Events & Movies in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend – February 11 – 13, 2011

February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
movies and things to do in iowa city and coralville this weekend

Happy Days. After months of bitterly cold weather we’re finally going to see some warmer temps this weekend. And just in time for Valentine’s Day too! Seems like the perfect time to check out what’s going on in the Iowa City area for the weekend.movies and things to do in iowa city and coralville this weekend

I’m not sure, but I’m going to guess that Valentine’s Day weekend is a big one for new movies so I’ll start there. There are four new movies out this weekend. The one that caught my attention for its cute title is Gnomeo and Juliet. It’s an off the wall look at the greatest love story of all time – With garden gnomes as the main characters. That right there appeals to my sense of humor and I guess that was the plan. There are some great names behind the scenes too with James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as the voices behind the lovers and Elton John providing the music.

We have two big movie theaters in the Iowa City area. The Sycamore Movie Theater is on the east side of Iowa City at Sycamore Mall. Coral Ridge Movie Theater is on the west side in Coralville at Coral Ridge Mall. The links will take you to the showing times for movies.

The other big new movie release this week is Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never. It’s in 3D so this documentary should provide quite a spectacle of this young man’s extraordinary rise to fame. Not quite up my street of course, but I’m pretty sure I’m not the demographic they’re shooting for!

The other two movies coming out are Just Go With it, a romantic comedy with Jennifer Anniston and Adam Sandler and The Eagle with Channing Tatum, a nice Roman epic to round things off. Not sure either of these have any chance against the competition… What do you think?

If regular theater is more your thing The Englert is the place for you this weekend. Friday through Sunday the Iowa City Community Theatre will present And Then There Were None -  Classic Agatha Christie, definitely one of my favorite authors of all time.

Another big event this weekend in town is that the Bacon Brothers are in town. Well, not actually in town. They’re at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort at Riverside. Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael have been making music 15 years now. Long enough to be taken seriously and not held back by the fact that Kevin is also a very successful actor. Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. The link is to the website and you can purchase tickets there. Phone number if you want to call ahead is 319-648-1234

On Sunday afternoon they have another pretty big name at the Riverside Casino with Righteous Brother, Bill Medley. He’s half of the duo who sang one of the best love songs of all time, Unchained Melody. (And if you’re drawing a blank on the title, it was used in the Patrick Swayze movie Ghost). That show is on Sunday, February 13. Doors open at 3.00pm and the show starts at 4.00pm.

I was at the Riverside Casino a couple of weeks ago for the first time. It is really an impressive place and SO much more than a Casino. If you haven’t visited yet, this weekend may be just the time to check it out!

Rounding things off, if you’re looking for music in downtown Iowa City, then I have two hot picks for you. The Yacht Club on Linn St and The Mill on Burlington. Check out the links, they have some pretty exciting stuff going on this weekend too.

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New Movies & Events in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend

April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Two new movies in theaters today, April 9 in Iowa City and Coralville. It seems I need to eat my words for last week. Clash of the Titans made box office, although I have it on good authority, (my son) that it was “underwhelming” at best. Considering the competition this week I’d say the chances of it making a second week are pretty low, but perhaps I should just hold my tongue and wait and see…

You can check the schedule for movies at the Coral Ridge Mall Movie Theatre in Coralville and the Sycamore Mall Cinema in Iowa City…

So what do we have to pit up against Clash of the Titans this week? The top new release this week is Date Night starring Steve Carell and Tina Feys, who of course need no introduction. No prizes for guessing that this movie is about a run of the mill date night that ends up being anything but that! Teaming up these two stars was a brilliant move on the part of Shawn Levy who directed this movie. It’s going to do great… (uh oh, there’s me opening my mouth again!)

The second new movie is Letters to God and as the name suggests it’s a heart warming story about faith. It’s based on a true story about an eight year old who writes letters to God daily and how this touches and effects the people around him, especially the mailman. Gives you warm fuzzy feelings just thinking about it, doesn’t it?

That’s it for movies. Moving onto live entertainment… Riverside Casino has landed itself quite a catch this week with Keb’ Mo’ playing his particular style of blues there on Saturday. All I can say is that they don’t come any better than this!

The Mill has an interesting weekend lined up. Tonight, (Friday) they have G Spot Hair Design celebrating their 10th anniversary with a one of a kind hair show. (I told you it was interesting, didn’t I?) On Saturday Deer Tick will be playing along with Those Darlins + Shame Train. You’ll find more details on their website.

We’ve got something for everyone when it comes live entertainment in Iowa City and if country music with dance is more your style, then check out the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon. Great music and great food and free wi-fi… Check out their Facebook Fan page. The reason they’ve earned a regular place in my post is because they do a better job than anyone else I’ve seen using that media to give info on specials and upcoming events.

That’s it again for my weekly update. For more ideas on things to do in Iowa City this weekend I’ve written a couple of posts pulling things together making it easier for you to find theaters and live entertainment venues in Iowa City.

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New Movies & Events in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend

April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

3 new movies in theaters today for Easter weekend. We have a blockbuster, a family movie and an adult comedy, so there’s something for everyone. Of course they’re up against How to Train Your Dragon on a holiday weekend, so I’m not really sure how that will go… Actually I am. My money’s on Dreamworks, how about you?

You can check the schedule for movies at the Coral Ridge Mall Movie Theatre in Coralville and the Sycamore Mall Cinema in Iowa City…

So now to those new movies… The first one is a remake of the classic Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington. A big fan of Greek mythology I love the theme, but I’m not sure that even with stars like Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes it’s going to have much of a chance against How to Train Your Dragon… Watch this space next week to see if I need to eat my words!


The second new movie is The Last Song starring Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear – A movie about a father and daughter who don’t get along and find a way to reconnect through music. No prizes for figuring out that in a certain age bracket this is going to be hugely popular!

