APRIL 15–APRIL 28, 2021 ISSUE #380

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

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS COVER Gwen Beatty 14 Julien Dubuque International Good Advice Film Festival [email protected] Celebrating JDIFF’s 10-year anniversary on April 18–25 in Dubuque Matt Booth 18 Vintage Torque Fest Mattitude Dubuque’s largest live music festival [email protected] disguised as a car show on April 30 and May 1 at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Sara Carpenter DIY Advice Photo: General Bob Felderman [email protected] Models: Liz Smith and Tim Buchholtz Truck: Owned by Mackenzie Miles Danny Fairchild Dining & Horoscopes FEATURES [email protected] 11 DuMA: A Place for Friends Bob Gelms Old and New Bob’s Book reviews 12 Virtual Events at Heritage Center [email protected] 13 Kids’ Summer Camps & Activities Pam Kress-Dunn 17 Upcoming Events at Five Flags Columnist [email protected] SECTIONS Sunil Malapati 4 Events Dining [email protected] 11 Arts 20 Nightlife Sara Eliot Steuer Feature Writer 24 Columnists [email protected] WHERE’S WANDO? SPECIAL THANKS We’ve hidden Wando somewhere in this issue of Christy Monk, Gina siegert, Julien’s Journal, 365ink. Can you fi nd him? Fran parks, Gen. Bob Felderman, ron & Jennifer Tigges, Dave Haas, rich Belmont & Margie Blair, Mike Damaso, paul Gilligan, 365ink Magazine paul & sandy Meyer, Coco the offi ce dog, 432 Bluff st, Dubuque, IA 52001 Wesley Cat, Copper Kettle’s seared sesame 563-588-4365 Tuna Bowls, all of our 365ink friends and [email protected] advertisers… and you for reading. Dubuque365.com Facebook: @Dubuque365 Instagram: @365ink

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2 365INK MAGAZINE AprIl 15–AprIl 28, 2021 Issue #380 DUBUQUE365.COM too requires an internet connection. It’s like a hole-in-the- wingtip Oxford shoes. Then again, going biblical with the bucket scenario, only all of the steps involve the bucket. dress code would not have been much better, even if Jesus There are even some programs/apps that do not run was a carpenter. Well played, Mennonites. Well played. live from the internet but for some reason require that And, as if it was even a question, they work fast, efficiently, live connection in order for you to proceed using the and as a team. They had that roof off, prepped, replaced app. Why? GRRRRR!!!! I could easily spin off here into with gutters and all, and cleaned up in a day and a half. I You don’t really even think about how reliant you are on WiFi a complaint about how most computer operation sys- think it took a rather disheveled crew of six about two weeks, these days until you don’t have it. For some reason, the inter- tem updaters really only seem to be an excuse to take bisected by a Thanksgiving break, to get my roof on a few net at the office has been out for two days, so we are working features that were once free and turn them into billable years back. It was a pathetic, lackluster performance to say off the hotspots from our phones. I swear to God that with my features. Congratulations! You’ve been upgraded, sucker! the least. This, after the guy who sold me the roof said he’d upgrade to the iPhone 12 that they downgraded the hotspot And I’m just lazy enough not to go home and work, get his “A-team” on it. Yeah, right. I think mine was put on by to about 2400 baud speed (Ask your dad what that is). because I know I’d be even lazier there. So here I sit, with the people from the table at the wedding that no one wants I found myself in a waking fever dream from the early one digital arm tied behind my back, trying to get work to sit at. So I’m glad that that crappy roofing company went 2000s, before the days of easily and harmlessly straying done like it was the year 2000. It’s equivalent to having out of business. Where were these guys when I needed them? into rabbit holes on the internet and social media to watch a broken key on your computer so each time you want to The most curious thing about the whole operation was the videos of cats or to follow clickbait to dumb stories that do type a letter “r” you have to instead paste one in. Yeah, you fifth guy. He was not Mennonite. He was clearly the driver. not even contain the topic that was featured in the photo can do it that way and maybe even get fast at it, but that Since they don’t use automobiles, I guess it stands to reason you clicked on to learn about (a rant for another time). doesn’t mean you have to like it. Fortunately for us all back that they needed a ride to the site. Now, I guess he may have You know, back before you could click with fast reckless in 2000, we didn’t know at the time that we were wading had duties that I didn’t see happen. Maybe the whole opera- abandon. Do you remember the days of actually having through quicksand every time were online. It was the fastest tion belongs to him and he plans it all out or something. But such slow internet that you had to contemplate whether we ever saw “AND WE LIKED IT” (screams an old man)! from my nosy neighbor roost, I saw four guys in straw hats or not it was going to be worth your time to wait for that But now, we’ve tasted the “good stuff” and going back to working their butts off and one guy in jeans and a t-shirt page to load to see what it was? Did I care enough about bargain brand just isn’t cutting it. Sorry, Soni with an “i.” with his seat reclined back and taking a nap in the pickup. that link to dedicate extra seconds or minutes for the Next topic… and the other end of How do I get THAT job? I stopped home later at lunch, and page to load? That was a real thing. Anyone remember the technology spectrum. all the guys were eating in the truck together, and when I those halcyon days of the World Wide Web? When’s the My neighbors had a new roof put on their house and left a little later, they were back at it, and he was once again last time you even read the phrase “World Wide Web?” garage this week, and the work was being done by a group reclined back and snoozin’ away. There are many possible I’ll bet a bunch of you are right now thinking, with a of four Mennonite men (no, there is no punchline coming). things I don’t know about in this scenario to play judge, but sour expression, “Oh yeah, I forgot all about that!” Well, so Well, there were five men, but I’ll get to that later. It was as a glossed-over look at everything, it just seems like such did I. What kind of third-world nightmare would we live in kind of fascinating to watch them work, mainly because a reflection of America these days. One guy doing the bare if the videos we clicked didn’t start playing immediately? of the straw hats and work clothes that looked anything minimum in order to fulfill a specific designated role and no Tragic! That’s been my existence today. And honestly, I’m but comfortable for crawling around on a roof. But I get more, while surround by others doing all the heavy lifting. not sure if my productivity has gone down because of the that part of the whole deal, so do your thing boys! I wonder who in this picture makes the most money? And slowness of my connection or sped up because I can’t go I wonder if there is a specific year at which they, as a maybe I’m the A-hole in this whole setup because I’m not jumping down digital rabbit holes right now, keeping me community, decided “this is it!” This is the level of fash- understanding the bigger picture. All I have is the evidence on task instead. It may be a wash, thus proving why it is ion that we are keeping from here on out. It seems pretty of my eyes and ears, and it sure seems like a weird scenario. that, despite massive leaps forward in technology, we still utilitarian if not flexible, so their timing, at least, seems to See, you learned nothing today, but at least I didn’t seem to manage to get nothing done most of the time. be prudent for making the pledge. Can you imagine any get political despite having a mounting of stuff to get The fluidity with which you depend on being “con- decade since about 1950 where there was a fashion trend ornery about. Oh, and with this issue, 365ink is back nected” hits home when you literally finish cussing out that would work across time like that? Imagine men in ‘80s to biweekly publication, so you can look for another the lack of connection on one task, so you turn to another skinny jeans, pinstripe ties, and fluorescent blazers up there new issue on April 30 instead of starving it out a whole task, completely spacing out the fact that this next task trying to rip off shingles. Or argyle sweaters, tan slacks, and month in between. We’ll call it a win-win. Go Cubs! n

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THU 4/15 organization that refurbishes the devices and sends them Know Your Craft to countries without access to Beer—For Beginners such devices. 563-588-6382. 6–7:30 PM @ BACKPOCKET 1500 Clarke Dr. Clarke.edu. DUBUQUE Learn about different styles The Fair Flea & of beer, proper glass- Antique Frenzy ware, and food pairings. 8 AM–2 PM @ DUBUQUE Facilitated by Tara Cooley, COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS US Grant’s 199th Beer Server Certified April 17 and 18. Over 100 Birthday Celebration Cicerone®. Ages 21+. $15. tables available with various 10 AM–5 PM @ 333 E 10th St. 844-642-2338. vendors. $1. 14569 Old High- DOWNTOWN GALENA, IL nicc.edu/solutions. way Rd. 563-588-1406. April 17 and 18. Festivities DBQfair.com. begin with a Main Street Dine Out/Take Out Walking Tour with General For Public Schools Eggs for Energy U.S. Grant beginning at the VARIOUS RESTAURANTS Breakfast DeSoto House Hotel with IN DUBUQUE 9 AM @ ONLINE a second tour at noon. The Support the Foundation for Discuss the transition to excitement continues at Dubuque Public Schools and clean and renewable energy 11 a.m. with the annual Pie fund grants for Dubuque for business owners with and Gift Basket Auction in County School District Dubuque County Energy Dis- the parking lot of Spotsie’s. programs. Participating trict. Presenters include: Tom President Abraham Lincoln restaurants will donate Olberding of Textile Brewing will be acting as the Master up to 10 percent of their Company, Rob Szalay of Iowa of Ceremonies/Auctioneer. sales. See all restaurants at Business for Clean Energy, Later, he will present the DBQfoundation.org/fdps. Tom Rauen of Envision, Mike “Genesis of the Gettysburg Muench of Convivium, and Address” at the DeSoto Joleen Jansen of Clayton House Hotel. The Galena & FRI 4/16 County Energy District. U.S. Grant History Museum Free. 563-599-5633. will have free admission Shake Rag Spring dubuquecounty. all weekend. Enter The Garage Sale energydistrict.org. Galena History Hunt for Fundraiser a chance to win a grand 7:30 AM–6 PM @ LIND prize of $500 and other PAVILION (MINERAL prizes. 815-777-9129. POINT, WI) GalenaHistory.org. April 16 at 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and April 17 at 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Earth Day Upcycled Explore 3,200 square feet of Run the Runway Art Show bargains of art supplies and 9 AM @ DBQ AIRPORT CARNEGIE-STOUT materials and household Check in is at 8:30 a.m., with PUBLIC LIBRARY and collector items. 411 the walk/run beginning at April 17–22. Take your trash Commerce St, Mineral 9 a.m. The event will be held and upcycle it into a work of Point, WI. 608-987-3292. rain or shine, no refunds. art! Drop off your creation ShakeRagAlley.org. Strollers, wagons, and ser- at the Carnegie-Stout Public vice animals are welcome. Library, and it will be on Registration includes food, display in the Children’s SAT 4/17 water, and t-shirt. Masks will Room and on the library’s be required during registra- Facebook page. The Green tion and if participants are Iowa AmeriCorps team will not able to social distance select and announce win- 6 ft. apart during the 5K ners on Earth Day, April 22. event. Proceeds will support CarnegieStout.org. the fight against human Wheels for the trafficking. Sponsored by World Donations The University of Dubuque’s MON 4/19 8 AM–NOON @ CLARKE Spartan Nation Liberation UNIVERSITY Foundation, Alpha Eta L.May Book Group: The Clarke University Orga- Rho—Delta Upsilon Chapter, Stuff Matters nization of Student Physical UD Flight Team, UD Chapter 7 PM @ L.MAY EATERY Therapists (COSPT) is of Women in Aviation, and Discuss Stuff Matters: Explor- seeking donations of used or the Dubuque Coalition ing the Marvelous Materials broken wheelchairs, walkers, Against Human Traffick- That Shape Our Man-Made crutches, or canes. The items ing. $20. 563-589-4237. World by Mark Miodownik. will be donated to Wheels [email protected]. 563-556-4391. 1072 Main St. for the World, a non-profit flydbq.com. RiverLights.com.

