Part 2 in the Bryce is getting married saga: The I went over to Frank and announced that no Empire Waist Strikes Back. matter what else we did, I wanted this meat, exactly like it is tonight, for my wedding. Frank Okay, I don’t actually think her wedding dress has said, “I’m in.” And indeed he is. So if I know an empire waist, but the title was catchy. Maybe it guys, it could rain cats and dogs and locusts should be Part 5 with prequels to come later. What could descend on the wedding and as long as the dress will have, however, is a colored ribbon Frank brings his “A” game, the only thing they’ll around the waist. This is the part where Bryce dis- go home saying will be, “How about that meat?” covers, on multiple trips to fabric and craft stores, Some may even put some in their pockets for that there is no definitive color between red and later. I, for one, am bringing Tupperware. purple. Oh, how I wish there were. I know this is OUR day. For us, we hope it is a You see, the ribbon should match the flowers, day when we share some of our favorite things should match the table runners, should match with our friends. Not a day for those friends the redness of my eyes on a Saturday night at So- and family to wait patiently for us to show up, Fro Fabric. But that may have been caused by my eat before them, or force them onto a dance allergies. What came first, the chicken or the egg floor to stick their backside out and shake it ... or the flowers or the table runners? In our case, all about. For me, a day to thank everyone it was the flowers: Not quite red, definitely not for sharing it with us. And to me, that means purple. What’s in the middle? As a red-blooded showing them a good time. man, that’s an easy answer. Burgundy! Yes? No? I give up. I’ll be hiding in the garage. Oh crap, I Strangely, the actual wedding part I have not don’t have a garage. There is cranberry, there is thought much about yet. I guess that is the giv- raspberry, there is wine (that’s a color?), but this en. Some people get all nervous about saying fabric store’s wine is not the same as that store’s “I do.” I’m just not. So, while I know we’ll get wine. And oddly, because the wedding is at a around to writing vows and saying the right public park, we’re not even supposed to have thing, so long as she says “yes,” I’m good to wine. But wine it is -- the color, that is. go. It was damn hard enough finding the one perfect person to say it to that I’m not that wor- Picking out an entire set of dishes, flatware ried about finding the words. and enough appliances to open a small bak- ery was gravy compared to finding a spool of I realize that you should probably be married for ribbon that matched the flowers which could like 20 years before you start doling out marriage also be matched to a table runner. For the first advice. At least already married. But I think I’ve time since we started planning, I have done discovered one thing for all of you single people the guy thing and said, “Whatever you want, wondering if you are ready to get married. I know sweetie.” After all, between her fabric skills I have wondered in my life, “How do you know?” and her mom, who, I will point out, could cre- I’ve asked plenty of married people and all they ate Cinderella’s gown by hand overnight in the say is “I just knew.” I felt like I was talking to Jack dark with nothing but duct tape and a bobbin Palance in City Slickers, who told Billy Crystal of orange twine, why would I pretend I had you had to find that “one thing” that makes you anything to offer here? I’ll do the meat. happy but would not tell him what it was. It drove him nuts, too. That is, until he figured out for About the meat. It was deep winter and we himself what his one thing was. Christy is not my were invited to a special holiday party by some first girlfriend and I’m a pretty smart guy, I think. friends. This was not, however, your run-of-the- I have been lucky to have had girlfriends in the mill party. There was a spread of food right out past who were all good people. Really great girls. of Christmas at Hogwarts and live music. Not I can say I still consider them all friends even if just live music, but Lou Gramm of Foreigner, in I don’t see them anymore. That’s rare. But each LIVE ENTERTAINMENT a massive heated tent in a backyard. Outside time I asked that question, how do you know? It’s ... 10 degrees and two feet of snow. Under the not that they were flawed. Decidedly not. But we Friday, June 27 tent ... 72 degrees, dry, and a cocktail in my were not perfect together. And if you can’t have The Grasshoppers, 9 PM hand. Already, a night for the books. perfect, why settle for good enough? Sunday, June 28 Jim the Mule, 9 PM But then, I tried the meat. Oh my. It was a spe- Well, now I can quite easily say, I just know. I Sunday, July 4 cial kind of joy I had not felt since a magical day have perfect and I don’t need to wait until Sep- John Nemeth Blues Band, 9 PM in Lockhart, Texas, smoked meat capital of the tember to say it. But if I don’t give my mom at world. This meat was incredible. The chef’s name least one somewhat traditional wedding in the Sunday, June 5 River & the Tributaries, 9 PM is Frank Domitrovich. You might know him as family, I think she’ll disown someone. I vote for the head of Security at the Diamond Jo Casino. my brother Brad since he only gave three weeks Friday, July 11 But he moonlights as one bad-ass meat smoker. notice. I’d say my sister Krista since she eloped, James Kinds and the All Night On this night he had made prime rib and pork but I think the fact that she gave mom the first Riders, 9 PM loin, but not like any I had before. And below grandchild gives her some kind of special dis- Saturday, July 12 the meat was a layer of baby potatoes cooking pensation. Hopefully I still qualify for the $1000 Miranda Sounds, Chrash, The on the drippings of the meat. I think we all tried bonus for giving them a grandchild someday. Surf report, 9 PM to play it cool on the first trip through the food, Sunday, July 18 trying a little bit of everything. But by the later As for you single ones out there, my advice is this, Buffalo Killers, 9 PM trips, it was pretty much just plates full of shaved if you don’t know for sure, don’t do it. And if you meat that we took turns pinching mouthfuls from don’t know if you don’t know ... then you don’t with our bare hands. Are those tears in my eyes? know and you should see the previous rule. If you Tears of joy! In the words of my new friend Lou wonder how you’ll ever know, that answer is that Gramm, singing just yards away, “It feels like the you just will. Be patient. Beyond that, the only ad- The 365ink crew... faces you already know! first time.” ... I ever tasted joy, that is. vice I have is to let her pick out the table runners.

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 59 In this Issue... JUNE 26 - JULY 9 Breitbach’s is Back: 4 Community Shorts: 5 Fireworks on the River 6-7

Isabella’s Live Music: 8 50 Years of the DSO: 9 Ham House Ice Cream Social: 10

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

West Side Festivals: 14 Tri-State Entertainmant Briefs: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17

Naughty Dog Cafe & Deli: 18 Platteville 4th of July: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Recurring Events and Concerts: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22

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

Music in the Gardens: 26 Go Green Challenge: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 Comedy / Bellevue: 30 What’s Your Story: 31

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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! BREITBACH’S BUFFET - WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION ALONE 4 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

What a story it is. People began to arrive as and the Breitbach family. While others’ soon as they heard about the early morn- stories might not be as dramatic, their ing explosion and resulting fire – suspect- feelings were just as genuine as the crew ed to be from a gas leak, but still undeter- geared up to rebuild. mined. “Some Amish friends of ours came down Christmas Eve and asked what they Construction began with the pouring of could do to help,” explains Mike. “They concrete footings on March 14. In the came back when construction started and following weeks, hundreds of volun- they stayed for several weeks.” teers came to help with every aspect of building. Others would bring food to the Mike recounts the story of an Ohio man makeshift “Gathering Place” to feed the who once visited the restaurant. He contractors and volunteers. Breitbach called after hearing about the fire to say says he has no idea what the final volun- he was a contractor in heating and cool- teer count would be but some days 50 or ing and would bring up some ductwork. 60 people would show up to help out. He made the drive from Ohio in April with a trailer full of ductwork, dropped it off in Balltown and made the trip back home. He wouldn’t take any money. Breitbach also showed me a recent story The Return of a Community Landmark on the rebuilding efforts from the New by Mike Ironside York Times – a story in and of itself. Years ago, the journalist who wrote the piece There is no need to convince Mike Breit- once found himself out of gas in, of all During our interview, a member of the bach of the power of community. He has places, Balltown, Iowa. Luckily, Mike Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department seen firsthand what can happen when Breitbach came to his rescue, refusing to stopped in to see the new building. It people come together for a common goal. take any money, saying something to the reminded Breitbach that County Sheriff Breitbach’s Country Dining, a Balltown effect of, “maybe I’ll need help someday came out to volunteer. “Can you believe landmark and the oldest continuously op- and you’ll be able to help me.” Like a that?” exclaimed Mike. “This guy’s boss, erating restaurant and bar in the state of story in the New York Times, perhaps? the County Sheriff, came out to help! And So it wasn’t just Mike and his wife Cindy Iowa, reopened Saturday, June 14. That’s he was a good carpenter too.” just five and a half months after the devas- Breitbach that suffered the devastation of The stories are just extreme examples of tating Christmas Eve 2007 explosion and losing that beloved landmark on Christmas the way people feel about the restaurant Continued on page 29 fire that burned the beloved restaurant and Eve. It was a loss to an extended Breitbach community gathering place to the ground. family – Mike and Cindy’s seven kids who work at the restaurant, the other employ- ees, their relatives who live in the area, their regular customers and even friends and neighbors who in their time of need responded like family. They mourned the loss together and as a community moved forward to rebuild. When asked what the loss meant to him and his family, Mike replied, “It meant a lot because – well, I always say it’s hallowed ground here – my family’s been here since 1861 and it’s been generation after generation since.”

The original building before the fire. With a grandchild now part of the family that makes seven generations of Breitbachs First established in 1852, the restaurant working together. While the longtime fam- sits on the high ridge across which winds ily tradition of working the Balltown res- one of the most beautiful sections of Iowa’s taurant certainly factored into Mike and Great River Road. Just a stone’s throw to the Cindy’s decision to rebuild, tradition was north of the restaurant is one not the only consideration. of the scenic byway’s most “It was a big decision to put beautiful overlooks. The roll- this building back up, but ing hills of Iowa farmland it’s not only a business deci- stretch out for miles with the sion, it’s a community deci- Mississippi River meander- sion,” Mike explained. “The ing through the bluffs in the community’s been behind distance. People drive from it – I used to say 1,000 per- miles around to take in the cent, but now I say 5,000 breathtaking views and to eat percent – with all the volun- at Breitbach’s. The restaurant teer help bringing the food is a destination for hundreds Above: The first Breit- to help feed the contractors of motorcycle touring enthu- bach who purchased the and all the other volunteers. siasts and a second home to bar in 1861 (originally It’s been incredible. We need the people of Balltown and opened in 1853.) We more stories like this in the the surrounding countryside. don’t know his name. world.” I MADE MUSIC IN THE GARDENS ONCE. HAD TOO MUCH CHILI 5 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

JUNE One Particular a Symphony performance, Pops is Independence Pops will be held at 28 Harbour an all-night event! the Dubuque County Fairgrounds; UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY (Rain site: Senior High School) Tick- One Particular Harbour, the For the kids, there will be inflat- ets for Independence Pops are on Heartland Festival Performances Dubuque Phlockers’ (or Parrot- able rides, temporary tattoos, sale now for $8 ($12 at the gate) at all Now - August 3, UWP-CFA (See page 17) heads, if you will) annual Make- face-painting, bean bag tossing, a Dubuque Bank and Trust locations a-Wish fundraiser, will be held on march with kindly old Uncle Sam as well as the Dubuque Symphony Beauty and the Beast Saturday, June 28, at the Grand and games with prizes. Also enjoy Orchestra office, located in Fountain Now - July 26, Grand Opera House (See this page) River Center beginning at 6 p.m. brats, hot dogs, pizza, barbecued Park, 2728 Asbury Road. For more items beverages and more. information, call 563-557-1677, or Music on the March To grant a wish costs in the neigh- visit www.dubuquesymphony.org. June 26, Senior High School (See page 15) borhood of $8,000, and the group The Dubuque Colts Drum and Bu- is committed to achieving the goal gle Corps will begin the musical JUNE NISOM Chamber NISOM Chamber Music Concert of granting a wish to a child in our part of the festival with a 7:15 p.m. 27 Music Concert June 27, Emmaus Bible College (See page 8) community. And that’s where One performance, followed by the full Particular Harbour comes in. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra The Northeast Iowa School of Mu- Remember Me? around 8 p.m. performing a num- sic invites you to its second-annual June 27-28, Bell Tower Theater (See page 15) ber of classic Independence Day- Chamber Music Concert on June styled pieces, including the 1812 27, a free event that is the culmina- West End Sports and Music Festival Overture, the Armed Forces Salute, tion of the Chamber Music Festival! June 28, Rite Hite soccer fields (See page 7) the American Salute, the Washing- String players and voice students ton Post March and more. will spend five days at the school, One Particular Harbor with the Dubuque Phlockers working with NISOM’s multi-tal- June 28, Grand River Center (See page 21) The event will feature two musical ented staff as well as coaches from DSO Independence Pops acts: Dubuque’s own Pirate Over 50, the Five Seasons Chamber Players, June 28, Dubuque County Fairgrounds (See page 9) known for performing everyone’s fa- based in Cedar Rapids. Students will rehearse during the day, and vorite Jimmy Buffett songs across the Coupe de Ville @ Music In the Gardens it culminates in a concert wherein Tri-States, as well as the Cedar Is- June 29, Dubuque Arboretum (See page 26) land Band, a Midwest band playing they can show off what they’ve Buffett, tropical music, some coun- DBQ Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River try and old-fashioned rock n’ roll. July 3, Hawthorne Street In addition to the music, the event The night will also salute Dubuque’s will feature silent auctions, door and 175th Anniversary with pieces of Bellevue Heritage Days, Fireworks, Taste of Bellevue raffle prizes, food, drinks and more. music either inspired by the city or July 3-5 Bellevue, IA (See page 30) For those wishing to get the party written by natives of Dubuque, in- learned! Registration is still open started a little earlier, a pool-side cluding City Council member Da- for students who contact NISOM Platteville 4th of July Events pre-party will be held at the Days vid Resnick’s “Here’s to Dubuque!,” ASAP by calling 563-590-0151. July 4, Across Platteville (See page 19) Inn Dubuque, 1111 Dodge Street, the Dubuque Reel, Debussy in The concert will be held in the Em- beginning at 2 p.m., and round trip Dubuque, two Dubuque Pack maus Bible College chapel, and is Dubuque Field Archers 3-D Target Shoot transportation between the Days Inn jingles, a Betty Jane jingle, and an free and open to the public. July 4-6, Outdoor Range, Peosta (See page 15) and the Grand River Center will be entirely new work for orchestra and provided. In addition, for those still narrator that will depict various THRU Beauty and the Ham House Ice Cream Social standing after everything is said and JULY26 Beast @ the Grand July 4, Mathias Ham House (See page 10) done, there may even be a pool-side post party. Sounds like a full day! With music by Alan Menken and Alice In Wonderland Jr. lyrics by Tim Rice and the late July 10 - 13, Bell Tower theater (See page 15) Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 Howard Ashman, this cherished at the door, and they can be pur- musical has a classic story that Eastern Iowa Wine Festival chased by calling 563-590-8260, everyone knows: The love story July 12, Black Horse Inn, Sherrill IA (See page 15) or at the Dubuque Phlockers’ Web of Belle, the kind-hearted young site at www.dbqphlockers.org. Re- woman, and the Beast, a pomp- You Don’t Know Jack “Livestrong” Cancer Fundraiser served tables, including 8 tickets, ous, arrogant prince who has been July 12, New Diggings General Store & Inn (See Page 10) are available for $125. For more turned into, well, a beast through information about the Cedar Island the spell of a sorceress. The only Asbury Music in the Park Band, visit their MySpace page at way for him to break the spell is to July 12, Asbury Park (See page 14) www.myspace.com/cib. For more learn how to love -- and be loved. information about the Dubuque Belle is his one great chance, but Music In Jackson Park w/ The Americana Band Phlockers, visit the earlier Web time is running out for him, and July 13, Jackson Park, (See Page 15) site or check out their MySpace at unless he learns his lesson quick- www.myspace.com/dbqph. ly, he will be doomed to live as a Music In the Vineyards hideous creature for the rest of his July 13, Tabor Home Vineyards (See page 15) JUNE Independence life.Beauty and the Beast will play points in Dubuque’s 175 years as a the Grand Opera House stage at 28 Pops with the DSO Velveteen Principles Author Event masterpiece on the Mississippi, writ- 7:30 p.m. on June 26 - 27, July 2, July 19, Shalom retreat Center (See page 21) Independence Pops is presented an- ten by Symphony Pops arranger Paul 5, 9 - 12, 16 - 19 and 23 - 25, nually by the Dubuque Symphony Hemmer. Hemmer will also narrate as well as 2 p.m. on June 28, 29, Dubuque County Fair (See concerts dates below) Orchestra League on the Saturday the piece. And, after all is said and July 13, 20 and 26. Tickets are July 22-27, Dubuque County Fairgrounds before July 4 as part of the League’s done, the Colts and the Symphony only $17, and are available at the ongoing support of the Symphony will begin a joint performance as the Grand’s box office or by calling July 25, Phil Vassar & Josh Gracin -- and as a great way to kick off skies above them are illuminated by 563-588-1305. For more informa- July 25, Seether, Drowning Pool, Sick Puppies Fourth of July activities. More than a brilliant fireworks display. tion, call 563-588-4356. BOOM, BABY! 6 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

