Good morning, Dubuque.

The Dubuque Museum of Art announced Monday that it received a $500k gift from the Kemper Family Foundation to help fund its new programming pavilion and east outdoor terrace — a facility that will include a gallery, movie screen, cafe and performance space as part of a $69 million upgrade project.

Construction on the new Dubuque Museum of Art campus began downtown after a $500,000 donation from Kemper Family Foundations, UMB Bank national association, Trustee and the museum will name the east outdoor terrace at Seventh and Locust streets in honor of the gift.

The project is expected to finish by the end of 2027 – marking a key milestone in the museum’s development.

Sundown Mountain has delayed its season opening from November 30 and will now open on December 5 because last weekend's snow made fresh powder unsafe for skiing—resort officials said natural snow interfered with their artificial snow efforts.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa and the Goats

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Crazy Goat Soap Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the season with Santa and playful goats while enjoying cookies and warm cocoa.

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Celebrate the season with holiday favorites alongside the Dubuque Chorale and Heartland Ballet.

Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting

6-8 p.m. — Captured on Canvas — Cost varies by payment method — Enjoy an evening of creativity by painting your own light-up ceramic Christmas tree.

The Nutcracker

2-5 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical holiday classic featuring stunning choreography and captivating music.

The Nutcracker

7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting music and dance.

New Year's Eve Dueling Pianos

8 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the New Year with lively dueling pianos and a fun atmosphere.