My little friend Jack that I told you about last what’s the problem? The favors seem to pile issue (www.youtube.com/livestrongjack) is up. I do what I can, but somewhere in there I officially a star. He hoped to eventually reach need to squeeze in the pesky things, what do 10,000 people with his story. Well, as we go to you call them? Oh yeah, billable hours. I can’t print, he’s pushing 40,000 and counting. He’s bill for favors. I probably should, but I never been invited as the guest of honor to a host do. Where do you draw the line? Plus I’m far of events and fundraisers, he’s been featured too disorganized to track my hours when I on local news and, I hear, even mentioned on take five minutes to fix someone’s Web site national broadcasts, and people are seeing that they’ve managed to blow up with a well- his message across the globe. Unreal! Some- intentioned click of the delete key. time the smallest favors you do for people pay off and pay you back in immeasurable ways. The problem for me is when I don’t get to For me, giving my Saturday on a paper dead- your favor -- even worse, if I simply have to line weekend to make that video with Jack say I can’t help, usually because I am abso- has turned out to be the most influential and lutely swamped and cannot take even that fulfilling thing I’ve done in some time. five minutes to do it. It sounds arrogant or un- caring to that person. Why are you not good If only every favor could be as useful and enough for ten stinkin’ minutes? But what appreciated. But, alas, real life rewards most they don’t know is that they are favor #27 of of your efforts with a swift kick in the good the day. 27 favors doesn’t leave a lot of time intentions. to do what you intended to do at the start of the day in the first place. Yes, your problem is First off, don’t get me started on the “real easy to fix, but these 26 asked first and I can quick” people. Like someone saying can do it, but not today. For those 26, I am Super- you do this “real quick” actually makes it go man. I have saved the day. But for that last any faster. “Can you mow my lawn ... just one, I failed them. That’s the worst feeling. do it real quick.” Oh, well, since you say it like that, sure, let me snap my fingers and I could start billing for every favor, no mat- move that mountain for you. Not the right ter how tiny. But that doesn’t work. When way to get me to do you a favor. As favors, they walk in the door and are standing next you see, are my specialty. to you and showing you their proverbial broken arm, you have to stop and set it for In the 8 years of 365, and many before that, them. It’s like the the Hippocratic oath, but I’ve been the go-to guy for a lot of people not for doctors. They should have an oath for design needs, technical answers and oc- for us, the favor-doers: Always ready with a casionally a strong back on moving day. I’m laptop, a car jack and a roll of duct tape. No not the only one. We all have our go-to guys. job is too small or ridiculous ... trust me. I have mine, too. I’m sure you are some- one’s go-to guy or gal. As 365 has grown, So what am I saying here? Don’t ask me for fa- the number of people who look to me for vors? No, of course not. It’s pretty much what go-to answers has grown and grown. Subse- we specialize in here at 365. I guess what I’m quently, the staff around me has grown and saying is, if I can’t help you, it’s not because grown too. I think we have 13 or 15 people I don’t want to. It’s genuinely because I can’t. working here now. It keeps changing, I lose And if I’ve managed to be Superman for you count. We all have our jobs and our projects each and every time without fail, please tell to work on, and in between them all are fa- the guy I failed that I’m not a bad guy. vors, thousands of favors. I think I’ve mentioned before that my Editor I’m writing about it now because I’m won- Tim likes to say, “You can have it cheap, fast dering if you’re in the same boat as I am. The and good; pick two.” We’re so used to giv- funny thing about a favor is that it’s generally ing all three that expectations run high. So easy to do. In my case, they are generally if one day you are only able to give 100% things that, in my profession, are easy to ac- instead of 120, it’s a disappointment. What complish, but for the person who asked me should I do, under-perform on purpose so to do it, would take them a week to figure expectations aren’t high? It’s not in me to do out. That’s why we ask for people to help us. that. It could be worse; they could have had Usually we ask Dad first. He always seems to pay for it and wait a month for delivery to know how to fix everything. But lately like people in the real world. Then again, the tables have turned and Dad comes to maybe I just shouldn’t feel so bad about not me for posters and flyers and logos and ... being able to help everyone. After all, they of course, a strong back for semi loads of are called “favors.” If they were mandatory, Toys for Tots pallets in the middle of a busy they’d be called jobs. That it. If what you Wednesday. No problem. need is critical, don’t ask for a favor. Ask me to do a job for you. Then I’ll do it for sure. I’ll So, yes, I can do that for you. It’ll take me do it first ... and you’ll get an invoice! Why about 15 minutes and in the end it probably don’t you get our your checkbook and pay it The 365ink crew... faces you already know! saves you five hours or $500. My pleasure. So now -- you can just do it real quick.

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 53 In this Issue... APRIL 17 - 30 Four Mounds: 4 Community Shorts: 5 - 7

Arts Shorts: 8-10 DSO Arena Pops: 9

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

Entertainment Briefs: 14 Rediscover Upper Main: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17

America’s River Festival: 18 Venom at the NMRMA : 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

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

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

the “A” Factor: 26 Go Green Challenge: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 OTLAG Exhibit Opening: 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 Tjarks ( 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 Sharon Ironside, and Metz JeffTim Stiles Brechlin Graphic Design & Layout: Director of Operations / BobAccounts & Fran Avoidable: Parks, Kay Kluseman, Bob Johnson, Todd Special thank you to: Locher, Everett Buckardt, Julie Steffen, Sheila Castaneda, Christy Monk, Katy Brechlin, Jim Heckmann, Ron & Jennifer Tigges and all the 365, IA friends, 52001 and advertisers for all your support. You are all 365. , Dubuque West 1st Street (563) 588-4365 Dubuque365 • 210 Office Phone or Music/Events/Movie Hotline 365 @ All contents (c) 2008, 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, In a story? In an ad? On the cover? Good Luck! SOMETIMES THREE MOUNDS JUST AIN’T ENOUGH! 4 APRIL 17 - 30

“The entire mission of the Four Mounds would be a significant burden upon Four Foundation is to preserve and educate,” Mounds if we were to try to maintain it says executive director Christine Olson, without generating revenue from it. So who took upon the position in 2004. it’s been restored and renovated, and it’s “[Landowner] Elizabeth Burden donated open for public and private functions, Four Mounds to the City of Dubuque upon meetings, events ... and, of course, we her death in 1982, and her intention was have the seven rooms that are open to for the City to make Four Mounds avail- guests, and we have several repeat guests able to the public for educational purpos- who come multiple times a year.” es. So everything we do falls under that.” Beyond the conference center, Four Of course, things didn’t just happen Mounds’ youth programs were another Now that you’ve read our cover story overnight -- it wasn’t as though the land early initiative of the foundation, and by about the Four Mounds Estate and all the 100 Years was donated and the foundation was es- 1995, the Youth Empowerment Services goings-on out there, don’t you want to tablished the next day. program was in full swing. The program of Four Mounds also has an offshoot, HEART, which stands head on out and take a look at the prop- erty? Of course you do, and Friday, May 2, by Tim Brechlin “By 1987, our organization had formed, for Housing Education and Rehabilita- is a great opportunity! and the land was bequeathed in 1982,” tion Training Project -- a project aimed at rehabbing and repairing houses in the Up the winding curves of Peru Road, out in Olson continues. “What had happened Four Mounds will be hosting its 12th annu- Washington Street what some may call the wilderness, resides in-between was ‘Last one to leave al art show at the Grey House, on the Four neighborhood. an estate renowned for exemplifying the Dubuque please turn the lights off,’ Mounds Estate, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Admission sense of service, collaboration and commu- the City Council and the Mayor didn’t is $25 per person, and it covers wine provid- “There was both a nity that is a core component of what makes have the resources to maintain Four ed by Stone Cliff Winery (a longtime spon- need in the com- the Tri-States, well, the Tri-States. In addi- Mounds, it was in a state of disrepair sor of the art show), beer and food provided munity to provide tion to its work and offerings, the land upon ... it was a very bad economic time, by the Four Mounds Women’s Fellowship, opportunities for which it sits is, well, breathtaking. We’re and there wasn’t an endowment for an all-volunteer group of women who work at-risk youth, and talking, of course, about the Four Mounds the property, and buildings were be- to benefit Four Mounds. Art from around 20 also an interest on Estate, currently celebrating the 100th an- ing threatened with demolition.” artists, ranging from potters to painters and the part of the founding members of the niversary of its original construction by all points beyond, will be on display. George Burden and his wife, Viola, as a To save the land from such a fate, mem- foundation in doing so,” says Olson of gentleman’s farm -- now the last remaining bers of the Burden family (including de- the roots of the youth programs. “There Tickets are available both at the door or intact gentleman’s farm in the state of Iowa. veloper John Gronen, himself a grandson was an incredible resource here, and in advance. For advance tickets, call 563- of Elizabeth Burden, and his family) and there were a ton of restoration projects to 556-1908. For more information on Four like-minded members of the community be done, and it presented a great expe- Mounds and its ongoing projects, visit came together and formed a non-profit Continued on page 31 www.fourmounds.org. organization to manage the property.

“Essentially, they went to the City and they said, ‘We’ll take it off your hands, and you don’t have to do anything,’” says Olson. “So while the City still owns the land, we main- tain a long-term lease, and we are entirely responsible for its upkeep and operations.” The Four Mounds Estate, so named for the four ancient Woodland Indian burial The foundation does quite a bit towards the mounds on the property, is one of the operations end of things, between making most storied locations in Dubuque. But it’s the site open to the public 365 days a year, far more than a collection of structures set its inn and conference center, one of the to great scenery. No, what goes on at Four region’s premier ropes courses, as well as Mounds is so much more than that. We at its active youth programs. Naturally, the 365 sat down with Four Mounds staff to first question that everyone had to answer get a little more insight as to the goings- upon assuming management of the estate on at this nearly 60-acre historic location was: What to do with it? Turning the Grey that is listed on the National Register of House into the Four Mounds Inn & Confer- Historic Places, with one hundred years ence Center was a logical first step. of the Grey House and more than twenty years of the Four Mounds Foundation.

A Chamber of Commerce Business P.M. held at the Grey House the day before this issue went to press.

