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Today's featured live shows
Kevin Beck and Johnnie Walker Kevin Beck and Johnnie Walker
This acoustic duo has been entertaining the tri-state area for the last 8 years. With an incredible mix of Classic Rock, Blues, and Country, Kevin & J...
@ Sundown Mountain
from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sundown Mountain's last day of the skiing season. Come check out the crazy youngsters skiing and snowboarding across an ice cold pond. Awesome acoust...
Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny
bryan popp is a nashville star semi-finalist and corey jenny is an award winning songwriter both hailing from Platteville, WI
@ New Diggings General Store & Inn
from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Bryan & Corey bring their mix of popular new & classic country to the New Diggings General Store, so put on your boots, hitch up your jeans and come o...
Lonely Goats Lonely Goats
The Lonely Goats are bringing the fun back to the dance floor. The Goats play a wide variety of songs you might know, sometimes played in completely ...
@ Sandy Hook Tavern
from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Oh yeah! It's another Sunday Funday at the Hook with the Lonely Goats. We might be gettin' our St. Paddy's Day on a wee bit early dontcha know! Joi...
Upcoming featured live shows
Kevin Beck and Johnnie Walker Nothin but Dylan
The name says it all, "Nothin but Dylan" Enjoy the songs of the legendary singer/songwriter
@ Grape Escape
from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM on Friday, March 19 2010
Happy St Patty's Day. Come out to Miss Kitty's Grape Escape in Downtown Galena. "Nothin but Dylan" playing Bob's best songs from over 50 years
Kevin Beck and Johnnie Walker Rosalie Morgan
Singer, songwrighter, performer recording artist and producer, a veteran performer for over 20 years with 7 CD's available for purchase. Playing the p...
@ TAIKO Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM on Saturday, March 20 2010
Come and enjoy dinner or suhshi and a great bar while Rosalie plays the piano and sings your favorite songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and now - by req...
Upcoming Events through Sunday March 21, 2010»More
Family Events
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:
Second Helpings, 5:30 p.m., Manchester United Methodist Church, Manchester, Iowa. A free meal served to those who need a meal or wish to sare a meal with others.
Feb. 19, March 19:
Ballroom Dance, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 791 Locust St. Enjoy dancing on the wooden floor to big-band music and classic rock 'n' roll; $4 cover charge. Full service bar and door prizes. Call 563-588-2011.
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, May 17:
Centering Prayer Hour, 7-8 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Facilitator: Marilyn Dansart. Join others in quiet, meditative prayer, discussion & support. Registration not required. Free will offering.
Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19:
Tri-State Ballroom Dancers, 5-8 p.m., Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road. Snowball Dance (Jan. 19); Sweetheart dance (Feb. 16); St. Pat's Dance (March 16); April Showers Dance (April 20); Red, White and Blue Dance (May 18); Junebug Dance (June 15); Lazey Days of Summer Dance (Aug. 17); Harvest Dance (Sept. 21); Halloween Dance Party (Oct. 19). Dance to Musical Memories from the '40s, '50s and '60s. Details: 563-557-2346.
Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19:
Fabulous Friday Concert, 12:05 p.m., St. Luke's UMC, 1199 Main St. Freewill offering. Featuring: Lorie Foley and Dennis Williams (Jan. 22); Nancy Woodin, Karen Lull and Dr. Charles Barland (Jan. 29); University of Dubuque, Chuck Barland, director (Feb. 5); Preview, Guys and Dolls, John Woodin, director (Feb. 12); Clarke College Instrumental Department, Dave Resnick, director (Feb. 19); Loras College, Roy Carroll, director (Feb. 26); NISOM, Tracey Rush, director (Mar. 5); Keith Rippe and Chris Kohlmann (Mar. 12); Upper Main Street Jazz Band, Ric Jones, director (Mar. 19); Andrea Beacham and Larry Loeppke (Mar. 26).
Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15:
Exploring Connections: Yoga and the Chinese Arts, 6-7:30 p.m., Body & Soul Spa, 2728 Asbury Road. Ongoing series of yoga classes. Kundalini Yoga instructor Jim Earles will be joined by a series of local practitioners of Chinese health modalities.
March 14:
Plum River Opry, 1:30-5 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds Grand Ballroom, 14569 Old Highway Road. Open mic from 11 a.m.-1p.m., with music to follow. Blue Grass and Country Music.
March 14:
An Evening with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, 7 p.m., Rollo Jamison Museum, 405 E. Main St., Platteville, Wis. A first person performance by Jessica Michna, historian and actor. She shares Eleanor's tragedies and triumphs. Free admission. Details: 608-348-3301.
March 14:
Daylight-saving time tips, 1:59-3 a.m., U.S. Cellular, 806 Wacker Drive, Suite 129, Wireless customers can use their cell phones to set clocks one hour ahead on Sunday.
March 15:
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke, 7-8:30 p.m., James Kennedy Public Library , Dyersville, Iowa. Informative program for parents of a high school student who planning on attending a four-year college.
March 15:
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., High School, Cascade, Iowa.
March 15:
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-6 p.m., Fire and Rescue Building, Dickeyville, Wis.
March 16:
Movies @ Your Library, 7 p.m., Dubuque County Library, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa. Movie "Marie Antointte." Free admissions and snacks. Details: 563-876-3388.
March 16:
James Kennedy Public Library will show film "Stage Door Canteen," 2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. A 1943 film starring Katherine Hepburn and Ray Bolger. Admission is free. Popcorn and beverages served.
March 17:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Blood Drive, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Living Faith Center, 1755 Delhi St. Details: 563-556-6977.
March 17:
Galena St. Patrick's Day Parade, 5:30 p.m., downtown Galena, Ill. A "fun for the whole family" parade including bands and floats. Pre-registration requested for participants.
March 18:
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-6 p.m., Memorial Hall, Farley, Iowa.
March 18:
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3-7 p.m., Scales Mound (Ill.) High School.
March 18:
2010 Telegraph Herald Job Fair, noon-6 p.m., Best Western Midway Hotel, 3100 Dodge St.
March 19:
GracePoint Church presents Jim Ott, 6:30-9 p.m., 3100 Windsor Ave. Presentation: Bridges Out of Poverty. Public is welcome.
March 19:
Ballroom Dance, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 781 Locust St. Big Band Music and Classic Rock 'n Roll by T's 'n J's DJ Productions. Full service bar and door prizes. $4 cover charge.
March 19:
Cha Cha with the Chamber, Season V, 6:30 p.m., Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Iowa. Local celebrities dance to benefit the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce .
March 19:
CHa Cha with the Chamber, Season V, 5:45 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. show begins. Bellevue (Iowa) High School. Admission $5. Details: 563-872-5830.
March 20:
Boy Scout Troop 7 Spring Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Anthony's School gym, 2175 Rosedale Ave. Most items are a dollar and it will also serve as a drop off point for scouting for food.
March 20:
Bluebird Workshop, 10 a.m., Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, Iowa. Join a naturalist and the Dubuque County Conservation Society for a morning of Bluebird education. Attendees will be able to construct their own bluebird nesting box to take home. Details: 563-556-6745.
March 20:
First Annual Inside Farley Garage Sale , 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Palace Ballroom, Farley, Iowa.
March 20:
Dubuque County Dairy Association Banquet, 6:30-10 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom , 14569 Old Highway 20. Annual Dairy Banquet with awards, crowning of 2010 Dubuque County Dairy Royalty .
March 20:
Spring Celebration at the Dubuque County Libraries, 9 a.m., 5900 Saratoga Plaza, Suite 5, Asbury, Iowa; 205 First St., Farley, Iowa; 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa; 938 Church St., Holy Cross, Iowa. Featuring: book displays on gardening, spring cleaning, organizing, spring holidays, upcoming fiction bestselling authors, prize drawing and refreshments. Details: 563-582-0008.