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Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey VS NTDP U17: SATURDAY, APRIL 17 @ 7:05 PM VS MUSKEGON: THURSDAY, APRIL 22 @ 7:05 PM VS GREEN BAY: FRIDAY, APRIL 23 @ 7:05 PM VS GREEN BAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 7:05 PM MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER (1800 ADMIRAL SHEEHY DR) The Dubuque Fighting Saints close out The regular season ends with two their 11th season since they returned to bouts with the Green Bay Gamblers. the USHL at the end of April. Join the April 23 is Small Dog Races sponsored Saints at Our House of a fun night of by Theisen’s Home, Farm, and Auto. hockey for the family. Doors open at Small Dog Races will take place on the 6:05 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. puck drop. ice during the first intermission. Register The Saints take on NTDP U17 on your pup to take home the crown! April 17, and it’s Autism Awareness Then, April 24 is Fan Appreciation Night Night sponsored by Prairie Farms. sponsored by MidwestOne Bank. The Muskegon Lumberjacks return For tickets, the full sched- on April 22, and it’s Medical Asso- ule, and more information, visit ciates March of Dimes Night. DubuqueFightingSaints.com. n

Key City Pride LGBTQ Rainbow Conference & The Wiz CONFERENCE: APRIL 22 AND 23 ONLINE THE WIZ: SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 9 PM THE DRIFTLESS (168 E 10TH ST) Join Key City Pride for their first The production of The Wiz will wrap LGBTQ Rainbow Conference on April up the LGBTQ Rainbow Conference on 22 and 23 followed by a drag musical Saturday, April 24 at The Driftless. Doors production of The Wiz on April 24. open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at During the inaugural conference, Key 9 p.m. This drag star-studded cast will City Pride will host a wealth of knowledge- walk you through the 1978 hit movie able speakers and presenters from the Tri- while performing the songs you know State area to address topics and subject and love. Following the show, you don’t matters impacting the LGBTQ community. want to miss the cast “turn up” with Topics and subject matters include: trans the Wiz After-Set a drag show like no topics, mental health, governmental other. Tickets are $15–$25 and can be policy, healthcare, and even drag! Tickets purchased in advance or at the door. for the virtual conference are $35 for 1 For tickets and more informa- day, $45 for 2 days, and $15 for students. tion, visit KeyCityPride.org. n

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TUE 4/20 ArchiTREK: Dubuque THU 4/22 Homemade Pasta efficiency toolkit for each County Courthouse 6–8:30 PM @ ONLINE participant. 563-599-5633. The Ioway and 6–7 PM @ ONLINE Soil and Soul: A Watch and follow along or bit.ly/2NFbnQi. Indigenous Learn about the architecture Gardening Spirituality cook along with Life’s a Feast. Resurgence: An and history of the Dubuque NOON–1 PM @ ONLINE A supply list and recipes will interview with County Courthouse. SheUnites— Sinsinawa Mound Center be sent out prior to the class. SUN 4/25 Lance Foster Free. 563-564-4080. First Gathering is celebrating Earth Day $35. nicc.edu/solutions. NOON–1 PM @ ONLINE heritageworksdbq.com. 6–7:30 PM @ SMOKESTACK by bringing gardening SheShed Fest Join Lance Foster, an SheUnites is a new and spirituality together 10 AM–4 PM @ DUBUQUE enrolled member of the inclusive women’s group with Ecological Program- SAT 4/24 COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Iowa Tribe of Kansas and WED 4/21 in Dubuque, working to ming Coordinator Eric This handmade and Nebraska, and Sinsinawa connect women across the Anglada facilitating. Delve re-purposed market is a Mound Center’s Ecological region through educa- into the spirituality of great day out to find some Programming Coordinator tion, philanthropy, mutual gardening and learn a few unique items from local Eric Anglada to explore the support, and more. Free. practical tips. RSVP by crafters, makers, upcyclers, imagination and courage facebook.com/sheunitesiowa. April 21. $10. 608-748-4411. bakers, wineries and more! of Native peoples to see Mystery & Mayhem sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. Renter Energy facebook.com/JodiandKT. beyond the destructive Book Club: IQ Efficiency history of colonialism and 6 PM @ ONLINE Virtual Earth Day Conversation to generate right relation- Discuss IQ by Joe Ide. Isaiah 2:30–4 PM @ ONLINE 10 AM @ TBA WESTSIDE TUE 4/27 ship with the land and the Quintabe, known as IQ on Presenters of a variety of DUBUQUE LOCATION building up of community. the mean streets of his East Wine Wednesdays topics including sustain- The topic will focus on DMASWA Virtual Foster, a premiere Native Long Beach neighborhood, 6:30–7 PM @ ONLINE able neighborhood and energy efficiency and The Landfill Tour historian in the upper is a Sherlock-inspired sleuth Topics are Sparkling Wine community design, impacts Dubuque County Energy 6:30 PM @ ONLINE Midwest, is vice chair of (brains over brawn) who on April 21, Rosé Wine on of energy, soil health, and District partners will help Learn how trash is processed the tribe and tribal historic takes the cases the cops April 28, and Red Wine on more will be in virtual break- you reduce your utility costs. and the many services preservation officer. He is won’t touch. IQ investigates May 5. Learn about each out rooms for 15 minute The data collected as part offered at the landfill. A Q&A also an educator, acclaimed threats against a rap mogul, type of wine, explore the quick learn sessions. Hosted of these conversations will session with experts from the artist and author of The a case that becomes more grapes used, how the wine by Dubuque County Energy continue to drive efforts to Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Indians of Iowa. RSVP by far-reaching and dangerous. is produced, and learn the District in partnership with advocate for ratepayer’s the DMASWA will follow the April 19. $10. 608-748-4411. Ages 18+. RSVP required. principles of wine tasting Sustainable Dubuque. RSVP. rights and provide a baseline virtual tour. All ages. RSVP sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. Free. 563-589-4225 x2224. and sensory evaluation. dubuquecounty. for the impact of DbqCoED’s required. 563-589-4225. CarnegieStout.org. bit.ly/dubuquewinewednesday. energydistrict.org. efforts. One free energy bit.ly/LandfillTourDBQ.

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WeD 4/28 THu 4/29 river history, and other Party for topics. Free. RSVP required. Lunch & Learn: 563-589-4225 x2224. the Planet Explore Your Core bit.ly/EnzlerAuthorEvent. SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 10 AM–3 PM 12:10–12:50 PM @ ONLINE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER Curious about Pilates and Asbury City-Wide MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) how it works? Statera Pilates Garage Sales The National Mississippi river Museum instructors teach about Book Signing Party VARIOUS HOMES & Aquarium’s annual party for the Centered Movement and with Author Pamela IN ASBURY, IA planet celebration is back this year, learning to work smarter, Mumm April 29–May 1. Snag some providing rich resources and activities not harder. Free. 3375 Lake 1:15–3 PM @ HOTEL great deals, and fi nd a list of to engage guests in protecting and Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. JULIEN DUBUQUE sales at CityofAsbury.com. improving our wildlife and waters. stateraintegrated.com. Author Pam Mumm will From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on saturday, those waters clean and healthy. Guests share stories, answer ques- April 24, the river Museum will host will have an opportunity to create seed Balloon Animal tions, provide opportuni- FrI 4/30 several outdoor activities and booths paper, examine macro invertebrates Sculptures ties for laughter, and sign showcasing the eff orts of their con- found in the river Museum’s Wetland, 4–4:30 PM @ ONLINE copies of her new book, servation partners, as well as indoor help plant native plants on the river Learn to make basic bal- Harmonic Performance, engagement opportunities showcasing Museum’s campus, and take home their loon animal sculptures which debuted #1 on the the river Museum’s conservation work own saplings from Wagner Nursery. using basic balloon twists. Amazon best seller list. with wildlife and clean water initiatives. special animal presentations involv- Balloons will be provided Mumm walks you through a Outdoor exhibitors include groups ing raptors, paddlefi sh, and others will and may be picked up at series of steps to get in tune Just for Her like Good Neighbor Iowa, Green complete the schedule of events. the library. Ages 10+. RSVP. with yourself, get in sync Shopping Event Dubuque/Green Iowa AmeriCorps, All party for the planet activities are CarnegieStout.org. with what’s happening, and 5–8 PM @ STEEPLE sustainable Dubuque, the White pine included with general admission to the become the expert at being SQUARE sierra Club, NrCs (Natural resource National Mississippi river Museum & Black Elk and you so you can experience April 30 at 5–8 p.m. and May Conservation service, and more. Aquarium. Adults are $19.95, youth ages Healing Colonialism your most remarkable life. 1 at 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Just for Members of scouts BsA will be on 3–17 are $14.95, and seniors ages 65+ 6:30-8 PM @ ONLINE Books will be available for Her is a two-day shopping site with their camping and boating are $17.95. You can save $2 per ticket Join Maka Black Elk and purchase. Pamela Mumm is event featuring fashion, gear to showcase their travels to the by purchasing your tickets in advance Damian Costello as they the creator of the Harmonic decor, beauty & makeup, boundary waters and to share more online! Tickets and more information delve into the life and pos- Performance Academy, a health & fi tness and more! about their advocacy eff orts in keeping can be found at RiverMuseum.com. n sible canonization of Lakota best-selling author, and Friday night will also feature holy man, Nicholas Black a founding member of a wine tasting from area Elk; what it means to be the John Maxwell training wineries and live music. both Lakota and Catholic; as team. She is a nationally- Whether you are shopping well as paths to healing from recognized teacher, speaker, for your mother, partner, Tribute to the the trauma of colonialism, and executive coach. friend or shopping for especially boarding schools. PamelaMumm.com. yourself, there is something Legends RSVP. 608-748-4411. for everyone! Proceeds FEATURING DENNY & THE DC DRIFTERS sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. support Steeple Square. $1 SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 7 PM Suggested donation. 101 E OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER 15th St. steeplesquare.com. (1215 E PLATT ST, MAQUOKETA, IA) Denny & the DC Drifters bring Trib- ute to the legends to the Ohnward Discussion with sAT 5/1 Fine Arts Center on saturday, April 24 Author Jerry Enzler at 7 p.m. The show was initially set 5:30 PM @ ONLINE Embracing the for New Year’s eve and is now back Notes of Hope with Local author Jerry Enzler Chaos: Learning to as the fi rst 2021 act at Ohnward. Stephanie Block will discuss his new book, Love the Diffi cult When elvis presley’s son asks you to the musical entertainment business. The 7 PM @ ONLINE Jim Bridger: Trailblazer of 10 AM–NOON @ ONLINE play in his band, you don’t say no. The band had a hit No. 1 record with “I Know” This special virtual evening the American West. Tapping So much of our emotional; same goes for Willie Nelson, Conway and “louisiana Blues.” This show will will feature uplifting music sources uncovered in the physical; and, especially, Twitty, and his son Michael, The Crickets, feature the music of the great girl groups performed by New World six decades since the last spiritual energies are spent richie Valens’ family, former stars of the of the ’50s and ’60s, Frankie Valli, Buddy Symphony violist and documented Jim Bridger trying to limit and control Grand Ole’ Opry, the television show Holly, ritchie Valenz, J.p. richardson, childhood cancer survi- biography, Enzler’s book chaos. Explore how what we Hee-Haw, and numerous other acts Jr. (the Big Bopper), and more! vor Stephanie Block and fully conveys the drama and refer to as chaos is really the that have come and gone from Denny Tickets are $22 in advance or inspiring notes of hope details of this larger-than- substance of our spiritual Charnecki’s life over the past 50 years. $25 at the door for adults and $13 in shared by children and life legendary mountain growth. Tom Roberts, a Charnecki, the well-known promoter advance for $15 at the door for stu- families aff ected by child- man of the American West. licensed psychotherapist and musician, has toured with his band dents. Tickets can also be purchased hood cancer. VIP includes Jerry Enzler served as and clinical hypnotherapist, Denny and the DC Drifters for decades, at The Ohnward Fine Arts Center box a delivered gift bag with founding director of the will lead the workshop. 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DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #380 April 15–April 28, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 9 MOVIE NEWS Coming Soon Movie Buzz

