It appears to be me vs. mother nature in a mal and beyond making a habitat of my battle royal raging in my yard. fully fenced-in yard. The squirrels and chipmunks play on my porch and seem I have a big beautiful silver maple tree in to love to dig up my herbs. Something the back yard. It shades my entire deck enjoys laughing at the garden fence and hangs a big over the roof and the and eats freely on the bean and pepper separate garage creating a wonderful plants. And we have a great collection cocoon of shade and privacy. It’s sim- and spiders and ants anywhere wood or ply beautiful and provides comfortable bricks are piled up. So that’s nice. There’s socializing conditions for months every is even a bird bath that actually gets used year. That said, it’s a colossal mess. for what it was named.

First off, it sheds pounds of buds early in I also have hills in my yard. This is optimal the spring. Little flowery balls that dry up for a pleasurable mowing experience. and need to be swept up ... about three You know those slopes that are juuuuust times. Then, of course are the helicop- too steep to walk on sideways? Too long ter-like seeds that fall, but the tens of to walk down without out achieving dan- pounds. Probably hundreds of pounds if gerous velocity, and if you try to mow up you could add it all up. These too fall for it, the mower starts smoking like captain weeks and you have to sweep them up Phil on the Cornelia Marie. So instead too, more than once. But what I forgot to it’s a bastardization of about a dozen expect was the ones that fell into the gut- mowing styles and lawn-fu to get the hill ters of the house and the garage. cleared. Some kind of landscaping Bud- dhism. Last week we noticed a small maple for- est growing in the gutters. So I had to get And when the front yard is done, there’s the ladder out and go up there. I’m not no way to push the mower into the back sure how to properly define the stench yard. Bad design by previous owners. So I that came from the seedlings pulled from have to carry the mower up there, a place the gutter. I guess rotting corpses would where the terraces hold water in such a be an image or sensory-evoking descrip- way that seven days seem to produce tion. I’ve never smelled those but I have ten inches of new grass. Part of the battle to believe it would smell something like there is not nature, it’s the little bastards this. They were growing in about two who live behind me. They like throwing inches of their own rotting filth, soaking chunks of cement into my yard when wet and simply putrid. My wife, about they are not throwing it at each other. Or ten feet away on the ground, began to maybe these are the pieces that missed cough and gag from the smell. I was on a each other. So it’s kind of like mowing a ladder at ground zero scooping them out mine field each week. with a work glove that quickly soaked through to my hands. It was really lovely. Ad then there’s the garden. Thank good- I’ll bet the guy who picked up our green ness we mulched like crazy this year with cart from the city this week got a nose the new garden because everywhere we full. Sorry, buddy. did not mulch as twelve inch vegetable plants and three foot weeds. I have broc- I still have yet to go to the roof of the coli that’s also three feet tall for some house, which is steep and about 30 feet reason, with broccolli heads measuring a up. It looks like the only way up there good two and half inches in diameter. Im- is to use a ladder to climb on top of the pressive, huh? Not sure what I did wrong garage then pull the ladder up to the top there. I’m going to chalk that one up as of the garage and lean it against the top being beyond my control. And I have a of the house. The idea looks as foolish as dill plant as tall as I am. So far I’ve used it sounds, trust me. But the math seems it to garnish some deviled eggs and that’s to work out. Of course, one bad move about it. The green beans are coming by and I’m off to join Billy Mays in the great the bushel. Tomatoes are next, I presume. beyond. So either I’ll have to update you Anyone want some? Come clean out my on that one, or you’ll read about it in the gutters and you have all you want. obits. Oh, and about my last column ... yes, There’s kind of a wild kingdom thing I’m fully aware Greeks are good cooks. happening as well. I’m in the middle I guess I need to find a more sarcastic The 365ink crew... faces you already know! of downtown and I have every mam- font.

Tim Mike Kristina Jeff Kelli Ralph Oliver Matt Lisa Chris Pam Jon Ben Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce Issue #87 ______The Inkwell Publisher: Bryce Parks JULY 23 - AUGUST 5 ([email protected])

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Writers & Content: Community Shorts 5 Mike Ironside Lizards on the Loose ([email protected]) Sundays at 6:30 Tim Brechlin, Bryce Parks, L.A. Hammer, Chris Wand, Mayor St. Donatus Picnic Roy Buol, Matt Booth, Bob Rock ‘n Soul Reunion Gelms, Pam Kress-Dunn, Jeff Music on the March II Stiles, Megan Dalsing and Pat Monk’s Art Exhibit Fisher. 365 Pop Quiz 6 Designers: Kristina Nesteby Dubuque County Fair 6 ([email protected]) Bryce, Tim & Mike Wingfest 2009 7 Photography: Mud Lake Bluegrass 8 Mike Ironside, Ron Tigges, Bryce Parks OTLAG Porch Art 9 Layout: UWP Heartland Fest. 10 Tim Brechlin, Bryce Parks

Pam Kress-Dunn 11 Director of Operations: Wando’s Movies 12 Patricia Reisen-Ottavi, J.D. Dr. Horrible 13 Community, Incorporated Brad Parks, C.E.O. Mindframe Movies 13 Ralph Kluseman Prairie Dog Blues 14 Special thank you to: Brad Parks, Bob & Fran Parks, Christy 10Years Counterproductions 15 Monk, Katy Brechlin, Kay Kluseman, Todd Locher, Everett Buckardt, Julie Budweiser Nightlife 16-17 Steffen, Sheila Castaneda, Ron & Jen- nifer Tigges, bacon, the crew of Ra- dio Dubuque and all the 365 friends C’productions Cont’d. 18 and advertisers for all your support. Printmaking Exhibit 19 You are all 365. Bob’s Book Reviews 22 Dubuque365 / 365ink 210 West 1st Street, Mattitude 23 Dubuque, IA, 52001 LifeStiles 24 dubuque365.com (563) 588-4365 Eating Healthy w/ Hy-Vee 25 All contents (c) 2008, Community, Incor- Counterproductions 26 porated. All rights reserved. Crosswords & Puzzles 27 Like our stuff? We can make yours too! Trixie Kitsch 28 Dr. Skrap’s Horoscopes 28 Puzzle / Pop Quiz Answers 28 365 • Web Site Development • Counterproductions 30 • Graphic Design • • Photography • Monk’s Entertainment 31 • Video Production • • Marketing / Consulting •

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! 365INK: PROVIDING A TASTE OF DUBUQUE FOR YEARS 4 JULY 23 - AUG 5

Speaking of dancing, though, dancing of a different kind is likely to occur in front of Taste’s two entertainment stages fea- turing live music just about all day long, including The Brews Brothers, 98 in the Shade, and headline act Doug Allen & the Chicago Mob Band.

