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Events
Middle School Art Adventures
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, May 9
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Middle School
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based on fundamental art skills and FUN!
Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.
Dubuque PONY League Baseball Registration
Register for 2026 baseball season at dbqpony.org! Registration closes Feb 23 for 14U division and March 16 for younger divisions. All kids in tristate area ages 4-14 can play. Season is April until July 4th.
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Home School Art Adventures
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 8, May 6
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Grades 3 and up
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!
Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.
Grades 3-5 Art Adventures
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16
Instructor: Brie Nadermann
Ages: Grades 3-5
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!
Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.
We Place Our Trust in God: Praying with the Psalms During Lent with Sarah Kohles, OSF
Join us virtually on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm from February 25-March 25!
The Psalms lead us to repentance, uplift our spirits, and turn our hearts toward God. It is easy to overlook them, yet, the Book of Psalms provides us with opportunities to turn our hearts toward God every season. Join us this Lent in a journey of reflection upon key Lenten Psalms.
$20 per person for full series or $5 per person for individual sessions; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, February 25 for the full series, or by noon on the day of the session which you wish to attend.
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Smartphones, Doomscrolling, and Resilience in a Changing Digital Landscape with Dr. Natasha Wade
Join us virtually via Zoom!
We live in a complex digital world and seem primed to be drawn into endless scrolling and constant phone checking. This presentation will describe why our brains may pull us into our phones, and how this may shape our health, mental health, and our interactions with the world around us. We will especially focus on how some individuals may be more vulnerable to the negative aspects of digital media, such as adolescent and young adults who are still experiencing brain development. Finally, we will discuss resilience factors which may prevent negative outcomes from digital media use and cover promising potential uses of digital media.
$5 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, March 4.
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Dubuque St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays Artists Series – 2026
Free 30 minute noon concert and desserts follow. Performer: Dr. Charles Barland, organ. Donations support People In Need and St. Luke's community food ministries. In-person or live stream: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays.
Want more information? Contact them at Church: 563-582-4543. Visit their website.
First Fridays – Trolley Edition
First Fridays returns March 6 with a special Trolley Edition from 5–9 p.m. A free hop-on, hop-off trolley will loop throughout downtown Dubuque, connecting galleries, studios, and creative venues for an enhanced arts experience celebrating the city's vibrant arts and culture scene. Riders can board near participating locations, with a central stop at the Intermodal Parking Ramp at 9th and Washington Streets in the Millwork District. Venues offer extended evening hours, special receptions and events, and all ages are welcome.
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Model Railroad Show and swap/sell meet
The Southeastern Division of the National Model Railroad Association will hold a model railroad show and swap/sell meet at the 4H building at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 9-2. Admission is $5.00 for adults and kids 12 and under are free with paid adults.
Want more information? Contact them at 563 663 0857.
St. Luke’s Bell Ringing – March 8, International Women’s Day
St. Luke's tower bells will toll and ring songs of hope for women and girls locally and globally beginning 11:00 am. Tower bells heard outdoors and inside the sanctuary. Bells 1) Celebrate achievements of women and girls; 2) Call to action to accelerate gender equality for women and girls --by ALL for ALL everywhere on this global recognized day! Community invited to observance by St. Luke's United Women in Faith and local Church Women United.
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March Shalom Silent Book Club
SBC® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. Participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later.
All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYO book, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles.
Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, March 6.
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March Lunch and Renew: Chair Yoga with Deb May, YogaCare
Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
March’s theme is winter shake-off. Movement creates energy. Let’s prepare body, mind, and spirit for Spring.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, March 9.
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Learn to Screen Print at JMJ Printing
(2) Thursdays March 12 & 26 6:00-8:00pm
*Location: JMJ Printing- 1085 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Instructor: Rich Rossignol
Ages: 16+
Level: Beginner
$85
Students will learn fundamentals of screen printing from design through process. Day one is instruction. Create a design for homework. Day two is creating your screen and printing. Instructor will provide guidelines for your printing surface, or you may purchase a t-shirt from them. Great for those making merch!
Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.
Dubuque St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays Artists Series 2026
Free 30 minute noon concert and desserts follow. Performer: Chuck Bregman, piano. Donations support People In Need and St. Luke's community food ministries. In-person or live stream: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays.
Want more information? Contact them at Church: 563-582-4543. Visit their website.
March Meditation and Music: Sound Healing with Morgan Noel
Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, March 16. Walk-ins will be charged $20.
