House of Iowa: Real Iowa Ghost Encounters Brought Back to Life!
5th Annual Dinner By Ghostlight, a black tablecloth 4-course dinner entertainment event

A musical theatrical creep comedy for the season based on investigated reports of ghost encounters throughout Iowa. When a young couple moves into the most haunted house in Iowa, who are they gonna call? Find out by entering the HOUSE OF IOWA!

DATES: Saturdays, October 24 & 31 and November 7, 2009

TIMES: All events start at 6:30 p.m.

MENU: Graziano Meatballs with Gourmet Cheeses, Mixed Geens with Sliced Pears, Toasted Almonds, Green Onion, Honey-Apricot Dressing and Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles on the Side, Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Wine & Cream Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries in an Acorn Squash Ring, Country Creamy Corn Custard, Artisan Breads, Amana Pie Assortment, one complimentary glass of select Iowa wine or beer (soda available also), coffee/tea/water

PRIZES: Win prizes if you Name That Spooky Tune, including signed copies of The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations

LIVE DINNER MUSIC: By The Grange Cats, jazz/pop/rock trio (John Mattingly on keyboards, Steve McCombs of Pella on bass and Steve Norris of Pella on drums)

THE SHOW: House of Iowa: Real Iowa Ghost Encounters Brought Back To Life, an all-new authentically Iowa musical theatrical creep (and frequently comic) show. Based on reported hauntings revealed in Paranormal Investigator Chad Lewis' book The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations, House of Iowa weaves real reported encounters into an original musical theatrical crowd-pleasing, effects-laced production (created with the blessing of investigator/author Chad Lewis). The Sugar Grove Players present the story of a pair of newlyweds who unknowingly purchase the most haunted place in Iowa, a veritable spectral detention center. Who are they gonna call?! Featuring these professional actors performing 18 roles: Amanda Mullen of Ankeny (catch her in her last performance before relocating to The Big Apple!), Maureen Korte of Urbandale (international storyteller/performer), Sean Carlock of Newton (former Ringling Brothers clown and professional magician/actor) and Gary Kopsa of Newton (professional Civil War presenting performer and character actor extraordinaire).

PRICE: $69 includes 4-course served meal, one glass of Iowa wine or beer (or soda), gratuity, live dinner music, show and chance to win prizes.

RESERVATIONS: Required

24-HOUR INFO/RESERVATIONS: 641-840-0972; info@sugargroveshows.com

About Sugar Grove Presents
Sugar Grove Presents dinner entertainment events are one-of-a-kind blendings of cuisine, Iowa wine and beverages, and musical and comedic entertainment. You may schedule your own event with choice of menu or you may attend one of the scheduled evenings open to the public. The careful blending of all the elements of the evening allow you to enjoy your meal, laugh with friends and be entertained while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and warm hospitality of Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace. Your meal is served to your table in four courses and complemented by three courses of fast-paced comedy and music between courses. Themed menus and shows are available to suit the palates and preferences of your group. Perfect for company reward parties, departmental outings, coach tour groups or a private mix of friends and family.Your Dinner Show Event Includes:

• 4-Course Custom Cuisine served meal
• Many menu options (we'll match the menu to suit the theme of the show if desired)
• Wine tasting or complimentary glass of Sugar Grove wine
• Millstream (Amana) beer products as well as soda, coffee and tea.
• Evenings for minimum of 30 to a maximum of 50
• Seating at tables for 2-10
• Crowd-pleasing fast-paced comedy & comedy, never too short, never too long
• Prizes for short audience-participation bits
• Entertainments fashioned to fit the sensibilities, interests and ages of your group

Various Themes Available Like:

• Call of the Wild, musical and comedic send-ups of the Great Outdoors and rural Iowa life.
• Sugar Grove Babies Very Vaudeville Revue
• Dog Days, a Southern-flavored comedic riverboat 'excursion' with Mark Twain, Ragtime Johnny Jook and mischevious "belles."
• Magically Delicious, a romp to the Emerald Isle in music and farce
• Diners on the Storm, a rock 'n' roll romp with creatures of the night, great when the moon is full or Halloween
• Dinner By Ghostlight, playful classic ghost-laden tunes, tales and terror

Please call for pricing.