Attendees at last year’s Taste might re- Fresh off its resounding success last year Of course it wouldn’t be Taste without ery by the South Stage beginning at 3 call that parking was extremely limited after moving to the first Satturday in Au- food and this year’s event should not dis- p.m. at the time, but that’s not necessarily the gust, Taste of Dubuque returns for its appoint in that regard. Over twenty lo- case this year, thanks to the presence of 14th year on Saturday, August 1! cal restaurants and food vendors will be the Port of Dubuqe Parking Ramp Fa- offering a variety of styles and cuisines cility. In addition, thanks to Fountain “Moving the event to a Saturday gives with delicacies to delight every palate. Park Trolleys, free rides from downtown us the opportunity to share this great Previous Taste attendees know that part parking ramps to the event and back will event with people whom have been un- of the fun of eating is pairing food with be available to the public from 11 a.m. able to attend the Taste on the traditional the perfect beverage. Rest assured that a to 11 p.m. Trolley stops will be located Wednesday night,” John Sutter, Director range of options in both soft drinks and at the Welcome Center at 3rd and Main of Marketing & Sales for the Dubuque “adult beverages” will be available to Streets, 5th and Iowa, and 7th and Iowa County Historical Society, the organiza- complete the Taste experience. Streets. tion that sponsors the festival, said last year, and he was right -- Taste, an already In addition to the Dubuque County His- routinely packed event, was positively torical Society, sponsors of the event massive last year, and this year promises include Stone Cliff Winery, Honkamp to be no exception. & Krueger, the Grand Harbor Resort, Families are encouraged to arrive early the Durrant Group, Carpet One / Carpet as there will be a variety of kid-friendly Shack and Modern Piping, Inc. The His- activities throughout the day at the Kids torical Society would also like to thank Corner area with various games and all the volunteers, in-kind sponsors, me- family-fun activities, including an in- dia sponsors, the auxiliary police, and flatable playground, a comedic juggler, the City of Dubuque. costumed mascots and dancing demon- strations. Admission to the Taste of Dubuque is free; however, the Dubuque County His- Also new to this year’s event is the torical Society will be accepting dona- Dubuque Bean Bag Championship Tour- tions at the admission gate. All proceeds The Lil’ Taste sample-size hour from 4 to nament, sponsored by Courtside Sports will benefit the Mathias Ham House Being on the weekend does allows the 5 p.m. gives everyone the opportunity Bar & Grill. The entry fee for two-person Historic Site, Old Jail Museum, National event to spread out over more of the day to buy $2 sample-size portions of food teams is $20. Pre-registration is available Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium with gates opening at 3 p.m. This year’s from each vendor, so everyone can get a at Courtside Sports Bar & Grill at 2095 and the National Rivers Hall of Fame - Taste of Dubuque features family-friend- Lil’ Taste of all the great food! Holiday Dr. in Dubuque. Prizes will be properties operated and maintained by ly entertainment throughout the day and awarded to the top bean bag throwers in the Dubuque County Historical Society. live music from the afternoon into the In fact, beer lovers should check out a this first Dubuque Bean Bag Champion- For more information, call 563-557- evening. The event ends at 11 p.m. special demonstration of Cooking with ship. Who said bean bag tossing couldn’t 9545 or visit rivermuseum.com. Beer, hosted by the Goose Island Brew- be a competitive sport? ALL HAIR SERVICES AT CAPRI -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 5 JULY 23 - AUG 5 The Museum & Aquarium will hold spe- ty Club Picnic is Friday through Sunday NOW Lizards on the Loose JUL DBQ Arts Council cial promotions and events in conjunc- 26 July 31-Aug 2 at the St. Donatus ballpark. Now Open tion with the lizard exhibit and the pub- Sundays at 6:30 Family mixed softball tournament - kids The National Mississippi River Muse- lic art display. The sculptures will be on The Dubuque Arts Council “Sunday at games - food, and fun. $1 admission for um & Aquarium’s new “Lizards on the public display throughout the summer. 6:30” series concludes this Sunday July non-members 14 years and older. No Loose!” exhibit is NOW OPEN! The The “Lizards on the Loose!” exhibit will 26 with “The Celebration Iowa Singers carry-ins or pets allowed. exhibit will be displayed in the Norman run through March 2010. & Dancers” - featuring some of the most Changing Gallery on the second floor of talented young performers in Iowa. Bring AUG The Artwork of JUL Rock ‘n Soul Reunion your lawn chairs, picnic suppers and 15 Nicolas Roche the Woodward River Discovery Center. 25 Museum & Aquarium. on the River enjoy this free concert at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Mar- “Lizards on the Loose!” features 25 dif- shall Park. Monks Kaffee Pub’s series of monthly art ferent types of lizards and focuses on the exhibits continues for the month of Au- JUL amazing diversity and the unique adap- Colts Music on gust with an exhibit of paintings by artist 31 tations lizards have developed to survive The March II Nicolas Roche. Monk’s will host an art- in their varied environments. Lizards are ist’s reception for the show on Saturday, a large and widespread group of squa- Music on the March II, hosted by the August 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. mate reptiles of nearly 5,000 species that Colt Cadets, is Friday July 31st at Dalzell range across all continents, exceptAnt- Field. This is a DCI Open Class National Now living in the Chicago area, Roche arctica. This interactive exhibit teaches Ranking event featuring The Vanguard studied English and Creative Writing at visitors how lizards see each other; con- Rotary Club of Dubuque presents thennual Cadets from Santa Clara, CA; Teal Sound Loras College with a concentration in In- trol their body temperature; what they Rock ‘n Soul Reunion on the River! Sched- from Jacksonville, FL; Oregon Crusad- tegrated Visual Arts. He graduated with eat; and how they use color for defense, uled for Saturday, July 25, from 5 - 11 p.m., ers from Portland; Revolution from San BA in 2008. Roche works primarily in mating and communication. the event will be held at the Alliant Am- Antonion, TX; Impulse from Buena Park, oil paint but also creates drawings and phitheater in the Port of Dubuque and will CA; The Racine Scouts, and The Colt Ca- sculpture. The exhibit will go on display A public display of lizard sculptures art once again feature music by The Wundo dets. Tickets are available by called 582- August 1 and run through August 31. campaign accompanies the “Lizards on Band followed by The Brews Brothers (a 4872 or online at colts.org. Monks Kaffee Pub is located at 373 Bluff the Loose!” exhibit. Large fiberglass liz- favorite of audiences at 180 Main). Admis- Street. For more info, visit www.mys- sion to the Rock ‘n’ Soul Reunion on the JUL St. Donatus Community pace.com/monkskaffeepub. ard sculptures are available for “adop- 31 tion” by local businesses and groups in River is free and the event is open to the Club Picnic the Tri-state Area to decorate and dis- public. Additional sponsors include Alliant play. Energy and Sam’s Club. The 30th Annual St. Donatus Communi- Y MEN’S LEMONADE OR BUST, MAN 6 JULY 23 - AUG 5 launched the Platinum-certified record Leave a Whisper), has seen its biggest success come of late with the release of the single “Second Chance,” which has been ripping up radio airwaves and Answers on page 28! sales charts since it was first released several months ago. As part of its current 1. The first permanent fairgrounds in tour with Staind, the band is releasing its Dubuque County were built in what older albums in digital form with previ- city? ously unreleased tracks. 2. In 1904, what Dubuque park held Staind, formed in 1995, has returned to the first Tri-State Fair? prominence as of late with the release of its newest album, The Illusion of Prog- 3.What was Nutwood Park built ress, which has launched several chart- Now in its 56th year, the annual himself in country music, scoring such for? ing singles, including “This Is It.” Of Dubuque County Fair is a time-honored hit singles as “Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” course, the band may be best remem- celebration of arts, culture, music, ag- “Don’t,” “Good Directions” and oth- 4. Both Buffalo Bill Cody and Presi- bered for past hits such as “It’s Been riculture, and just about everything ers. Lee Ann Womack first emerged as a dent William McKinley were among Awhile,” “Price to Play” and “So Far else that makes a county fair, well, a country music star in 1997, and became the notable people to perform or Away.’ Tickets for the Staind and Shine- county fair! Scheduled to run until July a crossover sensation in 2000 with the speak in this Dubuque Park. down concert are $35 for stage front, 26 (hopefully all this rain we’ve been song “I Hope You Dance.” Racking up $30 for reserved seats, $20 for the up- getting decides to finally go away), the five Academy of Country Music Awards, 5. Which product was not invented per grandstand and $5 for hillside seats. Dubuque County Fair promises to have five Country Music Association Awards by a one-time Dubuque resident? For both the country and rock shows, something for everyone -- so there’s still and two Grammy Awards, Womack A. REALEMON lemon juice if tickets are purchased before July 18, time to go! took a brief hiatus from music before re- B. Machine gun / propeller timing the ticket will cover gate admission, as turning to the scene last year. Tickets for device well. Daily attractions at the Dubuque Coun- Lee Ann Womack and Billy Currington C. Friction Matches ty Fair include a mega carnival provided are $30 for stage front, $25 for reserved D. Beer bottle caps by North American Midway Entertain- seats and $15 for the upper grandstand. ment, featuring all your favorite rides. 6. What did Kirchhoff Distribution We’re sure there will be a Tilt-A-Whirl Saturday, July 25, features the return of (Budweiser) sell during prohibition? there; after all, what’s a carnival without the Fair’s “hard rock” night, one that’s a Tilt-A-Whirl? become an annual tradition for the last 7. How much land did Dubuque couple of years. This year’s rockapa- Brewing and Malting cover at the And what’s the Dubuque County Fair looza features the music of Staind and turn of the century. (1900) without some great live music? Friday, Shinedown. Both bands have been mak- A. 2 acres B. 5 acres Otherwise, fair admission is $8 for July 24, will be the Fair’s night of country ing some noise as of late, with Shine- C. 10 acres D. 20 acres adults, free for children 11 and under, music, with superstars Billy Currington down a relative newcomer to the scene and free if in before 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Lee Ann Womack taking the stage. and Staind a mainstay in hard rock for 8. The official Dubuque city direc- and Thursday. All tickets are available a decade. tory once listed what actor’s name online at www.dbqfair.com, or by call- Over the course of six years and three al- as well as the name of the character ing 563-588-1406. bums, Currington has made a name for Shinedown, formed in 2003 (when it he was in town portraying? 365INK TIM ISSUES A CHICKEN WING CHALLENGE! MAKE HIM CRY! 7 JULY 23 - AUG 5

It’s time for the annual celebration of wings will begin at 2 p.m. Visitors can wings! Not the ones that make you fly buy a punch card, which will allow sam- (although they do have the potential to pling of wings -- one punch for one wing. cause rocket-like emissions from certain During that time, visitors can place their parts of your body) ... we’re talking about votes for the People’s Choice part of the chicken wings! Get ready for the fifth an- competition. nual Wingfest, East Dubuque’s legendary chicken wing cook-off, scheduled for Sat- In addition to the chicken wings, deli- urday, August 8, from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. cious Coca-Cola and, er ... adult bever- on East Dubuque’s strip of Sinsinawa Av- ages will be available for purchase. There enue. will also be games and other entertain- ment for kids ... as well as one of the best parts about Wingfest: Live music!