“We had a massive house that was in dis- repair,” says Olson, “and we knew that it 365INK: MAKING YOU HEALTHIER EVERY DAY ... SOMETIMES WISER, TOO 5 APRIL 17 - 30 APRIL 19 Bret Michaels - Rock of Love Tour UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY

Yes, that’s right, ladies and gen- Five Flags. You know you want to Some Enchanted Evening tlemen ... Bret Michaels, the star be there for “Talk Dirty to Me” Now - April 27, Bell Tower Theater (See page 10) of VH1’s Rock of Love and the and other hits, right? lead singer of rock band Poison, Bret Michaels Rock of Love Tour is coming to Dubuque! Michaels Tickets for Bret Michaels’ show April 19, (See page 21) is bringing his Rock of Love 2008 are $32 and $35 in advance, and tour to the Five Flags Arena on $38 on the day of the show. Tick- Earth Day Ice harbor Cleanup Saturday, April 19. ets are available at the Five Flags April 19, Museum (See Page 6) box office, by phone at 563- Ever since last year, Michaels has 589-4258, or online at www. Put your Foot Down Against Violence starred in Rock of Love, a TV dat- ticketmaster.com. The show is April 19, Galena River Trail (See page 14) ing game show in which he whittles presented by Eagle 102 and Y105. down a group of 25 women down African Children’s Choir to one, whom he selects as his soul April 20, UPW Center for the Arts (See ad on page 7) mate. Of course, he’s also been best known for fronting a band that Spanish Tinge has sold more than 25 million al- April 20, University of Dubuque (See page 9) bums during its time, a band that has certainly achieved “legendary” Mythbusters Live status alongside ‘80s acts like Def Aptil 21, UWP (See page 10) Leppard, , Guns N’ Roses and more. Michaels can rock, he Free Health Clinic can rock hard, and he’ll be rocking April 23, 11th & Iowa (See page 14)

APRIL The Diamonds in Concert 25-26 Dubuque Days of Caring April 25, at the Grand Opera House (See page 11) Giselle You care, right? Of course you do. clerical assistance, painting, stain- April 25-26, Five Flags Theater (See page 7) That’s why you need to make room ing, window-washing, visiting the on your calendar for the third an- elderly, working with kids ... the Dubuque Community Days of Caring nual Dubuque Days of Caring, set whole gamut of service, really! Last April 25-26, Across Dubuque (See details on this page) for Friday, April 25, and Saturday, year, Days of Caring was able to April 26. mobilize more than 200 volunteers Community-Wide Garage Sale on 20 projects ... make a differ- April 26, All Across Dubuque (See page 14) Days of Caring is an event gather- ence, and smash that old number ing volunteers from all around the with a brand-new record! Downtown Cleanup Dubuque area, to join with local April 26, Downtown Dubuque (See details on this page) charities and organizations to work teers and local businesses. Projects To volunteer, visit www.dbqday- on service projects. Participating include anything from landscaping, sofcaring.org, or call Cori Bur- Pinnacle Combat MMA groups will be matched with volun- basic construction, cleanup tasks, bach at 563-690-6038. April 26, Five Flags Center (See page 7) Dubuque Community String Orchestra APRIL 26 Downtown Cleanup April 27, Emmaus Bible College (See ad on page 6) German Culture Evening Dubuque Main Street and the Participating volunteers gather at Todd Moyer with the Diamond April 29, Shalom Retreat Center (See page 14) Downtown Neighborhood Coun- 8 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club Jo Casino challenges businesses cil invite groups and individuals of Greater Dubuque, 1299 Lo- and organizations to clean-up Bless Me Father of all ages to participate in the an- cust Street, where teams form to the most trash; A $100.00 prize May 2-10, Grand Opera House (See page 8) nual Downtown Cleanup on Sat- clean the public spaces and parks will go to the winning group. Fol- urday, April 26. in downtown. Plastic gloves and lowing time out in the streets and Puttzin’ Around Downtown garbage bags are provided. The parks, teams return to the Boys May 2, Across downtown Dubuque (See page 18) Litter which accumulates along more volunteers, the faster (and and Girls Club for complimentary sidewalks, streets and gutters over more fun) the work becomes. food and beverages, served from Outside the Lines Exhibit Opening the long winter is revealed by the 10:30 to noon. May 2, Outside the Lines Gallery (See page 29) spring thaw, creating ugly eye- sores that mar the beauty of our Groups interested in participating DSO Arena Pops historic downtown. Reportedly, should call Dubuque Main Street May 3, Five Flags Center (See page 9) surveys indicated a primary rea- at (563) 588-4400 with an ap- son for tourists to visit Dubuque proximate count of volunteers to is our city’s “rich history, historic assure sufficient cleanup supplies Musical Comedians of Comedy Tour landmarks and charming build- and food. May 8, Five Flags Theater (See page 7) ings.” Downtown Cleanup is an annual spring volunteer effort to For more information, contact Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus clear away the debris of winter to Dubuque Main Street, 1069 Main May 10-11, Five Flags Center (See page 7) beautify our downtown in prep- Street, at 563-588-4400, or e-mail aration for the summer tourist at [email protected]. All The Way Home - Tri-State Veterans Conference season. May 17, Five Flags Center (See page 22) 365INK: CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN 6 APRIL 17 - 30

MAY 3 Farmers’ Market Registration Winter Farmers’ Market may be winding Open every Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon, down, but that means that Spring Farm- Farmers’ Market begins the first Satur- ers’ Market is just around the corner. day of May (May 3) and runs through Dubuque Main Street is now accept- the last Saturday of October (October ing registrations for the 163rd season of 25). Centered around City Hall at 13th Dubuque Farmers’ Market. and stretching down Iowa Street to 11th Street, the market has grown in recent years to over eighty vendors.

Those interested in registering for Farmers’ Market can pick up information including the 2008 Vendor Handbook at the Dubuque Main Street office, 1069 Main Street. For more information, contact market coordi- nator Padma Ravada at 563-588-4400.

APRIL 19 Earth Day Ice Harbor Cleanup The National Mississippi River Museum drains as a reminder that any litter, trash & Aquarium, as part of a 2008 Earth Day or other spills eventually end up in the and Marine Debris Awareness campaign, Mississippi River watershed and then in needs you! Specifically, you’re needed to the ocean itself. help clean up the Ice Harbor Peninsula and River Walk on Satur- All cleanup and safety equip- day, April 19. ment will be provided, and refresments will be available Volunteers are needed for after the cleanup project. the cleanup from 10 a.m. Children must be accompa- until noon. In addition to nied by an adult. For more cleaning the Ice Harbor information or to sign up as area, volunteer groups an individual or a group, call will be stenciling storm 563-557-9545, ext. 276.

6. Who directed the wildly popular 1957 film 12 Angry Men? Answers on page 28 A) John Sales B) Alfred Hitchcock 1. Who originated the role of the Phan- C) William Wyler APRIL tom of the Opera on Broadway? D) Sidney Lumet 18 The Driftless Land A) Donny Osmond B) Colm Wilkinson C) Michael Crawford D) Michael Ball 7. Quick: Name the days on which The Mines of Spain expansion project is donation is requested. The Hoffmann Au- Dubuque ... And All That Jazz! will be moving full speed ahead, but funds are ditorium is located in St. Joseph’s Hall of 2. True or False: The Ringling Bros. and held this summer. Go. always needed to help. What a coinci- Science, with entry on Alta Vista Street. For Barnum & Bailey Circus is still owned dence, then, that The Driftless Land, a more information, call 563-583-7128. by the original families. 8. Jodi Benson, performing at the Sym- celebration of stories, scenes and songs phony’s Arena Pops show, voiced what of the Upper Mississippi River (and also 3. Who headlined last year’s America’s Disney animated character? a fundraiser for the expansion project), River Festival? A) Belle (Beauty & the Beast) will be held on Friday, April 18, at the A) ZZ Top B) Randy Travis B) Ariel (Little Mermaid) Hoffmann Auditorium at , C) D) Doobie Brothers C) Pocahontas (Pocahontas) beginning at 7 p.m. D) Lilo (Lilo & Stitch) 4. This year marks what installment of Authors Kevin Koch and Katie Fischer Puttzin’ Around Downtown? 9. What was the original name of the Amer- will narrate the event, aided by The Un- A) 2 Years B) 7 Years ica’s River Festival during its first year? strung Heroes — musicians Lou Fautsch, C) 15 Years D) This is the first A) Grand Excursion Bob Dunn and Paul Benner. More than B) America’s River Festival 200 images of the Mississippi River area 5. How many people read 365 every C) Mississippi Days will be set to live music, offering a unique year between the paper and the web- D) Dock Dogs 4 Life cultural experience and an exploration site, Dubuque365.com? of the river’s landscape. A) 9 B) 100,000 10. 365 team members are involved in B) A half million D) Over a million several bands. Can you name them all? The event is open to the public, and a $5 365INK: MORE EVENTS THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT 7 APRIL 17 - 30 Five Flags Events Up the Ying-Yang!

Good heavens, the Five Flags Center has a comedy show that rocks -- will be com- events flying at us left and right! Let’s take ing to the Five Flags Theater. The show a moment to look at a few of them. features three masterfully talented stand- up comedians, Michael Mack, Ron Fein- First up, the Heartland Ballet, gold and Kier, APRIL under the direction of Marina who combine 25-26 O’Rourke, will perform the clas- to perform a sic ballet Giselle from April 25 showcase of - 27 at the Five Flags Theater. Giselle is live music and the ultimate ballet about betrayal, and stand-up com- forgiveness. First performed in Paris in edy that culmi- 1841, it is a hauntingly beautiful ballet nates in a clos- with unforgettable images as well as one ing jam session of the most famed ballets of the Roman- that is, to put it tic period. With a cast of 35 dancers, the mildly, unique. Heartland Ballet will fea- ture Megan MacLeod in All three have been heard on the the title role. Tickets run Bob & Tom radio program, as well from $17 - $27, and are as national television programs such available at the Five Flags as Comedy Central specials and box office. The April 25 America’s Funniest People. Mack, a - 26 performances will guitarist, is renowned for earning a begin at 8 p.m., and the standing ovation at the close of ev- April 27 performance ery show, with a repertoire of char- will begin at 2 p.m. acters and impressions; Feingold is billed as the “only one-man comedy Pinnacle Combat MMA 1: Ini- a cappella show in the world (performing APRIL tiation will be held on Saturday, vocals including bass, baritone, tenor, alto 26 April 26, in the Five Flags Arena, and soprano ... plus drums); and Kier has at 7 p.m. The main event will spent more than 25 years on the tour cir- feature regional pros John Strawn and cuit, bringing out “guest appearances” by Jeremy Castro locking up, and local fight- Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Mathews, ers Ryan Leick, Adam Schumacher, Jason John Lennon, Willie Nelson and . Tick- Strub and Steve Lawrence will also be in ets are on sale now at $25 for box seats and competition. $20 for main floor and balcony seating. You can get tickets at the Five Flags box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Also not to be forgotten is the MAY greatest show on Earth: The 10-11 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! Yes, that’s right, the circus will be putting the Five Flags Arena under the Big Top on May 10 - 11. Perfor- mances will be held at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 10, and 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on May 11. Tickets range from $13 - $35, and are on sale Weigh-ins will be held at Lot One, 100 now. And make plans to catch the All-Ac- Main Street, on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m., cess Pre-Show, beginning 1 hour before followed by a ring girl contest. each performance, where attendees can see animals up close, visit with perform- Tickets are on sale at the Five Flags Box ers, get autographs, try on costumes and Office or at www.ticketmaster.com. The more! Stay tuned to the pages of 365ink doors for the event will open at 6 p.m. for more information about the circus.

Coming up later, on Thursday, For more information about these and any MAY May 8, the Musical Comedi- other Five Flags Center events, call 8 ans of Comedy Tour -- 563-589-4254, or e-mail info@ fiveflagscenter.com.

Rock and opera have never been so easily combined as in the performances of the East Village Opera Company. The Company consists of a powerhouse five-piece band, a string quartet, and two outstanding vocalists. They assembled a full rock band then synched it to a string quartet. Their classical debut was produced and recorded by three-time Gram- my Award winner Neil Dorfsman. Discover the magic live! BLESS ‘M FATHER FOR HE DIDN’T READ 365INK 8 APRIL 17 - 30

MAY 2-10 Bless Me Father

Bless me father, for I have sinned. ______Sunday, April 20 The Grand Opera House’s next produc- Mighty Short Bus tion is right around the corner! The May LOU’S BIRTHDAY! show at the Grand will be Bless Me Fa- 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______ther. The comedy, written by Craig Al- spaugh, centers upon a spastic nun ... Saturday, April 27 and a bishop with hemorrhoids (yes, you Taste’s Like Chicken read that correctly), in a story about mis- 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______taken identities and the time-honored Sunday, May 4 tradition of finding oneself in the wrong Jim the Mule place at the wrong time. 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______Bless Me Father will be shown from May Sunday, May 11 2 - 4 and May 7 - 10. All evening shows River and the will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday Tributaries performance will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ______are $15, and are available at the Grand From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green Opera House box office or by calling WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS! 563-588-1305.

