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WHERE’S WANDO?WE’vE HIDDEn WanDO sOMEWHErE In tHIs IssuE OF 365InK. Can yOu FInD HIM?

some will recall that I am a self-aware audiobook junkie. as in, I have a bit of a problem. Well, maybe you’d think I have a problem. Luckily for me, I can renew my annual audible subscrip-tion two or three times a year in order to have enough credits to cover all of the books I consume. no regrets, I love my music, but I swear that plugging into a book when I’ve got downtime, or, to be honest, any time that I don’t have to dedicate my brain to actively listening or writing, is like a fi x.

I have swayed into podcasts a few times but never with prolonged stead-fastness. Most of them, while interesting, are interesting on the level of a good talk show interview that digs a little deeper. until recently, I had not really plunged into story-based podcasts. yes, I admit, for a tech-ish kind of person, I’m way late to the game. I just like my books.

similar to the way that Pink Floyd being my second real concert, setting the bar way too high for many concerts to follow to ever live up to, my fi rst big foray into the story-based podcasts was with a seven-part series called S-Town, by the makers of the Serial series and the wildly popular This American Lifeseries. Considering that S-Town had about 10 million podcast downloads in its fi rst week or so more than a year ago shows how late I am to the game. I’m sure many of you are reading this now and thinking, “yeah, catch up slacker!”

If this podcast is any foreshadow-ing of what to expect from this newish format of storytelling, then wow, I’m in. but I have a bit of a feeling that I heard something unique and special right out of the gate. I blame Kristina at 365inkfor hooking me on it. We binged about three episodes of it during a trip to Coralville, Ia and back. and I savored the remaining four hours, almost in awe. It touches so close to poetic that you want to question whether it can really be true or not. but, oh, it is. and it is fascinat-ing. tragic and sad, but fascinating.

the series follows the life of an antique clock restorer named John b. McLemore, who contacted journalist brian reed from the Serial staff . brian assume John was a fan of the show, and John thought brian was the man who might give his story a chance.

He contacted reed about an alleged murder in his hometown of Woodstock, aL. reed recorded their conversations and eventually was just so engrossed in this unexplainable genuis-redneck character and the web of stories he weaves over the phone that he had to go to “sh*ttown, alabama” as McLemore called it, to witness it fi rst hand.

What started as an unsolved murder mystery about the son of a rich, local family bragging that he got away with murder, quickly unraveled into an eye-opening, jaw-dropping look into a compli-cated life stuck in an uncomplicated town and all of the layers of the onion of his story that were waiting to be peeled back.

John is a dizzyingly deep, rambling tortured genius who is as frustrating and annoying as he is interesting. through this pained, sad investigation of his life, reed and, I assume, an amazing team of writers/editors, took apart hundreds of hours of interviews and re-wove them into a narrative that opens your eyes and tugs at your heart. With each episode I would think, “there’s no way that this rabbit hold goes deeper,” but with each episode it surely did.

Without direct narrative to drive your opinions, the story lets the cushingly sub-tle words of the people in the story weave this tale. a person you think is good turns out to be bad but, wait, are they? Maybe they were good all along. but, oh, they’re still human and fallible. as each episode ended I would think, did that just happen?

this story is about everything at once: love, loss, crime, racism, greed, family, fear, tattoos, paranoia, gold and, of course clocks, hedge mazes and cli-mate change. are you following? right, I didn’t think so. you just have to go download it, and on your next road trip, immerse yourself in the tortured life of John b. McLemore. Man, it’s really hard to write a whole article about this with-out giving away spoilers. you owe me!

I read that a fi lm adaptation of this true story is now in the works. Don’t wait for that. this story is so engross-ing and so well told that it deserves your ear. and if you don’t know how to listen to a podcast, ask the middle school kid next door. Just don’t get them listening in, it gets a little crude. What do you expect from “sh*ttown?” n

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DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS HOCKEYVS CEDAR RAPIDS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9VS GREEN BAY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15VS CEDAR RAPIDS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 227:05 PM @ MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER (1800 ADMIRAL SHEEHY DR)Celebrate at Our House with fun for the whole family. all Dubuque Fight-ing saints home games take place at Mystique Community Ice Center on Chaplain schmitt Island in Dubuque.

During the month of February, the Fighting saints will wear special warmup jerseys that will incorporate the pride colors, representing diversity and inclu-sion. the month-long celebration of diversity and inclusion will culminate with Hockey for all night on Feb. 22.

the saints go head-to-head with the Cedar rapids roughriders on Feb. 9, and it’s Family Character night with two by two Character Development sponsored by Magoo’s Pizza. Celebrate the eight character words of fairness, kindness, respect, responsibility, empathy, coopera-tion, perseverance, and citizenship.

then the saints take on the Green bay Gamblers on Feb. 15, and it’s superhero night. Meet Wonder Woman, spiderman, and the Dark Knight from the Iowa League of Heroes. Plus pick up a free cheer card courtesy of the Dubuque advertiser to have it signed by your favorite superhero or player.

the Cedar rapids roughriders head back to Our House on Feb. 22, and it’s Hockey for all night sponsored by John Deere Dubuque Works. the saints’ pride jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the game with proceeds going to the united Way Dubuque area tri-states. In addition, united Way will be the recipi-ent of the 50/50 raffle during the night.

Call the Fighting saints at 563-583-6880 or visit DubuqueFightingSaints.com for tickets and more information. n

CLARKE UNIVERSITY MACKIN-MAILANDER ALUMNI LECTURE

MOLLY SCHREIBERTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 77:30 PM @ CLARKE UNIVERSITY JANSEN MUSIC HALL (1550 CLARKE DR)Molly schreiber, owner of Challenge to Change, Inc., will give a Clarke univer-sity Mackin-Mailander alumni Lecture on Feb. 7, in Jansen Music Hall on the campus of Clarke university at 7:30 p.m.

In her lecture, “Creating Purpose & Happiness In your Life: Lessons from the Heart,” schreiber will share her bold approach to life and her goals to teach others to take risks, think bigger, and live with purpose.

“Creating a life of purpose and happi-ness is one that we can create with any circumstance,” encourages schreiber. “I will discuss with the audience five important guidelines to follow to live

a life of happi-ness, purpose, and feel at home within your life.”

schreiber is an entrepreneur, business visionary, fitness enthusiast, and humble mom of four kids. In addition, schreiber is a children’s author and wellness coach. she graduated from Clarke in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary educa-tion. she later earned a master’s degree in 2003 from Western Illinois university.

the lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Clarke university President’s Office at 563-588-6377 or visit Clarke.edu. n

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tHu 2/7

Black History Month Scavenger HuntCARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Search for pictures of prominent Black figures from the past and present, and learn a little about them in the process. Find at least 10 and you will earn a prize!

FrI 2/8

Dubuque New Car & Truck Dealers Auto Show10 AM–8 PM @ GRAND

RIVER CENTER

Feb 8 and 9 at 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Feb. 10 at 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Check out over 120 new vehicles all in a climate controlled environment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Hosted by the Dubuque New Car & Truck Dealers Associa-tion. Free. 500 Bell St.

African American Art: Lunch & Learn with Anthony Allen12:15–1 PM @ DUBUQUE

MUSEUM OF ART

African-Americans and whites were the founders of the NAACP in 1909. The presentation addresses the history of the organization including contemporary social concerns. Part of the Dubuque Chapter NAACP Speakers Bureau Lunch & Learn Series. Bring your own lunch. Free. 701 Locust St. 563-557-1851. DBQart.com.

sat 2/9

St. Mark Annual Ice Golf Classic8 AM @ MID-TOWN

MARINA (EAST DBQ, IL)

Few spots remain for St. Mark Youth Enrichment’s Annual Ice Golf Classic. Sign

up your foursome for a fun and competitive 18 holes of ice golf constructed from snow, ice and old Christmas trees. 50/50 and raffle drawing. You don’t have to golf to join in on the fun! Proceeds benefit children and family programs at St. Mark Youth Enrichment. RSVP to Beth at 563-582-6211 x102. 285 5th

St, East Dubuque, IL. stMarkYouthEnrichment.org.

Puzzle Swap9 AM–4 PM @ RIVER LIGHTS

Bring your old puzzles to River Lights (all pieces pres-ent please!) Purchase a used puzzle for $1 or a new puzzle for 25% off. River Lights will match every dollar spent on used puzzles. Proceeds ben-efit a local effort supporting people with autism. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.

Lunar New Year Celebration Lantern Decorating Contest3–5 PM @ WESTMINSTER

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Bring your own art sup-plies and purchase a plain white lantern for $1. Prizes awarded in two age catego-ries. The finished Lanterns will be displayed for three weeks at Westminster Church. 2155 University Ave.

sun 2/10

Dubuque Flea Market & Antique Show8 AM–3 PM @ DBQ

CO FAIRGROUNDS

This has been a mainstay for more than 50 years! It takes

place three times a year on Sundays at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.Featuring vendors with a wide range of interesting, fun, useful and unusual items. From antiques, arts and crafts, hobbyist and collectors, as well as new and used merchandise, this market is sure to offer a unique shopping experience. $1 Adults; free for children 11 and under. 14569 Old Highway Rd. 815-747-7745. facebook.com/ dubuquefleamarket.

Unique Fish of the Mississippi and the Fish Fry Experience1 PM @ EB LYONS CENTER

Dennis Weiss will talk about local fish and correct frying techniques with samples, too! Hosted by Friends of Mines of Spain. Free. 8991 Bellevue Heights. MinesOfspain.org.

Dubuque Barnstorm: National Medicare for All Week of Action2–4 PM @ CARNEGIE-

STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join a grassroots movement to replace private health insurance with expanded and improved medicare for all. This barnstorm event will connect you other similar minded neighbors and provide you with information you need to help spread the word in your community. Find the event on Facebook to RSVP.

Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition w/ Guest Gina Bell3–4:30 PM @ CHURCH

OF THE RESURRECTION

The Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition is for those interested in sustainability and climate justice. Gina Bell is Sustainable Community Coordinator for the City of Dubuque. Free. 4300 Asbury Rd. [email protected].

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8TH ANNUAL DUBUQUE ON ICE BREWFESTSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 161-4 PM (VIP @ NOON) @ MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER (1800 ADMIRAL SHEEHY DR)the 8th annual Dubuque On Ice brewfest will be held on satur-day, Feb. 16, at the Mystique Com-munity Ice Center in Dubuque.

Following up on another highly successful Dubuque On Ice brewfest in 2018, event organizers plan to take the festivities to even greater heights in 2019. Find more than 30 breweries sampling over 100 craft beer selections, in addition to a variety of distilleries, wineries, craft coff ee roasters and local food vendors. Proceeds support of the Dubuque Community Ice and recreation Center and the national brewery Museum in Potosi, WI.

