JUNE 10–JUNE 23, 2021 ISSUE #384

THE INKWELL Bryce Parks Publisher & everything else [email protected]

Kristina Nesteby Design & Layout [email protected]

Mike Ironside nightlife [email protected]

Lisa Stevenson Advertising [email protected] 563-580-1691 Lori Menke Advertising COVER [email protected] 20 Q Casino Back Waters 319-450-5151 Stage Concerts Return Live music is back with eight big shows CONTRIBUTING WRITERS on Chaplain schmitt Island this summer Gwen Beatty Good Advice FEATURES [email protected] 16 Be AWARE Pet Program Matt Booth 17 Pride in the Tri-States Mattitude 18 Upcoming Events at Five Flags [email protected] 23 Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Sara Carpenter Grand Opening DIY Advice 30 Bread and Vine Bakery [email protected] 35 Picture Yourself in the Tri-States Danny Fairchild Dining & Horoscopes SECTIONS [email protected] 4 Events Bob Gelms 15 Arts Bob’s Book Reviews [email protected] 24 Nightlife 30 Columnists Pam Kress-Dunn Columnist [email protected] WHERE’S WANDO? We’ve hidden Wando Sunil Malapati somewhere in this issue of Dining 365ink. Can you fi nd him? [email protected]

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2 365INK MAGAZINE June 10–June 23, 2021 Issue #384 DUBUQUE365.COM Last week we moved our good friend Tim back to it was both a major relief and at the same time an Dubuque. Tim was the editor of 365ink for quite a energizing boost. 365ink is hitting on all cylinders while before moving to Madison, then Baltimore, once again, and we’re so thrilled that everyone who then back to Madison. In the last few years, his health supports our community efforts by advertising to took a severe hit. It seemed like life was knocking our brilliant and beautiful loyal readers (that’s you … him down, then kicking him while he was there. At take a bow) has come back into our pages. The fact least once, the doctors told him he should be dead. that their reinvestment in me happened as I decided This last year, Tim spent what seems like half of the to invest in my friend Tim will be taken as a sign. year in the hospital. (Tim’s note: After checking my The fact that I shot an eagle on the Lacoma Gold records, this is essentially accurate. 192 days.) course’s treacherously narrow and steep hole #3 I don’t think Tim will mind me saying that yesterday might be more of an issue of dumb damn being out of commission, out of work, and without luck, but you can have that one too, Tim. We also a support system in Madison left him in a pretty booked vacation plane tickets this week. I’d call that terrible predicament. I visited him last month to more good vibes, but not after I saw the bill to fly see what I could do to help. It was pretty clear to to Maine. We could literally fly to Spain for less. But me that staying there with no one to have his back vacation is vacation, and I have two coming up this was not going to be a solution. Between health, summer. Score another win for me. Oh, and I found money, and just the completely crappy idea of facing a stack of gift cards I forgot I had while washing and all of that alone, as difficult as I knew it would be, waxing my Jeep this weekend, so it looks like we’re I simply was not going to let my friend face that doing some extra dining out in June. People who are future. He’s about the smartest smartass around, my friends on Facebook are thinking to themselves, and we need to keep him around a lot longer. “Um, dude … don’t you dine out enough already?” So I told him we need to get him back to Dubuque, Hey, it’s my job. Can’t you see that eating that croque which was his home for about a decade, and a place monsieur and chocolate mousse at Bread and Vine where he knew people and could make a life. That in Galena is work for me!? Have some compassion! meant I, or whatever suckers I could wrangle up, I still have not won the $108 that the Otherside would have to do the heavy lifting (literally) of moving Bar gives away during the 7th inning stretch of every him. But we found him a great little place with a Cubs game, so come on karma, kick it in gear, man! grade-level entry on the first floor just a couple blocks And it finally warmed up. We skipped right from my own home; somewhere he can heal, find back to the beautiful high 70s and went right for his feet and get back to life. Hell, the guy’s not even the sticky 90s. Oh, goodie. But I won’t let it get 40 and has the writing, design, and programming me down. It’s great weather for sweating off a few skills to do just about any computer-skilled gig out pounds. The only thing that can frustrate me now there. We just need to get him healthy again. He is my ongoing battle with the garbage men. recently had surgery that was a huge help to his Yeah, OK, so they don’t know we’re in a battle well-being and a good chance for better days ahead. and surely they don’t care either, but I find myself I promise you, however, that halfway through in one of those catch-22 moments where there loading a second-floor apartment into a truck in is no winning the battle of trash mountain. Madison had me hating life there for a while. But we It all started back when they refused to empty loose got through it, thanks to my friends, who always just garbage from an oversize can. Apparently, outdoor say yes when I ask them to help me help someone cans have a 32-gallon size limit, as well as 40 pounds. else. Those are good friends to have around. We just I get it. There have to be guidelines. But my 50-gallon need a few younger ones in the mix if there’s going BRUTE was filled with stuff like styrofoam and plastic to be a lot more moving of furniture involved. from unwrapping an appliance or something. The full I know that the next months could go either way can was probably 15 pounds, tops, but they won’t pick for Tim. I’m crossing everything I have to cross that it up because it’s more than 32 gallons. They will only this is step one in his triumphant return to normalcy, take bags out of it that they can reach. So I got myself but we both know that health can be a bastard a 32-gallon can. I can follow the rules. This can, they sometimes. So I realize that I’ve signed myself up to will pick up, and they do. In the past, they pounded do what’s got to be done to help Tim on that path. the can so hard on the back ledge of the garbage truck The idea that it’s not my problem to solve was not that it shattered the plastic around the rim of the can. really a consideration for me. When there’s no one Fast forward to this month. Something at the else around to solve you, and you have the resources bottom of that can smells like death and hate are to do it, that is the test. I choose to do this. And having a graduation party. The problem now is that now if karma wants to pay me back, I’ll take it. they seem to only be pulling bags out of my 32-gallon Honestly, the last couple of weeks I think can like they did with the BRUTE, because the same karma has been paying me back. I’ve noticed small collection of trash (and whatever it is in there an awful lot of things that could go either way that could be used in chemical warfare) remains at the going my way. I’ll credit that to Tim karma. base of the can, week in and week out. So what do I Getting through the COVID shutdown for a wish for? That they go back to pounding that can on publication like ours that thrives on people getting the truck edge to get Chernobyl’s baby to finally fall out out and participating in cultural activities was of the can while they further trash the rim of the can, definitely an uphill battle. First, the places we help or do I want them to spare the life of the can and let to be successful need to come back, and only then the evil fester? I guess the answer should be for me to can we really come back. We were limping along extricate Lucifer from the bottom of the can myself and on one thin issue per month, helping everyone we put it in a bag, but that sounds awful. And, you know, could, basically at cost, to help them stay afloat I spent the money on this 32-gallon can specifically so and claw their way back to relevancy, and then they could pick it up and turn it over. I just want justice! health. So for me, when the last week or two has … and that $108 from the Otherside would be nice too. seen the return of the last and probably the biggest Man, this column was all over the place. of our longtime advertising partners to our pages, Someone should get this guy an editor. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #384 June 10–June 23, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 3 Events River of Innovation GRAND OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 11–13 @ 9 AM–5 PM NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) River of Innovation’s phase 2, which includes 6,000 feet of hands-on exhib- its and a maker space, is opening to the public on June 11–13 at the National museum’s collections echo their historical, Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. conservation, and science connections. Explore the new spaces, exciting inter- For more information, call the actives, and maker activities. High-engage- River Museum at 563-557-9545 ment interactive exhibits reinforce river or visit RiverMuseum.com. n innovation themes and artifacts from the

Food Truck Friday MUSICAL GUEST: RALPH KLUSEMAN FRIDAYS: JUNE 11, JULY 9, AUGUST 20, AND SEPTEMBER 10 @ 11 AM–1 PM WASHINGTON PARK (700 LOCUST ST) Walk, bike, or drive to Washington Park where food trucks will line the streets, ready to celebrate the end of the week with you. Brought to you by Travel Dubuque, Food Truck Friday Live music is sponsored by 365ink takes place every second Friday from Magazine. The June 11 event will feature 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October. Ralph Kluseman. Additional musical Enjoy lunch from Bob & Lou’s, Bue- performances include Andy Wilberd- nie Bottoms Outdoor Grill, Candle ing on July 9, Maureen Kilgore on Aug. Ready Cakes, Happi Hibachi, Magoo’s 20, and John Moran on Sept. 10. Pizza, and Vesperman Farms Ice Cream. For more information, visit Vendors may vary each month. TravelDubuque.com. n

Author Lydia Sigwarth FRIDAY, JUNE 11 @ 6 PM ONLINE Lydia Sigwarth explores the magic of Illustra- friendship and the power of empathy tor Romina while facing the challenges of homeless- Galotta and ness on Friday, June 11 at 6 p.m. dur- Deb Stephen- ing a special virtual event hosted by son from the the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Carnegie-Stout Sigwarth, an author and children’s Public Library librarian in Wisconsin, will discuss her (the librarian in her story) will new children’s picture book, Dear Librar- join for the virtual event. ian, which tells the true story of her We first heard Sigwarth’s story on childhood experience at the library. This American Life, an award-winning Dear Librarian is a love letter to librar- weekly public radio program and podcast. ies and librarians, and a thank you to Broadcast in 2018, “Growing Shelf-Aware- anyone who has offered a child love ness” by Stephanie Foo tells Sigwarth’s and support during a difficult time. story in the third act of Episode 664, The When Sigwarth was a child, her fam- Room of Requirement. Give it a listen at ily moved from Colorado to Iowa. For ThisAmericanLife.org. Ira Glass, host and six months they didn’t have a home of executive producer of This American Life, their own or a permanent place to live. provides the foreword to Dear Librarian During this time, Sigwarth and her fam- This is a free event that will take place ily regularly went to the library—the over Zoom. Registration is required. Carnegie-Stout Public Library—and it To register, visit CarnegieStout.org was there that she found a friend in a or call the Carnegie-Stout Public librarian and a place that felt like home. Library at 563-589-4225 x2228. n

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Iowa Wine Festival SUNDAY, JUNE 13 @ 1–4 PM PARK FARM WINERY (15159 THIELEN RD, DURANGO, IA) Celebrate Iowa Wine Month with local wines, local food, and live local music at The Iowa Wine Growers Asso- is Laura and Robbie & The Barflys. ciation’s Iowa Wine Festival. The event Music On The Blankets and chairs are encouraged. will be held at Park Farm Winery in Kids can participate in the scavenger Durango, IA on Sunday, June 13 from Mountain hunt along the trails on the hillside, stop 1 to 4 p.m. with a VIP hour begin- $65 per couple, or a VIP option for $60 SATURDAY, JUNE 12 @ 9:30 AM–9:30 PM at Ben’s Den for s’mores and treats, and ning at noon. A second event will be per person. Ticket prices will go up the SUNDOWN MOUNTAIN RESORT enjoy fun inflatables. The chairlifts will held at Covered Bridges Winery in day of the event. Ticket benefits include (16991 ASBURY RD) be running to bring you up the hillside. Winterset, IA on Sunday, June 27. a commemorative wine glass, unlimited Find live music, car and motorcycle Spend the day trying something The festival features wine tastings from wine tastings, $5 off wine bottle pur- show, skate and bike jam presented from each of the food trucks: Magoo’s more than a dozen Eastern Iowa wineries, chase and more. VIP guests will enjoy an by Olliewood Action Sports, beer, Pizza, Buenie Bottoms Outdoor showcasing the unique flavors and aro- additional hour of wine tasting from 12 to food trucks, activities for the kids, a Grill, Versperman Farms Ice Cream mas of locally grown grapes and the qual- 1 p.m. with a special wine being featured scavenger hunt, chairlift rides up the Truck, and Hot Diggity Dogz. Beer ity wines being produced here in Iowa. from each winery, a free bottle of wine hillside, and more at Sundown Moun- will also be available for purchase. Throughout the afternoon, attend- to take home, as well as a chance to visit tain Resort for their first-ever Music Display your classic car or motorcycle ees will have unlimited access to wine with winemakers in a more casual setting. On The Mountain on Saturday, June 12. (1990 or earlier) in the Car & Motorcycle tastings, live music from local acous- The series is hosted in conjunc- Gates open at 9:30 a.m. for this all- Show area. No awards will be given out. tic cover band Stolen Grace, have the tion with Iowa Wine Month. Consum- day, outdoor family-friendly event. You will receive one free entry into the opportunity to pair wines with Candle ers are encouraged to get out and Live music kicks off at 10 a.m. on the event and special parking. For questions, Ready Cakes and Buenie and Bottoms visit one of the nearly 100 wineries hillside next to the North Lodge (Turkey email [email protected]. Outdoor Grill food trucks, sit in on fun across the state, pick up a bottle of Ridge) with Catfish Murphy, bringing the Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for wine education sessions, chat with local local wine from your favorite retailer to best of “Outlaw Country, Southern Rock. ages 6–11, and free for age 5 and winemakers, purchase and take home enjoy, or request Iowa wine next time Americana, and Texas/Oklahoma Red younger. Order online before June 12 their favorite bottles of wine and more. you order a drink at a restaurant. Dirt Music.” Following are local favorites and receive 10 percent off! For more Patrons must be 21 or older to attend. To learn more about the Iowa The Struggle and The Broken Rub- information or to purchase your ticket, Ticket packages are available to pur- Wine Festival or to purchase tickets, ber Band. And closing out the evening visit bit.ly/MusicOnMntSummer. n chase in advance for $40 per person, visit IowaWineFestival.com. n

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Great Galena Balloon Race JUNE 18–20 EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA NORTH COURSE PRACTICE RANGE (444 EAGLE RIDGE DR, GALENA, IL) Shake out your blankets, grab the kids, and head to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in the Galena Territory for the 19th Annual Galena Art Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. with Great Galena Balloon Race. Three days original works from regional artists. of family fun on June 18–20 host Night Lift off in one of the largest hot Glow, a classic car show, art sale, balloon air balloons in the country. Take rides, and, of course, the balloon race! in views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wis- The first race begins Friday night at consin from your 3,000-foot-high 6 p.m. followed by Saturday and Sunday perch. Schedule your ride by calling morning at the “Crack of Dawn,” when the Galena On The Fly at 815-777-2747 hot air balloon pilots launch at 5:30 a.m. or visit BuyABalloonRide.com. and try to find a mark that’s hidden some- The Great Galena Balloon Race’s where on the 6,800 acres of the Galena mission is to raise funds and aware- Territory. When it’s found, the pilot drops ness for type 1 diabetes. The event has a weight as close to the target as pos- raised more than $350,000 for kids with sible to win the grand prize and bragging diabetes since the event began in 2002. rights. Friday and Saturday wrap up with Admission is $5 at the gate, and the the Night Glow Extravaganza at 8:30 p.m. event is cash only. There is free parking Live music begins at 5:30 p.m. with and a shuttle to the site. No carry-ins. The Wundo Band on Friday and Mama Details about packages and weekend Tess and the Chain of Fools on Saturday. events are available by calling Eagle Both nights feature inflatable rides for Ridge at 800-892-2269 or visiting the kids. On Saturday, there will be a EagleRidge.com. For more information, classic car show at 6 p.m. and the Great visit GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com. n

One4Water: Paddling the Mississippi with Hank Kohler FRIDAY, JUNE 18 @ 6–7:30 PM NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) Meet outdoorsman, paddler, and initiatives,” Kohler explains. “This pad- fisherman Hank Kohler as he passes dling trip is more than a second big through Dubuque and learn more adventure for me. It’s an opportu- about his trip on Friday, June 18 from nity to help make a difference.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the National Missis- National Mississippi River Museum sippi River Museum & Aquarium. & Aquarium curator of conservation Hank Kohler set out in 1979 with his programs, Jared McGovern, leads the brother Keith Kohler and friends Rich organization’s Take CAARE (Conservation Wiebke and Dennis Weidemann on a Action through Advocacy, Research, and 1300-mile paddling trip from central Min- Engagement) initiative which is in the pro- nesota to Hudson Bay. The life-changing cess of recruiting area high school youth trip was later detailed in Weidemann’s for involvement in conservation programs book, This Water Goes North. and is working in close partnership with On June 3, 42 years after his first big city, county, state, and federal groups to adventure, Hank set off from East Leaf make positive environmental impact. Lake in Minnesota—the same location Kohler has raised more than $14,000 he began his last adventure—and is in support of conservation efforts and headed south to the Gulf of Mexico. Take CAARE initiatives at the NMRMA. “I want to use the unique nature of For more information, call the River this endeavor to make people aware of Museum at 563-557-9545 or visit clean water projects and conservation RiverMuseum.com/one4water. n

