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Vickie Kouzmanoff Advertising StafF Glenda’s Advice Kelli Kerrigan [email protected] Christopher Adams 563-581-7014 Horoscopes Lisa Stevenson [email protected] Pam Kress-Dunn 563-580-1691 Feature Writer [email protected] special thanks Sara Carpenter Christy Monk, Gina Siegert, Ryan Do It Yourself Advice Decker, Neil Stockel, Kay Kluseman, [email protected] Ken Kline, Margie Blair, Fran Parks, Julie Steffen, Ron & Jennifer Tigges, Julie Griffin, Mark Dierker, bacon, Where’s Wando? Dubuque365/365ink Magazine Steven Schleuning, Tim Brechlin, Roy We’ve hidden Wando 432 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001 • Dubuque365.com • 563-588-4365 & Deb Buol, Jeff Lenhart, Gen. Bob somewhere in this Felderman, Dave Haas, Ivonne Simmonds issue of 365ink. Can All contents © 2016, Community, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Fals, all of our 365 friends and you find him? All bacon served semi-crispy. advertisers... and you for reading. Another installment of the ongoing a $3500 scooter for $1300. And the nice saga of Bryce and Jeff… people who had it really wanted to see Jeff is a friend who, while eternally Jeff get it. If nothing else, I was gonna get frustrating and trying on my sanity, is a my money out of it by working him like a tremendous help in getting things done. I’d pack mule now that he can run errands!!! use words to explain our relationship, but I’m not wealthy, but I’m not broke my friend Patrick Sterenchuck summed it either. What I don’t have is free time. up pretty good in one photo… Jeff does, and he gives of it generously but doesn’t see any value in that. It is so infuriatingly silly that it makes me want to beat him with a shoe. But despite all the times I’ve force fed him free lunches against his will, he’s still done a hell of a lot for me in terms of making my work life (and Toys For Tots life) easier. So the So now you get the idea. investment was nominal. Still, I posted Last week Jeff had an opportunity my evil plan to Facebook (but blocked to be given a truck. But that would be Jeff from seeing it). And a number of his very expensive to maintain, fuel, insure, other friends quickly kicked in to make it etc. He definitely needs some wheels easier to afford. Thanks everyone for that! because he’s a super giving guy and So on Friday, I told Jeff to get out of his he’s always helping people. Probably funk. I needed help picking up some toys in me the most. So, I suggested that he get Waterloo. Though a sourpuss, he agreed, a scooter instead. It’s practical, afford- as he always does, to help out. But when able, and fits his needs pretty perfectly. we arrived at our destination, it wasn’t toys He thought it was a pie in the sky notion for waiting me, but a toy for him that was as he never has any money (which is his sitting in the driveway. Needless to say, own fault because he’s constantly volun- he was not only on cloud nine but also in teering time instead of getting paid for it) some kind of stunned silence #briarpatch. though he does get paid to work at the As if being punished by my actions, Mission where he’s basically a wunderkind the rest of the week has been an endless and brings in donations to cover special barrage of questions about insurance and needs as they pop up. He’s great for their licensing and helmets and bike locks and PR and their residents. Anyway, he thought rain covers and “is it a moped or a motor- he’d never be able to get a scooter. cycle?” I already regret the whole thing. In a throwaway gesture, I found one Next up, this grown man on a moped wants on Ebay and sent him a link to show how to trick it out with smily faces and lettering affordable they can be. Little did I know that says “Share Kindness.” He’s named it that the Yellow Vespa I showed him would “Kindness Too,” though the Chief of Police trigger something. Last summer he went on thinks “Yellow Thunder” is a better name. a tour of the U.S. with author Leon Logo- Also, I grossly underestimated how thetis who wrote a book about a journey he completely uncoordinated a person can took around the world fueled only by peo- possibly be on a moped. It was painful ple’s kindness—no money. Leon made that to watch him try the first time. And the trip on a weird, old yellow motorcycle with second. So I stopped watching. Hopefully a sidecar he called “Kindness One.” Jeff he’ll actually pick his feet up off the ground saw this scooter as his own “Kindness One” soon or he’s gonna need new shoes, too. which would squire him about town doing Please don’t kill yourself! I’ll feel bad. his good deeds… at approximately 25 MPH. So when you see a grown man driv- Still, knowing that $1300 was out of ing a yellow moped with smily faces his reach, I told him to get a second job and an orange flag, you’ll know who and start saving. If it’s important, make it is. And you’ll know to get the hell it happen. But the excitement about out of the way. He’s on a mission! n this particular scooter, being yellow and being a symbol in his mind, started to depress him. He told me he wished I’d never told him about it. And this is where I told him to “suck it up, nothing's going to just drop in your lap.” Cuz that’s the kind of big-hearted friend I am. But I also, unbeknownst to Jeff, contacted the seller privately and bought the scooter already. It was actually an amazing deal. It was 8 years old but only have 300 miles. It’s pristine and had all the extra accessories. It was in every sense Events

ChamberFest Dubuque 2016 guest musicians (Left to right): Nick Johnson, Carlos Avila, Mari Yoshinaga, Michael Gilbertson, Bridget Pasker, Gabe Lefkowitz, and Miles Jaques ChamberFest Dubuque 2016 Gala Performance Thursday, June 16 7 PM @ Clarke University Jansen Music Hall (1550 Clarke Dr) Formerly Juilliard in June, the Gala Per- innovative solo performances. The formance is the premier event on which festival features two Dubuque natives ChamberFest, presented by the North- who studied at Juilliard School of Music: east Iowa School of Music (NISOM), ChamberFest Artistic Director Michael was built. Following the concert, a Gilbertson and cellist Bridget Pasker, champagne and dessert reception gives who is currently pursuing her Master of audience members the opportunity to Music degree in chamber music at the mix and mingle with the guest artists. San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Guest musicians feature Juil- General admission tickets are liard graduate Carlos Avila; violinist $50 for adults and $25 for students Gabe Lefkowitz, concertmaster of and are available at the NISOM the Knoxville Symphony; flutist Nick office (563-690-0151) or online at Johnson, principal flute of the Knoxville NISOM.com. Proceeds from Chamber- Symphony; clarinetist Miles Jacques, Fest Dubuque support the Northeast principal clarinet of the New World Iowa School of Music, a non-profit Symphony; and virtuoso percussion- organization that strives to make ist Mari Yoshinaga, known for her music accessible to everyone. n

JUMP & JAM WITH MISS NINA Friday, June 17 10 AM and 2 PM @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library (360 W 11th St) Sporting three Parents' Choice® Awards in her hip pocket, beloved children's musi- cian and YouTube favorite, Nina Stone (a.k.a. Miss Nina) brings Jump & Jam with Miss Nina to Dubuque for the first time. Jump & Jam with Miss Nina is interac- tive from the get-go, with kids waving, clapping, stomping, shaking, dancing, wiggling like spaghetti noodles, and singing along. Hip hop and rap tunes are a part of every show, notably on a Miss Nina fan favorite, frequently heard on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live, "The Brown professional musical theater productions Bear Rap." For this, Miss Nina brings out before taking a break to earn an M.A. in a giant version of Bill Martin's beloved Educational Theater from New York Uni- book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do versity. When not touring and recording, You See? and, as she raps, a grownup she is a Music for Aardvarks teacher in from the audience turns the pages Maplewood and Montclair, New Jersey. while the kids keep the amazing beat. Jump & Jam with Miss Nina is Nina Stone holds a B.S. in Dance free of charge. For more infor- Management and spent several years mation, visit dubuque.lib.ia.us dancing nationally and internationally in or call 563-589-4138. n

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Thursday, June 16 Readings Under The Influence Friday, June 17 Baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Summer Slumber Party Riding Hood, and Rapunzel after “Happily Growing Season Webinar Series 7 PM @ The Smokestack Nina & Pina Replica Ships Ever After.” $12. BellTowerTheater.net. 5:30–7:30 PM @ DBQ Co Library We are sure you are imagining all sorts of 9 AM–6 PM @ Port of Dubuque, Ice Harbor Asbury Branch things. We are, too. We're banking on local June 17–26. The Niña is a replica of the ship Carousel June 16 and 30 and July 14. The Iowa State writers sharing their work, audience participa- Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and is a 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House University Extension and Outreach Mas- tion games, and other amusements. We're floating museum! The Pinta is a larger version June 17–18 and June 23–25 at 7:30 p.m. ter Gardener program will host a summer letting it all loose and you can, too. You can of the archetypal caravel for tours. Adults $8, and June 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. This Rodgers webinar series focusing on the benefits even wear your pjs! Free. seniors $7, children 5–16 $6, age 4 and under and Hammerstein classic will be a Grand of shade in landscape, tree problems and free. Discounts for groups. TheNina.com. Opera House debut, with musical hits and native garden insects. Free. 563-583-6496. thrilling dance numbers. $20 adults; $12 extension.iastate.edu/dubuque. under 18. TheGrandOperaHouse.com.

Your Money Your Future Class Saturday, June 18 6–7:30 PM @ Prescott Resource Center Life is not about money, but how people Becoming an Outdoor Woman manage their money impacts their quality Frog Call 8 AM @ Izaak Walton League (Peosta, IA) of life, their family’s life and the life of their 7–8:30 pm @ Mines of Spain Women are invited to spend the day explor- community. Take Charge of Credit cov- Horseshoe Bluff ing gun saftey, shotgun and rifle shooting, ers: forms of credit, building credit history, When the sun sets, the chorus of frogs gets Do What You Love, DBQ: Meet-up and archery, fly-fishing, fish cleaning, and more. understanding credit reports, tips for using louder! Learn to identify what frogs you are Make a Difference for Alzheimers A $5 donation covers lunch. Women must credit wisely, and solutions to credit issues. hearing by their call. We will go to the nearby 6:30 PM @ The Smokestack be 18 or older and pre-register by calling Scholarships are available. $5. 1511 White St. wetlands to see what types of frogs we can The Downtown Neighborhood Association is 563-556-6745. DubuqueCounty.org. 563-583-6496. [email protected] or call. find. Free.563-556-0620 . MinesOfSpain.org. raising funds through The Longest Day, a fund- and awareness-raiser for Alzheimers. Every No Child Left Inside Nature Program Zombie Prom Jackson County Pro Rodeo donation matters. This event is in memory of 9 AM–Noon @ Sinsinawa Mound 7 PM @ Clarke PAC 7:30 PM @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club Ruth Nash, downtown resident and activist. Youth ages 7 to 12 will learn about themselves June 16–18. This girl-loves-ghoul rock-and-roll (Bellevue, IA) Free. act.alz.org/goto/DowntownDBQ. and nature, get some exercise, and have Off-Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s June 16–18. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets lots of fun! Participants will be introduced at Enrico Fermi High. Enjoy original songs in the are for adults and ages 13 and up are $15 Into the Woods to the geographical history of the Driftless style of ‘50s hits with this all-high school cast in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets 7:30 PM @ Bell Tower Theater Region. Choose one, two or all three sessions. production. RisingStarTheatreCompany.com. for children 5-12 at $10 in advance and June 17–18 and 22–25 at 7:30 p.m. and June Register in advance. Free. 585 County Rd Z, $15 at the gate. BellevueRodeo.com. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. See what happens to the Sinsinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. Sinsinawa.org.

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Great Galena Balloon Race June 17–19 Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, North Course Practice Range (444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL) Shake out your blankets, grab the kids, Galena Territory. When it’s found, the and head over to Eagle Ridge Resort pilot drops a weight as close to the & Spa in the Galena Territory for the target as possible to win the grand 15th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race. prize and bragging rights. Balloons will Prepare yourself for three days of fam- continue to find their target at 6 p.m. on ily (and adult) fun including tethered Saturday as part of the Galena on the balloon rides, Night Glow, a classic car Fly Race (see the ad next to this story show, a foot golf tournament and, of for the schedule of flights and events.) course, the balloon race! This year they We don’t want to taunt you about are requesting a simple $5 donation the Ale Fest and the Wine Flights at the gate. There is free parking and events because they are so popular a shuttle to the site. The Ale Fest and that they have already sold out, but Wine Flights are sold out for 2016. perhaps this will get you to reserve your The Great Galena Balloon Race’s mis- spots early for next year. Both events, sion is to raise funds and awareness for sponsored by Family Beer & Liquor juvenile diabetes. The proceeds from all feature around 100 of the finest craft purchases including but not limited to beers and/or wines for you to sample, food and beverage purchases, ticketed should you have your ticket already. events, and kids activities go to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- Galena On The Fly Balloon Rides tion (JDRF) and scholarships for kids to Every Day attend Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for Get ready to lift off in one of the largest children with diabetes located in Boone, hot air balloons in the country. Drift Iowa. More than $125,000 has been above the rolling landscapes of Jo raised for JDRF from the support of the Daviess county and the historic Galena, Great Galena Balloon Race. The money Illinois countryside while taking in views has gone to finding a cure for juvenile of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin from diabetes, a disease that directly affects your 3,000-foot-high perch. Bring your over 12,500 people in the Tri-State area. camera and the entire family (one bal- Eric Dregne, organizer for the loon holds up to 14 people!) Sunrise and event promised that this year’s race sunset flights available. You can sched- is going to be the biggest yet with ule your ride at BuyABalloonRide.com the Wundo Band on Friday night and or call 815-777-2747. the Swingin' Doors on Saturday night, The tethered balloon rides, wine tasting, adding great live music to the mix great food, bounce houses, and live music and points out that the event’s hosts mean there's something for everyone. at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa help to make the event spectacular by provid- Driving Directions ing a beautiful venue and amenities. Head down Highway 20 to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Follow Eagle Ridge Drive The Balloon Races to Thunder Bay Road. Turn left on Friday and Saturday Thunder Bay Road to the parking area. The first race begins Friday night at Then hang out and wait for the compli- 6 p.m., and the evening wraps up with mentary shuttle that will take you to the the famous Night Glow of balloons event site. We suggest you take cash on the ground at 8:30 p.m. Races for any purchases as there are no credit begin again on Saturday morning at cards accepted at the event, but there the “Crack of Dawn,” when the hot air is an ATM at the Inn. For more informa- balloon pilots will launch at 5:30 a.m. tion, visit GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com and try to find a mark that’s hidden or call the Eagle Ridge Resort somewhere on the 6,800 acres of the & Spa at 800-898-2269. n