“It’s a great chance for us to invest in our local Dubuque market and to get our and meet the great folks drinking our beer and to take on their energy and their feedback,” says Potosi brewing

Company’s Head brewer, Jon Gentry. Mystique Ice arena General Manager ron breitbach adds, “Our arena off ers a unique space for a brewfest, with vendors set up on top of the covered ice in addition to the mezzanine level. We invite the community to come on down and enjoy a fun event in a great space.” Live music will be provided by the Dylan Doyle band along with various other competitions, games, and activities.

the beer-fl avored festival will open its doors to general admis-sion ticket holders from 1 to 4 p.m. on saturday, Feb. 16. vIP ticket holders will be able to enter one hour earlier at noon. tickets are available online at DubuqueBrewfest.com. General admission tickets are now available for $40. Limited number of vIP tick-ets are still available for $55. n

AS TIME GOES BY: A JDIFF HOLLYWOOD NIGHTSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 166 PM @ DIAMOND JO CASINO HARBOR ROOM (301 BELL ST)the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will once again put the “fun” in fundraising with its third annual gala, set for Feb. 16 in the Harbor room at Diamond Jo Casino.

as time Goes by: a JDIFF Hollywood night invites you to walk back through the romance and glamour of the fabulous forties with a nod to Casablanca’s rick’s Café along the way. Come dressed in 1940s vintage glam attire—reminiscent of the bogart, bergman and bacall era.

the event includes a silent auction, live auction, and plated dinner. Peckosh Pediatric Dentistry will be hosting a complimentary cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

up for auction will be a wide variety of trips, experiences, art, and more.

a particularly unique auction off er-ing is the opportunity for one lucky child to be named the 2019 JDIFF Kid reporter, joining JDIFF Execu-tive Director susan Gorrell for radio interviews the week of the festival, recording a commercial for the festi-val’s Kid’s Day, interviewing red carpet guests on awards night, and more.

tickets are $100 per person and $900 per table of 10. Pro-ceeds directly support JDIFF.

voted one of the top 50 fi lm festivals worth the entry fee by MovieMaker Mag-azine, the eighth annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is set for april 24–28, in downtown Dubuque. For more information and tickets, visit JulienFilmFest.com/2019-gala.html. n

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MOn 2/11

Geek Out! Book Club: Strange the Dreamer6 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Discuss the young adult fantasy novel Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. 18+. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

Artisan Souls Creativity Group: Beading For Beginners6:30–8:30PM @ SHALOM

SPIRITUALITY CENTER

Learn basic stringing and wire techniques to make your own one-of-a-kind creation. Instructed by Erin Neiers. Check-in at 6 p.m. RSVP by Feb 8. $30. 563-582-3592. 1001 Davis St. shalomRetreats.org.

tuE 2/12

UW-P International Film Festival: Screening the Black Experience5 PM @ AVALON CINEMA

(PLATTEVILLE, WI)

Feb. 12, 14, 18, 26 and 28. The films offered present diverse perspectives on Black life in the United States, Europe, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. The purpose of the festival is to provide the community with a forum through which to explore and discuss issues of ethnic and racial difference from a variety of local and inter-national points of view. A brief introduction about the film will be presented before each screening followed by a discussion after. Find film details at UWPlatt.edu. Presented by UW-Platteville and Avalon Cinema. Free. 95 E. Main St, Platteville, WI.

Live Play Reading: The Substance of Fire7 PM @ GALENA CFA

(GALENA, IL)

The Substance of Fire is a drama by Jon Robin Baitz. The story is about the clash between father and son and the family conflict as they create a tug of war between family, money and morals. $8 Suggested donation. 219 Summit St, Galena, IL. 779-214-0261. GalenaCenterFortheArts.org.

WED 2/13

NWB: Making Love8–9:30 PM @ JUBECK

NEW WORLD BREWING

What kinds of messages does culture send to us about sex? What are the obstacles people face to inti-macy? And how do you form long-term, loving, intimate relationships, anyway? Hear from a Prevention Educator from Riverview Center and a marriage counselor. NWB is a curated conversation hosted every 2nd Wednesday at Jubeck. 115 W 11th St. 775-375-5692.

tHu 2/14

Chow Bella Book Group: What She Ate6 PM @ RIVER LIGHTS

A book group for foodies. Discuss What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories by Laura Shapiro. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.org.

Movie Night @ Carnegie-Stout: Bohemian Rhapsody6 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Directed by Bryan Singer and starring Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) is a biographical music film about singer Freddie

Mercury and the British rock band Queen during the years leading up to their appearance at the 1985 Live Aid concert. Rated PG-13 for “thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language.” Closed captioning or subtitles will be turned on. Free. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

FrI 2/15

Lovers or Haters Happy Hour5:30–7:30 PM @

CONVIVIUM URBAN

FARMSTEAD

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a drink and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Ticket includes all-you-can eat appetizers, desserts, and one drink. $35. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. Convivium-DBQ.com.

Author Lecture: Art Cullen6 PM @ GALENA CFA

(GALENA ,IL)

Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the book Storm Lake, will pres-ent a case study of his work at The Storm Lake Times newspaper. Cullen’s articles focused on water quality issues and the challenges related to agricultural pollution. 219 Summit St, Galena, IL. 779-214-0261. GalenaCenterFortheArts.org.

Eagle Ridge Winter CarnivalEAGLE RIDGE RESORT

& SPA (GALENA, IL)

Feb. 15–18. Enjoy a cozy bon-fire while watching the Hot Air Balloon Glow, play snow games, watch ice carving and more. Go sledding down the 18th hole of the South Golf Course! The Nordic Center also features: 1 ½ acre skating pond, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Free. 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-5000.


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CLARKE UNIVERSITY MACKIN-MAILANDER FACULTY LECTURE

SHERRY WARREN LECTUREHOME: FROM LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE TO GLOBAL CITIZENTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 217:30 PM @ CLARKE UNIVERSITY JANSEN MUSIC HALL (1550 CLARKE DR)sherry Warren, assistant Professor of social Work at Clarke university, will give the Mackin-Mailander Faculty Lecture on Feb. 21 in Jansen Music Hall on the campus of Clarke university. War-ren’s lecture is titled Home: From Little House on the Prairie to Global Citizen.

Warren will discuss micro and macro levels of practice in the field of social work and their parallels to her personal life experiences and professional career.

“I think of my childhood and coming-of-age years as similar to micro practice, in that it was focused on a much more local level of my own immediate sur-roundings and close friends and family,” explains Warren. “My move to Dubuque has shifted me to a much larger way of seeing the world. For the first time in my life I live outside of the state into which I was born. I am learning to think in broader terms of my influence on my profession and community.”

Warren is a Licensed Master social Worker (LMsW) and Ph.D. candidate

in social Work from the university of Kansas school of social Welfare. she has a master’s in social work and a graduate certificate in Women, Gender, and sexuality studies from the univer-sity of Kansas. Her research areas of interest are spirituality in social work practice, international social work, and women and gender studies. Warren joined the Clarke faculty in 2016.

the lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Clarke university President’s Office at 563-588-6377 or visit Clarke.edu. n

CHARITY DATE AUCTIONBENEFITING TMBRSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 236:30–9:30 PM @ MILLWORK BALLROOM & EVENTS CENTER (333 E 10TH ST)Just like something out of movie, 2019 brings a Charity Date auction to support local non-profit tMbr (tri-state Moun-tain bike riders). as part of his fundrais-ing for Dancing with the stars: Dubuque style, dancer-to-be Chris Puetz invites you to come out for a fun night to watch, bid, or be bid on to help raise money.

Dubuque’s most eligible bach-elor and bachelorettes will be up for auction! they’re looking for single males and females, ages 30 to 42 to submit nominations to: [email protected]

by Friday, Feb 8 including a photo, name, age, company and title, school(s) attended, hobbies/interests, bucket list items, and why this person should be chosen. Local bachelor and bachelorettes will be announced on thursday, Feb. 14.

Cash bar and cocktail hour starts at 6:30 p.m. this is a great time to mix and mingle with the bachelor and bachelorettes up for auction. the live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.

admission is $20 in advance at eventbrite.com/o/18577873124 or $25 at the door. n


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sat 2/16

The Galena Bridal Fair11 AM–2 PM @ TURNER

HALL (GALENA, IL)

Meet the region’s top cater-ers, venues, photographers, transportation companies and more. Pre-register for free admission or $5 at the door. 115 S Bench St, Galena, IL. 815-947-2878. theGalenaBridalFair.com.

Java, Chocolate & Champagne StrollNOON–4 PM @

DOWNTOWN GALENA, IL

Enjoying a few special treats as you stroll your way along Galena’s magical Main Street. Your punch card is good for 10 treats. $25 adv; $30 door. eventbrite.com.

Illusions Midwest Loves to Love You Drag Show9 PM @ SMOKESTACK

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Drag Style! Illusions Midwest puts on a killer show featur-ing the Illusions cast and special guest drag queens and kings. $10. 62 E 7th St.

sun 2/17

History Deferred: The African-American Heritage of Galena3 PM @ GALENA ELKS

CLUB (GALENA, IL)

Local historian Scott Wolfe from the Galena Public Library has spent much of his professional life researching African-American history in and around Galena. His program will be a basic survey of African American life in Galena and Jo Daviess County, along with a discussion of white attitudes towards African-Americans. Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church. Free. 123 N Main St, Galena, IL.

Fitness Kit Workshop3 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Certified yoga instructor and personal trainer Pam Connolly will be on hand to answer your fitness questions. Fitness Kits include exercise tools and instructional materials for a variety of activities including pilates, weight training, yoga, stretching, t’ai chi, and more. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

MOn 2/18

Astonishing Tales with Author Matt Geiger6–7:30 PM @ CARNEGIE-


With a nod to the limits of human knowledge and understanding, particularly his own, Wisconsin author Matt Geiger draws from the wisdom of an 83-year-old pin-up legend, Peter the Great, Santa Claus, modern boxers, Medieval monks, and of course small children, in his new collection of stories and essays called Astonishing Tales: Your Astonishment May Vary. 18+. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

Brewing Beer: A Crash Course6–8 PM @ ASBURY HY-VEE

Spend an evening learning about the equipment, ingredients, and techniques necessary to brew your own beer! Condensed into one session, this class will take you through the steps of brewing and bottling beer. Hosted by NICC. $25. 563-557-8271 x139. nICC.edu/solutions

tuE 2/19

Beekeeping Seminar6–7 PM @ THEISEN’S

Learn a new hobby with tasty rewards! Bee expert Larry Kellog, from Kellog’s Honey, will walk you through the basics of beekeeping. 2900 Dodge St. 563-557-8222.

Healthy Relationships Workshop6–7:30 PM @ AY MCDONALD

FELLOWSHIP HALL

Achieving Maximum Potential is a program for youth aged 13–21 who have been placed out of home at any point in their lives. 2005 Asbury Rd. AMPIowa.org.

WED 2/20

Mystery & Mayhem Book Club: Bluebird, Bluebird6 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Discuss the rural noir mystery Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. 18+. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

Town & Gown Chamber Music Recital7:30 PM @ CLARKE

UNIVERSITY

Featuring faculty and stu-dent musicians from Clarke University, Loras College, University of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College, and UW Platteville, as well as musicians from area high schools. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr.


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LIVE AT HERITAGE B.I.T.E. SIZE SERIES

GUYS IN TIESFRIDAY, MARCH 17:30 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE HERITAGE CENTER BABKA THEATRE (2255 BENNETT ST)university of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its b.I.t.E. size series with Guys in ties by Comedysportz on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in babka theatre. by combining wit, intelligence, humor, and 20 years of experience, Guys in ties gives audiences a unique and unforgettable night of clean comedy.

Featuring actors from the Quad Cities-based Comedysportz, this presentation is suitable for all ages. the show includes a special guest appearance by the uD spartane-ous Improv troupe under the guid-ance of Greg Wolf, assistant professor of theatre at the university.

Guys in ties is an elite traveling impro-visational comedy troupe who pres-ent shows tailored to their audience. audience members end up as the true stars of the show due to the interac-tive nature of the performances.

tickets are $19 for adults, $15 for uD alumni and military, and $9 for chil-dren and students. all tickets increase by $5 for purchases on the day of the performance. tickets can be purchased at the Heritage Center Farber box Office; by phone at 563-585-SHOW; or online at DBQ.edu/heritagecenter. n

LIVE AT HERITAGE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

A CELTIC CELEBRATION: SCYTHIAN AND KENNEDY’S KITCHENWITH SPECIAL GUESTS MCNULTY IRISH DANCERSSATURDAY, MARCH 27:30 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE HERITAGE CENTER JOHN AND ALICE BUTLER HALL (2255 BENNETT ST)A Celtic Celebration: Scythian and Ken-nedy’s Kitchen takes the university of Dubuque Heritage Center John and alice butler Hall stage on saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate st. Patrick’s Day with this special musi-cal collaboration. From foot stomping reels to heart-wrenching ballads, this mini indoor Irish music festival will take audiences on a journey to Ireland through songs, stories, and dance.

scythian, based in Washington, D.C., began over 10 years ago as a group of college friends playing Celtic music in the streets. rousing and raucous, scythian plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European, and appalachian tra-ditions with thunderous energy, techni-cal prowess, and songwriting. they have played over 1,300 shows in the united states, Europe, Canada, and australia.

