Do you ever get caught in a dining-out rut? You The other night when the first two regular stomp- keep eating at the same places all the time, either ing grounds were full because of high school because they are cheap, convenient as possible graduation dinners, I got a wild hair and suggest- or just really good. I’m most definitely guilty of ed we go to Timmerman’s. In my mind, definitely that. And it’s not that I feel bad about eating at a “special occasion” destination. As though I these places repeatedly. In my case, they are had forgotten from my last visit, we were abso- convenient and affordable, but certainly, my re- lutely thrilled with everything about our expe- peat business comes because they are good. the rience: The food was simply stellar, the view is 3265 offices are at the corner of 1st & Main in breathtaking at sunset, and our server Zach was downtown Dubuque. So by our simple presence a spot-on professional. I’m already looking my there, I have healthy doses of Lot One and 180 calendar of holidays (including religious holi- Main. And they never get old. It’s just plain good days that aren’t my religion) to create excuses to food in good atmospheres. And when you work celebrate special occasions. I’m looking forward as much as we do, wasting time by traveling far to Festivus already. But man, why wait for the to eat is just not an option. Luckily for us, we next special occasion for a return visit? have some of the area’s best food right outside our front door, not to mention Cafe Manna Java, There are more. Some four-star, some one-star, Bricktown, Pepper Sprout, the Shot Tower, A&W, but all special and incredible in their own way. the River City Beefstro and even Paul’s Big Game When is the last time you’ve been to the Bier tap all within about a par 5 or less (you may need Stube? How about the Three Mile House? Have to count the roll on the Shot Tower). you ever spent a Friday night at Neighbor’s Tap, Eichman’s Grenada Tap, Michael’s Bar-X? Olive Then there’s tier two destinations. Not tier two Garden is a fine meal, but Mario’s and Marco’s because of quality, but simply because we have are something else entirely. Do you know of to get in the car to get there. This pretty much what I speak? If not, learn the language. opens up the rest of town. And I assure you, at Randy 365 we are professional diner-outers and some The big joke is “When is Dubuque getting a Red of us have the girth to prove it. There are far too Lobster?” I say, who cares? Try the seafood at many choices here to mention them all, but I’ll Timmerman’s or the Captain Merry. There IS a summarize. We love Houlihan’s for the great difference. And Galena is not that far away. Peo- food and consistently great service. We love Jim- ple need to stop talking like you have to pack a my John’s for the bread. We love Salsa’s for pretty suitcase to go out to dinner there. I can get there much everything. And in-between are a host of almost as fast as I can get to the west side of town. convenient quick and delicious choices. And Pizzeria Uno in Platteville is a hop, skip and a jump away. But you’ll not soon forget that pie But in our cyclical rut (if you call 30 or so res- (and perhaps a Long Island iced tea that seems taurants a rut) I find I often forget about some to come in a reservoir-sized cup ... take a desig- of Dubuque’s treasures. Makers of what a friend nated driver). Get out and try something different calls “food porn.” Food that’s so enjoyable, I this week. Go to your “special occasion” place think somewhere in my mind I classify it as “spe- on a Wednesday night for no good reason. If it’s cial-occasion food,” as if I’m not supposed to that special, celebrate it often. You’ll be happier, go there regularly or else it will no longer be a and the proprietors of the venues will get the ad- “special occasion.” What an idiot. The problem ditional business they deserve for creating expe- is that I go so long without a visit to certain plac- riences that people treasure. es that you forget they’re an option. Of course, when you do make it back, it’s always a pleasant Before I go, I ask you to share with me your “spe- surprise. cial occasion places.” Where do you not go often enough but love to go when you do? What do I need to make a list or something. A happy food you get every time? What should a virgin visitor destination list: Places that exist on the edges to your hotspot try? Could be an entree or even of my radar but because of their uniqueness or a appetizer. Heck, I know the Caesar dressing at particular quality should be dead-center on my the Pepper Sprout is pure magic. And the sweet radar. You’re probably thinking by now, “Okay, garlic butter at Da Vinci’s ... (insert the sound of idiot, what places are you talking about?” I’ll me slobbering like Homer Simpson). Someone share a few. Hopefully some of you who are even told me the 19th hole in East Dubuque much smarter than I have gotten over the hump has the best BLTs. You just never know where and already include these places in your “rut.” the diamonds lie. But if you tell me where you Congratulations, Maslow called and has elevat- found one, I’ll spread the word. Come on, there’s ed you to self-actualization. enough for all of us to share. The 365ink crew... faces you already know!

Tim Brechlin Mike Ironside Tanya Graves Ellen Goodmann Kelli Kerrigan Ralph Kluseman Jim Heckmann Matt Booth L.A. Hammer Chris Wand ISSUE # 31 In This Issue of 365ink... May 31 - June 13 America’s River Festival: 4 Community Events: 5 - 7

Arts & Culture: 8 - 11 Art Openings, Music, More

The Pines: 12 Mixed Martial Arts: 13 All That Jazz Returns: 14

Live Music Listings: 16-17 Wando’s Movie Reviews: 18

Jitterz Opens on Main St.: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Meet Todd Moyer: 21 Mattitude: 23

The A Factor: 26 Crossword / 365 Books: 27

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

Comedy: 30 Sk8board Lessons: 31

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

We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages? Hint: He’s tiny and could be anywhere ! Good Luck! Win- ners get a free warm fuzzy felling in your belly! Roy Buol Ron Tigges Robert Gelms Brad Parks Angela Koppes Bryce Parks LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, LITTLE BIT ROCK, WHOLE LOT OF FUN 4 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

has drawn up 22 number-one singles, 6 number-one albums, 5 Grammy awards, 6 CMA awards, 9 ACM awards, 10 AMA awards, 6 Dove awards and a by Tim Brechlin star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photos by Bryce, Parks, He’s got something of a pedigree. And Mike Ironside, & Ron Tigges venom) for Mr. Diamond, and few peo- he’ll be in Dubuque. ple know that I am creatively fueled by s o n , Ah, the river. Such a beautiful thing, es- my hatred of him, but I’ve always had a George Strait and Ricky Skaggs, was On Saturday, June 9, the musical fes- pecially in the summer, when you have bit of a soft spot for Randy Travis. He’s got at the forefront of the neo-traditional- tivities continue, featuring the legendary so many options for activities. Person- a nice story, too: His dad made him take ist country movement, with lush instru- music group, The Doobie Brothers. The ally, I’d just take a pontoon out on the guitar lessons, and the two of them never mental backgrounds, smooth voices and Doobies date all the way back to 1969, river and go fishing for an afternoon, but got along, and Randy actually became a throwbacks to country music of the ‘50s when guitarist / songwriter Tom John- high school dropout. He also had con- there are plenty of other options. And in and ‘60s. His debut album, Storms of Continued on Page 24 what seems like a perfect coincidence, tinual scrapes with the law: Stealing cars, Life, was a massive hit, launching such what with all the development and con- burglary ... the fun stuff. But he hooked classic songs as “Diggin’ Up Bones” and struction going on down in the Port of up with Elizabeth Hatcher, a North Caro- “No Place Like Home,” and it paved Dubuque, the third annual America’s lina club manager, and he began craft- the way for his second album, Always River Festival is rolling into town from ing his style of music. When, in the early & Forever, which stayed at number one June 8 - 10. 1980s, they moved to country music cap- on the charts for 43 consecutive weeks, ital Nashville, Tennessee, record execu- boasting the classic tune “Forever and Obviously the festival brings a boat- tives tossed out his demo tapes because Ever, Amen.” He continued to record load of activities to the Port, but one of they were “too country.” Remember, this throughout the 1990s, despite the rise of the highlights of the entire summer is was the time when country music was “country rock” artists like Garth Brooks, the bonanza of musical acts brought to starting to get blended with pop, and and his most recent album, Glory Train, Dubuque by the America’s River Festival, southern drawls were not exactly the or- was released in 2005. All told, Travis and this year the stages will be fantastic. der of the day. Elizabeth Hatcher began Opening the festival on Friday, June 8, managing a restaurant / club, the Nash- will be the LoCash Cowboys on the main ville Palace (which, for my money, has stage at 7 p.m., followed by country mu- the best catfish sandwiches in the entire sic superstar Randy Travis at 9 p.m. country), and Travis began performing there. After he recorded an independent You know Travis. I certainly do, at least ... album, he finally gained the attention of when I was growing up, if I was in the car Warner Bros. Records, and the re-release with my mom, there would be one of two of his first single, “On the Other Hand,” artists in the CD player: Neil Diamond or became a number-one single in 1986. Randy Travis. I’ve developed a healthy dislike (some might call it unrestrained Travis, along with voices like John Ander- WAIT, JUST HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE “TSOTSI” AGAIN? 5 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

results in the accidental kidnapping of Tsotsi a baby, something shifts inside of him, In its latest entry for the 2007 season, and all of his hurt and grief, stemming the Dubuque Film Society will host a from his abusive father and his mother’s screening of the Academy Award-win- death from HIV, are awakened. Director ning film Tsotsi at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Gavin Hood also wrote the screenplay, June 7, in the third floor auditorium transposing the story from 1950s South at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Africa to the present. Tsotsi, the winner of the 2006 Oscar for best foreign-language film, is based on The film is rated R for language and a novel by Athol Fugard, some strong violent content and has a written in 1961 but not running time of 94 minutes. The actual published until 1980. The dialogue of the movie is in the Zulu, story traces six days in the Xhosa, and Afrikaans languages, with lonely, violent life of David, English subtitles. For more information You’re free. Your pets are free. The loaf of scootin’ boots on the largest hardwood or Tsotsi (slang for “thug”), about the movie, visit the Movie Review bread you’ve left in your fridge for two dance floor in the area, and admission a ruthless gang leader in a Query Engine at www.mrqe.com. years is free. Why? Because America’s a includes a great dinner buffet. And, Soweto slum near Johan- free country, duh. And now it’s time to cel- since no dinner is complete without a nesburg, South Africa. Tsot- The Dubuque Film Society is a small, ebrate that, at the annual Freedom Ball, cocktail of some sort, a full-service cash si is almost a sociopath, informal group of movie enthusiasts and scheduled for Sunday, June 10, from 5 - 9 bar will be available, as well. Tickets are rarely thinking beyond film buffs who meet in Dubuque at least p.m. at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. $20 per person in advance, or $25 per his next crime, but one evening a month to watch and dis- person at the door. Tickets can be or- when a shooting cuss movies suitable for adult audienc- Attendees can dance the night away dered in advance at www.dbqfair.com, / carjacking es. The screenings are free and open to to the music of the Larry Busch Band, or by calling 563-588-1406. the public. Society members will bring a few refreshments, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own as well. For more information about the DFS, including movie show times and loca- tions, visit the DFS blog at dubuque- filmsociety.blogspot.com.

