AUGUST 5–AUGUST 18, 2021 ISSUE #388

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 University of Dubuque Heritage 319-450-5151 Center 2021–2022 Season the “Artistically Resilient” season CONTRIBUTING WRITERS features a variety of performances including Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV and Gwen Beatty Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy good Advice [email protected] FEATURES Matt Booth 16 DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Mattitude [email protected] 17 Cascade Hometown Days 18 Crystal Lake Cave Sara Carpenter DIY Advice 19 Beyond the Game & [email protected] MLB at Field of Dreams

Danny Fairchild SECTIONS Dining & Horoscopes [email protected] 4 Events 12 Arts Bob Gelms Bob’s Book Reviews 24 Nightlife [email protected] 30 Columnists Pam Kress-Dunn Columnist WHERE’S WANDO? [email protected] We’ve hidden Wando somewhere in this issue of Sunil Malapati 365ink. Can you fi nd him? Dining [email protected] 365ink Magazine Sara Eliot Steuer 432 Bluff st, Dubuque, IA 52001 Feature Writer 563-588-4365 [email protected] [email protected] Dubuque365.com SPECIAL THANKS Facebook: @dubuque365 Instagram: @365ink Christy Monk, gina siegert, Julien’s Journal, Fran Parks, tim Brechlin, gen. Bob Felderman, Ron & All contents © 2006–2021, Jennifer tigges, Dave Haas, Rich Belmont & Community Incorporated. All rights Margie Blair, Mike Damaso, Paul gilligan, reserved. All bacon served semi-crispy. Paul & sandy Meyer, Coco the offi ce dog, Wesley Cat, Copper Kettle’s seared sesame tuna Bowls, all of our 365ink friends and advertisers… and you for reading.

2 365INK MAGAZINE August 5–August 18, 2021 Issue #388 DUBUQUE365.COM squirm now, or you’re getting angry with me, then yes, I’m probably talking about you. “I did not see our event in the last 365ink,” they said. “Well,” I replied, “I had a problem with your press release.” “What press release?” It seems like maybe it’s time they asked with a furrowed brow. “Ah ha!” I to revisit a classic… exclaimed, in a raspy voice while rocking my There is an endangered species out pointed finger at them (mimicking the old there you may not know about but which Jewish man talking about his missing soup affects us all. And when it dies, you will spoon played by Eddie Murphy at the end of feel the pain (or the potential lack of Coming to America… look that one up, too). joy). This at-risk species is the enigmatic Facebook is even worse. People don’t even and elusive press release. Poor thing. make posters now. They just create Facebook First discovered by, well, let’s say, um, events and invite you to them. I know for a Martin Luther in 1517 (look it up), the press fact other media professionals, who are all release thrived for exactly 500 years, until the probably doing a little happy dance while technology-based weapons, Facebook and reading this right now, are infuriated about Adobe Creative Suite, were responsible for the getting told by an event organizer, “Well, I mass executions of press releases all across invited you to the event on Facebook,” expect- the land. Once people had the tools to make ing that to be the catalyst which makes a jour- a sexy poster, or not-so-sexy poster, often nalist leap from their crappy $99 office chair featuring every font they own (and some they to rush out and track you down for the rest of don’t), the necessity to send out the event info your amazing story. You just might be amazed in print form was apparently no longer impor- to discover that the more information you tant. All the information anyone could need include in your well-written press release, the is right there on the poster, right? RIGHT? more page space a publication will give you Naturally, people also don’t often send within their pages. And hey, still attach that us posters, either. They’ll drive around poster, logo, or photo promoting the event. for hours hanging them in every bar and I’ll bet they use that, too. Double win for you! outside the bathroom of every Hy-Vee, but I will give Facebook credit for at least apparently sending even a digital version getting some events to note that they exist of that poster to 365ink, where we would at all, rather than expecting the world to just then tell 10,000 people all about your event magically know that they are doing some- FOR FREE, is just too much work. Yes, thing special this weekend. Even then, most this is cynical sarcasm. Don’t step in it. of these events I find are by accident, seeing Occasionally, I will get lucky and get a them shared on friends’ timelines. I pretty PDF of a poster where I can still copy and much accept every friend request I get, half paste the text from the poster because because I realize some people know me from they saved it with the encapsulated post- reading the paper and I don’t want to be rude script information in the document. Glory, to anyone, but also because it’s the best way glory, Hallelujah! But not usually. It’s flat- for random information to come across my tened, and if I want to put the event in the peripheral vision. However, if you post too paper, I have to retype the whole thing much stuff that makes my eyes roll or my brain and work it into coherent paragraphs. (Or hurt, I will likely stop following you. But you ask Kristina or Mike or Tim to do it.) really have to be infuriatingly, publicly dense Then, again, on the flip side of the coin to make me unfriend you (I’m talking to you, are people who print out the press release on oh lover of the red political baseball cap). paper and give you that instead of emailing Facebook is also responsible for real press it, so once again, I have to retype everything. releases including ridiculous information like Once, I got it handwritten because they didn’t this, “sign-up online at facebook.com/events/ know how to print the email for me, not 2754317347267656,” or download the form at apparently realizing they could have saved mycharity.org/iowa/dubuque/2017/ us both so much time by forwarding that pressroom/events/forms/5k_run_walk email. But bless their little hearts, at least for_the_cure_2021/revisedroute.htm. they took the time to make a press release. Don’t be that person. Just…no. So let me ask you this question: If you So, anywho… I think the steam building want to get your event published by 365ink up between my ears has abated somewhat. or the Telegraph Herald or Julien’s Journal If you are in any way responsible for the pro- or announced by KAT-FM or KWWL TV, do motion of events for your business or orga- you think that’s more likely to happen if you nization, please reread this five times, and send them a postcard... or if you send them then staple it to your forehead. Otherwise, a concise, coherent text document which you can disregard everything I said and enjoy includes the elusive WHO—WHAT—WHEN— the rest of this issue, filled with events mostly WHERE—WHY information? And if you want submitted by nice, professional, responsible good coverage of the event, do you think marketing and communications people who my lazy ass is more likely to retype the most understand and appreciate the power of a bare-bones information from the poster to press release. Be that person. Don’t make list as an event brief, or am I likely to dig for press releases into something we have to more juicy details online to really give the go to a news museum to see behind a glass event listing some gravitas? If I’m making you case. Mostly, I just hate re-typing things. n

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or blanket to enjoy their snacks and Taste of Summer meals outdoors as a limited number of picnic tables will be provided. Series In keeping with the Taste tradition, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 6–9 PM awards will be announced each eve- NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER ning. The August installment features MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) Koppes Kreations, Lawrence Brothers’ A modified version of Taste of Dubuque, the Barbeque, Magoo’s Pizza, Third Corner, temporarily reformatted Taste of Summer Tony Roma’s, and Versus with live music series closes out for the season on Thurs- from Boys of Lloyd and The Struggle. day, Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees of all Taste of Summer is open to all ages ages can enjoy a less crowded event experi- and is free to attend. Both beverage ence while still indulging in the original sales and freewill donations will sup- event’s signature tastes and entertainment. port the River Museum’s conservation Taste of Summer is located behind efforts to save endangered species. the gates in the National Mississippi For more information, call the River Museum & Aquarium’s boatyard National Mississippi River Museum and plaza areas. Attendees are encour- & Aquarium at 563-557-9545 or aged to bring their own lawn chair visit RiverMuseum.com/taste. n

Bus-eum Mobile History Exhibit SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7 AM–NOON DUBUQUE FARMERS’ MARKET (12TH AND IOWA ST) The Carnegie-Stout Public Library has partnered with the Dubuque Farm- experienced in Iowa and the Midwest, ers’ Market to bring the Bus-eum, a including anti-German hysteria of WWI, non-profit mobile history exhibit in a 1918 influenza pandemic, prohibition-era retrofitted school bus, to Dubuque on bootlegging and crime, 1920s Ku Klux Saturday, Aug. 14, from 7 a.m. to noon. Klan resurgence, and the Iowa Cow War. The bus will park at the Dubuque Farm- The Bus-eum is a project of TRACES, ers’ Market. Bus-eum Director Michael a non-profit organization that brings Luick-Thrams will give a special presenta- history to life through compelling events tion about the 1918 Flu Pandemic at 10 a.m. with informative and inspiring content. The Bus-eum exhibit, Hidden or Forbid- Admission is free and open to den No More: Prequels to the Greatest the public. For more information call Generation, highlights national moments the library at 563-589-4225 x2244 and events from 1914 to 1939 as they were or visit CarnegieStout.org. n

the 9,000-square-foot exhibit, visitors will Makers Faire experience the maker spirit of yester- SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 10 AM–5 PM day and see how innovation has trans- NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM formed the way we do things today.” & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) Activities include: metal rubbings, but- Celebrate artisan craftsmanship and the ton making, jewelry making, soap making, era before mass production at Mak- and thaumotropes (optical toys); black- ers Faire on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the smiths will be working in the blacksmith National Mississippi River Museum & shop Premier Tooling & Manufacturing Aquarium from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. booth; Dubuque Community Schools will This year’s celebration will be the bring robots from their robotics team; and first Makers Faire since the open- MakerSpace will provide both free sewing ing of River of Innovation and the activities as well as paid maker activities. River Museum’s own MakerSpace. Makers Faire is included with gen- “This event dovetails perfectly with eral admission to the River Museum River of Innovation, which prominently and free for members and those under features the ingenuity and craftsman- three. Tickets can be purchased in ship of those tied to the river over the advance online or at the box office. decades,” said Wendy Scardino, Direc- Most craft activities will take place in tor of Marketing and Communications. the campus boatyard. For more infor- “Between the Makers Faire activities and mation, visit RiverMuseum.com. n

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Corkless In Galena SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ NOON–6 PM DEPOT PARK (91 BOUTHILLIER ST, GALENA, IL) The Northern Illinois Wine Growers (NIWG) host Cork- less In Galena Wine Festival in Depot Park, moving from June to Saturday, Aug. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. Food Truck Friday In addition to wine tastings, there will be an art MUSICAL GUEST: MAUREEN KILGORE show, food vendors, and live music by Jordan Dan- Wingfest XVI FRIDAYS: AUGUST 20 AND ielson and Jeff Spradley plus Wicked Liz and the SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ NOON–9 PM SEPTEMBER 10 @ 11 AM–1 PM Bellyswirls. Food vendors include wood-fired pizzas SINSINAWA AVE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL WASHINGTON PARK (700 LOCUST ST) from L. May Eatery; Kick’n It Up Concessions; gelato Coming back for its 16th anniversary, East Dubuque Walk, bike, or drive to Washington Park where food from Elle & Becks; and cheese, fruit, sausage and Wingfest takes over downtown East Dubuque trucks will line the streets, ready to celebrate the crackers from the Northern Illinois Wine Growers. on Saturday, Aug. 14 from noon to 9 p.m. end of the week with you. Brought to you by Travel On Friday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., Corkless Galena This event has proven to be everything it’s balk-balk- Dubuque, Food Truck Friday takes place every second features a Friday Night Tasting Event, hosted by Galena balked up to be. With a host of amazing wing cooks, Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October. Cellars Downtown in the second floor Nouveau Room. you will not run out of tasting options. Just get your Enjoy lunch from Bob & Lou’s, Buenie Bot- You can enjoy a flight of four wines, one from each win- $5 tasting cards and go to town starting at 2 p.m. toms Outdoor Grill, Candle Ready Cakes, Happi ery: August Hill Winery, Galena Cellar Winery, Massbach But there’s so much more than just great wings. It’s a Hibachi, Magoo’s Pizza, and Vesperman Farms Ridge Winery, and Prairie State Winery. Live music and great event for the whole family. There will be free inflat- Ice Cream. Vendors may vary each month. snacks will be provided. The event is free; flights are $15. able rides for the kids from noon to 8 p.m.; a celebrity Local singer-songwriter Maureen Kilgore draws from A celebration of area winemaking, especially those dunk tank from 5 to 8 p.m. and a free corn boil at 5 p.m., personal experiences when composing music. Proficient made with locally-grown American hybrid grapes, both benefitting the EDPD K9 Unit; food vendors all day; in both guitar and piano, she has a classical background Corkless raises funds for NIWG Research Vineyard and and a fireworks show at dusk. Live music performances and has performed at the popular Ultimate Rock Hits nonprofits like the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. start at 1 p.m. with the 365’s own Unicorn Fist, followed by concerts with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. The Tickets are $20 for the tasting and $5 for designated A Pirate Over 50 with The Mississippi Duo from 5 to 9 p.m. final musical performance features John Moran on drivers and visitors under 21 years old. For advance tick- For more information, find Sept. 10. Live music is sponsored by 365ink Magazine. ets and more information, visit CorklessGalena.com. n “East Dubuque Wingfest” on Facebook. n For more information, visit TravelDubuque.com. n

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THU 8/5 as tech crew, back of house you have them. The series TUE 8/10 pet owners and non-owners SAT 8/14 operations, and in the Bisig- is part of an ongoing effort alike how to share public World Breastfeeding nano Art Gallery may also be to create healthier and Dubuque Miracle space safely and responsibly. Red Basket Project Week Celebration available. Food will be avail- safer watersheds, preserve League Complex Family- and pet-friendly Product Drive 4:30–6:30 PM @ STATERA able. Free. 563-589-3432. our natural resources, and Dedication event. Free. 3655 Welu Dr. 8 AM–NOON @ DUBUQUE LOWER LEVEL [email protected]. promote watershed stew- 10 AM @ VETERAN’S PARK AwarePetOwner.com. HY-VEE LOCATIONS Join Statera providers in cel- ardship. RSVP requested. Join for the dedication of the Donations of tampons, pads, ebrating World Breastfeeding cityofdubuque.org/ Miracle League baseball field, sanitary wipes, and liners Week. Birth and prenatal FRI 8/6 summercleanups. all-inclusive playground, and will be used to create period education, breastfeeding education/support building. packs. Established in 2016, photography and shopping Epworth Town & There will be an exhibition The Red Basket Project has will be available. RSVP rec- Country Days baseball game immediately distributed more than 36,500 ommended. Free. 3375 Lake EPWORTH, IA following the ceremony. Paint The Point period packs to those in need. Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. Two days of celebrating the 2790 Miracle League Dr. MINERAL POINT, WI RedBasketProject.com. StateraIntegrated.com. community with live music, MiracleLeagueDubuque.com. Aug. 11–14. Observe artists foot races, a parade, kid’s Ski Bellevue Water as they capture idyllic scenes Western Dubuque Volunteer Usher amusements, an auc- Ski Show of historic Mineral Point, Backpack Program Open House and tion, a BBQ competition, 4 PM @ 701 S RIVERVIEW ST, WED 8/11 WI; Dodgeville, WI; and 9:30–11:30 AM @ SILKER’S Orientation a street dance, and more. BELLEVUE, IA the surrounding Driftless (EPWORTH, IA) 5:30 PM @ UD Facebook.com/TNCdays. Aug. 7 and 21. Bellevue’s countryside during Paint The Donate items for Bobcat HERITAGE CENTER water ski show team is one Point, a plein air painting elementary students in need UD seeks enthusiastic, of only four in Iowa and the competition, show, and sale. of food, refreshments, and customer-service oriented SAT 8/7 only one to perform on the The Main Event takes place snacks. Requesting: cash, individuals to become volun- Mississippi River! Head south Aug. 5–7; Nocturne Event juice boxes, oatmeal packets, teer ushers for the 2021–2022 Tri-Basin Summer of Lock and Dam 12 for great Be AWARE: Pets, paintings begin at dusk on granola bars, peanut butter, Live at Heritage Center Clean-Up Series: family entertainment with Parks and Public Aug. 5; Quick Paint begins fruit cups, canned veg- Performing Arts Series that Maus Park bare-footing, jumping, human Safety Aug. 8 at 8 a.m.; and the Main etables, and prepared micro- begins September 2021 in the 9–11 AM @ MAUS PARK pyramids, glittery costumes, 6 PM @ WELU PARK Event and Nocturne Show wavable meals. Items can be 1,000-seat Butler Hall. Hours Supplies including gloves, music, and powerful towboats. Be AWARE is an acronym for and Sale start at 9 a.m. on dropped off from Aug. 9–14 vary with each show. Addi- bags, trash grabbers, and Free. 563-590-0990. Alert, Walk, Admire, Respon- Aug. 8, followed by the Quick at Silker’s. Hosted by WD tional volunteer positions vests will be provided. facebook.com/skibellevue. sible, and Educate. The local Paint show and sale at 1 p.m. Lions Club and Epworth UMC. within Heritage Center such Bring your own supplies if non-profit will educate both artsmp.org/paint-the-point. 101 W Main St, Epworth, IA.

