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THU 8 / 29
“ Of Insects and Interconnection ” Presentation and Book Signing w / Heather Swan
7 – 9 PM @ GALENA
CFA ( GALENA , IL ) Gather in a night of prose , poetry , and art in celebration of Where the Grass Still Sings : Stories of Insects and Interconnection . The new nonfiction book by Galena native Heather Swan braids art , poetry , science , and memoir together to honor the importance of the marvelous and often invisible members of our natural world . She will be joined by poet Catherine Jagoe and photographer Mark Montgomery . Copies of the book will be available for purchase . Donations appreciated . Free . 971 Gear St , Galena , IL . galenacenterforthearts . org .
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Twisted River of Temptation : Led by Lead into Sin in Sinsinawa
7:30 PM @ LORAS COLLEGE
ST . JOSEPH AUDITORIUM In this comedic melodrama , ambitious and cunning villain Louis Button attempts to save his lead shot factory by seizing control of Julie Ann Dubois ’ valuable mine … and her heart . Set in the riverside city of Dubuque , the play intricately weaves a tale of power , deception and unlikely alliances . Full of Lorasspirited humor and wordplay ! Will the nuns Sinsinawa keep Julie Ann safe ? Will debaucherous drunkards of Dubuque stop the villainous Button ? Will Officer Noble and Deputy Dan get their act together ? Will Nathanial Goodfellow capture an elusive seat in the Catholic Traditions course ? The biennial Faculty / Staff Play is a popular , longstanding Loras College tradition . The productions raise money for the college ’ s Faculty-Staff
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Scholarship for students . Twisted River of Temptation : Led by Lead into Sin in Sinsinawa was originally produced by Loras faculty and staff in 2012 , the first script of a trilogy by Kyle and Stephanie Klapataukas for their alma mater . The production is supported by the Loras Players . Doors at 7 p . m . Non-Students : $ 10 ; Students : $ 5 . 1450 Alta Vista St . lorasplayers . yolasite . com .
FRI 8 / 30
Underground Sound Blues Trio
6:30 – 9:30 PM @ STONE
CLIFF WINERY STAR
EVENT ROOM Join Cameron Webb , Kyle Deschner , and Dylan Dickman for an evening of blues music . There will be a drawing for
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a 5-day mountain retreat vacation in Smith ’ s vacation home in Silverthorne , CO . Proceeds support Opening Doors . Limited seating . $ 18 . 600 Star Brewery Dr . 563-583-6100 x203 . stonecliffwinery . com .
SAT 8 / 31
Riverview Rally
10 AM @ 251 S . 4 TH
ST , SAVANNA , IL Any 2 or 3-wheel road vehicles may participate . Registration begins at 10 a . m . at the old Shopko parking lot , and kick stands are up at 11 a . m . The route will include multiple stops and will end back at the old Shopko parking lot . An after-event celebration will be held at Manny ’ s at 6 p . m . with an allyou-can-eat buffet for $ 15 .
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Manny ’ s is donating a portion of proceeds to Riverview Center . The celebration will include silent auction items from local businesses , a 50 / 50 raffle , entertainment , and awareness and education materials about Riverview Center ’ s services . For 32 years , Riverview Center has proudly provided the healing and justice survivors of sexual violence deserve , free of charge . Suggested donation : $ 30 . 563-557-0310 . riverviewcenter . org .
Six-Oh-Ate Food Truck Festival
5 – 8 PM @ WATER ST ,
SHULLSBURG , WI The ultimate food lover ’ s dream come true . Whether you ’ re a seasoned foodie , a music enthusiast , a family looking for a day of fun , or simply someone who loves
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good food and great company , this festival is for you . ExperienceShullsburg . com .
MON 9 / 2
Dubuque Labor Day Parade
9:30 AM @ DOWNTOWN
DUBUQUE The parade starts at 8 th and Locust Street and end at 15 th and Locust Street . Larger vehicles continue up Locust at the end of the parade route . After the parade , head to Swiss Valley Park for a picnic in the Green Ash Pavilion . Sponsored by Dubuque Federation of Labor . 563-582-5947 . dubuquefed . org .
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