June 13–June 26, 2019 DUBUQUE365.com Issue #345

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FEATURES SECTIONS 17 GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE 6 EVENTS 21 MUSIC IN THE GARDENS 16 ARTS 28 SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT 22 NIGHTLIFE 33 PICTURE YOURSELF IN THE TRI-STATES 28 COLUMNISTS

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Apparently in my ignorance I was unaware of the caliber of county talent that local venues You know when you are young and your dad like Q Casino, Diamond Jo Casino, Five Flags, and doesn’t get your music, and you swear that even U.D.’s Heritage Center have been pulling in you’ll never be like that. And as you grow lately. Sure, I know Dwight Yoakam when he’s on older you realize that it probably will hap- the marquee, but how about these names: Chase pen some day. And then one day you wake up Rice, Kane Brown, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, and realize it was 10 years ago. That’s me. Jon Pardi, Lee Brice, The Eli Young Band, Brett I’m not completely out of touch, but, well, I’m Eldridge, Rodney Atkins, Chris lane, Justin Moore, working on it. And while my music may have been Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Dylan Scott, Brothers too heavy for Dad or Geddy Lee sings to screechy Osbourne, LoCash, Scotty McCreery, Logan Mize, for Mom, the music was there. The skill and talent. Chris Young, and Gabby Barrett? They all have two Man, today is like a cesspool of marginality. That’s things in common: they’ve all been in Dubuque in my old man “get off my lawn” assessment. But in the past few years or will be this year, and they all truth, great new music is out there. It’s just not on also have songs in the Hot Country Top 50 right the radio so much anymore. You have to go find it. now. Sure, Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Line Yes yes, there are exceptions and I celebrate them. are in there too, but the big names I know just Luckily for me, the kind of music that tours to from pop culture are decidedly not the names Dubuque is generally old enough that I like it. Sorry dominating this list. I counted 21 performers on kids. This is coming from a rock and roll kid. Because the Hot Country list that have recently played what I just said is not really true if you are a fan of Dubuque, and some of those performers have two country music. I am not, but will admit that most songs in the Top 50, so 21 is not even accurate. of the country shows that I’ve been to officially as Then there are Kip Moore, Jordan Davis, a 365ink guy have been pretty damn good shows, Band Perry, Chase Bryant, Sara Evans, Michael even if I didn’t know the music. At least these guys Ray, Granger Smith, Colt Ford, The Lacs, Jerrod and gals are surrounded by people still playing Niemann, Tyler Farr, and Sam Hunt who were guitars, so I have that safety net going for me. just here and are also legit country stars who These days when new pop and alt-rock acts just don’t happen to be in the Top 50 right now. hit the scene, it seems like they skyrocket to Add in big names I do know who have also been the top so fast that they’re quickly too big for here lately like Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, a Dubuque market. Or else the bands will play Lady Antebellum, Joe Nichols, Phi Vassar, smaller venues when they’re new but rising, but Montgomery Gentry, Willie Nelson, Charlie they’re only going to major markets because they Daniels Band, John Conlee, John Anderson, know they’ll fill those clubs while smaller markets Tracey Lawrence, Kenny Rogers, and soon like ours are a risk. Or they play festivals. There Sawyer Brown, Clink Black and Marty Stuart. are so many huge festivals these days that you I’m sure I missed plenty. I just thought of two trip over them. Kristina at 365ink is a young fes- more, but I’m gonna stop. You get the picture. tival-goer. I don’t have 10 percent of that energy. While I’m way out of the loop, if you are a current I also haven’t heard of 10 percent of the bands on country music fan, you’ve basically been dipped in the bill either. Not that it’s not a great place to dis- magic waters. You have options, man! And it seems cover new music, but I’m good with two of three like you are getting out there and supporting it. bands on my ticket stub and a 3 to 4 hour show. And that’s why you get more. So far the new rock, I don’t need 123 bands over 4 days on 5 stages. alternative, pop, and hip-hop scene has not yet I feel like I need a nap just thinking about it. found the Dubuque market with regulatory. They But like I said earlier, country music is a whole seem to be landing and doing well at Codfish Hollow other story in Dubuque and likely the Midwest. in Maquoketa, IA of all places, but that barn is a We get a LOT of new, rising country music stars wonderful anomaly in the world. If venues stick out as well as established country talent visiting the their necks and take that risk, will you support it? Dubuque market. Until last week I didn’t really So to guys like Brian Rakestraw, G.M. of Q take time to consider just how much we get or Casino, who got excited talking about Kip Moore how high caliber they are in terms of charting hits. last summer while I sat there glazed-eyed, I’m sorry. My friend H.R. Cook runs Five Flags (I’m also a You are right, and I am old. For the particular new very long-time Five Flags Commission member). country genre, in fact, Q Casino seems to be the Sometimes he says a band name and asks how I venue that is really hitting the new up-and-coming think they’d do in Dubuque. When he sees a dead country stars hard. They even have a name for the stare looking back at him, he knows all he needs effort, “New Boots.” They booked Kane Brown to know from me. “Never heard of them.” Wrong before he was anything. He’s been back twice since, guy to ask. I apologize in advance, Dubuque, if I’ve the latest coming next month to an already sold-out even made a show not come here because I gave Back Waters stage. So they’re onto something. H.R. the glazed-over look. He knows now not to So what’s my moral to this week’s article? ask me about anything newer than the year 2000. It’s either that I’m old and washed up or that When Five Flags booked Morgan Wallen, he was new country music has found a friend in the one more in a long string of recent local country Dubuque market. Let’s hope that new rock and bookings that earned my glazed-over blank stare. alternative bands follow for the other half of I have NO IDEA who that is. So I looked him up. town to be appeased. And those of us who get What do you know, he has the No. 1 country song exited at REO Speedwagon, 38 Special and ‘80s in America right now. Yeah, clearly I’m out of touch. hair metal will be fine. Dubuque’s always been So I started looking down the Billboard Top 50 Hot a safe harbor for those artists and old country, Country songs list and man, while I don’t know who too. But even I think old country is good stuff. n

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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY FRIDAYS: JUNE 14, JULY 12, AUGUST 9, SEPTEMBER 13, AND OCTOBER 11 11:30 AM–1:30 PM @ WASHINGTON PARK (6TH AND LOCUST ST) Walk, bike, or drive to Washington singer, Joie, and guitar player, break it Park where food trucks will line the down acoustically for your listening plea- streets ready to celebrate the end of sure. Strong harmonies covering Alice In the week with you. Brought to you by Chains to Nirvana to Vance Joy plus an Travel Dubuque, this event takes places adorable selection of country favorites every second Friday from 11:30 a.m. from bands like Lady Antebellum and to 1:30 p.m., May through October. Jason Aldean and sprinkle in some Olivia Enjoy grub from Candle Ready Cakes, Newton John and it’s simply magic! Magoo’s Pizza, Rockin 5K BBQ & Shack. Additional upcoming perfor- Charlotte’s Coffee House, Buenie Bot- mances include: A Few Blind Mice toms Outdoor Grill, and Happi Hibachi. Duo on July 12, Garrett Hillary on Live music is provided by us at 365! Aug. 9, Ralph Kluseman on Sept. 13, Passionate, powerful, and rockin’ are and Theresa Rosetta on Oct. 11. three words that describe Joie Wails For more information, visit Acoustic. From the Joie Wails Band, lead TravelDubuque.com. n

FIELD OF DREAMS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JUNE 15 10:30 AM–9:30 PM @ FIELD OF DREAMS MOVIE SITE (28995 LANSING RD, DYERSVILLE, IA) After 30 years since the premiere of one of the most popular sports movies of all time, the Field of Dreams is still going the distance. With over 115,000 visitors available day of the event only) and, annually, our little corner of fantasy of course, take time for a catch on the and reality still holds a special place in Field. There will be a Special appearance the hearts of fans around the world. by Dwier Brown, who played the part Come celebrate with us on Sat- of John Kinsella in the classic movie. urday, June 15, 2019 for our 30th Note that no autograph sessions are Anniversary Celebration of the Field scheduled. The confirmation email you of Dreams film and everything it receive after your purchase will serve embodies. Gates open at 10:30am as your ticket, bring a copy. Lawn chairs and be sure to bring your lawn chairs are allowed for the event and be sure and sunscreen for a day of fun! to bring your sunscreen. No outside Activities include local food vendors, food or beverages will be allowed on inflatable bounce house, fast-pitch premises. Only service animals are inflatable throwing cage, face-painting allowed on premises for this event. and live music from local artists Beau Tickets are not subject to any refund Timmerman & The David Minnihan for any reason. Get tickets online at Trio. Get 50% off home tours (tickets FieldOfDreamsMovieSite.com. n

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Events EVEN ANIMATED DOGGOS ARE GOOD DOGGOS COLTS SUMMER PREMIERE FRIDAY, JUNE 21 7 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE CHALMERS FIELD (2000 UNIVERSITY AVE) After nearly a month of 12-hour-a-day rehearsals, the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps will debut their 2019 program in full uniform at the free Colts Summer Pre- miere at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the University of Dubuque’s Chalmers Field. their competitive season with a show in The 2019 Colts program is titled When Madison, WI, on Saturday, June 22. The Hell Freezes Over. Featuring music from Colt Cadets will join the Colts for the AC/DC, Robert W. Smith, Camille Saint- annual summer tradition of Music On Saens, Frederic Chopin, and Bob Dylan, The March at Dalzell Field on July 12. the Colts explore the depths and duali- The Colts summer tour will include ties of a place one hopes to never know. approximately 40 competitions and Prior to the performance, there will be a performances in 12 states, covering over ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the 11,000 miles, and will culminate at the new Colts kitchen and equipment trailers. Drum Corps International World Cham- Over 400 students came to Dubuque pionships in Indianapolis, IN, Aug. 8–10. throughout the winter to earn one This event is free, and everyone is of the coveted 154 positions in the welcome. For more information, call world-class Colts. The group open 563-582-4872 or visit Colts.org. n

MORGAN WALLEN FRIDAY, JUNE 21 8 PM @ FIVE FLAGS ARENA (405 MAIN ST) Morgan Wallen is one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, and he’ll More than 100 million Spotify streams have your head bobbin’ up down, confirm Wallen’s popularity among coun- up down at the Five Flags Arena try’s younger fans. But his roots also show on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. an appreciation for traditional country His single “Whiskey Glasses” cur- music, as evidenced by the praise from rently sits atop the Billboard Country county legend Bill Anderson following Wal- Singles chart, as well as at #33 on len’s performance at the Grand Ole Opry. the Hot 100 pop song listing. Wallen Tickets are $29.75–$37.25 and can also hit the country Top 5 earlier this be purchased at Ticketmaster.com year with “Up Down (featuring Florida and Five Flags Center box office. For Georgia Line).” His first studio album, more information, call 563-589-4254 If I Know Me, was released last year. or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n

TOUR OF GARDENS SATURDAY, JUNE 22 9 AM–4 PM @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DUBUQUE The annual Tour of Gardens is a unique and Scott Kelly (984 Patricia Ann Dr.), chance to get “behind the scenes” and Washington Neighborhood Commu- see how people have transformed their nity Garden (1836 Washington St plus yards into stunning landscapes. The workshop), and two at the Dubuque six sites have been specially selected Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (3800 to highlight unique plants, beautiful Arboretum Dr. plus workshop.). landscaping and good gardening prac- Tickets are $10 and are avail- tices. Check out this year’s selection on able at any of the tour gardens. You Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. can begin your tour at any garden. Featured gardens are located at: The event is held rain or shine. Pat and Patty Barry (8785 Havenwood For more information, Heights), Steve and Connie Hardie (62 call 563-583-6496 or visit Fremont Ave. plus workshop), Kris DBQTourOfGardens.com. n

