March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260

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18 st. Patrick’s Day In the Tri-sTates St. Patrick’s Day, the one day each year where we all become a little Irish! Plan your week around these traditional and not-so-traditional festivities.

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2 TOC & Inkwell 365ink Magazine March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260 Dubuque365.com As we argue online and in City Council I see there’s a petition on Change.org Chambers about first world problems like with a few hundred signatures called whether or not you can take your dog “DBQ Poison Free Parks”. It is calling for or your sled into a public park, I have to these changes. I don’t know how much shake my head a bit. I guess we’re lucky of it is feasible, but some of it surely not to have bigger problems to worry seems easy enough to implement without about… I guess? I think they solved the too much butthurt being involved. sled thing. I’m not sure why the dog thing They want Round-Up gone. That’s is such an issue. Are so many kids getting pretty much a good idea anywhere. They mauled in parks that we need to eliminate especially want clean tot plays zones. I all dogs? Is it that some people don’t pick guess since pregnant moms and kids are up the s#!t, literally? Honestly, I don’t more susceptible to the long-term effects know, I’m just wondering out loud because of these agents, that also makes sense. it makes very little common sense to me. They want spraying plans posted online I think we should ban people from so people know when to avoid certain parks. In all the years I’ve gone to parks parks. Makes sense to me. And they I can think of a handful of times that I’ve want an integrated pest management encountered colossal ass-hats ruining program developed. Probably the most parks: drunk, littering, speeding through work of the three, but surely doable. I in cars, and damaging property. But I have don’t see anywhere that it’s calling for yet to meet a dog I thought was going eliminating all pesticides or herbicides. to go for my jugular. I’m not saying it’s Just the really nasty ones. Probably the not possible, it just seems so far from a most effective ones, but think about “real” problem that banning dogs from all it. If something is going to do a super parks looks like a massive overreaction. great job of killing the living hell out of The word is that Dubuque is every bug in a park, do you really think supposed to be some kind of beacon you’re going to be immune from the for sustainability in America. I think we effects of that stuff? Especially if you’re have plaques somewhere. Maybe a sash say, 5 years old and the idea of rolling and crown. I don’t know. I wasn’t at the in the grass is still appealing to you. christening. But I see efforts to remove I don’t know what it costs but I am Roundup, Glyphosate, 2,4-D and other told Cedar Falls saved thousands of chemicals from public spaces getting dollars when they made similar changes. stonewalled. These are chemicals that I don’t know how much more work it is. are known human developmental toxins, So go ahead and point fingers at me and hormone disruptors, and cancer-causing tell me I’m just stirring things up without chemicals. I fully understand that it might knowing what I’m talking about. I guess I be hard to completely remove them. It will just fit right into the conversation. It just certainly make things more difficult for the seems like getting a little bit of this done city services who have to control weeds right now, before blooming things bloom, and pests if they don’t use fast and easy is a really doable thing. And maybe even chemicals to keep these things in check, another feather in our sustainability but there must be a happy medium. cap. Without doing anything, I don’t Can we not at least get pesticides out know how we can really strut around of tot lot areas ASAP? Or pick a few parks with our sustainability sash and crown and make those tot-lot areas free-zones on and not look like total hypocrites. from these proven health problems? Choosing, as a community, to be a Why does it even need to go to meetings sustainable community was not a lazy and worked into a phased approach? choice we made. It was choosing the Can’t we just start this park season road less traveled. Things are harder. immediately with a few parks and just Things take more time. But you see not start spraying at all there? If people the benefits in the payoff at the end. are really worried about the chemicals, Are we waffling now on that pledge? maybe they can get signs made that And if we’re not, what’s taking so long? say. “Hey, this park is not as weed-free Is this rocket science. No, it’s climate as the other park, but it also won’t make science, which as we all know, is basically your kids sick or give you cancer.” voodoo. Note I didn’t even mention Yeah, I know. I’m not being very global climate change or nothin’ until politically correct about it and there now. This particular fight really isn’t are surely things to consider that I’m about that. And besides, with only 97% not talking about, but sometimes it’s of climate change research supporting infuriating how people, especially the climate change theory, the verdict government, can so adeptly drag their is still clearly out on that one. feet to stay the hand of progress. Ugh. Why even try? n

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PechaKucha Vol. 3 Thursday, March 10 @ 7 PM The Smokestack (62 E 7th St) Every story is unique. Come hear local network, and show their work in stories from passionate people. Presenters public. It has turned into a massive share their stories using 20 slides and a celebration, with events happening in limit of 20 seconds per slide. Dubuque hundreds of cities around the world. organizers strive to curate presenters who This event is free and open to can share an eclectic variety of stories. the public, with food and drink PechaKucha (meaning chit-chat) available to purchase. View previous Night is an international project that presentations, sign up for the next started in Japan in 2003. It started as PechaKucha night, and learn more at a way for young designers to meet, pechakucha.org/cities/dubuque. n

Clarke University Mackin-Mailander Featured Lecture Kohl Crecelius Lecture Employment and Empowerment for those In Need Sunday, March 13 @ 1 PM Clarke University Robert and Ruth Kehl Center (1550 Clarke Dr) Kohl Crecelius is the CEO of Krochet Kids” by their local newspaper in Kids, Intl., a non-profit company that Spokane, Wash., he and two friends sells hats and other goods in Peru began selling hats in their hometown and Uganda. Based out of California, for a little spending money. KKi employs more than 100 people in Inspired by one friend’s summer northern Uganda and have recently trip to Uganda during college, the started a new program in Peru. Now trio decided to teach the simple skill spanning three continents, their work of crocheting to displaced Ugandan connects the producer with the customer women. Today, through this simple skill, through a hand-signed label that the women can provide for their families, accompanies every product. His mission and ultimately, through micro-financing has always been to create business opportunities enabled by KKi, they while also doing good in the world. can gain economic independence. Crecelius’ older brother taught him General admission tickets how to crochet in high school, and are $10 and can be purchased at soon, he began teaching his friends clarke.edu/artsatclarke or by to make hats. Dubbed the “Krochet phone at 563-588-6377. n

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Ongoing Sherlock Holmes and the Friday, March 11 Saturday, March 12 Clocktower Mystery Now through April 17 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium A terrible crime has been committed and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit”! This interactive, wildly entertaining and very clever murder- mystery will test your powers of observation and Winter Farmers Market deductive reasoning. RiverMuseum.com. Macro Photography Workshop Saturdays: Now through April @ 9 AM–Noon 9 AM–1 PM @ Everything Photography Colts Center Thursday, March 10 “Making A Murder” Attorney Dean Strang The “Macro Photography” workshop will cover Started in 2007, the all-volunteer driven market 6–9 PM @ Holiday Inn Blue Room the basics as well as advanced shooting tips of returns to the Colts Center (1101 Main St in The Eric Munson Athletic Foundation welcomes close up images. We will cover the equipment Dubuque), focusing on supporting our regional guest speaker and famed defense attorney needed as well as the technique for capturing food system, eating from our food shed year- Dean Strang from the hit Netflix series “Making stunning close up images. This workshop is round and providing annual funding to farmers A Murderer.” The goal of the foundation is to taught by Stephen Gassman. To register or for through our grant program. Great homemade offer free camps to players of all ages, to offer more information, call 563-845-7207 or visit and baked goods, plus mat, cheese, eggs and, partial scholarships to players wanting to play EveryPhotoStore.com. yes, vegetables! For more information, visit for our travel organization, the EMB GOLD, wintermarketdbq.com. and to offer affordable instruction. Proceeds Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers will go to directly to The Eric Munson Athletic (L&MOP): Juliani Chamber Winds Galena Winter Farmers’ Market Foundation and used in the upcoming season. 10 AM @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library Second Wednesday of each month: Inspiring People Series: Jim Collins The Northeast Iowa School of Music Now through April @ 4–6 PM 7–8:15 PM @ Inspire Café Advanced registration requested, but (NISOM) welcomes Julien Chamber Winds, Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL) In his own inimitable and compelling way, Jim tickets will be available at the door for $50 a professional chamber wind ensemble that Devotees of fresh food and produce, baked will share lessons he’s learned from a number or $35 for students. Includes entry to event, performs concerts and educational outreach delicacies, hand created items, and sweet of unplanned experiences from his life. These heavy appetizers, and cash bar. Purchase throughout the Dubuque area and directed by “somethings” will not have to hibernate this monthly presentations are offered as informal tickets and find more information at Dr. Nicholas Bratcher. The performance will winter. All items sold at the market are created, and intimate exchanges for the open-hearted and TheEricMunsonAthleticFoundation.com. feature five of the wind ensemble’s professional grown, or made locally. Galena Center for the curious. Inspiring People Series presentations are musicians, giving audience members an up Arts is located at 219 Summit Street in Galena. FREE. Find us at 955 Washington St in Dubuque close listen and look at a variety of different Find more at GalenaWinterMarket.com. or at Inspire-Cafe.com. wind instruments.

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Dubuque Fighting Saints Thursday, March 17 @ 7:05 PM Saturday, March 19 @ 7:05 PM Friday, March 25 @ 7:35 PM Saturday, March 26 @ 6:05 PM Mystique Ice Center (1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr) The Dubuque Fighting Saints are Then they face the Cedar Rapids fighting for the Clarke Cup in the fiercely RoughRiders on Saturday, March 26, competitive USHL Hockey League. TH and it’s Captain Underpants Night. Media Family 4 Pack Nights, featuring And for the first ever, the famed an incredible offer of 4 tickets, 4 slices Stanley Cup trophy will be coming of pizza, 4 sodas and 2 Kids Zones to Dubuque on Friday, March 25! vouchers start at just $48 on March 25. You won’t want to miss this game! The Saints battle Bloomington For more information, Thunder on Thursday, March 17, and call 563-583-6880 or visit it’s Irish Night. On Saturday, March DubuqueFightingSaints.com. And, 19, they take on Waterloo. On Friday, of course, 365ink will be giving away March 25, the Saints face Bloomington game tickets all season long on our Thunder, and it’s Superhero Night! Facebook Page. Like us and win! n

Galena Wine Lovers’ Weekend March 18–20 Galena, IL Wine lovers (and you know who Hosted by Family Beer and Liquor you are) should make plans to enjoy at the Galena Convention Center, the Galena Wine Lovers’ Weekend. Grand Tasting will feature over 300 Scheduled for the weekend of wines, a selection of light hors d’oeuvres, March 18–20, Wine Lovers’ Weekend is entertainment, a silent auction for wine, three days of fine wine and exquisite artwork, and Galena gift packages, food prepared by some of the area’s plus favorites from local wineries, best chefs with plenty of other fun distilleries and craft breweries. activities all set in historic Galena. As of press time, tickets for Friday’s This year marks the eleventh for Grand Tasting are still available the annual event, with a variety of for $40 in advance and must be wine-themed dinners and events purchsed at wineloversweekend.com. at locations all over town, including Complimentary shuttle service will cooking demonstrations, history tours, be available from downtown Galena beer, wine, and distilled spirit tastings, (Old Post Office, 110 Green Street, not to mention the indulgences of behind DeSoto House Hotel) to Galena great shopping and spa experiences. Convention Center every fifteen Arguably the most popular minutes during the events. In addition event of the weekend is the Grand to the Grand Tasting, many restaurants Tasting, scheduled for Friday, March and hotels have special Wine Lovers’ 18 from 5:30–8 PM and Saturday, Weekend events all over town. n March 19, from 3:30–6 PM.

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Saturday, March 12 Monday, March 14

Dubuque Area Writers Guild Anthology Submission Deadline In conjunction with the 39th annual DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival (May 20–22), the Dubuque Area Writers Guild (DAWG) is excited to announce that it will be publishing the 38th edition of its Gallery book project. This year’s publication, “Shapes,” will be an open-genre anthology showcasing the art and writing of Dubuquers and those with ties Second Saturdays to the Dubuque area. Submitters are asked 1 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art to consider all senses and definitions of the The second Saturday of the month the Dubuque theme: some examples include physical shape, Museum of Art hosts exciting, family-friendly emotional shape, the shape of a life or journey, programming. Clarke University drama students or how one is shaped by one’s environment will present the musical “We Are in a Play” based or experiences. Electronic submissions are on the Piggie and Gerald books by Mo Willems. strongly preferred, and should be sent to Following the performance, families are invited [email protected]. to participate in an art activity taught by art Please include the words “2016 Gallery educator Beth Kilgore. Admission is free. submission” in the subject line. For submission Advanced registration required. DbqArt.com. details and more information, contact Gwen Beatty, Danielle Phillips or Heidi Zull at [email protected]. Tuesday, March 15

Amazing Afternoons: Animal Extravaganza! 1–4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Spend your spring break on March 12 and 19 Creative Kids Maker Club: Candy Science at the River Museum! Take an animal-filled 4 PM @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library journey throughout the campus, stopping Scheduled for March 15 and 29, Creative along the way to meet critters including Kids After-School Maker Club is a club which snakes, turtles, hissing cockroaches, and an explores STEM and technology in fun and armadillo. It will be an animal extravaganza! engaging ways. This club runs twice a month on Admission is $20 for members and $25 for Tuesdays at 4 PM and is for children ages 7–11. non-members. Please call 563-557-9545 to Registration required. To register or for more register by 10 AM on the program day. For more information, call 563-589-4225 and ask for the information, call 563-557-9545 ext 213 or email Children’s Help Desk at extension 2228. [email protected]. Candy Science: Explore the sweet side of science, Sunday, March 13 make predictions about what happens to candy, and, of course, take some candy with you!

Doodle Bots: Build a robot that makes crazy drawings, and take it home with you.

