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THE WEEKENDER

Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium

Looking forward to a long weekend? Don’t check out just yet. There are too many things going on that you won’t want to miss! Holiday lights are being lit, Small Business Saturday beckons for all your shopping needs and there’s even an opportunity to hear some Christmas music (if you’re ready!). Top pick of the weekend? Elizabeth Moen returns home to celebrate the release of her latest album.

The Weekender is sponsored by:

West Overlook Campground

Holiday Lights at the Lake

Nov 24 – Dec 31 – Sunday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 Friday and Saturday 5:00-9:00

Drive and walk-through curated Holiday Lights display benefitting The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

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Wilson’s Apple Orchard

Santa at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm

Nov 25 – Dec 23 – Every Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm until Christmas

Please join us to see Santa at the Orchard!

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Riverside Theatre

The Flick

Nov 25 – 7:30pm

In a rundown movie theatre in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees sweep up popcorn in the empty aisles and tend to one of the last 35mm projectors in the state.

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Sidekick Coffee and Books

Small Business Saturday Storytime

Nov 26 – 9:00am

Visit Sidekick at on Small Business Saturday at 9am for a story and craft! Make your very own wooden gingerbread ornament while supplies last!

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The James Theater

The Nutcracker Tea Party

Nov 26 – 10:30am

Kick off your holiday season at The James Theater!

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Heim

Magical Market

Nov 26 – 11:00am

Shop an array of local artists all under one roof!

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Wildwood BBQ & Saloon

Skarlett Roxx CD/Album release party with special guests Skin Kandy & JANA

Nov 26 – 7:00pm

Join Skarlett Roxx to celebrate the release of their debut album Skarlett’s Web. They will be joined by special guests Skin Kandy & JANA. Admission will be $10 at the door.

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Willow Creek Theatre Company

Lady Franksgiving Improvised Celebration

Nov 26 – 7:30pm

Iowa City’s first professional improv team Lady Franklyn comes together to bring Iowa City an improvised Thanksgiving dinner you can’t miss!

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PS1—Close House

Angeleyes Web Series Launch Party

Nov 26 – 7:30pm

Angeleyes Web Series Launch Party

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Gabe’s

Elizabeth Moen Album Release Show

Nov 26 – 9:00pm

Elizabeth Moen Album Release Show at Gabe’s

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Wilson’s Apple Orchard

Deck The Halls Festival at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm

Nov 27 – 11:00am

Please join us for our Holiday Festival!

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Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

Christmas with Jim McDonough and His Orchestra: 20th Anniversary Tour

Nov 27 – 2:30pm

Celebrate the holiday season in style by attending this dazzling stage production featuring Jim McDonough with his professional orchestra and singers, performing your favorite Christmas music.

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