Kennedy’s Kitchen has been making Irish music together since 1998. they

are a group of family and friends who gather thursday nights for dinner and music rooted in traditional Irish music, jigs, reels, hornpipes, and songs—adding their own compositions along the way. It’s kitchen music from the home, the hearth, and the heart. Kennedy’s Kitchen is led by John Kennedy, an award-win-ning singer and guitar player. rounding out the band is Kennedy’s nephew Liam Ladewski as well as theresa Kubiak, Chris O’brien, and Jacob turner.

to cap off this festive evening, the two bands will be joined by dancers from the Mcnulty Irish Dance school.

tickets are $30–$35 for adults, $25 for uD alumni, and $10 for children and students. all tickets increase by $5 for purchases on the day of the perfor-mance. tickets can be purchased at the Heritage Center Farber box Office; by phone at 563-585-SHOW; or online at DBQ.edu/heritagecenter. n


EvEnts WINE LOVERS’ WEEKEND IS THE BEST KIND OF WEEKEND

tHu 2/21

JDIFF Winter Film Series: Circles6 PM @ HOTEL

JULIEN DUBUQUE

A Hurricane Katrina survivor (Eric Butler) works to keep Black teenagers in school in Oakland, CA. But after his son gets arrested for a crime he didn’t commit, his personal and professional worlds collide. Eric Butler, director Cassidy Friedman, and local representatives will participate in the Q&A. $10. JulienFilmFest.com.

Film Screening: I Am Jane Doe6:30 PM @ UD

HERITAGE CENTER

I Am Jane Doe chronicles the epic battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters,

victims of sex trafficking on Backpage.com. Hosted by University of Dubuque and the Spartan Nation Liberation Foundation. Free. 563-599-0658. Iamjanedoefilm.com.

Songwriter Showcase: Frankie Joe Willderman7 PM @ GALENA CFA

(GALENA, IL)

Frankie Joe Willderman is a songwriter and storyteller and Rock Island, IL native. He combines country blues and ragtime swings, often with an undercurrent of bluegrass. Free. 219 Summit St, Galena, IL. GalenaCenter FortheArts.com.

FrI 2/22

Sound Bites Luncheon11:30 AM @ DUBUQUE

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

A buffet will be followed by commentary from Maestro Intriligator and featured

guest composer/guitar-ist Zane Merritt. RSVP by Feb. 20. $15. 1800 Randall Place. 563-557-1677. Dubuquesymphony.org.

African American Art: Lunch & Learn with Dr. Mary Gitau12:15–1 PM @ DUBUQUE

MUSEUM OF ART

Hidden figures is based on a true story of three female African American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Dubuque Chapter NAACP Speak-ers Bureau Lunch & Learn Series. Bring your own lunch. Free. 701 Locust St. 563-557-1851. DBQart.com.

Dubuque Boat & RV Show4–8 PM @ GRAND

RIVER CENTER

Feb. 22 at 4–8 p.m., Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Feb. 24 at 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Over 20 different RV and boat makes and models will be

on display—from sport and fishing boat to pontoons to travel trailers and motor homes. DubuqueBoatAnd Rvshow.com.

sat 2/23

Rod and Custom Car Show featuring Lou Ferrigno “The Hulk”11 AM–10 PM @ BERNDES

CENTER (MONTICELLO, IA)

Feb. 23 at 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Find custom cars, race cars, street rods, street machines, pickups and sweet motor-cycles. This year’s special guest is The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno. Plus more fun for the family. $10 Adults; $5 ages 12 and under or free with a paid adult. Bring a canned food item to benefit Four Oaks and get $1 off admission.

766 N. Maple St., Monti-cello, IA. 319-465-5119. RodAndCustomCarshow.com.

Great River Wind Symphony7:30 PM @ UD

HERITAGE CENTER

The 100-member wind sym-phony is comprised of musi-cians from the University of Dubuque, Clarke University, and Loras College. The ensemble performs both standard and contemporary wind literature. Free.

sun 2/24

Disco Brunch10 AM–2 PM @ CONVIVIUM

URBAN FARMSTEAD

Join us for Sunday Brunch featuring music by DJ Salad Spinner. A family-friendly disco brunch that includes a daytime dance party with funk, soul, and disco music.

Storytelling Through Wildlife Photography by Andreas Exner1 PM @ EB LYONS CENTER

Dubuque Camera Club member Andreas Exner is a skilled wildlife, nature, and landscape photographer. He will present a slideshow of his images followed by a Q&A period. Free. 8991 Bellevue Heights. MinesOfspain.org.

Gallery Talk: Virginia Mecklenburg1:30–3 PM @ DUBUQUE

MUSEUM OF ART

Chief Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Virginia Mecklenburg, will present a gallery talk on the “African American Art In The 20th

Century” exhibition that she curated. Free. 701 Locust St. 563-557-1851. DBQart.com.


EvEnts DID SOMEONE SAY BBQ?

DUBUQUE WINTER FARMERS MARKETSATURDAYS NOW THROUGH APRIL 279 AM–NOON @ ROSHEK BUILDING (700 LOCUST ST)Dubuque Winter Farmers Market continues their 12th season on saturdays now through april 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Winter Market is now located in the lobby of the roshek building.

approximately 35 regional vendors off er seasonal produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, honey, baked goods, and more.

Free parking is available in the us bank parking lot. Metered street parking is available on surrounding streets and in the Locust street parking ramp.

visit WinterMarketDbq.comfor more information. n

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ONGOING

Black History Month Coins and Congressional MedalsNOW THROUGH

FEBRUARY 28

CARNEGIE-STOUT

PUBLIC LIBRARY

A display of US Mint Coins and duplicate Bronze Con-gressional Medals commem-orating signifi cant African Americans and events from American history is now on display in honor of Black His-tory Month. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us.

Theisen’s Wags at the FlagsMOST WEDNESDAYS NOW

THROUGH MARCH 6

4:30–8 PM @ FIVE FLAGS

This indoor dog park that accommodates both large and small dogs. The Barka Lounge off ers food and adult beverages for purchase. Rules closely resemble the City of Dubuque’s dog park rules. $2 of every admis-sion will be donated to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. $4 per dog; free for humans. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.

Fabulous FridaysFRIDAYS NOW

THROUGH MARCH 29

12:05–12:35 PM @

ST. LUKE’S UMC

Bring your lunch and enjoy music from various musicians each week. The program is free, but contributions will be accepted for People In Need and the church’s Jesus Fund. 1199 Main St.

What’s Bugging Belva?NOW THROUGH APRIL 14

NATIONAL RIVER

MUSEUM & AQUARIUM

Explore Belva’s world as her grandfather shows her the wonders of being an insect through a children’s story format and an interactive garden setting. Each Saturday features a bug-related Creature Feature and story time at 1:30 p.m. Pre-K through 4th

grade. RiverMuseum.com.

Once Upon a TimeNOW THROUGH

SEPTEMBER 8

NATIONAL RIVER

MUSEUM & AQUARIUM

Once Upon a Time ... Explor-ing the World of Fairy Taleswill set up shop in the Bickel

Gallery in the Mississippi River Discovery Center. This immersive children’s exhibit explores seven fairy tales from around the world in fun and dynamic ways. The fi rst Saturday of each month will feature a special activity coinciding with the exhibit. RiverMuseum.com/once.

Salsa Dance Night—Baile ConmigoLAST WEDNESDAY

OF EVERY MONTH

6 PM @ SMOKESTACK

Salsa dance lesson with Katie Koerperich. Bring a partner or come solo, all are welcome. Free. 62 E 7th

St. smokestackDBQ.com.

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Adventure PassGet free passes for two adults and two children to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, the Figge Art Museum and Putnman Museum in Davenport, and the Niabi Zoo and Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. 563-589-4225. dubuque.lib.ia.us/AdventurePass.

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COMING TO THEATERSTHE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART (PG)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8It’s been fi ve years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO (R) invaders, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt.

WHAT MEN WANT (R)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8A female sports agent is constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When she gains the power to hear mens’ thoughts, she is able to shift the paradigm to her advantage as she races to sign the NBA’s next superstar. Based on What Women Want.

PRODIGY (R)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8Sarah is a mother whose young son’s disturbing behavior signals that an evil, possibly supernatural force has overtaken him. She must choose between her maternal instinct to love and protect Miles and a desperate need to investigate what or who is causing his dark turn.

HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U (PG-13)WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13The follow-up to Blumhouse’s 2017 smash hit of riveting, repeating twists and comic turns. This time, our hero Tree Gelbman (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead.

ISN’T IT ROMANTIC (PG-13)WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13NYC architect Natalie, a lifelong cynic when it comes to love, has an encounter with a mugger that renders her unconscious, waking to discover that her life has become her worst nightmare, a romantic comedy, and she is the leading lady.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-13)THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14From James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez comes an adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by a doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past and unique fi ghting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control.

MOVIE BUZZDirector James Gunn was fi red by Walt Disney Pictures from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after old, off ensive jokes on Twitter resurfaced. Now Gunn is in talks with Warner Bros. to direct The Suicide Squad, a relaunch of the concept. Gunn is expected to use an almost entirely new cast, which means that most of the characters in the 2016 movie will not return for The Suicide Squad.

Frank Herbert’s classic science fi ction novel Dune features a massive cast of characters, and so we’re in the midst of what will be several weeks of role announcements. To date, we’ve already heard about Timothée Chalamet in the lead role as Paul Atreides, as well as Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Rampling, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and Javier Bardem, or so the buzz suggests.

Offi cial release dates have been given to Mission: Impossible 7and Mission: Impossible 8 for 2021 and 2022, respectively. The Tom Cruise action franchise hit new heights last year with Mission: Impossible—Fallout; the action was bigger and better than before, the critical reception was high, and it is the highest-grossing installment in franchise history. The future was unclear before director Christopher McQuarrie signed on to direct two more installments. Rumors say the new fi lms could bring back Henry Cavill or Alec Baldwin through fl ashbacks, but that is not yet confi rmed.

Warner Bros. offi cially is moving forward with The Batman, which is all but assured to not star Ben Affl eck. Affl eck at one point was set to write, star, produce, and direct the fi lm, before turning over the fi lm to Matt Reeves. For more than a year, Reeves has been working on the script and is fi nally letting out details about his detective, noir-driven Bat story.

Peter Jackson will direct a documentary about the fi nal album by The Beatles, 1970’s Let It Be. Released after the band had already parted ways, the album contained eternal songs such as “The Long and Winding Road” and “Get Back” and was accompanied by the release of a behind the scenes fi lm. Jackson’s fi lm will utilize footage of the Let It Be recording sessions that were originally shot for the 1970 documentary but never used.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

BROAD IDEASSHOW: MARCH 1–31SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8GALENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS (219 SUMMIT ST, GALENA, IL)broad Ideas is an inclusive arts show that is dedicated to providing a space for women and women supportive artists to tell their stories. It’s a show about empowerment and solidar-ity and about women being able to control the narrative of their stories.

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DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART BIENNIALSHOW: MAY 18–SEPTEMBER 8SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 14DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART (701 LOCUST ST)Founded in 2003 and presented once every two years, the DuMa (Dubuque Museum of art) bien-nial is a highly-competitive, juried exhibition highlighting leading contemporary artists.

For submission instruc-tions and more informa-tion, visit DBQart.com. n

FLY-BY-NIGHT PRODUCTIONS

THE CHAIRSFEBRUARY 8 AND 9 @ 7:30 PMFIVE FLAGS BIJOU ROOM (405 MAIN ST)Fly-by-night Productions completes the second and fi nal week of The Chairs—An Absurd Tragic Farce at the Five Flags bijou room on Feb. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. audience talk-backs follow the Feb. 8 performance.