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Music on Main: 10 of Soul FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 @ 5–9 PM TOWN CLOCK PLAZA (680 MAIN ST) After 29 years, the rebirth of the long- time Dubuque Favorite “Dubuque… and All That Jazz!” as “Music on Main” continues with its second installment featuring 10 of Soul under the Town Clock on Friday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. While connecting with friends, a This high-energy 10(ish)-piece band variety of great local food options brings to the stage a dynamic range of and beverage options (Pepsi prod- classic tunes from the soul, funk, and ucts, wine, ice-cold domestic and craft blues genres, as well as a few funky beer, and hard seltzer) are available arrangements of our own! Featuring five for purchase, served by the Dubuque versatile vocalists, a tight rhythm section, Kiwanis club and other volunteers. and a four-piece horn section, this band Music on Main is free and open has made it their sole (or SOUL) mission to all ages. For more information, to entertain their audiences to the fullest. visit MusicOnMainStreet.org. n

SAT 8/14 from India. India Indepen- $59.95. 600 Star Brewery dence Day commemorates the Dr. 563-583-6100 x203. Free Material Drive nation’s independence from stonecliffwinery.com. 10 AM–1 PM @ KEY CITY British colonialism. Space is CREATIVE CENTER limited. Free. 1157 Central Ave. Free materials offered to the 563-582-3681. mfcdbq.org. WED 8/18 public. You haul them away. Materials include wood, She Unites Recess metals, hardware, paint, etc. SUN 8/15 6 PM @ DBQ ARBORETUM & 1781 White St. 563-599-2915. BOTANICAL GARDENS KeyCityCreativeCenter.org. Convivium’s Dubuque non-profit She Neighborhood Unites hosts an evening full of Open House socialization and fun because 10 AM @ CONVIVIUM we all need to chill out every URBAN FARMSTEAD once and a while! Bring a blan- Tour Convivium’s facilities ket and picnic in the park with and neighborhood gardens some pizza, wine, and live Market House Square and learn more about their music. $20. 3800 Arboretum Arts Festival programming and com- Dr. givebutter.com/recess. 10 AM–4 PM @ OLD MARKET munity outreach efforts HOUSE STATE HISTORIC around food insecurity. SITE (GALENA, IL) Fun, food-themed activities THU 8/19 Aug. 14 and 15. The 15th annual and free food and drinks installment of this outdoor on the patio. All ages. 2811 Iowa’s Agency Road art festival highlights local Jackson St. 563-557-2900. 6 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT and regional artists’ paint- convivium-dbq.com. PUBLIC LIBRARY ings, woodwork, jewelry, Iowa author and documen- pottery, baskets, and more. tarian Russ Fry will lecture Local musicians will perform and present his film Agency throughout the day and Road: From Burlington to the plenty of food and beverages Indian Territory. In 1839, con- available for purchase. All gress authorized two federal ages. Free. 123 N Commerce Murder Mystery: roads in the Iowa territory. St, Galena, IL. 815-776-9200. Dr. Jax & Jumbo The documentary takes its 5 PM @ STONE CLIFF WINERY name from the road that ran India Independence The Brew Ha Ha Players are up from Burlington to the Sac Day Luncheon to even more murderous she- and Meskwaki Indian agency 12:30–2:30 PM @ MULTI– nanigans. The Dr. Jax & Jumbo (near Ottumwa). Fry will also CULTURAL FAMILY CENTER children’s show is ending after discuss the other road which Join the MFC and India 20 years. Their farewell tour ran from Dubuque to the Independence Day Committee takes an unexpected twist, Missouri border. Free. 360 for lunch and Q&A with com- and fans are called upon to W 11th St. 563-589-4225. munity members originally help solve a whodunit. RSVP. CarnegieStout.org.

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FRI 8/20 for the entire family. Conces- is from 8 to 11:30 a.m.; SAT 8/28 Fire Pipes and Drums. $10 Black Business of Dubuque, sions and autographs with trophy presentation is Adv/$12 door; free ages 10 Iowa and Black Business Mineral Point Blues & the Ghost Players available. at 3 p.m. Pre-register on Midwest Garlic Fest and under. 600 Star Brewery Achievement Award. Hosted Roots Festival Bring a chair and sunscreen! Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. No 9 AM–6 PM @ TERRAPIN Dr. IrishHooley.org. by Tri-Phoenix Group and 6–10 PM @ ORCHARD LAWN Free for GA; VIP available. carry-ins or pets. A portion PARK (ELIZABETH, IL) The “Collective” Small Busi- (MINERAL POINT, WI) 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyers- of proceeds donated to a Organized by Galena Garlic Potosi Brewfest ness Alliance of Dubuque. Aug. 20 at 6–10 p.m. and ville, IA. 563-875-8404. local Fire Department. $15/ Company, browse local ven- 1–4:30 PM @ HOLIDAY $5 Suggested donation; Aug. 21 at noon–10 p.m. Mud FODMovieSite.com. vehicle; $3 spectators; kids dors selling naturally-grown GARDENS (POTOSI, WI) free ages 12 and under. 62 Morganfield, The Cash Box under 16 are free. 14569 Old garlic, garlic-related food Potosi Brewery’s 13th annual E 7th St. 563-663-1962. Kings, Jimmy Burns, Joel Pat- Waste Reduction Highway Rd. 815-594-2410. items, and local garlic- festival hosts nearly 60 TriPhoenixConferences.info. erson, Johnny Chimes, Too Workshop facebook.com/ themed dishes, beer, and vendors featuring craft Sick Charlie, Rick Harris, and 1–2 PM @ KEY CITY MightyMississippiMopars. wine. Live entertainment and brewers, homebrew- Steve Brown & Dealin’. $20 CREATIVE CENTER children’s activities through- ers, wineries, meats, and Friday; $25 Saturday. 234 Learn to waste less and save out the day. 350 West St, Wisconsin cheeses. Plus live Madison St, Mineral Point, WI. money with Key City Creative WED 8/25 Elizabeth, IL. 815-777-9625. music, a tour of the National MineralPointHistory.org. Center and Americorps. MidwestGarlicFest.com. Brewery Museum, and a com- Topics include recycling Dubuque County memorative tasting glass. Rockstar Roadshow basics, waste minimization Resource Fair VIP early entry at noon. $49 7 PM @ OHNWARD SAT 8/21 pyramid, transportation, 4–6 PM GA; $59 VIP; $10 designated FINE ARTS CENTER and wants vs needs. 1781 @ WASHINGTON PARK driver; $40 bus ticket. 101 (MAQUOKETA, IA) White St. 563-599-2915. Learn about institutions that Brewery Hollow Rd, Potosi, Rockstar Roadshow is KeyCityCreativeCenter.org. are dedicated to providing WI. PotosiBrewery.com. a multi-tribute concert no-cost health services. Irish Hooley experience that recreates Invited organizations cover NOON–10 PM @ DUBUQUE Tri-State Black the excitement of the live SUN 8/22 a wide variety of services in STAR BREWERY Business Expo performances of the four the area including mental The 16th annual Irish Hooley 1–5 PM @ SMOKESTACK greatest hard rock legends of Ghost Player “Greatest Mopars on the health counseling, family is back with an entertain- The inaugural Tri-State Black all time: AC/DC, Aerosmith, Show on Dirt” Show Mississippi planning, veteran support, ment lineup that includes Business Expo features speak- Led Zeppelin, and Van 1 PM @ FIELD OF DREAMS 8 AM–3 PM @ DUBUQUE teen engagement, and the Screaming Orphans, Ian ers, vendors, community Halen. $25 Adv/$30 door. MOVIE SITE (DYERSVILLE, IA) COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS more. Free. 700 Locust Gould, The Lads of Dubuque, partners, and sponsors from 1215 E. Platt St. Maquo- This interactive comedy show An all-Mopar car show with St. 563-583-7357 x1380. Ballyheigue, McNulty School the Tri-State area. Outstand- keta, IA. 563-652-9815. is a memorable experience 40 classes. Registration facebook.com/HillcrestFS. of Irish Dance, and Dubuque ing Award given to the Best OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.

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picnic. Free. 3800 Arbo- need is a camp chair, sketch- the skills to give an organized, Gary’s Graffiti Nights SATURDAY Ongoing & retum Dr. 563-556-2100. pad, and your favorite pens, dynamic, and interesting THU THROUGH SEPT 16 DubuqueArboretum.net. pencils, and paints. Follow presentation while also building @ 5–9:30 PM Dubuque Recurring “Dubuque Urban Sketch- your confidence. Ages 18+. Free. PLAZA 20 SONIC DRIVE-IN Farmers’ Market ers” on Facebook to see 360 W 11th St. facebook.com/ Classic cars converge with SAT THROUGH SEPT Events MONDAY where to meet each week. ToastmastersSpeakeasyClub. food, drinks, and addi- @ 7 AM–NOON tional entertainment. OCT @ 8 AM–NOON SUNDAY Milk Parties Cuba City Market Green Drinks NEAR 12TH AND IOWA ST 2ND AND 4TH MON 3RD WED THROUGH SEPT 2ND WED @ 6 PM Thursday Tiny Town Iowa’s oldest farmers’ market Galena Territory @ 9:30–10:30 AM @ 4–7 PM SMOKESTACK Tavern Tours offers a variety of produce, Farmers Market STATERA UPPER LEVEL PRESIDENTIAL PLAZA Meet up and have a drink 3RD THU THROUGH AUG meats, baked goods, arts and SUN THROUGH OCT 10 Support group for moms (CUBA CITY ,WI) with environmentally-minded @ 5 PM crafts, on-site prepared foods, @ 8 AM–NOON and breastfeeding babies of A variety of produce, friends and discuss local MCGRATH DUBUQUE and more. 563-588-4400. GALENA TERRITORY all ages, as well as pump- canned goods, crafts, and issues concerning global envi- HARLEY-DAVIDSON DubuqueFarmersMarket.org. OWNERS’ CLUB (GALENA, IL) ing moms and pregnant more. 207 S Main St, Cuba ronmental challenges. Spon- Tour tiny towns for food Fresh produce, baked goods, women. Free. 3375 Lake City, WI. 608-744-2152. sored by Green Dubuque. 62 and drinks. Aug 19: Bent Dyersville regional meat, flowers, crafts, Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. CubaCity.org. E 7th St. GreenDubuque.org. Rim (Cascade, IA). Downtown Market and more. 2000 Territory Dr, stateraintegrated.com. LAST SAT JUNE–SEPT Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. Mid-Week Market SheUnites Taste of Summer @ 8 AM–NOON TheGalenaTerritory.com. Social Connections WED THROUGH OCT 3RD WED @ 6–7:30 PM Series 3RD AVE SW AND 3RD for Singles Euchre @ 4–8 PM SMOKESTACK 1ST THU THROUGH AUG ST, DYERSVILLE, IA Dubuque Cars MON @ 6:30 PM 11TH AND IOWA ST August located at Dubuque @ 6–9 PM More than 60 local vendors, and Coffee DENNY’S LUX CLUB Fresh local produce, beer Arboretum. SheUnites is an NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI food trucks, live music, and 3RD SUN THROUGH OCT 17 Come for friends and garden from Jubeck’s New inclusive women’s group RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM different activities every @ 9 AM–NOON euchre. 3050 Asbury Rd. World Brewery, wood- in Dubuque, working to Attendees of all ages are month. DyersvilleDowntown HOBBY LOBBY PARKING LOT 815-297-3308. fired pizzas and fresh connect women across the welcome to this modified Market.com. Casual meet up for car masa enchiladas from The region through education, version of Taste of Dubuque. enthusiasts. All makes/ Food Store, and live music philanthropy, mutual sup- Four to five different food Platteville models/years welcomed! TUESDAY sponsored by Michael port, and more. Free. 62 E vendors will appear at each Farmer’s Market Coffee and donuts available, Breitbach and his Broken 7th St. SheUnitesIowa.com. of the events as well as two SAT THOUGH OCT all proceeds go to Veteran’s Hot Summer Rubber Band. 563-557-1777. live bands. Bring a lawn chair @ 8 AM–NOON Freedom Center. 3925 Dodge Nights Cruise-In DBQFoodStore.com. Women’s Art Party or blanket. Free to attend. PLATTEVILLE CITY PARK St. facebook.com/dubuque 1ST TUE THROUGH SEPT 3RD WED @ 6:30 PM 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. (PLATTEVILLE, WI) carsandcoffee. @ 6–9 PM Old 20 Market LIND PAVILION RiverMuseum.com/taste. Homegrown and hand- DBQ CO FAIRGROUNDS WED THROUGH (MINERAL POINT, WI) made products. 75 N Digital Drinks & All years of vehicles are AUG @ 4–8 PM New projects every month. Bellevue Farmers Bonson St, Platteville, Dialogue welcome, and there is no DBQ CO FAIRGROUNDS Women are invited to Market WI. 608-218-4374. 1ST SUN @ 4:30 PM charge to put your vehicle Shop local vendors such craft with others, learn THU THROUGH SEPT PlattevilleFarmers ONLINE on display. DJ will provide as growers, producers, about new materials, and @ 4–6:30 PM MarketWI.com. Trainwreck Productions’ music, and food and drink processors, crafters, makers, share techniques. $5. 411 WATER STREET LANDING play reading club invites will be available for purchase. artisans, area businesses, Commerce St, Mineral (BELLEVUE, IA) B-1 Yoga FREE you to read a character and 14569 Old Highway Rd. food trucks and more! Point, WI. 608-987-3292. Browse fresh produce, herbs, Outdoor Yoga experience and discuss the 563-588-1813. DBQfair.com. All ages. Free. 14569 Old ShakeRagAlley.org/ baked goods, crafts, and more SAT THROUGH SEPT 4 scripts together. Plays vary by Highway Rd. 563-588-1813. womens-art-party. while enjoying live music and @ 9–10 AM genre and style monthly. Free. Faith Writers Group facebook.com/JodiandKT. outdoor seating along the Mis- PORT OF DUBUQUE RIVER’S TrainWreckProductions.org. 3RD TUE @ 6:30–8 PM sissippi River. 303 S River St, EDGE PLAZA PAVILION ONLINE MFC Teen Nights THURSDAY Bellevue, IA. 563-872-5830. All levels are invited to par- Arcade Meetup Shalom Spirituality Center’s WED @ 5:30–7:30 PM BellevueIA.com. ticipate. Free. b-1yoga.com. LGBTQ+ Social monthly writer’s group MULTICULTURAL East Dubuque’s 3RD SUN @ 4:45–6:45 PM allows time to share up to FAMILY CENTER Cruisin’ Thursdays Driftless Poets BACKPOCKET DUBUQUE two pages of writing with an Teens can enjoy dinner and THU THROUGH SEPT 30 FRIDAY Monthly Workshop Gathering for LGBTQ+ commu- opportunity for feedback and activities while hanging @ 4–9 PM 2ND SAT @ 2–4 PM nity and allies. Food and bev- critique from other members. out and interacting in a SINSINAWA AVE, Social Connections for ONLINE erages available for purchase. Free. 563-582-3592. safe, fun environment that EAST DBQ, IL Singles Meet & Greet Support and encourage- Fully accessible. All ages. 333 E shalomretreats.org. promotes unity among Classic cars fill the main FRI @ 5–7 PM ment for poets seeking 10th St. facebook.com/ diversity and empowers drag in East Dubuque, SHOT TOWER INN honest feedback on their DubuqueLGBTQ. youth to reach their potential. featuring food, drinks, Come for friends and food. 390 work. RSVP. 608-987-3292. WEDNESDAY Free. 1101 Central Ave. and live entertainment. Locust St. 563-845-0070. DriftlessPoets.com. Music in the Gardens 563-582-3681. MFCdbq.org. SUN THROUGH AUG Dubuque Urban Millwork Night Market @ 6:30 PM Sketchers Toastmasters 2ND THU THROUGH OCT DUBUQUE ARBORETUM WED @ 4–6 PM Speakeasy Club @ 5–8 PM SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS & BOTANICAL GARDENS VARIOUS LOCATIONS 2ND, 4TH, AND 5TH WED 7TH–9TH AND JACKSON ST DO YOU HAVE A TRI-STATE EVENT THAT YOU’D LIKE TO The 28th season boasts 13 IN DUBUQUE @ 5:30 PM Featuring high quality local SHARE WITH OUR READERS? 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THE SUICIDE Two years ago, it was SQUAD (R) announced that Taika FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Waititi (Thor: James Gunn directs this Ragnarok) had been semi-reboot, semi-sequel, in tapped to develop a which Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, new Flash Gordon movie. Originally, it was going Peacemaker, and a collection of to be animated movie. Now, producers say that nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super- the fi lm has morphed into a live-action movie, secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are with Waititi writing and potentially directing. dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese to accomplish a top-secret mission. Filming has wrapped on the Dwayne FREE GUY (PG-13) Johnson-starring FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Black Adam, a movie In the open world video game featuring the DC Free City, Guy (Ryan Reynolds) Comics star that has been in development for is a character working as a more than a decade. One of the producers says bank teller. Thanks to a special the movie will feature eff ects never before seen by program, Guy becomes audiences. “The technology we’re using to make self-aware of his world being a video game and Black Adam fl y has never been done before,” says takes steps to become a hero and save the game one producer. Black Adam arrives next July. world before its makers shut it down forever. Hollywood accounting RESPECT (PG-13) has always been crazy FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 (WB still insists it lost Aretha Franklin (Jennifer money on the Harry Hudson) sings in her father’s Potter series), and church choir as a child and grows actors are starting to get ticked off . Scarlett up to become an international Johansson has fi led a lawsuit with Disney musical superstar and the Queen alleging breach of contract due to the movie’s of Soul, while simultaneously enduring an abusive day-and-date release on Disney+ Premier marriage, the constraints of the patriarchy, and Access, and now Gerard Butler has sued the being actively involved in the civil rights movement. producers of Olympus Has Fallen, saying that box offi ce numbers were under-reported by tens of DON’T BREATHE 2 (R) millions of dollars; Butler alleges he is owed at FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 least $10 million in additional compensation. Eight years after the fi rst movie, Norman Nordstrom Nobody and Better Call lives with 11-year-old Phoenix; Saul actor Bob he has recreated the family Odenkirk suff ered what that was stolen from him by a he described as a drunk driver and has found the twisted justice “small heart attack” he’s always felt was his due. When intruders while fi lming the fi nal season of Saul but insists he’s once again come to his home, Norman will reveal going to be back to work sooner rather than later. for a second time what’s hidden inside him. He is also actively developing a sequel to Nobody.

