365ink Events
April 2024
Friday, April 19
2024 Earth Month in Galena: Electronics Recycling/Paper Shred
Friday, April 19 @ 8 AM–1:30 PM
Galena City Hall Parking Lot (Galena, IL)
Join the City of Galena and recycle electronics at 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and shred paper at 9–11 a.m. The Galena Green Team has compiled a calendar of earth-friendly events in and around Galena during the month of April. The list offers everyone a chance to appreciate and give back to nature. This year’s theme is “Connecting You With Nature.” A closer, healthier and sustainable relationship with nature comes through noticing, emotion, finding beauty and meaning, and through compassion. One of the Green Team’s goals is to balance the usual focus on knowledge and identification with these other pathways to nature connection. Free. 815-777-1050. galenagreenteamblog.wordpress.com.
Silver Saddles
Friday, April 19 @ 10:30–11:30 AM
Shenandoah Riding Center (Galena, IL)
A relaxing bonding experience between the horses and individuals 55+. Attendees brush the horses, groom them, feed them treats, and lead them around the property in the beautiful Galena Territory. $25. 200 N Brodrecht Rd, Galena, IL. 815-777-9550. shenandoahridingcenter.com.
The Haunted Galena Conference
Friday, April 19 @ 4–10 PM
Saturday, April 20 @ 8 AM–6 PM
DeSoto House Hotel (Galena, IL)
Embrace the darkness with Haunted Galena Tour Company at the haunted DeSoto House Hotel! The Haunted Galena Conference features speakers and workshops on hauntings, dark history, ghosts, mediumship, and various aspects of the paranormal. You will get to experience specialty exhibitors and vendors. There are also optional special after hours events (additional registration required), including paranormal investigations with regional research group Transcendent Paranormal Society. Get up close and personal with paranormal researchers and authors as you explore the mystery and unexplained. $70. 230 S Main St, Galena, IL. 815-990-7203. hauntedgalena.com.
Asian Pork Buns Class
Friday, April 19 @ 6–7:30 PM
Galena ARC (Galena, IL)
Celebrate Earth Day and spring by learning to make these yummy Asian buns filled with a delicious pork filling and sauce for dipping. Each person will need to bring a baking/ cookie sheet pan with edges and a small 6-ounce jar with lid. $45. 11084 W US HWY 20, Galena, IL. galenaarc.org.
Corey Layne
Friday, April 19 @ 7 PM
Gehlen Barn Beer in the Barn Brewery (St. Donatus, IA)
For this aspiring songwriter and country music artist Corey Layne, traditional country music runs in his veins. Corey is a third-generation musician, born and raised in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau in East Tennessee. Since he was young, his desire has been to bring “old style” country music back to life and perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage like his grandfather before him. Corey began singing for audiences at five years old and began dabbling with writing in his early teens. In 2003, he won an international singing contest held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, and by 2010, he was traveling around the world. A few years later, he signed his first record deal. His vocals are the real deal, and his true passion is and will always be soulful country music. Free. 101 Main St, St Donatus, IA. 563-213-8014. gehlenhouseandbarn.com.
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
April 19–20, and 25–26 @ 7:30 PM
April 21, 27–28 @ 2 PM
Bell Tower Theater
Holmes and Watson are on the case in this fast-paced comedy mystery! The world’s greatest detective must solve the case of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as they try to escape a dizzying web of deceit, silly accents, and disguises. Can our heroes discover the truth in time is this wildly funny comedy? Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $24, $12 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
The Eggscruciating Dinner: A Hare-Raising Murder Mystery
April 19 and 20 @ 7:30 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
The comedic play is an original work from Clarke students Sara Theisen and Kayla Weller. The audience will join the Smith family for Easter dinner, where tensions run high and someone’s head lands on a silver platter. Accusations fly as the family tries to solve the case and Granny’s secret recipes aren’t the only things that will be revealed. Attendees will also get in on the fun as the characters plead their case and allow the audience to decide their fate. “We had a lot of fun writing it and seeing it come to life through the actors,” Kayla said. “Sara and I developed the script over winter break, and we’ve been fine-tuning it through rehearsals. Everyone has been contributing ideas and it’s been a really collaborative process.” The Eggscruciating Dinner is the first production led by Cast & Crew, a new student organization on campus. With support from faculty advisors, students interested in all aspects of theatre, from writing, direction, set design, and performance, can get involved. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. clarke.edu.