Enter the world of the Old Man and Old Woman, long married, living out their days on an isolated island bereft of sunlight. they are expecting guests, chief among them, the Orator, to whom the Old Man

will impart his message on the meaning of...everything. In this modern classic there is much laughter to be had in a vaudevillian schtick on human folly… and lots of chairs!

tickets are $20 and can be pur-chased at Ticketmaster.com and Five Flags Center box offi ce, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or at the door one hour prior to performance (cash only). For more information, visit FlyByNightDubuque.com. n

DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CLASSICS 3: ON FIRE & SPRING FAMILY CONCERTFEATURING GUITARIST ZANE MERRITTCLASSICS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 7:30 PMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 2 PMFAMILY CONCERT: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 1 PMFIVE FLAGS THEATER (405 MAIN ST)the Dubuque symphony Orches-tra returns to the Five Flags theater with Classics 3: On Fire and their annual spring Family Concert.

the Classics 3 Performance, titled On Fire, is sponsored by Dubuque bank & trust and Jack and Mantea schmid. Featuring guitarist Zane Merritt, On Firewill be performed on saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. the performance begins with beethoven’s Prometheus, the Greek titan who stole fi re from the Gods and gave that fi re to humanity. they also feature caliente Latin works by Marquez and de Falla, stravin-sky’s fantastic The Firebird ballet suite, and a “volcano” eruption! the DsO premieres a new guitar concerto written by Dubuque-native composer Zane Merritt. this piece, inspired by issues regarding mental health, features the composer as soloist.

Merritt currently resides in buff alo, ny. He has a PhD in music composi-tion from the university at buff alo, a MM in guitar performance from butler university, and a ba in music specializing in guitar performance from Clarke university, studying with

amy Dunker and Jaime Guiscafre. His music has been performed globally.

Head to Five Flags on saturday, Feb 23 at 1 p.m. for the spring Family Concert and ignite your child’s imagination and love of music with this delightful, kid-sized DsO concert sponsored by the Chad & Laura Chandlee family. Memorable movie themes from Moana, How to Train Your Dragon, the Incredibles, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Pirates of the Caribbeanalong with stravinsky’s fantastic Firebird. this concert is approximately one hour in length, has no intermission, and brings joy to all ages. Come in costume and stick around for activities after the concert. Let’s face it, adults love the wonderful music from movie soundtracks too, so you don’t have to have kids to come and movie-geek-out on great music. Post concert activities include photos with costumed characters, activity tables and West Music’s instrument petting zoo!

tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and Five Flags Center box offi ce, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more informa-tion, visit DubuqueSymphony.org. n

CLARKE DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE

WAITING FOR GODOTMARCH 7-9 @ 7:30 PMMARCH 10 @ 2 PMCLARKE UNIVERSITY TERENCE DONAGHOE HALL (1550 CLARKE DR)Clarke university Drama and Musi-cal theatre will present samuel beckett’s Waiting for Godot. the performance runs March 7–10 in ter-ence Donaghoe Hall on the campus of Clarke university. tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 seniors, and $5 non-Clarke students and will be available at the door.

beckett’s revolutionary existential drama has intrigued, confounded, and entertained audiences and art-ists alike since its premiere in 1953. Waiting for Godot is at once hilarious and profoundly moving in its por-trayal of two vagabonds, vladimir and Estragon, who spend their days together questioning, theorizing, arguing, laughing, and consoling - all while eternally awaiting the arrival of the mysterious fi gure named Godot.

“Waiting for Godot is so unique in its rich challenge to the audience,

off ering enigmatic, engaging, and familiar characters, a timeless con-templation of human existence, and the absurdist rebellion against the traditional form of the well-made play,” said Joe Klinebriel, Clarke university Professor of Drama. “there is, more than ever, a relevance to samuel beckett’s masterpiece that audiences are sure to fi nd comical, bristling, touching, and thought provoking.”

the cast includes returning alumnus guest artist Colin Muen-ster ‘08. Clarke university students in the production include Jamese Kane, Kayla Winandy, riley beckett, and alannah Walker. Clarke student Justeen schoner is the assistant to the Director/stage Manager.

For more information, contact Clarke university Drama and Musi-cal theatre at 563-588-6550 or visit Clarke.edu/artsatclarke. n

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365INK IMPACT AWARDSNOMINATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 5 PMAWARDS CEREMONY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 @ 7 PMDIAMOND JO CASINO MISSISSIPPI MOON BAR (301 BELL ST)

the 365ink Impact awards, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and Premier bank, return for the 11th year to the Missis-sippi Moon bar at the Diamond Jo Casino on tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. the event is FrEE and everyone (21 and older) is welcome to attend. there will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with live music accenting the evening’s awards.

the mission at 365ink Magazine is to help connect people to relationships, opportunities and the best possible living experiences in our community. and the 365ink Impact awards are designed to honor those who choose to make the eff ort to impact the com-munity in the spirit of our mission.

Who wins is not a secret. after all, we want you to be able to come down and celebrate your friends when they take the stage. but pick-ing the winners is always a painful process. naturally, everyone who gets nominated is worthy of an award, but only a select few will win.

but before we make some tough decisions about who deserves a little piece of the spotlight this year, we need to hear about those worthy of recogni-tion for their impact on the tri-states in 2018. that’s where you come in.

Do you know a person, an organiza-tion, or a business who did something particularly special in 2018 and deserves a little credit for their eff orts? Maybe someone who’s been knocking it out

of the park year in and year out and deserves a shout-out just for keep-ing the bar set high all of these years. nominate them now for a 365ink Impact award. It doesn’t matter the category—they change every year! think art and music. think community pride and inclusion. think great spaces and generous spirits. these are the people we want to know about. Just tell us who did what and why it was great.

Fill out the nomination form at dubuque365.com/impact-awards or email [email protected]. Please include one descriptive paragraph about why the nominee is worthy. If they don’t get nominated, they can’t win, so get on it! nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.

the 365ink Impact awards are generously sponsored by Premier bank and the Community Founda-tion of Greater Dubuque. Impact awards started with artist Gene tully and have always been handmade by great local artists ever since.

the event is free to attend. you must be 21 to attend. It’s a lot of fun and you will discover amazing things you never knew about your commu-nity. and if you are one of those special people who make the extra eff ort to improve the community around you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

For a list of previous recipients, the nomination form, or more information, visit dubuque365.com/impact-awardsor call 563-588-4365. n

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ALL BARK, NO BITEFEBRUARY 8, 9, 13–16, 20–23 @ 7:30 PMFEBRUARY 10, 17, AND 24 @ 2 PMBELL TOWER THEATER (2728 ASBURY RD)bell tower theater brings All Bark, No Bite by Kara Emily Krantz to the stage Feb. 8–24. the performance will be directed by the bell tower theater’s artistic Director sue riedel.

Charlotte and Eugene live a quiet, no-nonsense lifestyle. robert and bella are boisterous and messy. see what happens to their relationships when Charlotte and robert get together…Did we mention that Eugene and bella are their dogs?

the cast features bell tower veterans Chris becker, Cindy Campton-Iwasaki and Debbie Meyer. they are joined by Kaley rigdon, a former bell tower theater youth program participant appear-ing in her first subscription series show, and Mark Ellis, a newcomer to the bell tower stage.

Feb. 8 and 9 are the Early bird special perfor-mances when tickets are just $10.50. tickets for all other performances are $21. thursdays are Girls’ night Out; all audience members get a free glass of wine. For information and to purchase tickets call 563-588-3377 or visit BellTowerTheater.net. n

SHINDIGSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 97 PM @ OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER (1215 E PLATT ST, MAQUOKETA, IA)sHinDiG! a tribute to the ‘60s always delivers an entertaining trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock and roll music. Head back in time with them on saturday, Feb. 9 at the Ohnward Fine arts Center at 7 p.m.

sHinDiG! covers over 90 different bands from that period in time where music told the story of an entire genera-tion—early ‘60s, british Invasion, psyche-delic, pop, girl groups, and Woodstock!

they recreate “true to the originals” renditions of the 45s played on aM radio including the unique, period out-fits mirroring each set of music that they deliver adding to that feeling of being immersed in the ‘60s music scene!

tickets are $22 in advance for $25 at the door for adults and $13 in advance for $15 at the door for students. For tickets or more information, call Ohnward at 563-652-9815 or visit OnwardFineArtsCenter.com. n

HOT FEBRUARY SHOWS YOU’LL LOVEWe have six hot shows hitting various stages in the Tri-State area. Book a date—or take the kids! I hear a light show is a great way to cure cabin fever!

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CovEr story IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, ASK YOUR KIDS TO TURN ON THE YOUTUBES AND EDUCATE YOURSELF!


LIGHTWIRE: THE SHOWTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 147:30 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE HERITAGE CENTER JOHN AND ALICE BUTLER HALL (2255 BENNETT ST)Lightwire theater takes the stage at Heritage Center on thursday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in John and alice butler Hall.

Lightwire theater has been featured as semi-finalists on nbC’s America’s Got Talent and winners of tru tv’s Fake Off. the company combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness and are internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. Creatures light up the stage in a visually stimulating performance.

In this epic adventure for the whole family, birds grow 16 feet tall, cats fight with light sabers, and 60 electroluminescent crea-tures light up the stage. the story begins with an outcast young bird trying to come to terms with a strange new power he’s been given. banished from his tribe for being different, he wanders his planet where danger lurks everywhere. a chance encounter with a warrior cat creates an unlikely friendship and together they save their world from an alien species seeking to destroy it. Lightwire: The Show is 80 minutes in duration plus intermission.

tickets are $29–$34 for adults, $24 for uD alumni, and $15 for children and students. all tickets increase by $5 for pur-chases on the day of the performance. tickets can be pur-chased at the Heritage Center Farber box Office; by phone at 563-585-SHOW; or online at DBQ.edu/heritagecenter. n

POSTMODERN JUKEBOXWELCOME TO THE TWENTIES 2.0TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 127 PM @ FIVE FLAGS CENTER (405 MAIN ST)to usher in the upcoming twenty-twenties, famed time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Juke-box will circumnavigate the globe in 2019 on their Welcome to the twenties 2.0 tour. the tour is meant to prepare the world for a new decade—one that Postmodern Jukebox creator scott bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations. they will hit the Five Flags stage on tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

“Last time around, the ‘20s gave us jazz, america’s one true art form. Who knows what is possible in the 2020s?” says bradlee. “One thing that is for sure is that there are a lot of folks that are tired of the clickbait headlines, mindless reality tv, and smartphone addiction that has only served to divide people in the last decade. We’re using our small corner of the pop culture space to tell people to forget their troubles, and come join us for a night of celebrating true musical talent and timeless style—live and in real life.”

tickets are $47–$77 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and Five Flags Center box office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information, visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. n

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CovEr story WANT TO SEE STOMP? BETTER GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!


STOMP—VERY LIMITED TICKETS!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 237:30 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE HERITAGE CENTER JOHN AND ALICE BUTLER HALL (2255 BENNETT ST)Here’s a great example of why wait-ing too long to get tickets to great shows will leave you out in the cold. It’s not the old Dubuque. Great venues like uD Heritage Center are bringing amazing performances like this to town. so if you want to see them, get those tickets early!

stomp is a joyful, witty, and word-less show that has been seen all over the world. an eight-member cast with energy to burn creates beauti-ful music and sly humor with found objects—including the kitchen sink. both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in this unique combination of percussion, movement, and visual comedy. It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday, and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum. a free pre-show concert with indie/folk/rock band Cranes/vultures will be on the Cyber-Café Knapp stage from 6 to 7 p.m.

