365ink Events
September 2023
Friends of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Books and More Sale
Thursday, September 28 @ Noon–6:30 PM
Friday, September 29 @ Noon–4:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Auditorium
This Friends’ sale features thousands of items including a terrific selection of newer fiction, children’s books, DVDs, board games, games, media, puzzles, and many other specialty items. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Library and the community. Don’t miss your chance to support the library through your purchase of books and more! Join the members only presale on Wednesday by purchasing a membership at the door for as little as $5. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4313. carnegiestout.org.
Dyersville Farmers Market
Thursdays through October 5: September 28 @ 3–5 PM
Commercial Club Park (Dyersville, IA)
A variety of local and regional offerings. Once again Dubuque County Extension and Outreach along with Project Rooted is offering a free kids program: Power of Produce Club (PoP Club) on designated Thursdays. Children ages 4–12 are invited to join for a 20-minute activity. Participants will receive $5 of Rooted Bucks to be used (by kids) on fresh produce at the market. 225 11th St SE, Dyersville, IA. dyersville.org.
East Dubuque Cruisin’ Thursdays: Nutsy Turtle
Thursdays through September: September 28 @ 5–9 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL
Open to all years, makes, and models of classic, muscle, and unique cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Great food, closed street, open containers, and live music. facebook.com/eastdubuquecarshow.
Live @ The Plaza: Hispanic Heritage
September 28 @ 5–8 PM
Green Street Plaza (Galena, IL)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage, featuring local Latino musicians and businesses. This family-friendly event features regional musicians, performers, food, and drinks. Free. 110 Green St, Galena, IL. 815-776-9200. visitgalena.org.
Penn & Teller Presents: The Foolers
Thursday, September 28 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Theater
Curated and endorsed by the celebrated duo Penn & Teller, The Foolers is a new interactive live production that brings four of the world’s best illusionists together on stage for an interactive and irreverent evening of mind-bending magic. Regarded as some of television’s trickiest magicians, the four featured illusionists—Alex Ramon, Jessica Jane Peterson, Matt Donnelly, and Vinny Grosso—achieved the difficult task of impressing Penn & Teller with their mystifying magic and hilarious comedic routines. Now they come together for one night only to bring their celebrated Las Vegas-caliber magic to live audiences across the country. Penn & Teller will not be appearing at this event. $37.75+. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. fiveflagscenter.com.
Slightly Creepy Book Club: Rovers
Thursday, September 28 @ 7 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Discuss Rovers by Richard Lange. From the critically acclaimed author of Hekla’s Children comes a dark and haunting tale of our world and the next. Fleeing from a traumatic break-in, Londoners Paul and Tricia Feenan sell up to escape to the isolated Holiwell village where Tricia has inherited a property. Scattered throughout the settlement are centuries-old stones used during the Great Plague as boundary markers. No plague-sufferer was permitted to pass them and enter the village. The plague diminished, and the village survived unscathed, but since then each year the village trustees have insisted on an ancient ceremony to renew the village boundaries, until a misguided act by the Feenans’ son then reminds the village that there is a reason traditions have been rigidly stuck to, and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have consequences. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. riverlights.com.
New World Brewing Curated Conversation
4th Thursday: September 28 @ 7:30 PM
Jubeck New World Brewing
Join strangers and friends for a pint (or NA beverage) and some uncommonly meaningful conversation. Conversation starters present a topic before attendees split into small groups for further discussion. Free. 115 W 11th St. 775-375-5692. facebook.com/newworldbrewing.
Friends of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Books and More Sale
Friday, September 29 @ Noon–4:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Auditorium
This Friends’ sale features thousands of items including a terrific selection of newer fiction, children’s books, DVDs, board games, games, media, puzzles, and many other specialty items. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Library and the community. Don’t miss your chance to support the library through your purchase of books and more! Join the members only presale on Wednesday by purchasing a membership at the door for as little as $5. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4313. carnegiestout.org.
Vesperman Farms Fall Season
Monday–Friday: September 29, October 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23–27 @ Noon–7 PM
Saturdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10 AM–7 PM
Sundays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10 AM–5 PM
Vesperman Farms (Lancaster, WI)
Join Vesperman Farms for their 20th fall season. Celebrating the fall in a big way is the corn maze, a 5-acre plot of twists and turns in the corn. Each year features a new design. The mini maze is an easier option for younger children. A variety of activities include tire mountain, duck races, trebuchet and air cannon pumpkin launch, and more. New this year are three slides and the century-old round barn. Stay for a meal with a brisket sandwich, loaded baked potatoes, apple cider donuts, and even homemade ice cream! $12.49 ADV/$14.49 gate, $29.99 season pass, free ages 4 and younger. 8149 Stage Rd. VespermanFarms.com.