APRIL 29 Readings Under The Influence Everyone’s favorite “anti.open.mic.nite” spin tunes for a little DUI (Dancing Under RUI (that’s Readings Under the Influ- the Influence). In any case, spoken-word ence, for those new to the experience) lovers should get a little U I (Under the reliably appears on the stage of the Bust- Influence) before the R(eading) and join ed Lift the last Tuesday of every month. the fun. For more info, check out www. This month RUI falls on Tuesday, April myspace.com/ruidubuque. 29, from around 8:30 p.m. until ... well, we’re not sure. No one really knows.

As spring continues in its struggle to emerge from winter and April transitions into May, the RUI crew and selected readers explore themes of journey and transition, rain showers, rebirth, and flowers! Of course RUI always includes some sort of treats or games to go along with the onstage spoken word play that is “Always live and local art.” Following the reading DJ Gazelle will

APRIL 25- 12 Angry Men The school year may be drawing to If it sounds familiar, that’s because it is: In a close, but Dubuque Senior High 1957, the play was adapted into an Acad- School’s theater department isn’t emy Award-nominated film directed by done yet! Its production of the drama Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda. Twelve Angry Jurors will be held on April 25 - 26 in the Lamb-Hedeman Auditorium.

The show is an adaptation of Reginald Rose’s classic play 12 Angry Men, and it begins after closing arguments in a murder trial have been presented, and the jury has been given its instruc- tions (including the information that a guilty verdict will result in a manda- tory death sentence for the defendant). Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. One member of the jury, convinced Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for stu- of the man’s innocence, tries to per- dents and seniors, and are sold only on suade the other eleven jurors (who are the night of the performance. Tickets convinced to issue a guilty verdict) to will go on sale at 6 p.m., and doors will change their votes. open 6:30 p.m. YOU KNOW HOW MANY BUS TRIPS IT TAKES TO SEE ALL THOSE MUSICALS? 9 APRIL 17 - 30 BROADWAY! concertgoers back to that movie as she per- DSO Arena Pops forms “Part of Your World,” probably the Saturday, May 3, Five Flags Arena most famous song from the film (outside of “Under the Sea,” naturally). As it turns out, you don’t need to buy a $200 ticket, hope and Kudisch has received two Tony pray for the mercy of American Award nominations, first for his Airlines and beg, borrow or steal performance as Trevor Graydon your way into a 42nd Street the- in Thoroughly Modern Millie ater in New York to get a taste of and later as Baron Bomburst Broadway’s greatest shows. No, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. sir. All you have to do, in fact, is head He’s become a Broadway fixture, per- on over to the Five Flags Arena forming in Assassins, Beauty & for the Dubuque Symphony the Beast (as Gaston), Joseph Orchestra’s 16th annual Arena and the Amazing Technicolor Pops Concert, scheduled for Dreamcoat and several more. Saturday, May 3! He has also made several tele- vision appearances on Sex in This year’s Arena Pops event will feature the City and All My Children. some of the time-honored songs of Broad- way musicals, with several Broadway per- The trio of performers is rounded out formers coming to Dubuque to perform by Runolfsson, who has most recently with the Symphony. The show will present starred as the opera diva Carlotta in The more than twenty classic favor- Phantom of the Opera, and has ites, including “All That Jazz!” toured nationwide with The from , “Seasons of Secret Garden, Les Miserables Love” from Rent, “Defying Grav- and several other acts. ity” from Wicked, “Music of the Night” and “Think of Me” from Tickets for the Arena Pops con- Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The cert are $35, and are available Phantom of the Opera, “Be Our at the Five Flags box office and Guest” from Beauty & the Beast, “Memory” at www.ticketmaster.com. There is also a from Cats, and many, many more! dinner option available with floor seating, including dessert and wine, for $100 ($40 Three Broadway stars will perfom at the of which is tax-deductible as a donation to concert: Jodi Benson, Marc Kudisch and the Symphony); tickets for dessert and wine Anne Runolfsson. Benson is are only $60. Doors will open at instantly recognizable as both 5:30 p.m., and the concert will the singing and speaking voice begin at 7:30 p.m. For more in- of Ariel in the animated clas- formation, visit www.dubuque- sic The Little Mermaid, and she will take symphony.org or call 563-557-1677.

APRIL 20 Spanish Tinge @ UD

The University of Dubuque’s Fine and will include music by legendary perform- Performing Arts Department, as part of its ers like Tito Puente, Duke Ellington, Dizzy spring events series The Character of Art; Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Consuela The Art of Character, is presenting a pro- Velasquez. gram titled Spanish Tinge — Jazz Stan- dards Performed in Latin So, basically ... it’s a free event Styles on Sunday, April 20. in which you can partake of Latin jazz, free chips and salsa, The event will feature UD’s homemade gumbo and a whole Jazz Ensemble, led by music lot of fun! The event will be held director James Sherry, as well on Sylvia’s Common Ground Pa- as special guest saxophone tio, weather permitting. In case soloist Eduardo “Lucho” Rey, of inclement weather, the per- as they explore the Afro-Ca- formance will be held in Blades ribbean roots of traditional jazz, as well as Auditorium. The event will begin at 3 p.m., the Latin American influences of rhumba, and is free and open to the public. For more samba, bossa, cha cha and salsa. Selections information, call 563-589-3267. DO THE MYTHBUSTERS HAVE THEIR OWN ECTO-1 CAR? 10 APRIL 17 - 30 APRIL APRIL 4-27 Rodgers & Hammerstein 21 Mythbustin’

The Bell Tower Theater is all geared up and Hammerstein classics including Kari Byron and Grant Imahara, best for its next show, and for fans of classic “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning;” “Get- known as two of the three Build Team musical theater, it’s sure to be a pleaser: ting to Know You” and “Climb Ev’ry members on the wildly popular Discov- The show will be a tribute to two mas- Mountain.” ery Channel program MythBusters, will ters of the stage with Some Enchanted be speaking at the University of Wiscon- Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and The show is sponsored by American sin - Platteville on Monday, April 21. Hammerstein. Trust and Savings Bank. Performances are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Fri- day and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m, and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m., from April 4 to 27. Tickets are just $17 for all per- James Alva Wilgus, a former UW - P ad- formances. For more information and to The presentation by Byron and Imahara ministrator. purchase tickets, call 563-588-3377 or will delve into their individual back- check out www.belltowertheater.net. grounds, their lives before MythBusters The event will be held at Williams Field- and what being part of the myth-bust- house on the UW-P campus, with doors ing team actually means. Following their opening at 5:45 p.m., while the auto- presentation, the program graph and photo ses- From Oklahoma! to The Sound will then move into ques- sion will be held in the of Music, Richard Rodgers and tions submitted by UW Pioneer Student Center Oscar Hammerstein II have - P students beforehand, beginning at 8 p.m. The made our dreams come alive. and it will end with an program is free and open Some Enchanted Evening fea- open-microphone ques- to the public. Tickets tures more than 40 Rodgers tion-and-answer session. will be available at the Following the program, Center for the Arts box Byron and Imahara will office, located in Ulls- sign autographs and pose vik Hall. Tickets will be for photographs. available to College of Engineering, Mathemat- The MythBusters presen- ics and Science students tation has been made on April 7, to all students possible by a grant from on April 8, and to the the Wilgus Distinguished public on April 9. For Lecturer Fund, an endowment set up by more information, call 608-342-1448.

Nightly Drink Specials Half-Off Wednesday: 5pm—9pm The week’s half-over so we’re Sunday Hospitality Industry Night: half-off... half off appetizers, • $2 Drafts, $2.50 Rail Drinks domestic bottles of beer, and • 25¢ Hot Wings rail drinks! Thirsty Thursday: Maniac Monday: • $2 Drafts, $5 Long Island Iced Tea • $1 Drafts, $2 Capt. Morgan drinks. • $1.00 Off Appetizers • Individual pizzas, 8 inch with two toppings 4.99 .50 for It’s Finally Friday: additional toppings • $2.00 Blue Moon Drafts • Complimentary Terrific Tuesday: Homemade potato chips • $2 Tanqueray & tonics. • $3 Mixed Basket Super Saturday’s: (Onion rings, cheese • $2 Drafts, $5 Margaritas curds and chicken bites) • 25¢ Hot Wings TIM HAD A BIRD NAMED DUNCAN MCLEOD ONCE. HE WAS NOT IMMORTAL 11 APRIL 17 - 30

ter’s west end apartment will be con- and white, and two gorgeous white And – don’t laugh – we’ll have our tur- Hope is a Thing structing their very individual nests un- swans in a wetland by the side of the key vultures, too. If you’ve ever seen a derneath her deck. She watched with highway. I wanted to take pictures. I group of turkey vultures circling in the with Feathers wonder last year as the eggs appeared wanted to get out and jump up and wind, then you’ll understand. I have it and hatched, and the parents took turns down. That would have scared the on good authority that when one or two I’m not a bird watcher. I don’t have a feeding and freaking out. (She has two birds, but you get the idea. of them do this, dozens more come from “life list” with checkmarks beside Bal- cats, after all, who like to go outside.) miles around to join in just because it timore orioles, brown nuthatches, and Those will all be gone soon, on their feels good. A group of them is called a black-capped chickadees. I wouldn’t When I was young, I had a cat that had to way to someplace farther north. But “venue.” When they circle in the wind, know a pileated woodpecker if it be restrained every time the baby robins we’ll still have our blue herons, which it’s called a “kettle.” Isn’t that great? DUNN drilled into my head, and for years fledged. Down they would wobble, onto always remind me of some- - I’ve been calling house finches purple the ground, and Patches would assume thing prehistoric, or giant According to a new literary jour- finches because, well, they were pur- her best guerrilla-in-the-jungle position pairs of scissors flying nal (www.literarybirdjournal.org) plish. But I like birds. A lot. I admire as the mother and father birds shrieked with their long legs dedicated to all things avian, the ones that hang around over winter, their battle cries. My current cat, the gi- straight out. bird watchers have a word and I’m overjoyed when I lay eyes on ant Leo, is an indoor cat who likes to for small, sparrow-like, hard- my first robin in the spring. hang out on our screened porch. Last to-identify species: “little brown summer, he caught the eye of a couple job.” I’m here to say I love the little I probably inherited this fondness for of birds, and I’m surprised windows brown jobs as much as the pelicans avian creatures from my mom. She weren’t broken. He was calm; and egrets. They’re all beautiful, and would exclaim over the juncos and they were not. welcome, as far as I’m concerned. cardinals that populated our yard in great numbers, not surprising since it Pam Kress-Dunn was hung with numerous well-stocked [email protected] feeders. My parents even kept their bird bath drinkable all winter with the aid of a small heater, and shoveled a One of the best memories of my path through the yard to add new wa- childhood is the summer night when ter even on the snowiest days. my father called quietly to my mother, sister and me to come out to the back My attentions are less admirable, yard. Up high on a power line were though I try. I have a heated bird bath, three owls – an adult and two young- PAM KRESS PAM no outdoor Jacuzzi but just warm sters – and we could hear them qui- enough to keep it from freezing. I can etly hooting. Though I don’t know a lot judge the outdoor temperature by the about birds, I’m proud that I can tell a way the birds act around this drink- cardinal from a blue jay, a phoebe from

