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River Rambler • March 2015

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MasterWorks IV: "Youthful Musical Stories" March 14 The winner of our annual Howe Young Artist Competition will be featured as soloist on this traditional family concert. Over the years we are proud to have afforded many talented high school musicians the valuable experience of perform-ing as soloist with a full symphony orchestra to the delight of our audiences. As a special treat this year the famous Eulenspiegel Puppets Theatre Company will partner with the symphony to present the timeless children’s classic “Peter and the Wolf,” introducing four foot tall puppets fashioned especially for this performance. This is an event that will be sure to delight youngsters as well as the young of heart. Held at Central Auditorium, 9th & Cedar at 7:30 pm. For more information visit : muscatine symphony.org.

"Someone's Family" Photographs by Pamela Houser March 8 - May 24

Artist Pamela Houser has traveled the United States and finds people ex-periencing homelessness wherever she goes. These individuals are cold, lone-ly and hungry. They are “Someone’s Family”, a brother, sister, parent, child and they need help. Houser’s hope is that her work will help the viewer fins a deeper sense of consciousness and empathy concerning the homeless. She

depicts their lives through the use of black and white photog-raphy. Candid or photojournalist photos catch them in their struggle trying to find the most basic necessities. Consistent throughout the work is their obvious lack of food and housing.

Visitors to the exhibition, “Someone’s Family”, are encour-aged to drop off canned goods which will be donated to local food pantries. Photographs by Houser may be purchased with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Muscatine Center for

Social Action. Opening of the exhibition will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Muscatine Art Center located at 1314 Mulberry. Admission is free.

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Girls Getaway Historic Downtown Muscatine, IA

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Saturday, April 11, 2015 Shop - Dine - Play

Friday night “Uncork Your Creativity” event 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Elly’s and Fresh Vintage in the Pearl Plaza. Come design jewelry, scarves and wine glasses!

A shopping tote filled with goodies from participating businesses.

Saturday morning brunch with proceeds to benefit Kids First Fund. Style show courtesy of The HallTree Boutique.

Saturday seminars at Feather Your Nest Interiors, Mississippi Pearl Bed & Breakfast, Salon Incognito, Well Fit Experience, Wester Drug, and WineNutz.

Photo Booth sponsored by Lifetime Dentistry located at the Muscatine History & Industry Center.

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Gift baskets & prize drawings including:

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8th annual St Patrick’s ParadeMarch 22

Time to get your GREEN on!!!Come celebrate with Morning Sun Community Betterment

on Sunday, March 22. Join us at the Community Center for a “comfort” food dinner and we’ll do the all the cooking for you with serving starting at 11:00 AM. Enjoy Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salads, Rolls, Cookies and Beverages. All this for a FREE WILL donation and a chance to win prizes! This is the annual fundraiser for Community Betterment.

After the delicious meal, make sure to stay in town for the 8th annual St Patrick’s Parade at 1:30 p.m.. Returning to lead the parade will be Bag Pipers

in full Irish attire. This is a must see for everyone. Get your thinking caps on as we need participates to help make this a GREAT PARADE. So build a float, make signs, dress-up the kids, decorate your bikes and join the fun. Prizes will be awarded!

Grab your GREEN and plan to join us in Morning Sun on March 22 for a fun time. We look forward to seeing you there!


Ottumwa, IaOriginally populated by Mesquaki, Sac and Ioway Indians, Ottumwa opened for a land rush in 1843. As the home of Twin Galaxies,

Ottumwa was proclaimed the Video Game Capital of the World. The city’s proclamation was recognized by U.S Senator Charles Grassley and the city hosted the first North American Video Olympics in the fall of 1982.

Iowa Watercolor Society Through March 12

This Indian Hills Arts Gallery exhibit represents a selection of watercolor paintings from the yearly Iowa Watercolor Society's exhibition. For more information, contact Indian Hills Community College at 641 683-5144, or go to www.IndianHills.edu.

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Sawyer Brown March 14

Performing at the Bridge View Center, with the voice of Restless Heart, Larry Stewart. Concert begins at 7:30 pm. Reserved tickets available starting at $27.50. Tickets may be purchased at the Bridge View Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster. For more information, contact Bridge View Center at (641) 684-7000, or via e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.BridgeViewCenter.com.