Girls Night: The Musical
Friday, April 19 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Theater
Share the fun and laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. Get your girlfriends together and come sing along, dance along, and sip on cocktails as you take in this party of a show! Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s make this musical a fan favorite. $32+. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. fiveflagscenter.com.
Wahlert Catholic High School presents Mary Poppins
April 19 and 20 @ 7:30 PM
April 21 @ 2 PM
Grand Opera House
Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure presented by Wahlert Catholic High School. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” All ages. $17 Adults, $15 ages 18 and younger. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
As Time Goes By
Friday, April 19 @ 7:30 PM
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Join Cathy Goodman and Dave Richter on guitar for an AI-inspired cabaret with jazz, grammar, manners, and style. Cathy’s version: What happens when a funky redhead asks AI (more specifically, ChatGPT) to aid in creating a CABARET show with some very particular parameters—said performer’s love of grammar, style, manners, and jazz—all of which she fears are going away? ChatGPT’s version: Get ready for a whirlwind adventure as a vivacious redhead teams up with AI (yes, that’s ChatGPT!) to craft a one-of-a-kind CABARET extravaganza. With a passion for grammar, style, manners, and the timeless allure of jazz, she’s on a mission to breathe new life into these fading gems. Will she succeed in capturing the essence of bygone elegance? Or will her comedic flair and infectious energy steal the spotlight? Join us for an unforgettable fusion of wit, melody, and pure entertainment. Includes munchies and a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soda. Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Dubuque. $25. 200 Main St. HotelJulienDubuque.com.
Git Hoan Dancers: People of the Salmon, Tsimshian—Representing Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest
Friday, April 19 @ 7:30 PM
University of Dubuque Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
Git Hoan Dancers: People of the Salmon, Tsimshian – Representing Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest showcases the culture of the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. Formed in the efforts to revive, practice, and share the Tsimshian way of life that was once forbidden, the Git Hoan Dancers showcase the magnificence of Tsimshian art, resurrect the practice of the culture, and work to educate the world. The performance is filled with stunning, hand-carved masks, authentic skin and wood drums, and colorful, hand-made regalia emblazoned with symbols of the culture. The performance typically includes a ceremonial procession and storytelling dances that tell the history of the Tsimshian First Nations People. Legends such as “Mouse Woman and the Cannibal Giant,” “The Shaman and the Land Otters,” “The Spirit of Potlatch,” and “Killer Whale, Chief of the Sea” are vividly brought to life through dance. The dramatic impact of the performances is heightened by the use of mechanical devices that animate the heads of characters such as Raven and Killer Whale. This remarkable group has a reputation of high energy, enthusiastic, and spirit filled entertainment that thrills and educates thousands of audiences on the rich culture of Tsimshian people throughout the world. $20–$29 Adults, $15 children. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Peosta City-Wide Garage Sales
April 19–20
Peosta, IA
Head to Peosta, IA and shop area garage sales. A list of sales will be available through Fidelity Bank & Trust. cityofpeosta.org.
Saturday, April 20
The Haunted Galena Conference
Saturday, April 20 @ 8 AM–6 PM
DeSoto House Hotel (Galena, IL)
Embrace the darkness with Haunted Galena Tour Company at the haunted DeSoto House Hotel! The Haunted Galena Conference features speakers and workshops on hauntings, dark history, ghosts, mediumship, and various aspects of the paranormal. You will get to experience specialty exhibitors and vendors. There are also optional special after hours events (additional registration required), including paranormal investigations with regional research group Transcendent Paranormal Society. Get up close and personal with paranormal researchers and authors as you explore the mystery and unexplained. $70. 230 S Main St, Galena, IL. 815-990-7203. hauntedgalena.com.
Small Space Gardening Class
Saturday, April 20 @ 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 windowsills 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.