Chamber Music Festival Concert 7:30 PM @ Clarke Jansen Music Hall The Clarke University Chamber Music Festival Concert features Clarke faculty and student artists along with high school students from Adult Coloring Wahlert and Hempstead. Other guest artists 2–5 PM @ Inspire Café include Rebekah Demaree and Corey Mackey Relax and enjoy your choice of coloring book and from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville coloring mediums. Space is limited and you must and Elisa Cooper from Emmaus Bible College. pay in advance. Call Inspire at 563-583-8338 or Admission is free. For more information, visit Inspire-Cafe.com for more information. contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at563-588-6318 .

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Rais Bhuiyan Lecture The Courage to Forgive Monday, March 21 @ 7 PM University of Dubuque Heritage Center (2255 Bennett St) Rais Bhuiyan founded World Without Hate to promote healing, Without Hate, a campaign dedicated compassion, and forgiveness. to promoting cross-cultural empathy, Bhuiyan’s experience is featured after a life-altering incident that left him in “The True American: Murder blind in one eye. A Bangladesh native, and Mercy in Texas,” by Anand Bhuiyan was shot in the face by a white Giridharadas. Academy Award winner supremacist while working in a Dallas Kathryn Bigelow plans to direct a convenience store weeks after the film based on Bhuiyan’s story. Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The shooter, Bhuiyan has received numerous Mark Stroman, claimed the shooting accolades for his work with World spree that killed two immigrants from Without Hate, including 2011 South Asia and injured Bhuiyan was American of the Year from Esquire in retaliation for the terrorist attacks. Magazine, a designation shared Stroman was sentenced to death. with others such as Apple founder While some might have responded Steve Jobs; and the Excellence for with hate and anger, Bhuiyan chose Human Service Award from United compassion and mounted a campaign for Change, an American nonprofit to have his assailant’s death sentence dedicated to increasing awareness be commuted to life imprisonment. and understanding of Muslim issues. Bhuiyan worked tirelessly to save Complimentary tickets may be Stroman’s life with pleas for clemency obtained through the Farber Box Office that in 2011 reached the U.S. Supreme Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 Court. Though Stroman was executed p.m.; by phone at 563-585-SHOW; or in July 2011, Bhuiyan continues World online at DBQ.edu/heritagecenter. n

Empower Birth Expo Dubuque Saturday, April 2 @ 10 AM–4 PM Carnegie-Stout Public Library (360 W 11th St) Area birthworkers have invited local Counseling addressing postpartum businesses and organizations to educate depression and other perinatal mood participants about healthy lifestyles at disorders, Kristen Berning DDS from the second annual Empower Birth Expo. Exceptional Dentistry will focus on The mission of the expo is to strengthen infant lip, tongue ties and breastfeeding, the birth community by empowering Becky Hurst from Nora’s Naturals will women and families in making healthy bring and speak about her non-toxic and choices for themselves and for the future chemical free products, Deb Fautsch of their children. Empower’s vision is CNM at Finley will show the benefits of to create a more supportive birth and hypnobirthing, Lisa Martin highlights all mothering community through education the benefits of essential oils, and then and access to positive resources. Pearl Olson is a fountain of knowledge Speakers include Jack Hinderman working with homebirthers for decades. from Family First Chiropractic, Erin The Expo will give guests a chance McGuire from Pure Light Wellness will to connect one-on-one with educators demonstrate how to empower through and service providers. The event is FREE Kundalini Yoga, Lactation Consultant and open to EVERYONE! Pregnant? Lori Theisen, Chiropractor Abby Tebbe Thinking about having children? from Health from Within, Jessica Hanson Have young children? This event is and Kate Bechen from Crossroads for you. EMPOWER Yourself! n

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Friday, March 18 The Sleeping Beauty Home Energy Fair Amazing Afternoons: 7 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House 9:15 AM @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library Animal Extravaganza! (Hazel Green, WI) Carnegie-Stout and Green Iowa will be hosting 1–4 PM @ National Mississippi River The Fever River Puppeteers present their the Home Energy Fair. There will be speakers Museum & Aquarium marionette take on a classic. An evil witch turns discussing different ways people are making herself into a snow monster which the prince their homes more energy efficient. There will Sunday, March 20 must vanquish in order to awaken the princess— also be activities for the kids. For more and change winter into spring. Children will get information, contact [email protected]. Shake Rag Alley Garden Getaways to see the puppets up close and personal, with 9 AM–5 PM @ Shake Rag Alley (Mineral Point, WI) plenty of photo ops, after the performance. The opera house will be decked out in a plethora of stuffed bunnies and baskets, and a few hand- crafted bunny marionettes will be for sale. For Opening Doors Trivia Night more information, call 608-732-6404. 4 PM @ Clarke University Dining Hall Trivia Night features 10 rounds of trivia, a Saturday, March 19 50/50 raffle, prizes, food and fun. The entry Susan Hellert Book Release fee is $12 per person (8 per team) in advance, Annual Bluebird Workshop 1–2 PM @ River Lights Bookstore and $15 at the door. Register online at 10 AM @ Swiss Valley Nature Center Hidden History of Dubuque by local author OpeningDoorsDBQ.org, or call Maria House Join Dubuque County Conservation Society Susan Hellert is set to release on Monday, at 563-582-7480. Registration will also take along with Dubuque County Conservation Board March 14. The book features full-color images place at the door the night of the event. to learn about Bluebirds; their habitat, lifecycle, that evoke the forgotten stories of this and food sources; how to construct a nesting box resurging city. Meet the characters who settles An optional Lenten fish fry buffet is available to use on your property; and how to properly the frontier of the Midwest and greet those for $10 per person from 5 to 6:45 PM. Trivia monitor the house. Materials are limited, and who provided the special stories that make rounds begins at 7 PM. Beer, soda, and snacks Shake Rag Alley Garden Getaways preregistration is required. All ages are welcome, the community of Dubuque so fascinating. are available for purchase all evening. All 9 AM–5 PM @ Shake Rag Alley (Mineral Point, WI) be sure to bring a hammer and a cordless drill River Lights is located at 1098 Main Street in proceeds go to fund life skills programming for Shake Rag Alley’s 10th annual Garden Getaway to construct the nest box. To register or for Downtown Dubuque. For more information, the homeless women and children at the Maria is a weekend chock full of hands-on workshops questions call the office at563-556-6745 . visit RiverLights.com or call 563-556-4391. House and Teresa Shelter. making Garden Art plus informative lectures on the Art of Gardening. Find a list of all the The Sleeping Beauty The Sleeping Beauty workshops and events at ShakeRagAlley.com 11 AM & 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House or call 608-987-3292. (Hazel Green, WI) (Hazel Green, WI)

Dubuque365.com Issue #260 March 10–March 23, 2016 365ink Magazine Events 9 Events The Comedy Party Featuring Pauly Shore, Harland Williams, Tom Green and Bobby Lee Saturday, April 9 @ 8 PM Five Flags Center (405 Main St) From numerous motion picture and television roles to standup specials, a documentary, and two podcasts, Pauly Shore, Harland Williams, Tom Green and Bobby Lee have collectively covered the full spectrum of comedy, building a loyal fan base for years. Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles airwaves to major fan approval. in uproarious film comedies including Movie stardom followed with “Encino “Road Trip” and “Freddy Got Fingered.” Man,” “Son In Law”,”Jury Duty,” “In Bobby Lee is best known from his the Army Now,” and “Bio Dome.” numerous years as a cast member on Harland Williams is known Mad TV and as regular guest on E!’s internationally for his hilarious movie “Chelsea Lately.” Bobby also starred on roles and outlandish stand up and the NBC show “Animal Practice” and sketch comedy routines including his has been touring the country year- unforgettable appearances in “Dumb round with his hilariously unpredictable and Dumber,” “Something about Mary,” stand-up. You’ll also know him from “Half Baked,” “Rocketman,” “Sorority “The Dictator,” “Pineapple Express” and Boys,” “Down Periscope,” “Letterman,” “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” “The Tonight Show,” “Conan O’Brian,” Tickets are $35 and are available “HBO,” and “Comedy Central.” now at the Five Flags Center box You know Tom Green from his office, 4th and Locust, downtown anything-goes run as the funniest, most Dubuque, by phone at 563-589-4254 unpredictable personality on MTV, and or online at ticketmaster.com. n

America’s River Corporation Announces America’s River Festival Lineup June 10–11 Port of Dubuque America’s River Corporation is excited Pablo Cruise (“Love Will Find A to announce this year’s entertainment Way” and “Whatcha Gonna Do”). for America’s River Festival presented Tickets for Friday, June 10: Bud Light by American Trust & Savings Bank. VIP Zone $45 adv/$50 door and GA $15 Friday night features The Nitty Gritty adv/$20 door. Tickets for Saturday, June Dirt Band (“Fishin’ In The Dark” and 11: Reserved seating $40 adv/$45 door “Mr. Bojangles”) with special up-and- and GA $20 adv/$25 door. Weekend GA coming guests Jon Pardi (“Up All Package: $30 adv/$35 door. Advance Night” and “Head Over Boots”), and Brewfest tickets on Saturday, June 11: Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys (“Standard VIP $40/GA $30 with Brewfest and American” and “Pedal to the Floor”). music packages available for both Saturday night will rock the crowd nights. RV and tent camping is also with co-headliners REO Speedwagon available on site while spaces last. (“I Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Keep Tickets are on sale now at On Loving You”) and newly-crowned AmericasRiverFestival.com or the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Cheap Iowa Welcome Center at 280 Main Trick (“Surrender” and “I Want You St, or by calling 563-845-7698. to Want Me”) and with special guest And, of course, more to come in 365ink as the date approaches. n

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Tuesday, March 22 available for half-day or full-day options. Registration and payment ($25 half day/$40 full, Baby + Me Tours $5 discout for members) required one week prior 9 AM @ Dubuque Museum of Art to each session. Call 563-557-9545 x 213 or Babies and their caregivers are welcome to email [email protected]. Find participate in a 30-minute tour of Museum Storm Spotter Training more about each program at RiverMuseum.com. Fruit Tree Workshops exhibitions. Baby + Me Tours are offered the 6:30–8:30 PM @ DBQ Emergency 6–7:30 PM @ 22418 Asbury Rd, Holy Cross, IA second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Space Management Office Scheduled for March 24, April 1, and April is limited; advanced registration is required. Visit Learn about sever weather hazards including 2 DBQ Co ISU Extension and Outreach is DBQArt.com/events or call 563-557-1851. thunderstorms and tornadoes, the general partnering with ISU Extension Horticulture structure and movement of severe thunderstorms, Field Specialist, Dr. Patrick O’Malley to provide identification of important storm features, and a series of fruit tree workshops. Attendees safety concerns. This class is instructed by The are not required to attend all three workshops National Weather Service/Davenport Office and to participate. Registrations can be made by is free and open to the public. No registration is calling Dubuque Co. Extension, 563-583-6496 needed. Located at 14928 Public Safety Way in U of I Museum of Art Discussion Series: or visit extension.iastate.edu/dubuque. Dubuque. For questions and more information, Dale Fisher Discusses Jackson Pollock contact Tom Berger at 563-589-4170. 4 PM @ Maquoketa Art Experience The first session covers the basics on fruit tree (Maquoketa, IA) pruning and practicing pruning while under Thursday, March 24 Commissioned by art collector and dealer skilled supervision. $10/person or FREE for DBQ Peggy Guggenheim for the entry to her New Co Master Gardeners. York City apartment in 1943, Mural by Jackson Young at Art Pollock (American, 1912–56) is considered one The second session covers grafted trees. 2–2:45 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art of the iconic paintings of the twentieth century. Attendees will get to graft and take home Every second and fourth Tuesday, toddlers ages Now in the collection of the University of Iowa two apple trees of their choice. April 1 at the 3–5, accompanied by a parent or grandparent, Museum of Art, it represents a transitional Dubuque Rescue Mission 7–9 p.m. $35/person; are invited to the Museum to create art. Come School’s Out Ed-Ventures! moment in Pollock’s career, as he moved $60/couple; $30/additional person in group. dressed to get messy. Each session is free for Animal Myth Busters & River Rats toward an experimental application of paint. Museum members and $5 for non-members. 9 AM & 1 PM @ National Mississippi River Free and open to the public. MAE is located The last session will be part of the Spring All supplies are furnished. For more information Museum & Aquarium at 124 S Main St in Maquoketa, IA. For more Garden Seminar entitled “Strange and Unique or to enroll a student, contact Margaret Buhr at Scheduled for March 24, 25, and 28, School’s Out information, call them at 563-652-9925 or Fruits”. April 2 at NICC Town Clock Business 563-557-1851 or [email protected]. Ed-Ventures are for students K–5 and are visit Maquoketa-Art.org. Center 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $35/person.