• ing hole. If it’s warm, the robins give a chickadee. Did you know cardinals themselves hilariously thorough baths, make three-point calls? My mother APRIL leaving their feathers, and the water, a swore that they go to one point and 25 The Diamonds in Concert mess. If it’s cold, whatever birds are call, then another, and finally another, around only pause for a drink. And thus establishing a triangular fiefdom. In yet another installment of their Four Seasons, as well as some of the when it’s really cold, the doves some- She also taught me that the call of a classic concerts series, Music N’ More greatest solo artists of the oldies era - times just sit on the edge. My mother phoebe starts out just like a chickadee, Promotions and Oldies 107.5 have Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly and Elvis, insisted they were warming their toes. but stops before the fancy stuff. announced that the legendary band to name a few. The Diamonds will perform on Friday, She used to get a phone call every fall Am I nuts? Am I a bird brain? Why April 25, at the Grand Opera House! from her brother Dacil, who lived in does the sound of a blue jay stop me in South , Texas, reporting that my tracks, even though it’s not a pretty The Diamonds began their recording the robins had arrived. I don’t know if sound? Maybe it’s a remembrance of career in 1956 with the chart- I could ever get used to having them things past, because I’ve heard it all topping “Why Do Fools Fall In around in the winter. That’s just wrong. my life. I hear it, and I’m transported Love,” and in early 1957 they Mom was so excited to see her first rob- back to Fejervary Park in Davenport. recorded “Little Darlin’.” That in, she once called her favorite radio sta- Robins have a monotonous chatter, year, Little Darlin was the most Opening for The Dia- tion when it arrived especially early, and but I never tire of it; maybe it’s be- popular song in America as monds will be Artie they reported it. “Iona Ripperton spotted cause they mean it’s finally spring. well as Europe, and went and The Pink Ca- her first robin today.” What a hoot. They’re also the last to go to bed in the on to sell over 20 million tillacs, performing summer; have you noticed? copies. The Diamonds con- the Elvis show that Hoots, cries, songs – that’s one reason tinued with a string of hits launched Artie we love birds, I think. Even though If I appreciate these small creatures, including “The Stroll,” into the Iowa we’ve had a cold spring (as I write this, I’m blown away by some others I’ve “Silhouettes,” “One Sum- Rock & Roll Hall a snowy storm is on the way), it’s al- seen lately. This is the first year I no- mer Night and Thousand of Fame. ready so much noisier in the morning. ticed the pelicans in the wildlife basin Miles Away,” and The parking lot at work is surrounded just west of Kerper Boulevard. I knew many, many more. Tickets for the show by trees, and the sounds are so cheer- they passed by on their migration are $35.75 for general ful, though I know it’s all business to back to the Great Lakes, but I wasn’t The Diamonds will seating, and V.I.P tickets the birds, who are building nests and expecting fifty of them right there, fly- also pay tribute to the are running $47.75. attracting mates and generally fulfilling ing around majestically or just drift- classic four part vo- They’re available their biological imperative. Soon the ing, chins tucked. On a recent trip cal groups—The Four at the Grand box robins and finches – one mated pair to Davenport, we saw a pond full of Lads, The Four Aces, The office or by calling each – who hang out near my daugh- Four Freshmen and The 563-588-1305. GIVING VOICE GIVING ring-necked ducks, strikingly black CAN I JUST HAVE YOU BUTTER MY FINGERS FOR ME? 12 19 APRIL 17 - 30

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 - Rumors are circulating that due to adverse test-screening reactions, OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE Warner Brothers may be pressuring 88 Minutes (4/18) The Dark Knight director Christopher Al Pacino stars as Dr. Jack Gramm, a col- Nolan to make cuts to the upcoming Smart People - A Film by Noam Murro lege professor who moonlights as a forensic film, specifically to some of the more (Feature Film Directorial Debut) psychiatrist for the FBI. Gramm receives a gruesome sequences involving the late Heath Led- Professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) is a death threat claiming he has only 88 min- ger’s role as The Joker. While Nolan has insisted that brilliant but depressed middle-aged widower. He is utes to live, and soon discovers that there are threats he will not change the film in light of Ledger’s death, arrogant at work, uninterested in his students, and from all directions. In order to save his life, he must use time will tell if he actually has that authority. alienated from his two children. His adopted ne’er- all his skills and training to narrow down the possible do-well brother Chuck (Thomas Haden Church) ar- suspects, who include an angry student, a jilted former - Apparently Goldmember wasn’t rives to borrow money and stay for a while, and tries lover, and a serial killer who is already on death row, bad enough. Writer / star Mike Myers to unwind Lawrence’s lonely, high-achieving teen- before his time runs out. and director Jay Roach are reuniting age daughter Vanessa (Ellen Page). Meanwhile, Law- for a fourth installment in the Austin rence has by chance met a sympathetic doctor, Janet Forgetting Sarah Marshall (4/18) Powers comedy franchise, which was (Sarah Jessica Parker), a former student he does not A struggling musician has spent six years most recently seen running into the recall. The combination of events is enough to cause idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah ground several years ago. Brazilian model Gisele a perfrect storm, Marshall. Things take a twist when she breaks Bundchen has been approached to co-star. and ultimately up with him.To clear his head, Peter takes an Lawrence begins impulsive trip to Hawaii, where he is confronted by his - Actress Natalie Portman has cho- to awake from the worst nightmare: Sarah and her narcissistic boyfriend, sen her next project, and it’s sure to slumber that has Aldous, are staying at his hotel. delight fans of classic English litera- become his dreary ture: Portman will star as Catherine existence and he Harold & Kumar 2 (4/25) Earnshaw in a brand-new adaptation takes a look at his Harold and Kumar are on a trip to Amster- of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. life, with conse- dam, where Harold hopes to find Maria, the Portman reportedly beat out both Lindsay Lohan quences for him- girl of his dreams. On board the plane, Ku- and Keira Knightley for the starring role. The film is self and everyone mar is mistaken for a ‘bomb carrying terror- likely to be released in late 2009. around him. ist.’ They are incarcerated in a Guantanamo Bay deten- tion camp but manage to escape. - The upcoming Punisher: War Zone, a Despite a strong loose sequel to the 2004 filmThe Pun- cast that includes Baby Mama (4/25) isher, has had its release date shifted such talents as Kate Holbrook, a successful single business- from this summer to December 5. The Quaid, Church woman, has put her career before her per- film, starring Ray Stevenson (Rome) in and Ellen Page sonal life. At the age of 37, she has finally the title role, has been plagued with (who charmed us all in Juno) and a premise that decided to have a child on her own, but her shooting delays and script issues; do people really seems ripe for a quirky, heartfelt comedy much like plans change when she discovers she has only the slim- want to see an ultra-violent action film about a Juno or Sideways, Smart People never truly ascends mest chance of becoming pregnant. Instead, Kate gets a man’s quest for revenge in the weeks leading up to to become anything resembling the sum of its parts. South Philly working girl, Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poe- the Holidays? While the dialogue is often witty and the perfor- hler), to become a surrogate mom. mances are strong, the plot of the film is little more - Director James Cameron, who has than a series of contrived scenarios and little else. Deception (4/25) not made a feature-length film since The romantic subplot between Quaid and Parker An accountant (Ewan McGregor) is intro- the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, is now never feels truly smooth or believable, given how ar- duced to a mysterious sex club known as finally moving into post-production rogant Quaid’s professor is next to Parker’s charming The List by his lawyer friend (Hugh Jack- on Avatar, his long-awaited foray into doctor. Further, while the subplot about the daugh- man). But in this strange new world of ca- 3-D filmmaking. Cameron says he ter character is enjoyable enough, Page is really do- sual encounters, dangerous liasons and unusual people plans to use 3-D technology in all his future work ing nothing more than playing the same character around every corner, he soon becomes the prime sus- in both film and television. that she did in Juno, although her smart-aleck quips pect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million mesh well with Church’s stoner uncle character. De- dollar heist. spite some occasionally funny scenes, Smart People Kerasotes Star 14 Millennium Cinema is simply too disjointed and incoherent to truly be NOW PLAYING IN DUBUQUE 2835 NW Arterial 151 Millennium Drive worthy of anything more than a rental, at best. This Prom Night ...... 11% Rotten 563-582-7827 Platteville, WI movie isn’t nearly as smart as it thinks it is. 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Earth Day Weekend Clean-up (April 19) Volunteers are needed to join us for a marine debris, river clean-up in the . Contact our education depart- Details online @ www.vetsmemorialplaza.org ment for details. Captain’s Ball (May 30) The National Rivers Hall of Fame invites guests to feast on the sights, sounds and tastes of one of the world’s greatest rivers, the Mississippi. This is a red carpet, black tie-optional dinner and celebration. “At the Lead Mines” (May 31) Historians, artifacts and the historical role players will recreate the lead miner’s search for lead, their living quarters, food and culture. BRYCE MUST BE GETTING TIRED, HE USED CLIPART! 14 APRIL 17 - 30 APRIL APRIL 26 What, This Old Thing? 19 Put Your Foot Down Against Violence

Hey, look, they’re cleaning out their ga- tions beginning on Wednesday, April 23. Riverview Center, Inc., will (just south of the Highway rages! Yep, it’s spring, and that means it’s So plan your agendas, put on your walking be holding the second annual 20 bridge over the Galena time for spring cleaning ... more specifi- shoes, and start hunting for the best bar- “Put Your Foot Down Against River). cally, it’s time for the 15th annual Com- gains you can find! Violence” 5K / 10 K run / walk munity-Wide Garage Sale, sponsored by on Saturday, April 19. The The event is free and open Radio Dubuque, Dupaco Community event will take place on the to the public. Registration Credit Union and the Dubuque Adver- Galena River Trail, beginning will begin at 7:30 a.m. tiser! and ending at the trailhead For more information, call located at the south end of 815-777-3049. The garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, the Trolley Depot parking lot April 26. Really, you don’t need us to tell you how to shop a garage sale, do you? APRIL Registered locations as well as a descrip- 29 Everything’s Better in German tion of sale items can be viewed online at www.dupaco.com, so go there now and You know it’s true -- everything really is neers who left the homeland in hopes of start planning your itinerary. Directories better in German. And Shalom Retreat starting a new life in America. will also be available at all Dupaco loca- Center will be holding an evening of German culture on Tuesday, April 29! The event will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 APRIL p.m. The requested offering is $18, 23 Live Well and Prosper The featured presenter is Al Wittine, and registration / pre-pay- Ph.D., a professor emeritus of ment is required by April Hey, you! Yeah, you, we’re talking to you, all you over- Clarke College. He’ll be joined 25. To register, call 50 readers of 365ink! We know you’re out there and by musicians Dave Overby Shalom at 563-582- we know you’re reading this page, so listen up: The and Friends, inviting at- 3592, or send a check made Dubuque Salvation Army, Mercy Medical Center and tendees to listen to some payable to Shalom Retreat Medical Associates will be providing a free health clin- great music, savor authen- Center at 1001 Davis St., ic for senior citizens (again, anyone 50 and older) on tic German cuisine, and study German Dubuque IA 52001, and include a note Wednesday, April 23, from 9 - 11 a.m. at 11th and Iowa heritage. It’s like three in one, man. Dr. listing the name of the program you wish streets. No reservations are required -- just walk in the Wittine will also speak about German to attend along with your name, address door. For more information, call 563-556-1573. Romanticism and about the German pio- and phone number. Springtime is buzzing on Historic coming home to buy books and Upper Main Street in downtown gifts. Check it out for yourself. Dubuque. So much to do, see and experience all in one big Springtime also calls for a new block busting at the seams. Enjoy wardrobe and there’s no bet- great dining at Salsa’s, L. May Eat- ter way to shake up your dreary ery. From mouthwatering authen- guy’s closet that a visit to Hardin tic Mexican to American classics Phelps Menswear, featuring the with a gourmet flair, you can’t latest styles from New York to Eu- go wrong on Upper Main. And rope, right here on Main Street. relax with an incredible cup of And nobody caters to the busi- fresh-roasted coffee and special ness sector like O’Toole Office drinks and more at Jitterz Coffee Supply. Serving the Dubuque and Café. Enjoy a fresh-made area for generations, it’s a rela- sandwich or dessert, like hand- tionship your business can rely on scooped ice cream. Relaxation is for fast, convenient service no always on the menu at Jitterz. matter your office need. Speaking of relaxing, you can’t treat Springtime is senior portrait time. yourself any yummier than a pop in Don’t settle for the same old stuffy at Freddie’s Popcorn. It’s absolutely studio shots. Contact Joey Wallis a 365 favorite: Fresh caramel corn, Photography and put some life into cheese corn and classic popcorn your pictures. Joey will work with selections, plus homemade pea- you to take the kinds of photos that nut butter and so much more. One will make YOU happy. And he’s a whiff and you’re hooked. whole lot of fun to work with.