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THU 6/13 author and illustrator and SAT 6/15 ChalkFest Juneteenth some of Wisconsin and the will read his latest book, 8 AM–3 PM @ GALENA 1–4 PM @ COMISKEY PARK nation’s greatest cultural DNA Behind Croc & Turtle. Ages 5+. RSVP. Grandview Gallop CFA (GALENA, IL) Celebrate 154 years of assets! Sip the Midwest’s the Scenes 563-589-4225 x2228. 7:30 AM @ MURPHY PARK View bright neon colors and freedom and the end of finest microbrews and 4:30 PM @ EAST DBQ dubuque.lib.ia.us. This is a 4 mile and 1 mile pastel works on concrete, slavery in the United States. enjoy the sounds of one of LIBRARY (EAST DBQ, IL) youth chip timed run. The sidewalks and streets. This fun, family-friendly, America’s original musical Dr. Daniel Hubbard of Per- Downtown course begins and ends at Artists of all ages will be and FREE event features genres. $35 all events; sonal Past’s program starts Friday Night Murphy Park and is as flat creating imaginative art resource booths, talent show, $10 music only. 113 West with a discussion about 6:30–10 PM @ 1ST AVE, and fast as you can find in during Chalkfest. Free. bounce house, dance/choir Elm St, Lancaster, WI. DNA and genealogy. It then DYERSVILLE, IA Dubuque. This event attracts GalenaCenter performances, music, kids brewsandblueswi.com. moves on to inheritance Besides live music, the over 1,000 participants. ForTheArts.com. activities, and free food from patterns, mutations, testing event includes food, games Prizes are awarded. $28. Sugar Ray’s. Hosted by the Third Annual and testing strategies. for kids, and water ball 563-599-5198. Multicultural Family Center. Muse’s Menu 122 Wisconsin Ave, East fights hosted by the Fire GrandviewGallop.com. 563-582-3681. MFCdbq.org. 6–9 PM @ DUBUQUE Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3052. Department. June 14 theme MUSEUM OF ART EDLibrary.org. is Ag in the City with music Film Screening: Savor a multi-course dining from Adam Keith duo. Whose Streets? experience inspired by the Free. dyersville.org. Pup-a-Foo-Glew 2 PM @ GALENA PUBLIC museum’s collections and FRI 6/14 10 AM–3 PM @ HAZEL LIBRARY (GALENA, IL) prepared by Life’s a Feast Cemetery Walk 26th Annual Strut GREEN OPERA HOUSE June 15 at 2 p.m. and June Catering. $45 Members; 7 PM @ GRACE EPISCOPAL Your Mutt 5K Walk (HAZEL GREEN, WI) 17 at 6 p.m. An account of $60 guests DBQArt.com. CHURCH (GALENA, IL) 8 AM @ A.Y. The Little Puppet Co. of the Ferguson uprising as For the 26th annual MCDONALD PARK Kenosha, WI, will present told by the people who Illusions Midwest performance, explore the Raise awareness and funds “Little Red Hen and Friends” lived it. Light refreshment Drag Show lives of early settlers while for the homeless animals at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. will be served. Free. 601 10 PM @ SMOKESTACK Meet Author and reenactors share stories of at the Dubuque Regional After each performance, S. Bench St, Galena, IL. Illusions Midwest takes Illustrator Mike prosperity and the chal- Humane Society. Booths the Fever River Puppeteers over Smokestack, third Wohnoutka lenges of intersecting cul- with samples from local busi- will offer a puppet-making Brews & Blues 2019 Saturday of every month. 10–11 AM & 2–3 PM @ tures, politics, and cholera. nesses, an agility course, dog- workshop. Concessions 3–8 PM @ SCHREINER Enjoy a killer party featur- CARNEGIE-STOUT LIBRARY Fundraiser for Galena-Jo gie pools, and a dog training and outdoor art activities, MEMORIAL LIBRARY ing the Illusions cast and Acclaimed children’s book Daviess County Historical demonstration will also take weather permitting. Free. PARK (LANCASTER, WI) special guest drag queens author and illustrator will Society. $15. 815-777-9129. place. $35. 563-582-6766. HazelGreenOperaHouse. Brews and Blues is a music and kings! $10. 62 E 7th St. discuss his career as an galenahistory.org. DBQhumane.org. blogspot.com. and beer festival celebrating SmokestackDBQ.com.

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #345 June 13–June 26, 2019 365INK MAGAZINE Events 9 Events IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN IN A HOT AIR BALLOON BEFORE, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO CHECK THEM OUT! IMAGINATION CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JUNE 22 9 AM–5 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY (360 W 11TH ST) The Great Midwestern Educational The- atre Company presents the 14th Annual Imagination Celebration on Saturday, Jasmin is a Colombian-American June 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the bilingual storyteller, actress, educator, Carnegie-Stout Public Library. This event and social activist. Her dream came true is totally FREE and open to everyone! when she was an Exchange Place Teller Performances and workshops for all at the 2016 National Storytelling Festival ages begin at the top of every hour. in Jonesborough, TN. A professional There will be an evening storytelling per- actress and Chicago native, Jasmin has formance for adults only from 7 to 9 p.m. performed at Steppenwolf and Goodman Artists include Jane Stenson and Jasmin Theater, among others and is proud SAG- Cardenas. Jane Stenson is an experienced AFTRA member. Her TV credits include storyteller, producer and master teacher ABC Betrayal and NBC Chicago Fire. who instills world folktales and personal Storytellers include local talents stories with images and metaphors crafted Andreas Transo, Case the Joint, Dale from her love of nature and belief in Easley, Heidi Zull, Karen Buechele, San- diversity. She is the 2016 recipient of NSN’s dra Nickel, Bob Ressler, and Amy Ressler. ORACLE Award for Distinguished National Find full details and breakout Service for developing the relationship session schedule and descriptions between storytelling and education. at StorytellingSchool.org. n

CORKLESS GALENA SATURDAY, JUNE 22 NOON–7 PM @ DEPOT PARKING LOT (GALENA, IL) Enjoy elegant wines produced by Concessions; gelato from Elle & Becks; family-owned Northern Illinois winer- and cheese, fruit, sausage and crackers ies at Corkless Galena on Saturday, from the Northern Illinois Wine Growers. June 22 from noon to 7 p.m. in the The event will again feature a Friday Depot Parking Lot in Galena, IL. Night Tasting Event, hosted by Galena In addition to wine tastings, there Cellars. Proceeds from the event will will be an art exhibit, light snacks, and benefit local not-for-profit organizations. great music by the Lizzie Neal Band Tickets are $20 for the tasting and $5 and Jordan Danielsen & Jeff Sprad- for designated drivers and visitors under ley. Food vendors include wood-fired 21 years old. For advance tickets and more pizzas from L. May Eatery; Kick’n It Up information, visit CorklessGalena.com. n

BRANSON ON THE ROAD SALUTE TO AMERICA SHOW SATURDAY, JUNE 22 2 PM @ OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER (1215 E PLATT ST, MAQUOKETA, IA) Branson on the Road: Salute to America is a musical celebration of songs and stories about our His- tory, Heroes and Home. The show so much. The “Ragged Old Flag” begins hits the Ohnward Fine Arts Center a section of the show that looks back on stage on Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. a slower, nostalgic time in our nation. The show begins with the founding Tickets are $22 in advance for of the nation and then musically moves $25 at the door for adults and $13 in through some of our great cities and advance for $15 at the door for stu- towns with songs like “Abilene,” “Detroit dents. Tickets can be purchased at City,” and “Route 66.” Celebrate the The Ohnward Fine Arts Center box strength of the USA and honor our veter- office, by calling563-652-9815 , or ans and military families who have given at OnwardFineArtsCenter.com. n

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SUN 6/16 be discussed. Ages 18+. discuss Iowa stream water 122 Wisconsin Ave, East quality and its agricultural Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3052. connections. Q&A follows. EDLibrary.org. RSVP requested. Free. 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. Cuba City Rivermuseum.com/ 2019 LGBTQ+ Pride Community Market ourgreatriver. Family Picnic 3:30–6:30 PM @ NOON–3 PM @ LOUIS PRESIDENTIAL COURTYARD MURPHY PARK (CUBA CITY, WI) Join the LGBTQ+ Community The annual Community and Allies for a fun filled Market features food, crafts, Pride Family Picnic! Live music, and family activities. DJ and karaoke, bounce Historical house, educational displays, Perspective on photo booth, games, and THU 6/20 Human Slavery food. bit.ly/dbqpride. and Trafficking 1700 S Grandview Ave. Book Club with 7 PM @ GALENA PUBLIC Heather Gudenkauf LIBRARY (GALENA, IL) 9–10 AM @ EAST DBQ Kevin Schwendinger will MON 6/17 LIBRARY (EAST DBQ, IL) share not only contemporary NYT Bestselling local author information but also his- Kids Camp: Seed to Heather Gudenkauf will join torical background of slavery Plate Hydroponics the monthly discussion. and trafficking and how it has 8:30–11:30 AM @ CONVIVIUM 122 Wisconsin Ave, East shaped attitudes and behav- URBAN FARMSTEAD Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3052. iors. Free. 601 S. Bench St., June 17–19. Students learn EDLibrary.org. Galena, IL. 815-777-0200. new ways of looking at how GalenaLibrary.org. food is grown and prepared. ArchiTREK Youth grades 4–5. $80. 2811 Walk & Talk Jackson County Jackson St. 563-557-2900. NOON–1 PM @ Pro Rodeo convivium-dbq.com. ROSHEK BUILDING 7:30 PM @ BELLEVUE DuMA and Heritage HORSEMEN’S CLUB The Awesome Show Works provide insights (BELLEVUE, IA) of Awesomeness into Dubuque’s historic June 20–22. Horse and bull 1 PM @ EAST DBQ buildings focusing on form riding, barrel racing, plus LIBRARY (EAST DBQ, IL) and function with interior/ kids games, food, music, Magic, puppets, stories, exterior architectural mechanical bull and more! interactive games, and fun. interpretation. RSVP. $5. BellevueRodeo.com. 122 Wisconsin Ave, East 563-557-1851. DBQArt.org. Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3052. EDLibrary.org. Understanding Asana FRI 6/21 6–7:30 PM @ STATERA A lecture about the true Lunch and Learn: WED 6/19 purpose of a physical yoga Personal Training practice. Receive a voucher for YOU Lunch & Learn: for a 60-minute yoga class 12:10–12:50 PM @ STATERA Everything Tomatoes with presenter Bridget Discover how personal NOON–1 PM @ CONVIVIUM Leary. $25. 3375 Lake Ridge training when combined URBAN FARMSTEAD Dr. 563-207-8932. with nutrition will energize General information to StateraIntegrated.com. your body to perform at its specific pruning techniques. highest levels. Presented Bring your questions and by Eli Licht. Free. 3375 Lake leave with the confidence Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. to successfully grow StateraIntegrated.com. tomatoes in your gar- den this year. Free. 2811 Our Great River: Celebrate the Jackson St. 563-557-2900. Chris Jones Summer Solstice convivium-dbq.com. 6–8 PM @ NATIONAL 6:30–8:30 PM @ MISSISSIPPI RIVER SINSINAWA MOUND Emotional Fitness MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (SINSINAWA, WI) 1 PM @ EAST DBQ Dr. Chris Jones, a research Honor the turning of the LIBRARY (EAST DBQ, IL) engineer at the University of seasons through song Gain insight into your feelings Iowa, will present on his work and ritual, celebration and how they affect your well managing the university’s and contemplation. Free. being. Managing anxiety, network of real-time, 585 County Rd Z. Sin- assessing self-esteem, continuous water quality sinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. and making decisions will sensors. His presentation will sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.

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NELLY WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHINGY SATURDAY, JUNE 29 7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS ARENA (405 MAIN ST) Nelly makes his first appearance in Chingy’s 2003 summer debut single, Dubuque at the Five Flags Arena on “Right Thurr” put him on the musi- Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. with special cal map as a good-time rapper who guest Chingy. This is an all ages show. specialized in catchy, club-friendly Nelly began his career in the early beats and simplistic lyrics delivered 2000s, and is well known for songs in a sing-song, nursery rhyme style “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” “Air Force and selling two million copies. Ones,” and “Pimp Juice.” He is con- Tickets are $25–$99 and can be sidered as one of the biggest stars purchased at Ticketmaster.com and of the new millennium, and ranks Five Flags Center box office. For as the fourth best selling rap art- more information, call 563-589-4254 ist in American music history. or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n

BACK WATERS STAGE CONCERT SERIES SAWYER BROWN: SATURDAY, JUNE 29 7 PM @ Q CASINO BACKWATERS STAGE (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) Q Casino’s Back Waters Stage presented by American Trust is an all-ages outdoor summer music venue, located by the Mississippi River behind Q Casino. Sawyer Brown with Revival and Matt Poling take the stage on Saturday, June 29. It’s hard to know where to start when talking about Sawyer Brown. More than 4,500 shows and counting. More than a million miles behind them and still see- ing the highway miles click by outside their bus window. Twenty-three albums. More than 50 chart singles. CMA, ACM, and CMT awards on the shelf. The band’s live shows are legendary. Having been described as “the Rolling Stones of Country Music,” their seven No. 1 singles Receive a free drink with each Turpin include “Some Girls Do,” “Thank God Dodge VIP or Party Pit ticket purchased. for You,” “The Race is On,” and “Six Children 10 and under receive free Days on the Road.” Tickets from $35 general admission access. All events Additional Back Waters Stage shows are held rain or shine and tickets are include Aaron Lewis “State I’m In Tour” not refundable. Ticket prices increase with Ben Danaher and Corey Cox on three weeks prior to the show and ticket July 12, Kane Brown (sold out) on prices and lineup are subject to change. July 14, and 3 Doors Down with Black Visit QCasinoAndHotel.com for Stone Cherry and TBA on Aug. 9. details and to purchase tickets. n