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Saturday, June 18 Sara Lubinski Gallery Talk 1:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Garden Tour, Garden Art and Plant Sale Artist Sara Lubinski, whose installation River 9 AM–4 PM @ Shake Rag Alley Lind Sojourn is on exhibition through July 31, will Pavilion (Mineral Point, WI) give a gallery talk. DBQart.com. The 7th Annual Garden Tour is a delightfully eclectic tour of home and public gardens. $15. The Garden Art and Plant Sale features one-of-a-kind patio and garden art created by Shake Rag Alley’s talented instructors and area artisans. There will also be a fine selection of perennials for purchase, "Ask a Master Gardener!" and garden art demonstrations. Proceeds benefit creative programming at Shake Women of Courage & Commitment Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Rain or shine. 3 PM @ DeSoto Hotel (Galena, IL) Meet women who defied some of the laws and social standards of the 1800s to achieve their goals and dreams in the town of Galena. Hear the story of one of the first women doctors in the state, the only woman to enlist in the Civil War, a fighter for women’s rights, the first pioneer woman 2nd Annual Dubuque Tour of Coops of Galena, and others. $15. 815-777-0090. 10 AM–2 PM @ Various locations in Dubuque Co-Ed Roller Derby Mixer Dubuuqe Chicken coop owners show off their 6 PM @ Courtside Sports Bar & Grill coops and chickens. See how urban coops fit Make derby not war! The Dubuque Bomb into today's society. Free. 563-513-1250. Squad Roller Derby Team presents this co-ed mixer, with skating open to any WFTDA skater Pup-a-Foo-Glee and skill level, and the event is open to the 10 AM–3 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Skaters must (Hazel Green, WI) register in advance. 2095 Holliday Dr. A day of puppets, food, and fun, celebrat- DubuqueRollerDerby.com. ing the 125th anniversary of the Hazel Green Opera House. The hosting Fever River Puppeteers will present “How Witch Hazel Got Her Home” and Punch & Judy. Guest performances will be “The Snow Queen,” by Eulenspiegel Puppets, and “Almost Aesop’s Fables,” by Village Idiot Puppets. Free. HazelGreenOperaHouse.Blogspot.com. Galena Cemetary Walk Juneteenth Celebration 8 PM @ Grace Episcopal Church 11 AM–2 PM @ Comiskey Park (Galena, IL) Juneteenth celebrates African Ameri- Take a look into Galena’s past through the eyes can freedom and emphasizes educa- of its citizens. This is a seated version of the tion and achievement. Enjoy a live DJ, performance. The stories are always interest- displays, bounce house, children’s activi- ing, often touching, occasionally humorous. ties, and food. Free. MFCdbq.org. $15. 309 Hill St, Galena, IL. GalenaHistory.org.

Book Signing: Carol Edwards-Denekas Come Out & Night of Pride—Co Dubuque 1–2 PM @ River Lights Bookstore 8 PM @ The Smokestack Dyersville author Carol Edwards-Denekas A night for LGBTQ+ and ally community will be signing copies of her new book members to meet one another and celebrate Seeds of Hope. Carol is the founder of The what each of us are doing to make our LGBTQ+ Red Barn Writers' Guild, a writing group community stronger. Enjoy live music, games, that meets monthly in Dyersville. 1098 Main dancing and celebration of our community! St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com. Sponsored by Co Dubuque. Free. codbq.org.

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“1964”...THE TRIBUTE Saturday, June 18 7:30 Pm @ Five Flags Center (405 Main St) “1964” will dazzle generations of fans 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how they got Dubuque... and all that Jazz! old and new while staying true to their start as musicians, and have a Fridays: June 17, July 15, August 19, and September 2 the memories many have held dear chance to win door prizes from West 5–9:30 Pm @ Town Clock Plaza for 50 years. Join in on celebrat- Music, Rondinelli Music/Audio, Grand Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jazz! also means the chance to ing the 50 year anniversary of The Harbor Hotel, and the Dubuque Com- Jaycees invite you to celebrate the connect with fellow Dubuquers over Beatles’ LAST WORLD TOUR! munity Y. Then, stay for dinner at beloved free summer concert series, delicious dinner options from local Dubbed “Best Beatles Tribute on Tony Roma's inside the Grand Harbor Dubuque... and All That Jazz! food vendors, in addition to ice-cold earth” by Rolling Stone Magazine, "1964" Hotel and receive 10% off your meal! The June edition features The Blue beer and Pepsi products served by the has perfected the energy and excite- Tickets start at $30 (plus applicable Olives, an energetic Madison-based Dubuque Jaycees. This year’s selec- ment of a live Beatles performance. They fees) and are on sale now! Plus, ALL stu- band with influences stemming from tion of food vendors includes: Beauty & recently had over five sold out shows at dents receive 50% off their seats! Tickets BB King, ZZ Top, Miles Davis, and Frank The Beef, Town Clock Inn, Hill Top, The Carnegie Hall in New York. Like actors, can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com Zappa. The Eleanor Roosevelt Middle Corner Grill, Freddie’s Popcorn, Adobos, these musicians cast a spell as they step and Five Flags Center box office, at School Band performs at 5 p.m. before Chocolate Hog and Chocolaterie Stam. into character before your very eyes. For Ticketmaster Outlets or charge by phone The Blue Olives takes the stage at 6 p.m. Food and beverage sales begin at 5 p.m. over 29 years, this group of performers 1-800-745-3000. Five Flags Center Twenty-five years ago, on July 24, The remainder of the season includes: has successfully recreated every sensa- Box office hours are Monday through 1992, Jazz! debuted its first concert under 10 of Soul on July 15, The Business tion of being at a Beatles concert circa Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For more infor- the Town Clock. Downtown employees on August 19, and The Lonely Goats 1964 through 1966 from wardrobe to mation, visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n gathered to mingle after work, have a few on September 2. For more informa- hairstyle, with Liverpool accents, sing- beverages, and enjoy the then pedes- tion, visit DowntownDubuque.org ing nuances, and vintage instruments. This event was previously scheduled trian mall in our city center. Little did or contact Dubuque Main Street All ticket holders are invited to for March but has been rescheduled they know that in twenty-five years later, at 563-588-4400. n meet the band before the show at the to June. Previously purchased tickets Jazz! is still here, and better than ever! Grand Harbor Hotel Ballroom from will be honored at the new date.

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Sunday, June 19 Tuesday, June 21

Connections Between Art & Animal Athletes Presented Science Panel Discussion by Blank Park Zoo 1:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art 11 AM–Noon @ DBQ Co. Library Artist and botanist Sara Lubinski, journalist, Farley/Drexler Branch biologist and nature photographer Larry Stone What if animal shad their own Olympics? Which discuss connections between art and science. animals would be the best at the high jump or Mark Wagner, River Museum & Aquarium swimming? A zoo educator and four live Director of Education, moderates. DBQart.com. animals will help you answer these questions. All ages welcome. Register in advance. Free. 563-582-0008. dubcolib.lib.ia.us.

Largest Game of Catch 2–4 PM @ Field of Dreams Movie Site Make Music Platteville (Dyersville, IA) 11 AM–8 PM @ Platteville, WI Head to the Field for Father's Day for a hot This annual outdoor day of music is held on the dog or burger and some great music while summer solstice, the longest day of the year. you just soak in the special moments with Join over 700 communities around the world by Dad, your glove and a baseball. Better yet, filling the city with music! Coffee shops, restau- surprise him with a gift of tickets to the rants, and businesses all over Platteville will be Team of Dreams 2016 weekend Septem- looking for musicians to fill their locations with ber 3–4. 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA. song. Free. MakeMusicDay.org/Platteville. FODmoviesite.com. (Photo by Garth Fuerste). (Photo by Getty Images).

Dubuque Stands with Orlando Wednesday, June 22 7 PM @ Washington Park Join local LGBTQ and ally community members Intermodal Center Ribbon Cutting for a vigil in remembrance of those who 11 AM @ Dubuque Intermodal died at Orlando's Pulse nightclub on June Transportation Center 12. The vigil includes a silent walk through Held by the City of Dubuque, the event will the park where attendees can learn more include remarks from local officials as well as about each person who was killed. Find the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Better Together Dubuque on Facebook. Transit Administration and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Tour the center’s terminal and Monday, June 20 parking ramp. The center was designed to be a hub for all modes of transportation including pedestrian, bicycle, park and ride, intercity buses, taxis, hotel shuttles, and The Jule. 950 Elm St.

Picnic in the Park 11 AM–1 PM @ Swiss Valley Park, Walnut Pavilion (Peosta, IA) Pack a lunch and explore a nature topic Summer Day Camp with a Dubuque County naturalist. Free. 9 AM–Noon @ Mines of Spain 563-556-6745. DubuqueCounty.org. June 20–22. Get up close and personal with nature and discover the inner workings of Art on the River Opening Reception the world around us. Ages 7–12. Registration 5 PM @ Grand RIver Center required. 563-556-0620. MinesOfSpain.org. The City of Dubuque celebrates its 11th annual Art on the River exhibition with local masterpiece Tri-State Presenters Conference: Continuum in addition to 10 spectacular works “Bridges to Opportunity” of art. Live entertainment, heavy appetizers, @ UD Heritage Center and cash bar. Free. 500 Bell St. 563-690-6059. June 20–22. This Conference is a coopera- cityofdubuque.org/artontheriver. tive effort which aims to support and enrich the activities of presenting organizations Non-Required Reading Book in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This is an Discussion: Dust and Shadow opportunity for presenters to participate in 7 PM @ River Lights Bookstore open discussion, seminars, and experience Join River Lights to discuss Dust and Shadow: keynote speakers an artist showcases while An Account of the Ripper Killings by Lynd- preparing for upcoming and future seasons. say Faye and John H. Watson. 1098 Main RegOnline.com/2016Tri-StateConference. St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.

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On Your Mark, Get Set… RIDE! Presented by US National Championship BMX Rider Matt Wilhelm Friday, June 24 10 AM @ Dubuque County Library Asbury Branch (5290 Grand Meadow Dr, Asbury, IA) 1 PM @ Dubuque County Library Peosta/NICC Branch (8342 NICC Dr, Peosta, IA) Matt Wilhelm is a BMX Flatland rider empower. He creatively mixes BMX bike and motivational speaker. He is known tricks with his own inspiring stories of for his fast spinning and aggres- beating the odds en route to becom- sive riding style. He is a three-time X ing a BMX National Champion. Games Medalist, World Champion- In addition to his BMX skills, Matt ship Silver Medalist, and two-time will also covers the topics of persever- United States National Champion. ance, bike safety, and going to col- Among other television appearances lege. His message is delivered in a fun Matt advanced to the semi-finals on way that is easily digestible for kids. America’s Got Talent. He also won Amer- Most important, the show will ica’s Got Talent YouTube Competition, be awesome! You will get to see and won FOX TV’s 30 Seconds to Fame. live and in person the same tricks Wilhelm is also a motivational that have won X-Games Medals speaker and performs at over 300 and National Championships. schools per year. He was featured Everyone is sure to enjoy this in the award winning documentary entertaining and exciting demonstra- Stop Bullying: Speak UP with Presi- tion! All ages welcome. Free. For more dent Obama on Cartoon Network. information or to register, please Matt Wilhelm’s family fun show is call the library at 563-582-0008 designed to entertain, educate, and or visit dubcolib.lib.ia.us. n

Corkless in Galena Wine Festival Saturday, June 25 Noon–7 PM @ Depot Park (91 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL) Tasting wine next to the Galena River in picturesque Depot Park with the historic Galena Main Street as a backdrop is an experience that won't soon be forgot- ten. Enjoy live music while tasting wine selections that represent unique styles artistically produced by more than 10 family-owned Illinois vineyards. Guests will enjoy assorted food selec- tions from gourmet Galena restaurants, chosen to pair with featured wines. A gallery of artists and their wares, both functional and artistic, includ- ing Henry Matthiessen, Carol Mantey, Admission is $20 which includes 1 Kelly Hauer, and Carol Anderson Bell. admission, 1 festival wine glass and 7 Live music will be available all tasting tickets (can be used for wine afternoon, bring your chairs, sit down, or food). Additional tasting tickets drink some wine and listen to the $1 each. For more information and to music of Lexi Parr, Jordon Danielsen, purchase your tickets in advance for and Sally Weisenburg and band. only $16, visit CorklessGalena.com. n

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Thursday, June 23 both the Colts and Colt Cadets as they head into family. Registration is $25 before June 20, Drum Corps International competition for the $30 before June 24, and $30 day-of with- Book Signing: Michelle Cox summer. The University of Dubuque will be sell- out lunch included. JacksonCCB.com. 5:30–6:30 PM @ River Lights Bookstore ing a wide variety of concessions including hot River Lights welcomes East Dubuque native dogs, hamburgers, pizza, popcorn, candy, and Monday, June 27 Michelle Cox for a book signing featuring her beverages (water and soda). Free. Colts.org. new—and first—book, A Girl Like You. 1098 Art Summer Camp: Self-Portraits Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com. Movies Under the Moon 9 AM–Noon @ Studio Works 9 PM @ St. Columbkille Catholic Church 4th Annual Shenanigans/Veterans June 27–July 1. At The Art of the Self-Portrait, Friday, June 24 June 24 and July 29. Join St. Columbkille Freedom Center Benefit kids can bring their favorite selfies or other Catholic Church for Movies Under the Moon. In 10 AM @ Shenanigan’s Pub photos of themselves and create their very Tom Pease Musical Concert case of inclement weather, the movie will be Shenanigans is closing the street for their own self-portraits to upload on their phones, 10–11 AM & 2–3 PM shown in the church’s Presentation Hall. June annual VFC benefit. Enjoy the Harley ride hang in their rooms, or impress parents and @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library 24 is Couple’s Night and features War Room. Fill and party bus, live and silent auctions, hog grandparents! Artist Lisa Towers will guide Musician, storyteller, and humorist, Tom Pease, a picnic basket, grab a blanket or some chairs roast, raffles, kids activities, and live music each child to create a very personal piece of will be giving everyone "a big musical hug" with and snacks for this date night. July 29 is Family by the Back Roads Band all day. Featured artwork. $140. 900 Jackson St. 608-574-7258. a participatory musical concert. Tom celebrates a Night and features UP. Free will offering. 1240 raffles include a 2016 883 Harley Sport- variety of themes such as reading and books, the Rust St. 563-583-9117. StColumbkille.net. ster and a seven night vacation home stay Thursday, June 30 environment, family stories, and the peace and joy in Destin, FL. To date, they have raised of movement, laughter, and song. All ages. Regis- Saturday, June 25 over $63,000 to support our local Veter- Spoil to Soil: A beginner's ter in advance. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us. ans. 3203 Jackson St. 563-495-2704. guide to Compost Tour of Gardens 7–8 PM @ EB Lyons Center Book Signing: Jennifer Gipp 9 AM–4 PM @ Various locations in Dubuque Prairie Creek Mud Run & Fun Day Turn those food scraps and yard waste into 5:30–6:30 PM @ River Lights Bookstore This annual event hosted by the Dubuque 10 AM–2 PM @ Prairie Creek something useful! The average US Household River Lights welcomes Platteville, WI native County Master Gardeners is a unique chance to Rec Area (Maquoketa, IA) generates 650 lbs. of compostable materials Jennifer Gipp for a book signing featur- get “behind the scenes” and see how people Hit the trail with a run/walk through Prairie each year. It doesn’t matter if you live in an ing Breaking Through the Fog. 1098 Main have transformed their outdoor spaces into Creek Recreation Area. This three-mile trek apartment or wide open spaces, everyone St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com. stunning landscapes and gardens. You’ll will take you on trails through woodlands, can compost. Bev Wagner, the education see sculptures, water features, sustainable prairies and streams. Registration cov- coordinator at the Dubuque Solid Waste Colts Summer Premiere landscapes, and even a Japanese-inspired ers the run/walk, participation gift, lunch Agency, will present how composting works 7 PM @ UD Chalmers Field garden. Master Gardeners will be teaching some ticket, refreshments, and automatically puts and show examples of different types of The sixth annual Colts Summer Premiere is an “mini-workshops” at various gardens throughout you in the running for prizes. Join after for composting at this informational program. opportunity to see the on-field productions of the day. $10. extension.iastate.edu/dubuque. a grill-out and fun activities for the whole Free. 563-556-0620. MinesOfSpain.org.

