Jan_Feb 2022

Local Events

Drumline LIVE! Wednesday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2250 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

The Russian Ballet presents Swan Lake Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. Five Flags Theater—405 Main St, Dubuque, IA

A must-see Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic! Choreographer Nadezhda Kalinina lovingly retouches the oldest St. Peters- burg version of the ballet and adds her vision and something more, that undoubtedly will leave audiences flushed with emotion. Dancers bring her choreography to life along with the new exquisite hand-painted sets and 150 new hand-sewn costumes. Designed by the young, accomplished Sergei Novikov, these are in the century-old tradition of the great theatrical masters. SFX makeup by Award-winning Irina Strukova completes the already perfect glittering fantasy that is Swan Lake! Connections Club price is just $78 per person, due at reservation. Seats located rows H and J on right and left sides of stage.

DRUMLine Live, the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat,” embodies the soulful, high-step- ping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. With its riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear grabbing energy, DRUMLine Live is a high octane musical roller coaster ride that is guaranteed to touch every emotion in your body. We’re back with a BRAND NEW show for the entire family and we promise you’ll be on your feet by Halftime! Your Connections Club price is just $44 per person, due at reservation.

Off the Grid Sunday, February 13, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

Steel Magnolias Sunday, March 6, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 158 W. 8th Street, Dubuque, IA

Martha (Marty) is an architect anxious to learn more about self-sufficient houses so she can write a magazine article about living “off the grid.” Her husband Leonard reluctantly agrees to spend their anniversary at one such house—without TV, the internet or a flush toilet. Enter Lowell, their reclusive next-door neighbor. But, it seems like Lowell might be hiding something. Your Connections Club price is just $21 per person, due at reservation.

Based on the 1989 film, the play follows the lives of strong southern women. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux, intelligent and compassionate [care]er woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town. Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the town, but the joy and excitement of her wedding quickly turn to concern as she faces a myriad of health complications. As the women of Chinquapin make their way over life’s many hurdles together, they find comfort. Connections Club price is just $16 per person, due at reservation.

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