ical Gardens’ annual Rose Festival, set for June 15 - 17. The Festival features a public flower show, and entries from located on the grass area to the immediate people just like you are warmly invited. How about checking out the Grand Pet Ex- west of the Grand Harbor Resort. Clinics on gardening and live entertain- cursion, the 14th annual pledged dog walk ment will also be featured at the festival. for the Dubuque Regional Humane Soci- Registration forms are available at the shel- For more information, contact the Arbo- ety on Sunday, June 10, right alongside all ter, veterinary clinics throughout the area, retum at 563-556-2100. the fun stuff happening at America’s Riv- sponsors’ locations and on the shelter’s er Festival (June 8 - 10) down at the Port Web site at www.dbqhumane.org. Prizes of Dubuque. This will be the only event will be awarded based on the amounts scheduled for the morning of June 10, and collected by participants and money do- it will feature a wide variety of games, nated to the Humane Society, and team booths and contests. Participants can walk participation is encouraged. For more in- anytime between 8 a.m. and noon, with formation, contact “Humane Jane” McCall Rose Festival registration taking place at the walk site at 563-582-6766. And strut that mutt! Ah, a rose ... so sweet, so delec- table, so ... red ... well, some of the are red, anyway. Others are white. It don’t matter if you’re red or white, though, at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botan-

It’s the 11th annual Dubuque Relay for ness: There’ll be food, entertainment, Life, a fun-filled overnight event that has prizes and more. The relay will kick off one purpose: To celebrate survivorship with the “Survivor Celebration,” com- and to raise money for research and memorating those who have defeated programs sponsored by the American cancer, and then later, at dusk, everyone Cancer Society. will gather to watch the lighting of the luminarias. It all begins at Dubuque Senior High School June 1 at 6 p.m. Teams will Sounds great, right? So jump on that! For gather at Dalzell Field, and they’ll take more information, or to sign up a team, turns walking or running laps. This is all call the American Cancer Society office about family, friendship and together- at 563-583-8249, option 3. RUSSIAN TALE OF CINDERELLA ... IF SHOE FITS, WEAR IT 6 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

open auditions for its Youth Players pro- duction of Cinderella. Presented by kids for kids (and directed by Megan Schum- acher), the auditions are open to kids who have completed second grade all the way up to high-schoolers.

The audition dates are Monday, June 25, and It’s over ... it’s finally over ... It’s a 4-mile road race on Sat- Tuesday, June 26, from urday, June 16, beginning at Lighten Up Iowa, the six-month fitness 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 8 a.m. in Murphy Park. Awards will be campaign organized by Iowa Sports p.m. on both days. The given to the overal male and female in Foundation, has finally reached its actual show dates are each race, as well as the top three place end. Did you lose any weight? It’s en- August 15 - 19. For finishers in each age group. Registration tirely possible that the net body mass more information, is $10 for kids 18 and under as well as of 365ink staff increased during this Does the slipper fit? contact the Grand Lighten Up Iowa participants, and $15 period. But it was the sedentary life- Opera House for others, up to June 6. After that date, The Grand Opera House, fresh off what style, not the late-night frozen pizzas. Business Office at it’s $25 for everyone. For an entry form, is sure to be a resounding success with We swear! And now for just a little bit 563-588-4356. stop by your local Hy-Vee. For more Jesus Christ Superstar, has announced more fitness, it’s time for the 2nd annu- information, check out the MVRA Web al Grandview Gallop, presented by the site at www.mvradubuque.com, or call Mississippi Valley Running Association. 563-552-2239. guests and $170 for commuters. To reg- ister, call 608-748-4411 or visit the Web site at www.sinsinawa.org. 6. Which spiffy artistic endeavor just celebrated its 1-year anniversary? Also coming up soon at Sinsinawa will be A. Art@your library a presentation of “Let All Your Works Give Answers on page 31 B. Readings Under the Influence You Thanks,” a mixed-media exhibition of Sinsinawa Mound, the center near Hazel C. The murals on the Iowa Street park- a wide variety of Sinsinawa Mound’s ex- Green committed to study, education, 1. Who headlined last year’s America’s ing ramp tensive collection of artifacts and works spirituality, and the arts, will be hosting a River Festival? D. Paul’s Big Game Tap’s burgers of art, beginning June 3 and continuing number of events in the coming weeks that A. Joe Nichols through August 6. The opening reception should present some unique opportunities B. Styx will be held on Sunday, June 3, from 1 for both learning and self-enrichment. C. Alice Cooper 7. What year were the Doobie Broth- - 3 p.m. Visitors will see a truly impres- D. Charlie Daniels Band ers inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall sive collection of work, including such The first is a drum-making retreat, sched- of Fame? artifacts as the “Lamb of God,” the front uled for Friday, June 22, through Sunday, 2. What was ARF headliner Randy Tra- A. 1996 center-piece of the original altar in the June 24. Drumming, being one of the vis’ last #1 single? B. 2004 St. Clara Chapel, which was built all the oldest musical traditions in the world, A. “King of the Road” C. 1982 way back in 1882 at Sinsinawa Mound. presents a unique method of ex- B. “Whisper My Name” D. 2007 Visitors can see the show in pression, as does the act of C. “Three Wooden Crosses” the Sinsinawa gallery from drum-making. Led by Trish D. “I Told You So” 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, and Bruxvoort Colligan, a writ- 8. Mixed martial arts is coming to more art will be found in the er, musician and spiritual 3. Greek Fest is sure to be delicious. Dubuque. What major MMA promo- adjacent bookshop, open 10 director, the retreat will al- What is the name of the Greek fried tion was recently purchased by a com- a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (except for low attendees to craft their cheese appetizer? petitor? Sunday). For more information, own drums and drum beaters, A. Saganaki contact Sister Priscilla Wood, followed by prayer and actual B. Horta OP, at 608-748-4411, extension playing of the drums in ritual, C. Tyropita 9. The Grand Opera House is showing 473, or Sister Carol Artery, OP, at labyrinth walking, ceremony and D. Boureki Cinderella. Who wrote the original the same phone number, exten- meditative practice. The registra- story? sion 472. Sinsinawa Mound is tion deadline for the event is June 4. Nunsense II opens up the Heartland A. Walt Disney located on County Road Z, off 15, with a fee (covering supplies Festival. How many Nunsense shows B. The Brothers Grimm of Highway 11, just about five and meals) of $225 for overnight have been written? C. Charles Perrault miles northeast from Dubuque. A. Just two D. Aesop B. 8; they’re going for Police Academy C. 6, there were five sequels office. The meal will take D. Eleven 10. Which casino game offers the big- Steak! place from 6 - 8 p.m. gest house edge (that is, the least ex- Who doesn’t love a good ribeye? (You veg- The Fairgrounds are 5. In total, how many members have pectation for the player to win)? etarians don’t count. You’re silly.) Is there located at 14569 the Doobie Brothers had throughout A. Blackjack a better summer meal than a nice juicy Old Highway the years? B. Keno steak, medium rare, with a lemonade? Road in A. 6 C. Craps I didn’t think so. The Dubuque County Dubuque. B. 10 D. Roulette Fair Association agrees, too, as it hosts a C. 14 D.C.F.A. Directors’ Steak Fry on Friday, D. 18 June 8, at the Fairgrounds. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Fairgrounds OPA! 7 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

Members of the Greek dinner choices include Orthodox Church St. Greek-style oven-baked Elias the Prophet invite chicken or flame-grilled the entire community Greek shish kebab, to celebrate Greek cul- served over a bed of rice ture and heritage with pilaf with a Greek salad and pita bread.

This year’s fest also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of St. Elias Church. The church was remodeled last year, which in- cluded the addition of beautiful icon paintings by Rev. Father Andoni Callozzo in the Greek Orthodox style. Iconography in the traditional style was added to the narthex, nave, and sanc- tuary. The church will be open for tours during the festival.

Greek Fest 2007. The event is scheduled Admission to Greek Fest is $10 for adults for Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. and $5 for kids. St. Elias is located to 8 p.m. at 1075 Rockdale Road, just west of Grandview Av- A family-style event, enue (across from the Greek Fest will feature Glenview Motel or traditional music and about one mile before food (of course) and the Morocco Sup- a live performance per Club). For more of Greek dance by information, and a a Chicago dance great history of the troupe. There will be church and Greek im- face painting, rides, and migrants in Dubuque, games to keep the kids visit the parish web site entertained as well. at www.steliasdbq.org.

Anyone who knows anything about Greek culture knows that food holds a primary role. (Asked by Athenian Grill owner Jimmy Matheos during a recent interview at the restaurant if I wanted something to eat, I said, “I just ate, so I’m not hungry.” Jim- my’s reply: “What’s that got to do with it?”) Greek Fest celebrates the culture’s love of food with a menu of traditional favorites. Not only will there be the usual Greek pastries, but 365 RECOMMENDS A HIGH-FIBER DIET 8 MAY 31 - JUNE 13 Dubuque Museum of Art tions of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Craft Museum in New Summer Exhibits York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Opening Reception, June 14 the University of Iowa Museum of Art, and is represented by a number of galleries, The Dubuque Museum of Art will cele- including Olson-Larsen of Des Moines, brate the opening of three new summer Cervini Haas of Scottsdale, Arizona, and exhibits with an opening reception sched- Browngrotta of Wilton, Connecticut. uled for Thursday, June 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The shows include an exhibi- The Fiber Sculpture exhibition of work tion of watercolors by Joseph Walter, fiber by Mary Merkel-Hess is sponsored by sculpture by Mary Merkel-Hess, and the Cottingham & Butler and will be on dis- historic photographic portraits of North play through August 10, 2007. American Indians by Edward S. Curtis. Edward S. Curtis: Faces From The North American Indian Collection

