Six Things To Do This Weekend In Eastern Iowa

Festival of Iowa Beers in Amana on Sunday, September 6, 2009. (Crystal LoGiudice/The Gazette).

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Story Created: Jul 30, 2010 at 8:03 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 30, 2010 at 8:03 AM CST

A look at the things going on in Eastern Iowa that you may want to check out.

The Nadas, Friday, July 30

RAGBRAI riders have been going strong all week, but the action is only just beginning on the east side of the state. The cyclists will roll into Manchester for an overnight stay tomorrow night, and the music on deck is sure to keep riders (and non-riders) entertained. Des Moines rockers The Nadas will take the stage at 9 p.m. Opening acts by the Large Midgets and Ali Beck begin at 4 p.m.. Whether you pedal your way there or not, you’re sure to enjoy the music and the infamous RAGBRAI fun.

9 p.m. Friday (07/30), downtown Manchester, www.manchesterragbrai.com.

National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament

Now through August 7

Nearly 1,270 horseshoe pitchers are in Cedar Rapids for the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Keep an eye on reigning men’s world champion Alan Francis — the world’s best pitcher and possibly the best ever. In the women’s open, watch reigning champ Joan Elmoreand seven-time champ Sue Snyder.

National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament
Various times, now through Aug. 7, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd., Cedar Rapids, Free

Millstream Brew-aua Beach Party

Saturday, July 31

Nothing seems to quell the heat quite like a cold summer brew. Enjoy one (or more) at a beach party this weekend. This isn’t your average luau. It’s in the heart of Amana at Millstream Brew. Bring your favorite beach chair, towel and attire and head out to the brewery Saturday afternoon. Millstream will provide the water, sand, beach balls, games, grilled food, music and, of course, beer. All you have to do is show up.

Millstream Brew-aua Beach Party
4 to p.m. Saturday (07/31), Millstream Brewing, 835 48th Avenue, Amana, Cedar Rapids, www.millstreambrewing.com

Three other things

David Zollo
& the Body Electric
9 p.m. Friday (7/30)
The Mill, 120 E Burlington Street, Iowa City, $8, www.icmill.com

Uptown Friday Night
5 p.m. Friday (7/30)
Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids, $5, www.uptown
fridaynights.com

MidWestOne Bank Free Movie Series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
7 p.m. Saturday (7/31)
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Outside of Macbride Hall, Iowa City, free, www.summer
ofthearts.org

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