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 ISSUE # 34 In This Issue of 365ink... JULY 12 - 25

Dubuque County Fair: 4 Community Events: 5 - 7

Arts & Culture: 8 - 11 Symphony & Art Exhibits

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: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie Kitch: 28 Dr. Skrap’s Horoscopes: 28

Wedding Bliss: 29 Comedy: 30

The Inkwell ) [email protected]) Publisher: Bryce [email protected] ( ) 563-451-9365 Tim Brechlin ( [email protected]) Editor: Kelli Kerrigan ( Advertising: [email protected] Tanya Graves ( Ad Design: : Mike Ironside, Joey Wallis, Ron TIgges, Bryce Parks Photography Mike Ironside, Tim Brechlin, Ellen Goodmann, Writers & Content: Bryce Parks, L.A. Hammer, Chris Wand, Mayor Roy Buol, Matt Booth, Robert Gelms, Angela Koppes, Bryce Pam Parks, Kress-Dunn Mike Ironside, Tim Brechlin Graphic Design & Layout: Bob & Fran Parks, Kay Kluseman, Bob Johnson, Todd Special thank you to: Locher, Dave Blake, Everett Buckardt, Julie Steffen, Sheila Castaneda, Tom Miller, Renae Gabrielson, Christy Monk, Katy Rosko, Ron &, JenniferIA, 52001 Tigges and all the 365 friends and advertisers for all your, Dubuque support. You are all 365. West 1st Street (563) 588-4365 Dubuque365 • 210 Office Phone or Music/Events/Movie Hotline 365 @ All contents (c) 2007, Community, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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! Roy Buol Ron Tigges Robert Gelms Brad Parks Angela Koppes Bryce Parks 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. If that doesn’t get you itching for the 54th Annual Dubuque County Fair, then nothing will. We’re still going to try, though, because the Fair is right around the corner: July 24 - 29, to be exact! And this is a festival This year’s Fair is also a bit of that gives back to the a landmark, as it marks the first community; $10,000 one under the stewardship of goes to 4-H and FFA new Dubuque County Fair As- organizations, and sociation General Manager many food vendors are Jamie Blum, who came to the Fair after service organizations that use the pro- former GM Shannon Lundgren resigned ceeds to benefit those whom they serve. last year for other pursuits. And while A partnership with Optimist has created this may be Blum’s first year behind the a pair of $500 scholarships, and a new wheel, she has hit the ground running 50/50 raffle will create another scholar- and the fair looks to be better than ever. ship (50 percent to the prize, then half of the remainder will go to the scholarship, “It’s been a great first year,” reports Blum, with whatever’s left going towards fund- who came to the Fair Association after a ing Fairgrounds operations). tenure as the director of conference and events services at Clarke College. “I’ve ex- Obviously, one of the headlining attractions perienced a lot of support from everyone of the Dubuque County Fair is the lineup involved, and while there have been some of music that takes place during those six challenges along the way, nothing has real- days of fun, and this year will be no ex- ly surprised me or come out of nowhere.” ception. From Tuesday through Sunday, the Diamond Jo Stage in the festival beer As you might expect, the tradition-rich garden will feature a wide variety of lo- fair will once again have a wide range of cal favorites, including the Horsin’ Around attractions for fairgoers both young and Band, 50-Pound Rooster and the return of old to enjoy. Daily attractions will include Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls. A full listing the Hy-Vee Big Top Stage, with nine daily can be found in the center music section. IF YOU GO ON THE TILT-A-WHIRL, JUST DON’T GET SICK 5 JULY 12 - 25

ment for an aviation software company Cue Harold Faltermeyer! and later the vice president of a tax consulting firm. With 18 years of sales Now you don’t have to worry about wheth- and leadership experience, Waldman is er you have to be your buddy’s wingman well-suited to delivering a message to or if he’s going to be yours. Rob “Waldo” help improvide performance in a com- Waldman, “The Wingman,” a decorated petitive business environment. former Top Gun fighter pilot and inspira- tional keynote speaker, will be delivering a pre- The event will begin at sentation at the Grand 7:30 p.m. The event, something new to fairgoers this year.” the project. The two reunited in 2005, River Center on Mon- sponsored by Dubuque And it certainly hasn’t been an unpop- putting together a new Buckcherry and day, July 23. Data Services, will ben- ular offering; in fact, as of this writing, releasing a new album, 15, in 2006; the efit the Make-A- Wish the Grandstand seats for the Bad Boys band has been touring ever since with Waldman is the found- Foundation. Complimen- of Rock had already been sold out for plans for work on a new album soon. er and president of tary hors d’oeuvres and a some time! Looks like Dubuque can The Patriot Group, a cash bar will be available take a little hard rock, after all. Tickets for the Joe Nichols / SHeDAISY leadership and sales from 6 - 7 p.m. Reserved performance are $40 for the stage front, consulting firm based seating is just $20 per per- Hinder has enjoyed a remarkably quick $27.30 for reserved seats and $20 for in Atlanta. Waldman’s son. Call Kristy Portzen at ascent to the top of the rock scene, hav- the upper grandstand. For tickets, call talk combines his 800-382-3733, ext. 272, ing formed only in 2005 and quickly sign- 563-588-1999. While the stage front, re- real-world 2,650 flight to reserve your seat. For ing to Universal Records after producing served and grandstand seats for the Bad hours with his business more information about an EP, Far From Close. Their first (and thus Boys of Rock are sold out, seating will experience from work- Waldo Waldman, check far only) album, Extreme Behavior, ing as the director of out his Web site at www. was released in September of 2005, U.S. business develop- yourwingman.com. launching a number of successful singles, including “Lips of an Angel,” “How Long,” “Better Than Me” and the upcoming “Homecoming Queen.” BUDWEISER NIGHTLIFE BY PHONE

still be available on the sides of the 588-4365 stage, and those seats will be free (just pay admission!).

For those looking for non-music-re- lated fun, the fair has you covered. On Tuesday, July 24, admission is Papa Roach has been around for a fair bit free before 3 p.m. with a Diamond Jo longer than that, first getting together in Players Card, and all rides are only $1 1993, but the band’s major album debut each between 4 and 11 p.m. Think of didn’t happen until April 2000, with the how many Tilt-a-Whirl rides you can do! triple-platinum Infest, which featured There will also be a draft horse pull at the hit single “Last Resort.” Followup al- 2 p.m., 4-H/FFA judging, blacksmithing bums lovehatetragedy and Getting Away demonstrations and more. And at 7 p.m. With Murder followed in the intervening that night, the Julien Dubuque Classic years, with a gradual shift in the band’s Open Shoot-Out I will take place on the sound away from so-called “nu metal” track, featuring Farley Flyers 4-Cylinders, and “rapcore” and towards more tra- Limited Stock, Stock Car and B-mods ... ditional alternative / pop-rock designs. with fireworks after the races! This was epitomized in the band’s most recent album, The Paramour Sessions, named so as the band recorded the al- bum at the famous Paramour Mansion.

Buckcherry has had an interesting road getting here. The band, which got its name from a transvestite who would bum cigarettes off guitarist Keith Nelson after shows, originally began playing in 1995, Wednesday, July 25, will be Kids’ Day, releasing albums in 1999 and 2001. After with special activities and prizes for performing opening gigs for AC/DC after kids, courtesy of LT Amusements, in- the second album’s release, the band’s cluding a Little Tykes pedal pull and the bassist, drummer and second guitarist world-famous frog jump. Special ride left the band, and then while Nelson and bracelets will also be available, allow- frontman Josh Todd were writing a third ing for unlimited rides from noon until album, Todd unexpectedly abandoned Continued on page 19 EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2 0 0 7 EVEN MORE FESTIVALS OUT YER YIN-YANG 6 365 Festival Update Just in case you were wondering if there is anything going on around town the next few weeks … well, there is. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Music in Jackson Park Sunday, July 15 The 365 Lunchtime Jam series continues Free Sunday concerts in Jackson Park celebrating the diversity entertaining huge luntime crowds each of one of downtown Dubuque’s North-end neighborhoods. This and every Friday from 11:45 a.m. - 1 one features James Kinds and the All Night Riders from 6:00 to p.m.under the Town Clock in downtown 8:00 p.m. The family-friendly events feature a different style of Dubuque. Lunchtime Jams would not be music for each concert. Bring the kids and a picnic lunch! possible without the generous support of Cottingham & Butler Insurance and Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Financial Services. And, of course, Car- Sunday, July 22 los O’Kelly’s offers an expanded menu Free bluegrass concerts at Mud Lake Park, just north of Dubuque featuring traditional American-style featuring bluegrass jams, with many bringing picnics, their own food options to complement the Mexi- beverages and camping is available. This Sunday’s lineup in- can menu that you all know and love. cludes the all-female hillbilly swing of The Ditch Lilies (3:30 p.m.) 365 Lunchtime Jams are totally free and Upcoming Jam Dates... with special guests, the Fever River String Band (2 p.m.). For more open to the public, so if you work down- info, contact the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at 563-552-1522. town, or just have the afternoon free, July 13 - Chad Witthoeft there’s no reason for you to miss out on July 20 - Nate Jenkins RAGBRAI, Dyersville, Bellevue these summer concerts. Jams continue July 27 - Maureen Kilgore Friday, July 27 / Saturday, July 28 through early September. August 3 - Ralph Kluseman RAGBRAI, an acronym for the Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is a world-famous 7-day ride that draws thou- sands of riders from across Iowa, the U.S. and the world. Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will participate again this year, as will 365’s own Matt Booth. The ride (and traveling party) swings through Dyersville on its way to Bellevue, 2007’s final destination. Or- ganizers expect 15,000-20,000 people (riders, support crew, press and party people) to descend on two of our favorite Eastern Iowa towns. In Dyersville, Latin dance band ochOsol will open for country music favorites Randall 2 Austin at the main stage along with a performance by the Raptors Air Force Band and the Large Midgets. Bellevue’s entertainment, to be announced. Visit www.ragbrai.org for details. Rock ‘N’ Soul Reunion Saturday, July 28 5. What item do you present to a house Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dubuque at the Alliant Answers on page 31 elf in order to gain his freedom? Amphitheater (in front of Star Brewery), Rock N’ Soul Reunion on the River features a mix of food, fun and live 1. What was the title of the very first 6. Which of these is NOT an Unforgiv- oldies music. This year’s entertainment features Coupe Harry Potter novel? able Curse? de Ville (6:30 p.m.), an Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame A. Harry Potter & the Wizard’s Awakening A. Cruciatis oldies band and Tri-State favorites the Brews Brothers (8:30 p.m.). All proceeds will ben- B. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s B. Avada Kedavra efit the Firefighters Training Facility. For more info, visit www.dubuquerotary.org. Stone C. Furnunculus Taste of Dubuque C. Harry Potter and the Trial of Terror D. Imperius D. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone Wednesday, August 1 Always the evening of the first Wednesday in August, Taste of 7. What is Tom Riddle’s middle name? 2. When did J.K. Rowling first get the Dubuque offers more mouth-watering food favorites than you A. Bundimun could possibly eat, plus live music, cold beer, entertainment, kids idea for Harry Potter? B. Marvolo A. She was on a train going to London games, and more all at the Port of Dubuque. This year’s enter- C. Fwooper tainment line-up includes Flipside (5 p.m.), Mike & Amy Finders B. Her first child got eyeglasses D. Jarvey C. She was inspired by Lord of the Rings (8 p.m.), and Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls (7:30 p.m. at the D. She was raised by her uncle and main stage). Sponsored by the Dubuque County Historical Soci- 8. What appendage is Peter Pettigrew ety, you can learn more at www.mississippirivermuseum.com. aunt missing? Music at the Meadows 3. Into what (and how many) did Volde- 9. What is the key to opening a mon- Friday, August 3 mort split his spirit? sters textbook? The Meadows Golf Course (at 15766 Clover Lane, west of A. Redcaps A. Rubbing the spine Dubuque) hosts their annual outdoor concert and festival from B. Phylacteries B. Turning the key back-and-forth 9 p.m. to midnight featuring the Jimmy Buffet styled Johnny C. Horcruxes C. Saying “Alohomora” and the Beach Bum Gang. Admission is charged. For more D. Lichen D. Throw it out the window, it won’t open info, visit www.meadowsgolf.com, or call 563-583-7385.