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THU 6/10 lot is located along E 16th A Picnic & A Play: Mississippi River. Head south enjoy the show. Food will St. under the HWY 151/61 Occum’s Razor by of Lock and Dam 12 for great be available for purchase Little Maquoketa overpass. Supplies including Marcia Jablonski family entertainment with from the Dubuque Dairy River Mounds gloves, bags, trash grabbers, 1 PM @ SHAKE RAG ALLEY bare-footing, jumping, human Association. An outdoor Anniversary Party and vests will be provided. STAGE (MINERAL POINT, WI) pyramids, glittery costumes, worship proceeds the event 6 PM @ LITTLE MAQUOKETA Bring your own supplies if Marcia Jablonski is a resident music, and powerful tow- Hoof It + Sip It at 10:30 a.m. Free. 3342 John RIVER MOUNDS you have them. The series of Mineral Point and most boats. Free. 563-590-0990. NOON–2 PM @ HOOF IT Wesley Dr. 563-582-8875. Celebrate the preserve’s 40th is part of an ongoing effort recently had a piece featured in facebook.com/skibellevue. GOAT TREKS (GALENA, IL) GrandViewDubuque.org. anniversary by learning about to create healthier and Forward Theater’s 2019 mono- Stroll through the forest with the its history and natural safer watersheds, preserve logue festival. Playwrights Downtown Saturday a glass of wine and a goat by resources, meeting park our natural resources, and present original plays in prog- Night and Victory your side! Enjoy a sampling of founders, and participating in a promote watershed stew- ress to receive feedback from Foundation BBQ six 1-oz tastings from Ferged- scavenger hunt. This preserve ardship. RSVP requested. an audience. RSVP by June 11. Competition aboudit paired with goat is home to 32 ancient burial [email protected]. $5. 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral 6:30–10 PM @ DOWNTOWN cheese and others. See web- mounds. Over 15 Native Ameri- cityofdubuque.org/ Point, WI. 608-987-3292. DYERSVILLE, IA site for more dates. Ages 21+. can Tribes were consulted summercleanups. shakeragalley.org. 5K Color Run, kids dash, $75. 616 S Devil’s Ladder Rd, Gliding Through the in the development. 18062 mac n cheese contest, BBQ Galena IL. 563-663-6944. Seasons Spring Ice Walking Way. 563-556-6745. competition, live music, hoofit-galena.com. Show facebook.com/dubuque kids games, and more! Free. 1 PM @ MYSTIQUE countyconservation. 563-875-2311. dyersville.org. COMMUNITY ICE CENTER The Dubuque Figure skat- ing Academy will take you SAT 6/12 Free Material Drive Ski Bellevue Water SUN 6/13 through an on-ice tour 10 AM–1 PM @ KEY CITY Ski Show gliding through winter, Tri-Basin Summer CREATIVE CENTER 4 PM @ 701 S RIVERVIEW ST, Antique Show Park-n-Shine spring, summer, and fall. Clean-Up Series: Wood, metals, hardware, BELLEVUE, IA and Flea Market NOON– 3 PM @ GRAND VIEW The annual spring show Bee Branch 16th St. paint, and more are avail- June 12, June 26, July 17, Aug. 8 AM–3 PM @ HARRIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH features skaters from the Detention Basin able, free to haul. 1781 7, and Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. and PARK (DODGEVILLE, WI) Bring your classic, vintage, Dubuque Figure Skating 9–11 AM @ 16TH ST. OVERLOOK White St. 563-599-2915. July 4 at 6 p.m. Bellevue’s The Dodgeville Lions Club custom car, truck, tractor, Academy. Doors open at Meet at the 16th St. Overlook KeyCityCreativeCenter.org. water ski show team is one hosts their Antique Show or motorcycle for a fun, 12:45 p.m. $5. 1800 Admiral at the Lower Bee Branch. of only four in Iowa and the and Flea Market. $3. 600 non-competitive event or Sheehy Dr. 563-275-6576. The entrance to the parking only one to perform on the Bennett Rd, Dodgeville, WI. bring your lawn chair to DBQskating.org.

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Cash and Cline… Country Royalty Tribute Show SATURDAY, JUNE 19 @ 7 PM OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER (1215 E PLATT ST, MAQUOKETA, IA) BENNY WHEELS AND LORI GRAVEL Cash and Cline...Country Royalty Tribute Show features Benny Wheels as Johnny sang with the Masked Carol Singers, Cash with special guest Lori Gravel as David Brooks, and played June Carter Patsy Cline in a musical tribute show on Cash with Bennie Wheels as Johnny Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ohnward Cash on the Ohnward Fine Arts stage. Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, IA. Additionally, Lori was the music direc- Bennie Wheels is referred by many tor for Honk, Jr at Ohnward in 2016. to be the No. 1 tribute to Cash work- Take a journey back to experi- ing today. He began his entertainment ence classic country music. The career as an Elvis tribute artist. When the family-friendly show will be backed hit movie Walk The Line was released, by Walkin’ the Line tribute band. he was drawn to the story and music of Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 at the the legendary Johnny Cash. Bennie’s door for adults and $13 in advance for $15 vocal registry had an uncanny likeness at the door for students. Tickets can also to Johnny Cash in every way—even his be purchased in person at The Ohnward normal speaking voice. From the first Fine Arts Center box office, Osterhaus moment he hit the stage as Johnny Cash, Pharmacy, and the Maquoketa State Bank it was clear how natural Bennie’s trib- Main Office in Maquoketa, IA; Hartig Drug ute to The Man in Black came to him. in Preston, IA; and the Bellevue Phar- Eastern Iowa native Lori Gravel has macy in Bellevue, IA. You can also call been singing with Nutsy Turtle Band Ohnward at 563-652-9815, or purchase for the past 27 years. She has also online at OnwardFineArtsCenter.com. n

Taste of Summer Series THURSDAYS: JULY 1 AND AUGUST 5 @ 6–9 PM NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) A modified version of Taste of Dubuque, the temporarily reformatted Taste of Sum- mer series is scheduled for the first Thurs- day in June, July, and August from 6 to The tentative schedule of food vendors 9 p.m. and will enable attendees of all ages and bands may change. Find the current to enjoy a less crowded event experience schedule at RiverMuseum.com/taste while still providing the original event’s or Facebook.com/rivermuseum. signature tastes and entertainment. Thursday, July 1 hosts The Food Store, Taste of Summer is located behind Happy Hibachi, Hot Diggity Dogz, and the gates in the National Mississippi Vesperman Farms Ice Cream with live River Museum & Aquarium’s boatyard music from The Lads and Joie Wails. and plaza areas. Attendees are encour- Thursday, Aug. 5 closes the series aged to bring their own lawn chair with Magoo’s Pizza, Versus, Tony Roma’s, or blanket to enjoy their snacks and and Koppes Kreations with live music meals outdoors as a limited number from Boys of Lloyd and The Struggle. of picnic tables will be provided. Taste of Summer is open to all ages In keeping with the Taste tradi- and is free to attend. Both beverage tion, a modified series of awards will sales and freewill donations will sup- be announced each evening for the top port the River Museum’s conservation savory dish, the top sweet dish, and a efforts to save endangered species. fan favorite dish or dessert selected For more information, call the by the attendees. Four to five differ- National Mississippi River Museum ent food vendors will appear at each of & Aquarium at 563-557-9545 or the events as well as two live bands. visit RiverMuseum.com/taste. n

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WED 6/16 Clearing the Static: to her own. RSVP required. Herbert Hoover Free. shakeragalley.org. and Early Radio Regulation Jackson County 6–7 PM @ ONLINE Pro Rodeo Radio as we know it today 7:30 PM @ BELLEVUE emerged at the dawn of the HORSEMEN’S CLUB Be AWARE: Pets, 20th Century—first popular (BELLEVUE, IA) Parks and Public with amateur operators June 17–19. The 33rd Annual Safety then becoming commer- Jackson County Pro Rodeo 6 PM @ ALLISON cially viable in the 1920s. is ranked as one of the HENDERSON PARK Professor Stephen Coon will top five small rodeos in Be AWARE is an acronym discuss radio’s history and the United States by the for Alert, Walk, Admire, also look at how regulatory Professional Rodeo Cowboys Responsible, and Educate. decisions made by Herbert Association (PRCA) with The local non-profit will Hoover and others still affect horse and bull riding, barrel educate both pet owners today’s industry including racing, cowboys, cowgirls, and non-owners alike how social media. Carnegie-Stout queens, food, music and to share public space safely Public Library has partner wholesome fun. The kid’s and responsibly. This is a with the Hoover Museum and corral (5:30–6:30 p.m.), pig family- and pet-friendly Presidential Library for this scramble, mutton bustin’ and event. Free. 1500 Loras Blvd. live webinar. RSVP required. clowns prove big hits with AwarePetOwner.com. Free. 563-589-4225. the kids. Live music from CarnegieStout.org. Matt McPherson on Thursday, Big John Hammer and The Rusty Nails on Friday, and The Matt McPherson Band on Saturday. $15 adv/$20 gate adults ages 13 and Mystery & Mayhem up; $10 adv/$15 gate ages Book Club: The Know Your Craft 5–12; free ages 4 and under. Paragon Hotel Beer—For Beginners 25125 297th Ave. Bellevue, 6–7 PM @ ONLINE 6–7:30 PM @ BACKPOCKET IA. BellevueRodeo.com. Discuss The Paragon Hotel DUBUQUE by Lindsay Faye. A richly Learn about different styles imagined novel starring two of beer, proper glass- FRI 6/18 indomitable heroines, The ware, and food pairings. Paragon Hotel at once plumbs Facilitated by Tara Cooley, the darkest parts of America’s Beer Server Certified past and the most redemp- Cicerone®. Ages 21+. $15. tive facets of humanity. From 333 E 10th St. 844-642-2338. international-bestselling, nicc.edu/solutions. multi-award-nominated Puttzin’ Around writer Lyndsay Faye. Ages Downtown 18+. RSVP required. Free. NOON @ DOWNTOWN 563-589-4225 x2235. DUBUQUE bit.ly/Mysterybc. Putt you way through the 18 downtown Dubuque busi- Antiracism Book nesses participating in the THU 6/17 Club: The “New Years’ in June” themed Undocumented mini-golf excursion hosted by Museum Night Americans Dubuque Main Street. A 19th 5–8 PM @ MINERAL POINT, WI 6–7:30 PM @ ONLINE hole party follows at 6 p.m. The Mineral Point Chamber Karla Cornejo Villavicencio with food, games, and prizes. of Commerce, Mineral Point was on DACA when she Register your foursome at Historical Society, Mineral decided to write The Undocu- downtowndubuque.org. Point Railroad Society, Shake mented Americans, a story Rag Alley Center for the Arts, she’d tried to steer clear of World of Outlaws and the Wisconsin Odd Fel- had become the only one she Sprint Car Series lows and Rebekahs Museum wanted to tell. So she wrote 4–11 PM @ DUBUQUE will be open and offering her immigration lawyer’s COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS free admission where phone number on her hand The World of Outlaws applicable. Learn about in Sharpie and embarked on Sprint Cars make their Wisconsin history while a trip across the country to debut at the Dubuque enjoying frozen treats from tell the stories of her fellow Speedway. 14569 Old Vesperman Farms Ice Cream undocumented immigrants— Highway Rd. 563-588-1406. truck. ShakeRagAlley.org. and to find the hidden key dbqfairspeedway.com.

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SAT 6/19 Waste Reduction Anglada will cover a brief Workshop history of community in the 1–2 PM @ KEY CITY United States, offering exam- CREATIVE CENTER ples of contemporary forms Learn to waste less and save of community, the advan- money with Key City Creative tages and disadvantages of Center and Americorps. intentional communal living, Tour of Gardens Topics include recycling and practical tips on starting 9 AM–4 PM @ VARIOUS basics, waste minimization or joining an intentional LOCATIONS IN DUBUQUE pyramid, transportation, and community. Anglada is the The annual Tour of Gardens wants versus needs. 1781 ecological programming is a unique chance to get White St. 563-599-2915. coordinator at Sinsinawa “behind the scenes” and see KeyCityCreativeCenter.org. Mound Center and cofounder how people have trans- of St. Isadore Catholic formed their yards into stun- Worker Farm, Cuba City, WI. ning landscapes. The six sites SUN 6/20 Sponsored by Sinsinawa have been specially selected Mound Center. RSVP by to highlight unique plants, Fête de la Musique June 21. $15. 608-748-4411. beautiful landscaping and 8–10 PM @ GALENA CENTER sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. good gardening practices. FOR THE ARTS (GALENA, IL) Held rain or shine. Purchase First celebrated in Paris tickets in advance at the in 1982, this day of music WED 6/23 Dubuque County ISU Exten- has been celebrated in 120 sion Office. Find a list of the countries around the world. gardens on the Tour of Gar- The local event includes dens website. $8 Advance; sing-alongs and play-alongs. $10 day of. 563-583-6496. Bands, singers, professional DBQTourOfGardens.com. and amateur musicians, drummers, and dancers are Jerry Enzler Book 8th Annual invited to express themselves Discussion and Shenanigan’s Veterans through music. Held outdoors Signing Freedom Center on the grounds of the new 6–7 PM @ NATIONAL Benefit and Ride site for the Galena Center for MISSISSIPPI RIVER 9:30 AM @ SHENANIGAN’S the Arts. Free. 971 Gear St, MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Starts and ends at She- Galena, IL. 779-214-0261. National Mississippi River nanigan’s with stops at GalenaCenterForTheArts.org. Museum & Aquarium Presi- Someplace Else (North Buena dent Emeritus Jerry Enzler Vista, IA), Dirty Ernies (Far- will discuss and sign copies ley, IA), and Eichmans. Live MON 6/21 of his new book, Jim Bridger: music, raffles, live and silent Trailblazer of the American auctions, kids entertainment, Key City Pride West. The socially distanced and enjoy a hog roast from Inaugural Pride gathering will take place at 3–6 p.m. $10. 3203 Jackson St. Celebration the Enzler Plaza on the River facebook.com/Maloree123. VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN Museum grounds. RSVP by DUBUQUE AND GALENA, IL June 15. 563-557-9545 x201. June 21–27. The Board of rivermuseum.com. Key City Pride along with Mr. and Miss Key City Pride 2020 welcome you to join the 1st SUN 6/27 Pride Celebration. Pride week Dubuque Juneteenth events includes a parade, HerbFest 2021 NOON–3 PM festival, river cruise, drag 10 AM–2 PM @ DUBUQUE @ COMISKEY PARK brunch, live performances, ARBORETUM & Celebrate 156 years of bingo, rainbow crawl, BOTANICAL GARDENS freedom and commemorate and more. See page 17 for Special activities include the end of slavery in the details. keycitypride.org. Herb Garden tours; Tasty United States at this fun, Tidbits with grab and go family-friendly event with bags of herbal treats; a talent show, Black-owned TUE 6/22 handcrafted items for sale businesses, resource booths, including lotions, eye pillows, dance and choir perfor- From Me to We lip balm, potpourri, and mances, DJ/music, kids’ Workshop more; and herbal informa- activities, free food, and 6:30–8 PM @ ONLINE tion and sample plants while more. Enter the talent show Drawing on two decades of supplies last. Hosted by The to win up to $200! Free. 255 experience in four different Herb Society of Dubuque. E 24th St. 563-582-3681. intentional communities— Free. 563-556-2100. mfcdbq.org/juneteenth-2021. both urban and rural—Eric DubuqueArboretum.net.