GODZILLA VS. KONG Dwayne Johnson (PG-13) revealed that Black NOW PLAYING Adam has offi cially Kong and his protectors started fi lming. He undertake a perilous journey plays the comic book to fi nd his true home but land nemesis of Shazam in the DCEU. The movie will in the path of an enraged introduce the entire DC Comics Justice Society Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across of America team, including the Dr. Fate (Pierce the globe. The initial confrontation between the Brosnan). The movie is also set to introduce two titans is only the beginning of the mystery Noah Centineo as Atom-Smasher, Aldis Hodge that lies deep within the core of the planet. as Hawkman, and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone plus James Cusati-Moyer and Bodhi NOBODY (R) Sabongui in mystery roles. No word on if it will NOW PLAYING follow the darker side of recent DC fi lms or the Hutch Mansell fails to defend lighter side like Shazam. himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban Paramount confi rmed home one night. The aftermath a new Star Trek movie of the incident soon strikes a is coming to theaters match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage in June 2023. Ever of fi sts, gunfi re and squealing tires, Hutch must since the conclusion of now save his wife and son from a dangerous the under-performing Star Trek Beyond, adversary—and ensure that he will never be Paramount has been contemplating what underestimated again. direction the franchise should take next on the big screen. The property is thriving on the small THE ROOKIES screen with Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, and many FRIDAY, APRIL 16 other live-action and animated shows. However, An extreme sports athlete they’ve worked on new movies with Quentin joins a mysterious special Tarantino, S.J. Clarkson, Noah Hawley, and more. agent and her ragtag team of The abundance of projects includes ideas for Star recruits to battle a group of Trek 4 and original adventures that would feature deadly terrorists. Hey, it’s got a new cast. But so far we know no details. Milla Jovovish! Paramount changed MORTAL KOMBAT (R) the release dates for FRIDAY, APRIL 23 six major 2021 and Cole Young is unaware of his 2022 movies. Despite heritage or why Outworld’s promising signs like Emperor Shang Tsung has sent the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and movie Sub-Zero to hunt him down. theaters reopening, the fi lm industry is still facing Cole searches for Sonya Blade a number of uncertainties. The fi lms include: Snake and fi nds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Eyes: July 23, 2021; Jackass: Oct. 22, 2021; Top Gun: Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who Maverick: Nov. 19, 2021; Mission: Impossible 7: May grants sanctuary to those who bear a mark as Cole 27, 2022; Dungeons and Dragons: March 3, 2023; does. He prepares to stand with Earth’s champions and Mission: Impossible 8: July 7, 2023. against the Outworld in a battle for the universe. Indiana Jones 5 casts WRATH OF MAN (R) Phoebe Waller- FRIDAY, MAY 7 Bridge as its female A new security guard for a lead. Indy 5 was cash truck surprises his co- offi cially announced workers when he unleashes in 2016, but behind-the-scenes issues and being precision skills during a heist. passed between several writers didn’t help. The crew is left wondering who Eventually, writer James Mangold took over as he is and where he came from. Soon, the marks- director replacing Steven Spielberg, and the man’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes fi lm has a 2022 release date locked down, which dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score. means production should be starting soon.

10 365INK MAGAZINE AprIl 15–AprIl 28, 2021 Issue #380 DUBUQUE365.COM ARtS The Numbers Game APRIL 16–17, 22–24, AND 29–30; MAY 1 @ 7:30 PM DuMA: A Place APRIL 18 AND 24–25; MAY 1–2 @ 7:30 PM BELL TOWER THEATER (2728 ASBURY RD) The Bell Tower Theater sets the that they’ve both just been dumped. for Friends Old stage for the comedy The Num- Does misery really love company? bers Game on April 16–May 2. This show will be performed with she was the most popular girl in high social distance seating and other and New school; he was on the math team. They safety protocols. Masks are required. couldn’t be more diff erent. Thirty-seven early bird admission on April 16 By Margaret Buhr, Dubuque Museum of Art Director of Education years later, phil is an actuary, looking and 17 is $11. All other shows are for a place to live. Bernadette needs $22. For tickets and more infor- The Dubuque Museum of Art’s (DuMA) a roommate, preferably a female. The mation, call 563-588-3377 or exhibition 2100 and Counting: The Col- only thing they have in common is visit BellTowerTheater.net. n lection in the 21st Century celebrates 20 years of its nearly 150 years of growing its arts collection and being a community cultural resource. FLY-BY-NIGHT PRODUCTIONS The exhibition was the setting for a meeting of old and new friends. Artists Law & Justice Book Club Series Maureen Bardusk and elizabeth eagle, THE AVENGER AND THE DOOMED: TUESDAY, APRIL 20 @ 7 PM both whom have works in the exhibi- THE LAWYER AND THE JUDGE: TUESDAY, MAY 18 @ 7 PM tion, were visiting friends old and new. THE INVESTIGATOR AND THE INTELLECTUAL: TUESDAY, JUNE 15 @ 7 PM They were visiting their works as well ONLINE as those by artist friends who have Fly-By-Night productions (FBNp) pres- works in the exhibition. They were also Thomas Jackson’s bold statement and ents a unique series of discussions about meeting each other and DuMA direc- next to John Himmelfarb’s expres- law and justice using shakespeare’s tor, Gary stoppelman, for the fi rst sionistic blue and orange painting. plays to explore important issues cur- time. What follows are highlights of an An hour with congenial company rently facing our nation. Discussions are hour-long animated conversation that passed quickly. The remaining time was based on the book A Thousand Times took place on Good Friday afternoon. spent pondering two questions. Gary More Fair: What Shakespeare’s Plays Maureen and elizabeth began noted that creativity fl ourishes in the Teach Us About Justice by Kenji Yoshino. by sharing stories about their community. He asked if the Museum’s April 20 focuses on Titus Androni- works in the exhibition. superpower was its strong connection cus and Romeo & Juliet, followed by elizabeth’s acrylic painting Two to regional artists? He observed that The Merchant of Venice and Measure Women (Piles of Light Pressing) was the the diff erence between his experi- for Measure on May 18, and fi nishing 2019 DuMA Biennial purchase, which ences of museums in the Northeast with Othello and Hamlet on June 15. The series is free to attend, and you thrilled her. The subjects are her mother was that they showed examples Copies of A Thousand Times More can register to receive a link to the Zoom and grandmother inspired by photo- from art history’s greatest hits, while Fair are available for purchase at river meeting at FlyByNightDubuque.com. For graphs taken at diff erent times, in dif- DuMA actively engages in ongo- lights Bookstore in Dubuque with more information, call 563-599-9486 or ferent locations, yet depicted together ing conversations with area artists. a 15 percent book club discount. email [email protected]. n in the work. elizabeth, who is also a Maureen, elizabeth, and Gary envi- high school art teacher, added that her sioned what the future of DuMA might parents had been very supportive of look like. Agreeing that art has the her becoming an artist, even cautioning power to change lives, they considered her about becoming an art teacher! a number of ideas. What underpinned Easel Wars Maureen’s work, Unexpected it all was a commitment on DuMA’s Development is made of paper painted part to create uniquely memorable Season Two Finale in layers, stitched by machine, and moments for people to be together, SHANNA CASPERSON VS MERCEDES PFAB embroidered by hand. It represents an to produce impactful experiences that WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 @ 7:30 PM interior landscape which incorporates you can’t wait to share with others. GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND ONLINE elements imaginary and real. referenc- Before leaving, Maureen remarked (135 W 8TH ST) ing maps and her own stitch vocabulary, how important it was that DuMA The winners of their respective rounds, The live audience is encouraged to Maureen intentionally confused the idea reopened last July after the fi rst round shanna Casperson and Mercedes pfab question, cajole, and heckle the art- of scale, whether this is a magnifi ed of the pandemic. she said visiting the battle for the coveted easel Wars ists as they paint, and the streaming detail or distant view. With a background museum and having conversations with trophy in the easel Wars season two audience can join in online as well. in art quilts, Maureen has worked with the artworks after months of isolation fi nale. see them go head-to-head The fi nal canvases will be raffl ed fabric in many forms. she made her was a visual tonic and spirit lifter. with paints and canvas in person at off with all proceeds benefi ting the fi rst quilt 30 years ago and continues spring is in the air and with it, a sense the Grand Opera House or online on Grand Opera House. For every $10 to be captivated by the stitched line. of hope and renewal. Consider a visit to Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. you donate into the artist’s donation Talk turned to an appreciation of the Dubuque Museum of Art. 2100 and easel Wars is a competitive live campaign, you are entered into a chance curator stacy’s peterson’s thought- Counting: The Collection in the 21st Cen- painting event. Artists are given a to win the painting they created. ful installation of the space. everyone tury and Olson’s Art Through The Ages: subject to paint, and a time limit of Tickets are $10 for a socially distanced agreed that it emphasized relation- A Midwestern Perspective is on view 90 minutes. All painting is done in seat or free through a Facebook livestream. ships between the works in a visually- through June 13. Bring a new acquain- front of a live and virtual audience Tickets can be purchased in person at stimulating, thought-provoking way. tance or an old friend and share stories with the audience interacting with the the box offi ce, by calling563-588-1305 , Maureen was pleased at how her small about the museum and the exhibitions. artist during the painting process. or at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n sized work held its own situated below We look forward to welcoming you! n

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University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its Spring 2021 Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with paid livestream access to performances. On-demand access is included, o ering an additional 48 hours of viewing following the scheduled performance times. Tickets are $15 in advance for $20 day of show and are available at the Farber Box O ce, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennet St; by phone at 563-585-SHOW; or online at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.

LIVE AT HERITAGE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Mutts Gone Nuts A CANINE CABARET SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 3 PM ONLINE Mutts Gone Nuts: A Canine Cabaret will perform at 3 p.m. saturday, April 24. expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in a LIVE AT HERITAGE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES smash hit performance that’s leav- ing audiences everywhere howling Landscape of Guitar for more. From shelters to show- THE ANIMATED PAINTING CONCERT EXPERIENCE biz, these amazing mutts unleash FEATURING PATCHOULI AND TERRA GUITARRA havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking THURSDAY, APRIL 22 @ 7:30 PM comedy dog spectacular, featur- ONLINE ing some of the world’s most Landscape of Guitar: The Ani- conjunction with this performance talented four-legged performers. mated Painting Concert Experi- from Monday, April 19 through Comedy duo scott and Joan ence Featuring Patchouli and Thursday, April 22, in Bisignano Art Houghton have brought their unique Terra Guitarra will perform at Gallery. The exhibit will be open to blend of physical comedy and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. the general public. Gallery hours circus arts to audiences from las Performing fi ery Spanish are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Vegas to Tokyo since 1985. They guitar pieces like “Malaguena” Friday during the academic year. turned their attention to creating to the gorgeous vocal harmo- It is also open in conjunction with a family-friendly comedy dog act nies of “Sounds of Silence,” this major events in John and Alice in 2005. Their nine canine part- duo takes the art of guitars to Butler Hall. No more than 10 ners are all adopted from animal another dimension with their new patrons are allowed in the gallery shelters and rescue groups. n animated painting concert experi- at one time due to the pandemic. ence. A colorful backdrop of lush, Face coverings are required. vibrant painted landscapes based This engagement is supported on the guitar theme fl ows through by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, the concert. Moving in 3D, guitar a program of Arts Midwest funded birds fl y through guitar moun- by the National Endowment for tains and over guitar rivers, cities, the Arts with additional contribu- and oceans. The paintings come tions from the Iowa Arts Council alive with music in this unforget- and the Crane Group. Additional table surround art experience. support provided by the William A gallery exhibit of related P. Woodward Visiting Artist- artwork will be displayed in in-Residence Endowment. n

12 365INK MAGAZINE AprIl 15–AprIl 28, 2021 Issue #380 DUBUQUE365.COM FEAtuRE StoRY Kids’ Summer Camps & Activities 365ink's annual Kid's summer Camps • Holy Family Catholic schools issue is always a big one and a great • National Mississippi river resource for Tri-state parents to fi nd Museum and Aquarium amazing opportunities for their kids • loras All-sports Camp to engage in fun, educational, active, • Four Mounds and um... eh-hem... time-consuming • NICC Kids on Campus activities during summer break. The • uD for Kids feature is so big that it takes up about • Dubuque County Conservation a dozen pages in an issue, so we can't • Frogwarts school of Wizardry re-run it more than once. But we did • Hoof It Goat Camp take all of the information from the issue • summer YogArT Camps and also updated it with more camp • Dubuque AYsO Youth soccer information that came in too late to • Convivium urban Farmstead make it into that cover story and put it • Captured on Canvas all online at dubuque365.com/kids. • The Grand Opera House We’re extremely pleased to see so • Bell Tower Theater many camps coming back strong for • st. Mark Youth enrichment 2021. Most will have COVID-19 safety pre- • Camp Albrecht Acres cautions in place, but the fun is all there. Below is a list of the camps we currently You can also read the original story with have details for within the online feature: all of the camp ads in the digital edition • City of Dubuque leisure services of the kids issue in the 365ink archive at • Carnegie-stout public library dbq365ink.com. You can actually read • Dubuque County library every issue of 365ink ever there as well • Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA in case you want to wax nostalgic! n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #380 AprIl 15–AprIl 28, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 13 Celebrating 10 Years

Story By Sara Eliot Steuer Photos by Ron Tigges—DigitalDubuque.com

April 18–25 Various locations in Dubuque including Five Flags Center and Phoenix Theatres Cover Story