Run for Redman 5K run/walk
Saturday, April 20 @ 9 AM
Derby Grange Golf & Recreation Center
Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit the nursing program and 50 percent will benefit Everett Redman, a two-year-old who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June 2023 and is the son of Andrew Redman, assistant baseball coach at UD. Check-in and registration the day of the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 9 a.m. Miniature golf will also be available during Run for Redman for $5 for kids and $6 for adults as well as food. Festivities will end at 11:30 a.m. Additionally, UDSNA will be accepting any size tie blankets that the student organization will donate to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ pediatric oncology floor in Iowa City, IA. Everett, who loves trucks, tractors, and farm animals, had surgery to remove approximately 25 percent of the brain tumor in July 2023 and started chemotherapy in late September 2023. Everett’s most recent scan showed the tumor was stable with no growth. He is completing 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatments at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Held rain or shine, unless there is lightning. Hosted by the University of Dubuque Student Nursing Association (UDSNA). $20. 13079 Derby Grange Rd. runsignup.com.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April: April 20 @ 9 AM–Noon
Kennedy Mall West Concourse
Regional vendors offer homemade and baked goods, meat, cheese, eggs, seasonal produce, and more. Bring your own reusable shopping bags and drop off clean egg cartons, glass jars, and plastic clam shells. The all-volunteer driven market focuses on supporting our regional food system, eating from our food shed year-round, and providing annual funding to farmers through a grant program. 555 JFK Rd. wintermarketdbq.com.
Western Dubuque Bobcat Den Food Drive
Saturday, April 20 @ 9–11 AM
Silker’s Grocery Store (Epworth, IA)
The food drive provides assistance to Western Dubuque students in need for this spring and summer. The food pantry needs breakfast and granola bars, cereal, ready-to-eat meals, canned fruit, vegetables, and soup. Hosted by West Dubuque FFA and Western Dubuque Lions Club. Free. 101 W Main St, Epworth, IA. 563-542-7143. facebook.com/western.dubuque.lions.
Platteville Winter Farmer’s Market
1st & 3rd Saturdays though April: April 20 @ 9 AM–Noon
Rountree Gallery (Platteville, WI)
Find homegrown and handmade products from fresh produce and prepared food to stained glass and bath bombs. 120 W Main St, Platteville, WI. 608-218-4374. PlattevilleFarmersMarketWI.com.
Heritage Pond Fish Stocking & Fun Day
Saturday, April 20 @ 10 AM–Noon
Heritage Pond
Iowa DNR fisheries staff will be stocking Heritage Pond with trout. Fishing poles, bait, and tackle will be available for free use on a first-come, first-served basis. Other activities, games, and resources will be available for this family-friendly event. The Iowa DNR fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its cool weather trout program. The spring community trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult. RSVP requested. Free. 11330 Rupp Hollow Rd. 563-556-6745. DubuqueCountyIowa.gov/Conservation.
Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 20 @ 10 AM–2 PM
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Spring is officially in the air, and that means it is time to celebrate Earth Day at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Stop down for the annual Party for the Planet, presented by Southwest Tech’s Sustainable Energy Management Program. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with local and regional partners in the Boatyard to learn about conservation programs, including a special presentation and exhibit in the Mississippi River Discovery Center by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Guests can also bring home yellow birch saplings, courtesy of Wagner Nursery. 97.7 WGLR will be onsite for a live radio broadcast. General admission grants access to the day’s activities, and visitors who bring canned food items will receive $5 off admission (one discount per transaction, unlimited number of canned items.) All donations will benefit the Dubuque Food Pantry. 350 E 3rd St. 563-557-9545. RiverMuseum.org.
Puppy Professors Kids Camp
Saturday, April 20 @ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
That’s My Dog
Puppy Professors Kids Camp includes a lot of fun activities and games that will help teach dog body language, the proper way to greet and pet a dog, dog jobs (retrieving, police K9, search and rescue, tracking, herding, service, pulling, and hunting), proper ways to play with and care for a dog, and dog safety. Dogs are valued members of our families and society. Teaching children how to properly interact with them is crucial information to help ensure the safety of both the child and the dog. Puppy Professors is a fun and interactive kids camp designed to give children valuable information on how to interact safely and effectively with dogs and the major roles that dogs play in our society. One parent (or adult guardian) is required to be present at all times for each child attending. You DO NOT bring a dog with you, however, dogs will be in attendance and have been chosen based on their certifications and experience and safety with children of all ages. Ages 5–19 with an adult. $30/child. 5110 Wolff Rd. 563-588-3039. ThatsMyDog.com.
