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{ brad parks } 4 community briefs 18 bud nightlife listings 28 mattitude Community, Incorporated, Principal 8 singin’ in the rain 20 mantastic guyathalon 29 home & health features [email protected] 9 taste of dubuque 20 mud lake bluegrass 30 bob’s book reviews 10 rock-n-roll rewind 21 moon bar concerts 31 library events { matt booth } 13 taste of dubuque 22 argosy’s food review 32 puzzles Mattitude 14 movies 24 mines of spain events 33 mayor roy buol [email protected] 15 godsmack 25 tri-state entertainment 34 miss kitty’s grape escape 16 dubuque county fair 26 four mounds ropes course 34 trixie kitsch { pam kress-dunn } 17 road ragin’ hot rod show 27 pam kress-dunn 35 dr. skraps [email protected]

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Where’s Wando? We’ve hidden Wando somewhere in this issue of 365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages?

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The summer days are melting away, literally it would be a nice low-impact break from lately, and my Things-To-Get-Done-Around- all that mulching. The tendonitis in my left The-House-This-Summer list is proving wrist apparently does not like squeezing the more daunting than it seemed in May when handle on the power washer for that long. It the cold wouldn’t break and I was sure told me so during an agonizing two hours summer would never get here. of throbbing during Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. It’s not so much that I’m not getting anything done. It’s just that each job seems to be So as summer is slipping by and my list still exponentially bigger and more involved than I has some pretty significant items left on it, expected. I call it the metric conundrum. I blame I have decided that it’s time to take some Canada. On their Great White North album, Bob broad strokes in dealing with the house. & Doug McKenzie explain the metric system For starters, we’re going to see if deck sealer in a very simple, easy to explain way: “Double will go on with a roller instead of a brush. it and add 30.” They were talking temperature We’re also going to address those heavily conversion, but then extrapolated that to overgrown bushes in the side of the house donuts, as in a dozen American donuts = 54 not with an electric hedge trimmer but with a Metric donuts, or more accurately, crullers. Who damn chainsaw. The kidding around is pretty am I to dispute that kind of beautiful math? Plus, much over as Carl Spackler would say. You Iw as listening to Rush while I mulched. know, the greens keeper from Caddyshack.

So I extrapolate that logic to measure the And speaking of Carl, it also time to say “au actual workload of house remodeling and revoir go-pher” to that groundhog living it yard work. Thus we can assume that 1 hour up like Jabba the Hut under my deck. He’s of mulching my yard will take me (double it taken to coming up from hiding while and add 30)... 32 metric hours to complete. I’m standing right there, just taunting me That feels right. According the pain in my with his presence. I guess it’s pretty much back, I think I spent about 40 hours working just a matter of pumping about 15,000 in my yard Saturday afternoon. And the gallons of water down there, to teach three cubic yards of mulch that fit into my him a little bit of a lesson. Can I do that pickup at the Dubuque Mulch Company with a power washer? We should find out. should convert to 36 metric yards (those Because I had dreams of a new kitchen silly Canadians would call them meters and a retaining wall in my front yard this or something stupid like that). Except the summer and this fuzzy little foreigner conversion must work in reverse with mulch, is not going to keep my from achieving because my vision of a yard beautifully my dreams. But then again, if my dreams covered in mulch ran out after the front yard. for summer involve humping tons of Though lovely, it takes a lot more of this stuff limestone, I probably have bigger issues the cover a square yard than I expected. Did than one pesky groundhog. I mention my back is killing me? I carried it all in a bushel tub, one load at a time. Oh, and in case Sara does not share this tidbit in her Steve’s Ace article this issue, Okay, so I know everything about math I have one other piece of advice. Don’t try that I just explained above is complete to assemble a deck swing by yourself in the hogwash. But when you are on your fourth dark when the only light you have to assist day of power-washing your deck, you’ll the process needs to be activated by waving start to look for any explanation you can your hand in the air to trip the sensor every to justify spending 4 days power-washing sixty seconds! It’s a great way to turn a 30 your deck. Especially when you thought minute assembly into a nightmare.

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movement when it approved the right to prior to the wreck. She doesn’t even know her vote for African-Americans, and a computer real name. Cyril tells Felicity that she is his wife program that allows visitors to research Civil but Cryil’s nefarious schemes are thwarted War ancestors by person, town, township or to the delight of all. Plan to come cheer the congressional district. For more informa- hero, boo the villain, and encourage the hero- tion, visit www.iowahistory.org/education/ ine. There will be surprise olio acts between history-on-the-move.html. acts of the play. Dates for the play are the evenings of July 21, 22, 23,28,29, & 30 at 7:00 Galena Art Theater: p.m. with afternoon matinees on July 24 and .The Fiery Trial: Caught in the Villain’s Web or 31 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Iowa and the Civil War More Sinned Against Than Sinning Through July 24 July 21-31 Mathias Ham House Turner Hall The historic Mathias Ham House hosts Galena Art Theater (GAT) celebrates 24 21-31 JULY a special traveling exhibit The Fiery JULY the organization’s 50th season with Trial: Iowa and the Civil War now through eight performances of Caught in the Villain’s Sunday, July 24. Unveiled earlier this year in Web or More Sinned Against Than Sinning conjunction with activities commemorating written by Herbert E. Swayne, and made the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this available by Samuel French publishers. Felic- mobile exhibit is housed in a 32-foot trailer ity Fair, down trodden heroine, is a nurse sent as part of the State Historical Museum’s edu- to the Larkfield mansion to attend a hard- Pancakes With Santa to that carried by the gallery. Watercolorist cational outreach program to serve Iowans hearted society matron who is pretending to Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m. -11 a.m. Roseann Derks will be featured on Saturday, in their communities. The Fiery Trial exhibit be ill to force her son, Malvern, to marry the Westminster Presbyterian Church July 23. Other upcoming artists in the Sat- includes a visual timeline of Iowa’s participa- scheming Nella Hargrave. Malvern takes one Christmas in July... and with this urday series include mosaic artist Stephanie 23 tion in the Civil War, panels about Iowans look at Felicity and falls in love. When Mal- JULY heat, not a minute too soon. West- Failmezger on July 30 and oil painter Nancy and their Civil War experiences, information vern proposes he is unaware that villain Cyril minster Presbyterian Chursh will host Pan- Lindsay on August 6. For more information, about Annie Wittenmyer, a Sanitation Agent Bothingwell is behind a screen listening. Felic- cakes With Santa on Satuday, July 23rd call (563) 583-9343, or visit: www.otlag.com. for Iowa who oversaw the needs of Union ity sadly informs Malvern that she can never from 8 until 11 a.m., as a fundraiser for St. Army soldiers, the impact of the Civil War on marry. Five years ago she was in a train wreck Mark’s Community Center in Downtown Iowa, the role Iowa played in the Civil Rights and cannot remember a thing that happened Dubuque. Cost is just $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Kids under 3 eat free. Enjoy a great breakfast, activities, read a book with the Grinch, play with the Happy Elf and even tell Santa your holiday wishes (kid of a mid-term wish list, I guess). There will also be raffles and a bike giveaway! Tickets are available in advance at St. Mark’s and Westminster Church. Hospice of Dubuque Big Duffer Golf Outing High School Pool Party Saturday, July 24 Saturday, July 23 Lacoma Golf Club Sutton Pool Hospice of Dubuque hosts the Big 24 23 The one thing this hot weather is JULY Duffer Golf Outing Saturday, July JULY good for is a Pool Party! Sutton Pool 24 at Lacoma Golf Club. The four-person hosts a Pool Party for high school age stu- best shot golf outing and tournament, a dents Saturday, July 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. fundraiser for Hospice, is an opportunity for families and individuals to play golf in honor Outside the Lines Art Gallery or in memory of their own “Big Duffer.” Golf- Artists on the Porch ing will begin at 1 p.m. at $70 per person Roseann Derks, July 23 for 18-holes and $55 for 9-holes. The cost Stephanie Failmezger, July 30 includes green fees, prizes, golf cart and a grill-your-own-steak dinner. If you aren’t 23 30 Celebrating summer on Bluff JULY JULY Street, OTLAG hosts a series of a golfer, join the group for dinner, draw- demonstrations by a variety of artists every ings and prizes at 5:30 for $25 per person. Saturday on the broad front porch of the Organizers are accepting business and fam- Cable Car Square gallery. A different artist will ily hole sponsorships, in memory of a loved be featured each Saturday through August, one, for $100. To register online visit the- (from approximately 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) giving bigduffer.com. For questions or more infor- guests an opportunity to meet the artist and mation, call Pat O’Neill at 563.582.6423, Jim learn more about their technique and pro- Miller at 563.557.9766, Hospice of Dubuque at cess. Some will exhibit additional artwork 563.582.1220 or email [email protected].

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Toast & Jam is an alternative high school program where Sunday, July 24 – Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker students spend half of their school day in the Sunday, July 31 – Loose Gravel Trio classroom, and the other half at the jobsite. In Park Farm Winery one year these students rehab and renovate Get more jam with your toast. Or a house in the Washington Neighborhood 24 31 JULY JULY at least toast your good fortune for low income, first time home buyers. Aside to be drinking wine on a summer Sunday eve- from the boat races themselves, there will be ning while listening to the musicians jam. Park a dunk tank featuring local celebrities, chil- Farm Winery in Bankston hosts Toast & Jam on drens water games and prizes, and a silent the spacious deck every Sunday evening from auction. Members from the community are 5 to 8 p.m., through first Sunday in Septem- invited to join for the event by building their ber. The next installment in the series features own boat or just coming to cheer on the Kevin Beck and Johnnie Walker performing on race! These students work hard reinvesting in Sunday, July 24 with the Loose Gravel Trio on their communities, lets reinvest in their future July 31. Visit www.parkfarmwinery.com. with a wet day of family friendly fun!

Music in the Gardens Music in the Vineyard Sunday, July 24 – Peter Oprisko & his band Sunday, July 24 – The Fast Clydes Sunday, July 31 – McMurrin & Johnson Tabor Winery Dubuque Arboretum Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery Sponsored by the Dubuque Arts 24 24 31 JULY in Baldwin, Iowa presents “Music in JULY JULY Council, Music in the Gardens, the Vineyard” a series of live music events the free “Sundays at 6:30” summer concert scheduled for the afternoons of either the series offers a wide variety of family-friendly first and third Sundays, or fourth Sundays music in the beautiful surroundings of of the summer months (unless it’s different). Dubuque’s Arboretum. The series will feature The next event will feature rockabilly trio The Peter Oprisko & his band performing selec- Fast Clydes performing on Sunday, July 24 tions from the “Great American Songbook” with piano bluesman David Zollo on Sunday, on July 24 with the blues of McMurrin & John- August 21. For performer dates and more son on July 31. Bring lawn chairs or blankets information, visit www.taborwines.com. and your own picnic and refreshments!

Hills & Dales Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 1 Cardboard Boat Races Lacoma/Timmerman’s Dubuque Marina / Yardarm Hills & Dales invites golfers to “grab 1 Sunday, July 21 AUG your clubs and join us” for an after- Sunday, July 31st from 1-5pm the noon of great golf at Lacoma and an evening 21 JULY Dubuque Marina and Yardarm will at Timmerman’s hosted by Gary Dolphin. be holding their 3rd annual cardboard boat The evening will include prizes, a raffle, races. Last year it benefitted the Humane silent auction, and the 4th Annual “Dreams Society, but this year proceeds from the event & Desires” auction which provides for amaz- will benefit the Four Mounds Foundations’ ing opportunities for the Residents of Hills HEART Program (Housing Education and & Dales to enjoy. For more information, call Rehabilitation Program). The HEART Program 563-556-7878 ext. 206.

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NISOM New Student Registration for Fall Classes Monday, August 1 BBQ & Blues Fest The Northeast Iowa School of Music Saturday, August 6 1 AUG will begin accepting new student Galena Cellars Vineyard registrations for the 2011-12 school year of 6 Galena Cellars celebrates summer private lessons on August 1. Registrations AUG with BBQ & Blues Fest, Saturday, are now being accepted for all students in August 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Galena group classes and private lessons. Lessons Cellars Vineyard (northeast of Galena at 4746 are offered in piano, voice, guitar, and stan- North Ford Road just off Stagecoach Trail). dard band and orchestra instruments. Pro- Chef Ivo of Galena Canning Company will grams are available for preschoolers through provide the barbeque with live blues in the senior citizens; no experience or audition is Barrel Room by The Resistors. The $15 all- necessary. The first trimester begins August you-can-eat menu will include Apple Wood 22, but students may continue to register after Smoked Iowa Pork, BBQ Old World Sausage, that date. NISOM also offers group classes in and Citrus Grilled Rosemary Chicken, with selected instruments for both children and sides like Cheddar & Bacon Baked Potato adults, with special sections and pricing for Salad, Galena Cellars Sangarita Cole Slaw, senior citizens. Fall classes include Suzuki and Grilled Corn Relish, and fresh grilled fruit Cello for Ages 4-6, Piano Ensembles for Ages with honey and lime yogurt for dessert. Uh 6-8, Cellobration Cello Choir, Women’s Vocal … YUM! For more info visit www.galenacel- Ensemble, and Beginning Piano sections for lars.net/BBQBluesFest or call 815-777-3235. children and adults. An instrument program is also available for 4th graders wishing to pre- pare for school band or orchestra. The regis- tration deadline for group classes is August 10. Class registration is now open to all students. For more information call NISOM at (563) 690- 0151 or visit www.nisom.com. Music on the March 2 Saturday, August 6 Senior High School, Dalzell Field The Colts Cadets host Music on the 6 AUG March 2, Saturday, August 6 at Senior High School’s Dalzell Field from 7 p.m. The Colts Cadets annual open class drum corps competition will feature seven groups, including groups from California, New Jer- Nunset Boulevard sey, Oregon. This event serves as a national August 5-28 seeding event for the Drum Corps Interna- Bell Tower Theater tional Finals the following week in Indiana. Bell Tower Theater presents Nunset The show begins at 7 p.m. and concludes by 5-28 AUG Boulevard, August 5-28. The ever- 9:30 p.m. All general admission seats offer popular Little Sisters of Hoboken have been invited to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. They are thrilled at the prospect until they arrive and realize that they are booked into the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama, a bowling alley- not the famed “Bowl” they were planning on. But, the show must go on so “Califor- nia, here we come.” For more information, including admission, visit http://www.bell- towertheater.net.

6 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { community briefs, the prequal } i’ll have the organic onior rings and pork rinds. exceptional views of the performances. Tick- shady Town Clock Plaza every Friday around ets on sale at all area financial institutions plus lunchtime (weather permitting). Most per- Kephart’s Music and the Colts Center. More formances also feature the availability of information is available at www.colts.org. great food from vendors. On July 22nd, enjoy the acoustic music of Eric Christensen from Mountaintop Stoneworks while enjoy- ing the legendary BBQ of Sugar Ray.

