Upcoming Events at John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center
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BRETT WESTGROVE
<h5 align="justify"><strong>He’s one of music’s quickest risers but country singer Brett Westgrove had to walk a long, trying path to get to where he is today. Starting in on music before even reaching the age of two Westgrove went on to spend his entire youth writing and playing music while also teaching himself the art of audio engineering. Following high school he used these new skills to land a spot as a chief engineer and record producer at a recording studio in California. In the midst of it he also explored other passions earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering, and spending time commanding NASA spacecraft. Finally realizing he was not in the right place he sold most of what he owned to make the trek to Nashville. With only a few dollars to his name he rolled into town where he lived in his car in below-freezing winter conditions without heat – all in the name of the dream</strong>.</h5> 2024-09-16 21:30:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque10.010.0 -
Gail Archer, organist, presented by the John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series
<p style="padding:0px; text-align:start; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:300"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="line-height:16.05px"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b style="font-weight:bolder"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Gail Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer who draws attention to composer anniversaries or musical themes with her annual recital series in New York City, including A Slavic Celebration, Max Reger, The Muse’s Voice, An American Idyll, Liszt, Bach, Mendelssohn and Messiaen. Ms. Archer was the first American woman to play the complete works of Olivier Messiaen for the centennial of the composer’s birth in 2008: Time Out New York recognized the Messiaen cycle as “Best of 2008” in classical music and opera. Her recordings include her 2022 Polish release, Cantius, and Chernivtsi, A Russian Journey, The Muse’s Voice, Franz Liszt: A Hungarian Rhapsody, Bach: The Transcendent Genius, an American Idyll, A Mystic in the Making (Meyer Media), and The Orpheus of Amsterdam: Sweelinck and his Pupils (CALA Records). Ms. Archer’s 2023 European tour took her to Italy, France, Austria, Germany and Poland. Highlights include St. Cyriakus R. C. Church, Krefeld, Germany, Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Messina, Sicily,the Cathedral of Santa Maria, Alghero, Sardegna, the Church of Saint Bruno Les Chartreux, Lyon, France, and the Church of St. Vitali, Ravenna, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its extraordinary mosaics.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="padding:0px; text-align:start; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:300"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="line-height:16.05px"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b style="font-weight:bolder"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">She is the founder of Musforum, an international network for women organists to promote and affirm their work. Ms. Archer is college organist at Vassar College, director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she conducts the Barnard-Columbia Chorus and Chamber Singers and a faculty member of the Harriman Institute, Columbia University. She is artistic director of the artist and young artist recital series at historic Central Synagogue, New York City.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-09-16 16:30:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque20.020.0 -
NATE JACKSON, COMEDIAN
<p style="padding:0px; text-align:start; margin-top:-5px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-family:Roboto, Ariel, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:300"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="line-height:normal"><strong style="font-weight:bolder"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Nate Jackson is University of Dubuque's Homecoming 2024 event! He has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 3 million followers and more than 500 million views globally. Jackson is a comedian, actor, writer, and digital creator who sells out comedy clubs and theatres across America.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="padding:0px; text-align:start; margin-top:20px"><span style="font-size:15px"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-family:Roboto, Ariel, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:300"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="line-height:normal"><strong style="font-weight:bolder"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Nate most recently booked a role in the upcoming feature GOOD FORTUNE directed by Aziz Ansari and was recurring on the hit NBC series YOUNG ROCK. Nate has appeared on SPIRITED (Apple) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Nick Cannon Presents Wild'N Out (MTV), All Def Comedy (HBO), Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City (Comedy Central). Nate has appeared multiple times at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and in 2019 Nate was named to the Time Out LA Top 10 Comedians to Watch List.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> 2024-09-16 21:30:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque45.045.0 -
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER ~ 75TH YR. ~ AND S0 IS BARBERSHOP presented by the Dubuque Music Men Barbershop Chorus
<p>From Southern California, The Newfangled Four is one of the top barbershop quartets in the world, performing all around the United States, as well as internationally. Formed in the fall of 2012, this foursome quickly bonded through their involvements with the Westminster Chorus and Masters of Harmony, two well-renowned choruses in the Barbershop Harmony Society. Combining old fashion slapstick humor with their quirky offbeat comedy, The Newfangled Four merges their talents as top-notch harmony singers and world-class entertainers. In 2013, the quartet won the International Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest and the Far Western District Quartet Contest, and most recently finished 6th place in the world in 2023. Over the years, they have developed a reputation not only for their fine singing and showmanship, but also for their work and involvement in the youth movement as clinicians and educators, leading countless workshops for young singers in the US. The Newfangled Four has appeared on Buzzfeed, Hallmark’s “Home and Family show,” the new “Gong Show,” “The CW Christmas Carolers Challenge,” and has recorded tracks for the Lifetime Movie Network. With millions of views on their YouTube performances, they are proud to introduce the barbershop artform to aspiring young singers around the world. Entertaining audiences is their priority, and they cannot wait to entertain YOU. They are Jackson, Joey, Jake, and Marcus: The Newfangled Four!</p> 2024-09-16 16:30:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque22.022.0 -
BRITBEAT ~ The Immersive Beatles Tribute Experience presented by Edge Entertainment Limited
<p calibri=""><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Come celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles invasion of America with BritBeat - The Immersive Beatles Tribute Experience!</strong></p> <p calibri=""><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the iconic soundscape of The Beatles with BritBeat - The Immersive Beatles Tribute Experience, an unparalleled fusion of live musical prowess and cutting-edge multimedia technology. It is a one-of-a-kind performance that transcends the ordinary and plunges you into the heart of The Beatles' legendary history. BritBeat stands as the world's top immersive Beatles experience with its ability to seamlessly blend a live concert performance of the timeless song catalog of The Beatles, with visually captivating, immersive video imagery that excites the senses. Witness their captivating artistry come alive on stage as a state-of-the-art mesmerizing video backdrop elevates the concert experience to new heights.</strong></p> <p calibri=""><strong style="font-weight:bolder">This show isn't just about music; it's a multimedia concert experience that redefines the future of live entertainment. As the music reverberates through the venue, the multimedia elements transport you, making you feel like you are enveloped in The Beatles' historic music journey. BritBeat's ability to create a profound sense of nostalgia and emotional connection is unparalleled, setting a new standard for immersive live performances. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of an unforgettable night that pays homage to the greatest band in history. This is more than a concert; it's a transformative encounter with the timeless legacy of The Beatles.</strong></p> 2024-09-16 21:00:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque25 -
CHRISTMAS AT HERITAGE CENTER `GLORY TO THE NEWBORN KING`
<p><strong>This UD tradition will bring spiritual meaning to your Christmas season. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates with you the birth of Christ through a concert presentation featuring the John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ, UD choirs, and UD Concert Band with live narration. Complimentary holiday refreshments and live music from UD’s Jazz Band will immediately follow the concert.</strong></p> 2024-09-16 21:00:00 -0500John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque19