SEPTEMBER 2016
Fall Harvest & Art Festival
Saturday , September 24
12-6 PM @ Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery ( Galena , IL )
Celebrate the fruits of their labor as Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery and the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance present their sixth annual event , with a full schedule of familyfriendly activities . Throughout the day , enjoy live music , horse-drawn wagon rides , amazing food , vineyard tours , wine tasting , and artists in the vineyard with demonstrations and art for sale . At 1:00 p . m ., register for the Grape Stomp competition , taking place at 2:00 p . m . Call ( 815 ) 777.3235 or visit GalenaCellars . com .
Tour of Historic Galena Homes
Saturday-Sunday , September 24-25
9 AM-5 PM @ Various Locations , Galena , IL
Galena ’ s incredible architecture and one of its most famous citizens , Elihu B . Washburne , will take center stage during this 49th annual tour . Commemorating the four-term congressman ’ s 200th birthday , this year ’ s tour will feature several homes in the Washburne neighborhood . The popular event is hosted by the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society with guided tours running throughout the day , rain or shine . A free shuttle will be available on Saturday . Tickets are $ 18 prior to September 16 and $ 20 thereafter . Visit GalenaHistory . org / Events .
Beyond the Horizon
Ends Sunday , September 25
12-5 PM ( Mon . -Fri .) & 1-5 PM ( Sat . -Sun .) @ Clarke University , Quigley Gallery
Artist Ellen Wagener , an Iowa native , displays her paintings of quintessential Midwestern landscapes . Admission is free . An artist reception will be held Friday , September 16 , from 5:00-7:00 p . m . Visit Clarke . edu / artsatclarke .
Grant Wood 125th Anniversary Feature
Sunday , September 25
1:30 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Mary Swander will read dramatic monologues centered around Grant Wood ’ s painting “ The Appraisal ,” bringing the characters and situation to life . Dr . Randy Lengeling , Grant Wood collector and scholar will give a talk on the influences of Grant Wood ’ s work in pastel artist Ellen Wagener ’ s work , on display through November 6 . Participation is free . Visit DbqArt . com .
English Afternoon Tea
Sunday , September 25
2-4 PM @ Inspire Café Take in the relaxed ambiance and enjoy a three-tiered arrangement of finger sandwiches , scones , and seasonal desserts . Choose from a selection of exceptional teas and perhaps enjoy a glass of champagne or mimosa . Afternoon Tea is a celebratory affair to enjoy with friends , associates and especially loved ones . “ Little prince and princess tea ” is also available for junior guests , ages 4-12 . RSVP by Friday , September 23 . Visit Inspire-Cafe . com .
Dubuque Architecture from a New Perspective
Ends Monday , September 26
10 AM-5 PM ( Tues . -Fri .) & 1-4 PM ( Sat . - Sun .) @ Dubuque Museum of Art
This fourth annual exhibition of photographs by members of the Dubuque Camera Club focuses on the built environment and Dubuque ’ s iconic architecture , from the historic , modern and new to the neglected or restored . Regular museum admission applies . Visit DbqArt . com .
A fall color PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUT
MAIN PAINT OUT
Sun-Fri , October 9-14
QUICK PAINT
Tuesday , October 11
NOCTURNE PAINT
Thursday , October 13
50 ARTISTS ... Painting in the landscape
Capturing light as it changes
OVER 200 PAINTINGS FOR SALE
Patron sale Fri / Oct 14 6 – 9 pm Public sale Sat / Oct 15 9 am – 7 pm Steeple Square , 1584 White Street , Dubuque , IA Patron event : $ 100 admission fully applies to art purchase Contact and info : www . bluffstrokes . org / Facebook BluffStrokes Jillayne Pinchuk 712-203-0227 Wes Heitzman 563-845-7274
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