Movies In The Park Tangled – Thursday, August 11 Asbury Park The next Friday, July 28th, is a special The City of Asbury and Premier Bank are organic edition of the Lunchtime Jam. The 11 AUG happy to sponsor Movies In The Park on Food Store, Dubuque locally owned organic select Thursdays through the summer. Premier grocery and eatery will be serving up fresh Bank, the sponsor of Movies In The Park will be local and organic sandwiches, burgers and on hand with their fun booth before the movie brats as well as fresh cut potato fries from starts. Mindframe Theaters, a partner of the their own gardens, and, of course, fresh fruit event, will be providing a limited amount of smoothies. And just to ensure the event is free popcorn. Be sure to get there early with fully organic, the crew from the Food Store your favorite lawn chair and blanket to enjoy will also be providing the entertainment. one of the best family experiences of the sum- Since the Breitbach family is already as well mer. Carry-ins are allowed, though organizers known for their great bluegrass as they are ask that guests bring no glass containers. The for their love of organic living, it just made next installment will be Tangled on Thursday, sense. Make sure you mark your calendar to August 11 at 8:30 p.m. with a double feature, come on down and be part of the fun! Shrek Forever After and Tron Legacy on Sep- tember 4 beginning at 7:45 p.m. For more information, www.cityofasbury.com.

Lunchtime Jams will continue Friday’s through the Summer in the Town Clock Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jams Plaza. If you work downtown, make sure you Every Friday, 11:30 - 1 PM take advantage of this relaxing break from Now in it’s tenth year, your busy work day, compliments of your 22 29 5 JULY JULY AUG Dubuque365’s Lunch- friends at Dubuque365.com and 365ink time Jams feature laid-back lunchtime per- Magazine! Stop by and say hi to the 365 formances by local acoustic musicians in crew who will be hanging out at the show.

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Singin’ in the Rain July 21-31 A beloved musical, Singin’ in the Rain is also Grand Opera House a parody of Hollywood in the transition days Following close on the heels of the from silent movies to “talkies,” as well as a 21-24 28-31 JULY JULY very successful “Phantom,” (nearly classic love story. The score includes familiar 4,000 saw the production!) the Grand Opera tunes like “You Were Meant for Me,” “All I Do House presents Singin’ in the Rain, a full stage Is Dream of You,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” “You Are musical based on the iconic 1952 Hollywood film My Lucky Star,” “You Stepped Out of a Dream,” starring Gene Kelly. The play opened July 15 and “Good Morning,” “Broadway Rhythm” and of continues on select dates through July 31. course the iconic “Singin’ in the Rain.”

The Grand production has already proven itself a showstopper with a cast of talented actors, singers and dancers, a live orchestra and amazing special effects. Singin’ in the Rain is directed by Jeff Tebbe with David Resn- ick acting as musical director, the same team that delighted theater fans last summer with their Grand production of “Chicago.” Megan MacLeod joins the production as choreogra- pher to the play, known for the athletic style Remaining erformance dates and times are as of dancing employed by the great Gene Kelly follows: July July 21-23, 7:30 p.m.; July 24, 2:00 in the film version. Keith Ahlvin, whose special p.m.; July 28-30, 7:30 p.m.; and July 31, 2:00 effects wowed audiences in “Phantom” returns p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and just $12 for with more technical wizardry that will have those under 21. For tickets call 563-588-1305 audiences believe it is actually raining onstage. or visit www.thegrandoperahouse.com.

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Live music is always part of the festival experi- Taste of Dubuque ence and Taste does it doubly well with live Saturday, August 6 music on two stages. Dubuque favorites Zero Port of Dubuque 2 Sixty will kick things off from 3 to 7 p.m. with Summertime in Dubuque means festi- variety performers Doug Allen & the Chicago 6 AUG vals, and a key ingredient of any festival Mob headlining from 8 to 10:30 p.m. is food. We all know when it comes to festival food, you can’t beat Taste of Dubuque. Rolling New to this year’s entertainment is the Taste of around each summer on the first Saturday of Dubuque Karaoke Contest. Becky McMahon August (that happens to be Saturday, August will host the singing contest featuring two 6), Taste offers family fun, live music, and lots divisions: Youth (ages 6-17) from 4 to 5:45 p.m. of things to … well, taste. Taste 2011 is the and Adult (18 & older) from 7 to 10 p.m. 16th year for the annual festival, sponsored by the Dubuque County Historical Society. Taste will also be hosting an appearance by athletes from both of Dubuque’s “skating The whole thing gets started at 3 p.m. in teams.” 2010-11 Clark Cup Champion Dubuque the McGraw-Hill parking lot at the Port of Fighting Saints and the Eastern Iowa Outlaws Dubuque. The kids will have fun in the Kids roller derby team will both be on site and Corner area with various games and family- available for photo and autographs. fun activities that will include an inflatable playground, costumed mascots, and perfor- As always, parking at the event is limited, even mances by Dubuque Dance Studio. with the new Port parking ramp next to the Diamond Jo Casino. Taste organizers recom- mend parking downtown and riding the trol- ley to and from the event site. The trolley ride is just a dollar and will be making regular stops between 4 and 11 p.m. at the Taste site and downtown at 3rd and Main, 5th and Iowa, and 7th and Iowa Streets. Here’s a tip: Find a park- ing place near one of downtown’s nightspots so you can extend your post-Taste evening in Ambitious foodies will want to get to the festival Dubuque’s downtown entertainment district! by 4 p.m. for “Lil’ Taste,” an hour in which sam- Rock star parking! ple-sized portions of a variety of foods will be available for purchase from each vendor. With While an admission-free event, Taste of nearly 20 vendors there will be plenty to taste. Dubuque is a fundraiser for the non-profit Looking for some new ideas for the kitchen? At Dubuque County Historical Society and its 5:45 Life’s A Feast Private Chef & Catering will properties including the National Mississippi demo some great summer time recipes and at River Museum & Aquarium, the Mathias Ham 6:30 p.m. a representative from Cookin’ Some- House Historic Site, and the Old Jail Museum, thing Up will give a cooking demonstration that so please consider a donation at the admis- will feature entrees with ingredients from the sion gate. For more information, visit www. event’s participating food vendors. rivermuseum.com.

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group page drummer Greg Pekas set up on Facebook. “It pretty much started when Greg Pekas started the Dubuque Rock Veterans Facebook page,” explained Kray. The DRV Facebook page began as a way for musicians and fans to reconnect and reminisce.

“When Greg first started to put some pictures of his old band on there I took a look,” said Kray. “My wife was on Face- book before I was and I said ‘you gotta look this up, I gotta see what’s going on there.’ I looked at some of the pictures Rock n Roll Rewind efforts. “I enjoyed it from beginning to end and thought it and I said, ‘boy I gotta get some of my pictures on there’ A Benefit for Albrecht Acres was a really great event.” because I’ve got a ton of pictures. So I got the ol’ scanner August 5-6 out, scanned a lot of pictures. Dick sent me a lot of pictures Mississippi Moon Bar I recently sat down with McGrane, along with fellow DRV and I posted his stuff. It was really fun.” organizers, drummer Vaughn Kray and music fanatic Julie By Mike Ironside Griffin to talk a bit about Along with Pekas, Kray, McGrane, and Griffin, others began Photos by Ron Tigges the Dubuque Rock Veter- to post old band photos, posters, and other memorabilia to and Mark Dierker ans and Rock n Roll Rewind. the page’s photo albums. Discussion forums sprang up, giv- “We had a great time put- ing DRV members a place to share stories. Before long, the If you enjoyed live music in the Dubuque ting it on,” said Kray of last Dubuque Rock Veterans Facebook group became a virtual area back in those magic years of the year’s event. museum of Dubuque rock history. 1960s and ‘70s and for some reason were not able to make it to last year’s Rock “Early on with the DRV Facebook group – the n Roll Rewind, there’s a pretty good networking and the community feel of this chance that someone who did attend group of musicians is so strong – that’s what led explained to you with great enthusiasm to Rewind’s success,” said Griffin. “Even though that you missed something very special. some people weren’t so computer literate, they Because you did. really went out of their way to learn how to get For those who heard on that computer, figure out how to get onto Rock n Roll Rewind 2010, the first “official” Rewind was a about last year’s Rewind Facebook, and figure out how to utilize the tool music festival, reunion, and party that surprised most every- but missed it … well you to be part of this event.” one in attendance, including no doubt, the organizers. have another chance. Hosted by the Dubuque Rock Veterans (DRV) at Courtside This year’s Rock n Roll Rewind will be held Friday and Satur- “There are a lot of people on Facebook because of the Sports Bar over two days last August, Rock n Roll Rewind day, August 5-6 at the Mississippi Moon Bar in the Diamond Dubuque Rock Veterans,” added McGrane. showcased reunion performances by 17 bands from the ‘60s Jo Casino. You can bet any DRV fans in attendance last year and ‘70s. Not only were people surprised by the number will be back again this year. The DRV site has definitely rekindled some memories of of people in attendance or how smoothly the event played the rock scene’s heyday. “There were so many bands that out, but also by how good the singers and musicians still Rewind will start at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 5 and feature were around at that time because Dubuque was different sounded and how much fun it was to hear those bands play nearly a dozen bands playing to about 11:30 p.m. Many of back then,” explained Kray. “Kids didn’t have video games, again. those bands will perform again on Saturday, August 6 as well, they didn’t have places to go, so one of the few things to joined by an even longer roster of acts. Saturday’s program do was play in a band. It got to be where practically every- “Rock n Roll Rewind 2010 was probably the best inaugural is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. In all, twenty acts will body played in a band. Dick and I played together in a band event I have ever seen. It’s amazing how well that event perform on the Mississippi Moon Bar Stage. (See the accom- once! There were so many places to play because that’s came together,” stated Dick McGrane, a member of the DRV panying full schedule for all acts and performance times.) all that kids did. Every school had a dance. If there was a and current president of the board of directors of Camp basketball game, there would be a dance afterward. There Albrecht Acres, the beneficiary of Rewind’s fundraising The concept for Rock n Roll Rewind grew out of the DRV was always someplace to play. All these bands that played

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bands I was in were called The Mark IV or The New Mark IV or something like that.” Rewind Schedule Kray also had a regular gig for a time. “I worked at Chestnut for four-and-a-half or five years in a band,” he relates. “The Friday Natives played there, quite a few of Andy Wilberding’s bands 5:00-5:30 Andy Wilberding played there, I played there with Jim Nakashima and Bob Smith, it was just sort of a magnet for people to play. We 5:35-6:05 Janet Lieb / played there every Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon during the ski Yesterday’s Children season.” 6:10-6:40 Gayle Grethor/

– Dutch Uncle, Dark Side, Butterscotch After some discussion Melport Museum Grove – everybody had a place to play about some of the other 6:45-7:15 Harry Steve Maule and it was almost a competition to see regular venues, McGrane who sounded the best.” tells a story about playing 7:20-7:50 Ralph Kluseman with drummer Andy Krayer 7:55-8:25 Hampton Road One thing I noticed at last year’s Rewind that might be hard to was that it seemed like there was a fair believe for younger musi- 8:30-9:00 Renegade amount of intermingling between the cians. “He was just a kid the various musicians in different bands. How many bands did first time he ever played,” relates McGrane. “The club owner 9:05-9:35 Dutch Uncle Vaughn Kray play in? “Oh … over 40 I would imagine,” Kray – a guy in Maquoketa at the Tango Club – complained and 9:40-10:10 Pentagram answered, chuckling. “By ‘band’ that means that you would complained about Andy’s hair. It was too long! And I said, practice with a group of guys and come up with this hinky ‘he’s filling in, he’s not gonna cut his hair to work tonight!’” 10:15-10:45 Lavender Hill name – I played in a stupid band called ‘The Dubuque Dan- 10:50-11:30 Shadow Fax dies’ once because that’s what the mother wanted us to be While the conversation included recollections of tough called and she had the house to practice in. We dropped clubs, smoky bars, late nights, gigs in the rain and snow, that name really quick!” and plenty of hauling equipment, it seems both Kray and Saturday McGrane have many fond memories. 1:00-1:30 Ralph Kluseman In addition to The Dandies, Kray played in bands like But- terscotch Grove, Dark Side, Phase III, and West with Dick “As Vaughn said, we grew up in just an incredible time,” 1:35-2:05 Shadow Fax McGrane. McGrane, on the other hand, was one of the reiterates McGrane. “So many good musicians, so many founding members of The Mark IV, a places to play, and all of us 2:10-2:40 Andy Wilberding band which went on the road in the early had work. We never went 2:45-3:15 HeadStone ‘60s. While different members came and without it. If you wanted went, McGrane kept the name for the to work, there was a place 3:15-3:45 Pandemonium duration of the band. to play. There were dances 3:50-4:20 River City Ramblers for schools, there were bars in small towns all 4:25-4:55 Pentagram around here, there was the East Dubuque strip. When 5:00-5:45 Mississippi we were playing there, 5:50-6:30 5th Column there were as many a seven to nine bands playing there every weekend. And then of course there were colleges, 6:35-7:20 Dark Side and parties, and ramp dances, and one thing after another. 7:25-7:55 Dutch Uncle It was an incredible time.” 8:00-8:45 Blissfield Blues Band McGrane brought it back around to Rock n Roll Rewind, the celebration of that magic time in which they grew up. 8:50-9:20 Gayle Grethor / “In that period, as Vaughn said before, a lot of the groups Melport Museum Back in the Tri-States, McGrane found a regular gig that didn’t were in competition and everybody wanted to be as good require travel. “I was married and had kids and job and all as the next guy or better, so everybody raised the bar,” 9:25-10:10 The Natives that so I went into East Dubuque into Club 26,” he explained. he explained. “But there wasn’t any angst or anger; we all 10:15-10:45 Hampton Road “There we were essentially individual musicians, hired and wanted everybody to succeed and that was the feeling last paid individually. We were a band and eventually they took year (at Rewind). There was a point where I was standing in 10:50-11:20 Harry Steve Maule the name of The New Mark IV just to make me happy but we the middle of the dance floor and I was just watching the 11:25-11:55 Janet Lieb / really didn’t have a name, we were a house band. Bob Griffin band and you could have hit me with a brick and I wouldn’t (Julie Griffin’s dad) played bass in that band. We began in have felt it. I was completely mesmerized by what was Yesterday’s Children 1970 and we played there every single weekend for seven going on onstage and just loving it.” straight years. And then we left there and went to Happy’s 12:00-12:30 Lavender Hill and played for seven more years at Happy’s. So most of the It wasn’t the DRV site alone that inspired Rewind though.

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This year’s event promises to be even bigger Taste of Dubuque, with which Rewind and better than last year’s with the move shares a Saturday date will allow people to to the Mississippi Moon Bar and even more park once and go back and forth to both classic bands reuniting to perform. “We’re events. finally going to get to see Dutch Uncle play again,” notes Kray. “Louie Moscoso couldn’t So there you have it. Rock n Roll Rewind make it last year as he was running for the 2011 offers those who missed the first one Washington state legislature, which he another chance to join in the fun (a Rewind won.” In addition to Dutch Uncle, Pande- repeat!) and for those who experienced it monium will perform, as will Dark Side and last year, an even bigger and better time. The Natives, both with their original lineups. Said McGrane, “It’s a trip down memory Apparently the word has spread and even lane. It’s a total entertainment package. It’s more far-flung musicians are returning for a great deal of fun and if you don’t come out the reunion. of there with a smile on your face, you just weren’t paying attention.”