Part of the Ameri- can Icon Series of exhibitions at the Dubuque Museum of Art, Edward S. Curtis: Joseph Walter: Faces From The The Christensen Collection North American Indian Collec- Austrian-born watercolor artist Joseph Wal- tion will display ter (1865-1946) came to Dubuque around 50 photographic 1890. Settling in what was the only house portraits from on Carroll Street at the time, he lived out Curtis’ extensive catalog. Born in White- the rest of his life there, painting scenes in water, Wisconsin, in 1868, Curtis taught watercolor of the city below and of various himself photography using a homemade views of the small communities of the area. camera lens his father brought back from The Christensen Collection, eight paintings the Civil War. At the age of 19, he moved in total, was donated to the Museum of Art to Seattle and opened a portrait studio. in 2005 by James and Marcia Christensen By the mid-1890s he had begun to pho- of Southern California. Mr. Christensen’s tograph the local Native Americans of mother, Gladys (Roberts) Christensen re- Washington State. With the financial ceived the paintings from her sister, Lillian backing of industrialist J. P. Morgan and Roberts, a good friend of Joseph Walter’s the support of President Theodore Roos- daughter, Marie. Gladys and her husband evelt, Curtis set out in 1900 to document Stanley lived in Dubuque until they moved the remaining North American tribes. to California in the 1930s. His resulting compendium, The North Joseph Walter: The Christensen Col- American Indian, is a comprehensive study lection will be display in the Dubuque of the history, traditions, culture and people Museum of Art’s Lengeling Gallery until of the various native tribes that still existed November 4, 2007. on the North American continent in the first part of the 20th century. A set of the il- Fiber Sculpture lustrated books in 20 volumes along with a by Mary Merkel-Hess complete portfolio of 722 photographs was donated to Dubuque’s Carnegie-Stout Pub- Iowa City artist Mary lic Library in 1934 by Mrs. Emma H. Ward, Merkel-Hess creates in memory of her husband. It is said the sculptural forms using collection is among the few remaining in- paper and fiber. Drawing inspiration from tact sets in existence and has been on long- natural landscapes and plant forms of her term loan to the Museum since 1999. native Iowa, her work reflects the rolling hills and swaying grasses of Midwestern The exhibition will expand on a 2004 prairie, but with her own unique and con- show that presented 20 images from the cise interpretation. Beginning her career collection. Edward S. Curtis: Faces From as a metalsmith, Merkel-Hess earned her The North American Indian Collection will second bachelor’s degree, a BFA from the be on display through August 19, 2007. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1976. She earned an MA in metalsmith- The opening for all three exhibits will ing and fiber from the University of Iowa be Thursday, June 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 in 1981 and an MFA from the university in p.m. For more information, visit www. metalsmithing, sculpture and art history in dbqart.com, or call the Museum of Art at 1983. Her work is included in the collec- 563-557-1851. THAT GLIDER SHOT MAKES MY STOMACH DO LOOPS 9 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

TM Arts Council, Anderson-Bricker’s exhibition Art@your library is underwritten by Alter Scrap Processing June Exhibit: and Avery Railing & Metal Arts Studio. Photography and Art @your library™ is a program of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in partner- Philanthropy ship with twenty local artists. Monthly exhibits through 2007 will feature a vari- Dave Kettering and ety of artwork, ranging from watercolors, John Anderson-Bricker sculpture and oil paintings, to quilting and Opening Reception, Friday, June 1 pottery. In addition to Dave Kettering and John Anderson-Bricker, exhibiting artists include Aaron Butcher, John Bissell, Gail The June exhibit in the Carnegie-Stout Pub- Chavenelle, Odra Eberhardt, Tom Gibbs, lic Library’s continuing Art@your libraryTM Donna Gibson, Ada Kauffman, Sharon series will feature the photography of Dave Krapfl, Ioana Mamali, Stormy Mochal, Kettering and the sculpture of John Ander- Teri Mozena, Cynthia Nelms-Byrne, Tim son-Bricker. With the title “Photography Olson, Abigail Robertson, Elizabeth Rob- and Philanthropy,” the exhibit is part of the ertson, Rich Robertson, Gene Tully, Joan year-long celebration of the arts known as “My style of photography reflects what I has created a site-specific installation com- DuBay Tully, and Rosanne Wilgenbush. “A year of Art@your library.” An opening re- see around me and my community on a posed of seven welded steel sculptures ception for the exhibit, held in the Library’s daily basis,” said Kettering in his artist’s that reflect on different aspects of Andrew The Library’s gallery area on the second historic Rotunda, Friday, June 1, from 5:30 statement. “I try to capture the essence of Carnegie’s life and the transformation of floor will serve as the exhibition space. to 7:30 p.m., will provide an opportunity my subject matter, whether a news event America by the industrial revolution. Guests are encouraged to enter the li- to meet the artists. The opening reception or just a scenic landscape. There are sto- brary through the library’s historic front is free and open to the public. ries and images everywhere and it’s up to Anderson-Bricker received a BFA in sculp- doors. For more information, call the the photographer to capture.” ture and ceramics from Aquinas College in Carnegie-Stout Public Library at 589- Anyone who has seen more than a cou- Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1990 and has 4225, option 7. ple issues of Dubuque’s Telegraph Herald With this Carnegie-Stout Public Library since worked in a number of roles in daily newspaper has no doubt seen Dave exhibition, sculptor John Anderson-Brick- public art programs from New York Kettering’s photographs. A Dubuque na- er explores the paradox between steel to Dubuque. He was curator at the tive, Kettering began freelancing for the TH industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Dubuque Museum of Art from 1998 after graduating from Hawkeye Technical Carnegie’s professional and philanthropic to 2001, after which he returned to College in Waterloo, Iowa, in the early life – “between Social Darwinism and the sculpture and painting full-time. A ‘90s. He quickly began working full-time ‘Gospel of Wealth.’” Incorporating the his- prolific artist, he not only creates as a TH photojournalist and after 15 years tory of the library itself as an element of abstract sculpture in steel, concrete, has become the newspaper’s photo editor. the artistic expression, Anderson-Bricker wood, and clay, but also paints ex- pressionistic landscapes. In addition to the support provided by the Carne- gie-Stout Public Library and the Iowa BOB DYLAN SOULED OUT WHEN HE WENT ELECTRIC -- HAHA! GET IT? 10 MAY 17 - 30

Art After Hours invites lovers of art or at least a good party to join them at the Dubuque Museum of Art for a “summer social under the stars.” Scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 7 - 9:30 p.m., Cosmic Sou- lar Blast is inspired by The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, a series of color lithographs by Salvador Dali, now in the permanent collection of the museum. Being an early June event, the print representing the sign Gemini will be the signature artwork for the occasion. The festivities will include a vari- ety of delicious hors d’oeuvres by DaVinci’s Ristorante and beers by Kirchhoff Distributing. In keeping with the cosmic theme, fortune- tellers will be on hand to predict guests’ futures with tarot cards and palm- (Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Gemini from The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, readings. It will be a night of “magic and 59/250 1967 fun of cosmic proportion.” Dubuque Color lithograph on Arches paper, Bank & Trust is a cash sponsor. 28.5 x 20.25 inches. Gift of Bob & Barbara Woodward, Tickets for the event are $10 for Museum 2006.3.10) members and $20 for non-members. For more information, visit www.dbqart. com, or call the DMA at 563-557-1851.

Fly-By-Night Productions Presents: “A Perfect Ganesh” - Bijou Room June 1, 2, 8 & 9, 8 P.M. June 3 & 10, 2 P.M. Xtreme Dance Presents: Dance to the Xtreme June 9, 2007 - Five Flags Theater Mainstream Mixed Martial Arts Saturday, July 14 Tickets on Sale June 8, 10 a.m. MURRAY HEAD WAS IN JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK! 11 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