4. What form does Harry’s Patronus 10. Who does Harry Potter think is the Wingfest, East Dubuque take? greatest wizard ever? Saturday, August 4 A. A mythical unicorn A. Mad-Eye Moody Sponsored by the East Dubuque High School Booster Club B. A Banshee B. Minerva McGonagall right on Sinsinawa Avenue, Wingfest features delicious C. A basilisk C. Dumbledore chicken wings in nearly every variety imaginable, plus cold D. A stag D. Severus Snape beer (duh!), live music, kids games and more. Entertainment will include the Rocket Surgeons & more! GET DOWN TO BUSINESS WITH THE BUSINESS 7 JULY 12 - 25 they play like nobody’s business. As always, the band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m., so your best bet is going straight from work to the Town Clock. Don’t worry about dinner, the food ven- dors are all set to sell at 5 p.m. as are the Dubuque Jaycees with their fine se- lection of ice-cold beverages. With this year’s roster of vendors – Athenian Grill, Bricktown, Carlos O’Kelly’s, Choo Choo Charlie’s, Cold Stone Creamery, A Little Taste of Philly, Fat Tuesday’s, House of China, Ice Harbor Galley, Jan’s Grate Shop, Lot One, Sugar Ray’s Barbecue, the Town Clock Inn and West Dubuque Tap – you should be able to find some- thing to satisfy your craving.

One of Dubuque’s most popular festi- vals, All That Jazz is now in its 16th year and still admission-free, thanks to event sponsors Dubuque Main Street and a The Business - Friday, July 20 dedicated roster of cash sponsors and contributors. This month’s performance Celebrating 10 years of is sponsored by American Trust & Sav- All That Jazz! ings Bank and the Diamond Jo Casino and a whole list of in-kind contributors. That’s right festival fans – this year’s performance of The Business marks the Chicago funk band’s 10th year at Dubuque… And All That Jazz! Playing the July installment of the popular summer festival se- ries sponsored by Dubuque Main Street, The Business is scheduled to perform under the Town Clock, Fri- day, July 20.

For those who have somehow man- aged to miss the group’s previous nine Stop by the Dubuque Main Street tent Dubuque shows, The Business has been (just northwest of the Town Clock stage) one of Chicago’s most popular club and and thank the staff and volunteers for festival acts for years as well as an All That their continuing efforts. Or better yet, Jazz favorite. With a dozen or more peo- invest in the event by purchasing a T-shirt ple on stage, including a tight and funky or limited edition print with the 2007 All rhythm section that features hot Latin per- That Jazz logo (once again created by cussion, multiple vocalists, and a stellar award-winning artist Michael Schmalz six-piece horn section, The Business has of Refinery Design Co.), or the exclusive the personnel to perform a diverse portfo- Dubuque … And All That Jazz! compila- lio of styles, from smooth soul and R&B to tion CD featuring songs from favorite All high-energy Latin dance and funk. That Jazz performers.

With both female and male vocalists, the Upcoming dates in the summer concert band can cover material from a range series include Friday, August 17, featuring of artists – Earth, Wind, & Fire, James C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Brown, Tower of Power, Chicago, San- Band, and Friday, September 7, featur- tana, Gloria Estefan, and Stevie Wonder, ing reggae and world-beat band Baaro. in addition to their original tunes. The For more info and links to photo archives amazing thing about the band is that of past events, check out Dubuque365. they have the talent to nail everything com, keyword: “jazz.” YOU CAN’T BARBECUE A DOG, THAT’S CRUEL! OH, WAIT 8 JULY 12 - 25

For all you lovers of fine orchestral mu- The DSO’s 2007 - 08 concert season sic, and we know there are quite a few will be titled “We’re Playing Your Favor- of you out there, the time has come to ites,” with a classical concert series that get ready for the upcoming season of the will hearken back to all those symphon- Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Why is ic tunes you know so well: Beethoven’s it time to get ready? Because the lineup Ninth Symphony, Dvorak’s “New World” has just been announced, and season Symphony, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, tickets are on sale! and many, many more familiar favorites. The Symphony will also feature a num- ber of guest performers, including the re- turn of fiddler / violinist Mark O’Connor, who last performed at the 1997 Arena Pops concert. The Symphony will also bring international piano virtuoso Da- vide Cabassi, and violinist Gareth John- son to its halls this coming season. Season ticket subscriptions are now being sold through the Dubuque Symphony Or- chestra office, and they can be purchased by calling 563-557-1677. For those of you just getting started, first-time season ticket buyers of the five concert classics series will receive a 50 percent discount off single ticket prices. Single ticket sales for all concerts will begin August 15. THAT LION COULD TOTALLY KILL YOU IN KILIMINJARO 9 JULY 12 - 25 METCALF paintings are for sale, they are only being Upstart Crow presents: offered as a complete set so the limited Zodiac by Thomas Metcalf edition prints are the only way for a col- Opening Reception, Friday, July 27 lector to purchase an individual image by Mike Ironside from the series. The first in the series to be released will be “Leo” at the July 27 Upstart Crow Fine Art will host a special reception. Each month, a limited edition reception for the release of the first in a print of the next sign in the series will be series of prints by Thomas Metcalf. Sched- released on a date near the changing of uled for Friday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the sign based upon the zodiac calendar. the reception will provide guests with a The next in the series to be released will chance to meet the artist and purchase be “Virgo” on Friday, August 24. “Leo,” the first of the series of limited edi- tion prints of Metcalf’s original paintings of The area’s exclusive representative of the signs of the Zodiac. The original paint- Thomas Metcalf, Upstart Crow carries ings in the series will also be on display. other original paintings by the artist in addition to the Zodiac series. The exhibit Exhibited last year at the Dubuque Museum represents part of the gallery’s expanded of Art, Metcalf’s Zodiac series was painted focus on local and regional artists. Upstart as a commission for a Zodiac-based cal- Crow’s is also currently hosting a special endar by St. Paul publisher Llewellyn. The exhibition of paintings by husband and series, which took over a year to paint, is wife artists Naser and Patricia Shahrivar. comprised of twelve signs of the zodiac and a thirteenth of the astrological wheel. The 2,700-square-foot fine art gallery and Each painting representing a sign incorpo- frame shop created by owner Tracey Briggs rates the mythical zodiac figure, as well as opened last fall representing work by na- the constellation, gemstone, glyph, color tionally-known artists previously unavail- and flower associated with that sign. able in the area like glass artist Charles Lotton, Atlanta-based painter Ford Smith The giclee prints from the series of paint- and Nigerian (Onyeka) Ibe. Upstart Crow ings will be individually signed and Fine Art is located on the first floor of the numbered with a limited edition of only Platinum Building at 137 Main Street. For 100 for each image. While the original more information, call 563-582-7778. FUNNY, I HAD A PLEASANT TIME ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS 10 JULY 12 - 25

And just next door at the Port of End of summer blasts! Dubuque, Summer’s Last Blast will take Start making plans for both the year’s place on Friday and Saturday, August greatest celebration of Irish music, dance and culture, as well as the two-night end of summer party that marks the unoffi- cial end to the summer... on the same weekend ... right next to each other!