REMINISCENCE (PG-13) JK Simmons, who FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 played Commis- Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), sioner Gordon in a rugged and solitary veteran Zack Snyder’s Justice living in a near-future Miami League, is set to fl ooded by rising seas, is an reprise the role in Batgirl, which will go straight expert in a dangerous occupa- to HBO Max. The movie features Leslie Grace (In tion: He off ers clients the chance to relive any the Heights) in the title role, with the directors memory they desire. He soon fi nds himself envel- of Bad Boys for Life going behind the camera. oped in a web of false memories and violent crimes. Batgirl will be released sometime in 2022.

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Each year, 2018 Pulitzer Prize Finalist ChamberFest Michael Gilbertson hand-picks an ensemble of guest artists of the international music DBQ scene for an intimate concert. Gilbertson THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 7 PM is a Dubuque native who studied at the HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM prestigious Juilliard and Yale Schools of (3715 PENNSYLVANIA AVE) Music and is now a successful composer Michael Gilbertson and the guest art- teaching at the San Francisco Conservatory ists of ChamberFest DBQ will take the of Music. He is a composer whose works stage on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Hemp- have been described as “elegant” and “par- stead High School’s Auditorium for ticularly beautiful” by The New York Times, one of the Dubuque’s most unique “vivid, tightly woven” and “delectably and anticipated concerts. Presented subtle” by the Baltimore Sun, and “genu- by Northeast Iowa School of Music, inely moving” by the Washington Post. ChamberFest DBQ is led by Dubuque With your ticket purchase, in addition native and NISOM alumnus Gilbert- to experiencing the concert and recep- son as the festival’s artistic director. tion, you support music in our community. Now in its 13th season, starting in 2009 Proceeds support NISOM’s mission to as Juilliard in June, the 2021 concert will make the life-changing benefits of music feature cellist Bridget Pasker, pianist education and enrichment accessible to all. David Fung, trumpeter Jean Laurenz, Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 percussionist Evan Saddler, and violin- for students. Tickets are available at ist Mari Lee. Following the concert, NISOM, by phone at 563-690-0151, or mingle with the performers backstage. online at ChamberFestDBQ.com. n

RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY Woods, Waitress, Grease, and many more. A cast of more than 20 local perform- Rising Star Revue ers will present a variety of solos, group AUGUST 5 AND 6 @ 7:30 PM numbers, and full-cast songs for your FIVE FLAGS THEATER (405 MAIN ST) enjoyment, celebrating Rising Star The- Rising Star Theatre Company returns to atre Company’s return to live theatre. the Five Flags Theater Stage to pres- Seats are available in socially dis- ent the Rising Star Revue on Thursday, tanced pods of up to four patrons Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. to ensure audience safety. This cabaret-style performance will Tickets are $15 and are available at the feature hit songs from some of your Five Flags box office or online through favorite Broadway musicals, including Ticketmaster.com. For more information, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Into the visit RisingStarTheatreCompany.com. n

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Art on the River Opening Reception FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 @ 5–7 PM GRAND RIVER CENTER (500 BELL ST) The City of Dubuque’s annual temporary public art exhibit, Art on the River, debuts Resiliency Flows with 11 works selected that speak to the resiliency and fortitude needed to rebuild better as communities worldwide continue to rebound from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and MOTHER EARTH BY CHRISTINE MURPHY grow in the ongoing fight for social justice. A reception celebrating the selected the story of Dubuque’s connection to and works and their creators will be held on reliance on the Mississippi River, from the Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the present and near future to the late 1800s. patio of the Grand River Center. The recep- The tour will be facilitated by trained tion is free to attend, family-friendly, and docents and elevated by five visual artists open to the public. In case of inclement live painting on 4’x8’ portable murals. Each weather, reception activities will move artist will be assigned a historical moment indoors at the Grand River Center. and tasked with interpreting it in their own A social hour kicks off the reception voice and style. The intent is to bring his- with performances by Northeast Iowa tory to the present through the lens of the School of Music’s Jazz Q and select stu- artist and to showcase the ways our city dent musicians with light hors d’oeuvres and history continue to inspire us today. served and a cash bar available. Throughout the evening, the Dubuque At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Roy D. Buol wel- Camera Club, Dubuque Urban Sketchers, comes guests, hear artist acknowledge- and Plein Air Painters of Dubuque will be ments, and awards will be presented. stationed along the Riverwalk to capture At 6 p.m., Jazz Q and select student festivities on paper, canvas, and in photos. musicians continue their performances, For more information, call the City and you can join the ArchiTREK Tour with of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs Heritage Works and Dubuque Museum of office at563-690-6059 or visit Art. The walking tour of the Riverwalk tells CityOfDubuque.org/artontheriver. n

First Fridays FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 9 AM–5 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY (360 W 11TH ST) 11 AM–8 PM @ CENTRAL AVENUE MERCANTILE (1902 CENTRAL AVE) 6–8 PM @ PLANTED. (245 W 1ST ST) 6–8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 E 7TH ST) First Fridays is Downtown Dubuque’s exploration of geometric form, implied monthly visual art series. All stops are free. depth, and combining modern and tradi- Carnegie-Stout Public Library’s Art @ tional woodworking process. By incorporat- your library® show features the Plein Air ing these talented artists, and suggesting Painters of Dubuque (PPODS). The PPODS an underlying theme of growth, he hoped are local and regional artists who meet and to initiate a dialogue between angular paint in outdoor locations. Artists include structures and their more organic work. Barbara Arnold Heitzman, Kim Daykin, He feels confident in his body of work RoseAnn Derks, Julie Ferring, Donna that parallels this relationship between Gibson, Ellen Henkels, Rabecca Jayne Hen- forms as it is found in the natural world. nessey, Pamela Hiatt, Alda Kaufman, Deb Smokestack hosts abstract works Otto, Rita Persian, and Lisa Towers. Visit from painter Andrew Raeside and from the show during regular Library hours. sculptor and multimedia artist Rachel Central Avenue Mercantile will have Spurling. Keep the party going at 8 p.m. store specials and refreshments. for Smokestack’s First Friday Acoustic Planted. features Graft, a sculptural Open Mic. New players always welcome exhibition by Kyle Regan in collabora- and players always enjoy free admis- tion with Courtney Diedrich, Jay Foust, sion. Open mic is $5 for listeners. and William Spencer with Nikki Bernal. For more information, visit Artist Kyle Regan continues an ongoing Facebook.com/DubuqueFirstFridays. n

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Disney’s Frozen Jr. SISTERS ELSA (KAEDYNCE STEVENS) AND ANNA (MIA RULEY) FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 @ 7:30 PM STAR IN OHNWARD FINE ART CENTER’S FROZEN JR. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 2 AND 7:30 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 2 PM GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) Hate Mail Frozen Jr. Disney’s Frozen Jr. warms the coldest of hearts AUGUST 13–14, 19–21, AND 26–28 @ 7:30 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7 PM at the Grand Opera House on Aug. 13 and 14 AUGUST 15, 21–22, AND 28–29 @ 2 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 2 PM at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. BELL TOWER THEATER (2728 ASBURY RD) OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER Disney’s Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway Join the Bell Tower Theater for Hate Mail, a comedy (1215 E PLATT ST, MAQUOKETA, IA) musical and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky, on Aug. 13–29. Area students come together for a summer perfor- of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of When Preston writes a furious letter to a store mance at Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, IA on the memorable songs from the animated film plus five demanding a refund for a broken snow globe, he gets Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. new songs written for the Broadway production. assistant manager Dahlia fired—and that kicks off an A story of true love and acceptance between The performances feature two casts of 25 epic (mail) battle between the two. Whether Pres- sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional rela- youth performers each. The summer youth musi- ton and Dahlia are joining cults, having breakdowns, tionship and journey between Princesses Anna and cal is presented each year by students who have shipping each other deceased lizards, or falling in Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their completed 2nd through 8th grades though this year’s love, Hate Mail is full of surprises at every turn. hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. performance includes 9th grade students as well. Early Bird tickets are $11 on Aug. 13 and 14. All Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door Tickets are 15 for adults and $10 for chil- other tickers are $22. Thursdays are Girls’ Night Out: for adults and $7 in advance or $10 at the door dren under 18. Tickets can be purchased in per- all audience members receive a free glass of wine. for students. Tickets can also be purchased at The son at the box office, by calling563-588-1305 , For more information and to purchase tickets, call Ohnward Fine Arts Center box office, by calling or at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n 563-588-3377 or visit BellTowerTheater.net. n 563-652-9815, or at OnwardFineArtsCenter.com. n

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Heritage Center Season Kick- Off Customer Appreciation Day THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 @ 11 AM–1 PM UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE HERITAGE CENTER (2255 BENNETT ST) Celebrate the 2021–2022 Live at Heri- tage Center Performing Arts Series with a Season Kick-Off Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. ORGANIST GREGORY HAND 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Uni- versity of Dubuque Heritage Center. Dinger’s D’lites Food Truck, CyberCafè, Open to the public, the event or Mike and Betty’s Ice Cream Shoppe includes live music, special offers, food, during the event. Any food purchases a raffle, and an art gallery exhibit. exceeding the $5 voucher will need to Organist Gregory Hand will perform be cash only. Additionally, those who from 11:30 a.m. to noon in John and Alice attend Gregory Hand’s performance will Butler Hall as part of the Summer Organ receive a voucher for a free ice cream at Sampler Concerts, while local band Mike and Betty’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Stolen Grace will perform from noon to The celebration will also include a 1 p.m. under Heritage Center’s awning raffle to win free event tickets, including a on Bennett St. Both performances are season ticket package. The Bisignano Art free to attend. No ticket is required. Gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Season Kick-Off Customer with a showing of the exhibit Living Proof. Appreciation Day, attendees who pur- For more information on the 2021–2022 chase any Heritage Center event ticket(s) Heritage Center season, check out page 20 will receive a $5 voucher to use at or visit www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter. n

at 7 p.m., and altos and tenors follow Dubuque at 8 p.m. Regular rehearsals during the concert season are Thursday nights from 7 Chorale and to 9 p.m. No auditions required; all singers high school age and above are welcome. Dubuque Chorale The DCCC is open to all kids enrolled in grades 3–6 for the 2021–2022 school year. Children’s Choir Voice placement interviews will be held The Dubuque Chorale and Dubuque Sept. 11, 18, and 25, and the first rehearsal Chorale Children’s Choir (DCCC) are back will be Monday, Sept. 27. Rehearsals are for the 2021–2022 season. Both groups are Monday nights from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the set to begin rehearsals this fall, offering choir room of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Tri-State residents to get out, reconnect, The Chorale will follow all recom- and express some joy together... in song! mended CDC guidelines this season. The season includes several concerts In addition, singers are required to and culminates with the Chorale’s 50th sign waivers, and unvaccinated sing- Anniversary Concert in the spring. ers are expected to wear masks. Chorale rehearsals begin Thursday, All members of either choir are Aug. 26 at Grand View United Method- required to register. Pre-register and ist Church. Sopranos and basses begin learn more at DubuqueChorale.org. n

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DubuqueFest Kick-off: Friday, August 6 DCFAS, will host the release of its Alliant Energy Amphitheater annual anthology, Gallery, E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One?, with readings Festival: August 7 and 8 @ 10 AM–5 PM by local authors at the Alliant Energy arts, and as many different genres as 3 to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, cellist Washington Park Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 6, from the organizers can bring together. Sam Day performs from 2 to 4 p.m. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Copies of the anthology can Moving the event to a much later date Levasseur continues: “We also have Story by Bryce Parks be purchased during the kickoff event, does mean that some of the artists who new event merchandise for sale this Photos by DigitalDubuque.com throughout DubuqueFest, or at River are regulars at the May event have prior year, including tote bags and stick- Lights Bookstore following the event. art fair commitments in August. Note that ers, and this year all of our shirts will The 42nd annual DubuqueFest will be From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, many of these artists make a living travel- be hand tie-dyed, so they are also hosted by the Dubuque County Fine Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8, DubuqueFest’s ing the Midwest or even the country to each a unique work of art itself.” Arts Society (DCFAS) on August 7 and signature juried art fair will take place present their art at events in many cities. Want to be a part of Dubuque- 8 in the heart of Dubuque’s historic in Washington Park, 700 Locust St, in “We do have fewer artists this year,” Fest but don’t know how? Levas- downtown in Washington Park. This downtown Dubuque. The fair features over says Levasseur, “which is mostly due seur encourages you to check out free, two-day arts festival welcomes all 20 artists and their work for sale at booths to the date change, but it also means dubuquefest.volunteerlocal.com or email to experience arts and culture through throughout the park. Jewelry artists, getting some new artists that have [email protected] for volunteer a juried art fair, live music perfor- glassworkers, painters, photographers, never been part of DubuqueFest before. opportunities. They will be recruiting volun- mances, and literary arts activities. sculptors, potters, mixed media artists, and But some of our long-time favor- teers now up until the weekend of the fes- Ali Levasseur, DubuqueFest Director more from the Tri-State area and beyond ites from the Dubuque area are back, tival, so all of you last-minute planners can and President of DCFAS, tells 365ink that have been juried into this year’s event. and we’re very excited about that. still pitch in to help at the Gallery reception, bringing back the festival this year was “We have performing arts through “This year we’ve also really strength- Kids Creation Station, beer tent, and more. all a matter of figuring out the timing. music and dance, and we also include ened our partnership with the Dubuque Though DubuqueFest was tradition- “This year, we were looking at May,” the Dubuque Area Writers Guild for Museum of Art. They will be completely ally the beginning of the summer festival begins Levasseur, “but we did not know literary art,” says Levasseur. “We try to handling the Kids Creation Station this season, it—and every other Dubuque-area what the environment would be like and express as many genres of art as we can year—and I say kids, but it’s really any festival—was sorely missed during the didn’t know about vaccinations at that in the festival. The aspect of it being a age creation station—along with Hillcrest Year That Wasn’t. While not everything time. So we reached out to our art- juried festival is a process of reviewing Family Services. We’re moving that tent is back to normal just yet, the return of ists and asked if they felt good about it the quality of the artwork that comes to be directly in front of the museum, and DubuqueFest should be welcome news to and got a lot of ‘I don’t knows.’ So, we in. You may be someone who is consid- they will also be open with their Bien- every lover of fine art, be it visual, music, pushed back to the August date, and we ered a crafter, but if you submit and the nial Exhibit, so guests can come in and mixed media, or all points beyond, in knew that there are other events going jury lets you in, that means your quality check that exhibit out, as it highlights this Tri-State community we call home. on, but we chose to partner with the matches up to what we’re looking for. local Dubuque artists as well. The no- Welcome back for your 42nd edition, City’s Art on the River event to make There are very gray lines between art cost Creation Station will be staffed from DubuqueFest, and we look forward to a full weekend of art in Dubuque.” and craft, so the jury looks at the work 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and a variety many happy returns in the years to come. Since 1977, DCFAS has produced through photographs and artists’ state- of hands-on, make-and-take projects Keep your eye on Facebook @DBQFEST Iowa’s longest-running fine arts fes- ments and makes their choices that way.” with instruction will be available.” and Instagram #DBQFEST for daily artist tival, which continues to carry its DubuqueFest is the only Dubuque-area A somewhat scaled-down musi- information to see who is coming. For current DubuqueFest moniker. festival completely and entirely devoted cal stage features two performers a full schedule of arts programming, To kick off festivities, the Dubuque to the arts. DubuqueFest is designed as on Saturday: Andy Wilberding from musical performances, and a gallery of Area Writers Guild, an affiliate of a weekend to celebrate fine art, visual noon to 2 p.m. and Jacquie Miller from accepted artists, visit DBQFest.com. n

