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February 2020 Edition

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February Rocks at University of Dubuque Heritage Center
by Thomas J. Robbins,
​Executive Director, Heritage Center

Dubuque native, Rita Harvey will perform in Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll at University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque Heritage Center will host seven events to entertain audiences as part of the seventh annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series in February including Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll and the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra.

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll will pay tribute to the music genre that changed the world forever at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in John and Alice Butler Hall. Tickets are $25-$42 for the general public in advance, $30-$47 day of show; $19-$37 for alumni, military, and veterans in advance, $24-$42 day of show; and $19 for children and students in advance, $24 day of show.

From rock and roll precursors in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Berg will blend fascinating stories and groundbreaking music to share the often unknown stories from the 50-year history of rock and roll.

The cast consists of stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, including Dubuque native Rita Harvey, as well as incredible rock and roll singers. There will be tributes to iconic rock stars and groups such as Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

A free CyberCafé Knapp Stage Pre-Show Concert featuring Terry McCauley precedes Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll from 6 to 7 p.m. in Heritage Center. The former Dubuquer will perform acoustic favorites from the ’60s and ’70s.

The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27

The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in John and Alice Butler Hall. Tickets are $25-$49 for the general public in advance, $30-$54 day of show; $19-$39 for alumni, military, and veterans in advance, $24-$44 day of show; and $10 for children and students in advance, $15 day of show.

Direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, the 80-member Siberian State Symphony Orchestra embarked on an eight-week U.S. tour earlier this year. Founded in 1977, the orchestra quickly earned a reputation as one of the best Russian orchestras. The program will include Tango from The Bolt ballet by Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninov, and Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky. The featured piano soloist will be Yury Favorin.

A free 30-minute special lecture precedes the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. in Babka Theatre. University of Iowa pianist/music professor Alan Huckleberry will provide commentary on the evening’s program.

Tickets for Heritage Center events can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street; by phone at 563.585.SHOW; or online at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.

Other February events include:

Shesh Besh, the Arab-Jewish Ensemble
Presented in cooperation with 
the Dubuque Arts Council
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1


The Princess and The Peas, 
performed by Lexington Children’s Theatre
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 


The Office! A Musical Parody
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11


Damien Sneed’s We Shall Overcome – 
A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18


Golden Dragon Acrobats from China
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29

Deciding Where to Retire

Bankrate’s study of the best and worst states for retirement pegs Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and Florida as the top five. It’s easy to just take a list such as this and call the movers, but it’s the details that matter.

All 50 states in the study were ranked in terms of affordability, crime, culture, weather and wellness.

Nebraska, at the top of the list, had a rating of only 14 for affordability but did well on the other criteria. 

Missouri, third on the list, was No. 1 for affordability, but only average or below average ratings on the
other benchmarks.

Kentucky, at No. 6, came in at a respectable 9 for both affordability and crime. Its downfall was culture, which rated only a 46.

At the bottom of the list, while New York scored very high for culture, it had the worst affordability rating.

So, how to decide where to retire? Not with a list like this. To pinpoint a location where you’ll be happy in retirement, you need to get to know the area in person.

Go there. Stay as long as you can, at least through a vacation. Make contacts. Call real estate agents and tour homes to see what you can get in your price range. Contact the medical center and see if they have what you need. (Check Hospital Compare on medicare.gov.) Read the local newspaper. 

Visit the police department and ask about crime, as opposed to believing a study. Check the nearest college for senior classes. Drive around and look for depressed areas. Is there a senior center with interesting activities?

Do the math. Can you afford your new location? Are there part-time work options if you need more money?

Deciding where to retire really does mean visiting the location and doing your homework.

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Symphonic fairy tale
Peter and the Wolf
comes alive onstage
by Kathleen Hoeper, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra

Symphonic fairy tale Peter and the Wolf comes alive onstage as the DSO pairs with the Heartland Ballet February 22 & 23, 2020 at Five Flags Theater.

