Nov_Dec Journal

Local Events

Love Happens Sunday, February 9, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

Jim McDonough Sunday, December 15, 2019, 2:30 p.m. Five Flags Theater 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

Celebrate the holiday season in style by attending “Holiday Grande 2019!” This dazzling, all-new stage production features International Steinway Artist, JimMcDonough, joined by his 14-piece professional orchestra and a cast of sensational singers and dancers performing your favorite Christmas music and other all-time favorites. This awe-inspiring event is a grand combination of beautiful music, spectacular sets and costumes, and the true spirit of the season. Proceeds benefit Camp Courageous of Iowa, a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. Your Connections Club price is just $43 for prime seating.

Love blossoms when Donna and Tommeet at the local gym. But navigating a new relationship is never easy. Luckily they have Phil and Rose (who will soon be cele- brating 50 years together) to help them through the rough patches. Funny and sweet, this is the perfect show for Valentine’s Day. Your Connections Club price is just $18 for prime seating.

50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll Saturday, February 15, 2020, 7:30 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

The Nutcracker Presented by the Dubuque City Youth Ballet Sunday, December 22, 2019, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

With a cast consisting of stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals including Dubuque native Rita Harvey as well as incredible rock and roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world. From rock and roll precursors in the 40s through MTV in the early 80s, this presentation blends fascinating stories and groundbreaking music with tributes to iconic rock stars and groups such as Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, and many more. Your Connec- tions Club price is just $31 for prime seating.

The Dubuque City Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is a yearly tradition for many families in the tri-state area and beyond. Join the incredibly talented students as they dance through the journey of Clara meeting her Nutcracker and the adventures they have through a world of mice and fairies. With something new each year, this show is always a treat. Your Connections Club price is just $16 for prime seating.

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