365ink Events
March 2025
Tuesday, March 18
Spring Clean Your Finances
Tuesday, March 18 @ 4–6:30 PM
Dubuque Golf and Country Club
Join StackStone Wealth for a session on revitalizing your financial and organizational habits. Our special event features insights from New York Life Investments on annual financial reviews, Jessi Bushman, Organizer Jessi, on document organization, and Stephanee Johnson, Organizing Innovations, on space decluttering. Discover strategies to streamline your finances, efficiently manage crucial documents, and transform your living or workspace. The event concludes with a networking hour featuring appetizers and cocktails, providing a great opportunity to discuss what you’ve learned with peers and experts. RSVP by 3/11. Free. 1800 Randall Pl. 563-556-7132. StackStoneWealth.com.
New Orleans Gumbo Cooking Class
Tuesday, March 18 @ 5–7 PM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll as we delve into the flavors of New Orleans in this gumbo cooking class. Join Convivium’s Culinary Resource Director, Chef Cena, as she takes you on this savory adventure down the bayou. In this hands-on class, you will learn what foods comprise the Holy Trinity of Cajun and Creole cooking, how to make a roux, and combine those lessons to create an enticing New Orleans gumbo. We will enjoy our creation together as a group meal. Alcohol will be available for purchase. $50. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
Spring Hors d’oeuvres & Her Story: Susan Black
Tuesday, March 18 @ 5–6:30
Shalom Spirituality Center
After decades of hosting seasonal breakfasts at Shalom, marking the solstice and equinox dates with a shared morning meal and an engaging speaker, the time has come to sunset this tradition. While the procession of time and the seasons continues, starting in 2025 Shalom will greet each season with hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon. Instead of squeezing in the time before work or other morning obligations, join later in the day for heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and featured speaker Susan Black, long-time employee of Shalom Spirituality Center who retired in 2024. Susan will share her reflections about a pilgrimage to Ireland which deepened her faith and her ancestral connections. RSVP by 3/11. $15. 1001 Davis St. 563-582-3592. shalomretreats.org.
Wednesday, March 19
Cooking Class: Sourdough Bread Making
Wednesday, March 19 @ 6–8 PM
Galena ARC (Galena, IL)
Hands on workshop with Diana Herman of The Tangy Loaf, you will learn the fundamentals of sourdough bread making. From feeding and maintaining the starter to fermenting, shaping and baking your own bread. You will learn the whole sourdough process, your own beginners guide, receive a jar of active sourdough starter, a dough that you will make in class to take home for you to bake, and support. Ideal if you are new to sourdough. During the class we will try fresh baked bread with spreads and butter. $75. 11084 W US HWY 20, Galena, IL. 815-777-2248. galenaarc.org/cooking-classes.
She Unites: Jordan Fullan: A Life of Fulfillment
3rd Wednesday: March 19 @ 6:30–7:30 PM
The Innovation Lab
Jordan Fullan serves as Co-CEO of HODGE, a material handling and logistics company, headquartered here in Dubuque, where she leads alongside her brother, Zach Hodge. As a fourth-generation leader in her family business, she’s committed to upholding the values passed down through the generations while guiding the company toward innovative growth and long-term success. With a professional background in personal health and wellness, corporate wellness, and human resources, Jordan has always prioritized the well-being of others. She believes that helping people discover their WHY, coupled with adopting intentional habits and fostering a growth mindset, is key to achieving lasting success. Jordan cherishes her roles as a loving wife and the adventurous mom of two spirited children, Maverick (7) and Finley (5). Whether globetrotting with her family, diving into a new athletic challenge, or simply enjoying a playful day out, she finds joy in life’s diverse experiences and embraces optimism in all that she does. Come together for an evening of socialization and education. Featuring rotating speakers talking about anything and everything pertaining to women in a chill environment. Free. 210 Jones St. SheUnitesIowa.com/events.