Bands playing at Wingfest include The Rocket Surgeons, also known as one of the Tri-States’ very best party bands, kick- ing off the musical festivities from noon - 3 p.m. We hear that the Surgeons have been learning quite a few new tunes as of late (we know that because we hear them noodling about in the offices of 365 World Headquarters), so be sure to check them out to get you in the party spirits. Following them will be The Dert Tones, otherwise known as one of the most tal- ented bands in the land (known to many for years of open mic shenanigans in the As always, Wingfest will feature a wide basement of 180 Main). And concluding variety of chicken wings prepared by the festivities will be The Tasties, one of some of the most talented cooks in town. the newest groups in Dubuque’s music Wings will be judged according to the scene (recently profiled in the pages of best traditional wing sauce, the best bar- 365ink), playing from 7 - 11 p.m. becue wing sauce, the most unique wing sauce, and other categories. One of the Other Wingfest activities include free best aspects of Wingfest is the wide vari- rides for the kids from noon - 6 p.m., a ety of entries that come into the field, from free corn boil at 5 p.m. and a bean bag traditional hot sauced wings to Asian- tournament at 6 p.m. themed flavors, Caribbean jerk-style wings, old-style barbecue and more. No WingFest is sponsored by Mystique Ca- matter what kind of wing you prefer (and sino, 365ink, EastDubuqueLife.com, you do prefer a wing, otherwise that’s just Runde Auto Group, Budweiser, T&T Iron plain un-American), there’s always some- & Metals, Selco, the East Dubuque Busi- thing for everybody at Wingfest ness & Tourism Council, the City of East Dubuque and Cumulus Broadcasting. Public tasting of competitors’ chicken HEY LOOK, MIKE AND AMY ARE BACK IN TOWN! 8 JULY 23 - AUG 5

The popular Mud Lake Bluegrass series of County Conservation Board, the Mud Lake Sunday concerts returns for a second install- Bluegrass summer concert series is now in ment, Sunday, August 2. The free concert its eighth season. promises to be a popular one with the return of Finders and Youngberg featuring area fa- Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic vorites Mike and Amy Finders, with “Drift- lunch and show up early to catch the “Pick- wood” Denny and the Hip Waders opening. ers Picnic” starting at noon. Bluegrass pickers from novices to pros sit in on the Finders and Youngberg – not a law firm, as impromptu jam sessions. Guest instructors the group’s web site notes – is of course the help out beginners with any questions they bluegrass and country folk foursome made might have as well as organizing the various up of two married couples, Mike and Amy groups. Finders and Aaron and Erin Youngberg. The two couples first met at a show in Chicago The third and final installment in the sum- in 2005 when Mike and Amy opened for the mer bluegrass concert series is scheduled for Hit and Run Bluegrass Band which featured Sunday, August 16 and will feature Spring- Aaron and Erin. field, Missouri band The Hillbenders with area pickers Free For the Haulin’ opening. After playing a few shows together, the four- some eventually got together to record what Camping is available for those wishing to has become a very well-received CD, Keep stay overnight at Mud Lake Park. The park your Suitcase Packed, at Aaron Youngberg’s has both primitive and modern camping, Swingfingers Studio in Fort Collins, Colo- along with playgrounds, modern bathrooms rado in early 2008. The Finders moved from and river access for those who would rather Iowa City to Fort Collins last summer, so the arrive by boat. Organizers do have conces- Mud Lake performance will be a homecom- sion stand selling some food and ice cream, ing of sorts. but if you want to drink beer you are advised to bring your own cooler. Held at Mud Lake Park, just north of Dubuque on the banks of the Mississippi Mud Lake Park is located just a few miles River, “Bluegrass Sundays” concerts are all- north of Dubuque. Take Highway 52 north ages, free and open to the public, though to Sageville, turn right on Mud Lake Road donations are accepted to help support the and follow the signs to the picnic at the park. cause. Entertainment at the main stage gets For more information on the event, contact underway at about 2 p.m. with the opening organizer Jim Zmudka at the Mud Lake Blue- act, with headliners taking the stage at about grass society at (563) 552-1522. For camp- 3:30 p.m. Performances usually last to about ing information, contact Dubuque County 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Mud Lake Music Conservation at (563) 556-6745. Society, in cooperation with the Dubuque I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN BUT NOT THAT FAR. TOO DANGEROUS 9 JULY 23 - AUG 5 and see the church was a moment I will always remember.”

Other upcoming artists in the Saturday series include jewelry maker and OT- Outside the Lines Art Gallery continues LAG co-owner Connie Twining on Au- its summer series of demonstrations by gust 1, printmaker Lori Biwer-Stewart on area artists on the broad front porch of August 15, painter Cindy Nelms-Byrne the Bluff Street gallery, every Saturday on August 22, and clock maker Terry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next in the se- Allendorf on August 29. Mark Stevens ries will be stained glass artist Mark Ste- will make a second porch appearance vens, Saturday, July 25. A different artist on August 15. will be featured each Saturday through August, giving guests an opportunity to In addition to the porch series, Outside meet the artist and learn more about the Lines Art Gallery presents a new their technique and process. Some will exhibit for July and August inside the exhibit additional artwork to that car- gallery featuring the pastel drawings of ried by the gallery. Marcia Wegman and the ceramics of Roberta Polfus. The artists reception for Glass artist Mark Stevens creates one- the exhibit, usually held on the first Fri- of-a-kind stained glass windows and day of the first month of the exhibit, is lamps. Maybe best known for his glow- scheduled for Friday, August 7, from 7 to ing art lamps, Stevens incorporates a 9 p.m. Free and open to the public, the variety of types of glass and translucent casual reception hosted by gallery own- stones into his unique designs. His work ers Stormy Mochal and Connie Twining, often mixes geometric shapes with or- will feature hors d’oeuvres and bever- ganic curves reminiscent of nature into ages and is kid-friendly. The exhibit will surprising abstract patterns. be on display through August 2009. In recent work, Stevens has collabo- Outside the Lines Art Gallery is located rated with Dubuque metal sculptor Gail at 409 Bluff Street (the corner of 4th Chavenelle. Working from a sculpture and Bluff Streets) in historic Cable Car created by Chavenelle, Stevens traces Square. Featuring the art of local and the openings toward fitting each space regional artists, the gallery offers fine with glass. “I look at the flow of the art, stained and blown glass, jewelry, sculpture and lay out several pieces of ceramics, baskets, sculpture and more. glass on my workbench,” Stevens ex- New summer hours for the gallery are plains. An accomplished glass artist, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. Stevens counts his creation of a 4’ x 6’ to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to stained glass window depicting Saint 4 p.m. For more information, call (563) Michael the Arch Angel for a church in 583-9343, or visit: www.otlag.com” India as one of his greatest artistic mo- www.otlag.com. ments. “Being able to travel to India THAT MINI COOPER IS SO MINE, I CAN TASTE IT. MMMMM, FIBERGLASS 10 JULY 23 - AUG 5

Without a doubt, one of the most defin- ing aspects of our Tri-State area is its end- lessly vibrant artistic scene, from visual arts like painting to filmmaking to music to theatre, so on and so forth, it’s safe to say that no matter the time of year, there’s always something going on. (Heck, that’s the entire reason that this fine publica- tion you’re reading exists in the first Of And the Killer Is..., a play revolving place!) But while there’s always some- around an awards show for actors in bit thing happening during throughout the roles who would kill, literally, for a mo- year, it goes without saying that for us Tri- ment in the spotlight, Heartland director State residents, the summer is something John Hassig says audiences can expect of a special time of year. The weather’s to just enjoy themselves. (Also -- tickets great, we’re out on the river, we’re enjoy- include dinner theater! ing festivals, what have you. One such festival happens to take place up in the “It’s an audience-participation murder wild green yonder of Platteville, Wiscon- mystery, and it’s a very intimate setting,” sin, and it’s quietly become one of the he says. “It’s got just a ridiculous script, biggest annual celebrations of art, music and it’s a great time.” and theatre in the Tri-States. I speak, of course, of the University of Wisconsin - Regarding Forever Plaid, Hassig says it’s a Platteville’s annual Heartland Festival. “charming standard,” and also notes with a laugh that it’s the one play of the year This year, the Heartland Festival is con- where he has a chance to sneak himself tinuing last year’s mix of shows, including into the cast. The Heartland Festival is a children’s show (You’re a Good Man, also showing a by-kids, for-kids produc- Charlie Brown), a murder mystery (And tion of Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell Ju- the Killer Is...), a musical (Forever Plaid) nior (the show that launched the Top 40 ... as well as the hit Broadway spectacle hit, “Day by Day”) ... and then, of course, that took home more Tony awards than there’s the old classic, You’re a Good any other show in history: The Producers. Man, Charlie Brown.

