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12 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Vincennes
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
18 - Starr's Cave Nature Center Winter Concert "Patchouli"
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Starr's Cave Nature Center. Admission is $10 for adults, $2 for children under 18. Refreshments are served. For more information contact Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319.753.5808.
18 - SEISO and Two Twelve Jefferson present "Club SEISO"
A performance of contemporary music in the gallery. $10 donation for the Symphony Orchestra at the door. "This isn't your grandmother's symphony orchestra!" For more information please call 319.754.0373 or visit www.seiso.us.
19 - Art Guild of Burlington "Art and Artifacts"
This sale will include artworks, tchotchkes, and art-related books that are donated by members of the Art Guild. Sale hours will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Objects to be donated can be delivered to the Arts for Living Center up until the day of the sale. For more information call 319.754.8069 or visit www.ArtGuildofBurlington.org.
22 - Burlington Civic Music The Vanaver Caravan
'Pastures of Plenty' Celebration of legendary Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie, America's greatest balladeer, lives on in this joyous celebration, in live music, song and dance performed by an internationally acclaimed troupe of twelve singers, dancers and musicians. For more information contact Burlington Civic Music at 319.752.0336.
26 - Eagle Watch
Check out the big birds at the best eagle-viewing area east of the Mississippi. This event will start at the Port of Burlington Welcome Center at 10 a.m. and then continue to Lock & Dam 18. All ages welcome and the event is free. For more information contact the Des Moines County Conservation office at 319.753.8260.
26 - Southeastern Community College Visiting Writers Series
Scheduled to appear are poets Caroline Manring and Michelle Taransky, two nationally acclaimed writers from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop in Iowa City. This reading will be held in the Little Theatre, Room 406, at 8:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Guests are encouraged to arrive and be seated by 7:45 p.m. For more information, contact Charles Burm, cburm@scciowa.edu, 319.208.5230.
February 2008
2 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Indian Hills
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
3 - Leopold Heritage Group Writing Contest
Co-sponsored by the Burlington Hawk Eye and Burlington Fine Arts League. See www.leopoldheritage.org for entry details. Deadline to submit is March 21. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
5 - Owl Prowl at Big Hollow Recreation Area Shelter E
Learn a little bit about our local owls, then head out into the woods to find a few. All ages are welcome and is free to the public. Meet at Big Hollow Recreation Area, Shelter E at 7 p.m. For more information contact Des Moines County Conservation office at 319.753.8260.
7 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Mineral Area
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
8 - Starr's Cave Nature Center Winter Concert "Ken Carlyle"
This vocal concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Starr's Cave Nature Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $2 for children under 18. Refreshments are served. For more information contact Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319.753.5808.
9 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Marshalltown
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
9 - Mississippi Valley Calling Classic
This annual event includes the Iowa State duck calling Championship, a youth duck calling contest, a goose calling contest, and a Regional duck calling contest. For more information contact Ron Vorwert at 319.768.5903.
9 - Death by Chocolate sponsored by Grade A Plus
This event in being held at Comfort Suites from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come enjoy chocolates galore along with wine tasting. Tickets are $20 each. For more information please call 319.752.6027.
15 - SEISO and Two Twelve Jefferson present "Club SEISO"
A performance of contemporary music in the gallery. $10 donation for the Symphony Orchestra at the door. "This isn't our grandmother's symphony orchestra!" 319.754.0373 or visit www.seiso.us.
15 - 16 - 17 - Player's Worshop presents "Blythe Spirit"
The third show in the 75th anniversary season. 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday's show is at 2:00 p.m. Little Theatre, 1431 Grove Street. Admission by season ticket or at the door. For more information call 319.753.6623.
16 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Iowa Western
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
16 - Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
Featuring Mahler's First Symphony and the winner of the Marilyn Minford McCoid Young Artist Competition. This event is at 7:30 p.m. at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium, Front Street. Admission by season ticket or $12 at the door. For more information call 319.985.6352 or email seiso@iwc.edu.
20 - Southeastern Community College Mens' Basketball vs. Kankakee
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. For more information contact SCC at 319.752.2731 or go to www.scciowa.edu.
22 - 24 - Player's Worshop presents "Blythe Spirit"
The third show in the 75th anniversary season. 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday's show is at 2:00 p.m. Little Theatre, 1431 Grove Street. Admission by season ticket or at the door. For more information call 319.753.6623.