Nanci Griffith / The Roaches • Iowa Arts Festival, Iowa City, IA• Friday, June 1 Gwen Stefani • Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN • Tuesday, June 5 Billy Joe Royal/The Buckinghams • IA St. Fairgrounds, Des Moines • Friday, June 8 Randy Travis• Port of Dubuque • Friday, June 8 The Doobie Brothers• Port of Dubuque • Saturday, June 9 The Fray • Target Center, Minneapolis, MN • Monday, June 11 Wilco • Adler Theater, Davenport, IA • Wednesday, June 13 John Mayer/Ben Folds • Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines• Monday, June 16 Tool • U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA • Tuesday, June 19 Martina McBride • McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA • Thursday, June 21 Blue Oyster Cult • Warerworks Park, Des Moines• Saturday, June 23 Firehouse/Warrant • Hawkeye Downs, Cedar Rapids, IA • Saturday, June 23 Love him or hate him, Andrew few weeks of Jesus’ life, as Judas Lloyd Webber’s various works begins to have doubts over Jesus’ Finger Eleven • U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA • Tuesday, June 26 of musical theatre have become leadership. The show was contro- Summerfest (Lineup: Foreigner, Dicky Betts, Def Leppard, Styx, OK Go, The Fray, George some of the most popular and be- versial for a long time, actually, Thorogood, Goo Goo Dolls, Roger Watters, Heart, The Family Stone, The Wailers, Ben Folds, loved shows in theatrical history. as it presented Judas Iscariot as a His works with Tim Rice, Joseph deeply conflicted character. Many John Mayer, Weird Al, Buddy Guy, Rendy Travis, Asia, Los Lonely Boys, Bon Jovi, B.B. King, and the Amazing Technicolor iconic theatrical moments have Peter Frampton, Toby Keith, Blue October & more) • Milwaukee, WI • Thursday, June 28 - July 8 Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Super- come from this musical, such as Roger Waters • Qwest Center Omaha, NE • Friday, June 29 star and Evita, have become leg- the hit song “I Don’t Know How endary, right alongside Webber’s to Love Him,” the depiction of the 38 Special • Freedom Festival, Cedar Rapids, IA • Sarurday, June 30 Cats and The Phantom of the Last Supper, and the showstopping Warrant, Seven Mary Three, The Nadas • Watrerworks Park, Des Moines IA • Sarurday, June 30 Opera in terms of popularity. And closing number of “Superstar.” Gordon Lightfoot • Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA • Sarurday, June 30 now the Grand Opera House is Did you know this show once had set to stage a production of Jesus Alice Cooper performing as King Wierd Al Yankovic • Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA • Synday, July 1 Christ Superstar. Herod? No joke. Alison Krauss & Union Station • U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA• Friday, July 13 Rib America Festival (Buddy Guy, Marcia Ball, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, In the hideously unlikely event Jesus Christ Superstar will be that you’ve not heard of this musi- shown by the Grand from June 28 The Jimmy Van Zant Band, Blues Traveller, The Nadas cal, here’s a quick breakdown: In - July 1, and July 6 - 8, 11, 13 - 15, Event Center Parking Lot, Des Moines, IA • Friday-Sarurday-Sunday, July 13, 14, 15 rock opera form, the show revolves 18, 20 - 22, 25, and 27 - 28. Show- Monty Python’s Spamalot • Des Moines Civic Center • Saturday, July 21 around the political and personal times are 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, problems of Jesus, Judas Iscariot, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, SHeDAISY• Dubuque Country Fairgrounds• Friday, July 27 the apostles and just about every- and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are Keith Urban/The Wreckers • The Mark, Moline, IL • Friday, July 27 one else who had a hand in those $17, and they are available at the Rush • Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI • Thursday, September 6th biblical events. It goes over the last Grand Opera House box office. Rush • First Midwest Bank Amphitheater Chicago, IL • Saturday, September 8th Powerman 5000 • The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL • Saturday, September 15 Gordon Lightfoot • Weill Center, Sheboygan, WI • Thursday, September 20 Steve Vai • House of Blues, Chicago, IL • Friday, September 21 REO Speedwagon • The Meadows, Altoona, IA • Friday, October 5 Genesis • United Center, Chicago, IL • Tuesday, Oct. 2 / Wed., Oct. 3 THE PINES ARE NOT FULL OF SAP. THEY ROCK! 12 MAY 31 - JUNE 13 to the record, the duo enlisted the help of a variety of notable Minneapolis players, including bassist Chris Morrissey, who has worked with Mason Jen- nings and Andrew Bird, drum- mer J.T. Bates, who has worked with Michael Porter and John Gorka, singer JoAnna James, and members of the Spaghetti Western String Co., not to men- tion keyboards by Alex Ramsey, Benson’s brother. Tuesdays ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Despite the ensemble approach Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. to recording, the arrangements Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. and production still focus on Karaoke - Borderline, One Flight Up, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. the intimate vocals and spare DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. sound of the duo. Sparrows in the Bell is a quiet record with Wednesdays simple, open arrangements that Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert Tones, The Busted Lift, 9 p.m. - 1a.m. allow the songs to take center Mississippi Band Duo - Galleria Lounge, Fountain Park, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. stage. The Pines have learned 3100 Club Comedy - Midway Hotel, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. well Bo Ramsey’s light-handed, Cigar Club, Bartinis, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. minimal approach to recording. The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The rhythm section takes a back WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. seat to the vocals, even on more Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Karaoke - Borderline, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. up-tempo numbers. The lead Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Pines - Sparrows in the Bell guitar waits for the opportunity Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. to drop a few well-placed notes between the CD release, Saturday, June 9 line breaks allowing them to shimmer and Thursdays Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. The Busted Lift fade into the landscape of the arrangement. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. by Mike Ironside The entire record evokes a feeling of wide- Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. open spaces – Midwestern or Western land- Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Minneapolis-based duo The Pines returns to scapes, maybe. I can envision this CD as Karaoke - Rocco - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. the Busted Lift Saturday, June 9, for a perfor- a great companion on a long cross-coun- Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. mance celebrating the local release of their try journey, especially during those times Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. new CD, Sparrows in the Bell. Set for an – maybe driving west toward a setting sun Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. official release date of June 12 on the Red or late at night traveling through the dark Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. House Records label, the Busted Lift show that suggest a more contemplative mood DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. will give local fans an opportunity to get an than the usual “road-trip mix.” The point DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. advance copy of the new CD. at which the horizon seems to beckon with Fridays new opportunity and each new turn in the Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. For those unfamiliar with the group, The road opens new possibilities. With the re- Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pines are made up of Iowa natives David lease of Sparrows in the Bell, the road on Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey. While the two which The Pines will be traveling is about to Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. were casual acquaintances in Iowa City, it get a whole lot more interesting. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. wasn’t until they found each other living Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. in Tucson, Arizona, that they began play- Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ing together. In fact, the duo performed 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. their first show in a Phoenix blues bar DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. within a week of meeting. The collabo- DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. ration clicked and the pair moved back DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. to the Midwest to be involved in a more DJ Music - Karaoke w/DJ 007, Riverboat Lounge, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. vibrant music scene and to take advan- Saturdays tage of a network of friends and family. Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ramsey is of course son of legendary Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. performer and producer Bo Ramsey. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Benson’s famous father played on The Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pines’ first self-titled release on David Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Zollo’s Trailer Records (along with Zollo Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. and Dave Moore) and acted as execu- Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. tive producer of the new record. Now DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. based in Minneapolis, The Pines re- DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. corded Sparrows in the Bell in just four Sundays days last October. In addition to co- Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. production duties, Bo contributes guitar Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. on four songs. Not the only contributor ISN’T THAT THE DUDE FROM BARTINIS? 13 MAY 31 - JUNE 13 listening to a tune on her Web site right now, actually, titled “San Antonio Stroll,” and I’m finding myself tapping my feet along. Her very first single, in fact, hit #52 on the Top 100 Country singles charts. She now has six albums to her credit, the most recent being 100 Proof Woman, released in February of this year. In addi- tion to her music, Petrella, who hails from Hot Springs, Arkansas, devotes a great deal of time performing at and volunteer- ing for charitable institutions, and that’s what brings her to Dubuque. In 1996, she founded the Dreams of the Heartland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) foundation that Petrella at the Mug: donates money to charities, including the The 2007 Coffee House Benefit Tour Lupus Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and the Literacy Council. This year, Petrel- Okay, so get this image into your mind: Tina la’s foundation is building a scholarship Turner ... singing Americana tunes. Let’s get fund, ensuring that as many kids as pos- over the shock and accept that this can be sible have the opportunity for education. a reality. Or something close to it, as Pe- trella, the First Lady of Country Soul, makes Proceeds from Petrella’s 2007 Coffee an appearance at the Mississippi Mug on House Benefit tour and from CD sales Saturday, June 16, from 3 - 5 p.m. throughout the tour will go directly to the scholarship fund ... so by going to Pe- Who’s Petrella, you ask? She’s the first fe- trella’s show at the Mug, from 3 - 5 p.m., male African-American country music art- you can make a difference in someone’s ist in the United States, releasing her first life. Admission is free. For more informa- album, Countryversial, in 1993. Her mu- tion, call 319-373-6244, or visit the Web sic blends soul, gospel and roots stylings site at www.countryversial.com. And yes, together, with a catchy, upbeat flavor. I’m she really does sound like Tina Turner.

Mixed martial arts, or MMA, which has formation, check out Mainstream’s Web made a remarkable rise in popularity since site at www.mainstreammma.tv, and stay the inception of the Ultimate Fighting tuned to future issues of 365ink for more Championships in 1993, is an interesting coverage on the upcoming competition. sport. Its roots are in the idea of pitting to- tally different fighting styles and martial arts against each other in a competition with as few rules as possible, for the purpose of finding out which style of fighting is a better and more effective one. MMA competitions have actually reached the point where they are some of the best-selling pay-per-view programs on television. And now MMA comes to Dubuque.

On Saturday, July 14, Mainstream MMA will present a competition event at the Five Flags Center. With an impressive card promised by promoter Bryan Bre- sler, including a bout for Mainstream’s middleweight championship, this event promises to be an exciting one, with some of the best fighters in the Midwest show- ing off their talents. Tickets go on sale on MMA Fighter Andy Sanders hails from right here in Dubuque, Iowa. Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. For more in- NO, THIS IS NOT A TIME FOR JAZZERCISE 14 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

thus far, plus a career-spanning compila- Upcoming Jazz dates include The Busi- tion disc. The Salsa Band is always guar- ness, a Latin fusion band from Chicago, anteed to put on a stellar show. There’s a on Friday, July 20; C.J. Chenier & the Red reason they keep getting invited back. Hot Louisiana Band on Friday, August 17; and Baaro will close out the Jazz sea- And what would a festival be like with- son on Friday, September 7. Admission out food and beverages? This year, Jazz to Dubuque ... And All That Jazz! is free, will feature culinary offerings from the has always been free and will always be Athenian Grill (mmm ... gyros), Brick- free. Music begins around 5 p.m. under town, Carlos O’Kelly’s, Cold Stone, Fat the town clock, and it’ll go until around Tuesday’s, House of China, Jan’s Grate 9 p.m. For more information, contact Shop, Sugar Ray’s Barbecue, Salsa’s, the Dubuque Main Street at 563-588-4400. Tater Booth and more. And the Dubuque And we’ll see you at the clock! Jaycees will be pouring delicious Bud- weiser and Pepsi products. Taste that Look for the 365 cameras... Beechwood aging. and smile pretty!

Now in its 16th season, Jazz is presented Jazz is back! by Dubuque Main Street on the third Fri- day of June, July and August, and the first Man, summers in Dubuque just rock. Friday in September. This year, Jazz kicks Where else would you have festivals off with a concert from perennial favor- coming out your ying-yang almost every ites Orquesta Alto Maiz, better known as week, showcasing some supremely en- “The Salsa Band.” As you might expect tertaining live music, terrific food offer- from the name, The Salsa Band special- ings and thousands of your friends? (Ev- izes in a unique blend of salsa and Latin eryone at a festival is your friend. Even jazz, performing internationally since if you don’t like them.) And one of the 1986 and playing not only Latin jazz best summer festivals is about to kick off standards by people like Tito Puente, Ray yet again. That’s right, it’s time for yet an- Barretto, Eddie Palmieri and more, but a other season of Dubuque ... And All That wide variety of original compositions as Jazz! well. The band has released seven albums GET THE ENCHORIZADAS AT SALSA’S... AND THE CHEESE DIP... YUMMY! 15 MAY 31 - JUNE 13 Thursday, May 31 Saturday, June 2 Thursday, June 7 Saturday, June 9

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Sunday, June 3 Chris Avey Trio Upper Main Street Jazz Band Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Am. River Festival, 12 - 2 PM WM3 Benefit Black Cobra, Orthus, Bull Dyke Rodeo, Bug Muddy Catch III Apathy Blue Murph’s South End, 9 PM - 1 AM Am. River Festival, 2:30 - 4:30 PM Michael Coleman & the Backbreakers Busted Lift, 5 - 9 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM The Rick Tittle Band Denny Garcia Am. River Festival, 5 - 7 PM Apple Dumplin’s Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Mississippi Band New Diggings, 2 - 6 PM Tony Walker Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM John Statz Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM - 12 AM Chuck Bregman Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Okham’s Razor Anton’s Saloon, 3 - 9 PM Wednesday, June 13 Perfect Pint, P-Ville, 8 - 11 PM DRILL Mighty Short Bus Red N Deb’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Dert Tones The Derby Kings New Diggings, 7 - 11 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 12 AM Mixed Emotions Dagwoods, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM The Wundo Band Corey Jenny Wednesday, June 6 Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Dert Tones Saturday, June 9 Dubuque Area Writers Guild Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Jamie Register & the Glendales Isabella’s, 7 - 9 PM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 1 AM Doobie Brothers The Wundo Band Am. River Festival, 8:30 - 10 PM Thursday, June 14 Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM Mixed Emotions Open Mic Night Sandy Hook Tavern, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM L.O.C. (Left of Center) Gypsy Dave & the Stump Runners Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 50 Pound Rooster Live Riverwalk Music Downtown Friday Nite, Dyersville, 6-9 PM Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

