Potosi Brewing Company { Lisa Stevenson } Advertising [email protected] | 563-580-1691 Issue #138 • July 7-20, 2011

Potosi Brewing Company { Lisa Stevenson } Advertising Lisa@Dubuque365.Com | 563-580-1691 Issue #138 • July 7-20, 2011

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{ bryce parks } President, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Layout On The Cover: [email protected]

{ mike ironside } Writer, Designer, Photography [email protected]

{ kristina nesteby } Ad Designer 10 • dma summer exhibits [email protected] 12 • mud lake bluegrass { kelli kerrigan } Advertising 20 • music on the march [email protected] | 563-581-7014 22 • potosi brewing company { lisa stevenson } Advertising [email protected] | 563-580-1691 issue #138 • july 7-20, 2011

{ brad parks } 4 community briefs 20 mantastic guyathalon 27 pam kress-dunn Community, Incorporated, Principal 8 arts briefs 21 all that jazz 28 mattitude [email protected] 9 hard rockin’ shows 21 tesla’s frank hannon 29 home & health features 11 art on the river 22 argosy’s food review 30 bob’s book reviews { matt booth } 11 eastern iowa wine festival 24 freedom ride 31 library events Mattitude 14 movies 24 you don’t know jack 32 puzzles [email protected] 16 galena festival of perf. arts 25 pet corner 33 mayor roy buol 17 casino live entertainment 25 tour of gardens 34 trixie kitsch { pam kress-dunn } 18 bud nightlife listings 26 smile dubuque 35 dr. skraps [email protected]

{ bob gelms } Bob’s Book Reviews

{ mayor roy buol } Buol on Dubuque

{ rich belmont } Argosy’s Food For Thought [email protected]

{ l.a. hammer } Trixie Kitsch: Bad Advice For The Stupid special thanks to: Jon Schmitz, Ralph Kluseman, Kay Kluseman, Chris Wand, Neil Stockel, Ron Kirchhoff, Fran Parks, Christy Monk, Julie Steffen, Paula Neuhaus, Ron & Jennifer Tigges, bacon, Mark Dierker, Steven Schleuning , Julie Griffin, Dave Haas, Tim Brechlin, Jeff Stiles, Gen. Bob Felderman and all the 365 friends and advertisers.

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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Well, we’re pushing 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. This paper hits the street in the morning and it was due to the printer at 5 p.m. So, it appears someone may have had a little too much fun over the 4th of July holiday and didn’t get enough work done. But that wouldn’t really be true. I just did a different kind of work, which left all of this paper-makin’ work to pile up on Tuesday night.

If you read my column last week, you probably know the kind of work I was doing instead. I was in the yard, 1 cubic yard deep in mulch. Last time I regaled you with stories of battling That’s me with a half-empty truck of mulch and weeds to get my yard looking as good as when a very full bowl of fresh berries... and a bad rash. I bought it. I claimed victory over the weeds as I went to press, but some things have happened The saving grace in all of this labor was that the since then. Mainly very large, red, blotchy, itchy berry bushes in the yard started yielding their things that seem to spread whether I scratch bounty for the summer. I’m out picking big juicy them or not. Yeah, I got into something nasty raspberries every single day and I don’t mind a weeding the yard and now I look like a bit of bit. Even the Blackberry bushes that are getting a shrapnel survivor. I have these big spots all the axe after this fruiting season were putting out over, like I’m a big Gorbachev fan or something. like mad. So we’ve been enjoying all the fresh ber- Luckily they are not on my face and they are not ries we can eat, not from our country farmstead, anywhere that I would REALLY be regretting. So but from out little backyard stand of berries right they are manageable, if annoying. in the middle of downtown Dubuque. We had so many, I decided to make jam. My mother-in- But, that didn’t stop me for going back out law makes great jam and when I found out how the next weekend and getting right back at it easy her recipe was, I didn’t believe it. Equal parts (with long sleeves this time.) Once I conquered fruit and sugar, boil it for a minute or two, let it the weeds, I took all the brush and trimmings set overnight, stick it in a from the bushes out to my friend Tommy at jar. No pectin, no nothin’. Dubuque Mulch Company, formerly Dubuque And it is the best jelly ever Hardwoods. They will take my organic and (pictured). I guess fresh wood waste and turn it into lovely mulch to put matters. right back where it came from. Tommy dumped just one load from his huge-lossal tractor into So this brings me to the end of my yard battle the back of the Toys For Tots pick-up I inherited update and also the end of this issue for my from my dad and it filled it over the roof of the monitor-weary eyes. I guess that’ll teach me cab. I think I heard the truck let slip a few ob- to put off working on the paper next time. To scenities. Then he gave it a tap with the 3 cubic- add to everything, I just got my first ever jury yard-sized hopper duty summons. It is for a Monday or as we call to level-out the it “paper Monday”. They expect me to take days load and I was on off right in the heart of my paper cycle to un- my way home to doubtedly hear about some ass beating his mulch the next wife/girlfriend. I, of course, cannot do this. Not day. that I don’t want to. I can’t. No me = no paper = no one gets paid = no 365. I explained this in So the next day was 100 degrees and I’m an detail on the excuse form. I even said I would idiot for not looking into that first. So we just be happy to serve on an off-cycle Monday. In left that mulch to stew for a day. The weekend their infinite legal wisdom, a judge denied my arrived and the weather broke, and after tub excuse. I don’t know what excuse is better than load after tub load of mulch and hours on our the survival of your business, but I guess it has knees preparing the beds and rebuilding stone something to do with being friends with the edging, my wife Christy and I just about broke judge. If I do have to serve, I promise you right too. But the front yard looks like a million bucks. now that I am a world-class grudge holder. If All we need to do now is do it all over again the you threaten my livelihood, you can damn well back yard, which is three times bigger. bet that my impartiality is right out the window.

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Downtown Friday Night and up. Participants are asked to register one Buzz Berries In Dyersville week in advance by calling the Youth Services Friday, July 8 Help Desk at 563-589-4225, extension 2228. 8 The community of Dyersville celebrates JULY summer with Downtown Friday Night, July 8 on 1st Avenue downtown. The admission-free festival includes a live music performance by the Buzz Berries from 6 to 9 p.m., kids games, train rides, and a bounce house. Area fire departments will compete in waterball fights beginning at 6:30 p.m. “It is a great opportunity Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jam for the community and the surrounding area to Darrell House Every Friday, 11:30 - 1 PM come together, enjoy the wonderful weather Friday, July 9 Asbury Music in the Park Lunchtime Jams feature and the event with their family and friends,” Carnegie-Stout Public Library Hard Salami, Horsin’ Around 8 15 22 JULY JULY JULY laid-back lunchtime per- said Karla Thompson Executive Director of the Author, poet and musician Darrell House Saturday, July 9 9 formances by local acoustic musicians in shady Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce, “It has JULY performs at the Carnegie-Stout Public Asbury Park, Asbury Town Clock Plaza every Friday around lunchtime really kept going because of the dedication Library Friday, July 9 at 10 a.m. Suitable to kids 9 The City of Asbury celebrates sum- (weather permitting). Most performances also and support that our community and chamber ages 5-10, House will perform his original songs, JULY mer with the annual festival “Music in feature the availability of great food from vendors. members have given to us.” A third Downtown share humorous poems and stories in a fun and the Park” scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from Upcoming performers include the following: July Friday ight event is scheduled for August 12. For educational program. The performance will be noon to midnight in Asbury Park adjacent 8 – Denny Garcia (no food vendor planned), July more information, contact the Dyersville Area in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s third to Asbury Road. The all-day, free, fun-filled 15 - Roy Schroedl (Carlos O’Kelly’s serving) Chamber of Commerce at (563) 875-2311 or floor. Guests are asked to register one week family event features music, food, entertain- [email protected] in advance by calling the Youth Services Help ment, games, a petting zoo, and inflatable Desk at 563-589-4225, extension 2228. rides for the kids. 2011 Music in the Park is the 15th year for the annual event.

A great family event, Music in the Park will feature a wide variety of food vendors and lots of activities for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatable rides, a magic show, and free Starlab Great Mississippi River Clean Up ice cream from US Bank. Afternoon enter- Charlotte’s Web Friday, July 8 Saturday, July 9 tainment will include a performance by July 7-10, 14-17 Carnegie-Stout Public Library Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) is seek- Xtreme Dance, the vocal harmonies of The 9 Bell Tower Theater The Carnegie-Stout Public Library hosts JULY ing volunteers from Wisconsin, Iowa, Ladybugs, the Brazilian jazz of Marcus DeJe- 8 The children’s classic Charlotte’s Web JULY Starlab Friday July 8, a special portable and Illinois to take part in the second annual sus, and live music by young pop punks 7-17 JULY comes to life on stage as a musical at planetarium from the Grout Museum in Water- multi-state clean-up of the upper Mississippi To Be Continued. The evening will feature the Bell Tower Theater (2728 Asbury Road) loo. Starlab will offer six different presenta- River. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid plenty of cold beer and free live music from over two weekends in July. Not only FOR kids, tions at time spread throughout the day (from Waste Agency is working with LL&W to recruit two bands beginning with the party rock this production is staged BY kids. All perform- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) covering topics like constella- volunteers, boats, and drivers for the event of Hard Salami at 6 p.m. followed by Horsin’ ers are kids ages 7 to 16 from throughout the tions, moon phases, weather, and Greek and on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Around will performing their mix of classic Tri-state area. Native American mythology. For kids ages 6 a free lunch being served at noon. The Great and new country from 8:30 to midnight. Mississippi River Cleanup will remove debris such as tires, barrels, propane tanks, appliances, Create-a-Painting Workshop plastic bottles and even a message in a bottle Saturday, July 9 or two. Work in Dubuque will compliment the Tabor Home Winery combined the efforts of volunteers in cities Maquoketa Art Experience artist Sandra 9 from Guttenburg to Clinton. Over the past 13 JULY Principe is hosting a “Create-a-Painting” years, LL&W has removed more than six mil- Workshop at Tabor Home Winery on Satur- lion pounds of trash through clean-up efforts day, July 9 from 12-3 p.m. Participants will along the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois be able to paint on the veranda overlooking and Potomac rivers. LL&W has also coordinated Tabor Home Winery’s vineyard, tasting the flood clean-up efforts after Hurricane Katrina winery’s award-winning wines during breaks. and the historic floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Designed for beginners or “anyone who wants LL&W founder and president Chad Pregracke to try something new,” Principe’s one-day class says, “This has been needed for a long time, will explore techniques in acrylic paint. During and we’re so very excited to be coordinating a three-hour session, participants will create a this important effort.” Interested volunteers can red wine still life painting led step-by-step by register on Living Lands & Waters’ web site at Principe. More information and registration www.livinglandsandwaters.org. For more infor- materials can be found at www.maquoketa- mation you can contact Bev Wagner, DMASWA art.org. To register, email maquoketaartexperi- Education Coordinator, at 563-588-7933. [email protected] or call (563) 652-9925.

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The Unstrung Heroes Sunday, July 10 Eagle Point Park Band Shell The Unstrung Heroes host a free con- 10 JULY cert of “All American Music” Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. at the Eagle Point Park Band Shell. The family-friendly program will feature music of all types, from original regional music, to traditional, bluegrass, and even some rock- Music in Jackson Park n-roll. The Unstrung Heroes are Lou Fautsch, Sunday, July 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bob Dunn, Paul Benner and Mark Hopper. 10 The free summertime concerts in They play a variety of instruments including JULY downtown Dubuque’s North-end keyboard, guitar, electric guitar, banjo, bass, neighborhood are held on the second Sun- and drums. days of the summer months, from 6 to 8 p.m. and feature a different style of music for Toast & Jam each concert. The July installment will rock Sunday, July 10 – Shawn Cavanaugh the park a little more than usual as Boom- Sunday, July 17 – Danika Holmes tangle (featuring 365ink’s Bryce Parks on the Park Farm Winery geee-tar!) brings their girl-fronted brand of Get more jam with your toast. Or 10 17 party rock and roll out to play. Enjoy great JULY JULY at least toast your good fortune to tunes you know from the Beatles to Journey be drinking wine on a summer Sunday evening and AC/DC to Pink. The event will feature while listening to the musicians jam. Park Farm free refreshments and activities organized Winery in Bankston hosts Toast & Jam on the for the kids. The family-friendly events are spacious deck every Sunday evening from 5 to sponsored by the Downtown Neighbor- 8 p.m., through first Sunday in September. The hood Council, Orange Park Neighborhood next installment in the series features Shawn improvement committee, the Multicul- Cavanaugh performing on Sunday, July 10 with tural Family Center, and City of Dubuque Danika Holmes on July 17. For more informa- and celebrate the diversity of downtown tion and upcoming dates and performers in Dubuque’s North-end neighborhoods. the series, visit www.parkfarmwinery.com. July’s installment is sponsored by the Valley View Neighborhood and City of Dubuque.

David Beyer Beneft Sunday July 10th, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Peosta Community Center in Peosta, IA Family and friends are hosting a Music in the Gardens 10 JULY benefit in honor of David Beyer on Sunday, July 10 - Tonic Sol Fa Sunday July 10th, 2011 at The Peosta Com- Sunday, July 17 - Ellis Kell Blues Band munity Center in Peosta, IA from 2pm until Dubuque Arboretum 7pm. The benefit will include dinner catered Sponsored by the Dubuque Arts 10 17 by Poor Man’s Cafe, Music, a dollar dance JULY JULY Council, Music in the Gardens, the with David, a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, and a free “Sundays at 6:30” summer concert series silent auction and raffle. Some silent auction offers a wide variety of family-friendly music and raffle items include a 40” flat screen TV, in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s gaming system, gas grill, 8 day/7 night stay Arboretum. The series will feature Tonic Sol Fa at a condo in Mexico, a 15 person prime rib on July 10 with the Ellis Kell Blues Band on July dinner through Poor Man’s Café, a 20 person 17. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own party in the Alley Cat VIP lanes at the Dia- picnic and refreshments! mond Jo Casino, Flexsteel Charisma Chair, and over 200 additional items to be auc- Movie in Comiskey Park: Ratatouille tioned off! To make a silent auction or bake Tuesday, July 12 sale donation, to volunteer, or to RSVP for The Multicultural Family Center, Carne- 12 dinner please contact Stacy Beyer Raap @ JULY gie-Stout Public Library and Mindframe 563-580-6769 or email davidbeyerbenefit@ Theater co-sponsor Movie in Comiskey Park. yahoo.com or find them at facebook.com/ This family-friendly screening of Ratatouille, davidbeyerbenefit. which will begin at sundown (8:45 p.m.) is free. Bring your blanket and/or chair.

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at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program will be in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s third floor. Guests are asked to register one week in advance by calling the Youth Services Help Desk at 563-589-4225, extension 2228.

Herb Society of Dubuque presents: Herbes de Provence Wednesday, July 13 Carnegie-Stout Public Library The Herb Society of Dubuque invite all 13 JULY to “travel” to Provence in a special program about the various herbs of the region Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie- Stout Public Library. The Herb Society will serve as your “tour guides” to the Cote d’Azur region of France, also known as the French Riv- iera. Participants will explore traditional and Lightning Fest nontraditional uses of these herbs, learning to July 15-16, make their own flavorful seasoning mixture RC2 Outlet Store, Dyersville known as Herbes de Provence and create a 15 16 RC2 Toys in Dyersville hosts lavender sachet. There will also be an oppor- JULY JULY another edition of Lightning Fest tunity to sample foods featuring the aromatic on Friday, July 15, 2011 from 12-5 pm and on and tasty plants of the region including lav- Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm. The ender, rosemary, thyme and tarragon. The family oriented event is meant to bring collec- program is free, but registration is required. tors together and give a glimpse at new 2011 Persons who register must be at least 18 years and 2012 releases. Events include charity auc- of age. You may register online at http://www. tions, daily raffles, diecast bingo (Friday 5 pm), dubuque.lib.ia.us, or by calling 589-4225 and JL Design Forum, LJLRC Gravity Racing-Race asking for the Reference Desk at extension for the Gravity Cup, Car Show-Saturday from 2224 or Recommendations at extension 2225. 2-5 pm, Exhibitor Sales/Trading and more. Also, meet celebrity guest “Enos” from the Dukes of Hazzard. All events are FREE to attend and are held at the RC 2 Outlet store and parking lot, located just south of Highway 20 on Highway 136, Dyersville. Visit www.johnny- lightning.com for the latest information.