Tickets for Rock n Roll Rewind are $7 for Fri- day night, $10 for Saturday, or $15 for both About the same time the DRV site was tak- charitable organization.’ And he said, ‘What days and are available in advance at any ing off, a group of musicians including Kray, charitable organization do you think we Hartig Drug Store or at the door the day of Ralph Kluseman, and Luis Moscoso – once ought to do it for? “And of course I immedi- the show. the singer in Dutch Uncle, the band in which ately said ‘Albrecht Acres.’ He went back and DRV founder Greg Pekas played drums – talked to the other guys and they said, ‘Yeah, gathered in the backyard of Anne Heinz. I think that’s something we might be able “Whenever you get a bunch of musicians get close to,’ and the marriage happened together, there’s gonna be at least two or right then and there.” three hours of stories, if you let them go on, but that’s kind of how Rock-n-Roll Rewind As DRV member and an Albrecht Acres got started,” recalls Kray. “We had an after- volunteer, McGrane is obviously pleased noon of old rock-n-roll musicians and we all with the collaboration. “It’s just a fantastic said, ‘Why don’t we all play together again?’ event and we’re so proud to be associated And it grew from there. We wanted to have and so thankful for the money that came in The fact that the Diamond Jo Casino a cause and we chose Albrecht Acres.” last year,” he stated. “Albrecht Acres doesn’t will be hosting Rewind in the well- get any state or federal funds at all. Every equipped Mississippi Moon Bar means “How that connection came about was year we have to start at dollar one and raise that the DRV will be able to save on that Vaughn called me and asked for some the money to support that camp. For 37 renting a stage, PA, and lights. “It radio advertising,” explained McGrane who years we’ve been doing this and Rock-n-Roll allows us to donate more money to worked as a radio DJ at the time. “I said, ‘Well Rewind had a big part of that last year and Albrecht Acres,” notes Griffin. Addi- Vaughn, I can’t do it for free unless it’s for a the event itself is a class act.” tionally, being in close proximity to

Yesterday’s Children

12 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { rock & soul / WWII air trainers} i believe Ii can fly, i believe i can touch the sky....

of members from a range of nota- Although the Formation Clinic is private and ble veteran groups including BG the airport ramp will be closed to the public, Ramblers, the Big Beats, Little Vido there is an observation area adjacent to the air- & the Torpedo’s, The Bird Watchers, port entryway for the public. For best viewing The Legends, and Tramp. Joining times, spectators can visit the area between Misbehavin’ will be Josey Wails per- 8 am and 6 pm to view some of the flights. forming a mix of original music and An Airshow of Sorts Observers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs country rock favorites. July 21-25 and plenty of sunscreen and water! Dubuque Regional Airport Admission to Rock n Soul Reunion is a Members of the North American Trainer The Dubuque Regional Airport and the 21-25 suggested donation of $5. All proceeds JULY Association will return to fill the skies Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau Rock n Soul Reunion of the event will benefit Hills & Dales and over Dubuque with historical aircraft from July wish to thank our partners in this event: Saturday, July 30 the National Mississippi River Museum 21st – 25th 2011. During this period, over 40 John Deere Dubuque Works, Experimental Alliant Amphitheater & Aquarium. Note that no carry-ins are WWII AT-6 Texans will operate from the ramp at Aircraft Association Chapter 327, University Rotary Club of Dubuque hosts Rock allowed. Rock n soul Reunion is spon- Dubuque Regional Airport. The AT-6 pilots are of Dubuque, Dubuque Jet Center, and our 30 JULY n Soul Reunion on the River, Satur- sored by the Rotary Club of Dubuque and gathering in Dubuque for the yearly pre-Exper- many volunteers. All Veterans are welcome day, July 30 at the Alliant Amphitheater the A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing. For more imental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture to visit with the pilots. beautiful plaza and lawn in front of the his- info, visit www.dubuquerotary.org. formation practice and qualification. toric Star Brewery at the Port of Dubuque. A Rotary Club charity fundraiser, Rock n Soul NATA is celebrating its 25th year Reunion is a fun summertime festival with in 2011. The AT-6s are celebrating food, cold beverages, and live music. their 73rd anniversary. The Associ- ation has one thousand members Gates at the event open at 5 p.m. with worldwide. The first “formation live music beginning immediately. This clinic” was at Boscobel, WI and has year’s entertainment will be provided by been held at various Midwest loca- Dubuque’s own Misbehavin’ playing a mix tions since. This is the sixth year of rock-n-roll hits from the 60s through the that NATA has selected Dubuque 90s. Misbehavin’ brings together the talents as their training site.

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { july 21- august 3 } 13 { movies } most guys would pay to watch mila kunis do a crossword puzzle naked for two hours.

555 JFK Road, Behind Kennedy Mall coming to theaters : www.mindframetheaters.com Movie Hotline: 563-582-4971 Harry Potter 7 - Part 2 3D (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (11:30 AM), (2:05), (4:40), 7:15, 9:45 Now Showing @ MINDFRAME Horrible Bosses (R) Friday, July 22 - Thursday, July 28 Fri - Thu: (11:15 AM), (1:15), (3:15), (5:10), 7:30, 9:30 Zookeeper (PG) Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG-13) Fri - Thu: (11:25 AM), (1:40), (4:00), 6:40, 8:55 Captain America: The First Avenger discover however that getting physical No Passes: Fri - Thu: (11:20 AM), (1:50), (4:25), 7:00, 9:35 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D (PG-13) (PG-13) JULY 22 The film focus on the really does always lead to complications. Friends With Benefits (R)No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:15), (3:30), 6:45, 9:50 early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to Cowboys and Aliens (PG-13) JULY 29 Fri - Thu: 12:00, 2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:55 Coming Soon: Smurfs, Cowboys & Aliens participate in an experimental program A stranger (Craig) with no memory of his that turns him into the Super Soldier past stumbles into the hard desert town known as Captain America, waging war of Absolution in 1879, a town that lives on the evil HYDRA organization, led by in fear. But Absolution is about to expe- the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.) rience fear it can scarcely comprehend. Now, the stranger they rejected is their Friends With Benefits (R) JULY 22 only hope for salvation. Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it’s going to be easy to add The Smurfs (PG) JULY 29, The Smurfs the simple act of sex to their friendship, make the transition to the 3D big screen despite what Hollywood romantic come- in a hybrid live-action and animated fam- dies would have them believe. They soon ily comedy. Nuff said.

Rhys Ifans and Daniel Craig, once teamed as THE BUZZ... high-spirited gay couple in 2004’s Enduring Remember how Tom Cruise was in talks to Love, may once again be sharing the screen play a hulking, 6’5”, 250-pound ex-Army cop? on the next James Bond film. The Sam That still sounds fine to everyone involved, so Mendes directed cast also contains Javier they’re going ahead with it. Bardem and Ralph Fiennes.

Charlie Sheen is going to play the Jack Sean Bean, whose work in Lord of the Rings Nicholson role in a sitcom version of Anger and Game of Thrones has already given Management for a to-be-determined him a well-established record of co-starring network. with dwarves, will once again foster positive Bean-Dwarf relations in Tarsem Singh’s Emma Watson is attached to star in a new still-untitled Snow White project as Snow adaptation of Beauty and the Beast that’s White’s father, a king who is married to evil being produced by Guillermo del Toro--this queen Julia Roberts. He joins Lilly Collins latter fact ensuring, if nothing else, that this (Snow), Armie Hammer (Facebook prince), Beast will be way freakier than a bald guy and a whole mess of sub-5’ dudes in the covered in metal trinkets. film, and, presumably, he’ll be wearing some sort of armor. Quentin Tarantino’s cast for Django Unchained adds Kevin Costner to Jamie Foxx, With Jonah Hill and Mark Wahlberg reportedly Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, and planning to star in a Lethal Weapon-esque Samuel L. Jackson as Ace Woody, a trainer buddy action-comedy called The Good Time who works on DiCaprio’s Candyland slave Gang, Justin Timberlake is attached to star in ranch preparing slaves to fight one another to Fully Automatic, which is also described as the death for the entertainment of the white Lethal Weapon-like buddy action-comedy. patrons. First, though, KC will be playing Every No Strings Attached needs its Friends Superman’s dad, Pa Kent, in The Man of Steel.. with Benefits, as the saying goes.

14 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { godsmack } i’ve been hypnotized by love!

Godsmack and on it went until the summer of 1998 Five Flags Center, when Republic/Universal stepped up and Tuesday August 23, 2011 at 7:30PM! signed the band to their label. All Wound Eric Ryan Productions and SMG Present Up was re-mastered and the artwork was Godsmack in concert! General admis- changed. The finished self-titled debut CD sion standing room only are $42.50 while Godsmack hit the shelves six weeks later. reserved elevated seats are 42.50* or Godsmack hit the road on their first head- $29.50* Tickets are available at Five Flags lining tour, The Voodoo Tour. The bands Box Office, Ticketmaster Outlets, 1-800- strong live performances, coupled with 745-3000, or ticketmaster.com high record sales and growing number of fans, landed them time slots on Ozzfest In February of 1995, after being behind 1999 and 2000, a European tour with Black the drums for more than 23 years, Sully Sabbath and an appearance at Wood- Erna decided to start a new band. It was stock 1999. only a matter of time before he realized he needed to take charge and step out In 2000, Godsmack released their sec- from behind the kit to front the band him- ond CD, Awake. This album’s title track self. One year and a couple of member dominated rock radio and broke chart changes later Godsmack was born; they records throughout 2000 and 2001. The hit the studio and recorded their first CD CD’s instrumental track “Vampires” earned titled All Wound Up over one weekend for the band its first Grammy nomination. In a measly twenty six-hundred dollars. March of 2004, Godsmack released their first acoustic EP, The Other Side which Over the next two years, the band played included new versions of previous hits throughout the Boston scene, the noise like “Keep Away”, “Re-Align” and a haunt- they were making in the New England ing new version of the Navy’s recruit song, area created a snowball effect like no “Awake”! Godsmack filled in breaks from other. Their CD began circulating through the big stage with Metallica with intimate the streets of Boston and eventually storytelling acoustic shows giving their landed in the hands of a DJ for WAAF, a fans the explanation behind the title, The Boston radio station. WAAF put “Keep Other Side. Stripped down to nothing, Away” into heavy rotation and it quickly Godsmack continued to deliver one of the soared to the #1 spot at the station. On best acoustic performances of our time.

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { july 21- august 3 } 15 { dubuque county fair } mommy’s alright, daddy’s alright, they just seem a litle weird.

Contest, a preliminary competition toward qualification for the Bill Riley Talent Contest at the Iowa State Fair. For registration and rules and regulations for this and other con- tests, visit www.dbqfair.com.

Always a popular feature of the Fair is the Of course, many visit the Fair for live music, beer garden and the live music performed especially the major concerts offered on the on the Diamond Jo Stage. This year prom- Grand Stand Stage. This year’s Friday night ises a lineup of popular local and regional (July 29) concert will feature rock superstars bands including the Misfits on Tuesday Cheap Trick. With more than 5,000 perfor- night, Free 4 the Haulin’ on Wednesday mances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie night, Full Code on Thursday night, Wagg soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum on Friday night, Mt. Ash on Saturday night, Dubuque County Fair recording awards, Cheap Trick is one of the and Black Iris on Sunday evening. July 26-31 best known bands in rock history. Fans will Featuring Cheap Trick & Buckcherry “It’s a Family A Fair,” say organizers of this year’s Dubuque County Fair, scheduled back to the time when we were kids. Only for the last week of July – Tuesday, July 26 now we’re not begging our moms for more through Sunday, July 31. With a full sched- ride money, but asking our buddies or sig- ule of events on the track, fairgrounds, and nificant others if they have any beer tickets multiple stages, including major concerts on left so we can get a cold one to wash down the Grand Stand Stage, this year’s Dubuque the bratwurst from the Lions Club booth. County Fair, the 58th annual, has something for the whole family. undoubtedly be thrilled to hear a live set of The Fair’s roots extend back to its agricul- Cheap trick classics like “I Want You to Want tural heritage of course, a tradition that is still Me,” “Surrender,” “Dream Police,” “Voices,” “If alive and well today. That distinctly “coun- You Want My Love,” “She’s Tight,” and The try” smell wafting through the Fairgrounds is Flame.” While rabid Cheap Trick fans began coming from the seven livestock barns that buying tickets for this 7:30 p.m. show as host a variety of show-worthy animals on soon as they were announced, good grand- display all week and livestock shows through stand seats are still available. the weekend. Careful where you step! The Fairgrounds open at 8 a.m. daily during Fair week. General admission is $8 for adults with With so much to see and do, everyone has kids 11 and under free. For the budget-minded, his or her own favorites at the fair. For some, take advantage of the “In by 3:00, it’s free” pro- it’s the big carnival with all the rides and motion on Tuesday and Thursday. Also, US games. For others, it’s the dirt track events. Bank will be sponsoring discount ride brace- While the Draft Horse Pull might raise some lets on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with dust on Tuesday afternoon, Tractor Pulls on Theisen’s stores sponsoring discount bracelets Tuesday and Thursday and stock car races on Saturday (with even better deals if you buy on Wednesday and Sunday (not to mention them in advance at Dubuque and Dyersville the Demolition Derby) should satisfy those Saturday night’s concert (July 30) will fea- For many, the Fair experience is not about Theisen’s). Parking is free, except for the $5 pre- looking for dirt track excitement. ture Los Angeles rockers Buckcherry. Bust- any one attraction, but more about tak- ferred parking across from the gate. For more ing onto the rock scene with their self-titled ing it all in. And the food. Whatever you information and a full schedule of events, look If a leisurely stroll around the Fairgrounds is first record in 1999 with their breakthrough do, don’t eat before you visit. There’s noth- for the Dubuque County Fair brochures around more your speed, there will be plenty to see hit “Lit Up,” Buckcherry became a rock ing like walking around the grounds with a town or visit the website at www.dbqfair.com. and do. Throughout the week, creative arts radio staple with 2006’s “Crazy Bitch.” Fans fresh-squeezed lemonade in hand, seeing and other exhibits will be on display in the will also recognize hits like “Broken Glass,” all there is to see, hearing the roar of engines Creative Arts Center and the 4-H Building. “Check Your Head,” “Everything,” “Rescue from the racetrack as they round the turn The Hy Vee Big Top Tent and the Coca-Cola/ Me,” “Riding,” and “Sorry.” A number of momentarily drowning out the carnies’ Jumpin’ Jane’s Tent will host a variety of kid- good grandstand tickets are still available sales pitch (Hey lucky!) and the heavy metal and family-friendly activities throughout the for Buckcherry’s 8 p.m. show at the Fair. music blasting from the Sizzler or some new week of the Fair. Tickets for both Friday and Saturday nights diabolical ride. There is something about grandstand stage concerts are on sale now the smell of a carnival – popcorn and ham- On Saturday, the Coca-Cola/Jumpin’ Jane’s and can be purchased in advance on the burgers mixed with dust, diesel smoke and a Tent stage will host the Bill Riley Talent dbqfair.com web site. hint of the barnyard – that instantly takes us

16 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { hot rods & country music stars } that road at sandy hook has been ragin’ a lot this summer.

