Okay, enough downer talk for a while. We need time before closing. We got a quick tour of the something to make us all feel a little better right facility which was clearly at capacity, using ex- about now. What can make you instantly feel tra rooms inside the office area to house dogs better? Much to my surprise, my wife had the temporarily. And we were taken to the kennels. answer. A dog! It’s not the happiest place in the world and does not smell all that great, but I realize they are Being allergic (or at least she’s convinced she is) dogs and there are lots of them. You’ve got to to dogs, I thought she was kidding. She won’t put them somewhere. The visit was a mix of touch mom and dad’s miniature Schnauzer emotions. There was cage after cage of the cut- when we’re there. Not that she doesn’t like her, est pups in the world. Five and six puppies all she’s just afraid of breaking out in hives or... vi- piled on top of each other for warmth, making ral meningitis. But she’s been getting more and a mass of adorableness. Gentle giants with sad more excited about the idea and she even tested eyes that you wanted to take home right now. the waters by petting the dog last time we vis- And a few growlers and high pitched yippers ited. No hives, no near-death experience. This that you wanted to have a conversation with is a good sign. So on to the next step. What’s the about how not to get adopted. right dog for us? For some reason it seemed like half the dogs This, like every other major, and in some cas- in there were part Australian Shepherd Treeing es, minor project or investment we make, will Walker Texas Ranger or something like that. I’ve require extensive research on the subject. On- never even heard of that breed, but apparently line quizzes to find your doggy compatibility, they’re quietly big in Dubuque. Or maybe that’s browsing kennels and shelters ... what kind of the secret breed name they give dogs when dog will be perfect for the new house? We took they have no idea what this thing is. There were the same online test and amazingly had almost three beagles together that you’d swear would the exact same results. #1, Basset Hound! Re- start doing some vaudeville for you if only they ally? I’m not sure that’s what I was thinking. But knew what that was. And Sophie was a big if we do get one, his name will be Roscoe P. black retriever / lab mix that looked like she Coltrane. This is not debatable. #2 Lhasa Apso. was ready to love anyone forever who’d take If I can’t say it, I don’t want it. #3 Sussex Span- her home right now. (Christy liked her best, but iel. Mmmmm, just not for me. #4 Bulldog. Very there was too much fur.) They were all pretty nice! Wonderfully ugly. #5 Shih Tzu. I don’t quiet, just looking at us as we looked back at think so. them. There was a loud yip from another room and the whole kennel erupted in barks and What we found on our own searching was a howls, which was a bit startling, but an interest- Boston Terrier. My grandfather had one. It was ing insight into dog psyche and senses. a great little dog. Energetic and snuggly. It was a tiny black and white dog that kind of looked We promised ourselves we were just looking. like someone whacked it in the face with a fry- We had more stops to make. We found a cou- ing pan. Perfect! We looked down the list of ple Boston Terriers online within a reasonable companion qualifications. It seemed to match traveling distance. One was in Cedar Rapids. up well. It can stay home by itself during the Perhaps it does not bode well when the shel- day without eating the furniture or defiling the ter answering machine says they’ll get back to carpets. you within 72 hours. But when they don’t call you back at all after you calling them more than Now, puppy or adoption? We looked at both. once, I kind of get a little perturbed. I did finally First, a ton of research into professional breed- look for a different phone number on the page ers. Conclusion, they are all a bunch of preten- and found a very courteous girl. Conversely, tious dogs! They pretty much crap on each other the super nice girl in Sparta, WI, e-mailed back with their descriptions of what a “real” breeder immediately and was super helpful, though her should be. If your dog is not certified by a list Boston Terriers were gone. So I guess it varies. of associations and the American Kennel Club, But in a field where placing dogs is so vital, don’t blame them when your dog goes blind you’d think they would give it a tiny bit of ef- and starts having seizures. Now I know there fort. are great breeders out there and dog lovers and all that. But I really got the feeling they were So we’re still dog-less, but determined. Though trying to sell me they same dog as provider #2 out heartstrings are firmly tugged, we want to except theirs had a GUCCI tag on it. We got make sure we get the right dog for us for the turned off pretty quickly. We also didn’t want to next 10-15 years and not a spur of the moment, support a puppy mill. So the natural alternative emotional, knee-jerk choice that we regret for is animal rescue. a decade. For now, feel good that we have a good shelter locally in the Dubuque Humane We’re pretty sure we’re eventually going to go Society. And if you’re thinking about a dog, give this route in the end. We have found a number adoption a strong consideration first. Don’t visit of great possibilities online. But first, a stop at until you’re ready to own, because it is hard to the Dubuque Humane Society. I think our late leave there alone. But when the time is right, evening stop was in the middle of some classes there’s a lot of love there waiting for you to res- The 365ink crew... faces you already know! because the parking lot was full just a short cue them.

