Julien's Journal May 2016 (Volume 41, Number 5) | Page 17
THE LITTLE MERMAID
AUDITIONS & CREW SIGN-UP
CINCO DE MAYO
Saturday, May 14
Friday-Saturday, May 13-14
3-7 PM (Fri.), 9 AM-12 PM (Sat.), & 1-3
PM (Sat.) @ Bell Tower Theater
This new musical adaptation of the Hans
Christen Andersen classic follows Ariel’s
adventures as she longs to leave her ocean
home to live in the world above. The Bell
Tower Theater is seeking children aged 7
to 16 for 80-90 on-stage roles (two casts)
and kids aged 7 to 18 for 80-100 backstage
roles. Cast members will
be expected to attend rehearsals most weekdays
in June and every weekday in July as well as every performance for his/
her cast. Time commitments for crew members
vary. The program is free
to all participants. Visit
BellTowerTheater.net.
DUBUQUE AREA WRITERS
GUILD MEETING
Fridays, May 13 & 27
7 PM @ Monk’s Kaffee Pub
The Dubuque Area Writers Guild (DAWG)
is for writers who want to share their work
with other writers and lovers of the written word. For more information, email
[email protected].
DINOSAURS UNEARTHED
Begins Saturday, May 14
@ National Mississippi River Museum
Dinosaurs may be notorious for their size
and ferocious reputation, but it’s their
softer, feathered side that will be turning
heads at the Museum & Aquarium. Lifesized animatronic dinosaurs, along with
stunning fossil and skeleton specimens,
take center stage in this captivating exhibition where guests experience an in-depth
look at dinosaurs from across Asia and
North America. Visit RiverMuseum.com.
GREAT RIVER FILM
INITIATIVE MEETING
Saturday, May 14
10 AM @ Mindframe Theaters
The Great River Film Initiative meets to
promote the development of films and
filmmakers in the Mississippi River region
of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Anyone is
welcome to join their monthly meetings.
Find them on Facebook.com.
12 PM-12 AM @ Festival Grounds/
Main Street (Darlington, WI)
At this celebration of
Latin cultures, enjoy music, dancing,
crafts, salsa tasting,
food booths, a talent
show, entertainment,
art, clothing vendors, and a Mariachi
Band. There will be
an adult dance in the
evening from 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
“50 OPEN DOORS: MINERAL POINT”
Saturday, May 14
10 AM- 4PM @ Mineral Point, WI
In celebration of this unique sense of
place, “50 Open Doors: Mineral Point,” is a
city-wide open house consisting of “open
doors” in multiple locations throughout
town. This one-day event will provide a
glimpse into various stages and methods
of preservation. From the inspiring work
of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum’s Trelawney,
to the modern undertaking of preserving
Mineral Point Historical Society’s Orchard
Lawn, this event will tell the story of Mineral Point’s preservation as has never been
done before. Cost is $20. Visit MineralPoint.com.
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