Cornet Chop Suey Jazz Band Concert March 15

Cornet Chop Suey Jazz Band Concert will be held at St. John Auditorium. This band, named for a Louis Armstrong composition, hails from the St. Louis area bringing its own exciting style on traditional jazz, swing, blues, and the "big production" numbers. The Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents the concert at 7:30 pm at St John Auditorium. Admission is by season pass or by single event ticket, both available at the door. For more information, contact Judy Engle at (641)777-5903, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Soup & the Scoop - Market on Main March 18

To keep the public informed of the events and happenings in Downtown Ottumwa, this month's scoop will provide an update on Market on Main. Beginning at 5:30pm, the soup will be from The Stone Soup Company, and the cost is $5. Please RSVP: Bob Untiedt at (641)799-3464, or e-mail [email protected], or go to www.mainstreetottumwa.com.

Soup for the Arts March 18

Soup tasting and desserts from local restaurants, in a hand-crafted bowl you get to keep! Funds raised go to support scholarships for art & culinary students at IHCC. Held at the IHCC Diner (by the Library), from 5-7 pm and tickets are $20.00. Call 641-683-5310 to reserve your bowl (limit 250 bowls). For more information, contact Jennifer

Boyenga at (641) 683-5144, or via e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.indianhills.edu.

Jerry Parker-speaking on the Central Addition March 19 Held at the Wapello County Historical Museum. Program begins at 6:30 pm, is open to the public, and offers free admission/refreshments. For more information, contact Dee Hall at (641) 226-8313, e-mail [email protected], or go to www.WapelloCountyMuseum.com.


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11th Annual Diversity Conference March 20

The 11th Annual Diversity Conference will take place on the IHCC Ottumwa campus on Friday, March 20, from 8:45 am - 4 pm. Opening keynote will feature Michael Kutcher, the surprise twin brother of celebrity Ashton Kutcher. Michael will share his inspirational story of the multiple obstacles that life has thrown at him, including living life with cerebral palsy. Closing keynote will be Kevin Brown, a young man who has faced unimaginable challenges in life growing up on Detroit's eastside, including molestation, physical and mental abuse, attempts of suicide, and gang involvement. After being released from prison, he used education to grow into a promising and vivacious student.

Various breakout sessions will be offered. Registration fee is $35 for online pre-registration through March 17th, and increases to $40 after. Student registration fee is $10. Lunch is included in all registrations. Preregistration is highly encouraged, as seating is limited in the auditorium. For more information, contact Ashley Albertson at (641) 683-5755, e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.indianhills.edu.

IHCC Spring Chicago Fine Arts Tour March 20 - 22 Travel with Indian Hills fine arts faculty to Chicago. For more information, contact Jennifer Boyenga at (647) 683-5144, or via e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.indianhills.edu.

Southeast Iowa Symphony Spring Concert March 22

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Spring Concert will be held at St. John Auditorium Performance begins at 3:00 pm. For more information, go to www.seiso.us.

Reminisce Society: Trains Across Iowa March 24 For those who enjoy history, both local and state, Rudy Dan-iels presents "Trains Across Iowa" at 10 am, at the Ottumwa Public Library, with refreshments served. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sonja Ferrell at (641) 682-7563 x202, or via e-mail at [email protected], or go to OttumwaPublicLibrary.org.


Ottumwa, IaPolar Plunge March 28 It's the Coolest Thing You'll Do All Year! The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics Iowa athletes by jumping into frigid waters. Meet at the Jimmy Jones Shelter. For more infor-mation, go to www.soiowa.org.

Birdhouse Building Workshop March 28

Dress for the weather and join us to build a robin nesting platform. We will learn about this common backyard bird, and we will build a place for it to build a nest in your back yard. Why rely on those online nest cameras when you can have your very own to watch at home? The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Ridge nature Center, and the cost is $7.00 per kit. For more information, contact Wapello County Conservation Board at (641) 682-3091, or via e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.WapelloCounty.org.