The last new movie this week is Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? Not thrilled with the title. It doesn’t sound right to me – Grammatically that is. At any rate it’s a sequel with the same cast as the original and covers the life and times of eight college friends who are struggling with married life. If you liked the original, odds are you’ll like this. Me, I’m still hung up on the title!:-)

That’s it for movies. Moving onto live entertainment… Pretty big weekend at The Mill this weekend with the Mission Creek Festival. Their biggest day is Saturday when they kick off events at 3.00pm – You can check their website for details.

We’ve got something for everyone when it comes live entertainment in Iowa City and if country music with dance is more your style, then check out the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon. Great music and great food and free wi-fi… Check out their Facebook Fan page. The reason they’ve earned a regular place in my post is because they do a better job than anyone else I’ve seen using that media to give info on specials and upcoming events.

That’s it again for my weekly update. For more ideas on things to do in Iowa City this weekend I’ve written a couple of posts pulling things together making it easier for you to find theaters and live entertainment venues in Iowa City.

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New Movies & Events in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend

March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Two new movies out today, (March 26) in Iowa City and Coralville and they both get really good reviews. I mention it because it’s kind of unusual – Opinions differ and usually reviews are mixed. It’s surprising to see positive reviews through the board!

Here’s the schedule for movies at the Coral Ridge Mall Movie Theatre in Coralville and the Sycamore Mall Cinema in Iowa City…

The first new movie is quite clearly going to be a rip roaring success. How to Train Your Dragon comes from the Dreamworks studio. Need I say more? And what’s not to like about a reluctant hero named Hiccup? That’s enough for me right there… And I haven’t even gotten to the part where you find out it’s about vikings and dragons yet. Our reluctant hero is not quite in sync with the rest of his tribe and finds his beliefs up-ended when he meets up with a dragon. This was the kind of movie I used to love taking my children to see, on the pretext I was doing them a favor, when all the while I was loving it!

The other new movie has the great title Hot Tub Time Machine. Starring John Cusack it’s about three friends dissatisfied with their lives who get shipped back in time in their hot tub for a do-over. Lighthearted entertainment – Just what the doctor ordered.

That’s it for movies. Moving onto live entertainment… The Mill has another full weekend lined up as usual. Tonight folk rock lovers will enjoy The Fruit Bats. Saturday it’s the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band and Sunday it’s Ol’ Thrashers Reunion 3 – The third year in a row where members of the Iowa City Punk scene get together to raise funds for United Action for Youth.

We’ve got something for everyone when it comes live entertainment in Iowa City and if country music with dance is more your style, then check out the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon. Great music and great food and free wi-fi… Check out their Facebook Fan page. They do a better job than anyone else I’ve seen using that media to give info on specials and upcoming events.

That’s it again for my weekly update. For more ideas on things to do in Iowa City this weekend I’ve written a couple of posts pulling things together making it easier for you to find theaters and live entertainment venues in Iowa City.

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New Movies & Events in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend

March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

It’s Friday again and time for my weekly update on new movies in Iowa City and Coralville. I’ll start with the new releases for March 12 and include a couple of other ideas on things to do in Iowa City this weekend.

You can check the schedule for movies at the Coral Ridge Mall Movie Theatre in Coralville and the Sycamore Mall Cinema in Iowa City… Our Family Wedding is only showing at Sycamore, the other new movies this week are showing at both theaters.

Lots of choices this weekend with 4 new movies to tell you about. Probably the most interesting new movie is Green Zone starring Matt Damon. Action packed and building on the idea of the Bourne films chances are this is the movie to watch out for this weekend. (Don’t write off Alice though.Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s collaboration made $116M last weekend – that was light years ahead of anyone else out there and there’s no reason to think they’re anywhere near done yet!)

With those two heavyweights the other 3 new movies have their work cut out for them to see some action this weekend. Romantic comedies are always a winner in my book and top pick for me from the remaining new movies is She’s Out of My League starring Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve. No reason to elaborate on the storyline – the title says it all!

Remember Me is a romantic drama with a twist. It stars Robert Pattinson who has a strained relationship with his father, played by Pierce Brosnan after tragedy hits the family.  Things get messy when a girl, Emilie de Ravin enters the young man’s life and the rest you will need to find out when you go and watch the movie….

Our Family Wedding is the last new movie this week. It stars Forest Whittaker and America Ferrera. Once again no need to elaborate on the storyline, it’s all in the title! Neither of these last two movies get particularly good reviews, but if you like the actors I’m sure you’ll be forgiving of that. Lots of times we go to the movies to see a friendly face and can be forgiving of the script.

When it comes to live entertainment you can’t beat The Mill – as you must know by now if you’re a regular reader of this post. Tonight, Ed Gray – who’s termed as a wildly inventive improv musician will be playing. Saturday it’s Shame Train and on Sunday they have a one of a kind event called the Found Footage Festival! Looks like another fun packed weekend to me. You’ll find much more detailed info on their website.

If you like your country music with dance then check out the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon. Great music and great food and free wi-fi…They often have specials too like all you can eat ribs on Wednesdays…They’re on Facebook and do a better job than anyone else I’ve seen using that media to give info on specials and upcoming events.

I’m going to round it up this week again with The Iowa City Yacht Club. They hit my radar a few weeks ago when I noticed that bands with the most original names play there… Tonight, (Friday), they have a benefit for Haiti. Meh Funk + Mother Culture + Stubborn Tiny Lights are all performing at this benefit. Kudos to them!

On Saturday Paul Kresowik & The Instrumentals + Collectible Boys will be playing.

For more ideas on things to do in Iowa City this weekend I’ve written a couple of posts pulling things together making it easier for you to find theaters and live entertainment venues in Iowa City.

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