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The Golden View
June 2019 Edition

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins
Based on the stories of P. L. Travers
​and the Walt Disney Film

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time captures the heart in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical!
Winds in the east, 
there’s a mist comin’ in
Like somethin’ is brewin’
​and ‘bout to begin.
Alex Acevedo 
Director and Choreographer 
This July, take a trip to number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, when Mary Poppins flies in on the winds of change with fun for children and parents alike. This musical, based on the popular Disney movie, features unforgettable songs audiences already know and love like “Supercali-fragilisticexpialidocious,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” and “Step In Time.” With characters flying across the stage and dancing across rooftops this show is sure to have you mesmerized. 

The Grand is excited to be bringing in Director and Choreographer Alex Acevedo from New York City to stage and choreograph this production. He is known for a joyous energy matched with a rigorous work ethic and calm professionalism. Flying effects will be provided by ZFX, Inc. one of the top rated flying effects companies in the world. 

Performances are July 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2019 at 7:30pm and July 14, 21, 28, 2019 at 2:00pm. Tickets for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins are $23 for Adults and $15 for children under 18 and can be purchased in person at the Box Office located at 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque, or by calling (563) 588-1305. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:00pm. Tickets can also be purchased on our website at www.thegrandoperahouse.com.

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Senior$afe Act Lets Banks
​Call the Cops

Congress took a big step last year to protect our financial interests. The Senior$afe Act gives immunity to bank employees who call the authorities if they think a senior is being scammed.

It’s not quite that simple, but that’s the end result. Too often when seniors are being scammed, they go to the bank to ask about transferring or withdrawing large sums of money and wiring it to others. In scams, that can mean fake grandchildren or fake IRS employees who have scared us. It’s estimated that seniors lose $3 billion per year to financial exploitation.

Until now, the bank was unable to step in, even if it knew something was wrong, being told that privacy was more important than mere suspicions. Now certain bank employees, specially trained to identify questionable activities, will have immunity, or freedom from a lawsuit.

And it’s not just banks. Other types of financial institutions also will be given this ability to help. Our investment advisers, brokers, insurance agents, credit unions and others also can train and designate certain employees to act. In return, the institution itself also gets immunity for the disclosure of private information to law enforcement.

That’s not to say it’s now required that banks and other institutions call the police if they suspect a senior is being financially exploited. Authors of the bill hope that by providing immunity it will encourage financial institutions to step up after they’re trained.

A few states already have this protection against financial elder abuse, but now it’s federal, and all states will need to follow the law. If enough financial institutions sign up for the program, it could go a long way toward helping seniors to avoid being victims.

​© 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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34th Annual Fireworks & Air Show
by Perry Mason, General Sales Manager, Radio Dubuque, Inc.

The July 3rd fireworks and air show is coordinated annually by the four radio stations of Radio Dubuque (AM 1370 KDTH, 92.9 KATFM, 97.3 the Rock, and 101.1 the River) and the Dubuque Jaycees. 2019 will be the 34th annual show and promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Dubuque’s Independence Day Spectacular is dedicated annually to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who help protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Many military aircraft have been featured in the shows over the years. In their flyovers, U.S. Air Force pilots have reported that they estimate the Tri-State crowd size to be in excess of 250,000 people. It has evolved into the biggest community event in the tri-states.

Although the celebration can be seen from all over the Tri-State area, “Show Central” is located in the AY McDonald Park next to the Hawthorn Boat Ramp just below Lock and Dam 11. If you are planning to celebrate in this area, or anywhere near, please remember to arrive early (probably before 4pm) and pack and plan to be there through the end of the fireworks. It is often very hot that time of year and you are strongly encouraged to keep your pets at home.

The Air Show will begin at approximately 6pm and the line-up includes: The United States Army Parachute Team the Golden Knights; The Aerostar Flight Team; Mike Wiskas and the Lucas Oil Pitts Plane; a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt air demonstration followed by a Heritage Flight with a P-51 Mustang. And then at dusk...the fireworks extravaganza! For a listing of all events associated with this year’s celebration, log on to http://fireworks.radiodubuque.com.

The only way the radio stations and the Jaycees have the ability to put on this show each year is through the financial support of good corporate citizens. Thank you to EVERYONE for your past and present support, we couldn’t do it without you!

Pursuit of the Podium Candidates Raise Over $34,000 for
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
by Kathleen Hoeper,
Director of Marketing,
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra

2019 Pursuit of the Podium winner Poppy Conlon
(DUBUQUE) – The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is excited to announce that the 2019 Pursuit of the Podium winner is Poppy Conlon! 

From February 1 to April 8, three local celebrities raised money on behalf of the DSO.  Conlon raised the most funds and, as a result, will take Maestro Intriligator’s place on the podium to conduct one selection at the free Summer Melodies concert, which will be held at the Dubuque Arboretum at 6:30 pm, June 23, 2019. 

Poppy grew up in Dubuque and spent her formative years on stage at the Barn Community Theater and as a member of the Dubuque City Youth Ballet and the Heartland Ballet Company. After being away from Iowa for more than 20 years, living in Colorado and Chicago and working in retail and hospitality management, she returned to Dubuque in 2015. She is currently working for Conlon Construction Co. in business development.

This year’s Pursuit of the Podium contestants also included Deb Siegworth and Sr. Dolores Ullrich. Together the group raised over $34,000 for the symphony! 

Funds generated from Pursuit of the Podium will support the DSO’s overall mission, which is to engage the tri-state community and enrich its quality of life through live musical performances and educational programs. Now in its 60th season, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra serves approximately 20,000 tri-state area residents each year and are proud to present world-class musical experiences for the entire community to enjoy. 

For more information, call the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra at 563.557.1677 or visit www.dubuquesymphony.org.

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