Things to do in SE Iowa this weekend: Battle of the Brushes, Burling-Con and more
Thursday, Nov. 17
All-Member Art Show kicks off at Art Center of Burlington. The even runs through Dec. 23, and hours vary. The All-Member show celebrates the talents of area artists in every medium – and it’s a great opportunity to find a special gift for that hard-to-please art lover on your list. Both the month-long show and the artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 are free and open to the public.
Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird at 6:20 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food available with carry out, too.
Friday, Nov. 18
Friday Forums at 8 a.m. at Greater Burlington Partnership.
Celebrity Battle of the Brushes is at 4 p.m. at Art Center of Burlington. Talented artists help local “celebrities” create original works before your eyes in this live painting competition. The celebrities will then auction off their completed paintings; proceeds support the Art Center’s education and outreach programs. The Gallery Lounge will be open with beer, wine & charcuterie. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
A Taste of the Hinterland is from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hinterland Dairy in Donnellson. Sample farm-fresh cheeses and delicious dips, desserts and appetizers – and pick up some terrific holiday recipes - at Hinterland Dairy. Don’t plan your holiday menus without a trip to ‘the Hinterland’.
Family Night Unplugged: DINOvember at 6 p.m. at Burlington Public Library. Ditch the devices for an evening of family fun at your library. This month: dig for dinosaurs as an amateur paleontologist and do a variety of dino-mite activities. Please register by calling the library at (319) 753-1647 or clicking the event on the library’s online calendar.
Mindfully Me at 4:15 p.m. at Burlington Public Library. Drop in for an hour of yoga and mindfulness practice with literary elements. Kids will learn fun yoga poses, breathing regulation, calming techniques and how to regulate their emotional weather. No experience needed and registration is not required; best for ages 4 and up.
Trivia Night at 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Wedding & Event Center. Check out Greater Burlington’s newest event venue during a fun trivia night! $10 per person for teams up to six. Snacks will be provided; BYOB. Prizes for the winners – and the losers.
Elf the Musical at 7 p.m. at Capitol Theater. Southeastern Community College players bring your favorite holiday movie to life on stage at the Capitol! Tickets are $10 each, $5 for students.
Hurricane Ruth at 7 p.m. at The Washington. With blues roots and a rock & roll heart, Beardstown, Illinois, native Hurricane Ruth might just blow the doors off The Washington with her great big voice. Tickets are $20 in advance at Weird Harold’s Records and Eventbrite.com; $25 at the door. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. BYOB.
Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings from 5 to 7 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Schlatter & Schlatter on stage from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Burling-Con at 10 a.m. at Westland Mall. Don ye now your cosplay apparel and head to Westland Mall for all things pop culture, comic and gaming! Have a nerd or two on your holiday gift list? This is where they’ll want you to shop. Free to vend, free to attend.
Weird Harold’s 50th Anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Weird Harold’s Records. Weird Harold’s is the home of all things recorded music – not to mention t-shirts, posters, costume accessories, jewelry, artwork and all sorts of whatnots. And it’s old! Come celebrate: bargains, prizes, snacks … and whatnot.
Toys for Tots Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. at Heartland Harley Davidson. Warm up with some tasty chili and warm the hearts of local tots this holiday season. All proceeds from this delicious event go to the Marine Corps League’s Toys 4 Tots program.
Meat Frenzy at 1 p.m. at Farney’s on Jefferson Street. It’s a feeding frenzy at Farney’s. OK, it’s really just a meat raffle with a cool name. Have fun, get meat: it’s a win/win.
Elf the Musical at 7 p.m. at Capitol Theater. Southeastern Community College players bring your favorite holiday movie to life on stage at the Capitol! Tickets are $10 each, $5 for students.
'My Gal Patsy' at 7 p.m. at Legacy Theater in Carthage, Illinois. Patsy Cline fans will want to bring plenty of tissues to this incredible tribute show starring Josie Waverly. If you loved Patsy, this very special performance will fill your heart – and your eyes. Tickets are $40 and available at the theater box office and online.
Special Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird at 6:20 p.m. Women of the Moose will provide food.
Fall Scavenger Hunt from 1 to 2 p.m. at Starr’s Cave Nature Center. Enjoy outdoor family fun – and learn about the treasures found in nature. This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Burling-Con at 10 a.m. at Westland Mall. Don ye now your cosplay apparel and head to Westland Mall for all things pop culture, comic and gaming! Have a nerd or two on your holiday gift list? This is where they’ll want you to shop. Free to vend, free to attend.
Elf the Musical at 2 p.m. at Capitol Theater. Southeastern Community College players bring your favorite holiday movie to life on stage at the Capitol. Tickets are $10 each, $5 for students.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in Southeast Iowa Nov. 17-Nov. 20
