JULY 22–AUGUST 4, 2021 ISSUE #387

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

Kristina Nesteby Design & layout [email protected]

Mike Ironside Nightlife [email protected]

Lisa Stevenson Advertising [email protected] 563-580-1691 Lori Menke Advertising COVER [email protected] 16 Dubuque County Fair 319-450-5151 the fair returns on July 27–Aug. 1 with two big grandstand concerts, stock car racing, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS demolition derby, and so much more Gwen Beatty Photo: Bob Felderman good Advice 19 DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival [email protected] Iowa’s longest-running fi ne arts festival hosts two days of a juried art fair, live Matt Booth music, and literary arts activities Mattitude Aug. 7 and 8 in Washington Park [email protected]

Sara Carpenter FEATURES DIy Advice 18 ChamberFest DBQ [email protected] 23 Music on the March Danny Fairchild 31 Picture Yourself in the Tri-States Dining & Horoscopes [email protected] 32 Dockside Bar & Grille

Bob Gelms SECTIONS Bob’s Book Reviews [email protected] 4 Events 12 Arts Pam Kress-Dunn Columnist 24 Nightlife [email protected] 32 Columnists Sunil Malapati Dining WHERE’S WANDO? [email protected] We’ve hidden Wando somewhere in this issue of Sara Eliot Steuer 365ink. Can you fi nd him? Feature Writer [email protected] 365ink Magazine SPECIAL THANKS 432 Bluff st, Dubuque, IA 52001 563-588-4365 Christy Monk, gina siegert, Julien’s Journal, Fran [email protected] Parks, tim Brechlin, gen. Bob Felderman, Ron & Dubuque365.com Jennifer tigges, Dave Haas, Rich Belmont & Facebook: @dubuque365 Margie Blair, Mike Damaso, Paul gilligan, Instagram: @365ink Paul & sandy Meyer, Coco the offi ce dog, Wesley Cat, Copper Kettle’s seared sesame All contents © 2006–2021, tuna Bowls, all of our 365ink friends and Community Incorporated. All rights advertisers… and you for reading. reserved. All bacon served semi-crispy.

2 365INK MAGAZINE July 22–August 4, 2021 Issue #387 DUBUQUE365.COM I want to talk about a very seri- man, that reminds me, I’m a shoo-in for ous issue that is coming up more and the old guys’ “look at my surgical scars” more, as we live in an aging society conversations. I’ll be king of the hill! in which baby boomers are retir- By the way, two years post-colon- ing while young people are not hav- cancer surgery, I just had my colonos- ing children at a pace to keep up. copy, and I’m good to go for another two As retirement approaches, or has years. Happy dance! Thanks to the 700 already passed, many of these boom- people who showed me some love on ers are choosing to live in communities Facebook when I gave that update. Wow! that are specifically designed for their So we started looking at homes. We needs. No, not retirement homes: I’m even started doing so pre-pandemic. talking about housing developments We put offers on more than one home with beautiful single-level living homes during that time, but nothing worked and duplexes, in which the homes are out. We gave up for a bit, and then, brand-spanking new, with all of the things every once in a while, Christy’s eyes working perfectly, with modern finishes will get big, and we’ll make poor and amenities. And the neighborhood John Gartner walk us through yet has an association that takes care of the another house that’s sold before we lawns and shoveling the driveways, and get out the back door of the tour. you pretty much don’t have to worry We went through a home the other about the hard stuff. S( ounds like renting day that just came on the market the instead of homeownership, doesn’t it?) night before. It was a cool architect- The reason this has become an issue of designed (piqued my architect wife’s discrimination is because, well, I want in! interest) mid-century modern house with Why can’t we come live in your aging single-level living possible and a man- community? We’re ready. We’re SO DAMN ageable yard. We got an appointment READY! Why must we have to be 55+? I to see it at 1 p.m. By the time we got the promise that on most days, Christy and appointment, just hours after it was put I both feel like a solid 62–68 on average. on the market, it had four offers submit- Speaking of average, our dog, Coco (the ted with one more on the way. What in miniature rescue wonder poodle), in dog the holy upside-down housing market years, is 91. So if we average out our three hell are we living in? We just gave up. ages, that’s 60, and we QUALIFY! And We’re not getting into a bidding war! he’s even quiet, and the neighbor ladies And then Christy sees this house for will all instantly fall in love with him. sale. It’s got “all of the things.” She’s going Why can’t we just come? We won’t through the dream house checklist and tell anyone. I’ll sell the Jeep and get yes… there’s that. And it has that and a Buick or something. We don’t even one of those. Two-car garage, single- own a stereo. I do have my band prac- level living, two bathrooms, a pantry, and tice in my basement, but that’s okay. laundry by the bedroom. Yes. Yes. Yes, It’s We’re awesome and don’t ever need less than $350,000. Double yes. SWEET to practice again. (Sorry, Kristina, the JESUS, what’s going on? Have we found band gear is going in your garage.) it?! Is this it? Big bucks, no whammies, Why can’t I just have what they have? and… STOP! 55+??? What the hell is 55+? Is I’ll bring my giant new pellet smoker, that a suggestion, or a rule? Wait. Wait, fair and we can grill enough ribs and brisket dream house. Do not go off into that good for the whole subdivision, and me and night. Do not give up without a fight. Rage! the old guys can stand around in our Rage against the contractual oversight. old-man black socks and sandals and I’ll deliver 365inks door to door! And talk about smoking meat and the proper- we don’t even need the use of the shared ties of smoking meat and occasionally community building space or the pool. It’s sports! It will be glorious! Yes, you can all yours. Could we opt out of the chemi- borrow our e-bikes, and we will borrow cals on our part of the lawn, though? Uh, your blood pressure monitor. Yes, I will oh, chink in the armor. And I don’t know open the jar for you! I’ll just sell the damn if we’ll survive political yard sign season, lawn mower and the power washer. Who but we will face that challenge when needs those anymore? Not us, neighbor! we come to it. Maybe these are hip and After my cancer battles a couple of progressive 55plus-ers. Either way, we can years ago, I decided a house with a lot be real quiet. You won’t even know we’re less “work” would be nice in the future. No there, aside from the cute dog and the more big hills to mow and… um... big hills delicious gill smoke. Whadda ya say? n to mow, etc. would be really lovely. Oh,

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #387 July 22–August 4, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 3 Events US Highway 20 Designated Medal of Honor Highway Handoff handing off the message from state to state by American Legion State Com- Ceremony manders. The Iowa Commander will SATURDAY, JULY 24 @ 6 PM receive the hand-off from Nebraska and DUBUQUE VETERANS MEMORIAL transport the message across Iowa. PLAZA (1801 ADMIRAL SHEEHY DR) Since the Medal of Honor was first The public is invited to join the State presented during the Civil War, 3,508 of Iowa American Legion Commander, awards have been issued with every state other American Legion dignitaries, and represented. As of Dec. 21, 2019, there the Legion Riders as the Iowa Com- were only 71 Medal of Honor recipients mander hands off the Medal of Honor to living in the United States of America. Illinois on Saturday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at To earn the Medal of Honor, a member the Dubuque Veterans Memorial Plaza. of the U.S. Armed Forces must act with The American Legion Post 6 of “conspicuous gallantry and intrepid- Dubuque will provide a complete color ity above and beyond the call of duty guard, a firing squad, a bulger, and Chap- during combat at the risk of one’s life lain. All other surrounding military groups against an enemy of the United States.” and veteran organizations have been As one of the oldest Posts in Iowa, invited to participate in the color guard. and with Dubuque as Iowa’s first city, US Highway 20 has been named a American Legion Post 6 of Dubuque Medal of Honor Highway, which pays hom- is proudly hosting the hand-off cer- age to the nation’s most heroic military. emony at the newly updated $3.2 million All of the states along the highway have Dubuque Veterans Memorial Plaza. made similar proclamations. In recog- For more information, contact Bob Fel- nition of this designation, a convoy is derman at [email protected] carrying the message coast-to-coast, or Tom Walsh at 563-663-5444. n

drinks, and entertainment. Crews generally The Great go for either speed and floatability or looks. Rarely do the two meet! Everyone who loses Cardboard is eligible to put their boat back in the water for a seriously entertaining Loser’s Round. Boat Race Racing starts at 1 p.m., but stick SUNDAY, JULY 25 @ 1 PM around from 3 to 6 p.m. for live DUBUQUE MARINA AND YARDARM entertainment by Florida Yard Dog (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Charlie from Fort Myers, FL. Come watch people show off their creative Raffle tickets and fundraising flags designs of cardboard boats then see if will be available for purchase. All pro- they will sink or float! The free, family- ceeds from the Great Cardboard Boat friendly event takes place at the Dubuque Race benefit the HEART program. Marina and Yardarm on Sunday, July 25. For more information, visit The day will be filled with boat races with FourMounds.org or call the Dubuque race bracket,raffles, prizes, games, food, Marina and Yardarm at 563-582-3653. n

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Thursday, Aug. 12 where attendees can Beyond the Game watch the inaugural game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White and MLB at Field Sox. The event is open to the public, free to attend, and starts at 6 p.m. fol- of Dreams lowed by the first pitch at 6:20 p.m. AUGUST 11 AND 12 MLB at Field of Dreams Game is held at DYERSVILLE, IA a newly constructed, 8,000-seat ballpark Beyond the Game, an Iowa base- near the Field of Dreams movie site. A ball experience presented by Travel public registration is open exclusively to Iowa & Midwest One Bank, heads to residents of Iowa now through Friday, Dyersville, IA on Aug. 11 and 12 to cel- July 23. On Monday, Aug. 2, winners of or blanket to enjoy their snacks and ebrate Major League Baseball’s Aug. the lottery will be notified and will then Taste of Summer meals outdoors as a limited number 12 game, MLB at Field of Dreams. have the opportunity to purchase up to of picnic tables will be provided. The schedule of events includes a two tickets and one parking pass for the Series In keeping with the Taste tradition, country music concert on Wednesday, special game. Register at MLB.com. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 6–9 PM awards will be announced each evening Aug. 11 at Commercial Club Park. The free Additional events are slated to NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER selected by judges and a fan favorite dish concert features up-and-coming country showcase the area’s Midwest hospital- MUSEUM & AQUARIUM (350 E 3RD ST) or dessert selected by the attendees. artists Shy Carter at 7 p.m. followed by ity and ingenuity including an Experi- A modified version of Taste of Dubuque, The August installment features Ingrid Andress at 8:30 p.m. At 10 p.m., ence Iowa Zone. Attendees can discover the temporarily reformatted Taste of Magoo’s Pizza, Versus, Tony Roma’s, headliners Maddie & Tae wrap up the eve- the products that they use, see, and Summer series closes out for the season and Koppes Kreations with live music ning’s entertainment with hits “Die From taste in their everyday life that is made on Thursday, August 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. from Boys of Lloyd and The Struggle. A Broken Heart,” “Girl In A Country Song,” right here in Iowa. A Kids Zone will Attendees of all ages can enjoy a less Taste of Summer is open to all ages and “Friends Don’t.” Regional bands feature family-friendly activities includ- crowded event experience while still and is free to attend. Both beverage will perform both days at City Square. ing inflatables, face painting, and more. indulging in the original event’s sig- sales and freewill donations will sup- Before the Major Leaguers take the Movie Night will take place, Aug. 11 at nature tastes and entertainment. port the River Museum’s conservation field, two 14u baseballs teams, DREAM City Square. This event will take it back Taste of Summer is located behind efforts to save endangered species. and White Sox ACE, will compete in to where it all started with a show- the gates in the National Mississippi For more information, call the A Dream Fulfilled, a special exhibi- ing of the movie Field of Dreams. River Museum & Aquarium’s boatyard National Mississippi River Museum tion game, on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. For more information, visit and plaza areas. Attendees are encour- & Aquarium at 563-557-9545 or A viewing party of MLB at the Field BeyondTheGameIowa.com aged to bring their own lawn chair visit RiverMuseum.com/taste. n of Dreams will take place at City Square, and MLB.com. n

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THU 7/22 lesson, take home activities SAT 7/24 painting, and AYCE hog themselves. Bring a chair or any other energy, environ- roast! 818 W Gill Rd, East and sunscreen! Free for GA. mental, health or sustainabil- Creek Explorers Dubuque, IL. 815-402-3198. 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyers- ity resource that is equitable 10:30 AM–NOON @ DBQ facebook.com/frentressgrill. ville, IA. 563-875-8404. to members of the Dubuque COUNTY CONSERVATION fodmoviesite.com/ community. Free. 22nd and (PEOSTA, IA) ghost-saturday-shows. Summer Prince St. facebook.com/ Join a Swiss Valley Naturalist Sustainability Fair sustainabledubuque. for a creek exploration. Dwier Brown 5–7 PM @ UPPER BEE Fishing poles, bait, dip nets, SUN 7/25 Book Signing BRANCH WATERSHED and buckets will avail- 5 PM @ GARY DOLPHIN’S Learn about sustainable work FRI 7/23 able for the public to use. Boys of Summer IRON BAR being done in Dubuque with Get your toes wet and see Ghost Player Celebration Join Dwier Brown, star of Field over 15 vendors, view electric what you can catch in the “Greatest Show on 6 PM @ FIELD OF of Dreams, and two Ghost vehicles, enjoy Hot Diggity Catfish Creek that meanders Dirt” Show DREAMS MOVIE SITE Players from the movie for a Dog’s food truck, take home through the preserve from 1 PM @ FIELD OF (DYERSVILLE, IA) book signing. Dwier’s iconi- free items, and hangout by dragonfly larvae, to crayfish, DREAMS MOVIE SITE Celebrate all things baseball, cally emotional role as John the bee branch! The intent up to a full-size trout! Free. (DYERSVILLE, IA) family, and life. Home Run Kinsella, the father of Kevin of this fair is to showcase the 13606 Swiss Valley Rd, July 24 and Aug. 21. This Derby at 6:15 p.m., sing a Costner’s Ray Kinsella, comes variety of ways an organiza- Drum Safari Peosta, IA. 563-556-6745. interactive comedy show is long at 7 p.m., group catch at back to have a catch with his tion or business can promote 10 AM @ DBQ ARBORETUM facebook.com/dubuque a memorable experience for 8:30 p.m., Boys of Sum- son (oops, spoiler alert). Meet sustainable communities. & BOTANICAL GARDENS countyconservation. the entire family. Conces- mer: Short Stop screening Brown and get a copy of his This can be sustainability This high-energy, interactive sions and autographs with at 8:45 p.m., and Q&A at book, If You Build It. Books will based on building a local program includes songs, East DBQ Police the Ghost Players available. 9:40 p.m. Boys of Sum- be available at the event. And economy, healthy ecosys- dancing, and of course, Dept. K-9 Fundraiser Upgrade to VIP to enjoy mer is an award-winning it’s a great chance to check tems or social equity. All drumming! Children will 11:30 AM @ FRENTRESS the show from the porch of documentary series following out the amazing new pub booth participants will offer also have the chance to try LAKE BAR & GRILL the Field of Dreams Farm filmmaker Robert Cochrane and their wonderful secluded some kind of free, interactive instruments and create their (EAST DUBUQUE, IL) House plus a complimentary and his father, who has been outdoor courtyard with the service for attendees. This own jungle jam. Hosted by Raising money to fund tour of the house before diagnosed with Parkin- Jumbotron TV to catch a base- may be an activity, offering the Carnegie-Stout Public a K-9 unit for the East the show, a ballpark meal, son’s, as they visit all of the ball game anytime. 333 E 10th information about free or low Library. Free. 3800 Arbo- Dubuque Police Depart- and an autographed Field baseball parks in America. St. Facebook.com/ cost services in the commu- retum Dr. 563-589-4225. ment. Meat Paddle, auction/ of Dreams leather base- 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, DolphsIronBar. nity, providing an educational CarnegieStout.org. raffle, live music, face ball by the Ghost Players IA. BOSmovie.com.