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Friday, March 25 positioning. If you want to take better pictures for your eBay, Etsy, or online store, then this School’s Out Ed-Ventures! is the workshop for you. To register or for Animals on the Move & more information, call 563-845-7207 or visit Snakes, Rattles, & Holes EveryPhotoStore.com. 9 AM & 1 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium The Sleeping Beauty 11 AM & 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House (Hazel Green, WI)

Finding Exposure 2–4 PM @ Everything Photography The “Finding Exposure” workshop will cover Lunch and Learn: Artists in the Family the basics of using a DSLR in manual mode. 12:15–12:50 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art This will cover settings such as shutter speed, Bring your own sack lunch and sit back and aperture and ISO. We will cover what these enjoy the first event in the three part series settings actually are, why they matter, and how that will explore the Wyeth family of artists, to use them in photography. To register or for including N.C, Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. Visit more information, call 563-845-7207 or visit DBQArt.com/events or call 563-557-1851. EveryPhotoStore.com. Saturday, March 26 Monday, March 28

School’s Out Ed-Ventures! Pollinator Power & Plants, Petals, & People 9 AM & 1 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Tuesday, March 29

13th Annual Tri States’ Largest Creative Kids Maker Club: Doodle Bots Easter Egg Hunt 4 PM @ Carnegie-Stout Public Library 10 AM @ DBQ Co Fairgrounds Two hunts, the first for kids 7 and under (or any Thursday, March 31 child that needs a mom and dad’s help) that will start promptly at 11 AM. Then the older kids follow. Over 32,000 eggs provided. The easter bunny will be on hand as well as inflatables from LT Amusements, concessions for purchase and DJ music. Tickets will be available beginning the week of March 13th at all Kwik Stop locations for $3 per child (adults are free!) Proceeds to benefit Smokin’ Hips Uncaged - the Children’s Miracle Network. Belly Dance Performance 7:30 PM @ The Smokestack Product Photography A night celebrating the art of bellydancing, 10 AM–Noon @ Everything Photography presented by Sequoia Sol Tribal Fusion Belly This workshop will cover key points in shooting Dance. $5 at the door. The Smokestack is product photography for advertisement or located at 62 East 7th St in downtown Dubuque online stores. We will cover basic camera and offers a late night menu! Find more at and lens settings, as well as lighting and SmokestackDBQ.com.

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Now Showing @ Mindframe Theaters Friday, March 11–Thursday, March 17

The Divergent Series: Zootopia (PG) Allegiant (PG-13) Fri–Sun: (11:00 AM), (11:40 AM), Thu: 7:00, 9:45 (1:25), (2:05), (4:00), 6:45, 9:10 Coming to Theaters Mon–Thu: (11:00 AM), (1:25), Miracles from Heaven (PG) (4:00), 6:45, 9:10 Wed & Thu: (11:30 AM), (2:00), 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13) (4:30), 7:10, 9:35 Deadpool (R) Friday, March 11 Friday, March 18 Fri–Tue: (12:20), (2:40), (5:00), 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) A young woman awakes after an accident to find For the first time, Tris and Four leave the only 7:35, 9:55 Fri–Thu: (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:40), Wed & Thu: (5:00), 7:35, 9:55 herself locked in a cellar with a doomsday prepper city and family they’ve ever known. To survive, 7:20, 9:40 555 JFK Road The Lady in the Van (PG-13) who insists he saved her life and that the world Tris is forced to make impossible choices about London Has Fallen (R) Behind Kennedy Mall Fri–Sun: (4:30), 7:00, 9:20 outside is uninhabitable following an apocalyptic courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love. Fri–Thu: (11:50 AM), (2:25), (4:45), Mon: (11:40 AM), (2:05), (4:30), 9:20 catastrophe. Uncertain what to believe, the mindframetheaters.com 7:25, 9:45 Tue–Thu: (11:40 AM), (2:05), (4:30), woman determines she must escape at any cost. The Little Prince (PG) Hotline: 563-582-4971 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) 7:00, 9:20 Friday, March 18 Fri–Tue: (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:10, 9:35 The Brothers Grimsby (R) A pilot (Jeff Bridges) crashs in the desert and Wed & Thu: (11:30 AM), (2:00) Friday, March 11 encounters a young boy who claims to be an Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen), a sweet but extraterrestrial prince in this animated take. James dimwitted football hooligan, reunites with his Franco, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Benicio long-lost brother Sebastian (Mark Strong), a Del Toro, and Paul Giamatti also lend their voices. deadly MI6 agent, to prevent a global terror attack and prove that behind every great spy is Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice an embarrassing sibling. Prepare for vulgarity. (PG-13) Friday, March 25 Midnight Special (PG-13) Fearing Superman’s actions are left unchecked, Friday, March 11 Batman takes on Superman while the world Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, and Kirsten decides what kind of a hero it really needs. Dunst star in writer/director Jeff Nichols’ drama Meanwhile, Doomsday is created by Lex Luthor. about a father and his eight-year-old son who Can the heroes to set aside their differences go on the lam upon discovering that the boy along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor possesses mysterious powers. and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis?

MOVIE BUZZ Though he’s currently prepping for right now Gordon-Levitt is only attached his sixth Die Hard movie, Bruce Willis to produce, it’s said he’ll likely take on is also attached to star in a remake the lead role, that of the title anti-KKK of Death Wish, the vigilante series division’s leader, Major Lewis Merrill. that likewise already has six entries Dwayne Johnson has confirmed to its name. Big Bad Wolves directors that David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff will Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado. appear in the Baywatch movie. The The story is about an architect who “R” rated movie will be a “combination goes vigilante after a violent crime of Avengers meets Anchorman”. He’s against his wife and daughter. been training his ass off and gotten in Returning to the buddy-cop-with- the best shape he’s been in in years! a-dorky-twist genre, Men in Black’s Batman v Superman director Zack Will Smith is going to star alongside Snyder is reportedly already thinking Joel Edgerton in a movie about orc about what sort of film he’d like to policemen called Bright. Smith’s Suicide make after Justice League, and he’s Squad director David Ayer will helm. says he would like to make one about Written by heir arrogant Max Landis, George Washington in the style of 300. Bright is described as a thriller set Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez, in a fantasy world where orcs and who recently gained fame when fairies exist alongside humans. Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Joseph Gordon-Levitt is teaming her as Miss Universe, has finally up with Amazon Studios for K Troop, been awarded her runner-up prize: a postbellum film about the rise of the Vin Diesel’s love interest in xXx: The Ku Klux Klan and the subsequent U.S. Return of Xander Cage. Something Army force that wiped them out. Though about bald guys, I guess? n

Dubuque365.com Issue #260 March 10–March 23, 2016 365ink Magazine Events 13 Dubuque ciTyWiDe aLL-SchooL STuDenT aRT exhibiTion k-8 exhibiTion: ThRough MaRch 31 k-8 RecePTion: ThuRSDay, MaRch 10 @5–6:30 PM high SchooL exhibiTion: aPRiL 1 ThRough aPRiL 17 high SchooL RecePTion: ThuRSDay, aPRiL 7 @5–6:30 PM @ dubuque MuseuM of art (701 locust st)

The Dubuque Citywide All-School schools and community,” said David Student Art Exhibition is part of an annual Schmitz, executive director of DuMA. collaboration with Dubuque Community “While it is crucial for students to and Holy Family Schools. This year’s have early exposure to the arts, it is two-part exhibition features artworks by just as important for young people students in Kindergarten through eighth to see that creativity and artistic grades, on view now through March 31. expression are valued by their teachers An exhibition of artworks by students in and mentors, family members and grades 9–12 will be on view April 1–17. their community, in order to sustain that enthusiasm for the arts.” The exhibition gives young artists and their families an opportunity to see their Admission is free during March artworks hung in the same building and April for educators, students as timeless works by Grant Wood, and family members visiting the Edward S. Curtis and many others. exhibitions. The receptions are free and open to the public. “The Dubuque Museum of Art is committed to highlighting the dbqart.com importance of arts education in our 563-557-1851 Powered By:

 Adam Eikamp “Connected” and Richard Hess “Black Diamond” aDaM eikaMP & RichaRD heSS exhibiT MaRch 11 ThRough aPRiL 30 reception: friday, March 11 @ 7–9 pM cost: free @ outside the lines art gallery (409 bluff st)

Outside the Lines Art Gallery hosts a sculpture including stylized horses and reception to kick off an exhibit featuring architectural forms. A recent transplant Adam Eikamp and Richard Hess. The to Galena, Illinois, he is fi nding new artist’s reception is free and open to inspiration in the beauty of the area. the public. It is a time honored tradition off ering customers the opportunity to Outside the Lines Art Gallery is meet the artist and be among the fi rst located at 409 Bluff Street in historic to purchase an artist’s newest work. Cable Car Square, and at 101 S.Main St. in downtown Galena, Illinois. Dubuque artist Adam Eikamp believes Both galleries feature the fi ne art in the importance of making art that and high craft of local, near-regional, conveys a “story”. His simple, bold and national artists, including oil on panel paintings in this show sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry. asks questions, off es reminders and proposes cynical twists on the ordinary. otlaG.com Dubuque: 563-583-9343 Ceramicist Richard Hess will be Galena: 815-776-9166 showing hand-built, non-functional kiDS Take The STage cLaSSeS SacReD SPace: RegiSTRaTion DeaDLine: ThuRSDay, MaRch 17 cost: $60 per class PockeT ShRine @ bell tower theater (2728 asbury rd) WoRkShoP Three times each year Bell Tower Creative theatrics (2nd–3rd Grade) ThuRSDay, MaRch 24 @ 6:30–9 PM Theater off ers classes for kids. Wednesdays: March 30–May 4 cost: $30 These classes teach theater skills This class focuses on creating believable @ abundant wellness center such as acting, singing, pantomime, characters using props, costumes, (3350 center grove dr) improvisation and stage make-up, but and pantomime and cultivates skills equally as important, they help kids that build confi dence on stage. Join artist and contemporary grotto decorate) and everything you need to develop real life skills like confi dence, creatrix Becca Kacanda and holistic afi x your goodies to your tin. They will reading, team work, self-esteem and acting (4th–6th Grade) practitioner and self care expert supply a bit of wine and chocolate, too! communication. Financial assistance Thursdays: March 31–May 5 Kristi Norman in creating your very is available for qualifi ed families. Kids will explore improvisation, stage own pocket shrine to carry sacred Please bring a glue gun and sticks if movement and pantomime to create space with you wherever you go! you have them; special trinkets; an idea let’s Pretend (K–1st Grade) believable characters and master the of your shrine’s theme; and extra wine! Mondays: March 28–May 2 skills needed in acting on stage. Mini candles, fabric, beads, baubles, Space is limited, so sign up today! Kids use their imaginations and self- bits, and pieces will be provided for expression to build concentration, Belltowertheater.net you to adorn your shrine (plus the tin to BeccaKacanda.com confi dence and communication skills. 563-588-3377

 Works by Matthew Mikulice, Ryan Bentzinger, and Jenny Weber “FoRMaTionS” & gRain Magazine MaRch 18 ThRough aPRiL 17 reception: friday, March 18 @ 5–9 pM cost: free @ dubuque area arts collective (902 Main st)

“Formations” features Matthew Mikulice of unconventional methods to conjure from Dubuque, and artists Ryan uncharted worlds and unlikely heroes. Bentzinger from Iowa City, and Jenny Weber, a Minneapolis artists with Iowa Grain Magazine continues to evolve roots. Mikulice’s intricate line drawings with issue #4 focusing more than are simultaneously dense and precise ever on creatives and their Dubuque and subtle and meditative, revealing experiences. Features include a detailed interior systems. Bentzinger discussion with the owners of the combines the cinematic grittiness of the Smokestack, Dubuque’s most unique graphic novel with vibrant watercolor and rapidly evolving nightlife space, as textures to tell tales of the inhabitants well as the former owners of Eronel, of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Weber the adventurous but short-lived explores the secret lives inside everyday Main Street bar and music venue. objects through her cups, bowls, and other three-dimensional pieces. The daartscollective.com artists’ works are united by their use 563-580-9888 WoRk oF aRT aRT on The RiVeR caLL FoR aRTiSTS eSSenTiaL SkiLLS FoR aRTiSTS anD SubMiSSion DeaDLine: SunDay, MaRch 27 cReaTiVe PRoFeSSionaLS WoRkShoP SeRieS The City of Dubuque is soliciting MaRch 25–26 anD aPRiL 22–23 submissions from artists for the @ gallery c (900 Jackson st #113) 2016–2017 Art on the River public art program displaying works of sculpture Studio Works, in partnership with All materials and refreshments are throughout the Port of Dubuque. the Dubuque Area Arts Collective, provided. Workshops are open to artists is pleased to announce Work Of Art. in all stages of career. Studio Works About 10–12 works will be selected to Developed by Springboard for the and Dubuque Area Arts Collective be displayed from June 2016, to June Arts, based in St. Paul, MN, Work are able to off er these workshops at a 2017. Applications are free and are due of Art is a set of six professional very low cost thanks to the generous by midnight CST on Sunday, March 27. Commission and the City Council. The development and entrepreneurship support of McGraw-Hill Education. exhibit is free, can be viewed sunrise to workshops focusing on key topics for A panel of three credentialed jurors sunset year-round, and is accessible. artists practicing in all disciplines— Portfolio Kit is on Friday, March 25; reviews the artist applications and visual, performing and literary arts. Marketing and Social Media Basics makes a recommendation to the cityofdubuque.org/artontheriver Artists can participate in the full series are on Saturday, March 26; Pricing Arts and Cultural Aff airs Advisory 563-690-6059 or only those workshops that best is on Friday, April 22; and Funding suit their current needs. This series and Business Plan Essentials are on has been taught at arts organizations, Saturday, April 23. libraries and colleges in over 80 communities in the Upper Midwest Workshops are only $100 for all six and has proven results. Results that sessions and only $50 for students mean a positive fi nancial impact to (other rates available). Classes are the artists as well as the community. anticipated to fi ll quickly, so register today to save your spot! The program will take place at Gallery C, located in the Schmid Innovation Center. dbqstudioworks.org/classes

coMMuniTy SuPPoRTeD aRT purchase @ dubuque MuseuM of art (701 locust st) through July purchase @ dubuque area arts collective (902 Main st) March 19–april 17