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SAT 6/22 SUN 6/23 WED 6/26 Chris McBrien: FRI 6/28 SAT 6/29 Read to Succeed! Chalk & Cheese Fest HerbFest: Celebrating Kids in the Kitchen: 4–5 PM @ EAST DBQ Over The Edge East Dubuque 9 AM–8 PM @ CITY PARK Anise Hyssop Homemade Pasta LIBRARY (EAST DBQ, IL) Dubuque Fireworks (PLATTEVILLE, WI) 10 AM–2 PM 1–3 PM @ CONVIVIUM Chris McBrien will perform 9 AM–5 PM @ HOTEL JULIEN 4 PM @ DUNLEITH Featuring five professional @ DUBUQUE ARBORETUM URBAN FARMSTEAD his Read to Succeed with Individuals and organiza- PARK (EAST DBQ, IL) chalk artists (Sarah Piper, The Herb Society of Dubuque There is nothing more ventriloquism, comedy, tions raise money and Fun for the whole family John Soukup, Shelley Heath, hosts this fun and educational delicious than fresh pasta, magic, and interactive wacky support United Way of with face panting, bounce and Craig and Jamie Rogers). event. Free. 3800 Arbo- and making it yourself fun. 122 Wisconsin Ave, East Dubuque Area Tri-States by houses, free admission to the All ages can participate in retum Dr. 563-556-2100. is easier than you might Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3052. rapelling off the Hotel Julien swimming pool, and food chalk art. Cheese carver Troy DubuqueArboretum.net. think! Your young chefs will EDLibrary.org. Dubuque. RSVP to be an and beverages for purchase. Landwehr will also be on learn to make pasta from edger. DBQUnitedway.org. Raffle to win a 2019 CanAm hand. Enjoy local food and scratch and then sit down side by side or $10,000! $5/ music. Free. 75 N. Bonson St, TUE 6/25 to enjoy the final product. Dubuque Comedy family. 815-776-9200. Platteville, WI. Ages 12–14. $20. 2811 Showcase: 608-348-3301 x2269. Parental Mental Jackson St. 563-557-2900. Kristen Toomey mining.jamison.museum. Illness w/Cate Grace convivium-dbq.com. Bob Dylan’s 9 PM @ SMOKESTACK SUN 6/30 6:30–7:30 PM @ Legendary Dubuque Smart, quick witted and bru- CARNEGIE-STOUT LIBRARY Concert by Cory tally honest, Kristen Toomey River Rockfest Cate Grace will present her THU 6/27 Ritterbusch is a founder of the all female NOON @ RIVERVIEW book, Collateral Damage: 7 PM @ GALENA CFA comedy collective Hoo HA PARK AMPHITHEATER The Impacts of My Mother’s The History (GALENA, IL) Comedy and the newest (CASCADE, IA) Ski Bellevue Mental Illness on Me. She will of Lingerie Bob Dylan’s 1996 concert in producer/member of Come- Lineup includes Zero 2 Sixty, Water Ski Show discuss Adverse Childhood 2:30 PM @ GRAPE Dubuque is recognized as dians You Should Know. The Ziegfried Underground, 4 PM @ 701 S RIVERVIEW Experiences and address the ESCAPE (GALENA, IL) one of the wildest in history. She has recently shared the Walking Molly, Stones and ST (BELLEVUE, IA) stigma and isolation often Melissa McGuire will show, Cory Ritterbusch wrote a stage with Saturday Night Bones, Cade Wessels, Chrissy June 22, July 4 and 20, felt by children of parents with illustrations, the feature article about the Live’s Chris Redd on his Ross, and more. This family and Aug. 17. Enjoy family with mental illness. She will concept of underwear concert and will explain North American tour, Bert friendly music showcase is entertainment with bare- also offer strategies to help developed since medieval the show’s long-term Kreischer, Nate Bargatze, sponsored by Chris Casey footing, jumping, human those struggling with the times through the 20th influence. $8 Suggested Eddie Pepitone, and Michael and The Ziegfried Under- pyramids, great music and lasting effects of parental century. Free. 242 N. Main St, donation. 219 Summit St, Ian Black. Ages 21+. $10. 62 ground. BYOB/coolers and powerful towboats. Free. mental illness. Ages 18+. Galena, IL. 815-777-0200. Galena, IL. 719-214-0261. East 7th St. bit.ly/2GJ89E2. lawn chairs. Food vendors on facebook.com/SkiBellevue. Free. dubuque.lib.ia.us. GalenaLibrary.org. GalenaCenterForTheArts.com. site. Free. 563-542-0590.

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ONGOING Salsa Dance Night— Gary’s Graffiti Nights Baile Conmigo THURSDAYS: Music in the Gardens LAST WEDNESDAY NOW THROUGH SEPT. 12 SUNDAYS: JUNE 2–AUG. 25 OF EVERY MONTH 4–9 PM @ KENNEDY MALL 6:30 PM @ DBQ ARBORETUM 6 PM @ SMOKESTACK Classic cars converge with Family-friendly summer Salsa dance lesson with Katie food, drinks and addi- concert series presented Koerperich. Bring a partner tional entertainment. by the Dubuque Arbore- or come solo. Free. 62 E 7th tum or The Dubuque Arts St. SmokestackDBQ.com. East Dubuque Council. June 16: Hunter Cruisin’ Thursdays Fuerste, June 23: Dubuque Tri-State Wind THURSDAYS: Symphony Orchestra, Symphony NOW THROUGH SEPT. 26 June 30: The Fez. Free. THURSDAYS: 4–9 PM @ SINSINAWA DubuqueArboretum.net. NOW THROUGH AUG. 1 AVE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL 7:30–9 PM @ EAGLE Classic cars fill the main Galena Territory POINT PARK BANDSHELL drag featuring food, drinks Farmers Market The Tri-State Wind Sym- and live entertainment. MOST SUNDAYS phony was founded in 1995 THROUGH OCT. 13 as a community band for Boomerang Bags 8 AM–NOON @ “the better amateur players SECOND SATURDAY 2000 TERRITORY in the community” comprised OF EVERY MONTH DR (GALENA, IL) of Dubuque-area musicians. 9–11 AM @ UPCYCLE Now in its 15th season, find June 13: TSWS, June 20: Big DUBUQUE your favorite Farmers’ Band Express, June 27: TSWS Turn t-shirts into reusable Market fare including baked “A Star Spangled Spectacu- shopping bags and prevent goods, regional meat, flow- lar.” Free, $1 car admission. the use of single use plastic ers, crafts, and more. Plus bags in our community. made to order breakfast Millwork Night Market Facebook.com/UpcycleDBQ. sandwiches, coffee and THURSDAYS: JUNE 13, live music. 815-777-2000. JULY 11, AUG. 8, SEPT. Carnegie-Stout TheGalenaTerritory.com. 12, AND OCT. 10. Public Library 6-10 PM @ JACKSON ST Adventure Pass Dubuque Area BETWEEN 7TH & 9TH STS Get free passes to the National Writers Guild Featuring high quality local Mississippi River Museum & SECOND AND FOURTH food producers, artists, Aquarium in Dubuque, the TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH musicians, and brewers. Figge Art Museum and Putn- 6:30–8 PM @ MONK’S MillworkNightMarket.com. man Museum in Davenport, Come with 5–10 copies of one and the Niabi Zoo and Quad poem or a prose piece for cri- City Botanical Center in Rock tique. Read your piece aloud Island. dubuque.lib.ia.us/ and receive feedback. Observ- AdventurePass. ers welcome. 373 Bluff St.

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14 Events 365INK MAGAZINE June 13–June 26, 2019 Issue #345 DUBUQUE365.COM MOVIE NEWS COMING TO MOVIE BUZZ THEATERS Rocketman producer Matthew Vaughn says MEN IN BLACK he’d like to tackle the INTERNATIONAL life of another musical (PG-13) legend by directing a FRIDAY, JUNE 14 film about David Bowie. There is indeed at least The Men in Black have always one Bowie project in the works, a film about the protected the Earth from the singer’s early days entitled Stardust. However, scum of the universe. In this new Vaughn is less than impressed by the non-musical adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global approach Stardust would apparently take to threat to date: a mole in the MIB organization. Bowie. Bowie’s own son Duncan Jones (who is himself a filmmaker, known for the movies Moon SHAFT (R) and Warcraft: The Beginning) seemed less than FRIDAY, JUNE 14 enthusiastic when addressing reports that a Shaft is the next chapter in the Bowie film is in the works. film franchise. JJ, aka John Shaft Jr. (Usher), may be a Benedict Wong says cyber security expert with a Doctor Strange 2 may degree from MIT, but to uncover start filming in 2020. the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, Among the MCU he needs an education only his dad can provide. superheroes that will Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary carry the torch on from here are Stephen Strange, locked-and-loaded John Shaft (Samuel Jackson) who MCU origins were explored in 2016’s Doctor agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s Strange movie. Benedict Cumberbatch has since heroin-infested underbelly. And while JJ’s own reprised the role for a small scene in Thor: FBI analyst’s badge may clash with his dad’s Ragnarok, in addition to his supporting turn in trademark leather coat, there’s no denying family. both Avengers: Infinity War and this year’s Besides, Shaft’s got an agenda of his own and a Endgame. Doctor Strange co-writer and director score to settlel. Richard Roundtree also stars. Scott Derrickson became formally attached to the project in December 2018, but there haven’t been THE DEAD any major updates on that front since then. DON’T DIE (R) FRIDAY, JUNE 14 In The Batman, Robert The greatest zombie cast ever Pattinson’s Bruce disassembled starring Bill Murray, Wayne is reportedly Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Chloë around 30 years old. Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Fans have known for a Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, while that director Matt Reeves was envisioning a RZA, Selena Gomez, Carol Kane and Tom Waits. younger Dark Knight, with word last summer indicating he wanted to cast an actor 15–20 years TOY STORY 4 (G) Affleck’s junior. This allowed the director to find a FRIDAY, JUNE 21 happy medium where he wouldn’t have to retread When Bonnie’s beloved new the well-known origin story that’s been depicted craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, onscreen multiple times, while also avoiding declares himself as “trash” and repeating the older, grizzled angle from Zack not a toy, Woody takes it upon Snyder’s DCEU entries. It appears the idea with himself to show Forky why he The Batman is to have Bruce Wayne firmly should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie established as Gotham’s Caped Crusader when takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip the film picks up, but still ironing out some of the excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected kinks that come with the job. detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep. After years of being on her own, Harrison Ford claims Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie Indiana Jones 5 is her delicate porcelain exterior. coming together nicely and should CHILD’S PLAY (R) begin shooting next FRIDAY, JUNE 21 year. The studio announced plans for Indiana A contemporary and seemingly Jones 5 in 2016 but has already delayed it twice completely unnecessary to a summer 2021 release date. In the meantime, re-imagining of the 1988 horror both Steven Spielberg’s trusted collaborator classic, Child’s Play follows David Koepp and Jonathan Kasdan and now Karen (Aubrey Plaza), a single This Is Us’s Dan Fogelman have taken a stab mother who gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) at the script. Steven Spielberg first must finish a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature. his West Side Story remake this summer.

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BELL TOWER THEATER 7TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL RENT SCHOOL EDITION DUBUQUE LOCAL JUNE 13–15 @ 7:30 PM AUTHOR FAIR JUNE 16 @ 2 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 15 BELL TOWER THEATER (2728 ASBURY RD) NOON–4 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY (360 W 11TH ST) The Bell Tower Theater’s seventh-annual Prize for Drama, this impactful story The Carnegie-Stout Public Library publication process, book promotion, Free Summer Musical Program: High follows a year in the life of impover- will hold its second annual Dubuque research, and genre. Authors will also School Edition show features some of the ished, young artists and musicians Local Author Fair on Saturday, June be available to meet attendees and area’s most talented performers in Rent struggling to survive and create a life 15, from noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate sign books. River Lights Bookstore will School Edition. Performances are held in New York’s Lower East Side under the area’s writing community with have books by participating authors June 6–9 and 13–16 at Bell Tower Theater. the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This show is 35 local and regional authors. available for purchase at the event. Rent is a cultural phenomenon about recommended for ages 14 and up. Book lovers, readers, writers, and This event is free and open falling in love, finding your voice and Tickets are $12. For information and other attendees can look forward to to the public. For more infor- living for today. Winner of the Tony to purchase tickets call 563-588-3377 author presentations covering a variety mation, call 563-589-4225 or Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer or visit BellTowerTheater.net. n of writing topics including editing, the visit dubuque.lib.ia.us. n

RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA DISNEY’S NEWSIES TUESDAY, JUNE 25 JUNE 14–15 AND 20–22 @ 7:30 PM 8 PM @ FIVE FLAGS THEATER JUNE 16 AND 22 @ 2 PM (405 MAIN ST) FIVE FLAGS CENTER (405 MAIN ST) Those who remember a more clas- Rising Star Theatre Company kicks sic musical style will get the chance off their 10th Anniversary with Disney’s Based on the 1992 motion picture to see one of the most popular big Newsies at the Five Flags Center on and inspired by a true story, Disney’s bands of all time as the Glenn Miller June 14–15 and 20–22 at 7:30 p.m. Newsies features a Tony Award-winning Orchestra performs at the Five Flags and June 16 and 22 at 2 p.m. score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Theater on Tuesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Set in turn-of-the century New York Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman The world-famous orchestra will City, Newsies is the rousing tale of and a book by Tony Award winner perform their greatest hits, includ- Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). ing “In the Mood,” “Tuxedo Junction,” in their careers. In 1942, he joined the leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and their war effort. Too old to be drafted, he When titans of publishing raise distribu- for kids and can be purchased at theme song—“Moonlight Serenade.” persuaded the United States Army to tion prices at the newsboys’ expense, Ticketmaster.com and Five Flags The orchestra, their lead singers, and accept him so he could be placed in Jack rallies newsies from across the Center box office. For more infor- vocal group will perform their catalog charge of a modernized Army band. His city to strike against the unfair condi- mation, call 563-231-0110 or visit of big band classics just the way they career was cut short during WWII when tions and fight for what’s right! RisingStarTheatreCompany.com. n would have 80+ years ago when Glenn his plane disappeared in Dec. 15, 1944. Miller stood in front of his band. Tickets are $27–$57 and can be Originally from Clarinda, IA, in just purchased at Ticketmaster.com and four years Glenn Miller scored 16 No. Five Flags Center box office. For 1 records and 69 Top 10 hits—more more information, call 563-589-4254 DUBUQUE... than Elvis Presley and the Beatles did or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n AND ALL THAT JAZZ! FRIDAYS: JUNE 14, JULY 19, AND AUGUST 16 5–9 PM @ TOWN CLOCK PLAZA (7TH AND MAIN ST) DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S Dubuque Main Street’s Dubuque... In addition to and All That Jazz! is back for another beer, wine, and MARY POPPINS season under the Town Clock. The Pepsi products JULY 12–13, 18–20, AND 25–27 @ 7:30 PM free summer concert series kicks off this year’s food JULY 14, 21, AND 28 @ 2 PM on Friday, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. vendors include: GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) Headliner Mama Tess and the Chain of Adobo’s, Chocolate Hog, Catfish This July, take a trip to number 17 Cherry Fools features a group of 10 local musi- Charlie’s, Happi Hibachi, Magoo’s Pizza, Tree Lane, where Mary Poppins is flying cians with high energy soul, blues and Sugar Ray’s BBQ, and Elle & Becks. over the Grand Opera House stage. She rock, guaranteed to get you out dancing. Twenty-seven years ago, on July is taking the Banks family and the audi- The group showcases Andy Wilberding 24, 1992, Jazz! debuted its first con- ence on magical adventures, dispens- dancing across rooftops this show on guitar, Chuck Bregman on keys, Ken cert under the Town Clock. Today, ing sage advice, and teaching us all to is sure to have you mesmerized. Kline on bass, Terry Stowers on drums, the Jazz! Planning Committee invites find the silver lining in any situation. Alex Acevedo from New York Jon Obe on percussion, Ron Dick on you to “Meet Us At Jazz!” Invite your This musical, based on the popular City will direct and choreograph trumpet, Greg Blum on trumpet, Brian friends, co-workers, and family down Disney movie which was based on this production. Flying effects Enabnit on trombone, Bill Reichle on to enjoy the very first Jazz! of the the books by P.L. Travers, features will be provided by ZFX, Inc. tenor sax and Leslie Shalabi (aka Mama season! Who will you meet at Jazz!? unforgettable songs audiences already Tickets are $23 for adults and $15 Tess) on vocals. The Eleanor Roosevelt For more information, visit know and love like “Supercalifra- for children under 18. Tickets can Middle School Band opens. The July DowntownDubuque.org or con- gilisticexpialidocious,” “A Spoonful be purchased in person at the box 19 Jazz! will feature Diamond Empire tact Michaela at Dubuque Main of Sugar,” and “Step In Time.” With office, by calling563-588-1305 , or Band, and Aug. 16 features 10 of Soul. Street at 563-588-4400. n characters flying across the stage and at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n

16 Arts 365INK MAGAZINE June 13–June 26, 2019 Issue #345 DUBUQUE365.COM Feature Story GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE JUNE 21-23 EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA NORTH COURSE PRACTICE RANGE (444 EAGLE RIDGE DR, GALENA, IL) Shake out your blankets, grab the kids, and head over to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in the Galena Territory for the 18th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race. Prepare yourself for three days of family fun June 12–23 with Night Glow, a classic car show, art sale, tethered balloon rides (weather dependent), and, of course, the balloon race! The Great Galena Balloon Race’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes. The proceeds from all purchases including but not limited to food and beverage purchases, ticketed events, and kids activities go to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- tion (JDRF) and scholarships for kids to attend Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for children with diabetes located in Boone, evening in the big tent. Check out IA. More than $250,000 has been plein air and other original works raised for JDRF from the support of the from regional artists! Artists are Great Galena Balloon Race. The money encouraged to participate. has gone to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes, a disease that directly affects GALENA ON THE FLY over 12,500 people in the Tri-State BALLOON RIDES area. Eagle Ridge is the host sponsor As long as the weather complies, you for the balloon race, and all activities can have a chance to lift off in one of the take place on the North Course Practice largest hot air balloons in the country. Range at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Drift above the rolling landscapes of Jo The Wundo Band returns at 5:30 p.m. Daviess county and the historic Galena, on Friday night and Mama Tess and IL countryside while taking in views the Chain of Fools takes the stage of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin from at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night, add- your 3,000-foot-high perch. Bring your ing great live music to the mix hosted camera and the entire family (one bal- by Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Both loon holds up to 14 people!) Sunrise and nights also feature inflatable rides for sunset flights available. You can sched- the kids, and there will be a classic car ule your ride at BuyABalloonRide.com show from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. or call 815-777-2747. BALLOON RACES DRIVING DIRECTIONS The first race begins Friday night at & DETAILS 6 p.m., and the evening wraps up with Head down Highway 20 to Eagle Ridge the famous Night Glow of balloons on Resort & Spa. Follow Eagle Ridge Dr. to the ground at 8:30 p.m. Races begin Thunder Bay Rd. Turn left on Thunder again on Saturday morning at the “Crack Bay Rd. to the parking area. Then hang of Dawn,” when the hot air balloon out and wait for the complimentary shut- pilots launch at 5:30 a.m. and try to find tle that will take you to the event site. a mark that’s hidden somewhere on Admission is just $5 per person at the the 6,800 acres of the Galena Terri- gate. There is free parking and a shuttle tory. When it’s found, the pilot drops a to the site. This is a cash only event, no weight as close to the target as possible credit or debit cards (but there is an to win the grand prize and bragging ATM at the Inn) and no carry-ins please. rights. Balloons will continue to find Details about packages and their target at 6 p.m. on Saturday as weekend events are available part of the Galena on the Fly Race. online at EagleRidge.com, or by calling 800-892-2269 with GREAT GALENA ART SALE questions or to make reserva- New this year is the Great Galena Art tions. For more information, visit Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #345 June 13–June 26, 2019 365INK MAGAZINE Feature Story 17 CELEBRATING 15 YEARS BY BRYCE PARKS As the America’s River Festival celebrates its success with a 15th anniversary lineup, it’s a natural time to reflect on the decade and a half of entertainment and what effect it has had on the overall cultural landscape of the Dubuque community.

merica’s River Festival was the longevity of this event, I look back created at a time when there at that timeframe. In 2004 to 2005, was almost nothing of its kind other cities in the Midwest were trying in the area to bring Dubu- to start similar festivals that just were Aquers together and to bring not taking off. We’re proud that we’ve people to Dubuque in large numbers been able to keep this going and bring to discover our community in a new in top-of-the-line entertainment and way. Today, large-scale festivals, provide a really good experience for concerts, and community events line people down there. A lot of that is the the tapestry of our summer season. continued support of our sponsors. Acting as a tentpole to foster this kind Without them, you couldn’t do an event of cultural growth and investment, it’s like this. There’s no way, especially with been discussed that the purpose of the ticket prices where they are, but the festival has been achieved. And if also the support of people coming down that has been accomplished, is it time year after year. It speak volumes about to get out of the way and let those the event that we’ve made it to 15 years other investments grow and take the without diminishing in size or quality.” place of the America’s River Festival? Travel Dubuque is one of six nonprof- Why compete with the free market? If its that come together as the America’s so, this could be the last year for the River Corporation including the City venerable event. The difference being of Dubuque, Dubuque Area Cham- that this festival is not fizzling out as so ber of Commerce, Dubuque County many do; this one is going out on top. Historical Society, Dubuque Racing We didn’t corner Keith Rahe, Travel Association, Dubuque Main Street and Dubuque President and CEO, to give formerly Dubuque Initiatives. They’ve us a definitive answer to that ques- been the backbone of this event. There tion, but certainly a lot related to this are some other opportunities that the year’s festival supports that kind of organizing group is looking into like natural progression. So enjoy this a different event in the future that is one while you can just in case. more multicultural and would poten- “Fifteenth anniversary,” says Keith tially bring in all of our population somewhat wistfully. “When you look at base while highlighting our history.

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The 2019 America’s River Festival is just around the BLACK HAWK @ 8:30 PM corner, and if you have not secured your tickets for the For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique big shows yet, you might want to think about getting sense of harmony with their voices, their songs, and on that ASAP! Presented by American Trust & Savings their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million Bank and held in the Port of Dubuque on June 21 and albums, scored some of the most distinctive country 22, the 15th anniversary of the festival features The radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thou- PHOTO: RON TIGGES—DIGITALDUBUQUE.COM Steve Miller Band and Clint Black on the big stage in sands of fans to their electrifying live performances. the McGraw-Hill parking lot in the Port of Dubuque! General admission weekend passes are just CLINT BLACK @ 10 PM MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS $20 per day or $35 for both days. Bud Light To date, Clint Black has sold more than 20 million albums SUPERLATIVES @ 8:30 PM Party Pit tickets are sold out for Friday night worldwide and racked up 57 charted singles, 31 Top 10 With legends like George Jones, Johnny Cash, and and $65 for Saturday night. Tickets can be pur- hits and 22 No. 1 smashes. Recordings such as “A Better Merle Haggard all passed on, country music pur- chased in advance at AmericasRiverFestival.com Man,” “Killin’ Time,” “Like the Rain,” “When I Said I Do,” ists often echo the question Jones himself asked: where you will also find all the other details on and “Nothin’ But the Taillights” have led to honors from “Who’s going to fill their shoes?” The answer, in part, the grandaddy of Dubuque music festivals. the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country is Marty Stuart. While he’s too gracious to admit it America’s River Festival is held at the McGraw Hill Music, the Grammys, and the American Music Awards, as himself, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and Parking Lot. America’s River Festival was created after well as membership in the cast of the Grand Ole Opry. musician is living, breathing country-music history. the success of the Grand Excursion in 2004 and today is known as the kickoff event to the summer. Since SATURDAY, JUNE 22 STEVE MILLER BAND @ 10 PM 2005, the board of directors has been committed to Saturday night features, Steve Miller Band (“Joker,” “Fly Steve Miller has been an enlivening presence on the bringing in top-notch national entertainment for our Like An Eagle,” and “Jet Airliner”), Marty Stuart (“Hill- American music scene for more than half a century. residents and guests that travel to Dubuque from billy Rock” and “This One’s Gonna Hurt You”), and Pure In the ‘70s, Miller crafted a brand of pure pop that throughout the Midwest and around the country. n Prairie League (“Amie” and “Let Me Love You Tonight”). was smart, polished, exciting, and irresistible—and that dominated radio in a way that few artists have FRIDAY, JUNE 21 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE @ 7 PM ever managed. Hit followed hit in what seemed like Friday night features, Clint Black (“When I The band recorded Two Lane Highway. While an endless flow: “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Said I Do,” “Killin’ Time,” and “A Better Man”), they were in the studio, RCA released “Amie” Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” and BlackHawk (“Goodbye Says It All,” and from Bustin’ Out as a single, and while not a Top and “Jungle Love,” among them. To this day, those “There You Have It”). Local singer/songwriter Ten hit, “Amie” has endured as a classic, being songs are instantly recognizable when they stream Elizabeth Mary opens the show at 7 p.m. played constantly in several formats to this day. on the radio—and impossible not to sing along with.