The Frontmen Larry Stewart of Restless Heart is a four time Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Grammy Award Nominee, seven time CMA Mystique Casino Award Nominee, and winner of an ACM Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, Award. Restless Heart has sold over 5 mil- 27 AUG Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Tim lion albums during their career. Their hits Rushlow formerly of Little Texas will be perform- include “I’ll Still Be Loving You”, “The Bluest ing two intimate acoustic shows at Mystique Eyes in Texas”, “That Rock Won’t Roll”, “Why Casino on Saturday, August 27. The three front Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right), and men combined have thirty number one hits and “Fast Movin’ Train”. over 30 million records sold. They come from three of the most successful country bands. Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas has They will be performing a combination of all of won an ACM Award and CMA Award. He was their hits and tell the stories behind the hits. nominated for three Grammy Awards. He has sold over 11 million albums. Hits from Little Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar has sold Texas include “What Might Have Been”, “God over 15 million albums. McDonald has won a Blessed Texas”, “You and Forever and Me”, Grammy Award, CMA Award, and two ACM “Amy’s Back in Austin”, and “She Misses Him”. Awards. Some of Lonestar’s hits include “Amazed”, “I’m Already There”, “What About Now”, “My Front Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day Porch Looking In”, and “No News” of the show. at the Allure Club. Must be 21.

Road Ragin’ Hot Rod Show Saturday, July 23 The Sandy Hook Tavern The Sandy Hook Tavern hosts the bobbers, trikes and other mods. 23 JULY fourth annual Road Ragin’ Hot Rod Show, Saturday, July 23 at the Sandy Hook In addition to the Hot Rod Show, the event Tavern. Sponsored by A&B Automotive, the will feature food, beverages, and music hot rod show will feature a variety of classic all day and evening. DJ Mobil Moosic will cars and sweet cycles on be spinning tunes, with display, with the A&B Auto live music by Renegade Calendar Girls out in full from 2-6 p.m. and Six force. Shots to Midnight from 8 p.m. to midnight. Fun Last year’s Hot Rod Show for the whole family, the featured a range of cars event will have a bounce on display, including house, face painting, and restored vintage autos, games for kids. hot rods, rat rods, and other modified vehicles, sports cars, and classic and modern For more information on the Road Ragin’ muscle cars. Also a motorcycle show, a Hot Rod Show, contact A & B Automotive variety of bikes were featured, including Center at (563) 583-3575 or the Sandy vintage and modern motorcycles, choppers, Hook Tavern at 608-748-4728.

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The Skywalkers Friday, July 29 Misbehavin’ Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 8 PM J.J. Schmitz Monday, July 25 Offshore, 5 PM Nutsy Turtle Offshore, 8 PM Kate Kennedy Denny Garcia Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Riverboat Lounge, 6 PM Ian Gould Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 8 PM Tuesday, July 26 Tony Walker & John Sendt Spirits, 6 PM Apple Dumplin’s TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Denny Troy, Rick Hoffman, Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Brian Marceau Jake Bender Tony Roma’s, 6 PM The View, 6 PM Brothers Burn Mountain, Thursday, July 21 Medicine Man Bucket House Hooligans, Dead Feast of Mutton Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Town Revival, Black Actress New Voices: Open Mic Cheap Trick, 7:30 PM, Wagg, 9 PM The Lift, 9 PM Jake & Eric (Badfish) The Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Rendezvous Coffee & Tea, 6:30 PM Dubuque County Fair Tony Roma’s, 6 PM Sunshine Impulse Mystique Casino, 9 PM J.J. Schmitz Johnnie Walker Rosalie Morgan The Pit Stop, 9 PM Okham’s Razor Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM Riverboat Lounge, 7 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7:30 PM Platteville Concert/Park, 6:30 PM Thunder Rolls: A Tribute Randy Rogers to Garth Brooks (FREE) Sunshine MissFits Ian Gould Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM Tri-State Wind Symphony Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Mystique Casino, 9 PM Dubuque County Fair, 8 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 8 PM Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 7:30 PM Boxcar Phantoms Daylight Savings Account Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Cal’s Open Mic Marshall Star Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Spirits, 9 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Mystique Casino, 8 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Mighty Short Bus Justin Morrissey Rukus Wednesday, July 27 Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Dagwood’s, 9:30 PM Jason Aldean w/ Chris Young and Grape Escape, 9 PM Northside Bar, 9 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Thompson Square Acoustic Jam Eugene Smiles Project The Safes Great Jones County Fair, 8 PM Saturday, July 23 Cornerstone, 6 PM Strutter: A Tribute to Kiss Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM (free) Johnnie Walker Tony Walker & John Sendt Free 4 the Haulin’ Sunday, July 31 Mississippi String Band The Yardarm, 8 PM The View, 1 PM Dubuque County Fair, 8 PM TKO Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM A Pirate Over 50 Frank Busch Road Ragin’ Hot Rod Show Don Reese Comedy The Yardarm, 1 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Renegade, 2 PM Sunday, July 24 Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts Six Shots to Midnight, 8 PM Off Minor, 9 PM Shaun Cavanaugh Dick Prall Sandy Hook Tavern Fever River String Band Thollem McDonas, Bob Bucko, Jr., The View, 1 PM Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Council Hill Station, 1 PM Ethudes Vertigo: U2 Tribute Denny Garcia’s Driftwood Blues Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Free 4 the Haulin’ Friday, July 22 Catfish Charlie’s, 6 PM Laura McDonald & Jeff Weydert Catfish Charlie’s River Club, 2 PM The View, 2 PM Open Mic with Jeff & Jimmy Ken Wheaton Shake Rattle & Roll Katie & Brownie Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Marty Raymon Offshore, 5 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Free 4 the Haulin’, 2 PM Shark’s Roadhouse, 2 PM Buegrass Addiction, 3:30 PM Thursday, July 28 Saturday, July 30 Just Cuz Ifficial Reggae Movement Mud Lake Bluegrass Open Mic Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Ground Round, 7 PM Massey Road Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Marty Raymon Tony Roma’s, 6 PM The View, 2 PM Johnnie Walker Lisa Irion as Cher Shark’s Roadhouse, 2 PM Aaron William & The Hoodoo Mississippi Moon Bar, 6 & 8:30 PM Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM Tri-State Wind Symphony Larry Michael New Diggings Gen. Store, 3:30 PM The Fast Clydes Eagle Point Park Band Shell, Kalmes Hilltop, 7 PM Seether w/ Hinder & My Darkest Days Tabor Home Winery, 3 PM Ifficial Reggae Movement 7:30 PM Loose Gravel Trio Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Great Jones County Fair, 7 PM Ragged Strings Park Farm Winery, 5 PM Open Mic Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Galena Brewing Co., 7:30 PM Honey Shot Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Katie & Brownie Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM McMurrin & Johnson Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Buck Cherry, Default, 8 PM Music/Gardens, Arboretum, 6:30 PM Mighty Short Bus Full Code Mt. Ash, 9 PM Crude but Effective New Diggings Gen. Store, 3:30 PM Zero 2 Sixty Dubuque County Fair, 8 PM Dubuque County Fair Black Iris The Yardarm, 8 PM Offshore, 8 PM Dubuque County Fair, 7 PM Crude but Effective Shaun Cavanaugh, 8 PM Shaun Cavanaugh The Brews Brothers Band Kalmes Hilltop Bar & Grill, 3:30 PM The Attic Band Hillbilly Vampires, 10 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Mighty Short Bus Elizabeth Country Fair, 8:30 PM Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Sandy Hook Tavern Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker Boomtabgle Bucket House Hooligans Park Farm Winery, 5 PM Lady Antebellum with Josh Kelley Blizzard at Sea, Lines, Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Tuesday, August 2 Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Great Jones County Fair, 8 PM The Tapeworm Trend Peter Oprisko & his band Off Minor, 9 PM Marshall Star New Voices: Open Mic Ken Wheaton Mad Monks, The Maw Music in the Gardens, Arboretum, Mystique Casino, 8 PM Rendezvous Coffee & Tea, 6:30 PM The Cornerstone, 8:30 PM The Lift, 9 PM 6:30 PM

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Acoustic Jam Wingfest Johnny Rockers Cornerstone, 6 PM Boomtangle @ 12:30 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Taste Like Chicken: 4 PM “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic East Dubuque Strip Monday, August 15 Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM The Wundos, 2 PM C.J. Boyd Open Mic with Jeff & Jimmy New Diggings Music Fest Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM New Diggings General Store Tuesday, August 16 Hemlock, Mutilated By Zombies, Great White, Adler’s Appetite Tapeworm Trend, Off Minor, 9 PM Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM New Voices: Open Mic Rendezvous Coffee & Tea, 6:30 PM Thursday, August 11 JJ Schmitz Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Wednesday, August 17 Ralph Kluseman & Johnny Walker Ragged Strings Tony Roma’s, 6 PM 98 in the Shade Wednesday, August 3 Diva Kai Open Mic Embe Eatery & Lounge, 8 PM Champps Bike Night, 6 PM Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Tri-State Wind Symphony Fever River String Band The Lonely Goats Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 7:30 PM Acoustic Jam Champps Bike Night, 6 PM Eugene Smiles Project Jim the Mule Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Cornerstone, 6 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM New Diggings General Store, Johnnie Walker Acoustic Jam 3:30 PM Simon Flory The Yardarm, 8 PM “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic Cornerstone, 6 PM A Pirate Over 50 Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Boots Hefel Band Jerr & Jeff Emo Phillips Comedy Park Farm Winery, 5 PM Midwest Hearbreakers (All Male Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Open Mic with Dave, Cricket, & Tim Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Denny Garcia Revue) The Lift, 9 PM Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM Monday, August 8 Friday, August 12 Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic Thursday, August 18 Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Liberty Valance Totimoshi, Above Ground New Diggings Music Fest Sunday, August 14 Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Off Minor, 9 PM New Diggings General Store, 8 PM TBA Open Mic with Dave, Cricket, & Tim Playground of Sound Tony Roma’s, 6 PM The Lift, 9 PM Saturday, August 6 Tuesday, August 9 The Fast Clydes New Diggings Music Fest Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM New Diggings General Store, 2 PM Thursday, August 4 Rock n Roll Rewind Tri-State Wind Symphony Just Cuz Eagle Point Park Band Shell, Mississippi Moon Bar, 1 PM – 11:30 AM Brian Pop & Corey Jenny Tony Roma’s, 6 PM Broken Rubber Band 7:30 PM 98 in the Shade (see full schedule on page 11) The Lift, 9 PM The View, 2 PM Tony Roma’s, 6 PM New Voices: Open Mic Pat Benetar Kevin Beck & Johnny Walker Marty Raymon Rendezvous Coffee & Tea, 6:30 PM Shaun Cavanaugh Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Tri-State Wind Symphony The View, 2 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Shark’s Roadhouse, 2 PM Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 7:30 PM Wednesday, August 10 Freestyle Charles Walker & Band Open Mic Saturday, August 13 Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM JJ Schmitz, 8 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7:30 PM Taste Like Chicken Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Campfire Kings, 10 PM Champps Bike Night, 6 PM Shaun Cavanaugh Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Sandy Hook Tavern Ragged Strings Danika Holmes The View, 1 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 8 PM Park Farm Winery, 5 PM The Weather Duo Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Henhouse Prowlers Ace’s Place Doolittle’s Cuba City Irish Cottage (Frank O’Dowd’s Pub) Northside Bar 107 Main St W • Epworth, IA • 563-876- 112 S Main • Cuba City, WI • 608-744-2404 9853 Hwy 20 • Galena, IL • 815-776-0707 • 2776 Jackson • 563-583-3039 Mystique Cabaret, 8 PM 9068 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Doolittle’s Lancaster Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Asbury Eagles Club 135 S Jefferson St • Lancaster, WI • 608- Jumpers Bar & Grill 15 E Main St • Platteville, WI • 608-348- Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Slip Silo 5900 Saratoga • Asbury, IA • 563-588- 723-7676 2600 Dodge • 563-556-6100 3136 4458 The Lift, 9 PM Dubuque Driving Range (Highway 52) Knicker’s Saloon Pit Stop The Bank Bar & Grille John Deere Road • 563-556-5420 2186 Central Ave • 563-583-5044 17522 S John Deere Rd • 563-582-0221 Friday, August 5 342 Main • 563-584-1729 • bankdbq.com Eagles Club The Lift Sandy Hook Tavern Enemies of Confusion Budde’s 1175 Century Drive • 563-582-6498 180 Main • 563-584-1702 3868 Badger Rd • Hazel Green, WI • 608-748-4728 Rock n Roll Rewind Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM 10638 Key West Dr • Key West, IA • 563- 582-0069 Eichman’s Grenada Tap Mississippi Moon Bar ( Diamond Jo Casino) Spirits Bar &Grill (inside Days Inn) Mississippi Moon Bar, 5-11:30 PM 11941 Route 52 N • 563-552-2494 Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 • diamondjo. 1111 Dodge • 563-583-3297 Bulldog Billiards com

(see full schedule on page 11) Sunday, August 7 VENUE FINDER 1850 Central • 563-588-0116 Embe Eatery & Lounge Stone Cliff Winery 233 S. Main St. • Galena, IL • embegalena.com Monk’s Kaffee Pub Port of Dubuque • 563-583-6100 Cornerstone 373 Bluff St • 563-585-0919 stonecliffwinery.com Tony Walker 125 N. Main • Galena • 815-776-0700 Five Flags Civic Center Charles Walker 405 Main • 563-589-4254 • Tix: 563-557-8497 Mooney Hollow Barn Thums Up Pub & Grill Galena Brewing Co., 7:30 PM The View, 1 PM Courtside 12471 Hwy 52 • Green Island, IA • 563-580- 3670 County Road HHH • Kieler, WI • 608-568-3118 2095 Holliday Dr • 563-583-0574 9494 Boxkar Tony Roma’s (inside Grand Harbor Resort) Gobbie’s Driftwood Denny & Fever River Dagwood’s Murph’s South End Port of Dubuque • 563-690-4000 • The Yardarm, 8 PM 231 First Ave. W • Cascade, IA • 563-852- 219 N Main St • Galena, IL • 815-777-0243 55 Locust • 563-556-9896 grandharborresort.com String Band, 2 PM 3378 Grape Escape Mystique Casino The Yardarm Crude but Effective Henhouse Prowlers, 3:30 PM Denny’s Lux Club 233 S Main • Galena, IL • 815-776-WINE • 1855 Greyhound Park Rd • 563-582-3647 Dubuque Marina • Near Hawthorne • 563-582-3653 3050 Asbury Rd • 563-557-0880 grapeescapegalena.com mystiquedbq.com Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM Mud Lake Bluegrass If you have live entertainment and would Dino’s Backside (The Other Side) Handle Bar New Diggings General Store like to be included in our listing, contact us: 68 Sinsinawa • East Dubuque • 815-747- 736 Burtons Furnace Rd., Durango, IA • 563- 2944 County Rd W • New Diggings, WI Josey Wails Marty Raymon 9049 552-2291 608-965-3231 • newdiggs.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. Mystique Encore, 8 PM Shark’s Roadhouse, 2 PM Dirty Ernie’s The Hub Noonan’s North MENT MENT ENTERTAIN 201 1st St NE • Farley, IA • 563-744-4653 253 Main • 563-556-5782 917 Main St • Holy Cross, IA • 563-870-2235

