August 1, 2025

August Isle of Iowa News

Beach Bum Band in Cedar Rapids

Saturday, August 2 from 4:00 - 10:00 PM: The Moose Lodge at 1820 W Post Rd SW in Cedar Rapids. Beach Bash in Cedar Rapids Iowa Featuring Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band.

Doors open at 3pm
4-5pm hog will be finished, $15 for Meat, Party Potatoes, Coleslaw & Baked Beans.
5pm Games and Prizes
6-10pm Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band Play

Open to the Public please bring your lawn chairs and tropical attitudes!!! No Coolers! Beverages will be available for purchase! No Cover Charge.

Dandee's Beach Bar House Concert

Sunday, August 3 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM: 2347 290th Ave in Dewitt, Iowa. BYOB, bring a dish to pass, a chair, a friend and $20 per person for the artists. Meat provided. Music starting at 3 PM by Rebel Railroad (the Full Band)!

August One Particular Harbor

Wednesday, August 6 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM: 30hop at 951 Blairs Ferry Rd NE in Cedar Rapids. One Particular Harbor night provides members and non-members an informal gathering on the first Wednesday of each month. (September OPH location: TBD)

Lehman's Backyard Soirée House Concert

Saturday, August 9 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM: 5050 Valleyview Dr SW in Cedar Rapids. Potluck and Meet & Greet at 5:00, bring a dish to share, a cooler and a chair. Music by Jimmy Parrish starts at 6:00 PM. All are welcome, $20 per person for the artist! Also, we will be collecting funds and school supplies for our annual BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE!!!

Volunteers for Sunday Evening Meal Program

Sunday, August 10 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM: First Presbyterian Church at 310 5th St SE in Cedar Rapids. The Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club will be serving the meal, we need 8-10 volunteers to help, please text Randy at 319-804-8675 to help.

Gone 2 Paradise at Fireside Winery

Sunday, August 17 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM: Fireside Winery at 1755 P Ave in Marengo, Iowa. Music by Gone 2 Paradise (A Jimmy Buffett Tribute). Food trucks will be on-site 12pm-6pm. Admission is $25/person until the week of the event. Tickets

Isle of Iowa Monthly Meeting

Thursday, August 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM: The Moose Lodge at 1820 W Post Rd SW in Cedar Rapids. Social hour is from 6-7pm, then a short business meeting along with a 50/50 raffle to benefit local charities is held. Meetings are open to the public, so feel free to invite all your friends to learn a little bit about our club and how we party with a purpose! Members with a August Birthday will receive a free drink on the Isle!

Cedar Rapids Kernels Margaritaville Night

Wednesday, August 27: 6:00 PM, Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids.  Cost is $40/pp for all you can eat and drink from 6PM-end of game, we will be in the Plumbers & Pipefitters Pavilion (covered area).  Promotion: Margaritaville Leis and Glasses!

Upcoming Events:

Club Gerz House Concerts

All House Concerts at Club Gerz, 4701 67th St in Urbandale, IA. E-mail: [email protected]

  • Sunday, August 3, 3PM - Bryton Stoll
  • Sunday, September 21, 3PM - Mike Nash

2025 KEY MID WEST Singer/Songwriter Concert Series

  • Paul Thorn with Harold Boothe - Monday, 8/18
  • Bryton Stoll & David Baker with Pumptown (Annual Jimmy Buffett tribute festival) - Thursday 8/28
  • Eric Erdman - Friday, 9/19

Limited seating, RSVP required for all shows: text/call 641-321-0115 (or email [email protected]).

As is always the case at Key Mid West, 100% of the gate receipts go directly to the artist(s). We will continue to have a food truck at most of our concerts (and SVL Clubhouse ordering when available) and beverages are BYOB - coolers are permitted.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's Team

Saturday, September 20: Registration starts at 8AM, Ceremony 9AM, Walk immediately follows. Kingston Yard (Stage Area) at 145 3rd St SW in Cedar Rapids. Afterwards, join us for a beverage at Big Grove Brewery. Donate and/or Join our Team today!

MOTM 2025 : Keeping the Party Going

Meeting of the Minds 2025: Keeping the Party Going in Gulf Shores, AL Oct 22nd – 26th, 2025! Registration and details at: https://motm.rocks/

PHlockers Magazine August 2025

https://phlockersmagazine.com/august-2025-issue-of-phlockers/

PHiP Working Advantage Discount

Use company code PHIP to receive exclusive Parrot Head discounts: https://www.workingadvantage.com/

The Isle of Iowa PHC will be ringing the bell again this year, save the date for Dec 5 from 5-7pm at the Hy-Vee on Edgewood Rd NE in Cedar Rapids!

Got changes, additions, comments?   Feel free to send me feedback at:  [email protected]

Barracuda Randy
Social Director
Isle of Iowa PHC

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