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Friday, July 1 Find Waldo Local Downtown Dubuque First Fridays Through July. Pick up a “Find Waldo Local in 5–8:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque!” passport and find Waldo in 25 Down- Gallery C, and Studio Works town Dubuque businesses. Win prizes! Free. Happening the first Friday of every month 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com. local art venues offer special programming in conjunction with other community arts events. Friday, July 8 Facebook.com/DubuqueFirstFridays. Unhinged Rustic & Vintage Shopping Event Clarke Collegiate Singers 9 AM–4 PM @ Sacred Heart School 7:30 PM @ St. Columbkille July 8 at 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and July 9 at Catholic Church 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The Unhinged crew brings The Clarke University Collegiate Singers will unique displays of repurposed pieces and an preview their Prague Choral Festival (in The eclectic mix of found items for your home and Czech Republic) performance. Clarke is one of garden. Hosted 3–4 times per year. Watch only four U.S. universities that will perform at for upcoming dates in 365ink, like them on the festival. Free. 1240 Rush St. 563-588-6412. Facebook. Corner of 22nd and Queen St. Mystique Rocks the River Schmitt Island Summer Concert Series Ongoing 34th Annual Gary’s Graffiti Nights July 8 and 9, August 11, and September 2 and 3 5–9:30 PM @ Downtown East Dubuque, IL 7 pm@ Mystique Casino (1855 Greyhound Park Rd) Tri-State Wind Symphony Thursdays through September 15. Bring the Five days of hit music spanning three "Walkin' on the Sun" and "All Star" as 7:30 PM @ Eagle Point Park Band Shell family for classic rides, hot rods, rat rods and huge weekends are about to begin well as for their contributions to the Thursdays through July. Enjoy symphonic meet lots of car enthusiasts! If you have a outside the Mystique Casino on Schmitt soundtrack for the filmShrek includ- repertoire, easy listening, and rousing marches. classic car, register for free and just show up! Island in Downtown Dubuque. Check out ing hit remakes of the Monkees' "I'm Park admission required. Free. TSWS.org. Great food is next to the fun at George & Dales. this stellar line-up and get your tickets a Believer" and War's "Why Can't We Weekly door prizes. Sign-up for the giveaway. now, online at MystiqueDBQ.com. Be Friends?” Eve 6 brings hits “Here’s Monday Night Farmers’ Market to the Night,” “Victoria” and the 1998 3:30–6:30 PM @ East Mill Bakeshop East Dubuque Farmers’ Market Jamey Johnson + Craig Wayne smash hit “Inside Out” which hit #1 Mondays through summer. East Mill whips 3–6 PM @ Van's Liquor Store Boyd with Jake McVey on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks. up warm meals while you browse great (East Dubuque, IL) Friday, July 8 local vendors. 620 S Grandview Ave. Wednesdays through mid to late September. Grammy Nominated Jamey Johnson Maddie & Tae + Special Guest 563-580-1175. EastMillBakeshop.com. Join several vendors for fresh produce and with four Country Music Awards is joined with Drew Baldridge crafts. 470 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL. by Craig Wayne Boyd, season 7 win- Friday, September 2 Music in the Gardens 563-451-3079. [email protected]. ner of The Voice. Johnson’s 2008 gold Maddie & Tae’s debut album, Start Here 6:30 PM @ Dubuque Arboretum selling album, That Lonesome Song, includes the singles "Girl in a Country Sundays through August 28. Enjoy this Dinosaurs Unearthed produced the top 10 hits "In Color" and Song," "Fly," "Shut Up and Fish," and outdoor concert series in the Packard 9 AM–6 PM @ National Mississippi "High Cost of Living." After winning Sea- "Sierra" for which they were nominated Pavilion. Free. DubuqueArboretum.net. River Museum & Aquarium son 7 of The Voice, Craig Wayne Boyd’s for two ACM Awards in 2016. Drew Bal- Daily through October 10. See life-sized anima- first single, "My Baby’s Got A Smile On dridge’s debut single “Dance With Ya” Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jam tronic dinosaurs, skeletons, fossils, and more. Her Face," debuted at #1 on the Billboard is lighting up radio across the country. Noon–1 PM @ Town Clock Plaza 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. RiverMuseum.com. Hot Country Songs. The night kicks off Plus one more artist to be named! Fridays through September 2. Hosted by your with new country rising star Jake McVey own 365 crew and local sponsor Prudential Finan- Dubuque Farmers’ Market and his newest single, “Y’all Girls.” Warrant + RATT with cial, Lunchtime Jams feature free performances 7 AM–Noon @ Near Iowa & 12th St Badlands House Band by local acoustic musicians (weather permitting). Saturdays through October. Find pro- Kool and the Gang and Saturday, September 3 duce, baked goods, crafts, and more! Debbie Gibson Warrant needs no introduction. With 563-588-4400. DubuqueFarmersMarket.org. Saturday, July 9 massive hits including the #1 "Heaven," Kool and the Gang are an American Jazz, "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" and "Cherry R&B, soul, funk and disco group with Pie," which literally defined a genera- over 70 million albums sold worldwide tion of pop metal on MTV. Ratt touts with smash hits like “Celebration” and a killer roster hits including "Round “Get Down On It.” Debbie Gibson is and Round," "Lay It Down," "You’re an American pop singer-songwriter In Love," "Slip of the Lip" and "Way recognized as the 1989 Songwriter Cool Jr." And the Badlands House and Artist of the Year for hits like Band is so good it’s just stupid. “Electric Youth,” “Foolish Beat,” “Out of the Blue,” and “Lost In Your Eyes.” All shows are all ages and go on rain Between the two, there are 13 #1 hits! or shine. General admission tickets will be available for $25 or $30 on the day JUST ANNOUNCED of event. VIP Reserved Seating in the Smash Mouth and Eve 6 American Trust VIP Zone Tickets will be Thursday, August 11 available for $45 and $50 on the day of Smash Mouth gained superstar sta- event. Children 10 and under free in G.A. tus on the strength of megahits like area. Details at MystiqueDBQ.com. n

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Now Showing @ Mindframe Theaters Friday, June 17–Thursday, June 23

Independence Day: Now You See Me 2 (PG-13) Resurgence (PG-13) Fri–Thu: (12:30), (3:30), 6:45, 10:05 Thu: 7, 8, 10 Warcraft (PG-13) Central Intelligence (PG-13) Fri–Wed: (11:10 AM), (1:50), (4:30), Fri–Wed: (11:20 AM), (1:50), (4:25), 7:10, 9:50 Coming to Theaters (4:55), 7, 7:35, 9:35, 10:05 Thu: (11:10 AM), (1:50), (4:30) Thu: (11:20 AM), (1:50), (4:25), (4:55), 7:35, 10:05 Cloudy With a Chance of Finding Dory (PG) Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) Meatballs 2 (PG) Free Summer 555 JFK Road Friday, June 17 Friday, June 24 Finding Dory (PG) Kids Movie Behind Kennedy Mall Fri–Thu: (11 AM), (12), (1:20), (2:30), Mon–Thu: (10 AM) Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-for- Using recovered alien technology, the nations (3:50), 6:40, 9 getful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and of Earth have collaborated on an immense mindframetheaters.com Cloudy With a Chance of Hotline: 563-582-4971 The Conjuring 2 (R) Meatballs (PG) Free Summer everyone learns a few things about the true defense program to protect the planet. But Fri–Thu: (1), (4), 7:15, 9:30 Kids Movie meaning of family along the way. The all-new nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced Fri: 10 AM big-screen adventure dives into theaters in and unprecedented force. Only the ingenu- 2016, taking moviegoers back to the extraordi- ity of a few brave men and women can bring nary underwater world from the original film. our world back from the brink of extinction.

Central Intelligence (PG-13) Free State of Jones (R) Friday, June 17 Friday, June 24 The story follows a one-time bullied geek Directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross (Dwane Johnson) who grew up to be a lethal and starring Oscar winner Matthew McCo- CIA agent, coming home for his high school naughey, Free State of Jones tells the story reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and case, he enlists the help of former "big man his extraordinary armed rebellion against the on campus," (Kevin Hart) now an accoun- Civil War Confederacy. Banding together with tant who misses his glory days. But before other small farmers and local slaves, Knight the staid numbers-cruncher realizes what launched an uprising that led Jones County, he's getting into, it's too late to get out. Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy.

MOVIE BUZZ The Passion of the Christ is getting a Peoples and Puss in Boots writer Tom sequel. Seriously. According to The Hol- Wheeler. Get Hard writer Etan Cohen will lywood Reporter, Mel Gibson is teaming direct, and Sacha Baron Cohen will star. with his Braveheart writer Randall Wal- Producer Brian Grazer revealed that lace to develop a follow-up to his 2004 he's making a new version of his 1984 film, which was the highest-grossing Tom Hanks-Daryl Hannah, mermaid- R-rated movie of all time until Deadpool. based romantic-comedy, Splash… “with Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, and a twist”. What twist? Well, in 2009, Helena Bonham Carter are said to be Grazer's Imagine Entertainment did attached to join Sandra Bullock in an pick up a script called Merman, so… Ocean's Eleven reboot. Gary Ross is The Force Awakens star John Boyega directing whatever this is going to be. has signed on to play the new lead Apollo 13 director Ron Howard, in Legendary Pictures' Pacific Rim producer Brian Grazer, and co-writer sequel. It's said he'll play the son Idris Bill Broyles are re-teaming for an Elba's character in the original film. adaptation of Neal Stephenson's 2015 After winning an Academy Award hard sci-fi novelSeveneves where earlier this year for Room, Brie Larson cataclysmic event makes humans has been offered the role of Cap- depart Earth then in 5000 years, tain Marvel, an Air Force pilot whose our “seven distinct races" return to DNA fuses with an alien, granting their now-foreign planet of origin. her powers of super-strength, flight, Four years later Warner Bros’ Man- and energy projection. Larson would drake the Magician is now back in devel- star in a solo Captain Marvel movie in opment and now has talent attached 2019, and would also have to sign the including the strange combination of standard Marvel agreement to appear 12 Monkeys writers David and Janet in a bunch of other crossover films. n

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel June 17–18 and 23–25 @ 7:30 PM June 19 and 26 @ 2 PM Grand Opera House (135 W 8th St) The Grand Opera House in partnership with Heartland Ballet and Dubuque Downtown Cultural Corridor will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carou- sel. With hits like If I Loved You, You’ll Never Walk Alone, June Is Bust’in Out All Over, thrilling dance numbers and Zombie Prom original ballet choreographed by Agnes Luke Van Meveren as Billy Bigelow and June 16–18 de Mille, it is no wonder that Rich- Maggie Schmitt as Julie Jordan 7 PM @ Clarke University ard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Physical Activity Center (1550 CLarke Dr) considered Carousel their finest work. This time at the helm as Principal Zombie Prom is presented by Rising songs in the style of 50's hits keeps This production is guaranteed to be Choreographer is Tanya’s daughter Star Theatre Company. This girl-loves- the action rocking across the stage. one of GRANDEST shows produced in Marina, the current Artistic Director of ghoul rock and roll Off Broadway Since 2009, over 1,000 people have the theater’s history with a cast of 50 the Heartland Ballet. Frank McClain, musical is set in the atomic 1950's at participated both on and offstage and actors, singers and dancers, a large Executive and Artistic Director at the Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid 20,000 people have attended Rising professional orchestra and lavish sets Grand, played Billy Bigelow in the down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Star Theatre Productions. The primary and costumes. Carousel will be a Grand 1982 production, and Carousel will Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for purpose of the company is to provide Opera House debut and has not been mark his directorial debut in Dubuque. the class bad boy. Family pressure a vehicle for education in production presented in Dubuque in over three Music Director is Brian Burns. forces her to end the romance, and he and development of theatre, as well decades. That 1982 production was Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 charges off on his motorcycle to the as to encourage community participa- choreographed by the late Tatiana for those younger than 18. Tickets nuclear waste dump. He returns glow- tion and appreciation of all aspects of Bechenova with assistance from her can be purchased at the Grand Opera ing and determined to reclaim Toffee's theatre. The skills that the participants daughter Marina O’Rourke. Fondly House box office Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Fri, heart. He still wants to graduate, but learn from engaging in arts activities known as Tanya, she was a principal by calling 563-588-1305, or by visit- most of all he wants to take Toffee will be invaluable to them in their lives. dancer for Anges de Mille, and per- ing TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n to the prom. The principal orders Tickets are $5 and are avail- formed on Broadway in the original him to drop dead while a scandal able at the door. n production of Carousel. In 1968, Tanya TheGrandOperaHouse.com reporter seizes on him as the freak founded the Dubuque City Youth Ballet. 563-588-1305 du jour. History comes to his rescue RisingStarTheatreCompany.com while a tuneful selection of original 563-231-0110 Art on the River Opening Reception Into the Woods Wednesday, June 22 June 17–18 and 22–25 @ 7:30 pm 5 PM @ Grand RIver Center (500 Bell St) June 19 and 26 @ 2 pm The City of Dubuque will celebrate its Bell Tower Theater 11th annual Art on the River exhibition (2728 Asbury Rd) featuring local masterpiece Continuum in The Bell Tower Theater is excited addition to the 10 spectacular works of to announce the fourth-annual art selected to be installed at the Grand Free Summer Musical Program: River Center and along the Mississippi High School Edition show. This Riverwalk at the Port of Dubuque. for the announcement of the winners of summer some of the areas most On Art on the River’s steel anniversary, “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice” talented high school aged per- Continuum, a 14-foot steel sculpture cre- awards from the 2016-2017 show. formers will perform Into the ated by Paul T. Granlund, will be installed The event is free and open to the Woods, directed by Sue Flogel. at the Grand River Center. It is the first of public and will include guest speaker James Lapine and Stephen The Bell Tower Theater’s pro- what is planned to be the annual inclusion David M. Hayes, live entertainment Sondheim take everyone’s favorite duction of Into the Woods is sup- of grand feature pieces to this exhibit. featuring sculptor Becca Kacanda, storybook characters and bring them ported in part by grants from the A newly included youth reception the musical stylings of River Glen, together into a timeless, modern Iowa Arts Council, a division of the and tour for supervised minors will take heavy appetizers, and a cash bar. n classic. The inspiration for the popular Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs; place from 4 to 5 p.m. The reception 2014 movie, this Tony Award-winning Theisen’s—Farm, Home, Auto and will include the opportunity to meet cityofdubuque.org/artontheriver musical shows what happens to the Dupaco Community Credit Union. the artists and jurors and be present 563-690-6059 Baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack, Tickets are $12 and can be pur- Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel chased online at BellTowerTheater.net after “Happily Ever After.” Be care- or by phone at 563-588-3377. n ful what you wish for…The show will feature high school performers from 10 BellTowerTheater.net schools throughout the Tri-State Area. 563-588-3377