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across the region through Trucker’s Thursday SATURDAY Ongoing & Recurring Events education, philanthropy, Tiny Town mutual support, and Tavern Tours Dubuque SUNDAY TUESDAY sponsored by Michael more. Free. 62 E 7th St. 3RD THU THROUGH AUG Farmers’ Market Breitbach and his Broken SheUnitesIowa.com. @ 5 PM SAT THROUGH SEPT Galena Territory Hot Summer Rubber Band. 563-557-1777. MCGRATH DUBUQUE @ 7 AM–NOON Farmers Market Nights Cruise-In DBQFoodStore.com. Women’s Art Party HARLEY-DAVIDSON OCT @ 8 AM–NOON SUN THROUGH OCT 10 1ST TUE THROUGH SEPT 3RD WED @ 6:30 PM Tour tiny towns for food NEAR 12TH AND IOWA ST @ 8 AM–NOON @ 6–9 PM Old 20 Market LIND PAVILION and drinks. une 17: Yoder’s Iowa’s oldest farmers’ market GALENA TERRITORY DUBUQUE COUNTY WED THROUGH (MINERAL POINT, WI) Rockville Bar (Potosi, offers a variety of produce, OWNERS’ CLUB (GALENA, IL) FAIRGROUNDS AUG @ 4–8 PM New projects every month. WI); July 15: Dirty Ernie’s meats, baked goods, arts and Fresh produce, baked goods, All years of vehicles are DUBUQUE COUNTY Women are invited to (Farley, IA); and Aug 19: crafts, on-site prepared foods, regional meat, flowers, crafts, welcome, and there is no FAIRGROUNDS craft with others, learn Bent Rim (Cascade, IA). and more. 563-588-4400. and more. 2000 Territory Dr, charge to put your vehicle Shop local vendors such about new materials, and DubuqueFarmersMarket.org. Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. on display. DJ will provide as growers, producers, share techniques. $5. 411 Taste of Summer TheGalenaTerritory.com. music, and food and drink processors, crafters, makers, Commerce St, Mineral Series Dyersville will be available for purchase. artisans, area businesses, Point, WI. 608-987-3292. 1ST THU THROUGH AUG Downtown Market Digital Drinks & 14569 Old Highway Rd. food trucks and more! ShakeRagAlley.org/ @ 6–9 PM LAST SAT JUNE–SEPT Dialogue 563-588-1813. DBQfair.com. All ages. Free. 14569 Old womens-art-party. NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI @ 8 AM–NOON 1ST SUN @ 4:30 PM Highway Rd. 563-588-1813. RIVER MUSEUM & 3RD AVE SW AND 3RD ONLINE Faith Writers Group facebook.com/JodiandKT. AQUARIUM ST, DYERSVILLE, IA Trainwreck Productions’ 3RD TUE @ 6:30–8 PM THURSDAY Attendees of all ages are More than 60 local vendors, play reading club invites ONLINE MFC Teen Nights welcome to this modified food trucks, live music, and you to read a character and Shalom Spirituality Center’s WED @ 5:30–7:30 PM version of Taste of Dubuque. different activities every experience and discuss the monthly writer’s group MULTICULTURAL Four to five different food month. DyersvilleDowntown scripts together. Plays vary by allows time to share up to FAMILY CENTER vendors will appear at each Market.com. genre and style monthly. Free. two pages of writing with an Teens can enjoy dinner and of the events as well as two TrainWreckProductions.org. opportunity for feedback and activities while hanging live bands. Bring a lawn chair Platteville critique from other members. out and interacting in a or blanket. Free to attend. Farmer’s Market Arcade Meetup Facilitated by Mary Potter safe, fun environment that East Dubuque’s 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. SAT THOUGH OCT LGBTQ+ Social Kenyon. Free. 563-582-3592. promotes unity among Cruisin’ Thursdays RiverMuseum.com/taste. @ 8 AM–NOON 3RD SUN @ 4:45–6:45 PM shalomretreats.org. diversity and empowers THU THROUGH SEPT 30 PLATTEVILLE CITY PARK BACKPOCKET DUBUQUE youth to reach their potential. @ 4–9 PM Bellevue Farmers (PLATTEVILLE, WI) Gathering for LGBTQ+ commu- Free. 1101 Central Ave. SINSINAWA AVE, Market Find homegrown and hand- nity and allies. Food and bev- WEDNESDAY 563-582-3681. MFCdbq.org. EAST DBQ, IL THU THROUGH SEPT made products from fresh erages available for purchase. Classic cars fill the main @ 4–6:30 PM produce and prepared food Fully accessible. All ages. 333 E Toastmasters drag in East Dubuque, WATER STREET LANDING to art and crochet blankets. 10th St. facebook.com/ Speakeasy Club featuring food, drinks, (BELLEVUE, IA) 75 N Bonson St, Platte- DubuqueLGBTQ. 2ND, 4TH, AND 5TH WED and live entertainment. Browse fresh produce, ville, WI. 608-218-4374. @ 5:30 PM herbs, baked goods, crafts, PlattevilleFarmers Music in the Gardens CARNEGIE-STOUT LIBRARY Millwork Night and more while enjoying MarketWI.com. SUN THROUGH AUG Overcome your fear of speaking Market live music and outdoor @ 6:30 PM Dubuque Urban in front of a group and develop 2ND THU THROUGH OCT seating along the Missis- DuMA Second DUBUQUE ARBORETUM Sketchers the skills to give an organized, @ 5–8 PM sippi River. 303 S River St, Saturdays & BOTANICAL GARDENS WED @ 4–6 PM dynamic, and interesting 7TH–9TH AND JACKSON ST Bellevue, IA. 563-872-5830. 2ND SAT @ 1–2 PM The 28th season boasts 13 VARIOUS LOCATIONS presentation while also building Featuring high quality local BellevueIA.com. ONLINE weeks of stellar live music IN DUBUQUE your confidence. Ages 18+. Free. food producers, artists, Virtual family-oriented in a variety of styles. Bring Sketch historical buildings, 360 W 11th St. facebook.com/ musicians, and brewers. programming. Free. a chair or blanket and a iconic landmarks, and the ToastmastersSpeakeasyClub. MillworknightMarket.com. FRIDAY 563-557-1851. dbqart.org. picnic. Free. 3800 Arbo- urban landscape. All you retum Dr. 563-556-2100. need is a camp chair, sketch- Green Drinks Gary’s Graffiti Nights Social Connections for Driftless Poets DubuqueArboretum.net. pad, and your favorite pens, 2ND WED @ 6 PM THU THROUGH SEPT 16 Singles Meet & Greet Monthly Workshop pencils, and paints. Follow SMOKESTACK @ 5–9:30 PM FRI @ 5–7 PM 2ND SAT @ 2–4 PM “Dubuque Urban Sketch- Meet up and have a drink PLAZA 20 SONIC DRIVE-IN SHOT TOWER INN ONLINE MONDAY ers” on Facebook to see with environmentally-minded Classic cars converge with Come for friends and food. 390 Support and encourage- where to meet each week. friends and discuss local food, drinks, and addi- Locust St. 563-845-0070. ment for poets seeking Milk Parties issues concerning global envi- tional entertainment. honest feedback on their 2ND AND 4TH MON Mid-Week Market ronmental challenges. Spon- work. RSVP. 608-987-3292. @ 9:30–10:30 AM WED THROUGH OCT sored by Green Dubuque. 62 DriftlessPoets.com. STATERA UPPER LEVEL @ 4–8 PM E 7th St. GreenDubuque.org. Support group for moms 11TH AND IOWA ST and breastfeeding babies of Fresh local produce, beer SheUnites all ages, as well as pump- garden from Jubeck’s New 3RD WED @ 6–7:30 PM SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS ing moms and pregnant World Brewery, wood- SMOKESTACK DO YOU HAVE A TRI-STATE EVENT THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? women. Free. 3375 Lake fired pizzas and fresh SheUnites is a new inclusive LET US KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON BY SENDING US YOUR INFORMATION! Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. masa enchiladas from The women’s group in Dubuque, EMAIL: [email protected] stateraintegrated.com. Food Store, and live music working to connect women ONLINE SUBMISSION: DUBUQUE365.COM/SUBMIT-EVENT

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #384 June 10–June 23, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 13 MOVIE NEWS Coming Soon Movie Buzz

IN THE HEIGHTS 20th Century (PG-13) announced that THURSDAY, JUNE 10 author and Lights up on Washington screenwriter Patrick Heights... just outside of the Ness would be writing 181st St subway stop, a a new prequel installment in the Master and kaleidoscope of dreams rallies Commander series. The original fi lm was based this vibrant and tight-knit community. The likable, on elements from several of the Jack O’Brien magnetic bodega owner Usnavi saves every Aubrey-Maturin novels, and Ness is expected to penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines, adapt the earliest book in the series, which hints and sings about a better life. From the creator of at younger characters, recast actors, and an Hamilton and the director of Crazy Rich Asians. earlier setting. The original fi lm was also profi table but not a revenue blockbuster and, PETER RABBIT 2: well, Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany are almost THE RUNAWAY (PG) 20 years older now. And Ness is know for writing FRIDAY, JUNE 11 YA novels, so all of that leads to looking to a The lovable rogue is back. Bea, younger O’Brien moving ahead. Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but After much delay, despite his best eff orts, Peter production on the can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. fi fth and fi nal Indiana Adventuring out of the garden, Peter fi nds Jones movie is fi nally himself in a world where his mischief is underway 40 years appreciated, but when his family risks everything after the fi rst fi lm, with James Mangold directing to come looking for him, Peter must fi gure out and Harrison Ford returning as the world-famous what kind of bunny he wants to be. archeologist. By the time the fi lm opens in theaters in 2022, Ford will be 80 years old, THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S meaning there will be a time jump for the BODYGUARD (R) character. However, recent set photos may hint WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 at a scene in the fi lm featuring a younger version The world’s most lethal odd of Indiana Jones. New set photos uncovered by couple—bodyguard Michael The Daily Mail show that while fi lming on The Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and North Yorkshire Moors, a stunt double was hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel spotted wearing a mask of a younger Harrison L. Jackson)—are back. Still unlicensed and under Ford. The set vehicle spotted featured a Nazi scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s steam engine suggesting the scene takes place even more volatile wife, the infamous international during World War 2. con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). The trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon Academy Award fi nd that they are all that stand between Europe winning screenwriter and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Emerald Fen- Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem nell is penning an is Morgan Freeman as... well, you’ll have to see. adaptation of the DC comic Zatanna and hints that it will be dark and F9 (PG-13) massive in scope. Zatanna is one of the most FRIDAY, JUNE 25 iconic heroes in the pages of DC Comics and has Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto leads crossed paths with many characters, including a quiet life off the grid with Batman, Catwoman, and John Constantine. With Letty and his son but is forced her status as the go-to magic user of the DC to confront the sins of his past Universe, Warner Bros. announced they were if he’s going to save those developing a fi lm based on the character. “Why he loves most. His crew joins together to stop wouldn’t you want to write something where a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled you can write huge, massive, crazy sequences assassin and high-performance driver they’ve and fi ghts? To have complete freedom to really ever encountered: a man who also happens to let your imagination run wild is such a joy.” be Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (John Cena).

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The Complete Works Roald Dahl’s Matilda Murder Mystery of William Shakespeare the Musical Dinner: COOTIES JUNE 11–12 AND 17–19 @ 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 13 @ 5 PM (abridged) JUNE 13 AND 20 @ 2 PM STONE CLIFF WINERY (600 STAR BREWERY DR) EIGHTH-ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOW GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) While we’ve always known the Brew Ha Ha Play- JUNE 10–12 AND 17–19 @ 7:30 PM The Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda the ers at Stone Cliff Winery are a little off-kilter (or JUNE 13 AND 20 @ 2 PM Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power is that off-KILLter?), this time around, there’s no BELL TOWER THEATER (2728 ASBURY RD) of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who question, as their latest murderous romp mirrors Area students have assembled for the summer high school dreams of a better life. Join the Grand Opera House current circumstances in a way that’s not only hilari- production The Complete Works of William Shakespeare for the in-person performance on June 11–12 and ous but dead on. Enjoy an evening with a murder (abridged) at the Bell Tower Theater on June 10–20. 17–19 at 7:30 p.m. and June 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. mystery and dinner on Sunday, June 13 at 5 p.m. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Matilda has grown up with self-absorbed par- Epi-Con, the ultimate annual convention for epidem- (abridged) is a wacky, zany, hilarious comedy with all 37 ents, but her highly lovable teacher Miss Honey ics, is a fan favorite for people excited for a sneak peek at of Shakespeare’s plays performed (in comedically short- guides her and her classmates through their educa- the latest and greatest deadly diseases. Epi-Con is also ened or merged form) in just about 90 minutes. The wild tion with patience and care. But the headmistress, home for those who might benefit financially or profes- ride through Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and trag- Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves think- sionally from a world-wide pandemic. But did researchers edies will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. ing up new punishments for them. Matilda and her go too far with their creation of this year’s Virus of the Due to the age of the cast members and the fact classmates discover that sometime you have to be Year? One thing’s for sure, no one is going anywhere that many cannot be fully vaccinated by the time the a little bit naughty in order to put things right. after the keynote speaker is suddenly murdered, and it’s show opens, masks will be required. Social distance Limited socially-distanced seating is offered in up to you to help solve what or who truly is the killer. seating and other safety protocols will also be in place. groups of two to four at one third of the theater’s capac- And, yes, the Brew Ha Ha Players will still This show is recommended for ages 14 and up. ity, and masks are required in the building at all times. be following COVID protocols, as it’s bet- Tickets are $12. For more information about Tickets are $23 for adults and $15 for chil- ter to be six feet apart than six feet under. the play and safety protocols and to purchase dren under 18. Tickets can be purchased in per- Dinner and show are $59.95. Reserve your seat tickets, visit BellTowerTheater.net or call the son at the box office, by calling The Grand at by calling Stone Cliff Winery at563-583-6100 x203 Bell Tower Theater at 563-588-3377. n 563-588-1305, or at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n or visit StoneCliffWinery.com. n

LAW & JUSTICE BOOK CLUB SERIES to explore important issues currently paintings of the Balltown area and the facing our nation. Discussions are based Paint & Pixels Iowa landscape during the grand opening The Investigator on the book A Thousand Times More of her newly designed in-home studio Fair: What Shakespeare’s Plays Teach Studio & Gallery and gallery. As an artist, Lueck loves and the Us About Justice by Kenji Yoshino. creating and delivering emotion with The series closes on Tuesday, June Grand Opening color as she vibrantly recaptures the Intellectual 15 with The Investigator and the Intel- SUNDAY, JUNE 27 @ 1–5 PM rural scenery and its creatures in her TUESDAY, JUNE 15 @ 7 PM lectual, focusing on Othello and Hamlet. PAINT & PIXELS STUDIO & GALLERY much sought-after landscape paintings. ONLINE The series is free to attend. Register (23456 WAUPETON RD S, SHERRILL, IA) Light drinks and appetizers will be Fly-By-Night Productions (FBNP) pres- at FlyByNightDubuque.com. For more Balltown, IA artist Jenna Lueck throws served, and her work will be available ents a unique series of discussions about information, call 563-599-9486 or email open her new studio doors for the public. for purchase. You can also view Lueck’s law and justice using Shakespeare’s plays [email protected]. n See a selection of alluring, colorful work at PaintAndPixelsLLC.com. n

Iowa’s longest running Arts Festival is DubuqueFest seeking visual artists from Dubuque and First Fridays the surrounding area to fill the park with FRIDAY, JULY 2 Fine Arts Festival original artwork. $1000 in artists awards 11 AM–8 PM @ CENTRAL AVENUE MERCANTILE (1902 CENTRAL AVE) CALL TO ARTISTS DEADLINE are given to first, second, and third place. 6–8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 E 7TH ST) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 The DubuqueFest Art Fair judge is an First Fridays is Downtown Dubuque’s Smokestack and the Dubuque Camera Dubuque County Fine Arts Society hosts independent agent from the Tri-State Area. monthly visual art series. All stops are free. Club join forces for an eclectic exhibi- DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Aug. 7–8 in Artists are honored at an artists appre- Central Avenue Mercantile offers specials tion of photography, from landscape and Washington Park. The free, two-day art fair ciation reception on Saturday evening. with 30 percent off paintings by Alice Klink- nature, to drone or digitally altered and and festival welcomes Tri-State community For full details, scholarship infor- hammer. Bring a shirt to tie dye for free from more. The exhibit runs through July. members to experience art through a juried mation, and to submit your applica- 6 to 8 p.m. Wine and light refreshments For more information, visit fine art fair, live music, and other programs. tion, visit DBQFest.com/artists. n will be served. Music is being planned. Facebook.com/DubuqueFirstFridays. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #384 June 10–June 23, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 15 FEAtURE stORy Be AWARE Program Helps Make Dubuque More Inclusively Pet Friendly Story by Sara Eliot Steuer

On July 1, 2020, the City of Dubuque Dubuque Pet Friendly Initiative commit- There are fi ve basic implemented the Pets in Parks Ordi- tee and, in 2020 after recognizing a need steps in the Be AWARe nance allowing leashed pets in most city for greater public education, she created Pet Protocol, and each parks, parkways, trails, and open spaces. AWARe Pet Owner, Inc., a 501c3 non-profi t is designed to mutually This long-discussed change to city law organization whose mission is to “Improve support the needs of both was exciting to many pet owners, mak- communities by educating citizens on people and pets alike. ing recreation more accessible to our how to safely and respectfully share The goal of practicing the protocol is to if they know their pet to be 100 percent four-legged friends. It also recognized public space with companion animals.” help pet owners become ambassadors for comfortable with social interactions. It’s that being a pet-friendly city off ered The mission of the Be AWARe Pro- responsible pet ownership and pave the important for owners to always be paying many millennials, looking to move here gram, which is set to roll out with family- way for a more pet-friendly community. attention to their dog’s level of comfort for jobs after college, a more attractive friendly events beginning June 16, is Be AWARe is an acronym for Alert, in any social situation and be willing to lifestyle often found in bigger cities. But to educate both pet owners and non- Walk, Admire, Responsible, and educate. leave if a pet shows signs of agitation. as with so many things in life, with greater owners alike on how to share public space • Alert. stay alert by paying attention As an animal behaviorist, McFarlane freedom comes increased responsibility. safely and responsibly while aiming to to your dog and your surroundings. advises that owners never force their “I’ve longed to walk my dogs in make education on the issue a fun and sudden movements or loud noises animals to do something they don’t want Dubuque parks for as long as I’ve lived positive experience for everyone. “This might startle your pet and cause them to and that instead of strangers approach- here,” said professional dog trainer and is all about positive reinforcement,” said to behave poorly. Keep your pet secure ing an animal to pet or play with them, animal behaviorist Robyn McFarlane, McFarlane, noting that just like train- and under control in public spaces. that they wait to be invited over by the owner of That’s My Dog! Inc. dog training in ing your dog, negative reinforcement • Walk. Walk away from situations that pet’s owner. This reduces possible tension Dubuque. McFarlane was a volunteer on the doesn’t yield constructive results. might cause your dog to feel nervous for the animal, creating a more favor- or defensive. Don’t force a hesitant able outcome for everyone involved. or shy dog to interact with others. even if you’re an animal lover, McFar- Don’t allow your overly exuber- lane advises people to always ask per- ant dog to impose on others. You mission before interacting with other’s could be held accountable if your pets, and if permission is denied, to then pet scratches or bites someone. kindly respect the other person’s wishes • Admire. Pets are not public prop- and politely admire from a distance. “Just erty. Admire from a distance and like I wouldn’t take your car for a drive wait to be invited. never rush in to without asking permission, people should greet or touch someone’s dog. If always check with owners fi rst,” said your pet is not highly social, politely McFarlane, cautioning that pets are not decline requests for greeting. public property and treating pet own- • Responsible. Be responsible by always ers with the same respect you would cleaning up after your dog. Don’t allow if someone were admiring one of your your dog to jump on, sniff , urinate valuable possessions is important in show- on, or otherwise impose on others or ing respect and maintaining harmony. their property. Interrupt and control ultimately the Be AWARe Pro- nuisance behaviors like barking. gram seeks to make every experience • Educate. Lead by example. edu- between people and pets in Dubuque cate yourself and others about fun, safe, and positive. It’s as simple as responsible pet ownership. leading by example, educating your- self about how to interact with pets in McFarlane is careful to point out that public spaces, and spreading the word the responsibility surrounding sharing by sharing your knowledge of respon- public space with pets doesn’t lay solely sible pet ownership with others. with pet owners, but also with the people The three Be AWARe educational who encounter these pets, and that the Be events are June 16 at Allison Henderson AWARe Program seeks to educate both Park, July 7 at Comiskey Park, and Aug. 11 sides. “There is a tendency for people to at Welu Park, all beginning at 6 p.m. They see a dog and automatically want to run are free, family- and pet-friendly, and up and pet it,” said McFarlane. While this no registration is required. Be AWARe is a normal instinct for many, the program informational pamphlets can be found in instead advises that people avoid unnec- many of the Little Free Library locations essary encounters and that owners only across Dubuque, and more information allow their dogs to interact with strangers can be found at AwarePetOwner.com. n

