Human Impact Map of Earth



This visualization of Earth—made by anthropologist Félix Pharand—shows urban areas, shipping routes, global roads and air networks. It gives a very good idea on how big our species' physical impact on the planet really is.

So big, in fact, that scientists are thinking about starting a new geological era: The Anthropocene. Read more and see the "big" picture at gizmodo.com, click here.

Events & Articles

Art Gumbo - CANCELLED

Posted on June 06, 2013

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Art Gumbo, a quarterly soup dinner that supports local art projects with community-supported micro-funding, is now accepting applications from individual artists or creative for the summer funding cycle.

Dubuque… and All That Jazz!

Posted on June 06, 2013

Friday, June 21, 5–9:30 p.m.
Town Clock Plaza

The Dubuque…and All That Jazz! free summer concert series under the Town Clock will celebrate the beginning of its 22nd season with new twists to this great community tradition! On June 21, 2013, Iowa’s own Salsa Band, Orquesta Alto Maiz will perform, presented by Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jaycees. Concerts are held under the Town Clock on Friday evenings, 5-9:30 p.m. Food and beverages begin at 5 p.m.

Finnders & Youngberg Bluegrass in Concert & Dubuque Heritage Winery Wine Tasting

Posted on June 06, 2013

Presented by Dupaco Community Credit Union
Saturday, June 22 @ 6 pm
Caradco Courtyard

Colorado’s Finnders & Youngberg proudly swim in the deep currents of American music—classic bluegrass, tried-and-true honky tonk, country swing and skillfully spun folk tales. While their sound evokes timelessness, it is a decidedly contemporary, well-traveled 21st century sensibility that informs their songwriting. Their tunes draw on the bumps, bruises and laugh lines earned when we find ourselves in the “bogs” of backroads, dive bars, and long, lonesome nights.

In These Shoes: 

Bespoke Footwear in America

Posted By Mike Ironside on June 06, 2013

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 22 @ 7 pm

Quigley Gallery @ Clarke University

Handmade boot maker Paul Opperman, along with IMPACT Fine Arts presents In These Shoes, an exhibition of “bespoke” or handmade-to-order footwear at Clarke University’s Quigley Gallery, June 22 through July 20. An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 7–9 p.m.

2nd Annual Boat Fest

Posted on June 06, 2013

June 22 and 23
National 
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium


The 2nd annual Boat Fest is being held on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. This event will feature children’s activities in the Children’s Village, a Battleship Contest, Quick ‘N’ Dirty Boat Building Contest, opportunities to learn the basics of kayaking and canoeing, live music and much more! Music from the Wundo Band on Saturday night at 6:30pm and on Sunday from Broken Strings from 1:00–4:00pm.

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