An Appeal to Save Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- of each of the schools. With respect to our school and Central Alternative High School preschoolers, many of these children are not able to function as well in a larger setting. It As a collective voice at 365, we are choos- is simply overwhelming and counterproduc- ing to use the Inkubator this issue to make an tive to the consistency and structure of even appeal to save both Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- the smallest detail, from which they benefit. school and Central Alternative High School The student / teacher ratios and overall peer from proposed cuts by the School Board. structure provides a secure learning base. While we understand the need for tough fi- Merely placing fewer children in a room of nancial decisions, we also believe that the an already large student population does not long-term costs of cutting these programs have the same effect. Additionally, as many outweigh the short-term gains in the budget. of the children at Jones also have medical needs, the benefit of a small student - popu Now, mind you, many of us at 365 do not lation and a full-time nurse cannot be over- have children who attend either Jones or stated. Some of us here at 365 had heard that Central. Some of us do not have children at state inspectors recently referred to Jones as all. However, we are all part of the Dubuque the “Cadillac” program of its kind, statewide. community and have a strong interest in pro- That says a lot for Dubuque as a community. moting many positive aspects of our commu- With respect to Central, many of the students nity. Jones and Central both provide positive were not so successful in the traditional high and long term benefits to Dubuque. Both school setting, perhaps due to class size, out- institutions provide extra services to those side circumstances or learning issues as well. children who need it the most. At Jones, the However, to suggest a “cut it or get out” youngest of our city members facing a variety mentality with respect to our next generation of learning, social and / or physical disabili- hardly seems of benefit to anyone. ties are helped. If we believe in the premise of a strong base in our formative years set- ting the stage for the remainder of our life- time learning (who can forget “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?”), then that concept is doubly strong for those with dis- abilities. Mind you, these are children with potential to learn a lot. They just need the ex- tra resources, guidance, structure and small- er atmosphere to learn better. In the long run, the more services that we can provide them now, the better equipped they are to live in- dependent and productive lives.

A similar argument can be made with regard Now, we realize that to complain without to Central. These are youth who clearly have suggestion for remediation is pointless. potential as well -- they are choosing to stay And it is not our goal. However, we ask in high school despite barriers that prevent- the School Board and the Dubuque com- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ed graduation from traditional high schools. munity the following question: What would Thursday, May 15 Many of these students face barriers to edu- it take to keep these programs, or at least The Rosewood Thieves, Old cation that we didn’t. We are also familiar the vital cores of these programs, operable? Panther, Prizzt Prizzy Please, 9 PM with statistics which remind us that a high What are the options available? Have we as Friday, May 16 school diploma leads to better employment a community been asked to help solve the Chuck Bregman, 5-9 PM opportunities and higher rates of financial problem? Granted, with tough economic de- Public Property, 9 PM independence. As a community, to provide cisions, someone loses something; however, Saturday, May 17 the services now, rather than through other, can there be discussion about other possible Head of Femur, Poison Control Center, Heavenly States, 9PM longer term services later, is a better long- losses which would not impact our neediest Friday May 23 term bet. Clearly, with regard to students at students? Or are there opportunities to ac- Chuck Bregman, 5-9PM both Jones and Central, the Dubuque com- cess or raise other funding streams? We do Saturday, May 24 munity will be affected, as the learning and not profess to know the answer at 365 (al- Mighty Short Bus, 9 PM growth of these students is affected and im- though we may on other issues), but we feel Tuesday, May 27 pacts their ability to give back. strongly that this needs to be fully explored Reading Under the before cutting two valuable programs. Influence, 8-10PM With all of the recent, and, quite honestly, Thrones, Evil Bebos, Grainbelt, 10 PM unexpected discussion regarding these two As a reminder, the public hearing on this schools closing, we have heard sentiment issue is set for June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Fo- that these children’s needs can be still be rum, 2300 Chaney Road. We encourage a met if they attend other schools. This argu- thoughtful discussion of options, both be- The 365ink crew... faces you already know! ment overlooks the very nature and purpose fore and at that time.

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 56 In this Issue... MAY 15 - 28 Taste of University Ave.: 4 Community Shorts: 5 - 6 Dubuque175 Festival: 7

Arts Shorts: 8-10 DBQ Renaissance Faire: 9

Pam Kress-Dunn: 11 Wando’s Movies Reviews: 12-13

Entertainment Briefs: 14 Greg Brown in Concert: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17

The Hub Opens on Main: 18 True Music Summer Kickoff: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Music and Poettry at 180 Main: 21 Recurring Events and Concerts: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22

Mattitude: 23 Life Stiles - by Jeff Stiles: 24 Eating Healthy with Hy-Vee: 25

Isabella’s Prom Go Green Challenge: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 Dubuquefest: 29 Comedy: 30

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We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages? Hint: He’s tiny and could be anywhere, In a story? In an ad? On the cover? Good Luck! THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A GYROS SUPREME FOLLOWED BY CAJUN SHRIMP 4 MAY 15 - 28

met burgers and a great breakfast selection douille sausage … burgers are really to the menu, and becoming a popular food starting to take off … people are coming destination during festival season – and, in in and trying different things.” turn, opening up the menu to diners who don’t especially crave Greek food.

“What we strive for here is a personal touch, because going that extra mile leaves an impression with customers,” says Bries. “We want to have perfect food and perfect service, and while you can’t be perfect every time, we try our hardest to make it happen. And I love this neigh- borhood and where it’s going.”

Moving further down the street, it would by Tim Brechlin & Mike Ironside “It’s nice up here,” says Jack’s Chicken Pal- be impossible to miss The Whisky, the ace owner Jeff Field, who has owned the tavern owned by Chad Streff since he pur- Back in the day (ancient times when Mike nearly 50-year-old business for a year and chased it in 1989. Formerly known as the Ironside went to Loras), there were four a half after purchasing it from prior owner Whiskey River, the bar was been cleaned bars on what can best be dubbed Univer- Nick Hancock. “You’ve got your pick of up and renovated on both the interior and sity Hill – Whiskey River, The Avenue Top what you like to eat ... and the owners exterior. Looking back at the days of the (known to everyone as “The Ave”), Gomer’s, pretty much get along with everybody.” Whiskey River, it was a blue-collar joint and the bar then known as the Barrel Tap with country music playing on the jukebox and, later, Schrobie’s. Of course, this was and a popular destination for locals. Today, before the drinking age changed to 21, The Whisky boasts a friendly, relaxed at- so every weekend there were hordes of mosphere and in doing so it draws a crew drunken college kids packing the bars and of regular customers from all over town. roaming the streets between them. Times have changed, businesses have Another longtime stalwart of both the Uni- come and gone and there was a particu- versity Hill area (and festivals, too) has larly nasty fire a while back, but make no been Fat Tuesday’s Cajun Bar & Grill, un- mistake: The University Hill has more life der the stewardship of owner Rico Hirsch. and activity in it than ever. One need only set foot onto that section “We draw a diverse clientele,” says Rico, of University Avenue (between Glen Oak who has owned the business for nearly Street on the western boundary and Alta Athenian Grill owner Bries, who at- 11 years after purchasing it from Burt Vista Street on the eastern) to suddenly tended culinary school in Bettendorf, for- and Kathleen Perron. “From 21 to 71 is be smack-dab in the middle of one of merly owned the bar Breezer’s on Central what I always say.” “We have people who come in here five Dubuque’s most centralized locations for Avenue and spent time as essentially the times a week,” says Streff, a veteran of the dining, nightlife and more. head chef at Olive Garden, is a recent bar business (his father owned Capone’s, transplant to the neighborhood after pur- now The Other Side, in East Dubuque, These are exciting times for the University chasing the business from Jim & Debbie as well as Mr. Bill’s, now The YardArm). Hill area, with last year’s rebirth of the Matheos, who renovated the building af- Loyal barflies aren’t the only standby at Athenian Grill and subsequent purchase ter a devastating July 2006 fire. The Whisky – one of the bartenders has by Michael Paul Bries, Happy Joe’s mov- worked there for fifteen years, and anoth- ing across the street from its prior 1099 “I’ve always had a real passion for food and er for eighteen years, reinforcing Streff’s University location to its sterling new once I got out of the bar business I wanted philosophy of good customer service: digs, the new Dollar Dish establishment to be in the restaurant business,” Bries says. “People don’t wait for drinks.” (opening May 19), a buffet-style restaurant “I got a call one day from a realtor friend where “every dish is a dollar,” moving into of mine, who said, ‘I’ve got an interesting The multitude of visitors that Fat’s draws is The influx of regular customers is a recur- the old Happy Joe’s spot and the ongoing opportunity for you – the Athenian Grill is of little surprise, given the relaxed “neigh- ring theme among the area business owners. successful establishments such as Fat Tues- going up for sale, and I was wondering if borhood bar” atmosphere and great food. Think about it: When was the last time you day’s, Jack’s Chicken Palace, Pizza Hut, you wanted to take the first crack at it.’” The bar has long been a hangout for the saw a billboard for Jack’s Chicken Palace? The Whisky and more. 365ink was able to Dubuque Jaycees softball team as well as sit down with a number of University Hill a favorite spot of 365 (it was during 365 “It’s both word of mouth, and we have entrepreneurs to get their thoughts on life, editor Tim’s first week at the office that very loyal customers,” says Jeff Field of the universe and everything. the crew took him to Fat’s and introduced Jack’s. “It gets passed down from genera- him to the delicious tacos as big as your tion to generation – their kids come in, head). Another reason for its popularity and their kids come in, and on down.” is the sheer variety and the unique tastes offered from Fat’s kitchen. In addition to regular patronage, the chick- en recipes have been passed on down Since then, Bries has taken the Athenian “The Cajun griddle is popular, too,” says through the nearly five decades, as well. Grill to an entirely new level, winning last Rico, who built the menu from scratch. year’s Taste of Dubuque, introducing gour- “It’s blackened chicken, shrimp and an- Continued on page 31 THE SECRET ABOUT MAYOR BUOL IS FINALLY OUT 5 MAY 15 - 28

