March 20: Dallas String Quartet

DSQ Electric – an international music sensation. A fusion of classical and contemporary music on both traditional and electric strings. With the 2016 release of their fourth album “DSQ” they continue to expand their passionate following on Pandora, Spotify, and Sirius XM radio. DSQ performs intimately as a quartet or with a full accompaniment of drums, guitar, and piano.

The Wall Street Journal, A&E, WFAA-ABC, and ESPN have all featured the Dallas String Quartet. In addition to performing internationally, DSQ has played “at home” for Presidents Obama and Bush, the College Football Playoff, NBA, and NFL organizations. DSQ has sold out concert venues like the House of Blues and symphony halls alike. They have played alongside Josh Groban, Chicago, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Comprised of composer and violist Ion Zanca, violinists Eleanor Dunba and Melissa Priller, and bassist Young Heo, DSQ takes you on a journey to the nexus of classical music and modern pop where artists like Beethoven and Bono collide.

Burlington Memorial Auditorium
200 Front Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601
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March 22: Aaron Stevens Live at The Stonegate Lodge

Enjoy the live music of Aaron Stevens at the Stonegate Lounge in the Comfort Suites. Lounge opens at 4pm, food served from 5pm-8pm, entertainment 7pm-9pm, and drink specials all night!

Stonegate Lodge at Comfort Suites
1780 Stonegate Center Dr, Burlington, Iowa 52601
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March 29: Battle of the Brushes, Celebrity Style

Watch five CELEBRITY “artists” bring their creativity, brushes and competitive spirit for the Art Center of Burlington’s very first Celebrity Battle of the Brushes: Live Painting Competition!

The Celebrities are:
Savanna Evans from Titan Broadcasting LLC/ 101.7 The Bull, KBKB-FM with artist Cécile Houel
Martha Wolf from Ivy Bake Shoppe and Cafe with artist Quriosity Garcia
David Kroll from Burlington Memorial Auditorium with artist Craig H Vazquez
Amy O’Brien from Great River Entertainment with artist Margaret Ertz
Shane A. Mccampbell from City of Burlington, Iowa Government with artist James Henry

The Celebrities will paint an original piece of art in front of a live audience on a 16×20 canvas. Here’s the TWIST: the subject and theme to be painted is revealed just minutes before the painting begins at 6PM! Each Celebrity has chosen a local artist to assist them in creating their masterpiece.

Once time is up, each Celebrity will be auctioning off their own painting, trying to get the most amount of money. The money raised from the auctions will go towards operating expenses of ACB to help us continue to thrive by offering quality gallery exhibits, classes for all ages, opportunities for artists, etc.

Art Center of Burlington Gallery Lounge
301 Jefferson Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601
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April 13: Tri-State Rodeo Announcement Party feat. Ethan Bell Band

Join us for the 2019 Tri-State Rodeo Announcement Party at The Boogaloo Sports Bar & Grill inside the PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex! Learn what artists will be playing the main stage and the Coors Pavilion Stage and more about the 2019 Rodeo. Announcement at 8:30PM. Ethan Bell Band starts at 9PM.

The Ethan Bell Band is what happens when retro-pop and country music bump boots in the back of the honky tonk. With bar bashing, boy band belting, flashy stage move dancing, and story telling that your grandma would pass out candy for, Ethan Bell, Eric Smith, Brandon Weber and Jonny Gifford have become known as one of the hardest working bands in the Chicagoland area.

They keep audiences captivated with their mashups of pop, hip hop and country songs that you love from your radio, while swooning you with their romantic ballads and introspective songwriting. Whether you’re a fan of their music or just a fan of a damn good time, The Ethan Bell Band puts on a performance that leaves you wanting more!

The Boogaloo Sports Bar & Grill
3001 Winegard Drive, Burlington, Iowa 52601
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