365ink Events
March 2023
Interstate Power Volunteer Day
Tuesday, March 21 @ 4–5:30 PM
Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
Help remove invasive species with others that want to care for and improve the environment around us. Dubuque County Conservation will provide loppers, hand saws, and gloves for volunteers. Please wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothes for the weather and steep hillsides. 7523 Olde Davenport Rd. 563-556-6745. facebook.com/dubuquecountyconservation.
Community Conversation: Safe Neighborhoods
Tuesday, March 21 @ 5:30–6:30 PM
Multicultural Family Center (1157 Central Ave)
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30–6:30 PM
Key City Creative Center (1781 White St)
Tuesday, March 28 @ 5–6:30 PM
Presentation Lantern Center (900 Jackson St)
Wednesday, March 29 @ 5–6:30 PM
Clarke University Rose O’Toole Room (1550 Clarke Dr)
When you share your experiences, you are influencing the future of Dubuque. Your input will help create the Community Equity Profile, which will help all people co-create a region where everyone can thrive. Each month, you will have a chance to participate in conversations about different topics. All are welcome to join the discussion. Together, we can build a community where everyone has access to resources and opportunities. 563-588-2700. dbqfoundation.org/equityprofile.
Nature Trivia Bee
Tuesday, March 21 @ 6 PM
Textile Brewing Company (Dyersville, IA)
This friendly group competition will put you against other teams to test your knowledge of the natural world. Questions will cover a variety of topics including reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals, weather, geology, and more! Participants work together with their team to answer questions and those with the most correct answers at the end of the night will be crowned Nature Trivia champions! Teams up to 4 people. Fundraiser for Friends of Dubuque County Conservation. Ages 21+. $40 Suggested donation per team, spectators are free. 146 2nd St NE, Dyersville, IA. 563-556-6745. facebook.com/dubuquecountyconservation.
Spring Equinox Drumming Circle
Tuesday, March 21 @ 6:30 PM
Shalom Spirituality Center
Join Deb Stevens for a Spring Equinox Drumming Circle. Native drums, made in a circle, represent Earth and life. The beating drum is said to represent the Earth’s heartbeat and right relationships. Celebrate the Spring Equinox, the day that ushers us out from the winter season into spring, by joining the drumming in harmony with Earth’s rhythms. All ages. RSVP by March 20. $10. 1001 Davis St. 563-582-3592. ShalomRetreats.org.
Women of the Bible
Tuesday, March 21 @ 6:30 PM
Sinsinawa Mound Center (Sinsinawa, WI)
Women of the Bible is a dramatic presentation told through the many diverse voices of women for the Old and New Testaments. Anita Gutschick, CEO of Women of the Bible, reaches across the ages to vividly portray biblical women. Through a series of monologues, Anita will recount the stories of Eve, Potiphar’s Wife, and Mary Magdalene, shedding light on their lives in a dramatic and engaging way. RSVP by March 20. $25 ADV/$30 door. 585 County Rd Z, Sinsinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Mark Zalaznik
Tuesday, March 21 @ 7 PM
Clarke University Lion’s Den
Clarke University is thrilled to welcome alumnus and local artist Mark Zalaznik ’18 for a Lion’s Den Session. This free concert is the first live music event Clarke has hosted in the Lion’s Den since completing renovations in February. A 2018 graduate, Mark now balances teaching at Seton Catholic School in Farley, IA, with performing a collection of country and rock favorites across the Tri-States. He’s even had the opportunity to open for national touring acts like Travis Tritt, Kip Moore, and others. A standard set might include anything from George Strait and Bob Seger to Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. No matter where or what he is performing, Mark said singing takes him back to his family farm near Epworth, IA. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. clarke.edu/artsatclarke.
Women of the Bible: Dinner Performance
Wednesday, March 22 @ Noon
Sinsinawa Mound Center (Sinsinawa, WI)
Women of the Bible is a dramatic presentation told through the many diverse voices of women for the Old and New Testaments. Anita Gutschick, CEO of Women of the Bible, reaches across the ages to vividly portray biblical women. Through a series of monologues, Anita will recount the stories of Eve, Potiphar’s Wife, and Mary Magdalene, shedding light on their lives in a dramatic and engaging way. Dinner will be served at noon and the show will follow at 1:30 p.m. RSVP by March 13. $35 Dinner and performance, $25 ADV/$30 door performance only. 585 County Rd Z, Sinsinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Toastmasters Speakeasy Club
2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday: March 22 @ 5:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library and Online
Overcome your fear of speaking in front of a group and develop the skills to give an organized, dynamic, and interesting presentation while also building your confidence. Ages 18+. Free. 360 W 11th St. facebook.com/ToastmastersSpeakeasyClub.
Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series Jessica DuBord: Work in Progress
Wednesday, March 22 @ 7 PM
Clarke University Alumnae Lecture Hall
As part of the annual Mackin-Mailander lecture series, Clarke is honored to welcome Jessica DuBord ’17, ’20M to campus for her lecture, “Work in Progress.” Jessica is proud to be a wife, mother, and fourth grade teacher at Prescott Elementary in Dubuque, but the path to her success was not always clear. From struggling to find her passion after high school to a life-changing altercation that set her on a new journey, Jessica’s lecture tells a compelling story of how it is never too late to become who you want to be. Jessica earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and her Master of Arts in Education from Clarke University while juggling the responsibilities that come with working and raising five children. At times it all felt overwhelming, yet Jessica knew she was pursuing something that would allow her family, her career, and all areas of her life to flourish. “A work in progress is exactly who I am. I am always looking for ways that I can be a better partner, parent, teacher, daughter, sibling, and friend,” Jessica said. “I learned through the course of my life that it is never too late to create the life you want. I work hard to share that with others, especially by creating a learning environment in my classroom where all students feel safe and supported as they grow and learn.” Includes light refreshments. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. clarke.edu/newsroom.
Winter Writers Reading Series: Nick Gulig
Wednesday, March 22 @ 7 PM
Online
Nick Gulig, winner of the Wisconsin People & Ideas Poetry Award for “Of Genesis,” is a Thai-American poet from Wisconsin, who was educated in Montana, Iowa and Colorado. In 2011, he earned a Fulbright Fellowship to Bangkok, Thailand. His published works include the book-length poems North of Order (Yes Yes Books, 2015) and Book of Lake (CutBank Books, 2016). His third full-length collection, Orient, received the 2017 CSU Poetry Center Open Book Award and was published by Cleveland State University in 2018. Gulig currently lives in Fort Atkinson and teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Since 2011 Shake Rag Alley has partnered with the Council for Wisconsin Writers (CWW), Wisconsin People & Ideas, and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission through the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters to offer week-long residencies to their annual writing contest winners. Between the months of January through March, writers stay in Shake Rag Alley’s inspiring lodging facilities surrounded by the nurturing environment of historic Mineral Point’s artistic community. Visiting writers participate in readings and/or community outreach activities, including Wednesday evening Winter Writers Reading Series author talks and discussions. 1608-987-3292. shakeragalley.org.
Kids Take the Stage Deadline
Wednesday, March 22
Bell Tower Theater
Bell Tower Theater offers classes where kids can learn theater skills such as acting, singing, pantomime, improvisation, and stage makeup, but equally as important, they help kids develop real life skills like confidence, reading, team work, self-esteem and communication. Registration is open now through Wednesday, March 22, for the six-week spring sessions. Kids from kindergarten through 6th grade can enjoy classes such as Let’s Pretend, Disney Heroes & Villains, Creative Theatrics, Acting, and Fractured Fairy Tails. Classes range from $60 to $95 per child, and space is limited. Financial assistance is available for qualified families. For details, email Miki Robinson at mrobinson@belltowertheater.net. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
BestFest
Thursday, March 23 @ 5–7:30 PM
Grand River Center
Throughout the evening, Dubuque’s voted top businesses will showcase samples of their products. The night will also include music, prizes, and a large raffle. Help Hospice of Dubuque put the “fun” in fundraiser and join for tasty food and your favorite products. Hospice of Dubuque is thankful to be associated with BestFest and to receive the proceeds from this fun event. The additional funding helps your hometown hospice continue to respond to the needs of Tri-State patients and their families. $40. 500 Bell St. hospiceofdubuque.org/bestfest-2023.