MAY Armed Forces MAY Soylent Green you could win the jackpot in the 17 22 is Buol Dubuque Rotary Club’s second an- UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY Day Banquet nual Fish Fly Folly. The Dubuque American Legion The Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuquefest Post 6 has announced its 11th an- Dubuque will show the classic film Buy a $5 chance and split the May 16 & 17 (See details on page 29) nual Armed Forces Day Banquet, Soylent Green on Thursday, May 22. jackpot when the invasion hap- set for Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m pens. The official “invasion” Wisconsin High School Rodeo in the Legion Clubrooms. Starring Charlton Heston and Ed- time will be determined by the May 16, Dubuque County Fairgrounds (See page 16) ward G. Robinson, Soylent Green Dubuque Police Department and is a dystopian science fiction story the Department of Leisue Services. East Dubuque City Wide Garage Sales about a bleak, impoverished fu- Chances are available at all area May 16 Across East Dubuque (See page 14) ture plagued by overpopulation Hy-Vee stores, Radio Dubuque at and global warming. The popula- 8th & Bluff and from any member Meet Local Author Dale Mattheis tion survives on rations produced of the Rotary Club. Liberty Bank May 16 @ River Lights & May 17 @ Borders) by the Soylent Corporation, whose has seeded the jackpot with $500, newest product, Soylent Green, cash and you can also win a case Bo Ramsey CD Release The banquet will honor all mem- has a terrifying secret behind it. of Stone Cliff Winery’s specially Friday, May 16 (Voices Warehouse) See page 21 bers of Dubuque-based military labeled “Fish Fly Wine.” All profits units. A “Person of the Year” from benefit the Crescent Community Give Our Regards to Broadway each of the four local military units Health Center. May 16, 17 Bell Tower Theater (See page 10) will also be honored. Tickets are MAY Tri-State Veterans Conference $8 and must be purchased prior to Digital Photography 31 May 17, Five Flags Center (See page 7 & 36) May 12 at the American Legion, Workshop located at 1306 Delhi Street. A comprehensive digital photogra- Armed Forces Day Banquet phy workshop will be held at the May 17, Legion Clubrooms (Details on this page) MAY Grand Pet Before the movie, Mayor Roy 18 Buol will talk about the City of Grand River Center on May 31 and Excursion Arthritis Walk Dubuque’s green initiatives and June 1. The workshop assumes no May 17, Murphy Park (See pagew 6) Walkers and dog-lovers, take note! local environmental issues, and prior experience with digital cam- library staff will introduce this eras and photography techniques. The Dubuque Regional Humane Salute the Troops year’s summer reading program The sessions will cover camera Society’s annual pledged walk, May 17, American Legion (See details on this page) the Grand Pet Excursion, is right for adults, “Grow Your Mind: Read controls and terminology, mas- around the corner! Green, Think Green, Live Green.” tering the features and modes of Grand Pet Excursion cameras, and digital photography May 18, Murphy Park (Details on this page) The event (formerly called “Strut The movie is 97 minutes long and techniques for maximizing results. your Mutt”), now in its fifteenth is rated PG. The screening will Guided Bird Watching year, will be on Sunday, May 18. begin at 6 p.m. in the third floor May 20, E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center (See page 20) Participants and dogs may walk auditorium of the library, and anytime between 8 a.m. and noon post-screening discussion will be Tree of Life Memorial Service throughout Murphy Park. The event encouraged. For more informa- May 22, Washington Park (Details on page 14) will feature games, booths and tion, call the Library Information contests, as well as a “tailgating” Desk at 563-589-4225, option Soylet Green Screening party from 10 a.m. - noon. Booths 4, or visit the Library’s Adult Ser- May 22, Carnegie-Stout Library (Details on this page) will include a dog spa, a dog treat vices Programs page online at boutique and much more. www.dubuque.lib.ia.us/adult/programs/. Budweiser True Music Kickoff to Summer May 23, Town Clock Plaza (See page 19) NOW The Fish Flies Are Coming The workshop’s instructors are Dr. Greg Brown in Concert Abdul Sinno and Rafic Sinno, whose May 30, Five Flags Center (See page 15) While summer brings with it beautiful photography of the Missis- thoughts of festivals, live music and sippi River (from north to south) was NMRMA Captain’s Ball nights on the river, it also brings featured in the October 4, 2007, is- May 30, Grand River Center (See Page 14) with it something ... well, slightly sue of 365ink (still available online, less enjoyable. Yep, the fish flies are at http://partners.dubuque365.com/ Digital Photography Workshop going to hatch one of these days. ink), as well as the book Treasures May 31 Grand River Center (Details on this page) Participants must provide proof of a Yay. But there’s a way to make it pos- of the Mississippi: Panoramas and current rabies vaccination for their sibly not suck quite as bad! Guess Poetic Reflections. Dubuque 175th Anniversary Celebration dogs, and all dogs must be licensed. the date and time of Dubuque’s first May 31 - June 1, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 7) Participants must be 16 years of age fish fly invasion of the season and The cost for the workshop is $321 or older, or otherwise accompanied for a single person and $304 for a Renaissance Faire by a parent or lega guardian. group rate. Registration is limited, so May 31 - June 1, Storybook Hill Zoo (See page 9) get moving on it today! For more in- Individuals and teams may sub- formation or to register, e-mail rafic. Isabellas Adult Prom Night mit donations in advance, or [email protected], call 563-581- May 31, Isabellas Bar at the Ryan House (See page 26) simply bring them the day of the 5220, or visit www.sinnocom.com. walk. Make checks payable to the Nash Gallery Exhibit Opening Dubuque Regional Humane So- June 1, Rafters @ Fountain Park (See page 10) ciety. For more information, call 563-582-6766, or e-mail info@ Chalk the Block dbqhumane.org. June 7-8, 1000 Block of Main Street (See ad on page 8) SEVEN YEARS OF JAM, BABY! 6 MAY 15 - 28

O’Kelly’s will be on hand to vend food, making Lunchtime Jam a mini-festival in the middle of your Friday workday – a great primer for the weekend.

JUNE Friday lunchtime is about to get fun Lunchtime Jam gets started Friday, 12 Colts “Brett Favre” Fundraiser again. Hosted by your own 365 crew May 16, just in time for DubuqueFest and sponsored by Cottingham & Butler with 365’s own Ralph Kluseman, and The Dubuque Colts Youth fice (1101 Central Avenue), with contributing support from Carlos continues every Friday (weather per- Organization has secured from any Colts board mem- O’Kelly’s, the 365 Lunchtime Jam re- mitting) until it gets too cold to play two personally autographed bers and volunteers, or by turns to the Town Clock Plaza for its guitar. Upcoming performers in the pieces of Brett Favre memo- calling 563-582-4872. Tick- seventh year Friday, May 16. series include Roosevelt Middle School rabilia as part of a fundrais- ets are also available at any Jazz Band – May 23, Denny Garcia ing effort for the group. Favre American Trust location, or Featuring (mostly) acoustic perfor- – May 30, ‘Round Midnight – June 6, has donated a full-color ac- online at www.colts.org. mances by local musicians over the and Maureen Kilgore – May 13. Look tion photograph as well as a The drawing for the two lunch hour, the Lunchtime Jam pro- for other performances by Jeremy and cover of Sports Illustrated’s framed portraits will be held vides an opportunity for Keisha, Nate Jenkins, Chad commemorative issue cel- on Thursday, June 12, with downtown workers to slip Witthoeft and other local fa- ebrating the certain Hall of notification of winners to outside for some fresh air, vorites through the summer. Famer’s career. Both auto- follow. lunch, and live music un- graphed items have been framed compli- der the Town Clock. Carlos See you on Friday! ments of A Frame of Mind Framing and All proceeds from the raffle will go to Gallery here in Dubuque, and benefit the Colts’ summer tour ex- will be on display at American penses ... and considering that Trust & Savings Bank’s new the Colts finished in the top location on the Northwest 10 in National Drum Corps Arterial in Dubuque. Oh, competition last year, don’t 5. What instrument is used at Happy and you have a chance to you want to support that ef- Joe’s Pizza to wish you a happy birth- take them home with you! fort? Oh, yeah, you do. You day? know you do. Answers on page 28 A) Giant Bicycle horn Both pieces of memorabilia are B) Mandolin up for raffle. Tickets are $20 each, For more information, call 563-582- 1. What is tzatziki sauce, besides an C) Bouzouki and a package of 6 is available for $100. 4872 or contact Rod Bakke at 563-590- essential component to gyros sand- D) Accordion Tickets can be purchased at the Colts of- 2353. wiches? 6. The Grand Pet Excursion was previ- ously known by what name? MAY 2. While the city of Dubuque is 175 Wisconsin High School Rodeo years old, its history goes well beyond 16-18 that. Who was the famous French trad- 7. On which night is Mexican food fea- tured at Fat Tuesday’s? Don’t forget about the fifth annual River are available at Theisen’s and Longhorn er in the area during the late 1600s? A) Monday B) Tuesday Rodeo, the Wisconsin high school rodeo, Saddlery (just west of the Northwest Arte- A) Julien Dubuque C) Wednesday D) Monday at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds! rial on Highway 20). The rodeo will take B) Nicholas Perrot place rain or shine. For more information, C) Matthias Loras 8. What cooking method is used to Set for May 16 - 18, the rodeo promises to call 563-879-3507 or 563-599-0782. D) Pepe LePew create the delicious chicken at Jack’s feature all the bulls, broncs and the wild, Chicken Palace? exciting events that take place at a rodeo. 3. What was the original name of the A) Pan-fry B) Sauté Friday’s event will be a junior-high rodeo, building that houses Fat Tuesday’s? C) Broasting D) Pressure Frying beginning at 4 p.m. On Saturday, the high A) Gomer’s B) Hi-Hat school rodeos will begin (with 1 p.m. and C) Schrobie’s D) Barrel Tap 9. What delicious catering-only (and 7 p.m. performances), which will continue festival favorite) business is on Univer- at noon on Sunday. Other events include 4. Retired quarterback Brett Favre was sity Hill? jackpot team roping and a barrel race (6 originally drafted by what team? p.m., Friday), and a cutting competition A) Chicago Bears 10. Name the northern and south- (cutting a calf out of a herd and keeping it B) Atlanta Falcons ern termini of the Mississippi River in out of the herd) at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. C) Green Bay Packers D) Denver Broncos America. Admission is charged, and advance tickets DUBUQUE GETS A GOLD STAR FOR BEING 175 YEARS OLD 7 MAY 15 - 28

You’ve heard it before and you’re going to hear it again: Dubuque, Iowa’s oldest city, is 175 years old this year! To coincide with Dubuque’s anniversary date (June 1, 1833), a 175th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, in the Alliant Amphitheater in the Port of Dubuque.

Saturday’s festivities will begin at 7 p.m., with live entertainment provid- ed by The Mighty Short Bus, a south- ern / midwest rock band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin. The MSB has been an area favorite for quite some time now, and the band’s sound is unique and, quite first. Paddlers will arrive at the Ice Harbor simply, fun. Park, the Museum Boatyard and the Ice Harbor portion of the Riverwalk, where Following the Mighty Short Bus will be historical events will take place. The Lead The Janeys, a father / son duo featuring son Rush will begin at 1 p.m. Bryce’s vocals and guitar complemented by Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame father Admission to the upcoming 175th Anni- Billy Lee’s intense strumming, versary Celebration events is free, and all are invited to attend. For more information Sunday’s activities will run from 11 a.m. - about these and other exciting Dubuque 5 p.m., featuring food, beverages, activities 175 events, visit www.dubuque175.org, and entertainment for the whole family. The call 563-589-4151, or send an e-mail day will also coincide with the Dubuque to [email protected]. County Historical Society’s Lead Rush Across the Mississippi River, a re-enactment of the historic lead rush of 1833. Fami- lies can watch a re-telling of the early days of Dubuque, as lead miners cross the river from Illinois to stake their claims to the best patches of land 365INK: WE’RE MAD AS HATTERS DOWN HERE 8 MAY 15 - 28

MAY 20-21 Children’s Theater Tryouts

6:30 p.m., with callbacks scheduled for Thursday, May 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m.

The theater notes that it is seeking chil- dren aged 7 to 16 for 45 - 50 on-stage roles, and kids aged 7 to 18 for 50 - 60 backstage roles. All those auditioning for an onstage role will be asked to sing at the audition, though it is not necessary to prepare a song. Those wanting to sign Attention, young people of theatrical up for backstage roles, including set con- persuasions! The Bell Tower Theater has struction, costumes, ticket sales and more, announced auditions for its upcoming should sign up on May 20 & 21 also. children’s musical, Disney’s Alice in Won- derland, Jr.! All children in the show are expected to be able to The show is what you attend every rehearsal and might expect from the ti- performance. Rehears- tle, focusing upon Alice’s als will be held Monday adventures in Wonderland through Friday from 1 - 4 as she chases the White p.m. starting June 9. Perfor- Rabbit, raps with a bub- mances will be on Thurs- ble-blowing caterpillar day, July 10, Friday, July and combats the Queen of Hearts. The 11,and Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 stage adaptation features arrangements p.m.; and Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. of songs like “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” For more information, contact Miki Rob- inson at the Bell Tower Theater at 563- Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 588-3377 or by e-mailing mrobinson@ 20, and Wednesday, May 21, from 4 - belltowertheater.net. ZOINKS! TIM SPELLED IT “ZOIKS!” HE’S NOT PERFECT AFTER ALL 9 MAY 15 - 28

Zoinks! Forsooth!

The Dubuque Museum of Art has an- In addition, there will be village shops nounced its next fundraiser, and this one at the faire, allowing you to purchase has a pretty unique twist to it. You’re prob- unique souvenirs or keepsakes, hand- ably familiar with renaissance faires (pop- made art, period clothing and much, ularly known as “ren faires,”), or you’ve at much more. This is about as far away as least heard of them. Well, get ready, be- you can get from your ordinary, mun- cause Dubuque is having its very own! dane 9-to-5 job ... so don’t miss out!

The DMA is also in need of fabric donations (for making costumes and banners), other material do- nations, and volunteers (including sign-making, decorations, clean- up, first aid, parking and more). For more information on fabric dona- tions, call 563-557-1851. For more information about material dona- tions, e-mail Edwin Ritts, Jr., at er- [email protected]. And to learn more about becoming a volunteer, e-mail The Dubuque Renaissance Faire, set Lynne Melssen at [email protected]. for May 31 - June 1, will take visitors back to a time of adventure and magic. The Dubuque Renaissance Faire will be Knights, Ladies, Wenches, Rogues, Fair- held at Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo, ies, Pirates and more will be on hand at 12345 N. Cascade Road in Dubuque. to relive the days of yore, and roasted Tickets are on sale now at the Museum meats, home-brewed root beer, pies, of Art. Admission is $8 for one-day adult tarts and ales will be available to whet tickets, $12 for two-day adult tickets, palates and satisfy taste buds. Pre- $5 for one-day student / senior tickets, sentations on renaissance manners, $8 for two-day student / senior tickets, dances and weapons will be featured, $20 for one-day household tickets (two as well as swordplay, juggling and sto- adults and two students), and children rytelling demonstrations, along with 5 and under are free. For more infor- a headline appearance by entertainer mation, visit www.dbqart.com, or call Molotov the Gypsy. 563-557-1851.

