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(563) 556-4200200 Main Street , Dubuque(563) 557-1729555 John F Kennedy Rd , Dubuque
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The Texas Tenors
<p><strong>Featuring the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra</strong></p><p><strong>Presented by the Dubuque Arts Council and Sponsored by the Falb Family Foundation</strong></p><p>The Texas Tenors will perform a special Christmas concert, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” accompanied by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. The trio has accumulated a long list of awards, accolades and an enthusiastic fan base, including three Emmy Awards for the PBS special “You Should Dream.” They have performed more than 1000 concerts around the world including a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom and China, and collaborations with some of the most prestigious symphonies in the United States. They were recently named the #10 Classical Artist in the world according to Billboard magazine and recently made their Canadian debut at the world-renowned Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music.</p><p>John and Alice Butler Hall</p>
11/23/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
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Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll
<p>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 1940s 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.</p>
2/15/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
B2wins from Brazil
<p>Back by popular demand. Pronounced “B-Twins,” Brazilian twins Walter and Wagner have been exciting audiences worldwide featuring a lead electric violin and ukulele with vocals. B2wins perform a variety of genres, integrating humor and lively audience participation. Their onstage charisma hooks audiences of all ages, creating a rare bond often missed by many stage performers. The twins will be joined on stage by additional musicians on electric bass and drums.</p>
10/25/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-10-26 18:00:00 -0500
10/26/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
The Passing Zone: comic jugglers
<p>The Passing Zone is the most inventive and funny juggling duo working today. You’ll have a difficult time deciding whether to hang onto your chair as chainsaws fly through the air, hold your breath as they perform world-class skills, or grab your stomach as you double over in laughter. Jon Wee and Owen Morse have been awarded five Guinness World Records and 18 Gold Medals from the International Juggler’s Association. It’s not magic; it’s juggling!</p>
11/01/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-11-02 18:00:00 -0500
11/02/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
Hiplet Ballerinas
<p>Direct from Chicago, Hiplet™ fuses Homer Bryant’s classical pointe technique with African, Latin, hip-hop, and urban dance styles rooted in communities of color. Its signature style has been specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all by mixing it with current popular songs that are familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances. Featuring 10 dancers, performances incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques, and beat-boxing or even Tango en pointe – all while showcasing Hiplet’s trademark sass, hip movements, and struts against popular music.</p>
11/15/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalias: Big Band Holidays
<p>Made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), along with music director Marcus Printup, bring a beloved New York tradition to Heritage Center with Big Band Holidays. Featuring soulful, big band versions of classics like “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” and “Brazilian Sleigh Ride,” Big Band Holidays is an uplifting holiday program renowned for showcasing some of the most charismatic vocalists on the planet. This concert will be no exception, featuring amazing vocals from Denzal Sinclaire and Alexis Morrast. Appealing to audiences of all ages, Big Band Holidays is a fun, one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza that’s sure to brighten up your season.</p>
12/09/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Steep Canyon Rangers
<p>Steep Canyon Rangers (SCR) has affirmed their place as one of the most versatile bands in contemporary American music. The Grammy Award-winning sextet has spent nearly two decades shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, wedding it to elements of pop, country, and folk to create something original. Since SCR came together in 2000, they have developed a remarkable catalogue of original music that links them to the past while demonstrating their ambitious intent to bring string-based music into contemporary relevance. SCR is easily among the hardest working bands in any genre, pulling double duty on their own and as collaborators with Steve Martin. Their latest release, <em>Out in the Open</em>, is an undeniable milestone on the Steep Canyon Rangers ongoing creative journey.</p>1/10/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Christmas at Heritage: The Sound of Christmas
<p>Celebrating year seven, this UD tradition once again promises to bring renewed spiritual meaning to your Christmas season. UD’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates the birth of</p><p>Christ through a concert presentation featuring the UD choirs and UD Wind Ensemble with live narration and special music from guest artist Elisabeth von Trapp. Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp of The Sound of Music fame. The heavenly acoustics of John and Alice Butler Hall provide the perfect backdrop for this festive occasion. Complimentary holiday refreshments and live music from UD’s Jazz Ensemble will immediately follow the concert.</p>