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Mixed Emotions The Do Overs TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Stumble Bros. Bent Scepters Thursday, April 17 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Mixed Emotions Bret Michaels Pirate Over 50 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM Five Flags, 8 - 11 PM Dog House Lounge, 4 - 8 PM Chuck Bregman Taste Like Chicken Friday, April 18 Peter Yeates Wednesday, April 23 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM New Diggings, 3 - 7 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Chuck Bregman Chuck Bregman Ken Wheaton Wednesday, April 30 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Patchouli Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Nothin’ But Dylan Marty Kramer Chuck Bregman Okham’s Razor Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Denny & the Folk-Ups Champps, 7 - 10 PM Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wundo Band Rosalie Morgan Live Music Rosalie Morgan Champps, 7 - 10 PM TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM BuzzBerries Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Live on Main Comedy Katie & Brownie Dirk Voetberg Ward Mtg. Peter Yeates Isabella’s, 7:30 - 9 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Jabberbox Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM Friday, April 25 Artie & the Pink Catillacs The Wundo Band Jus Cuz Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM DBQ Driving Range, Menace George & Dale’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 8 PM - 12 AM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Legends Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Julien’s Bluff Mixed Emotions Henry’s Pub, 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM Stone Cliff Winery, 8 PM - 12 AM Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM Big House Band BadFish Coe’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Mooney Hollow Barn, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Tantrym Knicker’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Eddy Burke Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Free4thehaulin Chuck Bregman Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Betty & the Headlights 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Ken Wheaton Ken Wheaton Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM The Diamonds Corey Jenny Grand Opera House, 7 - 10 PM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Okham’s Razor The Do Overs Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Rocket Surgeons Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Katie & Brownie DRILL Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Desperados, 9 PM - 1 AM Renegade Eichman’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Jill Duggan Zero 2 Sixty Apple Dumplin’s Stone Cliff Winery, 8 - 11 PM Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Boys’ Night Out Thums Up, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Denny Garcia Massey Road Saturday, April 19 Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM Kelly Pardekooper/Dave Zollo Chuck Bregman Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Nothin’ But Dylan Comfortably One Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Sunday, April 20 Okham’s Razor The Dert Tones River & the Tributaries Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM Chuck Bregman Murph’s South End, 9 PM - 1 AM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Anton’s, 2 - 7 PM Horsin’ Around Boys’ Night Out DRILL Courtside, 7 - 11 PM Mighty Short Bus Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Doolittle’s (Cuba), 10 PM - 2 AM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Marty Kramer Down Lo Corey Jenny Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Red N Deb’s, 10 PM - 2 AM Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2 Saturday, May 3 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT The Mayflies Okham’s Razor VENUE FINDER 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Jammer Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Friday, May 2 180 Main / Busted Lift Grape Escape Tastes Like Chicken Taste Like Chicken 180 Main Street, Dubuque 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL 180main.com 815.776.WINE Chuck Bregman Yardarm, 9 PM - 1 AM Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM grapeescapegalena.com 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Ace’s Place Macon Greyson Julien’s Bluff 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM 563-876-9068 Rosalie Morgan Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM 815.776.0707 TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Anton’s Saloon theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Rocket Surgeons Saturday, May 3 New Diggings, Wisconsin Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s @ the Ryan House Mike Breitbach 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque Stone Cliff Winery, 8 - 11 PM Chuck Bregman 563-585-2049 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Menace Bartini’s isabellasbar.com Ian Gould Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM 253 Main St., Dubuque Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM 563-556-5782 Jumpers Bar & Grill David Kloft myspace.com/bartinisdbq 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque Falling Within Boys’ Night Out Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM (563) 556-6100 Sandy Hook, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown myspace.com/jumpersdbq Red N Deb’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 299 Main Street, Dubuque Ian Gould Tantrym 563-582-0608 Knicker’s Saloon Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM bricktowndubuque.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque Desperados, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 563) 583-5044 Captain Merry 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s 815-747-3644 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque captainmerry.com 563-582-7057 davincisdubuque.com Catfish Charlies 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque M-Studios 563-582-8600 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL catfishcharliesonline.com 815-777-6463 m-studios.org Champps 3100 Dodge Street Mississippi Mug 563-690-2040 373 Bluff St, Dubuque 563.585-0919 Courtside mississippimug.com 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque 563-583-0574 Mooney Hollow Barn 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA Dagwood’s (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA Murph’s South End (563) 852-3378 55 Locust St. Dubuque Denny’s Lux Club Phone 563-556-9896 3050 Asbury, Rd. My Brother’s Place (563) 557-0880 158 Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3060 Dino’s Backside (Other Side) 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque New Diggings (815) 747-9049 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI 608-965-3231 Dirty Earnie’s newdiggs.com 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA 563-744-4653 Noonan’s North 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA Dog House Lounge 563-870-2235 1646 Asbury, Dubuque Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza (563) 556-7611 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI Doolittle’s Cuba City 608-348-3136 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI Pit Stop 608-744-2404 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque 563-582-0221 Doolittle’s Lancaster 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI Sandy Hook Tavern 608-723-7676 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 Dubuque Driving Range John Deere Road, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque (563) 556-5420 Phone # coming soon Eagles Club 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Softtails 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA (563) 582-6498 563-582-0069 Eichman’s Grenada Tap Stone Cliff Winery 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque 563-552-2494 563.583.6100 stonecliffwinery.com Gin Rickey’s 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque Sublime 563-583-0063 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, myspace.com/ginrickeys 563-582-4776 Gobbie’s Thums Up Pub & Grill 219 N Main St, Galena IL 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI 815-777-0243 608-568-3118

Grand Harbor Resort If you feature live entertainment and 350 Bell Street, Dubuque would like to be included in our Venue 563-690-4000 Finder, please drop us a line... grandharborresort.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. DON’T BE LIKE TIM -- DON’T WEAR A LEATHER COAT WHEN YOU GO PUTTZIN 18 APRIL 17 - 30

competition awards celebration. Held at the “19th Hole” at Bricktown Brewery’s Wagon Works Room located on the 2nd floor at 5 p.m., the awards celebration Billboard Hot Country Charts, and the will include a silent auction and raffle. band’s self-titled debut album was re- Flashback Dubuque, Celebrating 175 Years Main Street will present awards for the America’s River Bands Announced! leased just this past Tuesday. Mini-golf Outing, Friday, May 2 best holes including the People’s Choice, Director’s Choice and Most Creative, Get your festival blood pumping, because Saturday’s Main Stage entertainment will be The first Friday of May means the return which will earn the sponsoring business the organizers of the America’s River Fes- headlined by country group Little Big Town, of Dubuque’s favorite mini-golf outing, $100. Diamond Jo Casino will sponsor tival have announced the musical acts for which became widely known to audiences Puttzin’ Around Downtown. This year’s a chipping contest with the winner re- this year’s event, the fifth annual! with its 2005 album The Road event, the 7th annual, commemorates ceiving $500 in casino tokens. to Here, which achieved plati- Dubuque’s birthday with the theme Country music star Kellie Pickler, num sales status. Opening for Flashback Dubuque, Celebrating 175 who first shot to fame in 2006 Little Big Town will be area fa- years! The fundraiser for Dubuque Main as a finalist on the fifth season vorites The Love Monkeys. of American Idol, has been an- Street is scheduled for Friday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m. nounced as the headlining act Eagle WIndow & Door Tent mu- for Friday, June 13. The singer sic at the America’s River Festi- Eighteen business sponsors will host most recently won three Coun- val will include 98 in the Shade, try Music Television awards (two themed mini-golf holes spread across which recently had a successful the downtown “golf course.” Teams for her video “I Wonder,” and eastern Iowa tour, Catch III, ochOsol, Wick- one for her performance of the same song representing a variety of businesses or ed Liz & the Belly Swirls, Jammer and the just groups of friends play the afternoon at the Country Music Association awards), Upper Main Street Jazz Band. and her debut album, Small Town Girl, has competition, in many cases dressed been certified gold while producing three in the theme of the event. Using 175 Main Stage concert tickets are available years of Dubuque history as inspiration singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She’s cur- now, priced at $25 for reserved seating rently recording her second studio album. opens the options for costumes wide and $15 for general admission. Tickets are open. Main Street expects more than 36 available at www.ticketmaster.com, by As of press time, Dubuque Main Street Opening for Pickler on the Main Stage foursomes to compete for the $500 cash phone at 866-448-7849, at the Five Flags is still accepting reservations for four- will be country group Lady Antebellum, prize and the “coveted Golden Putter” Center box office, or on the days of the fes- somes. Cost for a foursome is $120. hailing out of Augusta, Georgia. The traveling trophy. tival. Tickets are non-refundable. For more To hold a space for your team, contact band’s debut single, “Love Don’t Live information, contact the Dubuque Area Dubuque Main Street at 563-588-4400 Here,” has charted to the Top 15 of the In addition to the top honors, Main Street Chamber of Commerce at 563-557-9200. will award a variety of prizes at the post- or [email protected]. DON’T GET TOO CLOSE TO 365INK: THE INK MIGHT BE VENOMOUS 19 APRIL 17 - 30