MAY 16-17 Give our Regards to Broadway Feeling a little Broadwayish? Look no box office or online at www.belltower- further than the Bell Tower Theater’s theater.net. For more information, call next show: Give Our Regards to Broad- 563-583-8093. way -- 100 Years of Broadway Melodies, presented by the Music Men Barbershop Cho- rus. All your favorite tunes from the last century will be performed.

The show will be presented on Friday, May 16, and Satur- day, May 17, both at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in ad- vance for $17, and you can get them at the Bell Tower’s JENNY HARMS LOOKS LIKE SHE’S GONNA DO HARM TO THAT PAINTBRUSH 10 MAY 15 - 28 JUNE Jenny Harms & Kate Thorsheim Opening 1 The Nash Gallery at Fountain Park hosts Kate Thorsheim also uses self-portraiture a new exhibit for summer. Former Clarke as a vehicle to examine expression of ______College students Jenny Harms and Kate another kind. Using drawing media and Sunday, May 18 Thorsheim will display a series of draw- collage elements, Thorsheim explores The Rocket Surgeons ings in graphite and other media. While imagery of Catholic saints. Though raised 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______the new exhibit will be up after May 25, in the Lutheran church, Thorsheim be- the Nash Gallery will host an opening re- came familiar with Catholicism through Saturday, April 24 ception for the show Sunday, June 1, from relatives and her time at Clarke. Betty & the Headlights 1 to 4 p.m. The Nash Gallery represents 9 PM - 1 AM ______a collaboration between sponsoring orga- Using self-portrait as a framework for inter- Sunday, May 25 nization the Dubuque County Fine Arts pretation, she depicts herself in the role of Betty & the Headlights Society and the Fountain Park complex. the saints, using the symbols and conven- 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM tions of art history to signify individual saints ______and the unique stories and struggles each Saturday, May 31 faced in their lives. “I pictured myself in the The Derttones guise of specific saints with their traditional 9 PM - 1 AM attributes: the symbols which identify each ______saint and their story,” she writes. “However, Sunday, June 1 unlike conventional images of saints, I at- 98 In the Shade tempted to make them appear more human 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______than divine. The figures are not idealized, From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green and rather than seeming pious and expres- WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS! sionless in response to their sufferings, they Working primarily in self-portraiture, Jenny display the emotion and physical pain they Harms uses the vehicle to explore the ex- might have actually experienced.” pressive and emotive qualities of the human face. “I provided myself with an extremely cooperative model,” she joked in an artists statement. “Scheduling was rarely a prob- lem.” Her humor is evident in her artwork as well which often uses transitions from light sketch to more modeled trompe l’oeil techniques that seem to play with the view- er and beg the question, “What is real?” The Nash Gallery at Fountain Park opened in April with a group exhibit, representing Though Harms’ statement includes a dis- a new chapter in the life of the Dubuque claimer: “I swear I am not a narcissist,” using County Fine Arts Society’s non-profit her own face is not just for the convenience art gallery. The collaboration with the of the model. “In choosing self-portraits I de- Fountain Park complex complements the cided to express what was personal rather campus’s existing mix of arts groups that than attempt to make a universal statement,” includes the Bell Tower Theater, NISOM, she states. “I know myself better than I know The Art Studio, Mississippi Mud Pottery the nature of the world. Art expressing how Studio, and offices of the Dubuque Sym- I show emotion is truer than my conjectures phony Orchestra and the Dubuque Arts and generalizations of humanity’s emotive Council. Fountain Park is also home to a tendencies.” Still, the universal communi- newly reopened Rafters Restaurant. cation embodied in facial expressions make the work accessible to a wide variety of The reception is free and open to the pub- viewers. The observance of the particular lic. Fountain Park / Rafters Restaurant is communicates the universal. located at 2728 Asbury Road in Dubuque.

Nightly Drink Specials Half-Off Wednesday: 5pm—9pm The week’s half-over so we’re Sunday Hospitality Industry Night: half-off... half off appetizers, • $2 Drafts, $2.50 Rail Drinks domestic bottles of beer, and • 25¢ Hot Wings rail drinks! Thirsty Thursday: Maniac Monday: • $2 Drafts, $5 Long Island Iced Tea • $1 Drafts, $2 Capt. Morgan drinks. • $1.00 Off Appetizers • Individual pizzas, 8 inch with two toppings 4.99 .50 for It’s Finally Friday: additional toppings • $2.00 Blue Moon Drafts • Complimentary Terrific Tuesday: Homemade potato chips • $2 Tanqueray & tonics. • $3 Mixed Basket Super Saturday’s: (Onion rings, cheese • $2 Drafts, $5 Margaritas curds and chicken bites) • 25¢ Hot Wings 365INK: LOSING OUR MINDS TO BACON AND CHEESE EVERY DAY 11 MAY 15 - 28

Tony Hoagland comes close in his poem So this year, I’ve decided to let spring knowing what I love. Right around Moth- Losing My Mind “A Color of the Sky,” when he writes, be as animate as I want it to be. The er’s Day, my daughter and I always go “Outside the youth center, between the lipstick red tulips that are just now out and buy too many annuals, and then liquor store / and the police station, a dying down around my patio were I put them in the ground around my pa- to Spring little dogwood tree is losing its mind; / elegant and formal, and proud of the tio and she puts hers in pots on her deck. I once wrote a poem called “Nothing is overflowing with blossomfoam, / like a lovely show they’ve made once again. My favorites are old fashioned blossoms Indescribable.” As a writer, I really have sudsy mug of beer; like a bride ripping The violets covering the hill by my like zinnias and moss roses, the kind

DUNN to believe this, just as a singer has to off her clothes, / dropping snow white garage are sprightly and happy, cer- you really ought to start from scratch. - believe that there is no song that can- petals to the ground in clouds. . . .” tain they are bringing joy to all who Instead, I stick my annuals in the ground not be sung, and a mathematician has view them. The dandelions possess and weed around them until they get so to have faith that no group of numbers My favorite part of that poem is the “los- a ridiculous measure of self-esteem, lush I no longer need to bother. They do can’t be added up. But every year, spring ing its mind.” I love how it breaks all not caring a hoot if the rest of us – hu- a lot better than the vegetables I’ve tried comes along and just about leaves me the rules our English teachers taught us mans and other plants alike – consider over the years. There seems to be a shelf speechless. I look across the street at the in 4th grade about not personifying in- them weeds. Let us go after them with of rock about a foot under my so-called flowering tree in my neighbor’s yard, a animate objects. Of course a flower Round-Up – they’ll be back. And the garden, which makes it hard to till the magnificent thing that produces white doesn’t feel crazy when it blooms, it’s crab apple tree in our yard, good grief, soil properly, so every year I do more blossoms on cue every April without just fulfilling its biological destiny. Still, is definitely losing its mind, overflow- flowers and fewer veggies. (The farmer’s fail, and feel like there are just no words I can’t help feeling that the six stands of ing with pink blossoms, dressed up for market was made for people like me.) to convey the beauty of this thing. peonies my neighbor mowed down last prom as it is every single year. week, whether accidentally or on pur- Every year, I think about planting more pose, felt pretty darned upset. They were I’m sorry to say that I don’t know all perennials, those hardy flowers and just getting ready to bloom, after all, to the names of all the flowers I admire plants that come up so dependably do the one really cool thing that they get so much. That tree across the street every year. That’s what I had at my last to do every year. Even if the plants didn’t – I used to think it was a magnolia, house, the one where I lived so long as

PAM KRESS PAM mind, I was beside myself with frustra- until I went to south this year and ev- a single mother of two. When we moved t i o n when I came home and erybody called them dogwoods. And in, it was already early summer, and the saw the devastation. those trees with the pink blossoms spring flowers had died down among

• that everyone else seems to think are leaves that I hardly noticed. It wasn’t un- magnolias – I grew up calling them til the following spring that I saw green tulip trees, and if that’s the name my shoots coming up all over the place. It grandma called the one in her yard, was such a treat to make those discover- ies. One week it would be yellow cro- that’s what I’m going to keep calling cuses blooming by the front porch; the them. They do look like tulips, after next, a stand of Siberian irises opening all. But there are other flowering trees into perfect purple hues. Then the green around town, and I have no idea what spears along the sidewalk turned into they are, except pretty. white lilies of the valley, and the peonies – white, pink, and deep magenta – final- Lilacs are no problem; I could identify ly burst into top-heavy bloom. What did them a block away just by their scent. I do to deserve all that? Not a thing. When I was a kid, I used to steal a bou- quet from the neighbor’s hedge, and I’ve There were pear trees and a redbud, and been tempted to do the same from the overgrown lilacs, too, not to mention a one behind our house that does not tech- big-leafed rhubarb plant along the alley. nically belong to us. I planted one a few I hope the new owners are taking care of years ago, and though it’s still only three them. I can’t bear to go and look. After feet tall, this year it’s loaded with buds all those years of growing and blooming, and just about to come into its own. I’m I think they enjoyed giving pleasure to sure the towering crab apple will be very the humans in the house. Call me senti- proud of it. (Uh oh, there I go again.) mental, but flowers will do that to you.

As for flowers that grow in the ground, Pam Kress-Dunn I’m no expert on them, either, except for [email protected] GIVING VOICE GIVING SERIOUSLY -- GO SEE IRON MAN BEFORE ROBERT DOWNEY JR GETS ARRESTED 12 19 MAY 15 - 28