Every year right around this time, resi- But let’s backtrack for a moment and look food and beverage vendors as far as the eye dents of the Tri-States gather ‘round the at the schedule of events. Believe it or can see (carry-ins are also welcome). The Mississippi River for an annual celebra- not, there’s more than just fireworks and air show will run from 6 - 8:30 p.m. tion of true Americana. There’s very little airplanes going on during this time! that can ever match the fun that comes from setting up shop in the Bowling & Be- On Wednesday, July 2, there will be a yond parking lot at the river’s edge with pre-Independence Day celebration in a cooler and some lawn chairs, relaxing the EconoFoods parking lot on John F. with friends and family, and enjoying one This year’s Air Show will feature the return Kennedy Road. Held from 1 - 9 p.m., of the premier fireworks and air show cel- of the United States Army Golden Knights the event will feature family fun with ebrations not just in Iowa, but in the en- parachute team, who came to Dubuque L.T. Amusements, food and other re- tire Midwest. It’s the fruit of a year of ef- last year and put on an amazing spectacle. freshments. There will be a military dis- forts by Radio Dubuque (KDTH, KAT-FM, Other elements of the Air Show include the play, as well as an opportunity to win KGRR, WVRE) and the Dubuque Jaycees, United States Air Force A-10 with a heritage a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the 2008 Fireworks & Air Show, the flight including a P-51 Mustang; the United with Wilwert’s. At 7 p.m., the Golden 23rd Annual, promises to be yet another States Navy F-18; Mike Wiskus in the Lu- Knights will make their first 2008 jump smashing success for the partnership. cas Oil Pitts plane; the Aerostars Acrobatic over Dubuque, landing in the parking Team; Greg Poe (of Greg Poe Air Shows); lot, and some of the planes in town for the And then, as it has for every single year, the Held on Thursday, July 3, the event is not the Iowa Army National Guard Chinook Air Show will also do a flyover. spectacular Fireworks demonstration will only a day full of fun and a great way to helicopter; the color guard; the American begin precisely at 9:46 p.m. The accompa- celebrate America’s birthday, but with flags (presented by Liberty Bank), and much On Thursday, July 3, however, that’s the big nying music arrangement will be simulcast the Air Show component, it’s a great way more. (All military aircraft are subject to day. It begins at 9 a.m. at the Kwik Stop on live on all Radio Dubuque stations (BRING to remember, pay tribute and say “thank change without notice, naturally.) Remem- Kerper Boulevard, with games for the entire A RADIO!), and we can’t wait to see the you” to the men and women of Ameri- ber, there are always a few surprises that family, food and refreshments, as well as fireworks after the amazing display last ca’s armed forces, as well as all our local organizers keep under wraps until the night another Golden Knights jump and the land- year. No matter what, the Jaycees and Ra- public servants -- police, firefighters, and of the event -- who remembers last year’s? ing of a Chinook helicopter. Around 1 p.m., dio Dubuque always pull out all the stops - more. You get a gold star if you do. the day moves to Bowling & Beyond, with - and it’s sure to be 31 flavors of awesome.

6. Which of these playwrights wrote the play, The Lady From Dubuque? Answers on page 28 A) Tennessee Williams B) Edward Albee C) Neil Simon D) Henrik Ibsen QUIZ QUESTIONS 7. We all know that Dubuque is 175 1. When was the Breitbach’s restaurant years old. But how hold is the state of June 27 - Denny Garcia building first built? Iowa? A)1861 B) 1852 A) 161 B) 182 July 4 - No Jam (Happy 4th) C) 1877 D) 1902 C) 190 D) 200 July 11 - Hannah Haupt 2. How many generations of Breitbachs 8. How many times has the band Rush Friday lunchtime is about to get fun have worked at Country Dining? played in Dubuque? again. Hosted by your own 365 crew and sponsored by Cottingham & Butler 3. The Dubuque Greyhound Park & Ca- 9. In the past 30 years, two sitting and Prudential Financial with contrib- sino was built when? Presidents have visited Dubuque. They uting support from Carlos O’Kelly’s, A) 2005 B) 1975 were: the 365 Lunchtime Jam returns to the C) 1985 D) 1955 A) Ronald Reagan Town Clock Plaza for its seventh year. B) Bill Clinton 4. This year marks what annual install- C) Jimmy Carter Featuring performances by local musi- ment of the Dubuque Jaycees / Radio D) George W. Bush cians over the lunch hour, the Lunch- val in the middle of your Friday workday Dubuque Fireworks? time Jam provides an opportunity for – a great primer for the weekend. A) 5th B) 16th 10. What’s the best part of Dubuque’s downtown workers to slip outside for C) 23rd D) 35th fireworks celebration? some fresh air, lunch, and live Weather has not been kind A) The awesome Air Show music under the Town Clock. to us thus far, but we have 5. What was the title of the sequel B) Seeing 100,000 people along the river Carlos O’Kelly’s will be on our fingers crossed. Jams (book, that is) to Alice in Wonder- C) Radio Dubuque’s simulcast hand to vend food, making will be cancelled in the case land? D) All of the above Lunchtime Jam a mini-festi- of inclement conditions. TYOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHO YOU’LL SEE DOWN AT THE FIREWORKS 7 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

So, you’re coming to the Fireworks, right? Also, when you get there, use the Jaycees The Air Show is sponsored by Matthews Of course you are. So let’s go over some parking areas. The Jaycees have, over the Distributing, the Birchwood Golf Club, ground rules and tips to make sure that ev- years, worked out a well-planned behemoth Dutrac Community Credit Union, McKes- erything goes smoothly. The first thing any- of a parking machine, and somehow, it al- son, Prudential, Dubuque Fire Equipment, one will tell you about the Fireworks is to ways works. Your $10 donation to the Jay- Swiss Valley, Liberty Bank, the Best West- come as early as you can! This is an event cees for parking in their areas goes directly ern Midway Hotel, Runde Auto Group, the that, according to pilots’ observations from towards funding next year’s Fireworks show. Dubuque Racing Association, Kwik Stop flyovers, draws nearly 100,000 people to Dairy Queen and the Diamond Jo Casino. the river. There will be music and food all If by some chance you can’t extricate your- The Fireworks display is sponsored by Al- day, and there’s nothing better than enjoy- self from the requirements and demands ter Metal Recycling, Big 10 Marts, Bowling ing a day with family and friends. of your busy existence early enough to and Beyond, Coca-Cola, Doland Jewelers, park in the Bowling & Beyond region, The Dubuque Advertiser, the Dubuque there are several other areas to watch the Racing Association, Dubuque Supply, East show from, including Eagle Point Park, Dubuque Savings Bank, EconoFoods, Ed- the flood wall, on the river itself, from the wards Cast Stone, Kwik Stop Dairy Queen, Wisconsin side of the river ... you have KWWL, Molo Plumbing and Heating, plenty of options, get creative! Northend Auto Wrecking, Paramount Am- bulance and Pizza Hut. 365ink thanks all Above all, have fun, stay safe and enjoy Fireworks and Air Show sponsors for doing knowing that you are part of the single their part to make this one of the greatest biggest annual event in Dubuque. events of the year. I SIGNED A COVENANT WITH AN ARP ONCE. HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS DOING 8 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