Venom will also feature multiple cam- frogs are on display as part of the Year of eras that can be used to zoom in on the Frog exhibit. It is now on display. the animals in the exhibit (since, you know, you The River Museum is open from 10 don’t want to get too a.m. - 4 p.m. dai- close to them), as well ly. Admission is as a crawl through a $9.95 for adults, rattlesnake e x h i b i t $8.95 for seniors, that will a l l o w $7.50 for youth visitors (7 - 17) and $4 for to get children (3 - 6). For more Oh, how venomous! an up information, call 563- close and 557-9545. Are you ready for Venom? No, we’re not p e r s o n a l talking about the bad guy from the Spider- view of a Man comic books. We’re talking about rattlesnake. the National Mississippi River Museum & The Venom exhibit will Aquarium’s latest featured exhibit ... ap- open on Saturday, May 10. propriately titled Venom! Why is it appro- priate? Well ... let’s talk about that. In addition to the new featured exhibit, the Museum & Aquarium has also added five Venom, replacing the Catfish Planet ex- The NMRMA Crew is hard at work building the Venom exhibit. new amphibian exhibits to coin- hibit which is now on nationwide tour, cide with the Association of Zoos will display a wide variety of colorful, and Aquariums and the Amphib- intriguing and, well, venomous creatures ian Ark, which have designated and critters, including spiders, jellyfish, 2008 as The Year of the Frog. The insects, scorpions, poison dart frogs, campaign is aimed at generating snakes, lizards and fish. In addition to the awareness and understanding collection of various venomous beings, of the extinction crisis currently the exhibit will delve into the differenc- facing amphibians, and the Riv- es between poison and venom, educate er Museum is doing its part. For visitors on poisons that can be found in those who remember Toadally the home, and take a look at the history Frogs from 2005, some of those of poison throughout the world. 365INK: PLEASE FORGIVE US FOR EVERY BAD JOKE WE MAKE 20 APRIL 17 - 30

“Public/Private Partnerships program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides an Create Community” annual entitlement of approximately $1.4 by Mayor Roy D. Buol million to provide decent housing, a suit- able living environment and expand eco- Last June, following Dubuque’s selection nomic opportunities, principally for persons as an All America City, I said, “Dubuque of low and moderate income. is honored and elated to be named an All-America City. We are proud to accept The City’s Housing and Community De- this prestigious award on behalf of the velopment Department is leading an ini- many remarkable volunteers, agencies tiative enabling homeowners and rental and organizations that put service above property owners in low- and moderate- self to turn challenges into opportunities income neighborhoods to make energy- for community growth and progress. This efficient modifications to their homes and award, simply stated, pays tribute to the improve conservation practices. spirit of collaboration and tradition of partnerships that have become the hall- mark of Dubuque’s vision and success.”

There are numerous projects throughout our community that have been success- ful and will be in the future as a result of the research, talent, and funding created through our public/private partnerships. “Communities that thrive and prosper will do so because they acknowledge the spiri- For example, the City Council adopted a tual dimension of human nature and make Warehouse District Revitalization Strat- the moral, emotional, and intellectual de- egy. City staff and private investors are velopment of the individual a central prior- developing plans to rehabilitate the build- ity. Remembering at all times that the in- ings with energy-efficient systems as part terests of the individual and of society are of a process to find new use for the his- inseparable, these communities will pro- toric buildings. mote respect for both rights and responsi- bilities, will foster the equality and partner- The City partners with several other orga- ship of women and men, and will protect nizations, such as the National Mississip- and nurture families. They will promote pi River Museum, America’s River Project, beauty, natural and man-made, and incor- and the E.B. Interpretive Center and porate into their design principles, envi- advocates at the state and federal govern- ronmental preservation and rehabilitation. ment levels, for a variety of green incen- Guided by the concept of unity in diversity, tives and programs. they will support widespread participation in the affairs of society, and will in- The City has designated support creasingly turn to leaders who are for Dubuque’s Every Child/Every motivated by the desire to serve. In Promise Initiative which repre- these communities the fruits of sci- sents the collaborative efforts of ence and technology will benefit the Dubuque’s numerous youth-serv- whole society.” Author unknown. ing agencies. I believe that community means “a shared Through the City’s Community Partnership life.” It involves people who have some- Program, local organizations are assisted thing in common, or who are open to learn- on a competitive basis in the development ing from one another. As they are pursuing of projects that benefit Dubuque’s low something together, and when they reflect and moderate income residents, and/or on it, they see they are better off together programs which address problems of slum than if they went off on their own, alone. and blight. I believe Dubuque, through its public/pri- The City’s Community Development Block vate partnerships, personifies that which Grant Program (CDBG), a federally funded is best about “community.” 365INK: INITIATING YOU TO COOL EVENTS 21 APRIL 17 - 30

Bret Michaels Rock of Love Tour Mondays April 19 at 8:00 PM, Five Flags Arena Wii Bowling - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Martini Madness 8 p.m. - Close. Tickets: $32 & $35, Day of Show: $38 Tuesdays ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Pinnacle MMA Combat Presents Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. Sports Movie Night - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. INITIATION Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Five Flags Arena Saturday, April 26, 7 pm, Wednesdays Live Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 7-10 p.m. (Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.) Tickets: $50, $40, $35, $25 Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Heartland Ballet Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. performs Giselle Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. April 25, 26 8 PM, April 27 at 2 PM Five Flags Theater Thursdays Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. Champplympics - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 - 10 p.m. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Fridays Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wii Battle of the Sexes - Champps, 9 p.m. (Beer Sampling 7 - 9 p.m.) Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke, Becky McMahon, 3rd Fridays, Kuepers - Dickeyville, WI, 9p.m Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. My Chemical Romance KT Tunstall Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Congress Theatre, Chicago, IL • Thursday, April 17 Barrymore Theater, Madison, WI • Thurs., May 15 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. Santana The Cure Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, April 19 Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 17 Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Blue Man Group Rush Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Kohl Center, Madison, WI• Wednesday, April 23 i Wireless Center Moline, IL • Tues., May 20 Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. DJ Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. - Close The B-52s Greg Brown DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. House of Blues, Chicago, IL • Thursday, May 1 Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA • Fri., May 30 DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Megadeth B.B. King Sundays Eagles Ballroom, , WI • Wednesday, May 7 Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Mon., June 9 Open Mic with Sean Kramer (Mississippi Flat Miners), A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. X-Box Rock Band - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Police Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 10 i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 12

If you have updates, additions or corrections to the recurring nightlife calen- Musical Comedians Comedy Tour Kenny Chesney & LeAnn Rimes dar, please contact 365 with the new information @ [email protected]! Five Flags Theater, Dubuque, IA • Thurs., May 8 i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 19 BOB MAY WANT TO WEAR A HELMET TO CHURCH THIS WEEK. 22 APRIL 17 - 30 Bob’s Book Reviews In Blind Faith, Janet Clark shows us a side 2001 and it provid- of this story, which isn’t told all that often. ed guidelines for all Jack has the support of his family, a very Catholic bishops to wise grandfather, and, most important of follow regarding the all, the support of one of his peers. This is sex abuse of children a book about the redemption of Jack and by the clergy. The his family more so than about the punish- BBC reported that by Bob Gelms one, who was eventually arrested and ment, or lack thereof, of the priests who the document made charged with making a false report. Patty commit the crimes. One can only hope clear that victims, witnesses, and perpetra- Bill Lueders’ book Cry Rape is the true story was now a victim AND a perpetrator. Did I that other victims’ families, in real life, can tors should be encouraged to keep quiet in- of a woman named Patty, who, one night, mention that Patty is legally blind? The sys- heal like Jack’s. stead of reporting the abuse to woke up to find a man in her bed, a man tem was doing all this to a disabled wom- civil authorities. To prevent vic- who proceeded to rape her in all the ways an. Where was the media, where was any If both of these books ex- tims, witnesses and perpetrators it is possible to rape someone. Patty would one of the bazillion woman’s groups that pose the importance of open from speaking out, the bish- soon find out that what that man did to bray loudly about woman’s rights? dialogue concerning issues ops could threaten them with her would pale in comparison to the rape so important to our society, excommunication. she was about to undergo, repeatedly, by a Through all this Patty became hell-bent consider the challenge we woman who should have protected her. on, if need be, somehow squeezing justice all face in shedding light on The document was written by out of the situation, if for no other reason truth when, and I’m para- Thomas Cardinal Ratzinger than to catch the man who raped her so he phrasing a postscript at the in 2001. On April 19, 2005, wouldn’t commit the same crime upon an- end of Blind Faith: Thomas Cardinal Ratzinger be- other woman. It was her steely-eyed deter- came Pope Benedict XVI. mination and sheer force of will that kept The BBC aired a documentary her going. in October of 2006 in which a secret Vati- Buy this book at the same time you buy Cry can edict was uncovered. It was issued in Rape. Read this one first. Patty is a hero.

Bill Lueders, who was working for a lo- cal Madison publication, agreed to talk to Patty about her ordeal. He was reluctant MAY at first but soon saw that she was telling 17 Tri-State Veterans Conference the truth. He decided to write about Patty’s nightmare.

The articles he wrote eventually became Cry Rape. A better book of this type you are not likely to read. With an even hand, Patty was about to meet “Lady Justice,” Mr. Lueders will take you along to relive military families, Interested members who was blind and quite obviously deaf Patty’s journey. This is a book that will star- of the community are encouraged to and dumb as well. tle you, make you angry, and inspire you to attend. Feature speakers for the event get down on your knees and pray to whom- include Rocky Bleier – Vietnam veter- Her appalling story plays out just up High- ever you pray to that this doesn’t happen to an & retired Steeler as well way 151 in Madison, Wisconsin. It is one anyone ever again. 365 is proud to join our partners at Radio as Charlie Plumb, Vietnam POW and of the most cultivated and graceful cities in Dubuque and many more noted motivational speaker. the upper Midwest. It is the last place you I can’t say the story has a happy ending, community organizations The event will also feature might think the victim of a barbarous crime but she does get some closure and a modi- and businesses in sponsor- booths with up to 100 state would have trouble finding help from the cum of justice that comes nowhere close ing “All The Way Home” and local organizations pre- police, medical personnel, prosecutors, to mitigating the monstrous crime commit- the 2008 Veterans Confer- senting programs for veter- politicians, the media or even her own ted against her body or the hideous crime ence in Dubuque on May ans and their families. Local family. Patty was living a story that could committed against her rights. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at musicians will also be per- have been written by Franz Kafka. the Five Flags Center. forming and activities for This is an important book. Buy it now. Read kids will be available. More Within hours after the rape, the detective it right after you read Blind Faith. The purpose of the event details to come on the con- assigned to the case came to the conclu- is to thank our communi- Rockey Bleier ference as the date nears. sion that Patty was lying … about every- Janet Clark’s Blind Faith is not much differ- ty’s veterans and military thing. With no real evidence to support ent than Cry Rape, except that it is a novel. families for their military service and For much more information, please visit his conclusion, he set in motion a series The book is, unfortunately, all too timely to showcase federal, state, and local AllTheWayHomeConference.com, of events, because of his opinion, that col- considering the recent announcement by programs and services specially geared created especially for the event by 365 ored everything and everyone who would the Archdiocese of Dubuque. It is a fiction- toward veterans’ issues. Veterans and and Radio Dubuque. come into contact with Patty’s story. It truly al account of a little boy by the name of became Patty vs. the entire judicial system Jack, who is sexually abused by his parish of the state of Wisconsin. priest. It is about the way some who prey on the most vulnerable of our loved ones Here was a woman who was brutally at- are sheltered by another institution, the tacked, a classic victim if there ever was Catholic Church. I THINK THAT BIRDS GOING TO ATTACK THAT DUDE 23 APRIL 17 - 30