Easter Egg Roll at "Our White House" April 4

Join us at the American Gothic House Center in Eldon for our annual Egg Roll! A popular tradition at the White House, this event will be sure to please! Spring-themed crafts and activities to accompany the event. The event will run from 1-3pm and offers free admission. Sponsored by the American Gothic House Center and GATE. For more information, contact American Gothic House Center at (641) 652-3352, or

via e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.AmericanGothicHouse.net.

Villages of Van Buren


Known as “The Villages,” this group of 12 small towns in scenic Van Buren County are known for their historic significance and their ability to provide a glimpse of what life was like back in the 1800’s. Situated in the Des Moines River Valley, “The Villages” are a

destination for all seasons with festivals, scenic drives, dining, lodging and recreational opportunities.

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Bonaparte St. Patrick's Day Supper -Mar 17

From 5-7pm at Whitely Opera House, 614 1st St., Bonapar-te. Hosted by the United Methodist Church. Corn Beef and Cabbage, Beef Stew, Cornbread, Desserts & Drink. Free Will Offering accepted.

Breakfast on Main Street Apr 4

Area organizations host breakfast for a free will offering. Enjoy sharing the morning with family & friends. From 7-9am at Whitely Opera House, 614 1st St. For more information call 319-592-3400.

Villages Folk School in Keosauqua Announces Classes:

Beginning Rug Weaving Class Mar 14, 9am-Noon or Mar 15, 9a-Noon This three hour course will cover the basics of rug weaving. Participants will make their own rug to take home. Among the techniques you will learn are: preparation of materials for weaving, rug weaving and rug finishing. $75/student. Marion Street Workshops, 21909 Marion St., BentonsportBee Keeping Mar 15 Spinning for BeginnersMar 27, 9am-3pm Learn the basics of spinning fibers to create yarns. $53/per studentSpinning- Delicate Threads Mar 28, 9am-3pm Learn the technique of making fine threads to use in lace or crocheting projects. Students will need to bring wheel and fibers. $60/student. Card MakingMar 28, 1-4pm Bring double-sided tape (found at Walmart), and a pair of scissors. $45/student. Registration information: Melinda Stockwell, 319-288-0047; Email: [email protected]; www.villagesfolkschool.com

Easter Egg HuntsBonaparte Easter Egg Hunt

Mar 28, 10am, Held at the Har-mony Elementary School. Apr 4, 9am Keosauqua Lions Easter Egg Hunt at Lacey-Keo-sauqua State Park Lodge.Apr 4, 1:30pm Cantril Easter Egg Hunt, at Waubonsie Park, 601 W. North St. in Cantril where Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny will

greet the children. Information: Susan Smith 641-777-1184 or www.cantril.com

Keosauqua Public Library Annual Book & Bake Sale Mar 27-28

The annual Book & Bake Sale will be held from 1-5pm at the library located at 608 1st Street . For more information call 319-293-3766

Practice Roping & Sorting Apr 2 & 9

Come Join us all season long Thursday evenings at River Valley Horse Camp & Lodge, Farmington. $20 fee. Info: 319-878-3888 or www.RiverValleyHorseCamp.com

Birmingham Lions Club Pancake/Waffle Supper March 21

The Birmingham Lions Club will host a pancake/waffle supper at the Birmingham Lions Building. Serving will start at 5:00 p.m. Menu consists of pancakes, waffles, link sausage, ice cream, coffee, and orange drink. Cost of the meal is $5.00. Proceeds will be used to pay utility bills.


Mount Pleasant, IaKnown as the “Iris City,” this town is best known as the home of the world-famous annual Midwest Old Threshers event. With a

population of 8,751, Mt. Pleasant is the county seat of Henry County. Former residents of Mt. Pleasant include Dr. James Van Allen, who was one of America’s most famous space scientists, and former Iowa Governor and current

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.

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Mount Pleasant Christian School Auction March 7

We are very excited about all of the wonderful items that our donors have provided for our annual auction! Including a 2005 Dodge Caravan, 4 One Day Hopper passes to Walt Dis-ney World, a Johnson acoustic guitar and LOTS of local experience pack-

ages. There are also kids activities and delicious concessions and homemade baked goods available. Held from 9am-2pm. Located at 1505 E Washington, Mt. Pleasant, IA.