Galena Center for the Arts Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, September 29 @ 5–7 PM
Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL)
The main gallery houses a variety of artwork while the Special Exhibit space presents artwork with a “Fantasy” theme. The exhibits are on display through Nov. 19. Refreshments available. Live music will be provided by cellist Philip Bergman, Principal Cellist of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Free. 971 Gear St, Galena, IL. galenacenterforthearts.com.
Loras College Women’s Basketball Annual Kids Night Out
September 29, October 13, November 17, and December 15 @ 5:30–8:30 PM
Loras College Graber Sports Center
Hang out with the Loras College Women’s Basketball Team and enjoy games, a bounce house, food, and more. Grades Pre K–6. RSVP. $25 One child, $40 two children, $50 three children. lorasgirlsbasketballcamp.com.
Adventure Awaits! Fantasy Book Club: Fourth Wing
Friday, September 29 @ 5:30–6:30 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. riverlights.com.
1933 Speakeasy Murder Mystery
September 29 and October 20 @ 5:30–9 PM
Sundown Mountain Resort
It’s March 22, 1933, and Tiffany “Gold” Digger’s guests want to know: Was her dead husband, Sterling Digger’s, career as an archeologist on the level? Was it an “accident”? What will his friends dig up when they gather at The Cellars Speakeasy to drink a toast to his days on earth? Was it foul play? And if it was, will the killer get away with it? Inspector Seymore Clues solves the mystery and brings out the truth… but not before a seance mediated by an aging Hollywood actress and a torch song by none other than the grieving widow herself! Includes dinner, cash bar, and a chance to guest whodunnit. $75. 16991 Asbury Rd. 563-542-6064. dielaughingmurdermystery.com.
Dubuque Museum of Art Gala 2023
Friday, September 29 @ 6–9 PM
Dubuque Museum of Art
Celebrate the groundbreakers of the past, present, and future as DuMA approaches its 150th anniversary and announces plans for monumental expansion. Meet the acclaimed architects who will design the future home. Open bar with hors d’oeuvres and dessert by Bread & Vine at 6 p.m., program and live auction at 7:45 p.m., and after party at Smokestack at 9 p.m. Childcare for ages 4+ will be provided. Hosted by Roux and Ian Loar. 701 Locust St. 563-557-1851. dbqart.org.
Burning Red: Tribute to Taylor
September 29 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Arena
Burning Red is a Chicago-based group of talented, experienced musicians who are proud Swifties. Every show is a journey through all of Taylor Swift’s eras, inspiring fans to sing along with the lyrics they know All Too Well and dance to this beat. $18+. 405 Main St. 563-589-4258. fiveflagscenter.com.
Dubuque Fighting Saints VS Waterloo Black Haws
Friday, September 29 @ 7:05 PM
Dubuque Ice Arena
The Dubuque Fighting Saints return for another season on the ice at the Dubuque Ice Arena on Chaplain Schmitt Island. The Tier-1 junior hockey team has won the Clark Cup five times and is the four-time defending Cowbell Cup Champions. $13–$25. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
A Year with Frog and Toad
September 29 and 30 @ 7:30 PM
October 1 @ 2 PM
October 6 and 7 @ 7:30 PM
October 8 @ 2 PM
Grand Opera House
Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical for the whole family. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Alex Velluto
Friday, September 29 @ 8 PM
The Comedy Bar
Alex Velluto is known for his exceptional talent and unique accomplishments. Alex stands alone as the only comedian to have performed in three Dry Bar Comedy specials including his latest, The Big Gulp Kid. His specials have earned him millions of online views and thousands of fans including a follow from the official 7-Eleven Instagram account. $20 GA, $25 VIP. 333 E 10th St. comedybar.com.