Written by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev as an educational piece to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra, Peter and the Wolf contains some of the composer’s most memorable melodies. Peter and the animals are brought to life by the instruments to tell a tale of mischief, suspense and triumph. This orchestral story, which has captured the imaginations of many generations, will be narrated by Clarke University drama professor Joe Klinebriel, who also doubles as Peter’s grandfather.

The Heartland Ballet, under the direction of Marina O’Rourke and choreographer Megan MacLeod, joins the DSO onstage to visually tell the story. Music Director and Conductor William Intriligator shares: “In my twenty years with the DSO, we have performed this classic piece on educational concerts, but never on the Classics Series and never with ballet staging. This production will be very special.”

Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon’s full concerts also include: Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, reflecting a rarely heard, more intimate side of the composer; a side-by-side performance of Beethoven’s Egmont overture with the Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra; and Beethoven’s youthful Second Symphony:  a thrilling way to begin the DSO’s year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th.

Full concerts, co-sponsored by Dubuque Bank and Trust and guest artist sponsor John B. Donovan, will be held 7:30 pm Saturday, February 22 and 2:00 pm Sunday, February 23 at Five Flags Theater, downtown Dubuque. Tickets ($18-87) are available at www.dubuquesymphony.org. It is encouraged to purchase direct at the Five Flags Box Office (corner of 4th and Locust Streets, open M-F 10-5) as Ticketmaster fees are applied to online purchases. Information about Spring Classics packages and discounted Group Sales tickets may be obtained by contacting the DSO office at 563-557-1677 or info@dubuquesymphony.org.

​A SPECIAL 1:00 PM FAMILY CONCERT on Saturday, Feb. 22 will feature a shorter kid-friendly program including Peter and the Wolf, a fun piece for typewriter and orchestra, and movie favorites from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and Wizard of Oz. Audience members are encouraged to wear a costume and attend post-concert activities including West Music’s instrument petting zoo, activity tables, photos with Heartland Ballet dancers, and Peter and the Wolf marionettes from Fever River Puppeteers. The Family Concert is sponsored by the Chad & Laura Chandlee Family with media sponsor Telegraph Herald. Ticket prices for the family concert are $12 for floor and balcony seating and $27 for box seats.

Beating the Winter Blues
by Tracy Connolly,
​Bell Tower Retirement Community

Karen enjoying herself doing a quiet activity at Bell Tower Retirement Community. 

Seasonal Depression is a real concern. Those of us who live in the Midwest and face long winter months should be aware of this and take steps in preventing ourselves from be affected by Seasonal Depression. There are many statistics available that we could list and clinical suggestions we could make to assist you in getting through the winter. 

Let’s take a different approach. Seasonal depression is often referred to as the winter blues, it’s a real thing and most apparent in seniors. A realistic approach to beating the winter blues can be simple. Take advantage of necessary outings such as going to the grocery store, to church, to doctors’ visits. Try to be social to those around you during your outings, human interaction is important to our mental health. Many seniors live alone and may have few visitors during the winter months so it’s important to take ownership of your mental health as well as your physical health. On sunny days take a minute to let the sunlight hit your face, sit near the window and feel the warmth of the sun when possible. If you are feeling lonely reach out to friends and family and be honest, share with them how you are feeling. 

When travel is safe, and you can get out for social events take advantage of the retirement communities in our area. All the communities have activities for their residents and many host monthly events for the community that you can take part in. Not only will that provide the socialization we all need, it will also give you the opportunity to visit the retirement communities and learn about their services. Attending social events will give you the ability to meet the staff and residents as well. In the event you decide to move into one of our area retirement communities you will already have an idea of which one suits your needs when the time is right for you. Current residents of retirement communities are given the opportunity to take part in social activities. Many have stated that the socialization is the number one asset of living in a retirement community. 

Historically mother nature has not failed us and brings warmer weather back to the Midwest each year, be patient it’s coming. Until then, do your best to beat the winter blues.

Bob and Buck, taking part in a social activity at Bell Tower Retirement Community

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