Another reason for extending the festival is to bet- ter comply with COVID-19 safety measures, something the JDIFF team takes very seriously. “We want people to know we’ve done everything,” Gorrell assured us. “We need to make the community feel safe as well as those coming in from elsewhere, and for everybody to enjoy the fact that we get to have this event.” JDIFF will be following all local and county recommended COVID-19 procedures, as well as limiting capacity in the theaters and practicing distancing measures. Masks are required at all events and screenings. Dispos- able masks will be provided if necessary, however, it is suggested festival-goers bring their own, and JDIFF-branded masks will also be available for sale. These measures, Gorrell believes, will put people at ease knowing that the festival is a safe environment to enjoy the arts again within our community through both national and international films and local festivi- ties. “The arts suffered in general in 2020, and I think it was the same with us. But the pandemic has made people realize just how important the arts are in their lives.” Tickets are on sale now, and due to limited seat- ing capacity, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to ensure access to the events. The festival will kick off Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, with film pre-screenings in Galena, IL, in partnership with Galena County Tourism. All times and details can be found at JulienFilmFest.com. The festival then officially opens on Sunday, April 18 in Dubuque and runs through Sunday, April 25 with screenings at The Holiday Inn Blue Room, Hotel Julien Dubuque Riverboat Lounge, and Five Flags Center, all located within walking distance in downtown Dubuque, as well as the Mississippi River Museum’s Journey 021 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Julien This year is no exception. During the submission pro- Theater. There will also be screenings held at Phoenix Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF). cess Gorrell told us that many filmmakers reached out to Theatres located in Dubuque’s West End. “Phoenix is An impressive milestone for the well-regarded her expressing the sentiment that with JDIFF being so wonderful, they’ve always been a great partner with festival, this year’s JDIFF also claims the title prestigious, and being held in person, they really wanted us,” Gorrell shared. “This year we have three auditori- of being one of the first, and few, in-person to be a part of the festival. As such, JDIFF includes the ums during the week and two on the weekend, which 2film festivals to emerge since the onset of the pandemic. premiers of a number of films, such as the Midwest is more than usual. They’ve always been extremely Festival Director Susan Gorrell told us that after Premier of the international feature filmThe Cave about supportive of JDIFF.” Another exciting aspect of the hearing JDIFF would be the first festival going live the 2018 mission to free 13 trapped soccer players from 2021 festival is that people can go to Phoenix Theatres in person in 2021, many filmmakers reached out to a cave in Thailand. “The director of The Cave reached and watch JDIFF films all day long. The one location her saying that if the festival was happening, they out and said to me that if we went in-person, he wanted with multiple screens offers festival-goers the option wanted to be a part of it. “We’ve gotten really great to be our international film.” Though director Tom to pop into a number of different films, allowing for films as a result,” said Gorrell. This ability to attract a Waller lives in Ireland, Gorrell told us that he has to fly a unique, more immersive viewing experience. greater and more diverse array of films makes JDIFF out through Bangkok due to travel restrictions. He’s Wednesday, April 21 is the Five Flags Welcome Mingle, an even more in-demand festival presence this year. making the extra effort to be here because showing a chance to meet and greet filmmakers and festival-goers The festival is also attracting more filmmakers to his film to a live audience is that important to him. alike, and an opportunity to plan your movie-watching attend, excited by the opportunity to show and discuss The festival also boasts the World Premiere of the fea- schedule. It’s also Celebrate Canada Night and will feature their work in person. “When you are the first one to ture filmSaving Paradise, a drama based on a true story the Canadian filmAnd the Birds Rained Down. The film take that chance,” Gorrell told us, “there is this huge of a ruthless corporate raider forced to return to his small is about three elderly hermits living in the woods while response that they’re so glad we’re doing this and town when he inherits his father’s nearly bankrupt pencil wildfires threaten the region, and their lives are shaken that they just want to get out to show their films!” factory and is faced with deciding whether to let it close by the arrival of two women. It’s a story of intertwined The festival will hold more than 200 screenings rang- or join the community’s fight to save it. There will be a destinies, where love can happen at any age. The film will ing from shorts to documentaries to feature films, both Q&A with the film’s director Jay Silverman following the be shown in partnership with the Canadian Consulate. foreign and domestic. There’s something for everyone, screening, again illustrating just how important attend- Thursday, April 22 is Runde Free Day, where making JDIFF an event that is not to be missed. ing JDIFF is to the directors and filmmakers involved. all regular film screenings that day are free, cour- Having been named one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Since the onset of the pandemic forced last year’s tesy of the Runde Auto Group. Thursday evening is Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine, it’s also festival to go all virtual, this year’s lineup will include International Night featuring the screening of the been recognized as one of the top 100 best-reviewed live screenings of both the 2020 and 2021 films. feature filmThe Cave with director Tom Waller in festivals on FilmFreeway and named one of the top 50 “Virtual was just not the same,” Gorrell explained. attendance and participating in a Q&A afterward. film festivals worth the submission fee byMovieMaker She shared that filmmakers generally don’t lean into Friday, April 23 is the World Premiere of Saving Magazine four years in a row. JDIFF has hosted stars the all virtual format, as the whole purpose of having Paradise, a family-friendly feature film, with a Q&A like Gary Busey, Kate Mulgrew, and Abigail Breslin, a film is to present it to a live audience. An impor- with director Jay Silverman to follow. Friday after- and according to Gorrell, has garnered a great follow- tant change to note this year is that the festival will noon also sees the festival’s free Block Party, during ing of people from across the globe who have been run for eight days, up from the usual five days in the which Dubuque’s Main Street from 2nd to 3rd streets incredibly supportive during its 10 years of existence. past, in order to accommodate the additional films. is closed for bands, dancing, and outdoor seating

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JDIFF Special Events

Tickets can be purchased at JulienFilmFest.com International Night Screening of The Cave and printed from home or purchased at the 7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS THEATER JDIFF Box Office at Hotel Julien Dubuque. Featuring director Tom Waller with Q&A to fol- • Film Ticket: $10 ($5 for students/children) low. Tickets $25 (includes pre-event). • Friday–Sunday All Access Pass: $100 ($50 for students) After Party • Monday–Friday All Access Pass: HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE’S RIVERBOAT LOUNGE $150 ($75 for students) Music by Arzalez. Free. • 8-Day All Access Pass: $200 ($100 for students) FRI 4/23 SUN 4/18 at Hotel Julien Dubuque. The featured entertain- Student Free Day ment will be New Mexico-based country musicians Special Screening: Catherine’s Kindergarten Students must show their school-issued The Tylor Brandon Band, local favorites The Lonely 11 AM @ HOLIDAY INN BLUE MOON ROOM ID at the box office for free tickets. Goats, and award-winning solo artist Teneia. Screening of the documentary with panel dis- Beginning Saturday, April 24, the festival will host cussion to follow featuring area brain health Block Party a historically accurate reenactment of a WWII camp in leaders. Free, but reserved tickets required. 5–10:30 PM @ MAIN STREET BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREET. Washington Park from noon Saturday through 3 p.m. Sponsored by Susan and Ed Ritts. Live music, food, and more. Music by The Tylor Sunday to highlight the feature filmThe Girl Who Brandon Band, The Lonely Goats, and Teneia. Wore Freedom. The film is about those recounting their unique relationships with the Allied forces who TUE 4/20 World Premier Night: Saving Paradise liberated Normandy on June 6, 1944. Gorrell expressed 7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS THEATER how pleased JDIFF is to have opportunities such as Film Trivia Q&A following the film with director Jay Sil- this out-of-theater experience to encourage greater 7 PM @ HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE RIVERBOAT LOUNGE verman. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets $15. community involvement. Saturday also marks JDIFF’s Mingle with locals, filmmakers, and guests annual Awards Night recognizing the festival’s best over film trivia and drinks! Free. films, followed by an after party at the Five Flags Arena. SAT 4/24 There is limited seating and attendance at the party, so please plan ahead to attend this exciting event. WED 4/21 A Nod to Normandy Sunday, April 25 marks the closing day of JDIFF, APRIL 24 @ NOON–APRIL 25 @ 3 PM where the festival will present its closing film,Rose - Five Flags Welcome Mingle WASHINGTON PARK mary’s Way, about empowering migrant women. 5–7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS CENTER PROMENADE A historically accurate WWII camp reenactment in The film is shown in partnership with the Dubuque Review the film screenings and meet filmmak- conjunction with the filmThe Girl Who Wore Freedom. Community Foundation and will host a cocktail hour ers, reviewers, and producers of the film fes- Actors will be camping out in the park overnight. Free. which includes live entertainment. While this is also a tival in a casual atmosphere. Make plans for free event, there will once again be limited seating and which films you don’t want to miss. Free. JDIFF Awards Show attendance, so tickets will be required. Sunday is Kids 8:30 PM @ FIVE FLAGS THEATER Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Creative Adventure Celebrate Canada Night: Featuring special guest, comedian, and actor Lab, sponsored by the Chad and Laura Chandlee And the Birds Rained Down Rell Battle (CBS’ Superior Donuts). Musical per- Family, giving children and families an opportunity to 7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS THEATER formances by Latin/indie rock group Arzalez, join in additional festival-related activities for free. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free, but reserved tickets American-Nicaraguan guitarist Tony Malendez, While the pandemic has undeniably presented required. Sponsored by the Canadian Consulate. and award-winning musician Tenia. Doors open many challenges to both the national and interna- at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 (includes after party). tional film industry and film festivals like JDIFF, Gorrell After Party encourages locals to come out and enjoy this unique 9 PM–2 AM @ THE DRIFTLESS Awards Show After Party opportunity happening in their own community. For Enjoy Dueling Pianos with Felix & Fingers. Drinks FIVE FLAGS ARENA many, this will be the first time in a long time that they and late night food available for purchase. Cash bar, catered food, and live music by will be able to experience a local live event. It may also Arzalez. Awards show ticket required. be the first time in over a year that they experience a film as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. THU 4/22 “You can’t get the same emotion off a Zoom screen,” SUN 4/25 expressed Gorrell. “The theater setting is an experi- Runde Free Day ence,” and so this is an exciting opportunity to not All general films are free. Tickets must be Kids Day only support the Julien Dubuque International Film reserved ahead of time due to COVID-19. 10 AM–4 PM @ CREATIVE ADVENTURE LAB Festival and celebrate its 10th anniversary but to also Sponsored by Runde Auto Group. Families are invited to participate in all come together in support of filmmaking in general. general activities. Free. Sponsored by In its 10th year, the Julien Dubuque International International Night Pre-Event Chad & Laura Chandlee family. Film Festival continues to offer attendees an oppor- 5–7 PM @ FIVE FLAGS CENTER tunity to see films not otherwise available to them Mingle featuring Thai-inspired appetiz- Closing Film & Farewell: Rosemary’s Way in a theater setting, while also participating in Q&A ers. International night ticket required. 5 PM @ FIVE FLAGS CENTER sessions with filmmakers, and being able to cel- Cocktail hour featuring music by Teneia. Rose- ebrate safely at festival events after a long year of mary’s Way begins at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the solitude. All of this makes JDIFF an event not to be Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. missed. For detailed information on all of the excit- ing films and festivities, visitJulienFilmFest.com . n

16 365INK MAGAZINE April 15–April 28, 2021 Issue #380 DUBUQUE365.COM FEAtuRE StoRY The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Events at FRIDAY, APRIL 30 @ 7:30 PM SATURDAY, MAY 1 @ 2 AND 7:30 PM FIVE FLAGS THEATER Five Flags The Magic of Bill Blagg live! tour comes to the Five Flags Theater for three The Five Flags Center is located at 405 Main St. in Downtown magical shows on April 30 and May 1. Dubuque. Face coverings and physical distancing are required in Blagg’s show combines his mind- in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye, accordance with Five Flags Center’s VenueShield protocols and local blowing magical talents along with his and so much more. The Magic of Bill regulations. Fees may apply to ticket purchases. Tickets are available trademark off -the-cuff personality to Blagg live! is more than a magic show, at Ticketmaster.com or at the Five Flags Center Box O ce. For more take you on a magical journey you’ll it’s an interactive magic experience! information, call 563-589-4254 or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. never forget! You’ll witness objects fl oat Tickets are $24–$38. n

