Here are 4 things to do this weekend in Johnson County, including a Wilson's Orchard & Farm bash
It’s the first weekend of August and summer is still going strong with rising temperatures and these Johnson County events underway.
As Wilson’s Orchard & Farm prepares for a busy Saturday featuring a fun run and obstacle course followed by an all-day summer bash, FilmScene is inviting guests to enjoy movies of the past in its “Screwball Summer” series.
Here are four things to do this weekend in Johnson County.
Mini Music Series on the Patio at Bread Garden Market
There’s been a few ways to catch free, live music performances throughout Johnson County from Summer of the Arts' northside Iowa City concerts and the Ranshaw House concert series in North Liberty to Big Grove Brewery’s Summer Jam concert series.
Now, you can round out that experience with the second installment of the Mini Music Series in the Patio at Bread Garden Market & Bakery on Saturday.
Last Saturday, the market kicked off the series with a performance by the Nic Arp Band, a five-piece band led by the Iowa City songwriter and musician.
This week, Corey Kendrick and the Organ-i-zation will play some tunes near the downtown playground and the patio outside of Bread Garden Market. Kendrick is a jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator who has toured with Wycliffe Gordon, Marquis Hill and dozens more. The musician is the director of instrumental music at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois.
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm’s Dingleberry Dash and the Big Summertime Bash 2.0
The sprawling hills of Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be transformed into an obstacle course for adults and children to participate in Saturday.
The return of the third annual Dingleberry Dash — named after the road the farm is located on — presents obstacles from tire-hopping, a log jump, hay bale jump and more, and ends with a Slip ‘n Slide.
The fun run benefits the nonprofit Girls on the Run.
Girls on the Run’s mission is to inspire girls to be healthy and confident by incorporating running while providing them the skills they need to successfully navigate life.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and costs $45 for an adult ticket and $35 for a children's ticket. For an extra $15 and $10 respectively, racers can get in on the brunch buffet after.
Dingleberry Dash kicks off at 9:30 a.m.
Continuing Saturday’s fun at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is its Big Summertime Bash 2.0.
The summer celebration goes from 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., inviting people to stop by the farm for the following:
Complimentary cider tasting
Bakery specials
Kids’ crafts
Wilson’s Smokehouse specials
Tie-dye shirts
Slip ‘n Slide
Bounce house
Carnival games
Face painting
Special events include a balloon artist from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., painting opportunities with Brush & Barrel from noon until 3 p.m., and the music group the Brick Street Ramblers from 5-7 p.m.
Visit Wilson's Orchard & Farm's website to purchase tickets for the Dingleberry Dash.
Where’s Rusty? Scavenger Hunt in downtown Iowa City
Help find Rusty, the beloved Giant Sloth, hidden around downtown Iowa City through a summer scavenger hunt with the Iowa City Downtown District and the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
Rusty the Giant Sloth is the mascot and “spokesloth” for the UI Museum of Natural History, according to the university’s website.
The sloth told Iowa Now in 2013 about how he officially became part of the museum in 1985, when Iowa Hall opened to the public. The Ice Age era giant ground sloth maintains a Twitter account, often sending warm wishes out on holidays or providing quick updates.
Through Aug. 19, families and kids are invited to find Rusty hidden across 29 stores in downtown Iowa City to receive a small prize and be entered to win a grand prize basket.
Scavenger hunters are tasked to find at least 10 hidden Rustys. Each time he’s found, people will get a stamp on their card, which can be found and printed off the Iowa City Downtown District’s website.
Here are the locations Rusty is hiding:
223 Baby Co
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Beno’s Flowers & Gifts
Bread Garden Market
Catherine’s
Daydream Comics
Discerning Eye
Dulcinea
FilmScene
Fortuna
Englert Theatre
Ewers Men’s Store
Get Fresh Café
Glassando
Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
Hills Bank
Iowa Book
Iowa City Public Library
Museum of Natural History
Om Gifts for Body & Soul
Prairie Kitchen Store
Revival
r.s.v.p
Sweets and Treats
Ten Thousand Villages
The Shop
Underground Printing
White Rabbit
Yotopia
Completed cards can be turned in at the Iowa City Public Library, UI Museum of Natural History and Iowa Book.
‘Screwball Summer’ at FilmScene
“Screwball Summer Starring Cary Grant” is a month-long tribute at FilmScene to the subgenre that “satirizes the traditional love story,” according to Screenrant.com, all featuring one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men.
The genre was popular through the 1930s and early ‘40s, and hallmarks included witty dialogue, strong female characters and slapstick comedy.
“Screwball Summer” starts with a screening of the 1937 film “The Awful Truth” on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by a showing on Sunday at 4 p.m. and Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
The event continues with the films “His Girl Friday,” “Holiday” and “The Philadelphia Story.”
FilmScene members get to enjoy any film that is part of “Screwball Summer” for 25 cents, a throwback to the price of movies in the 1930s.
Visit FilmScene's website to purchase tickets.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or (319) 519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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