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From Travel Dubuque’s perspective, as they con- With no beer fest included this year, tinue to evolve with their mission to bring people into the event is streamlined to be about the area from families and individuals to meetings, the music. That part of the event was a groups, conventions, and sporting events, how they can huge staffing burden even as success- expand on that with some new unique opportunities. ful as it was. So simplifying it was about “A great example of that is Kevin Scharpf at Bra- focusing on making the music portion zen is hosting a special outdoor events at their res- of the weekend strong and as well-oiled taurant based off of the nationally televised cooking as possible for the visitor experience. show that he was on this year, highlighting Dubuque The event moved weekends this as a new destination for food enthusiasts. I’d like year for two very good reasons. First, to see us working to develop that even more.” moving it back a couple of weeks PHOTO: RON TIGGES—DIGITALDUBUQUE.COM Our live music scene is also a factor that separates clears competition with CMA Music us from other communities. We have a very strong Festival in Nashville, TN, which always and diverse selection of live music each and every hurt routing opportunities to Dubuque on the same organizational standpoint and helps the rest of the com- weekend in venues of all sizes featuring music styles weekend. And then the potential to get the Steve munity form an identity as they work to promote our that run the gamut. The America’s River Festival may Miller Band in this timeframe was hard to pass up. city, county, and region. It grows the economic impact be the apex of that local love of music come to life. “We knew he was routing through the Midwest in this and improves the quality of life, affecting the people that “In the beginning people wanted to make the festival timeframe, and this is a big bucketlist booking for me, live here as well as the people looking to move here.” have something for everyone, and you can’t do that. It’s but everyone was exited about it. I’ve seen him a couple “Dubuque’s a cool spot. It’s affordable, it’s clean, great if you can from a financial standpoint, but at the of times before this, and he puts on a tremendous show. it’s safe, and there’s a lot of unique things to do and end of the day, you still have to be solvent. And since It’s a feather in the cap, icing on the cake for ourselves. see. We are a destination in the Midwest. What we’ve 2013, we’ve morphed it into what works. You learn what’s We were lucky with the routing. He’s bigger than any really seen in the last two years is engagement with working and what’s not and over time you eliminate the indoor venue here can hold and a real rock icon.” millennials, which is something we were amazed at stuff that doesn’t make sense to continue, making for a “Clint Black is a classic and hits that 40- 50- 60-year- because we weren’t seeing that before. But with our better experience and also a more profitable outcome.” old market. There is just so much up and coming social media campaign and the engagement, we’re “Putting on a big show with national headlines has country in the market right now. That niche is being getting with that, showing what we have to offer become dramatically more expensive than it was a filled so it made sense to go in a different direction.” across a variety of interests. It seems to be working. few years ago. People kind of get it, but they don’t see The festival has done this successfully in the past It feels like we’re really going in the right direction.” all of it. In 2016 we had about 9,000 people outside. with Randy Travis and Charlie Daniels but certainly has People probably don’t think much about the sheer That’s a big venue. That’s a lot of infrastructure.” made its name betting on the next big thing in coun- amount of people that come to Dubuque to visit on an “From production to catering, marketing, labor, it try music and betting well. Dubuque embraced that annual basis. Using numbers from a wide range of input takes a lot and it’s a big risk. And without our spon- trend, and now other venues are booking new country sources, Travel Dubuque estimates that more than 2 sors, we could never have that size of a financial risk. like crazy with great success. It didn’t make sense to million people a year come here. And the amount of We’re not going to an existing stage and hosting a go to the same well for this year’s entertainment. money that’s spent here is significant. The amount of show. We have to create that entire festival grounds “Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler, we were in on Taylor people that are employed full time by tourism in the from scratch every year. There is no readily-made Swift before she broke out, but couldn’t make it work. county and the amount of revenue is really surprising environment waiting for us, no permanent stage. The We had Lady Antebellum all before they were selling to many people who don’t follow it on a daily basis. non-talent related costs involved in hosting the event out arenas. Through the years we’ve been lucky to have “My peers in the state don’t look at themselves as could easily eclipse 50 percent of the overall budget.” a good radar for what’s going to be big. Dan & Shay, tourists destinations. We are. Probably Lake Okoboji Sam Hunt, and Old Dominion are all over the charts and Des Moines, IA could be on that list, but it’s short. now and doing really well compared to the new acts Des Moines is largely sports related, 45 percent of they were when we booked them. They’re selling out their overnight stays are related to state tournaments arenas now. Out of all the shows we’ve done, Little Big and championships from amateur, high school, and Town was the least attended. They were just coming collegiate sports. Not everyone has the river or the on. They had a coupe hits but had not hit big, and look access to skiing at Sundown and Chestnut Resorts. Our at them now. They’re one of the biggest acts on tour.” great trail systems are growing to be a focal point.” So instead of hearing songs you may not know from It not only brings people in, but we also have acts that will be huge tomorrow or are big with the kids great amenities available all the time for those who today, we’re going to get a night of songs we know choose to call Dubuque home. One new event Travel from performers we’ve grown to love over the years. Dubuque has created for 2019 is the Food Truck Fri- “It’s really a wonderful opportunity for Dubu- day series in Washington Park, and 365ink has been quers to come down on a Friday or Saturday with thrilled to partner with as the musical sponsor. friends and family and for a great price. Take in If there were amenities that he would like to see grow, a night full of great, recognizable hits you know, Keith says an expansion of our bike trails country-wide close to home, and in a great environment.” will reap rewards. People come from all over to ride great Outside of this very visible weekend of music, Travel trails, and development flourishes from that. Continuing Dubuque has been very active in recent years with new to work with our parks to offer great outdoor experi- strate gies and campaigns to bring more and more ences is a good investment in our future as well. Extreme people to the Dubuque area. sports are growing and becoming more accessible to “The ‘Where Iowa more people. We have the kids covered, but what about Started’ brand has been the older kids and teens on vacation with their families? extremely effective for us. “And you need quality private investment like As you look at a destina- restaurants and brew pubs to follow city investment to tion, you look at what makes serve these populations, and we’re getting that hap- a place unique, and our uniqueness is one pening in Dubuque and people are embracing it. Any thing that certainly makes us different community always has to be changing and growing or from a Madison, WI or a Quad Cities. else it becomes stagnant and then it goes backwards.” It helps us focus our mission from an Dubuque is moving forward. Full steam ahead. n

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Just in case you missed it in the last issue, we’re here to blanket-wielding music lovers, play to crowds as big as by another six organized by the Arboretum, pro- shed some light on the biggest little concert series in the the biggest venues in town. But out here they are free, viding 13 weeks of stellar live music in a variety of Tri-States. We’d call it the best kept secret in the area, everyone is welcome, and man, it sure is gorgeous. styles but accessible and enjoyable by all. but when 1,000 to 3,000 people come out every Sunday A shared production of the Arboretum and the Below are a few of the upcoming shows that you all summer long to the Dubuque Arboretum and Botani- Dubuque Arts Council, the 27th season of Music in can look forward to. All shows are free to the public cal Gardens for the magical Music in the Gardens series, the Gardens, as the Arts Council counts it, is bigger and open lawn seating. Concerts are all scheduled it’s anything but a secret and anything but little. Their than ever in 2019. Seven great performances spon- to run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more informa- biggest shows here, in front of throngs of lawn chair and sored by the Dubuque Arts Council are bookended tion and updates, visit DubuqueArboretum.net. n

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Hunter Fuerste groove. Sponsored by Premier Bank and Parco Kids From you wanting more and more. As always, they & His American Ltd. Wisconsin will perform a diverse repertoire of morale- Vintage SUNDAY, JULY 28 boosting musical entertainment, singing, and Orchestra June’s Got “The Beat Goes On” dancing in a two-hour fully staged performance SUNDAY, JUNE 16 the Cash is the theme of the from talented performers ages 15 to 20. This Hunter Fuerste and (Johnny and 51st season of the Kids concert is sponsored by the Fuerste Eye Clinic. His American Vintage Orchestra present an June Carter from Wisconsin. The troupe will feature music authentic musical recreation of the Big Band Cash Tribute) and artists that have stood the test of time. Dogs on Skis era, the music of 1935 to 1945. The show SUNDAY, JULY 7 Living legends such as Billy Joel, Tina Turner, SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 features recreations of the original hits of Glenn June’s Got the Cash, now celebrating their 10th and Cher, just to name a few, along with music Dog on Skis features tight musicianship and Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, year in entertainment, is a musical tribute to that is both traditional and monumental will get layered vocal harmonies covering classic rock Benny Goodman, Harry James, Count Basie, Johnny Cash and June Carter. What started off audiences on their feet. Music from some super dance music from the 1950s to the pres- and many others. In addition to a 14-piece big as a simple tribute band has now blossomed all-stars such as Queen and Gershwin will keep ent. Sponsored by Diamond Jo Casino. band, the program features male and female into a traveling musical theater show. All shows soloists and a special tight harmony vocal are scripted with bits of country comedy, group, The Penthouse Serenaders. Sponsored vintage costumes and Cash’s collection of hits by American Trust & Savings Bank and Conlon from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and more. The show band Construction. covers over five decades of music. Watch as Johnny and June take the stage and have you Dubuque believing they still exist! Sponsored by Floor Symphony Show Corporation, Dubuque Home Improve- Orchestra ment and Burkart Brothers Flooring SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Founded in 1958, the Go Your Dubuque Symphony Own Way Orchestra serves the residents of Dubuque and (Fleetwood the surrounding Tri-State area. Under Music Mac Tribute) Director William Intriligator, the Summer SUNDAY, JULY 14 Melodies concert will feature a range of soloists An evening of and musical styles, including popular light Fleetwood Mac’s most memorable songs classics, movie soundtracks, rousing marches, alongside a history of one of the 20th century’s and premieres. Poppy Conlon, winner of the most successful bands presented by vocalist Pursuit of the Podium competition, will conduct Amy Friedl Stoner, joined by Music Director one of the pieces during the concert. Luke Viertel and band members Brook Hoover, Sponsored by the Dubuque Arts Council. Tim Crumley, AJ Plummer, and Blake Shaw. Sponsored by DuTrac Community Credit Union. The Fez (Steely Dan Tribute) The SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Moonlightrers Back by popular SUNDAY, JULY 21 demand, the Fez is With over 1,000 going to knock your songs in their reper- socks off with their special Steely Dan tribute. toire, The Moonlight- The band is composed of some of the finest ers song list ranges from country, pop, Motown, musicians in Eastern Iowa dedicated to rock, and just about any other genre you can faithfully reproducing the jazz/rock fusion imagine from the ‘50s all the way up through masterpieces of Steely Dan. Founded in 2011, today. Sponsored by DuPaco Community this Iowa City band plays pop, rock, soul, and Credit Union, and Steele Capitol Management.

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THU 6/13 Dubuque… and All That Jazz!: Open Mic w/Scott Waterhouse Tony Walker Garrett Hillary Gladdy’s Open Mic Experience Medicinal Purposes Mama Tess & The Chain Of 8 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 5 PM @ OffShore 8:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 6:30 PM @ The Blu Room 5 PM @ Millwork Night Market Fools w/Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Band Elizabeth Mary Single Release East DBQ Cruisin’ Thursdays: The Unincorporated Good Morning Bedlam East DBQ Cruisin’ Thursdays: 5 PM @ Town Clock Plaza w/Tightrope A Few Blind Mice 8:30 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ Smokestack Elizabeth Mary 8 PM @ The Yardarm 5:30-9 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Steve Cavanaugh & East DBQ Illusions Midwest Drag Comedian Chris Cope East DBQ Randy Droessler Suggy & Mince 10 PM @ Smokestack 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. John Moran Hoffman, Troy, & Marceau 7 PM @ Wicked Dame SUN 6/16 Atala, Sixes, Melting Human Trash 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Ron Lubbers Joie Wails Acoustic Open Mic w/Scott Rische 10 PM @ The Lift 6 PM @ The OtherSide 8:30 PM @ Grape Escape Broken Rubber Band Noon @ Grape Escape Blu Flame 7 PM @ Dimensional Brewing THU 6/20 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Cellist, Sam Day Lyric’s CD Release w/DJ Jeff Theisen East DBQ Cruisin’ Thursdays: 7 PM @ Wicked Dame Jevity, Strangers of Necessity/ Jon Sendt & The Milkman’s Kids 1 PM @ The Yardarm Steve Cavanaugh & Randy Rock Steady FOOCH, Casethejoint, Young 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Droessler 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Massey Road Fantom, God Hockey, Dead Acoustic Jam 5:30-9 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, 7 PM @ Grand Tap Silent w/ DJ Skyrow Chris Ross 1 PM @ Council Hill Station East DBQ Jacquie Miller 9 PM @ The Venue 7 PM @ Twisted Vines, Potosi 7 PM @ The Blu Room Drew Hurn Big Mojo Johnnie Walker 7 PM @ Stone Cliff Boogie Monster Ron Lubbers 2 PM @ Massey Wharf 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Smile Empty Soul 9 PM @ Smokestack 7:30 PM @ Joliet Event Center w/Coldville & Dead Eyes Brown Bottle Bandits Melanie Devaney Blu Flame 7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 7 PM @ Midtown Marina SAT 6/15 Katie Sullivan 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Jam & Eggs Acoustic Open Mic 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Leon’s Piano Bar Katie Sullivan 9 AM @ Convivium The Family Business Adam Bartels Band 8 PM @ Smokestack 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Josh Yeltman 3 PM @ New Diggings 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Jon Sendt 8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge General Store Rod Hamdallah King Explosion: 10 AM @ Coconut Cove Chad Olson Jr. 10 PM @ The Lift Three Decades of The King Texxas Band Open Mic 7 PM @ The Blu Room 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar Nutsy Turtle & Lori G. 8 PM @ Q Casino 3 PM @ The Cornerstone FRI 6/14 1 PM @ The View, Mud Lake Jazz & Blues Jam w/Round Food Truck Fridays: Boy Band Review Cody James, Riff Worm Tart, Daykeeper, Midnight Joie Wails Acoustic 8 PM @ Q Casino Acoustic Jam 8 PM @ The Blu Room Woodcreeper, Concrete Muse, 8 PM @ Smokestack 11:30 AM @ Washington Park 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Opium Rex (All-Ages) Johnny Trash 5 PM @ The Blu Room FRI 6/21 Medicinal Purposes 8 PM @ The Yardarm World Music Day: Roy Schroedl 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Adam Bartels Band 11 AM @ Rountree Gallery Mixed Emotions 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 2 PM @ 2nd & Main, Platteville Johnnie Walker 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Hunter Fuerste & The Elizabeth Mary @ 7 PM John D’Amato Blues American Vintage Orchestra Blackhawk @ 8:30 PM Roy Schroedl & Dave Minnihan 8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Music in the Gardens Clint Black @ 10 PM 3:30 PM @ Field of Dreams Blues & BBQ (Bellevue) 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum America’s River Festival Port of DBQ King Explosion: Three 5th Fret MON 6/17 Decades of The King 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Comedy Open Mic Laura McDonald & 4 & 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 8 PM @ Monk’s Kaffee Pub Jeff Weydert 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn TUE 6/18 JJ Schmitz Maquoketa Summer Concert 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Series: Matt McPherson Band 6 PM @ Maquoketa Trivia Night Downtown Green Space 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Jacquie Miller WED 6/19 7 PM @ Wicked Dame Statue of Liberty 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s Theresa Rosetta 7 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Acoustic Jam 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone Dueling Pianos 7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