Rotten Tomatoes collects the thoughts of dozens of movie reviewers across the country and averages their scores into a fresh or rotten rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! THE BUZZ www.rottentomatoes.com - In the wake of the utterly amazing box office performance of Iron Man, Mar- OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE vel Studios has announced a vast slate Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (5/16) of upcoming films to build upon its suc- The Pevensie children return to Narnia one cess. Marvel will take 2009 off, and its Iron Man year after their first adventure in the magical 2010 schedule will include Iron Man 2 A Film by Jon Favreau (Elf, Zathura) land. Soon after entering the kingdom, how- on April 30 and Thor on June 4, followed by Captain Billionaire industrialist and inventor Tony Stark (Robert ever, they learn that 1,000 years has passed America: The First Avenger on May 6, 2011, and The Downey, Jr.) is on top of the world. He has everything he here, and all is not well since an evil king ascended to Avengers (a multi-hero team-up story) scheduled for could ever want and his company, Stark Industries, holds the throne. The children and allies both old and new July 2011. Good time to be a comic movie fan. billions in military contracts. When he is kidnapped by band together to help restore the kingdom to its rightful a band of Afghanistani rebels in an attack that damages heir, Prince Caspian. - Director David O. Russell (Three his heart, he is forced to build a devastating weapon Kings) is having a rough go of things for his captors. Instead, Tony constructs an advanced Indiana Jones 4 (5/22) on his newest project, a comedy ti- suit of armor and escapes but not before he devises a Seventeen years after he rescued his father tled Nailed. Production has been shut chest implant to keep his heart alive. Tony returns to and discovered the legendary Holy Grail, down by the Screen Actors Guild due civilization as a changed man, vowing to terminate the man with the hat is back! Professor Hen- to insufficient funds, the latest set- the development and manufacture of the devastating ry Jnes finds himself entangled in a nefari- back for a film that had one of its main stars, James weapons upon which ous Soviet plot involving the Crystal Skull of Akator, a Caan, walk out on the very first day of filming. his father’s company legendary object of untold power. If the Soviets get to was built. Only after the Crystal Skull before Indiana Jones, its secrets might - While he’s only just finished post- he learns that not only enable them to take over the world... production on Indiana Jones, direc- are weapons still be- tor Steven Spielberg is busy. Though his upcoming Trial of the Chicago 7 ing developed without MORE UPCOMING FILMS his knowledge, but also has been delayed due to fears of an being sold to war crimi- actors’ strike, he’s moving full speed nals as well as the U.S. Sex & the City (5/30) ahead on an Abraham Lincoln biopic (starring Liam military does he decide Set four years after we last saw the ladies, Neeson), and an adaptation of the classic comic to build a better version Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte The Adventures of Tintin (with Peter Jackson). of his suit of armor and (Davis) negotiate their friendships, ro- become Iron Man. mances, and careers in New York City. At - From the “Please Tell Me Why” desk the center of it all is Carrie’s pending nuptials to Mr. comes news that a sequel to Richard Iron Man is the first en- Big (Chris Noth) .... Kelly’s 2001 film Donnie Darko is in trant in the 2008 sum- development. Titled S. Darko, the film mer movie season and it comes out of the gate strong. You Don’t Mess With the Zohan (6/6) will follow Donnie’s younger sister, Sa- Mixing humor with action, Iron Man is a wild and en- Zohan, an Israeli commando, fakes his mantha, as she takes a roadtrip to Los tertaining adventure that makes a lasting impression. own death in order to pursue his dream: Angeles and is plagued by bizarre visions. In a rare There was some skepticism going into the theater that becoming a hairstylist in New York. He ro- sign of sanity from all parties, Richard Kelly has de- Robert Downey could pull this off but he inhabits the mances his clients by giving them “special clined involvement, as has the original cast such as role of Tony Stark and brings his own experiences as a services” in the back room. However, he Jake Gyllenhaal and Drew Barrymore. Hollywood playboy to bear on his characterization. The is eventually recognized, and risks losing his new- supporting cast add to the mix with Gwyneth Paltrow found life and career. - Whoops! We have to scratch a news as Stark’s assistant Pepper Potts, Jeff Bridges as business item reported in this space two issues partner Obadiah Stane and Terrence Howard as friend Kung Fu Panda (6/6) ago. Actress Natalie Portman has de- Rhodey. According to at least one of the members of Po (Jack Black) is a panda who is an appren- cided to abandon her involvement our entourage, Iron Man is a faithful big screen adapta- tice noodle-maker and kung fu fanatic, but in the upcoming film adaptation of tion of the comic book upon which it is based. The suit whose defining characteristic appears to be Wuthering Heights, citing creative dif- worn by Iron Man is effective and believable. Iron Man that he is the laziest animal in ancient Chi- ferences with the production. Producers are hoping is a thoroughly enjoyable diversion that demands the na. A madman has escaped from prison, and to find a replacement for Portman ASAP. consumption of heavily buttered popcorn and a giant all hopes have been pinned on a prophecy naming Po as soda. Just make sure you pace yourself so you don’t the “Chosen One” to save the day. have to leave the theater during the movie. Kerasotes Star 14 Millennium Cinema NOW PLAYING IN DUBUQUE 2835 NW Arterial 151 Millennium Drive Note: You may wonder why we’re reviewing an older Prom Night ...... 11% Rotten 563-582-7827 Platteville, WI movie. Iron Man is THAT good. If you haven’t seen it, Made of Honor ...... 12% Rotten www.kerasotes.com 1-877-280-0211 go now. 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SHOWTIMES May 16 - 23 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (PG-13) (92 min) $5, $7 Iron Man 2:30, 4:30, 6:40 (PG-13) (126 min.) $5 Matinee / $7 Evenings With the world on the edge of WWII, 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Miss Pettigrew, a governess, has just Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, a billionaire been fired from her recent client. With industrialist taken captive by Afghani rebels very little money, she immediately takes intent on using him to build a new weapon another governess’s client, Delysia La- for them. Stark creates a massive powered fosse (Amy Adams). suit of armor and battles to stop a dark- minded scientific genius from carrying out Speed Racer his nefarious plot against the world. (PG) (135 min.) $5, $7 Married Life 12:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:45 Speed Racer, a skilled young car driver, (R) (90 min.) $5, $7 is blackmailed by Royalton Industries to 12:15, 9:10 participate in The Crucible -- the an- MINDFRAMETHEATERS.COM In the height of the 1940s, a middle-aged nual cross-country rally that claimed his married man cares for his wife, but has brother’s life years ago. Along the way fallen in love with another woman. Upon Hotline: 563.582.4971 he battles rival driver Racer X. 555 John F Kennedy Rd - Behind Kennedy Mall deciding that the trials and tribulations of a divorce would force his wife to endure too much humiliation, he decides it’s bet- Flawless ter to kill her instead. (PG-13) (96 min.) $5, $7 The Counterfeiters 11:40, 1:55, 4:10, 7:30, 10:00 A janitor at a diamond company is (R) (98 min.) $5, $7 about to retire but does not want to 12:50, 7:20 leave empty-handed. He asks a dis- The story of Operation Bernhard, a secret gruntled executive to help him steal plan by the Nazis during WW2 to destabilize from the company. the United Kingdom by flooding its economy with forged Bank of England currency. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (PG) (137 min.) $5, $7 (R) (113 min.) $5, $7 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35 3:05, 9:50 The Pevensie children return to Narnia During the course of one day in 1987 in one year after their first adventure in Communist Romania, Otilia helps her friend the magical land. However, all is not and roommate Gabita to get a late-term well in the kingdom since an evil king abortion done (at that time, any sort of ascended to the throne. abortion was illegal in Romania).

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Captain’s Ball (May 30) The National Rivers Hall of Fame invites guests to feast on the sights, sounds and tastes of one of the world’s greatest rivers, the Mississippi. This is a red carpet, black tie-optional dinner and celebration. Mathias Ham House “At the Lead Mines” (May 31) Historians, artifacts and the historical role players will recreate the lead miner’s search for lead, their living quarters, food and culture. THERE NEEDS TO BE A PUBLISHER’S BALL 14 MAY 15 - 28

MAY 30 NMRMA Captain’s Ball

Aye aye, cap’n! presented by Lynn Scarlett, Deputy of the Interior, live and silent auctions and The National Rivers Hall of Fame and musical entertainment by Hunter Fuer- the National Mississippi River Museum ste and his American Vintage Orches- and Aquarium will host tra. The ball is a celebra- the bi-annual Captain’s tion of the people, cultures Ball at the Grand River and music along the Mis- Center on Friday, May sissippi River throughout 30. the years.

The red carpet, black- For more information about tie-optional evening is set to begin at the 2008 Captain’s Ball, contact Ginger 5:30 p.m. and will feature a program Sakas at 563-557-9545 or via email at including a special recognition award [email protected].

MAY 22 Tree of Life Memorial Service

Hospice of Dubuque will present its an- The lights will remain on the Tree of Life nual Tree of Life Memorial Service, a through the Memorial Day holiday. tree-lighting service held to honor and remember loved ones—both living and In the event of rain, the Tree of Life service deceased, on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 will be held in the lobby of the Dubuque Making 365ink look as good p.m. in the Washington Park Gazebo. Building (700 Locust Street). as it reads from issue #1... The service will include music, readings and the lighting of the Tree of Life. Each light in the display symbolizes a donation made in honor, or in memory, of a loved one.

The Tree of Life dates back to 1993, when the Hospice of Dubuque Board of Directors initiated a Tri-State area bereavement ser- vice. After spending its first years at Clarke College, the Tree of Life moved to Wash- woodwardprinting.com 1-800-348-5515 ington Park in 1996. A new Katsura tree re- “The Journey”, a collection of artwork do- • placed the original tree in the fall of 2006. nated by a group of talented artists from the Dubuque area, will also be unveiled at To ensure the placement of a loved one’s the Tree of Life Memorial Service. The col- name in the program, donations must lection will be displayed throughout the reach the Hospice of Dubuque office summer at businesses in the Tri-State area. no later than Friday, May 16. You may purchase a light with any size donation. Admission to the Tree of Life Memorial When sending a donation, please specify Service is free, and the event is open to the that it is for the Tree of Life and in whose public. For more information, call 563- memory or honor the gift is being made. 582-1220 or visit hospiceofdubuque.org.

MAY 16 East DBQ City-Wide Garage Sales

Hey, look, they’re cleaning out their ga- rages... too!