Compost Class
Saturday, April 20 @ 11 AM–12:30 PM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to start your outdoor compost bin. There are so many benefits of composting—for the environment, for the economy, and for our communities. Whether you are a gardener looking for a free and fresh supply of fertilizer for your plants, or an environmentalist looking for ways to decrease your carbon footprint, help eliminate food waste from ending up in the landfill, and help save the planet, composting is a simple and rewarding way to accomplish your goals. Join Convivium’s Farm Manager, A.J., for this 90-minute educational Compost Class. You will gain confidence and in-depth knowledge of composting through hands-on demonstrations. You will even visit Convivium’s four compartment outdoor bin (weather-permitting). $15. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
3rd Annual Platteville Pub Crawl
Saturday, April 20 @ 11 AM–2 AM
Downtown Platteville, WI
Purchase either a T-shirt or lanyard as your ticket. Participants must be wearing the event T-shirt or lanyard to have access to all the food and beverage discounts available at participating locations on the day of the event. Platteville’s Public Bus is available the day of the event from 2 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Help fundraise for Platteville Main Street Program. $25. plattevillemainstreet.com.
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 20 @ Noon–3 PM
YMCA Early Learning Center
This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season. Some featured activities include samples of YMCA youth sport offerings, tables from various businesses and organizations, tours of the child care facility, and more. Hosted by the Dubuque Community Y. Free. 7788 Chavenelle Rd. 563-556-0443. dubuquey.org.
School of Rock General Casting Youth Auditions
Saturday, April 20 @ 1 PM
Grand Opera House Rehearsal Space
The Grand Opera House and Rising Star Theatre Company are hosting auditions for two upcoming performances at The Grand Opera House. Based on the hit movie of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? School of Rock, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Those performers interested in auditioning for both School of Rock and The Addams Family will only need to complete one audition. 880 Locust St, Suites 222 and 228. thegrandoperahouse.com/auditions.
4th Annual Clarke Fest
Saturday, April 20 @ 4 PM
Clarke University Atrium Lawn
The fourth annual Clarke Fest is an outdoor festival celebrating the end of the year at Clarke. Everyone is invited to enjoy family-friendly games, crafts, and entertainment, including free performances from local musicians. Some of Clarke’s fantastic student work will also be on display, from musical performances and artwork for sale, to the premiere of Clarke Cast & Crew’s Eggscruciating Dinner: A Hare-Raising Murder Mystery. In addition, some of Dubuque’s best-loved food trucks will be parked on Clarke Drive. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-6300. clarke.edu/clarkefest.
Circus on Ice
Saturday, April 20 @ 4:30 and 7 PM
Grand River Center
Glide into the magical world of Circus on Ice. Come and enjoy an elegant ballet on synthetic ice combined with magnificent traditional circus acts. It is a magical performance for all ages. $25 Adults, $15 children. 500 Bell St. CircusOnIce.com.