Magic Tree House Program Friday, July 15 Carnegie-Stout Public Library 15 “Jack & Annie” explore culture and JULY share their adventures in their Magic Tree House with kids ages 6-9. Games, crafts, and fun are part of the hour-long program

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more. This event is free to the public, however, regular admission rates will apply for entry into the Museum & Aquarium. For more information, visit mississippirivermuseum.com.

Dubuque Duathlon Saturday, July 16 The Dubuque Convention & Visitors 16 JULY Bureau and the Dubuque Regional SHHH... THE BOSS Sports Commission will host the 2nd annual Dubuque Duathlon Saturday, July 16. The race IS AWAY SO WE’RE will consist of a 1.2-mile run, 17-mile bike and 3-mile run. The Duathlon begins at the McGraw- GONNA PLAY! Hill Distribution Center parking lot at 7500 Chavenelle Road. Late registration and packet Cookin’ Something Up Class: pick up will be from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. with the BBQ with Boarcephus Barbeque RECEIVE 25% OFF start of the race at 8:00 a.m. Registration fee is Tuesday, July 19 * $40.00 and includes a high performance Sweat- Anyone who is familiar with the 365 staff 19 REGULAR PRICE ITEMS Vac T-shirt (for those that pre-registered, chip JULY knows we love our barbeque, so we are Now through July 16, but don’t tell the boss! timing and both food and beverages conclud- happy to report that Cookin’ Something Up ing the event. Late registrations received after will host a special barbeque class with Boarce- Also, all clearance items are up to 90% o ! July 11 are $65. Last year’s inaugural Dubuque phus Barbeque on Tuesday, July 19 from 6 to 9 *You must bring in this ad to qualify for the 25% o discount. Duathlon drew over a hundred athletes from p.m. Pitmaster Steve Geisz will guide students around the Midwest including Columbia, MO; through the process of smoking a beef brisket 2300 JFK (Near Flowerama) 563.588.0234 Chicago, IL; Mulberg, AK; and Plymouth, MN. To along with those yummy side dishes. Some Mon-Fri: 10a-5:30p Sat: 10a-4p www.dbqfashions.net view the route and to register, visit www.trav- barbeque fans might have tasted Boarcephus’ eldubuque.com. For more information, contact fantastic food at America’s River Festival. Cost Katie Simmons at the Dubuque Convention & for the class is just $35.00. To learn more about Visitors Bureau at 563-557-9200, ext. 208. Steve’s style of barbeque, visit the Boarcephus web site at www.boarcephusbbq.com.

Music in the Vineyard Sunday, July 24 – The Fast Clydes Ding Darling Day Tabor Winery Saturday, July 16 Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery in 24 Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium JULY Baldwin, Iowa presents “Music in the The National Mississippi River Museum & Vineyard” a series of live music events sched- 16 JULY Aquarium celebrates conservation with uled for the afternoons of either the first and Ding Darling Day in the Pfohl Boatyard Plaza, third Sundays, or fourth Sundays of the summer Saturday July 16 during regular museum hours. months (unless it’s different). The next event Partner organizations from across the state will will feature rockabilly trio The Fast Clydes per- join us at the Museum & Aquarium for a day forming on Sunday, July 24 with piano blues- of conservation exhibits and activities includ- man David Zollo on Sunday, August 21. For ing live animal programs, crafts, games, and more information, visit www.taborwines.com.

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ceramics, baskets, sculpture and more. Hours for the gallery are Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (563) 583- 9343, or visit: www.otlag.com.

Outside The Lines Art Gallery Opening Reception Sharon Krapfl & Stephanie O’Shaughnessy Friday, July 8 Outside the Lines Art Gallery presents 8 JULY a new exhibit for July and August fea- Outside the Lines Art Gallery turing the paintings of Sharon Krapfl and the Artists on the Porch ceramics of Stephanie O’Shaughnessy. An art- Bridget Donahue, July 9 ists’ reception for the show is July 8 and is free Sharon Krapfl, July 16 and open to the public from 7 to 9 p.ml fea- Roseann Derks, July 23 turing hors d’oeuvres and beverages and an Celebrating summer on 9 16 23 opportunity to meet the artists. The exhibit JULY JULY JULY Bluff Street, OTLAG hosts will be on display through August 2011. a series of demonstrations by a variety of artists every Saturday on the broad front porch of the Cable Car Square gallery. A different artist will be featured each Saturday through August, (from approximately 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) giving guests an opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about their technique and process. Some will exhibit additional artwork to that carried by the gallery. Potter Bridget Singin’ in the Rain A beloved musical, Singin’ in the Rain is also Donahue will be featured on Saturday, July July 15-31 a parody of Hollywood in the transition days Outside the Lines Art Gallery is located at 409 9. Other upcoming artists in the Saturday Grand Opera House from silent movies to “talkies,” as well as a clas- Bluff Street (the corner of 4th and Bluff Streets) series include watercolor artists Sharon Krapfl Following close on the heels of the very sic love story. The score includes familiar tunes in historic Cable Car Square. Featuring the art on July 16 and Roseann Derks on July 23. For 15 JULY successful “Phantom,” (nearly 4,000 like “You Were Meant for Me,” “All I Do Is Dream of local and regional artists, the gallery offers more information, call (563) 583-9343, or visit: saw the production!) the Grand Opera House of You,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” “You Are My Lucky fine art, stained and blown glass, jewelry, www.otlag.com. presents Singin’ in the Rain, a full stage musi- Star,” “You Stepped Out of a Dream,” “Good cal based on the iconic 1952 Hollywood film Morning,” “Broadway Rhythm” and of course starring Gene Kelly. The play opens July 15 and the iconic “Singin’ in the Rain.” Children’s Art Camp at be invited to collaborate to finish the piece runs on select dates through July 31. Maquoketa Art Experience however they’d like. Students will work with On opening night, they’ll draw July 25-29 paints, oil pastels, markers, paper, and modge The Grand production prom- the winning “Grand Prize.” raf- Artist Elizabeth Roberts will host podge. Skill level is for beginners, but enthu- 25 ises to be a showstopper fle tickets. That evening three JULY a week-long Children’s Art Camp siasm is a must. with a cast of talented actors, lucky people will win either designed for 10-13 year olds at the Maquo- singers and dancers, a live $5,000, $1,000 or $500 cash. keta Art Experience Studio, 124 S. Main Street, Roberts received her BFA in Painting from orchestra and amazing spe- Only 500 tickets will be sold at July 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Maryland Institute Col- cial effects. Singin’ in the Rain $50 each – supporting a great daily. Young artists will explore lege of Art, Baltimore and is directed by Jeff Tebbe with cause with great odds of win- a variety of mediums, creating recently earned her K-12 Art David Resnick acting as musi- ning. Buy chances at the Box several finished pieces. In five, Teaching Licensure at Clarke cal director, the same team Office. three-hour sessions, students University. Elizabeth’s art- that delighted theater fans will have the opportunity to work is represented by Out- last summer with their Grand Performance dates and times learn the Japanese art of Shibori (dyeing side the Lines Art Gallery, Dubuque, Iowa. production of “Chicago.” Megan MacLeod are as follows: July 15-16, 7:30 p.m.; July 21-23, cloth), Printmaking, and Weaving, and other joins the production as choreographer to the 7:30 p.m.; July 24, 2:00 p.m.; July 28-30, 7:30 2-Dimensional art projects. The students will Registration materials are available at www. play, known for the athletic style of dancing p.m.; and July 31, 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 also engage in a collaborative painting in maquoketa-art.org. For more information employed by the great Gene Kelly in the film for adults and just $12 for those under 21. For which the students will learn about the work contact Paula Neuhaus at paula@maquo- version. Keith Ahlvin, whose special effects tickets call 563-588-1305 or visit www.thegran- of an established artist and create and finish keta-art.org or call 563.652.9925. Maquo- wowed audiences in “Phantom” returns with doperahouse.com. a painting in the style of the featured artist. keta Art Experience programming is made more technical wizardry that will have audi- This collaborative painting will be displayed possible in part by a grant from the Iowa ences believe it is actually raining onstage. throughout the day (week) and students will Department of Cultural Affairs.

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In a press release Anew Revolution bassist Saliva is also promoting a new album just Rockin’ the River w/ Jabberbox Filter, Saliva Live! Frank Salvaggio says of the trek, “It’s going released this March, the band’s sixth in their Friday, July 8 Under the Skin of Angels to be a busy Summer for us! We’re totally fifteen years together. Under Your Skin is the Spirit of Dubuque Tour with Anew Revolution, pumped to be touring with the rock veterans long-awaited follow-up to 2008’s Cinco Diablo, Local party and hard rock favorites Jab- and Heart-Set Self Destruct and are looking forward to meeting Heart Set which featured the Top 20 Mainstream Rock berbox will be Rockin’ the River Friday, Sunday, July 17, 5-11:30 p.m. Self Destruct. All this touring has motivated us singles “Family Reunion” and “How Could You.” July 8 from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. on the Spirit Courtside to write and record more music, so look for of Dubuque. Word on the interwebs is that The ground has barely cooled on the that to be the next step in the Anew Revolu- Anew Revolution’s latest, iMerica, is said to longtime Jabberbox guitarist Tony Oswald 17 JULY Sandy Hook ball field where Road tion evolution. The wild ride keeps on going have captured the heavier sound the band is moving on so this might be Jabberbox Crew Entertainment hosted a huge Jackyl and we love it, horns high!” has become know for in their live shows fans last chance to see Tony jamming with headlined concert, which kicked off the Inde- and Heart-Set Self-Destruct has become the band. Plus you know it’s gonna be a pendence Day weekend, but the guys are The tour takes its name from the combined a staple in the Chicago Hard Rock scene. party. There will be prize giveaways and back at with another massive show. Road titles of the latest album releases by Saliva Melodic lead vocals combined with ele- the Spirit will be running drink specials Crew brings the “Under the Skin of Angels and Filter, Under Your Skin and The Trouble ments of punk and metal influence the like $2 cans of Miller Lite and Coors Lite, Tour” to Courtside Sports Bar on Sunday, July With Angels, respectively. The Trouble with band’s heavy, driven sound. perfect for quenching your summer thirst 17 featuring a whole slate of hard rock bands Angels is the fifth record for Filter frontman on the River. Tickets are $15 in advance including Filter, Saliva, Anew Revolution, Richard Patrick. Early reviews compare it to Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day and $20 the day of the cruise. As of press and Heart-Set Self Destruct. Amazingly, the Filter’s massive industrial breakthrough with of the show (plus tax and appropriate fees) time, a limited number of tickets were still Dubuque show is the first date on the Under 1995’s Short Bus, propelled by the hit single and are available at Courtside, Moondog available. Reserve yours by calling the the Skin of Angels 30-city tour. “Hey Man Nice Shot” with some of the nuance Music, and the Sandy Hook Tavern. Visit Sprit of Dubuque at (563) 583-8093. of the follow-up, 1999’s Title of Record. www.altrevolt.com/usatour.

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In order to share these appealing images of children with as many visitors as possible, DMA has partnered with local artist Scott Hendron to present a breakthrough tactile exhibition. The real highlight of the exhibition will be four images brought to life in 3D by Hendron using ground-breaking printing technology. Visitors will be welcome to touch the four prints and object labels will be supplemented with Braille text thanks to Horizons for the Blind. The exhibit is sponsored by the City of Dubuque’s Arts & Dubuque Museum of Art Cultural Affairs Special Projects Grant Program. Summer Exhibits Opening Reception, July 22 The Dubuque Museum of Art will 22 JULY celebrate the opening of three new exhibits for mid-summer with an opening reception scheduled for Friday, July 22 from It was an image of a child that gave momen- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The shows include A New tum to The North American Indian project, Generation: Images of Children from The when Curtis was one of the winners in the North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis, “Prettiest Children in America” contest spon- Celestial Writings by Jiawei Gong, and 9/11 sored by Ladies Home Journal in 1904. This Quilts by Susan Hoppenworth. All three spurred his relationship with President The- exhibits will remain on display into the odore Roosevelt who became one of the month of November, 2011. project’s most famous supporters.

Jiawei Gong: Celestial Writings provide a source of comfort for those dealing July 19 – November 27, 2011 with the difficult memories from that time. Five A solo exhibition of 11 digital photographs from of the six quilts were created between Septem- a new body of work by Jiawei Gong opens July ber and December 2001 and the sixth quilt was 19 in the Dubuque Museum of Art’s McNamer completed this year in honor of the tenth anni- Gallery. Gong taught at Loras College in 2007 versary of the attacks. and is currently in charge of the Digital Media program in the Fine Arts Department at Kutz- town University in Pennsylvania. He uses digital media, such as digital video, sound, digital photography, and interactive web art in prac- ticing his creative ideas. He is currently focused on themes of the fundamental human experience and contemporary social commentary.

9/11 Quilts by Susan Hoppenworth July 19 – November 6, 2011 Hoppenworth received a Bachelor of Science in About six weeks after the terrorist attacks on Textiles and a Master of Arts in Counseling from A New Generation: September 11, 2001, Balltown, Iowa resident University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Images of Children Susan Hoppenworth began her volunteer work She has worked for over 30 years as a mental From The North American Indian in New York City as a mental health counselor. health practitioner in Iowa and has used art in by Edward S. Curtis By that time, the biggest change she saw as a her work as an outlet for herself and her clients. July 19 – November 27, 2011 counselor was that New Yorkers were moving As one of the few repositories in the world from an initial state of shock to anger, depres- The opening for all three exhibits will be Friday, of a complete collection of The North Amer- sion, and despair. She documented her experi- July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Dubuque ican Indian by American photographer ence assisting the people of New York through Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Friday and adventurer Edward S. Curtis, Dubuque a daily journal, excerpts of which will accom- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Museum of Art is proud to once again pres- pany her handmade quilts in a new amuse from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is free ent a themed selection of images from this bouche exhibition at Dubuque Museum of Art. through the year of 2011, thanks to a generous extensive and stunning collection. Our lat- sponsorship by the local office of Prudential est installment features images of Native Quilts have a history of being used to com- Financial. The Museum is located at 701 Locust American children, which are some of Cur- memorate life milestones as well as times of Street in Dubuque. For more, visit www.dbqart. tis’s most endearing images. suffering or tragedy. Hoppenworth’s quilts com, or call the Museum of Art at (563) 557-1851.

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Art on the River 2011 Iowa, is made of wood and steel and is a visual The Eastern Iowa worries, Potosi Brewery beers will also be Opening Celebration allegory based on the artist’s observations of Wine Festival available. Thursday, July 14 large-scale irrigation well systems and the land Saturday, July 17 With the month of July comes a new formations around them. Black Horse Inn, Sherrill The Wine Festival starts at noon with a 14 JULY Art on the River installation of sculp- The historic Black Horse Inn in Sherrill, performance by Free 4 the Haulin’, fol- 17 tural work along the Riverwalk at the Port of • “Exhaling Dissolution,” by Sarah Deppe, JULY Iowa celebrates the area wine indus- lowed by a cooking with wine demon- Dubuque. The City of Dubuque will host an Maquoketa, Iowa, is a sculpture made of cotton- try with the Eastern Iowa Wine Festival, stration by Life’s a Feast Catering. The opening celebration for the 2011-2012 Art on wood bark the artist collected and was inspired scheduled for Saturday, July 16 from noon afternoon activities include the Home- the River exhibit on Thursday, July 14, at 5:00 by the artist’s concern for the environment. to 8 p.m. An “All Iowa” event, the Eastern made Wine Judging Awards, more music, p.m. at the Grand River Center. The reception Iowa Wine Festival features Iowa wines from and an introduction and awards ceremony will feature the announcement of the $1,000 • “Stride,” by Beth Nybeck, Kansas City, Mo., is a across eastern Iowa, food and bakery prod- for Eastern Iowa Wineries. Visitors will also cash award for Best of Show chosen by a panel steel sculpture that exposes the awkward isola- ucts from the local area as well as Iowa musi- be able to go on tours of the historic Black of three jurists, a feature begun last year. Fol- tion of moving onward as a unique individual. cians, and Iowa artists. The event will feature Horse Inn during the festival. lowing a brief program, guests will have an a wine tasting from a variety of Eastern Iowa opportunity to meet the artists and jury, and • “Twist and Shout,” by Andrew Arvanetes, Chi- wineries, food, live music, a cooking demon- enjoy a walking tour of the exhibit. The recep- cago, Ill., is made of stainless steel and reflects stration, and a contest for homemade wine. tion will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. the artist’s return to the Midwest after living Live music will be provided by the bluegrass The public is invited to attend. away. band Free 4 the Haulin’.

