Julien's Journal September 2016 (Volume 41, Number 9) | Page 10
Calendar of EVENTS
Inspiring People Series
Thursday, September 8
7-8:15 PM @ Inspire Café
Dubuque State of
the City Address
The objective of the Inspiring People Series is to create
and celebrate inspiration thus lifting up our community
and all humankind. Each month features a presentation
and Q&A session with an inspiring person on the local,
regional, or national stage. Participation is free. Visit
Inspire-Cafe.com.
Fantasy Truck Pull
Friday, September 9
7 PM @ Dubuque Co. Fairgrounds,
Speedway Racetrack
Enjoy truck and tractor pulls by this premier Midwest association. Concessions and
beverages will be available for purchase (no
carry-ins). Admission is $10. Visit DbqFair.
com or FantasyTruckPullers.com.
Thursday, September 8
7 PM @ Historic Federal Building,
City Council Chambers
The theme of Mayor
Roy D. Buol’s tenth annual presentation will
be “Dubuque 2016:
An Enterprising City.”
The address will focus
on community investments, achievements,
and plans to prepare
Dubuque for the future.
It will also be aired live on CityChannel
Dubuque (channels 8 and 85.2 on the
Mediacom cable system) and streamed
live and archived on the City website at
CityOfDubuque.org/Media.
Movie at the Museum
& Lawn Party
Friday, September 9
5 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art /
Washington Park
This second annual event by the Dubuque
Museum of Art features a movie screening
in Washington Park with music, food concessions, and games starting at 5:00 p.m.
The movie will begin at dusk. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket. Participation is free. Visit
DbqArt.com.
The 15-Piece New Paul Hemmer Swing Band
performing music of the
50s, 60s & 70s in the style
of Glenn Miller, The Dorsey's
& other greats!
Enjoy songs by The Beatles,
The Supremes, Patsy Cline,
Barry Manilow, Roy Orbison
& many more.
Tickets are $25
For Bell Tower Theater
Season Ticket Holders, Tickets Only $20
Please Note: To receive the $20 price, you must order by phone at 563-588-3377
This event is supported in part by a grant from:
Saturday, September 10 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
www.belltowertheater.net
2728 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA (563) 588-3377
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Garp
Friday-Saturday, September 9-10
@ Codfish Hallow Barnstormers
(Maquoketa, IA)
Codfish Hallow Barnstormers announce
their first-ever multiday festival experience.
Celebrate all things good with great people,
phenomenal artists, kick-butt food, and
the furry duke of Codfish – the late, great
Garp. Already announced artists include
Cory Chisel and special guests, The Whigs,
Leagues, Steve Gunn, Whitney, Bully, Small
Houses, David Ramirez, John Moreland,
The Deslondes, Peter Wolf Crier, and Eef
Barzelay - Clem Snide. There will be over
30 artists performing over the course of the
weekend and only 700 tickets are available.
There will be free camping, food, art, drinks,
and vendors. Tickets are $125-150. Visit
CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.
Platteville Historic
Re-enactment
Friday-Sunday, September 9-11
8-4 PM (Fri.), 11 AM-5 PM (Sat.), & 10
AM-3 PM (Sun.) @ Mound View Park
(Platteville, WI)
Platteville’s historic re-enactment will feature a Voyageur Camp, military demonstration, scavenger hunt, blacksmith, music, and
silent auction. The event is free and open to
the public. Visit Mining.Jamison.Museum.