For this show, please call the Farber box Office for details to see if tickets are available. there may be a wait list. tickets are $45–$50 for adults, $40 for uD alumni, and 20 for children and stu-dents. all tickets increase by $5 for pur-chases on the day of the performance. Contact the Heritage Center Farber box Office by phone at 563-585-SHOW or visit DBQ.edu/heritagecenter. n

CALENDAR GIRLSFEBRUARY 22 AND 23 & MARCH 1 AND 2 @ 7:30 PMFEBRUARY 24 & MARCH 3 @ 2 PMGRAND OPERA HOUSE (135 W 8TH ST)as the saying goes, truth is stranger than fic-tion. Calendar Girls is a heartwarming com-edy inspired by an unlikely true story. In 1999 a group of women in yorkshire England released a calendar, and the whole world took notice. Calendar Girls graces the Grand Opera House stage on Feb. 22–24 and March 1–3.

the English women were members of their local Women’s Institute (WI) and they released a calendar every year. usually it featured local gardens or baked goods, views of stunning bridges, churches…and it always raised money for a charity. but in 1998 one of the women lost her husband to cancer, and this particular group of women came together to support her and to help raise money for a sofa at the local hospital where her husband had been treated. Flowers and cakes were not going to be enough. thus, the alternative WI (Women’s Institute) Calendar was born. the calendar still had crafts, baked goods, and tea parties but with a catch…all the women, aged 45 to 65, posed in the nude.

this story sparked the interest of the interna-tional press. the women toured the world tell-ing their story, selling the calendar, and raising

awareness and money for bloodwise, an organiza-tion in the uK that funds research and supports patients suffering from blood borne cancers. What was originally a small goal, in the last 19 years has turned into more than $5 million raised for research.

In 2003, the women’s story was turned into a movie starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. In 2008 it was turned adapted for the stage and became the fastest sell-ing play in british theatre history.

Directed by Carole sullivan, this heartwarming story of friendship is sure to brighten up the cold winter months. susan barg, Emily Painter, becky Heil, tiffany Fluhr, Kate Koziol, and suzy Kania will be portraying the real-life women who dropped their dressing gowns to raise money (and few eyebrows).

as part of the action of the play the infa-mous nude photo shoot is recreated on stage. While there is definitely implied nudity the effect is created for the audience by, as the author puts it, “Fabulous Concealment.”

tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children under 18. tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 563-588-1305, or online at TheGrandOperaHouse.com. n

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WWE HALL OF FAME WRESTLER JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND JOroberts performs on april 17 at 8 p.m. His Dirty Details Tour: Tales From The Pit is part stand-up comedy, party stories of life on the road and behind the scenes of the World Wrestling Federation. tickets are available now at MoonBarRocks.com or at the Mississippi Moon bar box office.

AMERICA’S RIVER FESTIVAL ROCK CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENTWe can’t say who’s coming but you’re going to LOvE it. a public announce-ment of the saturday night (June 22) rock and roll line-up is expected on valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Watch AmericasRiverFestival.com for that release. June 21 country line-up featuring legend Clint black with blackHawk and local favorite Elizabeth Mary has already been announced.

Q CASINO BACK WATER STAGE SHOWS ANNOUNCEDQ Casino has announced the first set of outdoor concerts on their back Waters stage for the summer of 2019.

Country music rising stars LOCasH will perform on saturday, May 25 their top hits include: “I Love this Life” and “I Know somebody” along with their newest hit “Feels Like a Party” climbing the charts. the duo was nominated for new vocal Duo or Group of the year as well as vocal Duo of the year on the 2018 aCM awards.

sawyer brown will perform saturday, June 29. seven no. 1 singles include: “some Girls Do,” “thank God For you,” “the race is On” and “six Days on the road.”

and Kane brown returns to Q on sunday, July 14. Kane brown has had multiple top 20 hits including

no. 1 hits “What Ifs” and “Lose It” as well as #2 “Heaven.” His lat-est album, Experiment, peaked at no. 1 with current single “Good as you.” He won three american Music awards in 2018 for Favorite Coun-try Male artist, Favorite Country album and Favorite Country song.

another announcement near the end of February will highlight some of the casino’s outdoor rock acts for the summer, and a final announce-ment near the end of March will round out the season’s lineup. tickets for LOCasH, sawyer brown, and Kane brown will go on sale Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. visit QCasinoAndHotel.com.

CASCADE ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER 2019 LINEUP ANNOUNCEDElizabeth Mary and the Mississippi band open the series on saturday, June 8. adam splinter, adam brown, and Michael Moncada and Whiskey High perform on saturday, July 13; and Mark Zalaznik and Hot Mess rock out on saturday, aug. 10. all performance are at the Cascade riverview amphitheater.

GINO’S EAST PIZZA AND THE COMEDY BAR COME TO DUBUQUEyes, we had a huge story about this in the last issue of 365ink, but in case you were trapped under something heavy for the last two weeks, look for the legendary Chicago-based pizza place to open in the novelty Iron Works building in the Millwork District, replac-ing the Foundry restaurant. Opening below Gino’s East is a popular Chicago funny-spot, the Comedy bar, featur-ing live comedy multiple nights per week, also serving Gino’s East pizza. they will open concurrently in april.

OH GOOD, TRAFFIC!Daytime eastbound traffic on the Julien Dubuque bridge will be detoured from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for four to six weeks this spring (april through May) for a lighting upgrade project. During the detour, drivers heading east on HWy 20 will use u.s. 61/u.s. 151, Wisconsin 11 and Illinois 35.

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tHu 2/7Meghan Davis6 PM @ Filament, Diamond Jo

Thursday Acoustic Jam6 PM @ The Food Store

Blu Flame6 PM @ Stone Cliff

FrI 2/8RatchetJaw6 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Roy Schroedl & Dave Minnihan7 PM @ Inspire Café

A Pirate Over 507 PM @ Stone Cliff

Andreas Transo7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub

JJ Schmitz & Ben Dunegan8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

5th Gear8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Red Carpet Riot8 PM @ Q Casino

Maureen Kilgore & Denny Garcia8 PM @ The Blu Room

Brian Squires8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Corey Jenny8:30 PM @ Grape Escape

Smokestack Comedy Showcase9 PM @ Smokestack

sat 2/9Jam & Eggs Acoustic Open Mic9 AM @ Convivium

Acoustic Jam1 PM @ Council Hill Station

Elizabeth Mary2 PM @ Happy’s Place

Statue of Liberty2 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Theresa Rosetta7 PM @ Stone Cliff

Shindig: A Tribute to the ‘60s7 PM @ Ohnward Center

JJ Schmitz7 PM @ Mac’s Wine Cellar, Maquoketa


Andy Wilberding8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

The LoveMonkeys8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Furious George8 PM @ Q Casino

Enemies of Confusion8 PM @ The Blu Room

Massey Road8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Taste Like Chicken8 PM @ Jumpers

Mixed Emotions8 PM @ Weber’s, Epworth

Melanie Devaney8 PM @ Two Gingers Tavern

Jason Ray Brown8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co.

Dertones8:30 PM @ Grape Escape

Champion Sound Tour w/ Chief Kaya & Grundy9 PM @ Smokestack

Bonne Finken9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co.

People Brothers Band10 PM @ The Lift

sun 2/10Open Mic w/ Scott RischeNoon @ Grape Escape


Jimmy Welty Band2 PM @ Massey Fisherman’s Wharf

Tete de Morte2 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Marcus DeJesus2 PM @ Galena CFA

Jordan Danielsen3 PM @ Stone Cliff

Massey Road3 PM @ Northside Bar

Corey Jenny3 PM @ New Diggings General Store

Open Mic3 PM @ The Cornerstone

Ryan Garmoe Jazz5 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, Potter’s Mill, Bellevue

The Lonely Goats5 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern

MOn 2/11Comedy Open Mic8 PM @ Monk’s Kaff ee Pub

tuE 2/12Postmodern Jukebox:Welcome to the Twenties 2.07 PM @ Five Flags Theater

Trivia Night7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

Grassfed8 PM @ The Lift

WED 2/13Acoustic Jam6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone

Gladdy’s Open Mic Experience6:30 PM @ The Blu Room

Comedian Hal Sparks8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

tHu 2/14Marty Raymon6 PM @ Filament, Diamond Jo



Heartless Honky Tonk Party w/ Smokestack All Stars8 PM @ Smokestack

FrI 2/15Casey Klein6 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Elizabeth Mary7 PM @ Stone Cliff

Dueling Pianos7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Theresa Rosetta7 PM @ Mac’s Wine Cellar, Maquoketa

Hearthfi re Duo7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub

A Few Blind Mice8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

Black Water Gin8 PM @ Q Casino

Broom Street Drifters8 PM @ Riggs’ Bar

Mississippi Trio8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Brian Herrin8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co.

Joie Wails Duo8:30 PM @ Grape Escape



Massey Road2 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Roy Schroedl7 PM @ Stone Cliff

Boots Hefel and Wayne Cook Band7 PM @ Millennium, East DBQ

Ron Lubbers7:30 PM @ Joliet Event Center

Hearthfi re Duo7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub

Tete de Morte8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

Michael Angelo Batio w/ Menace8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Puddle of Mudd8 PM @ Q Casino

Becky McMahon8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Mark Cameron8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, Potter’s Mill, Bellevue

Neil Rose Band8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co.

The Lone Canary8:30 PM @ Grape Escape

Illusions Midwest Loves to Love You Drag Show9 PM @ Smokestack

Dylan Doyle Band9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co.

Hot Mess9 PM @ Hot Shots, Anamosa

Joie Wails Band10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern



Elizabeth Mary2 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Hoff mann, Troy, & Marceau3 PM @ Stone Cliff

Jimmy Welty Band3 PM @ Northside Bar

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Chili Cook-Off 3 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern

Sam Wooden3 PM @ New Diggings General Store


Sun Green3 PM @ Hawg Dogs, Savanna

MOn 2/18Dubuque Harm Reduction Fundraiser w/ Jared Deck7 PM @ The Lift

Comedy Open Mic8 PM @ Monk’s Kaff ee Pub

tuE 2/19Trivia Night7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

WED 2/20Acoustic Jam6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone


Elizabeth Mary7 PM @ 2nd & Main, Platteville

Comedian Mark Poolos8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

tHu 2/21Ace Jones6 PM @ Filament, Diamond Jo



Frankie Jo WildermanSongwriters Showcase7 PM @ Galena CFA

Jazz & Blues Jam w/ Round Midnight8 PM @ Smokestack

FrI 2/22Milk Man’s Kids6 PM @ Sundown Mountain

John Moran7 PM @ Stone Cliff

Massey Road7 PM @ DBQ Driving Range

Kate Sullivan7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub

Ethan Keller7:30 PM @ The Cornerstone

Statue of Liberty8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

Fresh Fighters & American Dookie8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Matt Gatewood8 PM @ Q Casino

Jeff Weydert & Dave Pingel8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Jordan Danielsen8:30 PM @ Grape Escape

The Almas, Little White Lie, SAUL9 PM @ Smokestack


DSO: Spring Family Concert1 PM @ Five Flags Theater


Sha Na Na4 & 8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Caitlyn Wolfe Acoustic6:30 PM @ Dimensional Brewing

The Milkman’s Kids7 PM @ Stone Cliff

DSO: Classics 3—On Fire7:30 PM @ Five Flags Theater

STOMP w/ Cranes/Vultures, 6 PM @ Cyber Café7:30 PM @ UD Heritage Center

Kate Sullivan7:30 PM @ Frank O’Dowd’s Pub

Marty Raymon8 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

The Spazmatics8 PM @ Q Casino

Arc Numbers, Ryan Werner, Nalani Proctor, Visiting Hours8 PM @ The Blu Room

Elizabeth Mary & Bryce Michael8 PM @ Spirits, Days Inn

Michael Charles8 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, Potter’s Mill, Bellevue

Tapestry8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co.

The Lonely Goats8:30 PM @ Grape Escape

Live Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute9 PM @ Smokestack

Dubuque Bars Challenge9 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Co.

