Julien's Journal March 2016 (Volume 41, Number 3) | Page 10

STEPPING OUT

ARTS

MUSIC

EVENTS

CULTURE

WINTER LYCEUM LECTURES

SPRING LANDOWNER WORKSHOP

7 PM @ Mining & Rollo Jamison
Museums (Platteville, WI)
The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums
hosts their annual Winter Lyceum Lectures.
This year’s lectures include: “Pleasant
Ridge: A Historic African American Settlement in Grant County” with James Hibbard
on March 6; “Wheel Fever: How Wisconsin
Became a Great Bicycling State” with Jesse
Gant on March 13; and “My Home at Present: Lives in the Mine Boarding Houses in
the San Juan Mountains, Colorado” with
Mark and Karen Vendl on March 20. All lectures are free and open to the public. Call
[phone] or visit Mining.Jamison.
Museum.

5-8 PM @ Swiss Valley Nature Center
(Peosta, IA)
Join experts for sessions and conversations about optimal habitat, the threat of
Emerald Ash Borer, fire as a habitat tool,
and timber stand improvement methods.
Conservation officers, deer biologists, insect specialists, and conservation officials
will cover several topics. This event is free
and open to the public; RSVP by calling
[phone]. Visit DubuqueCounty.org.

Thursday, March 10

Sundays, March 6, 13, & 20

ALPIN HONG’S CHASING CHOPIN
Wednesday, March 9

7:30 PM @ Butler Hall,
UD Heritage Center
A theatrical journey into Hong’s extraordinary life. His autobiographical storytelling
and dazzling performance dive into personal moments both hilarious and tragic.
Visit DBQ.edu/HeritageCenter.

“ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY:
GALAPAGOS BIRDS & THEIR PARASITES”
Tuesday, March 8

7:30 PM @ Jansen Music Hall,
Clarke Unviersity
Dr. Patricia Parker, of the University of
Missouri-St. Louis and the Wildcare Institute of the St. Louis Zoo, will deliver the
Mary Murphy, BVM, Endowed Lecture in
Biology. Admission is free. Visit Clarke.edu/
artsatclarke.

BABY + ME TOURS

Tuesdays, March 8 & 22
9 AM @ Dubuque Museum of Art
Babies and their caregivers can participate
in a 30-minute tour of the Museum. Baby +
Me Tours are offered the second and fourth
Tuesday of the month. Advanced registration is required. Visit DBQArt.com/events.

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STEEPLE SQUARE UPDATE
Wednesday, March 9

8 AM @ Steeple Square (15th & White)
As restoration efforts heat up, there’s much
to share about Steeple Square’s progress.
Attend for updates on restoration, accomplishments, and plans. Connect with
neighbors and colleagues, learn about restoration plans and status, and engage with
Steeple Square directors and staff. Guests
will also be able to share their visions for
this new community centerpiece. Share
how you want to be involved and learn how
Steeple Square can inspire futures. To RSVP
go to engagesteeplesquare.eventbrite.
com. Visit SteepleSquare.com.

BESTFEST

Thursday, March 10
5-9 PM @ Grand River Center
(Port of Dubuque)
This annual benefit for Hospice of Dubuque
which recognizes the area’s best products,
services, food, and entertainment. Tickets
are $25 per person. Visit Dupaco.com/
Community/BestFest.html.

WINTER WRITERS SERIES
Wednesday, March 9

7 PM @ Shake Rag Alley, Lind Pavilion
(Mineral Point, WI)
Award-winning Wisconsin authors stay
in Shake Rag’s inspiring lodging facilities
in the nurturing environment of historic
Mineral Point’s artist community while
participating in workshops, readings, and
community outreach events. Meet with
the artists as they talk about their craft
and share their work. February hosts Chloe
Krug Benjamin. Visit ShakeRagAlley.com.