365ink Events
January 2025
Sunday, January 19
Ice Fest
January 19 @ 10 AM–4 PM
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Ice Fest is the “coolest” way to start off the year. Enjoy winter-themed crafts, activities, and more. Come dressed for indoor and outdoor activities with fun for the whole family. Activities throughout the day (weather permitting) include winter carnival-themed games and activities (both indoor and outdoor); a craft corner featuring ice skate, snow globe, mitten designing, and lacing snowmen projects; snowshoeing; an open water rescue demonstration by the Dubuque Fire Department at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; ice harvesting; a hot cocoa bar; fire pits with s’mores kits; snow sculpting courtesy of the River Museum team and Snowbabes; and blacksmith demonstrations. All ages. 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. RiverMuseum.org.
Stone Cliff Bridal Fair & Open House
Sunday, January 19 @ Noon–3 PM
Stone Cliff Winery & Dubuque Star Brewery
View and explore the historic and beautiful event space at Stone Cliff Winery. Several highly regarded Dubuque area wedding professionals will also be available to consult with as you discuss every ideal element of your special day. 600 Bell St. StoneCliffWinery.com.
Charles Barland Organ Recital
Sunday, January 19 @ 3 PM
University of Dubuque Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
Charles Barland, DMA is the university organist and professor of music at the University of Dubuque. His recital includes a repertoire of works by Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Jeremy Bankson, Franklin Ashdown, and Percy Fletcher. The recital will demonstrate the many varieties of sound and color that are possible on the magnificent John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ. Dedicated May 2021, the pipe organ was gifted by UD Trustee John Butler (DHL’17) and his spouse, Alice (DHL’17), to expand students’ musical horizons and enhance campus events for generations. Dobson Pipe Organ Builders of Lake City, Iowa, built and installed the pipe organ – the 97th new organ built by the firm. Barland served as the director of UD’s Choir from 2002 to 2018. He currently serves as university organist and professor of music. Barland is a two-time winner of the University of Dubuque Faculty of the Year Award and was awarded the John Knox Coit Prize, the highest award given to faculty by UD for excellence in teaching and advising. In 2025, Barland will premiere a work for band and organ with the UD’s Concert Band, participate as a judge of a national organ performance competition, and present a solo recital at the national convention of the Organ Historical Society. Free. 2255 Bennett St. www.dbq.edu.