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5th Annual Cascade Hometown Days Friday, August 20 @ 5:30 PM Saturday, August 21 @ 7:30 AM Sunday, August 22 @ 10:30 AM Riverview Park & Amphitheater (101 Pierce St SW, Cascade, IA)

The 5th Annual Cascade Hometown Days event is scheduled for Aug. 20–22 at the sce- nic Riverview Park in Cascade, IA. The theme this year is “Cascade Hometown 80’s Days.” The party begins on Friday, Aug. 20, with a free community meal in the park. Friday night events include a mullet/‘80s hair contest along with blow ups for the kids, Gunny the Clown, Hypnotist Jim Wand, and music provided by the Swing Crew. At 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, there will be a 5K Cascade Hometown Days Road Race followed by a parade at 11 a.m. There are also many activities and events scheduled throughout the day including a vendor market, photo booth, sand volleyball tournament, live music, car show, bean bag tournament, and free kids activities plus food vendors and additional fun activities for both kids and adults. Close the night with geeky favorites, the Spazmatics, and a fire- works display immediately following the band. On Sunday, Aug. 22, there will be a pan- cake breakfast and church service in the park along with a vintage tractor pull. Due to generous sponsors, activities and entertainment will be free for all. There will be charges for food, drink, and other non- profit groups will be hosting some activi- ties for a fee going back to their group. The Cascade Hometown Days commit- tee was originally formed to create an event that can be built on year after year which allows everyone to come together and share in Cascade’s community spirit and pride. Cas- cade Hometown Days is a non-profit entity. Check out the ad to the right for the full schedule. For more information, visit CascadeHometownDays.com. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #388 August 5–August 18, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 17 Feature Story Crystal Lake Cave A Family- Owned Natural Wonder with Plans to Grow By Sara Eliot Steuer

Chances are if you grew up in the Tri- State area, you’ve been to Crystal Lake Cave more than once. As a summer be damp, and good shoes and long sleeves can crawl through regions not accessed other local natural attractions, they “really baby, there was nothing better than are advisable, it’s well-lit for comfortable on the standard route in order to get an struggled to keep going.” In addition to escaping the sweltering July heat with a navigation and conveniently accessed authentic spelunking experience. These the pandemic’s impact, there was also birthday trip to the cave where despite from stairs located inside the gift shop, areas have not been overly excavated and the unexpected passing of family matri- the drenching humidity outside, I could making this a family-friendly attraction. remain in a more natural, rugged state. arch Doris Ruble. With Andy already always count on a cool, constant 50°F The cave is what Andy, a natural- For safety reasons, these tours are also part of the team and with plans for the temperature inside its subterranean walls. ist and one of the many friendly and guided but they allow lesser-known areas ground’s development in the works, Doris’s This well-known geological wonder knowledgeable tour guides, refers to as of the cave to be explored by the public. daughter Julie took over operations, and containing one-of-a-kind crystal forma- a “living cave” meaning that the crys- The crystal-clear lake for which the all those involved “banded together” tions and named for the shallow clear tal formations are still in the process of cave is named is remarkable in its size; united in carrying on the vision that Doris, lake running through it was discovered growing, something which is rare, and it’s small size, that is. It’s just 28 feet long, along with the entire Ruble family, had for in 1868 by prospective lead miner James remarkable considering the consistent three to four feet wide, and only one the cave and its surrounding grounds. Rice and opened for public tours in 1932 human presence over the past 80 years. and a half to two feet deep. It’s viewed “We did raise admission fees slightly,” by Bernard Markus who gave it the name With approximately 1 inch of new growth only through an opening from the tour Andy told me, “after it was brought to Crystal Lake Cave. Today, it is the state of occurring every 100 years, the cave, as a path where visitors can see the overhead our attention by our own visitors that Iowa’s longest “living” show cavern, still living, growing entity, is still “just a baby,” stalactites casting their reflection onto we were undercutting ourselves.” But growing every day. Having been a regional year by year continuing its development. the glassy surface of the water below. what the still reasonable admission fee fixture for generations of locals and tour- Comprised of a dense amount of While you might spy stray coins long ago supports is the operation of what is ists alike, the cave, which is a privately- beautifully unique crystal formations tossed into the lake, visitors are asked to essentially a grassroots, family-owned owned and operated small business, has including stalactites and stalagmites, refrain from doing so now, or from touch- small business that just happens to for much of its history passed through the helictites, anthodites, and drapery which ing crystals throughout the tour. This is be an irreplaceable natural wonder. hands of families, most recently the Ruble form columns, domes, and so called all in the name of preservation as even Even without the boost of private family who have operated it since 1978. “chandeliers,” no two formations are the oils from your fingers can stop the grants, the family and team behind Crystal When I went out to interview co-man- identical or found anywhere else in the growth of these irreplaceable formations. Lake Cave still have their sights set on the ager and educational coordinator Andy world. There are various “rooms” featuring As a privately-owned and operated expansion of the grounds, which in addi- Benson, I was met outside the gift shop massive formations such as The Chapel, entity, the Rubel family has always taken tion to outdoor attractions like the nature by a man in mid-work; dressed in t-shirt which is the highest at 16 feet from floor pride in preserving the natural beauty trail and the development of the butterfly and ball cap, with tools in hand, Andy had to ceiling. There are the long, delicately found within the cave’s walls. While you garden, also includes the purchase of a been taming the shrubs and tending to thin Soda Straws, aptly named for their will occasionally see broken crystals, snowplow so that the private road leading the expanding attractions slated for the obvious resemblance, St. Peter’s Dome something having occurred over decades to the cave and gift shop can be accessible cave’s outdoor complex in the near future. which resembles the Dome of St. Peter in of people touring the space, there has to tourists far into the cold, snowy months. “We’re working on the nature trail now,” Rome, and Lost Gardens which features always been an ethic of maintaining the Since the cave maintains a constant under- Andy told me, which in addition to the stalactites and stalagmites growing from cave in its most natural form, and some- ground temperature of approximately current disc golf course and the planned the ceiling and floor forming a plush thing you will find now during a tour, 50°F no matter the conditions outside, addition of a butterfly garden featuring landscape, all remarkably well preserved. according to Andy, is a dedicated slant Andy and the Rubel family hope that by native prairie grasses “will allow us to add While some formations, like those in towards the importance of conserva- offering easier accessibility to the facility, hiking and hopefully kids programming the rooms, are viewed only from outside tion, echoing a general shift in how our they can make enjoying Crystal Lake Cave to our offerings. Our goal is to create a of the space itself, visitors often find society views nature, but also the direc- a year-round activity; an extended oppor- park-like setting for guests to enjoy.” It’s themselves walking through passage- tion that the Rubel family and team tunity to experience this a one-of-a-kind with this spirit that Crystal Lake Cave is ways dripping from the ceilings and walls members like Andy strongly believe in. geological wonder right here in Dubuque. moving into the future while continu- with various colored crystals; pure calcite While 2020 was no easy year for the Crystal Lake Cave, located at 7699 ing to honor and preserve its past. is white, while iron impurities cause a business, the pandemic didn’t shut down Crystal Lake Cave Dr, is open daily from Crystal Lake Cave isn’t your run-of-the- red-orange hue to occur, and magne- operations entirely, however it did limit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June through August, mill caving experience. It’s a guided tour sium creates a purple to black tone. tours to being by appointment only. with a fall schedule to be announced. through well-maintained, level passage- In addition to the traditional tour, There were many long days without much The last tour of the day starts one ways where most guests are able to stand Crystal Lake Cave offers a “Wild Cave tourist traffic, and as a family-run small hour prior to close. For more informa- upright without issue. While the floor may Tour” where more adventurous visitors business not funded by grants like many tion visit CrystalLakeCave.com. n

18 365INK MAGAZINE August 5–August 18, 2021 Issue #388 DUBUQUE365.COM Feature Story Beyond the Game and MLB at Field of Dreams August 11 and 12 Dyersville, IA

Beyond the Game, an Iowa baseball expe- rience presented by Travel Iowa and Mid- lot into two baseball diamonds for the west One Bank, heads to Dyersville, IA on youth in East Harlem, creating the orga- Aug. 11 and 12 to celebrate Major League nization’s very own “Field of Dreams.” Baseball’s Aug. 12 game, MLB at Field Today, DREAM has grown to annually of Dreams. A variety of family-friendly serve more than 2,500 youth across events are scheduled during the two days East Harlem and the South Bronx. of excitement just west of Dubuque. The Chicago White Sox created the Amateur City Elite youth baseball pro- MLB at Field of Dreams gram in 2007 to provide high-quality Viewing Party baseball instruction, as well as leadership/ MLB at Field of Dreams Game is held at mentorship opportunities on and off the a newly constructed, 8,000-seat ball- field, to young athletes from Chicago’s park near the Field of Dreams movie site. underserved and inner-city communities. A viewing party will take place at City The ACE program features more than Square, Thursday, Aug. 12 where attendees 150 participants annually at various age can watch the inaugural game between levels, young men and women who are the New York Yankees and Chicago White often the first in their families to go to Sox. The event is open to the public, college, earn degrees and build successful free to attend, and starts at 6 p.m. fol- careers through baseball or other profes- lowed by the first pitch at 6:20 p.m. sional avenues. Since its inception, 26 ACE participants have been drafted by Country Music Concert Major League Baseball organizations. The schedule of events includes a country music concert on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Additional Programming Commercial Club Park. The free concert Additional events are slated to show- features up-and-coming country artists case the area’s Midwest hospitality and Shy Carter (“Good Love,” “Beer With My ingenuity including an Experience Iowa Friends,” and “Boom In The Boondocks”) Zone. Attendees can discover the prod- at 7 p.m. followed by Ingrid Andress ucts that they use, see, and taste in their (“More Hearts Than Mine,” “Lady Like,” everyday life that is made right here in and “We’re Not Friends”) at 8:30 p.m. At Iowa. A Kids Zone will feature family- 10 p.m., headliners Maddie & Tae wrap friendly activities including inflatables, up the evening’s entertainment with hits face painting, and more. Regional bands “Die From A Broken Heart,” “Girl In A will perform both days at City Square. Country Song,” and “Friends Don’t.” Movie Night will take place, Aug. 11 at City Square. This event will take it A Dream Fulfilled back to where it all started with a show- Two 14u baseballs teams, DREAM (rep- ing of the movie Field of Dreams. resenting New York City) and the White If You Build It Exhibit, a display of Sox ACE (Amateur City Elite, represent- the Field of Dreams memorabilia and ing Chicago), will compete in A Dream its impact on Dyersville, will be open to Fulfilled, a special exhibition game, the public beginning at 8 a.m. on both on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. days. Admission is $5 per attendee Originally founded as Harlem RBI, with children 12 and under free. DREAM traces its beginnings back to For more information, visit 1991 when a group of volunteers trans- BeyondTheGameIowa.com formed an abandoned, garbage-strewn and MLB.com. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #388 August 5–August 18, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 19 The University of Dubuque Heritage Center Unveils an

By Bryce Parks “We plan to be at full seating capacity as we welcome audience members back to the last show performed live in front of an audi- celebrate the social phenomenon of sharing ence at the university of Dubuque’s John and live performances together. there is something Alice Butler Hall at Heritage Center took place on for everyone this season,” says Robbins. saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, the leap day of the leap Appropriately named “Artistically Resilient,” 2021–2022 Season year. thomas Robbins, the executive Director of the series’ lineup highlights a variety of cultural the Heritage Center thought it was cheeky fun and social perspectives, with shows including that the golden Dragon Acrobats of China, an sampson Brothers, an Indigenous music/dance acrobatic team, was performing on “leap” day. duo; If Beale Street Could Talk; and The American And it was a sold-out show to close the perfor- Soldier Solo Show, along with holiday specials mance season. they certainly went out on a high such as A Very electric Christmas and Christmas (acrobats, get it?) before a planned eight-month at Heritage Center: “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” shutdown in order to install an amazing new and getting to this point is a fantastic reason to extremely complex pipe organ into the venue. celebrate, as it’s the culmination of a lot of care- Who could have known that just a couple of ful plans, tedious behind-the-scenes organizing, weeks later, every other venue in America and and more than a dash of pure old-fashioned across the globe would join them in closing seat-of-your-pants creativity to turn into a reality. their doors for who knew how long? “We had a wonderful grand opening dedication Had the pandemic shutdown of the organ planned,” explains Robbins, “but it not lasted as long as it had turned out it had to be for a very select invitation- to, you could almost only audience of just a couple hundred guests. We look at the timing had the Columbus symphony here and a guest of the purposeful organist and guest singers, and it was a fantastic closure of Butler Hall show, but for a small audience. It was a nice cel- as perfect planning: ebration, but unfortunate that we couldn’t fi ll the the world shuts down venue to mark the occasion. the organ’s original while they were closed, premiere was slated for Christmas at Heritage anyway. sadly, things only Center last year. With the state of the virus and got worse again in the fall, and the triumphant a delay in installation, that was not meant to be. comeback of the performance hall with its new eventually, we had a soft opening for the organ organ, as well as the arts around the world, would with some scaled back recitals intended for cam- end up having to wait another six months or more pus audiences only [students, faculty, and staff ]. before once again bringing stages back to life. “the other programming we off ered during the sadly, on a side note, Dobson Pipe Organ shutdown was virtual programming. We actually Company from Lake City, IA, that built and did the self-produced nine streaming events with live installation at Butler Hall, is the same company that artists ourselves and nine more that were partner- subsequently burned down just last month. uD was ships with artists. We tried our best to stay rel- their last fully installed organ project. With such a evant through all of that downtime. then this past close working relationship with the company, and spring, we presented fi ve hybrid events where live having toured the factory, the tragedy felt quite artists appeared live onstage, but the in-person personal to Robbins and his staff , who have audience was contained to campus folks only with reached out to the company to off er support. a livestream made available to the general public.” With so much tragedy, trials, starts, and Making the most of the hand they were dealt, stops over the last 18 months, you can Robbins sees a silver lining to the whole experi- imagine the sense of relief that mixes with ence. some of those who viewed the virtual unbridled excitement that the university off erings were patrons who had not been to the of Dubuque is feeling as they fi nally venue in-person before, discovering it this way for announce a new full season of live staged the fi rst time. He hopes that in the process having entertainment returning to John and introduced the Heritage Center to some new folks Alice Butler Hall for the 2021–22 season. will potentially inspire them to attend live shows at the Heritage Center in the future. He noted that other local venues which had similar experiences COLIN MOCHRIe’s HYPROV WItH were surprised at where the online reporting said MAsteR HYPNOtIst AsAD MeCCI people were watching from: Not just in Dubuque, ON FRIDAY, OCtOBeR 15 At 8 PM but across the country. Because of the success of

