Julien's Journal May 2016 (Volume 41, Number 5) | Page 18

STEPPING OUT ARTS MUSIC EVENTS CULTURE MIRACLES ON THE MISSISSIPPI GALA Saturday, May 14 5 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino UnityPoint Health Finley Health Foundation is pleased to announce Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., and The Next Dimension at the annual Miracles on the Mississippi Gala. Enjoy an evening to remember while supporting Finley Hospital’s Grandview Expansion project. Funds raised will support the Currents of Care Capital Campaign, a campaign to build the new Finley cardiac, surgery, and emergency center. The event includes hos d’oeuvres, drinks, live auction, and concert followed by a dessert reception. For tickets, contact the Finley Health Foundation at [email protected] or [phone]. SECOND SATURDAY @ DUMA Saturday, May 14 1-4 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Join the Dubuque Museum of Art every second Saturday of the month for new, free family-friendly programming. Following the performance, families are invited to participate in an art activity. Visit DbqArt.com. BRANSON ON THE ROAD Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15 7:30 PM (Sat.) & 2 PM (Sun.) @ Grand Opera House This award-winning road show keeps you tapping, laughing, and smiling from the opening note to the final curtain. The fast-paced, high energy show will leave you with a smile on your face and humming a tune. Tickets are $20 for adult and $12 for under 18. Call [phone] or visit TheGrandOperaHouse.com. SPANISH CAFÉ Saturdays, May 14 & 28 10-11 AM @ Multicultural Family Center Whether you’re a native speaker, are just starting to learn the language, or would like to brush up on the Spanish you learned long ago, this program is for you. This is a great way for Spanish speakers of all levels, age 16 and older, to engage in conversation and meet other community members who share their interest in the language. Register in advance or at the MFC day of. Participation is free. Call [phone] or visit MFCDbq.org. TEN DOLLAR HOUSE Sunday, May 15 2 PM @ Mineral Point Opera House Rick Kinnebrew and Martha Meyer’s play celebrates the work and relationship of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum, whose Pendarvis and Trelawney houses set a course in Mineral Point’s preservation history. In this true story of love and historic preservation set in Depression-era Wisconsin, a London-based decorator and a local drifter fall in love as they restore a dilapidated rock cottage. With a “gay marriage” hidden in plain sight, Bob and Edgar create Pendarvis house, an improbable business venture that transforms an entire town. Admission is $10. Visit TenDollarHouse.org or MineralPoint.com. DUBUQUE ARTS & CULTURE SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANT APPLICATIONS Ends Sunday, May 15 The City of Dubuque and the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission are now accepting competitive applications from all interested parties for operating support for the fiscal year (FY) 2017 grant cycle, which runs July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. This special projects fund is designed to fund creative and artistic projects that a have a strong community engagement focus. The deadline for submissions is midnight on Sunday, May 15. Information about how to apply, guidelines, tips [