SEISO Spring Classical Concert March 22

The Southeast IA Symphony Orchestra will be perform-ing at the Iowa Wesleyan Chapel Auditorium at 7:30 pm. For more information visit seiso.us.

Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre Presents "My Father's War" March 5-7

Mount Pleasant Com-munity Theatre premiers an original production based on a true story! "My Fa-ther's War" centers around actual letters written by a soldier to his true love back home during World War II. Written, performed, and directed by Mt. Pleasant locals, you won't want to

miss it! Tickets are $5, available at Brown's Shoe Fit in Mt. Pleasant. Performances both nights at 7:00pm at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center.

Burlington, Ia


Visit Heritage Hill Historic District and drive down Snake Alley, "the crookedest street in the world." Discover museums, downtown shopping, live entertainment and beautiful parks. Catch a minor-league baseball game, test your luck at Catfish Bend Casino and

experience the excitement of auto racing at 34 Raceway.

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Nickel Creek's Sean Watkins with Ben Bedford March 7

Sean Watkins co-founded Nickel Creek when he was just 12 years old, kickstarting a career that’s taken him from the stage of the Grammy Awards to the top of the bluegrass charts. Along the way, he’s become an award-winning guitarist, a singer/songwriter and a member of several different bands, not to mention one of the early pioneers of a genre now known across the world as Americana. Opener Ben Bedford delivers intriguing sketches of America, its individuals, their victories and their struggles. Poignant, but never sentimental, Bedford’s portrait-like songs capture the vitality of his characters and draw the listener deep into the narratives.

This concert will take place at 7:00 pm in the Burlington

Satisfaction March 7

Satisfaction Rolling Stones Tribute Band, part of the BMA Vinyl Revival Series presented by Miller Lite and sponsored by Venuworks. Show is from 7-10pm. Tickets may be purchased online or over the phone via Ticketmaster. Tickets may also

be purchased at the BMA Box Office located at The Port of Burlington Welcome Center, which is open seven days a week from 10am-4pm and accepts both cash and credit. Tickets to each BMA Vinyl Revival show are available individually for $10 in advance. For more information, visit www.BMA-LIVE.com.

Madd Hoss Jackson Live at The Boogaloo Cafe March 6

Local favorite on the country rock scene, Madd Hoss Jackson is four hard-working, hard-playing guys who pride themselves

on being family oriented, first and foremost. They've shared the stage with Eric Church, Montgomery Gentry, the Charlie Daniels Band, Jake Owen, Hunter Hayes, The Kentucky Headhunters, .38 Special and more! This free show starts at 10pm and is for ages 21 and over. For more information visit: www.thepzazz.com.

Capitol Theater located at 211 N. 3rd St., downtown. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For tickets or information call 800-895-2912.

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SnowbullMarch 12-14

Burlington SnowBull is the ONLY 3-day indoor bull riding event in Iowa. SnowBull was originally formed as a fundraiser for the American Red Cross, and has grown to serve numerous Burlington-area charities and causes. Snowbull, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization in Burl-ington, Iowa, which was formed over 20 years ago, originally as a fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Snowbull, Inc. has since grown to serve numerous causes and organizations in its 20 year history. Snowbull stands behind the “Pay it For-ward” motto and is proud to announce that we have been able to donate over $100,000 back to local charities and organiza-tions since the first chute was opened.

Snowbull, Inc. offers three nights of action packed, adrena-line pumping bull riding performances that draws crowds from all over the region to this popular sold-out event. Our mul-tiple award winning, indoor event, which is located directly on the Mississippi river front, offers the public an up close and personal view of this extreme sport that tests the abilities of both the rider and their 1,000 lb opponent for an 8 second ride. Snowbull has attracted some of the top riders of the Bull

Snowbull After Party Featuring Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys March 13

As American as apple pie, Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys make country music by nature, not by design. Their songs travel straight from the northern pines and fruit orchards of Michigan to your radio speakers and local honky-tonks. The energy of a live Grizzly Boys show explodes into the audience like an electrifying dose of adrenalin. General Admission, doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm. Open to ages 18 and over. Tickets: $10 in Advance, $15 at the Door. For more information call 866-792-9948 or visit www.thepzazz.com.