• “Asteray,” by Nicole Beck, Chicago, Ill., is made of stainless steel and suggests flora, fauna, or a comet just before earthly impact.

Part of the Dubuque City Council’s Arts and Culture initiative, Art on the River is a collabora- tion between the City’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, the Dubuque Museum Now in its sixth year, the Art on the River exhibit of Art and a volunteer committee made up of Entrance to the festival is just $10 and Funding for the Eastern Iowa Wine Festival drew 70 entries from 39 artists in 12 different artists, educators and city staff. An indepen- includes a souvenir wine glass and ten is provided through the Grape and Wine states and one foreign country. Though highly dent jury selects pieces for display each year tasting tickets. Additional tickets and bot- Development Fund from the Iowa Depart- competitive, the Art on the River jury was able from a collection of submitted proposals. Fea- tles of wine will be available for purchase. ment of Agriculture and Land Steward- to narrow the field through a blind judging pro- tured artists receive a stipend for creating and Participating wineries include Brush Creek ship, with all ticket sales go towards the cess, picking the following ten sculptures for displaying their work for a year. Though they Winery from Bellevue, Daly Creek Winery improvement of grape growing and wine display: must remain on exhibit through June 2012, all & Bistro from Anamosa, Engelbrecht Fam- making industry in Iowa. For more infor- pieces are for sale. ily Winery from Fredericksburg, Park Farm mation including a full schedule of events • “Mohawk,” by Donald Noon, Streator, Ill., is Winery from Bankston, Stone Cliff Winery and rules for the Homemade Wine Con- a Corten steel sculpture that reflects Native from Dubuque, Wide River Winery from test, visit www.easterniowawinefestival. American culture through the use of amor- Clinton, and Winneshiek Wildberry Win- com, or call the Black Horse Inn at 563-552- phous shapes. ery from Decorah. Not a wine drinker? No 1800. See the ad on page 17!

• “Trickledown,” by Gail Simpson and Aristotle Georgiades of Stoughton, Wis., is a cedar steel, mulch, and sand structure that was inspired by the current economic situation. Jurists for 2010 exhibit were: John Anderson- • “7:45 and Don’t Be Late,” by John Martinson, Bricker, a working artistfrom Dubuque and Galena, Ill., is made of welded steel scraps and winner of last year’s Best of Show; Lynette artifacts and illustrates the commotion in one’s Pohlman, Director of the University Museums mind when there’s too much going on. at Iowa State University; and Karin Wolf, Arts Program Administrator for the City of Madison, • “The Sinking of S.S. Innocence by Jason Sand- Wisconsin. berg,” Madison, Wis., explores the relationship between violent childhood play and adult The 2011-2012 exhibit will be on display until fighting. the end of June, 2012. More information about the present display is at www.cityofdubuque. • “Whispering Stones,” by Kees Ouwens, Seiyo org/artontheriver, including the ability to “Vote City, Ehime, Japan, is constructed of bolted for Your Favorite” online. For additional infor- beams of steel rods with granite stone sculp- mation, please visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ tures placed on top. artontheriver or contact Jan Stoffel, Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator, at 563-690-6064 or • “Wishing Well,” by Jeremy Rudd, Dyersville, 563-589-4110 or at [email protected].

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musician in his later years. “He was the second- longest tenured guitar player in the band, next Mud Lake Bluegrass to Wayne Lewis. To have Tom coming up is really great, because he’s a Monroe historian, he edits Monroe biographies and is writing his own. He knows every song Monroe ever did. He’s going to dredge into his basket of oldies that no one knows. He promised me that he would do totally obscure Monroe stuff that people haven’t heard, plus mix in some popular stuff.”

I wanted to learn how the Mud Lake Bluegrass series got started but first, how did Jimmy Z end up working for bluegrass legend Bill Monroe? Dapper Dan & The Relentless Mules With the Cosmo Billy Band Sunday, July 10 The Relentless Mules headline the Mud Lake Bluegrass “Monroe” is of course the legendary Bill Mon- first of this year’s series. This banjo- Celebrates 10 Years roe – the mandolin player, singer, songwriter, less bluegrass quartet from Central By Mike Ironside and bandleader widely recognized as the Ohio draws generously from the clas- The arrival of July means that the first date in inventor of the genre of music we now know sic songbooks of Flatt & Scruggs, The the Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday summer con- as bluegrass. Not only is this year the tenth for Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, and cert series is upon us. The Bluegrass Sundays Mud Lake Bluegrass, but it would have been Reno & Smiley, among others. The series, which started as a truly grassroots event Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday. Mules feature the blistering resonator has grown to become a much anticipated guitar work of Stephen Moller, Dan- summer tradition. But not only does Sun- While this year’s schedule already looks to be a iel Phelps’ mastery of the bluegrass day, July 10 mark the date of a performance good one with newcomers Dapper Dan & the guitar, the strong, creative mandolin by Ohio quartet Dapper Dan & the Relentless Relentless Mules and Bluegrass Addiction join- playing of Caleb Powers and the heart Mules, but also the first concert of the Mud ing returning favorites The Henhouse Prowl- “I moved to Nashville and was lucky enough of the Mules, string bassist Chris Ste- Lake Bluegrass series tenth season. To cele- ers, it’s clear Jimmy Z is pretty stoked about the to land a job in the mailroom at Buddy Lee vens. Watch out, these Mules kick! The brate, organizer Jimmy Zmudka together with fourth concert. Dubbed the “Bluegrass Boys attractions,” explained Zmudka (pictured Cosmo Billy Band will open the show. his committee of volunteers, the Mud Lake Reunion” after Bill Monroe’s band that gave about with Bill Monore a loooong time Bluegrass Society, has planned a fourth con- the style it’s name, the band is comprised of ago). “Buddy Lee was the biggest privately- cert in addition to the usual three dates. friends and musicians and that played with the owned (talent) agency in the city and had a legendary picker – Tom Ewing on guitar, Bob pretty prestigious roster with Willie and Way- “Yeah, we’re pumped,” said Jimmy Z, as Black on banjo, Mark Embry on bass, Brian Ray lon and Emmy Lou, and they had Monroe as many people know him, sipping a cocktail on mandolin, and Paul Keinutz on fiddle. well. After about a year in the mailroom, I got at Murph’s South End Tap with co-organizer bumped up to a booking agent.” Denny Garcia. “We’re going to treat the crowd “Tom Ewing was the key piece because he was to an extra show this year. I actually called up the guy that was with Monroe the whole time Jimmy explained that the agency had between some of Monroe’s old band members who that I was working with Monroe,” said Zmudka 35 and 40 acts, split between the 4 or 5 booking were friends of mine, and most of them have who worked as an agent for the legendary agents that dealt with performance requests become pretty reclusive, but a month later I Bluegrass Addiction got a call and they said, ‘Hey, that sounds like With Free 4 The Haulin’ fun. We’ll come up.’” The Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday concerts are held rain or shine. Mud Lake Park is Sunday, July 24 located just a few miles north of Dubuque. Take Highway 52 north to Sageville, turn Touring since 1991 this southern Iowa right on Mud Lake Road and follow the signs to the picnic at the park. Camping is group has teamed up with a couple available for those wishing to stay overnight at Mud Lake Park. The park has both of pickers from northern Missouri to primitive and modern camping, along with playgrounds, modern bathrooms and become one of the best four piece river access for those who would rather arrive by boat. Organizers do have a conces- bands in the Midwest. From hard- sion stand selling food, but if you want to drink beer you are advised to bring your driving traditional bluegrass to more own cooler. contemporary material, Bluegrass Addiction is sure to get you out of For more information on the event, contact organizer Jim Zmudka at the Mud Lake your seat and your toes tapping. Their Bluegrass Society at (563) 552-1522 or email [email protected]. Find the Mud longevity as a group shows their com- Lake Bluegrass page on Facebook to keep up on this year’s series. For camping infor- mitment to each other, the fans, and mation, contact Dubuque County Conservation at (563) 556-6745. bluegrass music. Opening the show will be the Free 4 the Haulin’.

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and Monroe was one of the group of artists on camping component included and many of favorite beverages. While some might be sur- 2011 Line-up his roster. “I had a huge respect for the man and them were multiple day events, but I didn’t want prised organizers have passed on the opportu- he’d been through a million people in his life, to try that format. I thought, ‘Why not show nity to sell beer, they’ve also eliminated a lot of but he and I hit it off,” Jimmy said. “It was kind people that feel-good kind of atmosphere?’” extra trouble that goes with it. of like a surrogate grandfather thing.” “That’s why we get the demographic that It seems that after years of dealing with agents we do with the babies and the 90-year-old and managers, promoters and record com- people all mingling together,” explains Jimmy. panies, Bill Monroe had become more than a “There’s never been any trouble. We’ve never little cynical, but Jimmy became someone he called the sheriff in ten years and people The Henhouse Prowlers could trust. watch out for other people’s kids. It’s just that With Driftwood Denny kind of atmosphere. It’s that big picnic thing and the Fever River String Band “We would go out during the week, to the that I used to experience when I went to my Sunday, August 7 bible service on Wednesday at the Bap- Teaming up with Garcia (above), himself a blue- dad’s John Deere picnics at Swiss Valley when I The Chicago-based Henhouse Prowlers is tist Church and then we’d go down to the grass fan and talented picker (guitar, fiddle, man- was five-years-old.” a straight-up traditional bluegrass band Bell Cove Club and he’d play for his dinner,” dolin, bass, you name it, Denny can probably playing both original contemporary and explained Zmudka. “We got to be pretty good play it!) just made sense. “Denny had the con- Featured entertainment at the main stage usu- traditional bluegrass, but always with the friends and I was lucky enough to go overseas nections with all the (local) pickers and I had, of ally gets underway at about 2 p.m. with the integrity and professionalism of their fore- with him a few times and to the White House. course, my booking connections and once we opening act, with headliners taking the stage bears – living proof that bluegrass is alive It was one of those things where mistrust (of decided we were going to do it at the park, I just at about 3:30 p.m. Performances usually last and well in the 21st century. This is no nov- the business) came into play so he would go took it up one step and just polished it a little,” to about 6 p.m. But by no means is the stage elty act or sideline gig. The Prowlers play around his management and say, ‘Jimmy, what said Zmudka. “You know the whole idea was just the only place where music can be heard. up to 200 shows a year in their pressed suits do you think? I ain’t so sure…’ So he trusted to show people what it was like to come to some Both listeners and musicians show up early for around a single microphone, including a me and I was very privileged to earn the trust unpretentious, unsophisticated type of event the “Pickers Picnic,” a basketful of impromptu number of performances at the Mud Lake of a guy that was usually know for being pretty where you don’t have to know anything, except bluegrass jam sessions that pop up around the Bluegrass Festival. With banjo, bass, gui- hard on people and being cynical. He was a you want to have a good time. And what better park starting at noon. Bluegrass pickers from tar, and mandolin completing the mix, rest tough cat work for.” place than along the river at the park?” novices to pros sit in, with guest instructors assured these guys are the real deal. Open- helping out beginners with any questions they ing for the Prowlers will be Driftwood Denny “He was also getting old enough to where he Mud Lake Park, situated along the banks of might have as well as organizing the various (Garcia) and the Fever River String Band. needed some real physical help with his life the Mississippi River is the perfect venue for groups. “The Pickers Picnic is still the backbone and so needed somebody he could trust,” the event. With camping and picnic areas, the of the whole thing,” says Jimmy. added Denny Garcia. “He was in his 70s when park strikes a balance between modern con- I first met him,” noted Jimmy. “I worked with veniences and rustic charm. The Sunday blue- Denny mentions that kids who have grown up him for about eight years. But it turned into a grass concerts are free, all-ages and open to around the music are now playing in the Pick- pretty good relationship. He didn’t live very far the public, though donations are accepted to ers Picnic and forming family bands, reminding from where I lived and I could go to his cabin. help support the cause. Zmudka, Garcia and Jimmy of the “Schumacher kid” who was too I’m pretty sure I was one of the few guys he crew sell some food and T-shirts to help fund small to play the standup bass. “The kid had to ever gave a mandolin to; he said, ‘Here – I want the enterprise, though people are free to bring stand on a picnic table to play the standup bass, Bluegrass Boys Reunion to learn something on this.’ It was a really nice their own picnic lunch and coolers with their ...continued on page 15 Sunday, August 14 handmade mandolin.” The “bonus” 10th Anniversary show features the Bluegrass Boys Reunion, a once- Garcia, who’s traveled to his own share of blue- in-a-blue-moon, all-star group of friends grass festivals around the country relates his and musicians who played with the “father own story of how he once happened to meet of bluegrass” Bill Monroe. Mud Lake Blue- the legend. “I got to meet Bill Monroe too,” said grass organizer Jimmy Z says, “For our 10th Garcia. “It’s like meeting the mountain. He was anniversary we wanted to pay tribute to a great man and had a big heart.” the man who inspired us, as well as all the musicians and fans who love bluegrass So anyway, how did these two unassuming music. We can’t have Bill, for what would bluegrass pickers come up with the idea for be his 100th birthday, but we did put an annual bluegrass concert series that now together a onetime only group of his for- draws thousands every summer? mer band members, The Bluegrass Boys. The group will consist of Tom Ewing (guitar “I was just putting together a jam session of sorts and Monroe historian), Bob Black (banjo), for our friends and neighbors,” states Jimmy Z Mark Embry (bass), and friends Brian Ray matter-of-factly. “I had been to maybe a hun- (mandolin), and Paul Keinutz (fiddle). Here dred different (bluegrass) festivals in all parts of is a rare chance to hear Bluegrass played the country and some out of the country and I the way Monroe would have done it. Per- was always impressed by the camaraderie and formed by his former band members! the family-oriented nature of these events. No matter where you went there was usually a

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555 JFK Road, Behind Kennedy Mall coming to theaters : www.mindframetheaters.com Movie Hotline: 563-582-4971 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:15), (3:30), 6:45, 9:50 Now Showing @ MINDFRAME Bad Teacher (R) Friday, July 8 - Thursday, July 14 Fri - Thu: (12:30), (2:30), (4:35), 7:35, 9:35 Horrible Bosses (R) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (11:15 AM), (1:15), (3:15), (5:10), 7:20, 9:30 Cars 2 (G) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: and friends. Owl sends the whole gang Zookeeper (PG) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (11:25 AM), (1:45), (4:05), 7:00, 9:15 Part II (July 15) This much-anticipated on a wild quest to save Christopher Rob- Fri - Thu: (11:50 AM), (2:10), (4:20), 6:50, 9:00 motion picture event is the second of in from an imaginary culprit. It turns out Indiana Jones Trilogy (PG-13) MIDNIGHT MADNESS: Larry Crowne (PG-13) No Passes Allowed two full-length parts. In the epic finale, to be a very busy day for a bear who sim- SUMMER EDITION, Mon - Wed: 11:59 PM Fri - Thu: (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:10, 9:20 the battle between the good and evil ply set out to find some honey. Inspired forces of the wizarding world escalates by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books into an all-out war. The stakes have never in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style. been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to Captain America: The First Avenger make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws (July 22) Captain America will focus on the closer to the climactic showdown with early days of the Marvel Universe when Lord Voldemort. Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him Winnie the Pooh (July 15) Walt Disney into the Super Soldier known as Captain Animation Studios returns to the Hundred America. As Captain America, Rogers joins Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. This all- forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Cart- new movie reunites audiences with the er to wage war on the evil HYDRA organi- philosophical “bear of very little brain” zation, led by the villainous Red Skull.

