Plan your week ahead in SE Iowa: Trivia night, 'Beauty and the Beast' and more
Sunday, Nov. 6
Holiday Open House is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Burlington. Discover downtown Burlington with this favorite local holiday event! Sales and specials abound, and you can register to win $750 in downtown dollars at each of two dozen participating businesses.
Bel Canto Chorale performs from 3 to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Reasonable admission for adults helps support this all-volunteer organization; kids through high school age are admitted free.
Francis Verba at 5 p.m. at Gallery Lounge. Accomplished classical guitarist returns to the Gallery Lounge at the Art Center of Burlington as he concludes his US tour. Tickets are $15 and available at the Art Center or at the door. Cash bar.
Monday, Nov. 7
TV Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at The Broadway Café. Put those hours of watching television to work at The Broadway’s TV Trivia Night.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Drop-In Tech Help from 3 to 4 p.m. at Burlington Public Library. Bring your smart phone, tablet, Chromebook, iPad, Kindle or other tech device that’s giving you grief to the library – knowledgeable library staff can help! This program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required – just drop in between 3 and 4 PM any Tuesday during November.
Chapter officers meeting at 6 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Membership meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Golden Oldies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Lunch at the Top from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Church of Christ. Enjoy a homemade meal in the friendly social hall of this beautiful, historic church at the top of Snake Alley. This month: homemade chicken casserole plus two sides, dessert and a beverage, all for just $7. For carry out, call by 11 a.m.: 319-754-4807.
World Travelogue Series: Portugal & Spain screens at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Capitol Theater. The Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation World Travelogue Series presents Rick Steves’ Portugal & Southern Spain. This event is free and open to the public.
Hike A Park: Starr’s Cave from 3 to 4 p.m. at Starr’s Cave Nature Center. Des Moines county Naturalist Jacklyn Goodman leads a three-mile hike through one of Des Moines County’s most beautiful and intriguing natural spaces, Starr’s Cave Park & Preserve. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required.
Live! From Salem at 5 p.m. at Burlington Public Library. The Salem Witch Museum presents The Salem Witch Trials: Live! From Salem, an exclusive live-streamed educational program which immerses participants in the culture and history of this unique and impactful event in American history. This program is recommended for grades 6 and above or for adult participants. Please register online or by calling the library at 319-753-1647.
Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird at 6:20 p.m. Yolanda’s food available with carry out, too.
Friday, Nov. 11
Great Tastes at 5:30 p.m. at Catfish Bend Convention & Event Center. Enjoy the flavors of Greater Burlington at this fun fund-raising event. Silent and live auctions, too! Proceeds fund the educational initiatives of the Southeastern Community College Foundation, including local scholarships and grants.scciowa.edu
"Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. at Aldo Leopold Middle School. Burlington High School music & drama students present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Musical. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students at the door.
Hit Man performs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Blackhawk Craft Expo is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southeastern Community College. Area crafters converge on Lauren Walker Arena at Southeastern Community College for this annual event. Find the best of handmade, homemade and direct sales – no admission fee.
Town Hall Meeting: The History of Danville at 1 p.m. at Des Moines County Heritage Center. From a stagecoach stop to a thriving town, learn about Danville’s history and evolution – and its amazing connection to Anne Frank. This event is free and open to the public.
Formal Fashion Show is from 5 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Garden Event Center. You don’t have to wait for February to attend a fabulous fashion week event – head for Heritage Garden Event Center and enjoy a fashion show extraordinaire with local designer Sarah Hall. Tickets are $35 and available online at Eventbrite.com. Light refreshments will be served.
Jackson Stokes Band performs at 7 p.m. at The Washington. He’s toured four continents and played alongside greats like Robert Cray and Ivan Neville. Now Jackson Stokes brings his soulful R&B brand to Iowa for the very first time. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and available at Weird Harold’s Records in downtown Burlington or online at Eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7 PM; music at 8 PM. BYOB.
Ghost of Judas performs at 9 p.m. at the Outpost Bar & Grill. Some like it loud. Some like it late. Head to the Outpost for the best of both.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in Southeast Iowa Nov. 6-Nov. 12