Over the last 20 years, Community You can purchase a share of locally Supported Agriculture has become and regionally produced artwork a popular way for consumers to buy for only $200 for one “farm box” seasonal food directly from local now at the Dubuque Museum of Art farms. With the same “buy local” or Dubuque Area Arts Collective spirit in mind, Dubuque Community (DAAC). Your box will be availabe at Supported Art (CSA) is a similar a pick-up event in August at DAAC. endeavor to support local art, artists and collectors. This project is modeled The goals of the CSA program are to on Community Supported Art in support artists and to create an engaged Minnesota, created by mnartists.org community of local arts supporters. CSA and Springboard for the Arts. supports artists: in the creation of new work, to establish relationships with local The inaugural CSA season features collectors and patrons, and to participate musician Robert Bucko Jr from in the launch of an exciting new model of Dubuque, sculptor Keva Fawkes from art support and distribution. CSA Share Iowa City, and painter Mary Swanson member benefi ts include multiple works from Cedar Rapids. Each artist will of art from local emerging and mid-career create 25 “shares”. Featured work artists at a fantastic value! Additionally, can consist of a limited edition of a CSA Members have the opportunity to vinyl 7” screen printed music record, develop relationships with the local artists multimedia storytelling paintings, and art community, discover new artists, unique vernacular architectural inspired explore a variety of disciplines and support planters, and more. In addition to the artists’ careers and a vibrant community. three featured artists works, there will be a “bumper crop” of additional daartscollective.com/CSa artwork and arts opportunities included. 563-599-9486

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ThuRSDay, MaRch 10 u of i Museum of art Discussion Series: Dale ThuRSDay, aPRiL 7 Self-help by Dummiez citywide k–8th grade exhibition Reception Fisher Discusses Jackson Pollock citywide high School exhibition Reception 7:30 PM @ Bell tower theater 5–6:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art 4 PM @ Maquoketa Art Experience (Maquoketa, IA) 5–6:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Lend Me a Tenor Pechakucha Vol. 3 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House 7 PM @ the Smokestack ThuRSDay, MaRch 24 FRiDay, aPRiL 8 SFJazz collective The Singing/Songwriting Ressler Family Self-help by Dummiez 7:30 PM @ UD Heritage Center FRiDay, MaRch 11 7–9 PM @ Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL) 7:30 PM @ Bell tower theater color between the Wines Lend Me a Tenor SunDay, aPRiL 10 6 PM @ Park Farm Winery (Bankston, IA) FRiDay, MaRch 25 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House Self-help by Dummiez adam eikamp & Richard hess exhibit Reception Product Photography 2 PM @ Bell tower theater 7–9 PM @ Outside the Lines Art Gallery DBQ 10 AM–noon @ Everything Photography SaTuRDay, aPRiL 9 The Sleeping beauty bFa Sculpture: Samantha hilby Reception WeDneSDay, aPRiL 13 SaTuRDay, MaRch 12 11 AM & 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House 3–4:30 PM @ Clarke Quigley Art Gallery Self-help by Dummiez Macro Photography Workshop (hazel Green, wI) in My backyard Reception 7:30 PM @ Bell tower theater 9 AM–1 PM @ Everything Photography Finding exposure 6–7:30 PM @ UD Heritage Center Second Saturdays 2–4 PM @ Everything Photography Bisignano art Gallery 1 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Work of art: Portfolio kit 5:30–8 PM @ Gallery C SunDay, MaRch 13 kohl crecelius Lecture SaTuRDay, MaRch 26 1 PM @ Clarke University Work of art: Marketing gravel Road Fiber/quilt exhibit and Ryan 9:30 AM–noon @ Gallery C bentzinger Reception Work of art: Social Media basics 1–3 PM @ Maquoketa Art Experience 1:30–4 PM @ Gallery C ThRough MaRch 12 MaRch 11–aPRiL 30 (Maquoketa, IA) art + Design bFa exhibition: kassidy hanson adam eikamp and Richard hess exhibit adult coloring ThuRSDay, MaRch 24 Clarke Quigley art Gallery Outside the lines art Gallery DBQ 2–5 PM @ Inspire Café Sacred Space: Pocket Shrine Workshop ThRough MaRch 20 MaRch 14–MaRch 31 6:30–9 PM @ Abundant Wellness Center Janet and kathy Ruttenberg exhibits art + Design graphic Design Senior exhibition MonDay, MaRch 14 Dubuque Museum of Art Clarke Quigley art Gallery DaWg “Shapes” Submission Deadline SunDay, MaRch 27 ThRough MaRch 22 aPRiL 1–aPRiL 17 art on the River Submission Deadline art @ your library® citywide high School exhibition ThuRSDay, MaRch 17 Carnegie-Stout Public Library Dubuque Museum of Art “Formations” & grain Magazine Reception FRiDay, aPRiL 1 ThRough MaRch 31 aPRiL 2–June 5 5–9 PM @ Dubuque Area Arts Collective First Fridays citywide k–8th grade exhibition Soul circles: Journeys of inner Wisdom kids Take the Stage classes Deadline 5 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Dubuque Museum of Art sinsinawa art Gallery (sinsinawa, wI) @ Bell tower theater Lend Me a Tenor “That Tree—Shades of Wisdom” aPRiL 3–aPRiL 16 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House sinsinawa Gallery (sinsinawa, wI) art + Design bFa Sculpture exhibiton: FRiDay, MaRch 18 graphic Design Senior exhibition Reception Salvador Dalí: Twelve Signs of the zodiac Samantha hilby The Sleeping beauty Clarke Quigley art Gallery uD heritage Center Bisignano art Gallery Clarke Quigley art Gallery 7 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House (Hazel Green, WI) ThRough aPRiL 4 aPRiL 4–aPRiL 15 SaTuRDay, aPRiL 2 Visual Stories: Surface & Play in My backyard: Snapshot of uD Students SaTuRDay, MaRch 19 Lend Me a Tenor Jeff rey bruce and Joe conover exhibit uD heritage Center Bisignano art Gallery The Sleeping beauty 7:30 PM @ Grand Opera House Gallery C 11 AM & 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House DSo: giselle (Fully Staged ballet) ThRough aPRiL 23 (hazel Green, wI) 7:30 PM @ UD Heritage Center Ryan bentzinger exhibit Readings under the infl uence Release Party Maquoketa Art Experience (Maquoketa, IA) FinD MoRe eVenTS: SunDay, MaRch 20 8 PM @ the Smokestack ThRough aPRiL 28 The Sleeping beauty gravel Road Fiber/quilt exhibit 2 PM @ Hazel Green Opera House (Hazel Green, WI) SunDay, aPRiL 3 Maquoketa Art Experience (Maquoketa, IA) Lend Me a Tenor ThRough May 1 TueSDay, MaRch 22 2 PM @ Grand Opera House Jac Tilton and gail chavenelle exhibit baby + Me Tours DSo: giselle (Fully Staged ballet) Galena Center for the arts (Galena, Il) 9–9:30 AM @ Dubuque Museum of Art 2 PM @ UD Heritage Center ThRough May 8 FoR The coMPLeTe aRT eVenTS young at art Wendy Romero exhibit caLenDaR anD MoRe, ViSiT 2–2:45 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Dubuque Museum of Art dubuque365.com/artscalendar

Dubuque365.com Issue #260 March 10–March 23, 2016 365ink Magazine Arts 17 Cover Story St. Patrick’s Day In the Tri-sTates Friday, March 11 Xavier School with Irish music. Then the famous parade through downtown Dyersville takes Katie Sullivan place at 1:30 p.m., featuring local marching 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s, Irish Cottage bands, bag pipers and more with a float/ (Galena, IL) costume competition. Special events follow at The Irish Cottage gets the celebration various Dyersville area businesses. We assume started over Galena’s St. Patrick’s Day that means parties at the bars. weekend and again on the holiday itself with entertainment, music, specialty drinks and Irish food. On Friday, March 11, Frank Gaelic Storm In Concert O’Dowd’s Pub hosts Katie Sullivan with a Thursday, March 10 @ 8 PM rousing performance of traditional Irish Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom (14569 Old Highway Rd) songs from 7:30 p.m. For more details, visit Jumpers St. Paddy’s Bash Music N’ More Promotions, 103.3 concert staples with three previously theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com. Buses to Dyersville @ 11 AM WJOD, and Q1075 welcome Gaelic Storm unreleased recordings, including Half-Fast @ 6 PM with special guest Group Therapy to “Whiskey in the Jar” and “Irish Party Saturday, March 12 @ Jumpers Dubuque Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in Third Class” from Titanic. Full Irish is The one, the only, the original O’Jumpers at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds the band’s fifth consecutive #1 Billboard Express returns! Joining in the fun of the Ballroom for the Tri-States’ largest St. World Album. Regularly playing more Dyersville St. Patrick’s Parade and associated Patrick’s Day celebration. Over the than 120 shows a year, Gaelic Storm festivities, Jumpers will open at 10 a.m. with course of 10 albums and nearly 3,000 has built a loyal following as diverse buses heading out to all points west and live shows, Gaelic Storm—the chart- as the band’s own music, especially in Dyersville starting at 11 a.m. ($5 one-way and topping, multi-national Celtic band—is the Dubuque area. The show is open Dyersville St. Patrick’s Day Celebration $10 round trip) arriving in plenty of time for the dishing up a hearty serving of Full Irish— to all ages. Tickets are $37 (plus fees) 8 AM @ Dyersville, IA parade at 1:30 p.m. The bus is a great way to The Best of Gaelic Storm. The greatest- and are on sale now at ETIX.com, the The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration for get out to Dyersville and back, safe, secure and hits album spans the bulk of the band’s Dubuque County Fairgrounds, Moondog the Gaelic Gallop (contact Dyersville Total in style, returning just in time for Jumpers’ career, mixing crowd favorites and Music, or by phone at 563-513-7314. n Fitness, 563-875-2727.) At 10:30 a.m., the drink specials like Guinness, Harp and traditional Irish Mass happens at St. Francis Smithwick’s for $2.50, $1 Jello shots, $2

Galena St. Pat’s Pub Crawl Friday, March 11 @ 6 PM Downtwon Galena, IL The pubs and restaurants of Main enjoy drink specials and live music with Street kick off Galena’s St. Patrick’s Johnny Rocker and Marty Raymon. weekend with the annual St. Pat’s Pub The popular Pub Crawl Scavenger Crawl Friday, March 11 from 6 p.m. Hunt returns with a fun Instagram Led by the Grape Escape’s Miss hashtag contest that gives participants Kitty, costumed revelers will gather at an opportunity to win over $100 in gift the Green Street Tavern in the DeSoto certificates from local merchants. House and commence the celebration, Registration for the Pub Crawl is $15 making stops at The Eagles Club, The and begins at 2 p.m. at the Grape Escape, VFW, Elks Lodge, The Paradise Bar & earning participants a special St. Pat’s Pub Grill, Fried Green Tomatoes, Gobbies, Crawl acrylic beer mug and drink specials Galena Brewing Company, and finally like $2.50 Bud Lights at every stop. The Grape Escape, where participants For more information, call the Grape could win prizes from a drawing and Escape at 779-214-0003 or email [email protected]. n

18 Cover Story 365ink Magazine March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260 Dubuque365.com Cover Story pudding shots and $5 Irish car bombs from 10 music, contests, prizes, specialty drinks and “Green Antique Tractor,” and Oldest a.m.–6 p.m. and $3 aluminum pints of Coors Irish food. On Saturday, Frank O’Dowd’s Participant. Parade prizes will be awarded after Light and Bud Light all day and night. Then Pub opens at 11:30 to serve lunch. At 2 p.m., the parade at the Galena Elks Lodge, with Ten Half-Fast rocks your shillelagh off starting at 6 entertainment by Katie Sullivan begins, with a Gallon Hat performing 8 p.m.–Midnight. p.m. for no cover. Cead mile failte—a hundred mix of folk, rock, and of course, the obligatory thousand welcomes! Dubuque AOH St. Patrick’s Day Party Irish pub tunes, sure to get your toe tapping or featuring the Lads maybe even sing along. For more details, visit 4 PM @ Washington Park and KC Hall theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com. The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Dubuque County Division #2 is celebrating their 3rd Annual Northside St. Patrick’s Day Party St. Patrick’s Day Party, hosted by the Knights of Massey Road @ 3 PM Columbus 510 and the Dubuque AOH inside the Misbehavin’ @ 9 PM KC Hall at 8th and Locust in downtown Dubuque. @ Northside Bar JJ Schmitz There will be Irish and American beverages, While Dubuque’s North End neighborhood was 7:30 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Party for Saint Patty food, and entertainment provided. Admission to historically home to more German immigrants The Riverboat Lounge at the Hotel Julien gets its Noon @ Easy Street the party will be $5 per person. The celebration than Irish, it doesn’t mean that the regulars Irish on for a special St. Patrick’s themed party For those revelers who are looking to get the will kick off at 4 p.m. in Washington Park with a at the Northside Bar won’t be celebrating St. with the talented acoustic performer JJ Schmitz party started early, Easy Street on South Main short presentation and a toast to commemorate Patrick’s Day. In fact, far from it! Northside getting the party started from 7:30 p.m. is the destination. Easy Street will start the the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising kicks off the celebration Saturday afternoon at “Party for Saint Patty” at noon on Saturday, in Dublin, Ireland. Continuing at the KC Hall at 3 p.m. with Massey Road and continues it into March 12 with drink specials that last into 4:30 p.m., the Dubuque Fire Pipes and Drum will the evening with Misbehavin’ from 9 p.m. the wee hours of the next mornin’ like $2 perform, at 5 p.m. McNulty School of Irish Dance, Guinness, $2 Giant Green PBR mugs, $4 Irish and at 6 p.m., Dubuque’s own Irish band—The Galena St. Patrick’s Day Parade Car Bombs, and $1 Patty’s Pickle Shots. If you Lads. All ages are welcome for another family- 5 PM @ Galena Main Street (Galena, IL) need something green to wear, Easy has St. friendly celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and of Galena celebrates Ireland’s patron saint with Patty’s Day shirts for only $10. Wear it on either Irish Culture in Dubuque. the annual Galena St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Drama Kings the 12th or 17th and get a free Patty’s Pickle! Plus beginning at 5 p.m. in downtown Galena. The 8 PM @ Dyersville Commercial Club Park you can enter a Facebook/Instagram contest Katie Sullivan parade will begin at the south end of Main Pavilion (Dyersville, IA) to win a FREE KEG PARTY! Post a party photo 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s, Irish Cottage Street and move north with marching bands, The Dyersville Commercial Club keeps the party wearing the shirt on the 12th or 17th using the (Galena, IL) costumed Irish clans and themed floats. Prizes going after Dyersville’s famous parade with a hashtag (#easystreetdubuque) and check The Irish Cottage gets the celebration started for participating floats include Largest Irish party at the Commercial Club Park Pavilion with into Easy Street on Facebook or Instagram over Galena’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and Clan/Family, Best Dressed Couple, Best Float, The Drama Kings leading the proceedings from (@easystreetdubuque) for a chance to win. again on the holiday itself with entertainment, Best Walking Float, Best Dressed Pet, Best 8 p.m. to midnight.