Childcare for potty-trained children up to 10 years old is now available at $10 per child. Please register by speaking with Jim Earles at 563.582.3592 ext. 2 by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 9. Registration for childcare is by phone only; No late registrations or walk-ins for childcare.
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Walking the Camino: A Lenten Journey Toward Hope and Healing with Br. Brian McLauchlin
Join us in-person at Shalom Spirituality Center or virtually via Zoom!
Three elements are important on the Lenten journey: penance (physical challenges), reflection (encountering God through others and the beauty of nature), and renewal (spiritual growth, hope and healing). These same elements are mirrored on the Camino Santiago de Compostela, an ancient pilgrimage that begins in eastern Spain and winds its way to the Tomb of St. James. Listen to the spiritual journey of a pilgrim who recently completed the Camino and how his journey helps us to encounter Lent in a new and vibrant way.
Free-will donation only; RSVPs are appreciated for in-person attendance but required for virtual attendance. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Tuesday, March 17.
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Lighting the Lantern
Lighting the Lantern is an inspiring evening of hope on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30–8:30 PM at the Hotel Julien. The event supports the Lantern Center’s programs providing free English tutoring and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. Friends and supporters gather to celebrate the power of welcome, learning and belonging.
Keynote speaker: Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
Tickets are $90 each, with sponsorships ranging from $500–$5,000.
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Dubuque St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays Artists Series – 2026
Free 30 minute noon concert and desserts follow. Performer: Ralph Kluseman, guitar and vocals. Donations support People In Need and St. Luke's community food ministries. In-person or livestreamed: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays
Want more information? Contact them at Church: 563-582-4543. Visit their website.
Christ the King Conference
If the topic of spiritual warfare piques your interest, Our Lady of Good Success Radio Network is hosting an event that explores the realities of the battle against Christianity at their half-day Christ the King Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026. "Spiritual Warfare: Protect Your Children, Our Culture, & Our Lives" will be hosted by popular international radio evangelists, Debbie Georgianni and Adam Blai.
This ticketed event, from 8am to 1pm, will be held at Reflections Event Center at the Q Casino and Resort at 1825 Greyhound Road in Dubuque, Iowa.
Inspirational speaker and retreat master Debbie Georgianni, M.A., has dedicated over 25 years to Christian ministry in Phoenix and co-hosts Take 2 (EWTN) and The Spirit World with Adam Blai (The Guadalupe Radio Network). The Spirit World won the CMA 2025 Gabriel Award for Best Program. Blai, who has over 15 years of training the next generation of exorcists, is a Canon law graduate who has authored many books on the topic featured at Religious Demonology.
The conference will feature a live radio broadcast of Spirit World during this event. Participants will have an opportunity to take part in the live national broadcast on the EWTN Radio Network.
According to Georgianni, many Christians want to know more about how they can best equip themselves against spiritual warfare but are not sure where to begin.
“How do we imitate the virtues of Jesus and become true disciples who become spiritually strong in a world where the battle for souls is raging? We have answers!” Georgianni stated.
One of the best ways to fight evil is to understand it, said Tom Oglesby, president of Our Lady of Good Success Productions. Open to all Christians, this ticketed conference provides the spiritual tools necessary to fight against evil forces against our children, families, and culture.
“Because spiritual warfare is literally the constant battle between the forces of God and the forces of Satan, our conference will have a positive impact for Christians. We should learn how to fight effectively against spiritual entities and powers of darkness – and this is what this conference is all about,” he said.
Seating is limited for Christ the King Conference. To purchase individual tickets, at $50 each (or $400 for a table of 8), visit online at kcrd-fm.org.
Our Lady of Good Success Productions, a network of non-profit, non-commercial radio stations including FM 98.3 KCRD-Dubuque, FM 104.7 WPBO-Platteville, and FM 106.7 KGDR-Dyersville, and FM 91.9 W220EQ-Peosta. These stations offer Christian talk radio “for your soul” and can be heard on the radio, online, or through the app which is available at their website (kcrd-fm.org).
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Contact Tom Oglesby
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (563) 599-2159
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Scouting For Food
Scouting for Food in an annual initiative by Scouting America, dedicated to combating hunger and supporting local communities. Each year, Scouts across the nation collect non-perishable food items to aid families in need, exemplifying the Scout slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily.
Community members are encouraged to contribute to Scouting for Food by donating non-perishable food items and household items.
Scouts collect differently in different cities. Please see how you can donate in your city at scoutsiowa.org/sff
Want more information? Contact them at 5635564343. Visit their website.
