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Bonaparte artist Carol Gunn fills the Art Center gallery with color this month with Lasting Impressions, the September gallery show at the Art Center of Burlington. Both the month-long show and the artist reception - 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday, September 3 - are free and open to the... Read More on September Gallery Show: Carol Gunn

Come to the Port of Burlington and greet the 'big sister' boat to the American Duchess, the American Countess. The newest boat in the American Steamboat Company line, the Countess carries up to 245 passengers through America's heartland. While only passengers and crew are allowed on the boat, you can... Read More on American Countess Docking

Check out local fav Andy Avery in his first live show with his new band, the Misfit Toys. For more information, follow Wake N Bake Breakfast Company on Facebook.

Step back into the golden age of jazz in the Des Moines County Historical Society's Bart Howard Lounge! the Freddy Allen Trio features Freddy Allen on vocals and piano, Terry Hanson on drums and Neal Smith on the sax. Tunes from the 1920s, 30s and 40s that Bart Howard himself... Read More on The Freddy Allen Trio

Five talented artists will bring their creativity, competitive spirit - and their brushes - downtown for this fun fund-raising event! The live painting competition culminates in a raffle of the finished artworks, with proceeds benefitting the Art Center. The Gallery Lounge will be open with light appetizers, beer and wine;... Read More on Battle of the Brushes V

Some of the best musical talent around is playing on the unique new Moon & Stars outdoor stage at 313 Washington St! If you see just one blues show this summer, make it this one: the legendary Joe Price, with Southeast Iowa's own Bo Ramsey. Tickets are $30 and available... Read More on Joe Price with Bo Ramsey

On the 20th anniversary of his explosive autobiography, Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks, WWE star Mick Foley (aka The Hardcore Legend, The Dude, Mankind and Cactus Jack) is taking his show on the road to share stories and interact with fans on his Nice Day... Read More on Mick Foley's Nice Day Tour

This tribute to the music of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) features brilliant arrangements, flawless musicianship and transcendent vocals in the unique collaboration of classical music and psychedelic rock that brought ELO to fame in the 1970s. Evil Woman (formerly known as A New World Record) expertly recreates the ELO... Read More on Civic Music: The Electric Light Orchestra Experience

The popular Jefferson Street Farmers Market offers the best local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, and crafts in the region, along with meals and live entertainment every Thursday May - Mid-October. The market is held on the 300 - 500 blocks of Jefferson St. For more information or if... Read More on Jefferson St Farmers Market

Burlington Riverfront Entertainment is excited to announce the Summer Concert Series on the Burlington Riverfront, featuring national artists like Phil Vassar, Blackfoot and Winger plus FREE events with local favorites like Stars in Toledo, Stumptown and many more - and not just for one weekend: this event continues all summer... Read More on BRE Summer Concert Series: Harper

Classic cars and hot rods of all ages cruise the Jefferson Street "strip" in a blast from the past. Shop, dine, reminisce and check out the rolling stock.

Burlington Riverfront Entertainment is excited to announce the Summer Concert Series on the Burlington Riverfront, featuring national artists like Phil Vassar, Blackfoot and Winger plus FREE events with local favorites like Stars in Toledo, Stumptown and many more - and not just for one weekend: this event continues all summer... Read More on BRE Summer Concert Series: The Pork Tornadoes

Some of the best musical talent around is playing on the unique new Moon & Stars outdoor stage at 313 Washington St! This one's for the guitar players in the house - Albert Cummings is a guitarist's guitarist: you know you're not bad when B.B. King calls you "a great... Read More on Albert Cummings

Burlington’s beautiful, historic parks and landmarks will be dotted with easels Sept. 18 & 19 as area artists compete for a $250 first place award (2nd place is $150) in the Plein Air Painting Competition sponsored by The Art Center of Burlington. Completed works will be delivered to the Art... Read More on Plein Air Painting Competition