Community Conversation: Safe Neighborhoods
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30–6:30 PM
Key City Creative Center (1781 White St)
Tuesday, March 28 @ 5–6:30 PM
Presentation Lantern Center (900 Jackson St)
Wednesday, March 29 @ 5–6:30 PM
Clarke University Rose O’Toole Room (1550 Clarke Dr)
When you share your experiences, you are influencing the future of Dubuque. Your input will help create the Community Equity Profile, which will help all people co-create a region where everyone can thrive. Each month, you will have a chance to participate in conversations about different topics. All are welcome to join the discussion. Together, we can build a community where everyone has access to resources and opportunities. 563-588-2700. dbqfoundation.org/equityprofile.
Statera March Book Club: Self-Compassion
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30–6:30 PM
Statera
Discuss Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Join each month for a time of thoughtful reflection and meaningful discussion on books all themed around mind, body, and spirit health and wellness. All ages. RSVP recommended. Free. 3375 Lake Ridge Dr. 563-207-8932. stateraintegrated.com.
Movie Screening: The Fabelmans
Thursday, March 23 @ 6 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Michelle Williams, The Fabelmans (2022) is an Oscar-nominated coming-of-age drama inspired by Spielberg’s childhood and his early interest in making movies. Rated PG-13. Closed captioning or subtitles will be turned on. Free. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4225. sites.google.com/view/movie-night-at-carnegie-stout.
Archway Reading and Lecture Series: Kathleen Rooney
Thursday, March 23 @ 6:30 PM
University of Dubuque Multicultural Student Center
Kathleen Rooney is a founding editor of Rose Metal Press, a nonprofit publisher of literary work in hybrid genres, as well as a founding member of Poems While You Wait, a team of poets and their typewriters who compose commissioned poetry on demand. Her most recent books include Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk and Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey. Rooney’s latest poetry collection Where Are the Snows, winner of the X. J. Kennedy Prize, was released by Texas Review Press in fall 2022, and her next novel, From Dust to Stardust, will be published by Lake Union Press in fall 2023. Rooney teaches in the English Department at DePaul University in Chicago. A winner of the Ruth Lilly Fellowship from Poetry magazine, she is the author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Includes a brief Q&A with the author. Free. 2000 University Ave. dbq.edu.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Winter Film Series: Across and Robert’s Village
Thursday, March 23 @ 7 PM
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Robert’s Village, a 33-minute documentary, won Best Short II at last year’s festival. It follows Robert Serunjogi, who lost most of his family members during the brutal slayings of Uganda’s Idi Amin administration. Across, a 2022 JDIFF Official Selection, is the story of a Honduran mother and daughter seeking asylum in the U.S. and the Midwestern evangelicals who were shaken by their presence. Voted one of the top 50 film festivals worth the entry fee by MovieMaker Magazine, the 12th annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is set for April 26–30, in downtown Dubuque. Free. 200 Bell St. JulienFilmFest.com.
Book Read and Discussion: Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home
March 23 @ 7 PM
Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ (1795 Jackson St)
April 13 @ 7 PM
Loras College Alumni Campus Center Ballroom (1450 Alta Vista)
May 11 @ 7 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church (2155 University Ave)
Join the interfaith citywide book read/discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home. Discuss the introduction and chapters 1 and 2 on March 23, chapters 3 and 4 on April 13, and chapters 5 and 6 on May 11. Laudato Si’ is an encyclical of Pope Francis published in May 2015. It focuses on care for the natural environment and all people, as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth. The encyclical’s subtitle, “Care for Our Common Home,” reinforces these key themes. todmarjo@yousq.net.
New World Brewing Curated Conversation
4th Thursday: March 23 @ 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. jubeckbrewing.com.
Social Connections for Singles: Dinner & Cards
Fridays: March 24 @ 5 PM
Shot Tower Inn
All single people of any age are invited to join for dinner followed by cards. 390 Locust St. 608-732-5219. 608-778-7776.
Musical Menus
March 24 and 25 @ 6 PM
Clarke University Wahlert Atrium
Musical Menus features Clarke University alumni, faculty, and students in a cabaret-style program. The event begins with hors d’oevres in the Clarke University Wahlert Atrium followed by the musical entrée in Jansen Music Hall. The theme—Old, New, Golden & Blue II—is a revamping of the cancelled Musical Menus program from 2020. Throughout the night, attendees will explore pieces from old and new musical theater and opera repertoire, highlight music from the Golden Age of musical theater and film, and then jazz it up over desserts with a little Blue. $30. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-6593. clarke.edu/musicalmenus.
