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Recently I saw a friend speak at the Jaycees and my staff at 365. While we certainly don’t Power Lunch Series (which is open to the pub- have the coffers to pour into creative proj- lic, by the way, call the Jaycees). His name is ects, we do spend the greater part of everyday Gene Tully and he’s an artist. To say that he is pouring creativity into them and naturally a also a local promoter of the arts and culture lot of free PR. There were many on his list. It in our community would be a gross under- just took opening your eyes to realize it, and statement. By sheer force of will, he is one of then perhaps action to take advantage of it. It the leading entrepreneurial artistic spirits I’ve truly is “who you know.” met in Dubuque since we lost Ruth Nash. He not only participates and volunteers, Who are my Medici? Whew! Where do I start? but he also inspires those around him to do I’d have to go back to my family who actually the same. So it was funny that he should be did and do open the coffers when kind words speaking about the people who inspire and and thanks still need to be backed up by real drive his own creativity. dollars. Then there’s my rock and safe harbor, who greets He was talking about the Medi- me at home after a long dead- ci. Who? You know, well ... not line day working on the next the actual Medici who shaped issue of 365ink, often with the cultural cafe of Florence, some cookies she just made. Italy, for a few hundred years (If you don’t have a rock, you some time ago, sponsoring should really get one.) It is the works of such Renaissance important to get home fast hacks as Donatello, Raphael enough because fresh cook- and Michelangelo, but mod- ies don’t last very long when ern day Medici, patrons of the left alone with my rock. arts. The notion was put in his head by Fran Henkels, who, when not exca- Who are your Medici? Who makes your vating poor Yorick, is himself what I would dreams and aspirations possible? Most im- consider to be one of Dubuque’s foremost portantly, who would call you their Medici? Medici. He told Gene he need to find himself Whose dreams do you foster? Can you do a Medici. Someone to fund his creativity and more? Not everyone is an artist, but we all cultural projects. Also, not a new concept to have creativity. If you see someone who has us at 365. I’ve had many a joke with other turned their creativity into true art, show them 365 guys in the past that someone should you appreciate it. Support your local artists in just fund us to do what we’re doing every- all their forms. How? How about buying lo- day. Isn’t there a grant for this stuff? I think we cal art? Try restaurants where chefs put real called it a sugar daddy, but “Medici” is much passion and care into their ratatouille. When classier. And thankfully, there’s no implied is the last time you went to an exhibit open- hanky-panky. ing, or even harder, when is the last time you went to an exhibit or show when it WASN’T Gene stepped back and took a look around opening night? How about giving real dol- his community at who could be his Medici. lars to galleries and schools where creativity He checked the phone book ... no Medici. is taught and celebrated? How about buying Of course, he quickly came to the realization season tickets to the theater and symphony that he was already surrounded by Medici. even if you may not get to use the tickets to Maybe not one Sugar Medici to pay his bills every performance? Your investment is still while he does his little projects like, oh, cre- felt as much as if you came. ating and growing the amazingly successful Voices From the Warehouse District exhibit Lastly, do it because you enjoy it. What’s and more recently launching a truly creative the saying? “Too many have dispensed with business venture, Cre8 Studios on the 1100 generosity in order to practice charity.” Do it block of Main Street, a space that brings to- because you love it. Of course, if you want gether fine art, and healthy living from paint- to donate a building or something, I think ing and sculpture to yoga classes and more. I’m cool with you putting your name on it. I would. But until the day comes when I can Gene started naming his Medici: Fran, of practice philanthropy, I’ll keep plugging away course; a medici to more than he would take with the community service ... or in other credit and far more than he even knows. I words, until you can do with your pocket- was also honored when he mentioned me book, you can always put your back into it. The 