Travis Tritt A Rocky Mountain FRIDAY, APRIL 30 @ 8 PM FIVE FLAGS ARENA High Experience CMA and Grammy Award-winning A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER FEATURING RICK SCHULER country music superstar Travis Tritt THURSDAY, APRIL 15 @ 7:30 PM returns to the Five Flags Arena FIVE FLAGS THEATER on Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m. rick schuler brings the classic music of spirit and incorporates his works into the enjoy a special evening featuring charts, and stay true and relevant to John Denver to the Five Flags Theater show. He performs hits such as “sun- the multi-platinum selling Tritt in an country music fans across the globe. on Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in shine on My shoulders,” “Take Me Home intimate solo acoustic setting, where A Marietta, GA native, Travis Tritt is A rocky Mountain High experience. Country roads,” “You Fill up My senses,” he will perform some of his biggest dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which schuler not only sings, sounds, and looks and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” hits, including “T-r-O-u-B-l-e,” “It’s included country music superstars Garth like Denver, he shares his humanitarian Tickets are $56.50. n a Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Best Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson; of Intentions.” The Grand Ole Opry all of whom dominated the charts in the member will also share personal early ‘90s. His twenty-fi ve year career stories and anecdotes about his life. has produced millions of album sales, More than 25 years after Tritt two Grammy awards, and multiple No. Verlo Mattress launched his music career, he con- 1 singles on the country radio charts. Winter Comedy Series tinues to sell out shows, top sales Tickets are $25–$99. n MARK POOLOS AND JOHN RUSSELL SATURDAY, APRIL 17 @ 8 PM FIVE FLAGS THEATER The Verlo Mattress Winter Comedy After a successful career as a radio Greg Hahn series closes its run at Five Flags host and voiceover talent, russell SATURDAY, MAY 8 @ 8 PM Theater on saturday, April 17 with stepped into the world of stand-up FIVE FLAGS THEATER Mark poolos and John russell. comedy more than a decade ago. since Comedian Greg Hahn, known for poolos has drawn comparisons to then, he’s opened for such industry appearances on the nationally- louie Anderson. At 6'7" and 350 pounds, heavyweights as Gilbert Gottfried, pauly syndicated Bob and Tom Show, will his commanding stage presence belies a shore, and TV’s Impractical Jokers. perform at the Five Flags Theater “wimpiness” that contributes to his sto- Tickets are $15 in advance on May 8. He will be joined by fellow ries about life as a bumbling jolly giant. or $20 at the door. n standup Willie Griswold in a perfor- He also headlines the Friends of The Bob mance sponsored by Verlo Mattress. and Tom theater tour, which included a Hahn has parlayed his absurdly stop at the las Vegas Comedy Festival. energetic, all out style of physical A return appearance to the Mon- humor, one liners, and crowd work into treal Comedy Festival along with the Otherwise a performance of immediate pandemo- Halifax Comedy Festival and wild WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE 9TH nium and continuous laughs. His unique appearances on CMT’s Comedy Stage, PLANET OUT AND RACHETJAW stylings have led to numerous televi- Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, SUNDAY, APRIL 18 @ 7 PM sion, corporate, and theater appear- and running for president on TOSH.0 FIVE FLAGS THEATER ances throughout the us and Canada. have added to Greg’s popularity. rising rock band Otherwise will close their “soldiers,” which the band self-released A favorite on the Bob and Tom Show, Willie Griswold is an up-and-coming “Tiger Blood” mini-tour at the Five Flags before signing with a record label. Their Greg has also appeared on Late Night standup who’s been heard regularly on Theater on sunday, April 18 with special album Peace at All Costs reached #5 on with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, the Bob and Tom Show while touring guests The 9th planet Out and rachetJaw. the rock Albums listing and cracked the CBs, ABC, FOX, MTV, and CMT. clubs and colleges around the country. The las Vegas-based quartet Other- Top 50 of the overall Hot 200 Albums ever since Tom Griswold spotted Hahn He’s also a regular host of the “Highly wise began catching fans’ attention in chart. Five more of their singles have on Star Search, Greg has established recommended Comedy” showcase 2012 with their album True Love Never reached the Top 30 on major rock charts. himself as a favorite guest and starred on at the laugh Factory in Chicago. Dies. The album included the song Tickets are $27–$37. n the Bob and Tom Comedy Central special. Tickets are $27–$37. n

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DUBUQUE’S LARGEST LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL… DISGUISED AS A CAR SHOW Friday, April 30 @ Noon-Midnight & Saturday, May 1 @ 8 AM–Close Dubuque County Fairgrounds (14569 Old Highway Rd)

intage Torque Fest is not the typical car show. out all the coolness and not worry about it being for dirt. The track is busy all weekend though with vintage In fact, calling it a car show is ridiculously adults only. These are good people having a good time, speed. Friday evening brings AIrs Vintage racing at limiting. This is a festival that brings together and that means kids too. As for the charity aspect, the 6 p.m. AIrs (American Iron racing series) is a group people from around the country that have a event supports one family each year, but they also do of guys who bring real stock ‘50s and ‘60s cars, built Vpassion for keeping the traditions of a unique other stuff throughout the year, from fl ying a family up to race like old school stock cars. No tube frame era alive. And the funny thing is, to some degree, the era to treatment or sadly, supporting a funeral if needed. mock-ups here, just the real deal, brought back to life it celebrates is one that may never have quite existed but But mainly, it’s about saving little lives while celebrat- to race like they used to. Those races are followed by certainly does now in the hearts and minds of those that ing vintage car culture. And so far, the event has raised completely insane Chain racing at 7:45 p.m. With Chain embrace it. This means keeping the music, cars, clothes, around $100,000 for these families over the years. racing, two junker cars are literally connected by a and art alive. It centers around pre-1964 vehicles, music, Vintage Torque Fest returns to the Dubuque chain. The front car has a gas pedal and no brakes. The and clothes. In many ways, that celebration is a stylized, County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 30 from rear car has brakes and no gas. line up a few of those romanticized, accessorized, and often outsized version noon through midnight and saturday, May 1 together on the track and let the nuttiness ensue. of what once was. And in all the right ways. Why pre- from 8 a.m. through... who knows when? saturday’s track action brings the teeny weeny 1964? Well, in a broad sense, it’s meant to celebrate cars The 2018 and 2019 festivals had the best weather little mini bikes out for roundy round races as well as before the onset of the muscle car era and in specifi c we could ever ask for, so the event grew and grew. a tough mudder race in the morning. Flat track motor- because the Mustang arrived in 1964. so these are hot And then, obviously, 2020 descended on the world cycle exhibitions take over the circle at 12:30 p.m. and rods, rat rods, and classics, both restored and roached, and shut nearly everything down. Vintage Torque again at 4:30 p.m. In between, the mini bikes come from a time before cars were technically made to be like Fest got postponed, but it was one of few events back out again, and spectator Drags roll at 3:30 p.m. that. And even with those stricter guidelines for entry, that still managed to take place later in the sum- That’s when some of the great vintage rides at the event there’s barely enough room to fi t all of the hundreds of mer with a smaller event and smaller crowd. actually put their metal where their mouth is, so to rides that show up onto the grounds. It’s THAT big. If you are expecting to come to Vintage Torque speak. If you come out Friday night, the fl ame-throwing This is what Vintage Torque Fest is about. It is a festi- Fest and see people lined up behind their cars in car exhibition on Friday at 9:15 p.m. is something to val that brings hot rods and bikes from around the coun- fold-up chairs… well… this is not the show for you. see, and you really do have to see it to believe it. try, artists from around the world, vendors from the east There are stages of music, an art show, swap meet, While hundreds of amazing cars and motorcycles and west coasts, and bands that have toured the world vendors, indoor theater, and a dirt track with dif- will be on display across the Dubuque County Fair- several times over into one location. It also lets these ferent exhibitions to get everyone on their feet and grounds site, feature cars and motorcycles will be inside auto lovers and owners to actually put those classic rides moving around. You will fi nd that you had a much the buildings. These are the sexiest of the sexy cars to work on a real dirt racing track for hot laps and more. richer experience than a stale, old car show. and bikes, so be sure not to miss a stroll through those And in the end, Vintage Torque Fest is a fundraiser This show isn’t about just looking at cool rides, it’s venues. Vendors will be in the diff erent buildings sell- designed to help families that have children with con- about driving them! Hot rods are allowed to make exhibi- ing hot rod and vintage merchandise to the masses. genital heart defects, so you know it’s a family-friendly tion laps on the dirt track to get some great photos of With all of the amazing rides, art, and kustom kulture environment. That is an important note to make. You their sweet rides on the dirt oval, and on saturday at at the event, you might lose sight of the fact that there can defi nitely bring your kids to this event and check 3:30 p.m. they will even drag race each other on the is no other event in Dubuque all year with more live

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music than Vintage Torque Fest. It may The art auction is not just a great even be twice as big as the next music way to take home some killer custom festival, with 15 bands playing on mul- original artwork but also a chance to see tiple stages throughout the weekend. in person what this event is all about— All the great rockabilly, punk, surf, and the family served by the proceeds. outlaw country that you would dream “We always want to have the family of finding at a show like this, just way that we are helping at the show if pos- more of it. With bands like Reverend sible. That way it’s a connection right Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Delta there. You can see who we’re helping. Bombers, Cotton Clifton and the Pick- And even if you don’t want to give us ers, Droids Attack, Josh Sorheim, Riff any money to give to them, you can just Worm, Volk, Star Chiefs, Whiskey of the walk right up and give them a dona- Damned, 3 On the Tree, and the Surf tion. You know it’s going to the family. Zombies, you know it’s going to rock! We’ve raised about $100,000 so far.” “A lot of people don’t realize the music Coming out of a pandemic lockdown, aspect of the show and how big it is,” Vintage Torque Fest is an event that shares Vintage Torque Fest organizer, features nearly all outdoor-based venues John Wells. “Vintage Torque Fest is and attractions. The Dubuque County Dubuque’s largest music festival with the Fairgrounds is a huge space to spread number of bands. It’s niche with roots in out. But organizer John Wells is not try- Americana, rockabilly, and so forth, but it ing to urge anyone to come out if they appeals to a lot of people through great are not comfortable being in a crowd, pre-British-Invasion musical styles. We even if it’s outside. They’re not expect- have 15 bands from coast to coast and ing pre-COVID attendance, but based on north to south playing on three stages very strong pre-registration and camp- around the festival. It’s a rain or shine ing reservations, Wells thinks it’s going event. People are super stoked about to be a big year. All three music stages the return of both Reverend Raymond are open-air setups and social etiquette and The Delta Bombers, two extremely in place with masking suggested. But he popular performers from past years. admits that with a volunteer crew and a I’m excited to see Volk, a great duo out big audience, there’s only so much they of Nashville that has great potential to can do. So consider your own comfort make it another level. Come out and say level, and if you come out, they’ll try to you saw them first at Torque Fest!” provide the best atmosphere they can “The pin-up girls contest gets the for a safe, family-friendly good time. most attention of any stage show all Weekend passes $35 at the gate. weekend. At 10:30 a.m., a huge crowd Single-day entry is $20 each day. Chil- will gather around to see it. We give dren 13 to 18 are $10, and children 12 and away over $1,000 cash to the girls, and under are free as are active military with so many other sponsors give away photo valid ID. Coupons for a $5 discount entry shoots, clothes, accessories, etc. It’s also for Saturday are available at different one of the bigger pin-up contests in the locations in Dubuque with details on the region. It’s also a very classy contest. Vintage Torque Fest Facebook page. All Not trashy at all. Think Rita Haworth and gate proceeds from this event go to Help- Myrna Loy. It’s those throwbacks to the ing Hannah’s Heart Foundation. Learn ‘40s and ‘50s when seeing a knee was more at HelpingHannahsHeart.org. a big deal. We’re very family-friendly.” Visit VintageTorqueFest.com to find From past visits, we at 365ink love that all that Vintage Torque Fest has to offer, the contest is also never about the young- and anything new or last-minute that est, cutest, curviest girl on the stage. It’s comes up will be announced on Face- about the ladies who bring the vibe the book in the days leading up to the event best. And man, do they ever. And this at facebook.com/VintageTorqueFest. part of the show itself raises thousands of So slick back your hair guys and dollars for the event’s charity as well. So put a bow in that hair ladies, and start another reason to go cheer the ladies on. your engines, it’s Torque Fest time! n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #380 April 15–April 28, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 19 Thirsty Thursday Open Mic A Pirate Over 50 WeD 4/28 w/ Chad Olsen 5:30 PM @ Galena Cellars, Open Mic 7 PM @ Smokestack 111 Main 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar