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Galena Festival of the Performing Arts July 8–July 16 Various locations in Galena, IL The Galena Festival of the Perform- Between these weekend perfor- ing Arts will once again bring an mances, two additional concerts will be exciting series of musical concerts presented. In the Galena Public Library to Galena for the enjoyment of the (615 S. Bench St.) on Wednesday, July 13, entire community. This year’s series at noon, violinist Wes Luke will perform of six concerts will include a variety an energetic program of high-romantic of musical types—classical, big band, music selected from the Ysaye sonatas. In jazz, Broadway classics, and more. Grace Episcopal Church (107 S. Prospect Four musical concerts will be held on St.) on Thursday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m., NUEVO ARTE OUTSIDER DE CUBA two consecutive weekends at Turner Hall ensemble 135 will delight with a program Opening Reception (115 S. Bench St., Galena), each start- that includes a little bit of everything: Show: June 24–July 31 ing at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, July 8, the works from the Romantic era, an Argen- Reception: Friday, June 24 Festival will kick off with the fun and tinian Tango, as well as a brand new piece 5:30-8:30 @ Gallery C (900 Jackson St) frolicking sounds of Ladies Must Swing. that was just written for the ensemble. In partnership with Dubuque This exhibit comes to Dubuque On Saturday, July 9, NOLA Jazz Band will Fried Green Tomatoes is offer- Museum of Art, Gallery C presents from Miami and is considered "out- perform toe-tapping New Orleans-style ing a three-course, prix-fixe ($30) a group exhibition curated by art sider art" due to the relationship jazz influenced by blues, gypsy swing, menu prior to the evening concerts. expert Daniel Klein, who along with between art and the artists who are gospel, and rhythm and blues. On Friday, Transportation to and from the director of National Art Exhibi- outside and inside the system. July 15, the legendary Corky Siegel and performances is included. Reserva- tions of the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), Opening reception on Friday, Grammy Award winner Howard Levy will tions required. Call 815-777-3938. Juan Martin, has curated a group June 24 from 5:30-8:30 pm is combine their phenomenal talents for All concerts are free to the show of 12 Cuban outsider artists. free and open to the public. n an exciting evening of rousing musical public. Free will donations will The exhibit is titled Outsider entertainment to be long remembered. be gratefully accepted. n because none of the artists have GalleryCM.com On Saturday, July 16, the Festival will formal artistic training and most have 563-587-8219 conclude with Broadway Night with the GalenaFPA.org some degree of mental impairment. Florentine Opera Company of Milwaukee. 563-581-0911

First Fridays Friday, July 1 5–8 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art (701 Locust St) 5:30-8:30 @ Gallery C and Studio Works (900 Jackson St) Friday Fridays is a monthly gallery hop Enjoy a presentation and see cur- at participating art venues throughout rent exhibits at the Dubuque Museum downtown. Programming is scheduled of Art. $10 or free for members. on the first Friday of every month Gallery C features a NUEVO ARTE featuring evening gallery hours, OUTSIDER DE CUBA exhibit discus- artists talks, demos, open studios, sion with Dubuque Museum of Art music, games, art, and performance. Director, David Schmitz at 6:30 p.m. Experience the creative spirit of our Studio Works features Salvaged community along with great friends, Windows, an exhibit by Allison Poster, stylish appetizers and drinks, and with an artist talk at 7 p.m. Refresh- great art. Open to the public. ments will be served. Free. n

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Dubuque365.com Issue #267 June 16–June 29, 2016 365ink Magazine Arts 15 Radio Dubuque / Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks and Air Show Sunday, July 3 Story By Mike Ironside Photos by Bob Felderman

For some, Independence Day provides an show are dedicated to the men and women of our Armed and the Aerostars flight team. For those who haven’t opportunity to take a day off from work and Forces—the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, seen the Air Show, Mike Whiskus flies the Lucas Oil Pitts maybe fire up the grill and pop a cold one. There’s National Guard, and Reserves, as well as our “local” Plane, performing some incredible air acrobatics, includ- certainly nothing wrong with that. But for many, heroes—firefighters, EMS personnel, and our police force. ing loops, spins, stalls and more. The Aerostars, flying the holiday is a time to celebrate our American Special recognition will also be given to members of Soviet-designed, Romanian-built, WWII-type aerobatic heritage, our freedom, and to honor those who local military units who were called to active duty during trainers, the Yak 52TW, perform aerobatic maneu- have served to protect and maintain those values. Operation Iraqi Freedom, with members of those units vers in tight formation with breathtaking precision. That sort of patriotism may not be unique to serving as part of the event’s Color Guard. In a moving While the fireworks are ostensibly the headline event Dubuque but Iowa’s first city certainly knows how reflection on the cost of freedom, during the Presenta- of the evening, the Air Show is every bit as exciting. to celebrate Independence Day in a big way. tion of Colors there will be a memorial reading of names For those wondering what it might feel like to fly a of Tri-State service personnel who made the ultimate high-performance fighter jet, the US Air Force will bring In fact, the annual July 3 Fireworks and Air Show sacrifice during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. an F-22 “Raptor” Simulator. Introduced in 2005, the hosted by Radio Dubuque and the Dubuque Jaycees To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the F-22 still serves as one of the USAF’s most advanced at A.Y. McDonald Park and along the riverfront near attack at Pearl Harbor, the Air Show will feature a stealth tactical fighter aircraft. The F-22 Simulator will Lock and Dam 11 is always one of the biggest gather- simulated dogfight between a Japanese Zero and be present at both July 2 celebration in the Kennedy ings to be witnessed the entire year. Military person- a P-51 Mustang recalling the type of air battle that Mall parking Lot and at AY McDonald Park on July 3. nel involved with the Air Show have estimated that might have been seen in the War’s Pacific Theater. Of course for many, one of the highlights of the Air 250,000 people in three states break out blankets, lawn The P-51 was one of the fastest and most effective Show, and indeed the Independence Day weekend, is the chairs and coolers to watch the annual spectacular. piston-engine fighter-bombers, serving in both World appearance of the US Army Golden Knights Parachute While every year’s display seems to be bigger and War II and the Korean War until the advent of jets. Team. The Golden Knights will perform three precision better than ever, this year’s Independence Day celebra- Another plane from that era, the British Royal Air jump demonstrations: Saturday, July 2 as 7 p.m. in the tions will resonate as especially poignant. 2016 marks Force’s De Havilland Vampire will make its Dubuque Air parking Lot of Kennedy Mall; Sunday, July 3 at 10 a.m. the 75th anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Show debut. The Vampire, now a relatively rare aircraft, in the parking lot of Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen/Fazoli’s which plunged our nation into World War II. This year was developed near the end of World War II and became on the corner of 16th Street and Kerper Boulevard; and is also the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terror- one of the RAFs first jet-powered fighter planes. the grand finale, Sunday evening during the Air Show, ist attacks, which truly changed our lives forever. Representing the modern era of jet fighters, the ever- landing in the target area at AY McDonald Park. As always, Radio Dubuque, in partnership with the popular US Navy F-18 Super Hornet is scheduled to make Thanks to the efforts of Radio Dubuque’s Perry Dubuque Jaycees, has created a spectacular event to cel- a return appearance. Not to be outdone, the US Army Mason, the Air Show promises to be one of the best ebrate and honor those who have served to defend our will bring a Chinook Helicopter. Air Show fans will be ever, but for those who arrive early to claim a spot at freedoms and keep us safe. This year’s fireworks and air happy to see the return of both stunt pilot Mike Whiskus AY McDonald Park, along the floodwall, or even those

16 Cover Story 365ink Magazine June 16–June 29, 2016 Issue #267 Dubuque365.com Cover Story jockeying for position in boats on the river, it serves as an opening act to the main event—the Fireworks Schedule of events Spectacular. Seemingly bigger and better every year, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Dubuque Sunday, July 3 Jaycees and the planning efforts of Radio Dubuque’s 9 AM–5 PM independence Day Celebration Kick Off staff, the fireworks are always an impressive display. Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen/Fazoli’s Though most who have experienced Dubuque’s parking lot (16th and Kerper Blvd.) Fireworks Spectacular are probably aware of Radio Dubuque’s broadcast of patriotic music, played in 10 AM golden Knights Jump synchronization to the fireworks display, they might not The celebration kicks off with a US Army Golden realize how much planning and advanced work goes Knights jump into the Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen/ into making that happen. Working with Radio Dubuque Fazoli’s parking lot at 16th and Kerper Blvd. President and General Manager Tom Parsley, KDTH radio host Michael Kaye creates his patriotic playlist six to The Independence Day celebration continues eight months in advance so that the pyrotechnic profes- in AY McDonald Park next to the Hawthorn sionals can create the fireworks program choreographed Saturday, July 2 Boat Ramp just below Lock and Dam 11 to synchronize with the music. In fact, they reverse- 1–8 PM independence Day Celebration Preview engineer the timing of each shell’s launch, factoring in Dubuque’s Independence Day celebration, 6–8:30 PM Salute to our Heroes Air Show: the time it takes to travel to altitude before exploding. sponsored by Radio Dubuque, starts early in • Air Show Announcer Luke Carrico All in all, Dubuque’s annual July 3 Air Show the parking lot of Kennedy Mall. There will be • Military Swearing in Ceremony and Fireworks Spectacular promises to be a a variety of US Military displays, including an • Aerostars Demonstration Team grand, patriotic celebration, more than wor- F-22 Simulator, courtesy of the US Air Force. • Golden Knights Parachute Team thy of any Independence day celebration. Visitors can get a free American Flag, courtesy of • US Army Special Operations Semi See the schedule for more detail on the specific Richardson Motors and food and drink specials • Mike Wiskus Lucas Oil Pitts Plane timing of Independence Day weekend events. If you will be available from The Mining Company. • US Navy F-18 Hornet plan to visit the AY McDonald Park / floodwall area • US Army Chinook Helicopter for the Fireworks and Air Show, please read our 4–7:30 PM bounce House and Games • P-51 Mustang “365's Tips for Enjoying the Show.” For more infor- Fun for the kids from Midwest Inflatables • Japanese Zero mation, visit fireworks.radiodubuque.com. n • Vampire Jet 7 PM golden Knights Jump • Tribute to our Troops The US Army Golden Knights jump • Missing Man Formation into the Richardson Motors Drop Zone See more on page 20 in the Kennedy Mall parking lot Dusk (9 PM) The Fireworks Spectacular!

Dubuque365.com Issue #267 June 16–June 29, 2016 365ink Magazine Cover Story 17 Amanda Kevern and her German Shorthaired Pointer, Cozzy, practice their The Riverboat Twilight docks outside the Ice skills on a beautiful afternoon on the Mississippi River. Harbor at the Port of DBQ. Pic by Jeff Lenhart. Thousands of music lovers converged in the Port of Dubuque for America’s River Festival featuring two big nights of music, one country and one rock. Photo by Ron Tigges.

Dubuque Ghostbusters were out in force at Hy-Vee. Why? Mayor Roy Buol was one of twenty invited To buy up all the recently re-introduced Hi-C Ecto Cooler. by the Chinese government to work on Practicing yoga at the Dubuque Arboretum on Tues- IF you don’t get it, you’re too old (or young). A musical performance as Hempstead High School’s climate change solutions in Beijing day and Thursday mornings at 9:30. Yes, you can The Dubuque Marathon Club competes at the Pigman Rich Hall awards one of the night’s bike race McGrath Entertainers had a great time talking Class of 2016 Commences at the Five Flags Center. (at no cost to our community.) too! Visit www.yogacare.net. Photo by Kristin Pope. Triathlon in Marion, Iowa. Visit dbqtri.com. winners at the Maquoketa Speedway. 4 bikes with people at America’s River Festival in the were awarded to 4 lucky kids! Port of Dubuque over the weekend.

Prescott School Kindergarten celebration featuring a presentation of “How Does Your Garden Grow.” Too cute for words. Photo by Liz Smith.

The blues unites Addison Aronson (age 16) and Mark Dierker captures another amazing display Darwin Baldridge (age 83) during open mic at The DBQ Brewers Little Leaguers celebrate Public art is installed outside the DBQ from Mother Nature near Dubuque. the Blu Room @ Breezers Pub in Dubuque. a home run. Photo by Stacy Hirsch. Museum of Art. Photo by Bob Felderman. The greatest wedding photo ever? Probably. 365ink friends Ryan and Gwen Werner got hitched at the Mines of Spain with Sandy Meyer captured Hall of Fame rocker Rick Nielsen, offi ciant Drew Bissell looking on. The photo is a terribly awesome of Cheap Trick, sporting one of his signature axes at the recreation of Drew’s own wedding pic, which Ryan offi ciated. America’s River Festival in Dubuque.