Couples Cooking Fun: Asian Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce & Rice Salad
Friday, March 24 @ 6–7:30 PM
Galena ARC (Galena, IL)
Welcome spring with this yummy Asian meal! Learn to create lettuce wraps with a peanut sauce, perfect for a meal or as an appetizer. You will also prepare a yummy rice salad side dish to complete your meal. Your meal will be ready to eat in class or you can take home to enjoy. Choice of chicken or vegetarian wraps. Each team will need to bring a 13×9 baking pan, a medium-sized casserole dish, a plastic container and an 8-ounce jar with lid. Bring your favorite wine, beer, or beverage to enjoy during class. You can also sign up as an individual and create your items solo, cost is still the same. $45/team. 11084 W US HWY 20, Galena, IL. 815-777-2248. galenaarc.org.
Sophie Coyote
Friday, March 24 @ 7 PM
First Reserve
Sophie is a singer-songwriter from the small Midwestern town of Waddam’s Grove, IL. An open mind of influence has led to a songwriting style that is reminiscent of the raw and honest age of music that’s lyrically driven with interesting stories, unique twists, and wordplay. Her recently released live recorded E.P., Indigo Child, features six of her original songs, recorded on a single microphone with raw single-take acoustic tracks showcasing Sophie’s songwriting talents as well as her unique vocal stylings. “Indigo Child is the bare bones of my art. Wait until you hear my songs with full production,” Coyote says. Her first full-length album, Waddam’s Grove is to release this year. Many Midwest performances have finally brought her to the Dubuque music scene, greatly to our benefit. Free. 210 W 1st St.
Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey VS USA Hockey NTDP
March 24 @ 7:05 PM
Dubuque Ice Arena
With a massive replacement project completed on the ice sheet, the arena is ready to rock, just in time for another exciting season of USHL Hockey featuring our own Dubuque Fighting Saints. You can listen to the action on the Saints official radio partner Eagle 102.3 or watch the action live on FloHockey. $13–$25. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents The Desert Queen and Natural Shocks
March 24–25 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions celebrates Women’s History Month with two solo woman one-acts plays. The Desert Queen by James DeVita is a historical play. Meet Gertrude Bell, early 20th Century, legendary archeologist and explorer of the Arabian deserts, who influenced the political future of the Middle-East. Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson is a comedy… until it’s not! Trapped in her basement, Angela begins to reflect on a lifetime of trauma, as she waits out an impending tornado. $20. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
Creed Bratton
March 24 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Mysterious, eccentric, good-hearted, and downright talented are all words that have been used to describe actor and musician Creed Bratton over the years. Creed may be best known for starring as a fictional version of himself on nine seasons of the award winning, critically acclaimed NBC series The Office. For nearly eight years fans worldwide grew to love him as Dunder Mifflin’s quality assurance director who unapologetically forgets the names of his own co-workers, and says bizarre confusing statements on a regular basis. If Creed was onscreen, laughs were sure to follow. Additional television credits for Creed include Grace and Frankie, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Franklin & Bash, and Adventure Time with Finn & Jake. On the film front Creed can be seen appearing in The Sisters Brothers (Annapurna) opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Joaquin Phoenix. While Creed may be best known for his on-screen antics, he is also an established musician with a career in music that spans nearly five decades. He was a member of the legendary American rock group The Grass Roots, playing lead guitar with the group on their first four albums – three of which charted and sold millions of records across the globe. Creed parted ways with the band in 1970, but continued his passion for music and acting, playing music all over Los Angeles. Creed has released seven albums over the years, including: “Chasin the Ball,” “The 80’s,” “Coarsegold,” “Creed Bratton,” “Tell Me About It,” and “While the Young Punks Dance.” Ages 21+. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4800. MoonBarRocks.com.
Cirqué Du Buque Drag Cabaret: St. Paddy’s Shenanigans
Friday, March 24 @ 10 PM
Smokestack
Hosted by Anna Mae and featuring drag artists from across the Midwest, Cirqué Du Buque balances both the oddities and the beauty in the wonderful world of art we call drag. No drag show is ever the same, so get yourself in for a one-of-a-kind performance. $15. 62 E 7th St.