The Neverly Brothers Rock n’ Roll Tribute
Saturday, April 20 @ 7 PM
Ohnward Fine Arts Center (Maquoketa, IA)
Take a guided musical virtual tour of the birth, near death, and resurrection of rock n’ roll—from 1955 to 1965—with The Neverly Brothers. The first half of their concert pays tribute to the music created by the 1950s American Rock n’ Roll pioneers—which by 1960 had become a distant memory but became the inspiration for the next wave of young rock bands from Britain. The second half then pays tribute to the 1964 British Invasion bands that re-recorded the forgotten 1950s American rock music—along with lesser known early 1960s rhythm & blues songs. They pulled rock n’ roll from the edge of extinction by re-inventing and re-energizing it for a new generation. The Neverly Brothers’ repertoire includes spirited performances of classics like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Satisfaction,” “Love Potion #9,” and many more. It’s not “moldy oldies”—it’s “old-school cool!” Learn rock history and be thoroughly entertained with their chronological song sequence, stories behind the music and vintage wardrobe changes. $25 ADV/$28 door adults; $15 ADV/$18 door ages 18 and younger. 1215 E. Platt St, Maquoketa, IA. 563-652-9815. ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
Dubuque Fighting Saints Conference Semifinals
VS Youngstown Phantoms: Saturday, April 20 @ 7:05 PM
VS TBD: Sunday, April 21 @ 5:05 PM
ImOn Arena
The Dubuque Fighting Saints take on the Youngstown Phantoms in the conference semifinals. The Saints have cinched their spot on the top of the Eastern Conference. The Tier 1 junior hockey team has won the Clark Cup five times and is the five-time defending Cowbell Cup Champions. Cheer them on at the ImOn Arena. Conference Semifinals are on April 19–26, Conference Finals are on April 27–May 9, and the Clark Cup Final is on May 10–22. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
April 20, and 25–26 @ 7:30 PM
April 21, 27–28 @ 2 PM
Bell Tower Theater
Holmes and Watson are on the case in this fast-paced comedy mystery! The world’s greatest detective must solve the case of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as they try to escape a dizzying web of deceit, silly accents, and disguises. Can our heroes discover the truth in time is this wildly funny comedy? Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $24, $12 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
The Eggscruciating Dinner: A Hare-Raising Murder Mystery
April 20 @ 7:30 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
The comedic play is an original work from Clarke students Sara Theisen and Kayla Weller. The audience will join the Smith family for Easter dinner, where tensions run high and someone’s head lands on a silver platter. Accusations fly as the family tries to solve the case and Granny’s secret recipes aren’t the only things that will be revealed. Attendees will also get in on the fun as the characters plead their case and allow the audience to decide their fate. “We had a lot of fun writing it and seeing it come to life through the actors,” Kayla said. “Sara and I developed the script over winter break, and we’ve been fine-tuning it through rehearsals. Everyone has been contributing ideas and it’s been a really collaborative process.” The Eggscruciating Dinner is the first production led by Cast & Crew, a new student organization on campus. With support from faculty advisors, students interested in all aspects of theatre, from writing, direction, set design, and performance, can get involved. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. clarke.edu.
Wahlert Catholic High School presents Mary Poppins
April 20 @ 7:30 PM
April 21 @ 2 PM
Grand Opera House
Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure presented by Wahlert Catholic High School. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” All ages. $17 Adults, $15 ages 18 and younger. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Free Fallin’: The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Saturday, April 20 @ 8 PM
Five Flags Theater
Free Fallin has been performing Tom Petty’s music internationally for more than 16 years, evolving into a complete and spectacular live music production. This band, with its highly skilled members, delivers a professional and entertaining experience for any Tom Petty fan. Their show, featuring all of Tom’s hits, includes instruments, and costumes that re-create the authentic experience of a Tom Petty concert. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers music has become the soundtrack for the 20th century and beyond. The Heartbreakers have sold over 80 million records and four of his albums have gone 12X platinum. His songs are heard every day on a variety of radio formats including his own XM channel. The Heartbreakers performed sold out shows for four decades. $19–$29. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Box 10, Doug Collins and the Receptionists
Saturday, April 20 @ 9 PM
The Lift
Formed in 1989, and heavily influenced by the likes of Gear Daddies and The Replacements, Cedar Falls, IA band Box 10 played regularly around the Midwest while releasing a full length cassette, Fine Box, in 1990, and a full length CD, So They Say, in 1994. Called “one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades” by southernminn.com, Doug Collins’s hooky mix of Beatle-esque pop and classic country are highlighted in his energetic shows, soulful singing, and honest, emotional songs. Free. 180 Main St, Lower Level. facebook.com/TheLiftDubuque.
Peosta City-Wide Garage Sales
April 20
Peosta, IA
Head to Peosta, IA and shop area garage sales. A list of sales will be available through Fidelity Bank & Trust. cityofpeosta.org.