Thursday, March 20
Sheet Pan Dinners Cooking Class
Thursday, March 20 @ 6–8 PM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
In this hands-on class you will make and enjoy three healthy sheet pan dinners, all with the help and guidance of Convivium co-founder, Leslie Shalabi. Clean eating has never been so easy to make and clean up! Learn how to make Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies, BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadillas, and Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp. $45. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
Congressional Town Hall
Thursday, March 20 @ 6–7 PM
UAW Hall
Indivisible Dubuque County has organized a congressional town hall for Thursday, March 20th at the UAW Hall in Dubuque. On March 7th, the Des Moines Register reported that Congresswoman Hinson vowed to be more visible across District 2 and to do town halls during this congress. The nonprofit organization has arranged the event for Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa US House District 2. Indivisible Dubuque County has sent several invitations to the Congresswoman but has not yet received a response. Constituents are encouraged to attend and bring their questions and concerns for Rep. Hinson which will be forwarded to her office should she not attend. 3450 Central Ave.
Master Foodie Program: Dubuque’s Farm-to-Table Experience
Thursdays: March 20–May 1 @ 6–8 PM
Various Locations in Dubuque
ISU Extension and Outreach-Dubuque County’s Master Foodie Program is set to kick off its immersive 6-week farm-to-table journey aimed at enriching participants’ understanding of the local food system. The program combines online lessons, engaging tours, and hands-on educational activities, with researched based local information providing a comprehensive experience for those passionate about local foods. Upon completion of the course, participants will gain the knowledge and community connections to make informed food choices that support their health, community, and the environment. Learn how to source fresh, local ingredients, prepare nutritious meals, and understand the impact of your food dollars on local farmers and businesses. It’s a practical way to connect with your food, improve your diet, and support a local Dubuque food system. Each session offers a unique focus on different aspects of the local food system, ranging from food preparation to packaging, distribution, production, and sustainability. Attendees can anticipate hands on lessons and tours with industry professionals and adding to their own personal knowledge of Dubuque area local foods. Each weeks in-person training session is accompanied by an online training portion related to the weekly theme. Weekly online modules take about 30 minutes to complete. RSVP by 3/6. $100. 563-583-6496. bit.ly/dbqfoodie.
Not Just A Night At The Movies
March 20 @ 6–8:30 PM
Turner Hall (Galena, IL)
Loras College Wind Ensemble and Horizon Band perform live music to popular movie clips. Free popcorn, cash bar. Fundraiser to Support Park The Parker. Doors open 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. $60. 115 S Bench St, Galena, IL.
Live the Experience: An Evening with Melissa the Medium
Thursday, March 20 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Theater
Experience an extraordinary, heartwarming event with Melissa Culbertson. With a gentle touch, Melissa invites passed-on loved ones to join the gathering, fostering a warm and loving atmosphere. It’s an evening filled with curiosity and shared connections, where the spirit and mind are elevated. Join for a delightful exploration of the unseen, wrapped in the warmth of connection and understanding. $30. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
JDIFF Winter Film Series: Standing Strong: Elizabeth Catlett
Thursday, March 20 @ 7 PM
Hotel Julien Dubuque Grande Ballroom
This documentary on the inspiring life of Elizabeth Catlett, sculptor, printmaker, educator, and social activist, was created with film footage and audio recordings of Catlett, interviews with experts in the arts, humanities and friends who knew her personally. Catlett’s story covers her upbringing and education in Washington DC, her college years at the University of Iowa (where she was the first visual arts student in the United States to receive a Master of Fine Art degree), and her dawning activism to her life as an artist/educator in Mexico. The documentary is rated GA and is 57 minutes long. The 2025 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Winter Film Series hosts three select films by freewill donation. Doors at 6:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m. Free. 200 Main St. JulienFilmFest.com.
Lee Bains w/ Addison Aronson
Thursday, March 20 @ 9 PM
The Lift
Lee Bains is a singer-songwriter and poet whose work is steeped in the American South. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, Bains’s songs are hopeful, but far from naive. On their fourth album, the 2022 record Old-Time Folks, Lee Bains and The Glory Fires deliver songs that mix sounds of the South—rock and roll, gospel, punk, soul, country, hip-hop—to deliver stories of resistance, and love. Challenging revisionist histories that would prefer to forget the worst parts of our collective past as much as the present neoliberal logic that reduces people to numbers, they celebrate the messiness of humanity and the power of solidarity and love. On this night in Dubuque, he puts on a solo performance of if very best! Dubuque’s own next generation troubadour Addison Aronson opens the evening’s festivities. Free. 180 Main St, Lower Level. facebook.com/theliftdubuque.