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the streaming, they are still determining We are partnering with the Dubuque the future of virtual programming. It’s Regional Airport to raise awareness not as easy as just turning on cameras of the campaign to name the airport and selling streaming tickets. So don’t terminal after Captain Robert Martin.” look for it this year, as they must obvi- A Dubuque native, Martin was a ously push the return to putting patrons decorated pilot and part of the all-Black in seats, but it could become a regular 332nd Fighter Group—more famously enhancement of future shows, not just known as the Tuskegee Airmen. at Butler Hall but across the industry. “So, we’ve put together a whole “For now, our plan is to be open 100 string of programming from September percent and to operate at full capacity, through February in honor of Captain at least at this point,” says Robbins. “We Martin and in tribute to African Ameri- realize things can change. For that rea- cans like Captain Martin who have made son, one of the things we’re doing differ- a positive difference locally and on the ently this year is splitting our season into world stage,” explains Robbins. “Because two halves. We’re announcing the whole UD has such a strong affiliation with the season now, but we’re only putting the airport through our aviation program, and first half on sale immediately. And we will with a significant population of students put the second half on sale on Nov. 12. of color on our campus, I floated the idea “Realize that we had to make these that we could help bring attention to the we try to focus on programming that, four from seven. You can choose up decisions two to three months ago; we initiative to honor Captain Martin. We’ll at its core, will appeal to our students. to seven that are part of your Center didn’t know what the fall was going do our best to raise awareness through Obviously that will force us to become Stage Series, and then you can choose to look like and didn’t want to have this programming, but I shouldn’t spill the creative with the organ. How can we to add additional special events to to end up rescheduling, postponing, beans too much as we haven’t formally leverage interest from young people with your package. For example, Colin or cancelling shows that had already announced this special effort quite yet. an instrument that dates back thousands Mochrie’s HYPROV is a special event. been pre-sold next winter and spring. Just realize that as you browse our of years? We’ve got ideas and will work Heritage Center will host a special free We felt this was a safe way to go. I season, this is why there are numerous to cultivate an appetite for what some open house on Thursday, Aug. 19 from want to avoid a repeat of what we presentations relevant to Black heritage.” might consider ‘an acquired taste.’ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring the organ, other went through last year again, because Those performances include Drum- “Something very cool that we’re live entertainment, ticket specials, and it can become very complex quickly.” line, Uptown: Motown Remixed, If Beale doing with the organ for Christmas at opportunities to purchase discounted Roughly half of the 2021 season was Street Could Talk, A Raisin In the Sun, Heritage Center is that we are commis- lunch or ice cream with a ticket purchase. able to be rescheduled from last year’s the Count Basie Orchestra, Freedom sioning a piece to debut at that event. booked acts. Robbins notes that the Riders, and Wings of Courage. The latter We’ve hired a composer to write a five- Ticket Information inventory of things available for book- is itself a movie about Eugene Bullard, minute piece specifically for the organ, Subscription orders and individual ing over the next 12 months is reduced another Black pilot, this time from WWI; as well as our choir and our band. She tickets for fall semester events from what he normally would have had the flying ace was not allowed to fly for will be here as we are rehearsing it, and are available for purchase online access to in the past. For example, they the United States, so he went and flew for the performance as well, and to meet at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter do a lot of family shows at Heritage for France and ended up being a highly the audience. And, of course, University and at the Farber Box Office, Heri- Center, and several of those profes- decorated hero. It will have a speaker of Dubuque will then be forever tied tage Center, University of Dubuque, sional children’s theatre companies following the screening. By recogniz- to that piece of music, memorialized in 2255 Bennett St, or by calling have substantially reduced 2021–2022 ing other Black innovators, heroes, and print on the sheet music in perpetuity.” 563-585-SHOW. Spring semester touring schedules or eliminated touring leaders who have inspired us and helped Another highlight for Rob- events will go on sale in November. altogether for the immediate future. America be successful, the University bins takes him back to where Patrons may choose four to seven “We are in the process of adding of Dubuque looks to shine a light on his theatre career began. fall semester events to customize a possibly one or two shows to our spring our own local hero, Robert Martin, who “My senior year in high school at series ticket package at a discount schedule that I can’t mention just yet,” he made a similar contribution to our nation. Hempstead,” he says, “we performed between 5 to 20 percent. Patrons may continues. “That speaks to the fact things “Most of all,” says Robbins, “we look The Pirates of Penzance. I’m excited now also add special events (Stephen Ham- are coming available now that were forward to re-establishing the dynamic to bring to our community The New ilton, Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV, Wings of not on the docket yet when we were interaction that takes place between our York Gilbert and Sullivan Players with Courage Play Screening, and Christ- confirming our season. It’s also another audiences and guest artists in real time. this famous Gilbert and Sullivan comic mas at Heritage Center) to a series silver lining for not putting the second It is that dialogue which is at the heart of operetta. That’ll likely be our biggest ticket package at a discount. Other half of the season on sale until later… we our reason for presenting live perfor- Broadway-caliber production of the subscriber benefits include discounted can add shows in there. I don’t see us mances—for those on both sides of the year. It brings an 18-piece orchestra in companion tickets, priority seating, adding many shows, possibly a couple.” stage to experience the exhilaration and the pit. Very traditional. Spamilton: An reduced fees, payment plan options, Historically they’ve not changed their immediacy of audience response and American Parody is touring Broadway and advance purchasing privileges. schedule after it was announced, but, the mastery of artistic expression.” product as well with national caliber tal- The Farber Box Office is open hey, they’ve also never historically had a Clearly, after having to limit access ent. And it’s going to be a big fun show. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, situation like this present itself before. So to the space last season, in as much Our season has an emphasis on theater Aug. 13. Regular box office hours of they’re rolling with the new normal. None- as it could be called a season, they this year. Not as much dance, and that 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior theless, the season they have already really look forward to highlighting the may be a lingering effect of what kinds to events begin Monday, Aug. 16. mapped out has plenty of highlights. newly-installed organ which has so far of shows COVID has kept from touring.” Order forms are available online at “If there’s one clear thread that barely stretched its musical wings. Because the season is split in half www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter and flows through our season this year,” “We are going to have a minimum of for sales, the number of events you the Farber Box Office. To request a says Robbins, “it’s that we’re celebrat- two professional guest organists each need to attend to qualify as a season season brochure, please call the Farber ing Black heritage and Black culture. season,” says Robbins. “On a broad scale, ticket holder has also dropped to Box Office at563-585-SHOW . n

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Fall 2021 UD Heritage Center Performing Arts Series Schedule

Wings of Courage Play Screening The Sampson Bros., with Guest Speaker Robert F. Indigenous Music/Dance Duo Guest Organist Stephen Jeff erson Jr. (special event) with Special Guest Frank Waln The Living Coast with Montopolis— Hamilton, John and Alice Butler MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 @ 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 @ 7:30 PM Film, Songs, and Stories from Pipe Organ Recital Series Wings of Courage is an original play Performing Native hoop dance to the Texas Gulf Coast (special event) from Mad River theater Works with hip-hop, two Minneapolis broth- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 @ 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 @ 3 PM music that tells the remarkable story ers have revitalized an age-old the Living Coast performance stephen Hamilton, touring concert of the fi rst African-American to fl y tradition. Lumhe and samsoche combines original music, live nar- organist for over 40 years, is distin- a plane in combat. set in the early sampson (Mvskoke Creek/seneca) ration, and cinematic images of guished as a thoroughly engaging 20th century in the years leading up have been hoop dancing for nearly the texas gulf Coast. surfers and and sought-after virtuoso. some of to World War I, this one-act drama 30 years. the duo strives to give sailors, shrimpers and oilmen, poets his hundreds of international solo explores the unbelievable life of back to their tribe by promoting and scientists all share their stories recitals include the Notre Dame eugene Bullard, a professional boxer, cultural pride, unity, and hope by about this complicated region of Cathedral Paris in Paris as well as World War I fl ying ace, jazz musician, setting a positive example through serene beauty, vast industry, and Westminster Abbey and st. Paul’s and spy. the color of Bullard’s skin art, music, and dance. Award- incredible contradictions. Montopo- Cathedral in London. Hamilton is prevented him from taking his place winning sicangu Lakota hip-hop lis is an indie chamber music group minister of music emeritus at the alongside other American heroes of artist and music producer from from Austin, tX, that performs the Church of the Holy trinity (episco- his day, but that did not stop him. south Dakota’s Rosebud Reserva- works of composer Justin sherburn. pal) in New York City and served the Wings of Courage shows how Bul- tion, Frank Waln, guest stars sharing this is an engaging, multimedia faculties of the Manhattan school of lard’s determination and perseverance his music, rap, and spoken word. event that combines live music Music and Queens College. An Iowa helped him overcome discrimination Witness and experience Indigenous with video and interactive storytell- native now residing in Minneapolis, throughout his life. It is an uplifting hoop dance from a unique perspec- ing meant to inspire people from Hamilton enjoyed rigorous private tale of vision and hope. Robert F. tive through evolutionary artistry all walks of life to consider how studies with legendary organists Jeff erson Jr., an authority on African- from these 21st-century warriors. best to steward the land and the Russell saunders, Arthur Poister, and American history, will follow Wings of ocean for the next generation. Marie-Claire Alain. Featured reper- Courage with a presentation on the toire will showcase masterpieces African-American military experience. by Johann sebastian Bach, Cèsar Franck, Marcel Dupré, and more!

Uptown: Motown Remixed FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 @ 7:30 PM The American Soldier Solo Show Direct from NYC, the epicenter of THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 7:30 PM contemporary pop and soul, and If Beale Street Could Talk, Douglas taurel’s The American with humble beginnings in Harlem, performed by Literature to Life Soldier is based on, and inspired uptown is a group of young men SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 3 PM Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV with by, real stories and letters written who combine the smooth stylings MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 7:30 PM Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci by veterans and their families from of old-school R&B with today’s hits. When 19-year-old tish discovers she (special event) the American Revolution through each singer is a soloist who brings is pregnant, she must fi rst tell her FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 @ 8 PM current confl icts in Iraq and Afghani- crowds to their feet singing along. An beloved, Fonny, who is in prison for It’s Homecoming at uD! From the stan. the one-man show reveals the uptown show exudes freshness and a crime he did not commit. Racing brilliant minds of improv legend Colin struggles American soldiers face fun in a way all ages enjoy. Backed against time, this young woman Mochrie, of Whose Line is it Anyway?, at war and their internal struggles by a tight four-piece band, this trio and her family fi ght injustice of the and master hypnotist Asad Mecci, to come back home. It strives of young temptations with moves criminal judicial system to free Fonny comes a brand-new, mind-blowing, to help us understand how and like the Jackson 5 and the energy and bring him home before his baby jaw-dropping, side-splitting show why it is so diffi cult for men and of Bruno Mars off ers a performance is born. Author James Baldwin’s where 20 volunteers are hypnotized women in the armed services to with modern style and irresist- eloquent voice speaks of this young on stage, whittled down to fi ve of re-enter our civilian life when they ible swagger. Witness classics like African American woman’s struggle the best who do improv scenes with come back home. the show’s goal “My girl,” “I Want You Back,” and against racism and how the power of Colin Mochrie while they are still is to honor our veterans and say “uptown Funk,” all reimagined with a family’s love can fi ght injustice and under hypnosis. What can possibly thank you to their families for their youthful passion and exuberance. the racial bias of the judicial system. go wrong? Come see for yourself! immense sacrifi ces to our country.

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Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 7:30 PM Presented by the Dubuque Arts Council in cooperation with Heritage A Very Electric Christmas, Center. Direct from New York, Broad- performed by LightWire Theater way’s best including Dubuque native SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 @ 2 PM Rita Harvey sing in the New Year this America’s Got Talent semi- with Broadway Holiday! Neil Berg’s fi nalist will light up your holidays critically acclaimed musical revue will with a magical and captivating take audiences on a journey through tale of family, friendship, and hope Broadway history with an unforget- set to timeless holiday hits. In table holiday event. Featuring hits this heartfelt story, a young bird from classic shows like My Fair Lady named Max is blown off course and South Pacifi c to groundbreakers during a snowstorm and ends up like West Side Story and Chicago to alone and lost at the North Pole. more recent blockbusters like Jersey His adventure begins when he Boys and Wicked, the show will also encounters friendly caroling worms feature much-loved holiday tunes. and dancing poinsettias. Max also meets Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice, and an evil Rat Spring 2022 King! this holiday light and dance extravaganza will make children Jim Belushi and the wide-eyed with delight and melt Board of Comedy even the hardest of hearts. THURSDAY, JAN. 13, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

DRUMLine Live WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

Freedom Riders, performed by Mad River Theater Works MONDAY, JAN. 31, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

Count Basie Orchestra with Guest Vocalist Diane Schuur Christmas at Heritage Center FRIDAY, FEB. 11, 2022 @ 7:30 PM “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (special event) Mike Super, Magician FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 @ 7:30 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 @ 7:30 PM this uD tradition returns to bring spiritual meaning to your Christ- The Pirates of Penzance, mas season. uD’s Department of performed by New York Fine and Performing Arts cele- Gilbert & Sullivan Players brates the birth of Christ through a SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 @ 3 PM concert presentation featuring the John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ, Skerryvore, Award- uD choirs, and uD concert band Winning Scottish Band with live narration. A highlight THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 @ 7:30 PM this year will be a newly commis- sioned work dedicated to John and A Raisin in the Sun, performed Alice Butler featuring the organ by National Players and entire company of singers SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 @ 7:30 PM and instrumentalists. Composer JoAnne Harris will be present Guest Organist Chelsea for this premiere that promises a Chen, John and Alice Butler grand fi nale for an evening of truly Pipe Organ Recital Series heavenly music. Complimentary MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022 @ 7:30 PM holiday refreshments and live music from uD’s Jazz ensemble Spamilton: An American Parody will immediately follow the concert. TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

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TBA @ 4 PM Laura McDonald & Jeff Weydert Enemies of Confusion @ 6 PM sAt 8/14 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 11th and Iowa St Dubuque Farmers’ Market: Eric Christianson, Brion Bowman Six Shots ‘Til Midnight Jimmy Welty (Solo) 10 AM @ The Food Store TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC 8 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill Mark Zalaznik Danny Parker Jordan Danielsen 11 AM @ Coconut Cove tHu 8/5 John Moran Pat Kennedy 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 6 PM @ Grape Escape Cruisin’ Thursdays: 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 2 PM @ Off Shore Marty Raymon Jimmy Welty Band suN 8/8 Tiny Concert Series: 11 AM @ Galena Cellars 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Missbehavin’ A Few Blind Mice Kayla Brown Adam Whitehead Downtown East DBQ, IL 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 2 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Corkless in Galena Wine Festival Secrets River of Music: Johnnie Walker Jim Mantey Elizabeth Mary (Solo) Jef Spradley @ Noon 5 PM @ Epworth Town & 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 1 PM @ The Yardarm Trivia Night Wicked Liz & Country Days Guttenberg 8 PM @ Southend Tap The Bellyswirls @ 3 PM BanD Acoustic Jimmy Welty Band Depot Park Taste of Summer Series Big Mojo 2 PM @ Highway 20 1 PM @ Rivers Massey Marina tHu 8/12 Boys of Lloyd @ 6 PM 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill Brewing Co., Elizabeth Cruisin’ Thursdays: Hot Mess East Dubuque Wingfest The Struggle @ 7:45 PM Big Mojo 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Unicorn Fist @ 1 PM National Mississippi River Rock Steady Lonesome Dale 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake East DBQ, IL A Pirate Over 50 w/ The Museum & Aquarium 6:30 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake (Dale Eric Glaudell) Mississippi Duo @ 5 PM 2:30 PM @ Spring Joie Wails Duo Corey Jenny Sinsinawa Ave (East DBQ, IL) Jordan Danielsen Jeff Theisen Green General Store 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina 6 PM @ Grape Escape 6 PM @ Grape Escape 7 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina The Lonely Goats Mark Zalaznik @ 3 PM DubuqueFest Fine Arts Music in the Park Series: 1 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Maquoketa Summer Concert Tiger Kings Not Quite Brothers, Tyler Richton Festival: Sam Day Honey Pies Series: The Lonely Goats 7 PM @ Hilltop at Menominee & The High Bank Boys @ 4:30 PM 2 PM @ Washington Park 6 PM @ Platteville City Park Johnnie Walker 6 PM @ Maquoketa Epworth Town & Country Days 1:30 PM @ Fergedaboudit Winery Downtown Green Space D R O H O Mini Monster Duo Hillbilly Casino 7 PM @ Grape Escape Johnnie Walker 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 10 PM @ The Lift Woodstock Tribute Weekend: Music in the Park Series: 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Bryan Popp @ 2 PM Boogie Monster Rising Star Review Theresa Rosetta FRI 8/13 Temple Hill Road @ 7 PM 6 PM @ Platteville City Park 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater Customer Appreciation 2 PM @ Off Shore Craig Salwell Band Dimensional Brewing Co. Weekend: Aaron Williams & Noon @ Hawg Dogs Shullsburg Music In The Park: Hearthfi re Duo The Hoodoo Missbehavin’ Rock Steady Denny Diamond 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 3 PM @ New Diggings 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery TGIF ON The Patio: TBA 2 PM @ Rivers Massey Marina 6:30 PM @ Badger Park Irish Pub General Store 5 PM @ Riverboat Lounge (Shullsburg, WI) Kara Gordon Jeff Theisen The Ice Breakers Just Dave 2 PM @ Highway 20 Secrets 2 PM @ Off Shore Buck Fest: Buckcherry w/ Core, 8 PM @ The Yardarm 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Downtown Brewing Co., Elizabeth 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Not Quite Brothers, Jabberbox Tony Walker 7 PM @ Five Flags Arena sAt 8/7 Three Quarter Buzz Tony Walker Steve & Randy 2 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Dubuque Farmers’ Market: Eric 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Rising Star Review Christianson, Paige Kizer Bruce Kort 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater 10 AM @ The Food Store A Pirate Over 50 Johnnie Walker Neighbors 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill FRI 8/6 Ace Jones Bluegrass Jam Steve Kalmes 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Nate Jenkins Customer Appreciation John Moran 2:30 PM @ Spring 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery 7 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. Weekend: Ten Gallon Hat 6 PM @ Coconut Cove Green General Store LA Suess 3 PM @ New Diggings Todd Ellis @ 5:30 PM 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Dubuque Rock Veterans General Store Scott Waterhouse South of the Dam Jam: Furious Matt McPherson Band @ 7 PM Downtown Open Mic/Band Jam 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar George Epworth Town & Country Days w/ Mississippi Duo Secrets 3 PM @ The Yardarm DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival 7 PM @ Southend Tap 3:30 PM @ Frentress Woodstock Tribute Weekend: Joie Wails Andy Wilberding @ Noon Lake Bar & Grill Jake Bender Elizabeth Mary 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Jacquie Miller @ 3 PM Rock Steady 7 PM @ Dimensional 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Washington Park 7 PM @ Mid-Town Marina Gypsy & Resident Brewing Co. 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery Dan Peart The Lonely Goats Casey Klein 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Downtown 7 PM @ Grape Escape Joe Stamm Band 7 PM @ Mid-Town Marina 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Boogie Monster Marques Morel Mark Zalaznic 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth Summer Nights at the Plaza: 7 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Ensemble Nouveau Roy Schroedl Hearthfi re Duo 6 PM @ Schreiner Memorial 10 Gallon Hat 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Library, Lancaster 7 PM @ Grape Escape Irish Pub Renegade Fever River String Band Andreas Transo 6 PM @ Lucky’s, Lodi, WI Kings of Radio 6 PM @ Music In The Park, Lena 7:30 PM @ Frank 8 PM @ Q Casino Showroom O’Dowd’s Irish Pub Rockin’ On The River: Music in the Gardens: Carol Matt McPherson Band Rooftop Dance Party w/ DJ Papi Montag: Joni Mitchell Tribute Full Boar w/ Mark Zalaznik 8 PM @ Smokestack 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum 8 PM @ The Yardarm 6 PM @ Cascade Amphitheater