between dates in Chicago and Omaha on their “Dustbowl and Back” tour. Guitarist and A decidedly front spazz Clark Westfield (aka The Aristocrat of Crime) and drummer Puppy Mills (aka The different flavor Snitch) appropriate whatever pop style suits Isabella’s Live Entertainment their twisted needs of the moment. Variously by Mike Ironside compared to Conor Oberst or the love child of Jet and Hot Hot Heat (!) the Blades rock it Summer is finally here, so when Isabella’s is with reckless abandon. The Advocate Insider not sipping mojitos in the lush Victorian gar- said of The Gay Blades South-By-Southwest den, she sneaks down to the cool confines showcase, “Let me just say this was the best of the underground Ryan House lounge for show of the week. These random guys took a some even cooler entertainment. Here’s the tiny stage and maybe 40 people and turned it lowdown on what’s around the corner: into a Queen concert. Their songs are solid if ridiculous, and their presence on stage is the Joe Caploe with Neck-n-Neck stuff of stardom.” We’re betting the tiny mir- Friday, June 27 ror ball will be in rotation. The University of Wisconsin - Platteville music instructor, electric vibe player, and Arp of the Covenant, Friday, July 11 the percussionist to which all area drum- mers bow down, Joe Caploe, makes a rare performance at Isabella’s with group Neck- n-Neck, described as world fusion jazz. Ca- ploe’s bio includes three years of percussion study with Stuart Marrs in La Paz, Bolivia, more work with Anthony Cirone of the San Francisco Symphony, Dan Sabonovich, and composer Lou Harrison at San Jose State, eventually receiving an MFA from the Cali- Everybody’s favorite electronic avant-jazz, fornia Institute of the Arts. If you are like us, post-everything prog-rock fusion-funk trio you might not know who all those guys are, Arp of the Covenant return with all new ma- but I think we can assume they are all re- terial from their new album. Venturing into ally good. Likewise, we don’t know who is territory previously staked out only by Yul in Neck-n-Neck, but if they’re playing with Brynner in Westworld, Arp of the Covenant Caploe, we can assume they are also really explores the deserted streets and dusty circuit good. If you are a drummer, percussionist, or boards of the robot western with new titles fan of world music or jazz, your butt should like “Circuits and Ohms” and “Robot With be down there. Check out some of Caploe’s No Name.” Don’t miss the part of the show work at www.myspace.com/joecaploe. where one of the trio’s face comes off to re- veal he is, in fact, a robot. Which one is it? June-O-Ween, Saturday, June 28 June-O-Ween returns, celebrating Isabella’s Lollipop Factory, Sunday, July 13 third year of partying Halloween-style with I happened to be checking my email when I an adult costume party (sexy-fill- first clicked the link to Lollipop Facto- in-the-blank), snacks, drinks, and ry’s MySpace page, so I heard what I watermelon-o-lanterns! In addi- thought must be at least a four-piece tion to the usual June-O-Ween hard rock band blasting out of my tiny shenanigans, Isabella’s hosts for computer speakers before I learned the first time The Battle of the Air anything about the group. Imagine my Bands. Rock stars may apply by surprise to learn the Columbus, Ohio, bringing a CD with their band’s “group” is just two people! What? favorite song, getting on stage, Not big on bios (apparently) I was and rocking out. Winners take able to piece together that Lollipop home $100 cash! (Or turn it Factory comprises David Tweed on around and buy a bunch of drinks.) For more guitar and vocals information call Isabella’s at 563-585-2049. and Bekah Man- ning on drums The Gay Blades, Monday, June 30 and vocals. Call Not usually open on Mondays, Isabella’s me sexist if you catches up-and-coming New Jersey duo The want, but seeing Gay Blades for a Monday night all-ages show that the drum- mer is female and rocks this hard, I am already stoked. But this is no White Stripes clone act. Lollipop Factory looks like some kind of vaudeville circus act and sounds like Queen with the occasional Soundgarden/Sabbath-sized riff stomping about beneath the shimmering vo- cal harmonies. Are they serious? Who cares! WHEN I TURN FIFTY I HOPE I LOOK AS GOOD AS THE DSO 9 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 DUBUQUE50 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Yes, it’s true -- the Dubuque Symphony four of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Sung will Orchestra has reached another milestone. perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Following up on the banner year of its 49th season, the Symphony is now gear- Dubuque native Michael Gilbertson is ing up for its half-century birthday! writing a new piece especially for the orchestra’s anniversary. The piece will be Even though the Dubuque Symphony Or- performed at the last Classics concert of chestra’s lineage can be traced back to 1903, the season, which will also feature the the 2008 - 2009 season marks its 50th an- Dubuque Chorale and Mahler’s Sympho- niversary. Don’t worry, it’s not fuzzy ny No. 2 “Resurrection.” math or voodoo economics. In 1903 the first Dubuque civic orchestra Holiday Pops will be similar to was formed and performed regu- last year’s concert, with guests larly until World War II interrupt- Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol, ed its concert schedule. It wasn’t Paul Hemmer, the Dubuque until 1958 that a new orchestra Chorale and the Hempstead was formed, this time under the Honor Choir. In January three auspices of the University of times Grammy nominated vo- Dubuque. In 1974, the Univer- calist Oleta Adams will perform sity Civic Symphony changed its at the DSO Gala. Many of you name to the Dubuque Sympho- may recognize her 1991 hit sin- ny Orchestra to reflect the organization’s gle, “Get Here.” Next May, the mission to serve the entire community. world’s most acclaimed tribute to The Bea- tles - Classical Mystery Tour will perform at “Some might think that we’re well past our Arena Pops. The group is said to look and 100th anniversary, depending on how you sound just like The Beatles and audience count it,” said Symphony conductor and response has been overwhelming in every music director William Intriligator. “But city they have performed. 1958 - 1959 saw the beginning of a new organization, so it’s time to celebrate!” Season tickets are on sale now at the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra office. The celebration kicks off in Sep- tem- Season ticket packages start at $33 and ber when the DSO performs a set first-time season ticket buyers of free concerts. The concerts are receive 50 percent off single- the culmination of a yearlong ticket prices on a full Clas- program called Classical Mad- sics series. So if you’ve never ness. During the 2007 - 2008 taken the plunge, now’s the season, residents of the Tri-State time! community voted on their fa- vorite pieces of classical music The full Classics series includes and it’s those four favorites that five classics concerts, but pack- the orchestra will play. The ages consisting of either four or concerts are a “thank you” to three concerts are also available. the community for its contin- If you would like more informa- uous support over the past 50 years. tion on the DSO’s 50th Anniver- sary season, visit www.dubuquesympho- The season also includes many familiar mu- ny.org or call 563-557-1677 to request a sical masterpieces and guest artists. In Octo- season brochure. To order season tickets, ber, former Music Director Nicholas Palmer call Marie in the DSO office or stop by will return to conduct and share memories between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday from his era as Music Director. Violin vir- through Friday. The DSO office is located tuosos Gareth Johnson and Janet Sung will at 2728 Asbury Rd, in the lower level of also return. Johnson, who performed with the Atrium building in the Fountain Park the Symphony in February, will perform all complex in Dubuque. WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/LIVESTRONGJACK -- BOOKMARK IT! 10 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

JULY 4 Ham House Ice Cream Social show and a photographer demonstrat- ing antique wet plate photography. The Cable Car Quilters Guild will be on hand, conducting a raffle.

Of course the historic Ham House pro- vides the perfect setting for an event cel- ebrating the heritage of Dubuque. Histori- cal interpreters will be giving tours of the house decorated with Victorian period fur- nishings and telling the story of its builder Quick, what’s 44 years old and a melts Mathias Ham and his role as a founder of in your mouth? No, not a prehistoric what became the city of Dubuque. M&M. it’s the Fourth of July Ice Cream Social! Hosted by the Dubuque County Historical Society at the historic Ham House, the Ice Cream Social is an Inde- pendence Day tradition.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, visitors can tour the 1856 Italianate mansion, enjoy live entertainment and a variety of fun and interesting demon- strations and displays, and maybe best A special exhibit, “At the Lead Mines,” of all, eat ice cream! But ice cream is will be open for visitors to tour as well. not the only thing on the menu. Brats, The exhibit tells the story of the area’s lead hot dogs, barbeque pork, chips, soda, rush that put Dubuque on the frontier of lemonade, popcorn and cake will also westward expansion and built the settle- be available. Live music will be provid- ment into a dynamic industrial city, along ed by The Unstrung Heroes. with Ham’s life from hardscrabble miner to investment entrepreneur. Along with the main house, guests can tour the 1832 Arriandeau Log House, thought to be the oldest surviving structure in Dubuque, and the 1868 Humke one-room school.

The Mathias Ham House is located at 2241 Lincoln Avenue (at the corner of The really great thing about Ice Cream Shiras and Lincoln). Admission to the Ice Social is it provides a family-friendly Cream Social is free and open to the pub- event that is not only fun but education- lic, though donations will be accepted at al. Kids can play typical the event. The Ice Cream children’s games from the Social is sponsored by US MORE GREAT LIVE MUSIC AT THE DIGGS... Victorian era (BVG: Before Bank, QueenB Radio, Burg- Video Games) and witness Sunday June 28th Saturday July 6th er King, Humanities Iowa Outta Control, 9 pm to 1 am Fever River String Band, 3:30-7:30 demonstrations of civil war and the Institute of Museum, Saturday June 29th Saturday, July 12th period weapons and med- Library Services, Dubuque Broken Thomas (Formerly Brothern’) 3:30-7:30 “Jack” Poker Run 9 am-6 pm/Rocky Ricardo 9 pm - 1 am ics, including cannon and by Carriage, Hy-Vee, Scho- Sunday July 5th Sunday July 13th musket firing. There will be Betty & the Headlights 9 pm to 1 am Cosmo Billy, 3:30-7:30 eps Ice Cream, Artic Glacier a “living history” fashion Ice, and Dubuque 175th.

Thirsty Thursday: Nightly Specials • $2 Drafts, $5 Long Island Iced Tea 5pm—9pm • $1.00 Off Appetizers Sunday Hospitality Industry Night: It’s Finally Friday: • $2 Drafts, $2.50 Rail Drinks • $2.00 Blue Moon Drafts • 25¢ Hot Wings • Complimentary Maniac Monday: Homemade potato chips • $1 Drafts, $2 Capt. Morgan drinks. Super Saturday’s: • Individual pizzas, 8 inch with • $2 Drafts, $5 Margaritas two toppings 4.99 /.50 for add. toppings • 25¢ Hot Wings Terrific Tuesday: LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR • $2 Tanqueray & tonics. • $3 Mixed Basket Saturday, June 28 Richter Scale (Onion rings, cheese curds and chicken bites) Wednesday, July 2, A Pirate Over 50 Saturday, July 5, The Legends Half-Off Wednesday: Wednesday, July 9, Richter Scale The week’s half-over so we’re Saturday, July 12, Just Cuz half-off... half off appetizers, Saturday, July 26, Nick Stika domestic bottles of beer, Wed., July 30, Denny Troy & Rick Hoffman and rail drinks! PAM HAS A NEW JOB ... BUT WHAT IS IT? HMMMMMM... 11 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

Spock’s famous book, Baby and Child your boss, as nice a person as she ly. I’ve only had this job a week, Shiny New Job Care, begins, and I think it bears re- is, has never actually paid attention and I’ve lost count of the number of peating here. After all, your experi- to what it is the person in your posi- things I’ve needed assistance with. Recently, I started a new job. It’s a good ence, your education, your wingtip tion is supposed to do. It could be What I haven’t forgotten is the names job, wonderful even, but still, it’s very shoes, and/or your scintillating per- that she is simply so busy being a and faces of the people who have new. I’m still counting my days there sonality got you this job, so you must boss, even her best intentions to in- bailed me out, and how gosh darn in, well, days. I started on a Wednes- have something going for you. vestigate your job and make it bet- nice they’ve been about it. Why, just day, and my daughter sent me flowers ter have stalled at the starting gate. this afternoon, I managed to lock my- with a card saying “Happy First So pay attention to your coworkers, self out of my office and had to be Monday!” this week. As I write and especially to those who work in let back in. (Thanks, Joe! I’m sure it DUNN this, those flowers are still on my other parts of the company. The per- won’t be the last time!)

- desk, looking fairly perky. That’s how son who cleans your office knows new I am at the job. a lot more than you might imagine, from where the extra paperclips are One other job from my past just I don’t know if I’ve been as un- stored to where the bodies are bur- came to mind – helping my kids de- failingly perky as those roses and ied. (I don’t mean that literally.) The liver the paper. If you think deliver- lilies on my desk, though I’m security guard, the delivery guy, the ing the paper is a low-level job, think trying. Starting a new job, person who runs the mail center, the about memorizing a list of 100 or so as one very nice person who switchboard operators – they may addresses, and where each family passed me in the hall said, is not have attended all those meet- wants its paper put. My final piece of one surefire way to suddenly feel ings about Perfecting Your Diversity advice? Remember that every job has stupid. (I don’t think she put it that Skills or Learning to Decipher Body its demands, and its chance to shine. way, but that’s how I interpreted it, in Language in the Workplace, but you If you’re starting a new job, I wish my fog of new job ineptitude.) can bet they know plenty of things you well. Be nice to yourself. You’ll I have an advanced degree in you need to learn. catch on soon. library science, after all, but it’s been a long time since • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Pam Kress-Dunn I’ve used it. When I got my People love to help if you ask nice- [email protected] master’s, there were no com- puters in libraries. (You may want to reread my column from 5/29 explaining how PAM KRESS old I am.) And it’s been sixteen years since I’ve toiled in the field. • Even so, you still have a thing or two to learn. No matter how stellar Even though I’m not yet an expert in your resume, joke-telling skills, and • this new job, I think I can say that shoe wardrobe, there are things you I am pretty accomplished at starting simply can’t know about this particu- new jobs. I’ve worked as a clerk in lar job until you’ve been at it awhile. a dime store, an aide in a hospital Whether that means office politics kitchen, and a dorm cleaner at a col- or the location of the nearest lock- lege. I’ve done just about everything ing-door restroom, there are a zil- you can do in a library, including lion things to learn-- things your su- shelving thousands of books, fixing pervisor and coworkers may neglect jammed copiers, punching teletype to mention. On my first day, it took machines (I said I was old), answer- me five minutes to figure out how to ing reference questions, creating unlock the door. I’m not kidding. My reading guides with ridiculously cute predecessor did his best to train me clip art, pulling rusty paper clips off in the short time we had together, Civil War letters, adding and delet- but I’m sure it never dawned on him ing catalog cards, checking books in, to cover getting into and out of my checking books out, collecting fines workplace. from people who were not happy about paying them. You name it, I’ve • It is very likely that your worst ex- done it, and I’ve done it in a bunch of perience will occur within your first different libraries. few weeks, if not the first day. I have noticed that, as a librarian, I have al- And so, I think I can offer some ad- ways encountered the worst patron vice about Starting a New Job. These (library-speak for “customer”) on my are not exactly your run-of-the-mill very first day. Now that I’ve learned how to succeed without really trying to expect it, it’s pretty funny when tips. It takes a lot of trying, actually. it happens. If you’re lucky, your co- But these are tips from the trenches, workers will tell you, “Oh, don’t and I hope they will help you, should mind him, he hates everybody.” If you find yourself facing a brand new you are not so lucky, you will blame shiny job yourself. I offer them in no yourself for being clueless about this particular order. person’s needs. My advice? Don’t.