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Steve & Randy Upper Main Street Jazz Band A Pirate Over 50 Trivia Night Leon’s Piano Bar Open Mic w/Scott Waterhouse 7 PM @ Stone Cliff @ 5:30 PM 1 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 8 PM @ Smokestack 8 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Pure Prairie League @ 7 PM Hearthfire Duo Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Travis Granberg Glenn Miller Orchestra Tayamu Denku Whiskey High 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub Superlatives @ 8:30 PM 1 PM @ The View, Mud Lake 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater 10 PM @ The Lift 8 PM @ The Yardarm Steve Miller Band @ 10 PM Tete de Morte America’s River Festival Acoustic Jam WED 6/26 FRI 6/28 Ron Frank & The Lizard 8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Port of DBQ 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Salsa Dance Night A Pirate Over 50 Brigade: Jethro Tull Tribute 6 PM @ Smokestack 4 PM @ Dimensional Brewing 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Morgan Wallen Dueling Pianos Elizabeth Mary & Bryce Michael 8 PM @ Five Flags Arena 7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Theresa Rosetta Jon Schmitz Lojo Russo 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s 6 PM @ Millennium Marina 8:30 PM @ Grape Escape Open Mic w/Scott Waterhouse Roy Schroedl Johnnie Walker 8 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 7 PM @ Stone Cliff 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Acoustic Jam A Few Blind Mice DBQ Comedy Showcase 6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Feat. Kristen Toomey Taste Like Chicken Dilana w/Full Boar Hefel, Cook, & Kennedy 9 PM @ Smokestack 8 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Gladdy’s Open Mic Experience Mississippi Duo 6:30 PM @ The Blu Room 7 PM @ Dimensional Brewing SAT 6/29 Danny Parker Hearthfire Duo Open Mic Jam & Eggs Acoustic Open Mic 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 3 PM @ The Cornerstone Comedian Jeff Dye Garrett Hillary 9 AM @ Convivium 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 7 PM @ Stone Cliff SAT 6/22 JJ Schmitz & Ben Dunegan Honkytonk Roadhouse The Other Two Jam & Eggs Acoustic Open Mic 8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge Toast & Jam Series Powerman 5000 Johnnie Walker 10 AM @ Coconut Cove 9 AM @ Convivium 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery 8 PM @ Q Casino 7 PM @ Potosi Brewery Lonesome Road Steve Cavanaugh & Ace Jones 8 PM @ The Yardarm Hell On Earth Tour, feat. Lyric, Laurel & The Love In, Ian Gould Randy Droessler 10 AM @ Coconut Cove Fookie (All-Ages) Cave Paintings 7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub 1 PM @ The View, Mud Lake Better Than Good Enough 5 PM @ The Blu Room 10 PM @ The Lift Lizzie Neal Band, Jordan 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Josh Yeltman Acoustic Jam Danielsen & Jef Spradley Charlie Painter Jazz THU 6/27 8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 1 PM @ Council Hill Station Corkless In Galena Dave Weld & The Imperials 5 PM @ Flatted Fifth East DBQ Cruisin’ Thursdays: Noon @ Depot Park 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Blues & BBQ (Bellevue) Nutsy Turtle Jimmie Allen Taste Like Chicken 5:30-9 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar 2 PM @ Massey Marina Max Kowalske Adam Bartels The Lonely Goats East DBQ 1 PM @ The View, Mud Lake 8:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Hot Mess Elizabeth Mary Adam Beck & Amber Dawn 8 PM @ Q Casino 2 PM @ Coconut Cove Acoustic Jam The Lonely Goats DBQ Symphony Orchestra 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s 1 PM @ Council Hill Station 8:30 PM @ Grape Escape Music in the Gardens Broken Rubber Band Joie Wails Acoustic 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum Blu Flame 8 PM @ The Blu Room 2 PM @ Grape Escape Johnnie Walker Latin Club Night 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 2 PM @ Millennium Marina 9 PM @ Smokestack MON 6/24 Comedy Open Mic Adam Beck & Amber Dawn Bryce & Dayton SUN 6/23 8 PM @ Monk’s Kaffee Pub 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm SUBMIT YOUR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS! 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Open Mic w/Scott Rische LOOKING FOR A FREE AND EASY WAY TO PROMOTE Noon @ Grape Escape TUE 6/25 Ben Dunegan YOUR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS? JUST SEND YOUR Mixed Emotions Elizabeth Mary Trio 7 PM @ The Blu Room ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR OUR WAY! 5 PM @ Char Bar, Platteville 6 PM @ Tony Roma’s EMAIL: [email protected]

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Rod Hamdallah, Chad Aaron Olson Jr 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) John D’Amato Rod’s original musical elements are rooted in 8 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ blues, garage rock, and early country. He cre- (300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA) ates a sound that can be likened to artists such Memphis’ John D’Amato has been making as The Flat Duo Jets and The Black Keys. Local waves since the turn of this century. In 2009 singer songwriter Chad Aaron Olson Jr opens. John was selected as one of Guitar Player Magazine’s Editors Top 8. John performed with B.B. King in 2010 in Nashville and Billy Cox and FRI 6/14 Eric Gales in that same year. Joe Louis asked John to perform on his Award Winning 2012 release Hellfire. Since John’s own 2010 debut album Ain’t No Big Deal he has unrelentingly blazed a new artistic blues trail and continues to evolve as a songwriter and performer.

Dave Fields 8 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ WED 6/19 (300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA) Having grown up in his father’s recording studio in NYC, Fields was immersed in music from a young age, later becoming a multi- instrumentalist. After attending the Berklee College of Music, he produced music for others and began writing and performing his own. Good Morning Bedlam (All Ages) 7 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage, jumping and dancing Boogie Monster with a wild playfulness. With tight soaring three 9 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they From the depths of funk to the down home-age captivate their audience night after night with no of blues, from screaming electric funk to intention of slowing down. Every song is a unique dancing disco and the sincerity of soul, you twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music. should be dancing!

Lyric’s CD Release Party Sixes, Atala, Melting Human Trash 9 PM @ THE VENUE (285 MAIN ST) 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) COVER: FREE Sixes are a blackened doom/sludge band from The Venue and The Konnexion bring you Southern California. Active since 2016, the band hip hop artist Lyric’s CD Release Party. performs an aggressively depressing sound The soulful, energetic young phenom will heavily based in drug abuse and misery. Con- headline the show and have his new record, ceived in a Tuff Shed in the desolate landscape unknown available for purchase. The party of Twentynine Palms, CA in 2013, Atala is the will start and end with Dj Jevity mastering conjuring of Kyle Stratton. The band plays the turntables. Plus: Strangers of Necessity/ deep, dirty desert sludge perfect for those hazy FOOCH, CasetheJoint, Young Fantom, God stoned nights. Melting Human Trash opens Hockey, and Dead Silent with Dj Skykrow. with a punk/sludge blast straight outta DBQ.

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SMILE EMPTY SOUL W/ COLDVILLE AND DEAD EYES THURSDAY, JUNE 13 @ 7 PM Smile Empty Soul is a hard rock trio that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990s. They had three very successful singles/videos and a gold record and have since released their 8th full length, Oblivion, in 2018.

KING EXPLOSION: THREE DECADES OF THE KING JUNE 14 @ 8 PM JUNE 15 @ 4 & 8 PM King Explosion will bring together national award-winning Elvis tribute artists for three exciting performances! Featuring Joseph Hall, Ryan Pelton, and Tyler Hunter.

THE STRUTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 @ 8 PM In their lavish stage presence and magnetic appeal, The Struts have more than demonstrated a preternatural command of monumental crowds. Foo Fighters front- man Dave Grohl called them “the best opening band we’ve ever had.” JIMMIE ALLEN FRIDAY, JUNE 28 @ 8 PM The Southern Delaware native’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having writ- Laughing Moon Comedy: Psychic Medium ten a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appearing in a Diet Chris Cope Mindie Adamos Coke ad with megastar Taylor Swift. “Blue Jean Baby,” off his debut self-titled WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 @ 8 PM SUNDAY, JULY 14 @ 3 PM EP, immediately caught the attention of country music fans and critics alike with its soulful groove—rocketing it to the top of digital playlists, across all genres. Dueling Pianos Laughing Moon Comedy: JUNE 20 & 21 @ 7 PM Carlos Mencia After introducing his music at festivals across the country, Allen hit the road WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 8 PM to share the stage with Kane Brown and Scotty McCreery. The hot new- Laughing Moon Comedy: comer was heralded as one of the top “artists to watch in 2018” by Rolling Jeff Dye Mark Curry Stone, Billboard, Pandora, Sounds Like Nashville, NY Country Swag, Coun- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 @ 8 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 @ 8 PM try Music Rocks and New England Country Music, and has earned spots in CMT’s “18 for 2018” Listen Up program and Bobby Bones’ Class of 2018. Jimmie Allen Ashley McBryde FRIDAY, JUNE 28 @ 8 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 @ 8 PM Allen’s debut single “Best Shot” is a certified hit, claiming the spot as the No. 1 Most Shazamed song in the format for eight consecutive weeks, and claiming the 5th Gear Hotel California: No. 1 spot on Country radio for three weeks, marking the first time a black artist SATURDAY, JUNE 29 @ 8 PM A Salute to The Eagles has launched a career with a No. 1 hit with their debut single on Country radio. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 8 PM Kashmir: The Led In October of 2018, Allen released his hotly-anticipated debut album, Mer- Zeppelin Sohw Abba Revisited cury Lane, named in tribute to the street he grew up on and the ori- FRIDAY, JULY 5 @ 8 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 @ 4 & 8 PM gin of his incredible journey. Featuring a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B and pop, Mercury Lane draws upon the influence of his fam- Whiskey Myers Rodney Carrington Live Tour ily and small-town upbringing of the critically-acclaimed rising star. FRIDAY, JULY 12 @ 8 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 @ 7 & 9:30 PM Nightlife SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

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Linsey Alexander 8 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ Taiyamo Denku, Mic Smiths, (300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA) Lyric, Cracka Don Chicago Blues veteran Linsey Alexander is a 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) blues songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. He Local and regional hiphop love fest. Taiyamo has been a fixture in clubs on Chicago’s North Denku works hard with lyrical dexterity and Side for nearly two decades and has played a rolodex full of major artists featured on his with numerous blues musicians including songs. Lyric will have just released his first Buddy Guy, A.C. Reed, Magic Slim, and B.B. full record and is possibly the best rapper King. His 2012 album Been There Done That within a 100 mile radius. Mic Smiths come in was rated the best blues CD of the year. a close second with funny, lyrical acrobat- Born in Memphis and raised on the south ics. Cracka Don swings over from the Cedar side of Chicago, Linsey says, “Blues is not Falls/Waterloo area to bust us down a few. hard- it’s just a documentary about life.” SAT 6/29 SUN 6/23

Charlie Painter Trio Emple’s Rooftop EDM 5 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ Warehouse Party ft. Matt Rissi, (300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA) Gruyay, and Patrick Blin From Madison, WI, Charlie on jazz gui- 7:30 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) tar together with Ben Johnson on bass From Cedar Rapids, IA, Matt Rissi brings house/ and Matt Krueger on drums will take techno. Gruyay from Minneapolis, MN, styles their audience exploring jazz-based house with rolling bass lines and all sorts of improv from the 1940s to present. funk and fun flair. Like Rissi, Patrick Blin is an IowaTechno don and path layer in the Midwest scene. Emple provides jazz, lounge, house, and WED 6/26 all things vibey. Sun sets at 8:44 p.m.