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TUE 7/27 SAT 7/31 Ticket purchases are made by table size just as you would Lunch Time Book The Business make a reservation. All drinks Group: Bridgerton: Showcase beyond coffee and water The Duke and I 9 AM–9 PM @ ASHTON are at an additional fee. By 11 AM @ RIVER LIGHTS HILL FARM (GALENA, IL) making a ticket purchase, BOOKSTORE Spend the day networking you are guaranteed seating Discuss Bridgerton: The with the Galena Chamber. in the main room with a Duke and I (Bridgertons Business expo; networking view of the band. Doors at #1) by Julia Quinn. 1098 lunch with speed network- 10 a.m. $25. 300 Potter Dr., Main St. 563-556-4391. ing; teambuilding workshop Bellevue, IA. 563-872-3838. RiverLights.com. with industry speakers; build PottersMill.net. your own scent workshop; Listening to the Land: demo tent with interactive Garden Party Gwen Nell Westerman samplings, tastings, and Fundraiser 7 PM @ ONLINE presentations; dinner by Chef 2–4 PM @ LINMAR Dakota artist Gwen Nell Wes- Jude Villafana; and fashion GARDENS (GALENA, IL) terman will share her work show. 500 Wild Indigo LN, Join the Galena Center for and how the power of poetry Galena IL. 815-281-9925. the Arts for a fundraiser and song help tell our stories GalenaChamber.com. at Linmar Gardens. Once a and connect us to the land. rocky limestone bluff, Linmar Nell Westerman is a citizen of Gardens offers a stunning the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate collection of annuals and Tribe and lives in southern perennials that bring color Minnesota, as did her Dakota to this enchanting escape. ancestors. She is the author Dozens of fountains, sculp- of Follow the Blackbirds, a tures, and various notes of poetry collection written Mineral Point Pride whimsy have been carefully in Dakota and English, and 2 PM @ SHAKE RAG ALLEY erected among the flora and the coauthor of Mni Sota (MINERAL POINT, WI) fauna. $25. 504 S Prospect Makoce: The Land of the Mineral Point celebrates St, Galena, IL. 779-214-0261. Dakota. Hosted by Sinsinawa Pride with a day full of fun GalenaCenterForTheArts.org. Mound Center. RSVP by July events. Orchesta Sal- 26. $10. 608-748-4411. Soul de Mad performs at sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. 2 p.m., drag bingo at 4 p.m., MON 8/2 family-friendly drag show at 5 p.m., raffle with Sisters FRI 7/30 of Perpetual Indulgence at 7 p.m., food and lawn games Crafts on the at 7:30 p.m., and a mature- Woodland Walk audience drag show and live 1–4 PM @ MINES OF music with Line at 9 p.m. SPAIN WOODLAND 18 Shake Rag St. Mineral WALK SHELTER Point, WI. 608-987-6556. Enjoy a short walk on the facebook.com/mineralpoint Geek Out! Book Club: paved handicap accessible pride53565. The Invisible Life of trail (stroller friendly), then Addie LaRue stay for some crafting with 6–7 PM @ CARNEGIE- a Mines of Spain naturalist. SUN 8/1 STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY All ages. Free. 9097 Bellevue Discuss The Invisible Life of Heights Rd. 563-556-0620. Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Facebook.com/MinesOfSpain. at the in-person meeting this month. In 1714 Addie LaRue Kayaking made a bargain, she will 5–6:30 PM @ MINES OF live forever, but no one will SPAIN CATFISH CREEK remember her. Then one day, CANOE LAUNCH Jazz Brunch centuries later, Addie meets All experience levels are Featuring Bluetone a man who remembers her welcome. A short safety talk Jazz Collective name. Geek Out! Book Club precedes the event. Kayaks, 11 AM–1 PM @ FLATTED focuses on books that are paddles, and life jackets will FIFTH BLUES + BBQ fantasy, science fiction, and be provided for those who (BELLEVUE, IA) anything quirky and unusual. need them. BYO bug spray, Enjoy a morning of endless Masks are encouraged but water shoes, and water bot- jazz, bottomless coffee, an not required. Ages 18+. tle. All ages. Free. 8308 Mines exclusive brunch menu, and, RSVP required. Free. 360 of Spain Rd. 563-556-0620. in true Flatted Fifth fashion, a W 11th St. 563-589-4225. Facebook.com/MinesOfSpain. little something extra special. CarnegieStout.org.

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TUE 8/3 kiosks (near shower house) to meet and learn about some of the live animals of Iowa. Snakes, turtles, salamanders, oh my! 13069 Swiss Valley Rd, Peosta, IA. 563-556-6745. Cooking Class: facebook.com/dubuque Tomato Galette countyconservation. National Night Out 6–7:15 PM @ GALENA 6–8 PM @ COMISKEY PARK ARC (GALENA, IL) National Night Out is Adults will prepare an open- an annual, nationwide, faced tomato and cheese crime prevention event pie to take home to bake. that promotes police- Bring your own sheet pan. community partnerships, Instructed by Lynn Kaufman. Ski Bellevue Water safety, and neighborhood $35. 11084 W HWY 20, Ski Show unity. Free. 255 E 24th St. Galena, IL. 815-777-2248. 4 PM @ 701 S RIVERVIEW ST, GalenaARC.org. BELLEVUE, IA Aug. 7 and 21. Bellevue’s THU 8/5 water ski show team is one FRI 8/6 of only four in Iowa and the World Breastfeeding only one to perform on the Week Celebration Epworth Town & Mississippi River! Head south 4:30–6:30 PM @ STATERA Country Days of Lock and Dam 12 for great LOWER LEVEL EPWORTH, IA family entertainment with Join Statera providers in cel- Two days of celebrating the bare-footing, jumping, human ebrating World Breastfeeding community with live music, pyramids, glittery costumes, Week. Birth and prenatal foot races, a parade, kid’s music, and powerful towboats. education, breastfeeding amusements, an auc- Free. 563-590-0990. photography and shopping tion, a BBQ competition, facebook.com/skibellevue. will be available. RSVP rec- a street dance, and more. ommended. Free. 3375 Lake Facebook.com/TNCdays. Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. StateraIntegrated.com. SAT 8/7 Volunteer Usher Open House and Tri-Basin Summer Orientation Clean-Up Series: Star Gazing 5:30 PM @ UD Maus Park 8:30 PM @ GALENA HERITAGE CENTER 9–11 AM @ MAUS PARK TERRITORY OWNERS’ UD seeks enthusiastic, Supplies including gloves, CLUB (GALENA, IL) customer-service oriented bags, trash grabbers, and Check out the stars and night individuals to become volun- vests will be provided. objects with a telescope, and teer ushers for the 2021–2022 Bring your own supplies if feel free to bring your own. Live at Heritage Center you have them. The series All ages. 2000 Territory Dr, Performing Arts Series that is part of an ongoing effort Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. begins September 2021 in the to create healthier and TheGalenaTerritory.com. 1,000-seat Butler Hall. The safer watersheds, preserve full season schedule will be our natural resources, and announced later this month. promote watershed stew- SUN 8/8 Volunteer ushers must be at ardship. RSVP requested. least 18-years-old, able to cityofdubuque.org/ Archery 101 climb stairs and stand for an summercleanups. 10:30 AM–NOON @ DBQ extended period, and adhere COUNTY CONSERVATION to a dress code. Hours vary (PEOSTA, IA) with each show. Additional The challenge of shooting volunteer positions within a bow and arrow. Staff will Heritage Center such as tech give instruction on shooting crew, back of house opera- technique and safety. Com- tions, and in the Bisignano pound bows are suitable for Art Gallery may also be Campground Live different sizes and strengths available. Food will be avail- Animal Program of archers. All necessary able. Free. 563-589-3432. 3–4 PM @ SWISS VALLEY equipment provided. Ages [email protected]. PARK (PEOSTA, IA) 10+. 13606 Swiss Valley Rd, Meet the Dubuque County Peosta, IA. 563-556-6745. Conservation naturalists at facebook.com/dubuque the campground registration countyconservation.

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picnic. Free. 3800 Arbo- need is a camp chair, sketch- the skills to give an organized, Gary’s Graffiti Nights SATURDAY Ongoing & retum Dr. 563-556-2100. pad, and your favorite pens, dynamic, and interesting THU THROUGH SEPT 16 DubuqueArboretum.net. pencils, and paints. Follow presentation while also building @ 5–9:30 PM Dubuque Recurring “Dubuque Urban Sketch- your confidence. Ages 18+. Free. PLAZA 20 SONIC DRIVE-IN Farmers’ Market ers” on Facebook to see 360 W 11th St. facebook.com/ Classic cars converge with SAT THROUGH SEPT Events MONDAY where to meet each week. ToastmastersSpeakeasyClub. food, drinks, and addi- @ 7 AM–NOON tional entertainment. OCT @ 8 AM–NOON SUNDAY Milk Parties Cuba City Market Green Drinks NEAR 12TH AND IOWA ST 2ND AND 4TH MON 3RD WED THROUGH SEPT 2ND WED @ 6 PM Thursday Tiny Town Iowa’s oldest farmers’ market Galena Territory @ 9:30–10:30 AM @ 4–7 PM SMOKESTACK Tavern Tours offers a variety of produce, Farmers Market STATERA UPPER LEVEL PRESIDENTIAL PLAZA Meet up and have a drink 3RD THU THROUGH AUG meats, baked goods, arts and SUN THROUGH OCT 10 Support group for moms (CUBA CITY ,WI) with environmentally-minded @ 5 PM crafts, on-site prepared foods, @ 8 AM–NOON and breastfeeding babies of A variety of produce, friends and discuss local MCGRATH DUBUQUE and more. 563-588-4400. GALENA TERRITORY all ages, as well as pump- canned goods, crafts, and issues concerning global envi- HARLEY-DAVIDSON DubuqueFarmersMarket.org. OWNERS’ CLUB (GALENA, IL) ing moms and pregnant more. 207 S Main St, Cuba ronmental challenges. Spon- Tour tiny towns for food Fresh produce, baked goods, women. Free. 3375 Lake City, WI. 608-744-2152. sored by Green Dubuque. 62 and drinks. Aug 19: Bent Dyersville regional meat, flowers, crafts, Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. CubaCity.org. E 7th St. GreenDubuque.org. Rim (Cascade, IA). Downtown Market and more. 2000 Territory Dr, stateraintegrated.com. LAST SAT JUNE–SEPT Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. Mid-Week Market SheUnites Taste of Summer @ 8 AM–NOON TheGalenaTerritory.com. Social Connections WED THROUGH OCT 3RD WED @ 6–7:30 PM Series 3RD AVE SW AND 3RD for Singles Euchre @ 4–8 PM SMOKESTACK 1ST THU THROUGH AUG ST, DYERSVILLE, IA Dubuque Cars MON @ 6:30 PM 11TH AND IOWA ST SheUnites is an inclusive @ 6–9 PM More than 60 local vendors, and Coffee DENNY’S LUX CLUB Fresh local produce, beer women’s group in Dubuque, NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI food trucks, live music, and 3RD SUN THROUGH OCT 17 Come for friends and garden from Jubeck’s New working to connect women RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM different activities every @ 9 AM–NOON euchre. 3050 Asbury Rd. World Brewery, wood- across the region through Attendees of all ages are month. DyersvilleDowntown HOBBY LOBBY PARKING LOT 815-297-3308. fired pizzas and fresh education, philanthropy, welcome to this modified Market.com. Casual meet up for car masa enchiladas from The mutual support, and version of Taste of Dubuque. enthusiasts. All makes/ Food Store, and live music more. Free. 62 E 7th St. Four to five different food Platteville models/years welcomed! TUESDAY sponsored by Michael SheUnitesIowa.com. vendors will appear at each Farmer’s Market Coffee and donuts available, Breitbach and his Broken of the events as well as two SAT THOUGH OCT all proceeds go to Veteran’s Hot Summer Rubber Band. 563-557-1777. Women’s Art Party live bands. Bring a lawn chair @ 8 AM–NOON Freedom Center. 3925 Dodge Nights Cruise-In DBQFoodStore.com. 3RD WED @ 6:30 PM or blanket. Free to attend. PLATTEVILLE CITY PARK St. facebook.com/dubuque 1ST TUE THROUGH SEPT LIND PAVILION 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. (PLATTEVILLE, WI) carsandcoffee. @ 6–9 PM Old 20 Market (MINERAL POINT, WI) RiverMuseum.com/taste. Homegrown and hand- DBQ CO FAIRGROUNDS WED THROUGH New projects every month. made products. 75 N Digital Drinks & All years of vehicles are AUG @ 4–8 PM Women are invited to Bellevue Farmers Bonson St, Platteville, Dialogue welcome, and there is no DBQ CO FAIRGROUNDS craft with others, learn Market WI. 608-218-4374. 1ST SUN @ 4:30 PM charge to put your vehicle Shop local vendors such about new materials, and THU THROUGH SEPT PlattevilleFarmers ONLINE on display. DJ will provide as growers, producers, share techniques. $5. 411 @ 4–6:30 PM MarketWI.com. Trainwreck Productions’ music, and food and drink processors, crafters, makers, Commerce St, Mineral WATER STREET LANDING play reading club invites will be available for purchase. artisans, area businesses, Point, WI. 608-987-3292. (BELLEVUE, IA) B-1 Yoga FREE you to read a character and 14569 Old Highway Rd. food trucks and more! ShakeRagAlley.org/ Browse fresh produce, herbs, Outdoor Yoga experience and discuss the 563-588-1813. DBQfair.com. All ages. Free. 14569 Old womens-art-party. baked goods, crafts, and more SAT THROUGH SEPT 4 scripts together. Plays vary by Highway Rd. 563-588-1813. while enjoying live music and @ 9–10 AM genre and style monthly. Free. Faith Writers Group facebook.com/JodiandKT. outdoor seating along the Mis- PORT OF DUBUQUE RIVER’S TrainWreckProductions.org. 3RD TUE @ 6:30–8 PM THURSDAY sissippi River. 303 S River St, EDGE PLAZA PAVILION ONLINE MFC Teen Nights Bellevue, IA. 563-872-5830. All levels are invited to par- Arcade Meetup Shalom Spirituality Center’s WED @ 5:30–7:30 PM East Dubuque’s BellevueIA.com. ticipate. Free. b-1yoga.com. LGBTQ+ Social monthly writer’s group MULTICULTURAL Cruisin’ Thursdays 3RD SUN @ 4:45–6:45 PM allows time to share up to FAMILY CENTER THU THROUGH SEPT 30 Driftless Poets BACKPOCKET DUBUQUE two pages of writing with an Teens can enjoy dinner and @ 4–9 PM FRIDAY Monthly Workshop Gathering for LGBTQ+ commu- opportunity for feedback and activities while hanging SINSINAWA AVE, 2ND SAT @ 2–4 PM nity and allies. Food and bev- critique from other members. out and interacting in a EAST DBQ, IL Social Connections for ONLINE erages available for purchase. Free. 563-582-3592. safe, fun environment that Classic cars fill the main Singles Meet & Greet Support and encourage- Fully accessible. All ages. 333 E shalomretreats.org. promotes unity among drag in East Dubuque, FRI @ 5–7 PM ment for poets seeking 10th St. facebook.com/ diversity and empowers featuring food, drinks, SHOT TOWER INN honest feedback on their DubuqueLGBTQ. youth to reach their potential. and live entertainment. 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SNAKE EYES (PG-13) Actor Jason Momoa, FRIDAY, JULY 23 in addition to A spin-off of the G.I. Joe series, announcing that he’s this movie tells the story of a arrived in London to mysterious lone warrior known begin production on only as Snake Eyes. As he is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is going blond trained by an ancient clan of for a more comics-accurate look for the sequel to ninja, he fi nds his loyalties tested when secrets the 2019 hit. James Wan returns to direct, with from the past are revealed. original cast members Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Dolph Lundgren, and Amber OLD (PG-13) Heard all reprising their roles. FRIDAY, JULY 23 Famed director M. Night Albert Hughes (The Shyamalan helms this thriller Book of Eli, From Hell) about a family on a tropical has been hired as the holiday who discover that the director for the John secluded beach where they are Wick prequel/ relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing s p i n - o ff ,The Continental, which has varied them to age rapidly, compressing their entire between being a movie and a limited series lives into a single day. television event during its long development. The prequel will revolve around The Continental, HOW IT ENDS (R) the international chain of hotels which serve as FRIDAY, JULY 23 neutral territory for members of the criminal In this feel-good apocalyptic underground. comedy, Liza (Zoe Lister- Jones) embarks on a hilarious The long-simmering journey through LA in hopes of standoff between making it to her last party movie exhibitors and before it all ends, running into an eclectic cast of distributors continues characters along the way. to heat up, with both sides continuing to trade snipes with one JUNGLE CRUISE another. The newest bone of contention? Disney (PG-13) releasing Black Widow on Disney+ Premier FRIDAY, JULY 30 Access simultaneously with its theatrical release, Based upon the famous which the National Association of Theater Disneyland ride, Dwayne Owners says caused the movie to under-perform Johnson and Emily Blunt lead at the box offi ce. this story in which a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a Nicolas Cage, out jungle fi lled with dangerous animals and promoting his new reptiles... but with a supernatural element. movie Pig, says that he doesn’t THE GREEN foresee a return to KNIGHT (R) making movies for the major studios (which FRIDAY, JULY 30 rules out a National Treasure 3... ratfarts!). A fantasy adventure based Saying he feels he’s “gone into his own on the Arthurian legend, wilderness,” Cage says he much prefers the The Green Knight tells the freedom and experimental environments he story of Sir Gawain (Dev fi nds on independent movie sets. Considering Patel), King Arthur’s headstrong nephew, who he’s made nearly 30 movies over the past 10 embarks on a quest to confront the epony- years, he clearly has a good thing going on. mous Knight, a gigantic tree-like creature.