• You know more than you think • Don’t expect the best advice to you know. This is how Dr. Benjamin come from above. It could be that GIVINGVOICE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND CHALLENGING RANDOM PASSERS BY IN KUNG-FU 12 19 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

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rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! THE www.rottentomatoes.com BUZZ - In a somewhat curious move, Sony OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE Pictures has announced that Spider- Man 4 has already been scheduled for WALL-E (6/27) a May 2011 release date. Why is this Get Smart - A Film by Peter Segal (The Longest Yard What if mankind had to leave Earth, and curious, you ask, since the first three [2005], 50 First Dates, Anger Management) somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? movies made umpteen billion dollars? Wall-E spends every day doing what he was Well, screenwriter James Vanderrbilt has yet to turn Analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) has long dreamed of made for. But soon, he will discover what in a draft of the script, star Tobey Maguire has made becoming a full-fledged agent within CONTROL, a secret he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy no secret of his lack of desire to return, and director government agency tasked with fighting terrorism around chasing his dream. Sam Raimi is uncommitted, as well. the world. Unlike the CIA, no one knows that CONTROL exists. In fact, most people think CONTROL went extinct Wanted (6/27) - The Vatican has officially banned di- at the end of the Cold War. Well, all of that changes when Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) is rescued rector Ron Howard from filming his the CONTROL headquarters is attacked and the identities from his miserable existence by the gun-tot- upcoming Angels & Demons in any of of all of the agents are compromised, including superstar ing Fox (Angelina Jolie), a member of the the Catholic Churches located within Agent 23 (Dwayne Johnson), Max’s idol. With no one to Fraternity, a group of assassins to which the borders of Rome. The move should send on a mission to route out the evil agents of KAOS, the Wesley’s recently murdered father belonged. As their surprise no one, given the Vatican’s Chief (Alan Arkin) makes Max an agent and partners him new recruit, Wesley learns he’s truly a chip off the old strong reaction against The Da Vinci Code just a few with Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway) who recently underwent block as he is trained by Fox and the Fraternity’s leader, years back. cosmetic surgery to Sloan (Morgan Freeman) -- but what secrets are they change her appear- hiding? - Reports are swirling that director Rid- ance. Their mis- ley Scott hopes to cast Christian Bale sion is fraught with Hancock (7/4) as Robin Hood in his upcoming film, danger, intrigue There are heroes... there are superheroes... Nottingham. Nottingham is a re-inven- and a little ro- and then there’s Hancock. With great pow- tion of the classic tale, painting the mance. In the end, er comes great responsibility -- everyone Sheriff of Nottingham (Russell Crowe) they must thwart a knows that -- everyone, that is, but Han- as a tragic figure working for a tyrant, while Robin plan to detonate a cock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hood is depicted as a much darker and less noble sort nuclear weapon in Hancock’s well-intentioned heroics might get the job than the typical interpretation. Boy, between playing downtown Los An- done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave Bruce Wayne, John Connor and now possibly Robin geles during a visit jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has fi- Hood, Bale’s becoming quite the hero type. by the President of nally had enough -- as grateful as they are to have their the United States local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wonder- - In yet another sign that Hollywood is (James Caan). ing what they ever did to deserve this guy. creatively bankrupt and movie produc-

ers need to be beaten with reeds, it’s Get Smart had been announced that the newest low- major potential ALSO COMING SOON budget spawn of Satan, Ace Ventura Jr., but failed to capitalize on it. Whether hamstrung by the Hellboy II: The Golden Army (7/11) will open in theaters this September. script or something else, Carell never really gets a chance After an ancient truce existing between Why? Doesn’t anyone remember how well Son of the to shine in this mediocre attempt to resuscitate the Get humankind and the invisible realm of the Mask turned out? Anyone? Bueller? Smart franchise. The strong cast that is assembled be- fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready hind him including Arkin, Hathaway and Terence Stamp to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the - A small independent distributor has as KAOS leader Siegfried cannot save it. The laughs are world above and the one below defies his bloodline announced that it has acquired the the- too spread out (though there are some real knee-slap- and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, atrical rights to release the documen- pers) and the film fails to utilize some of the funniest gags it’s up to the planet’s toughest, roughest superhero to tary Stranded: I’ve Come From a Plane from the original show that starred Don Adams as the battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may That Crashed in the Mountains. It fea- clumsy and often dim-witted Maxwell Smart. More in- be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. tures interviews with Uruguayan rugby teraction between Smart and the Chief, especially where But when you need the job done right, it’s time to call players who survived a 1972 plane crash by eating he causes harm to his boss, and between Smart and Sieg- in Hellboy. their deceased teammates. 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LT Amusements will set up its inflatable carnival rides and games. And, of course, to make the festival complete, there will be food and all your favorite adult and non-adult beverages provided by Coke and Budweiser. Late in the day, the raffle will be held as well. Mark your calendars for the First Annual Westend Sports and Music Fest, sched- uled for Saturday, June 28, on the Rite Hite soccer fields off Chavenelle Road. The festival will boast 20 courts full of volleyball action, three live bands, and a $100,000 raffle during the day-long event with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Maria House. The festival looks to draw a hundred three-member volleyball teams from four states to compete in the main event. The volleyball fun will start in the morning and continue through the afternoon. DJs will supply music until 1:30 p.m., when the Swing Crew takes the stage, followed by the acoustic rock of Kevin Beck & Johnnie Walker and the ‘80s party rock of Menace.

For details contact Luke David at 563-580- 7440. or visit www.westendfestdbq.com.

just about anything Asbury Music in the Park else that strikes their fancy during a show. Asbury’s Music in the Park, They’re the spitting im- an annual celebration, is age of a band that’s going a great excuse to pack the to get you up, dancing family in the car and make and having fun. As they the long, arduous journey say, “we won’t pollute to Dubuque’s West End the river, but we will and take in a full day of pollute your liver.” family, friends and fun on Saturday, July 12. Hard Salami bills itself as “not your ordi- nary deli serving.” The band is a four- The event, which begins at noon piece acoustic rock band focusing and runs all through the day, on “playing good music badly,” and combines live music, children’s playing songs that audiences know activities and food and bever- and love -- having fun, really. And age vendors. So, you know, all who can argue with that? the prototypical elements of a Tri-State festival! This year, music Children’s activities during will be provided by BadFish and Music in the Park will include Hard Salami. BadFish is a great a petting zoo, inflatable rides, area 5-piece band blending rock, games and much more. reggae, indie rock, country, and CHECK OUT THE NEW RAFTERS -- IT’S GREAT! 15 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 JUNE Remember Me? JULY Alice in Wonderland Jr., JULY Eastern Iowa Wine Fest, feature the marches and 27-28 10-13 Bell Tower Theater 12 Sherrill, IA classic arrangements of Stephen Foster tunes by The Bell Tower Theater current show, The Bell Tower Theater’s next kids-for- The historic Black Horse Inn in Sherrill, the Americana Band, the Remember Me?, asks you a very sim- kids production, the third-annual, is right Iowa celebrates the area wine industry brass ensemble led by ple question: What do you do when around the corner: Disney’s Alice in Won- with the Eastern Iowa Wine Festival, Sat- David Overby. The fam- you’ re on the other side of 40 derland, Jr.! The show will take audiences urday July 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The ily-friendly events, spon- and your husband still loves you ... ex- through Alice’s adventures in Wonderland event will feature a wine tasting from a sored by various neighborhood groups in cept in the same way he loves his favorite as she chases the White Rabbit, gets tied variety of Eastern Iowa wineries, food and coordination with the City of Dubuque pair of slippers? Elementary, dear Wat- up with the Tweedles, raps with the Cater- bakery products, live music, a display by and St. Mark Community Center, feature son: You invent an imaginary boyfriend pillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her area artists, and a contest for homemade a different style of music for each con- to make your husband jealous. own game. This brand-new stage adapta- wine. Live music will be provided by cert. Best of all, the event is free! Bring tion features classic Disney songs includ- guitarist Ray Rose, the Guttenberg Polka the kids and a picnic basket or cooler. ing “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” Band, and Betty and the Headlights. and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” JULY Music in the Vineyards 13 @ Tabor Home

Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery in Baldwin, Iowa, presents another in a series Performances are Thursday evenings at of summer concerts. Music in the Vineyard 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings Tickets for the event are $12 in advance, will feature Davenport singer/songwriter at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. available at the Asbury Hy-Vee or any of Lojo Russo on Sunday, July 13, from 3 to 7 through June 28. Tickets are $17 for all the Wineries on the Iowa Wine Trail, or p.m. Held on the second and fourth Sun- performances. Call 563-588-3377 or visit $15 at the door. The Eastern Iowa Wine days of the summer months, the events of- online at www.belltowertheater.net. Festival is sponsored by The Iowa Wine ten draw as many as 200 people. Trail, a non-profit organization, with all JULY ticket sales go towards the improvement of 4-6 Pull! grape growing and wine making industry in Iowa. For more information visit www. Oh, wait, wrong shoot- The production is directed by Sue easterniowawinefestival.com, or call the ing sport. For those Flogel. As a kids-for-kids show, all roles Black Horse Inn at 563-552-1800. who have ever wanted (both on-stage and off) are performed by to watch a modern-day kids. The on-stage cast includes 52 chil- JULY Music In Jackson Park: Music in the Vineyard performers play take on Robin Hood, dren from ages 7 to 16, and the backstage 13 Americana Band from a deck at the edge of the vineyard the Dubuque Field Ar- crew includes another several dozen kids – a former corncrib at the end of the chers will hold a 3-D target shoot and a -- making sure they’re starting their theatri- Music in Jackson Park, the free evening estate’s oldest structure, a barn built in 28-field round from July 4 - 6 at the Out- cal careers properly! concerts in downtown Dubuque’s North- 1863. Food is available or bring your door Range, located at 6823 Ryan Road Performances are Thursday, July 10, at 7 end neighborhood, returns with a July own picnic. As always, there is plenty of in Peosta. Registration each day will begin performance by the Americana Band. Tabor Home wine available to enjoy on promptly at 7 a.m. Viewing of the shoot is p.m.; Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Held on the second Sundays of the sum- the premises or to take home with you. open to the public, though membership mer months, from 6 to 8 p.m. Music in Upcoming performers in the concert se- in the Dubuque Field Archers is required Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. All tickets are $7. For more information and to purchase the Park celebrates the diversity of down- ries include Joe & Vickie Price, Scott & to participate. For more information, call town Dubuque’s North-end neighbor- Michelle Dalziel, Bryce Janey, and Craig Joe at 563-583-3183, or visit their Web tickets call 563-588-3377 or visit online at www.belltowertheater.net. hoods. The second installment in the se- Erickson. For performer dates and more site at www.dubuquefieldarchers.com. ries, scheduled for Sunday, July 13, will information, visit www.taborwines.com. Monday, June 30 Friday, July 4

The Gay Blades Horsin’ Around TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Isabella’s, 5 - 9 PM Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The BuzzBerries Thursday, June 26 Friday, June 27 Saturday, June 28 Wednesday, July 2 Bronco Inn, 9 PM - 1 AM

Taste Like Chicken Shot in the Dark Outta Control Chuck Bregman 98 in the Shade Champps, 7 - 11 PM Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM

Denny Garcia Nothin’ but Dylan BadFish A Pirate Over 50 Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Star Ultra Lounge, 9 PM - 1 AM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Saturday, July 5

98 in the Shade Mr. Obvious The Wundo Band Massey Road Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Doolittle’s (Lanc.), 9 PM - 2 AM Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Bent Prop, 2 - 6 PM

The Dertones 98 in the Shade Live on Main Comedy The Legends Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Dagwood’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM

The Grasshoppers DRILL Thursday, July 3 Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Desperados, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main Upstairs, FIREWORKS! 6 - 10 PM Joe Caploe / Neck-n-Neck Bowling & Beyond, All Day Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Fireworks at 9:46 PM Rising Gael Irish Cottage, Taste Like Chicken Fever River String Band 8 PM - 12 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Anton’s Saloon, 7 - 11 PM 98 in the Shade Taste Like Chicken The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, June 28 Nathan T. Wilson The YardArm, Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM 8 PM - 12 AM West End Music Fest Friday, June 27 Rite Hite Soccer Fields, All Day Jim the Mule The Mississippi Man Swing Crew, Kevin Beck & 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Kalmes’ Hilltop, 7 - 11 PM Johnny Walker, Menace Mixed Emotions Johnny Walker All Stars Massey Road Rumors II, 9 PM - 1 AM Bent Prop, 3 - 7 PM The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM One Particular Harbor Okham’s Razor 98 in the Shade Grand River Center, 6 - 10 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 9 PM - 1 AM Chuck Bregman River & the Tributaries 180 Main Upstairs, 6 - 10 PM Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Friday, July 4

Richter Scale North of Grand / Surf Report Bellevue Heritage Days Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Downtown Bellevue, All Day The Renegae Band Sunday, June 29 Richter Scale 365 Lunchtime Jam Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Gooch’s Greenhouse, 7 - 11 PM Featuring Denny Garcia Jill Duggan Country Tradition Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Lombardi’s, 2 - 6 PM Boys’ Night Out Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Thums Up, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Platteville Summer Party Fiona Molloy The Mississippi Man Gov. Dodge Ctr., 6 - 10 PM Kalmes’ Hilltop, 3 - 7 PM Rising Gael Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Rosalie Morgan Artie & the Pink Catillacs Broken Thomas Da Vinci’s, 6 - 9 PM Eagles Club, 8 PM - 12 AM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM HALF-FAST The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Fiona Molloy Chuck Bregman Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Anton’s Saloon, 3 - 8 PM Massey Road East DBQ Strip, 8 PM - 12 AM

Mixed Emotions DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM

Petty Thief June-O-Ween The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 1 AM Coupe DeVille Boys’ Night Out The Castaways Music in the Gardens @ the John Nemeth Blues Band Red N Deb’s, 8 PM - 12 AM YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Dubuque Arboretum, 6:30 - 9 PM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, July 5 Wednesday, July 9 Friday, July 11 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Richter Scale VENUE FINDER Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM 180 Main / Busted Lift The Hub River & the Tributaries Live on Main Comedy 180 Main Street, Dubuque 253 Main St., Dubuque 180main.com 563-556-5782 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM myspace.com/thehubdbq Ace’s Place Betty and the Headlights 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Thursday, July 10 563-876-9068 815.776.0707 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Zero 2 Sixty Okham’s Razor Anton’s Saloon New Diggings, Wisconsin The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Platteville City Park, 7 - 8:30 PM Isabella’s @ the Ryan House 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque 563-585-2049 DRILL Taste Like Chicken Bricktown isabellasbar.com Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM 299 Main Street, Dubuque Arp of the Covenant 563-582-0608 Jumpers Bar & Grill bricktowndubuque.com 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque Sunday, July 6 Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM (563) 556-6100 Friday, July 11 Captain Merry myspace.com/jumpersdbq And That Too Artie & the Pink Catillacs 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL Pizzeria Uno, 2 - 6 PM 365 Lunchtime Jam Red N Deb’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 815-747-3644 Knicker’s Saloon captainmerry.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM 563) 583-5044 Fever River String Band Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny Catfish Charlies New Diggings, Apple Dumplin’s Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s 3:30 - 7:30 PM Catfish Charlie’s, 7:30 - 11:30 PM 563-582-8600 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque catfishcharliesonline.com 563-582-7057 James Kinds & davincisdubuque.com Mixed Emotions the All-Night Riders Courtside Wednesday, July 9 The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque M-Studios 563-583-0574 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 815-777-6463 Chuck Bregman Paul McHugh Fizz Gig Dagwood’s m-studios.org Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA Mississippi Mug (563) 852-3378 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 Good Times Dino’s Backside (Other Side) (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 Good Friends 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque Great Prices (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 Live Music 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque June 12 98 In The Shade Dubuque Driving Range 563-582-0221 June 14 Betty and John Deere Road, Dubuque The Headlights (563) 556-5420 Sandy Hook Tavern 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI June 26 98 In The Shade Eagles Club 608-748-4728 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina (563) 582-6498 Main Street, Dubuque Welcome to the Hub Eichman’s Grenada Tap 563-556-4558 Tuesday / Wednesday Special 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque Softtails 563-552-2494 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA $ 1.25 Pints of Bud, Bud Light & Miller Lite 563-582-0069 Five Flags Civic Center 405 Main Street Stone Cliff Winery 253 Main Street • Dubuque, IA 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque 563-583-3480 • 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. I SAW A DUDE GET ARRESTED FOR DOING THE NAUGHTY DOG ONCE 18 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 the wrought iron railing for the deck and pa- tio so owners would have a place to tie up their leash while they step inside to order. (Because of health regulations, no dogs are allowed inside the building).