Mixed Emotions9 PM @ Jimi B’s Bar & Grill

Blackout Circus10 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern



DSO: Classics 3—On Fire2 PM @ Five Flags Theater

Tony Walker2 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Boots Hefel and Wayne Cook Band2 PM @ The Barn, Sherrill

Becky McMahon3 PM @ Stone Cliff

Rock Steady3 PM @ Northside Bar


Stoney Boys4 PM @ Sandy Hook Tavern

Paul Lichty Jazz Quintet5 PM @ Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, Potter’s Mill, Bellevue

MOn 2/25Comedy Open Mic8 PM @ Monk’s Kaff ee Pub

tuE 2/26Trivia Night7 PM @ Riverboat Lounge

365ink Impact Awards7 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

WED 2/27Salsa Dance Night6 PM @ Smokestack

Acoustic Jam6:30 PM @ The Cornerstone


Comedian Mr. Showtime David Scott8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Small Houses10 PM @ The Lift

tHu 2/28Andrew Houy6 PM @ Filament, Diamond Jo

Elizabeth Mary & Bryce Michael6 PM @ The Dungeon



FrI 3/1Pirate Over 506 PM @ Sundown Mountain

Elizabeth Mary7 PM @ Stone Cliff


Mardi Gras Party w/ Derty Rice8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Rooster: Chris Cornell & Alice In Chains Tribute8 PM @ Q Casino

Bluegrass & Folk Jam w/ The Alumatics8 PM @ Smokestack

Garrett & Frankie8 PM @ Galena Brewing Co.

Middle Western 10 PM @ The Lift



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sun 2/10

Ryan Garmoe Jazz5 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ

(300 POTTER DR, BELLEVUE, IA)

Recent graduate of UNI with a degree in trumpet performance, Ryan Garmoe is an accomplished composer. He brings original and standard jazz tunes from the perspective of a trumpeter!

tuE 2/12

Grassfed8 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST)

Grassfed are a nationally touring string band based out of Kansas City. Combining traditional elements with an eclectic range if infl uences, Grassfed is its own sound.

tHu 2/14

Heartless Honky Tonk Party8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

COVER: FREE

Take the pressure off this Valentine’s Day with great classic country tunes from Leon Campos, Scott Cornwell, Bo Coleman and special guests playing Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Gram Parsons, George Jones and more. Candlelit dinners are overrated—you can’t see anything and you get so stuff ed you can’t get it on afterwards, what’s the point?

sat 2/16

Mark Cameron Band8 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ


Minneapolis blues veterans, the Mark Cameron Band, focus on crafting original blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics.

MOn 2/18

Dubuque Harm Reduction Fundraiser with Jared Deck7 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST)

Become an advocate for community-based harm reduction, a proven strategy for reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use—especially opioids—and a truly grassroots social justice movement committed to providing loving, non-judgmental services to people who use drugs. Join the cause and support Dubuque Harm Reduction’s ongo-ing eff orts in Dubuque County. Bryce Michael opens at 7:30 p.m. followed by speakers and a Q& A session. Country music artist Jared Deck and his band will play a set at 9 p.m.

tHu 2/21

Jazz & Blues Jam ft. Round Midnight8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

COVER: FREE

Round Midnight features locals Josh Engler, Bill Encke, Daron Nelson, and Chuck Bregman. Singers and musicians are welcome to sit in.

sat 2/9

Champion Sound Tour ft. Chief Kaya & Grundy9 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

The Champion Sound Tour features Chief Kaya (Tennessee) and Grundy (Michigan) as they bring their unique and heavy hitting EDM beats to Smokestack. Also hear from Dubuque’s Emple (electronica/deep house) and Hoax as well as Pagliaro. Iowa City’s BLIND Studios brings a killer light show for this warehouse party that you will not want to miss.

People Brothers Band10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST)

Originally hailing out of Madison, WI, The People Brothers Band (PBB) are a staple of the Midwest’s vibrant music scene. The PBB have blossomed into a unique brand of rhythm and soul dedicated to uplifting the hearts and minds of its friends and

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RODNEY ATKINSFRIDAY, MARCH 15 @ 8 PMatkins is best known for his no. 1 country hits “take a back road,” “It’s america,” and

“Watching you.” He has received six aCM nominations and two CMas, winning top new Male vocalist from the former in 2006.

WINTER DANCE PARTYSATURDAY, MARCH 23 @ 4 & 8 PMthe “Winter Dance Party®” re-creates the fi nal tour of legends buddy Holly, ritchie valens

and the big bopper who died in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959.

CHRIS KROEZETHURSDAY, APRIL 25 @ 7 PMrunner up on season 15 of nbC’s The Voice, Chris Kroeze connects with audiences through

his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery

5th GearFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 8 PM

The LoveMonkeysSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 @ 8 PM

Laughing Moon Comedy: Hal SparksWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 @ 8 PM

Dueling PianosFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ 7 PM

Michael Angelo Baito w/ MenaceSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 @ 8 PM

Laughing Moon Comedy: Mark PoolosWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 8 PM

Fresh Fighters & American DookieFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 8 PM

Sha Na NaSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 4 & 8 PM

Laughing Moon Comedy: Mr. Showtime David ScottWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 8 PM

Club 84SATURDAY, MARCH 2 @ 8 PM

Laughing Moon Comedy: Lee “La” LycanWEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 @ 8 PM

Gaelic StormFRIDAY, MARCH 8 @ 8 PM

Reza: Edge of IllusionSATURDAY, MARCH 9 @ 4 & 8 PM

Psychic Medium Mindie AdamosSUNDAY, MARCH 10 @ 3 PM

Laughing Moon Comedy: Mike MercuryWEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 @ 8 PM

MISSISSIPPI MOON BARENTERTAINMENTall shows at the Mississippi Moon bar are 21+ only and tickets for all performances are available at the Diamond Club inside the Diamond Jo Casino or online at MoonBarRocks.com.

GAELIC STORMFRIDAY, MARCH 8 @ 8 PMCombining traditional Celtic music with modern rock, country and folk infl u-ences, Gaelic storm is one of the most celebrated performance groups of Celtic music. the band’s music has been featured in movies like Titanic and video games like The Sims. the band’s albums have enjoyed regular suc-cess on the billboard World Music charts. In 2014, the band released a great-est hits album that spans one decade of their nearly 20-year career. Gaelic storm has played alongside barenaked Ladies, Michael Franti and more.

SHA NA NASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 4 & 8 PMLegendary doo-wop group sha na na performs a dynamic, crowd pleas-ing show that includes highlights of their fi ve decade journey through rock and roll. rising to stardom in the hit musical Grease as Johnny Casino and the Gamblers, sha na na combined their penchant for classic rock and theatrics to become a prolifi c force in bringing doo-wop hits into the 1970s. the band per-formed six songs on the Grease soundtrack, including their renditions of “blue Moon,” “Hound Dog,” “rock & roll is Here to stay,” and “born to Hand Jive.”


FrI 2/22

The Almas + Little White Lie + SAUL9 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

The Almas impart the truest essence of rock ‘n’ roll through guitar-driven licks, road dog attitudes, and a high energy, profes-sional live performance. They are touring the US in support of their debut album Back To Bad. From Kenosha, WI. Little White Lie hails from Cedar Rapids, IA and brings eclectic, hard rock sounds in their original tunes. Iowa-based hard rock band SAUL is the result of a profound passion for music shared by brothers Blake and Zach Bedsaul.

sat 2/23

Michael Charles8 PM @ FLATTED FIFTH BLUES & BBQ


Grammy elected and Blues Hall of Fame Australian artist Michael Charles will embrace you with an elevated level of energy and a guitar driven journey through 35 years and 35 releases of his original music. Experience MC’s original contemporary blues, blues-based rock, inspiring ballads, as well as some well-known covers.

Dubuque Bars Challenge9 PM @ 7 HILLS BREWING COMPANY

(1085 WASHINGTON ST)

Do you have the best rap bars? 7 Hills is putting hops in your hip with a rap battle with $200 cash and a McCoy Jewelers diamond watch up for grabs. Bring your best bars and spit it to win it or bring your friends and enjoy the battles. Featuring a special performance from Cas-ethejoint and Dj Jevity. Sponsored by McCoy Jewelers, Konnexion Store ,Olliewood Action Sports, E.M.M Clothing and Sundown Ski Resort

Live Dead—Grateful Dead Tribute9 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

Party all night with Dubuque’s only Grateful Dead tribute band featuring Leon Cam-pos, Gretchen Banowetz-Mattoon, Scott Cornwell, Dean Mattoon, and BJ Kilburg.

FrI 3/1

Bluegrass & Folk Jam with The Alumatics8 PM @ SMOKESTACK (62 EAST 7TH ST)

Bluegrass Alumatics take over Smokestack’s stage featuring locals Gladys Ressler, Scott Cornwell, Chuck Lewis, and special guests.

Middle Western (David Zollo, William Elliott Whitmore), TWINS10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST)

COVER: $10

Dave, Will, and the boys are back with some bar rock n roll, a new record, and good times! Power pop masters TWINS open the show!

sat 3/2

Left Lane Cruiser, Riff Worm10 PM @ THE LIFT (180 MAIN ST)

This whiskey fueled two man frenzy of blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll noise straight from Fort Wayne, IN promise to hit you like a shock wave and show you a foot-stompin’ good time. Left Lane Cruiser is comprised of Joe Evans (Freddy J IV) on slide guitar and vocals and Pete Dio on the drums. The raw blues power duo of LLC have practiced through thick and thin to hone a sound unlike any other and have been together long enough to have previously released a couple of self-produced EPs. “Let your soul drive what you do” is the premise of their music, “give it all you got, and everything is an instrument: trash cans, paint trays, hubcaps, ladders, you name it.”

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SMOKE & JERK BBQBY DANNY FAIRCHILD

What is smoke & Jerk? I mean...other than a per-fect description of your loser cousin’s Friday night, amirite? (Holds up hand for hi-fi ve)

smoke & Jerk bbQ is the latest entry into a growing tradition of barbecue in the Dubuque area. I’ve writ-ten on three restaurants that serve up smoked meats in the past year, and I haven’t even been doing this a full year yet. I will never tire of it. barbecue belongs in Dubuque. We should have our own style of barbecue to rival texas, Kansas City, st. Louis, and Carolina. I’m not sure exactly what that style would look like, but if it’s anything like what sly and his team are cook-ing up at smoke & Jerk, then texas, Kansas City, st. Louis, and bOtH Carolinas can go straight to hell.

but let me literally answer the question “What is smoke & Jerk?” Let’s start with the smoke.

When you’re barbecuing, you’re smoking meats for a long time over a low heat. barbecue is colloqui-ally used to describe grill related activities, which is fi ne, but not technically correct. If you’re grilling, you’re not barbecuing. you’re grilling. not that you can’t barbecue using a grill, but I’ve got to cut off the technicalities somewhere. I draw my line here.

Jerk. Jerk is a style of marinading or dry-rubbing a meat that originates in the Caribbean. some say its origins are well before that, in africa. In any case, like barbecue, there’s as many jerk recipes as there are peo-ple who make it, but jerk seasoning is a spicy mix that includes allspice and some kind of a pepper like a scotch bonnet. after that, it’s up to the maestro. Ginger, some kind of fruit like mango or peaches, nutmeg, cloves, garlic, brown sugar, cinnamon...I could go on. Lots of stuff can and does go into making a good jerk. but from there, it’s not usually smoked. It’s usually grilled.

so what happens when you use a jerk dry rub to smoke meats a la barbecue? tHat, my friends, is smoke & Jerk bbQ. a marriage of two well-suited cooking techniques that I’m really pissed I didn’t think of fi rst.

Here’s what you can expect when you go to smoke & Jerk bbQ.

It starts when you get out of your car along the 1100 block of university. 1106 university already has a storied barbecue history, and it’s great to have another bar-becue place adding to the intense and delightful food smells on that stretch of university. be careful, of course. I don’t know how many times you’ve almost been killed

getting out of your car around that area, but probably not as many times as me. but that’s my fault. Delicious smells have often lured me nigh unto my death. In this way, smoke & Jerk might just make me die happy.

you might want to call ahead to make sure they’re open before visiting. the weather we’ve been having lately has messed with many a busi-ness schedule, and just because you can smell barbecue does nOt mean that barbecue is ready to serve. slow and low is the way to go.

