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September 2021
Driftless Wanderings
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“GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF” series. This fall colors excursion will be hosted by Jill Hunger, a retired high school and college geology and biology teacher and Wisconsin history buff. Throughout the day Jill will offer insight about the geology and history of our travels through the stunning Driftless Region of western Wisconsin. After a very scenic drive through the Kickapoo Valley our first stop will be at the Norskedalen Center near Coon Valley, WI. Norskedalen, which means the Norwegian…
Find out more »October 2021
Celebration Belle Fall Foliage Cruise
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THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL - Please click below to place your name on the Wait List. NEW CRUISE - we’ve never before offered this exact Mississippi River Cruise. Enjoy a full 5-hour cruise departing from Dubuque, IA cruising south to Savanna, IL. Enjoy colorful bluffs and charming riverside towns while relaxing and listening to fabulous live entertainment. Your Celebration Belle Cruise also includes “The Belle’s” famous sticky rolls and fruit upon boarding and a full two entrée lunch buffet.…
Find out more »“We Are Family” Progressive Meal Mystery Tour
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THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience. We won’t venture far from “home” but this Mystery Tour is sure to impress. You’ll be amazed at what these families have built and accomplished. We’ll visit an incredible operation that has transformed a common Wisconsin tradition into a state-of–art facility. We’re sure you’ll be fascinated and in awe with this family’s achievement. Our next stop is a story of hard work, set-backs, persistence, and big dreams. This family’s’ journey…
Find out more »“Giving Back” Galena, IL & Potosi Brewery
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THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL - Please click below to place your name on the Wait List. We are partnering with Wisconsin River Area Habitat for Humanity for this “Giving Back” Tour. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. All profits from this trip will be donated to our local Wisconsin River Area Habitat for Humanity. We thank you in advance for your participation in this effort. An architectural marvel…
Find out more »Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fireside Dinner Theater)
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One of the most popular musicals of the last 50 years! This telling of the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is filled with great music, costumes, laughter, joy, and heart. Utilizing many different styles of music from pop/rock to country to musical comedy this sparkling show follows young Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs through his dreams and his strong, unwavering faith. Written by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice JOSEPH includes the unforgettable classics “Any Dream…
Find out more »Nobody’s Perfect (Bell Tower Theater (Dubuque, IA)
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Leonard Loftus wrote a book, a steamy romance novel to be precise. He enters it, under a pseudonym--Lulabella Latiffa--, in a contest for new female writers. When Lulabella wins first prize, Leonard has a major problem. This hilarious, feel-good comedy follows Leonard as he tries to not get caught in his own tangled web. Too bad his smart-aleck daughter and rascally old father think its more fun to sabotage his plans than to help. A delicious Sunday brunch buffet featuring…
Find out more »Halloween Mystery Tour – 7th Annual
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Our Halloween Mystery trip has become an annual tradition. These trips are so much fun and mystifying. This year we’ll visit a number of “shadowy” places - some historical, some whimsical, some creative, and some that may send a shiver up your spine. We’ll welcome a fun and entertaining mystery tour guide – a guide we have never had on any previous Halloween Mystery Tours. Lunch at a haunted destination is included. Some “spirits” will also be a part of…
Find out more »November 2021
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience. You’ve got to see it to believe it! This group of talented musicians aren’t your typical classical symphony. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock orchestra combining rhythms and sounds from heavy metal with classical instrumentation. Their powerfully symphonic and magical sound for their annual Holiday Shows are extremely popular with audiences both young and old. The Orchestra boasts 34 musicians (16 instrumentalists, 16 vocalists and 2 narrators) making their Holiday…
Find out more »Pacific Garden Mission
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Chicago’s Pacific Garden Mission is the oldest, continuously-operating, rescue mission in the country. Since 1877, Pacific Garden Mission has been a refuge. Millions weary of struggling through life's storms, have come to the "Old Lighthouse” seeking food, shelter, clothing, medical, and dental care. On our way to Chicago we’ll stop at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. Time to shop in the 280+ stores and have lunch (on own) at any of the numerous restaurants including Rainforest Cage, The Cheese Factory…
Find out more »Dancing Horses
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“You’ve got to offer this trip again, I want to go back”. This is a typical comment from those who have previously attended the Dancing Horses trip. From the moment the show opens until the finale, you’ll be spellbound. You’ll find yourself applauding each equine performer and trainer, exclaiming in wonder, chuckling at the humor, and even wiping the occasional tear when a moment of connection touches a heartstring. A delicious meal (Roasted Pork Loin) and an amazing Exotic Bird…
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