Yep, it’s spring, and that means it’s time for even more spring cleaning ... Dubuque has done it, Platteville has done it, and now it’s time for East Dubuque to do it! The East Dubuque City-Wide garage sales are set for Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. Maps containing registered loca- tions and directions to various sales will be available at both East Dubuque gas stations ... who knows, you just might find that long-lost collection of Raffi albums you’ve been searching for all your life! HOLY CRAP, THERE’S STILL MORE MUSIC TO WRITE ABOUT! 15 MAY 15 - 28 Greg Brown Live in Concert Ramsey often plays with Greg Brown as With Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey well, so it only makes sense that he would Friday, May 30 - Five Flags Theater join the family affair making this show the all-star concert it is. by Mike Ironside GREG BROWNlos Santana, Shawn Colvin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Five Flags concert follows a March While he might not be a household among others. performance by Pieta and Bo at a jam- name to some in Dubuque, Iowa packed Dubuque Museum of Art and singer / songwriter Greg Brown is Greg Brown will be joined in Ramsey’s own CD release show at the a folk music legend to a legion of the Five Flags concert by his Voices Warehouse Gallery, Friday, May fans from Iowa to Europe. In fact, eldest daughter Pieta Brown. 16 for his most recent album, Fragile, having recently played a slate of Eu- Since her eponymous debut which was co-produced by Pieta Brown. ropean dates with guitarist extraor- release in 2002, Pieta Brown Tickets for the Greg Brown concert are dinaire Bo Ramsey, Brown returns has quickly become a critics’ now on sale at the Five Flags box office. to the Midwest for a number of favorite for her lilting voice shows, including a special performance Ram, living in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. and strong songwriting. Her latest CD, Re- at Dubuque’s Five Flags Theater. Sched- He traveled with a band for a few years member the Sun, released last September, uled for Friday, May 30, Brown will be but eventually tired of it all and moved was named one of the best albums of 2007 joined by his daughter Pieta Brown – a back to Iowa where he began writing his by the Wall Street Journal, who described great singer/songwriter in her own right own songs, performing them in Midwest it as “a sophisticated Southern-flavored – with Ramsey on guitar. The concert is cafés and clubs. country-rock album that Lucinda Williams sponsored by Wilmac Properties and is a might be proud to call her own.” fundraiser for the Voices From the Ware- Since then, Brown has discovered his house art exhibit. Tickets are now on sale own unique voice, becoming the unof- Having spent part of her time growing up at the Five Flags box office. ficial poet-laureate of Iowa songwriters in Alabama, the comparison is no surprise and finding fans around the country. He – Pieta does have a soft drawl in her voice Greg (left) with Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey Originally from Fairfield, Iowa, Greg has recorded over two dozen albums, has that is at times reminiscent of Lucinda. Brown got his start hosting folk singer garnered a pile of folk and indie awards, The comparison is perhaps a bit more ob- For more information, call Wilmac Ware- “hootenannies” at Gerdes Folk City, a hot- has been nominated for a Grammy twice, vious when one notes that the guy that has house owner Tim McNamara at 563-556- spot for folk music in New York when he has performed on A Prairie Home Com- produced records and played guitar for 8881. For more information on warehouse was just 18. He moved west and became panion a number of times and has had Lucinda Williams, Bo Ramsey, does the rental or development opportunities, visit a ghostwrite for Platters founder Buck songs covered by Willie Nelson, Car- same for Pieta. Good guy to have around. www.wilmacwarehouse.com. Friday, May 23 Sunday, May 25 Mike Breitbach Massey Road TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Kalmes’ (Hwy 20), 3 - 7 PM Rosalie Morgan Betty & the Headlights Thursday, May 15 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 7 - 11 PM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Katie & Brownie Katie & Brownie Denny Garcia Dubuquefest - Day 2 Dubuquefest - Day 3 Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Downtown DBQ, All Day Gazebo Stage Gazebo Stage 1 p.m. - Nate Jenkins 2 p.m. - Peter Fraterdeus Horsin’ Around Switchback Friday, May 16 10 a.m. - Dubuque Fiddlers 3 p.m. - The Car Ride Home Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Catfish Charlie’s, 8:30 PM - 12 1 p.m. - Paul Fonfara Town Clock Stage AM 2 p.m. - Melanie Sue Mausser 11 a.m. - ‘Round Midnight Matt Cox 4 p.m. - John Moran Jazz Quartet Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Apple Dumplin’s Town Clock Stage Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM 1 p.m. - The Dert Tones Rocket Surgeons 10 a.m. - DBQ Dance Studio 3 p.m. - Aloysious Rexford Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 12 p.m. - Dubuque Senior & 4 p.m. - Lost Apparitions Hempstead High 5 p.m. - Old Panther The Do Overs School Jazz Band Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM 4 p.m. - DeWayn Brothers 6 p.m. - The Wild Animals Dubuquefest (See page 31) 7 p.m. - The Heavenly States Saturday, May 24 Town Clock Stage 8 p.m. - Diplomats of Solid Apple Dumplin’s 5 p.m. - Joe and Vicki Price Sound featuring Sandy Hook, 2 - 6 PM 8 p.m. - Euforquestra! The Diplomettes Chuck Bregman Chuck Bregman Rosalie Morgan 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Okham’s Razor Just Cuz The Legends Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Lombardi’s, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Rosalie Morgan Katie & Brownie Da Vinci’s, 6 - 9 PM Artie & the Pink Catillacs The Rocket Surgeons Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Eagles Club, 8 PM - 12 AM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Melanie Mausser Horsin’ Around Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM Fiona Molloy Lombardi’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Wednesday, May 21 Artie & the Pink Catillacs Jill Duggan Rosalie Morgan Happy’s, 7 - 10 PM Jill Duggan Stone Cliff Winery, 8 PM - 12 AM Stone Cliff Winery, 8 PM - 12 AM Stone Cliff Winery, 5 - 9 PM Bo Ramsey Chuck Bregman Menace Voices Warehouse, 7 PM Joe & Vicki Price Dirty Ernie’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM Fiona Molloy The Wundo Band Artie & the Pink Catillacs Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Jabberbox Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Julien’s Bluff Guest Bartender Party 50 Pound Rooster Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM Menace Coe’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 1 AM Denny Garcia Live on Main Comedy Boys’ Night Out Grape Escape, 8 PM - 12 AM Nothin’ But Dylan Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Taste Like Chicken Acoustic Guillotine Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Taste Like Chicken Thursday, May 22 Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM The Boys’ Night Out Rigel Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Massey Road Irish Cottage, 7 - 11 PM The Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM Paul Fonfara Music & More Party Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Heavenly States The Other Side, 8 - 11 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Public Property BobFest (Dylan party) Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM The Stumble Bros. Silver Dollar, 8 PM - 12 AM Kalmes’ (Hwy 20), 9 PM - 1 AM Falling WIthin Friday, May 23 Dirty Ernie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Jim the Mule Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Chuck Bregman Saturday, May 17 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Chuck Bregman Sunday, May 18 Kickoff to Summer Mighty Short Bus 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Town Clock, 5 - 11 PM Mike & Amy Finders Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Park Farm Winery, 5 - 8 PM The Wundo Band Melanie Mausser Betty & the Headlights Galena Post Office, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Cafe Manna Java, 6 - 9 PM The DeWayne Bros. New Diggings, 10 PM - 2 AM Okham’s Razor Isabella’s, 7 - 11 PM BuzzBerries Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Denny & the Folk-Ups Bellevue Dam, 6 - 10 PM Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Tuesday, May 27 Friday, May 30 Friday, May 30 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Readings Under the Influence Taste Like Chicken VENUE FINDER Busted Lift, 8 - 11 PM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Shame Train 180 Main / Busted Lift The Hub 180 Main Street, Dubuque 253 Main St., Dubuque Wednesday, May 28 Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM 180main.com 563-556-5782 myspace.com/thehubdbq Chuck Bregman Stoneheart Ace’s Place Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois 563-876-9068 Ralph Kluseman Saturday, May 31 815.776.0707 Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Anton’s Saloon theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Julien’s Bluff New Diggings, Wisconsin Isabella’s @ the Ryan House The Wundo Band Anton’s Saloon, 2 - 6 PM 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM 563-585-2049 Chuck Bregman Bricktown isabellasbar.com Mixed Emotions 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM 299 Main Street, Dubuque Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM 563-582-0608 Jumpers Bar & Grill Okham’s Razor bricktowndubuque.com 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque Chuck Bregman Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM (563) 556-6100 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Captain Merry myspace.com/jumpersdbq 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL Richter Scale Okham’s Razor 815-747-3644 Knicker’s Saloon Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM captainmerry.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM 563) 583-5044 Dubuque175 Festival Catfish Charlies Rosalie Morgan Mighty Short Bus / The Janeys 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM 7 - 11 PM, Alliant Amhitheater 563-582-8600 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque catfishcharliesonline.com 563-582-7057 davincisdubuque.com Billy Leathem Country Tradition Courtside Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Lombardi’s, 7 - 11 PM 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque M-Studios 563-583-0574 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 98 in the Shade Billy Leathem 815-777-6463 Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Dagwood’s m-studios.org 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA Mississippi Mug Taste Like Chicken Prom! (563) 852-3378 Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 373 Bluff St, Dubuque Denny’s Lux Club 563.585-0919 3050 Asbury, Rd. mississippimug.com (563) 557-0880 Mooney Hollow Barn 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA Dino’s Backside (Other Side) (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque (815) 747-9049 Murph’s South End 55 Locust St. Dubuque Dirty Ernie’s Phone 563-556-9896 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA 563-744-4653 New Diggings 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI Dog House Lounge 608-965-3231 1646 Asbury, Dubuque newdiggs.com (563) 556-7611 Noonan’s North Doolittle’s Cuba City 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI 563-870-2235 608-744-2404 Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza Doolittle’s Lancaster 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 608-348-3136 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI 608-723-7676 Pit Stop 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque Dubuque Driving Range 563-582-0221 John Deere Road, Dubuque (563) 556-5420 Sandy Hook Tavern 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI Eagles Club 608-748-4728 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina (563) 582-6498 Good Times • Good Friends • Great Prices Main Street, Dubuque Eichman’s Grenada Tap 563-556-4558 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque Softtails Welcome to the Hub 563-552-2494 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA 563-582-0069 Five Flags Civic Center 253 Main Street • Dubuque, IA 405 Main Street Stone Cliff Winery 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque 563-556-5782 • myspace.com/thehubdbq 563.583.6100 Gin Rickey’s stonecliffwinery.com 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque 563-583-0063 Sublime myspace.com/ginrickeys 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, 563-582-4776 Gobbie’s 219 N Main St, Galena IL Thums Up Pub & Grill 815-777-0243 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI 608-568-3118 Grand Harbor Resort 350 Bell Street, Dubuque 563-690-4000 grandharborresort.com GET ON THE LIST... Grape Escape If you feature live entertainment and 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL would like to be included in our Venue 815.776.WINE Finder, please drop us a line... grapeescapegalena.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. JOHN F KENNEDY IS STILL ON THE WALL AT THE HUB, OKAY? 18 MAY 15 - 28

The business, which opened on May 2, is out to be a perfect fit after meeting with would never see print in these pages. the result of the joint effort of owners Jo Jo Bartini’s owners Mike and Deb Felderman; No, you have to go there and try them for Main Street Roling and Ann Cunningham. a purchase price was agreed upon around yourself -- and does that really sound like the end of March and the deal was struck. such a bad idea? has a new Hub Cunningham and Roling come to The Hub The Hub will also feature musical entertain- by Tim Brechlin with long careers in the hospitality and While the old Bartini’s sign is no more, and ment, though, the owners noted, perhaps not food and beverage industries. Cunningham the interior has received some changes -- quite as often as Bartini’s did. Laura McDon- There’s a building on Main Street that is had a long tenure at Lacoma Golf Club in gone are the columns in the back and the ald, recently featured in our recent series home to a lot of memories for the 365 fam- East Dubuque, and af- mirrors on the walls (al- about the roots of the Tri-State music scene, ily. For a long time, it was a popular Thurs- ter that she was one of though John F. Kennedy performed at The Hub for the bar’s opening day night hangout for Dubuque Jaycees. It’s the founding partners of is still there!), while new weekend, and Tri-State favorites Zero 2 Sixty one of the places where 365ink publisher Courtside Sports Bar & are humorous signs plas- and Betty & the Headlights will be perform- Bryce got to know his lovely bride-to-be. Grill, leaving in Novem- tered all over the walls, a ing in the future. At this point, visitors can Many of us have fond memories of seeing ber of 2007. Roling de- jukebox and a pool table, expect entertainment, be it a band, a DJ or 365 writer Mike Ironside’s band, ochOsol, scribes herself as a “ca- The Hub still promises to karaoke, almost every Saturday night. play there. 253 Main Street, formerly known reer bartender,” spending offer a fantastic nightlife as Bartini’s, has been without a doubt a fa- thirteen years slinging experience to Main Street vorite nightlife establishment. drinks behind bars at a bargoers, especially those However, while the business known as wide variety of estab- with fond memories of the Bartini’s has closed, the building (and the lishments, including the prior establishment. bar) is still alive and well and is now home Five Flags Holiday Inn, to a brand-new enterprise -- The Hub. From the Captain Merry, Paul’s, the A&B Tap and “There was a perception, I think, that it the looks of things, it’s going to be moving many, many more. was too expensive to drink at Bartini’s, but on full-speed ahead. I don’t feel that to be true -- the Bartini’s The pair looked at a number of different lo- prices were in line with other Main Street cations for establishing their new venture, bars,” says Cunningham. “What we’re go- but from the start they knew where they ing for here is for everyone to feel comfort- wanted to be. able, to enjoy drinks at an affordable price range, and stay for a few beers.” “Right from day one we really wanted to be downtown,” says Cunningham. “It’s where Included in The Hub’s offerings are spe- everything’s happening.” cialty drinks and house shots, all of which The location at 253 Main Street turned have secret recipes that we promised DO NOT ATTEMPT JON SCHMITZ’S GUITAR SOLOS AT HOME, KIDS 19 MAY 15 - 28

“I’ve always been a music person,” says The doors are open, the drinks are flowing mer is in full swing and, baby, it’s time Roling, who spent time performing in a and the atmosphere is inviting. Check it to party! Friday, May 23, is the date Rockford-area band. “Live entertainment out post-haste. and the Town Clock is the place. is an essential part of weekend nightlife at a bar, and we plan on making sure crowds The Hub is open Monday through Sat- The entertainment will begin at 5 are entertained.” urday, from 5 p.m. - midnight Monday - p.m. with the Rocket Surgeons, fea- Thursday, and 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Fridays turing 365 publisher Bryce Parks as It’s all part of the pair’s philosophy for the and Saturdays. The Hub has a strict “no Chief Surgeon and Beer Drinker. bar, which Roling describes, simply, as one under 21” policy. For more informa- The Surgeons are now in their fourth “come in anyway you are and have a good tion, call 563-556-5782. consecutive year of playing this fes- time.” They are continuing the past associa- tival, and this year they’re going to tion with the next-door Café Manna Java and be better than ever. offering the bistro’s food selections; also, in assuming ownership of the location, they Headlining the festival will be one of also retained prior Bartini’s employees. the Midwest’s favorite party bands, the Love Monkeys. A popular festi- “We don’t want to turn away people who val act throughout the Midwest for loved coming to Bartini’s, obviously,” more than a dozen years, the Mil- says Cunningham. “When people come waukee band has drawn a legion of in and see familiar staff behind the bar, devoted fans for its energetic and en- that makes them think, ‘Okay, this place tertaining live shows. Playing a mix hasn’t changed that much” ... we’re trying of popular covers and original reg- to keep the old clientele and also bring in Time flies when you’re drinking beer and gae-inflected material, the band weaves a new audience, as well.” listening to live music under the Town fun, upbeat songs into a non-stop mu- Clock, apparently. Not only is summer sical show, often playing medleys that And so far, results have been solid. nearly here and ready to be kicked off but incorporate diverse source material and this year’s Budweiser True Music Kickoff alternative versions of popular songs. If “We’ve heard nothing but positive com- to Summer is the seventh annual! you haven’t seen them, trust us on this ments so far,” says Roling. “We’re excited one – this is music perfect for drinking to be part of downtown and Lower Main, Budweiser and Music & More Promotions beer under the Town Clock. Plus there and we can’t wait for the renovations of the once again present the perfect opener to will be all kinds of food and there is no Julien Inn across the street to be complet- Bar Manager Matt with proprietors Memorial Day weekend, the weekend admission fee. If that ain’t a Kickoff to ed. We want people to come in and have a JoJo Roling and and Ann Cunningham, that serves of course as a sign that sum- Summer, we don’t know what else is. good time. That’s what we’re about.” relaxing at the Hub.