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His alter-ego, Marshall, Butler (300) has been cast as Jimmy Malone, the Darkness has fallen as Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hol- sometimes possesses Mr. Brooks and then tough-guy cop played by Sean Connery in the origi- lander) has gained control of the seas after attaining goes on a rampant killing spree. A tenacious detective nal Untouchables film. the heart of Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) at the end of Pi- is hot on his trail. Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi rates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. With the Moore. - Hi-ho, Jerry, away! With the Pirates power of the British fleet at his disposal and the Flying of the Caribbean series now conclud- Dutchman leading the charge, Beckett and the East In- Knocked Up (6/1) 91% FRESH ed, writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio dia Trading Company (EITC) have begun systematically From the writer and director of The 40-Year- are looking to re-team with producer hunting down and killing all pirates, any known asso- Old Virgin comes this new comedy about Jerry Bruckheier on a contemporary ciates of pirates and anyone who has ever thought of Ben Stone, a typical slob who hooks up with film revamp of the classic Western associating with a pirate. The fleet is now led by Admi- Alison Scott during a night of excessive in- The Lone Ranger. The character, with roots in radio, ral Norrington (Jack Davenport), who attained his lofty ebriation. What Ben thought was merely a film and television serials, galloped across the Old position by being the man who brought the heart to one-night stand instead turns into a nightmare, as Alison West with his Native American sidekick Tonto, and Beckett in the first place. In order to counter the EITC, soon discovers that she’s pregnant. The carefree and irre- his trusty horse, Silver. Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), Will Turner (Orlan- sponsible Ben and the driven career girl Alison now make do Bloom) and Elizabeth the decision to give dating a try. Seth Rogen, Katherine - Matt Damon has confirmed that Swann (Keira Knightley) Heigl. the upcoming The Bourne Ultimatum seek to assemble the nine Ocean’s Thirteen (6/8) 83% FRESH will be the end of the road for Jason Lords of the Brethren Danny Ocean and his gang of thieves now Bourne, at least as played by Damon. Court with the hopes that get together for a third heist after original Already reluctant to appear in this as a collective, the world member Reuben (Elliott Gould) goes into film, Damon has decided that if the of pirates can defeat the business with Vegas villain Willy Banks, and producers want to make a fourth film, they’ll have armada. Ironically, that Banks double-crosses him out of the deal. to find a new actor to play the rogue agent. He did, is what Beckett is hoping Ocean and his crew, now including former nemesis however, leave open the possibility for another se- for. Unfortunately, one of Terry Benedict, decide that now it’s time for revenge. quel in the Ocean’s franchise. the lords is missing: Cap- The gang now plots to find a way to bankrupt Banks tain Jack Sparrow (John- on the opening night of his brand-new casino. George - David Guggenheim, director of An ny Depp). To get Jack Clooney, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino. Inconvenient Truth, has told the press back, they must travel to that he is in discussions with Para- World’s End and Davy Jones’ locker. Once rescued, Hostel: Part II (6/8) Buzz: ROTTEN mount Pictures for a sequel to the Os- can Captain Jack, Elizabeth, Captain Barbossa, Will, Tia A sequel to the 2005 horror film Hostel, this car-winning documentary on global Dalma (Naomie Harris) and the rest of the pirates stop film picks up directly after the original film warming. The original film was pro- Beckett and Jones? Will freeing the sea goddess Calyp- ended. The plot of the film revolves around duced quickly, coming together in only five short so help? Only time will tell as allegiances are formed three young American college students on months, so it’s entirely possible that this new film and the ultimate battle approaches. vacation in Slovakia. The students encoun- ter a handsome young man who tricks them into enter- could be in theaters by the time next year’s election Following on the heels of two hugely successful predeces- ing a hostel where the hosts’ definition of a good time cycle begins. sors, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End had a lot is tying people up and torturing, raping and murdering to live up to. We went into the theater the other night, them. Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo. - Warner Bros. is moving forward with not knowing if it would succeed or not, especially after Masters of the Universe, a live-action some of the poor reviews we read prior to paying our Surf’s Up (6/8) Buzz: NO BUZZ YET film adaptation of the 1980s cartoon admission fees. Still, and perhaps somewhat as a result A CGI mockumentary about the World Surf- and toy line, featuring the mighty war- of those poor reviews, we left the theater pleasantly sur- ing Championships, with the shocking rev- rior He-Man in his battles against the prised. Yes, At World’s End is longer than it needs to be. elation that surfing was actually invented by ferocious hordes of the evil Skeletor. Some of the fight sequences do drag on. But all in all, At ... wait for it ... penguins. And a young pen- World’s End is an enjoyable ride, a fitting payoff for the guin is out to prove his worth on the waves. 4-year journey we’ve all taken with Captain Jack and his What is it with penguins lately? Shia LeBeouf. Millennium Cinema merry band of pirate misfits. Depp reprises his role as 151 Millennium Drive Captain Jack without blinking. 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fers a full line of coffee and espresso- based drinks (lattes, cappuccinos, and all their variations), as well as iced cof- fee drinks. Jitterz In fact, Badger Brothers imports its own sin- Shakin’ Things Up gle-origin, premium-grade arabica beans on Upper Main (meaning non-blended varietals, many of them fair-trade and some organic), roast- by Mike Ironside ing them in small batches in the Platteville shop to create their own signature blends. The progress of Gronen Restoration in Most blends are roasted to a degree that the Upper Main neighborhood continues ranges from a typical Viennese blend to with the recent opening of Jitterz, a coffee a slightly more robust espresso roast to shop and restaurant at 1073 Main Street. maintain maximum flavor with a mini- Located between the new Dubuque Main mum of bitter-tasting carbon components Street office and the reopened Salsa’s produced by so-called “extreme roasting.” Mexican restaurant, Jitterz offers not only More than you needed to know? As the a great place to get a coffee but another resident 365er who regularly downs the “jolt” of progress in the evolving neigh- most coffee in the office, I can tell you all borhood. you really need to know is that Jitterz makes one very As with the other build- tasty brew. ings Gronen Properties has rehabbed on the For those not in need of 1000 block of Main, the high-octane boost the Jitterz shop sports that coffee provides, they a restored historically also carry loose-leaf teas accurate storefront that and Italian sodas. Need opens into a warm and something to nibble on to comfortable space. go with your beverage of The eclectic décor and choice? Jitterz has cook- cozy tables fit well in ies, scones, and biscotti, the historic shop. The all fresh-baked on site, or antique pine floor was refinished but a selection of premium ice creams. For still shows its history in the wear marks those looking for more substantial sus- that display the charac- tenance, the café has a ter of the space. Paint- menu of pita and grilled ings by Platteville artist panini sandwiches. The- Cindy Schave currently hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. decorate the walls. Monday - Friday, and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday Co-owners Linda and (closed Sunday). And it’s Robert Metzger based a wireless hot-spot! the new café on their highly successful Bad- Get your own jump on ger Brothers Coffee Jitterz at 1073 Main Shop in Platteville, Street in Dubuque. For Wisconsin. Using the more info, call 563-557- same beans, Jitterz of- 3838. O BEAUTIFUL, FOR FESTIVALS, FOR DUBUQUE AND ALL THAT JAZZ 20 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

and waterways, and impacts real estate Let’s Keep Dubuque values. Litter can kill aquatic life and de- Clean and Beautiful… crease oxygen levels when it decays in water. Most litter can be recycled, which by Mayor Roy D. Buol not only protects the environment but Youth mimic their role models … in ac- saves our natural resources. tion and in words. For our youth, our civic pride, our environment, and for Are cigarette butts really litter? the respect we will instill in the million There is much misinformation about ciga- tourists who will visit our community rette butt litter … including the myth that this year, let’s get busy finding ways to cigarette filters are biodegradable. Fact: keep our city clean and beautiful! Vol- the acetate filters can take many years to unteer campaigns against litter are being decompose. Wind and rain carry ciga- spurred across the country. Let’s begin rettes into the water supply, where the with some basic education about litter… toxic chemicals the filter was designed facts that can be shared with our neigh- to trap leak out into aquatic ecosystems, bors, our children, our students, our threatening water quality and marine friends. Education spurs understanding life. Cigarette butts may seem small, but … understanding spurs action! with several trillion butts littered every year they are the number one source of litter in counties across the nation. Dubuque is not an ashtray!

As individual citizens… • Make sure trash is securely placed in the proper receptacle. This means putting cigarette butts in an ashtray, securing paper and other items so that they don’t The Colts march down the clean streets of blow out of vehicles and properly seal- downtown Dubuque during the Memorial ing garbage containers. Day Parade on May 28th. • Recycle materials to save landfill What is litter? Litter is the most vis- space, energy and natural resources. ible sign of pollution. It is anything that Most litter is recyclable! is left where it is not meant to be. Litter is unsightly and dangerous. It can cause • When you see litter, pick it up and injury to people and wildlife. It encour- throw it away … don’t just step over it. ages pest animals as well as the spread Set an example, encourage your family The greater Platteville Community is invited My Community ~ My Vision has the support of germs and disease. and friends to do the same. to the official kick-off on June 13, 2007 of My of the Platteville Area Chamber of Com- Community, My Vision. The future-planning merce, The Platteville Main Street Program, Why do people litter? People who litter • Carry a litterbag in your vehicle or on event will be held at the Governor Dodge The Platteville Area Industrial Development Convention Center in Platteville at from Corporation, The City of Platteville, The Plat- feel no sense of ownership or pride for your bicycle. 6:30 until 7:30 PM. Desserts and Refresh- teville Business Inkubator, The University of the community. They believe someone ments will be provided. Join us and become Wisconsin – Platteville, Building Platteville else will remove it or they are too lazy • Volunteer for community-wide and / an active part of our community’s future! and the Platteville United We Prosper Board. to dispose of the item(s) properly. When or neighborhood cleanups! a site is already littered, those who litter feel adding to it is “no big deal.” A “litter-free” Dubuque will increase property values and attract tourists and How does litter impact our environ- business. A citywide volunteer effort can ment? Litter may not be the most dra- create more vibrant business corridors, matic of the many problems that threat- safer neighborhoods and a cleaner and en the quality of our environment, but healthier environment. Let’s showcase it is a problem that affects everyone in our community pride as we welcome our community. Litter creates ugliness visitors to Dubuque, our Masterpiece on in public places, including streets, parks the Mississippi! HAVEN’T BEEN BACK TO THE CASINO SINCE PUSHING ON 3 CONSECUTIVE 21’S 21 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