Alborn, Ratchetjaw
Friday, September 29 @ 8 PM
Q Casino Q Showroom
Formed in 2016, Northern Illinois based alternative metal band Alborn has been compared to Deftones or a heavier version of Alice in Chains. But, make no mistake, Alborn has created something unique, hard, and melodic. In March 2023, Alborn hit the road for 18 days providing direct support to Powerman 5000 while Alborn’s new single, “Push,” started at radio. The single has been a big hit, even charting on Billboard’s Top 40 for Mainstream Rock. Free. 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. qcasinoandhotel.com.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September: September 30 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays in October: October 7 @ 8 AM–Noon
11th–13th and Iowa St
Iowa’s oldest farmers’ market offers a variety of produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, handmade goods, and on-site prepared foods. Market Money tokens allow you to shop at all vendors if you don’t have cash. Rain or shine. 563-588-4400. DubuqueFarmersMarket.org.
Galena Farmer’s Market
Saturdays through October: September 30 @ 7 AM–Noon
Galena City Hall Parking Lot (Galena, IL)
Families sell seasonal produce, flowers, maple syrup, raw honey, baked goods, re-purposed crafts, meat, roasted coffee beans, nuts, spices, canned goods, unique decor, and much more. Rain or shine. 101 Green St, Galena, IL. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Platteville Summer Farmer’s Market
Saturdays though October: September 30 @ 8 AM–Noon
Platteville City Park (Platteville, WI)
Find everything from delicious vegetables to a variety of flowers, great gift items to canned preserves, and just about everything in between. All of the products you’ll find are locally grown, harvested, or handmade by local vendors. 75 N Bonson St, Platteville, WI. 608-218-4374. PlattevilleFarmersMarketWI.com.
Dyersville Downtown Market
Last Saturday through September: September 30 @ 8 AM–Noon
Legacy Square Park (Dyersville, IA)
Head to the grassy square between Xavier School and the north fork of the Maquoketa River to find a variety of local vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities. 3rd Ave SW and 3rd St, Dyersville, IA. DyersvilleDowntownMarket.com.
Raised Beds
Saturday, September 30 @ 9–10:30 AM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
In the world of edible gardening, raised beds are considered by many to be the best way to grow. But are they all that they are cracked up to be? Join Convivium’s Farm Manager, AJ Shultz for this 90-minute educational class on raised beds and find out! AJ will explain the benefits and challenges of gardening in raised beds, explore the types and styles of raised bed gardens, discuss the pros and cons of different bed structure and fill materials, and share his building processes and tips. $15. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
Vesperman Farms Fall Season
Saturdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10 AM–7 PM
Sundays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10 AM–5 PM
Monday–Friday: October 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23–27 @ Noon–7 PM
Vesperman Farms (Lancaster, WI)
Join Vesperman Farms for their 20th fall season. Celebrating the fall in a big way is the corn maze, a 5-acre plot of twists and turns in the corn. Each year features a new design. The mini maze is an easier option for younger children. A variety of activities include tire mountain, duck races, trebuchet and air cannon pumpkin launch, and more. New this year are three slides and the century-old round barn. Stay for a meal with a brisket sandwich, loaded baked potatoes, apple cider donuts, and even homemade ice cream! $12.49 ADV/$14.49 gate, $29.99 season pass, free ages 4 and younger. 8149 Stage Rd. VespermanFarms.com.
16th Annual Galena Oktoberfest
September 30 @ Noon–10 PM
Depot Park (Galena, IL)
This 16th annual event will begin at noon with a cannon blast, tapping of the keg, and polka music. Main attractions will be the wiener dog races, polka music and dancing lessons, non-stop live music, and games for adults and children. The wiener dog races will follow the raising of the flag by the Galena Fire Department and the singing of the national anthem. The big tent will feature plenty of seating with polka music, dance floor, and polka dancing lessons. Children will enjoy the bounce house, as well as pumpkin painting and other art related activities. Later in the day, there will be tournaments for adults. Sign up for the Beer Stein Endurance Contest and try your hand at keeping the elbow straight while holding the 16-ounce stein. Following both the men’s and women’s contests, there will be a Bean Bag Tournament for the registered teams. Hosted by the Galena Lions Club, all proceeds from this event will go back to the community to serve those in need. Pre-registration is required for Wiener Dog Races and Bean Bag Tournament. $5 Adults and teens, kids are free. 91 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL. 815-331-0180. GalenaLions.org/oktoberfest.
Field of Dreams Ghost Player Games
September 30 @ 1 PM
Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
Free event, concessions, and autographs available. Just bring your chair and sunscreen for the Greatest Show on Dirt! Free. FieldOfDreamsMovieSite.com.