2000s Music Bingo Jazz & Beyond Dueling Pianos 7 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 6 PM @ Wicked Dame w/ Felix & Fingers 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC FrI 4/23 Tony Walker The Driftless A Pirate Over 50 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 5 PM @ Dimensional THu 4/29 FrI 4/16 Meghan Davis Walking Molly Brewing Co. Meghan Davis Bryce & Dayton Joie Wails 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 5 PM @ Dimensional 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Irish Pub JDIFF Block Party Irish Pub Brewing Co. Joie Wails & Ty Bailey Teneia @ 5 PM Cody Sauer Theresa Rosetta 2:30 PM @ New Diggings The Lonely Goats @ 6 PM Boys of Lloyd Tiny Concert Series: 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 7 PM @ Dimensional General Store The Tylor Brandon Band @ 8:30 PM 7 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. Marques Morel Brewing Co. Main Street, Dubuque 6 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, Steve McIntyre Elizabeth Mary Tyler Brandon The Driftless 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Jake Bender 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Jef Spradley 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Irish Pub 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s 6 PM @ Wicked Dame Corey Jenny Iron Bar The Resistors Tribute to The Legends: 6 PM @ Grape Escape Danny Parker Project 3 PM @ Northside Bar Three-Quarter Buzz Denny & The D.C. Drifters 7 PM @ Grape Escape Ky & Ty Acoustic Duo 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 7 PM @ Ohnward Fine Thirsty Thursday Open Mic 7 PM @ Grape Escape Jimmy Welty Band Arts Center, Maquoketa w/ Chad Olsen Alumatics Bluegrass & Folk Jam 3 PM @ Dirty Ernies Meghan Davis 7 PM @ Smokestack 8 PM @ Smokestack Verlo Mattress Winter Comedy 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Jef Spradley Series: Mark Poolos Missbehavin’ Irish Pub 7 PM @ Grape Escape Rock Star Bingo The Resistors w/ John Russell 3 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna 7 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 8 PM @ Five Flags Theater David Zollo Joie Wails JDIFF After Party: 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 8 PM @ South End Tap FrI 4/30 Elizabeth Mary Trio Stolen Grace Medicinal Purposes Vintage Torque Fest 8 PM @ The Yardarm 8 PM @ Southend Tap 6:30 PM @ Hotel Julien Lojo Russo Warehouse Dance Party Featuring 15 bands! Check Dubuque Ballroom 7 PM @ Grape Escape (Patio) w/ Flow Vintage Torque Fest’s Variety Show w/ Shane Blakeley Latin Rave w/ DJ Papi 7 PM @ Smokestack Facebook for the schedule. 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 8 PM @ Smokestack Otherwise w/ 9th Planet Out, Rock Steady Dubuque County Fairgrounds RatchetJaw 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Missbehavin’ sAT 4/17 4th & 20 7 PM @ Five Flags Theater 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn A Pirate Over 50 Jimmy Welty Band 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Adam Bartels Band 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 2 PM @ Burkey’s Bar & Grill WeD 4/21 8 PM @ The Yardarm Unicorn Fist RatchetJaw Open Mic 8 PM @ The Yardarm Mini Monster Duo Shekinah King 8 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s A Few Blind Mice 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 2 PM @ Grape Escape Iron Bar 9 PM @ Smokestack Open Mic w/ Emily Webb Adam Bartels Band 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Burnt Biscuits Big Medicine 8 PM @ Old School Saloon, Dueling Pianos Variety Show w/ Shane 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Scales Mound w/ Felix & Fingers Blakeley Rock Steady Irish Pub 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 9:30 PM @ Dirty Ernie’s Crawfi sh Boil Party: Derty Rice Latin Club Night w/ DJ Papi The Driftless Gypsy & Resident 2 PM @ The Pub, Milan, IL 9 PM @ Smokestack sAT 4/24 suN 4/25 7 PM @ Wicked Dame THu 4/22 Bruce Korte Massey Road Dan Peart The Struggle Tiny Concert Series: 11 AM @ Galena Cellars, 111 Main 1 PM @ Knickers Kampfi re Kings 5:30 PM @ Galena Cellars, 9 PM @ Downtown Billiards Brion Bowman 7 PM @ Grape Escape 111 Main 6 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, Crawfi sh Boil: Derty Rice Open Mic w/ Scott Rische Open Mic The Driftless 1 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth 1 PM @ Grape Escape The Magic of Bill Blagg Marty Raymon 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater 6 PM @ Wicked Dame Lenny Wayne Massey Road Johnnie Walker suN 4/18 6 PM @ Grape Escape 2 PM @ Burkey’s Bar & Grill 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Travis Tritt DR Band Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 8 PM @ Five Flags Arena 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 1 PM @ Grape Escape Shekinah King Secrets 2 PM @ Grape Escape 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Remembering Dan Gessner Comedy Show Jef Spradley Big Mojo 8 PM @ Southend Tap 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 3 PM @ Northside Bar Becky McMahon 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

5th Fret 8 PM @ The Yardarm

Bailey Von Dayne 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co.

sAT 5/1 Vintage Torque Fest Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band @ 4 PM Featuring 15 bands! Check Vintage Torque Fest’s Facebook for the schedule. Dubuque County Fairgrounds

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The Magic of Bill Blagg Elizabeth Mary SAT 5/8 2 PM @ Five Flags Theater 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Massey Road 2 PM @ Burkey’s Bar & Grill Jimmy Welty Band Jon Sendt 2 PM @ Dubuque Eagles Club 3 PM @ Northside Bar Kampfire Kings 2 PM @ Grape Escape Three-Quarter Buzz WED 5/5 2 PM @ Burkey’s Bar & Grill Open Mic Dan Peart 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Kampfire Kings Vineyard 2 PM @ Grape Escape Danny Parker Project 6 PM @ Grape Escape Kara Gordon A Pirate Over 50 5:30 PM @ Galena Cellars, 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Dueling Pianos 111 Main w/ Felix & Fingers Garrett Hillary 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, Joie Wails 5 PM @ Champagne on Main, The Driftless 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Galena THU 5/6 Ian Gould LA Suess Tiny Concert Series: 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 5:30 PM @ Galena Cellars, Sam Ness Irish Pub 111 Main 6 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Temple Hill Road Bryce & Dayton 7 PM @ Dimensional 6 PM @ Dimensional Brewing Co. Jordan Danielsen Brewing Co. 6 PM @ Grape Escape Jordan Danielsen Kampfire Kings 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Thirsty Thursday Open Mic 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar w/ Chad Olsen Burnt Biscuits 7 PM @ Smokestack Mike Droho 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s 7 PM @ Grape Escape Irish Pub ‘90s Dance Party Music Bingo 7 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Comedian Greg Hahn Nate Jenkins Duo 8 PM @ Five Flags Theater 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar FRI 5/7 Scott Waterhouse Warehouse Dance Party Yellow Brick Road 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar w/ Nita Beat 7 PM @ Wicked Dame 8 PM @ Smokestack Mini Monster Duo The Resistors 6 PM @ Wicked Dame Three-Quarter Buzz 7 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Secrets Tony Walker 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Tanner Lee & The Beach Bums 7 PM @ Twisted Vines, Potosi 8 PM @ The Yardarm Ian Gould Warehouse Dance Party 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Tony Walker w/ DJ Papi Irish Pub 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 7 PM @ Smokestack 135 Live: Boogie Monster Open Mic w/ Emily Webb Tony & The Tiger Kings 7 PM @ The Grand 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Opera House SUN 5/9 Dirt Road Rockers Jordan Danielsen Massey Road 8 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Grape Escape 1 PM @ The Yardarm

Open Mic w/ Emily Webb Alumatics Bluegrass & Folk Jam Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 8 PM @ Smokestack 1 PM @ Grape Escape

SUN 5/2 Mixed Emotions Mark Bateman A Pirate Over 50 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 2 PM @ Dimensional 1 PM @ The Yardarm Brewing Co. Super Kick Open Mic w/ Scott Rische 8 PM @ The Yardarm DR Duo 1 PM @ Grape Escape 3 PM @ Stone Cliff Variety Show Adam Bartels Band w/ Shane Blakeley Big Mojo 2:30 PM @ New Diggings 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. 4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern General Store

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RatchetJaw 8 PM @ THE YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) rachetJaw is a rock/grunge/post- grunge band performing tracks Theresa Rosetta from your favorite ‘90s bands like Remembering Dan Gessner 7 PM @ DIMENSIONAL BREWING Nirvana, pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Comedy Show COMPANY (67 MAIN ST) as well as throwing in songs from 8 PM @ THE SOUTHEND TAP (55 LOCUST ST) Theresa rosetta is a Dubuque current rock acts like Highly sus- SUGGESTED DONATION: $10 musician. Besides creating original pect, staind, Three days Grace, and Featuring Andy Hartley with sup- music with a smooth jazz-pop style, Ghost. They recently released their port from sean Weis, Todd Bay- she enjoys adding her own twist to fi rst album,Clouded By Deception. singer, and Dan McCullough. The cover songs by her favorite musi- southend Tap will match the total cians. Theresa is inspired by art- donations, all of which will be given ists like Amy Winehouse, Alabama THu 4/22 to the Dan Gessner Memorial Fund. shakes, and Kacey Musgraves. sAT 5/1

Brion Bowman 6 PM @ B-SPOKE BAR (168 E 10TH ST) Brion Bowman has so much talent wrapped into one person! He can play anything from jazz to country to Dirt Road Rockers pop to r&B! His musical gifts aff ord 8 PM @ THE YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) him the ability to fl ow and adapt to Dirt road rockers play current high- the setting. As the Founder/Owner energy country and ‘80s and ‘90s rock. of BKBMusix, a local small business, every time Drr takes the stage, they Brion has established a foundation try and capture the audience and keep of jazz/classical piano and voice at them energized during the entire show! The school Of Music Vocations. He teaches music as he supports and helps to raise up our local musicians. suN 5/2

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Elizabeth Mary 3 PM @ STONE CLIFF WINERY A Few Blind Mice (600 STAR BREWERY DR) 9 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) elizabeth Mary, local singer-songwriter, With incendiary guitar solos, smoky is receiving radio play on local and vocals, and infl uences such as Dio, regional radio with her current singles The Black Keys, Vampire Week- “Breathe in Girl,” “sweatpants and end, The White stripes, and Cage Wine,” and “stronger.” elizabeth’s the elephant, it’s rock and roll all relatable lyrics and genuine person- this Friday night at smokestack. ality will leave you wanting more.

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The falcons nexting atop the Dana Harrison paints his “I Am A Man” mural at the Chef Russel Simon at Dubuque Dubuque County Court House corner of Bluff Street and Golf and Country Club await a spring batch of eggs. Photo by Nathan Gilmore. 8th Street in downtown serves up something special Dubuque, inspired by a 1968 for Easter Brunch, as always! photo from Memorial March for Dr. Martin Luther King.

Clarke University Art + Design The calls came rolling in when people saw Department students visit with A true Dubuque legend and icon, ‘90s rockers, Firehouse rocks the all of the concert images upside down on the featured artist Tim Olson about his Artie Mentz, our community’s very Five Flags Arena as just the 2nd Five Flags Marquee on April 1st, falling for a“Art Through the Ages: A Midwestern own Elvis, passed away April 3rd. large venue show to return to the clever April Fools prank. Perspective” exhibit at the Dubuque Thank you for all the music! tri-states in over a year. Museum or Art. Photo by Patty Brittain.

A fl ight of 43 adorable pups arrived at the Dubuque Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter in Mississippi and quickly got adopted by awesome and Lea Keiffer captued this wonderful pic loving citizens of Dubuque. of her dogs out for a spring hike as the weather allows us to get back to nature. .