’ held until coming here to Dubuque. ing to the National Mississippi River Mu- Whats Your Story? seum & Aquarium, and is constructing a So how does one go from being a big $55 million, 35,000-square-foot casino A new face at the Diamond Jo: cheese in Atlantic City to becoming the complex at the corner of East 3rd and head cheese in Dubuque, Iowa? “Jona- Bell Streets. “This expansion is all about Todd Moyer, new General Manager than Swain, the CEO of Peninsula Gam- driving a better product and delivering by Tim Brechlin the front doors, and hand them out to ing (the parent corporation of the Dia- an even better gaming experience in guests: “Welcome to the Trump Taj Ma- mond Jo), called me up one day and said Dubuque,” says Todd. “It’s about creating The casino is a one-of-a-kind place. hal, would you like to enter a contest to there was going to be an opening at the an entertainment destination here in the You’ve got this bright, excited atmo- win this Rolls Royce?” And after working Diamond Jo, and he was wondering if I Port of Dubuque. And it’s really exciting sphere, with the bright lights, the cheery that position, Todd was then moved to might be interested in the position. So I to be part of all the development in this sounds of the slot machines and the the promotions booth. made a couple of trips to Dubuque, and area. I like to be part of the community.” friendly staff. You’ve got the strange di- I just fell in love with the city.” (A lot of chotomy of someone hitting the jackpot “It definitely wasn’t the most glamorous people seem to say that; have you no- I get that sense, as Todd’s words indicate at the slots just as another player sees that job in the world, but I wouldn’t change ticed?) that interacting with people is an essen- the dealer has a 21 to his 20. Pit bosses those experiences for anything,” Todd tial part of his lifestyle. “It truly is,” he are patrolling, ensuring that law and or- says. “I learned the process of marketing. Todd is quick to tell me why he fell in says. “The relationships you make in life der are maintained. It’s all a process, a After a while, I realized what all of this love with our home. “I work a lot, and are just so intriguing and unique, every tightly controlled process, and it’s unlike was doing: We were a brand-new casi- I take a lot of joy in my job, but my one of them. And at the end of the day, any other. Dubuque has a fine showing no. By handing out those cards, we were family comes before anything else,” he I work for the people. And in this busi- in this industry, with both the Dubuque developing a client list and learning their says, proudly speaking of his 6-year-old ness, there’s a triangle of relationships, Greyhound Park & Casino and the Dia- habits. I learned about customer expec- daughter and 3-year-old boy / girl twins. between the customer, the community mond Jo Casino being excellent “And Dubuque, with all of and the employees.” destinations for entertainment. the attractions in the area like And just as the Diamond Jo is pre- the River Museum and the And he lives for his family. “I spend as paring to undertake a massive ex- fantastic school system, was much time as humanly possible with my pansion, a new general manager just a perfect fit for us.” wife and kids,” Todd says. “One of my has come to town, and his name favorite things to do is to be creative and is Todd Moyer. So the deal was done, and do things with my kids, arts, crafts, any- Todd Moyer became the new thing like that. And anything to get out- I arrived at the Diamond Jo and general manager of the Dia- side, too; I recently coached my daugh- was told that Todd’s office was mond Jo Casino. And he hit ter’s soccer team.” upstairs in the Portside Building. the ground running, consider- I wandered around, aimlessly, be- ing the casino plans to break Of course, being the general manager fore a stranger walked up to me: ground soon on its new facil- of a casino, he had to expect my next “Tim? I’m Todd Moyer. The offices ity. “I held a meeting with the question: Is he a player himself? Affir- are tucked away back here in the entire staff of the casino, and I mative. “I really, really get a kick out corner ... less conspicuous that basically had one big point to of live poker, usually Texas Hold ‘em,” way.” make: The new Diamond Jo he says. “And every now and again, I’ll doesn’t begin when our new play blackjack, or craps, or what have We sat down at his desk, and im- building opens up. The new you. I love the social aspect of sitting mediately Todd launched into a Diamond Jo opens today.” at a table with five total strangers, and truly funny story about his start in talking for the next hour as we play the casino business. “My first job in He likes what he sees. poker.” I immediately challenge him to the gaming business was at Donald “There’s a significant parallel a Hold ‘em tournament in the future, Trump’s Taj Mahal in Atlantic City between the best establish- and we talk more about the gaming in- in 1989,” he says, and suddenly ments in Atlantic City and Las dustry itself. “I think the casino industry I understand the roots of his pro- Vegas and what’s going on is, today, the only industry that really nounced Jersey accent. “I was on here at the Diamond Jo,” he lets people live the American Dream,” the opening team out there, I think says. “There are a great num- he says. “It’s an industry where you can we were a group of something like ber of long-term employees, start as a front-door greeter and wind 8,000 employees. I was hired as a and there’s just a team atmo- up as a general manager, or start out as consumer marketing coordinator, sphere all over the place. And a dealer and become a vice president. which I thought was going to put me in tations, learning very quickly that if the the customers are with us; they take such It’s a business that is focused around a role of something like handling market- customer expects something that you are an active role in the casino and really creating a sense of community. I really, ing campaigns for the casino, something in no way able to provide, they won’t be feel like they’re part of it. I had a dinner really love it.” along those lines. My first day, they sent coming back.” with around 120 of our Triple Platinum me down to wardrobe, they gave me a tux- Diamond Club members, and they were And not only does he love his job, Todd edo, and my job was to stand at the front Todd worked his way up through the hi- all saying things to me like, ‘We’re all so really does feel like he’s found a great door and say, ‘Welcome to the Trump Taj erarchy at the Taj Mahal, and then moved excited for the new building.’ They al- home in Dubuque. “We bought a house Mahal.’” Kind of an inauspicious start in to the Tropicana in Atlantic City before ways talk about ‘we,’ like they’re with the out in Asbury,” he says, “and it’s just fan- the business, one might say. he was transferred to the Tropicana in team, and they are. They’re not saying, tastic to be only 15 minutes, at most, the hedonism capital of the world, Las ‘We’ll be back when the new building from work. It’s been a culture shift, but After some time in that position, Todd Vegas. From there, he then took a posi- opens up,’ they’re saying, ‘We’ll be with a really good one. I’ve got people telling was called into the management of- tion at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas as the you the entire way.’ And that’s exciting.” me that I need to check out Iowa City, or fices, and he thought he might beget- vice president of marketing. He returned Cedar Rapids, or that Madison is only an ting a promotion. He was given a stack to the Trump fold, assuming the title of That’s exciting, as is the expansion of the hour and a half away ... but you know of cards, and then told that his new job senior vice president of marketing at the Jo. As you may recall, the Diamond Jo is what? I haven’t even seen Dubuque yet. I was to stand by a car a little bit inside Trump Marina Atlantic City, a position he donating the boat and the Portside Build- think I’ll take care of that, first.” THAT’S UTTERLY NUNSENSICAL! OH, THAT’S THE POINT 22 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

Heartland festival update! The entire assortment of citizens that Every year now, for seven years going, make up this town are portrayed by only the University of Wisconsin - Platteville two performers, depicting each and ev- has hosted an annual summer arts fes- ery member of Tuna -- men, women, tival, dubbed the Heartland Festival. children and animals. Through the years of the festival, nearly 23,000 people have gone through the The Heartland Festival will also feature doors — heck, just last year, there were performances of the musical Seussical, nearly 175 people involved in the vari- based on the work of author Dr. Seuss, ous productions (both on-stage and be- beginning on June 29, and the Festival hind the curtain). It’s a great community will draw to a close in the Brodbeck effort, and it’s really a fantastic thing that Concert Hall with the much-loved clas- the university does. And it’s right upon sic musical The Sound of Music begin- us now, and there’s been a schedule up- ning on Friday, July 6. date that we need to get out to you. The Festival will continue its repertory The 2007 season of the Heartland Fes- schedule with productions running on a tival will now be kicking off on June 15 rotating basis through the 29th of July. with the sequel to the smash hit musical Travelers have the option of spending a Nunsense ... sensibly enough, it’s titled weekend in Platteville and being able to Nunsense II. The show begins approxi- see four different performances in two mately six weeks after the first musical, days. To accommodate the additional and the same sisters are back on stage show in the schedule, Tuesday and Sun- at Mt. Saint Helen’s School for a variety day evening performances have been show “Thank You” program for their sup- added. porters. The show is proceeding nicely until the telephone rings, because the Tickets for all performances are on sale Franciscans are on their way to claim now through the University Box Office Sister Mary Paul as one of their own. at 608-342-1298, or the new online Box Those Franciscan bandits. Office on the Heartland website. For the most up-to-date information, check out Following up on June 22 will be Greater the Heartland Web site at www.uwplatt. Tuna, a comedy about Texas’ third small- edu/arts/heartland/. est town, where the Lions Club is too lib- EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2 0 0 7 eral (liberals in Texas?) and Patsy Cline never dies (well, she’s just crazy).

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Continued was the Doobies’ first from page 4 number-one single, in Of course, there’s a lot more to 1974, and its album the America’s River Festival than went multi-platinum. ston first met drummer John Hartman. just the awesome music. For They then joined forces with bass play- example, the Stihl Timbersports Series The group went through many iterations, er Dave Shogren and singer / guitarist / will be on display all three days of the experiencing varying levels of success songwriter Pat Simmons, featuring a truly festival. You’ve almost certainly seen the throughout the years, and the low point unique rock sound. Originally, the group series, as it’s been on ESPN for 19 years came in 1982, when the group decided was named ... wait for it ... Pud. Yes, running now. The Timbersports competi- to break up, rather than have the Doo- Pud. Johnston’s roommate suggested the tion involves frenzied lumberjack action: bie Brothers continue without any of name change, and the Doobie Brothers How quickly can you carve a giant red- the original members. A farewell tour were born. They were signed by Warner wood with a chainsaw? And the compe- was scheduled, and all but two of the Bros. Records in 1970, and while their tition during the festival will be taped by Doobies’ alumni were on the stage for self-titled debut album fizzled out upon ESPN for later broadcast. If you’ve the the final concert in San Francisco for a its release, their second album, Toulouse slightest interest in outdoor activities that performance of “Listen to the Music.” Street, was an unmitigated success. involve chainsaws (and we don’t mean Proving that you can’t keep a good dog This was the album that gave us songs Texas massacres), the Timbersports com- down, the Doobies reunited in 1989, like “Listen To The Music” and “Rockin’ petition should be great. releasing the album Cycles, which went Down the Highway.” Dave Shogren was gold. Since 1993, the band has been replaced with singer / songwriter / bassist touring constantly, and half of the origi- Tiran Porter, Michael Hossack was add- nal four members (Tom Johnston and ed to supply additional drums, and Bill Pat Simmons) are with the band. Their Payne became the group’s keyboardist. performance in Dubuque promises to From there, the world was the Doobies’ rock the house. oyster: “Long Train Runnin’,” “Black Wa- ter,” “China Grove,” “South City Mid- Sunday, June 10, will also feature some night Lady” and more. “Black Water” great music, this time with a bit of a local flavor. At noon, the Dubuque Upper Main Street Jazz Band will perform at the Eagle Window & Door Tent, followed by Catch III at 2:30 p.m. and the Rick Tittle Band at 5 p.m. Admission to the fes- tival is free, and tickets for the main stage concerts are $15 in After making a huge impression at last advance, $20 at the door. Seats year’s festival, the Dock Dogs competi- are general admission. Tickets tion will also be returning this year. The for all America’s River Festival competition, which involves dogs jump- concerts are on sale now at all ing as far as they possibly can into a three area Hy-Vee locations, pool of water, will take place on Friday, at the Dubuque Chamber of Saturday and Sunday. This is a great fam- Commerce office, and online at ily-friendly activity. C’mon, who doesn’t www.traveldubuque.com. love dogs? REO SPEEDWAGON HAS SINCE UPGRADED TO A SPEED SPORT-UTILITY 25 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