The annual Dubuqueland Irish Hooley 24 / 25. And for the first time ever, both will take place on Saturday, August nights are free! Both nights, the gates 25, at the Alliant Amphitheater at the will open at 6 p.m., and music will be- Dubuque Star Brewery from 1 - 10:30 gin at 7 p.m. Friday night will feature p.m. Music will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the Rocket Surgeons, fronted by 365’s Pat Reidy and the Lads, continuing on cuddly Bryce Parks, followed by Mid- with the Claddagh Irish Dancers, Sean dletown Reunion and the return of area McRactagan, Wylde Nept and the grand party band favorites The Lovemonkeys. finale of Gaelic Storm at 8 p.m.! Also Saturday’s show will feature the hard featured will be Irish cruises on the Mis- rock of Jabherbox, Johnny Trash, and ... sissippi with Fiona Molloy and a whis- Winger! Yes, THAT Winger. All proceeds key-making demonstration. Admission from Summer’s Last Blast benefit Hos- to the Irish Hooley is only $5, and kids pice of Dubuque and the National Mis- 10 and under get in free! sissippi River Museum and Aquarium. THAT PICTURE LOOKS LIKE FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS 11 JULY 12 - 25

Art@your libraryTM July Exhibit:

Abigail Robertson Alison Krauss & Union Station • U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA• Friday, July 13 and Aaron Butcher Rib America Festival (Buddy Guy, Marcia Ball, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, The Jimmy Van Zant Band, Blues Traveller, The Nadas • Event Center Parking Lot, Des Moines, As part of the continuing Art@your li- IA • Friday-Sarurday-Sunday, July 13, 14, 15 brary series, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library presents the artwork of new- Little Feat • Summer Alive Serices, Des Moines IA, Friday, July 20 lyweds Abigail Robertson and Aaron Monty Python’s Spamalot • Des Moines Civic Center • Saturday, July 21 Butcher. The exhibit will be on display Nickelback with Staind • Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI • Saturday, July 21 in the Library’s gallery area on the sec- ond floor through the month of July. Godsmack • Stephens Auditorium, Ames, IA • Sunday, July 22 Keith Urban •Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI •Thursday, July 26 The exhibit will feature the paintings SHeDAISY & Joe Nichols• Dubuque County Fairgrounds• Friday, July 27 of Abigail Robertson that layer abstract imagery with often whimsical char- Keith Urban/The Wreckers • The Mark, Moline, IL • Friday, July 27 acters and the mixed media work of Hinder, Papa Roach, Buckcherry• Dubuque County Fairgrounds• Saturday, July 28 Aaron Butcher that combine abstract Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band • Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI •Saturday, July 28 elements with drawings and collage to create strange and often humorous The exhibit is free and open to the public Los Lobos • Summer Alive Serices, Des Moines IA, Friday, July 27 characters. The work of both artists hint during regular Library hours. For more Blue October • Summer Alive Serices, Des Moines IA, Saturday, July 28 at deeper meanings and invite viewers information, call the Carnegie-Stout Diamond Rio • Prarie Meadows, Des Moines •Wednesday, August 1 toward their own interpretations. Public Library at 589-4225, option 7. Poison, Ratt, White Lion and Dokken • Iowa Speedway, Newton, IA • Saturday, August 4 Wayne Newton • Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, WI •Sunday, August 5 Josh Groban•Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI • Tuesday, August 7 American Idols Live • The Mark of the Quad Cities • August 8 Ozzfest (Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb of God, Static X, Lordi, Hatebreed, Behemoth, Nick Oli- veri and the Mondo Generator, Nile, Ankla, Circus Diablo, The Showdown, 3 Inches of Blood, Chthonic, Daath, In This Moment) Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI • Sunday, August 12 Dave Matthews Band •Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI •Sunday, August 26 Joan Osborne • Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Monday, August 27 Rush • Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI • Thursday, September 6th Rush • First Midwest Bank Amphitheater Chicago, IL • Saturday, September 8th Powerman 5000 • The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL • Saturday, September 15 Ani Difranco • Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City, IA Tuesday, September 18 Gordon Lightfoot • Weill Center, Sheboygan, WI • Thursday, September 20 Mainstream Mixed Martial Arts Michael W. Smith • Adler Theatre, Davenport, IA •Friday, September 21 Saturday, July 14 Steve Vai • House of Blues, Chicago, IL • Friday, September 21 Tickets on Sale NOW! Alan Parsons Live Project •Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Friday, September 28 Two big Irish shows now on sale! REO Speedwagon • The Meadows, Altoona, IA • Friday, October 5 Tony Kenny’s Ireland Genesis • United Center, Chicago, IL • Tuesday, Oct. 2 / Wed., Oct. 3 March 7, 2008 @ 7:30 PM Phil Coulter and the Irish Pops Orchestra March 14, 2008 @ 7:30 PM SAY HI TO BASIL AT THE IRISH COTTAGE FOR US! 12 JULY 12 - 25

Every music fan at some point experi- “They resemble so much U2,” says Irish Cot- ences the mixed feelings of seeing one tage co-owner Basil Conroy. “Danno of the of their favorite “underground” bands band looks like a twin brother of Bono. They Tuesdays find mainstream success. Happiness that a really do a phenomenal job.” ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. talented band so deserving is finally finding a Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. Not content to get just the sonics right, Eleva- Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. wider audience is tempered by the frustration Karaoke - Borderline, One Flight Up, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. of losing a best-kept secret to the masses. Be- tion aspire to completely recreate the experi- Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. fore they became one of the biggest bands on ence of a U2 concert. The band dresses the DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. the planet, Irish rockers U2 were a favorite of part, uses the same amps and generally makes college students more likely listening to their the stage look like a scaled-down version of a Wednesdays U2 show. It really looks like U2 just showed Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert Tones, The Busted Lift, 9 p.m. - 1a.m. latest indie label discovery than the platinum- Mississippi Band Duo - Galleria Lounge, Fountain Park, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. selling chart toppers of the day. No really, it’s up to perform an unannounced club gig. Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. true! I was one of those students and we all had “Being a more intimate space, you can really 3100 Club Comedy - Midway Hotel, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. a feeling that U2 were going to become huge. Cigar Club, Bartinis, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. get the full impact of the band,” says Conroy The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. of Elevation’s performance at Frank WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. O’Dowd’s. “If you go to see U2 in con- Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. cert, you can’t really get that close, but Karaoke - Borderline, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. here you can get an up-close and per- Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. sonal experience of the band.” Thursdays Local U2 fans can get the closest thing Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. to a personal experience at Elevation’s Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. performance Thursday, July 19, 8 p.m. Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub. As part Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. A few videos in heavy rotation on MTV, a of the Irish Cottage’s “Keltic Koncert” series, Karaoke - Rocco - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. couple of chart-topping albums and American Elevation will be bringing the full-on U2 con- Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. tours later and U2 were indeed, huge. I was cert experience. Tickets for the performance Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. lucky enough to see them on their tour promot- are $10 and will be available at the door or Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. ing the multi-platinum Joshua Tree album and in advance at 866-284-7474. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. they were incredible. Despite the fact that DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. I haven’t purchased any of their CDs after DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Achtung Baby, I guess you could say I was Fridays a fan. So when I heard that U2 tribute band Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Elevation was coming to Frank O’Dowd’s Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pub at the Irish Cottage in Galena, I was a Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. bit skeptical. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. A tribute band is one thing, but could this Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. band Elevation really pull off a U2-like expe- Opening for Elevation will be Paul McHugh Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. rience? After all, The Edge created a unique and the Mayer-McHugh School of Irish Dance Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. chiming guitar style and Bono is one of the at 5 p.m. Katie and Brownie from the popular Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. most powerful and expressive voices in pop Chicago-based Celtic jam band-oriented Ka- DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. music. Together with Adam Clayton and tie Sullivan Band will also be playing between 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. Larry Mullen Jr. they built one of the most Elevation’s sets. Special lodging packages are DJ Music - Karaoke w/DJ 007, Riverboat Lounge, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. distinctive and successful bands in contem- available at the Irish Cottage for the Elevation porary music. Could four guys from St. Louis show. For more info, check out www.theirish- Saturdays really replicate the U2 sound? cottage.com or call 815-776-0707. To check Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. out Paul McHugh’s music, visit his MySpace Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Curious, I visited Elevation’s web site (www. page at www.myspace.com/paulmchugh; for Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. tribute2u2.com) to learn a bit more about the a preview of Katie & Brownie, visit the Katie Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. band and check out their live concert videos. Sullivan Band’s MySpace page at, you guessed Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Let me get straight to the point: These guys it, www.myspace.com/katiesullivanband. Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. rock. Frontman Daniel Burrow, who goes Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. by the nickname Danno, not only looks like Celtic music fans should also mark their cal- Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. endars for the final installment in the Keltic DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Bono in his wraparound Bvlgari shades, not DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. only sounds like him, but pretty much chan- Koncert series, Thursday, August 30 featuring nels the U2 singer. The rest of the band, Ontario-based band Searson. Described as Sundays Dylan Jones as The Edge, Dave Ambrose as a cross between The Cranberries and Shania Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Twain, the Celtic folk rock group features Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Larry Mullen Jr., and Chris Lambrou as Adam Clayton, nail the U2 sound. three Searson sisters and their father. Check the Irish Cottage web site for more info. I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR SALSA’S 13 JULY 12 - 25

Performing original material that ranges from dream-pop to radio-ready rock, POLYDREAM Polydream are currently not signed to Friday, July 13 - Isabella’s any record label, but don’t expect that to last for long. Solid performances by The date made famous by a seemingly Rice, Eric LeMieux on guitar and piano, never-ending series of slasher movies and Lucas Etten on bass and piano serve brings a band to Dubuque poised to to move the songs forward, providing find fame in their own right – with no a lush arrangement for singer Jonathan fake blood anywhere in sight. Madison- Knudson’s soaring vocals. based Polydream will play an acoustic show at Isabella’s in the basement of the Already drawing attention for their tal- Ryan House on Friday, July 13. ents, Polydream won “New Artist of the Year” at the Madison Area Music Awards Only formed three years ago, Polydream (MAMAs) this May. Learn more about the released their debut EP, A Rigid Shard band at their web site, www.polydream- of Balance: 1, in July 2006. Produced music.com or listen to their music on their by Britton Rice, who joined the band as myspace at www.myspace.com/poly- drummer, the EP has already drawn criti- dreammusic. Better yet, catch their acous- cal praise and comparisons to bands like tic set at Isabella’s so you can say you saw Coldplay, Oasis, Snow Patrol, and U2. them before they became famous.