12/06/197:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Tom Cotter
<p>Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the breakout star of American’s Got Talent season seven. Cotter’s other media credits include <em>The Tonight Show</em>, <em>Last Comic Standing</em>, <em>Comedy Central Presents… Tom Cotter</em>, and <em>The Howard Stern Show</em>. You can find Cotter headlining at comedy clubs such as The Improv, Catch a Rising Star, and Caroline’s On Broadway. He was a regular on Fox News Channel’s <em>Red Eye</em> and co-starred on an episode of CBS’s <em>The Good Wife</em>. </p>
1/31/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
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Shesh Besh: The Arag-Jewish Ensemble
<p>Shesh Besh is a model of mutual respect in a turbulent, violent Middle East seeking an elusive balance of East and West through music while embodying two cultures living together in harmony. Shesh Besh is comprised of two members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra alongside three of the finest musicians from Israel’s Arab community. Instrumentation will include violin, oud, flute, double bass, and percussion (deff and darbuka). Musically, the ensemble reflects a multicultural context of classical Western music, classical Eastern works, and original compositions.</p>
2/01/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
The Office! A Musical Parody
<p>Singing! Dancing! Paper! It’s a typical morning at Scranton’s third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. A smash hit in New York City, this unauthorized musical parody features your favorite co-workers from Dunder Mifflin as well as songs like “Welcome to Scranton (The Electric City),” “The Dundies,” “Marry Me Beesly,” and much more.</p>
2/11/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Damien Sneed's We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
<p>Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. Musical Director Damien Sneed has conducted and collaborated major original works for Wynton Marsalis, regularly accompanies Jessye Norman, and has toured extensively with Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin. This production featuring a full ensemble of vocals and instrumentals ties together music and culture that includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway, and spirituals. Sneed’s unique understanding of each genre allows him to cover so much musical ground in a single performance.</p>
2/18/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Siberian State Symphony Orchestra
<p>Direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, the 80-member Siberian State Symphony Orchestra will embark on an eight-week US tour in January 2020. Founded in 1977, the orchestra earned a reputation as one of the best Russian orchestras. Performing throughout Russia and the world with the finest Russian soloists. Artistic Director and Conductor Vladimir Lande leads the orchestra. The program will include Tango from The Bolt ballet by Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninov with featured solo pianist Yury Favorin, and Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky.</p>
2/27/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Golden Dragon Acrobats
<p>The spellbinding artistry, amazing athletics, and cirque spectacular of the Golden Dragon Acrobats (GDA) thrills audiences of all ages and represents the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. Combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, breathtaking costumes, music, and theater, the 25-member troupe has traveled to all 50 states and more than 65 countries on five continents. Directed by founder Danny Chang, GDA has received two prestigious New York Drama Desk Award nominations for its Broadway run.</p>
2/29/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Jungle Book
<p>From the creators of <em>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea</em> comes the new theatrical adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling reimaged through modern eyes. Immersive sound and multimedia will transport you from the urban jungle to relive Mowgli’s childhood in the jungles of India. With Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and more, <em>Jungle Book</em> brings beloved characters to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Eye-popping video, shadow-play, and original music make this family production of <em>Jungle Book</em> “like stepping inside a beautifully illustrated children’s storybook. It’s a magical experience!”- Sarasota Observer</p>
11/17/192:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
A Christmas Carol
<p>Perhaps the best loved Christmas story of all time, this musical adaptation of Dickens’s classic is particularly suited to children. Watch Mr. Scrooge have a change of heart from stone to gold as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas. All the joy, sentiment, and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.</p>
12/08/192:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Pinocchio