Dubuque365.com Issue #260 March 10–March 23, 2016 365ink Magazine Cover Story 19 Cover Story TEADA, Traditional Irish Music Saturday, March 12 Saturday, March 19 @ 7 PM The Blue Dogs St. Patty’s Day Open Jam Onward Fine Arts Center 8 PM @ The BLU Room, Breezer’s Pub (1215 E. Platt St, Maquoketa, IA) Breezer’s Pub on Central gets into the St. Patrick’s spirit Saturday, Founded by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada in 2001, March 12 with The Blue Dogs hosting a special St. Patty’s Day Open Téada has quickly become one of Ireland’s leading musical Jam from 8 p.m. in the adjacent BLU Room. exports, attracting enthusiastic audiences in all corners of the globe. Driven by a deep respect for the rich traditional Mama Bird music of Ireland, the band continues to win new supporters 8 PM @ The Cornerstone (Galena, IL) for Irish music worldwide with a homely mix of humor, All of Main Street will be celebrating after Galena’s St. Patrick’s charm and exuberant tunes. March is the perfect month Parade (see above) and The Cornerstone will be getting down to come join this Irish party with Téada as they are joined with the area’s most talented jam band Mama Bird from 8 p.m. to on stage by extraordinary dancer Brian Cunningham. midnight. Bringing the fun and intimacy of an Irish gathering to the theater stage, Téada will have you smiling and dancing Advance tickets are $22 for adults and $13 for students Derty Rice in your seat! This event is supported by Culture Ireland ($25/$15 at the door). Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Company (Galena, IL) as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. for details and tickets or call Ohnward at 563-652-9815. n Galena Brewing Company celebrates St. Patrick’s Saturday with zydeco party band Derty Rice. If you can’t find a beer to please your palate among Galena Brew’s extensive menu, well, you’re just not trying. Get your Irish Cajun on!

Fever River String Band 8 PM @ Grape Escape (Galena, IL) If you make your way up Main Street to Galena’s “uptown” area, following the city’s famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade, you’ll find the Grape Escape celebrating with acoustic folk and old-timey music masters the Fever River String Band.

Two Mile Crew 9 PM @ Shenanigans Pub What would a place named “Shenanigans” be up to on the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day? Well, that would be hosting a great party with Two Mile Crew. That, and living up to the venue’s name!

David Zollo & The Body Electric 10 PM @ The Lift The Lift, a longtime gathering place for the Irish in Dubuque’s South End always hosts a great St. Patrick’s celebration and this year proves no different. The basement pub will host piano bluesman Dave Zollo and his band, The Body Electric. From the ashes of rollicking rock and roll band High and Lonesome to his tender barrel-house solo material, Dave Zollo has done it all. With his band The Body Electric, he returns to Dubuque yet again to sing his tales of woe and redemption, to take the shoes of a nice Sunday morning and scuff them with the dancing of a weekend night. Zollo himself will be barefoot, seated and swaying to the music. Irish or not, this will be a party.

Menace 10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern (Hazel Green, WI) If you know the Sandy Hook Tavern’s owner Ash, you know he’s got more than a bit o’ Irish in him. Ash and all the “hookers” will be celebrating that heritage and the fact that it’s Saturday night with hard rock and metal masters Menace. St. Patrick’s Day: Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Party 3 PM @ Easy Street As if the party on the Saturday weren’t enough, Easy Street celebrates St. Patrick’s Day again on the holiday itself! The party starts at 3 p.m. with specials like $2 Guinness, $2 Giant Green PBR mugs, $4 Irish Car Bombs, and $1 Patty’s Pickle Shots. If you don’t yet have your Easy Street St. Patty’s Day T-shirt (just $10) you’ll want to buy one (or wear the one you have) as St. Patrick’s Day will be the last chance to win a FREE KEG PARTY by simply wearing our St. Patty’s Day shirt, posting a

20 Cover Story 365ink Magazine March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260 Dubuque365.com Cover Story picture using #easystreetdubuque, and tag/ Ben Dunegan and Matt Valenti, joining forces and DJ Double J songs as well as their old favorites. The album check in to Easy’s Facebook or Instagram leading the shenanigans from 7–10 p.m. 9 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s “Friends for Life” captures the essence of the @easystreetdubuque. The winner will be Skinny Maginny’s sure sounds like an Irish ensemble’s energetic sound of ‘folk n roll’ and announced on March 18. name, worthy of a St. Patrick’s Day party. even encourages the occasional sing-a-long. Regardless, beatmixing master of the decks The concert is sponsored by the Dubuque Irish Katie Sullivan DJ Double J will be spinning tunes Irish or Hooley and Mad Gael Productions. The 2016 Irish 4 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s, Irish Cottage otherwise (probably mostly otherwise) to make Hooley Music Festival lineup will be announced (Galena, IL) the St. Patrick’s Day party happen. at this show. Tickets are $25–$45 (plus fees) and Not to be outdone by the warmup over Galena’s are availalable online at MoonBarRocks.com. St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Irish Cottage Friday, March 18 celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with entertainment, Saturday, March 19 music, specialty drinks and Irish food. On St. Classical Blast Patrick’s Day itself, Thursday, March 17, Frank 7 PM @ Galena Brewing Company (Galena, IL) O’Dowd’s Pub opens at noon to serve lunch. The Galena Brewing Company will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a From 4 until 10 p.m., Katie Sullivan will perform performance by Chicago-based quintet a mix of folk, rock, and of course, the obligatory Classical Blast. Classical Blast provides a fresh Irish pub tunes, sure to get your toe tapping or take on classic rock music, using instruments maybe even sing along. For more details, visit not typical in today’s rock/pop era. Featuring theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com. cellist Petar Kecenovici and violinist Alin The High Kings in Concert Cernaianu, both classically trained musicians 8 PM @ Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar Elevation: Tribute to U2 St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser from Romania, backed by a rock rhythm The High Kings are a multi-platinum Irish folk 5 & 8 PM @ Mystique Casino with Tapestry section, Classical Blast brings the classical arts music band who hail from Ireland. The band While the Elevation concert at Mystique Casino 5 PM @ Inspire Café to mainstream entertainment. consists of Brian Dunphy, Finbarr Clancy, on Saturday, March 19 hasn’t necessarily been Acoustic trio Tapestry will be celebrating St. Martin Furey and Darren Holden, a quartet of described as a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Patrick’s Day and their collective love of a The Lonely Goats accomplished musical pedigrees, the band Elevation is a U2 tribute act and U2 is an Irish variety of music with a special performance 8 PM @ The Cornerstone (Galena, IL) first exploded onto the Irish folk music scene in rock band so it probably qualifies. and fundraiser, taking up a collection for a We’ll admit it; the Lonely Goats don’t really 2008. The High Kings have sold out hundreds local charity. know any Irish or Celtic music. They do have of shows in Ireland and the U.S., including rave Menace one sea shanty with kind of an Irish feel to it reviews from their headlining spot in last year’s 9 PM @ Hammerheads Ben Dunegan & Matt Valenti though. What they do know, however is how to Irish Hooley celebration in Dubuque. The High Hammerheads on Kerper Boulevard parties like 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge make a party into a party and they’ll bring that Kings showcase their incredible versatility it’s Paddy’s with hard rock and metal masters The Riverboat Lounge at the Hotel Julien spirit to The Cornerstone for St. Patrick’s Day. and skills as multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 Menace. The band will undoubtedly be playing celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with two of the Bring your dancing shoes. instruments between the four of them. They all the Irish music they know. “Whiskey In The Riverboat’s favorite one-man acoustic performers, also bring a rousing acoustic flavor to their new Jar” … that’s Irish, right?

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TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, March 10 David Minnihan JJ Schmitz Duo Deana Carter Corey Jenny Sophie Landis Vu JaDe 7 PM @ Stone Cliff 9 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s 8 PM @ Mystique Casino 9 PM @ Dog House Lounge 3 PM @ The Cornerstone 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Misbehavin’ Punch Cabbie, Six Shots ‘til The Blue Dogs Misbehavin’ Campfire Kings Dueling Pianos 7 PM @ DBQ Driving Range Midnight, Silent Redemption St. Patty’s Day Open Jam St. Patty’s Bash 3:30 PM @ New Diggings 7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ The Venue 8 PM @ The Blu Room, 9 PM @ Northside Bar General Store Roy Schroedl Breezer’s Pub Gaelic Storm w/ Group Therapy 7 PM @ Perfect Pint Cranes/Vultures, Two Mile Crew A Pirate Over 50 8 PM @ DBQ Co Fairgrounds Statue of Liberty St. Patrick’s Party w/ Half-Fast 9 PM @ Shenanigan’s Pub 4 PM @ Dog House Lounge Scott Kerry Guthrie 9 PM @ The Lift 8 PM @ Jumpers Steve McIntyre 7:30 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Brown Bottle Bandits Gladdy & The Tramps 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Laura McDonald & Jeff Weydert Buzz Berries 9 PM @ Painted Horse 6 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern St. Patrick’s Celebration 9 PM @ Spirits 8 PM @ The Heat Saloon, Bernard Framing The Red w/ Katie Sullivan Billiards & Grille Kane Brown 9 PM @ The Venue 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Saturday, March 12 Massey Road 7 PM @ Mystique Casino Acoustic Jam Smokin’ Mirrors 9 PM @ Jimi B’s Bar & Grill Friday, March 11 Bret Michaels 1 PM @ Council Hill Station 8 PM @ Knickers Miss Kitty’s Quiz Show St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays: 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Comedian Roger Radley 8 PM @ Grape Escape Senior High School Jazz St. Patrick’s Celebration Chris Antonik 9 PM @ Arthur House Combo, Bill Rowley, conductor Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker w/ Katie Sullivan Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Restaurant & Comedy Club Barefoot Wonder 12:05 PM @ St. Luke’s Church 8 PM @ Mystique Casino 2 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 9 PM @ The Lift Zero 2 Sixty Acoustic Jam Feast of the Femme Fatale: Act II Dirty Water Boys The Drama Kings 9:30 PM @ Farley St. Patty’s Tuesday, March 15 5 PM @ Council Hill Station Maureen Kilgore & Megan Roeth 2 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ Dyersville Day Party Aquatic Hitchhikers 8 PM @ The Blu Room, Commercial Club 5:30 PM @ Benvenuto’s Stillhouse Breezer’s Pub Massey Road ShamROCKED w/ DJ Jevity 6 PM @ Inspire Café St. Patty’s Day Bash Mama Bird 10 PM @ The Venue Trivia Night Kendra Swanson 3 PM @ Northside Bar 8 PM @ The Cornerstone 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge St. Pat’s Pub Crawl 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Menace 6 PM @ Downtown Galena The Lads Derty Rice 10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern The Get Away From Our Cats Johnny Rocker & Marty Raymon Dubuque AOH St. Pat’s Party 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Tour: Casethejoint, Derrill 8 PM @ Grape Escape 4 PM @ KC Hall, 8th & Locust Sunday, March 13 Pounds, DJ Richard Grieco Fever River String Band Scott’s Acoustic Jam Suave, Taiyamo Denku, JB Ill Roy Schroedl 8 PM @ Grape Escape Noon @ The Smokestack 9 PM @ The Lift 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Sunshine Open Mic w/ Scott Rische Wednesday, March 16 Andy Wilberding Galena Fire Dept. Dance Noon @ Grape Escape Acoustic Jam w/ Lenny Wayne 7 PM @ Fife’s 8:30 PM @ Turner Hall 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone Acoustic Jam Country Tradition St. Patrick’s Party 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Open Mic w/ Gladdy & Friends 7 PM @ Mooney Hollow Barn David Zollo w/s/g MAMA 6:30 PM @ The Blu Room, 9 PM @ The Lift Johnnie Walker Breezer’s Pub JJ Schmitz 2 PM @ Promiseland Winery 7:30 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Neon Myst: Latin Nights – John Moran Noche De Rumba Feat. DJ iLo Becky McMahon 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Return to Seattle 9 PM @ The Smokestack 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Chris Johnson Percival Duo Mississippi Duo 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ Spirits 3 PM @ Northside Bar Open Mic w/ Mississippi Trio 9 PM @ The Lift