always be problems and challenges in Waiting for Change your life. If you look hard enough, you can always find some unfinished busi- I’m waiting for change, just sitting here ness to be gotten through before real waiting for change. I’m waiting for a life begins. These problems and chal- sunny day or a different job. I’m wait- lenges are your life and how you han- ing for a new president. Yep – I’m just dle them determines your success. Are waiting for change...Once change hap- you going to wait for them to change pens, then I can really start living. or are you going to change them? To be It’s safe to say that change happens. successful, you can’t wait for change. The weather changes, careers change, and politics change. Walls have been Show some faith in yourself and take knocked down and fences are being built. a chance. Rather than waiting for You can just sit there while everything change, choose to create it. Start wher- changes around you, everything except ever you are right now and go after what’s important. Important things like what you desire. Don’t waste any more your health, career, family, happiness of your precious time, use your ener- and success. Understand this basic life gy, your thoughts and efforts to create principle; for things to change for you, change now. To succeed, you must you must change. If you don’t change grow where you’re planted. Do what yourself, the next 5 years of your life will you can, where you are, with what look very similar to your last five. you have. Everything will always be changing around you, but things won’t The waiting for change mindset stinks. change for you, not the important First, you wait until you graduate and things unless you then you wait around until you move change them. Your to a place with more opportunity. You life changes when sit around and wait until you get mar- you change. ried or have kids then life will really begin. 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Spend a little time each works with individuals, organizations month celebrating your birthday and and businesses that wish to improve revitalizing your body. Jump in a hot productivity and profitability. To inquire tub, get a massage or just chillax. Use about getting Matt in person, call 563- this day each month to review and set 773-matt or [email protected]. Contact Matt today at 563-590-9693 or e-mail [email protected]. woodwardprinting.com • 1-800-348-5515 USUALLY JEFF HAS A TRUMPET ON HIS BRAIN. WHAT GIVES? 24 APRIL 17 - 30 Life Stiles With a banjo on my brain by Jeff Stiles player (Jon Eric) looked like a young , the lead vocalist/guitarist (Stacy From rock to gospel to folk, everything Webster) looked like someone from the played at Isabella’s (www.isabellasbar. band Nirvana, the bass player (Dave com) on a Saturday night last October had Lumberg) looked like a young version of a strong and authentic bluegrass tinge. In Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin (may he rest spite of the fact I grew up in the heart in peace), and the drummer looked like of Bluegrass Country down in southwest he belonged in a smoky jazz lounge in Virginia—where my family often visited New Orleans rather than the smoke-free a church that featured a standup bass, a basement setting of Isabellas. fiddle, a banjo and a honky-tonk piano— I had never before heard such a unique From the band’s website (www.themay- mixture of genres. flies.com), I later learned the drummer New menu coming soon!

With a drum set, an electric guitar, a did in fact grew up with a heavy jazz in- Personal Finance Classes (Mid-April) banjo and an electric bass, this Iowa City- fluence, the bass player adores The Bea- Paula Connors will be hosting a discussion based quartet flawlessly performed nearly tles and The Who, the guitarist grew up group covering the book Your Money or Your all the stylings I’ve come to expect from playing classic country with his dad but Life. We will meet on Wednesday evenings the old-time bluegrass medium: South- then turned Deadhead in 1986, and the starting in mid- to late-April. The discussion ern harmonies, an uptempo snare kick, a skilled banjo picker amazed audiences at group has 8 sessions meeting every-other banjo player who never stopped picking The Grand Ole Opry when he was nine week. If you are interested in joining us, and a pounding bass underwriting every- years old yet also enjoys breakdancing please contact Paula at (563)690-0320 or thing. Sort of like bluegrass on speed. and penning R&B tunes. [email protected].

April 17th: General Membership Meeting The only thing missing was the fiddle/harp Wow! 7:30 at the Clubroom. Prospective members player who accompanied the group when are welcome to join us of for this meeting! I first caught one of their performances My wife and I were mesmerized by the two summers ago at the Busted Lift. talents of each of the musicians, but es- April 26th 10am- Haunted Forest Cleanup pecially enjoyed watching the banjoist, To make the job a bit easier this year, we “She’s moved on to greener pastures,” the who played his instrument effortlessly need to schedule a day to meet at the Forest guitarist explained to the crowd at Isabel- and with a big smile on his face through- to help organize the barn storing all of our materials. We will meet at the forest (YMCA las. out the entire show. Camp) at 10 am and should have most of the work done shortly after noon.. Oh well, the music was just as good that The Mayflies will be appearing again at night in Annie’s absence, and the occa- Isabellas on May 1 (May Day, or “Mayflies Spring is here and it is a great time to dis- sional electric guitar solo from the lead Day”?). It’s a weekday night—a Thursday— cover the Jaycees. Summer events and activi- vocalist provided a somewhat amusing but it would be well worth anyone’s time ties make for a very full Jaycee calendar and there is sure to be a host of opportunities to alternative to the standard fiddle. to catch this show for an hour or two. please everyone. Join ther Jaycees and dis- cover yourself, discover your community, It wasn’t just sonic excellence that amazed Just don’t be surprised to find yourself discover the possibilities in your life. Come the 40 or so music enthusiasts on this sticking around until midnight or later, be- to any Jaycee event and introduce youself, night, however, but some intriguing vi- cause these boys really know what they’re that all it takes to get started! sual elements as well. After all, the banjo doing. Be prepared to be mesmerized. DOES MCDONALD’S COUNT AS NUTRITION? 25 APRIL 17 - 30 What if you have medical reasons to follow low-sodium, low-fat or 4 low-calorie diets? You can log onto www.hy-veehealth.com and find modified versions of the- sug gested weekly menus.

In your plans, don’t forget that breakfast is the most important 5 meal of the day. Everyone per- forms better – at school and at work – if they have had a healthy breakfast. Have cereals, yogurts, low-fat milk and fresh fruit and juices on hand to make a healthy start to each day.

Packing a lunch can also im- ment in babies and improves memory Divide the eggs equally down the center after birth. New studies indicate choline of each tortilla and fold the sides over the prove your food choices in 6 the long run. Have whole may even help prevent memory loss as- eggs. Place the tortillas in an 8-by-8-inch grain breads and low-fat meats sociated with aging. baking dish. Pour the salsa over the tor- and cheeses available for sand- tillas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at wiches. Fresh fruit and veggies are great Even more egg-citing are the new design- 375 for 5 minutes, or until tortillas are additions. Try stuffing pita pocket sand- er eggs – and we’re not talking the deco- heated through and cheese is melted. wiches with fresh veggies, lean ham and rated kind. We are talking eggs produced Serves 4 (1 wrap each). a mozzarella stick. by chickens fed healthier grains such as flax seed and rice bran, maybe some kelp Nutrition Facts: 300 calories, 16 g fat, 20 g Making healthy food choices is not al- and a few other good treats. These eggs carbs, 16 g protein, 1 g fiber, 570 mg sodium. ways easy but with a little bit of plan- have a much lower cholesterol content ning, you can make it easier by always and are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 having good choices at home to quickly fats and are enhanced with more vitamin Breakfast Pizza Make ahead! Simply top dough with Every day we make choices about what meet your nutritional needs. E. Designer eggs also contain more lutein which helps prevent age-related macular sausage and potatoes a few days be- to eat. Often the answers are dictated by RECIPE fore and freeze. Add eggs, milk and our busy schedules. The decision may degeneration and cataracts. cheese just before baking. come down to “Should I run to the fast Eggs-travaganza food drive-thru (again)” or “Can I make Pick up some designer eggs on your next While some people may be a bit “chick- trip to Hy-Vee. Look for Sparboe Farm All you need it home and have dinner ready in min- 12 ounces ground sausage utes?” You know that healthier choices en” about eating eggs, current research eggs or Egg Land’s Best. Need “egg-stra” has shown that eggs are not as bad as good recipes? Visit Hy-VeeRecipes.com. 1 package crescent rolls make for healthier bodies and if you fix 1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes it yourself, you have more control over they were once cracked up to be. In fact, an egg a day is ok. 3 whole eggs the ingredients. Here are some tips to Mexican Breakfast Wraps 1/4 cup milk set you up for success and make healthy Made healthier with whole-wheat tor- Eggs provide some very important nu- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese choices more often. RECIPE tillas. Serve with chilled orange juice trients. Just one egg contains only 70 All you do calories and provides six grams of appe- All you need Make a plan. Decide to take one Brown sausage and drain. Press rolls into tite-suppressing high-quality protein and 6 Sparboe Farms™ large eggs hour (or less after you’ve prac- 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or 12-inch 13 different vitamins and minerals! The 4 (6-inch) Hy-Vee flour tortillas 1 ticed) to lay out a plan for the pizza pan. Sprinkle sausage and hash most notable nutrients in eggs include 1/2 cup Grand Selections™ mild black week ahead. Check the calendar browns on dough. Beat eggs and milk to- immune-enhancing Vitamin A and bone- bean and corn salsa for activities, meetings or anything gether. Pour over mixture in pan. Sprin- building Vitamin D, plus a very absorb- 2/3 cup Hy-Vee shredded 4-cheese Mex- else that might squeeze your free time. kle cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees able form of heme iron. ican blend cheese, divided On days when time will be really tight, for 20 to 30 minutes. Serves 8. choose a healthy frozen meal. A “no- Moms-to-be will especially benefit, and All you do brainer” variety is Healthy Choice. They Nutrition Facts: 330 calories, 20 g fat, 15 are lower in calories, sodium and fat. their babies will benefit too, from the Spray a large skillet with non-stick cook- abundance of choline in eggs. Research ing spray and heat over medium-high g carbs, 19 g protein, 4 g fiber, 630 mg sodium When it looks like you’ll have shows choline enhances brain develop- heat. Add eggs and stir 3 to 4 minutes. time enough to prepare quick, 2 healthy meals at home, look at suggested weekly menus like the ones available at Hy-Vee. They are written using advertised sale items so you’ll be able to save some money too! When you’ve run out of ideas or you want to try something new, check these out.

Check the weekly ads. Items on sale may give you new ideas for 3 dinner. This is a good time to remember frozen foods. Having choices already available in the freezer will come in handy. GO GET A GREEN THUMB AT STEVE’S ACE. IT DOESN’T HURT - WE PROMISE! 26 APRIL 17 - 30

others had polished stones and some • Through education, we encourage were intricately carved -- ultimately our customers choose appropriate something just didn’t feel “quite right.” plants for their particular location, Thinking that there would be greater cutting down on unnecessary water- ing and product use. offerings at the next gift shop, I patiently continued my quest. However, after • We are constantly expanding our selection of natural lawn and garden a couple of days of the same story, it supplies. became clear that I might leave without • We offer the area’s largest selection my coveted memento. of composting supplies. I was so disheartened. Why, if what • We are working on a method of wa- tering our plants though the collection I wanted so badly and had waited so Mmm*Just Right of rainwater in order to reduce our con- long to acquire was ultimately not at all sumption of the city’s water supply. Ever feel like that curly-haired an appropriate fit for me? In fact, it was • We also participate in the compact Goldilocks character in search of just wrong. flourescent light bulb program through Al- perfectly tempered porridge that was liant Energy which allows us to offer these “just right?” OK, maybe not. But curly Clearly in denial, but not to be bulbs at a significantly reduced price. hair and skirts aside, we all know too discouraged, I set out on the last day and • In addition, Steve’s Ace Home & Gar- den is a proud sponsor of the Garden hot or too cold and what feels just right stumbled upon an art gallery. Again, I went straight for the bracelets -- until Organic, a television show for children when we see it. At least we think we which promotes an organic lifestyle. do. But what happens when what we I finally got it through my head that I thought we wanted wasn’t at all a good was looking in the wrong direction. So, I broadened my horizons and tried Steve’s Ace is proud to offer a wide va- Can you make the pledge? fit? In fact, it was just wrong. riety of natural and organic products on ones that I would never in a million for your home and garden. Visit Dubuque365.com and look for the years pay for, much less actually “Go Green” link. Tell us your organiza- wear. This willingness to try a • We make every effort to recycle paper, tion’s top three “Go Green” action steps. different approach immediately glass, cardboard, and aluminum, etc. Take the challenge to your team! 365 led to the perfect discovery, a • We use Simple Green, a product that and the Diamond Jo casino will high- sterling silver and red stone cuff is biodegrad- light one local “Go Green” organization bracelet. Mission accomplished. able for clean- every issue in 2008. ing throughout Why, I wondered, was something our stores. as simple and inconsequential 365 as a bracelet so problematic to choose? And why did I waste so much time searching?