Yoga Beginner/Level 1 with Gene Tully Thursday 5:15-6:45 PM Introductory Qigong with Tom Harron May 19 through June 23 Monday & Friday 7 - 8 AM Cost for 12 sessions is $65.00 LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR Fusion Class with Tom Harron May 17 Jim the Mule Sundays 4:00-5:30 PM (Combines Qigong, Yoga, May 22 Bobfest Martial Arts, and Meditation) Cost for 6 sessions is $55.00 or May 24 Denny & the Folk-Ups $10 for a drop in class Call 690-0093 or email May 31 Eugene Smiles Project [email protected] for more inforamtion and to topreschedule TIM MADE THIRTY BUCKS AT THE BLACKJACK TABLE -- THANKS JO! 20 MAY 15 - 28

starter potato plants); Leadership Dubuque “Community Gardening” (assisting with labor); City Staff (Steinhaus- by Mayor Roy D. Buol er, Tim Horsfield from Parking; Paul Schul- Director of the Dubuque Rescue Mission tz from Public Works; Cori Burbach, City (DRM) Mr. Rick Mihm had an idea, and Management Intern; Mark Murphy, Emer- the City of Dubuque had the green space. gency Communications; and Leisure Ser- vices which is providing some of the tools The goal is the creation of a community such as the tiller, sod cutter, etc.) The proj- garden on the 100 ft. x 16 foot parcel adja- ect will involve cutting the sod, mixing the cent to the Rescue Mission. The purpose is soils, and laying out a series of raised beds. to teach the residents of the Dubuque Res- Finally, the plants and seeds will be planted cue Mission to reconnect with nature and and nurtured for cultivation. learn to grow their own food, and if there is a surplus, to learn the busi- ness side of gardening by offering the produce at Dubuque’s Farmers Market! In addition, Mr. Mihm in- tends to use this program as a way to encourage the 200+ men, women and children who come to their site for meals The City’s Sustainable Dubuque Initiative each day to learn similar skills. has ten building blocks, and this endeavor addresses several of those including eco- The property, the former United Rental site, literacy, promoting our local economy was a natural fit due to its location near the (Farmer’s Market), reducing greenhouse Rescue Mission. Mr. Mihm worked with gas emissions by producing food locally Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser rather than trucking it in, and smart growth to develop a lease agreement with the City through the creation of community gardens for $1 a year along with the use of city brick in an urban environment. Beyond these, a pavers to line each of the raised gardens. It community garden can create recreational is the City’s policy to make these and therapeutic opportunities for pavers available for neighborhood members of our community. projects on public right of way. This lease agreement was recently This is yet another City partnership approved by the City Council. that will promote environmental awareness as it helps to create a Many community partners have signed up sense of place and a safe haven for the to help turn this idea into reality, including human spirit. the University of Dubuque (dirt); Dubuque Excavating (trucking dirt to site); the “When you tug on a single thing in na- Dubuque Management Solid Waste Agency ture, you find it connected to everything (compost); Theisens (donation of seeds and else.” - John Muir

MAY 24 The Birds! (The non-attacking kind)

There’s a wide variety of wildlife in the explore the appearances of different types Tri-State area; you never know what crea- of birds, their forms of communication, ture you might find in the land, sea or air. and the construction of attendees’ own There’s a great opportunity to check out binoculars. Admission is free. For more the animals of the avian variety on Satur- information, call 563-556-0620 or visit day, May 24, with a morning of bird watch- www.minesofspain.org. ing from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center.

The event is aimed at children of elementary ages, and parents are welcome to stay. The event will X-TREME DANCE -- DOES THAT REQUIRE ADULT SUPERVISION? 21 MAY 15 - 28 Thrones With Evil Bebos Tuesday, May 27 180 Main by Aaron Hefel

Joe Preston is a man of many bands. Since the early ‘90s Mr. Preston has lent his bass duties to anything from Greg Brown Concert noise to pop to full-on stoner rock. All With Special Guests Pieta Brown & Bo Ramsey the while, he has kept a little project May 30th, 8 PM, Tix: $30 - $40, Five Flags Theater called Thrones around to sate his own personal demons. Thrones use super Fly-By-Night Presents: slow and low sounds and rhythms coupled with out-of-this-world vocals “Bright Ideas” to create a soundscape unlike any- May 30, 31 June 1,6,7,8, Five Flags Bijou Room thing out there. Similar to some of his cohorts on Southern Lord Records, the doom/stoner/noise one-man band der the Influence, about 10 p.m. Evil X-Treme Dance will be hitting the 180 Main stage on Bebos, with a sound similar to Explo- June 1st at 1 PM & 6 PM, Five Flags Theater Tuesday, May 27, after Readings Un- sions in the Sky, will open. Corn Cob Nationals basement stage of 180 Main the last Wrestling Tournament Tuesday of every month Readings June 14 . 9:00 AM Daily, Five Flags Arena Under the Influence (RUI for short) is everyone’s favorite “anti.open. American Breweriana Swap Meet mic.nite.” This month’s spoken word June 21 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Five Flags Arena party falls on Tuesday, May 27, from around 8:30 p.m.

R.U.I. celebrates with a selection of guest readers (yet to be announced at press time), interactive games and some kind of treats (birthday cake, perhaps?). In any case, spoken word lovers should get a little U I (Under Readings Under the Influence cel- the Influence) before the R(eading) ebrates its second anniversary this and join the fun. For more info, check May. Reliably appearing on the out www.myspace.com/ruidubuque.

ence and Showcase is looking for cutting edge visual artists to feature at the Thursday night showcase. Painting, installation, lighting, sculp- ture, multi-media, photography, illus- tration, graphic art, digital art, draw- ing and prints will be considered. The Cure Sheryl Crow No entry fee required for the 2008 Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 17 i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Tuesday, June 3 Art Showcase. Please submit your website to [email protected]. Rush Iron Maiden The Crossroads Entertainment Confer- We’ll be accepting submissions until i Wireless Center Moline, IL • Tues., May 20 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Weds., June 11 ence and Showcase is the Upper Mid- June 15th, 2008. west’s only event to educate, connect Stone Temple Pilots KanYe West and showcase the work of entertain- Charter One Pavilion, Chicago • Thurs., May 22 i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 12 ment industry in an effort to strengthen CROSSROADS Skid Row Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler the entertainment infrastructure for the MUSIC SHOWCASE Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Fri., May 23 America’s River Festival, Dubuque, IA • June 13-15 future. Musicians, visual and perfor- The Crossroads Entertainment Confer- mance artist, film makers, sports pro- ence and Showcase is now accepting Greg Brown Kenny Chesney & LeAnn Rimes fessionals, food and beverage masters submissions exclusively via Sonicbids Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA • Fri., May 30 i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 19 and industries that support creativity for showcase performance consider- all come together in Des Moines De- Van Halen Summerfest ation. Artists can visit www.sonicbids. Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Friday, May 30 Milwaukee, WI • June 28 through July 6 cember 3rd and 4th, 2008. com/crossroadsiowa to submit their EPK. Up to 15 slots are available for Dave Matthews Band Lifehouse CROSSROADS showcase performances. All genres Toyota Park , Bridgeview, IL • Friday, June 6 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Saturday, July 5 are encouraged to submit, but no cov ART SHOWCASE B.B. King American Idols Live er bands. Compensation is offered and Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Mon., June 9 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, July 19 The Crossroads Entertainment Confer- is negotiated at the time of booking. BOB RIPPED ON THE CUBS. BOB WILL PAY FOR HIS CRIMES. 22 MAY 15 - 28 Bob’s Book Reviews game loss is laid at the They are Tom Glavine of They literally are A Perfect Pitch feet of the pitcher, not the New York Mets and one in a million. by Bob Gelms the center fielder who Mike Mussina of the New misjudged the ball that York Yankees. With un- John Feinstein is I love baseball. Having been born and went over his head, let- precedented access to the the best sports raised on the South Side of Chicago I ting the winning run players and the 2007 sea- writer in America. have been treated to watching a real pro- score. son being what it was to He makes me care fessional baseball team my whole life. I both those men and their about sports and only ventured to the North Side when I Pitchers are notorious- teams, John Feinstein sports topics I thought I couldn’t care was in the mood to watch a Little League ly uncommunicative, winds up and delivers a less about. I’m not a sports nut either … game or, more kindly, a competent mi- superstitious, riddled compelling book that is as hockey and baseball, that’s it. I think it’s nor league team. (Ed. Tim’s note: Gelms with anxiety and, very much about baseball as it because he tells stories about human be- will die for this.) often, egomaniacal. is about two driven men ings and how they cope with the world They consider every- who do something ex- around them. I played the game through college, short- one else on the field ceedingly rare in two very stop and second base. I have a lifetime just players. They make different ways. It is a book The 2007 season for these two pitch- batting average of .334 so I know a little the difference between that deals with human is- ers was something special. It was filled about pitching from the end of the pro- an early vacation in September and a sues we all deal with on a day to day ba- with drama, humor and excitement. John cess, hitting the ball. However, the be- trip to the World Series in October. They sis but has hung on it a sport these men Feinstein makes it come alive between ginning of that process, throwing the sit at the center of how much money a are trying to play at its highest levels. the covers of Living on the Black. If you ball, has always been a mystery to me. I club might make this year and by exten- love baseball or even if you just like it a have had the experience of being near a sion what the club’s earning possibilities Using the expanded roster as the basis, little this book is filled with wonderment. major league pitcher throwing a scream- are next year. It is why they make more there are 1200, give or take, eligible If you happen to be of the North Side of ing (I mean that literally, the ball makes money than anyone in the organization. players in Major League Baseball. Start- Chicago baseball persuasion you, espe- an audible noise passing through the air) In some years that includes the owner. ing pitchers make up about 12 percent of cially, might want to pick up Living on fastball at 97 miles an hour. You can’t that number. In other words, fewer than the Black because it’s certain you won’t help but be struck at how amazing it is If you think a good major league pitcher 150 men in a country whose male popu- see the likes of Tom Glavine or Mike that anybody can hit the thing at all, let with 30 starts, 200 innings pitched, an lation is 150 million get to do what Tom Mussina playing in Wrigley Field, unless, alone accomplish the “we will need an ERA of under 3.00, and 20 wins doesn’t Glavine and Mike Mussina get to do. of course, they are on the visiting team. armored car to deliver your paycheck” earn every cent of that 10- to 15-million- feat of hitting it three times out of ten. dollar paycheck, read Living on the Black.

Major League pitchers are taught to throw John Feinstein follows two of the game’s the ball, at will, right down the center of best pitchers, and possible future residents the plate and then told to never do it again. of the Hall of Fame, for the 2007 season. Home plate roughly defines the strike zone. The white part of the plate is surrounded by a black border. Hence the title of John Fein- stein’s latest book, Living on the Black. The best pitchers use the ball to carve little slices off the black, never giv- ing the hitter any kind of a look at a good pitch over the white part of the plate. The reason is that, even as hard as it is to hit a baseball, a good major league hitter will take a fastball down the middle and promptly deliver it to a neighbor- ing zip code.

In a very real sense a team’s whole sea- son rides on the arms, shoulders, elbows, and wrists of the five starting pitchers. Seen through the eyes of a pitcher the infield is there to make sure a hit ball turns into an out. The outfield is there for crisis management. A ball making it to the outfield is bad news for the pitcher unless it’s in the air, and then it damn well better be caught because a WHAT GIVES? TUXEDO SHIRTS ARE TOTALLY APPROPRIATE 23 MAY 15 - 28

If I Learn Just One Thing

Have you ever gone to a class or train- Good ideas are everywhere, look ing program and thought to yourself around. There is no shortage of good “learn just one thing?” If I learn just ideas. Search out opportunities to one thing – all of the time, effort, and learn. You can learn from another per- investment would be worth it. Learn- son, a book, a class, a semi- ing just one thing isn’t difficult. There nar or training. Go idea is no shortage of good ideas. And yes, hunting everyday. If you just one thing is all it takes. Learning stay alert, you can learn just one thing and using it can change anywhere from anyone. your life. Remember, self-im- Learning does not stop when you provement does not leave the classroom, it is a continual stop when you leave investment in your future. The practice the classroom. Imag- of learning is what makes you human ine what you can do by and life worthwhile. Make it your mis- learning and applying sion to learn. In fact, successful just one thing each day? people became successful It moves your forward. by consistently learning You cannot control the and applying just one world around you; you thing at a time. It can only control your- gives you per- self. When you learn, spective, helps you get better. When you adapt, you get better, the peo- keeps you ple around you get bet- edgy, helps you ter. Continual improve- grow, deepens ment gives you the your character, edge. It’s the learning of makes you rich, new skills, new concepts, and gives you and new experiences that confidence. can change your life. Learn just one thing!

