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If you don’t have fun this weekend we can’t help you :)

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Sometimes weekends in Northeast Iowa just seem to have something for everyone.  This weekend is no exception.  The dishntunes.com food n fun calendar is the best reference to use for making plans.  Our picks are in no particular order:

Fitzy’s in Edgewood has  Bill Stock & the Swamp Cats Live this Friday Mar 12.

This Friday night is also Comedy Night at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

City Sounds in PDC will have DJ ROXX in the house both Friday and Saturday night.

Ladies Just Wanna Have Fun, a ladies day out event in Elkader beginning Saturday, March 13 at 8:30 am.

A  St. Patty’s Day Warm Up event, featuring “The Steel Bonnets” at Old Man River, also this Saturday, March 13.

The Stadium’s Huge Dart Tourney and Biggest Party of the Year is this Saturday afternoon.  See their ad this page.

The Lone Wolf Bar at the Lady Luck Casino, along with their Guiness Specials is offering a FREE  ROCK concert this Friday and Saturday night starring the “Grilled Cheese Experience.”   I might add the Lone Wolf Bar is a really awesome place.

Country fans will love the Saturday night dance at the Delaware Co. Fairgrounds with “Keepin’ It Country.”

The LaBarge Duo is  at The Safe House in Lansing on Saturday night.

Milty’s in Lansing is planning a Shamrock of a good time for this Saturday evening.  Details on the food n fun calendar.

Franklin Hotel Championship Round of the Karaoke Contest check out who wins the $500 grand prize.

Look at the dishntunes.com Food n Fun Calendar for so much more!

Sonny Bryant Concert this Saturday

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Get set for a memorable evening
Singing sensation, Sonny Bryant, a former member of the classic R&B group, The Platters will be on stage at Elkader Opera House.

Saturday night, Mar 6 @ 7:30 pm

Special Bonus
Bryant will be joined by an all-star cast of area musicians including Jesse Klosterboer of Strawberry Point, who will play trombone and guitar, McGregor’s Rich Palucci on saxophone and John Schack from Strawberry Point will cover percussion. Read about this exciting performance and the interesting story of how a local connection landed Sonny Bryant in Elkader. Listen to mood setting music too!

IA Antique Arms Collectors arms fair this weekend at McGregor’s Landing Event Center

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

IOWA ANTIQUE ARMS COLLECTORS (IAAC) arms fair will be held March 5,6,and 7 at the MCGREGOR’S LANDING EVENT CENTER at 111 1st street McGregor, Iowa.

Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from around the midwest will gather in McGregor. They will buy, sell and trade their wares. There are interesting and historical exhibits expected at the show. One can expect to see hunting guns, rare pieces of Americana, military collectibles, quality reference books, Civil War Arms and artifacts, hundreds of guns, knives and accessories. It will be a stroll through history while perusing the exhibits of 100 tables. The last show had a Gatling Gun from the Spanish American war with full caisson.  The theme and intent of the McGregor Gun Show is to present original and reproduction guns and arms that were manufactured prior to 1950 along with complimentary collectables. (more…)

dishntunes.com the place to find a Friday Night Fish Fry

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Who else organizes the area Lenten, Friday Night Specials onto one easy to use food n fun calendar?  Seafood lovers we are your one stop spot  for  Friday Night cuisine choices.

McGregor’s Winter Triathlon a Can’t Miss February Event

Sunday, February 14th, 2010


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Mar-Mac Friends Helping Friends Committee is sponsoring its 6th annual Winter Triathlon and Benefit on Friday and Saturday, February 19th and 20th. The benefit is dedicated to area needy families and senior citizens. The group realizes these economic times have lead to greater need. This volunteer group organizes benefits for families and seniors that have a need regardless of the cause from home fires to cancer. This year’s events are fun filled with a jam packed schedule of events.  Read on! Be sure to check out the impressive list of raffle prizes… (more…)

Super Bowl Sunday in dishntunes.com country

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Just in case you have not firmed up your Super Bowl viewing and celebration plans we have assembled a comprehensive list of dishntunes.com establishments gearing up for football fans to visit their places today! Click here to view the dishntunes.com food n fun calendar and check out the fun list.

Tonight: Girl’s Night Out at Willow Creek

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Join us at Willow Creek, Elkader IA  tonight, Thursday evening, February 4th from 4-7 for wine tasting by Stone Cliff Winery, wine-a-ritas, appetizers, door prizes, and so much more.  Come join the fun and bring a friend.  This will be the first of many “Girl’s Night Out” that Willow Creek will be hosting this year.  See our ad this page for details.

Elkader Cinema begins their Avatar Run

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Beginning tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Elkader Cinema will be showing the blockbuster hit   “Avatar” in 3D.  According to cinema owner Lee Akin, 3D is the only way to see this smash hit.  Showtimes are:
Friday, January 29 at 4:00 & 7:30
Saturday, January 30 at 12:30, 4:00 & 7:30
Sunday, January 31 at 12:30, 4:00 & 7:30
Monday, February 1 at 4:00 & 7:30
Tuesday, February 2 at 4:00 & 7:30
Wednesday, February 3 at 4:00 & 7:30
Thursday, February 4 at 4:00 & 7:30

L.O.S.T S.O.U.L.S., Rickaby, Motion, Top of the Map @ City Sounds

Monday, January 25th, 2010

L.O.S.T S.O.U.L.S, RICKABY, MOTION, AND THE TOP OF THE MAP CAMP ARE GOING TO CITY SOUNDS TO SHUT IT DOWN.
The L.O.S.T S.O.U.L.S have done over 150 shows throughout the Midwest pounding stage after stage on a mission to to share their music with the world. Hard-work and dedication has started to take the L.O.S.T S.O.U.L.S music to the next level. Pure talent and professional networking has started to put the L.O.S.T S.O.U.L.S in the lime light. The group has shared the stage will numerous national acts such as Ludacris, (more…)

Get Las Vegas Entertainment Tonight in Elkader

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Listen to “Best Dirty Comic,” Don Tjernagel, Donzilla’s  inteview with KCTN’s, Dan Berns.  Donzilla Radio Interview
Showtime: Jan 23, 2010 8pm @ the Elkader Opera House  General Admission Tickets will be available at the door.
Thanks for your interest in our, “Elkader Las Vegas Style,” ticket bundles. It was fun to provide the service. Look forward to more dishntunes.com bundles in the future!