23 - Burlington Civic Music London Concertante
String orchestra and harpsichord. Founded in 1992, London Concertante has established itself as one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe. The ensemble, with its wide spectrum of recordings and performances, rightly claims its position at the forefront of classical performers in the United Kingdom. For more informattion contact Burlington Civic Music at 319.752.0336.
March 2008
21 - SEISO and Two Twelve Jefferson present "Club SEISO"
A performance of contemporary music in the gallery. $10 donation for the Symphony Orchestra at the door. "This isn't our grandmother's symphony orchestra!" For more information please call 319.754.0373 or visit
www.seiso.us..
25 - Burlington Civic Music
The Producers
Broadway Musical. Mel Brooks' long-running adaptation of his movie. An old-fashioned, slightly risque musical comedy about two producers who hatch a money-making scheme and set out to make the worst show in Broadway history. They fail, the show succeeds, and hilarity reigns. (May be inappropriate for children 10 and younger.)
For more information contact Burlington Civic Music at 319.752.0336.
29 - SEISO and Two Twelve Jefferson present "Club SEISO"
A performance of contemporary music in the gallery. $10 donation for the Symphony Orchestra at the door. "This isn't our grandmother's symphony orchestra!" For more information please call 319.754.0373 or visit
www.seiso.us..
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April 2008
3 - 6 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Peoria Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
4 - 13 - Player's Workshop Diamond Jubilee Season
"Our Town"
This beautiful and remarkable, deeply human play is an American classic depicting life and values in a small town in America. For more information contact the Player's Workshop at 319.753.0481 or visit www.playersworkshop.org.
4 & 5 - Family Spring Bluegrass Music Festival
Enjoy a variety of different bluegrass bands during this 4th Annual event being held at Comfort Suites. For ticket information please contact Noble Boyd at 319.752.9541 or noshee@aol.com.
5 & 6 Men's Early Bird
5 Game Guarantee - $150 Entry Fee - 3 Home Runs (plus one). For more information contact Kirk Danforth at the Burlington Regional RecPlex at 319-758-9419
7 - Leopold Heritage Group Film Series
"Global Warming - What's Up With The Weather?" This presentation is held at the Burlington Pulbic Library at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
8 - 26, 2008 - Art Guild of Burlington, The Arts for Living Center
The Art Guild of Burlington is please to announce an exhibition and sale of watercolor paintings by James Petran during the month of April. Petran, whose work has been shown in solo, juried, and group exhibitions throughout the United States, is a resident of Iowa City. The fourteen recent still lifes in this exhibition are evidence of Petran's amazing mastery of watercolor - a famously unforgiving medium. Contact the Art Guild of Burlington at 319-754-8069 for more information.
11 - Crime Stoppers Annual Mystery Night
"Class of 54 - The Return of Rock N' Roll" Friday, April 11th at Comfort Suites Conference Center at 7:00 p.m. Admission $20.00 for Drinks-Appetizers-Prizes. Entertainment by Player's Workshop. Pick up your tickets today at Tom's Market.
11-13 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Great Lakes Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
12 - Leopold Heritage Group - Visit the Leopold Legacy Center and the "Leopold Shack"
This activity takes you to Baraboo, Wisconsin. Van transportation provided. $35 for adults and $25 for students. Reservations with payment required by April 1st. Go to
www.leopoldheritage.org for details or contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
13 - Gallery talk by Watercolorist James Petran
Watercolor still ifes by Iowa City artist James Petran for a special event from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public, will be hosted by Iowa artists Robert Middaugh, Ann Porter and Elizabeth Sally. Contact the Art Guild of Burlington at 319-754-8069 for more information.
14 - 16 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Lansing Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
14 - Leopold Heritage Group Film Series "Kilowatt Hours"
This presentation is held at the Burlington Public Library at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
17 - Leopold Heritage Group Author Discussion
Author Susan Falder leads discussion of "Thinking Like A Mountain" a portrait of Aldo Leopold. This takes place at 7:00 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
19 - Earth Day Cleanup for Des Moines County
Meet at the Port of Burlington on the riverfront at 8:00 a.m.
19 - Leopold Heritage Group
"Wild Words" writing contest winners will receive awards and read their selections at Starr's Cave Nature Center. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
21 - Leopold Heritage Group Film Series
"Who Killed the Electric Car" is presented at the Burlington Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Discussion led by Jerry Rigdon. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
24 - Desserts by Design to Feature Stained Glass
The fourth annual "Deserts by Design" Thursday, April 24, at the Memorial Auditorium banquet rooms. Tickets for the 176 available seats, at $25 per person. The event begins with a social period at 6"30 p.m. to allow for table browsing. Dessert is at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the Des Moines County Historical Society at 319-753-2449
24 - Clean Out Your Files Day
Open all day 8 am - 4 pm at the Railroad Depot Parking Lot Downtown Burlington. It's Easy Drive-Thru Service. Pull in, we'll unload your materials, and you register for some great prizes. For more information contact Darven Kendell at dkendell@dmcwaste.org.