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Contact Matt today at 563-590-9693 or e-mail [email protected]. 365INK’S MISSION IS RESCUING PEOPLE FROM LAME EVENTS 24 MAY 15 - 28

gives our son bass guitar lessons, told us he had begun playing lunchtime piano Life Stiles there on a daily basis. “I play sort of an ambient kind of dinner On A (Rescue) Mission from God! music sounds, rather than the stuff peo- ple are used to,” Jesse says. by Jeff Stiles Rick says if he would send a post- According to patrons, the Dubuque Res- card to every Dubuquer, telling cue Mission’s meal service is just like a them about what they might dis- restaurant, with three hot and balanced cover at the mission, he’d write meals served from a quality kitchen ev- that everyone is welcome, re- ery day, seven days a week, 365 days a gardless of need or situation, for year. In fact, some even claim the mis- more than just great food. sion—which is located across the street from Capri Cosmetology College and “The food is good, it’s hot and it’s just north of Pepper Sprout restaurant in nourishing, but really I think it’s downtown Dubuque—is their favorite more about the fellowship,” he says. “For sures’ where, if you know what it is, you Students serve up lunch at left, dining establishment in the city. then join in the meal below. so many people it may not be an econom- can get a great buy.” ic thing or they’re on a fixed income, but Everyone from the homeless to business- they don’t want to be in their apartment men to Catholic nuns to employees of An average of 225 meals are by themselves eating beans and wieners. lower Main Street businesses gather daily served at the facility each What they really need for nourishment is at the facility for food and fellowship. day, resulting in a little over that fellowship of not being alone.” 4,100 meals a month or 50,000 year being served to The Dubuque Rescue Mission, Mindy and a wide variety of visitors. I discovered last week on a cool day— while dining on warm tomato soup, toast- “That’s probably the biggest ed cheese sandwiches and some incred- service we provide, where ible apple pie, all the while listening to people know or have con- relaxing piano music— is for people who tact with the mission,” says care, along with those in need of care. Rick. “Every night we’re serving different men, and there are tran- sients coming in each night looking for beds, but the largest number of people we serve is through the meal program.”

Lest anyone think this is just a simple, boring soup kitchen, Rick says the reality is quite different.

“We have a commercial kitchen, which is inspected and is top-notch,” he says. Rick Mihm is the executive director “I don’t want to brag, but I’ve seen other who oversees all the employees, volun- kitchens and ours is impeccable as far teers, meals and activities of the nonde- as cleanliness. Our meals are served hot nominational Dubuque Rescue Mission, and done well. I think we’ve got some- which this year is celebrating 75 years of what of a reputation, not that we’re serv- service to the Dubuque community. ing steaks and chops and stuff, but the meals we do serve are hot, they’re good “We have the ability to house 30 men up- and they’re nourishing.” stairs in our dormitory, and we serve three meals a day—breakfast, lunch and supper, In addition, two of the residents of the except when the meal is provided by a lo- rescue mission have recently become of- cal parish three nights a week,” Rick says. ficially certified in food preparation.

Dormitories on the third floor of the es- “They were so proud of themselves because tablishment provide temporary residence they scored up in the 90th percentile,” Rick for homeless and transient men, while the says. “It’s a 10-hour course, all day long, thrift shop on the first floor helps fund the and then they have to pass the test at the thrice-daily meals on the second floor. end of it. Our kitchen manager, Russ, is a paid staff member who is certified, and “The thrift store is one of the places where then another resident is certified as well.” we’re able to bring in income to help run ••• the programs,” he explains. “People of all My wife and I recently were made aware socioeconomic levels come and shop at of the 75th anniversary of the Dubuque the store, and there are a lot of those ‘trea- Rescue Mission when Jesse, the man who DOES MCDONALD’S COUNT AS NUTRITION? 25 MAY 15 - 28 Strawberry Spa No-Recipe Meals Try tossing these no-recipe meals togeth- Turkey Salad er in minutes by combining the follow- RECIPE ing ingredients with pre-packaged salad All you need kits. No recipe needed! 1/4 cup Hy-Vee orange marmalade 1/2 cup Hy-Vee plain nonfat yogurt 2 tbsp lime juice Lettuce leaves 1 pound thick-sliced deli low-sodium turkey breast, cut into chunks 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced All you need 1 cup grapes 1 Dole™ Spring Garden™ salad kit 3/4 cup sliced celery 1 cup Hy-Vee mandarin oranges 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup Hy-Vee dried cranberries 1 (4 oz) chicken breast, All you do cooked, chopped 1. In small bowl, whisk together marma- Southwest Taco Toss lade, yogurt and lime juice; set aside. All you do Dole Taco Toss salad kit, 2 chopped 1. Combine ingredients in salad kit, oranges, Line platter with lettuce leaves. Roma tomatoes, chopped jicama, RECIPE cranberries and chicken in a large bowl. 2. Top lettuce leaves with turkey, straw- black beans, diced cooked chicken. berries, grapes, celery and onion. Driz- Serves 4 (2 cup servings). 2. Toss gently to coat. zle with yogurt dressing. Nutrition Facts per serving: 220 calories, Serves 4. All you need 1 Dole™ Taco Toss™ salad kit 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 22 Nutrition facts per serving: 271 calories, 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 18 39g carbohydrate, 27g protein, 2g fat, 0g 2/3 cup chopped jicama g protein. saturated fat, 5g fiber, 38mg cholesterol, 1 cup Hy-Vee black beans, 690mg sodium. drained, rinsed 1 chicken breast, cooked, chopped Beef and Romano All you do Salad

Toss a Meal 1. Combine ingredients in salad kit, to- RECIPE Dole Romano salad kit, Roma to- in Minutes matoes, jicama, black beans and chicken mato, chopped deli roast beef, hard- in a large bowl. boiled egg. by Rochelle Gilman, Registered Dietitian 2. Toss gently to coat. Serves 2. Springtime is Has the warm spring weather got you want- ing to spend more time outside and less time Nutrition Facts per serving: 210 calories, All you need Strawberry Time! in the kitchen preparing meals? If fast food is 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 1 Dole™ Romano salad kit 35 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium, 15 g by Hy-Vee Dietitian, Donna Dolan one of your time-saving solutions for a quick 1 Roma tomato, chopped carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 17 g meal, consider tossing a quick salad to- 1 lb sliced roast beef, chopped Most people eat strawberries because gether instead. Celebrate Salad Month with protein. they taste great! But did you know each Rochelle Gilman, Hy-Vee dietitian, as she 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and sliced and every strawberry is packed with great shares time-saving meals using salad kits. Daily Values: 30% vitamin A, 45% vita- nutrition? Well, it’s true. For instance, just min C, 6% calcium, 8% iron. All you do 8 strawberries have more vitamin C than Build-A-Meal in Minutes 3. Combine ingredients in salad kit, to- an orange. Strawberries are also an excel- Bagged salad kits are a great starting mato, roast beef and egg. lent source of fiber, potassium and folic point to build a complete meal in min- Springtime Chicken 4. Toss gently to coat. acid - a very special vitamin designed to utes. Simply add chopped meat, beans Garden Salad prevent birth defects and keep the heart or nuts and additional fruits and vegeta- RECIPE Nutrition Facts per serving: 150 calories, healthy too. And strawberries have only bles for a complete meal. 10 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, Dole Spring Garden salad kit, mandarin 50 calories per serving and no cholester- 65 mg cholesterol, 610 mg sodium, 6 g oranges, dried cranberries, diced cooked ol or saturated fats. Donna will enjoy en- Viewers will see the newest salad kits carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 9 g chicken. ticing your audience with “berry” good available and learn about the nutrition protein. Serves 4. information about a “berry” good berry. found in these kits. Berry good nutrition Strawberries are packed with great nutri- tion — everything from folate to fiber to phytochemicals. Donna will share the nutrition facts about strawberries. Berry good recipes Strawberries are versatile, taste great and are a springtime favorite. They can be part of any meal, from breakfast to din- ner, snacks to desserts. Donna has a vari- ety of recipe ideas to share. Berry good fun Enjoy! Strawberries are a fun food! WANT TO KNOW WHAT TOM METCALF IS DOING THERE? GET THEE TO ISABELLA’S 26 MAY 15 - 28

dreamed it could be and more. Mindframe uses automated lighting “How?” you might ask. With the Top Gun- timers on its marquee to save energy approved theme, “Take My Breath Away,” and it has used compact fluores- for starters. The Isabella’s Prom Committee cent lighting to reduce energy costs will decorate in the official prom colors of throughout the theater. gold and red, transforming the Ryan House into a wonderland of fantasy. As with As a multi-theater and high traffic last year’s prom, with the very romantic facility, Mindframe uses low-impact theme “How Deep Is Your Love,” Isabella’s chemical cleaning agents and deter- Isabella’s Guest Bartender will utilize the upstairs Ryan House din- gents to keep things sparkling clean of the Year Award and ing rooms, as well as the second floor, to and reduce the impact on our local Appreciation Party provide three different levels of entertain- waste water. ment. Prom will feature “prom snacks,” Wednesday, May 21 “prom punch,” and an opportunity for you Using Carlisle Graphics and your date to have your portrait taken Mindframe Theaters to print movie tickets lo- For the past two years, Isabella’s has hosted by a real photographer (a memento you As a growing independent cally means that Mind- a number of guest bartenders collecting tips will undoubtedly cherish for years). theater, Mindframe knows frame can produce movie for a variety of worthy causes. It’s a chance that Going Green makes tickets as it needs them, for ordinary people (non-bartenders) to get sense and saves cents. For a thus greatly reducing the behind the bar and raise some money for lo- new company maximizing amount of wasted tickets cal groups or individuals in need. (Not that every penny is important and and printing materials. bartenders are not ordinary people; they’re as Mindframe grows in the commu- extraordinary people, especially when it nity that saving means a better expe- Can you make the pledge? comes to making drinks!) In any case it’s rience for Tri-State move goers. a lot of fun and, best of all, tips from moti- Visit Dubuque365.com and look for the “Go Green” link. Tell us your organiza- vated tippers can add up to real money that Mindframe has accepted the Dia- tion’s top three “Go Green” action steps. goes directly to the beneficiaries. mond Jo’s Go Green Challenge by Take the challenge to your team! 365 Latin dance band ochOsol will serve up the taking on the In this last year of the program, Isabella’s and the Diamond Jo casino will high- entertainment in Isabella’s lower level, pro- following three has hosted ten guest bartenders who raised light one local “Go Green” organization viding the music for dancing. Not known action steps. a total of $4,897 for philanthropic causes. every issue in for slow dance ballads, you might want 2008. Over the two years of guest bartenders, the to brush up on your ballroom Latin dance program has raised nearly $10,000! The 365 styles, or whatever the kids are doing these Guest Bartender of the Year Award and days. But no dirty dancing. There will be Appreciation Party is Isabella’s way to say thanks to all the fundraisers and to honor the top three. Who will they be? Stop down, toast the spirit of community and find out.