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Emple’s Rooftop: Thysbe, Mister Adam Bartels Band Becky McMahon Cascade Hometown Days: Jimmy Welty Band David Zollo and the Body Electric Whiskerz, DJ SaladSpinner, 3 PM @ New Diggings 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn The Struggle (at Riverview 6 PM @ Grant County Fair 10 PM @ The Lift Emple, Earl Dernhardt General Store Park) @ 1 PM 7 PM @ Smokestack Johnny Blue Molly Shannon w/ Sarah Boyle Theresa Rosetta SUN 8/22 Bar Flies 6 PM @ Frentress Lake @ 1:30 PM 7 PM @ Dimensional Justin Craig Tesla w/ Wayland 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill Joie Wails Acoustic @ 3 PM Brewing Co. Noon @ Coconut Cove 7 PM @ Q Casino Back Bar & Grill Secrets @ 5 PM Waters Stage Hot Mess The Spazmatics @ 8:30 PM Latin Rave LA Suess Hot Mess 6:30 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Cascade Amphitheater 7 PM @ Smokestack Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Cody Sauer 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Jake Bender Danny Parker Project Mini Monster Duo Andy Wilberding Music in the Gardens: Ted Vigil 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 1 PM @ Grant County Fair 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 1 PM @ The Yardarm Mixed Emotions Trio: John Denver Tribute 7 PM @ Riverview Ridge 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum Ben Dunegan & Lauren Hall Mineral Point Big Mojo Steve & Randy Campgrounds, Cascade 7 PM @ Dimensional Blues & Roots Festival: 7 PM @ Massey Campground 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Brothers Osborne Brewing Co. Too Sick Charlie @ 1:30 PM Andreas Transo w/ Travis Denning Johnny Chimes Band @ 2:35 PM Chad Elliott Josh Yeltman 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 7 PM @ Q Casino Back 4th & 20 Rick Harris @ 4 PM 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Irish Pub Waters Stage 7 PM @ Millennium Joel Paterson Trio @ 5:15 PM Bar & Marina Jimmy Burns Band @ 7 PM Susto (Sold Out) The Wildwoods Don Felder WED 8/18 Mud Morganfield @ 8:45 PM 7 PM @ Codfish Hollow Barn 2 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Mid-Week Market: TBA Jordan Danielsen Orchard Lawn 4 PM @ 11th and Iowa St 7 PM @ Grape Escape (Mineral Point, WI) Fever River String Band Massey Road South of the Dam Jam: 7 PM @ Galesburg 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn RatchetJaw Danny Parker Project Mineral Point Massey Road Heritage Days 8 PM @ The Yardarm 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Blues & Roots Festival: 2 PM @ Rivers Massey Marina Sarah Day Bar & Grill Steve Brown and Dealin’ @ 7 PM Meghan Davis 2 PM @ Off Shore Secrets The Cash Box Kings @ 8:45 PM Back Booth Alley 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Corey Jenny Orchard Lawn 2 PM @ Off Shore Irish Pub Johnnie Walker 6 PM @ Grape Escape (Mineral Point, WI) 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Todd Partridge Marty Raymon Garrett Speer 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Tiny Concert Series: Johnnie Walker 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 8 PM @ Q Casino Showroom Secrets Brion Bowman 7 PM @ Sandy Bottom 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Meatplow 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, Campground, Cassville Acoustic River Dirt Road Rockers 8 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth The Driftless 2:30 PM @ Spring 8 PM @ The Yardarm Tony Walker 135 Live: Blind Mice Green General Store 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Wayne Hancock THU 8/19 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House Bluetone Jazz Cooperative 10 PM @ The Lift Heritage Center Season Kick-Off Rock Steady 8 PM @ Grape Escape Frank Martin Busch & Friends Greg Hand @ 11:30 AM Meghan Davis 2:45 PM @ Grant County Fair 3 PM @ New Diggings SUN 8/15 Stolen Grace @ Noon 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Massey Road General Store Darin Shireman University of Dubuque Irish Pub Adam Bartels Band 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Heritage Center 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Jimmy Welty Band Dylan Doyle Band Unicorn Fist 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Ace Jones Cruisin’ Thursdays: Renegade 8 PM @ The Lift Steve McIntyre 8 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Bar & Grill 1 PM @ The Yardarm 5 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Downtown East DBQ, IL Alisabeth Von Presley Johnnie Walker Elizabeth Mary (Solo) Jef Spradley 8 PM @ Smokestack The Lonely Goats 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Steve McIntyre 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill 6 PM @ Grape Escape Taste Like Chicken Rock Steady 8 PM @ The Yardarm Jef Spradley 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Maquoketa Summer Concert 6 PM @ Stone Cliff SUBMIT YOUR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Series: Matt McPherson Band Cascade Hometown Days: LOOKING FOR A FREE AND EASY WAY TO PROMOTE Woodstock Tribute Weekend: 6 PM @ Maquoketa The Swing Crew Steve Cavanaugh & YOUR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS? JUST SEND YOUR The Other Two Downtown Green Space 8 PM @ Riverview Park, Randy Droessler ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR OUR WAY! 2 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. Cascade, IA 6 PM @ Mid-Town Marina EMAIL: [email protected] Music in the Park Series: Joie Wails Acoustic Adam Bartels Band Big Mojo 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 6 PM @ Platteville City Park 8 PM @ Pitts Stop, Charlotte, IA

Ky & Ty Ani DiFranco (Sold Out) Derty Rice 2 PM @ Off Shore 7 PM @ Codfish Hollow Barn 8 PM @ The Pub, Milan

Beau Timmerman FRI 8/20 SAT 8/21 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Food Truck Friday: Dubuque Farmers’ Market: Maureen Kilgore Eric Christianson, Mo Leytem JazzQ Quintet 11:30 AM @ Washington Park 10 AM @ The Food Store 3 PM @ Tabor Home Winery (Baldwin, IA) Kristina Marie Castañeda & Jeff Theisen Shawn Healy 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Johnnie Walker 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery 3 PM @ Stone Cliff John Moran Steve & Randy 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Boots Hefel & Pat Kennedy 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Downtown 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery

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Buck Fest Ongoing & Recurring Nightlife BUCKCHERRY FEATURING CORE, NOT QUITE BROTHERS, AND JABBER BOX SUNDAY Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Trivial Pursuit THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 7 PM Picnic Basket Concerts w/ Gladdy Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM 1st Thursday @ 8 PM FIVE FLAGS ARENA (405 MAIN ST) Ressler, Jamie Jones, and Guests Denny’s Lux Club Hops & Rye Buck Fest takes over the Five Flags Sundays @ Noon Arena stage on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Council Hills Station Rock Star Bingo FRIDAY 7 p.m. when Buckcherry comes to (Council Hills, IL) Wednesdays @ 8:30 PM Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon town with special guests Core, Not Barrel House 2nd Friday @ 7 PM Quite Brothers, and Jabber Box. Open Mic w/ Scott Rische Only 8/6 in August Buckcherry frontman, Josh Todd, has Sundays @ 1 PM Karaoke Dubuque Driving Range a simple philosophy when it comes to BUCKCHERRY Grape Escape Wednesdays @ 9 PM rock ‘n’ roll. “I wanna have fun blowing Skinny Maginny’s Karaoke out your eardrums… keep it rocking from post-grunge, and killer alt-rock with MONDAY Fridays @ 7 PM state to state” as he sings in the band’s classic rock overtones from legend- Trivia THURSDAY B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless song “Warpaint.” The Los Angeles-based ary influences. Not Quite Brothers is a 3rd Monday @ 6:30–8:30 PM Trivia band has been living up to Todd’s motto five-piece variety cover band from Cedar Textile Brewing Company Thursdays @ 6 PM Acoustic Open Mic since the 1999 release of their self-titled Falls, IA. Jabber Box is the Tri-State (Dyersville, IA) Third Corner Food & Spirits w/ The Alumatics debut album. Hits including “Lit Up,” “For area’s hottest alternative rock band. 1st Friday @ 8 PM the Movies,” “Crazy Bitch,” and “Sorry” Tickets start at $34 and are avail- Comedy Acoustic Open Mic/Karaoke Smokestack have followed, along with Grammy Award able at Ticketmaster.com or at the Mondays @ 8:30 PM w/ Cal Coohey nominations and platinum-certified sales. Five Flags Center Box Office. For Monk’s Thursdays @ 6 PM Karaoke Austin, TX’s Core brings ele- more information, call 563-589-4254 Frentress Lake Bar & Grill Fridays @ 9 PM ments of harder active rock, modern or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n TUESDAY Southend Tap Trivia Hy-Vee Trivia Tuesdays @ 7 PM Thursdays @ 6:30 PM Variety Show w/ Shane Blakely Riverboat Lounge Hy-Vee Dodge Every Other Friday: 8/6, 8/20, 9/3 @ 9 PM Tesla with Leo-oke: Live Piano Karaoke Rock Star Bingo 7 Hills Brewing Co. Tuesdays @ 7 PM Thursdays @ 7 PM Wayland Wicked Dame 7 Hills Brewing Co SATURDAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7 PM Picnic Basket Concerts w/ Gladdy Q CASINO’S BACK WATERS STAGE Backpocket Trivia Dueling Pianos w/ Felix & Fingers Ressler, Jamie Jones, and Guests (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM Thursdays @ 7 PM Saturdays @ Noon With 14 million albums sold, roots- Backpocket Dubuque B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Council Hills Station rockers Tesla ruled the airwaves in the (Council Hills, IL) late ‘80s and early ‘90s with monster hits WEDNESDAY Open Mic w/ Chad Olsen “Love Song,” “Signs,” “The Way It Is,” Open Mic Thursdays @ 7 PM Karaoke and so many more, driven by Frank Han- Wednesdays @ 7 PM Smokestack Saturdays @ 9 PM non’s guitar and the distinctive vocals of TESLA Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Skinny Maginny’s Jeff Keith. See them with special guest Jukebox Bingo Wayland at Q Casino’s Back Waters 1970s rock and roll. The same roots Hy-Vee Trivia Every Other Thursday: Open Mic w/ Emily Webb Stage on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. that produced bands like The Allman Wednesdays @ 7 PM 8/12, 8/26, 9/9 @ 7:30 PM Saturdays @ 9 PM The fact that Tesla is still roaring Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/ Hy-Vee Locust Backpocket Dubuque 7 Hills Brewing Co. and soaring should be no surprise. DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith. That’s just how they are built. Their Tickets are $39.50 for GA and $54.50 bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embed- for Turpin Tailgate and can be pur- ded in the roots of organic, authentic, chased at BackWatersStage.com. n

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Regional Concerts & Events

Orville Peck Pinegrove Aug 6 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Aug 31 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) Willie Nelson and The Avett Brothers Aug 7 @ Breese Stevens Field (Madison, WI) Summerfest Music Festival Sept 2–18 @ Henry Maier Festival Park Elle King (Milwaukee, WI) Aug 7 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater (Mount Carroll, IL) Dwight Yoakam Sept 3 @ Adler Theatre (Davenport, IA) The Black Crowes Aug 8 @ American Family Insurance Little River Band Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Sept 4 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA)

Foreigner Jamey Johnson Aug 11 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Sept 4 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater (Mount Carroll, IL) Blue Öyster Cult Aug 13 @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse Son Little (Cedar Rapids, IA) Sept 5 @ Racoon Motel (Davenport, IA)

Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, Bethel Music Atreyu w/ Nonpoint Aug 13 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Sept 5 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI)

The Beach Boys KISS Aug 15 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Sept 5 @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Jake Owen Aug 15 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) George Thorogood & The Destroyers Sept 5 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Ani DiFranco Aug 19 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Waxahatchee (Maquoketa, IA) Sept 9 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) Alternating Currents Festival Sept 10 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Aug 19–22 @ Davenport, IA 3 Doors Down Maroon 5 Sept 10 @ The Rust Belt (East Moline, IL) Aug 19 @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Baby Garp Sept 11 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers The Music of Boston and Journey (Maquoketa, IA) Aug 20 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) David Allan Coe Susto Sept 11 @ The Rust Belt (East Moline, IL) Aug 21 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) Gogol Bordello Sept 11 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Shakey Graves Aug 22 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Comedian Iliza Shlesinger (Maquoketa, IA) Sept 12 @ Orpheum Theater (Madison, WI)

Doobie Brothers Andy Shauf Aug 24 @ BMO Harris Pavilion (Milwaukee, WI) Sept 14 @ Majestic Theatre (Madison, WI) Aug 28 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL) Comedian Tom Segura Lolo Sept 15 & 16 @ Overture Hall (Madison, WI) Aug 28 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) Ashley McBryde w/ Adam Hambrick Sept 16 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) KT Tunstall Aug 29 @ River Music Experience (Davenport, IA) Michael Buble Sept 16 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL)

