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Dubuque Symphony Orchestra to Perform World Premiere of Dubuque Raised and Pulitzer Prize Nominated Michael Gilbertson’s Symphony No. 1 March 8-9 at Five Flags Theater
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The Grand Opera House Season Continues with Noises Off (March), Footloose (June and July) and Cinderella (August)
by Nick Halder,
Director, Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House continues its current season in March with a production that has been called “the funniest farce ever written…” Noises Off is a side-splitting play featuring a theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Watch as they blunder from a bad dress rehearsal to a wonderfully disastrous performance full of flubbed lines, missed cues, slammed doors, technical difficulties, fallen trousers, and, of course, the ever-important sardines. An uproarious love letter to the theater, Noises Off is a peek behind the curtain—where everything that can go wrong, does!
Kick off your Sunday shoes this upcoming June and July with Footloose, co-produced with Rising Star Theatre Company. Based on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town. He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
The season concludes in August with our annual youth production in collaboration with Rising Star Theatre Company. Area students will take the stage in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella in August. The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with charm and elegance. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.
Mini-subscriptions, as well as single-show tickets, are currently on-sale either online, at the Box Office located at 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque, or by calling 1-563-588-1305. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:00 pm.
Mini-subscriptions, as well as single-show tickets, are currently on-sale either online, at the Box Office located at 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque, or by calling 1-563-588-1305. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:00 pm.
AARP membership: It’s worth having
After many years at the same cost, AARP increased their membership fee to $20 at the beginning of this year. But it’s still a bargain when you consider the additional benefits, savings and discounts that are available, as well as the newspaper and magazine.
The website (aarp.org) lists discounted gym memberships, travel and vacation packages, insurance, flowers and so much more. If you need computer help such as hooking up to a wireless network or printer, you can get 15% off the Norton Ultimate Help Desk.
The health benefits especially are worth considering. If you suspect you need hearing aids, AARP Hearing Solutions offers a free hearing exam and then 20% off hearing aids, should you need them.
If you need at-home physical therapy, AARP offers the service through Luna, and it’s covered by Medicare, Aetna, Anthem and Cigna.
Check the Optum Rx page on AARP’s website for prescription drug discounts. Enter your drug in the search box and it will find the best price. Print out your discount card or have it sent to you in email.
In my area, I qualify for discount tires, Dr. Scholl’s shoes (20% off) and half-price car washes, among other things.
The discounted items aren’t the only thing you’ll find with AARP. The Tax Aide Locator is set up to help low and moderate income seniors with tax preparation — or, if you prefer to do it yourself with just a little bit of coaching, they can provide that, too.
The advice and how-to columns alone are worth the cost of the membership. Digitizing your old home movies, tips to help prevent falls and seven ways to avoid germs at the gym are just a few of the current columns on AARP’s online front page.
To learn more about the benefits of an AARP membership, check the website or give them a call at
1-888-687-2277.
© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
The website (aarp.org) lists discounted gym memberships, travel and vacation packages, insurance, flowers and so much more. If you need computer help such as hooking up to a wireless network or printer, you can get 15% off the Norton Ultimate Help Desk.
The health benefits especially are worth considering. If you suspect you need hearing aids, AARP Hearing Solutions offers a free hearing exam and then 20% off hearing aids, should you need them.
If you need at-home physical therapy, AARP offers the service through Luna, and it’s covered by Medicare, Aetna, Anthem and Cigna.
Check the Optum Rx page on AARP’s website for prescription drug discounts. Enter your drug in the search box and it will find the best price. Print out your discount card or have it sent to you in email.
In my area, I qualify for discount tires, Dr. Scholl’s shoes (20% off) and half-price car washes, among other things.
The discounted items aren’t the only thing you’ll find with AARP. The Tax Aide Locator is set up to help low and moderate income seniors with tax preparation — or, if you prefer to do it yourself with just a little bit of coaching, they can provide that, too.
The advice and how-to columns alone are worth the cost of the membership. Digitizing your old home movies, tips to help prevent falls and seven ways to avoid germs at the gym are just a few of the current columns on AARP’s online front page.
To learn more about the benefits of an AARP membership, check the website or give them a call at
1-888-687-2277.
© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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