Riders of America and National Federation of Professional Bull Riders bringing crowds in from all over the area and surrounding states. For more information visit www.burling-tonsnowbull.com.


“Celebrate Pi Day “ 3.14Pink Box Confections will be hereMar 14, 11am-2pm with Fresh Pies!

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Burlington, IaSpring Classical Concert March 21

Performance by Southeast Iowan Symphony Orchestra from 7:30-9pm at the Capitol Theater.

Great Tastes March 27

Great Tastes starts with a 2-hour beverage tasting and silent auction and ends with a live auction, dessert and usually some surprise entertainment! Held from 6:00pm-10pm. All proceeds benefit scholarships, grants and facilities improvements at Southeastern Community College. Tickets are $50 each, $60 at the door. Reserved tables for 8 people are $500 RSVP by March 20. To donate items for auction, contact Becky Rump at 319-208-5065 or [email protected]. For tickets, contact Julie Glasgow at 319-208-5062 or [email protected].

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On St. Patrick's Day it is customary to wear shamrocks and/or green clothing or accessories (the "wearing of the green"). St Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the

Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. This story first appears in writing in 1726, though it may be older. In pagan Ireland, three was a significant number and the Irish had many triple deities, a fact that aided St Patrick in his evangelisation efforts. The wearing of the 'St Patrick's Day Cross', especially in the World War I era, by the Irish, was also a popular custom. These St Patrick's Day Crosses have a Celtic Christian cross made of paper that is "covered with silk or ribbon of different colours, and a bunch or rosette of green silk in the centre."

The colour green has been associated with Ireland

since at least the 1640s, when the green harp flag was used by the Irish Catholic Confederation. Green ribbons and shamrocks have been worn on St Patrick's Day since at least the 1680s. Green was adopted as the colour of the Friendly Brothers of St Patrick, an Irish fraternity founded in about 1750. However, when the Order of St. Patrick—an Anglo-Irish chivalric order—was founded in 1783 it adopted blue as its colour. This led to blue being associated with St Patrick. In the 1790s, green became associated with Irish nationalism when it was used by the United Irishmen. This was a republican organisation—led mostly by Protestants but with many Catholic mem-bers—who launched a rebellion in 1798 against British rule. The phrase "wearing of the green" comes from a song of the same name, which laments United Irishmen supporters being persecuted for wearing green. Through-out the 19th and 20th centuries, the colour green and its association with Saint Patrick's Day grew.


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Spring Retail Open House March 28

Looking for something fresh and new? Visit your favorite shops in downtown Burlington from noon-4pm as we celebrate the season with the Spring Retail Open House. Come downtown to check out the spring fashions, dé-cor, and new merchandise. Retailers will have in-store specials.

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MUMMENSCHANZThe Musicians of Silence March 29

MUMMENSCHANZ denotes far more than a name. MUMMEN-SCHANZ has become a myth - a myth which both lives and remains cloaked in mystery. The witty ideas of the group, founded in Paris in 1972 by Andres Bossard, Floriana Frassetto

and Bernie Schürch, have been carrying away audiences all over the world. So much so, that MUMMENSCHANZ have come to mean far more than a name. The work of the group has become a form of art which has put its mark on the Mime-Masque Theater, and impressed generations of audiences.

Show goers of all ages and culture who, led into the creative work of MUMMENSCHANZ, witness weird timeless cre-ative work of MUMMENSCHANZ, witness weird timeless creatures and incredible colorful forms. From 7:30pm-10pm. Individual tickets now available for all Civic Music events at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium via TicketMaster and The BMA Box Office located at The Port of Burlington Welcome Center.

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Day of the Child March 29

The Day of the Child is an annual event that brings children and their parents together for fun activities and to learn of resources in the com-munity that are available.

The event is sponsored by Com-munity Action of Southeast Iowa and is held at Westland Mall in West Burlington, Iowa. The 27th Day of the Child will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from Noon-4 p.m.

The theme this year is “Exploring the World of Science”. Approximately 24 nonprofit organizations set up booths

at the event. Organizations provide free information and resources for both children and parents in the form of arts, games, crafts and activities.