KrashKarma, Super Bob, Burn The Ailment 9 PM @ The Venue

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St. Patrick’s Day Open Mic Comedy Night Project X Boys Night Out Boogie Monster, Untamed Tuesday, March 22 Thursday, March 17 7 PM @ The Venue 10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 8 PM @ The Bronco Inn 10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Trivia Night St. Patrick’s Celebration 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge w/ Katie Sullivan Tony Walker Saturday, March 19 Buzz Berries Sunday, March 20 4 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Acoustic Jam 8 PM @ Taste Country Scott’s Acoustic Jam Wednesday, March 23 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Roadhouse Noon @ The Smokestack The Wundo Band Tapestry Sam & The Others 6 PM @ Pizzaria Uno St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser 7 PM @ DBQ Driving Range Dirty Water Boys Steve Grismore Jazz Trio Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 5 PM @ Inspire Café 2 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Noon @ Grape Escape Acoustic Jam Ken Osterhaus 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone Ben Dunegan & Matt Valenti 7:30 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Elevation: Tribute to U2 The Wundos Fever River String Band 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 5 & 8 PM @ Mystique Casino 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Open Jam Open Mic w/ Gladdy & Friends Katie Sullivan 1 PM @ New Diggings 6:30 PM @ The Blu Room, Classical Blast 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Dave Minnihan Campfire Kings General Store Breezer’s Pub 7 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 6 PM @ Inspire Café 8 PM @ Grape Escape The High Kings Acoustic Jam Scott Kerry Guthrie Fever River String Band 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Ron Lubbers Sunshine 1 PM @ Council Hill Station 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 7 PM @ McCarthy’s Pub, Benton 6:30 PM @ KOC Hall 8 PM @ Pecatonica Beer Tap Classical Blast House, Warren Johnnie Walker Grant Lyon Live Band Karaoke 8 PM @ Mystique Casino Andy Wilberding 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Laura McDonald Avey-Davison Blues 9 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s Hearts The Hooten Hallers The Lonely Goats Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Téada 3 PM @ Northside Bar 9 PM @ The Lift 8 PM @ The Cornerstone 8 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 7 PM @ Onward Fine Arts Newport Jam Center, Maquoketa 9 PM @ The Lift Sophie Landis Thursday, March 24 DJ Double J Michael Breitbach 3 PM @ The Cornerstone John Moran 9 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s 8 PM @ The Cornerstone Classical Blast Motown March Madness 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 7 PM @ Iron Horse Social Club Feat. DJ Gunga Classical Blast Cantharone, Aseethe, Dredge, 5th Fret 9 PM @ The Smokestack 3 PM @ Iron Horse Social Club Dueling Pianos In the Mouth of Radness 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Lenny Wayne 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ The Lift 7:30 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Ignighter A Pirate Over 50 Katie Scullin 9 PM @ Spirits 4 PM @ Dog House Lounge Statue of Liberty Dubuque Battle Rap League 8 PM @ Grape Escape 1964 The Tribute 8 PM @ The Cornerstone St. Patty’s Day Edition Beatles Tribute Zero 2 Sixty Mac Dralle 10 PM @ The Venue Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Center 9 PM @ Northside Bar 4 PM @ New Diggings Bryce Reeg 9 PM @ The Lift General Store 9 PM @ The Venue Friday, March 18 Katie Sullivan Renegade St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays: Invisible Map 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 9 PM @ Shenanigans Ron Tegler Jazz Trio Friday, March 25 Upper Main Street Jazz Band 9 PM @ The Smokestack Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ Acoustic Jam 12:05 PM @ St. Luke’s Church Here Come The Mummies Crude But Effective 5 PM @ Potter’s Mill, Bellevue 5 PM @ Council Hill Station Mississippi Trio 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 9 PM @ Jimi B’s Acoustic Jam 9 PM @ Spirits The Lonely Goats Pirate Over 50 5 PM @ Council Hill Station Matt Fuller & Serious Business Nutsy Turtle & Lori 6 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Gypsy Pistols 8 PM @ The Blu Room, 9 PM @ Coe’s Bar Andy Wilberding 9 PM @ Sportsters Breezer’s Pub Miss Kitty’s Quiz Show Open Mic w/ Max 6 PM @ Inspire Café Comedian Mick Lazinski 8 PM @ Grape Escape 7 PM @ DBQ Driving Range Broken Strings Taste Like Chicken 9 PM @ Arthur House 9:30 PM @ Dirty Ernie’s 8 PM @ Jumpers Restaurant & Comedy Club

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Statue of Liberty, Cranes and Vultures 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) Dredge, Cantharone, Aseethe, Cranes/Vultures’ Nate Jenkins and Brad In the Mouth of Radness Cavanagh crank out original indie-folk-rock 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) tunes, leaning heavily on vocal harmonies and What’s St. Patrick’s Day proper without some ecstatic loops. Acoustic folk rock duo Statue of hard pounding metal to accompany the drinks? Liberty (Bobby Bradford and Marywood Kate) Three Iowa City heavyweights – Aseethe, In the are back in their hometown of Dubuque and look Mouth of Radness, and Cantharone, are doing forward to completing their third original album, a little run around the southeast part of Iowa. and contributing to the local music community. We have the pleasure of hosting the first night. Joining them will be Dredge, the trio equivalent Saturday, March 12 to barge getting too close to your canoe and sucking you under to the muddy floor below. Friday, March 18

David Zollo and The Body Electric w/s/g MAMA 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) Along with a big batch of corned beef brisket Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo and vegetables (and of course GUINNESS), The 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) Lift brings you David Zollo and the Body Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo are an Electric! Zollo has made most of his living as a American blues/rock power trio, based in bandleader, songwriter and performer, drawing Madison, WI. Led by Aaron Williams on guitar, on influences ranging from honkey-tonk to rock the band’s sound is likely best described by and roll. Mama, a rock n roll band from Chicago, “Ole Harv” of WVPE 88.1 (NPR) as “blues and will open with a short set. The band sounds like roll for the masses.” Aaron is joined in the band the best parts of punk rock and Thin Lizzy by Eric Shackelford on drums and Z on bass. combined to make a killer sound. Saturday, March 19

Chris Antonik 8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, Potter’s Mill (300 Potter Dr, Bellevue, IA) Newport Jam Blending innovative, thoughtful songwriting 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) with stunning guitar work, critics have Newport Jam is a Rock/Funk/Reggae band compared Toronto-based Chris Antonik to originally out of Wisconsin Dells, now located Eric Clapton. Chris’ 2013 sophomore album in Madison, WI. With a unique sound and never was nominated for Best Blues Album by the playing the same set twice, NPJ’s live show German Record Critics’ Assn. Oregon’s Cascade breathes new life to classic album deep cuts Blues Assn called it “one of the finest releases with full band jams that frequently feature local from the Great White North in many a year.” musicians from their “Newport Fam” roster.

24 Nightlife 365ink Magazine March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260 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.

Bret Michaels Friday, March 11 @ 8 PM Michaels is a multi-platinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a multi-faceted brand that has been followed by three generations of loyal fans. Michaels rose to fame as the front man of Poison, one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, and his solo career has been equally successful with his most recent solo album, “Custom Built,” reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock list.

Here come the Mummies Saturday, March 19 @ 8 PM Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa). Since their discovery (and without so much as a hot bath) the Mummies has opened for P-Funk, Al Green, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village 2012; and made themselves the darlings of sell-out crowds over wide swaths of North America. Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face.

Jim Breuer Friday, April 1 @ 8 PM With more than 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers. Named one of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time, former SNL memer Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions and family-friendly stand-up.

Dueling Pianos Laughing Moon Comedy: The High Kings Thursday, March 10 @ 7 PM Grant Lyon Friday, March 18 @ 8 PM Wednesday, March 23 @ 8 PM The High Kings, presented by the Irish Hooley, is a multi-platinum Irish folk music Return to Seattle 2016 Tour band which hails from Ireland. The band consists of Brian Dunphy, Finbarr Clancy, Saturday, March 12 @ 8 PM Dueling Pianos Martin Furey and Darren Holden. A quartet of accomplished musical pedigrees, Thursday, March 24 @ 7 PM the band first exploded onto the Irish folk music scene in 2008. The High Kings Laughing Moon Comedy: have sold out hundreds of shows in Ireland and the U.S. and have appeared on Chris Johnson Australia’s Thunder From numerous TV shows. The High Kings showcase their incredible versatility and Wednesday, March 16 @ 8 PM Down Under skills as multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 instruments between the four of them. Friday, March 25 @ 7:30 & 10 PM They also bring a rousing acoustic flavor to their new songs as well as their old Live Band Karaoke favorites. The album “Friends for Life” captures the essence of the ensemble’s Thursday, March 17 @ 8 PM End of Winter Jam energetic sound of ‘folk n roll’ and even encourages the occasional sing-a-long. Saturday, March 26 @ 8 PM Nightlife Budweiser Live Music Features Wednesday, March 23 Dusty Heart. Barbara Jean and Molly Dean are songwriters recognized in their own right for their poetic lyrics and distinct vocal styles that fuse to create a powerful and haunting sound. The pair met in the bustling Minneapolis music scene and became fast friends as well as fans and supporters of one another’s work. The two decided to join forces crafting a sound that bridges together the diverse musical worlds of The Hooten Hallers roots, indie, and folk. dustyheartmusic.com. 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) The Hooten Hallers are a blues, soul, and rock Saturday, March 26 n’ roll band from Columbia, MO and are known for their raucous live shows and influenced The Singing/Songwriting heavily by the canon of American roots music. They are: John Randall(Guitar/Vocals), Andy Ressler Family Rehm(Drums/Vocals) and Kellie Everett(Bass & Thursday, March 24 @ 7–9 PM Baritone Saxophones). Galena Center for the Arts (219 Summit St, Galena, IL) The Ressler family, 10 children in and singing in a rock or country band Friday, March 25 all, grew up singing around a piano band, or performing in theatre musicals The Dirt Bros + Jones on a farm in Worthington, Iowa. Their or dramas. If there was a stage, 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) mother, Mary played the piano at home quite possibly a Ressler was on it. Gritty two piece blues rock with a vicious dance and for local churches. After their move Decades later and many different streak. The Dirt Bros are a rock duo formed in to Epworth in the early sixties, the four bands of music under their belts the midwest in 2007. The group consists of oldest girls, Karen, Monica, Linda and (The Wiz Kids, Mill Creek, The Blue Donny Moon (Guitar,Vocals) and Logan Grahn Gladys , formed a folk group called Willow Country Band, The Uninvited, (Drums). JONES is a Chicago-based, the Ressler Sisters adding guitar and The Pez, Doctor X, The Lonely Goats, hard-driving, electric blues/rock band and a four part harmony and singing a few Gladdy and The Tramps), the tradition Marbin perfect vehicle for Clay’s passionate original songs written by Karen. They of playing, singing and writing songs 9 PM @ The Lift (180 Main St, Lower Level) performing style. sang at many local events. Soon joined continues with several of the offspring Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band based in by the next in line on stand-up bass of the 10 original Ressler children. Chicago, IL. With well over a thousand shows, was their brother Randy...and so on Featured in this Galena show will more than 20,000 albums sold, and five and so forth, each adding something be songs written and performed by albums under their belt, Marbin has gained to the mix, a banjo, a harmonica, a a few of the Ressler’s who still live in thousands of devoted fans all over the world. mandolin, another keyboard—creating this area. Karen, and Gladys, Katie and several different incarnations of groups, Brian and hopefully Jacquie (three of adding and subtracting members the children of Gladys) maybe a song Benjamin Cartel Live as life events changed and siblings or two from Amy, or Bob, or Teddy. 9 PM @ The Smokestack (62 East 7th St) moved on to new experiences. The family dedicates the show to the Cover: $5 Still there were always one or memory of Randy, who they lost last Singer/songwriter Benjamin Cartel is a two of the siblings in some sort of in March of 2015. The event will be masterful acoustic guitarist and performs musical group, whether it be singing hosted by Lenny Wayne and L.A. Guess. Dusty Heart in his trio. This native Brooklynite delivers around mom and her piano, playing A $5 donation is appreciated. n 9 PM @ The Smokestack (62 East 7th St) catchy hooks, well-played guitar, spirited folk music around a camp fire, playing Cover: $5 compositions and nuanced vocals. Also of the Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate duo Kaiser Cartel, Benjamin Cartel’s solo album layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define Gothenburg was released this summer for his the lush sound of the recently formed duo, European tour. benjamincartel.com.