Featuring Anapparatus, American Heritage, Harlots, Aseethe, and Indiana’s Anapparatus will make their first appearance at The Busted Lift. The bands Sender Receiver seamless blend of grind and breakdown- Sunday, July 22 - The Busted Lift filled hardcore, coupled with “mathy” by Aaron Hefel runs and breaks will leave you twisted. Chicago’s American Heritage have been July’s a good month to get sweaty. The rocking for years, and sound like a cross humidity has made more than a few between Don Caballero and Mastadon. people go insane...agitated. August is looking for a meat locker. In the ancient cave we call The Busted Lift, the aggres- sion will be played out like a Civil War battle. Five of the Midwest’s finest hard- core, metal, and experimental bands will flank the stage and attack at will.

Math metal lords Harlots will blast first and ask questions later. Sender Receiver, a Des Moines-based grindcore act, will also be making their debut Busted Lift ap- pearance. The show will be rounded out by Aseethe, featuring Brian Barr of Law is Dead doing Isis/Jesu inspired noise metal. This performance is all ages. DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF THE MINES OF SPAIN? 14 JULY 12 - 25

dition will add space for conferences, programs, serving dinner, meetings and Big Blue Sky some much-needed office space on the No, it’s not the name of the newest upper level, with nature labs and stor- hit country song ... it’s a fundraising age on the proposed lower level. concert! The Big Blue Sky fundraiser will begin at 7 On Wednesday, July 18, at Miguel’s p.m. There is no cover charge; the Friends Coffee Bar, the Friends of the Mines of of the Mines of Spain merely ask for a free Spain are presenting the Big Blue Sky will offering. And for more information Band for a fundraising effort for the about the Mines of Spain, check out the Mines of Spain. The Big Blue Sky Band Web site at www.minesofspain.org. comprises the fantastic musical talents of Jon Stravers, the omnipresent Den- ny Garcia, Jimmy Berg and the lovely Kristina Castaneda.

So, what are the funds being raised for, you ask? The Mines of Spain is planning to build an addition to its EB Lyons In- terpretive Center, an addition to the tune of 6,350 square feet. The two-story ad-

Do You Still Believe in MAGIC? In yet another coup for Music & More Promotions and Oldies 107.5, the group has announced that The Lovin’ Spoon- ful, members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, are coming to Dubuque’s Grand Opera House on Thursday, August 30! The Lovin’ Spoonful, originally hailing from the Northeast (Long Island and Greenwich Village, to be precise), were responsible for a slew of hits back in the ‘60s with their fun blend of folk music and good ol’ fashioned rock, with songs like “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Day- dream,” “Nashville Cats” and “Summer in the City.” They were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Tickets for the show are $36.75 ($49.75 for VIP), and they’re going on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 13, at the Grand Opera House Box Office or by phone at 563-588-1305. WHAT IF THE MULE KICKS YOU? 15 JULY 12 - 25

Friday, July 20 •The Busted Lift Reverend Raven & the Chain Smoking Alter Boys

by Mike Ironside

The Blues. Some call it the Devil’s music, and festivals throughout the Midwest, the prodigal son to the more pious Gos- the Reverend is at the top of his game. pel. Whatever it is, the Blues has a loyal Playing a mix of original tunes and those and devoted following. And when those of the classic blues artists that inspired followers congregate to commune in that them (Slim Harpo, Muddy Waters, Wil- universal love of three chords and the ex- lie Dixon, and Howlin’ Wolf to name tended guitar solo, they need a leader, a few), Reverend Raven and the Chain a spiritual guide, if you will. Ladies and Smokin’ Altar Boys are about as real gentlemen, please welcome to the pulpit as the deal gets. In fact, the group has the Reverend Raven. Attending the Good won the Wisconsin Area Music Indus- Reverend will be the Chain Smokin’ Al- try Award (WAMI) for best blues artist in tar Boys. Make ‘em feel welcome. 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2006.

Actually, that shouldn’t be too hard. The While Reverend Raven’s impeccable Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ guitar playing no doubt has lot to do with Altar Boys spread the good news of it – actually the entire band is spot-on – straight up Chicago-style blues. And they the multiple awards probably are due in hold their meetings in places where the part to harmonica player extraordinaire public congregate on weekend nights to Madison Slim. Slim’s bio attests to the share the wine of fraternal conviviality. incredible skill he displays on the instru- (That means where you can get a drink.) ment. Once a member of Jimmy Rog- So local true believers in the Blues will ers’ band and before that The Legendary be happy to learn that the Reverend will Blues Band, Madison Slim plays with a be preaching the gospel of the pentatonic style that has been compared to some scale at the Busted Lift, Friday, July 20. of the greatest blues harp players ever – Little Walter, Junior Wells, James Cotton Okay, I’m out of church references, so and Carey Bell. One listen to a few tunes here’s the deal. The man known as Rev- on the band’s web site and it’s clear the erend Raven was born on the south side comparisons are no exaggeration. “Slim” of Chicago and grew up listening to his is not in reference to the man’s talent. mother’s Louis Jordan and T-bone Walk- er records. Later, his older cousin turned The Rev and Slim are joined by the rock- him on to the records of Muddy Waters, solid rhythm section of Spencer Panosh Howlin’ Wolf, Magic Sam, Slim Harpo, on drums and P.T. Pedersen on bass, Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. Seeing Fred- yet another experienced bluesman hav- dy King inspired him to begin visiting ing played with such heavyweights as Maxwell Street on Sunday afternoons to Charlie Musslewhite, Big Walter Horton, see guys like Johnny Dollar, Lefty Dizz Johnny Young, Luther Tucker, Pinetop Per- and Jimmie Lee Robinson play the street kins and Sunnyland Slim. Chicago-style corners. Clearly, the guy was hooked. blues fans, especially those who love the kind of interplay between electric guitar Eventually, he began playing in bands and harmonica that can go from down himself, played for five years and did a and dirty to sweetly sublime all in the fifteen-year stint in the U.S. Navy, after same song should experience the service which he returned to music. After nine delivered by Reverend Raven and the years in the trenches playing blues clubs Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys. Amen. Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14

BlackBloom Stoneheart Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM

Rude Punch A Pirate Over 50 Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Fat Tuesday’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Jus Cuz L.O.C. (Left of Center) DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Instant Replay, 9 PM - 1 AM

Mixed Emotions Horsin’ Around Band Softtails Saloon, 9 PM - 1 AM Zwinglefest, 9 PM - 1 AM

Saturday, July 14 Denny & the Folk-Ups Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM Melanie Mausser Mississippi Mug, 3 - 5 PM Sunday, July 15

365ink Editor Tim’s Wedding Reception Joey Wayne DBQ Fairgrounds, 4:30 - 9:30 PM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM

James Kinds & the All-Night Riders Jackson Park, 6 - 8 PM

Joey Wayne New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM

Tony Walker Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM - 12 AM Wednesday, July 18

We’re Late & Smell Like Beer Melanie Mausser Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Carnegie-Stout Library, 10:30-11:30 AM

Scott & Michelle Dalziel Big Blue Sky Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Miguel’s, 7 - 10 PM

Nate Jenkins 365 Lunchtime Jam Fiona Molloy Jabberbox Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Wilwert’s, 8 PM - 12 AM

Rick Hoffman/Brian Marceau A Pirate Over 50 Dick Sturman The Dert Tones Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Mid-Town Marina, 7 - 11 PM Captain Merry, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM

Live Jazz Strangers With Candy Sid V & the Human Resources Elevation (U2 Tribute) Timbers, P-ville, 7 - 10:30 PM Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 12 AM Irish Cottage, 6 - 11 PM

Fish on Amphetamines Melanie Mausser Richter Scale Wundo Band Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM

Melanie Mausser Fiona Molloy Okham’s Razor Thursday, July 19 The HorseShoe, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Byrds Pub, 8 PM - 12 AM Live Riverwalk Music The Crest, Case the Joint Polydream Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Catch 3 Open Mic Night Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM

DUBUQUE365.com Thursday, July 19 Saturday, July 21 Dubuque County Fair Bill Encke/Pab Adams Loose Gravel Duo BEERSTAND LIVE MUSIC Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Tuesday - 5PM Upper Main Street Jazz Band Live Jazz Zero 2 Sixty Tuesday, 8 PM Timbers, P-ville, 7 - 10:30 PM 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 6 - 10 PM Wicked Liz and the Belly Swirls Wednesday, 8 PM Open Mic Night Richter Scale Horsin’ Around Band Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Thursday, 8 PM Friday, July 20 Sunday, July 22 Jabberbox Friday, 9 PM 365 Lunchtime Jam Upper Main Street Jazz Band 50 Pound Rooster Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM DBQ Arboretum, 2 - 4 PM Saturday, 9 PM Left of Center Dubuque...And All That Jazz! Fever River String Band Sunday, 8 PM feat. The Business Mud Lake, 2 - 3 PM Swing Crew Town Clock, 5 - 9 PM Busted Breakdown Fest Friday, July 27 Reverend Raven & Chain-Smokin’ Busted Lift, 3 - 7 PM Altar Boys 50-Pound Rooster / L.O.C Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Tuesday, July 24 DBQ Fairgrounds, 9 PM - 1 AM Upper Main Street Jazz Band Firewood Revival Zero Passes Through DBQ Fairgrounds, 5 - 7 PM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Wicked Liz Horsin’ Around Band Ken Wheaton DBQ Fairgounds, 8 PM - 12 AM Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue, 6 - 10 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM