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bowling also happens the same day at Cre- underway at about 2 p.m. with the open- slanes, 9 Pin Baker format, five teams per ing act, with headliners taking the stage at pair of lanes with cross-lane bowling. Teams about 3:30 p.m. Performances usually last will bowl alternate frames. Then on Sunday, to about 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Mud McAleece Park hosts a home run derby in Lake Music Society, in cooperation with two flights. Batter/Pitcher must be Guyathlon the Dubuque County Conservation Board, Teammates. An out is registered when a player the Mud Lake Bluegrass summer concert swings at pitch and does not hit a home run. series has presented over thirty groups and The competition will have four rounds start- countless individual performers, to thou- ing wit ten outs per round per player. Fierce sands of appreciative bluegrass fans. bean bag tournaments competition takes Mud Lake Bluegrass place in two-flights opposite the Home Run Bluegrass Addiction Guests are encouraged to bring a pic- Mantastic Guyathalon Derby wrapping up the competition. Free 4 The Haulin’ nic lunch and show up early to catch the Golfing, Bowling, Bean Bags, Homerun Derby Sunday, July 24 “Pickers Picnic” starting at noon. Bluegrass August 12-14, 2011 The top five teams receive cash prizes for each The Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday summer pickers from novices to pros sit in on the On August 12-14, 2011 the Dubuque Regional event as do the top five 5 teams overall. A total series returns for the second of four con- impromptu jam sessions. Guest instructors Sports Commission will host the first “Man- of 104, 2 person teams will be eligible to com- certs this season hosted at Mud Lake Park, help out beginners with any questions they tastic Guyathlon”. The Mantastic Guyathlon pete in the Mantastic Guyathlon. Teams will just north of Dubuque on the banks of the might have as well as organizing the various will include teams of 2 people and some skill be submitted into the competition based on mighty Mississippi River. Scheduled for groups. “People especially enjoy the Picker’s level, if you wish, in the four sports of golf, the received date of their completed registra- Sunday June 24, the free concert will feature Picnic,” said series organizer Jim Zmudka, bowling, bean bags and a softball homerun tion form. Forms are available online at trav- southern Iowa / northern Missouri group “Everyone gets out their own instruments derby. This is a perfect opportunity to par- eldubuque.com as are all official rules. There Bluegrass Addiction with local pickers Free and they play, sing and have fun together.” ticipate in a weekend filled with pure com- is a $200 entry fee per team. Payment covers 4 The Haulin’. This year marks the 10th for A Dubuque native, Zmudka worked in Nash- petition and maybe even a chance to prove all costs incurred for each sporting event. Pay- the popular summer concert series (see our ville as the agent for Bill Monroe, the “Father just how manly you really are. ment may be received in cash, credit card feature story in the last issue of 365ink). of Bluegrass Music,” and has promoted the popular series since its inception.

Upcoming dates and performers in the summer bluegrass concert series include the Chicago-based Henhouse Prowlers with Driftwood Denny & the Fever River String Band on August 7, and a special treat for the series tenth season, The Bluegrass Boys, an all-star reunion of “Father of Blue- grass” Bill Monroe’s band members and The event opens with a rules meeting on or check. Checks must be written out to the friends on August 14. Friday evening at the Mystique Casino, with Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau. The competition starting Saturday with a two- event is sponsored by the Mystique Casino, 7G Camping is available for those wishing to flight, two-man best shot at the Meadows Distributing (that’s Budweiser to you and I) and stay overnight at Mud Lake Park. The park Golf Course. But save your energy, because the Dubuque regional Sports Commission. has both primitive and modern camping, The second July concert features the return along with playgrounds, modern bath- of Bluegrass Addiction. Touring since 1991 rooms and river access for those who would this southern Iowa group has teamed up rather arrive by boat. Organizers do have with a couple of pickers from northern Mis- concession stand selling ice cream, but if souri to become one of the best four piece you want to drink beer you are advised to bands in the Midwest. From hard-driving bring your own cooler. traditional bluegrass to more contemporary material, Bluegrass Addiction is sure to get Mud Lake park is located just a few miles you out of your seat and your toes tapping. north of Dubuque. Take Highway 52 north Their longevity as a group shows their com- to Sageville, turn right on Mud Lake Road mitment to each other, the fans, and blue- and follow the signs to the picnic at the grass music. Opening the show will be the park. For more information on the event, Free 4 the Haulin’. contact organizer Jim Zmudka at the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at (563) 552-1522 or The Bluegrass Sundays series, which started email [email protected]. Find the as a truly grassroots event has grown to Mud Lake Bluegrass page on Facebook to become a much anticipated summer tradi- keep up on this year’s series. For camping tion. “Bluegrass Sundays” concerts are all- information, contact Dubuque County Con- ages, free and open to the public, though servation at (563) 556-6745. donations are accepted to help support the cause. Entertainment at the main stage gets

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Lisa as Cher Enuff Z’Nuff and Lady Jack. Hosting the eve- Saturday July 23rd, 8 p.m. ning is Bobbi Brown, the infamous “Cherry 23 Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lisa is a Pie” girl from the 80’s MTV video by Warrant JULY seasoned character actress and vocal- (she was also in Great White’s Once Bitten ist with over 20 years experience in stage, Twice Shy video). Rock Star V.I.P Seating is television and radio. available. Just buy a seat in the Red Velvet She is now widely rec- Suite and get an hour of free beer, Meet and ognized as one of the Greet with members of the bands and Bobbi Big Stars, Disco & Tributes Too! world’s foremost Cher Brown. Tickets range from $19.80 to $75. impersonators, enter- The Diamond Jo adds fuel to the already taining audiences for red-hot summer in Dubuque with a slate of corporate and private great live entertainment in July and August. events, casinos and Check out the rundown of entertainment municipal auditori- opportunities coming up and keep in mind ums across the United that you must be 21 to attend all shows at States and interna- Great White the Mississippi Moon Bar. Be sure to pick up tionally. Tickets range with Adler’s Appetite and Bobbi Brown the next issue of 365ink Magazine for many from $15 - $30. Saturday, August 13th, 8 p.m. more details about the exciting Boogie 13 The Grammy nominated Blues/Hard Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Nights ultimate 70’s Dance Club opening AUG Rock band, Great White, will rock the Thursday August 18th, 8 p.m. stage at Mississippi Moon Bar. This Southern Four-time Grammy Award and three 18 California group first took a bite out of the rock AUG time American Music Award win- scene in 1984 with hits like “Rock Me,” “Call it ner Pat Benatar makes her first Dubuque Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “House of Broken Love,” and the appearance at Mississippi Moon Bar. Pat rock anthem, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” will be performing hits from her career that earned 7 Platinum and 3 Gold records Special guest act Adler’s Appetite features including “Love is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me With original Guns-N-Roses drummer, Steven Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker,” “Shadows of Strutter, A Tribute to Kiss Adler, and his all-star band. His band features the Night,” “Promises in the Dark,” and more. Friday, August 12th in the Mississippi Friday July 29th, 8 p.m. members of Quite Riot, Faster Pussy Cat, Tickets Range $35 - $95. 12 AUG Moon Bar. They’re not just throwing Strutter comes complete with authen- 29 on some disco tunes and hanging up a mir- JULY tic Costumes Make-up 70’s Style Stage ror ball. The entire facility will transform into set and Special effects! You know, fire breath- another time and place every Friday, taking ing, blood spitting, guitar smoking and you back to a time that, well, you were prob- rockin’ out all the hits you love. Free G/A ably too young to remember the first time Admission with reserved seats @ $25 and $35. around. But now you can frizz out your hair and shake your booty like yo momma did thirty-five years ago.

Emo Philips Wednesday August 3rd, 8 p.m. Described by Jay Leno as “the best 3 AUG joke writer in America,” and consid- ered by many, including “Weird Al” Yankovic, as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo Philips has performed over 6000 times throughout the English-speaking world. Since starting out, at the age of twenty, in Thunder Rolls, Chicago in 1976, Emo has had award-win- A Tribute to Garth Brooks ning comedy albums, several cable specials Friday July 22, 8 p.m. (including an hour-long HBO Special), and The Thunder Rollings is an amazing many appearances on network television, in 22 JULY Garth Brooks Tribute band that can both America and the UK. He has appeared nail songs like The River, Standing Outside in films and has lent his distinctive voice to the Fire or The Dance. Free G/A Admission animated TV shows, but his first love, stand- with reserved seats @ $25 and $35. up, remains his true one. Admission $10 / $15.

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Otto’s Place Café & Lounge 100 Bouthillier Street, Galena, IL 61036 815-776-0240 • www.OttosPlace.com HOURS: Sun-Mon-Wed, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Thu-Fri-Sat, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, Closed Tuesdays DINING STYLE: Casual Cafe & Lounge NOISE LEVEL: Conversational RECOMMENDATIONS: Country Benedict, Banana Bread French Toast, Frittatas, Coffee Cake, Dumbarton Blue Cheese, Plate, Sloppy Julia, Chicken Salad; When Available: Salisbury Steak, Chicken Florentine, Pulled Pork BBQ, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Pot Pie LIQUOR SERVICE: Full Bar, Straight or Rocks Drinks only PRICES: Breakfast: $1.95 - $7.95; Lunch: $5.75 - $9.95, Entrées: $12.95 - $16.95 PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, Checks, All Credit Cards, No Debit Cards, WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Ramp to Back Door & Restroom KIDS POLICY: No Menu, No High Chair or Booster RESERVATIONS: 2 to 30, CATERING: Yes, TAKE OUT: Yes, DELIVERY: No PARKING: On Street & Municipal Lot across the street( free after 5:00 p.m.)

it is to die for and it is exclusive to Otto’s Place in Galena! Chris uses hybrid cheese making technologies including piercing the cheeses and aging 4 months in a very humid cave. The result is cheddar with blue veins that has a buttery, milky, earthy taste. OTTO’S PLACE CAFÉ & LOUNGE When you order the Dumbarton Blue Cheese Appetizer Plate you will be amazed at how by Rich Belmont quickly people who say they don’t like blue cheese finish the plate. While I am on the So Otto Sallman’s Restaurant has come full This opened the upstairs to more tables subject of appetizers you should also try circle. You probably don’t know who Otto John had been an Executive with Designer and a conversation area with sofas and the BHT Appetizer Platter. This stands for was. In 1899 he built a building on Bouthillier Shoe Warehouse and knows how to lounge chairs. Through all of its history the Baba Ghanoush, Hummus and Tabouli and Street in Galena next to the railroad tracks manage and Dan not only has a passion for building never had a commercial kitchen. So it is an absolute delight. Baba Ghanoush is a right across the street from the Train Depot. cooking but was an experienced chef. He John and Dan had to have all new kitchen Lebanese dish of roasted eggplant pureed We know he intended to open a restaurant learned to cook at the Café Balaban, a Saint appliances installed. with virgin olive oil and Tahini which is sesame because the October 20, 1899 Galena Daily Louis, MO landmark of outstanding classic paste. The Hummus is cooked, mashed Gazette contained an article titled “Otto French Bistro cuisine. He gained more Then the owners went to work on finding chickpeas blended with Tahini, olive oil, lemon Sallman Restaurant Handsomely Equipped”. experience as a chef of exclusive dining at suppliers who would meet their criteria for juice and garlic. Tabouli is Bulgur Wheat with Otto ran out of money, however, and never the Naperville Country Club in Naperville, IL. local, fresh, organic foods. Lucky for us they finely chopped parsley, cucumber and mint. got to fulfill his dream. In subsequent years found people like Chris Roelli of Roelli Cheese You spread these toppings on sun-dried his building served as a handmade basket Haus in Shullsburg, WI. (www.roellicheese. tomato flatbread and then sit back and enjoy. store, home bakery, grocery store, pizza com) who provides the Sun Dried Tomato parlor, furniture store, antique shop and Basil Cheese and the Dumbarton Blue Cheese. The sausage, bacon and pork specialties more recently a sandwich café. This Blue Cheese is Chris’s own creation and come from another local supplier, Arnolds Farm in Elizabeth, IL.(www.arnoldsfarm.com) The Tom and Jessica Arnold Family produce beef, pork, lamb, chickens and turkeys in harmony with the natural environment. The chemical and antibiotic free meat is raised outside with access to sunshine, fresh air The new owners never met Otto of course, and shelter. It is all processed by A.J.’s Lena they are not that old! However, they Maid Meats in Lena, IL and custom cut to surmised that he would have wanted a place each customer’s specifications. offering an ever changing menu focusing The building went dark again for a while on healthy home cooking, organic and Otto’s Place opens for breakfast at 7 am. The and that’s when John Slimp and Dan Wentz vegetarian options, featuring local products hand patted buttermilk biscuits are made saw an opportunity. They had been part- where and when possible. fresh daily. They are delicious on their own time residents of Galena for 9 years and like but even better when covered with Dan’s everyone else they love Galena. So they John and Dan spent four months own sausage gravy made with Arnold’s relocated to Galena permanently, purchased refurbishing and remodeling the venerable Organic Pork Sausage and served as the the building and concluded it was time to old building. They had a hole cut into the Biscuits and Gravy breakfast. My favorite open the restaurant Otto had envisioned. ceiling and added a new beautiful stairway. variation of this is the Country Benedict. It

22 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { 365 dining: otto’s place café & lounge, galena, il } over the river and through the woods and over the river. has two eggs cooked the way you like on top of Arnold’s sausage patties and biscuits covered with that creamy gravy.

The Banana Bread French Toast is also a very popular breakfast. The bread is baked from scratch using 7 bananas which are mashed with flour, butter, eggs and walnuts. The bread is then dipped in the batter and grilled. While Otto’s is primarily a breakfast and lunch place it is quickly gaining a reputation as a There are also several Omelets and Frittatas gourmet dinner restaurant as well. Dinners are on this menu. Now you know omelets have only served on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the egg mixture cooked and folded around evenings. On those nights there are 3 entrees a filling and fried in a pan. And Frittatas to choose from as well as the entire breakfast have the ingredients mixed directly into the and lunch menu. The dinner entrees are all egg mixture and baked in a dish. Many of chefs’ choice and they are all wonderful. Otto’s regulars choose the Frittatas because they are puffier. You have your choice of a made to order individual Pineapple Upside the Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese or Down Cake are the Otto’s Place Signature the Spinach, Mushroom and Roelli’s famous Desserts. All of the desserts are made in Sun-dried Tomato Basil Cheese. house from scratch. No frozen pre-made desserts here! Last weekend Dan had also made a Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake and a Chocolate Brownie with Fudge Topping and Heavy Whipped Cream. All of them were so good we had to have a few bites of each! Last week-end we had Salisbury Steak and Mushrooms served with rice. Also, There is no doubt John and Dan have Chicken Florentine completely stuffed with created a culinary gem off the beaten path fresh spinach and cheese and a BBQ Pork in Galena. Otto would be very, very pleased! Sandwich covered with John’s secret sauce. On other week-ends you might find Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach Lasagna Rolls or Blackened Cajun Chicken Pasta. Otto’s lunches are so amazing. The Sloppy Julia is Beef Bourguignon; braised beef cooked For a place that bills itself as a quiet, out of the in red wine and beef broth in accordance with way, café and lounge you will be surprised on Julia Child’s own recipe. The Chicken Salad how exquisite this place really is. For example, Sandwich is so good and it is so simple. White the beer and wine is carefully chosen to pair meat chicken is cooked and shredded and well with the food. And the staff is courteous, mixed with mayonnaise. Grapes, cranberries, efficient and knowledgeable. Our server did walnuts and celery are added to add a little an excellent job of explaining every dish. flavor tease. The Chicken Bacon Club is also He could not have been more pleasant and very popular. A chicken breast and Arnold’s accommodating. He made us friends for organic bacon are placed on a pretzel roll. life when he brought over the dessert tray. Organic spinach is used instead of lettuce. The Lemon Ice Box Cake, Cheese Cake and

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a decked out Humvee to explore and a rock climbing wall.