Broad Ideas: Songwriters Showcase
March 20
Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL)
Broad Ideas is a community arts show committed to inclusion by dismantling patriarchy and misogyny through the telling of our stories. The show will be on display at the Galena Center for the Arts on March 1–30 with various events in between. While inclusive feminism is always the overarching theme, this year’s prompt is “Show Up.” The “story” behind each piece is a very important part of what makes Broad Ideas special, and it will be displayed alongside the art. Artists and authors of all abilities are welcome and encouraged. Broad Ideas purposely includes a wide range of ideas, artists, abilities, and events. This year’s lineup includes the Broad Ideas Opening on March 1, The Vagina Monologues performances on March 7–9, Songwriters Showcase on March 20, and Spoken Word Closing on March 30. 971 Gear St, Galena, IL. BroadIdeas.org.
Friday, March 21
Fabulous Fridays Artists Series: Chuck Bregman
Fridays through March 28: March 21 @ Noon–12:30 PM
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Online
This week features Chuck Bregman on piano. The popular season began in 1992 with musicians from St. Luke’s. Over the years, these informal downtown performances have grown to include hundreds of locally and nationally recognized artists. Enjoy time together after the performances in the church’s South Hall where coffee and desserts are available. Raising funds for People In Need(PIN) and the church’s Jesus Fund. Free. 1199 Main St. 563-582-4543. stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays.
Dubuque Fighting Saints VS Waterloo Black Hawks
Friday, March 21 @ 7:05 PM
ImOn Arena
The defending Eastern Conference Champion Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey team returns for another season at ImOn Arena on Schmitt Island. This season’s full schedule features 30 home dates highlighted by a season-long celebration of the Fighting Saints’ 15th anniversary season as a Tier-1 franchise. $13+. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 21–22, 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
UD Fine & Performing Arts Department: Assassins
March 21–22 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Immediately after the performance, some UD faculty and special guests will join a few members of the cast and crew to engage in a 30-minute post-show discussion with the audience. Those joining the cast and crew onstage will be Shea Chapin, JD, head of the Department of Criminal Justice and assistant professor of criminal justice at UD; Brian Hallstoos, PhD, head of the Department of Philosophy, Politics, and History and associate professor of history at UD; and Lorie Murphy, MA, MBTI certified personal life coach and counselor at Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa. This show contains mature language, themes, and simulated gun violence. Due to the subject matter, this musical is not recommended for children. Presented by UD Fine & Performing Arts Department. $7–$11. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Saturday, March 22
Spring Garden Seminar
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:15 AM–Noon
NICC Town Clock Business Center
This educational event features nine session topics attendees can choose from including planting for season long garden color, pruning trees and shrubs, greenhouses, common tree and shrub health issues, garden irrigation, medicinal herbs, nectar sources for bumblebees, rain barrels and rain gardens, and houseplant pests. Three session times are available followed by evaluations and door prizes at 11:30 a.m. Master Gardeners use research-based horticulture and gardening knowledge practices to educate people and coordinate projects promoting healthy communities. Light morning refreshments provided. $20 until March 20, $25 on site. 680 Main St. 563-583-6496. bit.ly/dbqspring.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April: March 22 @ 9 AM–Noon
Kennedy Mall in Former Rue21
Winter Farmers Market will be located in the former Rue21 storefront on the north concourse of Kennedy Mall, next to Bath & Body Works. More than 20 regional food vendors will offer seasonal fresh produce, eggs, humanely raised beef, poultry and pork, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, artisan baked goods, jams and jellies, spice blends, seasonings, whole dried herbs and flavored cooking oils, salsas and hot sauces, body care products, and more. In an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Winter Market organizers encourage you to bring your own reusable shopping bags or purchase a reusable market tote at the market’s information table. They also offer a recycling station that will accept clean cardboard egg cartons and glass canning/mason jars. Free. 555 JFK Rd. wintermarketdbq.com.