THE BUZZ... Reaffirming Grown Ups’ timeless message While Arrested Development is surely still that Adam Sandler likes getting his friends the loudest, most-insistent prematurely- jobs, that film’s amassing of Sandler, Kevin cancelled TV show to ever screw with us James, David Spade, and Steve Buscemi will about there being a movie in the works, it once again be happening, this time for Sony looks like we have another contender vying Pictures Animation’s 3-D comedy Hotel to never-be-made first! Party Down--the Transylvania. It takes place in a Transylvanian amazing, quickly-beloved Starz sitcom that resort inhabited by vampires, Frankensteins, ran for but a brief twenty slimly-watched mummies, and so on. episodes before getting the axe--has been rumored for a film adaptation since days While sequels to Anchorman and after it was cancelled. But now producer Stepbrothers continue to go on tragically Rob Thomas has given our foolish dreams a unrealized, the manchildren over at Will boost, claiming they could be shooting as Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez early as next spring. Productions are giving Ferrell things to scream about on film. According to The Coens have been pretty quiet about Deadline, Sanchez and Warner Bros. are what they’ve been up to since True Grit. Now now working together on Swear to God, it seems the film will focus on Dave Van Ronk a comedy that has Ferrell playing a hedge and Greenwich Village’s ‘60s music scene. Van fund manager whose life is changed after Ronk, who died in 2002, was a major player he thinks he sees God. So if you missed in the New York’s mid-century folk revival, Stranger Than Fiction, here’s another “guy working with icons like Bob Dylan and Joni who does [mundane, semi-relevant thing] Mitchell, and earning the nickname “The Mayor is vexed by [high concept omniscient of MacDougal Street”--also the name given to intervention] but nobody believes him!” Will a posthumously-published memoir the Coens Ferrell comedy for you. are said to be referencing for their film.

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...continued from page 13 Park, which has helped with some maintenance so I put ‘em all on stage and they played like a and even upgrades to park facilities. “If I have half-a-dozen songs. The crowd just ate it up,” a good year, I give it to the park,” says Zmudka, Jimmy relates laughing. “And that’s what it really who also notes that while park officials might is, it’s an opportunity for anyone that wants to have been a bit skeptical at first, they now call be part of it to come on out and have fun.” him to confirm the events will be back each year.

“Our main idea was to do something down at Not only a boon to Mud Lake Park, the blue- the park, to have a picnic, and we just kind of grass concerts have become a much-appre- wanted to do a Sunday jam where we could ciated addition to the summer calendar for just get together with some food and friends music lovers, especially those who reside on and do something, maybe on a regular basis,” Dubuque’s “North End” and in the area around explains Garcia. “Of course, the way we work the small towns north of the city. is we overdo everything,” he adds, chuckling. “We got the idea that we could do this, and do Though the concerts draw a wide range of it our own way, and show people how cool a people, Zmudka reports that some of the more real bluegrass festival could be.” vintage concert-goers are the most appreciative. “I get so much gratitude from these old people,” he says. “They’ll say, “Jimmy don’t ever quit doing this. This is the nicest thing for you to do.’ And how do you say ‘no’ to that?”

“It’s just a neat thing. It’s been drawing a lot of good people together for all the right reasons,” adds Garcia. “Bluegrass is so unpretentious. It’s just the most honest, true-blue American music there is.” And cool is what the Mud Lake Bluegrass summer concert series has become, showcasing The discussion turns toward the power of music over thirty groups and countless individual per- to keep people young at heart, not only in spirit formers, to thousands of appreciative bluegrass but in more profound ways. “For Monroe even, fans over the last decade. Zmudka reports that that’s what kept him alive was playing. The guy local bands that have opened for headliners at would have died twenty years earlier but he past events are always interested in returning. lived to play,” states Zmudka. “The last time I saw him, he was in a hospital bed in Nashville in Surprisingly, the concerts have never had like ’96, and he says, ‘Jimmy, take me outa here.’ to sell tickets or charge an admission fee to He grabbed my arm. ‘Take me outa here. I gotta cover the costs of bands or other expenses. go get my mandolin.’ I said, ‘Well Bill, I’ll make “The original idea was just to show everybody sure somebody brings your mandolin over.’ But that you could have fun and you don’t have when he had to quit playing he didn’t last long.” to pay a $20 ticket,” said Jimmy. “I guaranteed the first show, and after that we’ve never had Although Bill Monroe may no longer be with us, to put a dime in it. We look to get enough his spirit lives on in the music he created and in money back each year through donations and those players who continue the tradition, bring- hot dogs and T-shirts to have enough in the ing joy to music fans at Mud Lake and countless kitty for a rainy day next year.” festivals across the nation. Jimmy Z seems to be happy to be a part of that continuum, doing “And apparently that works, right?” I asked. “For what he can to keep the music alive. ten years,” states Jimmy Z. “Ten years is a tes- timonial to the fans. I mean, what can I say?” “Pammy Murphy (owner of Murph’s South End Tap, a longtime sponsor of the festival) gave me “The thing that really makes it work too is that a good quote one time that keeps me going on it’s all volunteer. No one gets paid a dime to this thing,” relates Zmudka. “She said, completely do the thing,” says Zmudka. “And yet for ten unprovoked, ‘Jimmy, I just went up on stage to years, I have the same sponsors, I have the look at the crowd. I looked out there and there same volunteers. Nobody minds coming was a thousand people smiling and tapping their back and that feeling is what keeps it going.” feet. That is the coolest thing I have ever seen.’ So I went up and looked and went, ‘You’re right. Over the years, the festival has actually collected That is really cool.’ And to think we could bring enough money from donations and concession that to people … we’re not really putting our- sales to contribute money back to Mud Lake selves out that much. That’s why we do it.”

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emotion and heartwarming dynamics, Galena Festival of KHB is sure to captivate and please listeners. PerformingArts Visit www. kevinhayden.net July 8-15 July 13, Noon Galena hosts the Festival of Performing Lunch with William Intriligator Arts this month, featuring a variety of Galena Public Library, 601 S Bench St music including bluegrass, Celtic, clas- William Intriligator, Maestro of the 13 sical, folk, and jazz. The week-long festi- JULY Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, will val, which runs from July 8 through July preview the Symphony’s 2011-2012 season. 15 is the 11th season for the Festival of Attendees can talk with William over a com- Performing Arts. The concerts are free, plimentary light buffet lunch which will fol- though donations are appreciated at each low his presentation. No reservations are performance. Seating begins thirty min- necessary. www.dubuquesymphony.org utes prior to each concert. Fried Green Tomatoes, the restaurant on Main Street July 14, 7:3 p.m. in Galena will be offering a special three- Kipperton String Quartet course dinner menu for concert attendees Grace Episcopal Church, 309 Hill St the evenings of the concerts for just $25. This group is known for its high 14 The price includes round trip transporta- JULY energy and musical depth. It was tion to and from the concerts on Fried recently appointed as the very first String Green’s executive shuttle. Reservations Quartet in residence at the University of are now being accepted at 815-777-3938. Wisconsin-Platteville. Violinists Timothy Kamps and Wes Luke, violist Paul Alan Price- Brenner, and cellist Kevin Price-Brenner met each other as members of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.

July 15, 7:30 p.m. Broadway Night July 8, 7:30 p.m.. ` Grace Episcopal Church, 309 Hill St. 1st Brigade Civil War Band Broadway night has become a peren- 15 The 1st Brigade Civil War Band brings JULY nial favorite of festival audiences. The 8 JULY history to life with its presentation of tradition continues this year, featuring per- period brass music performed on antique formers from the UW-Platteville Heartland instruments at Turner Hall, 115 S. Bench St.. Singers, our neighbors to the north. They will Attired in uniforms and gowns, the Band’s celebrate the music of the “Great White Way.” musicians, color guard and costumed ladies take you back to those turbulent years of the 1860s. Visit 1stbrigadeband.org

July 16, 7:30 p.m. Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien Grace Episcopal Church, 309 Hill St. July 9. 7:30 p.m. Corky Siegel has earned an interna- 16 Kevin Hayden Band JULY tional reputation as one of the world’s Grace Episcopal Church, 309 Hill St great blues harmonica masters. When 9 The KHB performs the likes of jazz Randy Sabien picks up his violin, get ready! JULY mixed with fusion and experi- Together, their swinging sound will have mental grooves. Joined by Terry Har- you bobbing your head, tapping your toes ris on keys, Evan Paydon on bass, Isaiah and dancing right out of your chairs. www. Hunt on sax and Camille Hunt’s vocals, chamberblues.com KHB has become one of Milwaukee’s premiere jazz acts. With music full of For more information, visit galenafpa.org.

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Country Tradition Badfished Cabaret Night Mooney Hollow Barn, 7 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Center for the Arts, UW-Platteville, 7:30 PM Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Sunday, July 10 Spirits, 8 PM Fever River String Band 98 in the Shade Council Hill Station, 1 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Nathan Dean & The Damn Band The Yardarm, 8 PM Andrew Houy Tuesday, July 12 The Cornerstone, 12:30 PM A Pirate Over 50 Adam Beck & Dan Anderson Tony Roma’s, 6 PM TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Mystique, 8 PM Cosmo Billy Band, 2 PM Dapper Dan / Mules, 3:30 PM Rosalie Morgan Jabberbox, Rockin’ the River Dean & Bobby Ethan Keller & Hannah Rae Beale Mud Lake Bluegrass Riverboat Lounge, 7 PM Thursday, July 7 Spirit of Dubuque, 7 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM The Cornerstone, 8 PM Smooth Jazz Thursdays (open mic) Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Cal’s Open Mic Mystique Cabaret, 5 PM Maurie & Mantey Lojo Russo Brian Carter The View, 2 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 8 PM Tri-State Wind Symphony Marty Raymon Wednesday, July 13 Eagle Point Park Band Shell, Tony Leonard Apple Dumplin’s Taste Like Chicken Shark’s Roadhouse, 2 PM Johnny Rocker 7:30 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 8 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Whitetail Bluff Camp, 8 PM Champps Bike Night, 6 PM Open Mic Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight MisBehavin’ Saturday, July 9 Marbin Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Acoustic Jam Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Mississippi Moon Bar, 8 PM Massey Road Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Cornerstone, 6 PM Skyline Inn, 1 PM Blackwater Gin Johnnie Walker Taste Like Chicken Daylight Savings Account, Mary New Diggings Gen. Store, 3:30 PM “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic The Yardarm, 8 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Laura McDonald and Jeff Weydert Mo & Her Sweet Notes Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM The View, 2 PM The Lift, 9 PM Nothin but Dylan Freestyle Scott Waterhouse & Brandon Offshore, 3:30 PM Open Mic with Jeff & Jimmy Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Golden A Pirate Over 50 MisBehavin’ Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM The Cornerstone, 8:30 PM Offshore, 3:30 PM Mississippi Moon Bar, 9 PM Unstrung Heroes YOB, Dark Castle, Aseethe Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 4 PM Thursday, July 14 Slip Silo Off Minor, 9 PM Boots Hefel Band Pash N Brew Smooth Jazz Thursdays (open mic) Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Buenie Fun Day, 5 PM Northside Bar, 9 PM Shawn Cavanaugh Mystique Cabaret, 5 PM Sin City Rollers Park Farm Winery, 5 PM Paper Thick Walls The Cornerstone, 9 PM Hard Salami, 6 PM Boys Night Out Jus Cuz Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Horsin’ Around, 8:30 PM The Pit Stop, 9 PM Boomtangle Tony Roma’s, 6 PM Friday, July 8 Asbury Music in the Park Music in Jackson Park, 6 PM Kerosene Circuit, The Dirt Bros., Denny Garcia Statue of Liberty Fever River String Band Paper Thick Walls Lunchtime Jam, Town Clock, 12 Nothin but Dylan Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Tonic Sol Fa Shullsburg Park, 7 PM PM Off Minor, 9 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Music / Gardens, Arboretum, 6:30 PM Johnny Trash Tri-State Wind Symphony Denny Garcia Shaun Cavanaugh Blue Willow Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM Colts Music on the March Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 7:30 PM The View, 6 PM Keil’s Tavern, 9 PM Park Farm Winery, 7 PM Dalzell Field, 7 PM

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Under the Skin of Angels Tour Johnnie Walker Justin Morrissey Filter, Saliva, ANew Revolution, The Yardarm, 8 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM Heart Set Self-Destruct Courtside, 5 PM Frank Busch Saturday, July 23 Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Tony Walker & John Sendt Johnny Rockers The View, 1 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Dick Prall Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Road Ragin’ Hot Rod Show Tuesday, July 19 Renegade, 2 PM Ralph Kluseman & Johnnie Walker Friday, July 22 Six Shots to Midnight, 8 PM Tony Roma’s, 6 PM Shake Rattle & Roll Sandy Hook Tavern Offshore, 5 PM Cal’s Open Mic Ifficial Reggae Movement Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Just Cuz Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Ground Round, 7 PM Wednesday, July 20 Lisa Irion as Cher Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Sunshine Johnny Rockers Paul Christenson Johnnie Walker Mississippi Moon Bar, 6 & 8:30 PM Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Antique Town Rods, Galena, 6 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Champps Bike Night, 6 PM Stone Cliff Wine Bar, 7 PM Seether w/ Hinder & My Darkest Days Johnnie Walker Boomtangle Sunday, July 17 Acoustic Jam Ifficial Reggae Movement Great Jones County Fair, 7 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM You Don’t Know Jack Ride Jake Bender Cornerstone, 6 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM New Diggings General Store, 7 PM The View, 1 PM Honey Shot Jerr & Jeff “Controlled Chaos” Open Mic Katie & Brownie The Yardarm, 8 PM Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM Okham’s Razor Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny, 1 PM Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Stone Cliff Winery, 7 PM Nathan Dean & The Damn Band, 6 PM Crude but Effective Friday, July 15 New Diggings General Store Open Mic with Dave, Cricket, & Tim Zero 2 Sixty Offshore, 8 PM Roy Shroedl Fever River String Band The Lift, 9 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM Lunchtime Jam, Town Clock, 12 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7:30 PM Taste Like Chicken The Brews Brothers Band Catfish Charlie’s River Club, 2 PM Thursday, July 21 The Attic Band Elizabeth Country Fair, 8:30 PM Section 8 The Business Jake & Eric (Badfish) Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM The Yardarm, 8 PM All That Jazz, 6 PM Free 4 the Haulin’ Tony Roma’s, 6 PM Bucket House Hooligans Offshore, 3 PM Lady Antebellum with Josh Kelley Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Boys Night Out Daryl & the DuRocks Okham’s Razor Great Jones County Fair, 8 PM Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM The View, 6 PM Open Mic Platteville Concert/Park, 6:30 PM Mad Monks, The Maw Galena Brewing Co., 3 PM Ken Wheaton The Lift, 9 PM Tony & Colleen Ken Wheaton Tri-State Wind Symphony The Cornerstone, 8:30 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 8 PM Galena Brewing Co., 7 PM Larry Michael Eagle Point Park Band Shell, 7:30 PM Bucket House Hooligans, Dead Shark’s Roadhouse, 3 PM Medicine Man Town Revival, Black Actress Zero 2 Sixty Tony & Colleen Jazz Jam with ‘Round Midnight Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM The Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM Zwinglefest, 8 PM Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, 7:30 PM Danika Holmes Bank Bar & Grille, 8 PM Park Farm Winery, 5 PM Sunshine Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker 98 in the Shade Johnnie Walker Jason Aldean w/ Chris Young and Mystique Casino, 9 PM Spirits, 9 PM Whitetail Bluff Camp, 8 PM Spirits, 8 PM Ellis Kell Blues Band Thompson Square Music/Gardens, Arboretum, 6:30 PM Great Jones County Fair, 8 PM Daylight Savings Account Rukus Massey Road Savannah Smith Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM Northside Bar, 9 PM Grand Tap, 8 PM Monk’s Kaffee Pub, 9 PM 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 Ragged Strings Joe Roberto & Poverty Hash 9068 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com The Lift, 9 PM Doolittle’s Lancaster Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza Embe Eatery & Lounge, 8 PM Asbury Eagles Club 135 S Jefferson St • Lancaster, WI • 608- Jumpers Bar & Grill 15 E Main St • Platteville, WI • 608-348- 5900 Saratoga • Asbury, IA • 563-588- 723-7676 2600 Dodge • 563-556-6100 3136 4458 Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls Laura & the Longhairs Dubuque Driving Range (Highway 52) Knicker’s Saloon Pit Stop Northside Bar, 9 PM The Bank Bar & Grille John Deere Road • 563-556-5420 2186 Central Ave • 563-583-5044 17522 S John Deere Rd • 563-582-0221 Bank Bar & Grille, 9 PM 342 Main • 563-584-1729 • bankdbq.com Eagles Club The Lift Sandy Hook Tavern Budde’s 1175 Century Drive • 563-582-6498 180 Main • 563-584-1702 3868 Badger Rd • Hazel Green, WI • 608-748-4728 Nothin but Dylan Takin’ the Fifth 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) Grape Escape, 9 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM 11941 Route 52 N • 563-552-2494 Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 • diamondjo. 1111 Dodge • 563-583-3297 Bulldog Billiards com