Okham’s Razor Wednesday, July 25 BlackBloom Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Gobbie’s, 9 PM - 12 AM Horsin’ Around Band DBQ Fairgrounds, 8 PM - 12 AM Paul McHugh Apple Dumplin’s Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Dert Tones Dueling Pianos Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, July 28 Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wundo Band Maureen Kilgore Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM Ken Wheaton Mississippi Mug, 3 - 5 PM Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Thursday, July 26 B.F. Burt & the Instigators Massey Road Murph’s South End, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Grand Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM Big Muddy Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Zero Passes Through DRILL Cole Acres, Cuba City, 7 - 11 PM Red N Deb’s, 9:30 PM - 1 AM Okham’s Razor P-ville City Park, 7 - 8:30 PM Nate Jenkins Artie & the Pink Catillacs Captain Merry, 6:30 - 9:30 PM 3100 Club/Midway, 8 PM - 12 AM Open Mic Night Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Saturday, July 21 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Peter Yeates Fran Felton Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM L.O.C. (Left of Center) Mississippi Mug, 3 - 5 PM DBQ Fairgrounds, 8 PM - 12 AM Denny Garcia LiviN’ Large Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM Jim the Mule The Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Jabberbox Peter Yeates Melanie Mausser DBQ Fairgrounds, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Brewster’s, 6 - 9 PM Friday, July 27 Maureen Kilgore Captain Merry, 6:30-9:30 PM ochOshol RAGRAI, Dyersville, 4 - 6 PM Dan Tedesco Isabella’s, 8 - 11 PM Country Tradition Mooney Hollow Barn, 8 PM - 12 AM Paul McHugh Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Peter Yeates Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Mighty Short Bus Betty & the Headlights Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM The Slide Machine Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Noah Earl Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM MOVIES ARE A DISH THAT IS BEST SERVED COLD ... IT IS VERY COLD IN THEATERS 18 19 JULY 12 - 25

Rotten Tomatoes collects the thoughts of dozens of movie reviewers across the country and averages their scores into a fresh or rotten rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! THE BUZZ www.rottentomatoes.com - While some believed that his work OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE on The Mayor of Castro Street meant that Bryan Singer would not be work- Captivity (7/13) Buzz: ROTTEN ing on The Man of Steel, Warner The career of a young fashion model, Jennifer Brothers studio chief Alan Horn has Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Tree, has skyrocketed and she has become a confirmed that as long as Singer can - A Film by David Yates star in the public eye. On an evening out alone, deliver a screenplay that will be less expensive than Jennifer is drugged and kidnapped. She awakes the reportedly $250 million Superman Returns, the Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Dumbledore (Michael Gam- to find herself in a cell, with a young man held captive in an sequel will go ahead as planned. Singer looks to be- bon) are accused of being liars as they attempt to convince adjoining cell. The two make contact and join forces to fig- gin shooting in the summer of ‘08. everyone in the wizarding world that Lord Voldemort (Ralph ure out where they are and how they might possibly escape Fiennes) has returned. The Minister for Magic, Cornelius from their cells ... but they are at the mercy of a meticulous - Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) has Fudge (Robert Hardy), prefers to hide from the truth, too serial killer who does nothing without careful preparation. been hired to direct and produce afraid of the implications of Voldemort’s return to face it. Can detectives find the missing cover girl in time? Elisha Gone Like the Wind, an adaptation of To bring order back to Hogwarts and put Dumbledore in Cuthbert. a Vanity Fair article about 2006 Ken- his place, he appoints Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) tucky Derby winner Barbaro. The film as High Inquisitor and she quickly begins to seize power at Hairspray (7/20) Buzz: NO BUZZ YET will detail the early years, rise to fame and death of the school. Fearing that help is going to be difficult to come In 1962 Baltimore, teenager Tracy Turnblad has the horse, who won the Kentucky Derby with such by from the establishment, Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), Her- only one passion: Dancing. She’s a natural fit for a convincing victory that he was believed to be a moine (Emma Watson) and the other students at Hogwarts the hip Corny Collins Show, except she doesn’t Triple Crown prospect. And then he broke his leg. band together along with their teachers, fellow wizards and quite fit in with her plus-sized figure, of which witches to resurrect the Order she is frequently reminded by her overprotective - Lock up the women and children; oh, of the Phoenix to prepare for a mother. This won’t stop Tracy, though, because if there’s one the humanity! Word has leaked from showdown with Voldemort and thing she knows, it’s that she was born to dance. She wins a Reuters that the upcoming Simpsons the army he has begun to build. spot on the show and becomes an instant on-air sensation, movie, due for release on July 27, will much to the chagrin of the reigning princess. How will the feature ... wait for it ... a nekkid Bart In the fifth film in the series, Har- drama unfold? John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky. Simpson. A preview audience was ry Potter has grown up and Dan- stunned during a test screening, when they saw the iel Radcliffe has grown up with Sunshine (7/20) Buzz: FRESH cartoon youth skateboarding through Springfield in him. The Order of the Phoenix is In this new science-fiction adventure from Dan- all his birthday suit glory after being challenged to not as light-hearted and upbeat ny Boyle (28 Days Later), Earth has found itself in do it by his dad, Homer. Yes, you’ll see everything. as the first film and more closely a crisis in the year 2057: The Sun has failed, and resembles the much darker third Earth has entered a new ice age. A spacecraft, - When a movie makes $164 mil- film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Still, there the Icarus II, with a crew of eight, is launched as lion, domestic, in its first six days of is plenty of humor and some bright moments when Harry a last-ditch hope, carrying a massive thermonuclear bomb release, a sequel sounds like a good is interacting with his two closest friends and the other stu- equal to the mass of Manhattan in the hope of re-igniting the idea, wouldn’t you think? Dreamworks dents. With the maturing of Harry, Ron and Hermoine, the sun. Seven years prior, the Icarus I missions was launched agrees: A Transformers sequel is a go. atmosphere and mood has necessarily shifted. They are for the same purpose, but all contact was lost. While in or- Director Michael Bay has not yet been approaching adulthood and dealing with different issues bit of the planet Mercury, the crew of the Icarus II discover signed to the project, citing a desire to keep some than they were in their first year. This is also driven by the the distress beacon of the long-lost vessel. What secrets are leverage in negotiations, but he has already spoken fact that the film makers no longer need to establish these waiting for the crew aboard the ghost ship? of story ideas, including using the Dinobots. characters. They can now focus more on the story and the action, of which there is quite a bit in this outing. Unfor- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (7/20) - Story details have begun to emerge tunately, that means that some characters (and the quality Two best friends, Chuck Levine and Larry Val- for Indiana Jones 4! The story will actors portraying them) get little opportunity to really have a entine, decide that they’re fed up with their re- involve Indiana’s old mentor Abner strong screen presence. Of course, as with the other Harry spective economic situations, decide to pretend Ravenwood, who was first mentioned Potter movies, the film cannot fully live up to the book upon to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Shia LaBeouf which it is based. The time constraints of a major motion partner benefits. However, they didn’t expect the presence will be playing Abner’s grandson, and picture force the storytellers to shorten important sequenc- of the lovely Alex McDonough in their lives, and they both the Russians are after both of them! es, leave out what could be important information and not fall in love with her. Chuck and Larry now must go through include some of the visuals that may not be able to be repli- ridiculous steps to maintain their charade. cated on screen. According to those in our group who had Millennium Cinema read the book awhile back, the film is pretty faithful to the NOW PLAYING IN DUBUQUE overall story and they were forgiving of the omissions. Rad- 151 Millennium Drive cliffe, Grint and Watson are definitely growing up and word Evan Almighty ...... 22% Rotten Platteville, WI that Radcliffe has signed on for the final two films gives us Knocked Up ...... 92% Fresh 1-877-280-0211 or all hope that the remaining two installments will bring this Evening ...... 26% Rotten 608-348-4296 series full circle and give us a fitting climax. 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tion derby at 11 a.m. An exciting new addition this year, however, is a raffle in which contestants can enter to drive a car in the demo derby! So if you’re feeling a particularly high level of ag- gression as of late, this might be your perfect chance. The demolition derby does offer a $4,500 purse, after all. A chainsaw and cross-cut con- test will take place outside of the Coca- 54th Annual Cola Tent at 3:30 p.m., and the NASCAR Dubuque County Weekly Racing Series will be held at the racetrack beginning at 7 p.m.

FairContinued from page 5 11 p.m. for only $20. Karaoke will be in the Hy-Vee tent at 6 p.m., and the Julien Dubuque Classic Open Shoot-Out II, featuring limited late models, modifieds and late models, will begin at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27, will Phew! It’s going to be a packed week. again feature the special ride bracelets The Fairgrounds will open at 8 a.m. from 1 - 11 p.m., and on both days, ad- daily; the Creative Arts Building will be mission to the fair for people who arrive open from noon to 8 p.m. from Tuesday prior to 3 p.m. is free. You can’t beat free. through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday will also feature 4-H / FFA live- Sunday; the 4-H Community Center will stock auctions throughout the day, and the be open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday NTPA Tractor Pull on the track beginning through Saturday and 12:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 7 p.m. And, of course, Friday is when on Sunday, and the Kitchen Craft Com- Joe Nichols and SHeDAISY show up. mercial Exhibits will be open from 12:30 - 9 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday On Saturday, July 29, Theisen’s Home/ and 12:30 - 8 p.m. on Sunday. Admission Farm/Auto is sponsoring Family Day, to the fair is $7 for those 12 years and with special advance ride bracelet tick- over from Tues. - Thurs. and Sunday, and ets available at Theisen’s in Dubuque $8 on Friday and Saturday (but remem- and Dyersville for only $16. Those tickets ber, free before 3 p.m. on Thursday and will be on sale from July 14 - July 28. The Friday). Kids 11 and under get in free, usual array of livestock shows, a karaoke and general auto parking is free as well! finals competition, USA Amateur Wrist Wrestling and more will take place, and So there you have it ... how can you then come the Bad Boys of Rock. not go to one of the oldest festivals in Dubuque? And finally, the Dubuque County Fair will come to a close on Sunday, July 29. “It needs to be experienced for your- Special ride bracelets will once again self, there’s really nothing like it,” says be available for $20, and the day will Blum. It’s the best six days in Dubuque be headlined by the enormous demoli- County!” THE CONFERENCE OF MAYORS NEEDS TO COME HAVE A TASTE OF DUBUQUE 20 JULY 12 - 25

