Sept_Oct Journal

Local Events

RENT Thursday, October 3, 2019, 7:30 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broad way…and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. Your Connections Club price is just $60 for main-floor seating.

Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses Sunday, October 13, 2019, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

Take a trip to the Lovers’ Landing Beach Hotel, a cozy little place that is “The Home of Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses.” Legend has it that no one can resist its romantic mystique. That legend is put to the test when the blue-blooded Beatrice Rutherford-Smythe and her daughter visit to plan the daughter’s wedding. Beatrice immediately begins a campaign to talk her daughter, not only out of the Lovers’ Landing, but also the marriage itself. A bit of illegal gambling, a little rum running and some mistaken identities provide a comical beach adventure. Your Connections Club price is just $17 for main-floor seating.

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