Mike Costello recorded the fi rst Hole in One of the year on #4 at Bunker Hill Golf Course. They’re digging what will soon Jim McGovern, Dave Deleury, and be the new swimming pool at the Tom Becker witnessed the shot! soon to open Offshore Resort in Bellevue, IA. Photo from Jamie Becker. Submit your photo by using

on Social Media! Columnists Kwik Star By Danny Fairchild

What’s this I hear about the Kwik Star down on Dodge St. across from Plaza 20 having some pretty damn good food? Really? You’re going to stand there and tell me that a friggin’ GAS STATION has good food? You’re sure that’s how FRIED CHICKEN you want to spend your time, telling me that? You’re sure that’s what you want to demand of MY time? Cuz let inside. I want you to know that the me tell you something...I believe you. Kwik Star down on Dodge St. across Anybody who grew up in a dinky from Plaza 20 possibly does that scald town (I’m a Denison boy, myself) better than anything outside a supper knows where to go for pizza and gas. club around here. And good? So good, Or a sub and gas. Or chicken gizzards you guys! So good. I’m won over. and gas. Why would I be surprised? Life hack time. I loathe to share it I’m certainly not surprised that it’s because I can’t stand you McRib-sucking at the Kwik Star down on Dodge St. bastards. You know who you are. I across from Plaza 20. I have a his- judge you all and find you wanting. I tory with that gas station. I lived in the mean jeepers cripes, get a friggin’ life. neighborhood behind it and would get Anyway, the McRib is seasonal. And cheap milk there. And would raid the as such, it’ll only break your heart. The clearance holiday candy. It’s been nice Kwik Star down on Dodge St. across seeing that place continue to grow from Plaza 20 has their rib sandwich and develop. It’s gotten so impres- available all...the...time. And it stacks up sive that my partner calls it the “super to your precious McRib. In fact, it’s bet- gas station.” So now that’s what it is. ter. In fact, now I get what your childish Let’s address one thing: the park- craving is all about. I want another one, ing. It’s a little bonkers. There’s hardly and it’s only been a few hours since I had any space between the gas pumps and one. I don’t mean to trivialize addic- the lanes to get around them so you tion by comparing it to a rib sandwich can park in front of the store. Pro tip: craving, but...I get it now. Maybe they there’s parking around back. Not a lot were wise to make the McRib seasonal. of parking around back, but I swear, it’s I don’t think we can handle it year way easier to deal with than parking in round. Oh God. Oh GOD! What has the front. Turning into the Kwik Star down Kwik Star down on Dodge St. across on Dodge St. across from Plaza 20 can from Plaza 20 done?! I kid, of course. be a chore, too. But here’s the thing: Now go get you some rib sandwiches you can let EatStreet deal with that. and shut up about the McRib. I already knew their pizza was a The burgers. I’m not going to go into yummy thing. They were my neighbors, much detail about the burgers here. after all. I wouldn’t go out of my way They’re similar to many a gas station for the pizza, but it’s certainly worth a, burger you may have had. But ‘cept you “Honey, can you pick something up?” won’t regret them. Because these come What I didn’t know about because from the Kwik Star down on Dodge St. it wasn’t quite a thing yet, was how across from Plaza 20. If you look at awesome the fried chicken. Holy crap. I the menu and the burgers call out to know that this is Dubuque. And I know you, I assure you you’re in safe hands. we have some fried chicken options. The mashed potatoes. Now we’re get- And I know we all have our loyalties ting to the sides. Can’t get fried chicken when it comes to those fried chicken without some mash-t’pay-toes, amirite? options. Please allow me to make a case I love how they present the family-sized for the Kwik Star down on Dodge St. portion. They keep it into scoop-formed across from Plaza 20. Remember in mounds, lunch lady-style. It makes it the filmFried Green Tomatoes when easy to portion out since one person unappreciative husband “Ed,” played can take their own mound of potatoes. by Gailard Sartain, keeps compliment- That’s your mound, that’s my mound. ing Evelyn’s (Kathy Bates) fried chicken Keep your hands off my mound, and as having a really good “scald?” It’s I’ll keep my hands off your mound. Oh, actually a thing. And you already know there’s a mound leftover? Cool, someone what it is just by me mentioning it, can have that for lunch tomorrow along don’t you? It’s that uniform crispiness with any leftover chicken. The potatoes on the outside with the juicy goodness are good. A nice, creamy consistency

24 365INK MAGAZINE April 15–April 28, 2021 Issue #380 DUBUQUE365.COM Columnists but not in a runny way. Just smooth. The gravy is awesome, too. Both for the potatoes and for dippin’ the chicky. Nom. The mac ‘n’ cheese. Am I wrong in saying that fast food has upped its mac ‘n’ cheese game lately? I mean...it can still be a bit mushy because they can’t possibly make it to order, so if you have a texture MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY MACARONI & CHEESE thing, be advised, but Kwik Star Dodge St the flavor we’re getting 2685 DODGE ST, DUBUQUE, IA from Arby’s of all places AND the Kwik Star down on Wisconsin bar I know of would ever call them cro- 563-583-5159 Dodge St. across from Plaza 20 is real good, you guys. quettes. Damn good though. You probably could have KWIKSTAR.COM Like...childhood memory good. I was hesitant to even gotten that from the whole “Wisconsin bar” thing. Hours: Open 24 Hours order it because the picture on their website looks like The bathrooms. Look, I’ll vouch for gas sta- Ordering Options: Carry out and delivery soup. So granted, my bar was set low, but I think I’ve tion food in general. I will NOT vouch for gas sta- earned some trust here. Trust me. If you need a side tion bathrooms in general. But I WILL vouch for in addition to the mashed potatoes, there you go. the bathrooms at the Kwik Star down on Dodge St. Cheese stuffed spuds. They don’t hyphenate “cheese across from Plaza 20. I’m telling you, the place sets DANNY FAIRCHILD stuffed” so I won’t, either. You know what these things a high standard for itself, parking aside. DANNY DOESN’T TAKE CRAP FROM NOBODY, BUT are like? It’s like ordering an appetizer in a Wiscon- So there you go. As you can see, I believe you HE’LL TAKE FOOD FROM ALMOST ANYBODY. IF sin bar. I’d say they’re like eating croquettes, but... when you tell me that this gas station has good YOU WANT TO FIGHT DANNY, OR FEED HIM NOM- they’re like croquettes from a Wisconsin bar. And no food. Now if we can only convince others. n NOMS, EMAIL HIM AT [email protected].

about heart-health or diabetes (more topics available) or individual nutrition counseling to discuss your per- A Taco Twist sonal nutrition needs or Healthy Habits menu program, all with weekly accountability check-ins. You’ve only got one body, so take care of it and keep it a top priority. with Tilapia Try this recipe for your next taco night. n By Hy-Vee Nutritionists Megan Horstman (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust) Air Fryer Tilapia Tacos Spring into healthy habits by making Tilapia Tacos this MAKES 4 SERVINGS (2 TACOS EACH) week! Stop by your Hy-Vee seafood department for sustain- ably-raised Rainforest tilapia. Hy-Vee’s Responsible Choice Ingredients program ensures top-notch, quality seafood where the best • 1 lb. fresh tilapia fillets aquaculture practices are used to protect seafood ecosys- • ¾ cup + 1/3 cup Old El Paso zesty ranch taco sauce, divided tems. Tilapia is a versatile, mild-flavored white fish, making • 2 cups Hy-Vee plain panko bread crumbs it a family favorite. It’s easy to bake, grill, pan-sear or air-fry. • 1 (1.25-oz) pkg Hy-Vee original taco seasoning mix • Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray Four easy ways to cook Tilapia • 5 cups Hy-Vee coleslaw mix Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a foil-lined baking • 8 Hy-Vee taco-size flour tortillas sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Pat tilapia fillets dry • Desired toppers: Grilled corn, diced avocado, chopped tomato, and season tilapia as desired. Bake for 10 to 12 min- guacamole salsa, diced mango, red onion, jalapeno slices, utes or until fish flakes with a fork and reaches 145°F. chopped onion, Mexican crema, chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese Grill: Brush fish with olive oil and season as desired. Place on greased grilling screen and grill Directions over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish 1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F. flakes with a fork, turning once halfway through. 2. Pat tilapia fillets dry; cut into 2½- x ½-inch pieces. Pan-Sear: Pat fish dry and dip in seasoned flour 3. Place ¾ cup Old El Paso zesty ranch taco sauce in a shallow bowl. mix. Sear in a tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skil- 4. Combine panko bread crumbs and taco sea- let over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or soning mix in another shallow bowl. until crust is golden and fish flakes with a fork. 5. Dip fish, one piece at a time, into sauce; shake off excess. Air-Fry: Coat fillets with seasoning as desired. Air-fry Evenly coat with bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere. 9. Serve fish on taco-size flour tortillas with cab- at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes or until fish reaches an inter- 6. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with Hy-Vee nonstick spray. bage slaw and desired toppers. nal temperature of 145°F, turning once halfway through. 7. Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly golden and fish With your health top of mind, eat seafood at least flakes easily with a fork (145°F), turning fish and spray- Source: April 2021 Seasons magazine twice each week and connect with a Hy-Vee dietitian to ing with additional nonstick spray halfway through. enroll in programs to help you reach your nutrition goals. 8. While fish is air frying, combine Hy-Vee coleslaw mix The information is not intended as medical advice. Please Programs include virtual or in-person nutrition store tours and 1/3 cup additional Old El Paso ranch taco sauce. consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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The Napoleon of Crime By Bob Gelms

I am, always have been, and probably Miss,” the second of which is the link always will be, a huge fan of Sherlock between the first and third, and the Holmes and Dr. Watson. It seems, third is a summation with a few sur- though, that when the copyright entered prises tossed in to keep your interest the public domain everyone, including alive. This is the total, complete dos- your weird Uncle Ernie, took a shot at sier on Professor James Moriarty right writing a Holmes/Watson adventure. I down to a description of his wardrobe. spent weeks, maybe months of my life Here is what you can look forward to. reading quite a lot of those novels, and We find out his backstory. How did Mori- I can testify that they were unrepen- arty become the lethal psychotic that tant dreck. Including your weird Uncle does the most unspeakable things to his Ernie’s entitled The Vicious, Murderous, family, thereby, giving us examples of his Golden Retriever of East Dubuque. behavior so we can plainly see the over- Rising from the steaming stench powering evil of the man? We finally get was the work of three writers that had to the truth about what happened when it all together. Number one was clearly Moriarty and Holmes fought at Reichen- obvious, Arthur Conan-Doyle him- bach Falls, both of them falling off the self. Number two was a writer chosen cliff into the Falls and presumed dead. by the Conan-Doyle estate to write Someone was telling lies. Who was it? a story, and it was a humdinger, The Remember, this was still the 19th House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. It century. Moriarty’s overpowering intel- was so successful he wrote another lect was unmistakably apparent when novel called Moriarty. The third writer he devised a criminal organization in is the subject of this issue’s review, Europe and North America based on John Gardner. This John Gardner, the super-successful businesses like U.S. British one, is not to be confused with Steel, the Edison Co., Wells Fargo, and John Gardner, the American one and the like. The world had never seen any- author of the superb novel Grendel. thing like this. The scope of Moriarty’s Our John Gardner was a prolific writer undertaking was breathtaking. As I was of almost 60 novels. He was associated reading his exceptionally detailed plans with two of the largest, most success- to create these criminal behemoths on ful characters in literature: James Bond two continents with him pulling all the and Sherlock Holmes. After Ian Fleming strings, it occurred to me that if some died, Mr. Gardner was asked to continue enterprising young criminal had some the JB novels by Ian Fleming Publish- of those same dangerous thoughts, Mr. ing. Mr. Gardner ended up writing more Gardner has provided a primer on how James Bond novels than did Ian Fleming. to become a successful criminal kingpin John Gardner then picked up a and turn into Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis. mighty large, especially heavy gaunt- Sherlock Holmes describes Prof. let in carrying on the Holmes/Watson James Moriarty as the “Napoleon of novels. He was more than up to the crime.” It might seem like he was giving task. He wrote a trilogy: The Return of Moriarty a backhanded compliment, Moriarty, The Revenge of Moriarty, and but because Holmes needed a villain Moriarty. His effort reached the summit to match him tit for tat, he was pay- of creativity: the plot, characteriza- ing himself a compliment, and that’s tions, style, pacing, mysteries prof- something Holmes did from time to time. fered, and mysteries solved; he was So, if Holmes thought of Moriarty as hitting on all eight cylinders. He wrote the Napoleon of crime, Holmes, surely, a trilogy, the first of which is a “Do Not thought of himself as just…Napoleon. n