City Life Deadline
Friday, March 24
Applications are due by Friday, March 24 for the City of Dubuque’s next session of City Life, Dubuque’s free interactive experience of local government. 563-589-4180. tphiri@cityofdubuque.org. cityofdubuque.org.
Master Gardener Spring Seminar
Saturday, March 25 @ 7:15 AM–Noon
NICC Town Clock Business Center
Green lush lawns, landscape design, flowers and tasty herbs will help anyone chase away the winter blues and think of spring. This educational event features Seed Savers Exchange presenting about Backyard Garden Seed Saving. Other session topics that attendees can choose from include Lawns 101, Cooking with Herbs, New Landscape Ideas from Europe, The Big World of Mini Hostas, New Yards for Old Homes–Using Native Plants, New and Unusual Perennials. Light morning refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Dubuque County Master Gardeners. $20 Until March 15, $25 after. 680 Main St. 563-583-6496. bit.ly/dbqspring.
Clarke Dance Marathon Spring Vendor Fair
Saturday March 25 @ 9 AM–2 PM
Clarke University Kehl Center
Clarke Dance Marathon is hosting their first annual spring vendor fair in support of the Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. There will be vendors from the surrounding areas to provide the community with a chance to shop local. The general admission fee will be donated to the hospital. $3. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-580-0283. clarkedancemarathon@gmail.com. thesource.clarke.edu.
Small Space Gardening Class
Saturday, March 25 @ 9–10:30 AM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
Learn about a variety of techniques to make the most of your garden this year–no matter how small. From containers in window sills to larger containers on patios to getting the most of the space you have in your garden, Convivium’s Farm Manager, A.J., will teach you how to maximize production and answer all your questions about small garden spaces. This class is for people who hesitate to garden due to space restraints, as well as gardeners looking to increase productivity in the space that they have. $15. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April: March 25 @ 9 AM–Noon
Kennedy Mall West Concourse
Over 20 regional vendors offer seasonal produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, flowers, candy, and more. Bring your own reusable shopping bags and drop off clean egg cartons, glass jars, and plastic clam shells. Volunteer opportunities available. 555 JFK Rd. wintermarketdbq.com.
Spring Has Sprung Vendor Event
Saturday, March 25 @ Noon–4 PM
O So Good Winery (Dyersville, IA)
A great group of vendors convene to ring in spring. Lots of cash and carry opportunities with a little something for everyone. Vendors include Thirty-One, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Color Street, Tupperware, Seint Beauty, Pomifera, jbloom, Daisy Mae Bakery (our favorite!), Touchstone Crystals, Mary Kay with Kristin, and Da Bomb Candy. 2093 20th Ave SE, Dyersville, IA.
Conversation with Artist Mary Bergs
Saturday, March 25 @ 2–4 PM
Rountree Gallery (Platteville, WI)
Join local artist Mary Bergs to discuss her exhibit, Variability of Means, in the second floor gallery. Bergs creates situations where non-specific ideas merge to form a relationship, a possibility, a new association. Stop by to talk to Mary and learn more about her work and her creative process. 120 W Main St, Platteville, WI. rountreegallery.org.
Broad Ideas: Spoken Word Closing
Saturday, March 25 @ 3–4:30 PM
Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL)
Numerous authors will perform their moving stories and poems. Aspiring Artist and Established Artist Scholarship award winners will also be announced. Childcare will be provided on site by Riverview Center. Broad Ideas is community arts show committed to inclusion by dismantling patriarchy and misogyny through the telling of our stories. Every March at the Galena Center for the Arts, it continues to be a space for people to tell their stories through visual art, the written word, music, and performance. While inclusive feminism is always the overarching theme, this year’s prompt if in need of inspiration is “What makes you feel strong?” Artists and authors of all abilities welcome and encouraged. Broad Ideas purposely includes a wide range of ideas, artists, abilities, and events. Simply put, this show is for anyone that supports inclusion, equity, and the arts. 971 Gear St, Galena, IL. BroadIdeas.org.