The Producers, of course, is the musical The shows will run all summer long, end- based on Mel Brooks’ 1970s movie of the ing on August 5 -- it’s definitely a summer same name and premise, wherein a strug- full of fun! For a full schedule of events gling Broadway producer and an ambi- (it’s seriously WAY too long for us to print tious accountant embark on a scheme to here!), check out the UW-P ad on PAGE shock Broadway and laugh all the way to 22, visit www.uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa, or the bank. (To say anything more would call 608-342-1298. ruin the surprise, now, wouldn’t it?) MY DEFINITION OF ROUGHING IT IS TRADING REGULAR FOR DECAF 11 JULY 23 - AUG 5

a skillet of water to a simmer, with great trepidation, I slid a raw egg in. Fearing I would have tasteless egg drop soup, I Roughing It watched the whites turn whiter and the yolk just sort of sit there. I’m sitting in a cabin in Crested for a “Good Woman” that is so As it happened, the yolk stuck Butte, Colorado, surrounded lame I am not going to dignify to the bottom of the skillet a bit by the most spectacular scen- it by quoting it here. There are – I swear, this skillet has it in for ery you could hope to vacation also two cow skulls and four me – but in the end, it turned in. We’ve got mountains to the cowboy hats on the walls. out okay. Edible, which is all I left, mountains to the right, and ask for. some of them are even snow- To me, we’re roughing it. Hav- capped, right in the middle of ing no microwave means we I’m trying to be a good sport and summer. We picked this cabin, have to put food in a pot or a get into this roughing it thing. I as we often do, from its web skillet and reheat it, then wash am a former Girl Scout, after all, page description, and it sound- the pot or skillet in the afore- and I went to Camp Conestoga ed just right for our needs. We mentioned single sink. Also, for six years running and found really don’t ask for much – run- there are no non-stick skillets it enjoyable, at least when I ning water, a stove and fridge, or pots here. I know this sounds wasn’t crying myself to sleep reliable electricity, things like whiny, but have you tried frying because I missed my mom, dad, that. an egg lately in a regular skillet? cat, and sister, in roughly that Trust me, it can’t be done. No order. As you know if you’ve been read- matter how low I keep the flame ing this column for any amount or how much butter I throw in Which reminds me. One of the of time, my husband and I have the pan, the egg sticks to the coolest things I learned how to been going to a cottage in the bottom and turns to an unholy do at camp was to make ba- woods of northern Wisconsin mess when I try to flip it or re- con and eggs over a campfire. for the past five years. We go move it. Maybe it’s the altitude. Here’s how you do it. First you in mid to late May, right when get some bacon, an egg, and a

PAM KRESS-DUNN PAM his college teaching duties are paper lunch bag. You cut the ba- done for the year. So this year, con so it just covers the bottom we’ve already been and gone. It of the bag. Then you break the was as lovely as always. egg over the bacon. Finally, you tie the top of the bag with twine My more alert readers will no- and attach it to a long, substan- • tice that I just called the place tial stick, which you hold over a we go to in Wisconsin a “cot- bed of coals. You dangle it there tage” and the place we’re in until the bacon cooks, which now a “cabin.” How do I ex- also cooks the egg. When it’s plain the difference without done – don’t ask how you know sounding, ahem, like a spoiled when this is; I had counselors to princess? In Wisconsin, the cot- advise me – you peel away the tage is larger and furnished with top part of the bag, put the bot- overstuffed furniture and finely This morning I was so desperate tom part on a plate, and dig in. polished tables, yet nothing that I made my first old-fash- Yum. overly fancy. The floors are all ioned poached egg. At home, I natural wood, as are the walls have this cool little egg poach- Now that I am married and take and ceilings, and the windows er that consists of a base where less camp-like vacations, I do have mini-blinds and lace va- you put the water, a cup where have options. Just last night, lances. There’s no dishwasher – you put the egg (after first but- we drove into town and I had what a thing to expect! – but the tering the heck out of it), and Rocky Mountain trout and roast sink is a double one. a lid. I may be the only person fingerling potatoes, and a lem- in Dubuque who owns one of on tart with fresh blackberries Here, the floors are dark wood these, let alone uses it every for dessert. Then we went to see planks, and the railings to the morning, but trust me, it’s great. “Public Enemies” at the local loft look like tree trunks. Per- I would have brought it along, theater, because there’s no TV at haps they once were. The cur- but my kitchen is undergoing our cabin and we were hungry tains are homespun cotton and the Joy of Renovation (remind for some AV entertainment. Af- don’t exactly fit. The sink is a me to write about that later) so ter a week of Roy Rogers, seeing single, which I find challeng- it was nowhere to be found. Johnny Depp was a treat for the ing to do dishes in. The décor eyes. Isn’t roughing it fun? is Wild West, featuring Annie I had just purchased a new Oakley, Roy Rogers and Dale cookbook and actually read Pam Kress-Dunn Evans, a sign over the toilet that about poaching eggs the old [email protected] declares “Cowboys Leave the fashioned way, so I thought I’d Seat Up!” and a sign advertising give it a whirl. After bringing GIVINGVOICE MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MOVIE? I’VE HEARD OF STRANGER THINGS... 12 JULY 23 - AUG 5

RottenTomatoes collects the thoughts of dozens of movie reviewers across the country and averages their scores into a fresh or rotten THE BUZZ rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! Michael Jackson mania isn’t over ... www.rottentomatoes.com in fact, it’s just getting started. Sony is working on locking down a deal G-FORCE (July 24) to create a movie about the late star, Armed with the latest high-tech spy drawing on the eighty hours of re- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -- A equipment, a covert team of highly Film by David Yates (Harry Potter 5) hearsal footage filmed for concerts trained guinea pigs discover that the fate Jackson was preparing to perform in London. The of the world is in their paws. Tapped for feature will also include at least three videos in- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince continues the the G-FORCE are guinea pigs Darwin, cluding an alternative version of ‘Thriller’ which ever darkening tale of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; were shot specifically for the London concerts. Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger Blaster, an outrageous weapons expert with tons of Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) will direct. (Emma Watson) as they enter their sixth year at Hog- attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez, warts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main fo- a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall Nicolas Cage is in early talks to play cus of this film is the past as Harry learns more about reconnaissance expert Mooch, and a star-nosed mole the gangster villain in “The Green Lord Voldemort’s (Ralph Fiennes) past from Professor Speckles, the computer and information specialist. Fea- Hornet” for Sony Pictures says Va- Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) and he learns about turing the voices of Will Arnett and Penelope Cruz. riety. Cameron Diaz is negotiating the Half-Blood Prince through his discovery of the to play a reporter and love interest former student’s potions textbook. Of course, dur- Orphan (July 24) in the Michel Gondry-directed film, ing this time of discovery, great peril still surrounds After their unborn baby dies, Kate and which stars Seth Rogen as the masked crime fight- Harry and the rest of the Order of the Phoenix as the John Coleman decide to adopt a child er. Stephen Chow was originally set to play Kato, Death Eaters, empow- as a hopeful way to bring some joy though he has since backed out. ered by the return of and normalcy into their lives. Esther, a Lord Voldemort, are on 9-year-old orphan, captivates the cou- According to the Associated Press, the attack of both the ple, and comes home to live with them, though her a sequel to Master & Commander: Muggle and wizarding angelic façade might mask sinister intentions. The Far Side of the World is deep worlds simultaneously. into development. Crowe has en- The Ugly Truth (July 24) tered into early negotiations for the Harry Potter and the A romantically challenged morning sequel, and revealed that a script is Half-Blood Prince is show producer (Katherine Heigl) readily already written with much of the action based on yet another great in- agrees to a series of outrageous tests by “The Reverse of the Medal,” the eleventh novel in stallment in the soon- her male chauvinist correspondent (Ge- Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-book series. to-be 8 movie series. rard Butler) to prove his theories on rela- The Death Eaters are tionships and allows her to find love. His clever ploys, After years of lounging in develop- most definitely on the however, lead to the totally expected result—she finds ment, a live-action feature based on offensive and the film love at the same time that he falls in love with her. the classic ‘80s cartoon series “Vol- does an excellent job tron” is in the works. The series fea- of laying the groundwork for the final two films. This Funny People (July 31) tured a band of five robot-lions who is the first of the Harry Potter movies where this re- George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is a very combined to form one super lion. viewer read the book prior to seeing the movie and I successful yet self-involved stand-up come- A group of five pilots control the lions, which are am glad I did. The actors infuse their characters with dian who learns that he has an incurable charged with defending the planet Arus from villain the same level of charm and humor as the previous blood disorder and is given less than a year King Zarkon. Hey, whatever works. films and some new faces add to the action as well as to live. Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) is a strug- gling up-and-coming stand-up comedian who works at the story. 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Well, I suppose you just need to see the play SHOWTIMES JUL 24-30 adaptation. The local production of Dr. Horrible’s The Ugly Truth Sing-Along Blog is being developed by (R) Trainwreck Productions, a new summer 11:10, 1:20, 3:25, 5:35, 7:40, 9:45 theatre organization in Dubuque. Pro- viding increased outlets for Dubuque- area theatre artists, the group bills itself G-FORCE as an an avant garde organization look- (PG) ing to produce meaningful, unique, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. 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While Prairie du Chien events are usu- ally a bit outside our range of focus at 365, knowing there are plenty of Tri- State area fans of blues music, we fig- ured you wouldn’t mind knowing about Prairie Dog Blues Fest. Scheduled for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, the 12th annual Prairie Dog Blues Fest is set to host a full lineup of great blues musicians, all on an island in the mid- dle of the Mississippi River. How cool is that?