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #387 July 22–August 4, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 11 ARts Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon JULY 22–24 @ 7:30 PM JULY 25 @ 2 PM GRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST) Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon fea- tures a plotline that mixes fantasy and classic Broadway into a magical eve- ning at the grand Opera House. the adventure continues on July 22–24 who explains that the town of Brigadoon at 7:30 p.m. and July 25 at 2 p.m. has been enchanted to only appear for Brigadoon is a small town in the scot- a single day every 100 years. But that tish Highlands that appears for a single none of the inhabitants may ever leave day every 100 years. untouched by the the town or else the spell will be broken. passage of time, the people of Brigadoon Will tommy and Fiona’s love blossom live their lives as if it is the mid 1700s. or only last the length of the day? Are all two 1940s contemporary Americans, of the inhabitants of Brigadoon happy with tommy Albright (seamus Foley) and the arrangement? Will this wedding day Jeff Douglass (Adam Wacker), are on be a happy one or will tragedy strike? a hunting trip in scotland and stumble the grand Opera House is off er- upon the magical town. the quirks of ing limited seating, masks are encour- the inhabitants do not prevent tommy aged, and there are enhanced cleaning from falling in love with the beauti- protocols and new traffi c fl ow patterns ful Fiona Maclaren (samantha Otto). into and around the building to keep the the Americans are invited to join the audience, volunteers, and staff safe. town in celebrating the wedding of Fiona’s tickets to be in the live audience are sister Jean (Alyssa Hackett) and Char- $23 for adults and $15 for children under lie Dalrymple (Jacob Herrmann). After 18 and can be purchased in person at the asking questions, tommy and Jeff are Box Offi ce, by phone at563-588-1305 , or introduced to Mr. lundie (stuart Hoover) online at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n

the week on July 25–28 by visit- Hope & Healing ing the gallery and purchasing art. All proceeds from this event allow Art Gallery Riverview Center to continue to provide JULY 23 AND 24 @ 6–10 PM 100 percent free and confi dential services JULY 25–28 @ 4–8 PM to survivors of sexual assault and domes- 7 HILLS EVENT CENTER tic violence. Riverview Center provides (1098 JACKSON ST) services for child, teen, and adults in 14 Riverview Center’s Hope and Heal- counties in Northeast Iowa, as well as ing gallery showcases local artists domestic violence services in Jo Daviess with work focused on healing and and Carroll Counties in Illinois. services perseverance that shine a light on are provided regardless of biological sexual and domestic violence. sex, gender identity/expression, sexual On July 23 and 24, feature artists will orientation, immigration status, english share the healing properties of art and how profi ciency, race and/or ethnicity, incar- it has helped them recover from hardships. ceration status, disability or background. Additionally, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar tickets are $10 in advance for $15 will be available. guests on Friday and sat- at the door for July 23 and 24 and urday will have fi rst access to the art sale. $5 for July 25–28. For more infor- you can continue to support mation, call 319-540-0080 or visit local artists and survivors, through one.bidpal.net/hopeandhealing. n

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A Picnic & A Play STEP TWO BY BRENDON SMITH: SATURDAY, JULY 24 @ 1 PM CASSANDRA BY JAN LEVINE THAL: SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 1 PM LOVE OR FOREVER? BY KURT MCGINNIS BROWN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 @ 1 PM SHELTER BY BOB CURRY: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 @ 1 PM MAGNOLIA STAR BY JEFF PFEIFFER: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ 1 PM SHAKE RAG ALLEY STAGE (18 SHAKE RAG ST, MINERAL POINT, WI) Wisconsin playwrights will present original plays in progress at Shake Rag Alley’s intimate outdoor theater, Alley Stage. Besides being fun to watch, a staged reading is an important way a playwright can get important feedback from an audience and determine what their next steps are with the script. Brendon Smith has had seven of his one-act plays and one co-written full- length play produced in Wisconsin; some of these have also won statewide or Last Great Ride was produced in 1998 star- national contests. He lives in Madison. ring Ernest Borgnine and Eileen Brennan. Jan Levine Thal has written three full- Jeff Pfeiffer is a graduate of length plays that have been produced on NYU with an MFA in dramatic writ- the stage and a passel of shorter ones. ing. His play Battle of Spanktown was She co-founded the Kathie Rasmussen a world premiere at the 2010 New Women’s Theatre in Madison. Her novel, York International Fringe Festival. Bone Deep, was recently published. Register deadline is one day in Kurt McGinnis Brown’s plays have advance. Tickets are $5. Add a picnic been performed throughout the coun- for $15 (vegetarian option available, no try. He is a member of Dramatists prepared meals available on Sept. 25) Guild and Chicago Dramatists. or bring your own. To register or for Bob Curry is an actor, playwright, more information, call Shake Rag Alley screenwriter, and teacher of writing and film Center for the Arts at 608-987-3292 at Madison College. His screenplay for The or visit ShakeRagAlley.org. n

RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY world of beloved fairy tales. This original production will feature music and scenes Mini-Musicals from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Shrek, among many other and Rising storybook-based musicals! Grades 3–6. Star Revue Mini Musical: The mini-musical experiences will be a Another Opening two-week-long adventure that concludes Another Show with a live performance on the historic Five REHEARSALS: JULY 26–AUGUST 6 @ 1–4 PM Flags Theater stage for invited family and PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 7 PM friends. There is a participation fee of $100. FIVE FLAGS THEATER The Rising Star Revue will see cur- It’s time to take the stage as we gear up rent high school students through adults for another opening of another show come together and experience the joy and this one will feature show-stopping of collaborating on musical numbers numbers and characters who love to chosen by the RSTC staff. Performances perform! This original production will will be held at the Five Flags Theater feature music and scenes from Curtains, on Aug. 5 and 6. Tickets are $12. 42nd Street, and Annie Get Your Gun, among Find more information on tickets, many other Broadway hits! Grades 7–9. registration, and the performances at RisingStarTheatreCompany.com. n Rising Star Revue AUGUST 5 AND 6 @ 7:30 PM Mini Musical: Once FIVE FLAGS THEATER Upon a Time The Rising Star Revue will feature REHEARSALS: JULY 26–AUGUST 6 @ 9 AM–NOON hit songs from some of your favor- PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 2 PM ite Broadway musicals starring area FIVE FLAGS THEATER high school students and adults. So, Once Upon a Time takes students on sit back and enjoy some of the most a magical musical journey through the beloved musical theatre moments!

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Author Mia Sosa THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 6:30 PM ONLINE Bestselling romance novelist Mia Sosa will share her most recent novel, The Worst Best Man, and answer reader ques- tions during this virtual event hosted by the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. that celebrate our multicultural world. The Worst Best Man is a steamy, Her books have received praise and witty, enemies-to-lovers story for fans of recognition from Publishers Weekly, romantic comedies. Carolina Santos is an O, The Oprah Magazine, The Washing- incredibly capable and driven wedding ton Post, Entertainment Weekly, and planner who was dumped at the altar more. Mia lives in Maryland with her three years ago, and her former fiancé left husband, their two bookaholic daugh- his brother Max to deliver the devastat- ters, and one dog that rules them all. ing news. Now she has the chance to take Register to be entered to win a copy a huge step forward in her career, but in of The Worst Best Man. The event is order to get the job she’ll have to work free, but RSVP is required to receive the with the distractingly handsome Max! Zoom invitation link. For more informa- Sosa writes funny, flirty, and moder- tion or to register, call the library at ately steamy contemporary romances 563-589-4225 or visit bit.ly/SosaDBQ. n

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

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Paint The Point AUGUST 11–14 MINERAL POINT, WI In 2020, the Paint The Point event committee worked diligently to modify every aspect of the event to make it safe and rewarding for artists and visitors alike. They succeeded. This year, pro- fessional artists from Florida to Min- On Friday evening, winning paintings will nesota will travel to Mineral Point, WI be announced during an artist reception. and set up their easels and canvases The Nocturne Event (night-time paint- IN MEMORY OF TRUTH BY ANDREW RAESIDE from Aug. 11 to 14, for the 8th annual ing) begins Thursday evening, Aug. 12. plein air competition, Paint The Point. Participating artists start painting at structures and their more organic work. The historic mining town of Min- dusk, into the night, and then submit their First Fridays He feels confident in his body of work eral Point, nearby Dodgeville, and completed paintings the next morning. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 that parallels this relationship between idyllic surrounding countryside pres- The Quick Paint Event begins at 6–8 PM @ PLANTED. (245 W 1ST ST) forms as it is found in the natural world. ent myriad scenic vistas for art- 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Artists have 6–8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 E 7TH ST) Smokestack hosts abstract works ists to capture. More than 40 artists only two hours to create a painting First Fridays is Downtown Dubuque’s from painter Andrew Raeside and from will be participating in the event. of Mineral Point’s downtown historic monthly visual art series. All stops are free. sculptor and multimedia artist Rachel The artists will vie for nearly $6,000 district. Completed paintings will be Planted. features Graft, a sculptural Spurling. Keep the party going at 8 p.m. in cash prizes in three separate com- judged and available for sale at noon. exhibition by Kyle Regan in collaboration for Smokestack’s First Friday Acoustic petitions during the four-day event. “Both experienced and novice collec- with Courtney Diedrich, Jay Foust, and Open Mic when the Bluegrass Alumat- Paintings will be displayed and sold tors alike, will have wonderful opportu- William Spencer with Nikki Bernal. Artist ics take over the stage, for a newgrass, on Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. nities to acquire excellent original art,” Kyle Regan continues an ongoing explora- bluegrass, folk, and anti-folk jam featur- at the Masonic Lodge, 304 High St. says Ried Knapp, Arts Mineral Point tion of geometric form, implied depth, ing locals Scott Cornwell, Chuck Lewis, In the Main Event category, artists Board President. The public is invited and combining modern and traditional and special guests. New players always paint from Wednesday, Aug. 11 to Friday to watch the painters during Paint The woodworking process. By incorporating welcome and players always enjoy free afternoon, Aug. 13 throughout Mineral Point and purchase art on Aug. 14. these talented artists, and suggesting an admission. Open Mic is $5 for listeners. Point and Dodgeville. On Friday after- The event schedule and exhibit underlying theme of growth, he hoped For more information, visit noon, a jury of art professionals will judge venue location map are available at to initiate a dialogue between angular Facebook.com/DubuqueFirstFridays. n two paintings submitted by each artist. ArtsMP.org/paint-the-point. n