Exhibiting artists pose during a recent First Fridays event. This photo, by Bob Felderman, was snapped at Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

The most recent Bike Night at McGrath Harley Davidson featured a pin-up contest in additon to the live music food, A quick shower passing through on an otherwise sunny day left this Joie Booth, Jon Schmitz and Trent Allen perform with their drinks and fun. The next Bike Night is July 14, 5-9 PM! lovely rainbow over the Dubuque Marina and Yardarm. band of 11 at the Music in Jackson Park on a Sunday evening. Amanda Kevern and her German Shorthaired Pointer, Cozzy, practice their The Riverboat Twilight docks outside the Ice skills on a beautiful afternoon on the Mississippi River. Harbor at the Port of DBQ. Pic by Jeff Lenhart. Thousands of music lovers converged in the Port of Dubuque for America’s River Festival featuring two big nights of music, one country and one rock. Photo by Ron Tigges.

Dubuque Ghostbusters were out in force at Hy-Vee. Why? Mayor Roy Buol was one of twenty invited To buy up all the recently re-introduced Hi-C Ecto Cooler. by the Chinese government to work on Practicing yoga at the Dubuque Arboretum on Tues- IF you don’t get it, you’re too old (or young). A musical performance as Hempstead High School’s climate change solutions in Beijing day and Thursday mornings at 9:30. Yes, you can The Dubuque Marathon Club competes at the Pigman Rich Hall awards one of the night’s bike race McGrath Entertainers had a great time talking Class of 2016 Commences at the Five Flags Center. (at no cost to our community.) too! Visit www.yogacare.net. Photo by Kristin Pope. Triathlon in Marion, Iowa. Visit dbqtri.com. winners at the Maquoketa Speedway. 4 bikes with people at America’s River Festival in the were awarded to 4 lucky kids! Port of Dubuque over the weekend.

Prescott School Kindergarten celebration featuring a presentation of “How Does Your Garden Grow.” Too cute for words. Photo by Liz Smith.

The blues unites Addison Aronson (age 16) and Mark Dierker captures another amazing display Darwin Baldridge (age 83) during open mic at The DBQ Brewers Little Leaguers celebrate Public art is installed outside the DBQ from Mother Nature near Dubuque. the Blu Room @ Breezers Pub in Dubuque. a home run. Photo by Stacy Hirsch. Museum of Art. Photo by Bob Felderman. The greatest wedding photo ever? Probably. 365ink friends Ryan and Gwen Werner got hitched at the Mines of Spain with Sandy Meyer captured Hall of Fame rocker Rick Nielsen, offi ciant Drew Bissell looking on. The photo is a terribly awesome of Cheap Trick, sporting one of his signature axes at the recreation of Drew’s own wedding pic, which Ryan offi ciated. America’s River Festival in Dubuque.

Exhibiting artists pose during a recent First Fridays event. This photo, by Bob Felderman, was snapped at Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

The most recent Bike Night at McGrath Harley Davidson featured a pin-up contest in additon to the live music food, A quick shower passing through on an otherwise sunny day left this Joie Booth, Jon Schmitz and Trent Allen perform with their drinks and fun. The next Bike Night is July 14, 5-9 PM! lovely rainbow over the Dubuque Marina and Yardarm. band of 11 at the Music in Jackson Park on a Sunday evening. Cover Story 365's Tips for Enjoying the Show Trust us... we've been there every year for decades! Special needs parking If you come hungry bring cash If you have disabled individuals in your party or poten- There are always a great variety of food vendors at the tial medical emergencies such a pregnant women, you Fireworks to serve your hunger needs. Rest assured can request special parking areas from your Jaycees that there is someone there just dying to keep you well parking assistant. Just notify them of your situa- fed. Carry-ins are welcome however, so if you prefer a tion and they will direct you to the proper area. cooler, you're the boss. There are also glowropes for the kids and possibly other goods for sale. Don't come with How do you get a VIP Parking Permit? empty pockets if you want have a treat or leave with a Sorry, we can't help you there unless you are a spon- souvenir. Buying food and goods at the Fireworks from sor or you know the right people. But with the Jay- official participating vendors supports local businesses cees new preferred parking in the former Bowling and also supports the funding of Fireworks next year. and Beyond lot, you can pony up the $20 for what is essentially the best parking you can buy. Still it Things not to bring will fill up quickly so refer back to point number 1. While you might love your dog and consider him or The Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks her part of the family, this is not a pet-friendly event. and Air Show is a mammoth event. Air show pilots Get a good seat It’s really pretty obvious but let us unpack the concept and military personnel estimate that 250,000 You really can't beat the view from right beneath the for you: Thousands of strangers in close quarters, jet people congregate within visual range of the river launch pad. A.Y. McDonald Park will be open to pedes- fighter planes roaring overhead, and one of the big- from all three states. With all of this excitement it trian traffic or the “preferred parking” in the lot at gest fireworks displays around. We don’t care how is sometimes asked, "How do we get in and get out Bowling and Beyond is still a great area from which well-behaved Fido is, that is a recipe for dog terror. alive?" Fear not. After so many years, this event to watch. The Park always gets crowded but there Also, it might seem cool to fly your drone over the runs about as smoothly as any event this large always seems to be room for a few more so don't be crowd to get photos or video of the event but we’re can. The Dubuque Police along with the Jaycees afraid of the crowd. We'll make room for you. Just talking about a very tightly controlled airspace here. and other volunteers run a tight ship, parking and remember to respect your neighbors for the night. Not only is it a bad idea but you could have federal releasing thousands of cars within the span of just If you can't get down to the main event site, charges brought against you and that’s no fun. a couple of hours. Let us give you some advice on there are other great places to watch the show how you and your family and friends can best be from. Following are a few suggestions. Getting out a part of Dubuque's biggest single annual event. • Eagle Point Park—This will be as full if not more so Patience is a virtue. You managed to party for hours than the park and open lot areas below but there is a before the show. Why the big hurry to leave so fast? Come early good reason—you are at eye-level with the fireworks. Considering there are thousands of cars packed at Nothing can replace the old standby. Come down nice • Flood Wall—Thousands of Dubuquers line the Flood the end of Kerper Boulevard, it is really amazing just and early. There will be food. If you come before 7 p.m., Wall with their blankets and lawn chairs to view the how fast and efficiently the Dubuque Police Depart- you are pretty much guaranteed a decent parking spot. show. It is an easy walk from most any parking space. ment gets you out safely and on your way home. • On the River—Though boaters are prohibited from Within an hour of the event concluding you can eas- Bring a radio and tune in being on this stretch of the river during the Air ily be home watching Jimmy Fallon. For those who Even hours before the show, you will want to tune Show, when it’s over the river is an amazing and relax a while and have another beverage and chat in one of the Radio Dubuque Stations, 92.9 KAT-FM, unique place to experience the light show. It is also about how good the show was, there is virtually no 1370 KDTH, 97.3 The ROCK, and 101.1 FM The RIVER. a beautiful sight from shore as hundreds of boats wait at all when they decide to pack it up and head They will have continual updates from the show and speckle lights across the mighty Mississippi. home. It is our suggestion that you do not plan on great music all day long. Even if you are right there at • The Bluffs—You are farther away and the party is not getting out immediately. Go in with this mindset the show, listening to the radio will give you insight as big but the view is unobstructed. If you can find a and you'll be quite at ease when the show is over. to the details especially during the air show. And last seat somewhere that you are not unwelcome, pull up but certainly not least, the most important reason to some sod and enjoy the show (and the easy exit after- Pick up after yourself listen ... as always, the fireworks show is set to music. wards). This works best if you can get yourself invited This is a volunteer-run event. All those people in If you only see the explosions in the sky, then you to the house of your friend who lives on the bluff. orange vests are just citizens like you who have come are missing half the show. Tune it in and crank it up. • Across the River—Many spectators enjoy the down to have a good time. The better we do at put- Hearing radios around you in all directions tuned to show from the Wisconsin side of the river. ting our trash in the receptacles provided, respect- the same music makes the show the best it can be. • Behind your car—Many of the parking spots are ing other people's property, and obeying the law, the so good at the Fireworks that people decide more fun we will all have and the more memorable Use the Jaycees Parking Areas to pop the trunk and make their camp right the event will be for the city of Dubuque. Remember To avoid congestion and streamline parking efficiency, there in the parking lot. We’ve even seen pickup that people come from across the country to take part the Dubuque Jaycees carefully plan out large park- trucks converted to viewing decks, complete in the Dubuque Fireworks. You are a representative ing areas for the public. This year the Jaycees will have with grills and coolers, for the evening. of our community. Do your part to make it a welcom- three different parking areas priced at $5, $10, and ing and enjoyable event for everyone you meet. $20, depending on how close you want to be to the BYOS action. Regardless of which you use, you can take pride Bring your own seat. There is always room on the Bonus Tip! knowing that money goes directly toward paying for ground, but a couple hours on mother earth and you Check out the Dubuque365 Facebook page after the next year's Fireworks show. (Note: Paying to park in may wish you had brought a chair. No matter where you 3rd to see and share photos of the event. 365 photog- lots not operated by the Jaycees means your money is sit, you can most likely find room to set up a couple lawn raphers always capture some great shots of the Air going into someone's pocket and not back to the event. chairs. And with all the bells and whistles that come on Show and Fireworks—a fun way to revisit the show! n Please do your best to support the event by park- lawn chairs these days, you might be so comfortable that ing where your donation really makes a difference.) find it was an ever wiser decision than showing up early.

20 Cover Story 365ink Magazine June 16–June 29, 2016 Issue #267 Dubuque365.com Cover Story Independence Day Celebrations & Events Saturday, June 25 Friday, July 1 Sunday, July 3 Monday, July 4

East Dubuque Bellevue Heritage Days St. Luke's "A Day of Independence" Platteville Heritage Day Independence Day Celebration July 1–3. Bellevue celebrates Heritage Days St. Luke's UMC @ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 9 AM–5 PM @ Mining & Rollo Jamison 4–10 PM @ Downtown East Dubuque, IL and the Independence Day holiday with a A Day of Independence is a benefit concert for Museums (Platteville, WI) East Dubuque gets a jump on celebrating weekend of family-friendly activities and Mighty Man Ministries and St. Luke's Outreach Enjoy special demonstrations of mechanical Independence Day, hosting a free commu- attractions at a range of venues. The weekend Programs. Legendary blues artist Carnell music boxes, a foot-powered jigsaw, antique nity event on Saturday, June 25. The East gets started Friday, July 1 with a Teen Dance Edwards of Just US Band out of Hayti, Missouri tractors, and a special exhibit of Mining Stock Dubuque Independence Day Celebration, featuring Absolute Music from 8-11 p.m. will be the featured performer. Enjoy food, Certificates as well as live music from The sponsored EDGE, starts at 4 p.m. with free fellowship, and great musical entertainment. Wundo Band from Noon to 4 p.m. Children are inflatable rides and kids’ games from Fun & Activities for Saturday, July 2 include carnival Free. 1199 Main St. 563-582-4543. invited to join in 19th century games such as Games Company. The event will also feature rides at Cole Park, the Bellevue Heritage Day hoop rolling, jacks, horseshoes, graces (a unique free hay rides, a beanbag tournament, a Queen Contest, a dance at the American Legion game of catch), sack races, soap bubbles, stilts, variety of food vendors, and live music by Hall, and an outdoor dance at Cole Park featuring and a museum scavenger hunt. The Platteville Taste Like Chicken from 5:30–9:30 p.m. A Gypsy Pistols from 5:30–7 p.m.; Whiskey Revival Music Boosters will be sponsoring a food stand fireworks display will begin after dark. from 7 p.m.–8:20 p.m.; and 5th Fret 9 p.m.– offering brats, hot dogs, snow cones, ice cream 12:30 a.m. Refreshments and food are available. and more. Free. mining.jamison.museum. Sunday, June 26 Sunday, July 3 starts off at 10 a.m. with the Ice Cream Social Heritage Days Parade, which ends at Cole 11 AM–4 PM @ Mathias Ham House Park, the venue for carnival rides, children’s The Dubuque County Historical Society hosts games, bingo, showdown, concession Ghost Sunday Comedy Show its 52nd annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social. stands, food stands, a flag-raising dedica- 1– 2:30 PM @ Field of Dreams An Independence Day tradition in good ol’ tion ceremony, FFA petting zoo, a kids’ pedal (Dyersville, IA) fashioned style, visitors are invited to tour tractor pull, area dance team performances, Watch the Ghost Players emerge from the the historic Ham House Italianate mansion, an antique tractor, classic car and motorcycle magical corn at the Field of Dreams Movie Site explore frontier life in a real log cabin and display, a Human Foosball Tournament, and to entertain the crowd with their special blend Humke one-room schoolhouse, listen to live Fireworks & Duck Race live music featuring Nutsy Turtle from noon of family-friendly comedy with a special music, and hear the thunder of cannonfire! 5 PM @ Camp Albrecht Acres (Sherrill, IA) to 3 p.m. and Stoneheart from 3-6:30 p.m. message. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen Traditional cake and ice cream as well as picnic Albrecht Acres hosts its annual Fireworks and and desire for fun! No carry-ins please at this food favorites will be available for purchase. Duck Race fundraising event, Sunday, June At 4 p.m., hypnotist Jim Wand will perform event, but they do offer a full concession stand For more information, visit RiverMuseum.com. 26. Gates for the event open at 5 p.m. with the and at 6 p.m., the Ski Bellevue water ski team with hot dogs, burgers, snacks, pop, Gatorade, duck race at 8 p.m. and fireworks set to begin puts on a show just south of Lock and Dam water, beer and wine coolers. A few audience Galena Independence Day at dusk. For those not familiar with a “duck #12. Just before the fireworks that evening, members will be chosen to play with the Ghosts Community Celebration race,” participants “adopt” rubber ducks for the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce will and all are welcome to autographs from and 10 AM @ Galena's Recreation Park a small donation. Approximately 1,000 of the make the drawing from raffle tickets for a photos with the Ghosts after the show! The gift Parade and Fireworks little rubber duckies are then placed in the 2016 Chevrolet Trax LT or $15,000 cash. And shop will be open as well. What’s more 6 PM @ Downtown Galena, IL pond at the camp. The Sherrill Fire Department finally, the Bellevue Heritage Days fireworks, American than the Field of Dreams on 4th of July While Galena celebrates Independence Day in next turns on large fans to provide the wind conducted by the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Weekend? 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA. traditional fashion on the actual Fourth of July to move the ducks across the pond. The first Department. Raffle tickets are available at holiday, it makes a full day of it. The celebration five to reach the finish line make their adopted Bellevue State Bank, Fidelity Bank, and other gets started at 10 a.m. with the Galena ARC 2nd parents eligible for a variety of prize packages. Bellevue businesses; or call the Chamber annual 4th of July Community Celebration at Gale- Admission to the event is just $4 per person office at563-872-5830 . BellevueIA.com. na's Recreation Park. There will be a kid's area or $10 per carload (pile in!), with kids 12 and with bounce houses, games, and face painting under free. Food and drink will be available for Saturday, July 2 along with grass volleyball, a slam dunk contest purchase with kids’ games, face painting, and for kids, a three-point shooting contest, an a fishpond available and beanbags for adults. Guttenberg Stars & Stripes Celebration archery contest, a dunk tank, a jousting pit, a hot- Proceeds of the event benefit Camp Albrecht 3–10 PM @ Ingleside Park dog eating contest, a euchre tournament, BINGO, Acres, of course, serving special needs people (Guttenberg, IA) and a beer tent with live music by The Lonely of all ages. Camp Albrecht Acres is located Guttenberg’s Stars & Stripes Celebration Dyersville Independence Day Goats from Noon to 5 p.m. The Elks Club and at 14837 Sherrill Road in Sherrill, Iowa. For gets started the morning of Saturday, July Celebration ARC will offer concessions throughout the day. more information, visit albrechtacres.org. 2 with an 8 a.m. 5k run/walk from North 5 PM @ Commercial Park (Dyersville, IA) Park Gazebo. That afternoon around 3 p.m. The Dyersville Independence Day Celebra- Meanwhile, the party starts in downtown Thursday, June 30 the celebration swings into gear with food tion will be held Sunday, July 3 at Commercial Galena with live music at the Green Street vendors, games, inflatables, and a watermelon Park in Dyersville, Iowa. Come out and enjoy Plaza at 2 p.m. The annual community parade, Tri-State Wind Symphony Concert eating contest, with DJ Brandon Bries rocking one of the area’s largest fireworks displays, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Galena 7:30 PM @ Eagle Point Park Band Shell the beer garden from 4 p.m. up through the food stands, games, and entertainment. begins at 6 p.m., featuring local businesses, The Tri-State Wind Symphony celebrates fireworks display after dark. A parade will Although the fireworks begin around dusk, floats, marchers, and bands. Following the the Independence Day holiday by host- begin at 7 p.m. with the theme “Rockin’ on there will be plenty to do before that with parade, enjoy live entertainment provided ing “A Star-Spangled Spectacular!" concert the River,” followed by a performance by the carnival rides at 5 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. by Dr. Mark and the Sutures and food by the in partnership with American Legion Post Clayton Ridge Drill Team, and finally, fireworks and square dancing at 6:30 p.m. Food and GOATS cycling club in the Green Street Plaza # 6 at the Eagle Point Park Band Shell on at about 9:30 p.m. all along the Mississippi cold beverages are available all evening. (from 4–9:30 p.m.) until the fireworks begin, Thursday, June 30 from 7:30 p.m. Rod Mat- River in the beautiful Riverside Park. Admis- launching from Grant Park, just across the river. thews and Dr. Brian Hughes conducting. sion is free. Visit GuttenbergIowa.net. It’s a full day of Fourth of July fun in Galena!