Sunday, April 21
Marys & Mimosas: A Sunday Funday Brunchfest
Sunday, April 21 @ 10 AM–1 PM
Steeple Square
Marys & Mimosas: A Sunday Funday Brunchfest is back by popular demand. Indulge in a delectable brunch spread from vendor booths, featuring mouthwatering samples and refreshing drinks. Sip on a variety of mimosas while enjoying live music and the company of your friends. A full cash bar, including Bloody Marys, is also available. This Brunchfest promises a perfect mix of food, drinks, retail vendors, a casual fashion show, and good vibes. A sample list of vendors includes Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar, Knockout Melts, Rock Salad, Kristen’s Sweet Creations, Caroline’s, City Girl Farming, Andy Mettert from the University of Dubuque, Hy-Vee, Gotta Have It, PJ Chapin’s Boutique, Aj’s Boutique, Dirt Road Darlings Boutique, Rhomberg’s Fur & Leather Gallery, Classy & Chic Boutique, Blush Beauty Co., and more to come. Live music by Kristina Marie Castañeda. Include three mimosas and food samples from the vendors. Tickets are limited to less than 200 people. All proceeds benefit the mission at Steeple Square. $45 ADV/$50 door. 101 E 15th St. 563-235-3584 or visit SteepleSquare.com.
American Girl Days
Sundays: April 21 and May 5 and 19 @ 1–3 PM
Centrally Rooted
Centrally Rooted, a Dubuque-based nonprofit organization that focuses on brain health through creative expression, will host Jacqueline Hunter, founder of Oh Happy Play, in a special “Learn and Play” event based on the American Girl book series and doll brand. American Girl books aim to educate, empower, promote understanding, spark important conversations, and create change. Discover the worlds of Josephina, Kirstin, Molly, Addy, and Felicity through storytelling, engaging activities, and creative writing. Participants will learn about important people, places, and events in American history. Inspired by the American Girl stories, participants will be creating their own storybook for their doll. AG Days aren’t just about history and writing; they are about making friends and creating unforgettable memories. Ages 8–12. RSVP required. Free. 2230 Central Ave. centrallyrooted.com/upcoming-events.
Beauty and The Beast
Sunday, April 21 @ 1 PM
University of Dubuque Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
Beauty and the Beast, performed by The Panto Company USA, heads to Heritage Center. An enchanted rose and a talking clock, candlestick, and teapot… it could only be Beauty and the Beast! The Panto Company USA brings this beloved tale to life in a spellbinding family show that stars Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle, and, of course, the Beast. As Belle is held captive in the castle, audience members will enjoy finding out if she falls in love with the Beast before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose or if the Beast’s selfishness will cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl that has melted his heart. The performance will be filled with all the ingredients audiences have come to expect from The Panto Company USA: lots of laughter, stunning costumes, lovely music, and plenty of magic. Join all your favorite characters in this unforgettable and magical adventure. The Dubuque County Library District offers a “Page to Stage” educational activity on April 1 at 1:30–2:30 p.m. at the Epworth Branch, April 3 at 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Peosta Branch, and April 11 at 6:15–7:15 p.m. at the Holy Cross Branch. Children are invited to create a 3D diorama of their favorite fairy tale for free with “Fairy Tale Dioramas.” Each child who attends will receive one free child’s admission with the purchase of an adult admission. RSVP at dubcolib.org. Performance: $29 Adults, $19 children, $5 for lap seats (ages 3 and younger). 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
2024 Earth Month in Galena: A Movie and Popcorn: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Sunday, April 21 @ 1:30–2:30 PM
Galena Territory Association Owner’s Club Lounge (Galena, IL)
Join Wild Ones of Jo Daviess County for a movie a popcorn. The Galena Green Team has compiled a calendar of earth-friendly events in and around Galena during the month of April. The list offers everyone a chance to appreciate and give back to nature. This year’s theme is “Connecting You With Nature.” A closer, healthier and sustainable relationship with nature comes through noticing, emotion, finding beauty and meaning, and through compassion. One of the Green Team’s goals is to balance the usual focus on knowledge and identification with these other pathways to nature connection. Free. wildonesjdc@gmail.com. galenagreenteamblog.wordpress.com.