25 - 26 - Burlington Iowa Scrapbook Party
Join the scrapbooking party at Fun City. Your crop ticket includes a gift bag valued at $20, your reservation at the crop for both Friday evening (5-10pm), special private shopping Friday night and all day Saturday (9am - 10 pm) and inclusion in all games, prizes and contests. To RSVP or for more information go to www.scrapbookpartyusa.com.
25 - 27 - Burlington Bees Home Games
Bees vs. South Bend Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
26 - Leopold Heritage Group presents "Fork to Fork"
A talk about organic gardening and the edible landscape by David Cavagnaro, photographer and organic gardener from Decorah, IA. This takes place at the Burlington Public Library at 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
26 - Leopold Heritage Group - Bird Watching Walk
This event is held at Starr's Cave Nature Center 11627 Starr's Cave Rd. at 6:30 a.m. Please register at 319.753.5808.
26 - Celebrate Earth Day
This year will mark the 39th year of Earth Day. Eath Day is to celebrate Earth's life and beauty and to alert people to the need for preserving and renewing the threatened ecological balances upon which all life on Earth depends. If you are interested in helping with clean up or would like more information contact the Nature Center at 319-753-5808.
27 - Leopold Heritage Group - Wildflower Walk
This will take place at Crapo Park or Starr's Cave Nature Center at 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
28 - 30 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Cedar Rapids Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
3 - March for Babies
March of Dimes premier fundraising event will be held at Crapo/Dankwardt Park with registration beginning at 8:00 am and the walk beginning at 9:00 am. Join the 4 mile walk/run and help make a difference. Contact Indra Brewer at 563-323-6378 for more information.
30 - June 8 - Player's Workshop Diamond Jubilee Season
"Plaza Suite"
Hilarity abounds in this wonderfully and uproarious comedy about three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza. For more information contact the Player's Workshop at 319.753.0481 or visit
www.playersworkshop.org.
- Downtown Partners' Riverfront Farmers Market
Thursdays: May - September at the Port of Burlington. From 5-8 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, flowers, crafts, live music, hot food and much more! For more information call Downtown Partners, Inc. at 319.752.0015.
4 - Leopold Heritage Group Discussion
Thomas Dean discusses Grace of Grass & Water. Also, Steve Semken comments of Iowa Small Press Publishing. This will take place at the Arts for Living Center, 7th & washington. For more information contact Lois & Jerry Rigdon at 319-753-2661.
6 - Burlington Civic Music
Simply Sinatra
A tribute starring Steve Lippia and his big band. Steve Lippia's sound is reminiscent of a young Frank Sinatra. Blessed with the charm and ease of the blue-eyed crooner, Lippia is backed by a hot, driving band. For more information contact Burlington Civic Music at 319.752.0036.
8 - Young House Family Services Annual Banquet
6:00 pm at Comfort Suites, Hwy. 61 South, Burlington. Enjoy dinner and entertainment by Jason Mystic, Comedian Hypnotist. Theme basket silent auction & raffle will be featured. For tickets or more information call 319.752.4000 ext. 105.
8 - 11 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Beloit Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
10 - Men's Spring Classic
3 Game Guarantee - $150 Entry Fee - 3 Home Runs (Plus One). For more information contact Kirk Danforth at the Burlington Regional RecPlex at 319-758-9419
16 - 18 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Quad Cities Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
17 - Great River Bridge Race
This six-mile trek begins at the Port of Burlington and travels up Snake Alley before heading over the bridge. For more information call Brad Selby at 319.753.8134 or at selbyb@burlingtoniowa.org.
19 - 22 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Kansas City Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit
www.gobees.com.
23 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
23 & 24 - 26th Annual Snake Alley Criterium
Voted the 5th Best Criterium in the U.S. by a national cycling magazine, the weekend of racing starts off Friday with the 80-mile Burlington Road Race. On Saturday, watch cyclists race up Snake Alley, "the crookedest street in the world." For more information and entry forms go to
www.memorialdayweekendbikeraces.com.
or call Downtown Partners at 319.752.0015.