While we don’t have room to give you the rundown on all the performers (check www.prairiedogblues.com for that), Fri- day’s lineup includes blues vocalist and harmonica player Curtis Salgado, the Tickets are $30 for a single day, or $50 funky horn-driven sound of the Groove for the weekend and camping is avail- Hogs, and Yugoslavian singer and gui- able. Seating is festival-style, with plen- tar phenom, Ana Popovic. Saturday’s Lizards on the Loose, Open ty of space for all. Carry-in beverages program starts at noon and continues Museum & Aquarium are strictly prohibited, although coolers into the evening with performances by with ice can be used to store beverag- Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, Johnny es purchased on-site. A shuttle service Rawls, Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travel- will run to all the hotels in the town. ers, and a young and very talented gui- For more information, check the above- tar player by the name of Davy Knowels listed web site. with his band Back Door Slam. GET REEL OR GET OUT 15 JULY 23 - AUG 5

Dubuque has a pretty active live music the bar. “And it never went as well ever scene. It might be a surprise to former again,” he added laughing. residents or new visitors, but with two casinos and multiple clubs hosting live Undaunted, Hefel continued in his quest music on a regular basis, residents and to provide local kids an opportunity to visitors alike have plenty of opportunities see both local and touring bands. to see and hear live music.

But that was not the case ten years ago when a young, would-be promoter named Aaron Hefel started Counterproduc- tions. Begun as a vehicle to promote his friends’ bands and to invite to Dubuque some of the indie rock bands he was driv- ing to other cities to see, Counterproduc- tions has grown over the past decade to become an established production com- pany working with bands ranging from metal to hip-hop, high school garage bands to touring national acts.

To celebrate the milestone, Hefel will host a special Counterproductions show at 180 Main, on Saturday, August 8. The lineup will include popular Indiana- “The next show was this band that I had based indie rock group Magnolia Elec- just seen probably a couple of days before tric Co., San Diego keyboard-driven in- that in Iowa City called the Vida Blue and die rock band The Donkeys, and one of they blew my mind,” he explains. “I was Hefel’s own project Old Panther. like, ‘Would you guys play Dubuque?’ And that’s kinda how it really started.” The anniversary show falls on the exact same date as Counterproductions’ first Using local bands as opening acts for show ten years ago, August 8. An all- touring bands, Hefel continued to book ages show on a Sunday, the event was an all-ages shows at One Flite Up over the AIDS benefit hosted by One Flite Up. next two years. Notable acts from the time included Sweep The Leg Johnny, Ten “This is the first show I did under the Grand, and Lifter Puller, a band that fea- Counterproductions name,” said Hefel tured two members of the now-popular showing me a copy of the original flier, band The Hold Steady. “reasonably priced at four dollars.” The flier lists co-headliners Nat Love and Be- “And what’s funny is that during this neath, with special guests Hot Carl, and entire time pretty much, I never had a the Atavists. band,” notes Hefel, now known for his work in Grainbelt and Old Panther. “I Hefel relates that the first event went so had been in a band in high school called well that One Flite Up owner Kevin Men- ning agreed to let him host other shows at Continued on Page 18. Saturday, July 25 Sunday, July 26

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The Amsterdam Dream, I’d kinda given at the time had a location on Central Av- up on playing guitar, mostly. After the enue. The location apparently suited a One Flite Up days, I started a band called developing punk, metal, and indie rock Lebowski, but during the first year and a scene, hosting bands like The Detach- half, I was not playing any of these shows. ment Kit, The Mountain Goats, Victory My dad was running sound with the little At Sea, and Check Engine, until the Fire PA setup that he has … and I had to pay Marshall found a show flier, investigated him, every freakin’ time.” the space and shut down the shows as unsafe. Because the first floor – the re- At one point, a particular show did not cord store itself was in compliance, CDs draw all that many people. “There was 4 Change owner Hackett allowed Aaron nobody there and he was like, ‘You don’t to host shows in the store. have to pay me,’” he said, mumbling in a somewhat defeated tone. “Thanks Dad,” “It was really cool,” Hefel says of the he added laughing. scene that was developing at the time. “There was at least 20 to 30 kids at every Hefel also tells the story of how the night show and that’s kinda like the first wave before a particular Lifter Puller show, his of kids that now have bands.” Regardless dad broke his leg. Without access to a of what genre of music they most related proper PA he had to run vocals through a to, the DIY (Do It Yourself) spirit of punk guitar amp. “It was so bad. I was so, so rock was finally inspiring young, would- embarrassed.” be musicians in Dubuque.

Hefel explains that his own inspiration came from other local or area promot- ers who brought shows to the Dubuque County Fairgrounds, the American Legion Hall, or the National Guard Armory as far back as 1993.

“There was a lot of really cool things happening but they were few and far be- tween,” he explains of that time, “but I started realizing that the people doing it were just like regular people. They didn’t have that much money … but it was very nice to know that regular people were do- ing this.”

Working to further promote Counterpro- ductions shows, Hefel worked out a deal with former classmate and artist Victor After a couple of years at One Flite Up, Cairo. Cairo had developed a bizarre Hefel moved Counterproductions shows and sometimes even grotesque style of il- to the basement of John Hackett’s new and used CD store CDs 4 Change, which Continued on Page 26. NAUGHTY DOG HAS ONE OF THE BEST PASTA SALADS IN TOWN. JUST SAYIN’! 19 DEC 27 - JAN 9

Southern Graphics Council paper. Printmaker Louise Kames, MFA, Traveling Printmaking chair and professor of art at Clarke, Exhibition currently serves on the board of the August 1 =September 15 Southern Graphics Council. Quigley Gallery, Clarke College Representing a wide range of print- making processes and approaches, the Opening Reception, exhibition also presents a diverse col- Sunday, August 30 lection of imagery and content. War- rington Colescott, professor emeritus at Clarke College will host a spe- the University of Wisconsin-Madison, cial exhibition of prints, August 1 who served as the juror for the exhi- through September 15. Presented bition writes that the work deals “with by the Clarke College Art Depart- complex ideas that go beyond both ab- ment, the 2009 Southern Graph- straction and figuration and at the same ics Council Traveling Printmaking time open the profession to the current Exhibition will be on display in the technology revolution but without los- Quigley Gallery in the Atrium on ing the wealth of ancient tradition. It is the Clarke campus. An opening an exciting balance.” reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, from 2-4 p.m. Kames will host an opening reception, gallery talk and studio demonstration The special exhibition will display for the exhibition on Sunday, August a selection of 41 prints by members 30, from 2-4 p.m. in the Quigley Gal- of the Southern Graphics Council, lery. At 3 p.m., Kames will present a a 2,000 member international arts gallery talk on new trends and media organization dedicated to the ad- in printmaking. The exhibition, recep- vancement of artists, specifically tion, and gallery talk are all free and those who create original prints, open to the public. drawings, books and hand-made I RENEW MY ENERGY THROUGH OBSCENE AMOUNTS OF CAFFEINE 20 JULY 23 - AUG 5

“Main Reasons for Renew- other sustainable practices is growth in all sectors of our economy. The able Energy…Our Children” US Conference of Mayors has passed By Mayor Roy D. Buol several resolutions calling on all levels of government to pursue environmen- Experts abound on this topic and not tally sustainable municipal practices. surprisingly, many represent energy One of the most essential elements companies. In Iowa, there are those of a “green” economy will involve in- that believe it important to have a va- creasing the production of energy from riety of energy sources…hydro, wind, sustainable sources and retrofitting ex- geothermal and more. No one source, isting buildings to be more energy ef- but many renewable sources! ficient. The promotion of energy poli- cies based on energy efficiency and In speaking about renewable energy, on renewable sources will not only Bill Brown, Chairman of ABI, the Voice help our economy, but will do so in of Iowa Business, recently shared “The a healthy and clean way, saving our federal stimulus bill contains many cities billions in ancillary costs such provisions affecting renewable energy. as health care, infrastructure decay, climate change mitigation and waste The most significant items are: management. A new 30% investment tax credit in certain “advanced energy” projects; An increase in the credit for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes; The addition of a “small wind energy property” tax credit for smaller wind energy installations;

A plug-in electric vehicle tax credit;

Permitting producers who are entitled to renewable energy production tax credits to instead obtain an investment tax credit—which would grant a tax credit prior to the production of energy rather than having to await the success- ful production of energy to generate a tax credit.”

As reported in ABI’s recent edition, the VP of Strategic America, Lore Mc- We must unite as a nation to improve Manus Solo, reported “businesses energy efficiency…we must conserve need to recognize the ‘triple’ bottom energy and develop a myriad of renew- line in becoming sustainable. The able energy resources. We need to call United Nations says sustainable devel- on the energy giants to invest in Amer- opment meets present needs without ica – in research and development that compromising future generations’ abil- will create a sustainable future, both ity to meet needs. Consider business economically and environmentally… sustainability as (a) economic, (b) envi- our children are counting on it! ronmental, and (c) societal benefits re- sulting from your company’s “ethical” “When you tug on a single thing in efforts! nature, you find it connected to every- thing else!” John Muir The bottom line to green building and THIN LIZZY IS STILL TOURING?! AWESOME! 21 JULY 23 - AUG 5

Tuesdays Pub Quiz - 180 Main, 8 p.m. - First 3 Tuesdays of the month Open Jazz Jam - 180 Main (Upper Level), 8 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. The Sandy Hook Tavern, just over the bridge and evening, and an appearance by the A&B in southwest Wisconsin hosts the Road Auto Show Girls. DJ Mobil Moosic will be Wednesdays Ragin’ Hot Rod Show and Benefit Run on spinning tunes on the ball field (with sound Laughing Moon Comedy - Diamond Jo Casino, 8 p.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. the weekend of August 8-9. The Hot Rod provided by SRS Productions) from noon to Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Show is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 5 p.m., with live music by Renegade, Six Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club, 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. with the Benefit Run, a road cruise along the Nites Alone and Menace from 5 to 10 p.m. Karaoke - Bubblz Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. river the following day, Sunday, August 9. There will be a variety of games for kids and Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. This is the second year for the event. adults including a dunk tank, beanbag toss, Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. and water balloon toss. Primitive camping The Hot Rod Show, which is open to all sites are available, or guests can stay at the Thursdays makes and models of cars, trucks, and mo- Country Heights Hotel on Badger Road just Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. torcycles is set to begin at noon. Judging across the street from the event. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the competition will begin at 2 p.m. with Dueling Pianos - Diamond Jo Casino, 8 p.m. trophy winners being announced at 6 p.m. The Benefit Run river ride is set for Sunday, Open Mic Showcase, Silver Dollar Cantina, 9 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee for vehicles in the August 9 with registration at 2 p.m. and rid- Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. competition, but all proceeds go toward ers leaving at 2:15. The ride will follow the Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Hospice. The event is free to visitors. Mississippi River to Honkers in Muscoda. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. For more information, contact Adam or Bre- Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. In addition to the Hot Rod Show, the event anna Arling at A & B Automotive Center, Inc. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. will feature food, beverages, music all day Key West, Dubuque at 563-583-3575.