Dubuque Latinx Fiesta
September 30 @ 2–8 PM
7th St between Central Ave and White St and Smokestack
Join Dubuque Unidos for a fun block-style fiesta in celebration of the third Dubuque Latinx Fiesta organized by Dubuque Unidos. This year the Latinx Fiesta will be bigger than ever. The fiesta will feature 40 vendors of Latinx merchandise, artisans, makers, Latinx business, ethnic foods from Central and Latin America as well as local resources booths. Along with outdoor activities for kids, a luchador exhibition, games and food competitions, the day will be filled with the rhythms of Latin America through traditional Hispanic music and beautiful dance performances. The Dubuque Area Arts Collective will also host the Nuestras Raices art exhibit, showcasing the art of Hispanic and Latinx artists living in the Dubuque and Tri-State region. At 8 p.m., DJ Papi will play at Smokestack for a night of music and dance open to anyone ages 21 and older. The fiesta has continued into its third year with its ongoing hope that attendees get to experience more of the Latinx culture by being exposed to music, arts, food, and their Latinx neighbors. This event will be bilingual in nature, empowering and celebrating our Spanish-speaking Latinx communities while providing English accessibility to our neighbors. The first 50 people will receive free tacos from El Paisano. Everyone is welcome! All ages. Free. DubuqueUnidos.com.
Troy Aiken: Material Decadence Opening Reception
Saturday, September 30 @ 2:30–4 PM
Clarke University Quigley Gallery
Quigley Art Gallery at Clarke University will feature the work of Clarke Assistant Professor of Art Troy Aiken. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Aiken received a BFA degree in Ceramics from California State University of Long Beach in 2012 and an MFA degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2016. Aiken joined the Clarke Art + Design faculty in fall 2022 and previously taught at the University of Notre Dame, St. Louis Community College Forest Park, and Vincennes University. The Quigley Gallery exhibition titled Material Decadence includes 10 ceramic vessels that range from one to seven feet in height. Troy’s current studio research looks at practices of acceptable common social structures and the impact of social influence on society today. His vessel structures act as personifications of human beings representing some of the change, hardship, trauma, and perseverance that people experience on a day-to-day basis. The structures are meant to serve as a commentary on narratives and first-hand experiences that he has gathered from multiple sources within the last few years that touch on ideas such as body image and enhancement, self-esteem issues, fragility, and collective anxiety in the wake of a global pandemic. A new, experimental way of building the ceramic forms allows him freedom to explore and continue to contribute, as well as push the boundaries of the contemporary ceramic visual language that the work embodies. On display Sept. 30–Nov. 10. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-6300. clarke.edu/artsatclarke.
Harvest Hoedown
Saturday, September 30 @ 5–10 PM
Shenandoah Riding Center (Galena, IL)
Grab your boots and hat and bring the whole family for a night full of wagon rides, bounce houses, lawn games, a mechanical bull, s’mores and a barn dance. Each ticket purchase includes one free non-alcoholic drink. Food and drink (alcohol and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase, plus hot dogs, brats, nachos, popcorn and pretzels. Wagon rides, campfire and bounce house are open until 7 p.m. Barn dance is 7–10 p.m. $20 Adult, $10 child. 200 N. Brodrecht Rd, Galena, IL. 815-777-9550. shenandoahridingcenter.com.
Cash & Cline: Country Royalty Tribute Show
Saturday, September 30 @ 7 PM
Ohnward Fine Arts Center (Maquoketa, IA)
Featuring Benny Wheels as Johnny Cash with special guest Lori Gravel as Patsy Cline. The show brings together a tribute to two of the most influential and legendary Artists of all time. Bennie Wheels is referred by many to be the No. 1 tribute to Cash working today. A family-friendly, entertaining tribute show, backed by Walkin’ the Line tribute band. Enjoy the hits and fan favorites performed live by these two seasoned tribute artists. Take a journey back to experience classic country music. $22 ADV/$25 door adults, $13 ADV/$15 door students. 1215 E. Platt St, Maquoketa, IA. 563-652-9815. ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
A Year with Frog and Toad
September 30 @ 7:30 PM
October 1 @ 2 PM
October 6 and 7 @ 7:30 PM
October 8 @ 2 PM
Grand Opera House
Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical for the whole family. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