Walking through the doors, you’ll noticed that sly and his team have done a little bit of redecorat-ing. It’s a much cleaner aesthetic than past iterations of the premises, but still very familiar: a window to place your order, a few tables to sit down at, and a counter to eat along the window. there’s a tv for your entertainment while you wait for your order to be up. On my visit, I was treated to a rousing episode of Ellen whilst waiting to get sloppy on some meat.

you’ll order from a menu on an LCD screen above the window. to save you from rubbernecking, there’s also a menu card on the counter. My cervical vertebrae certainly appreciated that. you’ll choose from various

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SMOKE & JERK BBQ1106 UNIVERSITY AVE, DUBUQUE, IA563-583-3014FACEBOOK.COM/SMOKEANDJERKBBQHours: Mon: 11 aM–6 PM; tue–sat: 11 aM–9 PM; soul Food sunday: 3–9 PMPrices: $4–$27

meats, jerk seasoned or more traditional barbecue. beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork. Jerk tacos. yes, you just read that right. Jerk tacos. you can now stop reading and plan your trip to get some jerk tacos. More of a nacho person? Fine. Get you some jerk nachos. If you can be just one thing in this world...be a jerk.

thirsty? there’s no fountain drinks, but you can get a bottle or can of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, sprite, and various fl avors of Fanta or sunkist. notice I did not qualify any of those options with “Diet.” the only diet option available is bottled water. but if you’re into diet sodas, then fear not. sly and his team pack up your order for you so you have the choice to eat it there or carry it home where you can drink whatever you want. barbecue travels well.

the bathroom is a unisex one-seater and is very clean. Most barbecue places don’t tend to their lava-tory facilities all that well. they’re usually clean enough, but they ain’t pretty. not so at smoke & Jerk. at smoke & Jerk, there’s even a delightful, albeit fake plant in there livening up your bodily functions.

all-in-all, smoke & Jerk is a warm, welcoming plea-sure for your senses even before you get to eating.

now let’s get to eating.I ordered some jerk beef ribs, jerk in a pineapple,

some fried wings, some red beans and rice, and some baked beans. I came nowhere close to fi nishing all that. It was enough food for two or three people, and I spent around $30. unbelievable food at an unbeliev-able price. but believe it. because I just told you it.

the beef ribs. I must admit, I’ve never been much of a beef rib fan. sorry, texas-style bbQ. Maybe it’s the born-and-raised Iowa boy in me that dictates that pork goes on my fork, but there it is. never been a fan of beef ribs. until now. because holy crap, the combination of smoking with a jerk seasoning is perfectly suited to beef ribs. not only do you get to pretend you’re Fred Flintstone with those huge, meaty ribs, you’re also getting a rich taste of some rich culinary traditions in every bite. Is this what beef ribs are supposed to be? Have I been duped my whole life?

they’ll never shove pork ribs out of that place in my heart, but damned if I’m not a beef rib fan all of a sudden.

the jerk in a pineapple. It’s like a rice bowl with jerked chicken...served in a lengthwise-cut pineapple. the beauty of the dish is somewhat spoiled by the to-go packaging, but neither barbecue nOr jerk are about presentation. It’s all about the fl avor and aroma. the rice can’t be in the pineapple for long, but the pineapple still lends it its fl avor. Combine that with the shredded jerked chicken, and you’ve got a wonder-ful take on a rice bowl. you might be tempted to toss a little soy sauce in there. I’m not saying that wouldn’t be tasty, but don’t do it, anyway. Please. Let the dish speak for itself. It’s got a lot to say with its subtle pineapple fl avors to the sinus-clearing jerk. It doesn’t need soy sauce butting in with its own remarks.

the wings. these were more of an impulse buy. through a series of misfortunes, I didn’t get any wings during super bowl festivities and missed them terribly. these are the fried kind, with the fried chicken breading on them, then tossed in the sauce of your choice. I got the teriyaki and the hot wings and both scratched my itch for wings admirably. I would say if you’re in a mood for wings, smoke & Jerk might not be your go-to, but they made an excellent kind of sidecar to the other dishes.

the sides. I wasn’t going to let the red beans and rice and the baked beans pass me by, and neither should you. the beauty of red beans and rice is that you’re taking a staple legume and a staple grain, and putting them together to get all the amino acids your body requires without the expense of meat. but then...we often go ahead and put meat in it anyway. believe me, I’m not complaining. Especially when we’re talking about smoke & Jerk bbQ’s meat. Put that meat candy anywhere and everywhere as far as I’m concerned. the point is, smoke & Jerk takes what was born a peasant dish and makes it friggin’ regal. and the baked beans didn’t escape this transformation, either. Flavored with peaches and

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ground beef, these baked beans are bonkersly good. Don’t sleep on them. I didn’t get in on the coleslaw this time, but the combination of coleslaw and barbecue is one you should already be acquainted with. Do it.

all-in-all, smoke & Jerk bbQ fi lls a barbecue-shaped hole in that stretch of university, and it does it without letting down the history of the location, while adding so much more that we didn’t even know we were missing.

Eat there. n

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I NEED A FLASHLIGHTBY BOB GELMS

Darknet by Matthew Mather might need more than a flashlight to peer into darknet places; a flaming torch might be the ticket.

there is a lot to discover in this neat package of a novel combining thriller, murder mystery, massive financial fraud, huge bank malfeasance, enormous political corruption, and a degrada-tion of reality as we know it. the president on tv, or your brother sean on the phone, or your daughter who was kidnapped sending you emails every two hours could each very easily be a simulation created by an aI (artificial Intel-ligence), especially if it is one developed by the largest hedge fund in the world, bluebridge.

What exactly is a darknet? Quoting Mr. Mather, “a darknet is a private network where connections are made only between trusted peers, often associated with ‘under-ground’ web communications and tech-nologies, commonly associated with illegal activity or dissent.” a darknet is typically anonymous and they have little or no fear of government or corporate interference.

bluebridge’s aI and trading algorithms are used to trade in the open markets, all the markets, in every country on Earth. It can manipulate the world economy. Its connected servers take up floor space on 10 floors of a large, unmarked office build-ing. Mind you now, this is OnE computer.

there are hints that the memory and higher functioning hardware is not hardware at all but is biological in origin. It has cre-ated insidious websites so “humans” can do what has to happen to create more profit. bluebridge can recreate any image or voice so that you think you are dealing with a real person. you have no idea it’s a machine.

Jake O’Connell, former world class bad boy, receives a call from his brother sean. they set up a meet, but before it can happen, sean is crushed by a bus in London. One of sean’s friends told Jake that sean was mumbling about some kind of worldwide banking con-spiracy. Jake went skulking around the darknet and what he found all led back to bluebridge.

Change of scene: Hong Kong.renown scientist Jin Huang uncovers a

list of uber wealthy dead people in a gigantic banking conspiracy. that was curious enough but then there were current actual sightings of the aforementioned uber wealthy dead people. Curiouser and curiouser. Jin inves-tigates and guess what she finds: her own name is on the list. she discovers the center of the banking cyclone is none other than our old worshippers of King Midas, bluebridge, and when her cousin is killed because of the investigation, Jin is on the run for her life.

Jin and Jake finally bump into one another. they were each headed to bluebridge from different angles. they, then, discover what they are up against, and a rock in a sling isn’t going to do the job. the Goliath angle gave Jake an idea to use the list he had of all the trading algorithms used by bluebridge and a copy of the programming code that allowed bluebridge to do what it does.

Jake and Jin gather a small group of Hack-tivists, as they liked to call themselves. they planned to use bluebridge’s proprietary com-puting system against itself. this is a monu-mental task, but the tiny army of hacktivists they have assembled have supreme expertise involving every aspect of their plan. they sliced the overwhelming task into smaller “bytes.” For example, there was one group who knocked it out of the park when it came to denial of service hacking so that’s what they set up to overload bluebridge’s servers.

When the time came, our little band of heroes sent world markets into freefall. among all the others, the Dow Jones Industrial aver-age dropped 2,000 points in about 30 min-utes. nobody could find out why, where the activity was coming from or, more importantly, who was doing it. trillions of dollars were lost. Except, of course, if you knew the market was about to tank bEFOrE it happened.

according to the plan, Jake and friends sold everything short and made billions of dollars. then, with the market off 2,000 points, they used the billions they made the day before to buy everything back. Partially due to their buy orders, the market acted like a roman candle and rose back up 2,000 points. Jake and friends made close to a trillion dollars. all the dominoes fell into place and they now owned bluebridge. (For the last 30 pages I was cheering.)

note of DoomWhen Mr. Mather researched and

wrote Darknet, it was fiction. In the pres-ent day, not so much. Days before pub-lication, on Feb. 26, 2015, the real-life world’s largest hedge fund announced it was creating its own aI program.

almost all of Mr. Mather’ “predictions” are now out there: chatbots, cryptocur-rencies, darknet marketplaces (where you can get anything including murdering your enemies), and autonomous corporations (which do business anonymously, have no employees, and are run by other machines).

Well, I am here to tell you that none of it, nOnE OF It, is fiction anymore. all these things are alive and well and operating as we speak. that scares me and it should scare the you too. Have a nice day!!! n


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FREE BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS WITH HY-VEE DIETITIANS IN FEBRUARYBY HY-VEE NUTRITIONISTS MEGAN HORSTMAN (ASBURY) AND AMY CORDINGLEY (LOCUST)

For the second year, Hy-vee, Inc. will provide free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during Heart Health Month in February. Hy-vee dieti-tians working out of Hy-vee Healthy you Mobiles will offer the free biometric screenings to customers at 150 Hy-vee stores. appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. screenings will take place on Wednesday. Feb. 27 at 7–11 a.m. at Hy-vee on south Locust st. and thursday, Feb. 28 at 7–11 a.m. at Hy-vee on the nW arterial.

a biometric screening is a combination of mea-surements and readings about certain health fac-tors that may help in identifying potential risk factors for chronic diseases or conditions, like heart dis-ease, hypertension or diabetes. the dietitians will

collect a blood sample from a finger prick that will be used to determine cholesterol levels, triglycer-ides and glucose levels. they will also take resting blood pressure, measurements of height, weight and waist, and will calculate body mass index.

the entire screening process typically takes 15 to 20 minutes and all results will be reviewed and received during the screening.

Hy-vee is partnering with Quaker Oats Company to help make these screenings possible. avoca-dos from Mexico is also a supporting sponsor of the event. Each person who receives a screening will be given a Heart Health giveaway bag that includes samples, coupons and educational materials. For additional information, visit Hy-Vee.com. n

The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

YOUR PART OF THE WORLDBY MATT BOOTH

Polar vortex, global warming, wars, trump, disease, gov-ernments, the wall, rioting, healthcare, shutdowns, over-indulged athletes, brainless entertainment shows, airport security, traffic lights, pollution—there’s plenty to be con-cerned about each morning. some are important issues, some are not, but don’t allow any of them to overshadow and overwhelm. Don’t let someone else’s opinion of Maroon 5’s halftime show mess up your ability to enjoy it! I thought it was great! My wife, our two boys, my dad and I had a blast! the game was pretty good, too!

If you didn’t like the halftime show, you should have stopped watching it. Just go get another beer (with or without corn syrup), some more chicken wings and shut up. If you thought the game sucked, why did you continue to watch? Why do you feel the need to tell everyone and anyone who will listen? you should focus on your attitude, career, raising your family, improv-ing/maintaining your health, your spirituality, being of service to others, creating happiness, loving and being loved. It’ll be extremely tough to focus on the positive in your life if you can’t wait to spew out negativity.

there is a story about an old man on his deathbed. He said: “When I was young, I set out to change the world. When I grew older, I perceived that this was too ambitious, so I set out to change my state. this too, I realized, as I grew older, was too ambitious, so I set out to change my town. When I realized I could not even do this, I tried to change my family. now as an old man, I know that I should have started by changing myself. If I had started with myself, maybe then I would have

succeeded in changing my family, the town, or even the state—and who knows, maybe even the world.”