VENUE VENUE FINDER 1850 Central • 563-588-0116 Embe Eatery & Lounge Stone Cliff Winery Enemies of Confusion Alan Sweet 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 Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM Embe Eatery & Lounge, 9 PM 125 N. Main • Galena • 815-776-0700 Five Flags Civic Center 405 Main • 563-589-4254 • Tix: 563-557-8497 Mooney Hollow Barn Thums Up Pub & Grill 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 Saturday, July 16 Crude But Effective Tony Roma’s (inside Grand Harbor Resort) Gobbie’s Free 4 the Haulin’ The Pit Stop, 9 PM Dagwood’s Murph’s South End Port of Dubuque • 563-690-4000 • 231 First Ave. W • Cascade, IA • 563-852- 219 N Main St • Galena, IL • 815-777-0243 55 Locust • 563-556-9896 grandharborresort.com Eastern Iowa Wine Fest., Sherrill, 12 PM 3378 Grape Escape Mystique Casino The Yardarm Taste Like Chicken 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 Cascade Bowling Alley, 9 PM 3050 Asbury Rd • 563-557-0880 grapeescapegalena.com mystiquedbq.com Shaun Cavanaugh If you have live entertainment and would The View, 1 PM 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 Casethejoint, Imperfekt, Derrill 9049 552-2291 608-965-3231 • newdiggs.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. Pounds & DJ Biz-E One A Pirate Over 50 Dirty Ernie’s The Hub Noonan’s North Offshore, 3:30 PM The Bank Bar & Grille, 9:30 PM 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- slanes, 9 Pin Baker format, five teams per pair of lanes with cross-lane bowling. Teams will bowl alternate frames. Then on Sunday, McAleece Park hosts a home run derby in two flights. Batter/Pitcher must be Guyathlon Teammates. An out is registered when a player swings at pitch and does not hit a home run. The competition will have four rounds start- The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps Presents: competitively-successful season in the corps’ ing wit ten outs per round per player. Fierce Music on the March history. “We’re excited to build on the momen- bean bag tournaments competition takes Sunday, July 10 tum that the drum corps has gained over the place in two-flights opposite the Home Run The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps hosts past few seasons,” said Program Coordinator Jeff 10 Mantastic Guyathalon Derby wrapping up the competition. JULY Music on the March, their annual drum & MacFarlane. “The growth of our students has Golfing, Bowling, Bean Bags, Homerun Derby bugle corps competition Sunday, July 10 from allowed us to explore more mature concepts, August 12-14, 2011 The top five teams receive cash prizes for each 7 p.m. at Senior High School’s Dalzell Field. The as well as introduce them to some wonderful On August 12-14, 2011 the Dubuque Regional event as do the top five 5 teams overall. A total event brings “the excitement, power and pag- music in the process.” Sports Commission will host the first “Man- of 104, 2 person teams will be eligible to com- eantry of world-class drum corps to Dubuque.” tastic Guyathlon”. The Mantastic Guyathlon pete in the Mantastic Guyathlon. Teams will “The corps has met every challenge we’ve put will include teams of 2 people and some skill be submitted into the competition based on The 2011 competition will feature seven drum to them at this point” said Colt Cadets Director level, if you wish, in the four sports of golf, the received date of their completed registra- corps, including the Madison Scouts, the Bos- Vicki Schaffer, “so the design team continues bowling, bean bags and a softball homerun tion form. Forms are available online at trav- ton Crusaders, the Glassmen (of Toledo, Ohio), to push beyond boundaries that we never derby. This is a perfect opportunity to par- eldubuque.com as are all official rules. There the Spirit of Atlanta, Teal Sound (of Jackson- thought possible. This will, no doubt, be the ticipate in a weekend filled with pure com- is a $200 entry fee per team. Payment covers ville, Florida), and the hometown favorites, most ambitious program we’ve presented in petition and maybe even a chance to prove all costs incurred for each sporting event. Pay- Dubuque’s Colts and Colt Cadets. my tenure as director.” just how manly you really are. ment may be received in cash, credit card Music on the March is part of the Colts’ busy Advanced tickets range from $13 General summer schedule, which features the corps’ Admission to $36. at colts.org, or at all Dupaco 2011 program, “Notorious.” Inspired by Tchai- and DuTracCredit Union locations, Kephart’s kovsky’s epic ballet Swan Lake, and Darren Music Center on Highway 20 West, and at the Aronofsky’s mesmerizing Academy Award nom- Colts Center at 1101 Central Avenue. Tickets at inated film, Black Swan, the Colts present a tale the gate range $15 - $25 Premium Reserved of deception about the jagged edge between seats. Group discounts for ten or more. Reserve innocence and the dark side within. Notorious tickets now as the event regularly sells out. features some of the most noted composers of the 20th century including soundtrack pieces Drum Corp enthusiasts should mark their cal- The event opens with a rules meeting on or check. Checks must be written out to the from Bronislau Kaper, Franz Waxman, and Nino endars for Saturday, August 6 for Music On the Friday evening at the Mystique Casino, with Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Rota; as well as classical selections by Aaron March 2, presented by the Colt Cadets. The competition starting Saturday with a two- event is sponsored by the Mystique Casino, 7G Copland and Dmitri Shostakovich. event will once again serve as a national rank- flight, two-man best shot at the Meadows Distributing (that’s Budweiser to you and I) and ing event heading into the DCI Open Class Golf Course. But save your energy, because the Dubuque regional Sports Commission. The challenging program is the follow- Prelims in Michigan City, Indiana. For more up to the Colts’ 2010 year, the most information, call 563-582-4872 or visit colts.org.

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Jazz! offers something for all culinary pal- Galena. In between tour dates for ettes, including delicious dinner options Tesla, the hard working rockstar is from local food vendors and ice-cold bever- popping into Galena for this very ages served by the Dubuque Jaycees. Food special acoustic one man show in and beverages begin at 5 p.m. Food ven- promotion of his solo album “Gypsy dors at Dubuque… and All That Jazz! will Highway.” Frank will be performing include: the Athenian Grill, Carlos O’Kellys, all the classic Tesla favorites in cool the Dubuque Colts, Freddie’s Popcorn, acoustic style while you enjoy the George & Dale’s, Chocolaterie Stam, Rhody’s awesome new courtyard amenities Food & Spirits, Sugar Ray’s BBQ, Town Clock of the expanded Gobbies. We don’t Inn, and West Dubuque Tap. think you will find a better patio to party on that what Dino and the crew have created at Gobbie’s. Throw in that killer Gobbie’s menu including a few hundred beer nug- gets to get you beer drinking base down, and you are ready to rock. Dubuque... And All That Jazz Tesla’s Frank Hannon Live Friday, July 15, 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 15th, 9 p.m. Tickets for this unique experience on Friday, Town Clock Plaza Gobbie’s Pub, Galena July 15th at 9 p.m. are just ten dollars each Presented by Dubuque Main Street You’ve seen him tear up the stage and and seating is limited, so get your tickets 15 15 JULY and the Dubuque Jaycees: The Busi- JULY the fretboard with the one and only now at Gobbie’s or the Log Cabin and don’t ness will bring down the house at the July July’s Dubuque… and All That Jazz! is Tesla with hits like “Love Song”, “Modern get shut out. It’s not everyday you get to kick 15 edition of the Dubuque…and All That brought to you by generous cash sponsor- Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi”, and “Signs”. back on a gorgeous summer Friday night an Jazz! free summer concert series under the ships from American Trust and the Diamond Now Frank Hannon is “Comin’ Atcha Live” listed to one of the 90’s most prolific rock Town Clock. The Business, a 14 season vet- Jo Casino. Jazz! couldn’t happen without in a very intimate setting at Gobbies Pub in guitarist sing you songs. We’ll see you there. eran of Jazz!, is a sensational Chicago-based contributors, including: Allied Waste Ser- 13 piece horn band with a wide variety of vices, Dubuque365.com, the Hotel Julien musical styles. With songs ranging from Dubuque, JMJ Screen Printing, Mediacom, Smooth Jazz Thursdays Dubuque community the best in smooth R&B/Soul, Funk, Big Band, Swing, Motown, Radio Dubuque, Refinery Design Company, July 7, 14 jazz and classic R&B music,” said Harris in a Salsa, and even Mariachi, they’ll put on a the Telegraph Herald, the Finley Hospital Mystique Cabaret press release. “Like before, this after-work fantastic show! Emergency Department, and Union-Hoer- Smooth jazz fans are invited to mixer is a great opportunity to network and 7 14 mann Press. JULY JULY join the party at the Mystique socialize with other professionals who want The Americana Band will open for The Busi- Casino’s Cabaret room for “Smooth Jazz to meet, greet, relax and unwind.” ness, playing from 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. This local Mark your calendars for the two remaining Thursdays.” The first two events, scheduled brass band plays a variety of music and will Dubuque...and All That Jazz! free summer for July 7 and 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., kick off a Smooth Jazz Thursdays is designed to bring get the party started! Food and beverages concerts on August 19 and September 2. new series which promises to be a recurring even greater diversity and opportunity to local will start at 5:00 p.m. and the main act will Even if it rains, there will be Jazz! The Five event. Smooth Jazz Thursdays are hosted by live music and entertainment scene. Harris, an take the stage at 6:00 p.m. Flags Center is on stand-by as the rain site. Charles Harris of New Leaf Entertainment, the IBM employee who serves on Dubuque Main Chicago transplant who organized a Wednes- Street’s All That Jazz committee envisions day after work mixer and open mic series at a music at the open mic to range from smooth Old Main Street venue over the Winter. jazz to classic R&B, in a sense extending some of the popular summer festival series’ flavor Harris hopes to bring the same formula to through the rest of the year. Interested musi- Smooth Jazz Thursdays. “I am so excited to cians can contact Harris directly via email at partner with the Mystique in bringing the [email protected].

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Potosi Brewing Company 209 South Main Street, Potosi, WI 53820, 608-763-4002 • www.PotosiBrewery.com

HOURS: Daily, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Fri – Sat: Apps to10 p.m. DINING STYLE: Brew Pub Casual, NOISE LEVEL: Vibrant RECOMMENDATIONS: Pulled Pork Sliders, Golden Fried Green Beans, Hay Stackers; “The Sandwich” French Dip; Garden Burger; Catfish Sandwich; Salmon; St. Louis Ribs, Tenderloin LIQUOR SERVICE: Full Bar, Potosi Brewed Beer on Tap PRICE RANGE: Appetizers: $5 - $9.95, Lunch: $4.95 - $9.95, Entrées: $8.95 - $21.95 RESERVATIONS: From 2 to 20 PAY OPTIONS: Cash, Checks, All Credit, No Debit; ATM on Premises WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Front Door & Restroom KIDS POLICY: Menu, High Chairs and Boosters CATERING: On Premises Only, TAKE OUT: Yes, DELIVERY: No PARKING: Large Private Lot

to launch a new menu. It is designed to offer you flavorful meals just right for summer and tastes that are, of course, enhanced by beer!

For starters, the Hay Stackers are hand cut POTOSI BREWING COMPANY sweet white onions marinated in Good Ole Potosi Beer, coated with a house seasoned by Rich Belmont breading and dredged in beer to brown . the pub part of this establishment. Michael The Pulled Pork Sliders are delightful. Pork The Potosi Brewing Company is just 20 miles Steiner is a Potosi native, has been with this butt is rubbed with a specially made beer and a half hour’s drive from Dubuque. It is they ever were. Also brewed on the prem- restaurant since it opened in 2008 and was marinade, then slow roasted and pulled, cov- right there on Main Street in Potosi known ises Are ESB (Extra Special Bitter), Potosi just promoted to Restaurant Manager a few ered with BBQ sauce, placed on mini pretzel to many as the Catfish Capital of Wisconsin. Cream Ale and several summer beers on tap weeks ago. The Executive Chef is Jerry Hol- rolls and topped with homemade pickles. Potosi’s claim to fame, though, doesn’t stop including Belgian WIT (Wheat Beer), Fiddler lis, who is from Freeport, IL, a graduate of there. This little sleepy town of 711 residents Oatmeal (Stout) and Summer Shandy. I had Sullivan University Culinary School in Louis- with two gas stations and no stop lights is this last one and it is just right for hot days: ville, KY and is just 24 years old. But don’t be fast gaining recognition as the home of a first sort of a combination beer and lemonade. deceived by Jerry’s youth. He has acquired class brewery and outstanding restaurant. a wealth of experience at Brendan’s Res- Ah, but I digress. This is a dining column taurant and Pub in Louisville and at Heidel In his excellent cover story of the May after all and I am here to tell you about House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, WI where 27, 2010 edition of 365ink Mike Ironside some wonderful happenings in the res- he once cooked for John Travolta. explained the fabulous accomplishments of taurant. The brew pub owner, The Potosi Greg Larsen, Executive Director and Potosi Brewery Foundation, has made a very wise Michael and Jerry are both experts at what Brew master Steve Buszka in restoring this decision, as it turns out, by installing a very they do and with Jerry’s creativity in motion micro brewery to its former glory. You might young, but motivated management team in upper management has just given them the ok For something different you might want to have read the Potosi Brewery first opened in try the Fried Green Beans. They are bathed 1852, became the Potosi Brewing Company in a tempura batter, fried and served with in 1906, grew to be the fifth largest brewery a homemade ranch dressing. The Sweet in Wisconsin and finally closed in 1972. After Potato Fries are also quite unusual. They the Potosi Brewery Bottling buildings were owe their peculiar taste to a blend of cin- destroyed in a fire in 1995 Gary David began namon, sugar and salt. You dip them in a rebuilding them. He submitted the high bid spicy aioli made from Worcestershire, may- at county auction and after purchasing the onnaise, sour cream and chipotles. site he enlisted his friend Rick Tobin and his cousin Denis David in a project to bring the brewery back to life. Through the marketing expertise of Denis and his wife, Madonna, the whole Potosi community soon became involved which led to the formation of the Potosi Brewery Foundation in early 2000.

Today the brewery’s Good Old Potosi, Snake Hollow IPA (India Pale Ale) and Potosi Pure Malt Cave Ale are better beers now than

22 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { 365 dining: potosi brewing company } bring a pitcher every half-hour ‘till someone passes out, then every 15 minutes.

I love the Potosi Beer Cheese Soup! It is made by a bakery in Milwaukee. By the way, a creamy blend of beer, roasted red pep- just in case you are thinking pretzels are per and smoked Gouda cheese. It is one of great with beer but are hard biscuits with the restaurant’s signature dishes. They go salt on top you need to know Pretzel Rolls through over 40 gallons per week. The new are not like those at all. They are soft with Spinach and Strawberry Salad is also becom- a slight taste of pretzel and go surprisingly ing a local favorite. It has baby spinach, sliced well with hamburgers and sandwiches. strawberries, candied walnuts, Chevre (goat They also are great with beer! cheese), and is tossed in a poppy seed dressing. I don’t think there is any beer in this dish!

