This Week's Events

• June 17, 2013

  1:00 pm

  2013 Dominic Goodmann Memorial Golf Tournament

  to Benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation
  Thunder Hills Golf & Country Club, Peosta, IA Learn more about the tournament at www.SupportKidsWithCancer.com

• June 18, 2013

  12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

  "The Outdoors" - Nature Program for Kids

  The Iowa DNR and the Friends of the Mines of Spain are sponsoring a nature program at the Mines of Spain Recreation Area on June 18th from 12:30-2:30pm. The free event is for ages 2 - 4 and will include crafts, hikes and other activites lead by a park naturalist. The program helps children of a young age to experience the wonder of nature.

• June 19, 2013

  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

  Water Carnival at Sutton Pool

  The Leisure Services Department is sponsoring a free Water Carnival at Sutton Pool on June 19th beginning at 6:30pm. A variety of activities are planned for ages 5 to 14. These events will utilize the entire pool and therefore interrupt public recreation swimming for the evening at Sutton Pool. Flora Pool will remain open for public swimming.

• June 20, 2013

  8:00 pm

  JEWEL

  Mississippi Moon Bar
  http://www.diamondjodubuque.com

• June 21, 2013

  N/A

  Rose Festival Weekend @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  Fri June 21 is Senior Citizen’s Day featuring – Cynthia Leslein, Piano on the Porch @10am
  Sat June 22 6:30 pm “Moonlight & Roses” featuring music by Ralph Kluseman – McKay Plaza
  Sun June 23 10-2 pm Herb Fest – Herb Garden, Porch & Garden Room
  Sun June 23 6:30 pm Manny Lopez Big Band -- Packard Pavillion

  5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

  A Celebration of All-Things Supper Club

  The River Lights Bookstore at 1089 Main St. in Dubuque is hosting a celebration of All-Things Supper Club on June 21st from 5:30 - 7pm. At 6pm listen to special guest, Chicago Sun-Times writer and author of "The Supper Club Book," Dave Hoekstra as he tells stories and insights he gathered while conducting research for his book. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

  7:30 pm

  9 to 5 @ The Grand Opera House

  Dolly Parton's hit Broadway show is this years Grand Opera House annual community musical. Lively songs, great comedy and a significant story of office life in the 1970s. $20 adults - $12 under 21

• June 22, 2013

  N/A

  Rose Festival Weekend @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  Fri June 21 is Senior Citizen’s Day featuring – Cynthia Leslein, Piano on the Porch @10am
  Sat June 22 6:30 pm “Moonlight & Roses” featuring music by Ralph Kluseman – McKay Plaza
  Sun June 23 10-2 pm Herb Fest – Herb Garden, Porch & Garden Room
  Sun June 23 6:30 pm Manny Lopez Big Band -- Packard Pavillion

  N/A

  The Dubuque Museum of Art: A FOND FAREWELL FOR 25 FOOT TALL ‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’

  The Dubuque Museum of Art announces that the iconic sculpture God Bless America will be leaving Dubuque on June 25th. At its departure the sculpture will have completed a two and a half year stay at the Museum. The Museum is planning special activities to send the artwork off with flare. On Saturday, June 22, from 1pm to 3pm, the Museum will offer a Family Day with free Museum admission, free family art activities, a “come dressed like the American Gothic couple” costume contest and refreshments. On Sunday, June 23rd, at 1:30pm, the Museum will feature a lecture on Grant Wood by Dr. Randy Lengeling. Dr. Lengeling is a Grant Wood collector and scholar and this updated presentation will give an in-depth look at Wood’s life and work. The lecture is free to the public.
  The Museum also asks the public to participate in creating a virtual scrapbook. Anyone with pictures of their family or friends in front of the sculpture is asked to post their images to the Museum’s facebook wall. The public is also invited to share the stories behind their pictures or other anecdotes about the sculpture.

  For additional information about the Dubuque Museum of Art contact Director Mark Wahlert
  www.dbqart.com, 563-557-1851, mwahlert@dbqart.com

  9:00 am – 10:00 am

  Livingston Park Preservation Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

  The Livingston Park Preservation Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser will be held on June 22nd at 9am, with registration between 8-8:45am. The registration cost for adults and teens (run/walk) is $10 and for children 12 and younger (walk) is $5. All proceeds go towards the Bell Park Project. The event start and finish will be at Livingston/Clifton fire station. There is a Mardi Gras theme and participants are encouraged to dress up.

  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  Mines of Spain Canoe Program

  The Iowa DNR and the Friends of the Mines of Spain are sponsoring a free canoe program for all ages on Catfish Creek in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area on June 22 starting at 1pm. Meet at the canoe launch on Catfish Creek along the main park road. Canoes, life jackets (Personal Flotation Device) and paddles will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Life jackets (PFD's) are limited and all participants must be wearing one. You are encouraged to bring your own. The program should last about 2 hours and participants are encouraged to stay after to explore the many trails and other available activities in the area.