24 - Kiwanis 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast held at the Port of Burlington, on Saturday, May 24th starting at 6:30am. This event is supported by close to 200 volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Burlington, many sponsoring companies of products and services for the event and area employers who offer discounted tickets to their employees. In 2007 Kiwanis supported over 30 organizations and projects of local youth of Des Moines County with the $24,000 raised from this fund raiser. And in addition to being a great fund raiser for our youth, it is a great event that our community looks forward to every year. Advance tickets ($6.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children 12 and under) are available at Hy-Vee, Storermer’s or any Kiwanis member. Tickets at the door are $7.00 for Adults and $4.00 for Children.
31 & June 1 - Fun City Classic Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
$150 Entry Fee - B/C - 3 Home Run Limit (plus one). D/E - 0 Home Run Limit (ASA Class D rule) $3,500 total prize package-based on 32 teams.
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1 - 4 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Peoria Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
6 - BHS Athletic Boosterclub Golf Tournament
The BHS Athletic Boosterclub Golf Tournament will be held at Spirit Hollow. To register and find out more information contact Tom Plein at 319-753-9605.
6 - 8 - 50th Class Reunion - Notre Dame Class of 1958
For more information contact Diane Mansheim at 319.752.3473 or email bdmanshm@mchsi.com.
7 - Blues Boogaloo
In it's third year, the Boogaloo kicks off Burlington Steamboat Days in the Memorial Auditorium featuring outstanding local and nationally recognized blues artists in a cabaret setting. For more information contact the Burlington Steamboat Days office at 319.754.4334.
9 - Dan Bied Memorial Jazz Fest
Begin Steamboat Days with this Jazz Festival which is held in the air-conditioned Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Jazz performers from around the state and midwest play various jazz favorites. For more information call the Burlington Steamboat Days Office at 319.754.4334.
9 - 12 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Wisconsin Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
10-15 - Burlington Steamboat Days - American Music Festival
National rock, country, pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, big band and oldies groups perform daily on outdoor stages. Other attractions include fireworks, a parade, North American Midway Entertainment and lots of food. For more information, call 319.754.4334 or visit www.steamboatdays.com.
14 - Juneteenth
This event is the oldest African American holiday observance. The day is filled with fun, family, friends, music, food, sport events, singing, and dancing. Held at the DeEdwin & Gladys White Memorial Park. For more information regarding this event please contact MarScine Brown at 319.752.2080.
15 - Snake Alley Art Fair
Sponsored by the Art Guild of Burlington, this one-day Fine Arts fair is in it's 41st year and is the largest event of its kind in the region. Live music, lots of family activities, great food, craft demonstrations and sales by over 100 artists are offered on the "crookedest street in the world" in the Historic Hill neighborhood from 8-4 p.m. For more information, contact Ann Distelhorst at 319.754.8069 or visit www.artguildofburlington.org.
23-26 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Peoria Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
27 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
28 & 29 8th Annual Coors Light "Duck Soup"
Co-ed Softball Fiasco - $75 Entry Fee FUN! Tournament, wacky rules. For more information contact Kirk Danforth at the Burlington Regional RecPlex at 319-758-9419.
July 2008 27 - 30 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Wisconsin Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
July 2008
4 - West Burlington 4th of July Celebration
This annual celebration held in downtown West Burlington includes the fireman's pancake breakfast, children's games, large craft show, and bingo. For more information please call West Burlington City Hall at 319.752.5451.
5 - 7 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Clinton Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
11 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
12 - Lake Geode Challenge
This Olympic distance triathlon which is part of the Heart of America triahlon series takes place in and around beautiful Geode State Park in nearby Danville, Iowa. For more information or to register visit: www.lakegeodechallenge.com. To volunteer, email: volunteer@lakegeodechallenge.com.
12 - A.S.A. Men's Class D/E Slow-Pitch District Tournament
Top finishers go to Class D state in Cedar Rapids, remaining teams qualify for Class E state in Burlington. For more information contact Kirk Danforth at the Burlington Regional RecPlex at 319-758-9419.
17 - Summer/Fall Steamboat Dockings
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
18 - BSD Cruise Nights
Come view everything from a Rambler to a Corvette with the Mississippi River as a backdrop. For more information call the Burlington Steamboat Days office at 319.754.4334.
19 - 21 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. West Michigan Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
23-29 - Des Moines County Fair
The event is held at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds featuring home economics, 4-H projects, livestock shows, tractor pulls, horse pulls and musical programs. For more information, call Sherlyn Beckman at 319.394.3730.