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Don Felder, Formerly of the Eagles SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 8 PM DIAMOND JO CASINO MISSISSIPPI MOON BAR (301 BELL ST) LIVE MUSIC & Four-time grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, New York ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES Times bestselling author, an amazing guitarist, and captivating performer is the best way to describe Don Felder today. sAt 8/7 tHu 8/12 He brings his stellar show to reopen the the band’s record-setting compila- Diamond Jo Casino’s Mississippi Moon tion, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), Bar stage on saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. sold over 29 million copies in the u.s. Don Felder is renowned as a former alone and was awarded by the RIAA lead guitarist of the eagles, one of the the top-selling album of the 20th Cen- most popular and infl uential rock groups tury. Currently, Don and the eagles have of our time. He originated the music and sold more than 83.5 million albums. co-wrote the eagles’ biggest hit—the Bar standing tickets remain and are iconic, grammy-studded smash “Hotel $40. tickets can be purchased at the Moon Hillbilly Casino California”—along with fan favorites like Bar box offi ce, by calling563-690-4800 , Ace Jones 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) “Victim of Love” and “those shoes.” or at MoonBarRocks.com. n 11 AM @ COCONUT COVE COVER: FREE (1549 BLUFF RD, HAZEL GREEN, WI) Based out of Nashville, Hillbilly COVER: FREE Casino’s stage presence is fi lled with Ace Jones is a singer-songwriter from infl uences ranging from honkytonk, Marion, IA. His eclectic mix of origi- rockabilly, psychobilly, and straight Brothers nals and covers range from folk, pop, up rock and roll. Welcome back and country to his favorite: punk rock. live music at the Lift with a night Osborne with Ace’s smooth vocals can soothe your of high-energy entertainment. Travis Denning soul or get you dancing on your feet. SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 7 PM sAt 8/14 Q CASINO’S BACK WATERS STAGE (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) grammy-nominated Brothers Osborne’s BROtHeRs OsBORNe distinctive sound combines classic country and hints of soul, earning the Duo of the Year twice. Overall, Brothers duo high praise for their dynamic live Osborne has collected four CMA, fi ve show. experience it for yourself at Q ACM trophies, and stand as seven-time Casino’s Back Waters stage on sunday, grammy nominees. You may know them Dubuque Rock Veterans Open Mic Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Brothers Osborne is for their hits “stay a Little Longer,” “shoot 7 PM @ SOUTHEND TAP (55 LOCUST ST) Matt McPherson Band joined by special guest travis Denning. Me straight,” and “It Ain’t My Fault.” All are invited to join. Recognizing w/ Mark Zalaznik the singer-songwriter siblings are tickets are $49.50 for gA and $79.50 IRRMA Hall of Fame inductees from the 6 PM @ CASCADE RIVERVIEW AMPITHEATER three-time CMA Duo of the Year win- for turpin tailgate and can be pur- Dubuque area over the last 20 years (101 PIERCE ST SW, CASCADE, IA) ners in addition to being named ACM chased at BackWatersStage.com. n and DRV musicians who have passed TICKETS: $5 Four-piece band playing a mix of coun- try, rock, and southern rock covers. suN 8/8 Nelly with Too Hype Crew FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 @ 7:30 PM Q CASINO’S BACK WATERS STAGE (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) Nelly returns to Dubuque on Friday, Aug. Wayne Hancock 27 at Q Casino’s Back Waters stage. He is 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) joined by special guest too Hype Crew. NeLLY Elizabeth Mary (Solo) COVER: $10 Nelly entered the spotlight with the 1 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) since his stunning debut in 1995, Wayne release of Country Grammar in 2000, Grammar is Nelly’s best-selling album to COVER: FREE “the train” Hancock has been the undis- spending seven weeks at No. 1 on the date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the With a prolifi c string of singles and puted king of Juke Joint swing—that Billboard top 200 and spawning the mas- united states. He is also known for hits records since 2018 including Dance With alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, west- sive hits “Ride Wit Me,” “Country gram- “It’s getting Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma.” the Fear and Meet Me in Madison, the ern swing, blues, texas rockabilly, and mar,” and “e.I.”. the album landed Nelly tickets are $44.50 for gA and $69.50 single “sweatpants and Wine” garnered big band. Always an anomaly among four grammy nominations and sold over for turpin tailgate and can be pur- great regional airplay and won KBOe his country music peers, Wayne’s nine million copies worldwide. Country chased at BackWatersStage.com. n 104.9 FM Iowa Country song of the Year. uncompromising interpretation of the

28 365INK MAGAZINE August 5–August 18, 2021 Issue #388 DUBUQUE365.COM Nightlife music he loves is in fact what defines from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, him: steeped in traditional but never and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Koe Wetzel “retro;” bare bones but bone shaking; Hendrix, and The Band. From this WITH SPECIAL GUEST AUSTIN MEADE hardcore but with a swing. Like the comes a unique musical interpreta- SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 @ 7:30 PM comfortable crackle of a Wurlitzer 45 tion that lies somewhere within the FIVE FLAGS ARENA (405 MAIN ST) jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of delta of roots, rock, and jazz, giving Some artists break one or two rules. genuine, house rocking, hillbilly boogie. him a style that defies classification. Koe Wetzel breaks pretty much all of them. The Texas-born singer, song- writer, guitarist, and producer kicks WED 8/18 out hard rock hooks with a twang bred in rough and tumble dives, yet meant for stadium stages. He’s bring- ing his show to the Five Flags Arena on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. along with special guest Austin Meade. For as much as he unapologetically KOE WETZEL Alisabeth Von Presley trailblazes between grunge, country, 8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) Americana, and damn near everything There’s a certain gravitas and rebel- Brion Bowman This wild child was raised on a well-bal- else under the sun, this maverick broke liousness to special guest Austin Meade’s 7 PM @ B-SPOKE BAR (168 E 10TH ST) anced diet of Pat Benatar and a plateful through the old-fashioned way—he songs and self. He was a drummer for Brion Bowman has so much talent of glitter. Her live show is a full blown, busted his tail. Since 2015, he has quietly years, even teaching to pay the bills, wrapped into one person! He can play fully choreographed, backup dancer, sold over 200,000 units independently, but Meade found his true voice when anything from jazz to country to pop pop-rock production. Think Lady Gaga cranked out 100 million streams and he began playing guitar as a teen in to R&B. His musical gifts afford him meets Joan Jett with a bit of P!nk views, and went from playing bars with his pastor-father’s church. And thanks the ability to flow and adapt to the sprinkled on top. She has left memora- chicken wire in front of the stage to to his metal- and classic-rock loving setting. As the founder and owner ble impacts on stages from Los Angeles hosting and headlining his own packed- dad, Meade got to see bands like Judas of BKBMusix, a local small business, to New York—with stops at American to-the-gills Koe Wetzel’s Incredible Music Priest and worshipped Whitesnake. Brion has established a foundation Idol and Whisky A Go Go in between. Festival surrounded by fireworks and Tickets start at $40 and are avail- of jazz-classical piano and voice at thousands of screaming fans. Known for able at Ticketmaster.com or at the The School Of Music Vocations. He hits “February 28, 2016,” “Something Five Flags Center Box Office. For teaches music as he supports and to Talk About,” “Austin,” “Love,” “Rag- more information, call 563-589-4254 helps to raise up our local musicians. weed,” and 2020’s “Kuntry & Wistern.” or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n

FRI 8/20

Blind Mice 7:30 PM @ THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) LIVE & STREAMING TICKETS: $10 The Blind Mice are a fast and dirty rock band coming from Dubuque. With inspirations such as the Black Keys and the White Stripes, the Mice keep up a high-energy show all night with a mix of covers and original songs.

Dylan Doyle Band 8 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) COVER: FREE Southern born, Northern raised, Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything

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BBQ LOADED MAC AND CHEESE BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH

no matter what. I would characterize I caught up with Howling BBQ at BBQ joints, that’s who. Howling BBQ puts Howling BBQ as East Texas BBQ. With Stonehill Communities on a Monday. I a perfect amount on there. Just enough Howling its hickory-smoked, falling-off-the-bone got all up in their DMs to ask where they to complement, not overpower the pork. goodness and tomato-based sauce, I’d were going to be that day, but that was Just a welcome little crunch up in there. classify Howling BBQ as a pretty damn foolish. Their Facebook page, as well as As I’ve said before, I don’t know who first BBQ good example of Eastern Texas BBQ. their website, are kept very well up-to- put coleslaw on a pork sandwich, but I’d The sauce. Some BBQ fools will look at date as to where you can find them next. like to offer them my blessing. Bless you, By Danny Fairchild you like your life is forfeit if you so much The staff have their names and job titles whoever you are. If you’re not down with as ask about sauce. Screw that, and screw printed on their uniform. A manager served the onions or the coleslaw, don’t fret. They You know who loves a good food truck? them. BBQ sauce is yummy with a tradition me. And not just because I buy ink by the give you a chance to nix those things on Everybody. Everybody loves a good food all its own. My family BBQ sauce is maybe barrel. (I know that’s an overstatement, but your sammich. It’s finished with a non- truck. Ask anybody. And so I’m pleased to a little more Carolina style, for example. I always wanted to use that idiom.) I don’t sloppy amount of their AppleQ sauce, report that Howling BBQ is a damn good And unless we’re family, I ain’t ever gonna typically tell people who I am when I visit. again with a perfect amount. Looking food truck. Find it, and eat the food. give you the recipe. Howling BBQ features The manager will likely serve YOU as well. back at the description of this sandwich, I know what you’re thinking: “But Danny! their AppleQ BBQ sauce. Sweet and tangy Some food trucks look a bit suspect, but it should’ve been falling apart all over the How could this be true? Food trucks require with a rich, deep red color. Delicious. Howling BBQ, whether it’s the newness, the place. Nope. I’d almost eat that thing while quick food prep, and smoking meats, aka On to the meat. As a food truck, dedication of the staff, or both, is clean as driving. Almost. That’s just irresponsible. BBQ, takes hours!” What? You think brick- Howling BBQ relies on the versatil- a whistle. Certainly, cleaner than a mobile Next, I tried the BBQ loaded mac and and-mortar BBQ joints aren’t smoking ity of pulled pork. That’s smart. You BBQ joint has any right being. How do you cheese. You read that right. Now... admit- their meats starting hours in advance? Get can do anything with pulled pork. And NOT make a mess in that setting, eh? tedly, mac and cheese doesn’t travel well. the hell out of here with that nonsense. you should. It’s like the mashed pota- There were two other people ahead of And by the time I got home, it had con- Really, BBQ is perfect for a food truck. As toes of BBQ. By the way, you should me, but I was back at my car, food in hand, gealed a little. But that was mostly a visual I’ve said in previous columns, BBQ travels try pulled pork on mashed potatoes. within 10 minutes of arrival. Now here’s issue. It still tasted amazing. This wasn’t pretty well. See any of your BBQ leftovers I only got the end product, so I can what: Stonehill is waaaaay to hell on the Kraft dinner here. Big elbow noodles you’ve ever had for proof. So a traveling neither confirm nor deny, but I’m willing north of the north end of Dubuque. I live with a good amount of cheese with the truck full of smoked pork butt is going to to bet whatever good reputation I have out by Key West. That’s the entire damn moisture of the pulled pork bringing back be juuuuust fine, y’all. The time-consuming that Howling BBQ’s pork butt falls right city of Dubuque, a city notorious for not any life it may have lost. Again, we get the part of the food prep was done back at off the bone just by pressing it with a fork. having any good ways to get anywhere, fried onion straws. I never thought I’d be base with the smokers, so you’re going to It’s called pulled pork, but I don’t reckon between buying my food and eating my happy ordering anything so casserole- get your food pretty quick, too. So don’t be it takes much pulling to get it to you. food at home. When I opened the clam- esque from a food truck, but I’m here to foolish. BBQ food trucks are where it’s at. As I was saying, pulled pork, particu- shell containers, they were STILL optimal. show you the smile upon my face. (Grin.) I’ve gone into some detail on the larly Howling BBQ’s pulled pork, is very My pulled pork sandwich bun wasn’t soggy Next, the BBQ street tacos. Ohhh, different traditions of BBQ in previous versatile, which I shall now demonstrate by or nothing. Now THAT’S what I’m talk- my. This was my favorite. We can debate columns. Your Carolina, your Memphis, sharing my experience with you. There’s no ing about when I say BBQ travels well. whether a taco is a sandwich and there- your Kansas City, your Texas. Howling bathroom to talk about because, y’know... Let’s talk about the pulled pork sand- fore just another pulled pork sandwich BBQ is Texas BBQ, but that means dif- food truck and all, so I can’t include that wich, shall we? You ever wonder who the another time. No, on second thought, let’s ferent things to different Texans. They’ll in this column like I normally do. But that heck buys those fried onion straws that not. That sounds like a terrible time and all claim THEIR Texas BBQ is true Texas just means that your bathroom experi- you put on your Thanksgiving green bean doesn’t do justice to these tacos. How BBQ, and it’s best just to nod and agree ence is whatever YOU make of it. casserole during the rest of the year? many times have you ordered street tacos

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BBQ STREET TACO where the tortilla is falling apart all over the place? More than twice, I’d wager. I drove with two flour tortilla pulled pork street tacos, again with the fried onions, and the coleslaw allllll the way across town and... I kid you not... lost absolutely NO structural integrity. I came for the pulled pork sandwich. I’m going to go back again and again for the pulled pork tacos. For drinks, Howling BBQ offers fla- vored lemonades. I had a watermelon lemonade. It reminds me of when I was a young man working summers in a Howling BBQ shaved ice stand. I would mix the fla- HOWLINGBBQ.COM vored syrups with my sodas and even my FACEBOOK.COM/HOWLINGBBQ lemonades. It was good. It reminds me of that because that’s precisely what it is. It washes the BBQ down real good. So keep an eye out for the fire engine DANNY FAIRCHILD red food truck... well... actually, it’s a food DANNY DOESN’T TAKE CRAP trailer. Coming to an employer’s park- FROM NOBODY, BUT HE’LL ing lot or a street market near you. Or TAKE FOOD FROM ALMOST just visit their Facebook page or web- ANYBODY. IF YOU WANT TO site to find out where they’ll be next. FIGHT DANNY, OR FEED HIM NOM-NOMS, Don’t sleep on the tacos. n EMAIL HIM AT [email protected].

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Grandma Said By Matt Booth

Active listening is a habit and essential perform to expectations and succeed, for effective communication. When you you must be able to actively listen. actively listen, it shows you are wise and If you’re finding it particularly difficult builds the faith that others have in you. to concentrate on what someone is say- Active listening is the process of listen- ing, try repeating their words mentally ing and responding to another person after they say them. This will reinforce that improves mutual understanding. their message and help you control mind I always think about what Grandma drift. To enhance your listening try to: told me when I was a kid, “Matthew— • focus on the speaker you’ve got two ears and one mouth. • ask questions Listen twice as much as you talk.” • be non-judgmental Many people consider listening as • paraphrase simply not talking. Active listening is • empathize much more than just not talking; it is • squarely face the speaker being mentally engaged in what the other • open your posture person is saying. You build a connection • lean in towards the speaker that goes beyond words. It is through • maintain eye contact active listening that people connect and • relax develop trust and rapport. Active listen- ing strengthens your relationships. Active listening takes time and practice, Listen actively to break down barri- and does not produce results overnight. ers, and communication becomes easier. When you practice active listening, your Active listening can minimize conflicts and conversations will get easier, not just for misunderstandings. To do this, you must you, but also for the speaker. As an excel- focus on the speaker to better understand lent communicator, you must lead the the message. Often when others are talk- way. Remember what my Grandma told ing, people don’t listen at all. They are me, “You’ve got two ears in one mouth. distracted, half listening, and half thinking Listen twice as much as you talk.” n about picking up the kids from soccer or what to make for supper. If you are a poor listener, your productivity will suffer simply because you do not have the tools needed “Listening to understand others is one of to influence, persuade, and negotiate. To the highest forms of respect.” —Matt Booth

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For such a short book, 250 pages, it is remarkable and replaced them with the Russians. the effect it has had on science fiction in particular and Later in the late ‘80s when it was clear Arthur C literature in general. It constantly makes it on top 5 lists that the USA had won the space race, of Greatest Of All Time sci-fi novels. The plot, characters, Mr. Clarke rewrote the opening to C.E. writing style, and the ideas in the book were all relatively to more accuratey reflect the times. Clarke the new to sci-fi. A group of aliens who seemed peaceful and When the Russian Federation broke did quite a bit to help Earthlings come to grips with hatred, apart, Arthur C. Clarke had a bout bigotry, war, hunger, and inequality. However, even in the of sentimentality about the book he G.O.A.T. far reaches of the galaxy it seems all things have a price. loved above all others. He restored the Kuh Ching. Writers after C.E. would, more easily, be able to original opening from 1953, and in all By Bob Gelms write about the unthinkable and not in the way the aliens new editions includes the revised 1989 version as an appen- in War of the Worlds could have incinerated New Jersey in dix. Childhood’s End is available in all formats including an The first half of the 20th Century slowly passed into history 1938, not that New Yorkers would have minded so much. electronic version which, somehow, seems appropriate. as Arthur C. Clarke contemplated his third novel. He started Mr. Clarke included in C.E. elements of the para- I would like to paraphrase a story about Mr. Clarke not writing early in 1952 and finished the first draft late in the normal which, in 1953, he was still undecided as to so much because it has to do with our present sub- same year. In 1953, he began the grueling task of rewrit- their veracity. He came to doubt nearly all of it. He has ject but because it shows what kind of man he was. ing, polishing, editing, and synchronizing all elements of also written that the universe is teeming with life just Mr. Clarke got married to a woman, and it ended in the novel so there were no loose ends. Finally, on Aug. not around here, but that doesn’t mean he can’t write divorce. A while later, he was observed in the company 24, 1953, Ballantine published the first edition ofChild - about it. Thus was born the Overlords and one of the of a male friend of his. The British press, Clarke was hood’s End. It would come to be regarded as Mr. Clarke’s more interesting extraterrestrials, Karellen, who might a Brit, started to hound him about his sexual orienta- masterwork and the first time he used a literary technique be a better Earthling than the Earthlings on Earth. tion. For the longest time he was silent on the matter, that would stand him in good stead. The first part ofC.E. As I mentioned earlier, the opening scenes are taken but the press redoubled their distasteful agitation. was appropriated from one of his treasure trove of short from one of Clarke’s short stories. In 1953, most of our “Can you confirm or deny that you are gay?” stories. C.E. used a short story called “Guardian Angel.” military and, later, NASA thought the space race would pit Mr. Clarke looked at the reporter and said, “Con- Mr. Clarke continued to mine his own work for ideas. the USA against Germany. Well, four years after C.E. was firm that I am gay? Well, I would have to say that The most famous example of this is Mr. published, Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite, I’m not so much gay as I am mildly amused.” Clarke’s own story The Sentinel. It was a major and four years after Sputnik, Yuri Gagarin took his historic That’s what you get for screwing with a man who plot device in 2001: A Space Odyssey. ride around the Earth. Now the race cut out the Germans makes his living with the English language. n