But you don’t need a canine companion to enjoy all that Naughty Dog has to of- fer. While the menu lists salads, and both cold and panini sandwiches, all salads and sandwiches are made fresh to order from the freshest ingredients. Breads, meats, and by Mike Ironside We met business owner Lenore Nesler sides like potato and pasta salad, cole slaw (above) on a recent sunny afternoon enjoy- People can be described in a variety of and their own homemade potato chips are ing lunch on the Naughty Dog deck with her ways. Some people are “dog people.” Some all made fresh daily. Lemonade and juices friend Jean Weiland and her faithful compan- are “coffee people.” For anyone that exists are all fresh-squeezed. They grow their own ion and house mascot, Razz. Nesler has long at the intersection of those two sub-groups, dill, basil, chives and parsley in the planters seen an opportunity in the corner building the Naughty Dog Coffee Shop and Deli is and garden around the back patio. Much of and identified a number of needs the loca- for you. Now existing at the intersection the rest of the produce comes from local seems to be a little bit of a lighter roast than tion fulfills. “We needed a real deli,” Nesler of Locust and 11th Streets (across from the growers through the Farmers’ Market. A big some of the other area cafés, but no less explained, a place that served real food. “No Carnegie-Stout Public Library), the Naughty chalk board lists the daily specials. The day robust and with plenty of octane to get you slippery meat, if you know what I mean,” she Dog is the area’s first coffee shop and deli we stopped by to investigate, the special going. With a variety of smoothies and oth- said laughing. A devoted dog owner, Nesler to embrace those who love their dogs, but was a French dip, with some of the tasti- er drinks plus 32 flavored syrups to choose also saw the need for a dog-friend- gotta have their coffee too. est and most tender roast beef we from, Naughty Dog should be able to cre- ly café. “I wanted a place where had ever encountered, served up ate a beverage that pleases your palate. you could walk your dog, stop in, Actually, the Naughty Dog is for anyone on a crusty French bread au jus have a sandwich or a cup of cof- who likes good coffee and good food and and a salad of mixed greens. … and oh, yeah, they bake their own dog fee, read the paper ….” she said. the latter encompasses just about every- treats for the canine clientele. one. Offering a full line of specialty coffee With a deck and patio in back that The menu of coffee drinks is drinks, the coffee shop and deli also carries are both open for owners to bring brewed up from beans shipped Besides serving the dual needs of deli and a menu of fresh-made sandwiches, salads, their dogs, the place is definitely overnight from a Madison roaster dog lovers, Nesler saw an opportunity to and homemade desserts. dog-friendly. In fact, Nesler chose for freshness. The house blend address a third need in building the busi-

LATE NIGHT SPECIALS 7 pm to Close • Monday: $10 Domestic Beer Buckets & $14 Import Buckets • Tuesday: Domestic Beer Pitcher Special $5 • Thursday: $2 Pints of Bud and Bud Light Pints & $4 Sangrias, Cosmos or Chocolate Martinis • Friday: $3 Domestic Bottles • Saturday: $3.25 Import Bottles • Sunday: Join our Sunday AFTER DARK CLUB with Drink & Food Specials Every Sunday for Members! HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Monday thru Friday 4 - 7 pm Receive $1 Off All Bar Beverages Wednesday All Day Happy Hour Receive $1 Off All Bar Beverages THEY BAKE THEIR OWN DOG TREATS. HOW COOL IS THAT?! 19 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 completely replaced the plumbing system. Naughty Dog Coffee Shop and Deli is located The E.J. Voggenthaler Company created the at 1108 Locust Street, and is open Monday to steel railing that lines the front stoop, the Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday deck and the patio. Marsha Scovel from Ho- from 6 a.m. to noon. While the business just metiques designed much of the interior. Her- opened on Monday, June 16, Naughty Dog itage Lighting supplied fixtures. The windows will host an Open House Saturday, June 28, and doors came from the local Eagle Win- from 8 to 10 a.m. with a live remote radio dow and Door factory. “I wanted everything broadcast with Johnny Rhodes from FM 97.3 to be from local sources,” said Nesler. She KGRR and their good friends from the Hu- ness – to do something about the eyesore also reports that builders used green meth- like that by Gronen Restoration and Platinum mane Society. Razz will be so excited. the building at the corner of Locust and ods in construction whenever possible. is essential to downtown in general, and the 11th Street had become. A historic brick Having worked for 13 years at Hawkeye Upper Main neighborhood in particular, she row house, the building has been in a long, Boats, Nesler has many friends in the river believes investment by individual entrepre- slow decline for years. In fact, Nesler first community. Many pitched in, working on neurs and property owners is needed to keep noticed it when she lived down the block the project or coming up with ideas for the momentum moving forward. In any case, in an apartment she rented from her friend improvement. She hired her friends Rozi it seems clear that Nesler could not have Jean Weiland. It was 1977 and Nesler was and Sheila from the YardArm to run the cof- imagined creating her business anywhere just 27 years old, but even at that tender fee shop and deli, making those delicious else. “I love downtown,” she confesses with age she said she would often walk past the sandwiches and salads. Nesler’s sisters even great enthusiasm, “I love downtowns every- building and think, “Why doesn’t some- helped with landscaping the back patio. where. I love the excitement.” body do something with that?” The result is an incredible transformation. Step into the entryway and the space opens up to a loft-style atrium open to the second floor. Ceramic tile at the front door has inset dog tracks set in concrete where Razz has made his mark. Wood floors are comple- mented by warm wall colors in terracotta and cappuccino. Upstairs, there are more café tables overlooking the balcony to the first floor and a large rustic dinner table with chairs modeled after a style Nesler saw in Italy. Throughout, large framed photos of Nesler’s friend’s dogs decorate the space, giving it a relaxed, lighthearted feel. The second floor also boasts a screened In the following years, the worst building on deck directly above the first floor deck, the block fell into further disrepair. “It was adding to the outdoor space the coffee shop the worst of the worst,” Nesler said. With and deli has to offer. A third floor is still un- all the improvement going on in downtown dergoing finishing work and will serve as and especially the Upper Main neighbor- an office and apartment for Nesler. hood (Naughty Dog is just a block from Salsa’s, River Lights Second Edition, and all the other new businesses on Main Street), Nesler decided it was time to do something about it. Weiland recounts how the first time Nesler invited her to tour the dilapidat- ed building she warned, “Wear old clothes, don’t touch anything, and take a shower when we’re done.”

With help from friends and fam- ily, Nesler took on the project of saving an at-risk historic structure. Demolition took the structure down to the brick shell – the only part salvageable. A fan of downtown and with a firm belief in buying local, she hired local and area contractors, and worked with local vendors and suppliers, whenever pos- sible relying on downtown resources. The restoration is everything Nesler imag- Acting as general contractor, Epic construc- ined and more. She’s thrilled that already the tion sub-contracted out most of the work to project is inspiring investment in the neigh- local contractors. Mike Vondal of Embasse borhood. The residential neighbor in the next Construction managed construction of what building is fixing up his backyard using the is essentially a new building within the his- same brick columns and steel railing that toric building. Ross Ball Plumbing, located Nesler used on the patio. While acknowl- just a block and a half from the building, edging that investment and restoration work BRING ME THE WOODBINE! SNAP SNAP! 20 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

award. As a top award winner, Dubuque “Dubuque Chosen for also has permission to use the exclusive Top Award by the U.S. 2008 City Livability Award logo on munic- ipal flags, stationary, street signs, t-shirts, Conference of Mayors!” etc. Finally, Dubuque will be the focus of by Mayor Roy D. Buol a national media campaign by the Confer- ence of Mayors and Waste Management to HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS publicize our city’s achievements! Sunday Industry Night On June 21st, at the Annual “City Livabil- Karaoke and Happy Hour ALL NIGHT LONG! ity Awards” Luncheon at the 76th Annual Conference of Mayors, I was honored to Dubuque’s relationship with the U.S. Con- Monday Madness Double Bubble 4-6 p.m. be present for the announcement that ference of Mayors began in June 2006. Dubuque, Iowa, was selected to receive Since that time, we have had DuPont en- Tuesday Tex-Mex $2 Margaritas $2.50 Strawberry the 2008 City Livability Award for cities gineers come to our community for the $2.75 Mexican Beers 4-6p.m. first “Science in the Schools Day” program with populations under 100,000! Wednesday Martini Night at the Grand River Center. The event was Double Bubble 9-11 p.m. This U.S. Conference of Mayors “City Liv- funded by DuPont and its engineers in- Your choice Martinis for $5.50 4-6 p.m. LIVE MUSIC ability Program,” established in 1979 and spired, through a creative project, over 900 Thursday Open Mic Night sponsored by Waste Management, Inc., fourth graders, public and parochial, about Late night happy hour 9-11 p.m. June 28th - North of Grand honors city leadership and governments the importance of science and math in their $2 domestic beers w/ Surf Report for developing programs that enhance the future! In September of 2007, a collabora- 50¢ off all beverages daily 4-6 p.m.! Open Mic Night! - Every Thursday quality of life in urban areas. One win- tive event between the City and the Rocke- ner in each of the two categories (cities of feller Brothers Fund of New York, “Growing fewer than 100,000 residents and cities of Sustainable Communities,” which, like Du- more than 100,000), are selected by an in- Pont, grew out of relationships established dependent panel of judges. through the US Conference of Mayors, was held at the Grand River Center. Over 600 The City of Dubuque’s application featured elected officials, business and community our America’s River Project, Phases I and leaders, and college students, participated II. As summarized, “In the late 1990’s, the and heard from Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky community came together on a project Anderson about his internationally ac- that would forever change the riverfront of claimed Salt Lake City Green Program that Dubuque: America’s River. The America’s slashed the city government’s greenhouse River project became a $188 million revi- gas emissions, built popular support for talization effort, one of the most successful public transit, enticed private businesses to in Iowa. It transformed 90 acres at the Port go greener, and made Salt Lake friendlier of Dubuque into a destination that captures for walkers and cyclists. Ed Mazria, found- the historical, environmental, educational er of Architect 2030, a non profit that en- and recreational majesty of the Mississippi courages carbon neutral buildings, offered River. By reclaiming brownfield property an eye opening presentation on the “silver for mixed-use development and creating bullet” in the global warming crisis…and NEW EXHIBIT FOR 2008...NOW OPEN! a place where people reconnect with the the impact of global warming on sea levels July 4th Ham House Ice Cream Social river, it provided a much-needed boost to and ultimately our communities. 44th Annual event features live music, tours, Dubuque’s struggling economy, tourism, historical demonstrations and of course cake and ice and image. The America’s River project Now in June of 2008, Dubuque has been cream! 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. created a world-class venue to experience selected by the USCM as one of the two the Mississippi River. Phase I had five an- most “livable” communities in the nation! chor components and in 2006, America’s This latest recognition, much like the All River Phase II became a top ten goal of a America City distinction, supports the community visioning process and the mo- Council’s vision for a progressive, sustain- mentum continued. The Port of Dubuque able Dubuque—a community that is vi- Making 365ink look as good able, LIVABLE, and equitable! is again a busy “construction zone” thanks as it reads from issue #1... to Phase II’s $200 million vision….” Congratulations to all our local, state and As a 1st place award winning city, Dubuque national partners in helping us to create will hold a local ceremony within the next and support a vision for the Port that pro- few months at which time USCM repre- vides significant economic benefit, envi- sentatives will present the hand-crafted, ronmental awareness, cultural enrichment, engraved City Livability Award sculpture AND national attention, for Dubuque and for public display as a symbol of the city’s the State of Iowa! woodwardprinting.com • 1-800-348-5515 WAIT -- NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? 21 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