  7:00 pm

  Benefit Concert for Mines of Spain Land Expansion

  The Medicine Band presents: Blackhawk, a rock opera concert and fundraiser for Land Expansion at the Mines of Spain. Saturday, June 22nd @ 7pm
  The Medicine Band is a six piece musical group performing their original rock opera "It Was a Beautiful Country" stories of Native America.This rock opera features the story of legendary Sauk and Fox warrior, Black Hawk with special guest Denny Garcia. Bring your lawn chairs for this outdoor concert at the EB Lyons Interpretive Center 8991 Bellevue Heights. In case of inclement weather, we will move the concert inside the EB Lyons Center. A free will offering will be taken for fundraising for the 52 acre expansion at the Mines of Spain
  Please no carry-ins.
  For more information call 563.566.0620 or go to www.minesofspain.org

  7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Potosi Street Dance

  The Potosi-Tennyson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tennyson-Potosi Bank are sponsoring the Potosi Street Dance on June 22nd from 7 - 11pm in the downtown area. The event is for all ages with a family section and an adult section. Tickets are available at the gate, $5 for adults and $3 for students. Concessions and beer are available.

  7:30 pm

  9 to 5 @ The Grand Opera House

  Dolly Parton's hit Broadway show is this years Grand Opera House annual community musical. Lively songs, great comedy and a significant story of office life in the 1970s. $20 adults - $12 under 21

• June 23, 2013

  N/A

  Rose Festival Weekend @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  Fri June 21 is Senior Citizen’s Day featuring – Cynthia Leslein, Piano on the Porch @10am
  Sat June 22 6:30 pm “Moonlight & Roses” featuring music by Ralph Kluseman – McKay Plaza
  Sun June 23 10-2 pm Herb Fest – Herb Garden, Porch & Garden Room
  Sun June 23 6:30 pm Manny Lopez Big Band -- Packard Pavillion

  N/A

  The Dubuque Museum of Art: A FOND FAREWELL FOR 25 FOOT TALL ‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’

  The Dubuque Museum of Art announces that the iconic sculpture God Bless America will be leaving Dubuque on June 25th. At its departure the sculpture will have completed a two and a half year stay at the Museum. The Museum is planning special activities to send the artwork off with flare. On Saturday, June 22, from 1pm to 3pm, the Museum will offer a Family Day with free Museum admission, free family art activities, a “come dressed like the American Gothic couple” costume contest and refreshments. On Sunday, June 23rd, at 1:30pm, the Museum will feature a lecture on Grant Wood by Dr. Randy Lengeling. Dr. Lengeling is a Grant Wood collector and scholar and this updated presentation will give an in-depth look at Wood’s life and work. The lecture is free to the public.
  The Museum also asks the public to participate in creating a virtual scrapbook. Anyone with pictures of their family or friends in front of the sculpture is asked to post their images to the Museum’s facebook wall. The public is also invited to share the stories behind their pictures or other anecdotes about the sculpture.

  For additional information about the Dubuque Museum of Art contact Director Mark Wahlert
  www.dbqart.com, 563-557-1851, mwahlert@dbqart.com

  9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  The Tour of the Gardens

  The Dubuque County Master Gardeners will be showcasing the region’s best gardens during the Tour of Gardens on June 23rd from 9am - 4pm. This annual event allows for a "behind the scenes" look at how people have transformed their yards into beautiful landscapes as well as providing tips and tricks as to how to create your own landscape masterpiece. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the garden locations. For more information, call 563-583-6496 or visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/tourofgardens2013.

  10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and The Herb Society of Dubuque Present Herbfest 2013

  The event is open to the public and free. This year, The Herb Society is offering special activities for children and adults.

  Schedule of Events for Herbfest 2013
  10:00-11:30
  Hosted Herb Garden Tours
  Featuring fun facts and useful information about the plants we grow in the formal Herb
  Garden
  10:00-1:00
  Tasty Tidbits on the Porch
  Tickle your taste buds with herbal foods prepared by members of The Herb Society
  10:00-1:00
  Silent Auction and Handcrafted Herbal Items Sale (McKay Plaza)
  10:30-12:30 (or while supplies last)
  Kid's Workshop: "Making Seedballs"
  Participating children must be accompanied by an adult. Note: Children should dress
  appropriately for a "messy" but fun activity.
  12:00-1:00
  Adult Workshop: "Saving for a Rainy Day: Preserving Herbs” (Garden
  Room)
  The workshop will demonstrate several methods for drying herbs and provide
  information about uses for the dried product. Participants will leave with herbs to dry.
  Media Contact: Fran Hedeman, President, The Herb Society of Dubuque, 563-583-4390

  2:00 pm

  9 to 5 @ The Grand Opera House

  Dolly Parton's hit Broadway show is our annual community musical. Lively songs, great comedy and a significant story of office life in the 1970s. $20 adults - $12 under 21