The Guest Bartender of the Year Award and Appreciation Party is Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 8 p.m. at Isabella’s at the Ryan May 15th - General Membership Meeting 7:30 at House, 1475 Locust Street in Dubuque. the Clubroom Special Guests: Kirchoff Distributing Call 563-585-2049 for more information. May 16th - Dubuquefest is down at the Town Clock Friday May 16 at 4:00 pm. We will be serv- ing beverages and having fun starting Friday night The Ryan House chaperones present. Besides, the prom and working throughout Sunday afternoon. If you committee is probably saving that theme for have any questions please contact Beth McGorry “Take My Breath Away” another year. There will also be entertain- at [email protected]. (Adult) Prom ment on the upper floors of Child Care! - With all the upcoming festivals keep the Ryan House. in mind that we will have FREE CHILD CARE at Saturday, May 31 the clubroom for the following events: Dubuquef- Of course no prom is com- est, America’s River Festival, and all Jazz events. Isabella’s once again celebrates plete without a king and Fireworks crash-course? all things pastel and ruffled with queen, so choose your out- Would you like to help run our biggest event? You the Ryan House (Adult) Prom. fits (or maybe your date) meet all sorts of interesting people; like Police, Fire- Scheduled for the evening of Sat- fighters, DNR, Homeland Security, pilots, Army, Na- accordingly if you think urday, May 31, from 8 p.m. to tional Guard, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, you have what it takes to midnight at 1375 Locust Street, Radio Dubuque personal, KWWL, etc. You make be prom royalty. Compe- all sorts of contacts and friends, and you get passes Prom promises everything you tition last year was pretty to all of the great places!! Please contact Tammy Welbes at [email protected] or at 563.495.5953. strong, so you gotta work it. We want to see some June 26th - Trap Shooting With The Dubuque Jay- puffy sleeves, people. cees. 6:00 p.m. Izaak Walton 11101 Thunder Hills Road Peosta, Iowa. Kevin “Snuffy” Smith will teach participants about the sport of shooting clays. Cost Advance tickets for the Ryan House Prom is just $4.00and includes 10 shells/targets. Specta- are on sale now at Isabella’s for $8, good for tors are welcome to watch for free (no children one couple. They will be available for $10 please). A gift card drawing will also be available at the door, but you’d better ask your date for those participate. Please RSVP no later than now, before somebody else does. For more June 19, 2008 with [email protected] or call (563) 583-8758. information call Isabella’s at 563-585-2049. I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 27 MAY 15 - 28 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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Dear Trixie, HOROSCOPES I have a knack for picking the wrong men. They all seem good at the begin- ARIES Okay, so yo made great great plans ning but turn out to be really awful. for Mother’s Day. Big brunch, everyone’s confirmed they Where are all the nice guys? - Still Looking can make it. Next time it will also be fruitful if someone ac- tually called mom and let her know the event was happe- Dear Still Looking, ing. You have about a month to get your ducks in a row be- You can tell a real gentleman because he always says some- fore text #2 comes along, Father’s Day. Note: Dad doesn’t Cryptoquip thing nice about your butt, no matter how big it is. A gentle- want brunch. He wants something that makes noise, saw- man buys the whole bucket of chicken and lets the lady dust or tire tracks. pick out which porn movie they’ll watch. And he’ll wipe the grease off his mouth with his sleeve before he sticks his TAURUS Confucius say, unless gathering to remember a Crossword tongue in your mouth. parent since departed, gathering for a Mother’s Day brunch and not inviting your Mom along is the textbook definition Dear Trixie, of “missing the point.” I’m not saying this to boast, but I am 25, my figure is a 38- 26-36 and I have won several beauty contests. Two years I GEMINI Though food augmentation is an essential part of married what everyone thought was a prize. He was col- all cooking, it can be taken too far. Tzatziki sauce does not lege-educated, very handsome and had a rosy financial fu- belong on hamburgers, grapes do not belong in beer, and ture. Well this “prize” has made love to me exactly 4 times if you put ketchup on a hot dog, you are beyond hope and in the past 6 months. I told him he needed to see a doctor should give up now. to find out exactly why he has no interest in me. He said I need to see a doctor to find out why I am never satisfied. CANCER The next time you see a cat or dog staring out Any suggestions? - Covered in Cobwebs a window, don’t think it’s cute. It’s not cute. That beast is receiving orders from its alien mother. Take it out before it’s Dear Covered in Cobwebs, too late. For all of us. Even Exchange What you need is a hobby. Have you ever thought of nee- dlepoint or masturbation? LEO That long-awaited promotion you’ve been waiting for Dear Trixie, is going to come through, but at the end of the day, even I am in love with a really good guy. He’s hard-working, the janitor is more respected than you are. Try sleeping handsome, and I think he really loves and needs me. He knowing that. wants us to move in together and get married right away, Mega but I think things are moving too fast. I can’t put my finger VIRGO Go into business for yourself, but with a twist. Maze on it, but minor things he does really bug me. Will that go Open up a pizza place, name it “Sub Sandwiches,” and away once we get married? - Lorry on Loras then when people come in and ask for a sub, treat them like they’re out of their minds. Or go for the gusto and call Dear Lorry, it Teenage Mutant Ninja Pizzas. No. It will get worse. The longer you are with someone the more they will annoy you. Like the time he came over re- LIBRA The Good: American Gladiators and Deadliest Catch ally drunk and was talking like a two-year old. Remember are on separate nights. The Bad: American Gladiators and how cute you thought he was when you tucked him in? It Dirty Jobs are on the same night. The Worse: Your signifi- won’t seem nearly as cute when he crashes into the new cant other wants to watch WWE RAW. coffee table, vomits into a sink full of dishes and acciden- THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 tally sets the stove on fire. Stay single, stay sane. SCORPIO Watching Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is required of all Americans. Do not, however, 1. Tzatziki sauce is made of strained yogurt and Dear Trixie, be inspired to bring Indy’s whip into the bedroom. That’s a cucumbers. And, good God, it is delicious. Go Greek today! My mom is insisting that my three brothers and I do some- lawsuit or a FOX News special waiting to happen. thing together. She took the TV away and said until we learn 2. B, Nicholas Perrot traded lead in Dubuque in to spend our time usefully and without fighting we won’t SAGITTARIUS Don’t be confused anymore when your co- the late 1600s. He also had a comedy club. get the TV back. She said when she was our age she made worker starts talking so fast that spittle is flying like an M- 3. Trick! C and D -- Fat’s used to be known as the all of her own toys and we should be able to amuse our- 16. Just remember what the government said to be safe dur- Barrel Tap and Schrobie’s. selves by making our own neat stuff. What can we make? ing a nuclear attack: Duck and cover! 4. B, Brett Favre was originally drafted by Atlanta, - Ryan, Jackson, Zack and Dylan before sticking a screwdriver up the Bears’ butts CAPRICORN There’s nothing wrong with trying to find new for a decade. Dear Ryan, Jackson, et al, and innovative ways to save money and make your car 5. A, at Happy Joe’s, a bicycle horn is used to wish I have a recipe for homemade napalm. Simply mix equal parts payments on time. However, trying to pay it off with $150 you a happy birthday. of gasoline and frozen orange juice and let the laughs begin! worth of pennies is a waste of perfectly good socks full of 6. The Grand Pet Excursion was previously known as Strut Your Mutt. You can still call it that today. Dear Trixie, pennies that make excellent weapons. I want to do something for my community. I want to make 7. C’mon. That was easy. Mexican Madness is on AQUARIUS Just because a guy says he’s a good guy doesn’t Mondays at Fat’s. my city a better place for everyone. The problem is that I am mean he’s a good guy. Ask all new acquaintances to submit good at so many things I can’t decide where to start volun- 8. D, Jack’s uses special pressure fryers to create to a background check, a credit check and an exorcism. delicious chicken. teering first. What’s the best way for me to give back to my Just to be on the safe side. community? What would you recommend? 9. Don’t ever forget about Sugar Ray’s on Univer- sity Hill. And at a festival near you. Super Great Citizen PISCES It’s time to face the facts. Quantum Leap, ALF, Knight 10. The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca in Dear Super Great Citizen, Rider ... those shows just weren’t any good. It’s like expect- Minnesota and ends at the Gulf of Mexico. Its Sterilization. ing dog turds to turn into diamonds. Indiana ... let it go. best part is in Dubuque. WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN: THEM DIPLOMETTES IS FINE! 29 MAY 15 - 28

and Gazebo stages throughout the week- end, (see the schedule for complete list- DubuqueFest ’08 ings) including Saturday performances at the Town Clock stage by Kansas-based Entertainment DeWayn Brothers Bluegrass Band, lo- cal blues-boogie duo The Wild Animals, Oakland’s roots rock indie-pop darlings The Heavenly States, and the funky soul groove of Iowa City’s Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring the girl group harmo- nies of The Diplomettes.

DubuqueFest celebrates the arts and the Friday, May 16 30th year for the annual festival named Town Clock Stage after our fair city, which is of course cel- 5 p.m. - Joe and Vicki Price ebrating a 175th birthday as well. The 8 p.m. - Euforquestra! city’s oldest continuously running festi- val, scheduled for the third weekend of May (Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18) will feature an Art Fair in Wash- ington Park, the Old House Tour, games and interactive art experiences for kids, and free live music on two stages. Of course, Saturday’s and Sunday’s program include two of the key com- ponents of the festival – the Art Fair in Saturday, May 17 Washington Park and the Old House En- Gazebo Stage thusiasts House Tour. This year’s Art Fair offers a visual feast, with over 60 booths 10 a.m. - Dubuque Fiddlers displaying a variety of artwork including 1 p.m. - Paul Fonfara blown glass, jewelry, metalwork, paint- 2 p.m. - Melanie Sue Mausser ing, pottery, sculpture, and woodwork. 4 p.m. - John Moran A collaborator from the beginning, the The Art Fair will be open from 10 a.m. Town Clock Stage Dubuque Area Writers Guild has tradi- to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The tionally published an anthology of poet- Old House Tour offers visitors a chance 10 a.m. - DBQ Dance Studio ry by local writers. This year’s anthology to see a selection of homes dating from 12 p.m. - Dubuque Senior & of written and oral history pieces explor- 1854 to 1948 in the West 11th Historic Hempstead High ing sense of place in Dubuque. Art and District along the bluffs between Univer- School Jazz Band Ethos of Dubuque collects poetry, mem- sity Avenue and Loras Boulevard. Ad- 4 p.m. - DeWayne Brothers oir, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as mission for the House Tour is excerpts of collected $10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m. - The Wild Animals oral histories about on Saturday and Sunday. 7 p.m. - The Heavenly States life in our unique 8 p.m. - Diplomats of Solid river town. (Read Of course a festival isn’t a Sound featuring more about the proj- festival without food and The Diplomettes ect in our last issue of something to drink and 365ink, available on- DubuqueFest qualifies. A line.) Writers Guild wide variety of food ven- will hold a book re- dors will be offering a range lease reception and of tasty options at both the reading in coordina- park and the Town Clock, tion with the festival, where the Dubuque Jay- Friday, May 16 at 7 cees will be serving up the p.m. at the Dubuque “adult” beverages. A new Museum of Art. addition to the festival in that depart- ment, Kirchhoff Distributing, in coordi- Sunday, May 18 Friday night is also the kick-off to a full nation with the Jaycees, will offer a spe- Gazebo Stage weekend of free entertainment at the cialty beer tasting Saturday, May 17 from 1 p.m. - Nate Jenkins Town Clock and Gazebo stages. Friday 12 to 3 p.m. The tasting signals new 2 p.m. - Peter Fraterdeus night’s program features offerings for purchase 3 p.m. - The Car Ride Home Iowa Blues Hall of Fame at the event as well. In Town Clock Stage inductee Joe Price ac- addition to the usual fes- companied by his wife tival favorites, Dubuque- 11 a.m. - ‘Round Midnight Vicki, followed by Iowa Fest will offer Goose Is- Jazz Quartet City Afro-Cuban group land Honkers Ale, Goose 1 p.m. - The Dert Tones Euforquestra. Island 312, Goose Island 3 p.m. - Aloysious Rexford India Pale Ale and Stella 4 p.m. - Lost Apparitions Entertainment continues Artois. Truly, an all-arts at both the Town Clock festival! 5 p.m. - Old Panther WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TIM WRITES THESE? BAD JOKES IN HEADERS! 30 MAY 15 - 28

Kevin Williams Wednesday, June 4, 9 p.m. Jim McHugh Kathleen Dunbar Bricktown Entertainment Complex Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. Kevin Williams’ comedy is smart, inven- Arthur House, Platteville, WI Arthur House, Platteville, WI tive and perfectly paced. All of his mate- One of Wisconsin’s newest and funni- This highly animated Chicago native has rial is presented with his own slant, from est female comics, Kathleen is a single been performing for over 25 years. Jim topics unseen to those tread upon, but mom who brings a sharp wit and sarcas- blends a classic mixture of observational rediscovered anew. From brutal personal tic tongue to the stand-up stage for com- humor with unique vocal and facial ex- experiences to light-hearted whimsical edy described as sexy and sassy but never pressions for a hilarious show. Jim head- farce, Kevin’s comedy is a true dichotomy. dirty. Feature: Paul Wiese. lines comedy clubs nationwide, partici- A B.E.T Fav.. pates in Comics on Duty, is a member of Chicago Style StandUps, and has appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, ESPN2, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Feature: John Novotny.

Jack Wilhite Greg Hahn Wednesday, May 28, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Bricktown Entertainment Complex It’s the comedy and music of one wild guy, Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly en- or should we say a cast of crazy people ergetic, all-out physical humor, one-liners Dwight York from Ozzy to Axl Rose. Jack is back with and crowd work into an act with no wait- Wednesday, May 21, 9 p.m. a great new show of comedy and comedy ing for the funny, just immediate pande- Bricktown Entertainment Complex music. From the time he hits the stage run- monium and panic. Greg is the number Dwight York is not just a funny character ning to a musical ending, second to none. one comic on the Bob & Tom Show, plus with an unforgettable style; he has great he’s has been seen on Late Night with jokes. A seemingly endless store of clever Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Premi- and original jokes, audiences agree. He um Blend, 30 Seconds to Fame, and Star is a crowd pleasing, critically acclaimed, Search. Special event tickets on sale now one of a kind showman. Dwight York is at www.etix.com! truly a stand out among stand-ups! He’s a Bob & Tom favorite! GARY OLSEN’S Funnyness we found on the Interweb HIGHER EDUCATION 365INK: BURDENING THE COMMUNITY WITH MORE EVENTS 31 MAY 15 - 28

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