Dubuque Miners Football Tryouts
Saturday, March 22 @ 11 AM
University of Dubuque Veterans Memorial Training Center
Dubuque Miners Football is excited to announce their next tryouts to finalize their roster for the 2025 inaugural season. This is an excellent opportunity for those who may have just graduated and finished playing football on the high school and collegiate levels or beyond. Suit up again and have some competitive fun! If you’re looking to join a developmental football team, grow your skill set, surround yourself with like minded teammates and an incredible coaching staff, get more film on yourself, represent the City of Dubuque, and work on bringing home a championship, then come and join The Miners! Ages 18+. 2000 University Ave. dbqminers.com.
Lessons of the Holocaust
Saturday, March 22 @ 2–3:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Educator Brad Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors’ stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind world today. Brad Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and coaching across the state. He developed a high school Holocaust course after attending a program at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and later deepened his expertise at Columbia University in New York, and with the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous in New Jersey. Since joining the Iowa Commission on Holocaust Education in 2014, he has shared his Holocaust presentation with schools and libraries statewide. Free. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4225. carnegiestout.org.
Nano Nagle, Path Through the Dark
March 22 and 23 @ 2 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
Path Through the Dark a one-person captivating theatrical performance that brings to life the inspiring story of Nano Nagle, Sisters of the Presentation foundress. In 1874, Nano’s legacy was carried into the future when Presentation Sisters journeyed to Dubuque. With unfaltering faith and fortitude, they departed their homeland of Mooncoin, Ireland, carrying Nano’s “lantern” across the Atlantic, fueled by the fiery passion for love and service ignited within them by Nano. Path Through the Dark delves into Nano’s remarkable journey, illuminating her courage in the face of adversity, and her triumphs in creating a brighter future for those in need. Through captivating performances and stirring narratives, the production brings to life Nano’s legacy of hope and empowerment, inspiring audiences to embrace her teachings and carry forward her vision of a more just and compassionate world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness history unfold. Join in celebrating the Sisters of the Presentation’s 150th anniversary by honoring Nano’s enduring legacy. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-2008. dbqpbvms.org.
Dubuque Fighting Saints VS Madison Capitols
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:05 PM
ImOn Arena
The defending Eastern Conference Champion Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey team returns for another season at ImOn Arena on Schmitt Island. This season’s full schedule features 30 home dates highlighted by a season-long celebration of the Fighting Saints’ 15th anniversary season as a Tier-1 franchise. $13+. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 22, 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
UD Fine & Performing Arts Department: Assassins
March 22 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Immediately after the performance, some UD faculty and special guests will join a few members of the cast and crew to engage in a 30-minute post-show discussion with the audience. Those joining the cast and crew onstage will be Shea Chapin, JD, head of the Department of Criminal Justice and assistant professor of criminal justice at UD; Brian Hallstoos, PhD, head of the Department of Philosophy, Politics, and History and associate professor of history at UD; and Lorie Murphy, MA, MBTI certified personal life coach and counselor at Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa. This show contains mature language, themes, and simulated gun violence. Due to the subject matter, this musical is not recommended for children. Presented by UD Fine & Performing Arts Department. $7–$11. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
PetRock
Friday, March 22 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
The ’70s were the best of times. Music was made by musicians, singers could sing, and rock was best heard live. Experience the ultimate age of album rock once more with PetRock’s live tribute show that you have to hear to believe. No loops, drum machines, or canned vocals here. Only pure rock goodness that can’t be faked, played by musicians who can’t be beaten. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4800. DiamondJoDubuque.com.
Sunday, March 23
Show Me Reptile Show & Exotic Pet Expo
Sunday, March 23 @ 10 AM–3:30 PM (VIP @ 9 AM)
Grand River Center
The show provides everything you need to properly care for your reptiles. From high-quality reptile equipment like lighting, heating, feeders, substrate, cleaners, and enclosures to friendly vendors who assist in reptile husbandry and adoptions. The show provides entertainment such as educational stations, face painting, food and other activities. Vendors include Paladin Exotics, the Midwest’s most trusted breeders of tarantulas, scorpions, and exotic invertebrates since 2017; ECW Reptiles, specializing in corn snakes and more since 1994; and Hypnotic Exotics with quality encloses, substrates, lighting, and more. GA: $10; VIP: $15; Ages 7–12: $5. 500 Bell St. ShowMeReptileShow.com.