The Dubuque Read To Me Foundation will have 5 large vinyl banners at the event for all Veteran’s to autograph dur- ing the Ride and the festivities after, and then these autographed banners will be donated to the American Legion, specimens we have all around the Mines of Post 6 in Dubuque; the Disabled Ameri- Spain. There will also be a trip outside to see can Veterans, Chapter 6 in Dubuque; if we can not find some live specimens in the FREEDOM RIDE the VA Freedom Center in Dubuque; wild. Nature Day for Kids is held every Sat- July 23, Asbury Eagles Club the VA Clinic at Mercy Hospital in urday morning from June 18 thru August13. is a public event at the Eagles Dubuque; and the Veteran’s Hospital in 23 JULY Club of Asbury, at 5900 Saratoga Iowa City, Iowa. Road on July 23rd to honor and salute Mines of Spain Events our Veteran’s, Soldiers and their families; Each sponsor receives recognition in Freedom Ride registration begins at all publicity, print, advertising, televi- Iowa State Insect Zoo 10:30 a.m., the ride kicks off at noon and sion and/or radio spots; event recogni- July 23, 1:00 pm to 2:00pm finishes at 4:45 p.m. The ride is followed tion from stage and signage; sponsor’s The Mines of Spain Recreation Area 23 by an evening of fun in a “Salute to VET- name on Vinyl Banners to be donated JULY will be holding an insect zoo at the E. ERANS and U.S. MILITARY” that is open to the above listed Veteran’s organiza- B. Lyons Interpretive Center on July 23. Iowa All Abuzz about Archeology to the public. The American Legion Post tions; and a copy of the “OPERATION State is bringing the zoo that is small enough July 30, 10:00a.m. – Noon 6 will open the event with the Presenta- GOT YOUR BACK” Children’s Military to travel to you to the Mines of Spain. Come Have you ever found a rock that looked 30 tion of Colors and entertainer DONDINO Book. see all of our creepy crawly friends and JULY like there was something stuck in it? singing The National Anthem. There learn that these creatures are not as scary as Maybe it looked like there was something was will be Live Music by the BuzzBerries For more information, contact Peggy they look. The zoo will only be here for an something imprinted in it? Chances are you were on the Eagles Club Plaza from 5:30pm Demkier at 563-564-6315; or by email to hour, so take advantage of this short lived looking at a fossil. In this program we will learn to 9:30pm, food and drinks available, a Peggy Demkier at [email protected]. opportunity. how fossils form, and what we can learn from live auction at 7:00 pm, a 50/50 Raffle, fossils. You will even get to be an archeologist Nature Days for Kids for the day, finding your own pieces of history.

All About Rocks July 23, 10:00a.m. – Noon Healthy Habitats 23 The Mines of Spain Recreation Area will August 6, 10:00a.m. – Noon JULY be holding Nature Day for Kids at the E. Do you know how many habitats 6 B. Lyons Interpretive Center on July 23. Nature AUG there are at the Mines of Spain? We Day for Kids are programs designed for kids in will be investigating these different habitats grades first thru fifth. Parents are welcome to and learn how we can keep them healthy, stay and attend the program, but not neces- and why each habitat is important. We will sary. The programs will be held from 10 a.m. even practice identifying the habitats with a to Noon. There are many rocks around us, hike through the park. but did you know there are many different types of rocks? With the right experiments Please wear either hiking boots or tennis we can figure out what type of rock we have. shoes. We will stay on designated trails. You will learn how to perform a streak test, Bug spray, sunscreen, and bottled water are hardness test, and a test for calcite. some other important items to remember. Other activities are planned for inside the Waterfowl center if it rains. For more information about July 27, 10:00a.m. – Noon this program, other programs, or the Mines Discover what is meant by waterfowl, of Spain Recreation Area please call the E. B. 27 JULY and the types of waterfowl that can Lyons Interpretive Center at 563-556-0620. be found around the Mines of Spain. Partici- Additional program schedules can be found pants will have the opportunity to see the at the parks website, www.minesofspain.org.

24 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { the pet corner / tri-state entertainment } you’re only 11 pages from the end, you can’t quit now!

Discuss the possibility of a disaster well in advance with your pet sitting service. Animals react differently under stress. Pets panic and Stormy Weather can bite or scratch. Don’t leave pets unattended It’s Raining Cats and Dogs and keep them secure. Upon return, if behavior by Mary Erschen problems exist consult your veterinarian. Recent news reports of tornados, hurricanes and floods emphasize the importance of being Often warnings are issued in advance, so know prepared for emergencies. Do you know what to what to do as a disaster approaches and act Okay, so what’s the deal? Legend has it do to protect pets from the effects of a disaster? as soon as you receive warning. Bring pets that Red Stripe, Jamaica’s most popular indoors and avoid searching. Use secure collars Galena Brewing Co. beer originated in Galena and was brewed Being prepared can save lives. If you are ever with updated identification. Reggae Weekend there up until Prohibition when the brand forced to evacuate your home, don’t leave pets July 22-23 moved to Jamaica. Want to learn more? behind. Pets can get lost, injured or worse. Red Transport birds in secure cases. Cover the cage Galena Brewing Company, the great new Get your beer-lovin’ body to Galena Brew- Cross disaster shelters can’t accept pets, only if it is cold. Bring a plant mister if it is hot to restaurant and craft brewery on Galena’s ing Co. Ifficial Reggae Movement, one of service animals assisting the disabled. It’s dif- mist feathers. Use fresh fruit and vegetables to north Main Street celebrates summer and Chicago’s most popular roots reggae acts ficult to find shelter in the midst of a disaster. hydrate birds. Photos or leg bands help identify Galena’s history with Reggae Weekend, July will be performing at 7:30 p.m. both days. birds. Line the carrier or case with paper towels. 22-23. What does Galena’s history have to do Each of the band’s members brings years Plan ahead. To secure a safe place to take your If possible, keep it in a quiet and temperature- with reggae? More about that in a second, of experience to create Ifficial’s energetic pet, list telephone numbers of hotels and controlled environment. but Reggae Weekend will feature live music and uplifting sound. Cold beer and live reg- motels outside your immediate area. “No pets” by the Ifficial Reggae Movement Band from gae music in the summertime – what more policies can be waived during disasters, so ask Follow the same instructions for house lizards. Chicago and a special Jamaican style brew could you want? For more info, including ahead and include phone numbers for friends A pet snake can be transported in a pillowcase made by Galena Brewing Co. especially for Galena Brewing Company’s amazing menu and relatives that have agreed to help in emer- and transferred to secure housing upon arrival. the celebration. and beers, visit www.galenabrewery.com. gencies, contacts for boarding facilities and vet- Bring a water bowl large enough for soaking erinarians, including 24-hour numbers. Keep the and a heating pad. Pocket pets like hamsters numbers with other disaster information and and gerbils should be transported in a secure supplies in a sturdy container that can be carried carrier that can continue to maintain the ani- easily, in an assessable place. Include medica- mal when sheltered. Provide food, bedding tions; medical records; current pet photos; a list and a water bottle. of important information and care; canned food with a can opener; a sturdy leash, collar or har- For more information contact The Humane ness; pet carrier; portable bowls; and litter pans. Society of the United States, Disaster Services (http://tinyurl.com/5wjatvb). Your local Red Animal shelters are overburdened during Cross also provides pamphlets, information emergencies, so they should be contacted and classes for disaster planning and CPR/First Jackson County Fair as a last resort for disaster-displaced animals. Aid for both people and pets. July 27-31 Arrange a plan with trusted neighbors if evacu- The 2011 Jackson County Fair is coming, the Alligator Show, Edward Aragoni, Magi- ation happens when you are away. Pre-arrange Mary Erschen, Iowa-licensed pet care provider, in case you just can’t handle that big city cian/Balloon Artist, All American Lumber- a location to meet them with your pet and Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid Instructor and County Fair in Dubuque. But don’t be fooled. jack Show. Plus take in the Kid’s Lumberjack share the location of your disaster kit. owner of FidoFit in Dubuque, 563·582·5160. This one’s got everything going for it start- Camp, Chainsaw Carving Demos, JCF Car ing with great Grandstand Entertainment Show, An ATV pull, kid’s pedal pull, antique sponsored by DuTrac Community Credit tractor show and, of course, the real tractor Union. Country Music Star, Craig Morgan pull. Heck, there’s even a garden tractor pull. highlight the schedule as follows: Don’t forget the long time fair traditions Wednesday, July 27th like crowning the Fair Queen, quilt block After parade - Lumberjack Show contest, craft competitions, cooking com- Thursday, July 28th petitions, fine art, sewing, photography and 7:00pm - Stock Car Races flower show. Whew! You’re going to need Friday, July 29th the whole day, so just block it off now. 6:00pm - Truck and Tractor Pull Saturday, July 30th The Jackson County Fair Grounds are located 7:00pm - Country Traditions at 1212 E. Quarry Rd. in Maquoketa, IA. Fair 8:00pm - Craig Morgan Admission is as follows: Age 13 & Above Sunday, July 31st - $10.00 Wed - Sun, Age 12 & Under - Free 6:00pm - Night of Destruction: (Kids Day Only Age 16 & Under Free), Age 65 Combine Demo is back!!! & Above - $7.00 Fun Cards- $25 for all 5 entry days. This includes all grandstand shows! Daily attractions include George of the Juggle (guess what he does), Kachunga & See you at the Fair, probably both of them!

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A Towering Addition The boards are each also not long enough to during a Jaycees trip to the course and you to a Challenging Course reach the next mountain on their own. Trust, could literally feel the veil of doubt and fear lift problem solving, communication, decision mak- off of her when she succeeded. It was a great by Bryce Parks ing, leadership, teamwork are all tested here. moment for everyone who witnessed it and a highlight among all of the individual develop- “Have Fun Storming the Castle!” Miracle Max’s Additional low ropes activities include The ment experiences I had as a Jaycee. line from “The Princess Bride” was the first Spider Web, the Swinging log, Fidget ladder, thing that popped into my head when I first the Wild Woozy, the Tension Traverse, the More elements include the Flying Squirrel, the saw this photo come across my e-mail. When Maze, Whale Watch, Mohawk Watch, Prouty’s Giant Swing, the Portable Pamper Jump, Dan- I first discussed the addition of the climbing Landing, Trolleys, TP Shuffle and more. What gle Duo, Bosun’s Chairs, Centipede and others tower to the Four Mounds Challenge Ropes the heck are those? You’ll just have to discover including the amazing new Climbing Tower. Course as part of the 20th year of operation those answers for yourself. of the great team building venue, I clearly Time for a group to complete all of the ele- wasn’t thinking nearly big enough. The three But that’s only half of it. There are still 12 high ments on the course is two days. The average sided, forty foot high rock climbing tower, ropes elements that propose a much more time that most groups spend on the course is located right next to the high ropes course, personal challenge for people to step outside 3-5 hours. The course is open year-round dur- is definitely the new highlight element of the of their comfort zone... and stay focused. These ing daylight hours by reservation to groups already venerable course. are the exciting ones, including the infamous the size of 2 to 200 (certified instructors will Zip Line where the participant is clipped into a be provided.). Most groups do a combination “We have been delighted with the commu- pulley and zips down into the woods. That one of the two. They offer a reduced rate for fami- nity’s support of our efforts to help businesses, is about courage and trust, I assume. lies, schools, non profits, youth groups, scouts, sports teams, schools, youth groups, and fami- sports teams, and birthday parties. lies strengthen their relationships through this On the Two-Line Bridge, the climber walks unique, hands-on approach to learning so the on a cable twenty-feet off the ground while Contact Dan Block at 543-4676 for rates and tower seemed like a natural addition,” says Dan holding onto a cable. Entry to the element is reservations. It be just the thing your organiza- Block, the course manager and President of gained either by a ladder or a cargo net. Trust tion or business needs to get back on track, or Team Building Blocks. me on this one... not anywhere nearly as easy just to discover the potential inside each one as it might sound. I once saw a girl filled with of you. And hey, it’s a day out of the office play- What started as a vision in 1992 by Dan and fear and self-doubt conquer this element ing in the woods! Sam Mulgrew, the executive director of the Four Mounds Foundation at the time, has developed into one of the Midwest’s premier Currently groups must make a reservation team and leadership training sites. The new for their team to utilize the ropes course. This climbing tower will allow the venue to expand reservation system will continue for groups their training services as well as develop and to assure that each participant is maximally educate individuals who have had an interest engaged while on the course, but they plan to in rock climbing, but have not had a venue start a climbing club with set hours for those such as this to support their desire to climb members wishing to climb individually or with close to home. a partner. This climbing club will be a great way for individuals to get introduced to climb- ing and progress at a pace that with which they are comfortable.

The Ropes Course The famous Four Mounds Ropes Course includes fifteen team-focused low ropes ele- ments and a dozen high ropes elements.

Low element highlights include the Electric Spool, a group activity where a team must work together to get everyone safely up and over a spool that is five feet off of the ground. This activity enhances trust, planning, leader- ship and teamwork communication. Climbers will find nine different routes ranging from a flat sided beginner route that can also Mountain Top challenges all members of the be used for rapelling to a more advanced over- group “stranded on a mountain” (large plat- hang and chimney route as well. With over form) to get everyone to the next mountain eleven hundred different holes for changing using only the two boards they are provided holds the routes can be designed to be as easy with without toughing the boards or any parts or challenging as the climber desires. of their bodies on the ground in the process.