Mondays Wii Bowling - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Martini Madness 8 p.m. - Close. Tuesdays ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. Sports Movie Night - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. JULY Wednesdays 19 Hang On by a Hare Live Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 7-10 p.m. (Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.) Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Using the classic children’s book The Vel- $35, which includes the program and lunch. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. veteen Rabbit, Toni Raiten-D’Antonio has Registration and payment is requested by July Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. written The Velveteen Principles, a guide to 15. To register, visit Shalom’s Web site at www. Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. becoming Real -- a concept that will imme- shalomretreats.org, or call 563-582-3592. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. diately make sense to anyone who has read Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. that tale. (Hare! Tale! You see what we did Further, on Thursday, July 10, Shalom will host Thursdays there?) Presented by Gerarda Lahey Keppler, a Taize prayer session, Bread for the World, Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. the program is aimed at helping participants from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Featuring musical per- Champplympics - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 - 10 p.m. become Real with themselves – Real with formances by Jim Brimeyer, Carol Hemesath, Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. hopes and desires, Real with loved ones, and OS, Marie Therese Kalb, OSF, Ron McAuliffe Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Real with everyone else, too. Participants and George Willging, Taize prayer will in- Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. will spend a day exploring a course toward clude sung reptition of short refrains, a Scrip- Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. peace, self-acceptance and true love. ture reading, intercessions and shared silence Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. around the Cross. Registration is not required, Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. The offering for the Saturday, July 19 event is and a free-will offering is requested. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Fridays Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wii Battle of the Sexes - Champps, 9 p.m. (Beer Sampling 7 - 9 p.m.) Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke, Becky McMahon, 3rd Fridays, Kuepers - Dickeyville, WI, 9p.m Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Summerfest American Idols Live Saturdays Milwaukee, WI •11 Days, 11 Stages, 700 Bands Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, July 19 Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. June 27 - Rush, Rusted Root Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. June 28 - John Mellenkamp, Trrace Adkins Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Jimmy Buffett Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9p.m. - 1 a.m. June 29 - Steve Miller Band / Joe Cocker Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. July 19 Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. June 30 - Rascal Flatts / Taylor Swift, Matisyahu Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. July 1 - Alicia Keys / Steven Marley, Filter, O.A.R. Dave Matthews Band Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. July 2 - John Mayer, Coheed and Cambria Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. August 9 Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. July 3 - Tim McGraw, Lucinda Williams Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. DJ Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. - Close July 4 - Stone Temple Pilots, The Roots, Seether Def Leppard DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. July 5 - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Iowa State Fair, Des Moines • Saturday, August 16 DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. w/ Steve Winwood, Cracker July 6 - Jonas Brothers, 311, The Bravery, Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, the Bravery Sundays Derek Trucks Susan Tedeschi Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. July 19 Open Mic with Sean Kramer (Mississippi Flat Miners), A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. X-Box Rock Band - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Seether, Drowning Pool, Sick Puppies Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Ron White Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Dubuque County Fair • Saturday, July 26 Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids, IA • Fri., Sept. 26 If you have updates, additions or corrections to the recurring nightlife calen- Lifehouse New Kids on the Block dar, please contact 365 with the new information @ [email protected]! Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Saturday, July 5 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • Saturday, October 4 I LIVE IN SECRET SERVICE OF THE LORDS OF CHEESE 22 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 Bob’s Book Reviews A Not-So-Merry-Go-Round by Bob Gelms and most of his co-workers. be a real, live per- son. He changes Daniel Silva’s novels about the Israeli spy The marketing of Silva’s books includes and grows throughout the series. His per- Gabriel Allon confuse me. I have very mentioning him in the same breath with sonal life is filled with tragedy so you can strong opinions about what has taken place master writers of contemporary realis- understand the motivation behind some in the Middle East in the last 65 years. In tic spy fiction like Graham Greene and of his more ghastly acts. Still, he has a short, I think there is enough blame to go John LeCarré. I don’t respond very well conscience. He is bothered by what he around for everybody: Arabs, Jews, the to this sort of thing, but in Daniel Silva’s does but his sense of duty and loyalty to USA, Russia, France, and England. Every- case I think there might be something to his country stuffs down deep inside the body owns a piece of the atrocities that it. With Graham Greene being the gold little space in all of us where we put our everyone is committing on everyone else. standard, a perfect ten, John LeCarré rationalizations, any moral reluctance he It seems to revolve eternally with no end gets a 9 ½ and Daniel Silva gets a 9. feels about his cold blooded acts. He is in sight. The players are doomed to repeat He’s that good. also able to appreciate the context of his the mistakes of the past because they have enemies, who, occasionally, he doesn’t Daniel Silva been repeating them for so long that they A little backstory is in order: The char- see as enemies at all. don’t know what else to do. It is an end- acter Gabriel Allon was a promising art The Secret Servant is a page-turner, and the less cycle of violence, vendetta, and re- student when he was recruited by the plot is just what you would expect to be Gabriel Allon is one of the most stimulat- venge. No one is winning. Israeli Secret Service -- the Mossad. He happening somewhere in the world, at least ing characters to appear in a long time was trained as an assassin and in its general sense. Gabriel Allon is being and Daniel Silva has been able to keep sent to seek revenge on the Black groomed by his superior, Ari Shamron, to him fresh through seven novels. While September movement who had take over the top spot in the Mossad. Allon might be spinning on a not-so- taken Israeli athletes hostage dur- merry go-round, it sure is entertaining ing the 1972 Olympics. He per- Therein lies one of the things I like most watching him take the ride. sonally killed six of the twelve about the Allon series. Gabriel seems to remaining members.

His artistic career never took off so he put his considerable talents to work as a restorer of old Master paintings. He has become one of the best in the world at his cho- sen profession and the Mossad uses it as a cover for his activities as an agent / assassin.

The Secret Servant is the seventh in the series, with number eight hitting the bookstores at the end of next month. We find Allon being called out of semi-retire- ment, again, this time for what seems like an innocuous assign- ment in Amsterdam. As you can guess it turns out to be anything but innocuous. The interest- ing part is that Allon does what Silva’s Gabriel Allon books, including we all know modern spies do (but we his most recent, The Secret Servant, never hear about). It is grist work for all might be about an Israeli spy but we get intelligence agencies. Allon stumbles both, or sometimes, all sides of the sto- on a plot to kidnap the daughter of the ry. His point being that everyone holds U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. a little bit of the moral high ground and James (England), who is also the god- everyone is in gutter with all the other daughter of the President of the United terrorists. Gabriel Allon continually States. Gabriel happens on the scene muses on this and, although he fails to seconds too late and things proceed at find a workable solution, at least he is breakneck speed. Islamic fundamen- thinking about it. That’s more than can talists plan to ransom her for enough be said about almost all the other char- money to buy a nuclear weapon to use acters in the series, including his boss on Israel. 365 MUST DO -- CONSUME CHEAP PIZZA WHENEVER POSSIBLE 23 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

communication tool. Eye contact is Mattitude Must Dos unequaled in importance.

As I travel the country and the world do- Take risks - Although you’re chancing ing programs and giving speeches, people loss, risk is necessary to make prog- always ask me what the most important ress. A risk must be taken to learn, feel, topics I talk about are. So I’ve compiled change, grow, love, and live. You can- a list of Mattitude “Must Dos”. not avoid pain and suffering by never taking a risk. If you never risk anything, Mattitude Must Dos: you’ll never accomplish anything.

Be you - Make the commitment to be Actively listen - Active listening im- yourself. Find your uniqueness and use proves mutual understanding. Al- it to serve others. Focus your energy on ways remember what Grandma said, being yourself and you will be happy. “You’ve got two ears and one mouth. The amazing part is, when you do this, Listen twice as much as you talk.” you cannot fail. Be responsible - We all make mistakes Improve yourself - Improve yourself and it’s very convenient to deny re- like your life depends on it, because sponsibility. Take responsibility for your it does. The cornerstone of success is actions, learn something and move on. lifelong self improvement. You are ei- Don’t play the blame game. ther living or dying a little more each day. If you’re improving, you’re living. Be Clear - Clear communication is vi- tal to success. If you desire to gain peo- Check your attitude - Your attitude ple’s interest, agreement, and help be determines your thoughts and your as clear as possible. A confused mind thoughts ultimately determine your always says no. destiny. Your success (or lack of) is de- termined by your attitude. Believe body language - Body Language is the unspoken communication that oc- Smile - Smiling is the ultimate gesture. curs in every encounter. Over 1/2 of your It’s the universal language and almost total message is communicated through never misunderstood. A smile, regard- body language. Be very aware of body less of your age, culture, ethnicity, fi- language; your own and of others. nancial status, faith, or nationality, is understood. Next to breathing, smiling Use your internal GPS - Your “gut feel- is the most important thing you can do. ing” helps guide your decisions and actions. Your body gives you a tremen- Make eye contact - Eye contact is the dous amount of useful, intuitive infor- quickest and easiest way to make a mation. That “gut feeling” or “hunch” connection. Eye contact shows con- is one of the most valuable and under fidence and builds above any other used skills in the human tool box. 1% Mattitude Improvement Tip At My Earliest Convenience Unless you actually mean that, create a new greeting. Try something like Whether you like it or not, voice mail this “Hello, thanks for calling, please is a big piece of the communication leave a message and I’ll get back to process. Voice mail can be a great tool you by the end of the day.” When you if you know how to use it. Check your say “I’ll return your call at my earliest outgoing voice mail message right now. convenience,” you’re implying that the Does it say something like this “Hello, I call or person is not important. Take can’t take your call right now, but leave that phrase out of your voice mail. a message and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience.” How’s your Mattitude? Improving your This message may sound fine, however, life each day makes all the difference. if you listen closely, when you say If you’re improving, you’re living. Do “I’ll get back to you at my earliest you need a keynote speaker at your convenience,” you’re saying “Yeah, I next event? To inquire about getting get a lot of calls. Get in line and I’ll get Mattitude in person, call 563-773-matt back to you when I’m good and ready.” or [email protected]. SO THAT’S WHAT THAT BUILDING OUT IN KEY WEST IS! 24 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

means possible, including windows fac- big overhangs to capture good daylight, ing south, recycled products and geo- along with high-efficiency fluorescent Life Stiles thermal heating/cooling. lighting and direct lighting.” Creating Intelligent Designs For The Tri-States “We wanted to create something that has a All those measure, according to Marty, soft, residential feeling that is more like our add to up to huge energy savings. “Our by Jeff Stiles philosophy of remaining open and welcom- total heating bill for this past winter sea-

Ever since he was 7 years old, Marty ing,” Marty explains. “We used recycled son was $1,200,” he says with a chuckle, Johnson dreamed of someday becoming Cyprus from logs down in Louisiana on the “while my house over in Galena Territory an architect. exterior, and then we carried that Cyrus in- was about three and a half times that!” side on our ceilings. We also used native “My dad and grandfather were carpen- limestone quarried from around here. Nearly 27 years into his architectural career, ters, and my dad built about 15 houses Marty says he still enjoys his job as much as and even built our house,” Mary explains. “On the outside we’re collecting all our he ever imagined he would as a child—even “I was into horses at that time, and es- storm water onsite. Our pond is 20 feet if he still doesn’t have his own horse. For pecially the old TV show Mister Ed. This deep, so we have geothermal in our now, he says he’ll simply continue creating guy was an architect, had a beautiful building that provides for our heating and intelligent designs and encouraging people wife and a nice house, had a nice horse cooling, and then we’ve introduced a wa- to keep in mind the many benefits of using and didn’t seem to work much. That sure terfall for water filtration. And then we re- energy-saving building practices. sounded like a good profession to me!” claimed brick pavers from a couple of our projects, including the Prescott School “Everybody’s focused on gas mileage for In reality the architectural occupation is project and one of the projects at the cars right now, but when you look at en- much more stressful than what was por- University of Dubuque, so we have about ergy consumption it’s the buildings that Marty Johnson trayed on that situation comedy. Projects 30,000 reclaimed brick in our driveway.” take up half the energy consumption in always seem to come in to Straka-John- the world while cars only take up about At that point Straka-Johnson began taking son Architects P.C. late and be needed Rainwater is also collected via a perme- 25%,” he says. “Staying green and be- on bigger jobs. Although to-date they’ve sooner. The 18 employees in the office able-surface drain system in their park- coming cognizant of your energy use designed around 700 homes in the Gale- are continually fixated on completing ing lot, and that water is sent back to the can go even farther in a building than in na Territories, they also have completed projects in a timely fashion so they can pond as well. your vehicular situation.” major designs such as historic renovations exceed the expectations of their clients. for Cottingham & Butler, Galena Cellars “We also have a lot of daylighting, with For more information on Straka-Johnson But Marty says he has never regretted fol- Winery, Grand Opera House and Wart- a lot of natural light with windows,” says Architects, call them at (563) 556-8877 lowing his long-ago-chosen career path. burg Seminary; religious projects such as Marty. “We’ve got about 90 windows and or visit them on the web at www.sjarch. com. The story of this particular architectural Sisters of Charity, Sisters of the Presenta- firm began in 1980, when James Straka tion and St. Patrick’s Church; institutional decided to form a company that offered jobs such as Prescott Elementary School functional designs stressing quality and and several buildings at the University service. Marty joined the firm in 1982 of Dubuque; and commercials designs as a project architect/designer, and pur- such as Catfish Charlie’s, Eagle Ridge chased the business in 1993 when its Spa, Finley Diabetes Center, Hartig Drug founder passed away from cancer. on Grandview, Hudson’s Bar & Grill and the Silver Eagle Event Center. “When I started with Jim Straka, he had a non-compete clause with Durrant Archi- Throughout all their projects, however, tects & Engineers, after being with them Marty says the company has always for 19 years, so we couldn’t really do had an eye toward remaining environ- commercial work for about five years,” ex- mentally friendly—and they put into plains Marty. “At that time we started doing practice what they preach. Their new a lot of residential solar work, both passive 9,600-square-foot building on Digital and active, but then oil prices came back Drive south of Dubuque (into which down again and nobody wanted to listen they moved last October) was designed about solar and energy conservation.” using the most high-tech energy-efficient 365 SAYS DOUBLE THE MEAT... AND WORK SOME OVERTIME! 25 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 vegetable dishes. g carbohydrate, 8 g protein, 7 g fat, 1 g shopping bags for your next shopping saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, trip or to line trash containers. Smart • Add edamame to a three-bean salad. 87 mg sodium. choices for re-using paper grocery bags are as eco-friendly gift wrap or book cov- • Substitute part edamame for green peas ers or mulch in your garden. in a pea salad. 5 Ways To “Green” Switch to Recycled Paper • Toss onto lettuce or spinach salads. Look for packaging made with recyclable Your Grocery List materials. Make even more of an impact on the environment and purchase recy- As we celebrate Earth Day this year, cled-paper paper products such as toilet more consumers are taking an interest paper, paper towels and tissues and use in a “greener”, more environmentally year-round. More than 400,000 trees friendly lifestyle. There are many simple could be saved if every household in the changes you can make that will have a United States would use just one roll of positive effect on the well-being of the recycled-paper toilet paper. planet. Here are five easy, eco-friendly ways to “green” your grocery list.