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Thursday, June 16 The Blue Olives Brent Johnson & The Call Up Jim Wand Open Mic w/ Jay Vonn Vu Jade Randy Droessler & Dubuque … And All That Jazz Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 2:30 PM @ The Cornerstone 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Steve Cavanaugh 5 PM @ Town Clock Plaza 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Johnny Kilowatt Karen Knotts in Dueling Pianos The Wundo Band Medicinal Purposes 8 PM @ The Blu Room, “Tied Up In Knotts!” 7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar The Wundo Band 5 PM @ Great Galena Balloon 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Breezer’s Pub 3 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 6 PM @ Potosi Brewery Race, Galena Territories 7 Bridges Road Aaron Kelly Boxkar Bryce & Billy Lee Janey 7 PM @ Grape Escape Joey Shaheen Acoustic Jam 8 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ The Yardarm Blues in the Vines 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 5 PM @ Council Hill Station 3 PM @ Tabor Home Winery Ethan Keller Steve McIntyre Markey Blue 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Readings Under the Influence Sam & The Others 9 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ The Family Business 7 PM @ The Smokestack 6 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 3:30 PM @ New Diggings Dubuque Battle Rap League Danny Zanger General Store 9 PM @ The Venue Fever River String Band A Pirate Over 50 9 PM @ The Venue Tanya English Band 7 PM @ Grape Escape 7 PM @ Stone Cliff 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Steve McIntyre Friday, June 24 River Glen, Dan DiMonte & 4 PM @ Stone Cliff River Glen & Molly Morris Hypnotica: Comedy Hypnosis Meghan Davis The Bad Assettes Autumn Falls 365 Lunchtime Jam 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 9 PM @ The Lift 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Misbehavin’, Steak Fry Noon @ Town Clock Plaza 4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Candlebox Hypnotica: Comedy Hypnosis Mississippi Band Jordan Danielsen & Co. Acoustic Jam 8 PM @ Mystique Casino 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ Spirits 8 PM @ Grape Escape Americana Band 5 PM @ Council Hill Station 5 PM @ American Live Recording Session: Feast of the Femme Fatale IV: Saturday, June 18 Leah Massman Trust River Plaza Tony Walker Statue of Liberty & Elizabeth Mary, Gladdy Johnnie Walker 9 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 6 PM @ The Palace, Dyersville Uncle Knuckles Ressler, Teressa Rosetta Noon @ Offshore Hunter Fuerste Orchestra 8 PM @ The Cornerstone 8 PM @ The Blu Room, Brown Bottle Bandits Music in the Gardens Statue of Liberty Breezer’s Pub Barefoot Medicine: 9 PM @ Lot 1 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Friday, June 17 Medicinal Purposes + John Moran Massey Road Barefoot Wonder Barefoot Wonder, Tuesday, June 21 Broken Strings 365 Lunchtime Jam 8 PM @ The Grand Tap 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Medicinal Purposes 7 Bridges Road 7 PM @ Offshore Noon @ Town Clock Plaza 9 PM @ The Lift 5:30 @ Benvenuto’s, Platteville JJ Schmitz Experience Nutsy Turtle & Lori Garrett Hillary 8 PM @ The Yardarm 2 PM @ The View, Mud Lake Pride Night Massey Road 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 9 PM @ The Smokestack 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Garrett Hillary King Explosion: 2 PM @ Grape Escape Better Than Good Enough Trivia Night Three Decades of The King 9 PM @ Spirits 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Brown Bottle Bandits 2:30 PM @ Bernard Picnic Crude But Effective Peter’s Summer Solstice The Swing Crew 9 PM @ Embe Eatery Irish Trad Sesuin 8 PM @ The Yardarm The Swingin’ Doors 7 PM @ Grape Escape 5 PM @ Great Galena Balloon Renegade The Wells Division Race, Galena Territories 9 PM @ Sheddy’s Wednesday, June 22 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Acoustic Jam w/ Lenny Wayne Tony Walker Sunday, June 19 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone Pat Kettmann 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Noon @ Grape Escape Gladdy’s Open Mic Experience Built To Spill 6:30 PM @ The Blu Dirty Water Boys 7 PM @ Codfish Hollow Barn Jake Bender Room, Breezer’s Pub 8 PM @ Grape Escape 1 PM @ The Yardarm Country Tradition Marques Morel Lucky 7 PM @ Mooney Hollow Barn Grape Jams Open Mic 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 8 PM @ Mystique Casino 1 PM @ Galena Cellars 1964: The Tribute Gayle Becwar Girls Night Out 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater Statue of Liberty 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ The Venue 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Ron Lubbers Thursday, June 23 Robbie Fulks, Sam Wooden 7:30 PM @ KoC Hall Brown Bottle Bandits Just Cuz 9 PM @ The Lift 2 PM @ Offshore 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Meghan Davis Massey Road 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Triple Threat The Wundo Band 9 PM @ Spirits 2 PM @ Promiseland Winery 6 PM @ City Park, Platteville

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Saturday, June 25 Backseat Betty Open Mic w/ Andy Wilberding Wednesday, June 29 Friday, July 1 Acoustic Super Friends Boys Night Out 8 PM @ Grape Escape 2:30 PM @ The Cornerstone Acoustic Jam w/ Marty Raymon Melanie Devaney 1:30 PM @ The Cornerstone 2 PM @ Massey Marina 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone 365 Lunchtime Jam Sunshine Medicinal Purposes Noon @ Town Clock Plaza Johnny Rocker & Marty Raymon Acoustic Jam 8 PM @ Hazel Green Fire 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Gladdy’s Open Mic Experience 2 PM @ Grape Escape 2 PM @ Council Hill Station Dept. Street Dance 6:30 PM @ The Blu Acoustic Jam JJ Schmitz Experience Room, Breezer’s Pub 5 PM @ Council Hill Station Hoffmann, Troy & Marceau Garrett Hillary Steve McIntyre 3 PM @ Mulgrew’s 5 PM @ Potosi Brewery 2 PM @ Grape Escape 9 PM @ Riverboat Lounge John Moran Sam & The Others Blue & Evol 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 6 PM @ Inspire Café Bellevue Heritage Days: Johnnie Walker JJ Schmitz Experience 3:30 PM @ New Diggings Gypsy Pistols @ 5:30 PM 3 PM @ Annex, Platteville 9 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s General Store Mike Mercury Vu JaDe Whiskey Revival @ 7 PM 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 7 PM @ Stone Cliff 5th Fret @ 9 PM King Explosion: Three Blood On The Dance Floor, Johnnie Walker Cole Park, Bellevue Decades of The King Steven Joseph, BrokeNCYDE, 4 PM @ Stone Cliff Thursday, June 30 Hearthfire Duo 4 & 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Failed To Study The Cornerstone’s 8th 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Comedian Ryan Graham 9 PM @ The Venue The Lonely Goats Anniversary Party: 7 PM @ The Smokestack Dan Peart 4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Denny Garcia @ 2:30 PM Ladies of the ‘80s 6 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Dead Larry Garrett Hillary @ 5:30 PM 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Hearthfire Duo 9 PM @ The Lift Americana Band April Fools Band @ 8 PM 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Meghan Davis 5 PM @ American The Cornerstone Feat of the Femme Fatale V: 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Dave Pingel & Jeff Weydert Trust River Plaza Gladdy Ressler, Julie Griffin, Count’s 77 9 PM @ Spirits Tony Walker Pearl Breitbach & Surprise Guest 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Garrett Hillary Jim Buennig & Friends Jazz 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s 8 PM @ The Blu Room, 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Mrs. T & The Wack Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Breezer’s Pub Jake McVey 9 PM @ Jimi B’s Bar & Grill 5 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue Fever River String Band 8 PM @ The Yardarm Frankie Fontagne & 6 PM @ Anton’s Saloon Taste Like Chicken The Ramblers Sunday, June 26 Taste Like Chicken 8 PM @ The Yardarm Massey Road 8 PM @ The Blu Room, Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 5:30 PM @ East DBQ Fireworks Okham’s Razor 8 PM @ The Wharf, Breezer’s Pub Noon @ Grape Escape 6 PM @ Platteville Laura Rain & The Caesars Massey Station DBQ Symphony Orchestra Music in the Park Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Bold New Life Dance Party Broken Strings Music in the Gardens 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 7 Bridges Road Feat. Ricky Rox & Didgeridoom 1 PM @ The Yardarm 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum Medicinal Purposes 8 MP @ Lock 12 Music Co. 8 PM @ The Smokestack 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge John Moran Gladdy & The Tramps Monday, June 27 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Brother Sun Sister Moon Johnny Trash 1 PM @ Council Hill Station John Carlson Melanie Devaney Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ 8 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ The Cornerstone 7 PM @ Grape Escape Johnny Rocker & Marty Raymon 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue Ralph Kluseman 8 PM @ Grape Escape Hurricane Ruth 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Tuesday, June 28 Tri-State Wind Symphony: Broom Street Drifters Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Johnnie Walker & Kevin Beck Star-Spangled Spectacular Evergreen 8 PM @ The Cornerstone 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue A Pirate Over 50 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s 7:30 PM @ Eagle Point 9 PM @ The Lift 2 PM @ Offshore Park Bandshell Johnnie Walker River Glen Dinner & Music w/ Laurie Saturday, July 2 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Bill Stock 6 PM @ The Cornerstone Framing The Red, This Day Forth Medicinal Purposes 2 PM @ Promiseland Winery 9 PM @ The Venue 1 PM @ Council Hill Station The Lonely Goats The Beaux Trivia Night 8 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

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Budweiser Live Music Features

Thursday, June 16 Saturday, June 18

Live Recording: Statue of Liberty & Markey Blue Uncle Knuckles 8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ 8 PM @ The Cornerstone (300 Potter Dr, Bellevue, IA) (125 N Main St, Galena, IL) Nashville duo Markey and Ric Latina have a The Cornerstone will be hosting live recordings combined performing/touring history that reads over the next several months. This marks the sec- like a “who’s who” in the entertainment industry. ond recording for the production of a compilation Their first album Hey Hey was released at #1 on CD of live tracks by local acts. All proceeds from the Debut Blues Chart, reached #1 on both the the sales of the CD will be redistributed to the Tennessee Roots Music Chart and Blues 411, held artists and musicians involved. Donate with cash Top 10 on National Roots Music Chart and Top 25 donation or at gofundme.com/mdtq7mxw. Any- on the Living Blues Chart. The band was named one donating over $20 receives a complimentary one of the Top 10 Emerging Blues Artists to album. Lehn adds, “If you would like to donate or Watch in 2015; Markey was named One of the just support the project, come in and buy a drink.” Top 10 Blues Women to Soar in 2014. Friday, June 17

Barefoot Wonder + Medicinal Purposes 10 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St) River Glen + With almost a century of musical experience Dan DiMonte and The Bad Assettes between them, Barefoot Wonder's T Bruce 6 pm All Ages/10 pm 21+ Bowers and Ric Gillman bring a wide variety @ The Lift (180 Main St) of flavors to the table. From Doc Watson River likes to bend genres with his music: folk, guitar picking, to blazing Led Zeppelin electric rootsy-rock, Americana, pop, hip-hop, blues, and violin, it's a banquet every night. Cowgirl more. Fans often compare River's songwriting to Pearl Breitbach is a musical veteran who has artists like Jackson Browne and John Prine, and raised an entire generation of gifted musi- his singing to the likes of Brett Dennen. Dan cians and songwriters. Scott Kerry Guthrie DiMonte is an Iowa City-based multi-instrumen- is a songwriter/signer/guitarist who has talist, vocalist, and composer transplanted from spearheaded many projects over the years. the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The Bad Together, they are "Medicinal Purposes." Assettes are the powerhouse jazz rock band that brings DiMonte’s compositions to life. Friday, June 24

Brent Johnson & The Call Up Robbie Fulks, Sam Wooden 8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ 10 pm @ The Lift (180 Main St) (300 Potter Dr, Bellevue, IA) Cover: $10 South Texas-born Brent Johnson was seconded Robbie Fulks extends the boundaries of blue- into Bryan Lee and the Blues Power Band grass with old-time rambles and acoustic reflec- and has continued to record and tour with tions on love, the country life, and the struggles them for the past 10 years. Between touring of common people. His new album Upland gigs with blues legends, Brent Johnson & Stories continues this tradition with the addi- The Call Up was formed garnering atten- tional of drums and several electric instruments. tion for their original blues rooted music. Local singer-songwriter Sam Wooden opens.