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TUE 6/22 Travvy Trav from Milwaukee, WI joins the fun. Hosted by Silky Nutmeg Ganache. $15. 101 Main St. Pride in the Tri-States Pride Fest in the Park 4:30 PM @ PLATTEVILLE CITY Key City Pride has assembled a variety PARK (PLATTEVILLE, WI) SAT 6/26 of events for their Inaugural Pride Week Bring food, a blanket, and some friends and Celebration, taking place June 21–27 in connect with others. Open mic poetry and Pride Parade Dubuque and Galena, IL, plus extra events storytelling plus music. Free. N Bonson St and 11 AM @ DUBUQUE PARADE ROUTE to kick off the celebration. For tickets and Market St. facebook.com/SWRainbow. Fly your flags and celebrate Pride with a parade. more information, visit KeyCityPride.org. Starting at Jackson Park and ending at Washing- Additionally, the Galena Pride Pic- Drag Queen Bingo ton Park, following the parade route down Main St. nic on Saturday, June 12, hosted by 6 PM @ 7 HILLS EVENT CENTER Riverview Center, will see a variety of Not your granny’s bingo! Play a few rounds while Pride Fest family-friendly entertainment in Grant enjoying drag performances. Admission includes NOON–10 PM @ TOWN CLOCK PLAZA Park alongside the Galena River. The two bingo cards and 1 dauber. $15 Adults, $10 All-day entertainment with special guest Ken- full schedule and details can be found “PROGRESS” PRIDE FLAG BY DANIEL QUASAR youth, $5 additional bingo card. 1098 Jackson St. nedy Davenport and other cast members of at facebook.com/GalenaPridePicnic. RuPaul’s Drag Race plus dozens of additional Heading north to Platteville, WI, the is celebrated every June to com- performers! Mr./Miss Key City Pride Pageant, Southwest Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance memorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots WED 6/23 novelty and craft vendors, food trucks, inflat- hosts Pride Fest in the Park at Platteville in Manhattan, NYC. It’s a time for the ables, resource booths, and HIV/STD testing. City Park with open mic and music. Find LGBTQ+ community and its support- Drag River Cruise $15 Adult, $10 ages 16 and under. 680 Main St. details at facebook.com/SWRainbow. ers to come together, celebrate the 6 PM @ AMERICAN LADY CRUISES Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgen- progress the community has made, and Make your happy hour even happier with der and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month to continue to fight for equality. n unlimited wings and tap beer and, of course, drag! All ages. $30 Adv/$35 dock. 1630 E 16th St.

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Galena Pride Kick Off Show Pride Kick Off Show Pride Night At Backpocket Meet & Greet w/ Kennedy Davenport 8 PM @ ASHTON HILLS FARMS (GALENA, IL) 7 PM @ THE DRIFTLESS 7–10 PM @ BACKPOCKET DUBUQUE 6–7 PM @ UNITED WAY Kick off Galena Pride with a star-studded drag Kick off Key City Pride Inaugural Pride Week Games, fun, food, and drinks! Admission includes Join Kennedy Davenport, current Miss Gay show featuring Río S. Suãvé, Kenya Sanchez, Celebration with a Dubuque Drag Reunion food for all ages plus one drink ticket for ages USofA and star from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Ginger Snaps, Artemisia VanHo, and Anna Mae. Show hosted by Río S. Suãvé, Key City Pride 21+. $15 Ages 21+, $10 under 21. 333 E. 10th St. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, for pictures and $15 General admission, $25 table reservation, Co-Founder and Mr. Gay World Iowa 2021. autographs. Includes printed photo and signed $40 VIP table. 500 Wild Indigo Ln, Galena, IL. Featuring former and current Dubuque drag headshot. $20 Adv/$25 door. 215 W 6th St performers: Ginger, Cass, Logan, Anna, Sage, FRI 6/25 Elektra, Tara, Jaylinn, Syclla, and Ben. $15 Pride After Party SAT 6/12 Adults, $10 ages 15 and under, $12 round Pride Rainbow Crawl w/ Kennedy Davenport table, $7 high top table. 168 E 10th St. 6 PM @ DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE 10:30 PM @ THE DRIFTLESS Get your Pride outfit and friends together for a The official Pride Festival after party kicks Juneteenth Drag Showcase bar crawl! Enjoy drink specials and pop-up drag off with a show followed by a dance party 10 PM @ THE DRIFTLESS performances. Includes Glow Party entry. $25. with DJ Travvy Trav. $15. 168 E 10th St. Featuring an all Black drag cast from across the Tri-State area. Featuring Mac Deville, Río S. Suãvé, KhrisStyle Diamond-Ross, Coco Monet’, SUN 6/27 Aalanta Diamond, Chy’enne Valentino, and Iconika Strange. $15 General admission, $20 Galena Pride Picnic round table, $15 high top table. 168 E 10th St. 1–5 PM @ GRANT PARK (GALENA, IL) Bring a picnic and celebrate the first ever Pride Picnic in Galena! The picnic kicks off with dueling MON 6/21 Meet & Greet pianos from 1 to 1:45 p.m., 2 to 2:45 p.m., and w/ Silky Nutmeg Ganache 4:15 to 5 p.m. with the addition of a DJ from Pride LGBTQ Community Forum 8–9 PM @ 1ST & MAIN 1:45 to 2 p.m. and 2:45 to 3 p.m. Key City Pride 6 PM @ DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART Join Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Drag Superstar from Pride Drag Brunch entertains with a drag performance from 3 to Hear from area leaders: Corey Young, Key RuPaul’s Drag Race and the newest season of w/ A’Keria Davenport 4 p.m. hosted by Anna Mae and featuring Elektra City Pride Co-Founder and Chairman; Indigo RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, for pictures and 11 AM @ ASHTON HILLS FARMS (GALENA, IL) SuperNova, Cynthia Mooseknuckle, Río S. Suãvé, Channing, Dubuque LGBTQ+ Resource Network autographs. Includes printed photo and signed Join A’Keria Davenport from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Miss Flo NoMo’. The winner of the Pride Coordinator; Richard Filmore, Dubuque headshot. $20 Adv/$25 door. 101 Main St. All Stars and an amazing cast for brunch and an Picnic Basket Raffle with goodies from local Police Department Officer; Sergio Perez, optional meet and greet. Featuring Brandonna businesses will be announced at 4 p.m. Enjoy a Loras College Center for Inclusion Direc- Pride Glow Party & Show Dupri LaReese, Anjila Cavalier, Traci Ross, Río flower photo op from Clara Joyce Flowers, sip tor; DeLano Cain-Watson, Eternau Massage 10 PM @ 1ST & MAIN S. Suãvé, Cece L. Ross, and India Love. Doors on refreshing Galena Cellars wine slushies, stop & Body Care Owner; and Annabelle Steffen, Cap the night off with drag entertainment from open at 10 a.m., meet and greet with A’Keria by the tie-dye station from The Neighborhood, Mentor Dubuque Mentor Coordinator. Light Mr. Key City Pride, KhrisStyle Diamond-Ross; Bay- at 11 a.m., and showtime brunch at noon. $35 and cuddle a goat at the Hoof-It goat meet-up. refreshments provided. Free. 701 Locust St. lee I.J. Diamond; Ja’Nyiah Moné Diamond-Banx$; General admission, $40 table reservation, $50 Hosted by Riverview Center. Free. 652 Park Ave, Nia Chanel Diamond; Karizma Mirage; Denime VIP table, $15 bottomless mimosas, $25 meet Galena, IL. facebook.com/GalenaPridePicnic. TheQueen; and Mi Mi Sanchez. Special guest DJ and greet. 500 Wild Indigo Ln, Galena, IL.

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Events at Five Flags The Five Flags Center is located at 405 Main St. in Downtown Dubuque. Face coverings are recommended but not required in accordance with the VenueShield program instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fees may apply to ticket purchases. Tickets are available The 2018 Academy of Country Music at Ticketmaster.com or at the Five Flags Center Box O ce. For more Lanco Award win for new Group of the Year information, call 563-589-4254 or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. FRIDAY, JUNE 25 @ 7 PM follows multiple nominations from the FIVE FLAGS ARENA Country Music Association, Country Music Lanco with special guest Brittany Ray Television, American Music Awards, and bring a special country show to the Five iHeartRadio Awards. Additionally, front- Flags Arena on Friday, June 25 at 7 p.m. man Brandon Lancaster became the fi rst Lanco continues to pave its course member of a group to ever win the nash- after the success of their double plati- ville songwriters Association Internation- num radio chart-topper “Greatest Love al’s songwriter/Artist of the Year honor. story” and critically acclaimed gold hit Dubuque-native, nashville-based singer- “Born To Love You.”The fi ve-man band’s songwriter Brittany Ray incorporates no. 1 selling debut and coming-of-age catchy melodies and driving electric guitar album, Hallelujah Nights, made Lanco riff s with storytelling lyrics into her songs. the fi rst country group to debut at no. 1 Her fi rst recorded and released song was a on the Billboard Country Albums charts duet written and sung with Richie McDon- in 10 years. now they have dropped ald from Lonestar titled “Love Is Worth It.” two irresistibly nostalgic tracks “Old In 2016, she released her debut eP that was Camaro” and “What I see,” which serves produced by country singer Jamie O’neal. as their new single at country radio. Tickets start at $30. n

Corey Taylor Lindsey Stirling’s TUESDAY, JUNE 15 @ 7:30 PM FIVE FLAGS ARENA The Artemis Tour The frontman for both GRAMMY® His debut solo eff ort,CMFT , made FEATURING KEISZA Award-winning multi-platinum history with the powerful single MONDAY, JULY 5 @ 7 PM juggernaut slipknot and platinum “Black eyes Blue” reaching no. 1 at FIVE FLAGS ARENA rock force stone sour brings the Active Rock Radio making Taylor the Lindsey stirling remains fearless enough voice that rallied millions of fans fi rst artist in the history of the format to always dream big. In the more than fi ve across the globe to Dubuque, to reach no. 1 with three separate years since the release of her 2012 self- this time as a solo artist. Corey projects, following chart-topping titled debut, the electronic music impre- Taylor’s CMFTour will take over eff orts from slipknot and stone sour. sario, violinist, dancer, and artist quietly the Five Flags Arena stage on Taylor fi rst crashed theNew York and humbly became one of the 21st cen- Tuesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Times Best seller List with Seven tury’s most innovative stars by clinging to 2015 YouTube artists list, making her uncompromising, unfi ltered, Deadly Sins in 2011, occupying the her groundbreaking vision of cinematic the highest-ranked female. Her literary and undeniable in any arena, Corey chart for four weeks. He followed violin-driven electronic music. experience debut, The Only Pirate at the Party, co- Taylor is a New York Times bestsell- it up with three popular tomes: Lindsey stirling’s The Artemis Tour on written with her sister Brook s. Passey, ing author as well as an actor with a A Funny Thing Happened On The Monday, July 5 at the Five Flags Arena. became a New York Times Bestseller. myriad fi lm and television credits. Way To Heaven, You’re Making Me After bowing at no. 2 on the Billboard Lindsey’s third studio album, Brave Impacting generations of fans and Hate You, and America 51. Mean- Top 200 and no. 1 on the Dance/elec- Enough, debuted at no. 5 on Billboard’s peers alike, his voice roars across six while, his fi lmography encom- tronic Album Chart, holding no. 1 on the Top 200 Album Chart, went on to score slipknot albums. With two gold-cer- passes Fear Clinic, Doctor Who, Classical Album Chart for 21 consecutive the no. 1 spot on the publication’s year- tifi ed albums and a platinum single, Offi cer Downe, and Sharknado 4. weeks, and receiving a Billboard Music end Top Dance/electronic Album list, and stone sour have notched fi ve Top The rare renaissance man who Award for “Top Dance/electronic Album,” earned stirling a 2017 Billboard Music 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 and can give a symposium at Oxford her sophomore opus, Shatter Me, would Award for “Top Dance/electronic Album.” garnered Loudwire’s Rock Album university and headline heavy music not only garner an RIAA Gold certifi ca- A motivational speaker in her of the Decade for House of Gold & festivals around the globe, Taylor tion, but it would rank as the no. 2 Dance/ spare time, stirling uses her own Bones—Part 1, which also spawned forever challenges culture to think, electronic Album and no. 1 Classical Album story to show teenagers that you’ve its own Dark Horse Comics graphic dream, and scream along with him. on Billboard’s 2015 Year-end charts. got to have confi dence in the very novel of the same name by Taylor. Tickets are $57. n Attracting over 11 million subscrib- thing that makes you unique—then, ers and 2 billion-plus views on YouTube, wait for the world to catch up. Forbes placed Lindsey at no. 4 on its Tickets start at $35. n

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Styx SATURDAY, JULY 3 @ 6 PM FIVE FLAGS ARENA One of America’s greatest decade, Styx weathered the shifting rock and roll bands will make winds of the public’s musical taste, their Five Flags Center debut reconvening for a highly success- on Saturday, July 3. The show ful 1996 Return to Paradise tour. will begin earlier than usual so Styx has continued to receive attendees have time to travel to praise for its live performances into viewing locations for Dubuque’s the 21st century. On the 2006 live annual fireworks over the Missis- album One With Everything, they sippi River later that evening. joined Cleveland’s Contemporary The six men comprising Styx Youth Orchestra to create a hybrid draw from more than four decades orchestral rock blend for the ages. of barn-burning chart hits, joy- The band performed at its peak in ous singalongs, and hard-driving tackling every track of two of their deep cuts. Like a symphony finest platinum-selling albums on that builds to a satisfying cre- 2011’s The Grand Illusion/Pieces of scendo, a Styx set covers a wide Eight Live. Styx also re-recorded range of stylistic cornerstones. two full discs of classic mate- Originally formed in 1972, Styx rial for the aptly-titled Regen- hit its stride with guitarist/vocal- eration Volume I & II, released ist Tommy Shaw’s first LP with the in 2011 and 2012, respectively. band, 1976’s Crystal Ball, which The current lineup of STYX included the Top 40 hit “Mademoi- includes Shaw, Ricky Phillips (bass/ selle.” They then became the first vocals), Todd Sucherman (drums), group to score four triple-platinum Lawrence Gowan (keyboard/ albums in a row: The Grand Illu- vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass), and sion (1977), Pieces of Eight (1978), James “JY” Young (guitar/vocals). Cornerstone (1979), and Paradise Welcome to The Grand Evolution! Theater (1981). Over the ensuing Tickets start at $33. n

Additional Concerts & Events

Buckcherry w/ Core and Jabber Box Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Twista, and Do or Die Thursday, August 5 @ 7 PM Saturday, October 23 @ 8 PM

Blackberry Smoke Home Free—The Dive Bar Saints World Tour Sunday, August 29 @ 8 PM Friday, November 12 @ 8 PM

The Texas Tenors Kip Moore w/ Lainey Wilson and Gabe Lee Saturday, September 4 @ 8 PM Saturday, December 4 @ 8 PM

QuadCon Postmodern Jukebox—The Grand Reopening Tour Sunday, October 3 @ 10 AM–4 PM Wednesday, December 8 @ 7 PM

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #384 June 10–June 23, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 19 Q Casino’s Back Waters Stage Concerts Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank Return! By Bryce Parks