Top Three Ways to Focus on your Child’s Health By Hy-Vee Nutritionists Megan Horstman (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust and Dodge)

August is National Kids Eat Right month, which makes it house can help create healthy movement habits. Focus a great time of the year to put a little extra focus on your on suggesting fun and interesting activities; exercise does child’s health and wellness. In addition, the kids will be not have to be boring. Plan a family activity once a week heading back to school soon. This can make it even more to help strengthen relationships and get everyone moving. important to start building healthy habits now, before Join the Hy-Vee KidsFit program to get fun other activities start to take over the family schedule. products and activity ideas for your little ones at The things we learn and habits we develop as chil- home. You can also get access to online interactive dren can often stay with us into adulthood. Focusing on workouts that the whole family can do together. your child’s health and wellness now can have a posi- tive impact, not just on their childhood, but also on their 3. Be the example: Whether your children admit it or future adult selves. There are simple things that you can not, they take notice of your own habits and choices. do to make positive changes within your family life. You don’t have to be perfect, but by actively making Here are three tips to help you focus on your child’s health: healthy choices from day-to-day, you can set a good 1. Family meal planning/prepping: Include the kids example for your children. This can also make them when you are planning and prepping weekly meals. more receptive to healthy suggestions from you. Have them pick out produce items to include with lunch or dinner. Give them simple tasks in the No person or family is perfect. But by putting a little kitchen based on their age and abilities. This will help extra focus on the health and wellness of your children, your kids get more comfortable handling food. you can improve their quality of life. You may even Hy-Vee also offers kids’ cooking classes each notice positive changes in yourself as well. If you have month called Little Chefs and Junior Chefs. This more questions regarding your or your family’s personal can be a great way to help your child feel more health and nutrition needs, contact your local Hy-Vee comfortable getting involved in the kitchen. dietitian. You can find out more about the nutrition services available at www.hy-vee.com/health. n Scan this QR code to find 2. Encourage physical activity: Regular physical activity your Hy-Vee dietitian is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Placing limits The information in this article is not intended as medical advice. on screen-time and encouraging activities outside of the Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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probably from the happy gang I played with every day, crept beneath my open Things window one night to hoot and holler like demented ghosts. They probably con- vulsed with laughter when I screamed for That Go Daddy. Not funny, guys, not funny at all. Some noises are more annoying than threatening. Take my neighbor’s daugh- Bump in ter’s boyfriend’s car, for instance—please. Every morning it roars to life, waking any of us trying slumber past 6:15. Oh! My! the Night God! it is loud, surely lacking a muf- fler or, more likely, sporting a ridiculous By Pam Kress-Dunn “glass muffler” whose sole purpose is to amplify the engine, not muffle it. Then Let’s all agree that the scariest sound the rest of the parade rumbles down our in the night is a telephone. Landline street—trucks, motorcycles, taxiing 747s. or cell, it has to be bad news, unless As for fireworks, I love them. They are it’s a call from that gorgeous per- gorgeous, and the sound that hits you right son you met in New Zealand who in the chest can be glorious. But those fire- has yet to understand time zones. works hawked every year by inflated goril- I have a finely tuned ear for any odd las are illegal to use in Dubuque, people! sound when I’m alone after dark. It’s not And yet, we all hear them, well before just things that go bump in the night, but the 4th and after, as well as—when did this along the pathway to our shed when I poked it gently. It opened one baleful eye things that roar, whisper, clank, creak, become a thing?—Christmas. Peace on something detonated about a foot away. but remained immobile. Now I know that buzz, warble, thump, crash, or otherwise Earth is evidently not a thing anymore. I jumped out of my skin and screamed, to little splat of a thing is the source of all rearrange the atoms in my airspace. It’s great to watch them along the Mis- my great chagrin, “Stop it! Just stop it!” the nighttime percussion. My friends, both This phobia, like so many, began in sissippi or Country Club. It’s completely We heard someone mumble an apology. of them musicians, said they enjoyed the childhood. I internalized my mom’s fears annoying—terrifying to dogs and cats and Did I mention I have exquisitely tuned little concert as they drifted off to sleep. any time she said, “What was that?” as we people with PTSD—to hear them right next reflexes? It’s amazing I remained upright. We’ve heard other sounds at night sat reading in the living room at night. It to your house. One warm twilit evening, The far-away train whistle we hear in the here, like sirens as neighbors’ houses did not help at all when a group of boys, Bob and I were putting in new edging early hours is lovely, though I wouldn’t want catch fire or a seemingly healthy woman to live next door to the tracks. I had a friend falls dead in front of her TV. Come to in Colorado with trains passing so close think of it, we didn’t hear those at all, to her front yard, all conversation ceased only saw the strobing lights, another while they chugged by. (Oddly, she never kind of loud, frightening noise. talked about it. It just happened.) I grew up Long ago I lay in bed as my parents a few blocks from the Hickory Grove Road come home from a rare night out; Dad train crossing in Davenport, and that sound was noisily tipsy, Mom angrily shush- is the very stuff of nostalgia for me now. ing him, truly a rare and happy sound. Helicopters chopping the air at night I recall, too, the comforting sound of just worry me. Usually, it’s a sign some Dad shoveling the walk before he left poor soul needs medical help so dire they for work at sunrise. Just last week, I have to be flown to Iowa City. Dubuque heard something lumbering inexorably hasn’t had a neurosurgeon for decades, toward us, sounding like the dogs of war. so head injuries have to be treated It turned out to be a street sweeper. elsewhere. We should all say a prayer One night last summer, a huge crash when we hear that sound in the sky. awoke me, Bob, and my visiting daugh- When we had company from California ter. Robbers? Sinkhole? Off-course over the weekend, I apologized for a loud, meteor? We tiptoed down the hall to persistent noise outside the guestroom find the vintage Pyrex dishes broken window that might keep them up all night. to pieces on the kitchen counter and When I first heard this sound, I didn’t even floor, victims of an uneven shelf. Some get its species right. We have red-bellied scary noises are only an alarming incon- woodpeckers at our suet feeder all sum- venience—not the bogeyman, not the mer, and I was sure they were the source end of the world. We laughed with of the rattling in the trees every evening. relief and stumbled back to bed. n But no. After texting the sound to a young man whose grandma knows everything, I was informed it wasn’t a bird at all. Woodpeckers go to sleep when we do. PAM KRESS-DUNN Gray American Tree Frogs do not. PAM BELIEVES THAT IF SHE They climb high in the arborvitae to croon DOESN’T WRITE ABOUT IT, earnestly for a mate. Last year, I got a IT DIDN’T HAPPEN. YOU CAN close-up when one landed on the deck READ ALL 300+ OF HER PAST rail. I thought at first it was a pile of eagle COLUMNS, PLUS OTHER RANDOM POSTS, poop. As I got closer and saw it breathing, ON HER BLOG AT SIEGEOFWORDS.COM.

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WHERE’S GENERAL BOB? General Bob is out and about. Do you know where he’s at? Picture Yourself in the Tri-States fueled by...

It’s sorting hat day at Dubuquer Ernest Jackson Frogwarts School of Dupaco Community Credit Union reps met up with friends David Wizardry, a great summer got a tour of current projects at the Rindfl eisch and Lisa camp created years ago by Key City Creative Center where their Mormann between Waterloo Amy Ressler of the Great and Anamosa as he rides members get a membership discount. Midwestern Educational RAGBRAI with so many Theatre Company. other Dubuquers.

These youngsters report that traffi c MidwestBusTrips.com shared this Progressive metal favorites Queensryche pic with us from their full load was brutal at this year’s Dubuque Early 2000s hitmakers, Staind, rock County Fair. Okay, maybe they were headline rock night at the Dubuque County Fair. of music lovers that traveled to out at the Q Casino’s Back Waters see the Zac Brown Band at the actually having a blast in the heat. Photo by Daniel Ruden. Stage presented by MidWestOne Bank. nearby Great Jones County Fair in Photo by Jill Campbell. Photo by Bob Felderman. Monticello, Iowa.

Just a couple of writers enjoying each others’ work at Dolph’s Iron Bar. Field of Dreams Star Dwier Brown was doing a book signing at the Millwork District hotspot. Going for 8 seconds before the huge crowds at the Jackson County Rodeo. Photo by Bob Felderman.

Simmons Pet Food celebrated with new employees and more at a free concert by country music star Jordan Davis at the Star Brewery Amphitheater in the Port of Dubuque. Simmons Pet Food Company Photo by Nick Braschler. offi cially opens for business in Dubuque’s west side industrial park. Submit your photo by using Photo by City Councilman Brad Cavanagh.

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PUZZLE ANSWERS PuZZLes ON PAge 36 geNeRAL BOB Is At CReAtIVe ADVeNtuRe LAB w Gwen Danzig’s w 7 9 6 3 2 8 1 4 5 8 2 5 1 4 9 6 7 3 1 4 3 5 7 6 9 8 2 Good Advice 5 1 7 2 8 4 3 6 9 3 6 2 9 5 7 8 1 4 4 8 9 6 3 1 5 2 7 DEAR GWEN, end of this obligatory familial inconve- Mid-pandemic, my sister lost her job nience?” And I say yes, you can trust 9 3 1 4 6 2 7 5 8 and asked if she could stay with me and me. they gave me an advice column. 6 7 4 8 9 5 2 3 1 my family. At the time, we were happy —xoxo gwen to be able to help her get back on her 2 5 8 7 1 3 4 9 6 feet, especially at such a hard time. But 06010072504 DEAR GWEN, she’s still here, almost a year later. she My 29-year-old niece started dating a hasn’t been looking for a job or trying much older man. Much, much older. My to get back out on her own. It almost brother doesn’t seem too concerned feels like I gained another kid. How do about it, in fact, none of my family really I encourage her to get moving again? does, but it’s bothering me a lot. she —Appreciatively, sister sister on southern brought him over for sunday brunch, and the guy is old enough to be my DEAR SISTER SISTER ON SOUTHERN, dad. Can I say something? If I can’t, Have you ever watched the Jersey can I stop inviting them to my house? Shore? (this is relevant, I promise.) But if —Regards, Icked Out Auntie you haven’t seen the Jersey Shore, it’s a bunch of chaotic evil 20-to-30 year olds DEAR ICKED OUT AUNTIE, getting alcohol poisoning and making up You neglected to tell me if he’s nice or words. Plot and content-wise, there’s a good at stuff . Retired people have boats, lot going on there. But single-handedly, probably, and if he’s nice, you can make the most chaotic thing about the entire friends with him and get on his boat. series is that they have a mallard duck Or maybe he’s a cool old guy who plays phone and there’s no explanation as to in a band or makes really good tried why and it quacks constantly. the duck and true scones. Old people have a lot phone quacks so loud and in such an of good qualities because they have oddly electronic way you don’t know if years of practice. You probably haven’t it’s in the show, if it’s some sort of audio had time to get awesome at anything. glitch, or if it’s something demonic living in your home. Watching the Jersey Shore Also, like, put it in perspective. I saw a makes you feel like you drank DayQuil, picture of ty Pennington the other day. but it’s the duck phone that really sends It feels like yesterday that ty Pennington me into orbit. I used to throw the Jersey was the hottest, youngest carpenter Shore on tV in the background while I on tLC’s Trading Spaces, and now he’s did chores, but the duck phone gets me evolving into the genre of dudes who so disoriented, I had to switch back to wear headbands. He’s 56 now, which Kitchen Nightmares. (For the record, it isn’t even old, and he already looks is 2021. I am not stuck in 2008, as it may like he’s trying to sell us hallucinogenic appear based upon my current televi- tea. And that’s okay! Because ty Pen- sion choices, I just have a personal policy nington can still build me a really dope where I don’t like to get to know new kitchen table, probably a better one people on tV. No new friends, I’m sorry.) than he could’ve built 20 years ago.

Anyway, the duck phone is why we’re think of your niece’s old new boyfriend as talking about the Jersey Shore. My a ty Pennington. Or just let her dad deal expert opinion is that you purchase a with it. Relax, eat a scone, get on the boat. mallard duck phone. I did you a kind- —xoxo gwen ness and found you one on eBay for $65. You’re going to need to get that puppy shipped, replace your regular phone with the duck phone, and wait. GWEN BEATTY say nothing about the duck phone. And gWeN BeAttY Is A sORORItY DROPOut AND you may think, “gwen, come on, she’s CRYBABY, ReADY AND WILLINg tO BOss YOu getting free food and rent, you think AROuND. IF YOu WANt tO teLL HeR sHe’s a well-placed duck phone will be the PRettY, eMAIL [email protected].

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ARIES SCORPIO (APR 19–MAY 13) (NOV 23–NOV 29) I don’t know what you Never tell anybody about did to piss off your god(s), but, uh... your DIY projects until they’re suc- now might be the time to make cessfully completed. Unless, of course, nice. But keep in mind that this is a you WANT to be a cautionary tale. joke horoscope, so don’t go doing any weird or harmful sacrifices. OPHIUCHUS (NOV 30–DEC 17) TAURUS The reason Dubuque is called (MAY 14–JUNE 19) the Key City is because it’s the key for Just remember that talk- the Gateway to the West. Is that true? ing to the dead isn’t what psychics I don’t know. The stars said it, not me. do. It’s what necromancers do. Sounds right though, doesn’t it?

GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (JUNE 20–JULY 20) (DEC 18–JAN 8) It may seem like it, but you’re Don’t worry. You’re prob- not the first to realize that lions, the ably not going to drown in the river purported “king of the jungle,” don’t like you always thought. Might want even live in the jungle. They’re so to avoid lakes, though. I think. I badass, they annex whole other habi- might have that backward. Any- tats into their kingdom. Lions, yo. way, I hope this has been helpful.

CANCER CAPRICORN (JULY 21–AUG 9) (JAN 9–FEB 15) The stars have a lot to say Despite what Pixar would about the Chicago Cubs, but honestly, it have you believe, cars don’t really probably works better as an obituary. have souls. Nothing does. The idea of a soul is just your refusal to believe LEO that one day you’ll no longer exist. (AUG 10–SEP 15) When dealing with faer- AQUARIUS ies (don’t call them that to their face), (FEB 16–MAR 11) make sure to repeat your question and You thought you were being repeat it again. The fey are literally so puntastic when you would “skim” bound to truthfully (though not always from your class’s milk money. But there’s clearly) answer a question thrice asked. no statute of limitations on that particu- lar crime, so you’re going down hard. VIRGO (SEP 16–OCT 30) PISCES Hope isn’t often considered (MAR 12–APR 18) a luxury. But in your case, it is. And one A salad or something. I guess. I you can ill afford. It truly sucks to be you. don’t know. The stars don’t actually care what you eat for dinner, and they’re just LIBRA really confused why you’re asking them. (OCT 31–NOV 22) You’d think the words “polite” and “politics” share an etymology. Or… maybe you wouldn’t think that DANNY FAIRCHILD at all, in which case you’d be right. DANNY FAIRCHILD IS THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN US AND THE CELESTIAL BODIES THAT WOULD DESTROY US ALL. KIND OF LIKE THE MOVIE ARMAGEDDON. YOU CAN THANK HIM BY EMAILING HIM AT [email protected].

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