26 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { pam kress-dunn } “i want a colossal doughnut, just like the one on the sign.” - -homer j. simpson

Now On Display by pam kress-dunn

There are many perks to my fabulous job. made of black pipe cleaners, could be With that happy spring scene on the lower snow, to quote Christina Rossetti. I’m sorry, I get to help doctors and nurses save lives. posed in all sorts of ways. The contest shelf of my case, I was set. I propped up a but like Mother Nature, I’m not putting up I get to buy new books, some of which urged employees to create scenarios of new book on the middle shelf, and, on the flowers until it’s really their time. I read myself. (Health memoirs are my “How I’ll spend my retirement weakness.) I get to keep things nice and years,” with the only stipulation Summer really makes my Barbie tidy, a propensity that runs through my that Max be featured. senses tingle. I would love to pose genes. her in her Barbie pool, lounging on The contestants came up with an air mattress, beach read in hand. There’s one other thing that my local amazing scenes. If I remember Instead, I covered some old books librarian friends don’t have. I have . . . a right, they included Max reading, with bright, summer-themed dust display window. Granted, it looks out on a Max hanging out at the beach, jackets, throwing in some miniature hallway, not a busy city street, but still, it’s Max kissing Maxine under the sand buckets, sunscreen, flower there, illuminated by one valiant light bulb. Eiffel Tower. (Okay, maybe not seeds, sunglasses, and flip flops. that last one.) It became obvious When I took this job, some three years I was surrounded by people who And so it goes. The seasons ago, that window intimidated me. My were good with their hands not change, and so does the display. predecessor had some cool old medical only in the OR and the lab, but I’m reminded of my Colorforms books inside, and I was loathe to change also artistically. All I could do was Little Miss Weather, whom I would them. I am, to my great regret, a person admire them, and sigh. And wish dress appropriately and prop in who can say she is “good with my I’d written down their names, my parents’ picture window, firmly hands” only when my fingers are on the so I could call on them to do my display top one, carefully set the Lladro porcelain convinced that people walking by would keyboard, and I don’t mean the piano. I’m window for me. angel my friends gave me upon the death see it and say “Uh-oh! It’s going to rain! I stupendously good at washing dishes, a of my mother. The angel, and my mother better run back for my umbrella!” dying art. But crafts? Captivating window But no. This is mine. It’s up to me to dress (who really could make anything with her exhibitions? Are you kidding? my window, as they call it in New York hands), seemed to be giving their blessing I think, too, about the long walks I used to at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Maybe I to my admittedly paltry display. take when I had a dog. Zooey and I would Every time I would try to come up with couldn’t create Christmas displays with fearlessly wander the neighborhood after an idea, Barbie popped into my mind. I moving toy trains, but surely I could find After that timid start, it became easier. In the dark, because Zooey was a protective thought it would be cute to pose her in something to fill this yawning space. fall, I scattered fake colored leaves about, Labrador retriever. If people’s drapes were different settings, always with a book or setting jeweled pumpkins on top. Winter not drawn, I got a kick out of seeing into two in hand. (Which reminds me of a time, I started with flowers. Allison and I spent was fun, because I brought in candles I’d their houses. (Mom always said, “If they not that long ago, when Barbie’s little sister an exhausting evening checking out inherited from my parents. Never burned, don’t want us to look, they should close Skipper reappeared, only to be claimed Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. As usual they included three earnest choir singers the curtains.”) I’ve heard some people by my daughter, Allison, who dressed her when I shop, I had something very specific and a snowman who skated; an oval mirror arrange tables by the window just for this in jeans and a flannel shirt, renaming her in mind (miniature daffodils, the perfect served as his ice. Once Christmas was purpose: to set a beautiful scene. “Grunge Skipper.” Evidently a love of all harbinger of spring) and, as usual, I could over, I removed the fake presents and the things Barbie runs in the family.) not find what I’d pictured so clearly inside decorations on the miniature pines, and Soon it will be time for my back-to-school my own head. I settled for tulips, and stuck with a snow scene. diorama. But I’m not rushing things. The person in charge of our workplace some nameless yellow flowers which We waited a long time for this summer. 403b sponsored a contest a few years ago. might resemble daffodils if you squinted. I The hardest transition is from winter to Autumn will have to wait its turn. The investment company had come up also bought some Styrofoam to stick their spring. Everybody is sick of snow and with a little mascot named Max (probably plastic stems into, and some Easter grass wants to see flowers, please! even though [email protected] for “Maximize your savings!”) who, being to look like, well, grass. the view outside is of snow on snow on

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Downtown Dubuque. The general public is encouraged to attend and a $10 suggested donation is appreciated.

Moving Boxes by matt booth What did you do today? I’m sure you were – I’ve got to check my email and update my extremely busy and there just are not enough facebook status. Big View focuses on the barriers people in hours to get all your work done. Some people poverty are facing that impair them from love being busy. I think the only thing they OK, I’m back…When busy work, like moving Getting Ahead in life. High Impact strategies love more than being busy is telling someone boxes, gets confused with quality activities, it are then created to address these barriers. just how busy they are. Somewhere along the becomes very costly. In a life of infinite choices Community input and support is essential line, we’ve learned that being busy equates on what to do next, choosing which activi- in order to begin to tackle these barriers. If being important. It is almost as if the busier ties occupy your day determines your level ending poverty in our community is impor- you are the more meaningful your life. of effectiveness. Some people choose wisely Big View Presents tant to you, please join us for our monthly and focus on high-quality and high-impact Gordon Graham Big View meeting/discussion! People talk about their busy lives with a sense activities that truly move the big pile forward. July, 27, 7 p.m. of pride. A jam packed schedule speaks vol- Others, however, work oh so hard on the Holiday Inn, Downtown Dubuque umes about the value of a person - even if humdrum tasks that they never really make 27 The City of Dubuaue’s Big View Ini- there is nothing important on that schedule. significant progress toward results. Focusing JULY tiative welcomes one of the nation’s Are you moving boxes all day long to give on activities that move the pile forward is most sought-after speakers on personal the appearance of being incredibly busy? what really counts. change, making his return to Dubuque. Gor- The more boxes you move, the more crucial don Graham, author of “The One-Eyed Man your existence. Make sure you get good and You’ve got to figure out a way to choose qual- is King” will present on ways to build integ- For more information contact Ermina Soler sweaty while moving those boxes around and ity activities or you will be doomed to a life rity and impact organizational and personal @ [email protected] or call 563- please fall deep into the “I’m so busy” trap. Say of mundane sweaty box moving. Oh sure, change to combat poverty in Dubuque 589-4230. Visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ things like this often, “I’m busier than a cat on moving boxes once in a while is necessary – July 27, 2011 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Circles. a hot tin roof” or “I’m busier than a one legged unless you’re moving the same boxes again man in a butt kicking contest”. tomorrow and the next day and the next day. Moving boxes creates the illusion that you are The norm today is to be running around squeezing as much work into your day as pos- overworked and overwhelmed. Even if you sible. Unfortunately, you are not moving the are clearly not busy, make sure you say you pile forward. More often than not, people are busy anyway. When was the last time you waste a lot of time checking off useless tasks heard someone say “I’m not busy”? I’ve moved on to-do lists to feel a sense of accomplish- my share of boxes and wasted enough time ment. Do not confuse being busy with quality pretending to be busy while not actually activities. The number of quality activities you doing any of the important stuff. See, I’m do is a great indicator of future results! Crap, pretending to be busy right now writing this there are two more boxes I have to move to article at 5:00am. Hang on, I’ll be right back the garage. Boy, they sure look familiar. Mattitude Improvement Tip The Ant Squasher My little guy Carter is almost a year and a half old and he is officially an ant squasher. I don’t know how he learned to squash ants; it must be instinctual and built into him like a lion chasing down a gazelle during an episode of the “Call of the Wild”. He is so amazed and delighted by these little creatures… and then… squash with his monstrous bare foot. After experiencing this survival of the fittest exchange first hand, I’ve noticed a really simple and powerful characteristic about ants. Ants never quit. If an ant is headed somewhere and Carter tries to stop him, the ant will not stop, not even for a giant 26 pound squasher. The ant looks for another way around, or goes over or under. The ant will do anything and everything it can to get to his destination. Everything but quit! After a couple of minutes of ant squashing, Carter gets distracted by a rock or stick or a bird and the ant is free to move on with his life. Wouldn’t that be cool if Carter adopted that philoso- phy – to never ever quit looking for a way to get where he wants to go? Even if a giant obstacle is in your way. Wouldn’t that be cool if Carter’s dad adopted that philosophy? Matt Booth works with organizations who want to improve people’s attitudes, commu- nication skills and ability to focus so they can do what they do better! To create a lasting impact at your next event, contact Matt today! 563-590-9693 or [email protected].

28 { july 21 - august 3 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { advice from sara, pat & megan } i’ve always said natural breasts are the only way to go!

Needless to say, it’s officially summer and this current heat wave is making life in the garden a 4. Soaker hoses are especially beneficial in this bit more challenging. For those of you who can’t heat. They emit only enough water for the plants Smary Chicken Breasts, fajitas, in a grilled chicken sandwich, or over go a week without getting your hands dirty, here to absorb and won’t run your water bill through A Healthy Choice! whole wheat pasta or brown rice. Pulled are a few suggestions for making the most of the roof. with nutritionists pat fisher shredded chicken breasts make great & megan horstman your gardening time during this extreme heat. toppings for homemade pesto pizzas, 5. As for container plants, check them daily Local, lean and antibiotic-free are all hot salads, soups and barbeque sandwiches. Safety first! In order to prevent heat related for water. Sometimes even twice a day! Small topics in the food world of today. Combine health issues, do your gardening early in the containers dry out quickly and these hungry these and you’ve got a powerhouse product. Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts morning while it is still relatively cool out and devils still require feeding every week during the This is why Smart Chicken breasts, found in Active time: 20 min., Total time: 2 hr.,20 min. be sure to carry your water bottle with you to summer. your Hy-Vee self-service meat case, are the (incl. 2 hrs. marinating time) Serves 2. avoid dehydration. Dehydration can be just as July dietitian pick of the month. dangerous for you as it is for your plants. Or if you simply want to avoid the outdoors All you need: altogether … Think fall! This heat may keep some 2 tbsp Grand Selections pure maple syrup Ever wonder why you are constantly having of you indoors, but use your time wisely to plan for 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce to water your lawn to keep it green and plants fall plantings. Mums, Asters and Kale, along with a 2 tsp lemon juice like Hydrangeas seem to require a regular drink plethora of fall bulbs, are fun to add for some color. 1 clove garlic, minced in order to thrive during our hot summers? 1 tsp minced fresh ginger Meanwhile, the Coneflowers and Spiderwort in Use the photos you have gathered all sum- 1/4 tsp Hy-Vee fresh ground pepper your yard look better than ever! Choosing native mer to create a scrapbook of memories 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts plants, meaning plants that were originally which will also come in handy this winter as (8 ounces), trimmed, tenders removed* found growing in Iowa, is a practical approach you plan your next big project. to gardening that makes your life easier All you do this time of year. Plants like Black Eyed Smart Chicken breasts make a heart-healthy 1. Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, Susans, Butterfly weed, and some lobelias choice with their low-fat and low-sodium ginger and pepper in a small, shallow dish. Add are able to handle this heat and actually qualities. All Smart Chicken breasts are chicken and turn to coat with the marinade; thrive. skinless, making them low-fat, and are never cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. pumped with sodium during processing. However, there are some non natives like One four-ounce serving has only one gram 2. Coat an indoor grill pan with cooking Catmint, Russian Sage, and Sedum which of fat, 110 calories and 100 mg of sodium. spray and heat over medium heat. Remove are also great choices to withstand the the chicken from the marinade (reserving heat with minimal effort required. Smart Chicken breasts also make an the marinade) and cook until an instant- economical choice. These chickens are raised read thermometer inserted into the If you’re like me, you have a combination on Midwest farms, fed Midwest grains and thickest part of the breast registers 165 of non native and native plants already processed all in the Midwest. These tender degrees, 3 to 5 minutes per side. growing in your garden. Keep your non and boneless chicken breasts can be used for native plant material looking its best with grilling, roasting or baking, just like any other 3. Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade these tips: chicken, just remember the important qualities into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer that make Smart Chicken breasts stand out: over medium heat. Cook until reduced by 1. Don’t over fertilize or even fertilize at all • Chickens are grain-fed and raised without about half, about 4 minutes. Liberally baste in this heat. It only stresses the plant out antibiotics the chicken with the reduced sauce and serve. further. • No water or sodium added; air-chilled *Tip: Wrap and freeze the chicken tenders. • Aged 24 hours prior to deboning to When you have gathered enough, use 2. Water in the morning and at the base of optimize tenderness them in a stir-fry – they are the perfect size. each plant … plants don’t like wet feet at • Hand-deboned and specially trimmed locally Source: adapted from Eating Well, Inc. night. This will also prevent the spread of • At only 1 gram of fat, 110 calories, 100 diseases that target stressed plants. Deep mg sodium for a 4-ounce serving, Smart Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories, 3g fat, watering every couple of days is better Chicken Breasts are a lean source of protein. 1g saturated fat, 1g monounsaturated fat, 401mg than a light daily dose. sodium, 73mg cholesterol, 15g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, Simple to use 25g protein, 496mg potassium. (The information 3. Use wood mulch to help maintain Pre-cook chicken breasts for a variety of uses is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a moisture. such as atop salad greens, used as slices in medical professional for individual advice.)

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { july 21- august 3 } 29 { bob’s book reviews } i’m going for the world record longest sentence ever, next time. Don’t Do It the Hemming Way By Robert Gelms bestselling novel first time out, The Sun Also your shoulder, dumping him off at his front Shortly after winning the Pulitzer Prize for Rises. It’s an instant critical and commercial door and trying to stumble away as quickly Fiction you win the Nobel Prize as well. No It’s Ernest Hemingway’s Golden Anniversary hit. Women and even a few men throw as possible before Nora catches you and one is surprised. You are famouser, richer, and he’s not too happy about it, because themselves at you. You grab the women by begins to yell despicable things at you in the and machoer than ever before. Little did he’s dead. This month marks the 50th anni- the hair and drag them back to your garret strange language the Irish speak. anybody guess that it, apparently, wasn’t versary of the shotgun party he held for him- on the left bank where you have your way even close to being enough for a guy like self on July 2, 1961 in, of all places, Ketchum with them kicking them to the curb via the You keep writing, you get more and more you. You start to have some mental prob- Idaho. I don’t know about you but Ketchum back door with all the garbage mostly not famous and you get very rich. One of the lems for which you received shock treat- Idaho doesn’t fit the kind of cosmopolitan bothering to get their names. This becomes more memorable and famous remarks you ment at the Mayo Clinic. In July of 1961 you berg in which I would have expected Papa part of your joie de vivre and the way you will ever make involves, very untypically, find yourself in Ketchum Idaho with your to have evacuated his brain cavity; Paris, treat nearly all women for the rest of your another writer. You were going on and on 23rd wife (4th). On July 2nd you loaded Istanbul, Casablanca,,,yes; Ketchum…no! about the state of American Literature and up your Boss shotgun with two shells you say something to the effect that there and blow yourself into history. Nice going Hemingway lived as large as anyone who was no such thing as American Literature macho man. ever lived with a public persona that until Mark Twain wrote Adventures of Huck- masked one really screwed up hombre. I leberry Finn and that there was nothing that Despite all this you managed to write pretty guess it’s lucky for us he decided to work good before and nothing that good since. close to the perfect book. It was serialized out his boatload of angst on paper and not I guess you were unaware at the time how in the Saturday Evening Post a few months in therapy. I have a friend who at one time in much you influenced American Literature. before you won the Nobel Prize; it’s called his life wanted to BE Ernest Hemingway in What started as a baby with Mark Twain The Old Man and the Sea. The only thing every way he could. At that point in Skippy’s grew into a fully self actualized man with as good as that before it was Adventures of life he had read The Sun Also Rises, A Fare- your books. You grow a big white beard Huckleberry Finn and there has been noth- well to Arms, and Death in the Afternoon. and start calling yourself Papa. You are badly ing as good since. The Skipster knew nothing of Hemingway’s burned in a brush fire at your house and you personal life. I took it upon myself to inform are severely injured in a plane crash. Oh, did Skippy then said to me, “I’ll take everything my friend how he could expect the rest of life. You live all over the world, catching I mention that you drink like you are holding but the shotgun.” his life to play out. defenseless fish, shooting all the animal the last bottle of booze in the world. life in Africa, befriending F Scott Fitzgerald To whit; born in Oak Park Illinois, during and then set about castigating him for no Dubayou Dubayou One, you get a job drip- apparent reason other than he is the only ping with macho, driving an ambulance. writer who intimidates you. While in Paris Move to Paris after the war as an Ex-Pat… your constant drinking buddy is none other hey, it’s what everyone did during the roar- than James Joyce. The two of you rip it up ing 20’s…after all it was the Lost Generation. whenever Jim can escape his wife Nora Lost is right, they were trying to find America who hates your guts because Jim has told but turned right instead and wound up eat- her you get him drunk all the time…on ing escargot slathered in foie gras. Look out white wine for god’s sake. You seem to fre- here comes the gout monster. You write a quently find yourself with Joyce slung over