Burlington Riverfront Entertainment (BRE) is excited to announce the Summer Concert Series on the Burlington Riverfront, featuring national artists like Phil Vassar, Blackfoot and Winger plus FREE events with local favorites like Stars in Toledo, Stumptown and many more - and not just for one weekend: this event continues all... Read More on BRE Summer Concert Series: Pop Rocks with The Mix Tape

Some of the best musical talent around is playing on the unique new Moon & Stars outdoor stage at 313 Washington St! BMA nominee Rockin' Johnny Burgin brings Chicago-style blues to the Moon & Stars Stage with all eight fingers - don't miss it! Tickets are just $12 ($15 at... Read More on Rockin' Johnny

The annual tradition returns! After more than a year apart, the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is proud to welcome you, your family, your friends, and our supporters back as we present our Pops 2021 concert, Come Together. Join us for a joyous evening filled with delicious wine, locally prepared food,... Read More on Burlington Pops: Come Together

Special screening of Marlin Darrah's Amazon Queen at the beautifully restored Capitol Theater. Full concessions plus beer and wine available. Tickets are $6. For more information, follow the Capitol Theater on Facebook.

The popular Jefferson Street Farmers Market offers the best local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, and crafts in the region, along with meals and live entertainment every Thursday May - Mid-October. The market is held on the 300 - 500 blocks of Jefferson St. For more information or if... Read More on Jefferson St Farmers Market

Burlington Building Bridges helps local families and individuals to build and maintain sustainable lives through education, mentoring, social supports and programs designed to lift people out of poverty. Your support helps make your community stronger. Join the Bridges program for their second annual "chair-ity" auction, a fun way to raise... Read More on Take a Seat for Bridges Chair-ity Auction

Downtown Partners invites you to enjoy a gorgeous fall evening in downtown Burlington! Sip delicious wines and craft beers, stroll among the many unique and inviting shops, and taste hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie, confections and more. This event includes adult beverages, so line up a babysitter and join friends (or that... Read More on Fall Sip, Taste & Stroll

It's going to be a fabulous, fun night of music bingo in the Bart Howard Lounge with "HalloQueen Cokeena" and all your favorite songs! Cash prizes, drink specials and lots of laughs - all for a great cause. For more information, follow the Des Moines County Historical Society on Facebook... Read More on Music Bingo

Fall into a great book, and get a great deal at the library's Fall Book Sale. Friday, September 24 is Members' Day - Friends of the Library members get first crack at this amazing sale, just one of the many benefits of membership. On Saturday the sale opens to the... Read More on Friends Fall Book Sale

The Great River Bridge Race is more than just a race, it's an event for everyone to experience. Be one of the few people to cross the Great River Bridge on foot, which is usually closed to pedestrian traffic. Not only will you have an amazing time, you'll be benefiting... Read More on Great River Bridge Race

This fun event for adults means many area kids will have a brighter Christmas! Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League will host Trivia Night at Memorial Auditorium, with adult beverages, 50/50 raffles, silent and live auctions, and a delicious pulled pork dinner with baked beans and coleslaw. Tables are $160 and can... Read More on Toys for Tots Trivia Night

It's a full night of non-stop comedy featuring Dave Greenan, Natasha Samreny, Janet Day and Steven Grabo. Tickets are $15 and include a meet & greet after the show. A limited number of tickets are available at the Capitol Theater box office or online at burlingtoncapitoltheater.com.

Fall into a great book, and get a great deal at the library's Fall Book Sale. Friday, September 24 is Members' Day - Friends of the Library members get first crack at this amazing sale, just one of the many benefits of membership. On Saturday the sale opens to the... Read More on Friends Fall Book Sale

The popular Jefferson Street Farmers Market offers the best local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, and crafts in the region, along with meals and live entertainment every Thursday May - Mid-October. The market is held on the 300 - 500 blocks of Jefferson St. For more information or if... Read More on Jefferson St Farmers Market