Laurel and the Love In, Cave Paintings David Zollo and the Body Electric 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) 10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST) Laurel & the Love-In met on Tinder in 2015. Since bursting on to the Midwestern music Back then, they were loners looking for noth- scene with the band High and Lone- ing more than some free meals and a little some in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy hanky-panky on the side. What they found career. Along with constant touring in the was true love-in. Since then the Nashville- U.S and Europe with High and Lonesome based rock and roll band has toured the (1992–1998) and his current band, The Body country, honing their sound, which consists Electric (1998-present), Zollo has recorded of visceral lyrics, rock and roll guitar solos, seven records of his own material, includ- and 1960s girl-group inspired harmonies. ing the most recent, 2015’s For Hire.

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DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #345 June 13–June 26, 2019 365INK MAGAZINE Nightlife 27 Columnists SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT BY BRYCE PARKS

There’s a fresh breeze coming off of Frentress Lake in East Dubuque, IL, and it’s not just because of the high water. The Silver Spoon Restaurant has undergone somewhat of a transformation in the off season, and if you’ve never been or it’s been a while, it’s time to fix that. For summer 2019, the Silver Spoon is running on all cylinders but only offering the amazing new menu Thursday through Sunday. In the 3rd season of operation, there has been a lot of renewal at Silver Spoon. Call it re-visioning or expansion or just starting over. The basic fact is, Silver Spoon 2019 SALSA VERDE WET BURRITO BURNT ENDS is not the same restaurant you visited last year. An amaz- ing new chef, new amenities, and new staff all started with a new General Manager, Aundie Schwager-Koppes. Hotel Julien, Waterstreet Market in Bellevue, and most like to get back to feeding people who want try try “We’ve teamed up with the Pettigout family that recently as the chef at the Dubuque Golf & Country something new. I’m happy have an outlet again.” owns Frentress Lake Marina, and we took off from there, Club. With a front and back of house facelift already The menu will be set as is for a while as they shooting ideas back and forth and feeding off each other. underway at Silver Spoon, Chad came in a bit later on get started and then will evolve with feedback We’re creating more of a resort atmosphere, more family- in the season but worked quickly with fellow kitchen from patrons and the change of seasons. friendly amenities, and catering a little bit to every genre.” wizard Alejandro, from Brazil, to put together a great We visited a couple of times since they opened just The land and building that once housed the Silver new, exciting yet accessible menu, perfect for summer. over a week ago, once for dinner and once for lunch (Fri- Eagle Casino is owned by the Pettigout family who “We’re trying be as authentic as possible, espe- day through Sunday). Getting a seat on the patio was a leases the portion of the venue that houses the res- cially with our Mexican/South American features,” lot easier at lunch, and it’s really not that far from down- taurant to owner/operator Chris Staver, who also owns says Chad. “We’re also using really top-quality ingre- town Dubuque if you have a flexible Friday lunch hour. the very tasty Copper Kettle restaurant in Dubuque’s dients. My burger is a great brisket blend. I actually An appetizer menu that includes such standbys as north end neighborhood. If you have not been there, make my own American cheese in house from a recipe wings, nachos, guac, and quesadillas also sports some you’re also missing out on something great. I got from one of my chef friends. It’s like Velveeta less mainstream goodies including a killer South of the “My background is business and management,” but properly seasoned. It takes the burger to the next Border Shrimp Cocktail, or check out Chad’s signature says Aundie, “and I’ve gone into businesses before and level. And the bacon is hand-cut Nueske’s bacon.” smoked CAB Brisket Brunt Ends with a spicy maple glaze helped bring them back to life. I was Food and Bever- If you know that name, you know it’s famous amongst and fries. Just get two of those right off the bat. And the age Manager at Lacoma Golf Course for almost six true bacon lovers for being one of the very best around. Fried Green BLT features a fried green tomato topped years and helped put them on the map for a while. I All bacons are not created equal. Make it taste as good as with smoked gouda pimento cheese, tomato jam and, think this venue needed to be revamped all around— you can and people will appreciate it. With all of the cre- of course, some of that magical Nueske’s bacon. It’s as the service, the food, the drinks, all of it together.” ative options on the menu, we were surprised when chef pretty as it is delicious. We also loved the shrimp empa- “It’s a modern, sleek decor, not your everyday patio feel- Chad told us his favorite thing by far on the new menu nadas and their pineapple habanero dipping sauce. Just ing. You can feel comfortable coming in casual but also feel was his bacon cheeseburger. So you know that thing has the perfect amount of sweet heat on that savory treat! right at home if you dress up for a nice date inside or out got to be some kind of next level goodness. You’ll just Chad already promised you that his bacon and have a couple of martinis. Chris did such a great job on have to go over to Silver Spoon and find out for yourself. cheeseburger will change your life, so it could be how he designed everything; he’s got such a great idea.” “I’m justly trying to do it all right. Approachable but hard to stray to their other sandwich offerings Outside of the decor, almost everything else is new. done well. Over time, I think we can do some fancy which include a salmon burger, a seared salmon A nearly all new staff, starting with the acquisition of things and show some curveballs, host some special avocado wrap, and a carnitas pork sandwich. one of the most talented chefs in the Tri-State area: tasting events, but right now we’re just getting our feet With so many Mexican/South American highlights Chad Myers. We’ve enjoyed Chad’s work at some other wet and earning our reputation for the new menu.” on the menu, you just know they had to have a selec- venues over the last decade and have always been very “One of the reasons I left the Country Club was tion of what people these days are calling street tacos, impressed. This was a major coup of an acquisition for that I missed cooking for the public and sharing my featuring dreamy ingredients on two hand-size corn the Silver Spoon, and you are able to reap the rewards. food with everyone. Sometimes I’d put in hours mak- tortillas, not quite soft shell and also not quite crispy. A Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, Chef Chad has ing something very special and then I didn’t sell any. A nice in-between to hold five diverse flavors: carnitas, sharpened his knives and skills at places like Q Casino, It was not an adventurous dining crowd. And I’d baja fish, shrimp, rojo chicken, and carne asada (steak).

28 Columnists 365INK MAGAZINE June 13–June 26, 2019 Issue #345 DUBUQUE365.COM Columnists I WOULD MARRY THOSE BRUSSELS SPROUTS IF I COULD

SOME SIDE DISH OPTIONS: MAPLE GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND SHITAKE MUSHROOMS, STREET CORN SALAD, AND SOUTH OF THE BORDER SHRIMP COCKTAIL BACON CHEESEBURGER CHICKEN & BACON KEBAB VEGETABLE COLESLAW WITH PINEAPPLE

Each has its own specially prepared sauces to finish Even the desserts cater to the south with They have been doing a lot of big parties and off the flavor including baja sauce, cilantro-lime sauce, fried ice cream and churros being offered. can cater your special events on-site from benefits picante, and queso fresco. Some even have chichar- Good luck saving room for that! to birthday parties. Reservations are recommended ron (pork cracklings) for additional flavor and texture. The restaurant isn’t the only thing that’s been re-imag- by not necessary. The outdoor patio seats about 75 Those authentic Mexican style salvoes Chad was talk- ined for 2019. Frentress Lake Marina itself put a lot of time and fills up pretty quick on summer nights, so that ing about come out in their entrée features from the faji- and money into awesome new features and amenities to would be a reason to call ahead. You’ll find causal tas and tex-mex burrito to Aundie’s favorite thing on the serve a growing clientele. There is a brand new swimming live music on the patio even couple of weeks. menu: the Salsa Verde Wet Burrito. It features chicken or pool with a bath house just behind the restaurant portion It’s hidden away. It’s a destination. You won’t steak with sautéed peppers and onions, then smothered of the building which also houses the marina offices and drive by and think of it because you can’t really see in salsa verde, creama, and queso fresco, and some- retail. Frentress lake marina members and campground it. You need to want to come here. They’re working how maintained inside a tortilla wrapper. We enjoy the members are invited to use the pool, perfect for before to flood social media with reminders they are here. simplicity of the bacon-wrapped fajita seasoned chicken or after your meal (we suggest before, you know… the With a beautiful, secluded water-site venue comes skewers. Maybe it was that pineapple habanero dipping whole waiting 30 minutes to swim thing). You can’t see the challenge of reminding people that you are open sauce again. And don’t forget about the chimichurri bis- the pool from the restaurant patio, but it’s close by. for business. But this is one place that is worth tak- tro filet (beef) and beautiful lemon dill salmon featuring There is also a half court basketball court and ing the time to go out of you way to enjoy. Turn east chimichurri gilled potatoes and a lemon dill vinaigrette. two very scenery-heavy sand volleyball courts just off of Highway 20 at Frentress Lake Rd. Cross over “I think all of our helpings are very generous here. in front of the outdoor patio seating at the restau- both sets of railroad tracks before turning right on It will fill you up,” promises Aundie. “Early reviews rant by the water. What a gorgeous setting for a little Gill Rd. There will be a sign at the correct turn. have been amazing. I’m so excited about the feed- outdoor fun. This year’s volleyball league is already “Once people come once, I know they’re going back I’ve gotten in this first week being open. For filled for the year on Thursday nights, but you can to come back. They’re going to love it.” n the service, the food, the drinks, and the cleanli- come play on the courts at other times at no charge. ness of everything. I thrive on cleanliness.” “We have over 100 campers on permanent sites Often times, side dishes on food reviews get less love, sold-out for the summer with 30 more on a wait- and that’s because a lot of menus don’t put as much ing list. So we’re possibly looking to expand in the thought into them. Not so at Silver Spoon. In fact, they future,” shares Aundie. “We have a great fire pit by brought us samples of side dishes specifically because the water that is accessible to our patrons to use.” they didn’t want us to overlook them. The refreshing The marina also added a kayak launch with kayak sweet corn salad and vegetable coleslaw with pineapple rentals right next to the restaurant by the water. You were great takes on old favorites, and the South of the can also rent a boat from the marina to use on the Border Rice is a special recipe that Alejandro brought river. How about a great excursion on the water com- with him. But man, those maple glazed Brussels sprouts bined with a fantastic lunch or dinner at either end of with Nueske’s Bacon and shitake mushrooms could be an your trip? It’s a little staycation right in your backyard. entrée all by themselves. One order was generous but still This is not a typical marina restaurant; it’s a great not enough. They’re like veggie candy. Even if you don’t restaurant that just happens to be next to a marina. like Brussel sprouts, welcome to liking Brussels sprouts. They’re also adding new transient boat docks We have not yet explored their drink menu, but for visitors to tie up and enjoy dinner, having finally they have indeed revamped it with a wide variety removed the big barge platform that was leftover from SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT of specialty and mixed drinks. So if you are a lover the days of the Silver Eagle Casino docking platform. 818 WEST GILL RD, EAST, DUBUQUE, IL of spirits, you’ll have to explore that for yourself. There are a lot of docks. There’s room for you! 815-554-6210 FACEBOOK.COM/SILVERSPOONEATERY Hours: Tue–Wed (Bar Only): 4 PM–Midnight; Thu: 4 PM–Midnight; Fri–Sun: 11 AM–Midnight; Mon: Closed

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DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #345 June 13–June 26, 2019 365INK MAGAZINE Columnists 29 Columnists DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE THAT MANY AUTHORS IN DUBUQUE? COMMON SENSE ISN’T SO COMMON BY MATT BOOTH

We expect people to have common sense so why do we use the line, “Com- mon sense isn’t so common”? Do we ever wonder why some people are street smart and others are not capable of to prevent the lug nuts from getting lost, showing one bit of common sense? Are he carefully places them in the hubcap. some people crazy? Are they dumb? So far, so good. But, as he is installing the Common sense, according to Aristo- spare, he bumps his foot against the hub- tle, is an actual power of inner sensation cap, which sends the lug nuts rolling. Oh, no: whereby the various objects of the external all four of the lug nuts fall through the grate senses are united and judged. Simply of a storm sewer. The man curses out load, put, it is a way of reasoning based on the and hollers, “What am I gonna do now?” knowledge gathered. It is our common A soft voice comes from the other sense that allows us to function every day. side of a nearby fence. The voice says If common sense was common, people “You can take one lug nut off each of would not text while driving and politicians your other three wheels and put them would actually care about those they serve. on the spare. That will give you three If you drop a ball, it will fall. It always on each wheel, which will hold your has, and it always will. It is common sense wheels on well enough for you to get that the sun came up yesterday and will to the service station down the road.” tomorrow, so you don’t have to go to bed The driver walks over to the fence, in fear. Common sense tells us that eating sees the sign that says “State Mental too much candy or drinking too much Hospital,” and says to the guy on the booze will make you sick (since it has in other side of the fence: “Hey, that’s great the past), and that red glowing things tend common sense. So how come you’re in a to be hot. Common sense is our survival place like this?” The mental patient smiles, mechanism at work. It is common sense shrugs, and says “Sir, I’m in here because not to walk in front of a speeding car, I’m crazy, not because I’m dumb.” n since, at some point in your past, you’ve seen fast things hit fleshy things and said to yourself, “ouch.” Common sense would also suggest that a small person might CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE best avoid getting in a fight with a large One of the best ways to improve your attitude person as he can easily imagine the effects. is to surround yourself with positive people. A man is driving down a road that passes It’s a scientific fact your brain automatically a mental hospital. He hears a loud noise, imitates the behaviors of the people around you. and his car shakes. He realizes that he’s Therefore, you should surround yourself with had a blowout. He pulls over to the side of positive thinkers and stay away from those who the road, and sure enough, he has a flat are excessively negative. Check Your Attitude tire. He gets the spare out of the trunk and by surrounding yourself with positive people. If begins to change the tire. He jacks up the you Check Your Attitude on a regular basis, you car, removes the wheel with the flat tire, and won’t have to worry about Covering Your Butt!

