Dubuque Main Street is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to the development and ongoing support of downtown as the place to live, work & play. The organization serves eight downtown districts, including:
- Cable Car Square
- Historic Old Main
- The Port of Dubuque
- Town Clock District
- Jackson Park
- Couler Valley
- Warehouse District
- Upper Main/Farmers' Market
December Main View Newsletter Released | |
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Check out the December issue of the Main View Newsletter for information about holiday events in downtown Dubuque, a fresh perspective on the new Muppets movie, and more!
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Get Involved: St. Mary's Church Re-Use & Renewal | |
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If you'd like to voice your ideas, concerns, or just sit in on the discussion, Duane Hagerty, a graduate student pursuing his Master of Science in Historic Preservation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, wants to hear from you. There will be two opportunities to participate:
Both meetings will be open to the public and located in the St. Mary’s church building at 1584 White Street, Dubuque. The content of both meetings will be the same. Each meeting is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. St. Mary’s parish was an anchor on the north side of Dubuque. While the closing of St. Mary’s was a great loss to the city and to the Washington Neighborhood, the memory of St. Mary’s glorious past and the beautiful structures that remain provide a unique opportunity to create something that could once again be a strong asset to the community and a catalyst for renewal of the neighborhood. If you'd like to have your voice heard, please RSVP by November 28, 2011 by emailing Duane Hagerty at DuaneHagerty@gmail.com. Download an informational flyer here to hang in your business or distribute to anyone who may be interested. Or click "read more" for more information: [ read more ]
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November Main View Newsletter Released | |
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Check out the November issue of the Main View Newsletter for information on a recent NEA Grant award, our 26th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, and more.
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DMS Annual Awards Winners Announced | |
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DMS Annual Awards Banquet | |
To RSVP, please call or email us! 563-588-4400 or office@dubuquemainstreet.org 2010 Main Street Award winners included: The Roshek Building, The Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Crickets Toy Store, the Washington Neighborhood “Eat-n-greet”, and more. The 2011 categories will include: Best Total Building Rehabilitation Project, Outstanding New Retail Establishment, Best Special Event, and many more. Don't miss this community event! [ read more ] | |
Upcoming Conference Opportunities | |
| Make plans to attend these upcoming conference:
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Oct 11-12 in Dubuque, IA. | |
Fall Into Art Gallery Tour - October 7! | |
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Fall Into Art is a FREE Friday night walking tour around downtown Dubuque. Visit eight participating galleries to see special exhibits from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. (The Warehouse Art Gallery, at 10th & Elm, was recently added to the tour). This self guided tour offers a culturally rich exploration of the Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor.
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Fall has arrived at Farmers' Market! | |
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Fall has arrived at the Dubuque Farmers' Market. Visit Market on Saturday mornings until the end of October for pumpkins, squash, apples, and other great items. You could decorate your home for fall, get a pumpkin to carve, and more! Check out the Facebook page for recipes, sustainability links, and photos. We are looking for help to coordiate a customer count at Farmers' Market this Saturday, October 1. If you'd like to volunteer to help out, please contact christie@dubuquemainstreet.org! Help is needed in 1.5 to 2 hour shifts. [ read more ] | |
September Main View Newsletter Released | |
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Check out the September issue of the Main View Newsletter for information on Fall Into Art, our Annual Awards Banquet, and more. To subscribe to our newsletter, email office@dubuquemainstreet.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line. | |
August Main View Newsletter Released (2nd Edition!) | |
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Wow, two in one month! Check out the Second Edition of the August issue of the Main View Newsletter for information on the last Dubuque... and All That Jazz! of the summer, the new parking ramp in downtown, and more. To subscribe to our newsletter, email office@dubuquemainstreet.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line. | |
August Main View Newsletter Released | |
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Check out the August issue of the Main View Newsletter for information on Dubuque... and All That Jazz!, the Fall Into Art Gallery tour, and more. To subscribe to our newsletter, email office@dubuquemainstreet.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line. | |
Friday, August 19: Dubuque... and All That Jazz! | |
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The Dubuque…and All That Jazz! free summer concert series, sponsored by Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jaycees, will rock the plaza on August 19 with The Blue Olives! Opening up for The Blue Olives, the Senior High School Jazz Combo, will play in front of the Town Clock from 4:30-5:15 p.m. The Blue Olives, are regulars at the Chicago House of Blues, and they will put on a great show. Sassy horns, killer vocal harmonies, searing guitar and funky bass & rhythm sections are the cornerstones of this powerhouse band! They will be on stage from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Proudly sponsored by:
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First Ever BLT Day at Farmers' Market! | |
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What is the quintessential summer sandwich? In Dubuque, it’s the BLT (that’s bacon, lettuce, tomato, for the uninformed.) On Saturday, August 6, we will celebrate the peak of summer produce with our first ever “BLT DAY!” Vendors are being encouraged to use this opportunity to promote their products related to BLTs: bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and bread!