2019 was a breakthrough year for Q Casino’s Back Waters March 16, 2020, came, and we closed our doors and we anybody that qualifi ed for unemployment, and we assisted stage, presented by MidWestOne Bank. With record were shut down through June 1 (one year to the day of those people to get on that assistance, but we contin- crowds and the books in the black, Brian Rakestraw, Vice this interview). It’s been a year since we’ve been open with ued to pay their health insurance through everything.” President and General Manager at Q Casino and Hotel, a lot of restrictions and capacity issues, mask mandates, so far, attendance is still down a bit, but Rakestraw and his crew were getting ready for a 2020 season to social distancing, and obviously no music of any kind.” reports that the people who are coming in are their take things to yet another level. Well, you know the rest of “We rode into 2020 on a wave of excitement, ready regulars and true gamers: the people who root the bot- the story, as it was pretty much the same story everyone to build on the successes of 2019 and have a huge year tom line. While ancillary revenues from such things as dealt with when looking forward to an incredible 2020. here,” he continues. “The fi rst two months of 2020 were music and dining are not there yet, nor are the costs But with COVID hopefully in our rearview mirrors and fantastic. They were absolutely wonderful from a busi- associated with those items, which historically are often live entertainment roaring back to life all over the Tri- ness standpoint, and we were confi dent that we were loss-leaders, anyway. Like so many other employers, the states and America, 2021 looks to be Q Casino’s chance going to have an awesome year. But then we all know struggle lies in replenishing staff in the restaurants. to rekindle the hopes and expectations for a summer what happened. And now I look at this as a rebooting. “When we fi rst started dealing with the shutdown as of 2020 that never was. Coming back from not just a We’re not back at the same pace as we were in early it relates to the concerts,” says Rakestraw, “some of the pandemic but also the business and cultural restrictions 2020, but we’re getting there. I’m very happy to be where shows got canceled while we tried to see how we could imposed by that pandemic has been a long and patient we are now, but it was certainly a very trying time.” reschedule others for a later date and started push- road. But with bullish determination, they have arrived at “Our main goal at that time was to do whatever we can ing them back. It got to the point where it wasn’t even the light at the end of the tunnel. so now we’re just going to take care of our employees. I’m very proud that after a push-back issue anymore, we just had to start over to have twice as much fun this year to make up for it. our shutdown, we made sure all of our employees were again. Of the shows we were planning for the sum- “We had a huge lineup ready to go in 2020,” shares paid. We even calculated the average post-tip wage for our mer of 2020, we’ve now got eight announced in total, Rakestraw. “We had 10 shows, the biggest one being the tipped employees and paid that wage. And then we paid and of those shows, fi ve are rescheduled from planned Rascal Flatts Farewell Tour. We were really excited about 100 percent of all of the health insurance. We did all of that concerts last year. The other fi ve could not fi nd dates to a huge lineup of music from multiple genres. And then until the stimulus passed, and then we started looking at work with or simply were not touring in summer 2021.” Cover Story

The Back Waters series itself started off slowly, growing from smaller shows up to the 2019 peak. Q Casino Back Waters Stage Schedule The “Rocks the River” series in 2016 was the first outdoor concert series on the island, paving the Tickets can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at Frank Hannon’s guitar and the distinctive vocals of Jeff road for the Back Waters Stage concerts held since QCasinoAndHotel.com or through Ticketmaster.com. Keith. Tesla is supported for the night by Wayland. 2017. Rakestraw notes that their mission statement Events are held rain or shine. Tickets are not refund- is not only for the betterment of the community, able. Ticket prices and lineup subject to change. Brothers Osborne government, and nonprofits but also part of the Follow Q Casino at facebook.com/QCasinoHotel with Travis Denning mission to promote tourism for the community. or check QCasinoAndHotel.com for the SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 7 PM “For me, that’s the most important thing about most up-to-date information. n This Grammy-nominated our organization,” says Rakestraw. “If we bring more duo’s distinctive sound people to the community, that is going to have a combines classic country natural effect of allowing us to give more back to and hints of soul, earning nonprofits and to the city. That’s one of the reasons The Kenny Wayne them high praise for their we started the Back Waters concerts, to see if we can Shepherd Band dynamic live show. Rolling bring more tourism. And if we have this long-term FRIDAY, JUNE 25 @ 7:30 PM Stone exclaims, “The Bros vision of having a nicer outdoor amphitheater, we need His relentless touring and come guns blazing, a to make sure it can be sustainable and profitable.” success on rock radio with guaranteed show-stopper.” Brothers Osborne is joined One thing they learned along the way is that dates songs like “Blue on Black” by special guest Travis Denning. that are non-typical for gaming are the best days to helped to drive Platinum have the shows. They are focusing on Sundays, Thurs- album sales status for this Nelly with Too days, and Fridays, with only one Saturday performance blues guitar wizard. Hype Crew slated because people are already coming on Satur- Opening the show is Bette FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 @ 7:30 PM days. So the idea is to drive tourism on other days. Smith. Is it “Just A Dream” or is it “After the Kane Brown show on a Sunday in 2019, gettin’ “Hot In Herrre”? It we were able to see that the hotel occupancy was Mitchell Tenpenny is indeed, and ‘90s hip just through the roof compared to other Sundays,” with Walker Hayes hop legend Nelly brings says Rakestraw. “I talked to several people who have FRIDAY, JULY 9 @ 7 PM those hits plus “Ride With restaurants downtown, and they were open that The Nashville rising star Me” and more to the Back night, and they saw increases as well. So, let’s bring rolls in with two albums Waters Stage joined by people to town. Let’s bring them when they typi- and three EPs under his the Too Hype Crew. cally don’t come for the benefit of not only our own belt and already has hit hotel, food and beverage, and gaming, but for related the charts with “Drunk Collective Soul businesses across Dubuque to take advantage.” Me,” in addition to with Better Than Coming out of COVID, everyone, both in business co-writing the top 10 hit Ezra and Tonic and in their personal lives, is noticing ways that things “If the Boot Fits” with THURSDAY, are different now and will likely never go back to being Granger Smith. His 2018 Telling All My Secrets debuted SEPTEMBER 2 @ 7 PM like they were before. One way that venues are see- at #5 on Billboard’s Country Charts. So far, 2021 has The Georgia-bred rockers ing a slight difference is in the buying habits for show seen the release of two singles, “Bucket List” and “To Us of Collective Soul have a tickets compared to the past. People are not buying It Did.” Mitchell is joined by Walker Hayes. literal slew of rock radio tickets early right now. They’re waiting until closer hits including “Shine,” to the show. Some of that is out of fear of another Staind with Pop Evil “The World I Know,” cancellation, and some is simply the inconvenience of SUNDAY, JULY 18 @ 7 PM “December,” “Heavy,” “Run,” “Gel,” and more. Does it dealing with either a ticket refund or even a resched- Reuniting after an get any better? Yes, if you add Better Than Ezra uled show to a date on which they cannot attend. extended solo outing by (“Good”) and Tonic (“If You Could Only See” and “You “The pent-up demand is there. We’re seeing shows lead singer Aaron Lewis, Wanted More”). all over the Midwest with strong sales. They are later who made some very sales, but they’re strong. Ticketmaster has some poli- successful stops in Brantley Gilbert cies where you can’t get refunds for 30 days, and that Dubuque on his own in with Sean Stemaly upsets some people, so they’re slower, even skittish recent years, this is the FRIDAY, before making investments in the future for concerts. original crew getting back SEPTEMBER 10 @ 7 PM We know the shows are great, and as we approach the together to bring their With back-to-back show dates, with ticket sales that are already encourag- huge hits including “It’s Been a While,” “Outside,” Platinum albums and ing, we look at those numbers to ramp up greatly.” “Something to Remind You,” and “So Far Away.” a grassroots following Coming back after a long time off is itself a Opening the show is Pop Evil. millions strong, Brant- growing process, and getting back into the flow ley Gilbert’s music has of things is important. For that reason, Rakestraw Tesla with Wayland been shared, covered, and his staff have elected to book a couple of SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7 PM and adopted as the smaller shows at the front of the season. With 14 million albums soundtrack to Saturday “Kenny Wayne Shepherd and [just announced] sold, these roots-rockers night and Sunday morn- Mitchell Tenpenny with Walker Hayes are our first ruled the airwaves in the ing by audiences around the world. Several No. 1 two shows,” he says. “That way we can gradually late ‘80s and early ‘90s hits punctuate his career: “Country Must Be Country get into this again and dust off our cobwebs to make with monster hits “What Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” “Bottoms sure everything is running smoothly before we get You Give,” “Modern Day Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and “What Happens In A into the big shows. In 2020, we switched to Ticket- Cowboy,” “Love Song,” Small Town.” Opening for Gilbert is Sean Stemaly. master, so we have not actually used Ticketmaster “Little Suzi,” “Heaven’s live at a show yet, and this will be our first test. Trail,” “The Way It Is,” and so many more, driven by

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“Our two big shows are obviously Brantley Gilbert and Staind. Aaron Lewis has been to Dubuque and Q Casino specifically a couple of times as a solo act with great success, but his band, Staind, has never been to our community. We’re very excited to have them here as they reunite after a long hiatus. We’re also excited to bring Nelly and Brothers Osborne back to Dubuque.” ‘80s/‘90s rockers Tesla were also just announced for August, rounding out a diverse slate of performers to please many palates, including Brothers Osbourne and a trio of ‘90s hitmakers: Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra, and Tonic. Expect country music star Brant- ley Gilbert to finish the season strong on Sept. 10. One thing is clear across already-opened venues in America: People are very much ready for concerts again. “Brothers Osborne has great advance ticket sales because they were one of the shows booked from last year that did not get canceled, but instead got It’s clear that the word “relief” is as much applicable to mind, Rakestraw’s team has learned a lot through deal- moved,” explains Rakestraw. “And although people the return of music to the Back Waters Stage as anything. ing with COVID about how their business can adapt had the option of getting a refund, something like 90 “I’m just excited to finally have live music back, and learn from what they’ve experienced in order to percent of those people opted to just hang onto their normalcy back, just to get out there and have an event be better in the future. Due to the many changes that tickets and use them again this year. So that’s very where we can be outside and hear some great tour- COVID required, plans for the expanded hotel next to encouraging. People knew we were coming back.” ing music together,” says Rakestraw. “Even though Q Casino are currently on hold. Until hotel occupancy The Back Waters concert venue setup itself will be COVID has affected so many people, for one night rates return to normal and everyone gets an idea for much the same as in 2019, but this time it’s not going [or eight], we can enjoy ourselves. Let’s see if we can the state of the industry, then and only then will they away between shows. The rear entrance to the casino, bring more people back to our community to see reassess the need and the timeline for that project. closed since the onset of COVID, will only be open on that we are getting out and having a good time.” “We really think our future is still very bright here,” concert nights, so there is no need to clear the back lot Like so many businesses, they don’t have all the people says Rakestraw. “Between possible hotel expansion, a for parking on other days. Leaving it up also lets people they need to fully get back to normal inside the casino, rooftop restaurant, an event center, and the permanent see it as they drive by on Highway 151, and it’s a reminder especially to get the restaurants back open. Even with outdoor amphitheater, we’re looking at a lot of new things of the ongoing excitement happening on the site. signing incentives and good wages, they are having that we can do here over the next few years to make this For newcomers to the series, the Turpin Tailgate area the exact same pains that most other businesses are place more of a resort. Again, all part of an effort to bring up front and closer to the stage has some seating (from having as we try to acclimate to a “new normal” com- people in from outside the community to enjoy Dubuque. 200 to 400 chairs per show) available on a first-come, ing out of COVID. One bright spot along those lines It’s a slow process. COVID has stalled that process for first-serve basis. The front of the tailgate area is standing that energizes Rakestraw is that for the Back Waters a while, but it didn’t knock us out. We stood back up, room only. Behind the Turpin Tailgate is general admis- concerts, many of those employees were summer help. brushed the dust off, and now we’re ready to go again.” sion. G.A. is standing room, but people can bring their When they reached out to that list of people once again You will also be thrilled to hear that entertainment will own chairs in if they like to sit and enjoy the show from this year, many of those people came back on board once again continue inside the Q Showroom. Expect a few that section, same as in the past. Q Casino does have to help make sure everyone enjoys a good show. So, “after parties” following some of the Back Waters Shows a bag size limit, and bags are subject to search due to staffing the outdoor shows should not be a problem. along with a steady lineup of weekend entertainers. security issues, but you can certainly bring in your fold- Outside of the Back Waters concert series, things “This summer/fall, we will definitely go back to show- ing chair and enjoy a great concert in a seat that you across the Q Casino and Hotel campus are nonethe- room concerts inside the Q Casino,” says Rakestraw. “So know for sure is comfortable. All of the shows are rain or less working to find their new normal as well. long as it’s clear that people feel comfortable to come shine. If it’s truly bad weather because of rain or light- “One thing we’re working on right now is an enhanced back inside and of course that it’s safe to be inside, ning, that will get addressed at the time, but otherwise, outdoor dining experience at Houlihan’s,” explains you will see great entertainment return to our Show- the shows will go on even if there are a few fish flies. Rakestraw. “Last year, in response to COVID, we created room. It’s fairly small, but we can pack 600 people in “We’re lucky that every one of our sponsors an outdoor patio area very simply to welcome people and there, and sometimes we do just that. So we’re going wanted to come back 100 percent this year,” says make them feel safe as they dined outdoors and enjoyed to slowly bring that back in a smart, safe, and gradual Rakestraw. “Both of our beer providers returned. what Houlihan’s has to offer. Now we’re looking at expand- way. We won’t do full capacity crowd shows right away. Lime Rock Springs (Pepsi) is back 100 percent. It ing that concept and making that a permanent place. We I already have a couple of shows booked for this fall. made it really easy this year to come back.” have architects and designers working on building plans I can’t tell you what they are yet, but the excitement MidWestOne Bank, formerly American Trust and for that right now. A portion of that, the first half, will be certainly will continue when we come back indoors. Savings Bank, continues their long dedication to the a covered patio area with ceiling fans, TVs, heat lamps, And, of course, all of this is contingent upon staff- community and cultural activity and remains the main and other amenities to make for an extremely comfort- ing up to meet the needs of those new offerings.” sponsor throughout the series. Kwik Stop promotes the able and inviting outdoor dining experience from spring With the retirement of America’s River Festival, the series with videos at their gas pumps as well as through through fall. And the rest of the patio will be an open Back Waters series is now the biggest outdoor concert ticket giveaways. The Turpin Dodge VIP area is now the dining space with lights above you to really be outside series in the Tri-State area. And that’s an understate- Turpin Dodge Tailgate Area, a natural moniker change on a beautiful night for enjoying dinner and drinks. We ment. It’s like comparing a wedding cake to a cupcake. considering, you know, they sell trucks and all. The change expect to be able to sit 80 plus people out there. By the The truth is no other outdoor music event series even avoids confusion with any other VIP opportunities avail- time we are able to get it done, half of the summer may comes close to the scale and caliber of the music pre- able at a show. Verlo Mattress also returns as a sponsor. be gone, but at least it will be there for next year and the sented by Q Casino with the Back Waters Stage in 2021. “We also have a number of great local food trucks future. We have a couple other exciting things over there “Our team is really excited to get back to this,” already committed to participate in the events,” we’re looking at doing in the future too. So, stay tuned.” Rakestraw says. “It’s outdoors. It’s live music. It’s Rakestraw continues. “We’re continuing our practice One thing that has not come back for most hotels cold beer. It’s great food, and it’s finally gathering of inviting the food trucks without any fee to par- is business travelers. And that could spark a total reset together again with friends in the summertime!” ticipate and offer great food to our guests, and they’re in the future for what companies do if that travel sec- Full details on all shows and ticket sales can enhancing their bottom line at the same time.” tor never fully returns. Keeping long-term effects in be found online at QCasinoandHotel.com. n