23 - 25 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Cedar Rapids Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
29 - 31 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Dayton Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
31 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
August 2008
1 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
1 - 3 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Fort Wayne Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
1 - 3 - A.S.A. Men's Class E (Eastern) State Tournmanet
Contact: Iowa A.S.A. Office at 641-236-5831 or go to: www.softball.org/iowa. For Hotel information contact Kirk Danforth at 319-758-9419.
8 - 10 - A.S.A Men's 35 & Over State Tournament
Contact: Iowa A.S.A. Office at 641-236-5831 or go to: www.softball.org/iowa. For Hotel information contact Kirk Danforth at 319-758-9419.
9 - 12 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Cedar Rapids Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
14 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
15 - BSD Cruise Nights
Come view everything from a Rambler to a Corvette with the Mississippi River as a backdrop. For more information call the Burlington Steamboat Days office at 319.754.4334.
21 - 24 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Beloit Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
22 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
25 - 27 - Burlington Bees Home Game
Bees vs. Quad Cities Tickets are: $7.00 for adults - Box Seats $5.50 - Adult general admission $4.00 Student/Senior Admission For more information please call 319.754.5705 or visit www.gobees.com.
28 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
September 2008
September - December - Starlight Stroll
On Thursday's, for the convenience of our customers, extended hours are offered by Downtown Burlington retailers. For more information, call Downtown Partners, Inc., at 319.752.0015.
4 - 7 - IWGA Golf Tournament
5 - Port of Burlington Friday Fest
This Friday after-hours celebration brings a variety of live music, food and fun to the Port of Burlington! Admission is FREE! For more information , call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82-RIVER.
11 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
19 - BSD Cruise Nights
Come view everything from a Rambler to a Corvette with the Mississippi River as a backdrop. For more information call the Burlington Steamboat Days office at 319.754.4334.
20 - Burlington Regional Air Show
Come out to the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport for a day of fun and excitement. View a variety of different aircraft throughout the day and enjoy action-packed high-energy maneuvers during the airshow routines. This show is sure to impress people of all ages. The day also includes a pancake breakfast, raffle, and hours of aviation fun! For more information contact Alan Ourth, Monday-Thursday at 319-753-8124 or Friday and Saturday at 319-752-3430.
22 - Live Music on the River
Monday, September 22, Chicago will be at the Port of Burlington. Visit
www.burlcivicmusic.com for more information on show and tickets.
25 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
25 - West Burlington Lions Club
The West Burlington Lions Club will be hosting Harlem Ambassadors at the Loren Walker Arenda. For more information contact President-Ron Schnieder at 319-752-5474.
27 & 28 - Heritage Days in Downtown Burlington
In it's 21st year, come and enjoy live music, lots of family activities, great food and historical demonstrations highlight this fun-filled celebration of our community's rich, mulitethnic heritage. For more information, call Downtown Partners, Inc. at 319.752.0015.
October 2008
- Oktoberfest on the River
This event celebrates Burlington's German Heritage with traditional German food, beer, and entertainment. Held at the Port of Burlington, from 4:00 - 10:30 p.m. For more information call Ray Siefken at 319.752.3262.
9 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
23 - Burlington Steamboat Docking
Burlington is a port-of-call for the 2008 Steamboat dockings. Visitors are welcome to view the steamboat as it is docked next to the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319.752.6365 or 800.82.RIVER.
23 - Muisic Live on the River
Thursday, October 23, Nettle and Markham will be at the Port of Burlington. Visit www.nettleandmarkham.com or
www.burlcivicmusic.com for more information on show and tickets.
November 2008
9 - Holiday Open House
Kickoff the holiday season in Downtown Burlington featuring the giveaway of $1,000.00 worth of Downtown Dollars. For more information, call Downtown Partners, Inc., at 319.752.0015.
9 - Muisic Live on the River
Sunday, November 9, Cherish the Ladies will be at the Port of Burlington. Visit www.cherishtheladies.com or
www.burlcivicmusic.com for more information on show and tickets.
22 - Lighted Holiday Parade
A holiday tradition in Downtown Burlington. For more information, call Downtown Partners, Inc., at 319.752.0015.
December 2008
4 - Living Windows
Now one of Southeast Iowa's favorite events. Living Windows features more than 60 Downtown window fronts and includes drama clubs, carolers, church choirs, a live Nativity and much more. For more information, call Downtown Partners, Inc., at 319.752.0015.
11 - Muisic Live on the River
Thursday, December 11, Chicago Jazz Orchestra will be at the Port of Burlington. Visit
www.burlcivicmusic.com for more information on show and tickets.