that will let attendees with paid preferred parking available in Also returning again are test-drive an ATV. It’ll the port. A trolley shuttle will run from the the hot air balloons. Run- be a bit of a pickle of parking ramps to the festival site from 5 ning both day and night a course, with a mul- - 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on (weather permitting, titude of different ob- Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday. naturally), these offer fes- stacles. If you’ve never tival-goers the opportu- ridden an ATV before, Remember, outside of the ridiculously nity to enjoy an amazing here’s your chance! cheap prices for the concerts, admission view of the city skyline, to America’s River Festival is totally free. the river and the Port of And, of course, no festi- Hope to see you there... smile for the 365 Dubuque. Also, at the val would be complete cameras! end of the concerts at the without foodstuffs. main stage on Friday and There’ll be some great Saturday night (around munchies to chow 10 p.m.), you can bask in down on throughout the balloon glow, which the festival, including is really an amazing offerings from Carlos sight. O’Kelly’s, Cold Stone, Falbo Bros. Pizza, Georgies, the Grand Harbor, Grandma & Grandpa’s Popcorn, Hy-Vee Asbury, Kalmes’, Mainstreet Cheesecakes, Pizza Hut, Sugar Ray’s, Sullivan’s Kettle Corn and the Tater Booth! Mmm, taters.

Parking will be available downtown in the 4th, 5th and Iowa Street parking ramps,

LT Amusements also returns once more, bringing back some great attractions for the kids: The 29-foot “Catch a Wave” slide, for example, plus a 72-foot obstacle course, a bounce house (where I grew up, we called these moon jumps), an Atlan- tis slide / bounce house combination, a Gladiator Joust, airbrushed tattoos and a 25-foot mobile rock wall. I can so climb that wall faster than you can.

For those inclined more towards the mobile side of things, Toyota’s traveling NASCAR road show will be at the Festival, featur- ing the #22 and #44 Camrys and h e a d - t o - h e a d race simulators. And Polaris will b presenting the ATV Challenge, an outdoor closed course JEEZ! GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE CLUTTER 26 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER thinking, they all demand we take notice. Resale shops, the dump or Women love to shop, as if it were a friends and relatives willing to take mystery. Whether it’s a trip across a few things off your hand create the town to grab a few essentials or a road space to attract, well, more. trip to a neighboring city for an all-out shopping spree, the anticipation of But what to do with emotions we no coming home with an armload of bags longer need to hold on to? Despair, is one of women’s greatest fantasies. greed, sadness, all serving their (For you guys hoping it might be purpose for a moment, a temporary something else, sorry.) What we shop experience, but when and how will for may be non-discriminatory, but we know to let go of these feelings? what we purchase speaks volumes Excessive emotional baggage, although about our true nature. more easily disguised, can be just as distressing as a house full of visual clutter Every purchase becomes a justification. and while purging our home and taking We’re forced to ask: “Do I really need our discarded artifacts to a resale shop that?” Of course the decisions that is an easy drive across town, where do fulfill the basic human needs of food, we take our pile of toxic feelings once shelter and clothing are relatively easy. we’ve decided they no longer serve any Everything else is fluff: Nice to have but productive purpose? more of a want than need. Yet every non-essential purchase can be justified Like the clutter in our homes, our as attempting to fulfill a need, also. emotional baggage usually fills up until These purchases that fulfill our desires we burst at the seams, coming unglued become needs and the burgeoning at the slightest frustration and usually closets of our culture seem to say we’re the most inopportune time. The purging trying to fill something up. of these negative feelings before they explode with cataclysmic proportions Is less more, or have we all succumbed gives us the freedom to choose how to the disease to possess objects, we free ourselves from the baggage many of which no longer serve their that weighs us down. Clearing the original purpose? Although once clutter in our mind provides space for believing we couldn’t live without productive thoughts and the expansion a particular something, it shortly of positive emotions. Keepsakes such thereafter fell from grace and was as love and fond memories become sadly demoted to the far recesses of the sentimental reflections we hold on our homes where it sits collecting to while allowing new space to attract dust waiting to be rediscovered or the beauty of life. discarded. Years of relegating objects this way results in a sad collection It’s been suggested that in order to of a past we may not care to revisit, keep a clutter-free home one must yet its presence can no longer be exercise the ‘one in, one out rule’ of ignored. Literally, this excessive discarding a bag for every bag brought baggage makes home anything other in. This may not be a bad way to keep than a respite retreat. And so we set the emotional baggage from piling up about the overwhelming task of sifting either. Besides, there is no ‘feelings’ through the remains of our lives and resale shop to dump your garbage, deciding its fate. Keepsake, junk, and your friends and family have their sentimental reflection or what was I own to deal with. I THOUGHT I WAS A SIMPLE GENIUS ... I WAS WRONG 27 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

inability to figure the prime of incredibly large numbers. If someone were to devise a formula to easily calculate those primes 365 Book Reviews of large numbers, then ALL computers to pad because the main plot didn’t have identities of our foreign agents or even everywhere turn into lawn ornaments. Simply Entertaining enough legs to carry the whole book. Not the government’s plans to invade the by Robert P. Gelms so with Mr. Baldacci. He uses this curious Conch Republic. It involves the brains of Simple Genius introduces us to an autis- and interesting little subplot to show us a exceptionally smart people. tic little girl who can just “see” the primes David Baldacci is one of the world’s most few sides of Michelle’s character that ex- of very large numbers. A secret CIA facil- successful writers. With 12 successive best plain a lot of her behavior in the previous ity is where the research is being done to sellers under his word processor, his lat- books. She becomes much more three-di- uncover a formula or, at least, how this est, Simple Genius, is the 13th. It involves mensional and, therefore, believable. Mr. little girl does what she does. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, both Baldacci could have easily excised this disgraced former Secret Service agents. plot from the book and it would make Rolled into this is a real live encryption This is the third novel featuring these an excellent short story because it stands that gives directions to a real live treasure characters and, happily, this book doesn’t completely on its own. However, he uses it buried somewhere nearby. Mr. Baldacci require the reading of the previous two to show us the complicated inner workings reprints this document with a partial so- to understand what’s happening. If, how- of one of his main characters who happens lution. This is what, in part, is contained ever, you have read Split Second and/or to be deeply flawed. He also uses it to cre- in the spoiler at the end of the book that The Hour Game you’ll have some idea of ate suspense and tension because, while you aren’t suppose to read until you have how these characters are psychologically she is in the hospital, Sean King urgently finished the novel. constructed. That would be a good thing, needs her help in solving the main plot. because in Simple Genius Michelle Max- When writers write multiple books with well has a complete meltdown and winds This is a mystery, after all, and we need to the same characters and let the plot carry up voluntarily institutionalizing herself. find out who the killer or killers is or are! the story book after book you wind up with What I found compelling about this murder something like the Kay Scarpetta charac- While in the hospital she uncovers, investi- mystery was not necessarily the “who” and ter from the novels of Patricia Cornwell. gates and solves a mystery that has nothing the “how,” but the “why.” I should mention The writers who give dimension to the to do with the major plot of the book. In here that there is an Author’s Note at the characters and let their characteristics be- lesser hands this would take on the job of very end of the book. It says, “WARNING: come the reason the mysteries are solved filling the empty space the author needed DO NOT READ THIS BEFORE YOU READ are far more successful. David Baldacci THE NOVEL.” I resisted the very strong has done exactly that for Sean King and temptation to read it before I finished All of this is explained in the book so Michelle Maxwell in Simple Genius. I THE 365 DOUBLE the book and I’m glad I did. It’s not like what I’ll reveal here is this: All the com- can’t wait for the next installment. it would have spoiled the plot or any- puters in the world are safe because of SHOT OF SUDOKU thing but reading it will help you figure the inability of anybody or anything be- NEXT TIME: Darth Vader lives and we things out long before the author wants ing able to calculate the prime of as- find out all about him in Andrew Cock- you to. It doesn’t so much tell you the toundingly large numbers…like numbers burn’s Rumsfeld His Rise, Fall, And Cata- “how” as it does the “why.” with 10 million digits. At present, there strophic Legacy. is no formula for doing that but a lot of The “why” is the most interesting people and governments are looking. COMING SOON: Summer Shorts… part of the book. The “why” doesn’t Lucky for us, as all computer encryption books you might have missed along the involve ultra secret microchips or the (read: Safety and privacy) is based on the way and need to read on vacation.