A Peace of My Heart Janis Joplin Tribute Featuring Laura McDonald
Take a walk back into time and "The summer of love "as Onward Theater presents "Peace of my heart" The songs of Janis Joplin! Fronted by the powerful vocals of Laura McDonald ! She joins the stage with Award Winning Billboard Artist Bobby Messano and his band ! Playing all of Janis's greatest hits! Laura embodies Janis like no other! while doing her most iconic songs.
Piece of my heart... Summertime... Bobby Magee. Cry Baby... Ball n chain...to name a few. Leaving her audience to feel as though Janis was in the room. Take a trip to her glory days of "Monterey Pop " and Woodstock when Janis shined and became one of the most iconic female vocalists of all time! You will not want to miss this show!!
Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15
At door: Adults $28 Students $18
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BestFest 2026
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Dubuque St. Luke’s Fabulous Fridays Artists Series – 2026
Free 30 minute noon concert followed by desserts. Performers: Potosa Strings - Ann Duchow, director. Donations support People In Need and St. Luke's community food ministries. In-person or live streamed: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays March 27 concert concludes the 12 concerts in the 2026 Series.
Want more information? Contact them at Church: 563-582-4543. Visit their website.
Windsor Park Bake Sale & Craft Sale
Stop in for homemade treats and handmade crafts! All proceeds support activities for Windsor Park residents.
Want more information? Contact them at 563-582-0646.
No Kings Dubuque
Indivisible Dubuque County hosts the next largest National Day of Action. This peaceful day of action will bring together local residents from all walks of life who share a simple message: We don’t do kings in America. The March 28th day of action is the third in this growing movement, channeling the growing energy into yet another coordinated, peaceful mobilization standing for our democracy and rights. Bring your friends and large signs!
Want more information? Contact them at 563-341-7735. Visit their website.
Stonehill Trivia Night
Join us for a fun night of trivia and support Stonehill’s Employee Scholarship Fund. Registration required. Teams of up to 8 players are welcome.
There will be a cash bar, food, and raffle.
Register online by 4/6 at www.stonehilldbq.com/trivia or call 563.690.9660 with questions.
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April Shalom Silent Book Club
SBC® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. Participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later.
All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYO book, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles.
Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, April 10.
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April Lunch and Renew: Chair Yoga with Deb May, YogaCare
Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
April’s theme is Spring gratitude. Celebrate the light and renewal of Spring with awareness and gratitude.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, April 13.
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An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF
Join us virtually via Zoom!
In 2026, we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis. In this second presentation of our four-part series, offered in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation, we consider if it is possible that an event from 800 years ago could offer insights for finding ways to bring peace in the midst of violent conflict today? This session will examine an encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and the leader of the Muslim forces during the Fifth Crusade, a period marked by intense conflict. A culture of walls divided the world of Francis and divides our world today, resulting in a "general feeling of frustration, isolation, and desperation," as Pope Francis writes in Fratelli Tutti.
Come and explore how this extraordinary encounter – and its ramifications for our time – might help us in transforming the misunderstandings and hatred which are rampant today into building blocks for peaceful dialogue and right relationship, the true intentions of God for all people.
$10 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Monday, April 13.
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The Highwaymen Live
Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. Your audience will watch in amazement as each song, one hit after another is sung just as if they were seeing the original band perform. This music tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like Ring of Fire, Dukes of Hazard, and On the Road Again.
Relive The Magic... Of The Greatest Country Music Super Group Of All Time. Willie, Waylon & Cash... The Highwaymen Live.
Tickets – All tickets $40 - At door All Tickets $45
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April Meditation and Music: Sound Healing with Morgan Noel
Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, April 20. Walk-ins will be charged $20.
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Catholic Social Teaching and Responding to Today’s Political Challenges with Dr. David Cochran
Join us in-person at Shalom Spirituality Center or virtually via Zoom!
How can we make sense of and respond to the many political challenges facing our country and our world today? This session explores how Catholic social teaching offers a lens to think about these challenges and how we as citizens should act in response.
Dr. David Cochran, PhD, is a Professor of Politics at Loras College.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome for in-person attendance, but RSVPs are encouraged. For Zoom viewing, an RSVP is required. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, April 22.
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Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper with Eileen Miller, OSF
Join us virtually via Zoom!
The Seed Keeper, a 2021 fictional novel by indigenous author, Diane Wilson, weaves together the voices of four resilient women spanning several generations within a Dakhóta family. The novel’s protagonist, Rosalie Iron Wing, grows up spending time in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, the stars, and the origins of the Dakhóta people. After her father suddenly disappears, Rosalie’s life changes forever. She is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato, where she meets the rebellious Gaby Makespeace and they bond over their shared legacies of trauma.