26 Nightlife 365ink Magazine March 10–March 23, 2016 Issue #260 Dubuque365.com Mystique Sets The Stage For Music’s Biggest Stars By Clete Campbell

Some of the biggest names in rock, country and Elevation: Tribute To U2 97.3 The Rock Presents Shaman’s Harvest, with pop music are all coming to the Tri-State’s hottest Saturday, March 19 @ 5 and 8 PM special guests Aranda and Failure Anthem stage: Mystique Casino & Resort’s Cabaret Room. The premiere tribute group to the world’s biggest band, Friday, April 8 @ 8 pm Mystique’s one-stop stage for the Tri-State’s best Elevation brings the most authentic U2 experience this The popular modern rock band from Jefferson entertainment, the Cabaret is gearing up for its biggest side of Bono, the Edge and the boys. The Toronto-based City, Mo., behind the smash hit “Dragonfly” brings shows yet. The wave of platinum-selling hitmakers group has serenaded U2 fans around the globe with its hard-driving sound and energy to Mystique. and dazzling entertainers begins this weekend when a huge repertoire of classics ranging from U2’s debut country star Deana Carter shines in the Cabaret. album Boy to 2014’s acclaimed Songs Of Innocence. Jana Kramer Friday, April 15 @ 8 PM Here’s a rundown of Three Girls Rock Into A Bar The sizzling star burned up country radio with one Mystique’s Spring Star Season: Saturday, March 26 @ 8 PM of 2015’s biggest hits, “I’ve Got The Boy,” and brings A Dream Team trio of three of the future women passionate music from her acclaimed new album, Thirty- An Intimate Evening With Deana Carter of country, Natalie Stovall (lead singer of The One, including the new single, “Said No One Ever.” Saturday, March 12 @ 8 PM Drive), Kelleigh Bannen (“Sorry On The Rocks,” The soulful, timeless voice behind such classics “Famous”) and Ruthie Collins team up to provide a Firehouse as “Strawberry Wine” and “We Danced Anyway” groovacious, sassy night of fun, heartfelt music. Saturday, April 16 @ 8 PM plays the Cabaret for the first time for an THE American glam metal band of the early 1990s with intimate show featuring songs from Dean’s 97.3 The Rock Presents Saving Abel With Special over seven million in album sales, Firehouse will set the acclaimed new album Southern Way Of Life. Guests Smile Empty Soul And The Veer Union Cabaret on fire and take fans back in time to the glory Thursday, March 31 @ 8 PM days of rock with such smash hits like “Don’t Treat Me Kane Brown New vocalist Scotty Austin joins one of rock’s most Bad,” “Reach For The Sky,” and “Love of a Lifetime.” Sunday, March 13 @ 7 PM pulsating bands to rock the Key City with such smashes The new “It” kid on the country block an one of as “18 Days,” “Drowning” and “Miss America” and tracks Restless Heart the genre’s fastest rising singers and songwriters from their latest album, Blood Stained Revolution. Saturday, April 23 @ 8 PM brings a pulsating contemporary country sound One of country music’s most successful groups, Restless to Mystique. Brown’s smash viral single “Used Badlands House Band Heart (“I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Wheels,” “Bluest Eyes In To Love You Sober” (from his debut EP Closer) Saturday, April 2 @ 8 pm Texas”) brings its 30th anniversary tour to the Mystique. has been viewed well over 11 million times. Get to the Cabaret Room for a rowdy good time when the Metal Cowboy, Ron Keel, joins Tickets available for all these and other great with star-studded group of musicians in this shows available at mystiquedbq.com. n adrenalized up-and-coming rock band.

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CHARLOTTE’S COFFEE HOUSE by Rich Belmont

With new coffee shops popping up all over Dubuque you the tables from old rafters removed from the buildings available but the real fun is in trying the specialties. might not have noticed Charlotte’s Coffee House at the during the renovation. He estimates the wood in these Here are some you might not be familiar with: corner of 11th and White Streets. It has been in operation tables is close to 200 years old. for six months and already has a devoted following of Espresso (ehss-press-oh) – a strong, thick, syrupy coffee coffee aficionados. So now you might be made by forcing nearly boiling water under pressure thinking if this place is through tightly packed finely ground coffee beans. Don Rusk and his wife, owned by Cheryl how Cheryl, are Dubuque come it’s called Charlotte’s Cappuccino (cap-poo-chee-no) – prepared with natives and the owners Coffee House? Well, it’s espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam. (Fun Fact: the of Charlotte’s Coffee because Cheryl named it foam on top acts as an insulator and helps retain the House. Don also owns in remembrance of her heat of the espresso allowing it to stay hotter longer.) and operates Rusk Metal mom, Charlotte, who loved a good cup of coffee and Company in Epworth, relished conversation with friends. IA. He has been in the metal business Don and Cheryl’s sons, for over 20 years. Cheryl recently retired from John Tim (left) and Ben, are Deere Dubuque Works where she was employed for also working in the 39 years. Cheryl has always liked to bake and at work business. Tim is expected she was affectionately known as the “cookie lady.” to become a manager when he graduates from Cheryl convinced her husband she was going to need the University of Iowa something to do after she retired. They decided a coffee in May of this year. Breve (Breev) – espresso made with a steamed mixture shop where she could continue to utilize her baking skills of half milk and half cream (in other words – half & half.) would be a good idea. In the fall of 2012 they purchased Charlotte’s is first and foremost a coffee shop. the two buildings at 1104 and 1118 White Street. They were The coffee served here is from suppliers carefully Latte (laht-tay) – espresso and a lot a steamed milk. This built between 1890 and 1900 and were in total disrepair. selected by Cheryl. Currently the suppliers are: drink is typically made with one part espresso to three parts milk. Don and Cheryl hired Jeff Schmidt and his son, Cody, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea – This company was of Top Notch Construction in Dubuque to strip the established in 1995 and buys most of its beans directly Latte Macchiato (mak- buildings to their bare walls and completely renovate from growers in Central America, South America, East kee-AH-toe) – this literally them. The remodeling even included connecting the Africa and Ethiopia. It is headquartered in Chicago and means “stained milk”. two buildings together. Cheryl was the architect and uses gas-powered Ideal Rapid GotHot Roasters. These It differs from a latte in interior designer and when you visit this attractive machines date from the 1950’s and were handcrafted that espresso is added to space you can see she certainly has an eye for details. from cast-iron and steel in Stuttgart, Germany. milk but it features more foam than milk and typically only a half shot of espresso This coffee house has beautiful hardwood floors, a Up Roasters – This company is located in Minneapolis. is used. (Fun Fact: in a latte the emphasis is on the milk fireplace, lounge chairs, impressive wooden tables and It selects the best available coffee beans by sample while in a latte macchiato the focus is on the coffee.) artwork available for sale from local artists. The elegant roasting. Then the brew samples are evaluated by hand carved wood paneling was done by family friend coffee cupping. This is the practice of observing the Charlotte’s Coffee House is a great place to try some and master woodcarver Jim Gassman. He also crafted tastes and aromas of the brewed coffee. Then the trendy coffee drinks popular in big cities like Chicago, New beans are roasted in small batches at the time orders York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. A couple of these are: are placed by individual coffee houses. (Fun Fact: Coffee cupping procedure involves deeply sniffing the The Pour Over – boiling water is poured over fresh ground coffee, then loudly slurping it so it spreads to the back coffee that has been placed in a cone filter. The hot water of the tongue and then spitting it out into a spittoon!) creates a coffee slurry mixture that slowly drains into a mug. This is the cleanest and purest way to enjoy coffee. Verena Street Coffee Company – Was started In Dubuque, IA in December 2010. The company Bullet Proof Coffee – this brew was developed and the only buys Arabica beans that are grown at higher name trademarked in 2009 by David Asprey. He got the altitudes and generally make a smoother, better idea after traveling to Tibet and tasting several yak-butter tasting coffee. The coffee beans are purchased tea drinks. Coffee is blended with coconut oil and organic from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms. unsalted butter made from the milk of grass-fed cows. So Charlotte’s gives you an opportunity to try a drink that Obviously there is a list of coffee beverages to has been all the rage since being seen on Good Morning choose from. Of course brewed coffee is always America, Today, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

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Charlotte’s Coffee House is more than just coffee. The Panino or bread roll. It refers to a small Italian sandwich food is as delicious as it is unusual. There is a whole filled with meat and cheese or grilled vegetables and assortment of items for every taste. These include is usually toasted. In the US Panini has come to mean a Toasts, Burritos, Waffles, Wraps, Paninis, Flatbreads, slightly squished sandwich grilled in a Panini press. The Soup and Salads. press ensures melted cheese, a crisp finish and grill marks.

The Breakfast Chili You will notice many of the Panini come with micro Bowl is chuckwagon greens. These are always picked just before they are chili topped with a put on your plate. The fresh plants are supplied by scrambled egg and melted Laura Klavitter, owner of MicroGirl in Dubuque. In cheddar jack cheese. addition to growing these plants for retail consumption she teaches horticulture at the Iowa State University The Breakfast Burrito is a tortilla stuffed with eggs, Dubuque County Extension and Outreach Program.  Breakfast Burrito sausage or bacon, sautéed onions and peppers and your choice of mushrooms and/or tomatoes. Now I must tell you about the Açaí Sorbet. You order this in either a cup or bowl and you eat it as a scrumptious breakfast… or lunch… or snack… or dessert.

The Açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) palm tree is cultivated for its fruit and for hearts of palm. The fruit is a small round black/purple berry containing a large seed. The seed is never eaten but the pulp is considered one of the most nutritious foods in the world because it has ten times the antioxidant power of red grapes and twice that of blueberries.

The Bacon and Egg Waffle is really good. A fresh Cheryl takes puréed berries and mixes it into sorbet. She  California Green Salad made Belgian waffle is topped with scrambled adds a zest of lemon and tops it with blueberries, egg, three cheese blend and bacon. bananas and strawberries and toasted granola. The granola is homemade from oatmeal, English walnuts, Margie really likes the soups and salads especially the organic coconut, pine nuts, honey and safflower oil. If California Green Salad made with fresh lettuce, avocado, you haven’t had this astounding dish you must try it but almonds, kiwi, cucumbers and chicken topped with blue be advised you will keep coming back for more. cheese. The soups vary from day to day. You might find Chicken Tortilla, Tomato Basil, New Orleans BBQ, Broccoli Cheddar or Chicken Dumplings just to name a few.

Margie’s friend Jeanette Wood usually orders the delicious Meat Lover’s Flat Bread heaped with lots of sausage, bacon, chicken  Açaí Sorbet and pepperoni over marinara sauce and topped with cheese. Charlotte’s Coffee House is a great place to relax in comfortable surroundings. Come enjoy your favorite coffee or better yet experiment with some drinks you Charlotte’s Coffee House are not familiar with. Have a fresh scone, cookie or 11th & White Streets, Dubuque, IA 52001 muffin. They are all baked in-house daily. Stay awhile 563-231-3716 • CharlottesCoffeeHouse.com and catch up on all your media devices. There is free Facebook.com/CharlottesCoffeeHouse Wi-Fi (username: Guest, password: wifiaccess123). Hours: Mon–Fri: 7 AM–5 PM; Sat: 7 AM–3 PM; Sun: 8 AM–3 PM And one more thing. Drake House Vacation Rentals Dining Style: Coffee House occupies the upper two floors of the building. Noise Level: Conversational Don and Cheryl built these state of the art bed Recommendations: All Coffees, Açaí Sorbet, and breakfast suites. The name is in honor of Breakfast Burrito, Daily Soup, Chili, Bacon Don’s mother whose maiden name was Drake. & Egg Waffle, California Spinach Wrap, When I visit for breakfast I like to get the Breakfast Chicken Bacon Pesto Panini, Breakfast Panini with egg, sausage or bacon, roasted peppers There are three suites: City View, Fleur de Lis (fler- Panini, Turkey & Dressing Panini, Meat and onions and I tell them to throw in mushrooms deh-leese) and The Loft. Each of these short term Lovers Flatbread, California Green Salad and tomatoes too. At lunch time I prefer the Turkey & or extended stay rentals is fully furnished, has 2 full Liquor Service: None Dressing Panini. This one has roasted turkey, Monterey bathrooms, flat screen televisions and a washer and Prices: Coffee: $1.89–$4.99; Other Items: $3.29–$9.99 Jack or Swiss cheese, sage dressing, cranberry sauce dryer. Check them out online at DrakeHouseStay.com. Pay Options: Cash, Debit, Local and pesto. It was supposed to be a seasonal special They are listed on Vacation Rentals by Owner Checks, All Credit Cards for Thanksgiving but so many customers kept asking (vrbo.com) and on AIR BNB (airbnb.com). Accessibility: Ramp to Center Door, Restrooms for it they had to add it to the regular menu. Kids Policy: Menu—no, Highchair—yes Do you have a favorite restaurant you would like to see Reservations: Yes • Catering: Yes • Take Out: Yes By the way do you know how we got to enjoy a Panini? reviewed? Please send your requests, suggestions and Delivery: No • Parking: On street only Panini (pah-nee-nee) is the plural of the Italian word comments to Argosy at [email protected]. n

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Hy-Vee KidsFit™ by Hy-Vee nutritionists Megan Horstman (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust)

Winter blues keeping you inside? Don’t let the Banana Roll Up chilly weather get in the way of keeping your family active! Hy-Vee is now offering a fun way to exercise Makes 1 serving anywhere and everywhere! Hy-Vee KidsFit™ is a free, online personal trainer and nutrition program for All you need: children, teens and families. Certified personal trainer • 1 low-carb whole wheat tortilla shell, such as Tumaro’s Daira Driftmier and Hy-Vee dietitian Stacy Mitchell • 2 tsp powdered peanut butter have teamed up to provide you with a program that • 2 tbsp Hy-Vee plain Greek yogurt will teach you how to properly squat, make a great • 1 small to medium banana post-workout snack, challenge your family to a fitness challenge and more! This program provides structure All you do: and education for all ages and abilities and requires 1. Mix powdered peanut butter with Greek yogurt. no equipment or gym space, so grab your computer, 2. Lay the tortilla shell on a flat surface or plate. phone or tablet and meet us in the living room! 3. Spread peanut butter yogurt mixture evenly on the tortilla Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee KidsFit™ are committed shell. Make sure to cover completely to the edges. to providing health and wellness events and 4. Place the banana on one side of the tortilla and roll the tortilla activities that engage our customers and benefit tightly around the banana. our communities. Only one out of three children 5. Enjoy! Other options are cutting the wrap into 5 one-inch are physically active every day and only one in “sushi rolls”. three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week. For more information on Per Serving: 180 calories, 2g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, Hy-Vee KidsFit™ log on to www.hy-veekidsfit.com, 110mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, 10g protein. Daily or follow us on Facebook. You can also speak to values: 2% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 15% calcium, 6% iron. your local Hy-Vee dietitian to see how he or she has incorporated Hy-Vee KidsFit™ in your local store! n Source: Hy-Vee Dietitians

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Happy Birthday to Me! by Matt Booth

Life is short! I’ve heard it so many of my own death is not really all that have felt the value they put on living. I can hear you now, “Come on Matt. times that there should be a counter fun to think about. Averages show that I Take that feeling and use it to really I don’t read this stuff to get depressed. for “life is short” on my Fitbit. I’m sure should live until I’m about 77. If that holds live. Stop drifting aimlessly through It’s supposed to positive.” I’m being you’ve heard it over and over again true, I only have about 32 years left. life like you’ll be here forever. If you positive…I’m 100% positive that I’m going as well. I know time is limited, and I Are you halfway through your life really think about your own mortality, to die. You will, too. The fact of the matter should always live like today is my last. or near the end? There are only so you’ll stop wasting precious moments is that there is not a single person on this Death is a fact of life; I get it. Most many tomorrows. Do you have 1 or 10 with pettiness, bitterness or laziness. earth who is getting out alive. Don’t wait people, myself included, tend to avoid tomorrows? Do you have 10 or 40 years We should all be told at the start of until you’re 40, 50 or 70 or have a heart thinking about their own mortality. For of tomorrows? Don’t wait until you look life that we are dying. As the rest of life attack or battle cancer to understand healthy, young people, death seems so death in the eye to try to understand. can be unpredictable, death will surely your mortality. Don’t assume that you remote. Even at 45 years old, the concept We’ve all seen other’s face death and come. With only 32 years left, I’m going have enough time to do everything you to wrestle on the floor with my boys even want. You don’t. It may not be easy to when I don’t feel like it. Urgent living. come to terms that you will die, but at I’m going to tell my wife that I love her 45, I’m going to think about it every Mattitude Quote more often and go visit my grandma and day and urgently choose to live. n “Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at grandpa even if it is not convenient. things in life that don’t really matter.” —Francis Chan Engaging keynote speaker, Matt Booth, is the attitude expert. He is an Award-winning speaker and author. Through his keynote speeches and programs, he entertains and educates audiences with his unique abilities and talents. To find out how Matt can help your group improve their attitudes, call 563-590-9693 or email [email protected].

