Julien's Journal December 2016 (Volume 41, Number 12) | Page 11

DECEMBER 2016 UW-PLATTEVILLE HOLIDAY GALA CONCERT FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9-10 7:30 PM @ UW-PLATTEVILLE, CENTER FOR THE ARTS (PLATTEVILLE, WI) This festive evening features the students of the Department of Performing and Visual Arts in performances for a joyful beginning to the holiday season. The Pioneer Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Brass Ensemble, and Jazz Band will be featured. The Platteville Chorale and Platteville Children’s Chorus will be special guests. Tickets are $10. Visit Tickets.UWPlatt.edu. L.O.R.A.S. RADIO: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:30 PM @ LORAS COLLEGE, ST. JOSEPH AUD. Celebrate the holidays as The Guild of St. Genesius and the Loras Jazz Ensemble recreate an old-time, “live” radio broadcast from the 1940s that will represent a number of your favorite classic Christmas stories. Visit Loras.edu. SECOND SATURDAYS AT DUMA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 1-3 PM @ DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART This month’s free family-friendly programming features the Heartland Marimba Festival performing a holiday program followed by ornament making in the classroom. Participation is free. Call (563) 557.1851 or visit DbqArt.com. SNOWBIZ® THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 MATINÉE & EVENING PERFORMANCES @ HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE The Mistletones® present SNOWBIZ®, a Grinch-defying cool yule and veritable parade of Kringleistas. Staged dinner-theatre style, SNOWBIZ® features a matinée and evening performance of outstanding vocals, a live jazz orchestra, and scrumptious holiday food and drink. Tickets includes entertainment, meal, and a complimentary glass of wine; a cash bar will be available. Matinée tickets are $45; evening tickets are $55. Call (563) 599.7775 or visit Mistletones.biz. L&MOP: DUBUQUE COMMUNITY STRING ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 10 AM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT LIBRARY Northeast Iowa School of Music (NISOM) presents Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers (L&MOP), a free monthly halfhour concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. This month’s concert features NISOM’s Dubuque Community String Orchestra (DCSO), a non-audition, adult ensemble of string players directed by Tracey Rush. Visit NISOM.com. JIM MCDONOUGH: HOLIDAY GRANDE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 2:30 & 7:30 PM @ FIVE FLAGS CENTER An elegant, all new stage production featuring International Steinway Artist, Jim McDonough, joined by his professional 14 ­piece orchestra and a cast of sensational singers and dancers performing your favorite Christmas music and other all­time favorites. This dazzling event is a grand combination of beautiful music, spectacular sets and costumes, and the true spirit of the season. Visit FiveFlagsCenter.com. THIS HOLIDAY Shop for him... then shop for you River Rock Schmid Innovation Center Historic Millwork District 955 Washington / St #106 Dubuque, Iowa (563) 599-7200 www.namastedbq.com All New Restaurant In Dubuque r u o H y p p a H KITCHEN and TAP % 50 DRINKS OFF Craft Beer, Domestics, Imports, Well Drinks & House Wine 3:00 - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday $6 APPETIZER 1 Appetizer Selected Daily! 450 Main Street Inside Holiday Inn! Julien’s Journal  ❖ 9