornado.   July 20 - Dave Moore "A masterful musician, Dave Moore is also one of the best songwriters in the business. His songs contain a warmth, humor and passion that goes right to the heart and soul of American music."  - Chicago Sun-Times   These Friday Fest events offer entertainment, evenings of music, kids' activities, arts & crafts and lots of food, beverages, shopping and fun.  The events take place in downtown Perry, Iowa, from 5:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.     Sentimental Journey 2007 ~ Reunion August 24 – Mike and Amy Finders Mike and Amy Finders describe their music as "blue folkgrass" and "frontier blues." Amy's full singing voice is a perfect counterpart for Mike's tenor, as they blend on tales of river life, beautiful days and love.   August 25 – Greg Brown Greg Brown will perform in conjunction with a day-long program of activities for Perry’s annual town festival.  Brown’s seasoned songwriting, storytelling, and music are deeply rooted in Iowa. He moves audiences with warmth, humor, a thundering voice and his unpretentious musical vision.  This will be a ticketed event held at the Perry Event Center.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and opening act Pieta Brown will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Greg Brown will play at 8:30 p.m., followed by Kevin Gordon at 10:00 p.m.  For tickets, please call (515) 465-2518 or visit the Iowa Tix website. The purpose of the Perry Cultural District is to promote cultural activity, encourage historic preservation, enhance community pride, attract tourism and support economic growth. By focusing on these goals, Perry can improve its economic atmosphere while enhancing its unique “sense of place” and small-town spirit.