We are also celebrating the 12th Annual National Farmers’ Market Week (August 7-13). In 2000, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack proclaimed the second week in August as National Farmers Market Week. Since 2000, the number of farmers markets across the US has grown 150%, from 2,863 markets to 7,175 in 2011. Check out some more info over at our Facebook page! Several of our awesome vendors have stepped up to the plate (pun intended!) and will be serving up BLT's this Saturday. You'll be able to try theirs AND purchase everything to make your own! |
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Dubuque Area Flood Resources | |
| Dubuque has received record levels of rainfall and experienced severe flash flooding on July 27-28. To keep your family and businesses safe, please follow all guidelines set forth by city officials:-City of Dubuque Civic Alerts Residents experiencing basement flooding should practice extreme caution because basement walls can collapse under these circumstances. The City, in partnership with the American Red Cross of the Tri-States, has opened Information/Assistance Centers: at the Prescott Elementary Neighborhood Resource Center at 1151 White Street and at the Five Flags Civic Center at 405 Main Street for residents displaced by flood damage. The phone number for the assistance center is 563-552-4178. The Jule public transit will be operating a special shuttle from Comiskey Park to both centers for residents needing transportation to the centers. In addition residents needing other assistance are encouraged to call Project Concern’s Information line by dialing 211. (From www.cityofdubuque.org). Resources to combat damage from the recent flooding in Dubuque:-Repairing Your Flooded Home Video footage of 10th and Main during the height of the storm on July 27, 2011.
|  Millwork district workers pump water out of buildings and construction areas. Photo by Gen. Bob Felderman.  Historic Bishop Block Building Hit by lightning. Photos by Gen. Bob Felderman. |
Check out Farmers' Market this weekend! | |
| If you haven't been to Farmers' Market lately, Saturday mornings from 7 a.m. to noon, you've missed out on....
Set your alarm this Saturday morning, and visit the Dubuque Farmers' Market! Or, head over to the Dubuque Farmers' Market |
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Friday, July 15: Dubuque... and All That Jazz! | |
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The Dubuque…and All That Jazz! free summer concert series, sponsored by Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jaycees, will rock the house tonight with The Business! Opening up for The Business this year, the Americana Band, will play in front of the Town Clock from 4:45-5:30 p.m. This brass band plays a variety of music, ranging from oldies to marches! The Business, a 14 season veteran of Jazz!, is a sensational Chicago-based 13 piece horn band with a wide variety of musical styles. With songs ranging from R&B/Soul, Funk, Big Band, Swing, Motown, Salsa, and even Mariachi, they’ll put on a fantastic show! . They will be on stage from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Proudly sponsored by:
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City of Dubuque & Dubuque Main Street Partnership | |
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Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District (HMD) will receive a major economic boost for the arts in the form of a $100,000 “Our Town” grant sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The HMD Arts Project is a partnership between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Main Street, with several collaborating arts organizations. The HMD Arts Project will help to design not-for-profit art space, new or expanded arts events in the HMD, and management of the emerging art district...(click "read more" to view the entire media release) [ read more ] | |
July Main View Newsletter Released | |
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Check out the July issue of the Main View Newsletter for information on Dubuque... and All That Jazz! and updates (with photos!) of the road project in the Historic Millwork District. To subscribe to our newsletter, email office@dubuquemainstreet.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line. | |
Mark your calendar - July 15 for Dubuque... and All That Jazz! | |
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The Dubuque…and All That Jazz! free summer concert series, sponsored by Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jaycees, will rock the plaza with The Business on July 15. Opening up for The Business this year, the Americana Band, will play in front of the Town Clock from 4:45-5:30 p.m. This brass band plays a variety of music, ranging from oldies to marches! The Business, a 14 season veteran of Jazz!, is a sensational Chicago-based 13 piece horn band with a wide variety of musical styles. With songs ranging from R&B/Soul, Funk, Big Band, Swing, Motown, Salsa, and even Mariachi, they’ll put on a fantastic show! . They will be on stage from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Even if it rains, there will still be Jazz! If there's a forecast of rain, listen to Radio Dubuque stations or check our website and facebook - our rain site this year is the Five Flags Center!
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June Jazz - Great crowds, a flash mob, and The Salsa Band! | |
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Thank you to everyone who came out for a fantastic kick-off to our Jazz season, last Friday, June 17. Visit our Facebook page for photos and even video of a Zumba flash mob that took the crowd by storm. The Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Jazz Band played to a great early crowd, then The Salsa Band, Orquesta Alto Maiz, rocked the stage with their unique style and great tunes! A special thanks goes out to our AWESOME volunteers, the Jazz committee, and the Dubuque Jaycees-- we truly couldn't do it without you. Thank you.... Dawn Bandy, Phil Brennen, Montasia Burrell, Jason DiCicco, Diana Hedrick, Wendy Jewell, Matt Kunau, AJ Ligeralde, Lynne Lippert, Katie McFarland & her Zumba Dancers, Jordan Mendoza, Kristina Nesteby, Dan Norman & the Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Jazz Band, Olivia Schmitt, Mark Spofford, Joan Steve, Todd Theil, Brittany Trewin, and Tonya Wittman. As always, thank you to our Dubuque.. and All That Jazz! Committee: If you missed it, check out our photos from Jazz, and some cool videos taken by General Bob Felderman for Dubuque Main Street and Dubuque365:
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