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‘Cause I’ve got music The Jam season got off to a roaring start in green spaces with a huge crowd on May 11, and every Friday 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. until For those who like their music to have rants and a general store. Seems like it’d the beginning of September, weather something of a green, leafy tinge to it, be hard to go wrong, here. permitting, you’ll have your chance to you can’t possibly forget about two awe- catch some great live music underneath some ongoing music events here in the For more information about Music on the Town Clock, and also to chow down Tri-States, taking place throughout the the Green, or to make reservations, call on some great food at the same time. summer. 800-892-2269 or visit online at www. eagleridge.com. Lunchtime Jams would not be possible The first is for any of you folks who without the generous support once might find yourself traveling eastbound And for those looking for some greeny mu- again of Cottingham & Butler Insurance towards the Galena neck of the woods ... sic on the Iowa side of the border, you can’t and Financial Services. And, of course, some traditional American-style food and once you’re in Galena, you should possibly go wrong with the Tabor Home Carlos O’Kelly’s has been our partner options to complement the Mexican stop at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Vineyards and Winery’s “Music in the from the very start six years ago. By menu that you all know and love. Whyfor, you ask? For music! Music on Vineyard” series. I mean, It’s summertime, your suggestion, new for this season of the Green is a summer music series held and what better way to relax an evening Lunchtime Jams will be an expansion 365 Lunchtime Jams are totally free on the recreation field adjacent to the away than with some great live music and of Carlos O’Kelly’s food offerings, with and open to the public, so if you work Eagle Ridge Inn, taking place on most a glass of riesling? “Music in the Vineyard” downtown, or just have the afternoon Saturdays from now through Labor Day. is a series of live music events scheduled free, there’s no reason for you to miss Upcoming acts include: for the afternoons of the second and fourth out on these summer concerts. Sundays from the end of May through the Saturday, June 9 -- The Steil Brothers beginning of October. The series will fea- Upcoming Dates... Band offers a sweet mix of soul and ture a variety of players in the acoustic blues tradition. Notable upcoming per- blues, combining classic tunes of the June 1 - Maureen Kilgore ‘60s and ‘70s with some up-tempo origi- formances include nal music of their own. Individually, Vickie & Joe Price June 8 - Ralph Kluseman the brothers have played throughout the on July 22 and Da- June 15 - Denny Garcia Midwest since the ‘80s, but this concert vid Zollo on August is their first appearance on the stage to- 12. The events are gether – ever. That’s kind of a big deal. scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Iowa cheese unexpected avenues along the way. They explore their differ- Saturday, June 23 – Mack’s Creek Band, a & grilled pork sand- ences, and they express their modern country/Southern rock band, has wiches are available for purchase (which honest opinions of one another, been entertaining crowds in Illinois, Indi- sounds totally delicious), and guests are and ultimately they join together ana, Michigan and Iowa with their music also invited to bring their own picnic, on a search for spiritual healing. for the past two and a half decades. though no alcohol may be brought in. Why on Earth would you want to do that when you can enjoy Tabor Home wine? Lenore Howard is directing the show, featuring Jill Heizman- For those unfamiliar, Tabor Home Vine- Carlock, Melissa McGuire, Doug yards and Winery is a family-owned Mackie, Michele McKinlay, Lily and operated winery producing inter- McKinlay and Sunil Malapati, national award-winning estate wines in who not only plays a role that eastern Iowa near the town of Baldwin. encompasses 15 different char- The vineyards and winery are located on acters but also contributed origi- the family’s farmstead, established in the nal Hindi music and crafted the sound design of the show. Saturday, July 21 -- Bob Dorr & The Blue 1860s. Winemaker and manager Dr. Paul Band have been bringing rockabilly, Tabor is the fifth generation in his family A Perfect Ganesh will be shown reggae and blues to the Midwest for to work the farm, opening the winery in on June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. more than 20 years and have recorded 1997. With seven Tabor families living in and June 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. at two dozen albums. The Blue Band has the same area, the farm has always been Fly-By-Night Productions is staging a the Bijou Room at the Dubuque Five opened shows for B. B. King, Buddy Guy referred to as the “Home Place,” so the production of A Perfect Ganesh, the Flags Center. Tickets are $13 and are and Koko Taylor, among others. name Tabor Home was chosen to high- travel drama / comedy by Terrence available at www.ticketmaster.com, at light and honor the farm’s history. De- McNally. Its plot revolves around a the Five Flags Box Office, or by call- Food and beverages are available for pur- scribed as part of “a landscape right out of pair of longtime friends, Margaret and ing 563-557-8497, or by cash only at chase at all Music on the Green events. Ea- a Grant Wood painting,” the Tabor Home Katharine, who are now in middle age. the Bijou Room Door starting one hour gle Ridge Resort & Spa is located on 6,800 Winery offered six wines when it opened They’ve always gone on vacations to- prior to the performance. A Perfect Ga- acres and in addition to its resort and its in 1997. Now producing 19 wines, 1500 gether, and now they’re ditching their nesh features adult content and strong music, the facility also offers boating and of the 9000 gallons Tabor Home Winery husbands and heading off to India. language, so it’s probably not a show fishing on the 220-acre Lake Galena, ten- produces annually come from its own While there, however, they encounter for the kiddies. For more information, nis, biking, horseback trails, a state-of-the- vineyards with production increasing 40 the playful god Ganesha, who weaves hit up Fly-By-Night’s Web site at www. art fitness center and hot air balloon rides, percent each year. For more information, a number of spells that wind up taking flybynightdubuque.com. a fitness center, along with three -restau visit www.taborwines.com. Margaret and Katharine down several A DUCK WALKS INTO A BAR WITH A THREE-FOOT SALAMI UNDER ONE ARM... 30 MAY 31 - JUNE 13

Mike Merryfield Doug McGraw Wednesday, June 6, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 8 p.m. Live on Main Comedy @ Bricktown Live on Main Comedy @ Bricktown The last few years have been busy National touring comedian and ones for Mike; he was the host of certified hypnotist Doug MacCraw “Playboy’s Miss Reunion Bash Beau- combines his standup and impro- ty Pageant.” Mike also performed at visational skills to create the hot- “Harley Davidson’s 100th Anniver- test hypnosis shows in the country. sary Reunion.” He also appeared Since the audience volunteers are at Summerfest. Over the years he the real stars, this show provides has hosted three comedy morning the ultimate in audience partici- shows. Mike added “entertaining the pation. Be a part of the show or troops” to the list of things he has accomplished. He toured watch as Doug MacCraw leads Asia, performing in Korea, Japan and Guam. your friends into one hilarious skit after another. It is fast- paced, non-stop laughs 3100 Mike Veneman and Chris Hegedus Christine Stedman and Wednesday, June 6, 8 p.m. Scott Derenger @ 3100 Club at the Midway Hotel Wednesday, June 20, 8 p.m. Mike Veneman is recommended by @ 3100 Club at the Midway Hotel many of the leading agents, book- Christine can best be described as ers, and club owners. He is a 21-year one funny mother! She has a hus- comedy veteran who has headlined band, a twenty-something son who at every major comedy club in the lives at home, a divorced daughter United States, as well as Canada and and three grandkids. This gives her the Caribbean. He has also performed a full portfolio of material to draw at over 200 colleges as well as hun- from. She currently headlines in dreds of corporate functions for such some of the top clubs in the coun- companies as Gateway 2000, Gen- try and she has become a favorite eral Motors, the NFL, and Frito Lay. at “The Comedy Stop” in Las Vegas Mike can be counted on to bring a high-energy, intelligent, and Atlantic City. In 2006, she was clean, and FUNNY show to your night out. a finalist in Nick at Nite’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. Ken Schultz LIVE COMEDY LISTINGS BY PHONE Wednesday, June 13, 9 p.m. Live on Main Comedy @ Bricktown Several years ago, Ken Schultz was born. He now gets paid to say weird 588-4365 things into a microphone. People seem to be OK with this. Ken’s com- edy is classic to modern to the weird. His TV shows include The Daily Show, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and he also likes The Tonight Show.

Collin Moulton & Chris Smith Wednesday, June 13, 8 p.m. @ 3100 Club at the Midway Hotel Collin brings a fast-paced and highly engaging mix of clever stand-up and Each month young professionals gather to hear gut busting physical comedy that ap- from featured speakers with unique insights into peals to people from Earth. He draws business, personal growth or our community at on life experiences, current events large. The next Power Lunch on Thursday, June and incisive personal observations to 21 will feature artist and entreprenuer Gene Tully. create a comedy ride that is hilarious, The cost is $10 to attend and lunch will be pro- and memorable. If you’re lucky, he’ll vided. This is open to the public. This exciting play his guitar at the end to blend program is designed to better connect young pro- in a series of original comedy tunes fessionals to opportunities in our community. 365 adding even more unique variety and proudly supports the Power Luncheon program. flair to his show. Find more @ www.dubuquejaycees.org. CATCH AIR LIKE TONY HAWK! 31 MAY 31 - JUNE 13 Skateboard lessons PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 Tuesdays in June and July Sudoku Answers Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2 Got a skateboard but not sure mediate level, adding some vari- how to progress from the basics ations on the basics. The class to some of the radical moves will finish with a field trip to the you’ve seen the big kids pull Galena Skatepark on July 31. off? Take a lesson from one of the best around. The Iowa State Kids can get more information or University Dubuque County Ex- sign up by calling Dubuque Lei- tension Office, in coordination sure Services at 563-589-4263, with the City of Dubuque Lei- or by stopping at The Dark Slide sure Services and The Dark Slide Skate Shop, 1486 Central Av- 365 Instant Gratification Skate Shop, is offering summer enue in Dubuque. In addition Crossword Answers From page 27 classes in basic and intermediate to being experts on the sport, skate techniques. Classes will be The Dark Slide carries anything taught by Danny Grutz from The a skateboard enthusiast could Dark Slide, described by shop want, from wheels, trucks and owner Joel Jackson as “one of decks by all the best manufac- the better skaters in town.” turers to clothes and gear.

Classes are scheduled for Tues- The ISU Dubuque County Ex- days in June and July from 6 to tension Office will also be offer- 8 p.m. at Comisky Skatepark be- ing a number of other summer ginning June 12. The first three classes, including a gardening classes (June 12, 19, and 26) will class at the Arboretum and Mar- be for beginning skaters and will shall School in June and July cover safety and health issues and a babysitting workshop for and teach some basic tricks kids beginning babysitters in June. can practice from week to week. For times, locations and more Three July classes (July 10, 17, information, call the Extension and 24) will progress to an inter- Office at 563-583-6496.

THE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON PAGE 5 1. B & D; Styx and Charlie Daniels rocked the house last year.

2. C; “Three Wooden Crosses” was Randy Travis’ most recent #1 hit.

3. A; Saganaki is the name of a Greek fried cheese appetizer. Yummy!

4. C; There have been six total Nunsense shows, most recently Nunsensations.

5. The Doobies have had 18 total members throughout their career. That’s a lot.

6. B; RUI just had its 1-year birthday. Much of it was spent under the influence of... something.

7. Sadly, the Doobies have yet to be induct- ed into the R&R Hall of Fame.

8. PRIDE Fighting was recently purchased by the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).

9. Trick question: Actually, Cinderella dates back to a Greco-Roman folktale.

10. B; Keno players have the lowest chance of beating the house. Double-odds craps and blackjack, played correctly, have the best odds.