Fridays Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 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, Champps, 9 p.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.

Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Richard Cheese AC/DC Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. House of Blues, Chicago • July 31 United Center, Chicago • August 14 Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Bubblz Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Tori Amos The B52’s Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Chicago Theatre • August 3 House of Blues, Chicago • August 21 Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.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. Mudvayne ZZ Top i Wireless Center, Moline • August 7 Wisconsin Dells • August 29 Sundays Open Mic with Sean Kramer (Mississippi Flat Miners), A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Misfits w/ Juicehead Steely Dan Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. House of Blues, Chicago • August 9 Chicago Theatre • August 31 If you have updates, additions or corrections to the recurring nightlife calendar, please contact 365 with the new information @ Reel Big Fish P!nk [email protected]! House of Blues, Chicago • August 14 Rosemont Theatre, Chicago • September 26 THE PRODUCERS ROCKED BOOTY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 22 JULY 23 - AUG 5 Bob’s Book Reviews Carpe Manifestum by Bob Gelms Malcolm Gladwell has written two hacked the mainframe at the U of runaway bestsellers, The Tipping W and figured out a way to use all Point and Blink: he just made it three the time they wanted without being in a row with his latest, Outliers: The billed. To this day Bill Gates donates Story of Success. Mr. Gladwell sees huge sums of money to the Univer- things we don’t; no, not dead peo- sity of Washington, in part because ple, but connections between things he’s guilty about stealing all the time that don’t seem to have any relation on their mainframe when he was a computer business but the computer to one another. teenager. business suddenly found itself in dire need of people who had Bill Gates’ For example, I think everyone would peculiar blend of skills … skills that agree that Wayne Gretzky is one of if maybe only 5 or 6 people on Earth not the greatest hockey player of all possessed at that time. Gates didn’t time. Mr. Gladwell sees this as well build a better mouse trap. The mouse in addition to making a very convinc- trap came to him. ing argument that Wayne Gretzky’s success has a lot more to do with the Success works in mysterious and fact that he was born in the month of captivating ways. How does the rice January than any other single factor, paddy explain the extraordinary suc- even including his prodigious talent. cess in mathematics relating to Ori- I know that sounds ridiculous but the ental students? Why does the gar- argument is so convincing that I’m ment industry in New York City hold completely convinced that it’s true. the secret to the most successful law All successful Canadian hockey play- firm in the world? What does the ers are born in the month of January ethnicity of an airplane pilot have to and you’ll have to read the book to do with his chances of crashing the find out why. plane? Why is having a genius IQ al- most worthless in predicting success? Outliers is filled with stuff like that. You think the Beatles were an over- I had about a bazillion “Oh Wow” night success? Just read this book. moments when reading the book. Outliers has a dozen more questions Bill Gates is the richest man in the that are answered in most unusual world. That can be directly traced to ways. In the end it is heartening to three things that happened to him know that successful people don’t when he was a teenager. If any one make it on their own. They have of these three things wouldn’t have This also allowed Mr. Gates and lots of help. It is true, however, that happened, Mr. Gates would quite friends to apply themselves to the if you don’t have Wayne Gretzgy’s likely, today, be in his garage fiddling 10,000 hour rule that Malcolm hockey ability even if you are born in around with an Apple computer. Gladwell discovered about suc- January and you put in your 10,000 I’ll tell you what they are but I’m cessful people. It goes something hours you are not likely to reach the not going to tell you why because I like this…all successful people at level he did as with the likes of Tiger don’t want to ruin your “Oh Wow” Gretzky and Gates’ level spend Woods, Michael Jordan, Joe DiMag- moment. One, his high school just 10,000 hours applying themselves to gio, John D. Rockefeller, and Barack happened to have a big lumbering their area of interest. This is uniform Obama. teletype machine that was connect- across all kinds of occupations… ed to the University of Washington’s 10,000 hours! In some cases like All of us have thought that in some mainframe computer. It was the only Bill Gates, for instance, he spent his ways it does matter where you were one at ANY high school anywhere 10,000 hours learning how to pro- born, when you were born, to whom in North America. It was 1967. Two, gram computers while he skipped you were born and how much mon- they had to buy time on that comput- his high school classes and eventual- ey your parents had. Accidents also er so his Mom corralled some of the ly dropped out of college in his sec- help like Gretzky’s birthday and Bill other Moms and they raised money ond year. His obsession didn’t pro- gates high school computer. In a lot for that purpose, much like Moms duce a job, or money, or any kind of of ways Mr. Gladwell has taken a raise money for the soccer team or self sufficient means of support. How firm grasp of the obvious and made the cheerleaders’ uniforms. Three, did he become the most successful it riveting…Carpe Manifestum. the time was very expensive and the businessman on Earth? Let me just money ran out quickly but the boys say that Bill Gates didn’t create the CUBS FANS ... 101 YEARS OF PESSIMISM AND COUNTING 23 JULY 23 - AUG 5

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Optimism and pessimism are two op- posite attitudes. Optimism is an at- titude of believing that tomorrow will be better than today. Pessimism is an attitude of believing that tomorrow will be worse than today. Your attitude, optimism or pessimism, is the way you interpret your past, how you view your today, and your belief in tomorrow. An optimistic attitude and pesimistic at- titude do have one thing in common – they are both self fulfilling.

What you focus on, whether positive or negative, expands. If you focus on bad things, bad things keep happen- ing. Pessimism usually leads to sub- standard outcomes. Nothing ever goes right for a pessimistic person. They constantly think things will turn out poorly and thus do not put in much effort. In contrast, for optimistic peo- ple, success seems to come somewhat easily. They expect the best and keep their minds focused on the positive. By constantly expecting the best, they get it. No matter how much optimism you crowd it out with positive and optimis- have, you cannot simply think things tic thoughts. You cannot simultaneous- into existence. You must match your ly focus on something good and bad at optimism with positive action to make the same time. If you have to choose things happen. one or the other, wouldn’t you rather choose optimism? I would much prefer If you have a pessimistic attitude to expect the best and match that ex- (you know who you are), you are not pectation with positive action. Expect doomed to stay that way forever. Your the best and it will expand. attitude is a learned behavior. Anyone 1% Mattitude Improvement Tip

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worried, would law enforcement respond and elevators and fire doors in the black- with enough cars and personnel to secure ness of night. the building and apprehend the intruders breaking in and stealing our stuff? But find the intruders they did, and as a result four teenagers were all arrested and Life Stiles The building where I work actually con- charged with third-degree burglary. A-1 sists of seven buildings built over the past Security was successful in placing motion 100+ years, and today houses six separate sensors and cameras and sirens where Dubuque’s Finest Shine businesses including a recycling center, a they’d be most effective, and our police home interiors import shop, an architec- department proved themselves successful at the Right Time tural salvage business, a fitness center, a in apprehending four teenage criminals in storage business and an art gallery. It took an expansive warehouse facility. by Jeff Stiles worrying if this was a true break-in or just several weeks of working there last year another false alarm. before I could find my own way around Kudos are deserved all around, and now I I have a new respect for the Dubuque without getting lost, so I can only imagine hope I can sleep a little more soundly at Police Department after a break-in two Ever since I began working in the Historic how difficult it would be for a group of night—especially when I’m on vacation, weeks ago in the building where I work. Millwork District last September, manag- police officers to find their way through halfway across the country in the quiet All four suspects were apprehended and ing tenants and projects for Sustainable basements and rooftops and staircases foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. arrested, thanks to the efforts for the local Neighborhood Builders, we’ve had un- cops and an effective police canine. solved break-ins. Most of the time intrud- ers have snuck in during the middle of the My cell phone suddenly began ringing night, hurrying off with a little cash or an at 2 o’clock in the early morning hours item or two they’ve managed to locate in of this particular Wednesday, jolting me the dark. A couple months ago, however, from my sleep and causing me to abruptly thieves stole computer systems out of two sit upright (awakening my wife). The Call- of our offices, so I finally got the green er ID read “Alarm,” and although the lady light to have a high-tech security alarm on the other end of the line couldn’t hear system installed by A-1 Security. me—I was vacationing in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest For the first couple of weeks after Jeramie Virginia that week, with poor reception— installed the system, I would receive a her message was clear indeed: “We’ve phone call from the monitoring company just received a report of an alarm going nearly every day, warning of an alarm go- off in your building, indicating an intruder ing off. Most of these alerts came when our in Zone 5.” buildings were being opened and closed, however, so I naturally began to fear the Because I was 1,000 miles away at the police department would grow wearing of time, there was little I could do. I could lie responding to false alarms in our build- awake in bed, however, wondering and ings. 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lustration that was always eye catching, began booking Friday and Saturday night even when photocopied on the cheap headliners, greatly expanding the range and stuck on lampposts. It was a perfect of music offered in the local scene. Later pairing of original poster art and indie upgrades in equipment raised the bar on rock promotion. Because Cairo’s CD col- productions, making the basement pub, lection was lacking, he agreed to draw now part of the renamed 180 Main res- the poster images in exchange for new taurant and entertainment complex a reg- CDs. It gave Cairo, who now lives and ular destination for live music fans. works in New York, an opportunity to fur- ther develop his style and the confidence Realizing that different acts might work to continue, not unlike many of the young better in different venues, Hefel has also local bands that played Counterproduc- booked shows in the more intimate spac- tions shows. es of Isabella’s and Monk’s Kaffee Pub. “Any place where there’s a good room In fact, a number of young musicians who and the owner will accept it,” he says. played in bands over the past decade of It’s pretty clear he’s motivated by bringing Counterproductions have moved on to good music to Dubuque stages. other, sometimes larger markets, forming successful bands and continuing and ex- panding on their early experience.

