Julien's Journal December 2016 (Volume 41, Number 12) | Page 6

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER
2016
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,
@ 4:00 P.M. IN BLADES CHAPEL

Begin the season of Advent at the 19th
annual Advent Vespers Service and Tree
Lighting Ceremony. A tree lighting ceremony and caroling will follow. Refreshments
will be served afterwards in Blades Lobby.
Open to the public.

FAIR TRADE SALE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
ALL DAY @ LORAS COLLEGE,
ALUMNI CAMPUS CENTER

The Loras College Peace & Justice organization will be hosting a Fair Trade Sale.
Admission is free. Visit Loras.edu.

CHRISTMAS AT HERITAGE CENTER: SALVATION UNTO US HAS COME

This exhibit features handcrafted nativities from lands near and far including the
United States, Haiti, Germany, India, Venezuela, Ecuador, Jerusalem, Peru, Russia,
Kenya, and many more countries. Visit
Sinsinawa.org.

Now in year four, this UD tradition once again promises to bring renewed spiritual meaning to your Christmas season. UD’s Fine and Performing Arts Department celebrates
the birth of Christ through a dynamic concert presentation featuring the Concert Choir,
Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, live narration, and more. Complimentary holiday
refreshments served following the concert. Tickets range from $0-$10. Visit Dbq.edu/
HeritageCenter.

NATIVITIES OF THE WORLD

BEGINS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
10 AM-5 PM DAILY @ SINSINAWA MOUND,
ART GALLERY (SINSINAWA, WI)

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
CARD PARTY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
5 PM @ EAST DUBUQUE DIST. LIBRARY
(EAST DUBUQUE, IL)

Adults and teens are invited to create and
take old-fashioned Christmas cards in three
different designs. Participation is free. Registration is required; call [phone].
Visit EastDubuqueLibrary.com.

REFLECTIONS IN THE PARK

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1-3
5-10 PM @ LOUIS MURPHY PARK

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Drive through Louis Murphy Park and
enjoy a spectacular Holiday Lights display
benefiting Hillcrest Family Services. Visit
Hillcrest-FS.org.

SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS

Please submit your events online at:
juliensjournal.wufoo.com/forms/juliensjournal-event-calendar-submission.

January ‘17 events must be received
by or before Friday, December 2.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
7:30 PM @ UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, HERITAGE CENTER

FIRST FRIDAY

CHRISTMAS TEA

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
11:30 AM @ FOUR MOUNDS, GREY HOUSE

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with tea served
at 12:00 p.m. for this annual event benefiting the Women’s Fellowship mission of
restoration and preservation of the Four
Mounds’ estate. Tickets are $35 per person;
reserve early as space is limited. Call (563)
557.7292 or visit FourMounds.org.

HOMETOWN HEARTFELT HOLIDAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
5-8 PM @ DOWNTOWN LANCASTER, WI

Lancaster’s businesses extend shopping
hours and offer refreshments, specials, and
other fun activities. Horse-drawn carriage
rides will be given around the beautiful
square in downtown Lancaster. The Library
Luminaria features over 5,000 luminaries
lighting downtown Lancaster. This stunning
event highlights the beauty of the community. For details, call [phone] or
visit LancasterWisconsin.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
5-8 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, live music, stylish
appetizers, cash bar, and great art. DuMA
features the opening of two new exhibits, Dialog Human by Priscilla Steele and
Thomas C. Jackson and Transmographic
Arrangements by Zane York. Gallery C features an artist talk by Andonia Giannakouros at 6:30 p.m. Admission to DuMA is free
for members and $10 for non-members.
Admission to Studio Works and Gallery C
is free. Visit GalleryCM.org, DbqStudioWorks.org, and DbqArt.com.

STARGAZING PROGRAM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
7 PM @ SWISS VALLEY NATURE CENTER
(PEOSTA, IA)

Swiss Valley Nature hosts an evening
of stargazing for all ages. Call (563)
556.6745 or visit DubuqueCounty.org.