Jan_Feb 2022

One-Day Ventures

The Sound of Music Wednesday, March 23 Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, WI

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Wednesday, March 9 Adler Theatre, Davenport, IA

We reserved tickets at the beautifully restored Adler Theatre to see the Broadway performance of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical . Let’s meet in the early afternoon to board our comfortable Tri-State Tours motor coach. We have a wonderful treat waiting for us when we arrive at the Chocolate Manor in Davenport, IA. Their tag line is “Eat dessert first,” and that is exactly what we are going to do. We scheduled a chocolate demo and samples to enjoy. Next, we have dinner reservations at The Machine Shed, a true favorite for many, but we saved the best for last as we head to the Adler to take our seats on the main floor in section “A” for our special performance. This Tony and Grammy Award winning inspiring true story tells of King’s remark- able rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Your Connections Club price is just $187 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, chocolate demo and samples, dinner, Broadway play, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until February 7, 2022, is due at registration.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s last Broadway show turned out to be their most en- during and popular of them all. Based on a true story set in Austria in 1938, The Sound of Music tells of a detour on Maria Rainier’s journey to become a nun. Recognizing that Maria is not yet ready for religious life, Mother Abbess sends her to be the governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Finding the household strictly run like one of his ships, Maria reintroduces music and warmth and quickly charms both the children and their father. Favorite songs such as “Do Re Mi” and “Climb Every Mountain” fill this time-honored show that practically invented the term “family entertainment.” Your Connections Club price is just $115 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until February 17, is due with your registration.

What Happens in Vegas Wednesday, June 15 Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, WI

For over 70 years Las Vegas has been the entertainment capital of the world. Just about every great entertainer has appeared in Las Vegas over the last seven decades. The world’s best singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians have flocked to this city where dreams become reality. Now The Fireside will pay tribute to many of those legendary performers in an all new live band show featuring Steve Watts and the celebrated Fireside Band. Enjoy the work of many Las Vegas favorites in the most spectacular band show yet. Your Connections Club price is just $115 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until May 10, is due with your registration.

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