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is that the rock night’s slate of Queensryche and Skid Row had changed to Queensryche and Slaugher. Dubuque With some COVID issues in Europe, Skid Row could not commit be getting back to the states in time for the fair. But Slaughter brings the ‘80s hair metal hits County Fair too with monster chart busters like “Up All Night” and “Fly to the Angels.” Queensryche is a prog-rock July 27–August 1 favorite whose concept albums Operation: Mindcrime Dubuque County Fairgrounds and Empire broke the mold in the ‘80s and spawned (14569 Old Highway Rd) a number of lasting favorites songs including “Silent Lucidity,” “Eyes of a Stranger,” and “Jet City Woman.” Photos by Bob Felderman Let’s not overlook country night as country star Chris Lane comes to the fair with a slew of hits includ- As life gets back to normal, nothing is more back ing three No. 1s: “Fix,” “I Don’t Know About You,” and to normal that heading out to the Dubuque County “Big, Big Plans.” He’s joined by Midwest fishing star Fair, and it is back big time in 2021 with a week full Chris Muessigmann, who you will remember from of great family-friendly events and attractions. Two season 3 of The Voice on Blake Shelton’s team. big grandstand concerts, sprint and stock car rac- Kevin Kotz assures us that all of the amazing food ing, and, of course, the tractor pull and demolition you expect from the fair is back too as are the carnival derby guarantee it’s fair time in Dubuque County. rides that were absent during the very scaled-back Dubuque County Fairgrounds General Manager Kevin version of the fair last year. And to continually increase Kotz confirms that, indeed, it’s full speed ahead for people’s feeing of safety at the fair, they are doubling this season, which they have christened “Let the Good the amount of cameras and viewing screens outside Times Roll” in the spirit of New Orleans and Mardi Gras. of the cattle show barns so people can watch the After a tough year, the fair, like so many other entertain- inside action from the comfort of their seats outside. ment cultural venues, has rebound big time for 2021. There’s is a little something for everyone at the Taking advantage of PPP loan support and State of Iowa Dubuque County Fair. Make sure to gather your grants directed at fairs, they have made wise choices crew and head out for a great time once again as well as worked during the COVID shutdown to raise this year. After realizing what was taken away funds by doing food preparation and catering. Kevin from us last year, don’t take this storied cultural credits his Fair Board and volunteers for helping the fair event for granted. It’s here for you. Enjoy it! come out on the back side of the lockdown in a good Check out all the facility attractions and spe- place, ready to make a triumphant return this summer. cial events going on each day, then gather In talking favorites, Kevin is quick to talk about Y’s your crew for a fun day in the sunshine! Men’s lemonade, mentalist Jim Wand, and kids’ love Visit DBQfair.com for full daily schedules of enter- of the bubble tower, so rest assured they are all back tainment, attraction, 4-H/FFA judging, and more as well for 2021. One change to the main stage music lineup as online registration for competitions of all kinds. n

Thursday, July 29 Sunday, August 1 Fair Admission Dubuque 8 AM Talent Show 9 AM Sand Volleyball Fair admission is $10 for ages 12 and older. 2 PM Eating Contest Noon Demolition Derby Kids under 12 are free. Get 5 admissions for the County Fair 4:30 4-H/FFA Pet Show 3 PM Beer Garden Music: Mark Zalaznik price of 4 ($40 value) in advance at Theisen’s. 7 PM Road Less Traveled 6:30 PM Stock Car Racing, Julien Schedule 7:30 PM Main Stage Concert: Dubuque Classic with IMCA Midway Rides Chris Lane with Special Guest Stock Cars & Mini Late Models Save $5 by buying your bracelet in advance Tuesday, July 27 Casey Muessigmann 8 PM Beer Garden Music: Rock Steady at Theisen’s in Dubuque or Dyersville Admission to the fair is FREE 8 PM Beer Garden Music: • Tuesday @ 4 PM–Midnight: $2 per ride Tuesday, all day, all ages! Casey Muessigmann Daily Attractions • Wednesday– Sunday: 7 PM Carl Acuff JR. Wichita Lineman, Magician John Greene. Witness everything from $30 unlimited rides bracelet a tribute to Glen Campbel Friday, July 30 the classics of the art of magic to minds being read, 8 PM Beer Garden Music: BMW DJ’s Noon 4-H/FFA Dairy Auction predictions coming true, and demonstrations that Grandstand Admission 12:30 PM 4-H/FFA Beef Auction bend and break the natural laws of the universe. Grandstand admission is FREE on Tuesday, Wednesday, July 28: Kids Day 7:30 PM Main Stage Concert: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Thurs- All Day Kids Activities Queensryche with Reptile Adventures: Meet Danny Conner, “The day (Chris Lane) and Friday (Queensryche) 1 PM Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Special Guest Slaugher Croc Doc.” Danny has been keeping and car- are $25 for the Festival Area (standing room 1 PM Road Less Traveled 9 PM Beer Garden Music: Hot Mess ing for reptiles for over 30 years. His unique only), $15 for Reserved Grandstand, $10 for 4 PM Frog Jump background blend of, education, science, General Admission Grandstand, and $5 for 5 PM 4H Queen Crowning Saturday, July 31: and theater, makes Danny Conner’s Reptile Hillside. DOES NOT include gate admission. 7 PM Sprint Invaders, IMCA Modified, Tractor Pull/Theisen’s Day Adventures the No. 1 reptile show in the country. IMCA Sport Mods, 9 AM Horse & Dairy Shows Parking IMCA Hobby Stocks 9 AM 563 Strongman Classic Competition Hypnotist Jim Wand: Dr. Wand holds a Ph.D. in the General parking is free with a free 8 PM Beer Garden Music: Ken Peiffer 4 PM Road Less Traveled field of psychology, and over 25 years, has over shuttle to the gates. Preferred parking 4 PM Beer Garden Music: Jim Welty 6,000 professional engagements to his credit across from grounds is $10 per day. 7 PM ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull and is considered to be one of the most profes- 9 PM Beer Garden Music: Menace sional hypnotic entertainers in the world today.

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Clayton County Fair AUGUST 4–8 Tri- CLAYTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS GARNAVILLO, IA) Free BBQ supper, pageant, State motocross, cookout contest, demolition derby, kiddie trac- tor pull, rodeo, mutton busting, County bull bash, truck and tractor pull, carnival rides, movie night, and livestock auction plus concerts Fairs with Mark Wills on Thursday and Chase Bryant on Friday. Here are the highlights for our Tickets include parking, admis- area county fairs. Check their sion to exhibits, carnival rides, websites for the full event and entry to the concerts. $5 on schedules, tickets, and more. Monday, $10 on Thursday and Sunday, and $15 on Friday and Great Jones County Fair Saturday. Season tickets are $35. JULY 21–25 Entry is free for kids 11 and under. GREAT JONES COUNTY FAIR 26143 Ivory Rd, Gar- (MONTICELLO, IA) navillo, IA. 563-964-2671. Queen Coronation, Moto-X, ECIPA ClaytonCountyFair.com. and NTPA pulls, harness racing, and stock car racing. Famous for Jo Daviess County Fair live music, this year is no different AUGUST 5–8 with four big grandstand concerts: JO DAVIESS COUNTY Dan & Shay with Gavin DeGraw, FAIRGROUNDS (WARREN, IL) Zac Brown Band with Ross Ellis, Queen pageant, Lumberjack Show, Kane Brown with Midland and tractor pull, demo derby, carnival, Restless Road, and For King & and mud volleyball tournament. Country with Zach Williams. Beer tent entertainment includes Gate admission is $10 and $33 Long Hard Ride, RatchetJaw, for a season pass. Hillside seating Corey Cox, and 2nd Generation. is free for concerts with upgraded Tickets are $5 for ages 7 and track and amphitheater/bleacher older and free for 6 and under on options. Prices vary per event. Thursday; and $15 for adults, $5 800 N Maple St, Mon- for ages 7–17, and free for 6 and ticello, IA. 319-465-3275. under on Friday–Sunday. Pit passes GreatJonesCountyFair.com. are $25. Season passes are $40 for adults and $15 for ages 7–17. Jackson County Fair 101 High St, War- JULY 25– AUGUST 2 ren, IL. 815-275-8879. JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JoDaviessCountyFair.org. (MAQUOKETA, IA) Parade, fair queen, Ninja Experi- Grant County Fair ence, ISU Insect Zoo, Farmily AUGUST 18–22 Feud, White Tiger Discovery, GRANT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Chris Short Puppet Show, Mobile (LANCASTER, WI) Glass Studios, Hug a Hog contest, Stock car racing, All Star Mon- truck and tractor pull, antique and ster Trucks, truck and tractor classic tractor show, micro mini pulls, demo derby, Night of tractor pull, Bill Riley Talent Show, Destruction, carnival, kids tent, stock car races, Night of Destruc- and bean bag tournament. tion, and two concerts: Snake Oil Gate admission is $6 for with The Spazmatics and Trace adults or free for children under Adkins with Confederate Railroad. 8; senior citizens (Aug. 20 only); Tickets are $12 for ages 13 and and military, veterans, fire, police above with kids 12 and under free and EMS (Aug. 22 only). Season and include entry to the concerts. ate passes are $12. Grandstand Upgrades for reserved seats are tickets vary for each event. $5 for Snake Oil and $10 for Adkins 916 E Elm St, Lan- or Party Pit passes are $20 for caster, WI. 608-723-2135. Snake Oil and $40 for Adkins. GrantCountyFairWI.org. n 1212 E Quarry S, Maquo- keta, IA. 563-652-4282. JacksonCountyIowaFair.com.

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Michael Gilbertson and the guest art- Jean Laurenz is an eclectic musician ists of ChamberFest DBQ will take the who loves variety and collaboration. She stage on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Hempstead is currently the Assistant Professor of High School’s Auditorium for one of the Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin- Dubuque’s most unique and anticipated Madison. As a performer, Jean has enjoyed concerts. Presented by Northeast Iowa appearances with Adele, Kanye West, The School of Music, ChamberFest DBQ is led Boston Pops, The New York Philharmonic, by Dubuque native and NISOM alumnus and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Jean Gilbertson as the festival’s artistic director. holds degrees in trumpet performance and Now in its 13th season, starting in 2009 Choral Education from Yale University and as Juilliard in June, the 2021 concert will Northwestern University. She is a passion- feature cellist Bridget Pasker, pianist ate educator, activist, and Teaching Artist. David Fung, trumpeter Jean Laurenz, Percussionist and artistic producer percussionist Evan Saddler, and violin- Evan Saddler is the mind and stick behind ist Mari Lee. Following the concert, interdisciplinary, experiential perfor- mingle with the performers backstage. mances that provoke interaction, dialogue, Each year, 2018 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and connection. A winner of international Michael Gilbertson hand-picks an ensemble percussion competitions, Mr. Saddler is of guest artists of the international music one of contemporary music’s most highly scene for an intimate concert. Gilbertson sought after artists. Currently perform- is a Dubuque native who studied at the ing with Miami’s genre-bending chamber prestigious Juilliard and Yale Schools of orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble, his per- Music and is now a successful composer formance career includes appearances teaching at the San Francisco Conservatory with Grammy-winning musicians. Also Michael Gilbertson, Bridget Pasker, Cellist of Music. He is a composer whose works well-regarded in classical settings, Mr. ChamberFest DBQ Artistic Director have been described as “elegant” and “par- Saddler has performed with organizations ticularly beautiful” by The New York Times, such as the New World Symphony among “vivid, tightly woven” and “delectably many others. He holds diplomas from the subtle” by the Baltimore Sun, and “genu- Interlochen Arts Academy, the University inely moving” by the Washington Post. of Michigan, and The Juilliard School. Dubuque native Pasker is a passionate Mari Lee, violinist, is an artist dedicated chamber musician and performer. She is to engaging her audience by instilling a founding member of the Thalea String curiosity for music. Exemplifying her Quartet, who were awarded the first Grad- strong interest in interdisciplinary art, Mari uate Quartet Residency at the San Fran- co-founded Salon Séance, an organiza- cisco Conservatory of Music. While she tion that presents concerts with incidental was completing her studies at The Juilliard theatre. A collaboration of musicians, School, Bridget discovered a true passion actors, researchers, playwrights, and stage for outreach and music education. She also directors, Salon Séance has won multiple has a teaching studio at the Mid Peninsula awards including Tarisio’s Young Artists Music Academy in Redwood City, CA. Grants and the Britten-Pears Founda- Bridget holds a Bachelors degree from The tion’s Britten Award. Mari’s highlights David Fung, pianist Jean Laurenz, trumpeter Juilliard School and Master’s degree from from past seasons include performances the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. with Salon Séance at The Crypt Ses- Described as “stylish and articulate” in sions and Yellow Barn; a collaboration The New York Times and having “superstar with dancers from BodyVox; multimedia qualities” by Le Libre, David Fung is rec- concerts at CreArt; and performances of ognized for performances that are elegant Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire with light- and refined, yet poetic and uncommonly ing and theater at Carnegie Hall. Mari expressive. Mr. Fung regularly appears plays on 1863 Jean-Baptiste Villaume. with the world’s premier ensembles With your ticket purchase, in addition including the Cleveland Orchestra, the to experiencing the concert and recep- Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and tion, you support music in our community. the San Francisco Symphony. The first Proceeds support NISOM’s mission to piano graduate of Colburn Conserva- make the life-changing benefits of music tory in Los Angeles, Mr. Fung has also education and enrichment accessible to all. studied at the Hannover Hochschule für Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 Musik and the Yale School of Music. He is for students. Tickets are available at a Steinway Artist and currently serves on NISOM, by phone at 563-690-0151, or Evan Saddler, percussionist Mari Lee, violinist the faculty at the University of Georgia. online at ChamberFestDBQ.com. n