24 Nightlife 365ink Magazine June 16–June 29, 2016 Issue #267 Dubuque365.com Mississippi Moon Bar Entertainment All shows at the Mississippi Moon Bar are 21+ only and tickets for all performances are available at the Diamond Club inside the Diamond Jo Casino or online at MoonBarRocks.com.

Hypnotica: Comedy Hypnosis June 16 and 17 @ 8 PM Celebrated hypnotist Jim Wand brings together multi-talented, award-winning hypnotists from all over the country for two nights of fun. Be amazed and entertained with hilarious routines that will keep you laughing and captivated. Each night features different shows.

Karen Knotts in "Tied Up In Knotts" Sunday, June 19 @ 3 PM A true father-daughter story, Karen’s one woman show delights, entertains and takes you on a wild journey with a host of zany characters she portrays while describing what it was like growing up with a legendary father.

Williams and Ree: "The Indian and The White Guy" Saturday, July 9 @ 7 pm Bruce Williams and Terry Ree have been enter- taining audiences around the world with their unique and irreverent comedy/musical style for over three decades. They continuously refresh and reinvent themselves show after show by incorporating topical and observational humor “dripped from the headlines.”

Jim Wand Charlie Weiner Saturday, June 18 @ 8 PM Wednesday, July 6 @ 8 pm

Laughing Moon Comedy: Spindrift—The Rush Tribute Gayle Becwar Friday, July 8 @ 8 pm Wednesday, June 22 @ 8 PM Mike Toomey Dueling Pianos Wednesday, July 13 @ 8 pm Thursday, June 23 @ 7 PM Dueling Pianos King Explosion: Friday, July 15 @ 8 pm Count's 77 Three Decades of the King Saturday, July 2 @ 8 PM Friday, June 24 @ 8 PM Blue and Evol Count’s 77 is led by HISTORY’S hit series Counting Cars star Danny “Count” Saturday, June 25 @ 4 & 8 PM Saturday, July 16 @ 8 pm Koker, joined by Barry Barnes, Paul Disibio, Tommy Paris, John Zito and Stoney Curtis. The band’s classic rock sound draws inspiration from diverse musi- Laughing Moon Comedy: David Dyer cal roots, such as Thin Lizzy, Foghat, the Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin. Mike Mercury Wednesday, July 20 @ 8 pm Wednesday, June 30 @ 8 PM In 2015, the band was selected to headline the Les Paul 100th Birth- Hairball day Celebration in New York City, an event that drew special guests Ladies of the 80's Friday, July 22 @ 8 pm like Joan Jett, Sammy Hagar and more. Count’s 77 is currently work- Friday, July 1 @ 8 pm ing on its second album, tentatively titled Soul Transfusion. Nightlife

Budweiser Live Music Features

Saturday, June 25 Thursday, June 30

Hurricane Ruth The Cornerstone 8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ 8th Anniversary Celebration (300 Potter Dr, Bellevue, IA) The Cornerstone Hurricane Ruth LaMaster is a vocal powerhouse (125 N Main St, Galena, IL) with a style all her own, and she earned her name Celebrating The Cornerstone’s 8th Anniversary, because no one believed such a large sound owner Lehn DuHack hosts 33 consecutive days could come out of such a small woman. Ruth’s of live music beginning Wednesday, June 22, unique blend of blues, jazz and big band sounds through the actual June 30 anniversary, to have lead her to perform with some of the best in Sunday, July 24. The celebration will feature the business including John Lee Hooker, B.B. over 70 musicians and 40 different perfor- King, Willie Dixon, and Ronnie Baker Brooks. mances. See our live listings for details. Friday, July 1

A Night with Dead Larry 10 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St) Dead Larry’s powerful blend of high energy Evergreen rock, dance and funk shakes the foundation of 10 pm @ The Lift (180 Main St) modern music. Dead Larry is one thing: Origi- Since their October 2010 founding in Milwau- nal. The band was formed in a basement in high kee, WI, Evergreen pushes the boundaries of school, and after nearly 10 years of writing, traditional styles by blending psychedelic rock, touring, and chasing the dream Dead Larry has jazz, funk, country and folk into a soulful and a grown to be one of the most prominent inde- unpredictable groove. An Evergreen experi- pendent rock bands coming out of the Midwest. ence includes a firm backbeat and exciting percussive accents, funky yet thunderous Sunday, June 26 bass grooves, twin guitars with interlocking riffs, and even old time vocal harmonies. Sunday, July 3

Jim Buennig & Friends 5 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ (300 Potter Dr, Bellevue, IA) A native of Geneseo, IL, Jim Buennig is a saxo- Cody Canada and The Departed phonist based in Iowa City, IA specializing in a 8 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern range of musical styles with his main focus being (3868 Badger Rd, Hazel Green, WI) jazz. Buennig and his groups play extensively Cover: $5 throughout the midwest and make regular The Departed isn't a reinvention of the group's appearances at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz sound or a reimagining of Cody Canada's musical Festival. Buennig has also played with groups such perspective; it's a reunion. Being guided by raw as the Johnson County Landmark, Western Illinois emotion and nerves that are often unguarded, University Jazz Studio Orchestra, Steve Hawk Jazz Canada hasn't begun to pluck the opening notes Orchestra, and the Peoria Heritage Ensemble. He to an increasing number of Cross Canadian Rag- has performed with such artists as Dick Oatts, weed favorites without some reluctance or pain- Dennis Mackrel, Dave Stryker, and Mike Vax. Buen- ful reminiscence, mind you. This is a rock and roll nig's major influences include Joe Henderson, renewal only an artist with Canada's strength Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter. of will and determined vision is capable of.

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By Clete Campbell “Can you take me Higher? Anarchy in July and is passionately rocking stages rack up album sales of 53 million worldwide, becom- To a place where blind men see coast to coast on his “Proof Of Life” summer tour. ing the ninth best-selling artist of the 2000s. Can you take me Higher? The lead singer of one of the grunge and At the microphone for Creed was the power- To a place with golden streets.” hard rock’s most successful bands of the house voiced Stapp, who Hit Parader ranks as one “Higher,” Creed 21st century has got his groove back, thanks of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all time. in large part, Stapp says, to his fans. Stapp is blending Creed’s iconic loud, inspir- Scott Stapp lives by a simple rock “The compassion and the outpouring of ing sound and signature hits into his hard-hitting and roll creed: Never give up. love with people saying, ‘Hey man, we’ve been Proof Of Life 2016 tour. The tour is drawing rave After a tumultuous couple of years, hard rock’s there too, has really helped in rebuilding my reviews from critics. Rockcryptic.com wrote Stapp comeback kid is back on the stage perform- sense of self,” Stapp told FoxNews.com last is singing like “he’s never sung before” and “looks ing the high-powered, passion-fueled brand month. “I owe the fans the world for that.” and sounds like he is in his prime.” National Rock of rock that made him one of the genre’s big- Stapp and Creed electrified the hard rock world Review calls Stapp’s voice “strong as its ever been.” gest names and most distinguished voices. The in the late 1990s, blasting onto the scene in 1997 Stapp is also working new material into Voice Of Creed brings his heartfelt brand of with the six-million-selling landmark debut “My his passionate, soulful sets like the hard- music to Mystique Casino & Resort’s Cabaret Own Prison,” which featured the Billboard Main- grooving “Jesus Was A Rock Star” from “Proof Stage Saturday, July 16 for an 8 p.m. show. stream Rock No. 1 smashes “My Own Prison,” “Torn,” Of Life,” his most recent solo album. Rebounding from a very public battle with depres- “What’s This Life For” and “One.” In 1999 Creed “The journey over the last year has inspired a sion and addiction related to his bipolar disorder con- released the landmark album “Human Clay”, which lot of writing,” Stapp told Billboard Magazine. dition, the Grammy Award-winning Stapp is literally went 11 times platinum and delivered two of the Scott Stapp is back and hard rock’s Come- living Creed’s biggest hit: “Higher” after finding new biggest songs in hard rock history: “Higher” (which back Kid is rocking better than ever. meaning and purpose in his career. Stapp will replace VH1 name one of the Top 100 Songs In Hard Rock For more information on Mystique Casino & the late Scott Weiland as the lead singer of Art of History) and “With Arms Wide Open.” Creed would Resort’s exciting summer of music and enter- tainment, visit MystiqueDBQ.com. n Columnists

NEW DIGGINGS GENERAL STORE & INN and ANTON’S SALOON by Rich Belmont

The heart of summer is prime time for road trips, and bordello upstairs until the Prohibition Era. Right most of us, though, we just need to know how especially on two wheels. These are the people who across the street is Anton’s Saloon. The building was to get there and it is real simple. always know where to go to have a good time. So no a General Store for over 100 years and became a bar doubt some of them will cruise over to New Diggings, in the mid 1980’s. It burned down in 1989, and was Take Highway 151 North into Wisconsin, and turn East Wisconsin this season… and we should follow along with rebuilt with lumber from old barns in the area. at Exit 1 onto Highway 11. At Hazel Green continue them. When we arrive it’s as if we stepped back in time straight onto County Road W until you almost run about 150 years and driven into an old mining town. You can read more about the history of both of right into both locations in New Diggings. The trip these historic sites in Mike Ironside’s interesting from downtown Dubuque is about 20 miles and New Diggings General Store & Inn sets on a foundation article published in the August 5, 2010 issue of only takes about 30 minutes along a beautiful that was a General Store in 1844. The current building this paper (archive online at dbq365ink.com). For scenic route just made for country cruising. was built in 1890 and was a bar and grocery downstairs

New Diggings New Diggings General Store & Inn's (left) Cuban with wedges and (right) Lafayette with fried green beans General Store & Inn Your destination is The sauce is special because only freshly ground spices 2944 County Road W, New Diggings, WI 53803 definitely all about great are used. Kelli blooms the spices first. The technique 608-965-3231 • NewDiggs.com music and parties. The requires her to first heat the spices in oil in order to food is quite impressive release and amplify their flavors. Then she adds peppers Hours: Thu–Fri: 3 PM–Close; too. New Diggings General and other secret ingredients in turn bringing out the full Sat: Noon–2:30 AM; Sun: Noon–10 PM Store owners Lou Uran, flavor of the hand pulled pork. Dining Style: Early 1800’s Bar & Grill and his wife, Kelli Kerrigan Noise Level: Party Time have a knack for booking Some other tasty menu Recommendations: BBQ Pulled Pork awesome bands. They items include the burgers Sandwich, Angus Burger, Seafood Combo, also have a talent for continually improving their menu. made from 100% Black Chicken Fingers, Pizza, Pick 4 Appetizers Take for example Kelli’s famous house specialty and my Angus Beef. Also, the Sea Liquor Service: Beer, Wine, Margaritas and favorite, the homemade BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Food Combo with Cod, Malt Beverages Shrimp and Clam Strips is Prices: $3–$11 Kelli prefers the upper pork shoulder called Boston Butt. superb. I found the clam to Pay Options: Cash, Check, Visa or MC This name refers to a way of slicing the pork first used in be particularly delicious. Kids Policy: Welcome, No high chairs or boosters Boston over 100 years ago. I’ll bet you didn’t know this This Sea Food basket and Catering: Yes, Especially for on premises parties cut has nothing to do with a pig’s butt either! Actually, the Fish & Chips Catfish Reservations: No • Take Out: Yes a butt was a type of cask or barrel that was used to breaded with a cornmeal Delivery: No • Parking: Two Large Private Lots store the meat. So anyway, Kelli roasts the Boston Butt crust are especially for 6 to 8 hours and then adds her own BBQ sauce. popular during Lent.

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The menu has 15 appetizers. They are all delectable but the standouts are the Jalapeno Mini Tacos, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Clam Strips, French Fried Green Beans and Mac and Cheese Bites. The best way to enjoy Anton's Saloon's Half-Pound Macho Burger these is to order a 3 or 4 item mix or match basket.

Right across the street is I highly recommend you plan a week-end drive Anton’s Saloon. Owners to New Diggings. And yes, you can take the Bob and Donna Anton family. In the New Diggings, everyone’s family! have been entertaining You will have a great time, I guarantee it! n the local celebrities, bikers and cruisers for over 18 years. They have a large number of bottle beers in stock and several on tap including Samuel Adams, Heineken, Guinness and Amber Bock.

Their menu is purposely designed to be short and There are great pizzas on the menu and since our last sweet. There are four very visit, they now make them completely fresh to order in large sandwiches. They house. The new Cuban and Lafayette sandwiches are are the Half-Pound Macho instant favorites and I think the Spicy Chicken Fingers Burger, the Brat Sandwich and Fried Chicken Dinners are terrific. If you like spicy consisting of two quarter chicken try splashing on Frank’s Red Hot Original pound bratwurst patties, Cayenne Pepper Sauce. The label means what it says the Grilled, Boneless Anton’s Saloon so try just a few drops first! Chicken with Wundoemus 26320 County Road W, New Spice Blend from Platteville, WI, and the Shaved Diggings, WI 53803 With all this good food Smoked Ham with your choice of Swiss or American 608-965-4881 you will need some cheese. All these include cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion drinks to wash it down. and pickles. The fresh meats for these sandwiches are Hours: Thu–Sun: Noon–Close Lou has you covered supplied by Weber Meats in Cuba City, WI. So you know Dining Style: Early 1800’s Bar & Grill with 45 bottled beers they are all amazingly delicious. There is also Taco Noise Level: Party Time to choose from. For Thursday and Chili Dogs made with Nathan’s Famous Recommendations: Half Pound Macho something different Original Coney Island Hot Dogs on week-ends. Burger, Thursday Tacos, Week-end Chili ask him to make you Dogs, All of Donna’s homemade desserts a Margarita made Many of the regulars Liquor Service: Beer, Wine, Wine Coolers from La Quinta Agave just come for dessert. Prices: $1.50–$6.50 Wine. It’s delicious and They are all made right Pay Options: Cash Only quite unusual. Thier on the premises and are Kids Policy: Welcome, High Chair & Booster ’mixed drinks ' have also expanded. The Moscow always freshly baked. Catering: No • Reservations: No • Take Out: Yes mule is #1 and they now serve Piña Coladas, Vodka You never know what you Delivery: No • Parking: Large Private Lot Lemonades, Mudslide, Bloody Mary’s and more. are going to find but on You will want to have another when you come out my last visit there were 8 for the 11th Annual New Diggings Music Festival sweets to choose from: August 12 to 14. Did I mention New Diggings General apple pie, peach crisp, Rich Belmont Store is also an Inn? There are 5 country furnished chocolate peanut butter Do you have a favorite restaurant rooms so you can arrange to stay overnight. silk pie, turtle brownie you would like to see reviewed? sundae and turtle, cherry or caramel pecan cheesecake. Please send your requests, This is a great way to party all night and drive home suggestions and comments to in daylight so you get to see the scenic countryside. Argosy at [email protected].