Bird Banding
Sunday, March 23 @ Noon
EB Lyons Interpretive Center
David Shealer is a Professor at Loras College. He will identify, weigh, measure, sex and determine their health. Assist in the capture of song birds and get a chance to hold and look at various song birds found in the area. This is a good chance to learn to identify and get familiar with birds at your feeders. Adults and children alike will enjoy this program. Hands on and up close look song birds found in our area. The feeders at the center have numerous birds coming and going all year long. Some of the birds that will be banded might include the Black Capped Chickadee, White Breasted Nuthatch, Cardinals, Downy Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Tufted Titmouse. Free. 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd. 563-556-0620. minesofspain.org.
Maple Syrup Hike
Sunday, March 23 @ Noon–1:30 PM
Swiss Valley Nature Preserve (Peosta, IA)
Hike among the maples and learn about the history of tree tapping, the process of creating syrup from sap, and see all the equipment that is used in the maple syruping process. Enjoy a special treat of maple syrup and maple sugar as well. The hike will be on uneven terrain and be a 1.5 mile loop along the Mature Forest Trail at the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve. RSVP appreciated. 13606 Swiss Valley Rd. 563-556-6745. dubuquecountyiowa.gov/conservation.
Nano Nagle, Path Through the Dark
Sunday, March 23 @ 2 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
Path Through the Dark a one-person captivating theatrical performance that brings to life the inspiring story of Nano Nagle, Sisters of the Presentation foundress. In 1874, Nano’s legacy was carried into the future when Presentation Sisters journeyed to Dubuque. With unfaltering faith and fortitude, they departed their homeland of Mooncoin, Ireland, carrying Nano’s “lantern” across the Atlantic, fueled by the fiery passion for love and service ignited within them by Nano. Path Through the Dark delves into Nano’s remarkable journey, illuminating her courage in the face of adversity, and her triumphs in creating a brighter future for those in need. Through captivating performances and stirring narratives, the production brings to life Nano’s legacy of hope and empowerment, inspiring audiences to embrace her teachings and carry forward her vision of a more just and compassionate world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness history unfold. Join in celebrating the Sisters of the Presentation’s 150th anniversary by honoring Nano’s enduring legacy. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-2008. dbqpbvms.org.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 23 @ 2 PM
March 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
UD Fine & Performing Arts Department: Assassins
March 23 @ 2 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Immediately after the performance, some UD faculty and special guests will join a few members of the cast and crew to engage in a 30-minute post-show discussion with the audience. Those joining the cast and crew onstage will be Shea Chapin, JD, head of the Department of Criminal Justice and assistant professor of criminal justice at UD; Brian Hallstoos, PhD, head of the Department of Philosophy, Politics, and History and associate professor of history at UD; and Lorie Murphy, MA, MBTI certified personal life coach and counselor at Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa. This show contains mature language, themes, and simulated gun violence. Due to the subject matter, this musical is not recommended for children. Presented by UD Fine & Performing Arts Department. $7–$11. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Organic Tea-Tasting Afternoon
Sunday, March 23 @ 2–4 PM
Shalom Spirituality Center
Learn to appreciate tea on a new level. Come to experience different tea leaf varietals and how they are combined in flavorful blends. Explore the three-part process of tea tasting, all while enjoying mini scones and other treats. Presented by Magdalene Grace Deane, Tea Master and Master Herbalist at ByzanTEAum. Magdalene is also the Director and Master Instructor at Katholikon Liturgical Art Studio and Gallery, in the upper level of the same building in Cable Car Square. RSVP by 3/14. $20. 1001 Davis St. 563-582-3592. shalomretreats.org.
The War Eagle & The Galena: Sisters in Steam by Robert Taunt
Sunday, March 23 @ 2–3 PM
Galena & U.S. Grant Museum (Galena, IL)
Join Galena & U.S. Grant History Museum to learn about the fascinating history of the sister steamboats War Eagle and the Galena, as they made their way up and down the Mississippi River and the Galena River. This is the second program in 2025 winter series, and will be presented by Robert Taunt of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Robert is a local historian, writer and photographer who has studied and helped preserve the history of the Upper Mississippi River for more than 25 years. Free. 1230 Franklin St, Galena, IL. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.