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

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22 365INK MAGAZINE July 22–August 4, 2021 Issue #387 DUBUQUE365.COM Feature Story Music On The March Returns To Dalzell Field August 1 If there really are no problems and only inconveniences, the Colts are ready to put the inconvenience of the past 17 months in the rearview mirror. There may never have been more anticipation for the start of a drum corps season than 2021. Following an entire summer of virtual learning, followed by an entire offseason of virtual auditions, the Colts and Colt Cadets have begun their summer preparations—ready to deliver all-new, spectacular performances for their hometown fans. Music On The March is back once again after a 2020 summer stolen by COVID. The drum and bugle corps show has been in existence for nearly 60 years in Dubuque. This year’s event, at Dalzell Field on Sunday, Aug. 1, features a collection of Midwest favorites as the show is part of a series of regional events commemorating the 50th anni- versary of the Midwest Combine. The original “Combine” was operational in 1971 and helped lay the groundwork for the formation of Drum Corps International in 1972. “We are excited to restart the drum corps activity in the Midwest,” said Chris Komnick, Executive Director of the Madison Scouts. “Developing this series of events gives us an opportunity to perform for our communities while provid- ing our members additional performances leading into Indi- anapolis.” The Madison Scouts are traditionally one of the favorites of the Dubuque audience. This year, the drum corps fans will get a new look at the Scouts as they have added female members for the first time in their 80-year history. Last summer, the Colts did not stop when the pan- demic shut down the world. The design team put the finishing touches on their 2020 production—now set to debut in 2022—and then discussions began for the uncertain 2021 season. As the offseason recruit- ing cycle turned to Zoom, the Colts designers worked through numerous concepts before landing on an idea perfectly suited to the upcoming season, Leap Of Faith. The program’s journey is mirrored by the times we are going through. Sometimes you just have to trust, and take the leap. Expect a somewhat traditional drum and bugle corps performance but with many added twists. The Colt Cadets have also been preparing for the 2021 season with a similarly pandemic approach in a show aptly titled, Apart Together. The Colt Cadets are often a fan favor- ite with one of the youngest memberships in the activity. Each year they welcome a vast range of students from those getting their first DCI experience (and occasionally their first time on an instrument or piece of guard equipment) to those who are nearly ready to make the leap to World Class. Enjoy a spectacular evening of marching music’s fin- est at Music On The March. Tickets purchased online will be held at Will Call at the stadium box office. Great seats will still be available on the day of the show. The box office will open at 3 p.m., the gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit Colts.org/music-on-the-march. n

DUBUQUE365.COM Issue #387 July 22–August 4, 2021 365INK MAGAZINE 23 Steve Cavanaugh & Tiny Concert Series: Hard Salami Randy Droessler Brion Bowman 8 PM @ The Yardarm 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Hot Mess DR Band 8 PM @ DBQ County Fair 1 PM @ River Ridge Brewery, tHu 7/29 (Beer Garden) Bellevue Cruisin’ Thursday: Ivy Ford TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Elizabeth Mary East DBQ, IL 8 PM @ The Dungeon 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina tHu 7/22 Andreas Transo John Moran Big Mojo sAt 7/31 Secrets 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Big Mojo 5:30 PM @ Jimmy’s Pub, Dyersville Downtown Market: 5 PM @ Jimmy’s Pub, East DBQ Downtown 1 PM @ Wisconsin Riverside East DBQ Casey Klein Garrett Hillary Resort, Spring Green 8:30 AM @ 3rd Ave SW Cruisin’ Thursday: 6 PM @ Champagne on Main JJ Schmitz Lenny Wayne and 3rd St, Dyersville, IA Laura and the Longhairs 6 PM @ Wicked Dame Mixed Emotions 6 PM @ Grape Escape 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Brandon Stoney 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn A Pirate Over 50 East DBQ, IL 6 PM @ Potosi Brewing Co. The Resistors Music in the Park Series: 11 AM @ Coconut Cove 6 PM @ Frentress Joe Noel & Tom Horn Ballyheigue Nutsy Turtle & Lori Gravel The Messengers Lake Bar & Grill 2 PM @ Off Shore 6 PM @ Platteville City Park Sam Day 6 PM @ Maquoketa 6 PM @ Poopy’s, Savanna 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Summer Concert Series Joie Wails Johnnie Walker Who Are These Guys Downtown Stolen Grace 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Jordan Danielsen 7:30 PM @ Skinny Maginny’s Johnnie Walker 6 PM @ Grape Escape Andreas Transo Jordan Danielsen Shullsburg Music In The Park: 1 PM @ Eagles Landing Winery, Mutilated By Zombies, 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub 2 PM @ Highway 20 Brewing Co. Frank Martin Busch and Marquette Scott & Neil Blind Mice the Names 6 PM @ Galena Territories Marina 8 PM @ Smokestack Missbehavin’ Secrets 6:30 PM @ Badger Park The Lonely Goats 6:30 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake 3 PM @ Stone Cliff (Shullsburg, WI) 1 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Music in the Park Series: Ken Adam Bartels Band Killian’s Classic Big Band 8 PM @ The Yardarm Theresa Rosetta Yard Dog Charlie Chris Lane w/ Three-Quarter Buzz 6 PM @ Platteville City Park 7 PM @ Dimensional 3 PM @ The Yardarm Casey Muessigmann 2 PM @ Massey Marina Zac Brown Band w/ Ross Ellis Brewing Co. 7:30 PM @ DBQ County Fair Joie Wails Duo 8 PM @ Great Jones County Fair Boots Hefel & Pat Kennedy Matt McPherson 6:30 PM @ The Yardarm Cody Sauer 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Casey Muessigmann 2 PM @ Off Shore Ron Lubbers 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 8 PM @ DBQ County Fair Shullsburg Music In The Park: 8 PM @ Incognito, East DBQ Coman Sproules Band (Beer Garden) Rock Steady The Wundos RatchetJaw, Johnny Trash 3 PM @ New Diggings 2 PM @ Millennium 6:30 PM @ Badger Park Variety Show w/ Shane Blakely 7 PM @ My Brother’s Place, General Store FRI 7/30 Bar & Marina (Shullsburg, WI) 9:30 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Hazel Green TGIF ON The Patio: 3 ON The Tree Ben Dunegan The Mods Americana Band sAt 7/24 Scott & Neil 3 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna 5 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 2 PM @ Grape Escape 7 PM @ Eagle Point Park Platteville Arts : Roy Schroedl 7 PM @ Grape Escape 9 AM @ Platteville City Park Big Mojo Theresa Rosetta Scott Waterhouse Dan + Shay w/ Gavin DeGraw The Old School 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 8 PM @ Great Jones County Fair Steve & Randy 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth Bar & Grill 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Cathy Goodman w/ Jef Spradley FRI 7/23 Kane Brown Gypsy Pistols Dave Richter Relative Jazz 2 PM @ Highway 20 DR Duo Steve McIntyre w/ Midland, Restless Road 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Brewing Co. Elizabeth 4 PM @ Galena Cellars 11 AM @ Galena Cellars 7:30 PM @ Great Downtown Downtown Jones County Fair Music in the Gardens: A Few Blind Mice Renegade The Moonlighters 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 2 PM @ Sheddy’s, Monfort The Lonely Goats TAN + JAE Brown Bottle Bandits 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum 5 PM @ Wide River Winery, 2 PM @ Off Shore 7:30 PM @ Midtown Marina River of Music: The Lovehandles Rob’s Alibi Le Claire For King & Country 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, 2:30 PM @ Spring Green The Mods Rooftop Dance Party w/ Zach Williams Guttenberg General Store Josh Yeltman 2 PM @ Grape Escape w/ DJ Nita Beat 7 PM @ Great Jones County Fair (Spring Green, WI) 6 PM @ Wicked Dame 8 PM @ Smokestack Jimmy Welty Band Meghan Davis tue 7/27 7 PM @ Frentress Lake Tom Horne & Joe Noel Three Quarter Buzz 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Unicorn Fist Ron Lubbers Bar & Grill 3 PM @ Coconut Cove 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 8 PM @ The Yardarm 6 PM @ Lincoln Park, De Witt Scott Waterhouse TSWS Concert: Jimmy Welty Band Laura McDonald & 2 PM @ Highway 20 Brewing Co. Massey Road WeD 7/28 Players’ Favorites 4 PM @ DBQ County Fair Marcus DeJesus 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Mid-Week Market 7 PM @ Alliant Energy 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Acoustic Jam Denny Garcia @ 4 PM Amphitheater Steve McIntyre 2:30 PM @ Spring Campfi re Kings The Struggle @ 6 PM 5 PM @ Galena Cellars Rock Steady Green General Store 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. 11th and Iowa St Mark Zalaznik Downtown 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn (Spring Green, WI) 7 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina suN 7/25 Big Mojo Joie Wails Acoustic River of Music: Rocktide The Lonely Goats The Other Two 5:30 PM @ Jimmy’s Pub, Ivy Ford 6 PM @ Wicked Dame 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, 3 PM @ Trackside Noon @ Coconut Cove East DBQ 7 PM @ Grape Escape Guttenberg 4th & 20 Yard Dog Charlie Dan Peart Laura McDonald Queensryche w/ Skid Row 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Elizabeth Mary (Duo) 3 PM @ Coconut Cove Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill 7:30 PM @ DBQ County Fair Bar & Grill 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill Johnnie Walker Sunshine Steve McIntyre Nivrana (Nirvana Tribute) DR Band 4 PM @ Son Chasers, Cassville Noon @ Cajun Jack’s 6 PM @ Grape Escape 8 PM @ Smokestack 6 PM @ Stone Cliff

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Jeff Theisen Lojo Russo Rising Star Review 7 PM @ Dimensional 3 PM @ Tabor Home Winery 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater Brewing Co. Mick Staebell FRI 8/6 Driftmore Lineup Release & 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery Steve Kalmes Mix Competition 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery 7 PM @ Smokestack Hangin’ Around 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Todd Ellis @ 5:30 PM David Zollo Bar & Grill Matt McPherson Band @ 7 PM 7 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Epworth Town & Country Days Mark Zalaznik Jordan & Jef 4 PM @ DBQ County Fair Joie Wails 7 PM @ Grape Escape 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Summer Son Acoustic D.O.G.S. 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern John Moran 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth 6 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Music in the Gardens: David Zollo Kids From Wisconsin Missbehavin’ 8 PM @ Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Summer Son Colts Music On The March River of Music: Johnnie Walker 8 PM @ The Yardarm 7 PM @ Dalzell Field, 6 PM @ Ingleside Park, DBQ Senior High Guttenberg Steve Kalmes 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Rock Steady Big Mojo 8 PM @ DBQ County Fair 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Menace (Beer Garden) Bar & Grill 8 PM @ DBQ County Fair (Beer Garden) WED 8/4 Hearthfire Duo Mid-Week Market: TBA 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Been There Done That 4 PM @ 11th and Iowa St Irish Pub 8 PM @ Midtown Marina Johnny Blue Rock Steady Kevin Boehnke 6 PM @ Frentress Lake 6:30 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Bar & Grill Jeff Theisen SUN 8/1 Tiny Concert Series: 7 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Jazz Brunch Theresa Rosetta w/ Bluetone Jazz Collective 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, Tiger Kings 11 AM @ Flatted Fifth The Driftless 7 PM @ Hilltop at Menominee Blues & BBQ, Bellevue THU 8/5 Rising Star Review Jef Spradley Cruisin’ Thursday: 7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater Noon @ Galena Cellars Jimmy Welty Band Vineyard 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, The Icebreakers East DBQ, IL 8 PM @ The Yardarm Steve Cavanaugh & Randy Droessler Secrets SAT 8/7 1 PM @ The Yardarm 5 PM @ Epworth Ace Jones Town & Country Days 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Michael Breitbach 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Taste of Summer Series LA Suess Boys of Lloyd @ 6 PM 11 AM @ Galena Cellars Johnnie Walker The Struggle @ 7:45 PM Downtown 1 PM @ Millennium National Mississippi River Bar & Marina Museum & Aquarium DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Andy Wilberding @ Noon Taste Like Chicken Maquoketa Summer Concert Jacquie Miller @ 3 PM 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Series: The Lonely Goats Washington Park 6 PM @ Maquoketa Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Downtown Green Space Pat Kennedy 2 PM @ Jimmys Pub 2 PM @ Off Shore Music in the Park Series: The Other Two Boogie Monster A Few Blind Mice 2 PM @ Off Shore 6 PM @ Platteville City Park 2 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Triple Threat Shullsburg Music In The Park: 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery Denny Diamond Jim Mantey 6:30 PM @ Badger Park 2 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard Becky McMahon (Shullsburg, WI) 2 PM @ Jimmys Pub, East DBQ Lonesome Dale Buck Fest: Buckcherry w/ Core, (Dale Eric Glaudell) Three Quarter Buzz Not Quite Brothers, Jabberbox 2:30 PM @ Spring 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 7 PM @ Five Flags Arena Green General Store