March 20:
Annual Spring Craft and Bake Sale, 3-6 p.m., St Joseph Key West Church basement, 10204 Key West Drive, Spr. Crafts and baked items for sale, including Easter items. Come browse and buy, many beautiful crafts and wonderful baked goods.
March 20:
Movies @ Your Library, 3:30 p.m., Dubuque County Library, Asbury Branch, 5900 Saratoga Plaza, Suite 5. Movie "Julie& Julia." Free admissions and snacks. Details: 563-876-3388.
March 20:
Breweriana and Collectibles Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Andrew-Thomas School Gym, Potosi, Wis. Buy, sell and swap. Beer, soda and food available. There also will be raffle and door prizes.
March 21:
Sierra Club Hike, 1 p.m., Meet at Brothers Grocery Store East side of Cascade, Iowa. Join the Sierra Club for a hike in the beautiful Inidan Bluffs Wildlike Area.
Fundraisers
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:
Monday Burger Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dubuque Eagles Club 568, 1175 Century Drive.
Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 21, May 9:
Sunday Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Dubuque Eagles Club 568, 1175 Century Drive.
March 14:
Knights Templar Eye Foundation pancake, Egg, and Ham Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oxus Grotto Building, 3011 Autumn Drive, Asbury, Iowa. Cost, $6 adults, $3 children.
March 14:
Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-noon, Asbury Eagles Club, Saratoga Road, Asbury, Iowa. Cost, $6 adults, $4 ages 10 and younger. Proceeds to Eagles charities.
March 14:
20th Annual National Guard Pancake Breakfast and Open House, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Company A 1-133rd INF, 1035 Radford Road. Cost, $6 adults, $4 ages 4-12. Proceeds to support deployed soldiers and their families. Private donations accepted. Details: 563-588-9603.
March 14:
St. Patrick's Garryowen Irish Breakfast and Mass, 7:30 a.m-noon breakfast, 10 a.m. Mass.
March 14:
Public Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Bally Hall, St. Mary's Church, 406 Franklin St., Galena, Ill. Cost, $6 adults, $3 ages 5-12. Sponsored by: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
March 14:
Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Masonville, Iowa.
March 14:
"Rock Around the Clock" Silent and Live Auction to Benefit Dubuque Lutheran School, 5-7 p.m., Kennedy School Gym, 2135 Woodland Drive. Bid on items donated by local businesses and individuals. Admission is free. Food available for purchase. "Celebrity" guests, DJ, entertainment, fun.
March 18:
Burger Night, 5 to 8 p.m., Asbury Eagles Club, Saratoga Road. Fresh grilled hamburger, add your own toppings. Cost is $6 adults, $4 ages 10 and under. Proceeds to go to Benefefit the Habitat for Humanity.
March 20:
Live Music at the Asbury Eagles Club, 9 p.m., Saratoga Road, Asbury, Iowa. Music by "The Attic Band." No cover charge.
March 20:
Postcard and Ephemera Show and Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Courageous of Iowa, Address, Postcards and much for sale. Free raffle. Food and drink available.
March 20:
"Blue Cross" Benefit Dinner, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Knights of Columbus Council 510, 781 Locust St. Cost is $12. Proceeds to support "Centennial Cross." Details: 563-588-2011.
March 21:
Spring Brunch, 11-1 p.m., Divine Word College, Epworth, Iowa. Meal, auctions and raffles to raise money for student scholarships. Tickets are $30. Details: 563-876-3353 .
Kids Events
March 19:
Dubuque County Library hosts Game Day for Kids, 2:45-3:45 p.m., 947 Main St., Holy Cross, Iowa. A variety of games to play from classics to new favorites. Children of all ages welcome, adults are welcome to stay. Call, 563-563-582-0008.
March 20:
Kids Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Western Dubuque High School, 302 Fifth Ave., Epworth, Iowa. Family fun and resource fair. Event will feature informational exhibits, family activities, crafts, games, and prizes. Details: 563-588-1620.
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