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Matilda The Musical Sunday, June 14, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

DSO Classics 5 with Heartland Marimba Saturday, May 2, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Lobby Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Theater Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Five Flags Theater 405 Main St, Dubuque, IA

The Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda could be the students saving grace! Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Your Connections Club price is just $16 for prime seating.

Don’t miss the sensational finale to the DSOs Classics Series, a concert that has it all! They open with the light and lively Petite Suite for Orchestra by Bizet, which is sure to charm and delight. Heartland Marimba performs the world premiere of contemporary composer Kevin Romanski’s concerto for four marimbas and orchestra— a sight to behold and a sonic spectacle! A spirited Grande Tarantelle follows. They close the night with Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, a symphony that is considered by many not [only] to be his greatest, but arguably the greatest symphony by any composer! Your Connections Club price is just $40 for prime seating.

Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey Friday, May 22, 2020, 11:00 p.m. 8400 Abbey Hill Lane, Dubuque, IA

Grease Friday, June 19, 2020, 7:30 p.m. The Rising Star Theater Company Five Flags Theater 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey is a monastery of Cistercian (Trappist) nuns situated on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Mississippi river south of Dubuque, IA. A community of 22 Roman Catholic women who try to follow Jesus Christ through a life of prayer, silence, simplicity, and ordinary work. Join Connections Club to meet with Sr. Christine as she shows us a power point about their lifestyle. Sr. will give us time for question, and time at the gift shop for candy purchasing. We conclude with prayer. We are invited to stay and enjoy free time to look around and take in the beauty of this mag- nificent area. This event is free of charge, however, space is limited, call to make your reservation.

The Broadway musical Grease , which led to one of the greatest movie musicals of all time, continues [to] be a favorite for audiences of all ages. Revisit Danny Zuko, the head greaser, and his love interest, good girl Sandy Dumbrowski along with the Pink La- dies and Burger Palace Boys of Rydell High. This 1950s singing and dancing extravaganza includes favorites “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Born to Hand Jive,” and “We Go Together.” Your Connections Club price is just $14 for prime seating.

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