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SAT 8/7 Big Mojo THU 8/12 Mark Zalaznik @ 3 PM 1 PM @ Dockside, Mud Lake Cruisin’ Thursday: Hot Mess Ongoing & Recurring Nightlife Not Quite Brothers, 5:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave, Tyler Richton & Joie Wails Duo East DBQ, IL SUNDAY Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Trivial Pursuit The High Bank Boys @ 4:30 PM 1 PM @ Millennium Bar & Marina Picnic Basket Concerts w/ Gladdy Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM 1st Thursday @ 8 PM Epworth Town & Country Days Music in the Park Series: Ressler, Jamie Jones, and Guests Denny’s Lux Club Hops & Rye DubuqueFest Fine Arts Honey Pies Sundays @ Noon Johnnie Walker Festival: Sam Day 6 PM @ Platteville City Park Council Hills Station Rock Star Bingo FRIDAY 3 PM @ Coconut Cove 2 PM @ Washington Park (Council Hills, IL) Wednesdays @ 8:30 PM Karaoke w/ Becky McMahon Hillbilly Casino Barrel House 2nd Friday @ 7 PM Customer Appreciation Mini Monster Duo 10 PM @ The Lift Open Mic w/ Scott Rische Only 8/6 in August Weekend: 2 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo FRI 8/13 Sundays @ 1 PM Karaoke Dubuque Driving Range 3 PM @ New Diggings Theresa Rosetta Craig Salwell Band Grape Escape Wednesdays @ 9 PM General Store 2 PM @ Off Shore Noon @ Hawg Dogs Skinny Maginny’s Karaoke MONDAY Fridays @ 7 PM Just Dave Missbehavin’ TGIF ON The Patio: TBA Trivia THURSDAY B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless 5 PM @ Galena Cellars 2 PM @ PromiseLand Winery 5 PM @ Riverboat Lounge 3rd Monday @ 6:30–8:30 PM Trivia Downtown Textile Brewing Company Thursdays @ 6 PM Acoustic Open Mic Tony Walker Secrets (Dyersville, IA) Third Corner Food & Spirits w/ The Alumatics Three Quarter Buzz 3 PM @ Stone Cliff 6 PM @ Stone Cliff 1st Friday @ 8 PM 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Comedy Hy-Vee Trivia Smokestack Bar & Grill Johnnie Walker Steve & Randy 3 PM @ Sunset Ridge Winery 6 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn Mondays @ 8:30 PM Thursdays @ 6:30 PM A Pirate Over 50 Monk’s Hy-Vee Dodge Karaoke 6 PM @ Stone Cliff Customer Appreciation Neighbors Fridays @ 9 PM Weekend: Ten Gallon Hat 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill TUESDAY Rock Star Bingo Southend Tap Hearthfire Duo 3 PM @ New Diggings Trivia Thursdays @ 7 PM 6 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s General Store John Moran Tuesdays @ 7 PM 7 Hills Brewing Co Variety Show w/ Shane Blakely Irish Pub 6 PM @ Coconut Cove Riverboat Lounge Every Other Friday: Secrets Dueling Pianos w/ Felix & Fingers 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3 @ 9 PM Nate Jenkins 3:30 PM @ Frentress Lake Jake Bender Leo-oke: Live Piano Karaoke Thursdays @ 7 PM 7 Hills Brewing Co. 7 PM @ Dimensional Bar & Grill 7 PM @ Dimensional Tuesdays @ 7 PM B-Spoke Bar, The Driftless Brewing Co. Brewing Co. Gypsy & Resident Wicked Dame SATURDAY Dubuque Rock Veterans 4 PM @ Park Farm Winery Casey Klein Open Mic w/ Chad Olsen Picnic Basket Concerts w/ Gladdy Open Mic/Band Jam 7 PM @ Midtown Marina Backpocket Trivia Thursdays @ 7 PM Ressler, Jamie Jones, and Guests w/ Mississippi Duo Joe Stamm Band Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM Smokestack Saturdays @ Noon 7 PM @ Southend Tap 5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Full Boar Backpocket Dubuque Council Hills Station 8 PM @ The Yardarm Acoustic Open Mic/Karaoke (Council Hills, IL) Rock Steady Summer Nights at the Plaza: WEDNESDAY w/ Cal Coohey 7 PM @ Midtown Marina Ensemble Nouveau GQ Entertainment Trivia Open Mic Thursdays @ 7 PM Karaoke 6 PM @ Schreiner Memorial 9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co. Wednesdays @ 7 PM Frentress Lake Saturdays @ 9 PM The Lonely Goats Library, Lancaster Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar Skinny Maginny’s 7 PM @ Grape Escape SAT 8/14 Fever River String Band Mark Zalaznik Jukebox Bingo Marques Morel 6 PM @ Music In The Park, Lena 11 AM @ Coconut Cove Hy-Vee Trivia Every Other Thursday: Open Mic w/ Emily Webb 7 PM @ Cajun Jack’s, Elizabeth Wednesdays @ 7 PM 7/29, 8/12, 8/26 @ 7:30 PM Saturdays @ 9 PM Music in the Gardens: The Marty Raymon Hy-Vee Locust Backpocket Dubuque 7 Hills Brewing Co. Rooftop Dance Party Fortunate Sons: CCR Tribute 11 AM @ Galena Cellars w/ DJ Papi 6:30 PM @ DBQ Arboretum Downtown 8 PM @ Smokestack WED 8/11 Corkless in Galena Wine Festival Past Curfew Mid-Week Market: TBA Jef Spradley @ Noon 8 PM @ The Yardarm 4 PM @ 11th and Iowa St Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls @ 3 PM Laura McDonald & Jeff Weydert Jimmy Welty (Solo) Depot Park 8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn 6 PM @ Frentress Lake Bar & Grill WingFest Six Shots ‘Til Midnight Tiny Concert Series: Unicorn Fist @ 1 PM 8 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern Adam Whitehead A Pirate Over 50 7 PM @ B-Spoke Bar, w/ Mississippi Duo @ 5 PM Danny Parker The Driftless Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL 8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co. Trivia Night The Lonely Goats SUN 8/8 8 PM @ Southend Tap 1 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna Kayla Brown Noon @ Galena Cellars Vineyard

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Regional Concerts & Events

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger Shakey Graves July 23 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Aug 22 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Sept 12 @ Orpheum Theater (Madison, WI) (Maquoketa, IA)

Lollapalooza Music Festival Doobie Brothers July 29–Aug 1 @ Grant Park (Chicago, IL) Aug 24 @ BMO Harris Pavilion (Milwaukee, WI) Aug 28 @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL) Foo Fighters July 30 @ American Family Insurance Lolo Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Aug 28 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) Modest Mouse July 30 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) KT Tunstall Aug 29 @ River Music Experience (Davenport, IA) Claud July 30 @ Racoon Motel (Davenport, IA) Pinegrove Aug 31 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Billy idol (Maquoketa, IA) Aug 1 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) Summerfest Music Festival Orville Peck Sept 2–18 @ Henry Maier Festival Park Aug 3 @ Raccoon Motel (Davenport, IA) (Milwaukee, WI) Aug 6 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Little River Band Charley Crockett Sept 4 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) July 30 @ Racoon Motel (Davenport, IA) Jamey Johnson Willie Nelson and The Avett Brothers Sept 4 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater Aug 7 @ Breese Stevens Field (Madison, WI) (Mount Carroll, IL)

Elle King Son Little Aug 7 @ Rhythm Section Amphitheater Sept 5 @ Racoon Motel (Davenport, IA) (Mount Carroll, IL) Atreyu with Nonpoint The Black Crowes Sept 5 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Aug 8 @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) KISS Sept 5 @ American Family Insurance Foreigner Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Aug 11 @ McGrath Amphitheatre (Cedar Rapids, IA) George Thorogood & The Destroyers Blue Öyster Cult Sept 5 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Aug 13 @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse (Cedar Rapids, IA) AJR Sept 7 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) The Beach Boys Aug 15 @ Rhythm City Casino (Davenport, IA) Waxahatchee Sept 9 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Ani DiFranco (Maquoketa, IA) Aug 19 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (Maquoketa, IA) 3 Doors Down Sept 10 @ The Rust Belt (East Moline, IL) Alternating Currents Festival Aug 19–22 @ Davenport, IA Baby Garp Sept 11 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Maroon 5 (Maquoketa, IA) Aug 19 @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI) Gogol Bordello Sept 11 @ The Sylvee (Madison, WI) Susto Aug 21 @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Dinosaur Jr. (Maquoketa, IA) Sept 13 @ Majestic Theatre (Madison, WI)

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Prairie Dog Blues Festival FRIDAY, JULY 30 @ 5 PM SATURDAY, JULY 31 @ 12:30 PM ST. FERIOLE ISLAND PARK LIVE MUSIC & (101 N 4TH ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI) two days! two stages! twelve bands! ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES the 23nd Annual Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held on historic st. Feriole VellA Island Park, right on the Mississippi tHu 7/22 hits. they bring a ton of energy to all River. Bring a chair and if you decide you Plenty of food and drinks will be of their shows, and years of experi- don’t want to move, the famous Prairie available from American food to Cajun. ence between these guys ensures Dog Beer girls will come right to you Other vendors off er jewelry, clothing, that they know how to do just that. in the crowd to get you your refi lls! and handmade items. Once you get that Friday’s performers are John Németh, cold drink in your hand, great tunes in lil’ ed & the Blues Imperials, Reverend your ear, and good, friendly people all Raven & the Chain smokin’ Altar Boys around, you’ll realize your at one of the Featuring Westside Andy, and Ally Venable most beautiful venues anywhere. you’ll Band plus Hooten Hallers in the beer tent. soon be calling yourself a Prairie Dogger! Secrets On saturday, look forward to seeing Vella, tickets are $40 for one day or $75 5 PM @ JIMMY’S PUB Altered Five Blues Band, tony Holiday, for two-day admission. Children 12 (32 SINSINAWA AVE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL) Amanda Fish, lurrie Bell with Jason Ricci, and under are free. For tickets and secrets was originally formed in the mid Brandon Stoney and Roscoe Foster and the Rascal theory more information, call 608-326-0085 ‘80s and through ht years has had many 6 PM @ POTOSI BREWING COMPANY plus Avey grouws Band in the beer tent. or visit PrairieDogBlues.com. n changes, but secrets has always stuck (209 S MAIN ST, POTOSI, WI) to its roots. they play a wide variety He doesn’t play all that often... not of music: ‘60s through the ‘80s, rock nearly often enough because the old and roll, country, plus some rhythm and school country that comes out of Bran- blues just to fl avor the sound. secrets don stoney is hard to forget. In addition Buck Fest plays many tunes that everybody can to simply doing a great job covering all BUCKCHERRY FEATURING CORE, NOT dance and sing along to. steve sieverd- kinds of classic country hits, he does QUITE BROTHERS, AND JABBER BOX ing is an accomplished songwriter and homages/impressions/tributes to some THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 @ 7 PM his hit “Heartbreak” placed No. 1 on the artists that are so amazingly on point FIVE FLAGS ARENA (405 MAIN ST) indie charts in the ‘80s. sandy Manuel that if you close your eyes, you’ll freak Buck Fest takes over the Five Flags has played with Roy Orbison and has out, certain that Willie Nelson or Waylon Arena stage on thursday, Aug. 5 at been inducted into the Iowa and Indiana Jennings are indeed up on that stage. 7 p.m. when Buckcherry comes to Rock & Roll hall of Fames. Kurt stutzke It’s crazy. And crazy good. so good town with special guests Core, Not brings many years of experience and that the Dubuque symphony Orchestra Quite Brothers, and Jabber Box. excellence to the stage with strong had him perform some of his spot-on Buckcherry frontman, Josh todd, has listeners exactly what they want: above vocals and lead guitar. Mick yaeger has tributes with them at the Mississippi a simple philosophy when it comes to the rim production, rock sounds you rec- toured across the u.s. and Canada, and Moon Bar’s ultimate Country Concert. rock ‘n’ roll. “I wanna have fun blowing ognize, and powerful live performances. if you had a song on Country Radio in out your eardrums… keep it rocking from Not Quite Brothers is a fi ve-piece the ‘80s and early ‘90s, the Mick yaeger state to state” as he sings in the band’s variety cover band from Cedar Falls, band was playing music with you. song “Warpaint.” the los Angeles- IA playing rock songs you know and based band has been living up to todd’s love. they perform dozens of popu- motto since the 1999 release of their lar live shows across Iowa and the FRI 7/23 self-titled debut album. Hits including rest of the Midwest each year. “lit up,” “For the Movies,” “Crazy Bitch,” Jabber Box is the tri-state area’s and “sorry” have followed, along with hottest alternative rock band. Known grammy Award nominations, platinum- for their high-energy performance, they Adam Bartels Band certifi ed sales, and international touring. have been recognized as the area’s Best 8 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Austin, tX’s Core brings elements of Band through the annual BestFest vot- Adam Bartels is a singer/songwriter harder active rock, modern post-grunge, ing. Jabber Box plays all your favorites from Platteville Wisconsin. He must and killer alt-rock with classic rock over- from theory of a Deadman, Nickelback, be good because he’s already spon- tones from legendary infl uences. From Buckcherry, Blink 182, and many more. sored by Wheelhouse Whiskey out of harder songs, to breathtaking new-rock Face coverings are recommended Rock Steady Madison, Wisconsin! He plays a variety ballads, the young guys in this quar- but not required in accordance with 6 PM @ SPIRITS (1111 DODGE ST) of hard drivn’ country covers along tet lay out very catchy choruses while the Venueshield program instituted in Rock steady is a three-piece classic with his own originals tied in. His fi rst off ering up relatable blunt-honest lyrics response to the COVID-19 pandemic. band that is sure to get you movin’ to single, “Drinking this cold one down” that combine with powerful guitar riff s tickets start at $34. Fees may the music. Hall of Famer Benjy Kruser, Can be found on youtube. As part of listeners can feel. Core stands out com- apply to ticket purchases. tickets are Mr. energy—Dave Reel humming over his four-piece-band Adam plays guitar mercially with a familiar style that some available at Ticketmaster.com or at that bass guitar, and face-melting in addition to lead vocal duties. Kevin radio programmers are calling “refresh- the Five Flags Center Box Offi ce. For guitarist Jim McDonald (okay, maybe Charles joins on lead guitar and vocals, ing” and “needed.” Core is positioned to more information, call 563-589-4254 those are his words) keep you up and Ryan Pink on keys, bass and vocals, give their fans, concert goers, and radio or visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n dancing to all your favorite classic rock and Dave Charles on percussion.

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SAT 7/24 range from classic country, retro, and even a little outlaw country thrown in to mix it up for everyone to enjoy.

Unicorn Fist 8 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Unicorn Fist is a Dubuque-based rock and synth-pop band featuring highly Nivrana (Nirvana Tribute) recognizable and high-energy hits 8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) you love but don’t necessarily hear Bringing the most authentic Nirvana from every other band out there. experience to crowds across the U.S. Oddly focused on two main genres, with an original stage performance, gear, the female-fronted quintet rips out a and sound just as it was in the 1990s. night full of ‘80s rock and pop from Once again, you can hear the music that groups like Journey, The Cure and A made the era special because Nivrana Flock of Seagulls as well a brand new puts Kurt, Krist, and Dave back on the alt-pop-rock favorites from The Kill- stage together as though they never left. ers, Walk the Moon, and Elle King. SAT 7/31 SUN 7/25

Rob’s Alibi The Other Two 2:30 PM @ SPRING GREEN GENERAL STORE NOON @ COCONUT COVE RESORT (137 S ALBANY ST, SPRING GREEN, WI) (1549 BLUFF RD, HAZEL GREEN, WI) Rock classics with an acoustic infu- Scott Coleman and Kent Kraus from sion. Focusing on vocal harmonies, Hard Salami bring an acoustic mix of Jim and Rob bring their own musi- classic rock, country, folk, and mashups cal flavor to your favorites from the of your favorite songs. Whether you ‘70s to now. Featuring songs from are tapping your foot along, dancing, the Beatles, BoDeans, Toad the Wet or joining them on the mic to sing one Sprocket, Lowen & Navarro, Sis- of your favorites, their focus is on fun! ter Hazel, Green Day, and more.

FRI 7/30

David Zollo 7 PM @ GARY DOLPHIN’S IRON BAR (333 E 10TH ST) Jimmy Welty Band If you’re a follower of the Midwestern 7 PM @ FRENTRESS LAKE BAR & GRILL indie music world (or of American roots (818 GILL RD, EAST DUBUQUE, IL) music generally) you might be for- Country, rockabilly, and blues all rolled given for thinking David Zollo has been into one neat little package. That’s how around forever. Since bursting on the this three piece describes themselves. scene as a baby-faced 21-year-old with And it’s old school at that, with the Iowa City’s white-hot, road-chewing bass being a good ol’ acoustic upright pub-rockers High and Lonesome in and the drums a simple trap set with 1992, Zollo has done just about every- just a kick drum, snare, and hat. Get thing you can do in the rock and roll all of the fancy stuff out of the way, business. You’ll get a chance to experi- and let the country music come out ence the timeless power of a voice that the way it’s supposed to sound. Songs seems to have been with us forever.

