STEPPING OUT ARTS MUSIC EVENTS CULTURE
OWLS ( OLDER WISER LIVELIER ): PONTOON BOAT RIDE Thursday , August 4
4:30-7 PM @ Rock Creek Marina & Campground ( Camanche , IA ) OWL events are for adults looking to get out of the house , make new friends , and learn about the exciting world of nature . Enjoy a pontoon boat ride along the main channel and sloughs of the Mississippi River led by a Clinton County naturalist . River history , local industry , and commercial navigation will be the topics of discussion as you enjoy the views . Also enjoy a tour of the Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center . Participation is free , but space is limited on the boat , so sign up early . To RSVP , call ( 563 ) 556.6745 . Visit DubuqueCounty . org .
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SHULLSBURG MUSIC IN THE PARK Thursday , August4
7-8:30 PM @ Badger Park ( Shullsburg , WI ) The City of Shullsburg , WI , concludes their 13th annual concert series , offering free , family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of their seasonal entertainment with the Fever River String Band . Food and beverage will be available for purchase . Concert goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets . Visit ShullsburgMusicInThePark . com .
LGBTQ + YOUTH NETWORK Thursdays , August 4 , 11 , 18 , & 25
4:30-6:30 PM @ Multicultural Family Center Open to young adults ages 14-23 who identify as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender , queer , and / or questioning , this regular gathering allows local LGBTQ youth to be in a supportive environment , build community , feel safe , increase self-awareness and positive self-regard , and develop stronger connections to the local community . Weekly activities vary between guest speakers , games , LGBT culture , community outreach and more . The group is co-facilitated by volunteer adult mentors . Participation is free . No pre-registration is required . Visit MFCDbq . org .
This August continues 25 years for the Summer Organ Concert Series featuring organists from Wisconsin , Illinois , Iowa , Minnesota , and Czech Republic .
August 3 – Dalaie Choi , IA August 10 – Joan DeVee Dixon , MN with Alice Fiedlerova , Czech Republic August 17 – David O ’ Shea , Ireland August 24 – Bruce Bengtson , WI August 31 – Stephen Steely , IL
Concerts are free and open to the public . Freewill offering accepted .
585 County Road Z , Sinsinawa , WI 608-748-4411 www . sinsinawa . org / moundcenter
JO DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR Thursday-Sunday , August 4-7
@ Jo Daviess County Fair ( Warren , IL ) The 155th Annual Jo Daviess County Fair features grandstand and beer tent entertainment , including the Jo Daviess County Queen Contest and Little Princess Contest ; open beef , dairy , sheep rabbit , and poultry judging ; a carnival , watermelon eating contest , Badger State Tractor Pull , monster trucks , a Queens Auction , and demolition derby . A carnival will be held every day of the fair . Friday is Kid ’ s Day with many free activities all afternoon . Admission to the grounds is free every evening after 9:00 p . m . Visit JoDaviessCountyFair . org .
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Thursday-Sunday , August 4-7
1 PM ( Thurs . & Fri .), 7 PM ( Fri . & Sat .), & 2 PM ( Sat . & Sun .) @ Five Flags Theater The colorful characters of Dr . Seuss including Horton the Elephant , The Cat in the Hat , Gertrude McFuzz , Lazy Mayzie , and Jojo , a little boy with a big imagination , transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus and the invisible world of the Whos . Dubuque youth bring this fun-filled musical to life . Visit RisingStarTheatre- Company . com .
FIRST FRIDAY IN LECLAIRE Friday , August 5
5:30-11 PM @ Downtown LeClaire , IA Enjoy cocktail samples at the Mississippi River Distilling Co ., wine tasting at Wide River Winery , live music in their courtyard from 5:00-8:00 p . m ., and more live music at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits from 8:00- 11:00 p . m . Downtown restaurants will have specials this evening and many shops will be open late . Visit VisitLeClaire . com / events .
FIRST FRIDAY Friday , August 5
5:30-8:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art , Gallery C , & Studio Works The Dubuque Museum of Art ( DuMA ), Gallery C , and Studio Works stay open late to offer special programming in conjunction with other community arts events . Experience the creative spirit of our community , along with great friends , stylish appetizers and drinks , and great art . Meet the artists , watch demonstrations , enjoy music and games , and tour the studio . Gallery C features a reception for artists Dena Tollefson and Michael Ryan . Studio Works hosts a group live demo at 7:00 p . m . Admission to DuMA is free for members and $ 10 for nonmembers . Visit GalleryCM . org , DbqStudio- Works . org , and DbqArt . com .