Unfortunately, when Hackett closed CDs 4 Change’s Central Avenue location, Hefel lost a venue for Counterproduc- tions. He produced a few shows at Mud- dy Waters Coffee Shop on Central Avenue and at the Conquest in Dyersville, but ultimately, neither location proved to be the best. Hearing from friends about a bar that hosted live music on Main Street in Dubuque, Hefel finally paid a visit to The Busted Lift (now, of course, known as 180 Main), where he convinced then- owner John Finn to let him try an all-ages Sunday showcase. His first Counterpro- ductions show at the Busted Lift featured Suck Creek Cannonball, his own band Grainbelt, and William Elliott Whitmore, a solo blues performer who has gone on to sign to the same label as Tom Waits, In recent years, those opportunities have Nick Cave, and Neko Case. expanded. Volunteering as a coordi- nator of an all-ages band showcase at Despite early challenges with a bare- DubuqueFest led to a position as director bones PA system, Counterproductions of the annual arts and entertainment festi- shows worked at the Busted Lift. In ad- dition to Sunday all-ages shows, Hefel Concluded on Page 30. I TRIED DOKU, I FOUND IT WORKS BEST IN THE BATHROOM! 27 JULY 23 - AUG 5

SUDOKU TRI-DOKU

1. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in each of the NINE LARGE triangles. 2. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in the three legs of the OUTERMOST triangle. 3. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in the three legs of the INVERTED INNER triangle. 4. No two neighboring (touching) cells may contain the same number. HOCUS FOCUS

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PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 Dr. Skrap’s completely useless Sudoku Tri-Doku Warning: Do not take Trixie HOROSCOPES seriously. We mean it. Aries 3/21-4/19 It you don’t get your loved one to Dear Trixie: the fair for at least two servings of There is something wrong with my Y-Men’s lemonade, you might as well just pack up your home. My laptop computer works just fine any- crap and get out. where but on my property. It just goes black whenever I try to get online. I’ve taken it to the shop and the guy Taurus 4/20-5/20 Cryptoquip says there is nothing wrong with it. There are no high You may decide that you deserve some time off from the tension wires anywhere near my place. Do you think it’s little things in life that fill up your day and keep you from haunted? finding happiness. Then again, that lawn mower ain’t gon- --Jackie on Juniper Street na push itself, fatty, so shut up and change the laundry. Gemini 5/21-6/21 Dear Jackie: Crossword You’ve gone to three different cell phone stores a total That’s God’s way of keeping you free from EBAY incurred of eleven times and in the end you’ve saved almost $23. debt. Don’t question it. Wow, that’s great for you. Because you’ll never get that $23 back. Dear Trixie: My friends love to eat at my house. I happen to be mar- Cancer 6/22-7/22 ried to a terrific cook. People are always showing up un- You are not aggressive in your dealings because you do not invited and asking, “what’s for dinner?”. Is there a nice like to create issues. That’s why you drive the old car and way to discourage this behavior? you spouse is sleeping with your best friend. --Terry On Tulip Drive Leo 7/23-8/22 Dear Terry: A quaint fondness of fair food always causes you to buy a funnel cake for everyone in your group when in fact, in Hungry folks can’t hear the word no. You and your wife many cases, no funnel cake at all is the smart choice in the need to do some pro-active feeding. Serve them nothing long run. It’s called the Long John Silver’s Syndrome. but warm, weak Tang, lime jello with walnuts and cold lutefisk. It’s disgusting--but that’s the point. After a month Virgo 8/23-9/22 Even Exchange or two no one will ever want to dine at your table again. You are optimistic and enthusiastic. You are have a reck- less tendency to rely on luck since you completely lack Dear Trixie: talent. What is the best way to rid the kitchen of ants? They are swarming all over my counters. I don’t want dangerous Libra 9/23-10/22 chemicals or toxic traps in my house. What should I do? The “check oil” light was not installed for your amuse- --Wendy on Westridge ment. Mega Maze Scorpio 10/23-11/21 Dear Wendy: You’ve been having problems with credit issues. Most spe- Ants are easily intimidated by loud noises and repetitive cifically, that fat bastard in accounting taking credit for all gestures. They hate to hear humans scream. Get up be- your great ideas. Put Ex-lax in the custard doughnuts. He hind them and shriek in a high register. Shake your arms loves those. over your head and jerk spastically. You’ll notice imme- diately that they retreat. This tells you it is working. You Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 may also blow forcefully on their back ends as they dis- You will find that a recent study stating that eating five like wind and human breath. Good luck, dear. tablespoons of peanut butter a day helps you lose weight didn’t mention that speaking with a mouthful of peanut Dear Trixie: butter will lead people to believe you are special needs. THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 My parents parked me here at Y Camp for 4 weeks! I hate Capricorn 12/22-1/19 1. C) The first fairground was built in it. They make us hike and sing songs and be nice to each People laugh at you a great deal because you are always other-- it’s awful. My parents are in Europe so I had no Cascade in 1891 getting screwed. one to write to but you. Help, Trixie, I’m miserable. 2. B) Nutwood Park --Justin In Tent 21 Aquarius 1/20-2/18 3. C) Horse Racing Your libido is drawing you to another relationship but your 4. A) Washington Park Dear Justin: head is still swimming from the last one. Either get your I went to Y Camp--and I loved it! We sang Beatles songs crap together or rent some porn before you go pulling an- 5. D) No beer bottle caps, though it and played neat pool games where we held smaller kid’s other unwitting innocent soul into the whirlwind of crap seemed like a shoe-in. heads underwater until they choked! I learned to iden- you call your life. 6. B) Ice Cream tify important plants like poison ivy, deadly nightshade 7. C) 10 Acres and marijuana and how to turn a simple matchbook and Pisces 2/19-3/20 a lit cigarette into an arson device! It’ll get better! Just You will achieve the pinnacle of success in you business 8. B) Sly was in the 1978 phone book thanks to your complete lack of ethics. wait and see! Ahhh, childhood summers! twice after his ‘77 F.I.S.T. shoot. HOW DOES A HOUND’S TOOTH LOOK SO GOOD?! 29 JULY 23 - AUG 5 promoting their critically acclaimed piece The Donkeys and Dubuque’s own CD, Son, out on the Anodyne Records Old Panther. Happy Anniversary Coun- and Mt. Fuji Records labels. terproductions!