22 365INK MAGAZINE June 10–June 23, 2021 Issue #384 DUBUQUE365.COM Feature Story Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Grand Opening Gary Dolphin, the “Voice of the Hawkeyes,” is happy that we’re getting to these warm days, it’s proven The Tee Box: A brand new Golden Hyatt is coming in and building a boutique hotel to announce the Grand Opening of Gary Dolphin’s to be a great move. You always have to give them Tee game and golf art and photos. on the top three floors. That’s the big picture. But Iron Bar, also known as Dolph’s. The unique, upscale, something no one else can, and we’ve done that “Here’s what I love most about it,” says our guests were bowled over by what the Iron Bar and cozy destination is located on the ground level here. So we’ve got the best of both worlds.” Dolphin. “Most of the people who came in the really is. So our original vision has played true. of the Novelty Iron Works building at 333 E. 10th St. Their bar buddies across the street at 7 Hills first two or three months are people I’ve known, “We want to give the people what they want, in the heart of Dubuque’s historic Millwork District. also surprised Gary with his own namesake brew. or I broadcast their kids’ games growing up in so between the beer and the full-service bar Although the bar opened quietly last fall “Full confession,” says Dolphin, “I love craft Dubuque, and they wanted to support the place. and the atmosphere, which is kind of like our amidst the pandemic, the team is finally able to brews, but I don’t know the first thing about mak- They had no idea what it looks like, or what the great beautiful Gothic churches in Dubuque, spread their wings and celebrate the moment. The ing them. So I sampled them and picked out my themes were in all the cubby holes and nooks people will come back just to take in the vibe weekend-long celebration includes a Dubuque favorites, and we came up with a great pilsner, and and crannies. Once they got in there and saw and enjoy the ambiance. I grew up with live Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting, live right next to it on the tap is Dan Gable’s beer, which the building and what was going on with us as music twice a week, and I knew it was impor- music, and, naturally, appearances by past Iowa is very popular, too. And we’re the only place locally well as with our neighbors at Backpocket, the tant that we get our local musicians involved, Hawkeye greats and Gary Dolphin’s broadcast with our favorite Irish beer, Smithwick’s, on tap. women’s boutiques, and now Gino’s East, they and that’s really taken off. And Dubuque in buddies, including Ed Podolak and Bobby Hansen Speaking of on tap, here are the were jazzed up. And with the weddings every and of itself is its own attraction. So it’s our and former great Hawk players Nate Kaeding, details on the daily activities planned Friday and Saturday, the building is really alive. job to let people know where we are.” n Marshall Yanda, Luke Recker, and Matt Kroul. for the grand opening weekend. The legendary Dan Gable will also stop in to Wednesday, June 23: Legendary Iowa sample his new brew and christen the venue. wrestling coach Dan Gable will visit Dolph’s at “They say timing is everything,” muses Dolphin, 7:30 p.m. to meet fans over a draft of his own talking with 365ink. “We argued amongst our- brew, Singlespeed Brewing’s Gable Munich selves last summer and early fall: Do we open the Helles Lager, aka “Gable’s Gold,” on tap. bar now or wait until after COVID? We always knew Thursday, June 24: Ribbon cutting with the COVID would go away eventually, so we decided Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Gary and to open then and let that slow time be our soft his broadcast partners Ed Podolak and Bobby opening, to do it right and work out the kinks. We Hansen, plus Nate Kaeding, Marshall Yanda, Luke knew we were going to have to get great investors Recker, and Matt Kroul at 4:30 p.m. Singer-song- who trust that we’re making the right call here writer Elizabeth Moen performs at 8 p.m. with a $6 and be patient with us, and we got just that, all cover charge. Don’t miss this incredible performer. Dubuquers, all local. So when the protocols were Friday, June 25: Drink specials all day. Gino’s relaxed, we were already on a roll. Everybody that East pizza full menu served, several former Iowa stopped in told 10 people and with little promo- Hawkeye athletes mingling and available for auto- tion, here we are at the grand opening, and we’re graphs, David Mehrl playing Rat Pack classics from rockin’ and rollin’ and looking forward to it.” 5 to 8 p.m., and David Zollo, an Iowa City blues- Having had many opportunities to put his rock singer-songwriter from 9 p.m. until midnight. name on the shingle of bars in the past, in Saturday, June 26: Former Iowa Hawkeye this case, once again, timing is everything. Marvin McNutt, all-time leading Iowa football “I’ve always been a huge historical archi- receiver for touchdowns and total yardage, will tecture fan,” Dolphin continues, “and Dubuque join Gary to meet fans during the day. Country is such a unique town with all the modern duo Bailey Von Dame performs from 6 to 8 p.m., amenities, but it has all the old buildings, followed by world-class talent Tyler Brandon and, frankly, the Millwork District is so engag- from down Texas way from 9 p.m. to midnight. ing and unique and a lot of people want to be Sunday, June 27: Country in the Courtyard. a part of it for a lot of different reasons.” A day full of great acoustic country music in the “I had eight or nine meetings with the owners friendly confines of Dolph’s Courtyard starting of the building, and I said, you know, there’s a lot at 1 p.m., with local performers including Clarke of sports bars, and that’s not me. I’m around that Wilkerson, Cowgirl Pearl, Denny Garcia, and culmi- enough, so we agreed that the inner bar would nating with a concert by Marques Morel at 6 p.m. be free of flatscreens and jukeboxes. I wanted a Gary’s bar offers a variety of experi- place where people like me, whether they’re my ences at one location, including: age or a little younger, can go and have a drink Dolph’s Den: Complete with couches, Gary’s and a conversation without screaming at the top memorabilia from 50 years of broadcasting, a of their lungs. But yet, we would create a sports poker table, a large flatscreen, and a fireplace bar component, which many would expect me to Dolph’s Dugout: A baseball-themed gathering have, and we’ve done it at the entrance hallway spot with flatscreen and super comfy booths. area to the bar as well as in the courtyard.” The Courtyard: Outdoor seating area nestled “I wanted the quaintness component, but who at the core of the building surrounded by brick knows better than I how important a sports bar is walls and open to the sky, including a jumbo 16’ in Dubuque, IA? And to me, the difference-maker high definition LED screen for all sporting events on that front is the courtyard. And that’s a big and movie nights. Outdoor bleachers, barstools nugget. There was a lot of hand-wringing going at drink rails, table seating, and an outdoor bar on, should we go ahead and jump in with both Dolphin’s Corner: A tribute to Gary’s fam- feet, make that investment, mount that on a wall, ily, who operated one of the first convenience and trust that people would come down, and now stores in Iowa for decades in Cascade.

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #384 June 10–June 23, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 23 sAT 6/12 Johnnie Walker Second Chance Summer Music On The Mountain: Laura 4 PM @ Son Chasers, Cassville Concert Series: The Jimmys & Robbie & The Barfl ies, The 7 PM @ Second Chance Broken Rubber Band, The A Pirate Over 50 Coff ee & Music, Shullsburg Struggle, Catfi sh Murphy 5 PM @ Galena Cellars 10 AM–9:30 PM @ Downtown Rooftop Party w/ DJ Papi Sundown Mountain 8 PM @ Smokestack TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Roy Schroedl Pat Kennedy & Boot Hefel Duo 5 PM @ City Service Brewing, Lily Stella Maris 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Darlington 8 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar THu 6/10 Bonfi re Jam (Gladdy & Bob’s Driftmore Takeover: The Struggle Open Mic Reunion) SO CALLED, NOLEPAHNT, Sam Day Joie Wails w/ Joe Blanchard & Summer Son 5 PM @ Millwork Night Market 5 PM @ Council Hill Station Immersa, Earl Dernhardt, 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Tony Oswald 8 PM @ The Yardarm Thysbe, Pagliar, Downtown 6 PM @ Stone Cliff The Resistors Savanna Bike Night: Staring Contest Secrets 5 PM @ Jimmy’s Pub, East DBQ The Lonely Goats 7 PM @ Smokestack Hill Fest Cascade Rockin’ On The River: 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 5:30 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Not Dead Yet @ Noon Catfi sh Murphy Band Tony & The Tiger Kings 4th & 20 The Resistors @ 3 PM 6 PM @ Cascade Riverview RatchetJaw 6 PM @ East DBQ John Moran 7 PM @ Millennium Gladdy Ressler & Jamie Jones Amphitheater 8 PM @ My Brother’s Place Cruisin’ Thursdays 6 PM @ Wicked Dame Bar & Marina Family Band @ 6 PM Kofi Baker @ 7:30 PM The Lonely Goats LynSkynyrd Jordan Danielsen Roy Schroedl Weydert-Brown Overdrive Council Hill Station 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill 8 PM @ Poopy’s, Savanna 6 PM @ Grape Escape 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 7 PM @ Hilltop at Menominee Galena Pride Picnic: Dueling Outlaws & Angels Gypsy Pistols Music in the Park Series: Sam Day Jordan Danielsen & Pianos, Drag Performance 6:30 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake 9 PM @ Dirty Ernie’s Boxcar Social 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Jef Spradley 1 PM @ Grant Park, Galena 6 PM @ Platteville City Park 7 PM @ Grape Escape Downtown Summer Nights: sun 6/13 Steve & Randy Ron Lubbers Ziegried Underground Marty Raymon Dirty Water Boys 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Galena Pride Kick Off Show 1 PM @ The Beer Haus, Farley 6:30 PM @ Downtown Dyersville Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Ashton Hills Farm, Guttenberg River of Music: Galena The Other Two Diva & Jeorge Hill Fest Tiny Concert Series: Steve & Michele, Just For Fun 2 PM @ Off Shore 6:30 PM @ Fergedaboudit Winterlong @ Noon Joshua Sinclair 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, Nate Gallagher Winery Drum Talk Meet & Greet 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar Guttenberg 7 PM @ Twisted Vines Mark Zalaznik w/ Kofi Baker @ 2:30 PM Pub & Eatery 2 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Autumn Reverie Acoustic Gladdy Ressler & Jamie Jones Guttenberg German Band Big Mojo 7 PM @ Downtown Billiards Family Band @ 4 PM 7 PM @ Eagle Point Park 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Jake Simon LA Suess Kara Gordon @ 7 PM Bar & Grill 8 PM @ The Yardarm 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Back Booth Alley Council Hill Station Jazz & Beyond 7 PM @ Midtown Marina 9 PM @ Wicked Dame The Michael Mikrut Band Variety Show (Name That Ky & Ty Boots & Bibs 6 PM @ Coconut Cove Tune) w/ Shane Blakely 2 PM @ Highway 20 Searchlight Soul Noon @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth FRI 6/11 9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Brewing Co., Elizabeth 7 PM @ Grape Escape Food Truck Friday: Johnnie Walker Jazz Guitarist Mark Bateman Ralph Kluseman 6 PM @ Potosi Brewing Elizabeth Mary Mojo Busted 1 PM @ Dimensional 11:30 AM @ Washington Park 3 PM @ Coconut Cove 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth Brewing Co.

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Tony Walker WED 6/16 Three Quarter Buzz 1 PM @ The Yardarm Mid-Week Market 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Ryan Fox @ 4 PM Iowa Wine Festival: Stolen Grace Maureen Kilgore @ 6 PM Laura McDonald & 1 PM @ Park Farm Winery 11th & Iowa St. Marcus DeJesus 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Massey Road Steve McIntyre 1 PM @ Massey Marina 6 PM @ Grape Escape Massey Road 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Josh Yeltman THU 6/17 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Danny Parker Project Guttenberg River of Music: 5 PM @ Galena Music On Main Pizzin’ In The Wind Rock Steady 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Guttenberg 5:30 PM @ East DBQ Theresa Rosetta Cruisin’ Thursdays Danny Parker Project 2 PM @ Off Shore 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Amber & Adam Bar & Grill Beau Timmerman 6 PM @ Maquoketa 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Summer Concert Series Meghan Davis 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub DR Duo Corey Jenny 2 PM @ Bellevue Golf Course 6 PM @ Grape Escape Adam Bartels Band 7 PM @ Midtown Marina Steve McIntyre Barn Dance: 2 PM @ Highway 20 Fever River String Band A Few Blind Mice Brewing Co., Elizabeth 6 PM @ Council Hill Station 7 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina

Jordan Danielsen Music in the Park Series: Mojo Busted 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Ensemble Nouveau 7 PM @ Grape Escape 6 PM @ Platteville City Park Johnnie Walker Lonesome Road 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Back Booth Alley 8 PM @ The Yardarm 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Elizabeth Mary Boat Plug, WoodCreeper 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Tiny Concert Series: 8 PM @ Smokestack Pearl Breitbach Lexi Parr 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar SAT 6/19 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Roy Schroedl Bar & Grill TSWS Concert 8 AM @ Shullsburg 7 PM @ Eagle Point Farmers’ Market Meatplow Park Band Shell 4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Jeff Theisen FRI 6/18 11 AM @ Coconut Cove The Artisanals Steve Davis 5 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery Marty Raymon 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Music in the Gardens: Mama Inaugural D-B-Q: Downtown Tess & The Chain of Fools A Pirate Over 50 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum 5 PM @ Dimensional Inaugural D-B-Q: Brewing Co. Josh Yeltman @ 2 PM MON 6/14 Theresa Rosetta @ 7 PM Guitar Night w/ Marcus DeJesus Great Galena Balloon Race: Dimensional Brewing Co. 7 PM @ Smokestack The Wundos 5:30 PM @ Galena Territories Veterans Freedom Center TUE 6/15 Benefit: Walking Molly, Corey Taylor Sam Day Rock Steady 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Arena 6 PM @ Wicked Dame 2 PM @ Shenanigans

Justin Craig 2 PM @ Off Shore

Rock Steady 2 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina

Mississippi Duo 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard

Kara Gordon 2 PM @ Highway 20 Brewing Co., Elizabeth

The Beaux 2 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna

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SAT 6/19 Danny Parker Music in the Gardens: Dirty Water Boys 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Hunter Fuerste & The American 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Vintage Orchestra Winterlong 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum The Lonely Goats 8:30 PM @ The Big House, 3 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Petersburg MON 6/21 Make Music Platteville: DR Duo Tony Walker Juneteenth Drag Showcase Noon @ City Park, Platteville 4 PM @ Son Chasers, Cassville 10 PM @ The Driftless Danny Parker Project Just Dave SUN 6/20 6 PM @ Galena Territory Pavilion 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Justin Craig Downtown Noon @ Coconut Cove TUE 6/22 Drag Queen Bingo Great Galena Balloon Race: John Moran 6 PM @ 7 Hills Event Center Mama Tess & The Chain Of Fools Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 5:30 PM @ Galena Territories WED 6/23 Picnic Basket Concerts: Mid-Week Market Jef Spradley Danny Parker Project Mo Leytem @ 4 PM 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Noon @ Council Hill Station The Alumatics @ 6 PM 11th & Iowa St Johnnie Walker A Pirate Over 50 6 PM @ Knickers 1 PM @ The Yardarm Lenny Wayne 6 PM @ Grape Escape Boogie Monster The Broken Rubber Band 6 PM @ Frentress Lake 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Trivingo Bar & Grill 8 PM @ Southend Tap Caden Matthew Garrett Hillary 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina THU 6/24 6 PM @ Champagne on Main Jimmy Welty Band Inaugural D-B-Q: 5 PM @ Jimmy’s Pub, East DBQ Meghan Davis Scott Waterhouse 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub 2 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. MissBehavin’ 5:30 PM @ East DBQ Jake Bender Matt McPherson Cruisin’ Thursdays 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 2 PM @ Off Shore Danny Parker Project Pride Kickoff Reunion Show Walking Molly 5 PM @ Galena Music On Main 7 PM @ The Driftless 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Jef Spradley Cash & Cline: Country Jef Spradley 6 PM @ Grape Escape Royalty Tribute Show 2 PM @ Highway 20 7 PM @ Ohnward Fine Brewing, Elizabeth Music in the Park: Point Five Arts Center, Maquoketa 6 PM @ Platteville City Park The Beaux Ky & Ty 2 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Searchlight Soul 7 PM @ Grape Escape 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Secrets Adam Bartels Band 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Tiny Concert Series: 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth Marques Morel Avey Grouws Band & Kevin Burt 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar Full Boar 3 PM @ Tabor Home Winery 7:30 PM @ Midtown Marina Grand Opening Weekend: Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Elizabeth Moen Latin Rave 3 PM @ Stroz Bar, Hollendale, WI 8 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 8 PM @ Smokestack Bailey Von Dayne FRI 6/25 Johnny Trash, Furious George 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Grand Opening Weekend 8 PM @ The Yardarm Bar & Grill David Mehrl @ 5 PM David Zollo @ 9 PM Not Dead Yet Johnnie Walker Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery Jef Spradley Trivia Night Crazy Hat & Sunglasses Party: 6 PM @ Wicked Dame 8 PM @ The Grove Bar & Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo Grill (Scotch Grove, IA) 4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern

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SUNDAY Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Trivial Pursuit Open Mic w/ Scott Rische Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM 1st Thursday @ 8 PM Sundays @ 1 PM Denny’s Lux Club Hops & Rye Grape Escape Rock Star Bingo FRIDAY MONDAY Wednesdays @ 8:30 PM Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Trivia Barrel House 2nd Friday @ 7 PM 3rd Monday @ 6:30–8:30 PM Dubuque Driving Range Textile Brewing Company Karaoke (Dyersville, IA) Wednesdays @ 9 PM Acoustic Open Mic Skinny Maginny’s w/ The Alumatics Comedy 1st Friday @ 8 PM Mondays @ 8:30 PM THURSDAY Smokestack Monk’s Trivia Thursdays @ 6 PM Karaoke TUESDAY Third Corner Food & Spirits Fridays @ 9 PM Trivia Southend Tap Tuesdays @ 7 PM Hy-Vee Trivia Riverboat Lounge Thursdays @ 6:30 PM Variety Show w/ Shane Blakely Hy-Vee Dodge Fridays @ 9:30 PM Leo-oke: Live Piano Karaoke 7 Hills Brewing Co. Tuesdays @ 7 PM Rock Star Bingo Wicked Dame Thursdays @ 7 PM SATURDAY 7 Hills Brewing Co Picnic Basket Concerts w/ Backpocket Trivia Gladdy Ressler, Jamie Jones, Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM Open Mic w/ Chad Olsen and Guests Backpocket Dubuque Thursdays @ 7 PM Saturdays and Sundays Smokestack @ Noon WEDNESDAY Council Hills Station Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic/Karaoke (Council Hills, IL) Wednesdays @ 7 PM w/ Cal Coohey Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Thursdays @ 7 PM Karaoke Frentress Lake Saturdays @ 9 PM Dueling Pianos w/ Felix & Fingers Skinny Maginny’s Wednesdays @ 7 PM Jukebox Bingo B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Every Other Thursday: Open Mic 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 @ 7:30 PM Saturdays @ 9:30 PM Hy-Vee Trivia Backpocket Dubuque 7 Hills Brewing Co. Wednesdays @ 7 PM Hy-Vee Locust

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Regional Concerts & Events

Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts The Beach Boys w/ Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves Aug 15 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) June 12 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater (Mount Carroll, IL) Maroon 5 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Aug 19 @ American Family Insurance A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Surf Zombies Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) FEATURES June 26 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Summerfest Music Festival Boyz II Men Sept 2–18 @ Henry Maier Festival Park FRI 6/11 sun 6/13 June 27 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) (Milwaukee, WI)

William Elliott Whitmore Little River Band June 27 @ Big Grove Brewery (Iowa City, IA) Sept 4 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA)