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Tesla with sAt 7/31 Wayland SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7 PM Q CASINO’S BACK WATERS STAGE (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) With 14 million albums sold, roots- rockers tesla ruled the airwaves in the Mick Staebell late ‘80s and early ‘90s with monster hits Driftmore Lineup Release Party & 3 PM @ SUNSET RIDGE WINERY “love song,” “signs,” “the Way It Is,” bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embed- Mix Competition (12615 HWY 52 N) and so many more, driven by Frank Han- ded in the roots of organic, authentic, 7 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST) “Iowa’s Favorite Piano Man” has been non’s guitar and the distinctive vocals of 1970s rock and roll. the same roots COVER: $10 entertaining audiences for over 40 Jeff Keith. see them with special guest that produced bands like the Allman six DJs from across the country will years and was inductee into the Iowa Wayland at Q Casino’s Back Waters Brothers, grand Funk Railroad, AC/ compete live for the cash prize and Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. He stage on saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. DC, lynyrd skynyrd, and Aerosmith. a featured performance at Driftmore plays all your favorites from Frank the fact that tesla is still roaring tickets are $39.50 for gA and $54.50 2021. Come for live art, raffl e prizes, and sinatra to elvis, from the Beatles to and soaring should be no surprise. for turpin tailgate and can be pur- a headlining set by Hoax. this year’s Coldplay, and everything in between. that’s just how they are built. their chased at BackWatersStage.com. n fi nalists are: Avoiidance, Dancemyth, sing along with your favorite songs MORtl, skurve, tNgl, and XZ VZNRy. from elton John, James taylor, Paul simon, Cat stevens, and more.

Don Felder, sAt 8/7 Formerly of the Eagles SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 8 PM DIAMOND JO CASINO MISSISSIPPI MOON BAR (301 BELL ST) Four-time grammy Award winner, Rock Summer Son and Roll Hall of Fame member, New York 8 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Times bestselling author, an amazing this modern country band brings the guitarist, and captivating performer is the party in true Nashville fashion. summer best way to describe Don Felder today. son is part of a select few artists from Dubuque Rock Veterans Open Mic He brings his stellar show to reopen the the band’s record-setting compila- Chicagoland that plays the beloved 7 PM @ SOUTHEND TAP (55 LOCUST ST) Diamond Jo Casino’s Mississippi Moon tion, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), Broadway scene in Nashville regularly. All are invited to join. Recognizing Bar stage on saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. sold over 29 million copies in the u.s. they perform an incredible mix of music IRRMA Hall of Fame inductees from the Don Felder is renowned as a former alone and was awarded by the RIAA ranging from traditional country tunes Dubuque area over the last 20 years lead guitarist of the eagles, one of the the top-selling album of the 20th Cen- to modern radio hits, even non-country and DRV musicians who have passed most popular and infl uential rock groups tury. Currently, Don and the eagles have hits people know and love. their unique of our time. He originated the music and sold more than 83.5 million albums. brand of cross-genre mashups and co-wrote the eagles’ biggest hit—the Bar standing tickets remain and are infectious stage energy is enhanced suN 8/8 iconic, grammy-studded smash “Hotel $40. tickets can be purchased at the Moon with original music for the fans. California”—along with fan favorites like Bar box offi ce, by calling563-690-4800 , “Victim of love” and “those shoes.” or at MoonBarRocks.com. n suN 8/1

Brothers Osborne with Elizabeth Mary (Solo) 1 PM @ YARDARM (1201 SHIRAS AVE EXT) Travis Denning With a prolifi c string of singles and SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 7 PM records since 2018 including Dance Q CASINO’S BACK WATERS STAGE Bluetone Jazz Collective With the Fear and Meet Me in Madi- (1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD) 11 AM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ son, the single “sweatpants and Wine” grammy-nominated Brothers Osborne’s in addition to being named ACM Duo (300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA) garnered great regional airplay and distinctive sound combines classic of the year twice. Overall, Brothers Bluetone Jazz Collective is a collabo- won KBOe 104.9 FM Iowa Country country and hints of soul, earning the Osborne has collected four CMA, fi ve ration of eastern Iowa professionals song of the year. Whether playing solo duo high praise for their dynamic live ACM trophies, and stand as seven-time brought together by their love of music. or with the full band, elizabeth will show. experience it for yourself at Q grammy nominees. you may know them their mix of musical and professional leave an impression on your heart and Casino’s Back Waters stage on sunday, for their hits “stay a little longer,” “shoot backgrounds brings together a unique a smile on your face. elizabeth Mary’s Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Brothers Osborne is Me straight,” and “It Ain’t My Fault.” jazz and blues experience with tradi- relatable lyrics and genuine personal- joined by special guest travis Denning. tickets are $49.50 for gA and $79.50 tional standards such as “evil gal” and ity will leave you wanting more. the singer-songwriter siblings are for turpin tailgate and can be pur- “Minnie the Moocher” to soulful ballads three-time CMA Duo of the year winners chased at BackWatersStage.com. n such as “summertime” and “At last.”

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The splash pad at Cloie Policing is a very serious Creek Park in Asbury is The HomeFresh Prepared Meals team endeavor... except for that one day a year when it’s the perfect solution to the sample garden-inspired, chef-crafted time to take on the kids at summer heat! salads at Hartig Drug where they are St. Mark Youth Enrichment regularly on sale! #farmtopharmacy in a good old fashioned water fi ght!

Alayna was one of the Tri-State American outlaw country music Dubuque Main Street says that this wonderful youngsters to learn all about singer Cody Jinks returned to B1 Yoga takes over the portside another near sellout show at the Five human bought 12 fl ower boquets at the Dubuque equine with new friends like Spur patio at the National Mississippi River Flags Arena on a Saturday night. Farmers’ Market to share with strangers. here, at the YMCA’s horse camp on Museum & Aquarium for a little JFK Road in Dubuque. Must be the whiskey, indeed! morning yoga inspiration!

Major League Baseball’s big day at the Field of Dreams is inching ever closer to the August 12th gameday. Here’s a look at the 2 fi elds and the maze in between right now.ZZ Top rocked the house at the Delaware County Fair in nearby Manchester, IA. Many Dubuquers made the trip to the show.

The Town Clock was rockin’ like it hasn’t done in a while as New Orleans’ own Bonerama took the Outdoor children’s summer stage at Music on Main Street. programming from Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the Dubuque Submit your photo by using Arboretum is magically bubblicious!

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BACON MAC AND CHEESE BITES NACHOS MISSISSIPPI MEAT LOCKER PIZZA

it in October of 2020 at the urging of but not overwhelming, truly the definition jalapeño coins on top. Add in cheese curds, our son Ray Jay and opened it in May of Julie’s goal of “elevated bar food.” a giant pretzel, and bacon (or jalapeño!) Dockside of this year. We’re only seasonal and “They’re thin, but not so thin that you mac and cheese bites, and there is quite don’t plan on opening in the winter.” can’t see and taste the pork,” Julie points the array of food on the appetizer menu. Although new to the restaurant and out as we try it. And she was right. It’s one Ten specialty pizzas offer up flavor Bar & marina business, the family previously of her favorites, along with the port mush- combinations that you don’t find on owned car washes in the Quad Cities, room burger, which just happens to also be every other pizza menu. First, choose and as a result, hard work and organi- something we ordered. And the mushrooms hand-tossed or a thin crust before Grille zation are not new to them. So when were in no way lacking, let us tell you. One narrowing down your options. Their tasked with envisioning the menu for of our crew, who shall remain unnamed, signature pizza is the Docksider, and By Bryce Parks Dockside, Julie was quick with an answer was devouring them with the enthusiasm it’s a chili dog pizza. Before you knock as to what she wanted to see happen. of a lion having just taken down its prey. it, try it. They’re onto something here. Following our cover story last issue on “I know exactly what my philosophy “With just a couple of exceptions,” Why have we not seen this before? the river-based campground venues of was with the menu,” she explains. “I says Julie, “all of our fried items are More favorites include the Captain the Rec Group, we thought we’d stick wanted bar food... but I wanted elevated hand-breaded, fresh ingredients done Boss, with a roasted garlic parmesan with the marina theme a little more, bar food. I don’t want something that I right here. Not pre-made frozen and cream-based sauce, topped with fresh visiting a popular, yet out-of-the-way, can go to every other bar and find. So breaded. It makes a big difference.” spinach, grilled chicken, bacon, artichokes, venue that found new owners during the we hired a chef and consultant, and he The manageably-sized menu is sun-dried tomatoes, and portobello mush- COVID shutdown but came back with understood exactly what I was think- pretty easy to break down into appe- rooms pulled together with a premium an all-new menu for summer. Welcome ing. He really nailed the menu for us.” tizers, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, cheese blend. The Poker Run pizza is a to the peaceful, hidden-away gem in We agree. The next-level comfort and, of course, specialty drinks. BBQ pulled pork, red onion, and onion Mud Lake that was once The View and food we tried was all very good (Tim’s The hand-breaded fare takes center straw-topped pie, blending sweet with now breathes new life as Dockside Bar note: holy moly, the Meat Locker pizza), stage in the appetizers. The port mush- savory. The Horizon features Canadian & Grille, a rustic, nautical-themed venue and I would not hesitate to order any of rooms, onion straws, artichoke hearts, bacon and sauerkraut (add pineapple if whose motto is “River more, worry less.” the items we had again… and again. and pickle chips all benefit from this extra you’re one of those people); the White In the same way that the owners of the Though Facebook keeps getting worse layer of do-it-yourself service, and those Cap is chicken, bacon, and ranch; and the Rec Groups talked about how they came and worse (and there is always more, and items find their way onto burgers and Heat Index is similar to the White Cap to own their venues, the same story is true it is always worse), I’ve gotta say, in this sandwiches across the menu. They even but adds in buffalo sauce and jalapeño of Dockside’s owners, Dan and Julie Wolfe, case, it still worked. When I saw the pork hand-cut and hand-batter their chicken coins. Dockside’s kitchen also just added who run the place with their three sons, tenderloin sandwich special that Dockside tenderloins and serve them with house- a unique Reuben pizza that even has Ray Jay, Riley, and Reese, with Ray Jay posted online, my head, heart, and belly all made BBQ, buffalo, or orange glaze. (Yes, marble rye croutons. The Loaded Barge serving as the de facto general manager of agreed: “WE NEED TO HAVE THAT. NOW!” it matters. Try them and find out.) The is a more traditional “everything” pie, the restaurant and marina. While the other So I’ll start there because it was not driftwood fries certainly diverge from the and you can guess what’s on the Missis- boys have separate full-time jobs, there’s at all a disappointment, and I say this beaten path. Julie wanted something sweet, sippi Meat Locker. We had one. It was no question that this is a family endeavor. because we all know that pork Ts can so the driftwood fries are akin to funnel as advertised! (We’re not joking. Arby’s “We’ve been a slip owner here since be disappointing. This is a fresh-made, cake-style fries... and addictive, to be sure. ain’t got nothing on this; Dockside HAS 1998,” explains Julie Wolfe, who joined butterflied, tenderized, hand-dipped, and We had nachos, too. You can get them THE MEATS.) Of course, you can always us as we sampled some of the menu fried pork T sandwich, as they are meant with chili or pulled pork. They come loaded get one your own way. After all, you are items on a Friday afternoon. “We bought to be made. The spice levels are amazing and also have their house-made fried the captain of this pizza at this dock!

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PORK TENDERLOIN PORT MUSHROOM BURGER

We didn’t try it, but they highlight ice cream, Captain Morgan, and root beer. will put one sandwich and one pizza on mixed drinks like they serve at Dock- a pizza skillet on the menu: Take one The Tornado Twister is refreshing, with special. Think of it as a way to help make side... only she’s going to let someone of four Dockside pizzas and bake it Island Oasis piña colada, mango, and sure you try everything, rather than else make it for her! But, hey, lucky you, into a skillet without a crust. Keto- Bacardi white rum. So many more include finding a favorite and sticking to it. you can go get one now. And, as always, eaters, your ship has come in! the frozen sangria, Miami Vice, mudslide, “We wanted to do breakfast this tell whichever member of the family is The burger selection is highlighted and other favorites. So many cocktails, so year,” says Julie, “but the difficulty behind the bar that 365ink sent ya! n by the port mushroom with swiss, the much cold perfection on a hot, lazy river everyone is having with finding enough signature fried mushroom chips, and a day. They also make their own signature staff put those plans on hold. But a full parmesan peppercorn sauce. The Streamer Bloody Mary mix on site. What’s a marina breakfast menu is prepared and wait- goes for full-on BBQ, with bacon, pulled without a good Bloody Mary, after all? ing to be unveiled in 2022. I also have an pork, and fried onion straws; and the “We’re big-time river people. We idea for a moonlight menu with select Heat Stroke keeps the bacon and piles grew up on the river,” Julie reminds us. foods after 9 for late-night crowds, on the pickled jalapeños sautéed in They want their guests to have the like chili dogs during live music.” ghost pepper sauce and topped with, of experience they want to have when visiting Tiny homes will also be coming to course, the house-made jalapeño coins. a place like this. And, without putting too the marina, as well as pontoon boats, Have a beverage (or three) handy! fine a point on it, this is quite a place. The and, of course, a big public campground “Sandwich” options—and we use Wolfes may say “rustic nautical,” but that and park are both right next door. quotes because, well, is a chili dog a doesn’t mean that this is some old river “We have permanent and transient sandwich?—include the just-mentioned dive. Dockside is still a very new, clean, camping sites as well on our property,” chili dog, it’s on the sandwich menu, modern, and well-maintained venue. says Julie. “It’s been going well. We and it’s big. Joining it are the traditional “This is a lot bigger undertaking than view this as a destination spot because Reuben, and the amazing pork T we talked I originally thought it would be,” says it’s one way in and one way out. We about up front. You can also get those Julie. “I have great family and friends who hope to get ATVs, motorcycle riders, Dockside Bar & Grille amazing handmade chicken tenders on have helped get us through this first year, car riders, and visitors from the river 22500 GOLF LAKE RD, a hoagie bun with your choice of sauce. especially in the kitchen. Pretty much at our transient boat docks. We have DUBUQUE (MUD LAKE) And it all comes with their branded my whole family works for me in some plugins and everything for that.” 563-552-2332 Highway 40 fries, which are french capacity. I have my two sisters, my mom The only downfall I could see was FACEBOOK.COM/ fries… albeit with a much cooler name. and dad, and their families. They’re a lot of that I don’t think the main restaurant DOCKSIDEBARANDGRILLEDBQ Don’t forget in all of this that at help. It was my son Ray Jay’s idea to buy area is wheelchair-accessible. It’s on Hours: Thu: 5–9 PM; Fri–Sat: Dockside, you are dining within a marina the venue, and every once in a while when the river, and it can flood, so naturally, Noon–9 PM; Sun: Noon–8 PM restaurant. So, the views are awesome, I see him, I want to kick him in the butt. you have to keep the important stuff up and the big deck has a lot of seating in “But I’ve met a lot of people, high. But surely they’ll set you up nicely the sunshine or under an umbrella, where and that’s great. The live music on on the lower patio if that’s needed. one of those signature blended summer weekends is a lot of fun, too.” An accountant by trade, Julie is doing SUBMIT YOUR DINING SUGGESTIONS! drinks will come in real handy. Their very Being a weekend kind of place, they the books and the paperwork on the DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RESTAURANT own Funky Monkey is a blend of Island are only open Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., off days then gets right back at it for YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE US VISIT? Oasis piña colada, Skrewball peanut but- Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., the weekend guests. So, clearly, after PLEASE SEND US YOUR REQUESTS, ter whiskey, and Bacardi banana rum. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Watch the first season is in the books, she’ll SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS! Somehow, it works! 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nation is more divided than ever before haven’t studied much history. Americans Work In have always had disagreements, even elec- tions do not settle them. One side wins this cycle, the other side will win an upcom- Progress ing cycle. Each side has good ideas, but that’s lost in a media-exploited environ- By Matt Booth ment that pits people against each other. Many people around the world look to “We hold these truths to be self-evident, the American model of government as the that all men are created equal, that they ideal. If you doubt that statement, I’ll bet are endowed by their Creator with certain you haven’t traveled outside our country unalienable Rights, that among these are much. According to recent data compiled Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau On July 4, 1776, the Second Continen- of Consular Affairs, less than half of U.S. tal Congress adopted the Declaration of citizens have a valid passport (about 42 Independence. The Revolutionary War percent). I’ve been fortunate enough waged by the American colonies against to have traveled in five out of the seven Britain influenced political ideas and continents, and while I can’t say for sure revolutions around the world, as a small America is the best country in the world nation won its freedom from the greatest (I haven’t been to every country), I can military force of its time. After two and confidently say that most people I have a half centuries, America is still a work met would trade me places in a heartbeat. in progress and will likely be, forever. America is a work in progress. Our That’s part of the beauty of America. country is as grand and as messy as its Those congressional leaders varied in people! We are not perfect. We have personality, status, and background but made huge strides and must continue all played a part in forming a new nation. improving. The truths we hold to be Without them, there would have been self-evident have not been applied fairly no United States of America. Washing- in our history. We need to ensure that all ton, Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, and citizens are included in the opening phrase the rest were brave heroes. They would of the Constitution, “We the people.” n have been hanged had the British won. The bravery that established our inde- pendence has protected this country during horrible wars, disease, natural disasters, “We’re all a beautiful, wonderful and riots will persevere. As Americans, we work in progress... Embrace the don’t always agree, and those who say the process!” —Nanette Mathews