sider a similar version of our Energy and Environmental Block Grant. Washington, DC – “The nation’s mayors applaud the leadership of Chairman John Dingell and other members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, for 2007 U.S. Conference adopting legislation that will help cities re- duce energy use and increase energy effi- of Mayors… Bipartisan ciency, helping their efforts on climate pro- Leadership at Work! tection” said Conference President Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer. “Congressman by Mayor Roy D. Buol Albert Wynn’s leadership of this bi-partisan effort was absolutely critical to the Com- I was honored to join with mayors from mittee’s decision to incorporate this impor- around the country in late June where a tant initiative into its energy package.” series of resolutions were approved that will set the pace for the organization’s priorities to be forwarded to the Admin- istration, Congress and presidential can- didates. The issues range from poverty, illegal guns, and violent crime to cli- mate protection and homeland security. As Conference President (Trenton, NJ) Mayor Douglas Palmer stated, “The na- tions mayors fully intend to ensure that domestic policies and issues important to the cities are at the forefront of this Gov. Bill Richardson was one of many notable presidential election.” national leaders to speak at the conference. Part of the work of the Conference on The legislation creates a new block grant climate protection is reflected in -leg program that will support community- islation currently being considered by based energy efficiency and conservation Congress. Just recently, the Senate ap- efforts. According to a new Conference proved a broad energy package that also survey released last week, mayors would includes an energy and environmental expand energy initiatives to encourage block grant program. Nearly 600 mayors individuals and businesses to change from coast to coast have signed The U.S. energy practices, “green” commercial, Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protec- residential and public buildings, and tion Agreement where mayors commit promote renewable and other alternative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7 energy sources. “This is watershed legis- percent from 1990 levels by 2012. lation that affirms the critical role mayors play in our national effort to save energy Los Angeles, CA -- The nation’s mayors and protect our environment,” said Tom commended leaders of the U.S. Senate Cochran, Conference Executive Director. for passing a comprehensive energy bill “Any successful national plan to reduce that includes an Energy and Environmen- energy usage must include a grassroots, tal Block Grant, engaging a new partner- community-led component.” ship between the federal government and cities, counties, and states to help address In the next issue, I will share insights climate protection and energy dependen- about the resolutions adopted and best cy throughout America. This legislation practices shared from around the nation. signals significant progress on the first As I stated after attending my first USCM point in the Mayors’ 10-Point Plan. meeting last year, I feel it is essential that Dubuque have the opportunity to The legislation will help reduce energy be both visible and to capitalize on the usage and greenhouse gas emissions in strength of a bipartisan national organi- American cities from coast to coast. The zation focused on making a difference in USCM looks forward to working with cities across our nation and in the collec- House leaders next week as they con- tive lives of millions! 365 WELCOMES PAM TO THE BEST MAGAZINE IN THE WORLD! (ACCORDING TO OUR MOMS) 21 JULY 12 - 25

six years, maybe from the time I was 8 back there on the way. But then we rounded a turn, and there it until I was 14. (I remember bringing was: the lake of my childhood, the lake Travels, a portable record player and albums It had been decades since I’d seen Lake of my fantasies. I couldn’t find a pub- by the Beatles and Bob Dylan during Ada. The cabins where we’d stayed lic beach or even a place to pull over. Far and Deep my final years, which must have been had long been sold to private owners. I nervously tried a narrow gravel road a pain for my parents.) One year my A few family members still went there and we found ourselves right behind a We took a long car trip this summer, best friend came along, but mostly it for the summer, finding another resort row of cabins on the south side of the all the way to another country. On was just me and my sister and our par- on the lake, but for me, it became a lake – the very spot, I suddenly realized, the way home, we took a detour that ents. Some of our relatives stayed in few glowing pages in a photo album: where our resort had been. The lake wasn’t far, but deep. Let me explain. the other cabins, so it felt like our ver- the lake at sundown, my sister under a glistened in the sun, the pines stood tall DUNN sion of the Kennedy compound, minus pine tree, my cousins water skiing. and fragrant, the beach was as sandy as - First, to cross into Canada, my hus- the sailboats. in my best memories. band and I had to prove who we were, and that we were not a threat to the The place we went to was We didn’t stay long. I had a country we were entering. Were we called Kitzman’s Resort, but it major headache and the hours carrying firearms? No. Fireworks? No. was as far from swanky as you and miles before we would Gifts? Uh, nope, hadn’t thought of could get. The cabins had run- be home loomed ahead of that, even though we were visiting old ning hot and cold water, flush us like a sharply pointed fin- friends. toilets and showers and a fully ger. Oddly, this glimpse was equipped kitchen, but beyond enough. It felt like a dream The guard asked my husband how that, all was rustic. The mos- – a good one, where you get the woman in the passenger seat was quitoes got in at night, and to be in precisely the place related to him. It was hard to answer beach sand coated the floors you’ve been wanting to get with a straight face, but we remained despite the foot bath just out- back to for so long. To say I was apprehensive as we ap- serious, figuring that being a smartass side the screen door and the broom To get into and out of Canada, you need about illegal drugs or TB could get us my mother was always wielding. But proached the area where the map said Lake Ada would be is putting it lightly. documentation. Going back to your turned away from the North Dakota– for two weeks, it was home, and what childhood is even harder. It takes a light Manitoba border, or worse. a glorious home it was. Whenever I do a guided imagery and am asked to imagine a peaceful, safe, but determined heart, and the willing- beautiful place, it’s that beach I call to ness to dream while you’re wide awake. We kids spent our days on the sandy I can tell you, it’s worth the trip. beach just outside our cabin doors, mind. How could it live up to that kind splashing into the water, jumping off of burnished memory? Pam Kress-Dunn: [email protected] PAM KRESS PAM the dock, giggling as sunfish nibbled our feet. When we’d had our fill of the clear lake water, we’d spread our tow- els on the beach and bake in the sun.

• (Don’t tell my dermatologist.) One evening during each stay, we would even wash our hair in the lake, doing long surface dives to rinse it clean.

So we crossed over, and kept driving The men went out fishing before dawn, into Winnipeg. We visited Bob’s old and the women fried their catch for friends and colleagues from the de- dinner, neatly sliding into their pre- cade he lived there. Over a very short scribed roles except when my feisty five days, I learned a little bit about Aunt Louise suited up in her mosquito Canada, though not nearly enough to hat and life jacket to catch her own make wise, sweeping statements. It’s a string of walleyes. terrific place and the only time I knew I wasn’t in Kansas anymore – excuse me, Dubuque – was when I saw traffic signs in French and parking hours in military time. Their money is also pret- tier, their gas more expensive (at $1.10 per liter, it looks tantalizingly cheap, until you do the math), their politics more diverse.

But as I said, it was a short visit, and It was bliss, though I’m sure my father, all too soon, we had to head back. I our only driver, might beg to differ had plans in mind for that return trip, a about the 800-plus miles, round trip, detour that turned out to be both more as might my mother about the two difficult and more magical than I’d ex- weeks of meals she planned like an pected. Army mess cook, packing non-perish- ables into boxes and strategically fit- There is a lake in Minnesota named ting everything into the Buick Invicta Lake Ada. I want to say my fam- station wagon that served as the family ily went there every summer when I covered wagon. She even sewed cur- was young, but I know the tricks of tains for the windows along the side memory. It was probably only five or of the back, so someone could sleep GIVING VOICE GIVING LAST TIME I OVERLOOKED SOMETHING, I GOT EVICTED FOR NOT PAYING RENT 22 JULY 12 - 25

the bad guy. But I made the bureaucratic ’ and political obstacles that Harry Bosch Bobs Book Reviews faces more complicated. There is also a pretty significant story line added involv- to—after 17 books—writing without ing a character who was not in the Times looking at word count or chapter length, Don’t Overlook version of the story. I also shifted the time etc. So it was nice to revisit the story and that the story takes place. In the Times it pace it the way I wanted to. I think the This One took place right before Christmas. Now original story in the Times had a lot of by Robert P. Gelms it takes place right now. This allowed me velocity but I think it has more in what to make the story more current.” I call the final version. The second level

Of all the people currently writing in the of enjoyment I got out of this is that I got The Overlook by Michael Connelly is Detective/Murder Mystery genre there is a chance to revisit a story about eight terrific. It’s like attaching a jet engine none better than Michael Connelly. For months after it was supposedly finished. to a skateboard and taking it for a spin. me the top of that list belongs to Dashi- In the publishing world today it is rare You are left breathless, exhilarated, and ell Hammett and, at times, Mr. Connelly that you get a chance to finish a story wondering if you have any hair left. has replaced him, not often and not for and then sort of mull it over and think

very long, but frequently enough for Mr. about what you would

Connelly to be a very solid second by a add or change.” wide margin over number three. Num- NEXT TIME

ber three, incidentally, is John Sanford Local Dubuque writer Our hero, Harry Bosch, and I’ll get to his latest in the “Prey” se- and all around delight- has a new job and is ries in a future issue. ful lady Katy Fischer, breaking in a new part- displays the elegant, ner. This case involves One of the reasons, among many, that languid Father of Wa- a Doctor who seems I like Michael Connelly so much is that ters in Dreaming the His latest, The Overlook, is a case in to have been execut- he takes chances. He takes chances Mississippi and, in the point. This book started out as a 16-part ed. His body was left with his plots. He takes chances with process, shows us that serial for the New York Times Magazine. at a spot overlooking his characters, especially Harry Bosch, we as humans have a Mr. Connelly talked about this in a fea- Mulholland Drive. As and he takes chances with the structural primeval, mystifying ture published on Amazon.com’s Web the plot unfolds Harry forms of his novels. This is usually invis- need that draws us to site called “Q & A” a few months ago. bounces off his LAPD ible to most readers and is only evident Old Man River. “There were 16 chapters and each had supervisors, the FBI, in some sort feeling the reader might to be as close to 3,000 words as pos- Homeland Security, and have that a particular book is interest- AFTER THAT sible. So I found myself cutting back in an old flame of his, Ra- ing in a different sort of way. He is very Committing a crime some chapters and padding others. It’s chel Walling, who has good at it. not that easy to do when you are used in plain sight and still been called in because no one knows that you some aspects of the case point to terror- have done anything wrong. John San- ist use of radioactive material available ford through Lucas Davenport shows us to the recently deceased Doctor. If LA is how in Invisible Prey. the target of a dirty thermonuclear de- vice then Harry Bosch is the man to find AFTER, AFTER THAT it and stop it. Tornadoes are ranked on a scale from F1 to F5. An F1 is a bad blow but an You have to give Mr. Connelly very high F5 is like squashing a hurricane down marks for trying the serial form in the to an area about 150 feet wide. In New York Times but having read both F5 Mark Levine recounts the events versions I have to say that I much prefer of April 3, 1974, the deadliest tor- the novel. It seems Mr. Connelly does nado day of the century. On that day as well: “I think the story is more com- an eruption of 148 tornadoes killed plex (in the novel). I didn’t change the hundreds and injured thousands. Six significant aspects of plot and character; of those tornadoes were of the rarest, the bad guy in the Times version is still most lethal kind, an F5. I CONFUSE EVERYONE I MEET. I CONFUSE THEM WITH LOVE 23 JULY 12 - 25

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“We loved the relaxed feeling right away, ’ from the building to the executives,” Jeff Whats Your Story? explains. “And then not only was the atmosphere great, but we sampled the From French Fries to the Fresh Fish: entire menu for two and a half hours, and we just said to ourselves, ‘Are you Jeff Freihage of Joey’s Seafood & Grill kidding me?’ Later, we said to ourselves, ‘You know, this could work.’” by Tim Brechlin The opportunity presented everything There are stories that appeal to all of us; that Jeff was looking for: He loved the we might find ourselves struck by a story of food (although he says he can’t possibly rags to riches, or a tale of coming of age, or pick out a favorite from the menu, he will a yarn about overcoming incredible odds ... admit to being a key lime pie addict), the or any number of stories beyond that. My franchise certainly fit a niche, it was the personal favorite kind of story, though, is kind of place that would allow him to one of heritage: The story of a family pass- personally interact with his customers, it ing on its trade from generation to genera- was a young company that had a host of tion. So here’s one of those stories, and the open territory, and it allowed him to stay trade in question happens to be a favorite home, right here in Dubuque. pastime of the crew at 365: Food. Well, we like to consume it, but Jeff Freihage, of Jo- “Everything fell into place,” Jeff says with ey’s Seafood & Grill in Asbury Plaza, likes a touch of pride. “We found an ideal loca- to facilitate the consumption of it. tion here in the West End that allowed us to build to our own specifications, rather “I’ve been working around food since were looking at opening a location on the than deal with a pre-existing space, and I was 14 years old, doing maintenance Northwest Arterial, and doing some other from there we just took off and ran.” work at my dad’s McDonald’s locations,” things in town,” he says. “The timing was says Jeff. “And I just started moving up Joey’s Seafood opened in Asbury Plaza right, and I had options, so I decided to last November, and since then, it truly has from there.” Jeff’s father owned the first sell, move on and try something else.” three Dubuque McDonald’s locations, been a run, as any customer can tell; when as well as a location in Clinton that he And so began what was essentially a you walk into Joey’s, nine times out of ten later sold. three-week vacation for Jeff and his wife, you’ll see Jeff and Carol taking diners to Carol, as they started to ponder what their tables, or helping out in the kitchen, Jeff, actually a third-generation McDon- their new endeavor might be. or doing any number of other things es- ald’s man (his grandfather worked at one sential to keeping the place running. of the original McDonald’s in the Chicago “We threw every idea onto the table,” area), ultimately took over the operations he says. “We looked at doing hot of the Dubuque locations (and later a Sa- dogs, pizza, coffee, wraps ... even vannah, Iowa, location that was sold), but clothing! Although I’ll tell you right it certainly didn’t happen overnight. now that clothing’s not my thing.” “My dad, a former Marine, was the hardest- So how did Joey’s come about? working man I’ve ever known, and he made sure that every employee earned their keep, “One of the things we knew going in including me,” he explains. “One time, a was that we wanted to find a niche,” manager had given me a 10-cent raise. The Jeff says. “One day we sat down very next day, my dad took it away, saying, at the computer, went to Google, ‘Hold on a second, he hasn’t earned a 10- typed in ‘seafood franchise,’ and it cent raise yet.’ And that way he raised me spat out a ton of results. We actually was the best thing he ever did for me.” missed Joey’s the first time around, but in our second round of search- As the years went by, Jeff continued ing we found it.” “But I’ll tell you right now that I don’t his father’s record of success and made consider this work,” he says. “This isn’t Dubuque’s McDonald’s locations land- The Freihages drove up to St. Paul, Min- just incredibly exciting, but it fits right in marks for the company. And when the nesota, to meet with the corporate big- line with my personality. And to get to time was right, he decided that it was wigs at Joey’s Seafood, which is actually see something grow from scratch, to take time to move onto new horizons. the United States spin-off from a Cana- part in that growth ... I have no prob- dian chain known as Joey’s Only. And lem putting in however many hours per “McDonald’s’ corporate office called me when they got there, you might say they week. It’s like having a baby.” one day and told me that they were hooked. (We promise, that’s the last fishing pun in this story.) DON’T STAP PEOPLE IN THE EYE WITH YOUR CRAB LEG, THAT’S MEAN 25 JULY 12 - 25

Rapids and Davenport? “I’d like to expand in So, we asked, how similar or the future, maybe 6 - 8 different is running a seafood restaurant to It’s that opportunity, some months down the road, running fast food locations? might say, that has helped but I’m not going to do make this Joey’s Seafood that until I’m sure that “It’s a funny split, really,” Jeff says. “In location a success; Jeff, the ‘baby’ is OK,” says truth, there are very few similarities be- one of the most affable Jeff. “I can’t wait too long, tween running the two, but the things I people you might ever though ... I had some peo- learned at McDonald’s are essential to meet, has a personality ple recently who came in what I’m doing here, from staffing to over- that draws people in and happy, and they walked all management and just about everything engenders repeat business. out happy, but as they left, else in-between.” they said to me, ‘You’d better come to Ce- “The support I’ve gotten from my re- dar Rapids next.’” peat business, and we’ve experienced a huge amount of repeat customers, has Just like everything else in his business ca- helped out a lot, really,” he says. “You reer, it seems, Jeff will wait for the right time. get spoiled by systems ... while it’s a Right now, though, he couldn’t be happier. great opportunity to be with a young franchise, the flip side is that in a lot of aspects, you’re on your own.”

While he may be on his own, he is by no means ignored. Corporate ex- ecutives recently visited the Dubuque Joey’s location (a visit that made getting time with Jeff only slightly more dif- One of the biggest differences, he ex- ficult than picking up a guitar for the plains, is with food preparation. There is first time and trying to play “Misirlou”), “I’m home, which is important to me; we no pre-made food and there are no timers and they were impressed ... impressed live in East Dubuque, and it takes us 15 at Joey’s; rather, everything relies upon the enough, in fact, to tell Jeff that he has the minutes to make it out here at the absolute touch, the feel and the skill of the chefs. It’s nicest restaurant in the system. Although longest,” he says. “Working like this is a bit totally different from the fast food world, Jeff is quick to deflect the praise. of a drain on the social life, but that doesn’t where one of the defining characteristics is matter to me in the slightest. This isn’t work. “I would have been dead on arrival if it I’ve experienced a ton of support, from the that a cheeseburger in Dubuque tastes the hadn’t been for our general manager, a same as a cheeseburger in Cincinnati. corporate offices down to this community gentleman named Paul Gansen,” says Jeff. ... and, let’s face it: I love food.” “And, of course, there’s the huge difference “Paul’s worked as a club manager, he’s in the way you can interact with a customer,” worked at colleges ... he came to us with And so do we. Take that, Red Lobster. says Jeff. “Most of the time with fast food, just a wealth of knowledge, he’s unbeliev- when you’re meeting one-on-one with a cus- ably wise. And it’s pretty common for the Ready to discover Joey’s? guy to put in a hundred hours a week ... tomer, it’s because an order wasn’t what they How bout this deal... were expecting, and they need to be on their and he’s retired, for heaven’s sake!” way to a meeting that started five minutes Not much of a retirement, really ... but Buy one entree and get ago. This kind of restaurant, however, lets you’ve got to love the old school. So the second one half off! you actually connect with a customer and what’s next for Jeff Freihage, who holds the really have an honest dialogue.” Joey’s franchise rights for Iowa City, Cedar Tell ‘em 365 sent ya! I PREFER TO GO AGAINST THE FLOW 26 JULY 12 - 25

Usually too wrapped up in the sit- Ciao Baby uation to maintain a clear perspective, we often do not know when to walk From a young age we’re taught the art of away, or run. Or worse yet, we’ve introduction. Our parents, in an effort to relinquished our power to a stronger instill proper manners, encourage us to personality, desperately holding on say hello, state our name and say good- fearing the other party may walk away bye to their friends and acquaintances from us. Eventually, in coming to terms … not to mention the constant parade with the situation we may wonder why of please and thank yous. This routine we wasted our time. of introducing ourselves eventually becomes habit until we are completely Yet had we not explored this prospect at ease with the practice of making we sell ourselves short. Obviously, small talk with perfect strangers. there must have been some desirable trait in the other person for us to expel Although rare, these chance encounters that much time and energy. While some may show potential for further relationships seem like a complete development and deciding to take disaster or embarrassment, had we not a chance, a relationship may form. pursued this experience we may miss the Whether romantic or not the beginning opportunity to realize something about of any friendship starts with hello, ourselves. At any rate interaction with and like a book, there is a beginning, another human can hardly be called middle and an end. It’s with the ending a waste of time, although admittedly though, that we historically have occasionally weird. difficulty executing and accepting. When it comes to endings, give yourself the gift of goodbye. Plainly spoken, If it’s so easy to say hello, why is it so this theory is rooted in self-respect: If hard to say goodbye? someone can walk away from you - let them. Although difficult at the time In the beginning everything new is they are most likely doing you a favor. exciting; this new interest fills our Besides, who wants to be with someone consciousness. Enthusiastically we that has to be coerced to be with you? phone back and forth, methodically On the flip side of this if your relationship counting the days until the next isn’t a positive and rewarding scenario, encounter. Not knowing what will say goodbye and walk away. come from this new friendship keeps us coming back for more. But what Whether the messenger or the happens when the newness and recipient, goodbyes are bittersweet excitement wears off? (Honestly who as endings usually are. Or it can be could keep up this kind of schedule the start of another exciting adventure. anyway?) So when events run their And since our happiness is not tied to course and it becomes apparent the any one person, place or thing, we can end is in sight who or what will be the pack up our dignity and keep moving catalyst for the eventual termination. on. Just don’t forget to say thank you. BIGGER PUZZLES, BECAUSE YOU HAVEN’T BEEN EATING YOUR CARROTS! 27 JULY 12 - 25 365 DOUBLE SHOT OF SUDOKU & INSTANT GRATIFICATION CROSSWORD ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 31 - THAT’S RIGHT, NO WAITING ... YOU BIG CHEATER! NO WAITING ... YOU - THAT’S RIGHT, 31 ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE TRIXIE SUGESTED I TRY TO FLY. WHAT’S SHE GETTIN’ AT? 28 JULY 12 - 25