Rethink Your Drink Bottle Replace plastic bottles Edamame with drinking glasses or a reusable drink

RECIPE Couscous Serves 6 bottle to enjoy tap Soy Easy and water or your favorite Buy Bulk All you need beverage. Consider Purchase large containers rather than Delicious Side 1-1/2 cups water brewing ice tea or re- several small containers. Refill smaller 1 cup frozen shelled edamame constituting sports and containers with large bottles of honey, They taste and cook like a frozen lima 1 cup uncooked couscous fruit drinks to reduce hand soap or liquid stain removers. bean. They are the only beans that pro- 2 tbsp sesame oil packaging and plastic There’s no need for individual drink vides a “complete” protein and have as 1 (3.5 oz) pkg shiitake mushrooms, containers that end up boxes or bottles; just pour your favorite much fiber as four slices of whole wheat stems removed, sliced in landfills. beverage into a drinking glass. Consider bread. We’re talking about edamame. 3 tsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided replacing individual-packaged products This superstar bean is a fresh soybean, 1/2 cup sliced green onions such as pudding, gelatin and fruit cups harvested while the beans are still green Salt & pepper, to taste with the larger-size package. The larger and tender. They’re a special bean vari- package size helps produce less package ety bigger and sweeter than the soybeans All you do waste and uses less resources. grown in most fields here in the- Mid 1. Bring 1-_1/2 cups water to boil in west. medium pan. Add edamame; cook 30 Shop the Perimeter seconds. Stir in couscous. Cover and Shop close to nature In addition to edamame providing fiber remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 min- by choosing more and heart-healthy protein, a serving pro- utes. foods from the vides vitamins A, B and C and disease- perimeter of the fighting isoflavones. New studies are 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet store. Foods finding that even one serving of soy per over medium heat. Add mushrooms and from the perim- day may help protect a person against cook 3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons soy eter are whole, many diseases, including heart disease sauce and cook 1 minute more. fresh foods – and cancer. meat, produce, 3. Fluff couscous mixture with fork. Gen- dairy and bread. The ease of preparation and flavor of this tly fold in mushrooms and green onions. Foods from the soy product make it easy for consumers Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Paper, Plastic or Canvas? perimeter are less to consider as a side dish in any meal. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Choose canvas or cloth reusable shop- processed and provide The flavor of edamame is slightly nutty, ping bags for your grocery shopping trip. natural health benefits. Choose similar to a lima bean. Shelled edamame Nutrition per serving: 207 calories, 34 Practice recycling by reusing plastic more organic or local-grown products. cook like a frozen vegetable, something most consumers with a microwave have cooked already.

You’ll find edamame in the frozen vege- table or natural food section of your gro- cery store available in the pod or shelled. They’re even found in frozen vegetable blends, a great way to introduce the tiny bean.

Try one of these soy delicious sides or the recipe below using edamame:

• Combine edamame in rice, pasta or THAT’S A LOT OF GREEN RIGHT THERE. WE COULD USE SOME DOLLARS! 26 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

Music! Gardens! Coupe de Ville! OUR GREEN PARTNERS: The Dubuque Arts Council has had a several CDs along the way. Original mem- Allied Construction Services • An- great start to its 16th season of Music in bers Jim Clark, Bob Coon and Jon Crook derson Ladd • Arbon Equipment Cor- the Gardens, and the next installment of are still with the band, and their tunes -- poration • Architectural Arts • Aus- the free music series is right around the favorites like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of tad & Son • Baartol Company Inc. corner! Coupe de Ville, the Cadillac of You,” “Treat Me Nice,” and more -- are • Barker Drotter Associates •Bertini Rock ‘n’ Roll, will play on Sunday, June family-friendly and most of all, fun. Marble & Tile • Blackhawk Automatic 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sprinkler, Inc.• Blackhawk Founda- This installment of Music in the tion Company • Buesing & Associ- Gardens is sponsored in part ates • Cambrian Granite & Stone Inc. • Cedar Cross Overhead Door Co. • by Dupaco Community Credit City of Dubuque • Clevenger Associates Union and the Dubuque New • Commercial Flooring Co. • Conlon Car Dealers Association, and is Construction • Construction Supply, Inc. free and open to the public, held • Control Installations Of Iowa • Dia- at the Dubuque Arboretum & Bo- mond Jo, LLC • Drake Williams Steel tanical Gardens. Bring your pic- Dubuque Acoustical • Dubuque nic supper, lawn chairs, blankets, 100% Glass Co. • Dubuque Sash & Door • etc., and enjoy! And stay tuned Evangeline Downs • Feaker Painting for many more great Music in the • Flynn Read-Mix Concrete • Geisler Gardens events! GREEN! Brothers Co. • Gerdau Amer • Giese Sheet Metal Co. • Globalcom Tech- The Diamond Jo is proud to announce nologies • Hallmark Drywall, Inc. • the launch of the Go Green Corporate Handi-Hut, Inc. • Horsfield Compa- Coupe DeVille, inducted into the challenge with 100% of their vendors ny, Inc. • JBA Consulting Engineers • Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in participating. Johnson Specialty Sales, Ltd. • Kinet- 2001, is an oldies band with a high- ics Noise Control • KONE Inc. •Mc- energy show and the music of the ‘50s Allied Construction employees pledge Coy & Associates, LLC • McDermott and ‘60s. The band has developed a to slow down in company vehicles Excavating • McNamer Construction large following since its creation a and maintain them more consistently Systems • Michael Blackman and few decades ago, and has performed to conserve fuel. Baartol Company, Associates • Modern Piping, Inc. • with The Crickets, The Shirelles, Gary Inc. will be switching to fluorescent Monona Masonry, Inc. • MR Con- Lewis and Del Shannon, releasing

Helping out the Cedar Rapids Jaycees As you have probably heard, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees were dealt quite a set back with the recent floods. They not only lost their clubroom, but their primary light bulbs throughout their facility, struction • Mt. Vernon Construction fundraiser, Uptown Friday was cancelled for the year even in office lamps. Blackhawk Au- • Mud Slingers, Inc. • Nauman Nurs- in its usual location. Fortunately they have made tomatic Sprinklers uses a biodegrad- ery, Inc. • Northwest Steel • Opening plans for an alternate location. This is our chance to able, soy-based cutting agent and Specialists, Inc. • Paulson Electric Co. return the favor for their help on Friday night (we had • Peninsula Gaming • Rebar Setters has converted to an electronic filing about eight CR Jaycees here at Jazz). Let’s try and • Rider Hunt • Schumacher Eleva- make a plan to carpool to CR on Friday, June 27. Con- system to reduce paper waste. Many tor Company • Secoa • SGH, Inc. • tact [email protected] to participate. others are carpooling and making Skold Door Company • Spahn & Rose greater efforts to recycle waste and Lumber Co. • Sport View Technolo- Fireworks on the River, July 3 purchase any products they can that Plan ahead to join us at the Dubuque Jaycees/Radio gies • Structural Applicators, Inc. • Dubuque Fireworks on the River!! This is our biggest are manufactured with recycled ma- Studio Forma • Superl, Inc. • Terra- event of the year and Dubuque’s as well. Come down terials. Dubuque Glass Co. is even con Consulting Engineers • Total Seal and help us park cars for a couple hours, then join us producing bio diesel from recycled LLC • Viereck Fireplace Sales, Inc. • on the corner for a great time under the stars! Help is materials. Will Enterprises, LLC • Yaggy Colby & appreciated as early as 8 a.m. but any time before 2 Associates • YWS Architects • Zander p.m. would be great. Bring lawn chairs, and possibly These 70 companies have taken the Solutions, LLC. beverages and food if you like. Think of it as a big pic- challenge, and each of them have nic after some very rewarding volunteer work. three goals to work toward. Imagine Can you make the pledge? July All That Jazz what we can accomplish if everyone Visit Dubuque365.com and look for Our first Dubuque... and All That Jazz of the 2008 Sea- followed their lead! The next time the “Go Green” link. Tell us your or- son was a huge success. If you have never been able to you cross paths with any employees ganization’s top three “Go Green” ac- find the right time to discover the Jaycees for yourself, from these companies, give them a this is your chance. Jazz events are a little hectic, a little tion steps. Take the challenge to your crazy and a lot of fun. Come to any Jaycee Beer tent on word of thanks and a handshake for team! 365 and the Diamond Jo casino Friday July 18th between 5-6 p.m. and meet some great their efforts, and ask how you can fol- will highlight one local “Go Green” new people. Dress to get some beer spilled on you! low in their organization every issue in 2008. footsteps. Visit our new website... DubuqueJaycees.org 365 I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 27 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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Dear Trixie: HOROSCOPES Two days after my 14th birthday, I shop- lifted. I stole from two stores before I was caught. I felt awful, especially af- ARIES You’re chronic fear that you have hypochondriasis isn’t ter my parents had to pick me up at the so bad. I’m mean, you could actually have all that stuff you police station. I hate myself! Help! are worried about. Than again, maybe you do. Uh oh. --Rikki on Rhomberg Cryptoquip TAURUS What’s red and horrible for your teeth? A brick. Dear Rikki: That’s why friends don’t let friends do masonry work under Stop hating yourself and take a good honest look at where the influence of drugs or alcohol. Except for totally awesome you went wrong. Did you look for store security personnel? humorous purposes. What about video surveillance? You need to make sure this Crossword never happens again. In the future use the Buddy System. Get a friend to create a diversion -- fainting into a stack GEMINI It’s halfway through summer, and the only movies of merchandise or projectile vomiting would work really you’ve seen so far have been The Love Guru and Speed Racer. well. Like anything else in life, the more you do it the better What’s wrong with you? Get off your butt, get over to Mind- you’ll get. frame and see a good movie already!

Dear Trixie: CANCER A supposedly wise man once said that the first rule Two of my friends occasionally experiment with cigarettes of Fight Club is that you do not talk about Fight Club. Screw and alcohol. I don’t do what they do. We used to be really that, he’s nuts! The first rule of Fight Club is don’t - getin close and it breaks my heart to see the choices they make. volved in a Fight Club in the first place, you lunatic! What’s Can I stay friends with them, or do I need to dump them? wrong with you? --Dylan J. In Dyersville LEO You may have hit rock bottom ... but you only think Even Exchange Dear Dylan J: you’ve hit rock bottom. No matter what, there’s always a little Don’t dump them-- blackmail them! This could be highly more you can fail. Even if your job and love life have gone to profitable especially if their parents are lawyers or judges. Life brings us opportunies every minute! You’ve got to be the pits, you’ll always have your frozen pizzas. Until you lose smart enough to see them and exploit them before others your job and can’t buy frozen pizzas. Then you’re screwed. do! VIRGO Reese’s is now making bat-shaped Peanut Butter Cups Mega Dear Trixie: as part of the marketing for a certain movie coming out now. Maze Whenever my friend Zooey comes over, she doesn’t like If only they had made Bacon-Filled Cups when Babe came doing anything. I like her, but I’m always bored. out. That would have been so awesome. --No Names Please LIBRA It’s time to find a good way of shifting off your bath- Dear No Names: room-cleaning responsibilities. In the absence of children or Have you tried doing drugs h her? There’s nothing boring subordinates, there’s always that hobo at the street corner. about overdosing or being arrested. You kids today just have no imagination. SCORPIO When your laptop is getting hot enough to cause a thermonuclear reaction in your office ... well, just remember THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 Dear Trixie: that you’ve now found a way to get out of the never-ending There’s a cute guy who works in the same building I do. He’s 1. B, the building of Breitbach’s was first built in really a fox and I wanted him to ask me out. I left a note on meeting from Hell. 1852, and the Breitbach family bought it in 1861. his car but he said he doesn’t want to date me. Help! 2. There have now been seven generations of Bre- --Jenny J. SAGITTARIUS Did you know that Little Caesar’s makes stuffed itbachs working at the restaurant. Crazy Bread? Seriously. Your job in life is to now consume as 3. Trick question! The Dubuque Greyhound Park was Dear Jenny J: much of that butter, grease and cheese-stuffed item of love as opened in 1985. It became a full casino in 2005. Who cares what he wants? Call him anyway. Slash his tires. you can. Ignore the gastrointestinal effects. 4. C, this year is the 23rd annual Radio Dubuque Stalk him. He’ll eventually realize that what you want takes / Dubuque Jaycees fireworks festival. precedent over his feelings and desires. And if he doesn’t CAPRICORN It bears repeating every year: No matter how learn that then you have the right to punish him. 5. The sequel to Alice in Wonderland was titled excited you get about all the pretty colors and sights of the Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice fireworks, resist the urge to hug them. That’ll be the hottest Found There. Dear Trixie: night of your life. It’ll also be the last night of your life. I get frustrated very easily. I try punching my pillow or writ- 6. B, Edward Albee wrote The Lady From Dubuque. ing in my journal, but nothing makes me feel better. What AQUARIUS Showing off your incisive, biting sense of humor should I do? 7. A, the State of Iowa is 161 years old. It turns is a great way to endear yourself to people. However, avoid --Clair on Cleveland Street 162 in December. the joke about the guy who walks into a bar, and the guy be- 8. Rush has played Dubuque 3 times, between 1979 Dear Clair: hind him ducks. That’s ... yeah, no. Just no. and 1982. And then Moving Pictures got too big. Kick people, scream and break stuff. It’s way more satisfying 9. C & D, Presidents Carter and G. W. Bush have to punch people than it is to punch pillows. That’s what little PISCES A man in Ohio was recently sentenced to six months been the only two sitting presidents in three de- brothers and sisters are for. You know, it’s unhealthy to keep in jail for going to his backyard and having sex with his picnic cades to visit Dubuque. that all inside. Express yourself! You’ll feel much better! table. Remember that the next time you’re starting to feel a 10. D. Duh. Do you have to ask what the best part little too lonely. of fireworks is? DO YOU SEE WHAT WE DID WITH THE TITLE? WE DID THAT BECAUSE WE’RE AWESOME. 29 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