I’m not suggesting that you can fix the problems of this world. the world is broken. no matter how much you try to fix it, the world will still be falling apart. I am suggesting that you can fix the problems in your world. no amount of complaining will fix a halftime show, the game, the government, or the world. Per-haps this isn’t about fixing the problems of the world. after all, you are not bound to fix the world entirely. you should be bound to fix your part of the world. n

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CYA—CHECK YOUR ATTITUDESooner or later, it comes down to action. Actions like preparing for an upcoming meeting, getting to the gym, cleaning the house, writing the article and showing up. My dad always says, “Do something! I don’t care if it is right or wrong but do something!” His point wasn’t to do something wrong; it was to emphasize the importance of action. You (nobody else) are accountable for your actions, and your actions determine the future version of you. If you Check Your Attitude enough, you won’t have to worry about the other CYA!


SUCCULENTS ARE ALL THE RAGE RIGHT NOW! the good news is for you “black thum-bers” out there, indoor succulent plants require a certain amount of neglect. In fact, typically over watering is the major reason people can occasionally struggle to grow them. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy these textural beauties….

Choose a well-drained potting soil such as a ready-made cactus mix. Consider adding extra pumice, sharp sand, grit, or perlite to help drainage while not breaking down with time.

succulents often have very shallow and brittle roots. If you want to repot them, gently loosen other soil and sift new soil around the roots. using your fingers or blunt end of a pencil to tamp it lightly as you go. after you cover the surface with sandy soil, allow the plants to dry a few days before watering.

succulents typically develop their best foliage colors with at least a few hours of direct sun. try to locate them in a east, south, or west window that gets a few hours of direct sun or bright light. Provide a sheer curtain if you notice any leaf scorch happening.

If you notice them getting leggy, sim-ply prune stems back to where you want new growth to emerge. you can even

train some to grow in different directions by cutting just above a small branch or bud that is pointing the right direction.

In many cases, the cut-off portions can be allowed to dry a few days and then rooted in well-drained potting soil, or stuck into a planter or wall hanging for rooting right in place.

Many succulents grow very slowly indoors, especially in the cooler, darker winter months. they don’t need much, if any, fertilizer other than a light feeding in the spring or sum-mer. Choose fertilizer specifically designed for succulents or cactus.

the final tip I suggest is to give your plants a shower occasionally. take them to the sink or tub and spray them gently with tepid water. this cleanses their pores and improves their appearance.

stop by the Flower shoppe at steve’s ace and check out some of the gorgeous new plants that have recently arrived—just in time to help cure those winter blues! n

Columnists BLACK THUMBS REJOYCE!


UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTSFrI 2/8

Under the Sea Daddy/Daughter Dance6–8 PM @ DBQ

YMCA/YWCA

Little ladies and their dad, uncle, etc. are invited to attend a sweet celebra-tion of Valentine’s Day. This is your little girl’s time to sparkle with her lucky fellow. Celebration includes dinner, dessert, photobooth, DJ and dancing. For girls ages 4–11. $20 per couple for members; $25 per couple for program participants; $30 per couple at the door; $5 for each additional daughter. RSVP. 35 N. Booth St. 563-556-3371. DubuqueY.org.

sat 2/9

L&MOP Concert Series: JazzQ10 AM @ CARNEGIE-


The Northeast Iowa School of Music presents Lollipops and Music for Our Preschool-ers (L&MOP), a free and fun monthly concert series that exposes children and their families to a variety of musi-cal styles and instruments. February features JazzQ, faculty from the Northeast Iowa School of Music. Free.

Second Saturdays at DuMA: Magician Bob Beardsley1–2 PM @ DUBUQUE

MUSEUM OF ART

Family-oriented programming features culturally-diverse performing arts acts and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy. Febru-ary features a magician Bob Beardsley. Free. DBQart.com.

MOn 2/11

You and Me Painting5:30–7 PM @ WESTMINSTER

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

All K–3rd grade girls and their guardian are invited to create a canvas painting. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. RSVP not required. Free. 2155 Uni-versity Ave. 800-798-0833. Girlscoutstoday.org/daisy.

FrI 2/15

It’s Electric Day Camp8 AM–4 PM @ DBQ CO

ISU EXTENSION

Kids grades 3–5 are invited to learn about electrical circuits. Explore light pat-terns to design a replica of the Northern Lights! Then test your engineering skills to program your own circuit using MaKey MaKey. RSVP required. $20. 14858 W Ridge Ln. 563-583-6496.

sat 2/16

River Critters11 AM & 2 PM @ HAZEL

GREEN OPERA HOUSE

(HAZEL GREEN, WI)

Feb. 16 and 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Feb. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. River Critters is a hand, rod and shadow puppet show about animals on the Mississippi River. The 50-minute show features a playful otter and his friends, as well as a boy and his grandfather fishing on the river during a warm, sum-mer day. Presented by Fever River Puppeteers. $5 Adults; $4 kids. 2130 Main St, Hazel Green, WI. 608-732-7129. hazelgreenoperahouse. blogspot.com.

sat 2/23

Theisen’s Learn to Skate ClassesMYSTIQUE ICE CENTER

Classes run Feb. 23–March 23 or Feb. 26–April 9. Watch your skater glide through the levels with a professionally accredited Learn to Skate USA program. Build lasting winter memories on ice for years to come! Open to skaters ages 3 and up. RSVP by the day before classes begin. $80. DBQskating.org.

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Light accents a manta ray snow sculpture in Washington Park.Photo by: Ron Tigges

Ionoeco’s “The Chairs”

performed by Fly By Night’s

co-founders Doug Donald &

Lenore Howard.

Bad game, good food at the Mississippi Moon Bar’s Big Game party.

The Wahlert High School Show Choir performs at the Key City Classic.Photo by: Jose Garcia

Casts of years past come together to celebrate the Mississippi Moon Bar’s 8 year anniversary of Club 84.Photo by: Steven Schleuning

Winter Farmers Market vendors are not just handsome, but clearly very well-read. Wild bird presentation at the Bald Eagle Watch at the

Grand River Center.Photo by: Ron Tigges

Comedy legend Gallagher hams for the camera with Buzz Media’s

Scott Thomas before his Five Flags Theater performance.

Vertical book-stacking is inspected by the Galena Ghostbusters as part of

Carnegie-Stouts Cabin Fever Mini-Con event.

Country music star Gary Allan performs at Five Flags Arena.

Mercy Hospital staff celebrate becoming MERCYONE moving forward serving Dubuque.


Columnists I WOULD LIKE TO MEET AND EAT THAT FOOD

DEAR GWEN,My dad died when I was 17. It was unexpected, a heart condition, and I haven’t ever really gotten over it. I am in therapy, but still, dads sometimes come up in conversation with my friends and I talk about him. Ultimately, and not on purpose, I talk about his death. It makes my friends mad uncomfortable and a lot of them act like I’m not allowed to be sad about it anymore, since it happened over 10 years ago. I like my friends and they seem like good people, but for some reason, they lack empathy in this area. What should I do? How should I address it?—Sincerely, Down in the Dad Dumps

DEAR DOWN IN THE DAD DUMPS,Kill your darlings, babe. Maybe not literally. Only because then you’ll have them to mourn and this’ll just be a vicious cycle with diff erent friends you will inevitably have to kill. I dunno. I’m very against murder unless it involves beheading billionaires. Do your friends happen to be billionaires? I think I can probably get a guillotine on Amazon. Amazon has everything. Though, buying a guillotine on Amazon might be a little hypocritical. Jeff Bezos and all that. But also, that 2-day shipping is a hard thing to rage against, you know? I did cancel Prime and then I realized I couldn’t re-watch The Sopranosand if I can’t watch The Sopranos, I don’t want to be on this planet. So long story short, maybe I’ll let Bezos into my wallet because I love Carmella’s foot-long glitter nails and because we’ll need this guillotine for your bad billionaire friends.

If they’re not billionaires, I don’t know. It’s probably bad karma to kill other people in the working class. Would spitting in their La Croix make you feel better? Seems like the path I’d take.—xoxo Gwen

DEAR GWEN,At my offi ce, I’m the youngest and the only woman. It’s a small offi ce and we don’t have an offi ce manager, so we’re expected to take care of refi lling the printer, ordering toner, emptying recycling, that sort of thing. But for some reason, all the dudes think I’m responsible for it. My boss has acknowledged that it’s not my job, but if I don’t do it, we won’t have paper or toner or anything we need to run our offi ce. I’ve tried to low-key point out that I shouldn’t be the one doing it all the time, saying stuff like, “Hm, wow, this printed a little light, maybe somebody should order toner,” or “Wow, that recycling needs to go out.” But no one bothers, so I’m, again, lugging four boxes of recycling out to the bin. What should I do? I know it’s because I’m young and female.—Yours, Feisty Femme

DEAR FEISTY FEMME,Yo, I used to have like 2,700 followers on Twitter before a girl found out my dog attacked my face and we had to put him down and she started bullying me about my dead dog on Twitter and I kept blocking her, but she kept making new usernames and I eventually had to delete my account, BUT I could probably through a friend of a friend of a friend fi gure out how to kill two birds with one stone, here. If I can get the makeup guy from Benjamin Button, we’ll make you both Brad Pitt AND old. Dealskies? No more toner duty for you! Who’s gonna have old Brad Pitt refi lling staplers? Nobody.—xoxo Gwen

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ARIES(MAR 21–APR 19)More than one problem with the jaws

of many different tropical animals attempting to gnaw slowly away at the inessential parts of your body could rear its head today. You might also have a hard time not hating yourself for something you said wrong years and years ago. Tomorrow everything should be back to merely terrible.

TAURUS(APR 20–MAY 20)A trip of some kind might have to

be postponed, as you are currently watching several hundred YouTube videos about Tae Kwon Do and how to do it on people who look at, talk to, or think about you. For the most part, you can’t fix anything by punching walls unless you broke your hand punching a wall the day before and need to knock some bones back in place.

GEMINI(MAY 21–JUNE 20)Some upsetting dreams might

haunt you, like universal healthcare or not living in debt or knowing for sure that your parents loved you and don’t consider you a hindrance on their own dreams. Try yoga or overthrowing the patriarchy for more balance throughout your day.

CANCER(JUNE 21–JULY 22)People are bad.

LEO(JULY 23–AUG 22)Obstacles may arise in the course

of your chores when the capitalist machine of America grinds you down over the course of days that turn into your whole life. Make sure you focus more and more time on getting the grout out of your shower tiles so that, moments before you leave this mortal coil, you can remember all the good you did for the world.

VIRGO(AUG 23–SEP 22)You don’t want any residual bad

feelings between you and the Norse gods in charge of making sure crows eat your guts for all of eternity, so invest in that air freshener you’ve been wanting that smells like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and invite them over.

LIBRA(SEP 23–OCT 22)Though you’re due for some good

luck soon, have flashlights handy just in case you

need to hollow out old fruit in the dark to use as a cup for when water re-enters the earth.

SCORPIO(OCT 23–NOV 21)Your lucky number

is 3543682594687234579.

SAGITTARIUS(NOV 22–DEC 21)Temporary upsets regarding money

might result from not being able to complete a job interview without taking off all your clothes and screaming about the illuminati before they can even get to the part of your resume you’ve marked as “I’ll Light Your Face Up With Kickboxing Skillz: Why You Should Hire Me In Ten Easy Steps.”

CAPRICORN(DEC 22–JAN 19)This might not be the best time

for you to travel due to negative energy and giant swarms of bees attacking people randomly as they ascend into the sky. The bees are reportedly getting in through any tiny area, hiding out in the nooks and crannies of the cockpit, and then forming groups to pick off people. They come from the air vents. They control the airplane afterwards. They control the skies and you shouldn’t forget it. Also, that negative energy is real bad, too.

AQUARIUS(JAN 20–FEB 18)Why do I get the feeling that

when you say, “I’ve actually been keto for five days,” you actually mean, “I’ve been drinking Sugar Free Red Bull and eating string cheese and that’s it for five days” instead?

PISCES(FEB 19–MAR 20)No matter what friends tell you, this

isn’t the time or place to realize that you actually don’t have any friends and you’ve been forming relationships with apparitions of yourself from a previous life where you were happier, healthier, and more likely to not scream at someone for even suggesting that you not dig your hands into unpaid-for tubs of ice cream in Hyvee to sample them.

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