There are four half pound burgers on the menu and one quarter pounder. They are all made from freshly ground Choice Grade Angus Beef and served on giant Pretzel Rolls. The new Haystacker is a winner. The burger is loaded with both Wisconsin Swiss and Ched-

Pesto is made from a blend of fresh basil, Might I suggest you consider making Potosi pine nuts and heavy whipping cream which your destination for a relaxing and entertain- accounts for the creamy coating. ing day trip? First enjoy the scenic drive, and then spend a few hours exploring the The Atlantic salmon (pictured above) is National Brewery Museum and Research simply oven baked but is served with an Library. The American Breweriana Associa- enticing Mango Salsa. This chunky sauce is made from mangoes, cilantro, tomatoes and lime juice. The Tenderloin is exception- ally tender. Flavor is added by wrapping it in local butcher smoked bacon. It is lightly seasoned, char-broiled and finished in the convection oven. dar Cheese, a pile of deep fried onions and backs are rubbed in oil and oven seared. The owners and staff of this renowned Brew homemade garlic mayo. The Garden Burger Then they are cooked for 8 to 10 hours at a Pub greatly appreciate the support they tion (web address: AmericanBreweriana.org) is perfect for summer eating. The beef patty is constant temperature to ensure tenderness. have received from the people of Potosi chose the Potosi Brewery Company to be totally inundated with cucumbers, red onions, Now the meat will fall right off the bones so and the surrounding communities. So every the location to display its members’ Brew- tomatoes, peppered bacon and parmesan the ribs are ever so carefully placed on the grill effort is made to purchase from local suppli- eriana collections and artifacts. The brewery peppercorn ranch dressing. Then it is sprinkled to be finished and topped with BBQ sauce. ers. For example, the meats, bacon and brats memorabilia collections are rotated every six with freshly grated parmesan and mozzarella. The Summer Pasta with chicken, salmon or are from Weber Meats in Cuba City, the goat to twelve months so there are always new shrimp is just right for a summer dinner. Fet- cheese is from Lancaster, the catfish are artifacts to see. Then after a delicious dinner There is a reason why a little restaurant in tuccini is tossed with an unusually creamy caught in the Mississippi by a fisherman out relax in the Beer Garden. If you are there on a brewery, in a small town, served over 400 Pesto, tomatoes, zucchini and squash. The of Potosi, and the pretzel rolls are specially a Friday or Saturday night you might get to meals on a recent Saturday. It’s because this hear some local musical talent. For example, restaurant’s seven dinner entrees are decid- this past week-end my dinner guests and I edly up scale and the word is out! were entertained by Denny Garcia and Mau- reen Kilgore. What a fine ending to a memo- For example, on a recent visit I enjoyed the rable and enjoyable day! Saint Louis Ribs immensely (pictured at the top of the facing page). A full rack of baby

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { july 7 - 20 } 23 { supporting veterans and soldiers } meet jack... youtube.com/livestrongjack

have 5 large vinyl banners at the event for all Veteran’s to autograph during the Ride and the festivities after, and then these auto- graphed banners will be donated to the Amer- ican Legion, Post 6 in Dubuque; the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 6 in Dubuque; the VA Freedom Center in Dubuque; the VA Clinic at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque; and the Vet- eran’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

FREEDOM RIDE Freedom Ride sponsorship opportunities are July 23, Asbury Eagles Club available for the ride and the event to show is a public event at the Eagles Club of Asbury, at your support and honor our Military heroes; 5900 Saratoga Road # 7, Asbury, Iowa, on MEDAL OF HONOR sponsor is $1,000.00; 23 JULY July 23rd, 2011, to honor and salute our PURPLE HEART sponsor is $500.00; Veteran’s, Soldiers and their families; Freedom COMBAT SERVICE MEDAL sponsor is $400.00; Ride registration begins at 10:30 a.m., the ride SILVER STAR sponsor is $300.00; kicks off at 12:00 noon and finishes at 4:45 p.m. and BRONZE STAR sponsor is $200.00. The ride is followed by an evening of fun in a “Salute to VETERANS and U.S. MILITARY” that is Each sponsor receives recognition in all pub- open to the public. The American Legion Post licity, print, advertising, television and/or 6 will open the event with the Presentation of radio spots; event recognition from stage and Colors and entertainer DONDINO singing The signage; sponsor’s name on Vinyl Banners National Anthem. There will be Live Music by to be donated to the above listed Veteran’s the BuzzBerries on the Eagles Club Plaza from organizations; and a copy of the “OPERATION 5:30pm to 9:30pm, food and drinks available, a GOT YOUR BACK” Children’s Military Book. live auction at 7:00 pm, a 50/50 Raffle, a decked out Humvee to explore and a rock climbing wall. For more information, contact Peggy Dem- kier at 563-564-6315; or by email to Peggy The Dubuque Read To Me Foundation will Demkier at [email protected].

You Don’t Know Jack with her husband Lou Uran hosted the first New Diggings Poker Run You Don’t Know Jack Poker Run in his honor. Saturday, July 16th Lou shaved his head for Jack the first year and The big ad above pretty much sums it up, but has kept the look ever since. We’re thilled to we’ll hit the details for you too. Many 365ink say that not only is the ride going strong into readers will remember Bryce’s Inkubator arti- year four, but Jack is also going strong, living- cles about his young friend, Jack Hoeger, with strong. And if nothing esle, that’s all we need who he made a video for the Livestrong Foun- to celebrate. dation that not only won the national contest it was created for, it also launched a little man Join Lou, Kelli, Jack and 365’s Bryce Parks, along on a whirlwind tour of Midwest notoriety and with his band, Boomtangle, on July 16th at created a catch phrase you might have seen on the Diggs. Go on the ride by motorcycle, car t-shirts “I know Jack”. It was five years ago that or even bicycle. Or just come to the Diggs young Jack, battling a very rare form of brain and join the after party. Meet Jack and let him cancer with the odds stacked heavily against touch your heart too. Proceeds from the event him spoke the words”If you don’t fight cancer, support Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foun- you don’t know Jack.” Less than a year later, Kelli dation in the fight against cancer. Meet Jack in Kerrigan, who is both a 365er and the owner the video that started it all at youtube.com/ of New Diggings General Store and Inn, alone livestrongjack, now at about 64,000 views.

24 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { the pet corner / tour of gardens } on the left you’ll see my array of pioson ivy, and on the right, poison oak.

American Yew, Asian Lily, Begonia and Carna- tions. Ask your veterinarian about plants that may be poisonous to your pet. You can find a list of toxic plants and search plants by their Paw Prints in the Garden common and scientific names at the Ameri- by Mary Erschen can Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) web site at http://www. Whether you are an avid gardener or just duti- aspca.org/toxic. If you suspect your dog or fully weeding and cutting the grass, you and cat has been exposed to a poisonous plant, your pet may come across visiting creatures or any poison, contact the Animal Poison this summer. Increasingly, wildlife ventures Control Center at 800-548-2423. onto our lawns and into our gardens as sub- urbs encroach on habitat where animals live. Our pets sometimes eat plants; some believe dogs and cats both ingest plants in response 3. Matt and Isabelle Kirkendall – 215 Val- Young animals begin to venture out in sum- to an instinctive need to treat an immedi- Tour of Gardens entine Drive, Dbq. – Return to Aspen Drive. mer and may be found exploring our urban ate health problem. Fresh plants have all the Sunday, July 10 Turn left onto North Grandview for 1.6 miles. backyards. Homeowners should stay alert for nutrients of essential oils. It stands to reason The Dubuque County Gardeners hosts At Washington Junior High School, turn 10 wildlife injured by lawn mowers, birds clawed our pets would benefit from essential oil use, JULY the Dubuque area Tour of Gardens right. At the stoplight, turn left onto Fre- by cats, pets bringing wildlife to us and taking as we do, if used properly. Veterinarian Mary Sunday, July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mont Avenue. Travel 1.2 miles turning left down trees that have nests in them. Hess, graduate of the University of Wisconsin The annual tour, which is a fundraiser for the on Valentine Drive. In .4 miles, 1215 Valen- School of Veterinarian Medicine, combines Dubuque County Master Gardener Program tine Drive will be on the right side. Our well-fed domestic cats pose serious conventional and alternative methods, and will feature five spectacular gardens – Rid- “Enchanted Garden Paradise” – This gorgeous threats to birds and defenseless young ani- uses essential oils to treat animals. geview Orchard and Gardens, Aspen Studio setting is a classic case of evolution. Delighting mals. Roaming kittens may be hit by cars or Garden, Enchanted Garden Paradise, Hosta your eye is an array of “very unique” trees and become victims of disease and predators In spite of nature’s predators, hazards and Haven and The Foxford Garden. Tickets for the shrubs. A profusion of cowslips, columbines, wild themselves (especially coyotes). A humane mishaps, magic happens in the garden when tour are just $10 and are available at each gar- phlox and numerous other perennials add color, choice is to train pet cats to use leashes animals, both domestic and wild, form cross- den the day of the tour. The Tour of Gardens interest and variety to this amazing garden. It is and providing outdoor enclosures for them. species friendships that include maternal will be held rain or shine, of course! surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn. Find information about effects cats have on care to unrelated young. When we read or wildlife at the American Bird Conservancy at hear about these amazing animal stories, it Following is a description of each garden and 4. Dave and Jane Heiar – 805 Carriage www.abcbirds.org and at The Wildlife Society inspires human reflection on the possibilities directions for the best way to drive the tour. Hill Drive, Dbq. – Return North on Valentine at www.wildlife.org. of co-existing with others in peace. Drive turning right on Geraldine Drive. Con- 1. Gary Wernimont and Dee Ann Ballard – tinue to Kelly Lane and turn left. Take the When gardening we can plant fresh catnip for Go green this summer and use safe, envi- 16734 Carmen Oaks Drive, Durango – Leaving first right onto Thornwood Drive. The first the kitty, but be aware that there are plants ronmentally sound fertilizers and pesticides. Dubuque on Hwy 52 North, go past Eichman’s left will be Carriage Hill Drive and the gar- and produce that should not be planted Enjoy your garden and nature! Bar/Restaurant, 5.9 miles to the top of “Gillespie den is at the third house on the left. where pets have access. A few plants that Hill”. Turn left at the Ridgeway Orchard and Gar- “Hosta Haven” – Tucked away in a quiet resi- can be toxic to dogs include Asparagus Fern, Mary Erschen, Iowa-licensed pet care provider, dens sign on the left side of the highway. dential neighborhood, this small backyard is Black Walnut, Azalea, Boxwood and Baby’s Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid Instructor and “Ridgeview Orchard and Gardens” – A a tranquil sanctuary. The garden, which con- Breath. Potentially toxic plants for cats include owner of FidoFit in Dubuque, 563·582·5160. spectacular surprise awaits you! Hundreds of tains over 200 varieties of hostas, is on a hillside assorted daylilies, Asiatic lilies, irises, peonies encompassing the patio. This serene setting is a and other perennials greet you in an open & perfect place to escape and relax. spacious setting. Stroll through the raised veg- etable gardens and the large apple orchard. 5. Mary Schreiber and Jim Herrig – 965 South Grandview Avenue, Dbq. – Continue 2. Jim and Penny Ehlinger -- 1017 Aspen North on Carriage Hill Drive turning right on Court, Dbq. – Return to Hwy 52 head- Fremont Avenue. Continue on Fremont for .9 ing south for 9.2 miles. While on Central miles and turn right at the first stoplight. At the Avenue, turn right at 32nd street. Travel .7 next stoplight, turn right onto South Grandview miles and turn left on North Grandview Ave- Avenue. 965 South Grandview Avenue will be nue. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Aspen Drive .7 miles on the right. It is the first house on the and then left onto Aspen Court. This gar- right immediately past Plymouth Avenue. den is at the first house on the right. “The Foxford Garden” – A cottage garden “Aspen Studio Garden” – This unique garden surrounds this tudor style home with stately features abundant hostas, various shade lov- pine trees and a privot hedge. The front yard ing plants, deer resistance foliage and a small is home to many shade loving perennials while pond. The patio and garden, with a Florida the private backyard features a wonderful mix theme, encompass the home. A highlight of of annuals, perennials, vegetables, houseplants this garden is the metal sculptures that are and some very unique accents. Enjoy this won- designed and created by the homeowner. derful garden, located on a busy street, with a secluded backyard and deck.

www.Dubuque365.com 365ink { july 7 - 20 } 25 { smile dubuque makeover } grin and bare em’!

Meet Linda... Here is Denise... I have always dreamed Makeover Update... A smile says a lot about a person, it is the of the day I would have the smile of my first impression you give and makes oth- dreams. Some people have no worries For the first ever Smile Dubuque Makeover ers feel encouraged and important. What when it comes to their teeth and can smile Contest, Abbadent had over 50 nominees. I do not like about my teeth, is that they all day long, unfortunately, I can’t. Enamel Dr. Rauen and his team were overwhelmed are all different colors and one tooth is Hypoplasia has ruled most of my life. The by all of the heartfelt Smile Makeover nomi- really dark and it gives the illusion that the main part of the misery started when my nations. After reviewing all of the stories, tooth is missing; so when I do smile, I am two front teeth came in with zero enamel. I Dr. Rauen and the team have handpicked 6 conscious of how it stands. Over the years, have spent most of my life avoiding, hoard- finalists. I have noticed that I always smile with my ing and destroying all pictures of myself early childhood, that he was born without mouth-closed; avoid taking pictures and which is heartbreaking. I feel like I can’t get From all of us at Abbadent we would like to several permanent teeth; therefore, as an worry what my first impression will be on a break. So here I am, praying for your help. say, “Congratulations to our Top 6 Finalists!!!” adult he is missing several teeth. As his older the people I meet. I am hopeful that one Please stop this misery and give me the sister, I find it very sad and dare I say com- day I can smile and enjoy a good laugh dream of my life, the smile I have dreamed The team of Abbadent is pleased to intro- pletely unfair in any type of karmic sense without being on my guard to keep my about for over a decade. duce to the Tri-states~Judy, Jordan, Jolene, that someone like Jordan would have to be mouth closed. To be myself without worry- Linda, Tiffany and Denise neglected in such a way. He has spent his ing what people will think. To read each of the finalists compelling adult life trying to scratch his way to reach stories and cast your vote, visit www. his potential, yet he has never ignored or smiledubuque.com . You have until July 31, turned his back on a friend in need. Every- 2011 at midnight, to vote for your favorite one loves him; he is the proverbial, nice guy. Smile Dubuque Makeover finalist! Not having a nice smile is something that many take for granted. My wish for Jordan Your smile is your window to the world: It that he could enjoy expressing himself in shows the people you interact with who spirit and in smile... you really are. If you’re embarrassed by your teeth, you’re probably not smiling very much! Dubuque Meet Judy... Cosmetic Dentist, I have spent my whole career caring for Meet Tiffany... Dr. Aaron Rauen others. Somewhere along the way, I forgot I am 32yrs old and I would like to smile has found through how to care for me. I have several teeth that again. My youngest children always com- years of experi- are broken off at the root; I have a tooth in plain about my teeth, “mommy your teeth ence that restoring the front I actually glue in. My teeth look are yucky”, and it makes me upset. I even smiles is chang- brown. The thing that is most hurtful is the have to fight with them to give them a kiss ing the lives of his way people unconsciously lick their teeth goodnight. I have even been let go from a patients and he with their tongue when you talk to them, Meet Jolene... job due to the way they look. So anytime I believes that giving you know you’ve lost them and they cease One of the most delightful factors in my am around people (but my family) I do my the gift of a smile is to listen to you. If I am the winner and I get personality was the real heartwarming best not to smile or laugh. All I want to do truly life-changing. a new smile, I think I could show the real me smile that came from within. My smile is a is be able to kiss my children and smile and The team is looking forward to the next step the one that wants to laugh and smile all the huge part of my personality. It boots my them and not have to worry about how on this journey of the smile Dubuque make- time! It would forever change my life, giving confidence, as well as my students. Due to mommy’s teeth look. over…choosing the very 1st Smile Dubuque me the confidence to be me and keep purs- loosing 4 teeth this past month, I’ve avoided Makeover Winner and giving them a brand ing my dreams; I have a lot of dreams still! smiling or covering my smiles with my new Smile and a fresh start at LIFE!!! hands. The Smile Dubuque Makeover will Here is Jordan... give me back the expression I once wore (Nominated by his sister, Julie) Jordan, my on my face. The expression being my smile half brother has endured a lifetime as the which is extremely important on so many epitome of other people’s hindsight. After a levels in the quest to reach my students. turn of events, at the mere age of 6, Jordan’s By smiling you model a positive and pro- world was turned upside down. Jordan soon ductive attitude that will be mimicked by learned, at the time that his teeth were fall- my students. I have found, “Smile and the ing out and his life was falling apart that his whole world smiles with you.”

26 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { pam kress-dunn } this should only burn like the core of the sun for a few minutes.