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to make a huge step. R is for Riverview who is changing lives…including mine. S is for a staff a Riverview who I was able to share my hidden secrets to. B is for Beverly V. who is my best friend, my biggest supporter, and who is always there when I need her. D is for Doug who is an individual in my support network who is always We would like to take this opportunity to express checking on me and encourages me.” Riverview Center’s sincere gratitude to Mediacom for the grant to support our collaboration with the Dubuque “The trunk and body of the tree signify my roots and Arts Center to provide professional art guidance during my strength. Some roots are above ground and these group therapy for sexual assault survivors. Mediacom’s represent the public part of me, while the roots that are generosity helps Riverview Center provide additional below ground, are the parts of me that I keep to myself. would be free and yours to keep and use creative self-expression experiences, through which Tent-type cover over the top represents the safety I find clients can externalize the emotional content of the in nature. Nature is my second home. Artist’s palette just like titles purchased from iTunes. The trauma, that they may have difficulty verbalizing, while represents me as an artist. Book was chosen because I DRM (digital rights management) would also creating something concrete that helps them to love to read. V is for my name. S is for now being single restrict the number of titles that can be separate themselves from those painful emotions. and having the abuser out of my life. Jewel is for all the downloaded per library card holder to 3 a bling and glitzy things I like. Tear drop shapes are for all the hurt and pain I suffered. They are dripping down to week (156 a year per card holder). We are form the silver stream which is running out of my space.” interested in hearing from you. If the Li- brary were to invest in this service, would It is our honor to share stories of the wonderful grounding “The dolls long legs are connected to the earth through you use it to download free music? Send trees and power dolls completed by this art therapy group, their strength. Solid grounding through these legs. and the artists’ explanation of the meaning behind them: I chose the color green because of nature and my us an email and let us know. You can re- connection to it. The colorful arms represent all of the Springer’s Martial Arts spond with a simple yes or no and we’ll “My family and closest friends are always there for me and colors inside that I am. They stand for all the different Friday, July 29 know what you’re talking about! E-mail: keep me down to earth. It is very comforting when you emotions I now feel and allow myself to acknowledge. 10:00 a.m. for ages 6-11 [email protected]. can be goofy and serious with the people close to you, and Nature is part of my heart in the brown necklace with the they will still be there for you, no matter what. Purple and brown leaf. The black headpiece and veil represent all of 2:00 p.m. for ages 13 and up. gold are colors I wear with pride for they are my school the pain and trauma I suffered. Most of it was by brain- Come see a demonstration of different colors. My college experiences have helped me grow washing me to think everything was my fault. The rose forms of martial arts from Master Ben immensely as an individual and taught me valuable life on top stands for how much I have flowered and grown Springer, a 6th Degree Black Belt. Learn lessons. Traveling is one of my passions. I love experiencing with the help of my counselor and Riverview Center.” and learning about different cultures. Athletics is also a about the benefits of exercise, increased great escape to help me feel grounded. Being able to travel “When making my doll, I didn’t know how she was going coordination and improved cardio from and being active are important things I love and can do to to turn out. After shaping her, I knew she needed to be being involved in the martial arts. Learn help me feel comfortable and grounded.” peaceful. I put buttons on her and lace and flowers. She the basics such as respect and self-disci- is someone who I can go to, she always listens to me, “This is my grounding tree. It represents grounding and she never rejects me. She gives me peace.” pline along with the history, background and my support network. Purple because it’s a girly and culture of the many forms of martial color. Yellow represents my support network. White If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, arts. The program is in the Aigler Auditori- represents peace. Each letter represents part of my Riverview Center can help. Please call our hotline at 888- um on the Library’s 3rd floor. Please register support network. E is for my Pastor who encouraged me 557-0310 for free and confidential services. one week in advance by calling the Library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth Ser- vices Help Desk at extension 2228.

Free Movie “The Tourist” Wednesday, July 27, 6 p.m. Aigler Auditorium, 3rd Floor. Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque will show the movie The Tourist on Wednes- day, July 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in Aigler Audi- torium on the Library’s 3rd Floor. Admission and snacks are free, and open discussion will be encouraged after the show. Free Downloadable Music The Carnegie-Stout Public Library has Starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, been considering adding downloadable The Tourist (2010) is suspense-filled thriller music to their collection. The company set against the breathtaking backdrop of we’ve been talking to offers 550,000 Sony Paris and Venice. This movie is 103 minutes titles and over 2 million titles from Iota. long and is rated PG-13, and is one of the The total collection represents 100,000 art- Library’s summer “Novel Destinations” pro- ists. Downloadable music from the Library grams designed to foster armchair travel.

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Answer on page 35. Spot the Difference Can you spot 10 differences between the two versions of this photo of Denny and the Hip Waders from the Mud Lake Bluegrass Festival. Answers on page 35.

Answer on page 35

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You can “Bank on DBQ” the integration of economic prosperity, social and Premier Bank. In addition to the City of by mayor roy d. buol and cultural vibrancy and environmental integ- Dubuque, and the Community Foundation rity to ensure a community that is viable, livable, which is providing in-kind operational support Two distinct financial ser- and equitable. By helping individuals and fami- for the effort, many community outreach part- vices systems exist in the lies improve their financial well-being through ners are working to educate citizens about the United States – the financial increased financial literacy (budgeting, paying “Bank On DBQ” opportunity including Catholic mainstream, e.g. banks and credit unions…and bills on time, saving for a car or their first home) Charities, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, the financial fringe alternatives, e.g. check cash- and connecting them to the resources they Crescent Community Health Center, Dubuque ers, payday lenders, auto title lenders, and so on. need, they will be more likely to achieve eco- Rescue Mission, Dubuque Homeless Advi- The National League of Cities (NLC), of which nomic prosperity, improving sory Board, Four Mounds Dubuque is a member, sponsored a “Bank On their quality of life. “Bank On Foundation, Hillcrest Family Cities” Campaign to serve as the model for local DBQ” will provide partici- Services, Multicultural Fam- municipal initiatives to address the latter, finan- pants the tools necessary to ily Center, Operation New cial fringe alternatives which have become a become more financially View, Opening Doors (Maria serious problem in our communities. independent, increasing our House/Teresa Shelter), Proj- community’s social equity. ect Concern, and Project The NLC estimated there are approximately HOPE. The financial education partner for this 28 million “unbanked” and 44 million “under- While we frequently note how fortunate program is the Iowa State University Extension. banked” Americans losing $11 billion each Dubuque has been in weathering the recent year to check cashers, payday loan outlets and low and moderate income residents free or recession, we have a segment of our citizens “Bank On DBQ” is the first such program in pawnshops. Eleven billion dollars! That’s $11 bil- low-cost checking accounts and access to who are in danger of being left behind as we Iowa. In Dubuque, it is estimated there are lion that could be put towards groceries, cloth- financial education. By offering access to a work our way through the recovery. We are 1,000 “unbanked” and 4,000 “underbanked” ing, healthcare, rent, mortgages, college funds, bank or credit union account, residents can grateful to the Community Foundation for their households! This initiative has the potential retirement, and savings. The list is endless, but avoid those costly alternative financial services work in convening the “Bank On DBQ” partners, to make a tangible difference in the lives of the point is that the loss of money is avoidable. and protect and build their assets! and commend the financial institutions that are these Dubuque residents. This is a tremendous collaborating and directly funding the effort to opportunity for our citizens and the City of Formed in 2010 by several Dubuque financial A great example of how local partnerships are address this need including Alliant Credit Union, Dubuque is pleased to support these efforts! institutions, community social organizations working to improve life quality, “Bank On DBQ” American Trust & Savings Bank, Dubuque Bank and the Community Foundation of Greater is another spoke in the wheel of our Sustain- & Trust, Dupaco Community Credit Union, Dubuque, the “Bank On DBQ” program offers able Dubuque model, one which focuses on DuTrac Community Credit Union, Liberty Bank,

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Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape, that cheeky, made from various wine crates. An antique irreverent, and sinfully fun wine and mar- bar back behind the bar holds all the neces- tini bar in downtown Galena has finally sary ingredients for Kitty’s extensive martini reopened! Kitty (aka Catherine Kouz- menu. An arched doorway and two huge manoff) and her comrades in crime will be openings in the wall between the two celebrating the opening of the new, big- main rooms of the bar open the space up ger, and very swank space Saturday, July so everyone can hear the live music in the 23 with a performance by The Safes. second room, making it one big party. A third room, an extension of the second, offers some overstuffed chairs for lounging.

Dear Trixie: Dear Embarrassed My new girlfriend is a vegan. She only eats Apologizing is dumb. Nobody ever believes pasta, vegetables and salad. The list of you are actually sorry. Why do it? Just avoid things she won’t eat is longer than the list them until they’ve forgotten about it. Say - of things she will eat. She says it’s wrong five more years. to eat animal flesh. What do you think? - Burger Lover Dear Trixie: I used to drink about nine 8 oz. cups of Always a popular destination for fun times Dear Burger Lover: coffee a day. Some on ice, some hot in a in downtown Galena for both tourists If humans were meant to be vegetarians mug. I started worrying that so much cof- and locals alike, Miss Kitty’s original Grape animals would be made of rice. fee might be bad for my health so I cut Escape was forced to close last December While the new location offers a number of back by 90 percent. Now I’m having terrible when she suddenly lost her lease. Well as new improvements, Grape Escape fans will Dear Trixie: migraine-like headaches that just won’t go we’ve all heard before, the word for “crisis” be happy to know that all their favorite fea- My left rear molar has suddenly started ach- away. It’s a terrible throbbing on one side of in Chinese is composed of the combina- tures are back in the new bar. Miss Kitty’s ing and now there is an infection at the gum my head and it seems centralized behind tion of the words for “danger” and “oppor- extensive wine list and martini menu are line. My health insurance doesn’t cover any one eye. Do you think it’s caffeine-related? tunity” and whether that is true or not, intact, with the Bloody Mary bar open every dental problems. What can I do? Is there any - Joanie W/O Health Care Miss Kitty grabbed the opportunity as a Saturday from 12-4 p.m. The Grape Escape home remedy that you know of? chance to make an even bigger and better will again host live music on Friday and - Owww Dear Joanie: Grape Escape. Or put another way, when Saturday nights, with the Miss Kitty’s Quiz No, I don’t. Studies have shown that 80% life gives you lemons, make lemon-tinis. Show on Sunday nights. The new location Dear Owwww: of women who thought they had caffeine adds live music on Saturday afternoons, a First off, you’ll need to immediately clean the headaches actually had inoperable brain great way to jump-start your weekend fun. area with alcohol. I recommend Stolichnaya. tumors. Good luck, dear. Rinse, swallow and repeat until you are Speaking of fun, Miss Kitty will be celebrat- unaware of having teeth. Dear Trixie: ing the opening of the new, expanded I’m freaking out about my finances! I was Grape Escape with a special performance Dear Trixie: hospitalized last month and don’t have a job. by The Safes on Saturday, July 23. The Chi- I borrowed my friend’s car and acciden- Today I got a bill for $8,500. What should I do? cago-based trio comprised of the O’Malley tally wrecked it. I wasn’t ticketed or injured - Poor Girl brothers brings a fun and upbeat power- but the car was totaled. I called his mom pop sound that mixes The Kinks and early and told her what happened but then I Dear Trixie: Moving north on Main Street to Galena’s Stones with Clash-era punk and a splash went back to college and haven’t spoken Throw it in the garbage. Don’t worry, they’ll emerging “Uptown” entertainment district, of ‘80s glam to create their own original to him since. It’s been almost a year and I send you another one, but that simple yet Kouzmanoff found a former retail space at style. If you were looking for an excuse to still haven’t talked to him. I want to apolo- empty gesture will give you back a small the end of the street (across from Canova’s go check out the new Grape Escape (as if gize but I’m afraid it’s been too long. Is sense of control over your life and keep you and Little Tokyo) and began a massive that was not excuse enough) a live perfor- there a statute of limitations on apologies? from developing that understandable but conversion project. At 3,000 square feet mance by The Safes should do it. - Embarassed in Epworth neurotic fear of your own mailbox. between the two store fronts the new space occupies, the new Grape Escape Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape is now open at triples the size of the former location, dou- 242 North Main Street in Galena, Monday bling the capacity for customers and prob- through Friday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and ably fun. on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more info call 815-776-WINE, or The bar itself is a much longer structure visit the fun pink and green web site at than the original with a beautiful bar top www.grapeescapegalena.com.

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Aries 3/21-4/19 Libra 9/23-10/22 You will learn nobody actu- You will put true friendships ally does the old “Baby Ruth to the test when it’s YOUR in the pool” trick. If a little nut-clustered turn to move and it’s conveniently for- barge comes floating near you while gotten how many times you helped you’re swimming get the hell outta them move. Or maybe it’s your un- there. enticing promise to reward them with left-over bologna from your face-stuff- Taurus 4/20-5/20 ing contest earlier this week. Before deciding whether or not it’s a good idea to Scorpio 10/23-11/21 dance on the bar, make sure you Today you will discover the remember that it’s never a good idea. secret of inner peace, but Especially if the last time you saw decide to eat a bowl of fruit loops instead PUZZLE ANSWERS (From page 32) your toes was...when was that again? of working out all the technical details.

Gemini 5/21-6/21 Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 Today you will discover it’s You will hit a new low when not the jeans that make you try converting your bath- your butt look big. It’s your necklace. tub into a bubbling jacuzzi with little more than a can of baked beans and a Cancer 6/22-7/22 sly grin. Today you will spot some- one who looks identical to Capricorn 12/22-1/19 “Beaufort T Justice” from the 1977 clas- You will learn the importance sic “Smokey and the Bandit.” Before you of proper footwear today excitedly spurt his resemblance to the when you find out why cowboy boots man, carefully analyze whether or not and high-speed boating don’t mix. you’d like to have your ass barbequed in molasses. Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Spot the Difference Your life will take a fantastic Crossword Sudoku Leo 7/23-8/22 turn when you stumble onto Today you will inadvertently a way to actually get paid to wear a fake annihilate your entire living moustache and a spandex leotard. while chasing an annoying winged insect. Pisces 2/19-3/20 Today you will win the lot- Virgo 8/23-9/22 tery, meet the person of your Your self-worth will skyrocket dreams, land that new high-paying today as you oust all of your job, and cure what ails you. Then you’ll co-workers in a bologna face-stuffing wake up naked in a dumpster in Zanzi- contest. bar using an intoxicated howler mon- key for a pillow.

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