Day of the Child is the idea of event organizer Tamee DeCoursey and Early Child Care Program Director, Cheryl Flaatten. This one day event brings around 700 parents and children per year to the mall to partake in the festivities that last for four hours.

Families learn the importance of proper nutrition, exercise,

education, child development, social activities and are made aware of the services and activities in the community that are available to them. The event has ideas and information on many things parents can do with their children at home. Parents and children show a lot of interest and excitement in the day of the event and continue to come to this worthwhile event every year. Many parents now bringing their children to this event attended when they were children themselves!

To learn more about Day of the Child please call 319-753-0193 and ask for Tamee DeCoursey.

Tamee DeCoursey at the 2013 Day of the Child


Ft. Madison, Fort Madison is located along the Mississippi River and is famous for the Tri-State Rodeo, Mexican Fiesta, Balloons Over The Mississippi and Art In Central Park and for being the one of the first locations of the first U.S. military fort in the upper Mississippi region. A replica of

the original fort stands along the river.

March 1-24 • Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pmReception, on Friday, March 6, 5-7pm

Messipi Threads Mississippi River Interpretation Quilt Display

Fort Madison Area Art Association • 825 Avenue G • Ft. Madison, IA 319-372-3996 or visit www.fmaaa.com

Featuring 50 Mississippi River interpretative quilts that reflect the waters of this great waterway

Interact and learn about the quilts, the quilters and the history of quilting along the Mississippi River

Musical Performance by David G. Smith

4th Annual Historic Trains, Tracks & Model Railroading Show April 16-18 & Swap Meet April 17-18• Early Registration & Social Hour

CB&Q Depot Thursday 4-7pm• Steam Engine 2913 open to public

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Info: North Lee County Historical Society 319-372-7661 [email protected]

Messipi Threads - Mississippi River Interpretation Quilt Display March 1-24

The Fort Madison Area Art Association, 825 Avenue G, will feature this unique show March 1-24, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, with a Reception, on Friday, March 6, 5-7pm, providing the op-portunity to interact and learn about the quilts, the quilters and the history of quilting along the Mississippi River. This show features 50 Mis-sissippi River interpretative

quilts that reflect the waters of this great waterway.

The most unique component of this exhibit is that they will produce an interpretive quilt that is indicative of The Missis-sippi River at Fort Madison. Admission is free to the public. Also enjoy multiple works available for purchase from local artisans and crafters.

Visitors can throw a pot on the pottery wheel, available for novice and experts alike, or enjoy painting a variety of ceram-ics. FMAAA will also be starting their Lunch-ala-Art Program Friday, March 27 at Noon. From March to November, make reservations to attend the gallery, interact with exhibitors and enjoy lunch! Since Seating is limited, reservations are required.

FMAAA also continues to offer programs for area youth during early outs and as planned events on their community calendar. For more information, contact the gallery at 319-372-3996 or visit www.fmaaa.com.


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Friday & Saturday, March 6th & 7th

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Fort Madison Main Street Quilt WalkMarch 2-14

The “Quilt Walk” is a unique way to celebrate the Mississippi River and Fort Madison, “where Iowa began.” Joining the Fort Madison Area Art Association in their recognition of the Messipi Quilt, Fort Madison Main Street will host this Quilt Walk March 2-14. Enjoy displays paying

homage to the art of quilting in the store fronts along historic Avenue G., where the craft will be depicted as it transpired throughout history, with displays of quilting frames, treadle sewing machines and more.

High Tea Ceremony March 6 & 7

High Tea will be served from 2-4:00pm at The Kingsley Inn, a meticulously appointed Victorian-Style inn, located at 707 Avenue H. Cost per person is $18. Due to limited seating, res-ervations are required: Kingsley Inn, 319-372-8747, or www.kingsleyinn.com.

The Kingsley Inn offers a charming setting to launch your adventures from… and a relaxing place to return to when you are ready to enjoy some down time. They combine elegant period

antiques with modern amenities to provide their guests with an inviting and comfortable experience. Their building is on the Historic Register and surrounded by 100+ other historic and architecturally interesting buildings in the historic district. They are located across from restored palisade Fort Madison and the old train depot.