Fitz and the Tantrums KISS July 2 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Sept 5 @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) REO Speedwagon STACKED—Driftmore Takeover The Artisanals July 3 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Gogol Bordello 7 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) 5 PM @ DIMENSIONAL BREWING COMPANY Sept 11 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) COVER: $10 (67 MAIN ST) Gladys Knight Driftmore joins forces with smokestack Fronted by the Charleston City Paper’s July 9 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Comedian Tom Segura and Allegro Audio for a truly amaz- 2015 singer-songwriter of the Year, Sept 16 @ Overture Hall (Madison, WI) ing evening of music and community Johnny Delaware (formerly of susTO) Steel Panther on the rooftop featuring sets from and an all-star cast of local musicians, July 10 @ The Rust Belt (East Moline, IL) Michael Buble sO CALLeD, nOLePHAnT, Immersa, the Americana rock outfi t from Charles- Sept 16 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL) earl Dernhardt, Thysbe, Pagliar, and ton, sC received critical acclaim for their Comedian Iliza Shlesinger staring Contest. All on the custom 2017 four-track debut eP. The Artisanals’ July 23 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Kane Brown built A2 Rig by Allegro Audio. 2018 self-titled full-length release will Sept 12 @ Orpheum Theater (Madison, WI) Sept 18 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL) soon be followed by ZIA. Infl uenced by the heartland rock of Bruce springs- Primus w/ Wolfmother and Battles Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, Flaw sAT 6/12 teen, neo-psychedelia anthems of My July 24 @ BMO Harris Pavilion (Milwaukee, WI) Sept 19 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Morning Jacket, and dream-pop work Rockfeast of The Cars and The War On Drugs. Lollapalooza Music Festival Alice Cooper w/ Ace Frehley NOON @ COUNCIL HILL STATION July 29–August 1 @ Grant Park (Chicago, IL) Oct 1 @ BMO Harris Pavilion (Milwaukee, WI) (6521 N HILL RD, SCALES MOUND, IL) June 12 and 13. All rock and roll you FRI 6/18 Foo Fighters TobyMac can eat! June 12 features Kofi Baker, July 30 @ American Family Insurance Oct 2 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL) not Dead Yet, The Resistors, Gladdy The Wundos Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Ressler & Jamie Jones Family Band; and 5:30 PM @ EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA NORTH Porter Robinson w/ Jai Wolf June 13 hosts a drum talk and meet and COURSE (444 EAGLE RIDGE DR, GALENA, IL) Modest Mouse Oct 7 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) greet with Kofi Baker, Winterlong “neil Rock and roll favorites, country and July 30 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Young Tribute,” Kara Gordon, Ressler & pop classics,original songs, and jingles Drive-By Truckers w/ Buff alo Nichols Jones, and more. Camping available. are highlighted by unique instrumenta- Orville Peck Oct 10 @ Englert Theatre (Iowa City, IA) tion and energetic vocal harmonies. Aug 3 @ Raccoon Motel (Davenport, IA) Oct 12 @ Barrymore Theatre (Madison, WI) Aug 6 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Dashboard Confessional sun 6/20 Elle King Oct 12 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Aug 7 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater (Mount Carroll, IL) Okey Dokey Oct 17 & 24 @ Raccoon Motel (Davenport, IA) The Black Crowes Oct 26 @ Gabe’s (Iowa City, IA) Catfi sh Murphy Band Aug 8 @ American Family Insurance 6 PM @ CASCADE RIVERVIEW AMPHITHEATER Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Bleachers w/ Claud (101 PIERCE ST SW, CASCADE, IA) Oct 27 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) TICKETS: $5; 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE Dermot Kennedy Catfi sh Murphy brings the best of out- A Pirate Over 50 Aug 10 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Sylvan Esso w/ Lido Pimienta law country, southern rock, Americana, 1 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Oct 29 & 30 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) and Texas/Oklahoma red dirt music to After reading Jimmy Buff ett’s book, A Foreigner eastern Iowa. Their high-energy shows Pirate Looks at 50, Al Ronek realized it Aug 11 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Scott McCreery feature innovative guitar solos, catchy was never too late to do what you love. Oct 30 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) riff s, and an impressive range of vocal He started A Pirate Over 50 and plays Blue Öyster Cult talents among the group. Adam Grif- the best Jimmy Buff et, classic rock, and Aug 13 @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse The Black Jacket Symphony: Led Zeppelin IV fi n opens. Gates at 5 p.m. Bring your country favorites. It will surely feel like (Cedar Rapids, IA) Nov 6 @ Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) own chair. Food vendor available. you’re in Key West, FL with Al playing!

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THU 6/24 FRI 6/25

Searchlight Soul 6:30 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) This 3-piece acoustic rock band special- izes in ‘90s rock. Expect to hear Sound- garden, Dishwalla, Green Day, Nirvana, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Tonic, and more.

Joie Wails 7:30 PM @ GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) TICKETS: $10 LIVE AUDIENCE & LIVESTREAM Passionate, powerful, and rockin’ are three words that describe Joie Wails. Strong harmonies covering Alice In Chains to Nirvana to Vance Elizabeth Moen Joy plus an adorable selection of 8 PM @ GARY DOLPHIN’S IRON BAR country favorites from bands like album, Fire. Now with their fourteenth (333 E 10TH ST) Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean Electric Six studio album, Bride of the Devil, Electric COVER: $6 and sprinkle in some Olivia New- TUESDAY, JULY 6 @ 7 PM Six examines the concepts of evil and Having launched in the lane of raw, ton John and it’s simply magic! SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) corruption, humanity’s various falls from bluesy, acoustics (opening for the likes Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based grace, the nine circles of purgatory, and of of Lake Street Dive), Elizabeth Moen’s Elizabeth Mary (Duo) band playing an energetic and unique course, the internet itself. Their sound will bold embrace of indie-pop produc- 6 PM @ SPIRITS BAR (1111 DODGE ST) brand of rock music infused with ele- corrupt you and enslave you as the beau- tion and electronic textures is espe- With a prolific string of singles and ments of garage, disco, punk, new wave, tiful demonic bride you know you truly cially enthralling. The Iowa native’s records since 2018, Elizabeth Mary’s and metal. Smokestack will be the first are. Fraulein, take this severed hand with immense vocals and poetic poignancy single “Sweatpants and Wine” gar- stop on their 2021 world tour and only its creepy long nails from the beginning swirl into the new sonic territory in nered great regional airplay and won show in Iowa. Dubuque’s PURE Service of time. To do so is truly thine destiny. a form that’s outright haunting. Her KBOE 104.9 FM Iowa Country Song warms up the stage as an opener. See Electric Six live on songs are ultimately an expression: of the Year. Elizabeth Mary’s relat- Electric Six achieved recognition in Tuesday, July 6 at Smokestack. Tickets are not only of what the world means to able lyrics and genuine personal- 2003 with the singles “Danger! High $10 in advance at SmokestackDBQ.com Moen, but what she means to herself. ity will leave you wanting more. Voltage” and “Gay Bar” from their debut or $15 at the door. n

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CROQUE MONSIEUR SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH

to be opening other locations in Austin, TX; Nashville, We’re going to go out of order, because how do TN; Charleston, SC; Lexington, KY; and Naples, FL.” we talk about Bread and Vine’s delectable eats with- Bread and If anything good came out of COVID-19, look to out starting with dessert? It is, after all, staring you in Bread and Vine as one of those happy accidents. the face when you stand at the glass windows at the “When COVID hit,” Bonnetain begins, “I was in China counter. Each thing looks more inviting than the last. Vine Bakery working on a massive project involving a Chinese restaurant, We had four different flavors of macarons, which a Japanese restaurant, a Korean restaurant, an American leaves just about 20 flavors we didn’t try yet. Not to By Bryce Parks Brasserie, a French restaurant, and a nightclub, and suddenly be confused with macaroons that are coconut-based, I lost my job with COVID last year. So I took a sabbatical here French macarons are almond flour-based. They are Where do I begin to gush about Bread and Vine Bakery with my wife, who is in Chicago, to think about my future. We clearly a main feature of Bread and Vine, prominently in Galena, IL? We saw food photos online. We heard were traveling here to Galena over a weekend and this little displayed at the center of the counter in a rainbow of good things. But we were not at all expecting what town was on fire with activity last summer while everyone pastel colors and flavors. The nutty almond base of greeted us when we opened the door at 217 S. Main St. was complaining in New York and Chicago. I was next door the cookies is accented with everything from coffee to This wasn’t a quiet local sandwich shop. This place was having a drink at Jamie’s Wine Studio, and Jamie introduced berries, chocolate, caramel, citrus, and more. There IS a rockin’. Well, maybe we should say it was boogying, as us to the building owners here, John and Doug, who knew flavor for you. And hey, they’re naturally gluten-free! it was classic ‘70s disco pumping through the sound we did work in opening new places and said, ‘Can you look Drool-worthy pastries include three tartelettes: salted system. From the decor to the beautiful displays of food, at my little space here and give me some ideas?’ I told him caramel chocolate, seasonal pastry cream with berries, to the energy of the staff, to the full room of patrons, to give me a couple of weeks to come up with a concept for and lemon custard with Italian meringue. You can’t go everything about the vibe of Bread and Vine, a bak- you and discussed with my wife that maybe it’s something wrong with a classic NY-style cheesecake, a flourless ery and wine bar, felt like I had stepped off the streets we should look to do for ourselves. And the rest is history.” chocolate cake, tiramisu, or chocolate mousse. You likely of Galena and into somewhere else entirely. Not that I Six months of construction later, after gutting the have not tried a hazelnut cream “Lola Bun” (named after don’t love Galena, I do. But, wow. This place is a unique whole place, Bread and Vine is very much a reality. Eric’s dog), which is a cream puff with caramel filling, and experience in the town filled with unique experiences. “It’s good energy,” says Bonnetain. “It’s good music. éclaires never disappoint. There is a strawberry lemon If I said the eatery had the feel of a restaurant chain, it We play disco music because all different ages come into confit and mascarpone cream or Valhrona dark chocolate. sounds bad, but it has that vibe in all the best ways. There this place from you young kids who want macarons to the Win and win. Or you could just be super boring and have a was a clear, bold, and fresh design aesthetic throughout grandma who wants to have a patisserie, so we make the croissant. (Just kidding.) They look like little flaky morsels the space, modern and bright with orange accents. energy work for everyone. In the morning we have the cof- of love, and you can even get ones with almonds, choco- The staff was all in similar uniform, and the entire fee and croissant. For lunch, the locals come in for a sand- late, or a savory version. You can also just let go with La process seemed well-practiced and organized despite wich and come back again for a drink and a small plate. Pompadour, which features four of the signature desserts being a fairly new venue. In total, it is a feast for the “All the sandwiches are made here in the kitchen. with a whimsical display of freshly spun cotton candy. senses … all of them. It’s bad enough having to look at a My chef Manny and pastry chef Laura used to work for Consider, also, that you might want to try to actu- menu where everything sounds delicious, but here you me. I called her and said I need you, I’m opening this ally eat a sandwich before you even get to the des- are bombarded with the sights of those offerings right business. And she called the next day and said okay, serts. Of course, it’s Galena and the rules are off, so behind the glass. So now you have to choose among tasty you put a lot of pressure on my shoulders, and after 28 dessert can be a meal for sure. The menu is big. Almost treats that you can lust after with your own two eyes. years in Chicago, she decided to move to Galena and too big for me to make a decision that I fear I’ll regret The new restaurant concept is the brainchild of Eric is very happy. We have about 20 employees now and because I didn’t get those other three sandwiches I Bonnetain, a wonderfully fascinating native Parisian, everyone is happy. I had no problems finding staff.” wanted. But I can’t indulge my desire to have it all. who, thanks to fate, stumbled upon Galena during the And that staff was one of the things that immedi- To make for a speedy transition from your desirous COVID summer that never was in 2020. Clearly, I was ately stood out when we entered the restaurant. Vibrant glances to your watering mouth, most of the sandwiches on the right track when I noted the vibe that seemed to enthusiasm is how I would describe their attitudes. appear to be pre-assembled in a delicious display at one match the best franchises out there, as this establish- They truly seemed excited to help us discover all of end of the counter. So when you order your croque mon- ment is the first of many more to come. By the way, the hidden treasures they have behind the counter. sieur, they simply pull one out of the array of sandwiches you’ll want to just go ahead and apply a cool French So now the problem is, how do we attack this and complete it by toasting it to perfection and serving accent to anything you read here in quotes that follow. menu in words without filing the whole issue?! it in just a couple of minutes. What is a croque monsieur? “A lot of people tell me that about the atmosphere We’ve had one meal there so far, and I think my Only the best ham and cheese sammich you’ve ever had. because I used to create building concepts all over the next three visits are already mapped out in my The BVB Chicken features grilled marinated chicken, world,” says Bonnetain. “This is the first one, but I’m going head (and in my heart and my belly as well). Russian dressing, and Parmesan cheese. The chicken

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Milanese’s panko-coated chicken comes deep-fried beer-tempura mini burgers? Bread and Vine Bakery with confit red pepper, tartar, and romesco And one of my all-time favorites, pork 217 S MAIN ST, GALENA, IL sauce on a baguette. A steak baguette belly bao buns (SOLD!) You might also 815-402-2100 boasts pesto, caramelized onions, and choose to share or hoard your own piz- BREADANDVINEBAKERY.COM brie cheese. The Parma has that fragrant zette. Choose a veggie version, a salmon Hours: Wed–Thu: 9 AM–9 PM; rosemary focaccia bread with ricotta, with caramelized onion and horseradish Fri–Sat: 9 AM–10 PM; Sun: 9 AM–9 PM; mozzarella, prosciutto, and more. We’ve créme fraiche, or the classic French Alsa- Mon–Tue: Closed been told that Miami regulars say their cian Flammekueche with créme fraiche, Ordering Options: Indoor and outdoor Cubanito is the real deal Cuban, with caramelized onions and bacon. Who cares seating, carryout, catering roasted pork, ham, Swiss, mustard, pickle, if you can’t pronounce it? You shouldn’t and mojo butter on true Pan Cubano talk with your mouth full, anyway. bread. That croque monsieur I raved about A full bar features a number of wines has this rich béchamel sauce and grati- and spirits from local creators. Supporting SUBMIT YOUR DINING SUGGESTIONS! nated Gruyère cheese. The French Hotdog local and appealing to the local popula- DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RESTAURANT YOU is a huge seller, also with the béchamel tion is of utmost importance to Bonnetain, WOULD LIKE TO SEE US VISIT? SEND US YOUR sauce and Gruyère. The Pan Bagnat is a not just the tourist crowd. Their goal is to REQUESTS, SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS! sexy name for a killer tuna sandwich. We make the greatest wines accessible to as EMAIL: [email protected] also had the smoked salmon on a crois- many people as possible, offering a large sant with cream cheese, cucumber, red selection of wine by the glass, beautiful onion, and capers for a fresh, light flavor. labels, and famous winemakers, but also You can also get a breakfast omelette little nuggets. You will find the most inter- on a savory croissant for the meat-free esting wines to please the most delicate crowd. The Veggie sandwich puts roasted palates. Their knowledgeable bartenders veggies, tomato concasse (rough chopped will help you pick the right wine by the sauce), and pesto on rosemary focaccia. glass to pair with either a French quiche They are all freshly prepared daily or your selected cheese or charcuterie in the kitchen using high-end local and board. And we didn’t even get into the European ingredients and made ready mixed drinks. But, hey, it was lunch- for a rush of customers over the lunch time. We had to go back to work after. hour: a smart, time-saving prep decision There’s so much to offer in this not-so- that has no downside in the quality and big space. Fast, friendly, and delicious. flavor of the sandwich when it’s finished a You’d wonder how they pull it all off until short time later. They guarantee fresh- you consider the resume of the man with ness by baking their bread and pastries the plan. Eric Bonnetain was born in Paris, multiple times throughout the day. where his parents owned two restaurants. Yes, the salads were big and beauti- He became the chef there and moved into ful, and maybe one day I’ll have that management when he was very young. goat cheese and pear or salmon and He then decided to move to the United quinoa, but it is not this day. One look States, working in New York for 25 years at those truffle oil and Parmesan french focused in Manhattan at 2- and 3-star fries and you can forget that salad. They Michelin restaurants under esteemed even have poutine, bless their souls. chefs such as Éric Ripert at Le Bernar- Perhaps you are afraid that a whole din. Then onto Miami where he was vice sandwich won’t leave room for that president of a hotel company on the food desert? Never fear, the small plates and and beverage side, doing a lot of openings boards are here! Classic cheese and for them for concepts and in charge of 57 charcuterie boards are joined by blue restaurants and nightclubs, before tackling cheese bruschetta. And then it gets really the project in China just before COVID. fancy with foie gras au toucheon (duck or So yeah, I’d say he sort of knows his goose liver with local pineapple jalapeño stuff. And Bread and Vine Bakery proves pepper jam and baguette slices), quiche it. We know you’ll love his stuff too. As Lorraine, and Cuban croquetas. How about always, tell ‘em 365ink sent you! n