<p>Missoula Children’s Theatre presents an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale Pinocchio, featuring a cast of local youth. Geppetto fashioned the puppet in the image of a small boy. Even as the lonely and kind woodcarver worked far into the night, Geppetto was not aware that the wood under the chisel had come from the trunk of an enchanted tree. But the Blue Fairy was aware, as she watched from afar and gave to that puppet the gift of life. Join Pinocchio on his adventures as he learns that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a real, live boy.</p>
1/25/2010:00 a.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
The Princess and The Pea
<p>What does it take to be a princess? Is it bravery? Kindness? A fabulous wardrobe? Or does figuring out your royal stature have a more legume kind of nature?</p><p>Join us for this fun and funky retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic as we find out what happens when you put “princess-ness” to the test. We’ll give you a hint – being a princess isn’t about this or that, being YOU is where it’s at! </p>
2/09/202:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Darryl Van Leer Presents The Norm of Greatness: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
<p>This stirring performance, based on the essential writings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., opens with narration describing the tribulations of the Montgomery bus boycott. Dr. King’s testimony of these events is given in his passionate sermon “Early Days.” Next, the audience is transported to 1963 to witness Dr. King’s historical speech “I Have A Dream.” The Norm of Greatness also includes “The Drum Major Instinct,” “The Eulogy,” and “I See the Promised Land.”</p>
3/16/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Piano Fondue: dueling pianos
<p>Piano Fondue presents a fully-interactive, high-energy, sing-along show. Two entertainers take their places behind two baby grand pianos on stage, and the audience controls the set list on their smartphones. Audience members can visit Piano Fondue’s request website, view the set list, and manipulate it in real-time. They can add songs to the list or move songs around. The whole show is crowdsourced.</p>
3/20/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Give 'em Hell Harry! A Tribute to President Harry Truman
<p>Give ’Em Hell Harry!, written by Samuel Gallu, is a faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’s life and presidency. It spans his childhood, his political apprenticeship as a judge in Jackson County, Missouri, his years in the US Senate, and his momentous two terms as president. Actor James Whitmore originated the role in 1975. Clifton Truman Daniel took up the mantle in October 2017, marking the first time in history a US president would be portrayed onstage by a direct descendant – in this case, his oldest grandson.</p>
4/17/203:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Yid Yicious, "Kick-Ass" Klezmer Band
<p>Yid Vicious was formed in 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin, in order to ameliorate the woeful dearth</p><p>of klezmer in America’s otherwise pleasant heartland. Klezmer is Yiddish folk music, music for dancing and celebrating, and Yid Vicious has been spreading its infectious, original blend of freylekh fun throughout the Midwest and beyond for over a decade. Rather than replicate a particular time and place, Yid Vicious celebrates the long-standing tradition of klezmorim and incorporates new musical ideas into an organic and ever-evolving art form. The band’s seven members blend their backgrounds in classical, jazz, and world music to create a klezmer experience that will electrify audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Their musical arsenal consists of clarinets, fiddle, horn, vocals, guitar, accordion, tuba, drums, and sometimes theremin.</p>
4/18/207:30 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
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The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
<p>The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s shortest play and one of his most farcical comedies. In addition to puns and wordplay, slapstick comedy abounds in a way that only The Bard could provide! UD’s version of The Comedy of Errors will entertain audiences of all ages!</p>11/08/192:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
<p>The original battle of the sexes! Lysistrata, originally performed in classical Athens in 411 BC, is a comic account of a woman’s extraordinary mission to end the Peloponnesian War between Greek city states by denying all the men of the land any sex. Lysistrata persuades the women of the warring cities to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands and lovers as a means of forcing the men to negotiate peace—a strategy, however, that inflames the battle between the sexes.</p>4/03/203:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
<p>Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray have been blessed with a unique friendship that spans over 42 years. Despite the many challenges of a progressive neuromuscular disease robbing Skeesuck of the use of his arms and legs, the two seek to live life without reservation, even embarking on a 500-mile wheelchair journey across the vast terrain of northern Spain. Skeesuck and Gray’s humor and engaging storytelling will leave audience members asking, “What can I do to make my home, my work environment, and the world a better place?”</p>3/02/207:00 p.m.University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-11-09 18:00:00 -0600
11/09/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-11-16 18:00:00 -0600
11/16/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-11-23 18:00:00 -0600
11/23/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City