“Stars in The Spotlight” Show Choir Invitational March 7

Fort Madison High School, 2001 Avenue B, hosts the Annual “Stars in The Spotlight” Show Choir Invita-tional. Show Choirs from Iowa and Illinois will perform and compete at Fort Madison High School beginning at 9:30am, with groups performing all day.

This event is open to the public with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $8 for students K-12. High School Show Choirs in attendance will be from Central Lee, Davenport North,

Western Dubuque, El Paso Gridley, Holy Trinity, Guthrie Center, Mt. Pleasant, Center Point Urbana, Fairfield, Pekin and Quincy. Awards start at 6:30pm and programs are slated to run through the evening with the Fort Madison High School Jazz Band rounding out the performances, when they take the stage at 9:50 pm.

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“All Booked Up!” Discussion Group will meet March 5, 6pm to discuss “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. This famous play will connect to the April discussion of “Salem Falls” by Jodi Picoult.

Anime Club meets on March 3, 10 & 17 from 3:30-5pm. This activity is structured for Middle School and High School age students who enjoy watching, reading and drawing anime, graphic novels and cartoons. Any participants need to obtain a signed permission slip from the parents to join.

More Fort Madison Public Library events:

Fingernail Art – Mondays from 3:30-5pm for all ages Lego Day – Mondays from 3:30-5pm for children K3-5th

Grade. Pre-School Toddler Story Time, Wednesdays,10:30-11:30am with Rhythm and music being featured the last Wednesday of each month.

Crafternoon - Thursdays for ages 12 to 18 - Work on a long-term craft. Please contact the library at 319-372-5721.

if you are planning to attend, to assure that the library has adequate supplies.

Library hours are Monday thru Wednesday, 9:30am-6pm, Fridays until 5pm; Thursday, 9:30am to 7pm; and Saturdays, 10am-3pm.

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The Iowa State penitentiary was established In Fort Madi-son, Iowa in 1839, one year after Iowa became a territory, and seven years before it became a state in 1846. The prison was patterned after the penitentiary in Auburn, New York. It is the oldest prison west of the Mississippi River and, if all goes well this year, it will be replaced by the new prison north of Fort Madison.

The 1860 Code of Iowa did not provide for parole or other types of early release for good behavior that are used today. If you did the crime, you did the time – all of it – unless you received a pardon from the governor. Not only did the pardon get you freed from prison, but it also legally forgave you for your criminal act.

A study of pardons conducted in 2012 found that between 1856 and 1866 there were 610 admissions to Iowa State Peni-tentiary. Of those inmates, 140 (23%) were released by pardon. Expiration of sentence was the release status of the rest (with the exception of a handful of escapes and deaths).

61% of the pardons were for crimes against property – such as theft and fraud. 34% of the pardons were for crimes against persons – violent crimes. The other 5% were for crimes such as Civil War desertion (there were reports in Keokuk news-papers of women being sent to the penitentiary for wearing men’s cloths).

As difficult as it might be to believe, 18 of 24 murder cases (75%) were pardoned. Even harder to believe, 10 of 10 rape cases (100%) were pardoned. The correctional philosophy at the time held that there were two types of criminals. Some convicts were basically good people who were led astray. “I would not have shot him had I not been drunk.” I should not have raped her, but she was asking for it.” Today we call that criminal thinking.

The other type of criminals came from bad seed. They inherited their criminal traits and, as such, would be criminals for life. The former were often pardoned. The latter did their time until they paid their debt to society in full or died and answered to their maker.

1839: Artist drawing of the construction of the Iowa Territorial Prison showing completed Warden’s residence and beginnings of Cell House.


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Rhonda Vincent & The RageMarch 6

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage are set to perform March 6, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Keokuk, Iowa’s historic Grand Theatre. Kirk Brandenberger, Executive Director of the Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau is coordinating the concert and says of Rhonda, “She is a favorite, especially in the Midwest”. This show is a great opportunity for Rhonda’s longtime fans

to watch her perform. Many folks have seen her on RFD-TV and are excited to see her live show.” Advance tickets are available for sale at the Keokuk Tourism Bureau’s office, 429 Main Street or by ordering online at www.keokukiowatourism.org. Advance prices are $20 for lower level seating

or $15 for balcony seating. Balcony seats will be available at night of performance for $20. For more information, contact Kirk at 319.524.5599 or [email protected].