Over the years, Rosalie must navigate her grief as she also grapples with the past. She learns to take courage and comfort in the legacy of the women who have come before her, who have protected their families, traditions and seeds throughout generations of hardship, war, and the trauma of boarding schools.
The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and to our ancestors.
A free-will donation is appreciated. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, April 22. Participants may obtain a free copy of the book (while supplies last) if they are able to pick it up in person at Shalom; no books will be shipped by Shalom. Check in advance for book availability or you may obtain your own copy.
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Healing Relationships Through Non Violent Communication with Dianne Prichard, Dr. Christopher Peters, and Kathryn Yanik
Join us virtually via Zoom!
As political polarization deepens across the United States, many Americans are finding it increasingly difficult – even impossible – to have meaningful conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who hold different beliefs. Studies show the country is now more intensely divided than at any point since the Civil War, raising urgent questions about what is lost when communities retreat into ideological bubbles.
This virtual panel discussion features three experienced speakers in civil dialogue and cross-partisan engagement, exploring how nonviolent communication can restore trust, strengthen relationships, and help communities rebuild a healthier democracy.
A $15 suggested donation supports future programming. For more information and to register, please contact The Prairie Retreat at www.chmiowa.org or 563.374.1092.
This program is presented by the Tri-State Network – a coalition of Catholic women religious and spirituality centers from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Benet House Retreat Center, Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Franciscan Peace Center, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center, Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Shalom Spirituality Center, Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sisters of the Mercy Justice Team, Sisters of St. Francis Dubuque, and Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Kenny and Dolly – Real Love
Join us as award winning country artist, Alan Turner and Laurie Lynn a musical journey through decades of HITS! Just the way Kenny and Dolly did it!
Take a trip down Memory Lane with the Smoky Mountain Songbird, Dolly Parton, and The Gambler, Kenny Rogers. The show starts off with a set of Dolly’s hits including Jolene, 9 to 5 and Coat of Many Colors sprinkled with Dolly’s spunky home-spun banter. Next, GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Kenny Rogers takes the stage covering hit after hit from a career that spans over six decades. Kenny’s command of the stage, heartfelt performances, gift for storytelling and distinctive voice are all on full display in this honoring recreation of his LIVE performances. The show wraps up with Dolly returning to the stage to join Kenny in a stirring duet of Islands in the Stream. Audiences will leave the performance wanting more.
Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15
At door: Adults $28 Students $18
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4th Annual DBQ Dog Expo
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The Wichita Lineman A Tribute to Glen Campbell Featuring Carl Acuff, Jr.
Glen Campbell spent 5 decades entertaining audiences all over the world. He was an American Treasure whose songs and dazzling showmanship shot him to superstardom in the 1960's Glen's hits included songs like: "Gentle On My Mind", "By The Time I Get To Pheonix", "The Wichita Lineman", "Dreams of an Everyday Housewife", "Galveston", "Rhinestone Cowboy", and "Southern Nights".
During his 50 years in the music business, Campbell released more than 70 albums. He sold 45 million records worldwide and accumulated 12 gold albums, four platinum albums, and one double-platinum album. He placed a total of 80 different songs on the Billboard Country Chart, Billboard Hot 100, or Adult Contemporary Chart, of which 29 made the top 10 and of which nine reached number one on at least one of those charts.
After Glen's death in August of 2017 fellow musician and entertainer in his own right, Carl Acuff Jr. along with a notable group of musicians decided to put together a tribute show to this entertainment legend featuring his wonderful catalog of music. Therefore, The Wichita Lineman show was born. After searching around on how to approach this project Carl hand picked musicians to bring this show to life with full instrumentation, great vocals and musical ability. Each wonderful entertainers in their own right, beginning in 2018 they will bring to life Glen Campbell's music once again including all those great hits that made Glen Campbell so popular all those years for all the world to enjoy the way it was meant to be performed.
Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15
At door: Adults $28 Students $18
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The Legendary Ladies of Country Music Featuring the Talented Molly Brown
Join Molly as she brings to the stage the music of Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride and more. The second half of the show Molly will sing the beautiful songs of Patsy Cline. Molly has played the role of Patsy Cline at in Always Patsy Cline at many theaters throughout the Midwest. The Ohnward Fine Arts Center will come to life with Patsy’s biggest hits, including “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and more!
Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15
At door: Adults $28 Students $18
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