MATT BOOTH MATT BOOTH HAS EARNED HIS CSP (CERTIFIED SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL) DESIGNATION. THE CSP IS THE SPEAKING INDUSTRY’S INTERNATIONAL MEASURE OF PROFESSIONALISM. THE CSP DESIGNATION IS CONFERRED BY THE NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION (NSA) ONLY ON THOSE SPEAKERS WHO HAVE EARNED IT BY MEETING STRICT QUALIFYING CRITERIA. THERE ARE LESS THAN 800 CSPS IN THE WORLD. CONNECT WITH MATT TODAY FOR YOUR NEXT COMPANY MEETING, CALL 563-590-9693 OR EMAIL [email protected]. “AFTER KNOCKING OVER AND SPILLING HIS BROTHER’S SODA, GRAHAM SAID, ‘DAD, I’M SOOOO LUCKY. IF I WOULD HAVE HIT THAT GLASS ANY HARDER, IT WOULD HAVE FELL OFF THE TABLE AND BROKE THAT ALL OVER THE FLOOR!’”

30 Columnists 365INK MAGAZINE June 13–June 26, 2019 Issue #345 DUBUQUE365.COM Columnists REASON NUMBER 6: I LIKE CHERRIES 5 REASONS TO BRING HOME A BAG OF CHERRIES BY HY-VEE NUTRITIONISTS MEGAN HORSTMAN (ASBURY), AMY CORDINGLEY (LOCUST), AND CHRISTOPHER BAIRD (DODGE)

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re at peak cherry season, LOWER RISK OF DISEASE particularly cherries from the Northwestern United States. Cherries are packed with antioxidants called anthocya- In fact, slight climate differences throughout Washington, nins which may help reduce the risk of heart disease Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Montana ensure that ripe cherries and cancer. Studies have shown that eating foods high are being harvested from June through August, and typi- in anthocyanins can improve cholesterol levels, triglyc- cally hit the produce department within two days of being erides, and blood pressure, ultimately reducing the risk picked. So why should you pick up a bag Northwest cher- of cardiovascular disease and related complications. ries? In addition to being a delicious and fun-to-eat snack, here’s five amazing things cherries can do for your health. IMPROVE IMMUNITY Like many fruits, cherries are a good source of vitamin SLEEP BETTER C, which may help aid your immune system. Because Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, which vitamin C is an antioxidant, it fights damaging free radi- helps regulate your sleep cycles. According to a study cals in your body and helps prevent disease. As a bonus, by the University of Texas Health Science Center, eating foods rich in vitamin C may also help delay aging. eating cherries daily can aid in better sleep. And if you’ve got plans for summer travel, remember that GUT HEALTH melatonin from cherries may also fight jet lag. Cherries are good source of fiber, which is extremely important for your digestive health. Eating a handful of REDUCE PAIN cherries, about one cup, provides more than 10 percent Because of their anti-inflammatory benefits, cherries of your recommended daily fiber intake. Remember may help reduce your risk of gout attacks and pain that fiber feeds the good gut bacteria in your diges- from arthritis. Studies show that tart-sweet cher- tive tract and a healthy gut biome may help prevent The information is not intended as medical advice. Please ries can even help alleviate post-workout soreness. diabetes, heart disease, inflammation and obesity. n consult a medical professional for individual advice.

I would like to point out that satire is not without its clothes, so rich Americans shortcomings. First off all you need to know the culture could stand to look at GESUNDHEIT to get “the jokes,” understanding that the author is them. He supported a revo- BY BOB GELMS saying the exact opposite of what is meant. When we lution, too, as long as infan- were kids, we all read parts of Gulliver’s Travels and try veterans and volunteer “All persons, living and dead, are purely coin- thought it was just, and only, an adventure story. We firemen led it. It almost cidental and should not be construed.” didn’t realize there was a hidden meaning until high goes without saying, Elliot Thus, begins one of the great books of the school. Animal Farm by George Orwell is another good was jailed as some kind of 20th century and, I think, one of the unrecognized example of this. Chaucer wrote a scathing political suspicious character. And masterworks of one of the seminal writers work- diatribe called The Parliament of Fowls which osten- interesting for those of us ing in the English language, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. sibly was about a bunch of birds. If you just read the in Eastern Iowa, for a short God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is satire, a literary form story on the page, you lose 75 percent of the meaning. while, Vonnegut had Elliot that is greatly misunderstood and almost impossibly Such is the case with God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. spotted in New Vienna, IA. difficult to write well. There have only been a handful Elliott Rosewater’s father was very rich ($88 mil- The hidden message of writers who have used satire to its fullest extent. In lion). The fortune was put in a trust to keep the govern- should be self-evident once you know there is one. All the English, we have very few practitioners of the craft. ment from sucking it all up in taxes. The trust was to be rich people are the bad guys and the poor people are the You can find some short passages of satire in headed up by a Rosewater family member and man- good guys and here is a little hint: the main protagonist in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and I am sure I’d get aged by a New York investment/accounting/law firm. the story is the trust fund that gives Elliot an income of $3.5 little argument in listing Jonathan Swift as the UK’s Elliot could spend the interest but not the principle. million. When he promptly starts to give it away to people superb satirist. Gulliver’s Travels is a very early Elliott was very fond of the people of Rosewater, IN, but in need, this makes him a candidate for psychoanalysis. example of Swift’s complete mastery of the art. saw wealthy people wishing the poor would be invisible: “If This is only the second time in my life I have seen It is an opinion that is almost universally held that you would be unloved and forgotten at least be reason- the word “eleemosynary” in print. I even remembered Jonathan Swift, who was Irish, then wrote the finest piece able.” He saw it as his duty to make them comfortable by what it meant. LOL. It means, among several similar of satire ever when he took a very big swing at the English passing out small sums of money saying, “There is only one meanings, pertaining to somebody who lives on char- with a piece written in 1729. Commonly referred to as A rule I know of, God dammit people. You’ve got to be kind.” ity. I mention this because it is an important idea in Modest Proposal, I am paying homage to Swift by quoting Elliott was also a drunk and made a tour of the the book. I wonder how Vonnegut knew that word? the entire title, A Modest Proposal for Preventing Children country visiting his favorites, volunteer fire depart- At one point a poor woman whom Elliott of Poor People from Being a Burthen to Their Parents, or ments. He was clearly flamboyantly ill (as in crazy.) So, had helped stopped him to tell him what the Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Publick. the family had him committed to an institution where a great man she though he was. Other notable examples in American literature are Mark he quit drinking and started taking care of himself. “Now, now—You give up everything a man Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Joseph Heller’s Another of Elliott’s idiosyncrasies was that he thought is supposed to want, just to help the little Catch 22; and Cat’s Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the main purpose of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps people, and the little people know it. God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater all by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was to get poor Americans into clean, pressed, unpatched God Bless you, Mr. Rosewater.” n

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DEAR GWEN, DEAR GWEN, My dog pulls a lot and I have tried everything: the I met a boy and he’s super nice and I really like him. gentle leader, a Martingale collar, and training with But his art is dreadful. I have tried to be supportive treats. Still, she pulls my arm out of my socket every and feign enthusiasm for it, but I just can’t anymore. time we go for a walk. The only thing that kind It is some of the worst art I’ve ever seen. Do I need of works is the gentle leader, but she hates it so to break up with him? He’s so great, but I just can’t much she scratches her face on every rock in sight look at another painting of his without gouging my to try to get it off. Due to this, I have been using a eyes out. prong collar. I feel like a bad pet owner because —Sincerely, Love May Be Blind, But I’m Not of it, but it’s the only way to go on a walk where I am even semi-in control. Every time I walk her I DEAR LOVE MAY BE feel bad and I feel like everyone is judging me. BLIND, BUT I’M NOT, First of all, please know I originally typed that What should I do? “Love May Be Bling” and I like that better. Best, To Prong or Not to Prong Now. If you love this man, let him go. Let him find DEAR TO PRONG OR the Elon Musk to his Grimes or whatever. If you’re NOT TO PRONG, mad I’m making fun of Grimes, it’s cool, you Art I’ve had some tricky dogs and I get it. But listen, if Mess, she had like three good songs in the early you’re feeling like a bad dog owner, CHOKERS ARE aughts, but she ruined it by doing interviews and BACK, BABE. I have seen at least a zillion teenage being a generally unlikable person and having girls with those plastic “tattoo” chokers that we her parents pay for her to live in an artist loft at wore in grade school. Tumblr got wind of those the age of 17. When she started dating Elon Musk? and it was all over. Get yourself a lil prong collar of The cherry on top of the capitalism sundae. your own and people will be too delighted by your matching daddy/doggy prong collars to even think Dump this man. You deserve to date one of those for a second that you’re a dirtbag to your pooch. weirdos who made Meow Wolf. We all deserve to Bonus power move? Get a leash with a clasp on two date one of those weirdos who made Meow Wolf. ends, like those double-sided gel pens you could —xoxo Gwen get if you were very extra in 4th grade (ah, yes, yours truly), and walk your pupperino with your throat!!!!!! Bonding!!!! This is such a good call and would legitimately be mad cute. Maybe your picture would be in the paper on account of how cute you and your GWEN BEATTY doggy are being all twins as heck on the sidewalk. GWEN BEATTY IS A SORORITY DROPOUT —xoxo Gwen AND CRYBABY, READY AND WILLING TO BOSS YOU AROUND. IF YOU WANT TO TELL HER SHE’S PRETTY, EMAIL [email protected].

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ARIES stop buying ground beef and tube socks from (MAR 21–APR 19) the same cashier at Hy-Vee every day. These coming days are likely to be somewhat challenging, as they could LIBRA contain moments where you’re swallowed up (SEP 23–OCT 22) by a giant, mysterious crack that has suddenly The thing about life is that it contains appeared in the Earth’s surface and then some disappointments. (Don’t worry. Your sealed itself up shortly after consuming you. parents felt the same way.) It’s up to you to decide Do some light yoga and consider your future. whether you accept this or try to fix things or end up denying that anything is wrong, telling TAURUS everyone you’re a successful entrepreneur despite (APR 20–MAY 20) multiple bankruptcies, and then miraculously Have you had enough practice? Will getting elected president despite being clueless you make the grade? Did you eat breakfast? Is to the point of thinking that planes should everyone laughing at you? Is it too late to play just drop water on a forest fire to get it out. third base for the Brewers? Is the entirety of humanity just an excuse for variations of carbon SCORPIO to float around aimlessly until the universe (OCT 23–NOV 21) becomes a place that is unrecognizable to any Your lucky number is prime form of life? What is life? Should you spend and likely thousands of digits long. the extra dollar on the nice toothpaste? SAGITTARIUS GEMINI (NOV 22–DEC 21) (MAY 21–JUNE 20) The saying about fear being the only A planetary configuration like we have thing to fear is something someone who probably now often makes people afraid to start anything wasn’t about to have a helicopter land on them that challenges their uninterrupted time trying to said moments before a helicopter didn’t land on read fan theories about Lost on YouTube comments them. So, you know, always look up, I guess. for videos that are kind of about Lost but are also just kind of daily video blogs about what that CAPRICORN person’s life was like when Lost was on the air. (DEC 22–JAN 19) It’s time to bang your fist on the table CANCER and say, “I know you’re all just stuffed animals (JUNE 21–JULY 22) I’ve held onto since my youth and are incapable It’s your chance to stand up to of love and human connection, but you’re family members who want to exert too much going to listen to me dictate the way I would control over your decision to eat practically have written the adaptation of Dune instead of nothing but frozen food that comes in a bag whatever it was that David Lynch came up with.” inside a cardboard box. Set boundaries with them by never speaking to them again. AQUARIUS (JAN 20–FEB 18) LEO I’m almost positive your order (JULY 23–AUG 22) the soft Bark Box instead of the hard Bark It’s up to you to strut your stuff, Box so that the dog makes a giant mess out so maybe take a break from burying your old of stuffing for a week around the house. diaries in your neighbor’s backyard in the middle of the night and focus in on how you PISCES can get away with wearing chaps and Crocs (FEB 19–MAR 20) to your friend’s wedding this summer. As long as you’re being overly bashful about showcasing your innate gifts, it will be VIRGO difficult to realize that no amount of innate gifts (AUG 23–SEP 22) will change the fact that Ace Frehley was replaced You don’t have to answer to in KISS and the new guy still wears Ace’s makeup. society’s cultural values, but you do have to Be the change you wish to see in the world.

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