Christmas in July by pam kress-dunn

July 12 is going to be a big day for me. weeks. Or perhaps out for a walk, which at magazines in full, brilliant color in my I’m going to travel to Iowa City the is all the exercise I’m allowed, so I don’t sickbed, but somehow I don’t day before with my husband, have a turn into a slug. I can’t pick up anything think that qualifies as a medical fabulous meal, wander through Prairie heavy, so that rules out all sorts of expense. Lights, and report to the University onerous chores: adding litter to the of Iowa Hospital for (gulp) surgery. I’ll cat’s box, emptying the dehumidifier, When my children were spare you the details, but I will say that hefting a big bottle of liquid detergent younger, snow days were 1) I don’t have cancer, and 2) this has to the washer, and so on. This could be when Mom got out the nothing to do with my headaches. My fun. We’re even hiring someone to clean special toys, and let the kids surgeon, the only specialist in her field the house. play to their hearts’ content in in the entire state of Iowa, is going to the living room, creating large remove an organ or two, and fix up a I find myself thinking of this time off as but creative chaos. And I used to say, few others. I plan to sleep through it all. one great big Snow Day. You know how with a wave of my hand, that I would much fun snow days can be, when you do some tedious chore (organizing Surgery is a new experience for me. Sure, are forced to stay away from work or photos, cleaning out files) “when there’s I’ve had tests and biopsies requiring school. Time stands still as you read or a blizzard.” So now I’m thinking, all right. general anesthesia, but the worst part watch movies or cook some elaborate I’m finally going to get that big To Do list was the twelve-hour fast beforehand. dessert, provided you bought all the all done. I awoke demanding popcorn or a root ingredients when the blizzard was just beer float, not much the worse for wear. a vague promise of a “weather event.” Then I remember the PAIN, and think Snow days are guilt-free, and thus, a gift I may be lucky to finish any of the 47 This upcoming event is referred to by my from the heavens. books I’ve bought for my six-week snow doctor as “major surgery.” It makes me day. I could end up watching all the think of the doctor in The Simpsons – My recuperation won’t be quite like seasons of “The Tudors” I missed. That not crazy Dr. Nick, but the chucklehead that, I know. I asked an elderly friend would be entertaining, but far from guy who reassures Homer, “It’s just a if she was able to walk up and down productive. I guess I’m not a very good procedure. A deadly procedure.” stairs after a similar procedure, and she of meals I’m going to want, but I have a patient, because I feel that a day without answered, “Sure.” A few beats later, she feeling it may involve soothing nursery accomplishments is a day without value. I’m sure “death” is on the list of possible interrupted me to point out, “I didn’t say food like egg custard, or milk toast, My yoga teacher posted this Esther complications of my own upcoming I wasn’t in PAIN!” Point taken. I know I’ll neither of which he knows how to Hicks quote on Facebook, and I’m afraid procedure, as well as the possible be in pain, because they’ve promised make. I can just see myself staggering it was pointed at me: “All is well. You did need for a transfusion, but I’m trying me supersized pain pills. Who knows? into the kitchen, trying to concoct some not come here to fix a broken world. to look on the bright side. Not only Maybe they’ll keep my headaches comfort food to feed the invalid. My The world is not broken. You came here will this operation correct some very at bay. It would be a shame if a pesky daughter did buy me a lovely lap desk, to live a wonderful life. And if you can uncomfortable body woes, but I’ve migraine made me forgo all the reading from which I can take my meals or write learn to relax a little and let it all in, you been ordered to take six weeks off work and movie-watching and writing on the the Great American Sonnet while in bed. will begin to see the universe present to recover. computer I plan to do. you with all that you have asked for.” All I also bought a new pillow, and sheers for I ask for is a body that’s unbroken, and I like my job a lot, and it’s not like I’ve I should say, “hope to do.” Because really, the bedroom windows. I really wanted doesn’t hurt so much. Too much to ask? been dying (pun intended) to take an how do I know how I will feel? Maybe the ceiling painted, since I might have to We’ll see. extended medical leave. But I don’t I’ll be flat on my back in bed, moaning spend a lot of time staring at it, but I don’t want to undo what the surgeon is going loudly for someone to bring me another think that’s going to happen. A new [email protected] to do, so I’ll be at home for half a dozen pill. My husband has no idea what sort iPad would be fabulous, too, for looking

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in order to optimize the intelligence of your cells. This shift creates ease and healing. Each person has this healing power within them: it is within the state of Oneness. The key is to recognize that Oneness is the energy of cre- ation and is within everything that is created as part of life and the greater Universe. We Add Action to Optimism are not separate from this energy: all is One. by matt booth Or so sayeth the Seldar. Optimism is a belief that tomorrow will be things that will make the result what you better than today. Pessimism is a belief that expected, the bad outcome. Healer and Teacher, Seldar, If your mind is open enough to take the tomorrow will be worse than today. This is Returns to Body & Soul journey, you might want to check him out. not only about your belief in tomorrow, it is Optimism: motivates and encourages you July 8-10, Body & Soul about your belief about life. to take calculated risks. By popular demand Body & Soul welcomes back the very non-taditional healer, Seldar, Pessimism: always play it safe. back for two ground-breaking sessions, July 8 –10, after many participants from his first Optimism: energizes you. visit in April said that they had experienced profound shifts, insights, and healing. Many Pessimism: drains you. also commented on how safe, warm and Understanding Yourself & unconditionally loving they found Seldar to the Relationships in Your Life Optimism: inspires people to greater be during their individual sessions. Friday, July 8, 7-9:30 pm, Cost: $20 heights. In this presentation, Seldar will share Seldar was born in Azerbaijan, part of the enlightening information about relation- Pessimism: diminishes people to new lows. former Soviet Union, in 1964. Since the age ships with your partners, children, parents, of six he has been able to visualize images. and friends. He will explain the true mean- Optimism: improves people. He grew to understand these images were ing of relationships on all levels, and the galaxies and universes. He was not aware actual source of your relationship worries, If you’re an optimist, you will naturally find Pessimism: drags people down. that other people did not see life in the same struggles, and disappointments. You will and feel that good things happen to you. way. As a small child, he could zoom in and learn why you attract certain types of rela- If you are a pessimist, you will find your- The way you view tomorrow has a huge out of various special images and evaluate tionships into your life, and what you can do self in the not-so-very-good situations impact on your today. Whether you see them on a mental level. It was not until the to stop attracting the unwanted ones. Sel- more oftentimes than not. If you have optimism or pessimism is totally up to age of 40 that he began to get in touch with dar will also have time to answer your rela- optimism, you will arrange a barbeque you. Your thoughts dominate your life. Is it his healing powers. At that time he started tionship questions, so come prepared - this for next weekend knowing it is going to really just as simple as thinking optimistic to put the pieces of the puzzle together. will be like having your own relationship be a bright, warm sunny day. If you have thoughts? No, not really. You cannot sim- He claims everyone is his teacher as we are coach! Seldar will conclude with a group pessimism running through your veins, ply think great thoughts into existence all a reflection of each other. He recognizes healing time at the end of the presentation. you will expect it to rain and might not no matter how much optimism you have. another person as himself, meaning we are even bother planning a party in the first Success still takes action. The difference all connected. He teaches others to live in Health, Illness and Our Personalities place. Pessimism will tend to lead to bad between only thinking optimistically and the present moment as he does, without Sunday, July 10, 11 am - 2 pm outcomes, whether it is because you just thinking optimistically while taking action resistance to the flow of life. Cost: $40 think things will turn out poorly and thus is like saying to an empty fireplace “Give This presentation is designed to empower do not take any action, or because the me warmth and then I will put some wood According to Seldar, when we don’t live in you with liberating information so that you pessimism will color your actions and in you”. You’ll be amazed at what happens the present state of “now” or feel a lack of can create vibrant health and well-being! Sel- choices and as a result you tend to do when you add action to your optimism. love, loneliness or unhealthy attachments to dar will share detailed information about the family, the internal frequency of our physiol- meaning of physical imbalances and pain, Mattitude Improvement Tip ogy is lowered and causes dis-ease oe dis- and how we un-wittingly create these prob- ease to you and I. As a result, imbalance is lems based upon the behavioral and attitu- Throw Your Backpack Over The Fence manifested on a physical level and eventu- dinal patterns of our personalities. He will Imagine standing at a high fence. You need to climb this fence and meet this challenge ally dis-ease appears, expressing through share a simple template that explains these if you want to continue your journey. What do you do? You could sit there and wait for our bodies in the form of illness, pain and patterns that are present in all types of peo- something to happen or you could “throw your backpack over the fence”. A friend and disorders. ple. This information will help you under- speaking colleague of mine, Chip Lutz, used this analogy at our last meeting. If you throw stand how you can address the “issues in your backpack over the fence, then you have to climb over the fence to get it. By throwing Saldar claims to experience your whole- your tissues” and return to the innate health your backpack over, you’re announcing your intentions, you become emotionally invest- ness and “see” what caused you to lower and well-being of your amazing body. The ed and you’ve committed to taking action. Don’t worry about climbing the high fence, your life energy therefore being able to help session will conclude with a group healing. just throw your pack over and you’ll somehow figure it out! you understand your life patterns, so that you can change the beliefs and behaviors You can also book private 30-45 minute heal- Matt Booth works with organizations who want to improve people’s attitudes, communication that keep you at this lower frequency. This ing sessions with Seldar all day Friday and skills and ability to focus to they can do what they do better. Contact Matt today to see if one of shift increases the frequency of your cells Saturday for $135. Pre-registration and pay- his programs would make sense for your organization. 563-590-9693 or [email protected] on a molecular level, raising your vibration ment is required. Please call (563) 556-9642.

28 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { advice from sara, pat & megan } come on sara, tell us what’s up with all these friggin’ gnats?

“The Warden” Anyone who knows me well can vouch that Mulch cons: It needs to be reapplied and it can blow away with strong winds. Sweet Summer Fun with I some times bite off more than I can chew. Homemade Popsicles! Chunky Peach Popsicles This is currently evident in my backyard. The Serves 12 (1 popsicle each). lumpy, bumpy open space has been calling with nutritionists pat fisher & megan horstman my name since we purchased our home last Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 2 1/4 summer. With the birth of our second child Kids want cool treats on hot summer days, hours (including 2 hours freezing time) expected next spring, this is the summer I and parents always want activities for their need to make things happen. kids so have some fun in the kitchen this EQUIPMENT: Twelve 2-ounce or eight summer by making healthy sweet treats. 3-ounce freezer-pop molds or small paper My husband Jason and I started to tackle Store-bought popsicles can be pricey, sugary cups with frozen-treat sticks the area and even had a little help one and filled with additives; making your own icy Saturday from my dad. After four weeks of Rock pros: Long lasting, it creates a formal treats keeps you in control of the content. Make sure to reserve a portion of the scraping, grading, smoothing, berming, and look, it won’t blow away. peaches as you puree the mixture so the contouring the soil, we have finally seeded Rock cons: Can become dingy with time, pops will be packed with icy cold, chunky the lawn!! Now comes the fun…. edging, can “compete” with plants, tender perenni- bits of fruit. For a grown-up twist, try mulching, and of course, watering! als can struggle to push through, it can be adding 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped costly, it requires edging and fabric, and it fresh mint, lemon verbena or basil. Jason has officially nicknamed me “The absorbs heat. Warden”, after I insisted that we All you need spread 15 yards of mulch and 1 1/4 pounds ripe peaches (3 to 4medium), install nearly 600 linear feet of • Sugar Control – Use fresh fruit (pureed, halved and pitted natural edging. Unfortunately or diced), low-fat plain yogurt or 100% fruit Juice of 1 lemon for Jason, we are still NOT done, juice as the base to keep sugars natural and 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice and we are exhausted!! I would at a minimum. 1/4 cup Hy-Vee sugar, or to taste never recommend to a hom- 1/4 tsp Hy-Vee vanilla extract eowner that they tackle a big • Portion Control – You don’t have to project like this all at once!! buy the homemade popsicle kits; use All you do Yard work can be fun, and even plastic cups or even ice cube trays to keep 1. Coarsely chop peaches in a food if it creates a few challenges, it portions at your liking. Cover the cups or processor. Transfer 1 cup of the chunky should not completely over- tray with aluminum foil, and poke wooden peaches to a medium bowl. Add lemon whelm you. So please learn sticks through foil before freezing. juice, orange juice and sugar to taste from me, do a little at a time. Studies also suggest that eating habits (depending on the sweetness of the form at an early age, while getting kids peaches) to the food processor. Puree until Mulch vs Rock involved in the kitchen makes them more smooth. Add to the bowl with the chunky There are so many choices! As likely to eat the finished product. peaches and stir in vanilla. a self proclaimed plant nerd, mulch is always the best choice • Give kids “structured” options – Plan 2. Divide the mixture among twelve for the plants. ahead and pre-set several flavors of all 2-ounce or eight 3-ounce freezer-pop ingredients. If using low-fat plain yogurt, have molds (or small paper cups). Freeze several kinds of diced fruit to choose from. until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until • Be realistic – Don’t hide everything they completely firm, about 1 hour more. love; just find healthy alternatives. If your child loves red Kool-Aid, puree red fruit or add *To make ahead: Store in the freezer for up a small amount of a red sports drink to make a to 3 weeks. Mulch pros: Helps retain mois- great treat after summer sporting events. ture, decomposes with time Source: adapted from Eating Well, Inc. benefiting the soil, it doesn’t • Keep it fun – Kids will stay interested if it Nutrition facts per serving: 39 calories, 0g fat, absorb heat, it doesn’t require a is fun. Make a friendly competition out of 0g saturated fat, 0g monounsatured fat, 0mg formal edge or fabric, inexpen- creating the craziest flavors! This is also a cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 1g sive, and it prevents weeds. great way to get kids to try new foods! fiber, 0g protein, 89mg potassium.

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of attending Ringling Brothers Barnum & about the novel in his book Dance Maca- Scared Stiff Since 1963 Bailey Circus because I just know it features bre. For God’s sake the title of the book is by Robet P. Gelms my whole life has ever come close to hor- clowns eviscerating unsuspecting audi- sung by wizards in a song from Harry Pot- rifying me more than Mr. Bradbury’s novel. ence members. This, of course, creates the ter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. If all that It would be enough for any author to have distraction that allows the Ringmaster, you isn’t enough to drive me to a therapist, the written one masterpiece in a lifetime. Ray know, the guy with the horns, red eyes and two main characters in the novel are two Bradbury has written two, The Martian the pointy tail, to kidnap all the babies in boys who happen to be the same age I Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451. If I might, I’d the attendance, turning their parents into was when I read it. like to add a third book to that list, Some- Republican members of Congress. Thanks thing Wicked This Way Comes. It was pub- Mr. Bradbury! You are a real mensch. Having said all that I’m acutely aware that lished in 1962 but being just a wee lad with my reaction to the novel might just be no disposable income I had to wait for the This psychosis of mine, and I call it a psy- a skosh off the hook but if you like to be paperback to come out in 1963. My friend chosis because when I think about it I scared, if you like horror stories then you Bruce and I took a bus to the little book- do loose momentary touch with reality, will not find a better one than Ray Brad- store at 63rd and Western on the South extends even to amusement parks. Here’s bury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes. Side of Chicago where we grew up. That’s where the psychosis really makes the jump Oh, if you are interested, yes, the title does where I bought Something Wicked This to light speed. All of the rides are alive and come from Shakespeare. Wikipedia elabo- Way Comes. It was a Saturday morning. I on every one of them I find myself seated rates, “The phrase ‘something wicked this spent the rest of the day and well into the right next to the Michael Keaton character way comes’ originates in Act IV scene 1 of night, finishing the book in the small hours from Beetlejuice. William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. The of Sunday morning. I was terrified com- speaker is the second witch, whose full line pletely beyond reason. To make matters worse Something Wicked is, ‘by the pricking of my thumbs, some- This Way Comes has been spread all over thing wicked this way comes.’ The wicked Here are a few facts; it left an indelible scar the artistic American landscape. It has thing is Macbeth himself, who by this point on my psyche, so much so, that, to this been a Broadway play, a TV show, a movie, in the play is a traitor and murderer.” day, I cannot be in the same room with a a pin-ball game and, of course, a novel. clown nor can I go to a circus or carnival Once, in an interview, Mr. Bradbury was South Park had an episode, which I didn’t Keep in mind one last thing as you without being frightened out of my wits; I asked what would be his hope for people see, called Something Wal-Mart Comes read Something Wicked This Way have only read the book once, in 1963, and who read any of his work. He mentioned This Way. The musician Harry Nilsson Comes. ABANDON HOPE ALL YE WHO I will never read it again; I no longer own Something Wicked This Way Comes, spe- named an album of his after the carnival in ENTER HERE. a copy of the book; and, it has given me cifically, and declared that his fondest wish the book. Stephen King writes extensively nightmares that, luckily for me, diminish was to strike with paralyzing fear anyone as I grow older. I was terrified by the mov- who read the book. Well, Mr. Bradbury… ies Alien and The Exorcist. After reading In YOU SUCCEEDED! You have left me with Cold Blood I was convinced for a few days involuntary twitches every time I see a that some person unknown to me and for clown in Appleby’s making balloon animals purely serendipitous reasons would show for the little kids which I’m absolutely sure up at my house and torture me to death. will instantly animate and suck the breath The book Helter Skelter made me sleep out of those poor, little, innocent lungs. My with the lights on for a week but nothing in children have been denied the simple joy

30 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { library events } there are more red coats on this honor flight than at a chamber ribbon-cutting!

services to improve the lives of the members of our community.