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and grandchildren. Vaccinated adults are having mask-free “Taking control of your attitude is the key to fi nding dinners with vaccinated friends. people are hugging again! peace in other areas of your life.” —Matt Booth Unmasking I will admit that I’ve spent too much time over the past year confused and in smug judgement over masks. I was confused about when to wear a mask. Are all masks created America equal? I was confused about wearing a mask in a restaurant MATT BOOTH and at the gym? What about all the people that met the TO FIND OuT HOW MATT CAN Help YOur By Matt Booth requirements of having a mask on, but only the smallest GrOup IMprOVe THeIr ATTITuDes IN A minority wore them fully over nose and mouth (chin diaper)? NeGATIVe WOrlD, CAll 563-590-9693 For over a year, many lives have been centered around According to my doctor, virtually everyone, myself included, Or eMAIl [email protected]. a disposable piece of white cloth and two elastic bands. were fi ddling with their mask in ways that likely more than Based on my recent travels (in-person and virtually) canceled out any epidemiological usefulness they might “MATT IS ARTICULATE, ENGAGING, FLEXIBLE, around this country, in my opinion, America is unmasking. have had to begin with. Why are drivers alone in a vehicle AND JUST A GREAT GUY! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Common sense tells us there is nothing common still wearing a mask? Do some people like wearing masks? HIM FOR ANY AUDIENCE, IN PERSON OR about happened over this past year. There will be con- The general population will not continue to wear masks VIRTUALLY, AND I GUARANTEE HEARING THIS MESSAGE WILL tinuing change, complication, confl ict, and irrational in public. Masks will not disappear altogether. In some form INCREASE THE MORALE OF YOUR TEAM.” behavior association with COVID-19. Despite recent they will become part of our culture just like in Asia. people —JENNIFER L. MURPHY, SR. DIRECTOR COMMERCIAL progress, we will never be “back to normal.” Nobody with health concerns will wear masks. people will wear a OPERATIONS, NORTH AMERICA WEST, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC really knows what a “new normal” will look like. mask if they are not feeling well to prevent transmitting look around you. The economy is improving. people illnesses. Many people will wear a mask out of courtesy. are leaving their houses and spending money to escape As Americans, you should cherish your freedoms and decide “COVID Fever.” schools and businesses are opening. people what is best for you and the health of your family. There will be are optimistic about summer! Neighbors are heading back a dramatic shift in the next three months as America unmasks. to worship! restaurants, bars, and shops are coming alive! With this unmasking, there will come confusion, confl ict, and The faucet is turning on, slowly, but it is turning on. irrational behavior. I am going to do my best to not judge oth- I just received my fi rst shot, and I have my appointment ers, and you should as well. If you are worried and feel more set for the second. Now that over 72 million Americans protected by wearing a mask, then wear a mask. everyone’s are fully vaccinated (Our World in Data) many people are level of worry and risk are diff erent, and that is OK. I will wear embracing a few long-denied freedoms, like gathering in my mask when I feel it is necessary for my health or when it small groups at home without masks or social distancing. is a courtesy to others. However, you will not see me wearing Vaccinated grandparents are once again visiting children my mask alone in my car or on a bike ride anytime soon. n

snow and the grass, and some Mr. or Ms. Fixit takes Another woman in the class had the opposite problem care of the broken latches and torn screens. It’s bet- of Debra. Alice’s husband is the one nagging her to Upsize, ter that way, right? safe, convenient, a life of ease. pack up their stuff —some of it, but not all—and move Maybe not. One by one, the women in the group out of the family home. Her distress was obvious, but expressed their real feelings about leaving the family home she took heart from Debra’s story. Maybe, like Debra’s Downsize behind. One I’ll call Debra admitted she lobbied hard to husband, she could convince her spouse it was not move. But her husband quietly refused to engage in her a good idea, or just wear him down until he stopped By Pam Kress-Dunn plans to put the house up for sale, give away half the fur- talking about putting a For sale sign in the yard. niture, and start anew, but smaller. He wore her down, and And then the woman I’ll call sarah spoke. The only I had a one of those dreams where you think now, to her credit, she’s content to stay. Another spoke of widow in the group, she and her ailing husband had done of something so brilliant you have to scribble it all the “stuff ” and what to do with it—not tables and chairs the expected thing, moving from their beloved family home down before you fall back to sleep. someone in but all those family heirlooms—old toys, love letters, Aunt to a one-story. After his passing, she decamped to a cozy my dreams said, “Your house is your here.” Ida’s portuguese dishes, or the 2,487 books carefully col- retirement apartment. But it never felt right. luckily, she That may not be brilliant, but it got me thinking. Your lected over a lifetime of classes, book clubs, and insatiable had rented out the family house, and was able to go back house is the “here” you return to after you go “there.” some curiosity. surely one of the kids or grandkids will want them. and make it her home again. sure, it’s too big, but when her of my homes were easy to leave, like the college apartment Having cleaned out the storage units of two family kids and their kids come to visit, they no longer have to stay where my downstairs neighbor pumped up his stereo every members after they moved to heaven, I understand this in a hotel. They can stay up talking with their mom into the time he sold drugs, over and over all day. I kissed the walls dilemma acutely. Why did my sister collect all those fake night, the thing that brings her joy. sure, it needs work, but of my childhood home when I had to sell it, and when I sold fl owers? And why did she wrap each one in a paper bag we all agreed it’s okay to hire people to do those things. so the house on university where I’d raised my kids alone, and wrap it with two rubber bands? I know why—she was she get’s to live out her days in her true home. Her “here.” I vacuumed the fl oor with tears rolling down my face. developmentally disabled, and when I let her move into I know people who are delighted to leave the family The idea of home came up in a Healthy Aging class our family home when Mom went to stonehill, her hoard- manse behind and exult in the ease of living in a compact I’m enrolled in via the roberta Kuhn Center, held on ing ramped up like nobody’s business. I had to unwrap space where others do the upkeep. I salute them for know- Zoom during these shut-in times. There are fi ve women every single bundle just in case there was a treasure ing what they need. staying in the family home, moving to in the group, led by a very nice retired psychologist. there—nothing with monetary value, but priceless clues a condo, it’s a choice not everyone has. May you be able (He’s so nice, I live with him.) I’d overheard his previ- to her life and her self. Her journal, the little notes she to fi nd the home you need, and revel in your “here.”n ous classes and thought, “I want to be part of that wrote on things she’d saved like the stitches from her cat’s conversation!” so I signed up. No one seems to mind. surgery, or the “original mouth” of her favorite stuff ed The topic was grief, but it segued into houses and bear (a piece of string imbued with heartfelt meaning). moving, and how so many people think they should My ex-husband’s storage unit contained treasures, too, PAM KRESS-DUNN downsize when the wife’s health goes bad or the hus- like the russel Wright dishes I’d collected, my dad’s Fujica pAM BelIeVes THAT IF sHe DOesN’T WrITe ABOuT band can’t shovel the snow anymore. Adult children camera, the handmade quilt my mother sewed for us—all IT, IT DIDN’T HAppeN. YOu CAN reAD All 300+ are relieved when Mom and Dad fi nally move into that things rightly mine but seized out of spite. Your house is OF Her pAsT COluMNs, plus OTHer rANDOM one-fl oor condo with the groundskeeper who does the not only your “here.” It’s where you store your things. pOsTs, ON Her BlOG AT SIEGEOFWORDS.COM.

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8 4 6 1 3 5 2 7 9 1 7 3 9 8 2 6 5 4 5 2 9 6 7 4 8 1 3 w Gwen Danzig’s w 4 6 8 5 9 1 7 3 2 3 5 1 7 2 6 9 4 8 7 9 2 8 4 3 5 6 1 Good Advice 6 3 4 2 5 9 1 8 7 2 8 5 3 1 7 4 9 6 9 1 7 4 6 8 3 2 5 06010072500 GeNerAl BOB Is AT eurOpA HAus resTAurANT AND BIer sTuBe DEAR GWEN, god in me. This cat is enormous. I’m My boyfriend and I moved in together not talking fat, I’m talking buff as at the start of the pandemic. I was hell. This cat was probably 15 pounds really happy with my little apartment of pure, American shorthair muscle. by myself, but he lost his job, so we He was shaped like a pit bull: wide decided it would be better to consoli- shoulders, low brow, bowlegged, eyes date rent and get a place together. I’m faraway and hazy like a man without a huge animal lover, and I planned on a conscience. This is the Brock lesnar getting a cat this year, but now that of cats. Frankly, I’m glad I didn’t I’m in the process of fi nding a cat, get him inside because he probably he suddenly hates the idea. I had no would’ve roughed me up a little bit idea he was against having animals if the treats weren’t satisfactory. in the house. What am I supposed to do now? We’re planning on getting This cat now knows where I live, and engaged! I can’t go the rest of my life I feel like I’m in 4th grade again after without having a pet. What should I I invited a bully to my birthday party do? because my mom said it was the polite —sincerely, petless and perturbed thing to do. But we can both win, here. Get this cat so far enough away from DEAR PETLESS AND PERTURBED, my house he won’t come back looking First off , on the topic of this boy- for blood, and then have him give friend in general: 97 percent your boyfriend a knuckle sandwich. of people who dislike animals This cat will put your man through are murderers. look it up.1 the school of hard knocks. He will get that dude in line. He’ll take him to the If you decide to keep him around cleaners. He’ll knock seven bells outta because he’s not a murderer despite him. This cat’ll hit him so hard, when my very accurate statistic, let’s talk he wakes up Kanye will be president. about the cat: I have a solution that might be advantageous for us both. And you’ll get your little fur friend! There are a whole bunch of cats that I’ll scratch your back and this cat will live in my alley and under my shed. scratch your boyfriend. Now don’t come down here and just —xoxo Gwen pick any cat, I know a guy in particu- lar that might be the solution to your problem (if you know what I mean). There’s a cat I tried to coax into my GWEN BEATTY house approximately two weeks ago, GWeN BeATTY Is A sOrOrITY DrOpOuT but I couldn’t get him to walk toward AND CrYBABY, reADY AND WIllING me. When I fi nally gave up, he turned TO BOss YOu ArOuND. IF YOu WANT down a side street, and catching a TO Tell Her sHe’s preTTY, eMAIl good glimpse of him put the fear of [email protected].

1. Don’t look it up. Not because it’s a statistic I just created, but because sometimes the internet doesn’t have up-to-date information. They don’t call it the “information superautobahn,” it’s just the “information superhighway,” and sometimes you can only go 55 on the highway. This statistic is from 30 seconds ago, and Google won’t know it yet.

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ARIES SCORPIO (APR 19–MAY 13) (NOV 23–NOV 29) No, you didn’t dream it. You pride yourself on the Garth Brooks totally did that Chris seeming fact that all dogs like you. In Gaines thing. That did happen. actuality, they all just feel sorry for you.

TAURUS OPHIUCHUS (MAY 14–JUNE 19) (NOV 30–DEC 17) The United States will finally We all face a few obstacles make memes and movie quotes the in our path to personal growth. You, official national language. The new on the other hand, face an entire pledge of allegiance will be the “Today episode of Super Sloppy Double Dare. we celebrate our Independence Day!” speech from Independence Day. SAGITTARIUS (DEC 18–JAN 8) GEMINI You’ll be mortally embar- (JUNE 20–JULY 20) rassed when your private bowel There are many, many movement diary is somehow pub- circumstances where both a bagel lished. That is, of course, until it wins AND a pizza are not appropri- you the Nobel Prize for Physiology ate to have. So putting pizza on a and Medicine. And Literature. bagel sure as HELL doesn’t mean you can eat pizza anytime. CAPRICORN (JAN 9–FEB 15) CANCER You’ll be the proverbial cat’s (JULY 21–AUG 9) pajamas once you start inserting the Maybe thinking the move- word “proverbial” into your proverbs. ment of celestial bodies influenc- ing our affairs is just the height of AQUARIUS human hubris. Nah. We’re special. (FEB 16–MAR 11) You’re absolutely right LEO to order the same thing on the (AUG 10–SEP 15) menu every time. You’ve got No matter how many times a good thing going there. you say “Elum Street” or call Highway 20 “Dodge Street,” you will never PISCES be accepted as a True Dubuquer. (MAR 12–APR 18) They can hear the lie creak within In case you’re ever won- your bones before it even leaves dering, it’s totally not weird to your lips. And now your screams watch your clone sleep at night. are but a dish to share at the next potluck. For this is their demesne.

VIRGO (SEP 16–OCT 30) Don’t listen to them. ParmaShawn is a pretty awe- DANNY FAIRCHILD some rapper name. DANNY FAIRCHILD IS THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN US AND THE CELESTIAL LIBRA BODIES THAT WOULD DESTROY US ALL. (OCT 31–NOV 22) KIND OF LIKE THE MOVIE ARMAGEDDON. Your life will nourish the YOU CAN THANK HIM BY EMAILING HIM world. Your death will nourish a shark. AT [email protected].

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