Musical Menus
March 25 @ 6 PM
Clarke University Wahlert Atrium
Musical Menus features Clarke University alumni, faculty, and students in a cabaret-style program. The event begins with hors d’oevres in the Clarke University Wahlert Atrium followed by the musical entrée in Jansen Music Hall. The theme—Old, New, Golden & Blue II—is a revamping of the cancelled Musical Menus program from 2020. Throughout the night, attendees will explore pieces from old and new musical theater and opera repertoire, highlight music from the Golden Age of musical theater and film, and then jazz it up over desserts with a little Blue. $30. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-6593. clarke.edu/musicalmenus.
Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey VS USA Hockey NTDP
March 25 @ 7:05 PM
Dubuque Ice Arena
With a massive replacement project completed on the ice sheet, the arena is ready to rock, just in time for another exciting season of USHL Hockey featuring our own Dubuque Fighting Saints. You can listen to the action on the Saints official radio partner Eagle 102.3 or watch the action live on FloHockey. $13–$25. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents The Desert Queen and Natural Shocks
March 25 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions celebrates Women’s History Month with two solo woman one-acts plays. The Desert Queen by James DeVita is a historical play. Meet Gertrude Bell, early 20th Century, legendary archeologist and explorer of the Arabian deserts, who influenced the political future of the Middle-East. Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson is a comedy… until it’s not! Trapped in her basement, Angela begins to reflect on a lifetime of trauma, as she waits out an impending tornado. $20. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
Don Quixote Ballet
March 25 and April 1 @ 7:30 PM
March 26 and April 2 @ 2 PM
The Grand Opera House
Miguel Cervantes’ masterpiece was first performed as a ballet in 1869. Filled with humor and gorgeous dancing, the Heartland Ballet will bring this classic to life. Don Quixote, Sancho Panza and the old mare Rosinante meet many adventures in their search for the impossible dream. Colorful characters, thwarted love and a battle with windmills will highlight this sumptuous production. $25 Adults, $15 youth. 135 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Mississippi
Saturday, March 25 @ 8 PM
The Lift
Do we really need to explain who the Mississippi Band is to you? Well, the 50th Anniversary of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band last year never quite ended, and they’ve whipped out a precious few additional shows since then. Considering that The Lift is just about the most cozy place around for a great live music show, this should be your perfect cage to catch Denny, Dave Cricket, and Jay rolling through a night of great blues, folk, bluegrass, rock, and more. This is what live music sounds like when you’ve been doing it for 50 years. Comfy like an old jacket. Expect them to start around 8 p.m. with some acoustic stuff and get a little more boisterous once the dinner crowd upstairs at Vinny’s moves on. Free. 180 Main St. facebook.com/theliftdubuque.
Travis Denning
Saturday, March 25 @ 8 PM
Q Casino Q Showroom
A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, singer/songwriter and Mercury Nashville recording artist Travis Denning just released his “clever kiss-off” (Billboard) and “wickedly fun good-riddance anthem” (PEOPLE) “ABBY.” Already amassing over 17 million streams and the track reaching the No. One spot on Sirius XM’s Highway Hot 30, the track earned the most adds at country radio upon add date. Denning celebrated his first No. One and GOLD-certified single in 2020 with the “shadowy” (Rolling Stone) “After A Few.” Accelerating his ascend from a chart-topping single, the song is taken from his debut EP BEER’S BETTER COLD that debuted in the Top 20 of Billboard’s Country Albums chart. Denning first made waves with the release of his Top 40 debut single “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs.” Denning has toured as direct support for Dustin Lynch and has previously opened shows for Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, LANCO, Riley Green and his first headlining “Heartbeat Of A Small Town Tour.” With over 398M million streams worldwide, Denning has been spotlighted for his head-turning sound and was previously selected as one of CRS New Faces, an Opry NextStage recipient and a CMA KixStart Artist, as he makes his mark within the industry. Inspired at a young age, Denning developed a love for country, pop, rock and heavy metal and started playing local bars from the age of 16, as he built a strong following from his distinctive songs and raucous guitar solos. A prolific writer with an unquestionable stage presence, Denning moved to Nashville and secured outside cuts by Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Michael Ray and more. Denning’s newest songwriting cut includes Michael Ray’s Top 20 single “Her World Or Mine.” Must be 21. $19+. 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. 563-582-3647. qcasinoandhotel.com.