The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America's (SPBGMA) reigning Entertainer of the Year, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage have received five nominations for the upcoming SPBGMA convention, set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, during the weekend of February 5-8. Rhonda’s latest recording project Only Me, which contains 6 bluegrass tracks as well as 6 country tracks, is nominated for "Best Bluegrass Album" by the National Academy of Record-ing Arts and Sciences also known as the Grammy Awards.

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Keokuk Pipe Organ Festival March 20-21

The inaugural Keokuk Pipe Organ Festival is in mid-March, just in time to welcome the beginning of spring with a musical celebration.

Three highly trained and accomplished organists native to Keokuk will converge on their hometown Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, to air out some pipes and pull out the stops.

Kyler Brown of New York City, Arlene Lindner Small of Texas and Michael Lindner of Chicago will perform on pipe organs at the United Presbyterian Church, First Christian Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, all in Keokuk; and at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Ill.

Receptions for the artists are planned at the Keokuk Union Depot and at the Nauvoo Grand Bed and Breakfast in Nau-voo. For information, call (319) 524-5056 or email: [email protected]


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The area's largest show dedicated to the newest in home and living products at the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy. Hours are Friday 5-9, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4. For more infor-mation call (217)228-6626.

Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association Concert March 7

Island Getaway choral concert will be held in Salem Evan-gelical UCC at 7:30pm. Music from the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands and even some reggae inject a tropical feel to this winter concert. Steel drums add authentic rhythm to the island music. This concert is always full of fun, toe-tapping music that audiences love. For more information contact 217-222-2856.

Country Treasures Craft Show Mar 12-15

Browse a huge selection of home decor and personal accesso-ries just in time for Spring! Held at the Oakley Lindsay Center, located at 3rd & York. Hours are: Thursday & Friday from 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sun-day 10am-4pm. Admission is $3/ kids 12 & under free. For more information call 217-223-1000.

4th Annual Adams County Special Response Team Dinner & Comedy Night March 21

The Special Response Team of Adams County hosts this special evening featuring comedians Will Farrell and Tim Cavanagh. Held at the Ambiance in Quincy. Ticket prices in advance: $40/person or $75/couple. At the door $50/person. For tickets call 217-228-3273 or 800-496-8931.

44th Young Peoples Concert: The Amazing Symphony Orchestra March 25

Held at Baldwin Intermediate School at 11:30 am, the per-formance is free and open to the public. These concerts give area third through sixth graders the opportunity to experience live symphonic music in a setting just for them, but the 45 minute performance is are enjoyable for grown-ups too!

Donations are Appreciated. Galleries are open regularly Mon. – Sat. from 9- 4 p.m. This exhibit features the artwork of area High School Students and nationally known artist Pat-rick Hammie. This exhibition has been generously underwrit-ten by Quincy Artist Guild, Great River Watercolor Society, Gary & Sue Winking, United Community Credit Union, Quincy Service League, Quincy Art Center Members, and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Media Sponsors are WGEM and Quincy Herald Whig. http://www.quincyartcenter.org/H--S--Student-Art-Competition.html. Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St., Quincy, IL 62301. Phone 217.223.5900 for more information.


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Hannibal is listed on the National Register of Historic places.

Second Saturday Gallery Walk March 14

Second Saturday Gallery Walk will be from 5 - 8 pm. Hanni-bal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Satur-day. Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. For more information call 573-221-6545.

Chocolate Extravaganza March 14

Get ready to be drenched in a decadent good time! Your choc-olate passport allows you tons of selections, from scrumptious bon bons to chocolate martinis. A chocolate lover's dream! Held in downtown Hannibal. For more information call (573) 221-9010.

The Big Band Concert of 1945 March 28

One Night ONLY! Featuring The St. Louis Big Band and the vocal stylings of Joe Scalzitti. For times and tickets, go to www.bluffcitytheater.com or call573-719-3226.

50 Miles of Art March 28 & 29

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