The week ahead in SE Iowa: Fall Market, magic, Golden Oldies, Oktoberfest and more
Sunday, Sept. 25
Fall Market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckman Heritage Farms. Crafts and vintage, barn and nature tours, demos, food vendors – and, of course, lots of pumpkins – fill this fun fall weekend at Beckman Heritage Farms on North Prairie Grove Road.
'Mamma Mia' at 2 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Don’t miss this ambitious performance extravaganza as Players Workshop kicks off its 90th year of live, local theater in Greater Burlington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and available at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes, or online. playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Magic of Rob Lake is at 3 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. NBC named Rob Lake “The World’s Greatest Illusionist.” The International Magicians Society presented him with magic’s highest honor, the Merlin Award. See for yourself why the magic of Rob Lake has astonished and amazed audiences from Times Square to the Far East. Tickets are $15 for kids age 16 and under and start at $25 for adults and are available at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Monday, Sept. 26
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. From popular fiction to local history, you’ll find good books at great prices at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Monday is clearance day with special pricing for non-profit organizations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Lodge officers meet at 6 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Lodge Officers Meet 6 p.m. Membership meeting 7 p.m.
Drop-In Tech Help is at 3 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Bring your iPad, smart phone, laptop, Chromebook, Kindle or other tech device that’s giving you grief – your library can (try to) help. Tech-knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help you work through the issue. No need to register, just drop in. Every Tuesday afternoon through August.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Golden Oldies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird 6:20 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food available with carry out.
'Miracle Valley' and 'The Room' with Greg Sestero is at 7 p.m. at Capitol Theater.
Filmmaker Greg Sestero, live in person at the Capitol Theater to introduce his new film, "Miracle Valley." The film will be screened in a special double feature along with Sestero’s 2003 cult classic 'The Room.' The ultimate cult movie night.
Jefferson Street Farmers Market is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in downtown Burlington. Find the best and freshest produce, plants and baked goods, plus local honey, jams, natural soaps and candles, artwork, textiles, handcrafted items, doggie treats, food trucks, live entertainment and so much more at the Jefferson Street Farmers Market.
Friday, Sept. 30
Bridge City performs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Ham and bean soup, corn bread.
'Mamma Mia' is at 7:30 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater, 7 PM Thurs-Sat; 2 PM Sun
Players Workshop kicks off its 90th season with Broadway hit "Mama Mia." Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school and are available online or at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
playersworkshoptheater.com
Civic Music: Invoke at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. Encompassing traditions from across America — including bluegrass, Appalachian folk music, jazz and minimalism — this multi-instrumental quartet definitely "Invokes" the description “not classical … but not not classical." Tickets available at Memorial Auditorium box office or by calling (319) 752-0336.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fulton County, Illinois. Since 1968, the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive has drawn vendors and visitors from across the Midwest and has become so popular, it now takes place over two entire weekends in October. With crafts, antiques, history, quilt shows, demonstrations, entertainers, plenty of homemade food, apple cider and other harvest specialties and so much more, plan for a weekend-long adventure to fully enjoy this extraordinary fall festival.
Oktoberfest is from 4 to 10 p.m. at Community Field. Live German music, homemade German foods and plenty of Oktoberfest brews. Support the Burlington Noon Lions Club and celebrate German heritage – bonus points for traditional dress. Tickets are $8 in advance and available from any Lions Club member; $10 at the door. All proceeds support the Burlington Noon Lions and go toward vision and hearing wellness, scholarships and other club projects.
Farm to Table Dinner at 4:30 p.m. at Homestead 1839. Fresh and delicious meals straight from the farm. Proceeds from this event support the education and outreach efforts at Homestead 1839. Tickets are $40 each and available by calling (319) 850-1423.
'Miracle Valley' and 'The Room' with Greg Sestero at 7 p.m. Capitol Theater. Filmmaker Greg Sestero will introduce his new horror film, "Miracle Valley," in a double feature with cult classic Sestero vehicle "The Room." It’s the ultimate cult movie night. Tickets are $20 and available online or at the theater box office.
Sunday, Oct. 2
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fulton County, Illinois.
Open house at Shug’s Tiny Town, 820 Ave. G, No. 1, in Ft. Madison begins at 9 a.m.
If you’ve been wondering what Shug’s Tiny Town is all about, here’s your chance to find out! Open house with refreshments, sales and toy demos and activities for the kids. Get a head start on your Christmas list, too.
That’s Yesterday’s News at 10 a.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Local historian Terry Abrisz offers a tour into Burlington’s past guided by newspaper headlines and advertisements of yesteryear. Light refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in Southeast Iowa Sept. 25-Oct. 2