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Kids live in the moment. Our neigh- bors have the cutest little one-year-old In The boy we call LTB. LTB can laugh and cry anytime and return to normal without ever thinking about it again. He doesn’t Moment care what happened five minutes ago or about COVID-19. He doesn’t even care By Matt Booth about what happened to his dad’s truck. He is not overly concerned with the price Do your best to live in the moment! of gas and lumber or what our president Lives are so complex and so full of is doing. All he cares about are walks, options that it’s easy to let moments slip bugs, or savoring a mouthful of food. by without notice. If you’re not in the Our dog Annie lives in the moment. moment, you’re either thinking about the As I’m writing this, she is in the front past or the future. You cannot operate yard chasing a butterfly. She’ll do this for from the past or the future because the hours. She is concentrating so hard on past is history, and the future is a mystery. the moment, everything else in the world You can live in the moment if you want to. disappears. She is not thinking about At any given time, you are smack what she had for breakfast or about her dab in the middle of to-dos, problems, upcoming appointment at the vet. She burdens, annoyances, and responsibili- is living in the moment! We only need ties. Moments become lost amid all the to look at children or pets for examples confusion and clutter. Your focus is and inspiration of living in the moment. on what needs to be done this minute Being in the moment enhances the value rather than what you can do with each of your life. Try to be aware of what’s going moment. To be in the moment, you can- on in this moment and recognize the impor- not be thinking about what you have tance. I don’t think it’s possible to be in the done or what you are going to do. moment all of the time because it is neces- If you’re dwelling on the past, you are sary to think about the past and plan for the not in the moment. It may be tempting future. Build your life out of the moments to think about the past because it was you are given, and be careful not to let wonderful or awful. However, what- them slip by into the shadows and become ever the past was, it’s gone. You cannot forgotten and lost forever. Within each operate from the future either because moment lies the essence of life. With prac- it’s unknown. Do not spend your time tice, you can learn to live in the moment fantasizing about winning the lottery. longer and enjoy more of your life. n Learn from the past and plan for your future while keeping your attention on the moment. Don’t miss what is happen- ing now because you are too busy looking “Don’t let yesterday use up too much back on the past or forward to the future. of today.” — Cherokee Indian Proverb

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ask but usually never get writing this good. now that I Monique discovers think about it, maybe it’s a Humdinger with a big kapow. the meaning behind her Nine Billion There is something else that cannot be overstated: Dark visions. On a basic simple Matters is a whole lot of fun to read. It’s almost as much level, I am reminded of the fun as being attacked by 12 golden retriever puppies. great Catholic theologian Dead Mr. Dow has a number of characters gathered and paleontologist Pierre together in small groups. They don’t know each other Teilhard de Chardin who until halfway through the second book when two said, “We are not human Part Two groups band together for self-preservation. They beings having a spiritual know, then, that they are all in mortal danger. experience. We are spiri- By Bob Gelms This is a techno sci-fi thriller of the fi rst order. Rudy tual beings having a human Dersch is the new CeO of GRI, history’s fi rst trillion-dollar experience.” I think that In the last issue of 365ink, I wrote part one of a two-part conglomerate. Professor Jonas Hanson is head of Hanson just about covers Monique book review concerning the three novels making up Dark scientifi c, and Monique Durand, with her little band of Durand’s job in this story. Matters by the mighty impressive Michael Dow. so impres- friends, is on the hunt for the meaning of her visions. she is also responsible sive, that I gave him the Bob Gelms personal Humdinger enter stage left: the bad guys. They call themselves for applying Charles Darwin and his theory of evolu- Award; which is the only one I have given out in all of 2021. The Consortium, a group of uber-rich multi trillionaires tion to all of humanity, and it is monumentally exciting. I was reluctant to read Dark Matters. The bad hype was who have been directing all things on earth: economies, If you are going to the stars or staying on me and my negative feelings about starting a series with wars, political machinations, worldwide food produc- earth, wherever you go, there you are. Throwing three novels. It waters down everything in the story. On tion, transportation, and outer space. They have mining another inscrutable quote in here, this one from the the other side, it picked up at least three awards that I am operations on the moon and Mars and two orbiting hotels enlightened Lao Tzu, “If you do not change direc- aware of. I didn’t buy all three novels; I only bought the along with a mysterious Chairman and an equally mysteri- tion, you may end up where you are heading.” fi rst one. Caution is the better part of an empty wallet. ous end game that has nothing to do with chess. At the All will be made clear after reading Dark I couldn’t believe myself. I read the fi rst book in two same time, it is breathing and evil. Rudy to the rescue. Matters (with an “s”) by Michael Dow. days and books two and three in about fi ve days; all In addition to these matters, we get a bird’s eye Oh gosh, I have to mention this. The titles of both three in a week. Dark Matters is outstanding, over the view into the most compelling mystery the universe has my reviews of Dark Matters mention nine billion top, clever, smart, provocative, a top-notch thriller, a waiting for humanity. It’s called Dark Matter, with no “s” dead when earth’s population was 10 billion. Think- murder mystery, and it has surprises galore. You can and along with it, a primer on quantum mechanics. ing on it, I am not so sure that’s a bad thing. n

Italian Pork Chop Sheet Meal Pan Dinner MAKES 4 SERVINGS Planning Ingredients • 5 oz Dutch yellow baby potatoes, cut in half Made Easy • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash Ital- with Hy-Vee ian Seasoning • 1/8 tsp black pepper By Hy-Vee Nutritionists Megan Horstman • ¼ lb fresh green • 1 pint grape tomatoes (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust) beans, trimmed • 2 (5 oz) boneless pork chops

Meal planning can be stressful and time consuming— Directions but it doesn’t have to be with help from your Hy-Vee 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large rimmed dietitians. simplify your meals with delicious, nutri- baking sheet with cooking spray. tious, and easy-to-fi x options using the Healthy Habits 2. Cut potatoes in half. Place the potatoes 4-week menu program. This program includes weekly on the prepared baking sheet. menus, recipes, grocery lists, and one-on-one support 3. In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, Italian season- from your Hy-Vee dietitian. Healthy Habits helps indi- ing, and black pepper. Mix well. Drizzle ½ tablespoon of the viduals develop a personalized eating plan to support mixture over the potatoes. Toss the potatoes to coat. a balanced lifestyle, weight loss, or improved health. 4. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, trim green beans. The recipes that correspond to the menu pro- 5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the green gram are quick and nutritious, allowing you to have beans and tomatoes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil mix- a family-friendly meal prepared in minutes. To learn ture over the top. Toss to coat. Place the pork chops over the more, visit hy-vee.com/health to connect with your top of the vegetables. Pour the remaining olive oil evenly over local Hy-Vee dietitian and enroll in Healthy Habits. the pork chops. Bake an additional 15–17 minutes or until the Did you know? Pork is a great source of high-quality potatoes are soft and the pork reaches a minimum internal protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals like thiamin, temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer. phosphorus, and selenium. Vegetables are loaded with 6. If desired, at the end of cooking time, turn oven vitamins, minerals, and fi ber. Aim to eat 5 to 9 servings of control to broil. Broil 4–6 minutes fruits and vegetables each day as part of a healthy diet. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please Try this recipe from Week 1 of our Healthy Habits menu. n Source: Hy-Vee Dietitians consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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I went to church the other day, opened Wiccans, Agnostics, Humanists, Bewil- the door, and walked right down the aisle. dered Seekers—we welcome everyone. It wasn’t a Sunday, and the only other Quite a few of the key-holding volun- person there was my husband, who’s no teers have been in and out of our building preacher. We’ve been in there a hand- at the corner of 17th and Iowa since March ful of times since in-person services 2020. Someone has monitored the HVAC. were canceled for the you-know-what. Someone has thrown out the trash. Some- He’s the head of the program commit- one has cleaned out the refrigerator. That tee, and I run the small but well-curated would be me, and it was an adventure. A library, so we both have keys. It’s been stick of butter stuck to a plate, a bucket strange, walking into this place our of something or other, maybe pawpaws? members and friends miss so much. One member brings those from his rural Our church—the Unitarian Univer- home. They are delicious, but not after salist Fellowship of Dubuque, UUFD 15 months. Slices of molding banana for short—is small. We have about 50 bread on plates, unopened bottles of members and friends, and “friends” is lemon-lime Hard Soda and two bags not a word we use lightly. Some of our of Chips Ahoy. Adhering as closely as I though I did not scrub the fridge. to get up and tell their story, their per- most supportive congregants choose could to our fellowship’s Green Sanctuary I have my own at home and that, sonal, spiritual, and vocational journey. not to become members, which means commitment, I recycled the plastic and thank you very much, is enough. The closing circle is a cherished ritual. they cannot serve on the board or vote glass, threw the foodstuffs into my city We are a hardy group that began With the pandemic closing in at our last in elections, but they can do everything compost bin, and offered the hard soda meeting in people’s homes, then moved gathering in March 2020, we stood and did else. We are a welcoming church—and that and hermetically sealed cookies to our to a high-ceilinged room in the Masonic not hold hands, for the first time ever. But word is not used lightly, either. It means group of under-40s known as Youn- Temple, then to a spare room at the old we still said together, “Now, let us take into we receive you no matter your beliefs, gUUns, for their monthly moon circles. Xavier hospital where the padded folding our hearts the flame of our togetherness. your sexual orientation, your race, your Honestly, I loved doing that. Show chairs we splurged on had to be set up May its warmth be with us throughout color, your creed. Atheists, Christians, me a mess, and I will spring into action, and returned to the closet every Sunday. the coming week. Go in peace.” Everyone When the little church next to Hoffman- smiling, it’s a wonderful benediction. Schneider Funeral Home (now the private Before COVID, we would squeeze the home of new UUFD member, glory be) hands of the people on either side of us went on the market in 2004, we took as we said that last sentence. When we a leap, signed a mortgage, and moved return later this month (we hope) we won’t into an honest-to-goodness church. do that. Nor will we crowd together into This structure, built in 1885 as a German the pews and chairs. Families and friend Episcopal church, is about to undergo groups will do that, but we will do our a transformation, thanks to a capital best to be somewhat socially distanced. campaign that raised funds to restore the And we won’t all sing the hymns together, exterior to its former Carpenter Gothic but one of our splendid musicians will beauty, including a belfry that mysteri- sing from the stage. And the vaccinated ously went missing. The interior, too, will will hug, I know we will. Try and stop us. be spruced up and made more accom- It’s funny, but even as we joyfully gather modating, lovely, and, yes, welcoming. together again, we will lose a few things. But it’s the people who count. The Through the magic of Zoom, people people who founded the church, a few have joined us from all over the world— of whom are still around. The people a beloved daughter in Germany, a dear who serve on the committees—Social friend in Ireland, a much-missed former Action, Finance, Membership, Building member in New York City. We hope to and Grounds—all the work that could be find a way to retain that far-flung inclu- a slog but feels like a spirited mission sion. We want everyone we can get. You most of the time. Our services are unlike know how the hand game goes: Here is any other in Dubuque. We have rituals the church. Here is the steeple. Open the absent of dogma. We have Joys, Sor- door, See all the people. May it be so. n rows, and Concerns, during which people voice their worries and triumphs as a small stone is put into a bowl of water. We have readings—sometimes from the PAM KRESS-DUNN Bible, more often from a poet like Mary PAM BELIEVES THAT IF SHE Oliver—and we have a speaker who shares DOESN’T WRITE ABOUT IT, a reflection, not a preacher delivering a IT DIDN’T HAPPEN. YOU CAN sermon. 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Hempstead’s Ella Heim is one of the hundreds of The Galena Generals gather for J u n e i s L G B T Q + P r i d e M o n t h local high school seniors the East Dubuque Memorial Day a n d A n d r a F i f i e l d s h o w s h e r e who graduated in 2021! Parade and Cemetery Service. t h a t w e c a n a l l c e l e b r a t e i t , Congratulations to you all! Photo by Casey Klein. p o s e d o n t h e s e c o l o r f u l s t e p s Photo by Jennifer Heim. p a i n t e d f o r t h e o c c a s i o n i n Galena, IL.

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Todd Lange played a real life game of Duck, Duck, Goose along the banks of The 2021 Great Easter Iown Tractorcade the Missisippi River in Dubuque. starts from and returns to Bellevue, Iowa Photo by Todd Lang after a 3 day stroll through towns like Sabula, Clinton (pictuted here) and Preston. Photo by David Foster.

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PUZZLE ANSWERS PuZZLes On PAGe 36 GeneRAL BOB Is AT THe DRIFTLess

5 6 9 8 1 2 4 3 7 w w 3 1 8 4 7 9 6 5 2 Gwen Danzig’s 7 2 4 3 6 5 8 9 1 8 4 6 5 9 1 7 2 3 9 7 5 2 8 3 1 4 6 Good Advice 1 3 2 7 4 6 5 8 9 2 9 7 1 5 4 3 6 8 6 5 1 9 3 8 2 7 4 4 8 3 6 2 7 9 1 5 06010072502 DEAR GWEN, witnessed Papa John himself post a My high-school-aged kids blocked me thirst trap, so I’m thinking we’ll have to from their social media. I’m their dad, pack that app up, boys. I’m calling it. and it bothers me that I can’t see what they’re doing online. I really only made There are YouTube accounts designed a Facebook account to keep an eye to explain literally anything to you. on them, but it also makes me feel like Your kids aren’t learning how to tie ties they must see me as out of touch or and do oil changes and fi le taxes from unable to understand. I always thought you, they’re learning on YouTube, so I’d be the type of parent who would I’d suggest you take a similar approach have things in common with their kids! to develop your teenage joke/meme should I make my kids unblock me so I comprehension. You don’t have to be can keep track of what they’re doing? out of touch anymore because the Or will that make things worse? world wide web is at your fi ngertips. —Take care, Parent on Pennsylvania The internet can teach you everything! DEAR PARENT ON PENNSYLVANIA, It can also slowly (but surely) wear I’m going to take a wild guess and away at years of developed social and say they likely blocked you because coping skills, and you’ll be a shell of you’d comment on posts saying things your former self, getting sweaty in like, “How can you say you’re getting the grocery line because you left your money, you haven’t even gotten hired phone in the car. Your ability to imme- at Flora yet,” as though it was not diately access anything and everything lyrics to a G-eazy song, or maybe you will contribute to your inability to make got in arguments with their friends in choices because, yes, you could watch the comments of memes. Regardless, old episodes of Futurama, but you know leave them be, they’re just hopping there’s probably another option that from one joke format to another and would fi t your mood better and maybe probably not doing anything nefarious. scratch that unbearable existential itch, but you can’t fi nd that better option, As far as being out of touch, start being so you won’t pick anything and you will on the internet for yourself instead scroll scroll scroll just as our overlords of acting as your kid’s internet parole intended. In a few months, you’ll have offi cer. Think about what you need in more in common with your kids than your life. Are you lonely? There are you ever thought possible. And that, my food bloggers who want to tell you friend, will be a Good Advice miracle. about their step-sister’s trip to Italy and —xoxo Gwen their dog’s birthday before they get to the actual ingredients of a recipe, so if you’re lonely, start there! Instant one-sided friendship! If you want my expert opinion (which you do, you’re GWEN BEATTY asking me), I’d say start with YouTube. GWen BeATTY Is A sORORITY DROPOuT AnD I know you expected TikTok, but this CRYBABY, ReADY AnD WILLInG TO BOss YOu week I saw Bob saget lip sync while AROunD. IF YOu WAnT TO TeLL HeR sHe’s consuming illicit drugs, and I also PReTTY, eMAIL [email protected].

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ARIES SCORPIO (APR 19–MAY 13) (NOV 23–NOV 29) You may THINK you have the You’ll discover that your moral high ground, but seeing moral new socialist friend is actually clas- superiority as a tactical advantage sist AF. But you belong to the means you lose the moral high ground. class they favor so it’s all good.

TAURUS OPHIUCHUS (MAY 14–JUNE 19) (NOV 30–DEC 17) The first little piggy You will not agree with the wasn’t going to the grocery casting on your upcoming biopic. store. You get that, right? SAGITTARIUS GEMINI (DEC 18–JAN 8) (JUNE 20–JULY 20) If you’re changing the The English language way you dress to make yourself feel will essentially divide by zero when better, that’s awesome. Because you coin the term “gerunding.” literally nobody else cares enough about you to give a damn. CANCER (JULY 21–AUG 9) CAPRICORN A genie will grant your (JAN 9–FEB 15) wish to only experience the week- You may want to pick up ends. The weekdays will still exist, some of your favorite comfort food but you’ll have no idea what you did next time you’re at the store. Noth- during those days, and you’ll still have ing bad is going to happen to you, it’s to answer for it. Luckily, Hollywood just that the store is running low. loves a story like this...but the movie premiere will be on a weekday. AQUARIUS (FEB 16–MAR 11) LEO You think you have reason (AUG 10–SEP 15) to gripe now, but that super annoy- Your soul mate exists but ing kid will one day own you. And doesn’t currently inhabit a corporeal you know damn well he doesn’t body. Also, they’re from Canada. So take good care of his things. good luck getting anyone to believe that you’ve found your soul mate. PISCES (MAR 12–APR 18) VIRGO It’s no accident that (SEP 16–OCT 30) the three words people say best You will receive many brief- describe you are all four-letter cases full of money. Which, once the words. Poop. Butt. Boob. Lol. briefcases are all emptied, will ironi- cally cause a storage problem. Pro tip: Dedicate an entire room in your new mansion to empty briefcase storage.

LIBRA DANNY FAIRCHILD (OCT 31–NOV 22) DANNY FAIRCHILD IS THE ONLY THING That new app you down- STANDING BETWEEN US AND THE CELESTIAL loaded will seem like magic to you. BODIES THAT WOULD DESTROY US ALL. Because it is. It is said that magic KIND OF LIKE THE MOVIE ARMAGEDDON. comes with a cost. In this case, that YOU CAN THANK HIM BY EMAILING HIM cost is 99 cents at the app store. AT [email protected].

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