Julien's Journal August 2016 (Volume 41, Number 8) | Page 14
STEPPING OUT
ARTS
MUSIC
EVENTS
CULTURE
ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER
TUG FEST
Thursday-Saturday, August 11-13
4:30-11 PM (Thurs.), 4-11:59 PM (Fri.), & 7 AM-11:59 PM (Sat.)
@ Downtown LeClaire, IA
This 30th annual tug-of-war across the
Mississippi River is an exciting challenge
pitting LeClaire, IA against Port Byron,
IL. Since 1987, ten 20-member tug teams
annually pull with all of their strength on
a 2,700-foot, 680-pound rope that spans
the Mississippi River. The three-day event
includes a carnival starting on Thursday,
a parade, live music, and fireworks on Friday evening, and the tug-of-war on Saturday.
Admission is free on Thursday and $5 on Friday and Saturday. Visit TugFest.com.
BIKE NIGHT
DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT
5-9 PM @ McGrath Dubuque Harley
Davidson (145 N. Crescent Ridge Rd.)
This outdoor party features grilled grub
from Catfish Charlie’s, plenty of cold beer,
and your chance to win a brand new 2016
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. This month
features live music by Six Shots ‘til Midnight
and a “Best Dressed ‘80s Contest.” The
event is free and open to all ages. Find Bike
Night on Facebook.com.
6:30-10 PM @ Downtown Dyersville, IA
Come to Downtown Dyersville for an evening filled with music, games, food, and beverages. Family fun includes a bounce house,
train rides, face painting, and balloons. This
month features live music by Drama Kings
and turtle races. Participation is free. Visit
Dyersville.org.
Thursday, August 11
Friday, August 12
Friday, August 12
6-11 PM @ Riverview Amphitheater
(Cascade, IA)
Enjoy live music by Sam & Others and The
Mississippi Band along with great food
available for purchase from the Cascade
FFA. Bring your cooler and lawn chair to
this free concert. Find the event on Facebook.com.
ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL
Friday-Sunday, August 12-14
Wednesday-Sunday, August 17-21
Wednesday-Sunday, August 24-28
7:30 PM (Wed.-Sat.) & 2 PM (Sun.)
@ Bell Tower Theater
Welcome to Pelican Roost, a full-service
retirement village for those embracing
their twilight years. It is home to some
colorful characters who aren’t your average bingo and card playing bunch. Pelican
Roost is a place where buffoonery lives
next door to screwball, just across the way
from cockamamie! This uproarious journey
through the senior years will knock you off
your rocker. Tickets are $20. Visit BellTowerTheater.net.
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