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
April 21 and 27–28 @ 2 PM
April 25–26 @ 7:30 PM
Bell Tower Theater
Holmes and Watson are on the case in this fast-paced comedy mystery! The world’s greatest detective must solve the case of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as they try to escape a dizzying web of deceit, silly accents, and disguises. Can our heroes discover the truth in time is this wildly funny comedy? Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $24, $12 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Julien Winds and Clarke Wind Ensemble
Sunday, April 21 @ 2 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
This concert includes wind works that are based on visual art. The performance opens with the wind-band standard Scenes from the Louvre by Norman Dello Joio. It will also feature Jeff Tyzik’s Images, as well as Steven Danyew’s This World Alive with video. We will end with a band arrangement of Mussorgsky’s musical painting, The Great Gate of Kiev. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-6300. clarke.edu/artsatclarke.
Wahlert Catholic High School presents Mary Poppins
Sunday, April 21 @ 2 PM
Grand Opera House
Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure presented by Wahlert Catholic High School. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” All ages. $17 Adults, $15 ages 18 and younger. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Spring Festival
Sunday, April 21 @ 2–4 PM
Grant Park (Galena, IL)
Celebrate spring with dragons, drumming, seeds, and saplings! The first annual spring festival is a fun and artistic event for all ages. This is akin to the Harvest Parade in Viroqua, WI and Jack-in-the-Green in Hastings, Sussex—costumes of flora and fauna are encouraged. All ages. Free. 625 Park Ave, Galena, IL. kkriesel.com/spring-festival.
Cooking 101: Knife Skills
Sunday, April 21 @ 3–5 PM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
Knowing how to safely and efficiently use a knife is one of the most valuable skills in the kitchen. This is a hands-on class and participants will learn and practice how to dice, mince, chop, slice, julienne and chiffonade various vegetables and herbs. You will also learn about the different types of knives and which ones you should have in your kitchen. Participants will have a chance to purchase a 10-inch chef’s knife. Join Convivium Co-Founder Leslie Shalabi for this exciting new class, which is part of their “Cooking 101” series. It is for the person who has very limited cooking knowledge and wants to become more confident in the kitchen. This series will be a combination of classroom learning, demonstration, and some limited hands-on experience. $25–$37.50. 2811 Jackson St. 563-557-2900. convivium-dbq.com.
Brew Ha Ha Players Present: Fast Times at Stone Cliff High
Sunday, April 21 @ 5–7 PM
Stone Cliff Winery
It’s been years since you last roamed the halls of Stone Cliff High, which officially closed 10 years ago. However, the school spirit is still alive amongst graduates, and—according to the reunion planning committee, it’s time to bust out those shoulder pads and flip up those collars, as this year’s reunion—extended to ALL graduates—is 80s-themed. Why not, you think as you don your leg warmers? It’s all in good fun…until the night takes a dark twist. One of your fellow graduates (or perhaps a teacher, coach, or staff member?) is out for some righteous revenge. But why? What buzzkill is about to share why dreams were shattered and lives ruined? Brace yourself for a gnarly night of surprises, suspense, and, most of all, big hair. This Totally Tubular Night Murder, Mayhem, and Mixed Tapes includes an 80s trivia contest to boot! $85. RSVP by April 13. 600 Star Brewery Dr. 563-583-6100. stonecliffwinery.com.
Dubuque Fighting Saints Conference Semifinals
VS Youngstown Phantoms: Sunday, April 21 @ 5:05 PM
ImOn Arena
The Dubuque Fighting Saints take on the Youngstown Phantoms in the conference semifinals. The Saints have cinched their spot on the top of the Eastern Conference. The Tier 1 junior hockey team has won the Clark Cup five times and is the five-time defending Cowbell Cup Champions. Cheer them on at the ImOn Arena. Conference Semifinals are on April 19–26, Conference Finals are on April 27–May 9, and the Clark Cup Final is on May 10–22. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
General Casting School of Rock Adults and The Addams Family All Ages Auditions
Sunday, April 21 @ 6 PM
Monday, April 22 @ 7 PM
Grand Opera House Rehearsal Space
The Grand Opera House and Rising Star Theatre Company are hosting auditions for two upcoming performances at The Grand Opera House. Based on the hit movie of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? School of Rock, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story that is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. School of Rock is open to youth and adult actors ages 10 and above. The Addams Family is open to adult actors, currently in high school and above, as well as one youth actor, currently in middle or high school. Those performers interested in auditioning for both productions will only need to complete one audition. 880 Locust St, Suites 222 and 228. thegrandoperahouse.com/auditions.