24-Hour Hotline: The hotline provides 24-hour access to crisis counseling, medical advo- Riverview Center would like to extend our cates to meet you at the hospital day or night, deepest thanks to the tri-state community for arrangements for safe, temporary shelter, and their tremendous outpouring of support at information about our other services. our June 30th Annual Dinner. The Grand River Center’s ballroom was brimming with affir- Therapy/Counseling: Our masters degree mations that survivors of sexual and domestic level counselors provide individual and group violence deserve to receive the highest cali- counseling that is tailored to meet the specific ber of services free of charge. The survivors needs of child, adolescent, and adult survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and River- and significant others. view Center’s board, volunteers, and team members at the dinner were honored by, and Legal Advocacy: The legal advocate serves as Travel aboard an Honor Flight deeply grateful for the community’s generos- a liaison between the survivor and the crimi- with World War II veterans ity throughout the evening, from attending nal justice system to ensure their rights are The Carnegie-Stout Public Library has been Travel with some Dubuque area World War II the dinner to show their solidarity with sur- protected. The advocate can assist with orders considering adding downloadable music to veterans aboard an Honor Flight on Wednes- vivors to the additional gifts throughout the of protection, and accompany survivors to law their collection. The company we’ve been day, July 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor evening during the silent and live auctions, enforcement interviews and court proceedings. talking to offers 550,000 Sony titles and over Aigler Auditorium. Dick Cruse will share and the support our services donation lev- 2 million titles from Iota. The total collection his experiences as one privileged to go on els. One of those incredible moments was at Medical Advocacy: An advocate is available 24 represents 100,000 artists. Downloadable mu- both Dubuque Honor Flights. He will show the end of the evening, when Dick Gregory, hours a day to mediate interactions between sic from the Library would be free and yours pictures from both flights, share his observa- the evening’s auctioneer, asked the audience the survivor, emergency room personnel, and to keep and use just like titles purchased from tions and reflect on how the Honor Flight has to raise their bid cards to support Riverview law enforcement; to provide information about iTunes. The DRM (digital rights management) been a life-changing event for him. Several Center’s 24 hour hotline for a day at $100. 49 medical options; and referrals for other services. would restrict the number of titles that can Honor Flight Veterans will also be present to people raised their hands, providing funds for be downloaded per library card holder to 3 share their experiences. This presentation is a full month and a half of these services. Emergency Shelter: We provide arrangements a week (156 a year per card holder). We are one of a series of armchair travel programs for safe, temporary shelter. This includes our interested in hearing from you. If the Library which are part of the Adult Summer Read- With this phenomenal support, Riverview Cen- temporary shelter, women’s shelters in Dubuque were to invest in this service, would you use ing Program. This year’s theme is Novel Des- ter was able to raise more money to support and Platteville, and hotel room vouchers. it to download free music? Send us an email tinations: Your Passport to Good Reading. All our free prevention and intervention services and let us know. You can respond with a adult programs are free of charge, and the than any other single event since our organi- Violence Prevention Education: Riverview simple yes or no and we’ll know what you’re public is cordially invited to attend. For more zation’s inception in 1992. From this dedicated Center educators present in classrooms and talking about! Email: [email protected]. information, please call the Carnegie-Stout group of 280 individuals, and support from one-on-one to tens of thousands of school- Public Library at 563-589-4225, or visit the others who were unable to attend, we were children each year. The lessons are designed Travel to Provence with the Library’s website, www.dubuque.lib.ia.us. able to raise $68,000. to foster healthy relationships and bolster self Herb Society of Dubuque esteem to constructively and nonviolently On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. mem- We know that the tri-state region can achieve a cope with personal stress, and identify threats bers of the Herb Society of Dubuque will serve community free of violence through the dedi- to their safety. Specialized trainings are also as your tour guides to the Cote d’Azur region cated efforts of community leaders, the sheriff conducted for law enforcement, social service, of France, also known as the French Riviera. and police, the state’s attorney’s office, health legal/medical personnel, and parents. Tickle your taste buds and stimulate your care providers, businesses, and concerned citi- sense of smell as you learn about some of the zens working together to prevent and quickly To learn more about our services, please call herbs grown and used in Provence. Explore intervene when violence occurs. our hotline at 888-557-0310 or visit our web- traditional and nontraditional uses of these site at www.riverviewcenter.org. herbs. Learn to make your own flavorful sea- Movie in the Park Riverview Center is proud to provide free soning mixture known as Herbes de Provence The Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the and create a lavender sachet. Sample foods Multicultural Family Center will bring you featuring the aromatic and tasty plants of the an evening of fun and entertainment at region including lavender, rosemary, thyme Comiskey Park. Join us as we turn the park and tarragon. The program is free, but registra- into your own outdoor theatre! This week tion is required, and persons who register must the movie is Ratatouille a Disney/Pixar movie be at least 18 years of age. You may register about a rat named Remy dreams of becom- online at http://www.dubuque.lib.ia.us, or by ing a great chef despite the obvious problem calling 589-4225 and asking for the Reference of being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession. Desk at extension 2224 or Recommendations Fate places Remy in Paris, beneath the res- at extension 2225. For additional information taurant of his culinary hero, where he has an please contact the Reference Desk. unlikely partnership with a kitchen worker.

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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

32 { july 7 - 20 } 365ink www.Dubuque365.com { mayor buol on dubuque } roy, bring me back a fort mchenry snowglobe!

Decommissioning the USS Dubuque (LPD 8) 1 September 1967 – 30 June 2011 by mayor roy d. buol On June 30, 2011, I was hon- in secrecy and good faith in the hopes that we ored, along with former mayor could get some of our captured pilots back. After Walt Pregler, and my wife Deb- four months of planning and negotiation, a 48- orah, to be present for the Decommissioning Cere- hour designated neutral zone was established in mony of the USS DUBUQUE in San Diego, California. the Gulf of Tonkin where we were to release the prisoners. The Navy had bought an old fishing junk in Danang for use by the prisoners, but when the time came, we couldn’t get its engines going. Because the prisoners needed to be returned within the allotted time, Admiral Lacy gave per- mission to use one of our stripped-down whale boats. The prisoners got into the boat, but had to be checked out on how to run it. When they were ready to run the boat, they stripped off their clothes, down to their skivvies, and piled them up For those unfamiliar, the USS DUBUQUE saw exten- in the cabin of the whale boat. I called back my sive duty in the Vietnam War, making five Western crew and we sent them off. Pacific deployments and winning multiple deco- rations. Later, the ship played a major role in the Now, we needed to account for a missing boat. reduction of troops and equipment in Vietnam, In filling out the paperwork, we couldn’t say how conducting ten Keystone Cardinal troop lifts to we lost the boat because the prisoner release was Okinawa, Japan. On June 16, 1971, DUBUQUE left highly classified at the time. It took longer to make Da Nang with the last operational Marine Corps up a story and fill out the paperwork for the miss- helicopter to leave Vietnam. In 2001, ing boat than it took to do the actual DUBUQUE was part of another note- prisoner release!” worthy effort when she arrived in the Middle East as a member of the Former mayor Walt Pregler was privi- first Amphibious Readiness Group leged to be present at the christen- on scene at the start of Operation ing and commissioning of the USS Enduring Freedom. Then, in 2010, Dubuque in 1967, and was enthusi- Marines embarked from the ship, astic about the opportunity to reac- capturing nine pirates who had quaint with retired Captain Ursettie taken over the Motor Vessel Magel- and his extended family who joined lan Star, without firing a single shot. him for this historic occasion!

The ship was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corpora- The commissioning ceremony bears the promise tion, Pascagoula, Mississippi and the Keel was laid for a bright future, and the decommissioning cere- January 25, 1965. The USS Dubuque was commis- mony, signifying the end of an era, honors all of the sioned on September 1, 1967 under the leader- men and women who have given their time, ener- ship of Commanding Officer Captain H. J. Ursettie, gy, and for some, their lives, to fulfill and surpass the United States Navy, who at age 89, was present aspirations held by those who stood in the commis- for and spoke at the Decommissioning ceremony. sioning ceremony. The demanning of the ship was Highlights from his remarks follow: most impactful as its crew members and officers, “I would like to recognize the citizens of Dubuque, all in dress whites, marched down the six flights of steps leading from the deck to the pier. Following, was indeed a most significant moment as Lieuten- ant Commander Ivan Jimenez, Commanding Offi- cer of the USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) invited me back to the podium at which time he stated, “On behalf of a grateful nation, I would like to present you with the final National Ensign to fly aboard USS DUBUQUE after 44 years of faithful service.”

This flag, and the ship’s bell, will be proudly and prominently displayed in Dubuque for our Iowa. They were very proud of having this ship citizens and visitors to view, along with the pro- named in honor of their home town. When I went gram of the Decommissioning Ceremony and to their city as a representative of the ship, they the remarks of all who participated in this his- welcomed me with a dinner and a parade. toric occasion! In the closing words of Commo- dore Fuller, Commander, Amphibious Squadron One of the most famous exploits that the ship Three, “God Bless you all and long live the USS is noted for is the North Vietnamese prisoner DUBUQUE, one of the finest ships to ever sail release during the Vietnam War. The release of the seven seas. Fairwinds and following seas to 14 North Vietnamese sailors had been arranged a legend that will never be forgotten!”

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3 New Moon Bar Shows This performance comes complete with impersonations, improv, music, and may- Emo Philips hem. Two shows, one at 4pm and one at Wednesday, August 3, 2011. 8pm. Ticket prices range from $20-$35. Award winning comic Emo Philips who has 3 performed over 6,000 times will make Steve-O’s “The Entirely AUG his first Mississippi Moon Bar appear- Too Much Information Tour” ance. Described by Jay Friday, December 16, 2011. Leno as “The best joke Steve-O has become a household name and writer in America” and it all started when he snatched a video 23 Emo is considered by JULY camera from his father’s closet when many critics to be one he was fifteen years old. of the funniest people From there he started on the planet. Emo has producing homemade had award winning comedy albums, several skateboard videos fea- Dear Trixie: Dear Parent Thing: cable specials including one on HBO, and turing dangerous stunts I keep having the same type of dream. I don’t The first step in successful tire changing is to many appearances on network television mixed with comedy. feel like I’m getting the rest I need. Someone find a safe, well-lit flat surface and park in the and film. Ticket prices range from $10-$15. Steve-O’s videos made it into the hands of told me that all dreams have some sort of hid- direction of traffic. Engage the emergency Jeff Tremaine, the “Jackass” creator who was den meaning. If that is true maybe you could brake and open the hood. Strip down to the Frank, Dean, Sammy, and Jerry working with Johnny Knoxville to create a interpret it for me. Okay, here goes - I’m on a a bra and panties and arrange your face in Tribute to The Rat Pack stunt based reality show. After four seasons of train eating a cucumber salad and the steward an expression of bewilderment. This is also a Sunday, September 4, 2011. “Jackass” on MTV they went on to star in three brings me a bottle of Miller Lite. All of a sudden great way to meet new men! It’s a heart-felt tribute to the songs, the hi- “Jackass” movies and in 2009 he competed on we go through a tunnel and my beer explodes. jinx, the energy and the chemistry of the ABC’s hit television show “Dancing with the Do you think it’s sexual? - Dick On Main Dear Trixie: Rat Pack as entertainment legends Stars.” Ticket prices range from $20-$35. Our daughter is planning to get married this 4 SEPT Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sina- Dear Richard: year. She doesn’t have an actual date and tra and Sammy Davis, Tickets for all three shows will go on sale Of course it’s not sexual. I have train dreams wants it to be an easy-going affair. This is fine Jr. are celebrated in at 10:00 am Saturday, July 8, 2011 at dia- all the time and there’s nothing wrong with with us as we have had some unexpected this great tribute show mondjo.com and at the Casino’s Diamond me. I often dream that I am a train and I’ve expenses this year. My mother and father of music and comedy Club. Concert goers must be 21 years old. jumped the tracks and about to slam into a are both in the final stages cancer and heart from this classic era. preschool. Your dream is about your love of disease respectively. Money will be tight. Any vegetables and your fear of rail travel and the suggestions? - Bob and Arlene wasting of perfectly good beer. Dear Bob & Arlene: Dear Trixie:: The best way to make the most of a wed- I am 30 years old and have been smoking ding dollar in these recessive times is to kill cigarettes for almost 7 years. My father keeps two obligations with one stone. Wait until telling me I must quit. He and my stepmother Grandma dies and have an impromptu wed- just won’t let me live my life and make my ding/ funeral reception. The same people own choices. If I am at their house and go out would no doubt be attending both functions to have a puff after dinner they rag me until and you could put the word out that pastels I leave. They say smoking will take ten years should be worn as a reminder of the celebra- off my “life expectancy.” He’s not a doctor. He tion of Grandma’s life. Or black bridal gowns sells lumber. Trixie, is it true? Will it take ten are très chic this season. People always want years off my life? - Lauren On Laurel Street to help out when someone dies by bringing casseroles and flowers. Just tell them to Dear Lauren: bring deli platters and champagne. This idea Yes, it’s true that smoking will take ten years off works well with other family events: Garage your life - but it’s the LAST ten years of your life Sale/ Bris/ Baby Shower or Graduation Party/ and technically those aren’t the best years any- Exorcism. With a little creativity we can all get way. You have many more years of smoking plea- through these trying economical times. sure before you need to worry about that, dear. Dear Trixie: Dear Trixie: I have high cholesterol and high blood pres- I’m a single mom and my 14-year-old daugh- sure. I need to radically alter my diet. Can you ter has just gotten her driver’s permit. I’m give me any recipes for no salt/no fat foods that trying to teach her how to deal with unex- can be made into edible and attractive dishes? pected automotive problems on her own. For - Dwayne Rottini instance: what exactly should I tell her about the procedure involved in changing a tire? Dear Dwayne: - Doing the Parent Thing No.

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Aries 3/21-4/19 Libra 9/23-10/22 . This weekend you will learn Today you will alarm others there is a rift between tent with your worried expression campers and Winnebago campers. Word while you feverishly attempt to decipher to the wise, if you’re a tent camper don’t how one would know the difference discredit bringing an actual functioning between a wink and a blink from a pirate toilet with you. Especially when you wan- wearing an eyepatch. der over needing to use the campground’s outhouse. You know, the one with the visi- Scorpio 10/23-11/21 ble stink lines coming off it. That outhouse. This weekend your belief in the separation of tent campers Taurus 4/20-5/20 and Winnebago capers will be reinforced You will discover the differ- when a very loud and obnoxious gas gen- ence between generic cof- erator kicks on at 2am to power an air con- fee and good quality coffee when you ditioner unit. Don’t you just love the sound drink a 32oz from a local coffee bar and of nature? GNNNAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR... PUZZLE ANSWERS (From page 32) are thrown out of the establishment for demanding the other patrons accept your Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 challenge to a “running in place” contest. You will finally discover your inner beauty by looking in the Gemini 5/21-6/21 mirror and opening your mouth. You will brandish a puz- zled expression when you Capricorn 12/22-1/19 try to make sense of a very rambling Today you will finally get that and completely worthless horoscope big promotion through the magic of Barry White. Cancer 6/22-7/22 You will learn there is definitely Aquarius 1/20-2/18 a time and a place for ass-less Your hilarious misunder- chaps. And it is not at your great aunt Gur- standing of a very common die’s funeral. expression will get you slapped, fired and possibly deported next week. Actu- Spot the Difference Leo 7/23-8/22 ally, it’s your rsponse that will get you into Crossword Sudoku Your blind date will end in hot water. Your misunderstanding alone your favor when you discover would have only led to a great story at through idiocy that wearing a beard of the bar. mayflies just so happens to be one of their turn-ons. Pisces 2/19-3/20 You will prepare a magnificent Virgo 8/23-9/22 meal using chard and wonder You will discover a way to make how you ever lived without it. Then you’ll chocolate puff cereal even eat the meal and be quickly reminded of CHOCOLATIER but will abandon your the answer. recent success when you realize you don’t even know who you are anymore.

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