Still, despite being a brand-new struc- ture, Breitbach’s has managed to capture some of the antique charm of the original building. Dark, carved wood floors give the interiors a rustic feel. The matching dark hardwood trim frames doors and windows throughout the restaurant. And although most of the various antique signs, tools, and many of the family’s treasures were lost in the fire, those that busy enough that the steady stream of – oak, walnut, cherry, hickory, and maple survived are proudly displayed, capturing people at the buffet table necessitated reg- – all donated from North Buena Vista, a some of that old world charm. ular refilling and changing of items in the bit further up the River Road. The match- Continued from page 4 buffet. Hearty country standards like po- ing hardwood chairs were all made by tatoes and gravy, fried chicken, corn, and Amish friends. It’s that kind of help that Initially, contractors estimated completion roast beef were supplemented by a rota- makes the community what it is. of the building sometime in 2009, saying tion of other offerings – popcorn shrimp, there was no way they could finish be- hushpuppies, barbecue chicken, and roast fore the corn harvest in the fall. The build- pork loin. Plus there’s a soup and salad ing was finished in time to open June 14, bar. Yes, it’s the same. just 90 calendar days from the beginning of construction. This was after a winter of In fact, Mike was too busy feeding people record snowfall and a spring with record on Sunday for an interview so unfortunate- rainfall. Breitbach estimates that of those 90 An antique candy counter from the 1880s ly (fortunately) I had to return on Monday. days only about 70 were working days. “It’s sits near the buffet table. An antique nut I mentioned that Sunday’s crowd looked all because of volunteer help,” said Mike, and bolt cabinet that looks like a card good and asked Mike how business has shaking his head. “It’s just unbelievable.” catalog from a pre-computerized library been since opening a week ago. “It’s been stands proudly against the wall. Of the excellent,” he beamed. “It was heartwarm- 180 antique guns in the family collec- ing on the first night we were open to see When I first asked his name, Hermsen tion, they were able to save about 40, so many old customers come back.” just answered, “Virgil,” as if his last name which now hang with other mementos were not all that important in the broad- and memorabilia on the walls around the er context of things. I was reminded of bar. Maybe most importantly, they were something Mike Breitbach said earlier – able to save some of the family pho- something that might reveal a clue about tos, including one of Mike’s great, great the character of these crazy people who grandfather who started the Breitbach era just give of themselves with no expecta- at the Balltown establishment in 1861. tion of anything in return. “This story is The building was designed by Des Moines not about us. It’s about them – the vol- couple and design team Catherine and When asked about the menu, Mike smiles unteers,” he said. “Nowhere else in the Brian Thomas, an architect and structural and nods, “It’s the same.” world could this happen. It’s totally un- engineer, respectively. Modeled after the believable. That’s what people working original structure and occupying the same As it turned out, we finished our inter- together can do.” basic footprint, the new building expands view a little after 6 p.m. and the usable space by about 500 square feet. Mike asked if I wanted some- Breitbach’s Country Dining is While it might not seem like much, the thing to eat. “No, thanks, I’m open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. new space can now comfortably seat 180, fine,” I lied, trying to be polite. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 compared to about 160 seats squeezed “Come on, it’s dinnertime,” he p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 into the former space. Of course new con- said, clearing away any remain- p.m. For more information, call struction allows for modern upgrades in ing reservations I might have. 563-552-2200. everything from restrooms to kitchen. “Have something to eat.” Mike Breitbach

You will have to visit Breitbach’s to see As I enjoyed my second Breitbach’s the menu yourself. On the Sunday I first buffet experience in two days (I al- stopped in to visit, take photos, hope- most wrote “second trip to Breit- fully get an interview, and, of bach’s buffet,” but I made course, eat, Breitbach’s son at least three trips on Sun- Mikey offered us menus, but day), Mike introduced me upon hearing his description to Virgil Hermsen at the of that famous buffet our minds next table. Hermsen made were made up. We didn’t even all the new tables in the look at the menu. Sunday’s crowd was restaurant from a variety of hardwood Breitbach’s cuts the ribbon on June 14th WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TIM WRITES THESE? BAD JOKES IN HEADERS! 30 JUNE 26 - JULY 9 Bellevue-portunities!

Greg Althoffs Wednesday, July 2, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Don’t ever let it be said that Bellevue doesn’t know how to Get ready for a night of Red White and have a good time -- if you’ve ever been to a Jammin’ Below Blue comedy fresh of the Corn Star com- the Dam festival, you know what we’re talking about. So if you edy tour -- it’s Greg Althoffs and Chris should happen to find yourself in Bellevue anywhere between Cardani. If you’re looking for fresh new July 3 - 5, you’ve found yourself in a hotspot of good times. faces of comedy, Wednesday, July 2, is your night. After playing and performing all over the Midwest, it’s a nice treat to have them First off, there’s the Bellevue Heritage Days celebration on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4. The two-day festival will performing at Bricktown for a holiday show. include a Heritage Days Queen contest, a street dance, a wa- Uncle Lar terski show, food and all-ages entertainment, with a carni- Wednesday, July 9, 9 p.m. val held in Cole Park. Thursday’s entertainment includes the Bricktown Entertainment Complex BuzzBerries (formerly the DingleBerries) playing from 8 p.m. “It’s a sick world and I’m a happy guy,” Larry - 12 a.m., while the Friday lineup Reeb proudly announces after stating his twisted features the music of Nutsy Turtle observations. Bob & Tom’s loyal listeners are from 1 - 3 p.m., The Cheapskaes sure to confirm his over the top macabre point of from 3 - 5 p.m., and the Southern- view. Uncle Lar is a strong, distinct, classic character with a sarcastic fried rock of 50-Pound Rooster from attitude and a sardonic wit. Uncle Lar points out detestable, yet ac- 7:30 - 9 p.m., wrapping up just be- ceptable practices from life, as we know it. And recognizes them for fore the fireworks display south of what they are: SICK! Just a little from your Uncle Lar. Lock #12 in downtown Bellevue.

The Mencia Midget Admission to Heritage Days requires a Heritage Day but- Wednesday, August 6, 9 p.m. ton, which is available for purchase from the Bellevue Bricktown Entertainment Complex Chamber of Commerce office for only $3. The Heritage One night at a Carlos Mencia show, Carlos Day button will get you into all the activities and enter- asked Brad if he wanted to do time. After tainment -- with one exception: The BuzzBerries’ Thursday his set, Mencia decided to bring Brad on night concert will have a $5 separate admission fee. But the road with him as his opening act. Brad c’mon --eight bucks for all that? That’s less than you pay to has been touring with Carlos ever since, see an 80-minute movie in a theater! even making appearances on The Mind of Mencia on Comedy Central. Brad’s ability to make humorous observations that make And on Saturday, July 5, don’t miss everyone comfortable with difference is winning over audiences. The Taste of Bellevue! Held at Bel- levue’s downtown riverfront from TASTE 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Taste of Bel- levue welcomes you to experience OF the family-friendly city, sample the very best food and beverage offer- BELLEVUE ings from area vendors, and stroll JAMIE one of the most beautiful riverviews in the area. Live music will be on hand from a number of area bands, including the Sieverding Polka Band, The Cheapskates, The BuzzBer- ries and Country Tradition. In addition to the great live KENNEDY music, there will be an all-day youth baseball tournament Jamie Kennedy in Cole Park, adjacent to a carnival. Wednesday, August 20, 9 p.m., Bricktown Entertainment Complex Also as part of the Taste of Bellevue celebration, take the Jamie has was seen in 58 movies including all three opportunity to get a taste of, well, residential life! There Scream movies, Son of the Mask, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Kickin’ It Old will be Open Houses held at 903 Park Street, 30745 383rd School and his own TV show, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. Tickets Street, 2001 North Riverview Street, 30785 Woodlan are on sale now for this must-see show at ETIX.com Moondog Music Drive, 2001 North Riverview, S 8th Street, Frontier Court, and Bricktown. Stay tunes to LiveOnMainComedy.com and 365! Mill Creek Acres, Rivera Belle Estates, 114 1/2 North River- view, Mill Valley Care, Sunrise Villa Apts, Ridgeview Place Apartments, 300 Potter Drive and 122 North Riverview.

Admission to the Taste of Bellevue is free. For more information, call 563-872-5830. GOT A STORY TO TELL? LET US KNOW! 31 JUNE 26 - JULY 9

What does that mean, exactly? he says. “We want to increase our appeal ’ to younger demographics. To that end, we Whats Your Story? “We’re going to see a lot of changes, mov- are going to be holding concerts here, and ing forward,” he says. “We’re planning on you’re going to see some big-name shows “The time at the Diamond Jo was a great ex- re-developing our food and beverage and coming here. Everything’s on the table.” perience and a huge success,” says Avilés. bringing a new fine dining option to the “In addition to opening the casino in April area, we’re developing an events center, and All work and no play certainly wouldn’t of 2006, I supervised the expansion efforts we’re going to move the house around.” be a good recipe for a general manager, of later that year. We had a smaller casino that course, and Avilés is no exception. He con- we quickly realized needed to be a bigger siders himself an avid gamer -- his favorite casino, and during my time there we ex- game is poker, but as a former craps dealer, ceeded every revenue expectation.” he’ll always have a soft spot in his heart for that -- and notes with a laugh that he plans So, how did this well-educated, well- on contributing to the Diamond Jo Casino. traveled husband and father of two grown daughters find himself in Dubuque? Avilés also has a commitment to educa- tion. Calling himself a “lifelong learner,” “My wife and I had been wanting to move adding that he’ll probably take classes to a bigger city for some time, and the at one of the area colleges to further his Greyhound Park announced that it was I was a little puzzled when Avilés said learning, he notes that he and his wife, a beginning a search for a new CEO and that last part, so I asked him to explain retired educator herself, are very strong general manager,” he says. “We came for further, and explain he did. believers in education. a visit and immediately fell in love with the city -- the hills, the great vistas, it’s just “We have a wonderful space here on “In our house, when our kids were in high Jesús Avilés, beautiful. We knew we’d be happy here. Schmitt Island, and we have 79,000 school, it wasn’t a question or an option And it’s been a nice change of pace.” General Manager of the Dubuque square feet of it,” he continues. “But right as to whether they were going to college,” Greyhound Park & Casino now, the space is under-utilized. We want he says, chuckling. “They had the rest of And so he takes over the Greyhound Park to utilize every inch of it. We have a beau- their lives to make their own decisions!” by Tim Brechlin as Dubuque’s gaming industry enters a tiful lobby. We have so much that we can new and very exciting time period, with do with our floor space. There will be a He’s a dedicated community servant, as When the Dubuque Racing Association the Diamond Jo Casino’s ongoing con- lot of changes here at the casino, and well, having held seats on Chamber of announced that it had begun a search struction project still on schedule. Avilés they’ll all occur inside.” Avilés noted that Commerce boards, the board of the Unit- for a new CEO and general manager for couldn’t be more excited. plans include moving table games to a ed Way, National Public Radio and more. the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino, more prominent position, it was only natural for the Tri-State area “We are going to face some interspersing slot machines “I’ve always had a focus on community to begin buzzing. Who was going to take competitive challenges in throughout the property activities, and that’s going to continue over the operations of one of Dubuque’s the marketplace, and we and much more -- all in the here,” he says. “The Dubuque Racing As- leading entertainment destinations? are looking forward to tak- goal of recreating the expe- sociation gives a lot back to the commu- Well, the dust has settled and the DRA’s ing them on,” he says. “We rience of a Vegas casino. nity, and this facility belongs to the peo- new CEO is ready to make his mark on have a wonderful working ple of Dubuque. I will be a good steward, Dubuque. Meet Jesús Avilés. relationship with the Diamond Jo Casino, As part of these changes, Avilés hopes to re- and I look forward to the future of gaming and this marketplace is more one of col- focus the casino’s target demographic a bit. in Dubuque. There’s a lot of fun coming.” Avilés brings a career of 35 years in the laboration, rather than cutthroat compe- gaming business to Dubuque, the latest tition. We’re close friends.” “Our market for players, the age group We’re excited, too. stop on a journey that has taken him to that’s 21 and over, is largely untapped,” work at casinos in South America, the Ca- In fact, Avilés, who has known Diamond ribbean, the East Coast, the Midwest and Jo General Manager Todd Moyer for a all points in-between. Born in San Juan, little over a year, has had a lifetime of Puerto Rico, and raised in New York City, mutual friendships, with people in Las Avilés started in the gaming industry at Vegas, Atlantic City, and elsewhere, with a young age while attending college at acquaintances of both himself and Moyer Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. -- and he didn’t even realize it.

“I started in gaming to pay for college,” he “It’s a small world, gaming,” says Avilés. says. “I started off as a dealer, and since then I’ve worked in almost every casino And what can Dubuque look forward to job you can imagine, as a cage cashier, seeing from the Dubuque Greyhound Park a pit boss, a manager, and so on. I fell in & Casino under the leadership of Avilés? love with the business.” “In the future, our goal is for a fun and Most recently, Avilés opened up the Dia- exciting casino,” he says. mond Jo Casino Worth in Northwood, Iowa.