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SEPTEMBER 2016 similar to the human voice, and how musicians apply their creative talent using traditional instruments to produce music of many styles from the Beatles to Led Zeppelin, blues, flamenco, Celtic and folk. Joe and Hannah include a few vocals along with stories of what inspired each composition, the music writing process, and development of a personal style. For more information, visit www.acousticeidolon.org. Editor’s note: Article compiled with information from the Dubuque Arts Council and www. dbqartscouncil.org, edited by Julien’s Journal. Pirate Day Cornish Festival Pub Night Friday, September 23 7-10 PM @ Pendarvis Historic Site (Mineral Point, WI) This special evening launches Cornish Festival weekend, offering live Celtic music, traditional pub games, and a cash bar serving beer, wine, and old-fashioned soda. The special exhibit, “Selections from the Sites: Pendarvis, First Capitol, Stonefield, Villa Louis, and H. H. Bennett Studio,” will be open during pub night. Visit PendarvisHistoricSite.org. Monday, September 19 All Day @ East Dubuque Dist. Library (East Dubuque, IL) Make pirate hats, swords, and search for the treasure. Free eye patches complete the outfit. Participation is free. Visit EastDubuqueLibrary.com. “Chip in for the Kids” Monday, September 19 11:30 AM @ Thunder Hills Country Club (Peosta, IA) The Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA hosts its 13th annual golf classic, featuring a four person best shot. An optional lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 12:00 p.m. The 18hole shotgun starts at 1:00 p.m., followed by a social hour at 5:00 p.m. and a dinner and program at 6:00 p.m. This outing directly benefits the kids of the Tri-State’s by helping support the Y in building confident kids, healthy families, and a stronger community. Visit DubuqueY.org. The Filharmonic Tuesday, September 20, 7 PM @ Clarke University, Jansen Music Hall This Los-Angeles based group of FilipinoAmerican youngsters was featured in NBC’s hit musical competition, The Sing-Off, making the semifinals. They have shared the stage with Linkin Park, Black Eyed Peas, and Pentatonix, and appeared in Pitch Perfect 2. Their melodic vocal style exemplifies an urbanesque hip hop sound with ‘90s nostalgia. General admission is $10. Visit Clarke.edu/ artsatclarke. Page & Palette Book Group Thursday, September 22 6 PM @ River Lights Bookstore This book group will discuss Life Class by Pat Barker. The book is available at River Lights with a 15% discount for those participating in the group. Everyone is welcome; just read the book and show up. Visit RiverLights.com. Dubuque INK & Art Expo Friday-Sunday, September 23-25 4-10 PM (Fri.), 11 AM-10 PM (Sat.), & 11 AM -6 PM (Sun.) @ Grand River Center Find a tattoo artist for yourself at the Dubuque Ink and Art Expo. There will be guest artists, a fine art exhibit, contests, competitions each day, and a silent auction to benefit Greater Dubuque Area Charities. Tickets are $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $25 for an event pass. Visit DbqInkAndArtExpo.com. CZIPAR’S ORCHARD Apple Festival SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 GermanFest Friday-Saturday, September 23-24 3-10 PM (Fri.) & 8:30 AM-11 PM (Sat.) @ 500 Block S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg, IA Guttenberg GermanFest includes an art/ craft fair, food vendors, biergarten, hog roast, live music from a variety of genres, a 5K walk/run, kids’ games, puppet theater, magician, dance performances, home brew tasting, sauerkraut cook-off, dog show, wiener dog dash, and more. Live music by Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen starts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and music by the Guttenberg German Band, the Silbertaler Trio, Lyle Beaver, RockTide, the Love Handles, and Triple Threat starts at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5 for a festival button to enter main tent. Visit GuttenbergIowa.net/GermanFest. OPEN 9AM TO 5PM • Flea market, food, arts & crafts • Fresh apple cider samples • Fun and family hospitality • Games for the children • Apple Cider Doughnuts New! Fresh apple cider doughnuts made daily! Fresh picked early variety apples available. 8610 Rt. 52 S • Dubuque 563-582-7476 BEYOND YOGA Fall 2016 Schmid Innovation Center Historic Millwork District 955 Washington / St #106 Dubuque, Iowa (563) 599-7200 www.namastedbq.com Julien’s Journal  ❖ 17