In the end, however, I did leave with the perfect object of my affection. It just happened to look remarkably different than what I I had my own Goldilocks moment last envisioned. I guess my problem was fall on a long-awaited trip to the Grand that what I thought I wanted, was in fact Canyon. My mission to acquire the all wrong for me. But like Goldilocks, perfect souvenir nearly outweighed it was only until I tried on all the other the beauty of my surroundings as I options that this became clear. Yet, compulsively shopped for the perfect maybe we don’t have to be so rigid and turquoise bracelet. Trying on every set in our ways. Maybe when we are option in every gift shop in the entire open to the idea of something new, it South Rim left me needing a nap. And fills the void with all the same feelings although each piece was uniquely and instead of being “almost right,” we crafted -- some were shiny silver, find the perfect fit. I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 27 APRIL 17 - 30 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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Dear Trixie: HOROSCOPES I’m a high school foreign exchange student from England who has just ar- rived in America. I’m worried about ARIES If your newly moved-in significant other complains all the violence in this country. I’ve been all about any piece of furniture in the house, simply reply that it over Europe and I’m convinced more people in the U.S. “really ties the room together.” It worked for The Dude, and are killed with handguns than in any other nation. Do you never forget: The Dude abides. Cryptoquip agree? Is the U.S. more violent? --Dawn Dingle From Devonshire TAURUS Viagra is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Think about that -- ten years running now for that miracu- Dear Dawn: lous blue pill. Who knows -- maybe one day they’ll even We’re not more violent than any other country. We’re just make a pill for over-sexed males on Viagra who won’t leave Crossword better shots. you alone.

Dear Trixie: GEMINI A guy from Texas recently led Indiana police Lately I’ve been having the damnedest time trying to concen- across a statewide police chase. He then fought off two po- trate in class. My brain just seems to jump from one sexual lice dogs, shook off a stun gun and needed to be sat upon fantasy to another and even when I deliberately try to pay at- in order to control him. What have you done with your life tention and actually take notes, I find myself forgetting what lately? my instructor just said. I’ve also become irritable, sleepless and full of vague anxieties. I can’t finish any project either. CANCER When your boring friends keep insisting that you Are these symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder? play Scrabble with them, give in and then make the game --Really Starting To Wig your own: Insist that if “Big” is a word and “Elephant” is a word, then “BigFrickinElephant” is a word, too. Dear Wigger: Even Exchange Nope: Boredom. Go get a job. LEO The proper response to your cat bugging you for food at 4 in the morning is not, as you might think, to feed the Dear Trixie: cat. The proper response is to feed the cat to the nearest Maybe you can answer a question for me. Why is it that large feral beast. Or a pit bull. Same difference? most of the men I see jogging are bald? Do you think jog- ging promotes baldness or baldness promotes jogging? VIRGO Inspired though you may be by the newest season of --Really Curious Deadliest Catch, resist the urge to make like Captain Sig and Mega become a Norwegian fishing bad-ass. You aren’t even Norwe- Maze Dear Curious: gian, for heaven’s sake. Nor a bad-ass. Leave it to Sig. Neither. These guys are just too cheap to buy the Hummer. LIBRA There was a British soldier named Manley Power who Dear Trixie: led troops in the Iberian Peninsular War. Is there anything I live out in the country and have 100 acres of woodlands more awesome than that? Didn’t think so. Don’t even try. at the back of my home. Last year I spotted a small red fox limping. I looked closer and noticed that he was missing a SCORPIO There’s absolutely nothing wrong with eating back leg. I’m sure it’s from a trap, so I posted “no trespass- Macaroni and Cheese for dinner, especially when you’re ing” and “no hunting” signs at the edge of my property. But trying to save cash. Even the Doctor does it. But it’s Kraft or THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 today I saw the same little fox missing part of his front leg! bust. Anything else ... would be un-macaronical. I know some man put that trap there, and I guess I don’t 1. C, Michael Crawford was the original Phantom understand what makes a man want to wound or maim in- SAGITTARIUS You will meet many strangers this week. Im- of the Opera. nocent creatures. What should I do? press and confuse them by offering up a theory that Star 2. False -- the Ringling family sold the RB/B&B --Peaceful Animal Lover Wars is really a story about the triumph of blue and green Circus to private investors in the ‘60s. M&Ms over red M&Ms. Peanut M&Ms, that is. 3. B & C -- Randy Travis and the Doobie Brothers Dear Animal Lover: played at last year’s River Fest. Do they make traps big enough for men? I’m not exactly sure CAPRICORN You will begin experiencing “retro” inclina- why men are so stupid and cruel. I think it’s some uncontrol- tions this month, which may manifest as a desire to dust 4. B, this year is the 7th annual Puttzin’ Around lable testosterone thing and there’s nothing we can do about off old vinyl records and play them. Listening to “It’s Rain- Downtown. ing Men” in the middle of the day is not acceptable retro, that. So try to look on the bright side: Now the little fox’s 5. D, Yeah, a million people can’t be wrong! chances of not stepping in another trap are 50% better. however. 6. D, Sidney Lumet directed the original 12 Angry Dear Trixie: AQUARIUS Attempts at “spring cleaning” and keeping Men. your house clean in general are going to fail spectacularly. I used to love your column but now I hate it and I hate you 7. All That Jazz is on the 3rd friday of June, July too. I’ve written to you at least 11 times and you have yet to The choice is clear: Burn your house down and cash in and August, and the first Friday of September. print any of my letters. I guess you’re just too cool to print the insurance check. The Doctor didn’t tell you to do it, one from somebody who really needs advice. though. 8. B, Jodi Benson voiced Ariel in The Little Mermaid. --Ex Fan 9. A, the original name of America’s River Festival PISCES You will finally fail in your New Year’s resolution. was the Grand Excursion. Dear Ex Fan: Face the facts and accept reality: You will never, ever be What letters? I swear I’ve never seen any letters you’ve sent. able to give up drinking French Vanilla Caramel Macchia- 10. 365 has members in The Rocket Surgeons, to Frappaluccinos from the gas station. It’s OK. The coffee ochOsol, Ralph Kluseman is everywhere, and stay Not even the pathetic one where you want people to pay tuned for the debut of Plush Rhino. attention to you. gods will be merciful. 365INK: PROUDLY MADE IN AMERICA WITH AMERICAN CHEESE AND BACON 29 APRIL 17 - 30

tions, and live in your homes.” To com- writes. Yet the influence might be more plete the transformation from raw clay an embodiment of spirit of place than vi- to object, Fortuna fires her work in a gas sual depiction. “In these bluffs, I experi- reducing kiln to stoneware temperatures ence raw concreteness and mystery side of 2,374 degrees Fahrenheit, vitrifying the by side. I love their abrupt ascent from porcelain clays and glazes. the valleys, surfaces crag- The resulting ceramic ves- gy yet disciplined, hiding sels are food safe and can fossil remains – cryptic be used in microwaves, messages from past ages,” gas and electric ovens, and he writes, “…when my are dishwasher safe. work is at its best, like the Delores Fortuna and In recent work, Fortuna bluffs it holds both a con- has developed a unique crete and a mysterious ap- Tom Jewell-Vitale method of applying clay to peal for me. I try to make Outside the Lines Art Gallery a wire armature to create solid paintings to elicit Opening Reception Friday, May 2 ceramic cage and basket- conveyance to mysterious like forms. Graceful and places. My works are not Outside the Lines Art Gallery presents a delicate, the forms contra- paintings of nature, but new exhibit of work by Galena ceramic dict typical connotations associated with solid objects, like the objects in nature artist Delores Fortuna and Dubuque the material. itself…” painter and multi-media artist Tom Jew- ell-Vitale. An artists’ re- Loras College art instructor Jewell-Vitale’s interest in nature does not ception for the exhibit, and painter Tom Jewell- end with the landscape around us but ex- hosted by gallery owners Vitale creates multi-media tends to human nature as well, informing Stormy Mochal and Con- paintings that might be his work as it continues to evolve. “In- nie Twining, is scheduled described as abstract ex- spiration comes in all forms,” he writes in for Friday, May 2, from 7 pressionism, but that often a more recent artist’s statement. “I know to 9 p.m. Free and open contain marks that hint at that what attracts me to some things and to the public, the hors representational forms. not others are the little glimpses of truth d’oeuvres and beverages “I like to invent spaces I decipher. Sometimes truth comes in reception is casual and where objects are moored the awareness of things well made, oth- kid-friendly. The exhibit in an atmosphere; float- er times, in the turn of a sincere phrase; will be on display through ing, absorbed, adrift, iso- most often, just a fragment will do to cat- June 2008. lated, comfortably nestled, apult an avalanche. Little gifts, embedded centered,” he states in an in all sorts of careful human production, Ceramic artist Delores Fortuna divides her earlier artist’s statement. “These objects revealed daily, are all I look forward to; time between her Galena studio and the could be you or me; yet it is the atmo- such an elegantly subversive cosmic plan Art Institute of Chicago where she teach- sphere which gives them their meaning that inspires others, bit by bit, to evolve es. Using clays and glazes that are often just as context does for our lives.” into the change they will become.” of her own formation, she creates vessels and objects that are both utilitarian and Exploring the area between abstraction Outside the Lines Art Gallery is located beautifully unique. “My work uses basic and representation, Jewell-Vitale’s work at the corner of 4th and Bluff Streets, in over the years has witnessed the incor- historic Cable Car Square. Representing poration of elements that might suggest artists both local and regional, the gallery landscape forms or topographical maps features fine art, stained and blown glass, without ever directly signifying either. jewelry, ceramics, knives, baskets, and Confessing a love of the local landscape, sculpture, and offers a wish list program especially the limestone bluffs along the for gift giving, and a bridal registry. Begin- river, Jewell-Vitale notes the impact of the ning May 1, extended gallery hours will land in his work. “To me (the bluffs) are be Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 natural wonders and they have a compel- a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. ling effect on me. I know that they have to 4 p.m. For more information, call 563- conditioned my reflexes as a painter,” he 583-9343, or visit www.otlag.com. wheel-thrown shapes as starting points,” she writes in an artist’s statement. “The clay wall defines both the silhouette of the form and records the time-event pro- cess of throwing.”

Fascinated by the material and the pro- cess of object-making, Fortuna draws rich comparisons to the creative process. “The clay wall becomes a fabric, a diary rich with gestural marks and intent,” she notes. “As a seamstress would cut, fold, dart cloth to make a garment, I use this clay fabric to shape utilitarian vessels. These vessels ask questions, explore solu- I THOUGHT BRYCE WAS “MISTER BIG STUFF” 30 APRIL 17 - 30

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