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DO NOT: Procrastinate. This absolutely cannot be over-em- phasized. Yeah, your wedding is eleven months away ... but be- fore you know it, your wedding is a week away and you still don’t have the flowers figured out yet. Holy Smokes, Problem, that. Set a schedule and stick to your deadlines. Get the invitations out the bells are ringing! as soon as humanly possible, and don’t A post-mortem of what to do and forget those little details. If you’re count- what not to do when getting married ing on a limo, it helps to get that limo re- by Tim Brechlin served ASAP. If you’re counting on having a midget pop out of a wedding cake ... By the time your eyeballs are firmly en- well, you might want to run those plans sconced upon these pages, I will either be by your mother-in-law, first, especially if making my final preparations for or plotting she’s older. If the reception will end with my escape from my ... wedding. Yes, the the firing of cannons and a rousing per- wild and crazy editor of 365ink has settled formance of the Iowa Hawkeyes’ fight down and gotten hitched, as of Saturday, song ... well, that’s just plain cool, so to July 14. It’s been a crazy process, getting heck with whatever your parents might from there to here, and more than once I think. Especially if they’re from Wiscon- was tempted to say “Nuts to this,” pack up sin. Speaking of which... a bag and escape to some far-off country that would safely shield me from the hor- rors facing me from nearly all directions ... of course, then I would remember that we had yet another issue of 365ink to get out the door, and fleeing to Elbonia or some country like that probably wouldn’t work out too well for my immediate financial future. And so I buckled down (or buckled up, as the case may well be), took it like a man and began the preparations for the DO: Make sure that any lingering sports-re- first day of the end of my life. As with all lated conflicts are out of the way. As many preparations for a huge event, though, readers will remember from previous pieces some things went off perfectly and others on pizza and hot dogs, I originally hailed ... did not. As a result, I’ve taken the time from just outside of Chicago before making to put together a little list of what to do Dubuque my home. Katy, the lovely woman and what to really, really not do when who will soon share my last name, grew one is preparing for nuptials. Take heed, up in Madison, Wisconsin, before moving men and women ... this might be the list down here. While it’s been a fairly smooth that saves your wedding from certain ride, for the most part, there have been a doom! (Or it might scare you off from number of hurdles, some of which have ever doing it. That works, too.) threatened hellfire and brimstone upon the Brechlin-Rosko household. Notably, while I retain a diehard following of the profession- DO: Make sure (well, as sure as you can) al sports teams from Chicago, I never gave that you’re making the right decision to tie two hoots about college sports until I moved the knot. Obviously you can’t know with to Dubuque, at which time I became some- absolute certainty that five years from now, thing of a loyal Hawkeye fan. Katy, on the you and your spouse won’t be sleeping in other hand, has something of a rabid affinity separate rooms, sleeping with guns under for the Wisconsin Badgers. This has caused the pillows and carrying concealed weap- issues in the home. In fact, for some time we ons when at the breakfast table, all Mr. & couldn’t even be out in public, for fear of Mrs. Smith-style ... but it’s a safe bet to say what we would ultimately term “incidents.” that if you have the slightest inkling that While no appendages were ultimately lost, you and your spouse-to-be may be har- nor was any blood shed, in any of these boring some lingering resentment towards exchanges, we have frightened many a bar- one another regarding your lack of doing tender and onlooker, especially during Iowa the dishes or their constant failure to clean / Wisconsin games (a court-mandated sepa- the cat’s litterbox, then it might be a good ration during those games might be the next idea to talk those things out before taking order of business). Don’t fall prey to such the leap on purchasing wedding bands. Continued on page 31 A DUCK WALKS INTO A BAR WITH A THREE-FOOT SALAMI UNDER ONE ARM... 30 JULY 12 - 25

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If your mother wants to be involved people. But use some common sense PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 Tim’s Wedding in the planning of your wedding, for as you begin developing your plan of Sudoku Answers heaven’s sake, let her! attack upon Main Street. A bar Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2 Planning Tips that has a cover probably Continued from page 29 DO: Keep it simple! isn’t going to waive it for your bridal party, and “incidents.” If you are unfortunate enough (As simple as human- you’re probably not to have found a life partner in someone ly possible, anyway.) going to get free shots who would cheer for the Cardinals over This especially goes with your groomsmen the Cubs, you’re going to need to nip that to those of us who (especially if you de- one in the bud before a baseball bat en- were insane enough to mand them). Depending ters the equation. In our case, we simply choose a summer date for on how you define “party,” it agreed that ... actually, I’m not sure we’ve our wedding -- what were we may just be a better idea for you and Cryptoquip Answer ever agreed on how to finish this argument thinking? In any event: While it can be your attendants to gather around a fire yet. This could cause problems. easy to fall into the mindset of plan- ning the most elaborate, lavish day in pit in someone’s backyard, or catch a the history of elaborate and lavish days, couple of movies, or something a bit keep in mind that there is every possi- more quiet. Besides, if you do that, you bility that your wedding will fall on the won’t get your nice and expensive tux- Crossword Answers From page 27 hottest, muggiest day of the year. If that edos and dresses ruined by someone happens, you’re going to want things spilling a pint of beer over your head, over and done with fairly quickly, and either ... unless you define gathering so will the people in your wedding around a bonfire in an entirely differ- party (as well as your guests). Time to ent way than the rest of us ... in which scratch the white tigers from the pro- case, I am intrigued by your ideas and I cessional ceremony, and maybe a 30- wish to subscribe to your newsletter. In minute reading of poetry from your sis- any event, if you do go out to the bars, ter isn’t quite such a good idea. Unless behave no differently than you would you like riots, in which case let those any other time you’re out, and good tigers roll! In our case, we’re having things will happen! Unless you behave (or had, depending on when you read like a raging water buffalo when you go DO NOT: Get in the way of your this) roughly a 40-minute wedding cer- out in public. Bad idea, then. respective mothers. We have been for- emony, and a reception that runs from tunate enough that Katy’s mother has 4:30 - 9:30 p.m, late enough that I’m DO: Have a good time! After all, this been sitting in the background with going to want to go to bed and sleep is one of the few days, ever, in your a pretty reasonable level of hands-off for a day as soon as it’s over, and early lifetime that you can say is truly yours. regard for our impending nuptials. My enough that anyone who still feels like (Well, yours and your spouse’s, any- mother, on the other hand, is a 5-foot- partying is free to hit one of the many way.) Once it starts, you’re on your tall, 90-pounds-soaking-wet, tightly- fine establishments located throughout way and if something goes wrong, then wound ball of insanity (and I mean Dubuque. Speaking of partying... something goes wrong, you blame the that with love, Mom; none of us here best man and you move on with it. Just THE ANSWERS at 365ink have any idea how your tiny roll with the punches, and enjoy the QUESTIONS ON PAGE 6 self created the behemoth that is me, first day of the end -- I mean the rest of but I love you anyway). You’ve heard of your life! 1. Trick! It was “Philosopher’s Stone” in Eu- Bridezilla? That’s nothing compared to rope, “Sorcerer’s Stone” in America. my mother, who drove down from cen- And finally... tral Wisconsin, went to our reception 2. A; Rowling was traveling on a crowded hall (the Dubuque County Fairgrounds) DO NOT: Say the wrong name at the train when the idea struck her. and picked out the place settings, altar. Remember when Ross got mar- decorations, beverage selections, the ried on Friends? That’s bad voodoo, 3. C; Horcruxes, and there were 6 of them. food menu, the centerpieces and the right there. (I’m aware that I need to table linens, attended a 365 Lunchtime turn my Official Man Card in, now that Jam, shopped all along Bluff Street (my I mentioned Friends. But maybe men- 4. D; Harry’s Patronus is a stag. mother is a compulsive power shop- DO NOT: Let the festivities get out of tioning Katy’s favorite show will make per), ate at Los Aztecas, and went to hand. Remember my article from a few her allow me to vow to dress our inevi- 5. A piece of clothing. see Randy Travis at the America’s River months ago, “Bartenders are People table children in nothing but Chicago Festival ... all in the span of a day. I have Too”? Consider this a brief extension of Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes gear.) 6. C; Furunculus merely puts boils on the a healthy and robust fear of the level of that article as I let the out- recipient. energy that my mother can display, and of-work bartender in me it has been on full display over the last come out from the dark 7. B; Tom Riddle’s middle name is Marvolo. several months. In all fairness, a lot of recesses of my mind. It’s things would never have gotten done totally understandable to 8. Peter Pettigrew is missing a finger. without her help, but she kind of ap- want to go out and party peared out of nowhere and began to with your groomsmen 9. A; Rubbing the spine will open a mon- take charge of the situation. Had Katy / bridesmaids; after all, and I tried to stop her and take a more these are your last days sters textbook. personal involvement in things like as a single person and in the reception, the first thermonuclear many cases it’s the first 10. C; Harry thinks Dumbledore is the great- detonation on American soil in many, time in a long time that est ever. many years may well have taken place. you’ve seen some of these