365ink crew... faces you already know! Tim Brechlin Mike Ironside Tanya Graves Ellen Goodmann Kelli Kerrigan Ralph Kluseman Jim Heckmann Matt Booth L.A. Hammer Chris Wand Pam Kress-Dunn Joey Wallis In This Issue of 365ink... ISSUE # 34 JULY 12 - 25 Dubuque County Fair: 4 Community Events: 5 - 7 Arts & Culture Symphony & Art: 8 Exhibits - 11 Elevation does U2: 12 Big Blue Sky: 14 Live Music Listings: 16-17 Wando’s Movie Reviews: 18 Fair fun continued: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20 Giving Voice: Pam Kress-Dunn: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22 Mattitude: 23 Joey’s Seafood Story: 24-25 The A Factor: Crossword / 26Sudoku: 27 Trixie Kitch: 28 Dr. Skrap’s Horoscopes: 28 Wedding Bliss: 29 Comedy: 30 The Inkwell Publisher: Bryce Parks ([email protected]) Editor: Tim Brechlin ([email protected]) Advertising: Kelli Kerrigan ([email protected]) 563-451-9365 Ad Design: Tanya Graves ([email protected]) Photography: Mike Ironside, Joey Wallis, Ron TIgges, Bryce Parks Writers & Content: Mike Ironside, Tim Brechlin, Ellen Goodmann, Bryce Parks, L.A. Hammer, Chris Wand, Mayor Roy Buol, Matt Booth, Robert Gelms, Angela Koppes, Pam Kress-Dunn Graphic Design & Layout: Bryce Parks, Mike Ironside, Tim Brechlin Special thank you to: Bob & Fran Parks, Kay Kluseman, Bob Johnson, Todd Locher, Dave Blake, Everett Buckardt, Julie Steffen, Sheila Castaneda, Tom Miller, Renae Gabrielson, Christy Monk, Katy Rosko, Ron & Jennifer Tigges and all the 365 friends and advertisers for all your support. You are all 365. Dubuque365 • 210 West 1st Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001 Office Phone or Music/Events/Movie Hotline 365 @(563) 588-4365 All contents (c) 2007, Community, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Roy Buol Ron Tigges Robert Gelms Brad Parks Angela Koppes Bryce Parks 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 ! Good Luck! Win ners get a free warm fuzzy felling in your belly! - BUCKCHERRY SOLD OUT -- TAKE THAT! 4 JULY 12 - 25 And the headlining music acts, in the 1997 as the band SHeDAISY, which is de- Grandstand area, are going to be even rived from a Navajo word meaning “my bigger. Friday night will feature the coun- little sister.” The group has released five try stylings of SHeDAISY and Joe Nichols, albums of original content, starting with the latter a personal favorite of this writer. The Whole SHeBANG in 1999, and has “We’ve booked two very top-notch coun- racked up a number of CMA, CMT, Gram- try acts,” says Blum. They really have, if my and ACM awards and nominations. you’re a fan of country music. Joe Nichols made his debut on the scene in 1996 with a self-titled album, and then released the 2002 album Man With a Memory, which launched his career with the number-one singles “The Impossible” and “Broken- heartsville.” He’s performed regularly at the Grand Ole Opry ever since, and his 2005 release III included the chart-top- ping “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off.” For this writer’s money, Nichols combines youthful exuberance with a neotraditionalist country style, making listeners think more of George Strait and Alan Jackson than guys like Garth Brooks shows, including The Bassmeister, the or Toby Keith ... and that’s a good thing. Funny Farm, Dr. Fred Smart and the magic Of course, the other big story is the Sat- performances of Bob and Rochelle Beard- urday show at the County Fair, featuring sley; the Coca-Cola Exhibit Park Stage, “The Bad Boys of Rock”: Hinder, Buck- which will feature a wide variety of con- cherry and Papa Roach. The Fair drew a tests, a talent search, a battle of the bands, bit of attention and criticism from some a teen dance and karaoke competitions; groups when the show was announced, and the Grounds Entertainment, includ- considering that Buckcherry’s top single ing Woody’s Animal Menagerie, Grandpa SHeDAISY comprises three Utah-born is titled “Crazy B*#$@.” (You fill in those Cratchet, the Air Glory Bungee Swing and Osborn sisters, Kristyn Robin, Kelsi Ma- blanks; we’re a family publication!) the classic favorite, the mechanical bull. rie and Kassidy Lorraine. (No, not those Osbournes.) The “Sisters K” first gained “A lot of people were surprised when we prominence by performing the National announced this lineup,” says Blum. “But Anthem at Utah Jazz home games, and with the full support of our board, we de- We’re just going to say it right now: Fresh- signed with record label Lyric Street in cided to break the mold and really offer squeezed lemonade from the Y Men’s lem- onade stand.