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Plato Might Have Been Right By Bob Gelms

The Atlantis Gene by A. G. Riddle gatherers relying totally on instinct to started out as a throw away, a book those who could logically think about I’d intended to read for grins but not and solve a problem, design, make necessarily review here at 365ink. and use tools, and manage to keep Very quickly it turned into the 900- the forces of nature reasonably at bay pound gorilla in my living room. I was might have happened on purpose and about 50 pages into it when I started not just with the cumbersome and to get the feeling that this wasn’t a time-consuming efforts of evolution. throw away anymore. This book was Enter the Atlantis Gene. Where did it very well written and contained some come from? Is it still embedded in our interesting ideas. I did a little research DNA? Can we use it for other things? and, low and behold, what did I find? Dr. Kate Warner and David Vale The Atlantis Gene is the first book in are thrown together to find out if A.G. Riddle’s bestselling Origin Mystery these things are real. Along the way trilogy, which has sold over one million they discover an ancient, clandestine copies, is being translated into eighteen organization, the Immari Corporation, languages, and is in development which has been keeping some of these to be a major motion picture! Yes, secrets from getting out to mainstream well, I just found my next review. science for thousands of years. The Judging by the title, you can assume Immari Corporation thinks they have it has something or other to do with found a way to juice-up evolution so the lost city of Atlantis. You would be humanity, at least a very small portion correct. Most of the information that of humanity, a select few, will be able to has come down to us from antiquity take another great leap forward just like regarding Atlantis is contained in the Homo sapiens did after coming close to writings of Plato: it is on an island just extinction. It is verifiable that the human west of the Pillars of Hercules, circular population dropped to between 1,000 in design, populated by beautiful people individuals and 10,000 mating pairs after who were way ahead of their time with the Toba volcanic event 70,000 years regard to scientific advances, literature ago. We, all of us on Earth, are related and drama. The whole island was sunk to that population of Homo sapiens. under a massive tidal wave. Turns out Kate and David encounter the Immari Atlantis stands a pretty good chance of Corporation, Nazis, ancient conspiracies, having actually existed. The proof for worldwide genetic experiments, and that statement is contained in the book. many nasty people who keep trying to It seems about 70,000 years ago, kill them. Everything is not as it seems. Homo sapiens almost went extinct. There There is a whole lot going on in this were other hominids in existence during book. The Atlantis Gene has big ideas Crossword answers on page 35 that time and judging from the fossil and the plot and complex characters to record there might have been four or pull it all off. The writing is top notch for five all together including Neanderthals, a techno/thriller and moves very rapidly Homo sapiens and one or two other along. It never gets bogged down. species with very small populations. If you are looking for a thriller with You’ll discover how Homo sapiens some bold ideas about the origin of survived when the others did not. humanity, the origin of religion and The origin of human life on earth how evolution might have worked, has been a topic of interest since time The Atlantis Gene by A. G. Riddle immemorial. Our evolution from hunter should be right up your DNA. n

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Poetry Is Your Friend by pam kress-dunn

Let me introduce myself. I’m a poet. I love good words. Harken back to grueling essay questions in which Like any wordsmith, I don’t mind having to work a bit poetry. (It’s not all good, far from it.) When someone you were required to explain what a poem means. to figure out a poem. But I’m a normal person, too, with asks me to compose a poem for an occasion, I’m I have news for you. A poem can “mean” two dozen little patience with poetry that puts up velvet ropes and usually up for it, though I won’t write love poems for things. The poet may have meant one thing, and you may hires bouncers. Poets who write poems most people you to text to your secret crush. Do people do that get something else from it, and it is completely okay. If can understand are known as “accessible.” Readers anymore, woo their beloved with heartfelt poetry? we don’t quite go where the poet was heading, if a poet’s “get” accessible poems, and often they resonate deeply. Here’s the thing. I know some people—you, happy verses about her funny mother provoke grief in Following 9/11/01, Collins pointed out the need for poetry perhaps?—don’t care for poetry. Some people would us because our mom just died, if we see a symbol of this way: “In times of crisis it’s interesting that people don’t not cross the road to pick up a poem fallen from the domestic violence where the poet really just meant “a turn to the novel or say, ‘We should all go out to a movie,’ pocket of the U.S. Poet Laureate. Many have no idea table lamp,” that’s fine. That’s terrific! The freedom to or ‘Ballet would help us.’ It’s always poetry. What we want the United States has such a thing, nor what this person interpret a poem however you choose may be a small to hear is a human voice speaking directly in our ear.” does, or which lucky poet currently holds that post. satisfaction, but I think it’s part of the pursuit of happiness. Collins’ contribution is a wrenching, gratifying, and I love poetry so much, I went back to school, student Billy Collins, a marvelous poet and two-time ultimately consoling poem about the 9/11/01 tragedies, loan and all, at the age of 53 to earn my Master of Fine U.S. Poet Laureate, described the problem with “The Names.” You can find dull, laborious analyses of Arts degree in poetry writing. (MFAs are reserved for poetry in a poem called, chillingly, “Introduction this poem online. My suggestion? Read it, walk around creative work, like painting or dance or theater.) For two to Poetry.” Among other things, he said this: in it, be astonished or saddened or heartened by it. years, I read and listened to and wrote and critiqued It’s just you and poem, the way it ought to be. n and studied poetry. Call me crazy, but it was one of “I ask them to take a poem —[email protected] the best times of my life. Hanging out with poets at the and hold it up to the light twice-yearly gatherings, I laughed harder than I had like a color slide in years. Listening to poems (and stories) about man, or press an ear against its hive. woman, life, death, and infinity, I sighed, I wept, I felt. [lines deleted so as not to anger the copyright gods] That, to me, is the value of poetry. It is a form of But all they want to do writing that helps us understand our lives, whether we is tie the poem to a chair with rope are reading a poem or composing one ourselves. Joan and torture a confession out of it. Didion was talking about prose when she said “I write to They begin beating it with a hose find out what I think,” but poets do this, too. Sometimes to find out what it really means.” what they find out will make you catch your breath. If the word “poetry” makes you wince and the idea I don’t think “they”—Collins’ students, I presume— of a “poet” leaves you confused, I can assure you there’s really want to do that at all. The sad fact is, this approach nothing wrong with you. If the idea of poetry makes to poetry was taught to them by sadistic teachers who you shudder, you are not alone. The fear of poetry wouldn’t know a beautiful poem if it sat down in their even has a name: Metrophobia. This may sound like laps and kissed them on the lips. Too many of us are fear of metronomes, possibly an affliction brought on taught to tear the poem apart to find out what it means my overly strict piano teacher. In this case, though, because we’ve been brainwashed in one class too many. “metro,” Greek for “measure,” reflects the rhythms Some poets write mostly for each other, or for and line breaks that are often found in a poem. publication in some narrowly focused journal with Why in the world would anyone be fearful of a subscriber base of mostly other poets. Some of poetry? That’s easy—raise your hand if you remember them learn to write a certain way in graduate school, a teacher who demanded that you memorize and recite and can’t ever find their own voices, their own less a poem out loud, emphasizing the rhyme and rhythm rigid way of arranging words on a page. These poets so methodically that all sense was beaten out of the are known as “academic,” and not in a good way. Sudoku answers on page 35

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Dear Glenda! I finally found the perfect boyfriend Dear Glenda! since my divorce. He’s smart, funny, I’m looking for fashion advice! I’m going active accomplished and sexy. I’ve never on a cruise and looking for direction on believed in love at first sight, but our eyes what to and what not to pack for the connected and arms reached out for each seven days. I would hate to over do it or other, and I knew this was the real deal. spend my vacation looking like a frump. Any thoughts would be appreciated! We’re like-minded (hypomanic) and go —Cruisin’ for Advice, Sheila under false pretenses that we’ve known each other a long time because our Dear Sheila, immediate familiarity bond just seems Going on a whim, I’m assuming you are plain ole unnatural to the common eye. slightly overweight, seeings how the vast majority of folks spend well-earned money My only concern is there isn’t one. on 24/7 buffet lines where travel equates I’m scared I’ll lose something that to letting the ship do all the moving for only comes once in a lifetime by my you, then when opportunities of physical inability to slow down and smell the activity finally come knockin’, the upcharge roses. Do you think these type of cost is the natural deterrent when another relationships have a future or will it burrito will quench that thirst, sending come to a quick and sudden death? your gut back to your cubicle—I mean —Lost in Love cabin—to sleep it off, allowing your weight to metabolize to the tune of one Dear Juliet, additional pound on the hour, every hour. The chances of kismet love like yours existing these days is equivalent to My well-sought out advice: head-to-toe collecting your social security check down spandex for the daytime regime of sitting the road. I’d love to say live in the moment by the pool looking through magazines, and all that psycho babble 12-step BS, but wondering why you got slighted with all that ain’t going to make a lick of difference the belly fat while justifying it with, “I’m when you ditch your lithium and reveal on vacation, and I’m going to diet when the snake in that crazyland head of yours. I get home.” And for formal nights when dinner can be served in doubles and the If we could all claim ourselves as buttons on your trousers have already hypomanic, we would be free of television snapped (go Moo Moo) try a toga-style and gluttony, and who would be buying wrap introduced by the gluttonous all the ads “indirectly” supporting our Romans. Enjoy the extra folds of fabric to soon-to-be elect who in turn will hop in stash away some late-night food binge. bed with the pharmaceuticals to train our brains to follow the yellow dictated line? Skip the item that weighs less than a yo yo and the bathing suit no one wants My advice: stockpile on exercise, to see you in to allow extra space for healthy eating and medicinals and by that soon-to-follow Dear Glenda letter all means avoid excessive rants and looking for answers on “How can I lose delusions of grandeur, encouraging him 20 pounds in 7 days”, the very gift to do the same and maybe, just maybe, brought to you by SS Chubby Chasers you’ll buy yourself another week. Cruise Lines, bought and paid for by you. —Your Health Care Advocate, Glenda —Glenda

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Aries Libra (March 21–April 19) (September 23–October 22) Since none of us caucused or (I’d like to greatly apologize for my voted in primaries for Ben Carson, we’ll never last thought and I fully accept any and all know what it’s like to elect the first repercussions that are coming to me as a result.) Somnambulant American as President. Scorpio Taurus (October 23–November 21) (April 20–May 20) Even though you may desperately A lot of people say that having a want one of those rotating chairs from “The shake or burger from Sonic means you’ll Voice,” please don’t strip your car and consume thousands of calories, but little do refrigerator for parts in order to make one. they know your penchant for counteracting that by doing 10,000 situps in a day. Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) Gemini If you want to be taken seriously (May 21–June 20) as a sports fan, don’t excitedly proclaim to You and I know something that anyone, “How ‘bout those Golden State Redfin realtors don’t: no teenage boy is THAT Warriors! Pretty good, huh?” No one likes dedicated to playing the clarinet. Ever. someone who states the obvious.

Cancer Capricorn (June 21–July 22) (December 22–January 19) LinkedIn is a lot like Facebook If you want to be successful on the except with fewer Minions memes and way more internet, just write things in a numbered and boring posts. But YOU can change all that! sequential way. You can find more about this in my hit post, “9 Ways to Capture The Attention Leo of Easily Amused People.” (July 23–August 22) In parenting, there’s a strong Aquarius desire to mold your kids into good people. (January 20–February 18) There’s no better way to prove that then by If you want to keep your family getting them into situations that would make from overusing the internet, tell them to check for great viral videos. every malady, no matter how minor, on WebMD.

Virgo Pisces (August 23–September 22) (February 19–March 20) I’d like to think that while we’re That which cannot be learned, can scared as hell of what Trump’s up to, that we’re still be fought over viciously on the Internet. not still scared to make fun of his appearance and mannerisms.

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