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A Special Offer for guests of Jasper County, Iowa Hotels, Motels & B&Bs—
FREE ADMISSION To Sunsets at Sugar Grove Live Music Events
When showing proof of an overnight stay in Jasper county on either the Friday before or the Saturday of a live music event at Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace (excluding the special Red Cross Iowa Disaster Relief Event held July 12, 2008)
Sunsets at Sugar Grove
Live Music Series
Is held upon idyllic Iowa rolling hills of
Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace – Newton, Iowa
(A National Park Service Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Attraction)
Sunsets at Sugar Grove Live Music Events
Features:
- A selection of Iowa Wines and Beers, tasting and sales
- Food and beverage specials featuring Iowa-fresh and gourmet items
- Bring lawn chair to guarantee seating (or call ahead to reserve seating)
- $5 admission to those who do not qualify for this promotion.
- 17 & under always free admission
2008 Sunsets at Sugar Grove Music Line-Up
July 5: FLATLAND FRANK & the FLAT CATS, classic rock
July 12: BENEFIT FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS IOWA DISASTER RELIEF, featuring Newton Idol 2008 Lonnie Appelby and runners-up as well as Newton’s own ‘Idol-In-Residence” Joanne Jackson (ABC/Polygram recording artist and Iowa Jazz and Iowa Blues Hall of Famer) and The Grange Cats, jazz/pop/rock combo (Sugar Grove’s dinner show house band. 100% of admission goes to Red Cross of Iowa Grant Wood Area Chapter. All performances are donated.
July 19: MATT WOODS & THE THUNDERBOLTS, award-winning blues
July 26: WORLD PORT, eclectic jazz
Aug. 2: PRO MUSICA, jazz
Aug. 9: ASHANTI, latin jazz
Aug. 16: ONE NITE STAND, acclaimed high energy pop/rock/jazz/r&b
Aug. 23: THE BLUE BAND with Bob Dorr, Iowa blues band favorite
Aug. 30: FLATLAND FRANK & THE FLAT CATS, classic rock
Sept. 6: TONY VALDEZ & THE RETRO ROCKETS, jazz/pop/soul
Sept. 20: LADIES NIGHT with Iowa Jazz/Blues Hall of Famer JOANNE JACKSON, and Iowa roots/blues favorite, BEJAE FLEMING
Sept. 27: HIGHWAY HOME, bluegrass with nationally acclaimed vocalist Lonnie Fults
Directions to Sugar Grove from Newton:
Take First Ave. west out of town, cross Highway 14, travel through Lambs Grove and past the Valle Drive-In; drive several miles, turn north onto West 62nd St. (gravel); turn west/left onto Ginger Ave; enter 2nd driveway past vineyards and show proof of overnight stay.
HOURS: Tasting Room open April through December: Fridays and Saturdays, 11-5. Open Jan/Feb/Mar by appointment.
INFO: www.sugargrove.com or 641-787-9463 or info@sugargrove.com
Taste Sensations
10:00 - 11:30 Arrive Maytag Dairy Farms
11:30 - 11:45 Travel to Newton Arboretum OR historic St. Stephen’s Episopal Church
Taste Delights
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch at Newton Arboretum OR Lunch at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Sight Delights
12:45 - 1:45 Guided Tour of Newton Arboretum & Botanical Center
OR Guided Tour of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Visual Feasts
1:45 - 3:30 Guided Tour of Newton’s Sculptures & Murals
3:30 - 5:00 Guided Tour of Jasper County Historical Museum
OR
Browse the historic Jasper County Courthouse and town square shops, including Pappy’s Antique Mall
5:00 -5:20 Travel to Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace
Taste, Sight & Sound Delights
5:20 - 8:00 Enjoy a Sugar Grove Presents.... dinner show
Choose your 3-course show
Choose your hearty four-course Colette’s Country Cuisine menu
a. Appetizer
b. Salad/bread, with Introduction and Welcom to the historic Sugar Grove Grange - 6:00 Show starts
c. Entree and sides
d. Dessert
8:00 Depart
Note: Holiday Inn Express overnight option at great rate!
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Sugar Grove Presents....
The lovingly rejuvenated 1870s Sugar Grove Grange No. 2044 is now home to Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace. Be introduced to this National Park Service Silos & Smokestacks Heritage Attraction as you are welcomed warmly to enjoy one of our popular Sugar Grove Presents dinner entertainments. You’ll enjoy warm atmosphere, a four-course served meal, three courses of fast-paced music and comedy entertainment. You may select from a variety of show options like Dinner By Ghostlight, an annual seasonal favorite, Sugar Grove Babies variety revue (a group tour favorite), Dog Days, a ragtime riverboat themed comedy with Mark Twain, Call of the Wild, spoofing the great outdoors and rural life, or Magically Delicious, a farcical and lively trip to the Emerald Isle. Hearty menu options are available for your perusal and we can make recommendations for meals that pair well with your show selection. Special diets accomodated.
Iowa Sculpture Festival
Newton is home to this vibrant and successful initiative to draw attention to the art of sculpture. Each June the Iowa Sculpture Festival is held and the result is a purchase for installation in Newton. Tour the many lovely pieces made by artists from all over the nation.
Maytag Dairy Farms
Makers of Maytag Blue Cheese and other cheese products for 65 years. Cave-aged and made by hand, a truly remarkable process and product.
Newton Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Occupying six acres, the gardens feature a wide variety of plant life including perennials, woody shrubs, conifer and deciduous trees, ornamental grasses, and Native prairie wild flowers. Enjoy the Smith Water Garden, the Butterfly Garden, Dry Creek Bed, Swanger Bow Bridge and walking trails.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Listed on the national Registry of Historic Places, St. Stephen’s is the oldest church in continuous use in Jasper county. The first service was held in 1874 and since 1999, the church has undergone extensive restoration and is a frequent stop for visitors and tour groups.
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Jasper County Historical Museum
One of the best county museums you can find, it features a bas-relief sculpture depicting the history of Jasper County, extensive agricultural exhibit, Iowa Native American diorama, theater, quilt exhibit, washing machine exhibits as well as exhibits related to blacksmithing, brick and tile works, foundries, the railroads and manufacture of farm implements.
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Historic Courthouse &Town Square Shops
The Jasper County courthouse, a historic building with magnificent architectural elements is a feast for the eyes. It is surrounded by Newton’s town square which includes an antique mall, a coffeehouse, clothing, shoes, home decor shops, jeweler, book & music store and more.
Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace, 6602 Ginger Ave. City/State/Zip: Newton, Iowa 50208
Contact Person: Colette Hill or Elaine Mattingly
641-787-9463 or 641-840-0972 (Elaine) Fax: 641-791-5386
E-Mail Inquiries: info@sugargrove.com Website Address: www.sugargrove.com
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