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Angry At Life by Matt Booth

Do you know someone who is angry at life? They’re always annoyed, blowing up, shouting, or reacting to everyone and everything in a volatile manner. They are always having one of those days. We’ve all had one of those days and it is OK. It, however, is not OK to live most of your life angry. Spending time with an angry person will eventually cause you to become angry too. Nobody really likes or cares for the angry person, and • Meditate at least once per day. certainly, most people don’t want to be • Listen to positive music. around someone who is angry at life. • Focus on things to be appreciated. You probably know someone who is • Try very hard to find something angry at life. You may wonder why they positive in every situation. are so angry. Maybe they don’t know • Every problem is an opportunity. how to stop being that way, or maybe • You can always learn something. they appear more negative than they • Difficult times build character. are. People who are angry at life prob- • Think positive. ably have many issues going on that If you are angry at life, go get some leave them feeling powerless, frus- help. If you live with or are related to trated and distort their perspective and someone who is angry at life, help relationship with the rest of the world. them go get some help. If you work Anger changes the way you perceive with someone who is angry at life, look people and situations. Anger keeps you for a new job. If you meet someone from enjoying many things that can bring who is angry at life, introduce them to you joy. Anger takes control of your life another angry person and run like hell. and you begin to see events in the worst Most of your world and your experi- possible way. Anger leads to sadness, ence in it is a direct result of the attitude depression, stress, and giving up. Anger you choose to have. Yes, it is OK to have takes away your energy and motivation. “one of those days” because bad things An angry at life person is a hopeless victim. happen to all of the time. That is life! If you are angry at life, here is a list However, much of the world is not by that would be convenient for me to say happenstance, but determined by the and that sound nice. It will take more attitude you take. You do not have to than nice sayings to help you. These be angry or negative. You can choose at suggestion/ideas will NOT help you: any moment what to believe and how • Make a list of the things to interact with the world. Your experi- you are thankful for. ence is a direct result of your attitude. n

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”—Thomas Jefferson

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The Power of Protein by Hy-Vee nutritionists Megan Horstman (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust)

When it comes to sports nutrition, there are several Plant-based protein supplements, in powder nutrients you need in your diet. One of those important form, come from soy, pea, hemp or rice. Almond Butter and Banana nutrients is protein. One important function of protein Protein Smoothie is to build and repair all the tissues in our body, which Soy protein our muscles need when it comes to sports and exercise. Soy protein is the only complete plant protein. It is Makes 1-1¾ cup serving Protein is available in several different food groups as high in isoflavones, a class of phytochemicals, and is All you need: well as in supplements. Protein supplements are a great sold in either concentrated or isolate form. Soy isolate • 1 small frozen banana way to reach your protein needs if you are unable to protein has higher protein content than soy concen- • 1 cup Hy-Vee unsweetened almond milk reach the recommended amount through your diet. trate. It has a slower digestion and absorption rate. • 2 tbsp almond butter Protein comes in two major forms—animal-based • 2 tbsp unflavored protein powder protein and plant-based protein. Animal proteins include Pea, Hemp and Rice Proteins • 1 tbsp sweetener of your choice, optional chicken, fish, beef, pork, eggs, milk, yogurt and cheese. Pea, hemp and rice are all incomplete proteins. They • ½ tsp ground cinnamon Plant proteins include legumes (ex: black beans, pea- should not be used as sole protein sources. Generally, you • 4 to 6 ice cubes nuts), nuts, seeds and soy. When it comes to protein sup- will find a blend of these plant-based proteins together, plements, there are several different types of proteins. which then makes it a complete protein. These proteins are All you do: higher in carbohydrate than soy or animal proteins. Hemp 1. Combine banana, almond milk, almond but- Whey proteins are high in fiber. Brown rice protein has only a ter, protein powder, sweetener, cinnamon and ice Whey is a byproduct of the cheese-making process. small amount of protein, but is recommended for those cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. It is a complete protein containing all nine essen- who have intestinal sensitivities or milk or soy allergies. tial amino acids, required by our body through our Per Serving: 402 calories, 22g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, diet. There are three types of whey protein. Ingesting protein in supplement form, especially animal- 376mg sodium, 37g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 14g sugars, 19g protein. based protein, greatly enhances a person’s ability to Whey Concentrate recover after physical activity. The amount of daily Daily values: 15% vitamin C, 41% calcium, 56% iron. Contains the highest percentage of fat, cholesterol protein a person should ingest comes down to height, and lactose (milk sugar), and the lowest percentage age, medical condition and the type-frequency-intensity Source: Adapted from EatingWell, Inc. of protein. Ranges between 25% to 80% pure pro- of his or her training regimen. Protein intake is equally tein. Rich in immune-boosting immunoglobulins. important for both endurance and strength athletes.

Whey Isolate Protein Utilization Examples: Lower than whey concentrate in fat, cholesterol and • Choose whey concentrate as an economical pre- or lactose, but higher in protein. 90% to 95% pure protein. post-workout meal, or anytime meal replacement. • Choose whey isolates if activity level is high. This Whey Hydrolysate protein is best utilized pre- or post-training. Lowest in fat, cholesterol and lactose, and highest in pro- • Due to the expense of whey hydrolysates pro- tein. 95% to 99% pure protein, promoting rapid absorption. tein, it hardly ever exists on its own, but rather in a blend with other proteins. Hydrolysates Casein are ideal for pre-, during and post-training. Casein comes directly from milk. Like whey, • Micellar casein is a good anytime protein for a casein is a complete protein. There are two beverage or to mix into a shake before bed. types of casein protein; both are 100% pure. • Casein hydrolysates are for professional ath- letes. This protein is very expensive, but Micellar Casein prized for purity and rapid absorption. Five casein milk proteins enclosed in spheri- cal structures called micelles. It’s clumpy and Please contact your in-store Hy-Vee regis- slow to digest. Slower digestion results in con- tered dietitian for more information on how to stant distribution of amino acids into the blood. use protein and which one is right for you. n

Casein Hydrolysate Complex mixture of two to three amino acid chains. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please Absorption is rapid. No further digestion is required. consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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Éirinn go Brách by Bob Gelms

The Bogside Boys is the new novel would just roll over entirely. It’s been by the celebrated Irish author Eoin proven that the British didn't understand (Owen) Dempsey. It spans 25 years of what was happening in Ireland and the Troubles in Northern Ireland as the Bloody Sunday did nothing but cause backdrop for a very complicated love a veritable flood of men volunteering story between Mick Doherty, an Irish to join the Irish Republican Army. Catholic living in the Irish ghetto called This included Mick and his brother. Bogside in the Northern Irish town of Soon the boys are tasked with an opera- Derry and Melissa Rice, the Protes- tion that involves kidnapping four British tant daughter of a Unionist politician soldiers from a pub near Derry. When who lives a very, as they say, posh Mick walks into the pub to meet his life on the correct side of the river. contact he sees Melissa, who is sym- The story opens on the morning of pathetic to the cause but Mick did not January 30th, 1972. There is to be a civil tell her he has joined. They have brief rights march through Bogside that Mick words and she disappears. The sol- and Melissa decide to attend. The march diers get into a car with three girls who steps off without incident but there is a are really IRA and they drive into the small contingent of teenage boys who country, stopping at a lonely deserted throw stones at law enforcement (the field where the soldiers are executed. Royal Ulster Constabulary and the British Mick couldn’t bring himself to pull the Para Troops brought in from Belfast to trigger so another man does the killing. make sure there isn’t any trouble). As the From this point forward the story is march makes its way through Bogside, tightly wrapped in the battle between gunfire breaks out and the fog of battle the IRA and British soldiers. Mick and encloses everyone. Mick, Melissa, Mick’s Melissa are caught up in the terror and Dad and Mick’s brother run for cover. horror that was Northern Ireland. Their At first they don’t know who is shoot- relationship goes through unbelievable ing at whom but soon it becomes clear pressure. British investigators get wind that the British Para Troops are shooting of whom the IRA killers are and Mick indiscriminately into the crowd using real (remember he didn’t do it) turns himself bullets instead of rubber bullets which in and admits the killings to protect his they had previously used exclusively brother and the other IRA man. Mick is and didn't inflict more damage than a sentenced to prison, which certainly puts very nasty bruise. Mick’s Dad runs into a strain on their relationship and he con- the street to help a wounded man and vinces Melissa to continue on with her is dragging him back to the store front life and to forget about him. However, where they have taken cover when he fate isn’t done with the two of them just is shot in the head by a soldier kneel- yet. There are surprises in the story that ing about 30 meters away. All of this is follow logically out of the plot, but I have witnessed by Mick, Melissa, and Mick’s to tell you I didn’t see them coming. brother who make it out alive. British Mr. Dempsey has written a superb Crossword answers on page 35 soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians that novel. The love story is believable and day; 13 were killed immediately and not the contrivance it could have been one more died later from his wounds. in the hands of a lesser writer. I know This came to be called Bloody Sunday. quite a bit about Irish history and he got It is the start of the modern version it all right. There are significant histori- of the Troubles. There is some evidence cal events all the way up until 1998, and that the British Government had given he works them into the plot seamlessly. the order to use real bullets think- This is quite the read, with history and ing that the Irish marchers would be a fictional relationship mixing together motivated to give up the fight with the to produce a compelling story. It should occupiers and the rest of the country be on your reading list this summer. n

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Dear Glenda, then to report and read about it, get My romantic partner and I have a deeply off your lazy butt and help out. Could it passionate relationship and even more have been he had an injury and she was so, a strong connection. However, the late for an important doctor's appoint- more we discover each other intimately ment? One would not know unless an and love more, the outcome leaves an opportunity to help a sorry situation undesired effect for me. Specifically, her would be the tell all. That being the case, female responses to our love making are you could bask in the glory of doing a so lubricated thus limiting the friction good deed and share the elation of that and pleasure on my part. Is there a solu- alone with your wife, and maybe she tion to this predicament? would reconsider her very own marital —Thank you, Geoff in Galena exit strategy. Life needs more doers. A community needs love; it is what makes Dear Don as in Juan, the world go around. I understand completely, the love that is —Peace, Glenda growing richer and deeper, the con- nection that is flourishing, producing Dear Glenda, desirable secretions. My advice is read Recently I got a divorce. I wanted noth- the front page of the news, the world has ing besides freedom from a narcissistic bigger problems. Next... man. I opted out of child support and —Glenda alimony and wanted simply to be thank- ful for the years he supported us and my Dear Glenda, years as a stay-at-home mom. Now I've My nextdoor neighbors are a young moved on and met a wonderful man. My married couple. They both seem nice children have met and liked him until the enough, but there is one aspect of their ex got wind of my relationship, therefore relationship that continues to bother me. coercing them into rejecting him. What The husband has managed to get his can I do to keep this ex from trying to wife to do all the physical labor around sabotage my life? the house in addition to the cleaning and —Sincerely, Joan cooking. She is six months pregnant and works full time. This winter, their car was Dear Joan, stuck. There he was sitting behind the Knowing all too well what this scenario steering wheel while she was climbing is, having a wasband myself who wants under the car and putting tire chains on! nothing but shattered dreams and lonely Should I say something to him or should nights for myself, this is my proposal: I get my wife to step up? we band together, all the mothers and —Concerned on Caledonia St. women who have been mistreated and abused by their not-so-happily-ever- Dear Not so afters and unite. We will create healthy Neighborly Neighbor, friendships and a support system to get He who casts the first stone... Did you our strength back and show our inner ever watch Mister Rogers' Neighbor- selves and children what love is. This hood? If not, I would highly recommend one is for the ladies: we are valuable and it. The premise of the show is to cultivate capable to give and more importantly, a healthy community by service work receive love, cuz it's all we wanted and and helping others. Instead of sitting needed in the first place. on the sidelines, watching a trainwreck —Cheers, Glenda

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Aries Libra (Mar 21–Apr 19) (Sep 23–Oct 22) Remember how I told you last For those that align themselves to week that all your problems would go away if the left politically speaking, now is the best you only listened to Squeeze's new album? I time to open your chain of hardware store/ didn't? Well come back next time and you'll fast-food chicken sandwich restaurants! find your horoscope reflects how problem-free your life will be after a listen. Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21) Taurus The answer to your question, "Is it (Apr 20–May 20) okay for every guy to wear fedoras and tiki If Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton shirts with the same level of abandon that we can spark this century's first Broadway craze, used to have in the late '90s?" is still no. surely your hip-hop musical Van Buren can elicit a few nice comments? Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Gemini At this point, it's probably safe to (May 21–June 20) say that the number of things that hasn't been Experts suggest doing chest put on top of a pizza is small. compressions instead of also giving mouth-to-mouth for CPR these days, so no Sagittarius trolling for accidents as a means to sneak in (Nov 22–Dec 21) some kisses! Sagittarius gets two this week because unlike you, they were nice and shared! Cancer (June 21–July 22) Capricorn Just because shaving your dog (Dec 22–Jan 19) WOULD be a solution to their shedding Passerbyers will question your doesn't mean you should. Humans aren't the mental health as you cry "BENGAL SPICE" in the only animals that require a sense of dignity. middle of the tea aisle. Perhaps the store will take a hint and stock Celestial Bengal Spice tea. Leo (July 23–Aug 22) Aquarius Flip a coin: do you donate your (Jan 20–Feb 18) PUZZLE ANSWERS kid's excessive artistic output to retirement Before it's too late, call your homes or sell it under the guise that it's "high parents. They may still be able to help you with art" crafted by a pro? your child's arithmetic homework. Virgo Pisces (Aug 23–Sep 22) (Feb 19–Mar 20) The bad thing about There's nothing that a poi- Gwen Stefani albums is that they're gnant saying next to a flower or Minion meant to be heard and not seen. posted on Facebook can't make worse.

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