Counterproductions 10th Anniversary Bull Dyke Rodeo Magnolia Electric Co., The Donkeys, CD Release Party Old Panther With Nevervoid, Dredge, and Gorgon Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9, 5-9 p.m. Aaron Hefel celebrates his one-man Tuned down and turned up, Bull Dyke production company Counterproduc- Rodeo return to celebrate the release of tions’ 10th Anniversary August 8 with a their second CD, Bull Dyke Rodeo II: special show featuring Magnolia Electric Dykefuge, described as “Five tracks of Co., The Donkeys, and his own band, sludgy metal bliss. Newly pressed to a Old Panther. The timing of the whole sleek as (expletive deleted) digipak and thing is quite auspicious, as Magnolia just waiting to melt the (expletive de- Electric Co.’s new album Josephine, the leted) speakers in your mom’s Dodge first in three years, hit the record stores Omni.” Their myspace claims Robocop on July 21, the very day this publication and Total Recall as influences in their went to print, and yet in plenty of time to doom/stoner rock massive riff-ology be available by the 180 Main date. Re- and we believe them. With Nevervoid, Counterproductions celebrates the big corded with Steve Albini at his Electrical Dredge, and Gorgon on the bill, expect tenth anniversary on the 8th and Aaron Audio studio, Josephine collects a cycle a metal on metal metalfest. If you dig celebrates his own birthday on the 5th. of new songs from Magnolia singer and that sort of thing, you WILL DIG IT! It’s There’s plenty to celebrate. Now if songwriter Jason Molina loosely based a Sunday all-ages show so get your butt summer would only arrive. Cheers! around the tragic death of the band’s down there at 5 p.m. touring bass player Evan Farrell at the The Blueheels Hounds Tooth end of 2007. Stripped of unnecessary Mark your calendars… Friday, July 24 Friday, July 31 details, Josephine might have a slightly …for Friday, August 14, for the reggae Making a name for themselves as “The Milwaukee blues band Hounds Tooth more country feel than the Midwestern groove of Blue Island Tribe, Saturday, Best Band in Madison,” and maybe the brings the blues back to 180 Main to indie rock for which the band is known, August 15, for the bluesy swagger of entire state of Wisconsin, The Blueheels close out the month of July. A dynamic but the arrangements focus squarely Mighty Short Bus, Sunday, August 16, for are set to become the hugely popular vehicle to showcase the soulful voice on Molina’s solid songwriting. Joining Colorado bluegrass rockers Oakhurst, indie rock act they truly deserve to of Miss Jamie Brace, Hounds Tooth was Magnolia Electric Co. will be the breezy and Friday, August 21, for David Zollo & be. What makes them so good? In a a 2009 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music and slightly psychedelic San Diego four- The Body Electric. word: songwriting. That would be the Industry) award nominee for “Best songwriting of singer Robbie Schiller. Blues Band.” Brace’s vocal talent is But it’s Schiller’s hook-laden songs matched by Hounds Tooth’s 20-year- delivered in that twangy nasal voice old guitarist Jared James Nichols, a set against the dynamic rock of The young talent with blues chops that may Blueheels band that really sounds like be beyond his years, but not beyond something different. his capabilities.

Apple Dumplin’s Saturday, August 1 Brandon and the boys are back! The Apple Dumplins celebrate the unbri- dled joy of performing classic outlaw country – Cash, Waylon, and the best dang Willie you’re gonna hear, short of catching the Redheaded Stranger him- self. Grab a beer, close your eyes, and you can imagine he’s right there!

Little Brazil Wednesday, August 5 Omaha-based indie rock band Little Brazil returns to 180 Main for a special Wednesday night performance. August 5 happens to be Counterproductions main man Aaron Hefel’s birthday so BlackBloom the show doubles as his birthday party. Saturday, July 25 Led by singer-songwriter Landon Hedg- Dubuque’s own BlackBloom brings es, Little Brazil plays upbeat songs with their funky, psychedelic-tinged indie beautiful and emotive melodies that rock back to 180 Main. Drawing on would seem to contradict their subject a variety of influences to create their matter of dysfunctional relationships, unique original music, this local four- except the whole thing just works so piece band just keeps getting better. well together. The band is currently DARN STRAIGHT, DESIGN WILL INDEED SAVE THE WORLD 30 JULY 23 - AUG 5

val put on by the Dubuque County Looking back on ten years of book- contributed to the overall vibrancy Fine Arts Society. When the Fine ing and promoting shows, Hefel of the local cultural and entertain- Arts Society had an opportunity to recognizes both accomplishments ment landscape. So much so that organize the popular Voices From and disappointments. last year Dubuque Main Street The Warehouse District art exhibit awarded him the Russ & Ruth Nash last year, Hefel stepped up as part of “There are things that I would have Cultural Corridor Award for his a team of co-directors that included hoped to have accomplished by work. He admits he is “amazed” Paula Neuhaus and Rich Rossignol. now,” he admits. “In ’99 I contact- that people in the community even While not technically Counterpro- ed Calexico, but that was right at know who he is. “I never set out to ductions shows, his experience and the time they started to get noticed become someone important in the industry contacts have proved to be … and we probably could have music community in the city,” he invaluable assets. gotten Calexico for two or three said. “I set out to be a person who grand. And from what I understand did shows.” He admits collaborating with a now, they’d ask for 20 and they’d non-profit arts organization, co-di- probably do it for 10. So that was That’s exactly what he’s been doing rectors, and volunteer committees one thing that I really wanted to try for the last ten years. And while the has been a learning experience. and have done by ten years. That live music scene in Dubuque has didn’t work out so much, but it’s certainly expanded over that time “It’s been really eye-opening and re- fine ‘cause I’ve actually done a lot (just look at the entertainment list- ally helpful to learn how things re- of other stuff that I never thought I ings in this issue of 365ink or click ally work,” he says of the collabora- would – booking a festival – I never on Nightlife or Entertainment on tive process, “because I’m so used thought I would do something like Dubuque365.com) Aaron Hefel is to just putting things together by that. These other opportunities – still motivated to bring more good myself, and hoping that the people being a part of the Voices thing is music to Dubuque stages. I’m working with understand where pretty neat.” I’m coming from, and just making “There’s no reason that Dubuque it work.” While it’s true that nobody works can’t have good music,” he states. in a vacuum, Hefel’s efforts have “No reason.”

Funnyness we found on the Interweb

Name the Haunted Forest Contest! The Haunted Forest is moving to the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Barn. We are holding a contest to come up with the new name and logo. Send submissions to Liz Kirpes at pfohls- [email protected] by Friday, July 31st.

Sheet Shooting! Thursday, July 30th at the Izaak Wal- ton League in Peosta. The event is from 6-8 pm. If there is a Thunderstorm we will be unable to shoot. They sell shells so you can bring your own gun. We will meet in the clubroom to have an expert marksman show the proper technique. If you have any questions contact Ann Hughes at bezie22@ya- hoo.com

All That Jazz on August 21. Three people (or three teams) are needed to chair each tent for this event. If you are interested, please contact Christ Puetz c_puetz@hot- mail.com or call 563-543-7604.

Saturday, August 1st Dubuque Jaycees Professional De- velopment Speaking Seminar – Time Management Strategies & Managing Your Personal Wealth.

www.DubuqueJaycees.org MILES NIELSEN WAS PRETTY GREAT THE FIRST TIME AROUND 31 JULY 23 - AUG 5

former who goes by the name Paleo is Aaron Hefel in his alter-ego Just Got Evil cryptic would be an understatement of will open. grand proportions. With nothing more in the “About” section than a link to anoth- er site and a quote from Charles Darwin (“Would any one trust in the convictions of a monkey’s mind, if there are any con- victions in such a mind?”), listing “the easter bunny” under band members and “your mom” under influences doesn’t re- ally help much. But what I like even bet- ter than “the devil and i are keeping our options open” under record label is Pa- leo’s music. The usual ploy of revealing nothing to force you to actually listen to the music works in this case. Beautiful, delicate, and intimate, the songs invite further exploration.

So I bite. I click on the link (www.paleo. ws) which leads to a web page with Pa- Miles Nielsen leo’s “real” name (David Andrew Strack- Friday, July 31 any) an email signup, and rows and rows Monk’s Kaffee Pub hosts another perfor- Paul Fonfara brings his “sad bastard hero- lin melodies across gothic Americana of dates and locations in a plain couri- mance by songwriter Miles Nielsen Fri- in klezmer spaghetti western eastern eu- country folk, twangs spare, Western gui- er-like font. It looks like some kind of day, July 31. Undoubtedly best known ropean emo cabaret chamber folk” back tar, plays pumping squeezebox conjur- catalog that a librarian or historian might as the son of Cheap Trick guitarist Rick to Monk’s with his band Painted Saints ing a carnival both nostalgic and a little understand, but after poking around a Nielsen, Miles is making a name for on Thursday, July 23. Fonfara played a creepy as he whistles down the alley bit, I figured out that a portion of this himself with the songwriting he’s been solo show at the Gazebo at DubuqueF- toward the dusty lot where the factory list links to 365 songs that Paleo wrote practicing since he was a kid. While est this summer, weaving intricate loops used to be. I’ve said it before, but if you over a one year period, one every day. some Cheap Trick influence would not of guitar, squeezebox, vocals, and gypsy like the idea of Bowl of Fire era Andrew Some have a recording you can listen be unexpected, Miles seems to have in- clarinet with the aid of a looping pedal, Bird playing gypsy violin in the shed to, but some are just the lyrics. Further corporated more of the melodic sense creating woozy, swirling film sequences where Tom Waits’ percussion tracks are research on the interweb confirms this his father’s band inherited from the Beat- that shimmered between the spots of sun assembled, you should probably check exercise in songwriting. While he was les without the power pop arrangements that made it through the leaves. Until out Paul Fonfara and the Painted Saints. at it, Paleo played 215 shows that year of the ‘70s super-group. Indeed, his self- they ended leaving us to realize we were (April 16, 2006 to April 15, 2007) and described “Beatlesque Cosmic Ameri- actually standing in the middle of an art Paleo put over 54,000 miles on his car. So if cana” embraces arrangements that range fair. Just Got Evil you’re intrigued, as I was, and if you’re from quiet, alt-folk ballads to pop songs Friday, July 24 wondering what sort of person would do with psychedelic flourishes reminiscent Fonfara stretches Eastern European vio- To say that the myspace page of the per- such a thing, check out Paleo at Monk’s. of the Fab Four.