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runs about $1,500. My friend’s dust jacket was a disas- library will have a host of ter. His book was worth about what he paid for it, $4. books on book collect- Words Cost Book collecting doesn’t have to be expensive, and you ing. Here are a few you don’t need to collect famous authors. In fact, collecting might find useful:Instant lesser know or even local authors can be just as reward- Expert: Collecting Books Money ing and will usually be surprisingly affordable. By the way, by Mathew Budman, autographs are much easier to get from the writer who Miller’s: Collecting Modern By Bob Gelms lives up the street as opposed to the writer who lives in Sri Books by Catherine Porter, Lanka, and autographs can significantly increase the value BookFinds by Ian C. Ellis, A friend of mine stopped by a few months ago with a book of a book. A first edition, first printing ofUlysses by James and Pocket Guide To the he wanted me to look at because he thought he was carrying Joyce in fine condition sells for about $75,000. Recently, Identification of First Edi- around a gold brick. Right off, I had some bad news for him. a copy of Ulysses signed by Joyce sold for $500,000. tions by Bill McBride. The publishing information suggested it was the 7th printing There’s one and only one rule if you want to col- Don’t collect books and likely already in the second edition. The author was very lect books: It will be far more enjoyable if you to make money. Col- popular. It could have been the 7th printing of the first edition, collect what you like and what you know. lect books for fun but in modern books, you need the first printing of the first I think if you are just starting out, it is important to Often, the hunt is edition; every page needs to look as if it just rolled off the avoid collecting books as an investment. Collecting books just as enjoyable as reading the book. Until it happens press, and the dust jacket needs to be in fine condition as to turn a quick profit is very difficult and requires an to you, it’s hard for me to describe the feeling you will does the book and it, also, needs to be the first impression. enormous amount of experience, skill, and knowledge. It’s get when you find that first edition, first printing of A first edition, first printing of J. D. Salinger’s Catcher not very much fun when you find out that that first edition Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five in a used book store In the Rye in fine condition with a dust jacket in fine of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire you paid $275 for $9…it is worth about $3,000. Spouses describe condition will set you back about $17,000 give or take a for and you thought was worth $750 turns out to have a that feeling as an addiction wrapped in a psychosis. couple of thousand dollars. The same book in the same replacement dust jacket and is only worth about $100. I have to warn you, though, as far as I can tell, there condition with a damaged dust jacket will cost you This bears repeating: If you are just starting out, don’t is no known cure for that feeling, and you are likely about $9,000, and the same book with no dust jacket collect books to make money. Collect books for fun. Any to be afflicted for the rest of your life. Hooray! n

Five Reasons to Own an Air Fryer By Hy-Vee Nutritionists Megan Horstman (Asbury) and Amy Cordingley (Locust and Dodge)

Summer is here! In addition to high tempera- to control tures, the summer season brings busy sched- it. They also often come with a user ules filled with family-fun activities. This manual that gives you time and tempera- summer, spend less time in the kitchen and ture guidance for a variety of foods. more time enjoying the outdoors with family 4. Versatility: Air fryers come in a variety and friends. Using an air fryer, you can spend of sizes and can be used to cook less time preparing meals while still providing almost any food including meats, fruits, healthy options that your family will love. vegetables, and even baked goods. What is an air fryer? An air fryer is an 5. Keep Things Cool: It’s hot enough in appliance that works like a more power- the summer, so we don’t want to heat ful countertop convection oven. It can things up even more with our meal do the job of multiple appliances in one prep. The air fryer will cook your meal while taking up minimal countertop without creating a sauna in your kitchen. space. Air fryers can be found in a wide price range, available for every budget. Cooking at home is an important part Investing in an air fryer can offer you of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The and your family a variety of benefits. air fryer can be a healthy and affordable Here are five reasons to own an air fryer: way to help you with meal prep, making 1. Healthy Twist: Minimize your oil usage it easier to continue cooking at home. If while still getting a nice crisp finish you have more questions regarding your on your favorite foods. By minimizing or your family’s personal nutrition needs, your use of oil, you will also be able contact your local Hy-Vee dietitian. You to better control your calorie intake. can find out more about the nutrition ser- 2. Time Saver: Busy families can always vices available at hy-vee.com/health. n benefit from time-saving appliances. Using an air fryer is quicker and cleaner than cooking by oven or frying in a pan. The information in this article is not 3. Easy to Use: This appliance is very user intended as medical advice. Please consult friendly with only a few buttons needed a medical professional for individual advice.

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WHERE’S GENERAL BOB? General Bob is out and about. Do you know where he’s at? COLUMNISTS

Plant Flowers in Clusters larger groupings of fl owers (instead of How You sporadically spaced single plants) attract more bees. even if you only have a small garden area or a few containers to plant in, Can Help it will be benefi cial to local foraging bees. Plan for a Succession of Blooms the Bees Plant some fl owers that bloom in spring, some in summer, and some in fall. that will provide food for the in Your bees over a long period of the year. Plant in Sunny Areas Own Bees prefer to forage in sunny, pro- tected areas where they won’t be bombarded by wind. Garden Put Flowers in the the following tips will help you cre- Vegetable Garden ate a beautiful garden that is helpful If you intersperse some fl owers that bees love to bees and other benefi cial insects. with your veggies, it will help increase pol- lination of your vegetables for a better crop. Create Diversity and Color some creatures may be color blind, but not Allow Some Vegetables bees. the more color and the wider variety and Herbs to Bolt of fl owers in your garden, the better. leaving a few vegetables and herbs in the garden in the fall will allow them to fl ower Use Native Plants and provide late season food for bees. Native bees will be most attracted to native plants that they are familiar with. Garden Organically Mix a few in with your favorite orna- use non-toxic forms of pest control. mentals. Contact your local nursery even organic pesticides may kill benefi - or independent garden center, your cial insects like bees and butterfl ies. state’s Native Plant society, or your local Cooperative extension offi ce for Article by Botanical Interests. a list of native plants for your area. Printed with permission. n

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PUZZLE ANSWERS PuZZles ON PAge 36 geNeRAl BOB Is At RIVeR lIgHts BOOKstORe 9 6 8 7 2 1 5 3 4 w w 3 4 7 5 8 6 2 9 1 Gwen Danzig’s 1 5 2 9 4 3 7 6 8 2 8 3 6 5 9 1 4 7 Good Advice 4 9 6 8 1 7 3 2 5 5 7 1 2 3 4 9 8 6 6 2 5 1 9 8 4 7 3 DEAR GWEN, to pirate movies. Dave was requesting 8 1 4 3 7 2 6 5 9 I’ve been with the same company for that the internet provider not take down 7 3 9 4 6 5 8 1 2 years, and I’ve applied for every avail- his neighbor’s internet because of his 06010072103 able promotion. I have gone above actions. Quote, “they already paid thou- and beyond my job duties consistently sands of dollars in fi nes. I am never going throughout my time here, but I’ve never to stop.” Dave is so confi dent that this gotten to move up the ladder. I’m afraid independent website, a website that is they see me as someone they’ll keep not associated with the internet provider in the same role until retirement. But I in question, will see that Dave needs to want them to give me a chance! How pirate movies on his neighbor’s internet, can I get noticed by my boss as a real and Dave believes this unrelated website go-getter, someone they can trust to will vouch for him to his neighbor’s move into a management position? internet provider by fi nding his comment —Regards, Boss Material on Bunker Hill in a thread that has nothing to do with what he’s talking about, and the issue DEAR BOSS MATERIAL will be resolved. He will get the stamp of ON BUNKER HILL, approval to pirate movies on his neigh- you sound like a great person with a bor’s internet, and his neighbors will lot of good qualities. Well, I’m not sure get to keep their internet because Dave about that, I guess. I don’t really have asked semi-politely in the wrong place. any evidence to back that up. If I’m hon- est, I’m really just guessing. But most Do I think Dave is a good guy? Abso- of the time, I like people who like me. lutely not. Do I think he would be a good I’d say like 97 percent of the time, I love boss? No, but he probably is a boss. people who like me. And someone who Do I think he is the most confi dent and comes to me for advice has to be a smart delusional man I’ve ever encountered? cookie because birds of a feather fl ock Quite possibly. We gotta think like Dave. together, and I am a smart cookie. that And what Dave would do is this: Buy makes you a smart cookie by proxy! a set of gargoyles for your yard. (If I ever get rich, I’m getting gargoyles and let’s think about the big bosses: Mark they will be tacky.) Print off a picture Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, tim Cook, Bob of the gargoyles, the receipt for the Iger, elon Musk. What do all of these gargoyles, and show them to your boss. guys have in common? Confi dence. Be like, “Hey man, as soon as you give Jeff Bezos quite literally could feed me that promotion, I’ll be out of debt every child on the planet right now, and for these sick gargoyles I put in my front instead, he went to space on tuesday yard. My house looks like Notre Dame for four minutes just because! And now, and I can no longer pay for my that right there? that’s confi dence. kid’s college. How about that raise?”

What you need is the confi dence of those Be Dave with the confi dence. bosses and Dave on the internet outage Be me with the gargoyles. detector website. I was checking to see —xoxo gwen if my spotty internet was a personal or local issue, and in the process, I found this guy named Dave. Dave had com- GWEN BEATTY mented 19 hours prior, a comment that gWeN BeAtty Is A sORORIty DROPOut AND was unsolicited and wholly unrelated to CRyBABy, ReADy AND WIllINg tO BOss yOu the thread and the website itself, about AROuND. IF yOu WANt tO tell HeR sHe’s how he steals his neighbor’s internet PRetty, eMAIl [email protected].

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ARIES OPHIUCHUS (APR 19–MAY 13) (NOV 30–DEC 17) You can either bend until You can still like sports and you break or you can become flexible keep your disgusting hipster street cred. enough to soothingly spoon yourself. It just needs to be… professional drone Either of those things would be out- racing… or jai alai or something. Ooo, standing demonstrations of athleticism. you’ll be insufferable. It’ll be great.

TAURUS SAGITTARIUS (MAY 14–JUNE 19) (DEC 18–JAN 8) Eff, Marry, Kill, is a All your hard work will pay game that’s supposed to be hypo- off. Just kidding. That’s never the case. thetical. But way to commit. CAPRICORN GEMINI (JAN 9–FEB 15) (JUNE 20–JULY 20) Homeschooling doesn’t mean The kind of people who are devastatingly schooling your kid on Halo. confident enough to run for office are But at least you’re making memories. the same kind of people who have no imposter syndrome whatsoever. AQUARIUS So you’re right not to trust them. (FEB 16–MAR 11) Your soulmate is hotter CANCER than you. The insecurity this gener- (JULY 21–AUG 9) ates will also generate some pretty You’re so basic that if decent poetry, actually. Lol. That poetry there was a board game of your will be sad. SO sad. You’ll be abso- life, it would be The Game of Life. lutely miserable, but that’s true love.

LEO PISCES (AUG 10–SEP 15) (MAR 12–APR 18) It’s true that meeting your You don’t need that many heroes is always disappointing, but condoms in your emergency prepared- in your case the feeling is mutual. ness kit. Sure, they can be useful for other things, but in the next apoca- VIRGO lypse everybody will be too perpetu- (SEP 16–OCT 30) ally sweaty and dirty to freak. Even If you ever wake up lay- if it means repopulating the earth. ing next to yourself, just play it cool. Like everything is fine. This oppor- tunity for self discovery is far too precious to waste by panicking.

LIBRA (OCT 31–NOV 22) Those embarrassing stories your family tells significant others you’re serious about will not end unless you fight back. You have dirt. Get dirty. DANNY FAIRCHILD DANNY FAIRCHILD IS THE ONLY THING SCORPIO STANDING BETWEEN US AND THE CELESTIAL (NOV 23–NOV 29) BODIES THAT WOULD DESTROY US ALL. No matter what you go on KIND OF LIKE THE MOVIE ARMAGEDDON. to create, you’ll never eclipse your YOU CAN THANK HIM BY EMAILING HIM work displayed on the fridge. AT [email protected].

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