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a studio space to work in, he hooked them up with some very raw, but very cool ware- The Annual 365 house space. So when his buddy Gene IMPACT Award Winners Tully came to him with an idea to host a large-scale art exhibit in a 10,000 square Accessibility: Judy Geisen foot warehouse space, Tim was all for it. Best on the Web: Encyclopedia DBQ After all, they had already hosted bike club parties and live music there, so why not? Community Spirit: Tim McNamara That idea became the first Voices From The Craftsmanship: David Blake Warehouse District , an exhibit so ground- breaking in scale and impact that it opened Econ. Development: McGraw-Hill many people’s eyes to the possibilities of Education: Parents to Save Jones the warehouse district to the point that Video/Photo: Abdul & Rafic Sinno district development was identified as one of the top ten priorities for the community Government: Federal Building through the Envision 2010 initiative. Today, Health: Crescent Comm. Health Ctr. the City of Dubuque is poised to invest mil- lions of dollars in infrastructure to leverage Hist. Preservation: Cottingham & Butler further development of what is now known Hospitality/Dining: Pepper Sprout Stand up and take a bow! Go on, you de- as the Millworking District, an area that Idea Ahead of its Time: Isabella’s serve it. You’ve earned it. Despite a tough will bridge the development of the Port of year in an economic sense, 2008 was Dubuque and our historic downtown. Inclusion: Tara Nelson filled with a number of achievements in a Music: Mississippi Moon Bar wide variety of fields ... and that’s where 365 comes in, with the return of the an- Non-Profit Excellence: Hillcrest nual 365 Impact Awards, recognizing the Social Space: Mindframe Theaters individuals, companies and organizations that made the biggest impact in their given Sports/Recreation: Team Dubuque fields during the year. Sustainability: The Durrant Group Theater: Bell Tower With categories ranging from photography to sports and recreation, the Impact Awards Visual Arts: Voices from the Warehouse are not what one might call “narrow-fo- Writing: Art & Ethos of Dubuque cused.” After conferences, deliberations and high-powered debates (plus a lunch Craftsmanship Youth: Robert & Fran Parks or two), with the highly secretive Impact David Blake Award Panel, the following have made a David Blake, a Tri-State entrepreneur if when considering a move from their Kerper significant impact, in some fashion or an- Dubuque executive director. Geisen’s im- there ever was one, was instrumental in the Boulevard office. The company chose to other, upon Dubuque. And 365 is going to pact in this all-too-often ignored field can- success of a number of recent projects, not invest more than $30 million in Dubuque, recognize those individuals on Monday, not be denied. the least of which was the restoration of the building a four-story, 140,000 square February 23, in the Impact Awards Show historic Silver Dollar Cantina. Having only foot state-of-the-art building at the Port of at the Mississippi Moon Bar, located in the Best on the Web a few severely fire-damaged original pieces Dubuque. The eco-friendly structure fea- Diamond Jo Casino. (Also at that show, Encyclopedia Dubuque of the ornate crown molding that was a hall- tures preferred parking for hybrid vehicles, we’ll confer four awards that are not listed Tracing its roots to Randy Lyon’s seminal mark of the Cantina’s ceiling, Blake devised a white roof to reduce absorption of solar in this issue of 365ink: The overall Impact Encyclopedia of Dubuque, the online En- a deceptively simple process of casting and heat, plumbing fixtures that reduce water Awards for organizations, businesses and cyclopedia Dubuque project got its start custom-molding replacement pieces ... out consumption by 30 percent, and HVAC individuals.) when a Dubuque 175th Anniversary grant of foam, resin, stone and plaster. Creating and mechanical equipment designed to was awarded for the funding of the local accurate, authentic reproductions that pre- optimize energy efficiency. The building To all of the following winners: 365 salutes project. Using Lyon’s book as the initial served the spirit and craftsmanship (and the was constructed using regionally manufac- you, and here’s to making 2009 even better reference, a group of individuals including individual details) of the original pieces, tured and recycled materials, low-emitting than 2008. (The lack of snow for the last Lyon, Bob Reding and Michael May worked Blake’s work has become a testament to the adhesives, sealants, paints and carpeting. month or so has been a pretty nice start.) to create a living, breathing reference book amazing work that was done by so many But the most important factor contribut- for the Key City. As the book did not exist in individuals to restore the Cantina to its ing to sustainability is the more than 400 Accessibility a digital form, Lyon had to use optical char- former glory and beyond. Blake’s molding Dubuque area people McGraw-Hill Educa- Judy Geisen acter recognition (OCR) software to scan its process was also used in the renovation of tion employs now and for years to come. Judy Geisen, a longtime (1998-2004) mem- pages, and then proofread them and cor- the historic Hotel Julien Dubuque, and his ber and former chair of the Dubuque Hu- rect errors for posting -- all in all, creating vision of advanced mold-making processes Education man Rights Commission, has been dubbed a remarkably accessible reference to the has introduced a whole new world of pos- Parents to Save Jones School the “matron of the movement” by her peers history, people and places of Dubuque that sibilities for future construction projects in The bulk of decisions regarding educa- and responsible for the entire movement will continue to grow as time goes by. Dubuque. tion are made by those to whom we con- towards a more accessible Dubuque. Her fer authority, such as the School Board, work has culminated in the creation of Community Spirit / Promotion Economic Development school administrators, the legislature and Proudly Accessible Dubuque, a non-profit Tim McNamara McGraw-Hill teachers. However, in spring 2008, many organization dedicated to raising aware- Tim McNamara has long been a believer in With more than 20,000 employees in more parents were extremely concerned about ness and providing information about ac- community. He was one of the Dubuque than 280 offices in 40 countries worldwide, a school board recommendation to close cessibility improvements to businesses, act- Main Street committee members that start- The McGraw-Hill Companies had many Jones Hand-in-Hand Preschool in order to ing as a resource to ensure that the spirit ed All That Jazz all those years ago. When choices of where they could locate a new use the building for other purposes. of the Americans with Disabilities Act is an artist like John Badger, or Gene Tully, or office building to house their higher educa- “covered in a practical fashion,” according Peter Fraterdeus, or Jordan DeGree needed tion science, engineering and math group to Katrina Wilberding, Proudly Accessible Continued on Page 19. LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE HAS A LITTLE TOO MUCH JUNK IN THE TRUNK 5 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Dubuque day and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, and Capri College Open NOW Sunday afternoons at 3 pm from Febru- FEB MAR The Annual BestFest 23 5 Thunderbirds ary 19 to 28, 2009. For information and House in Dubuque Celebration! to purchase tickets call 563-588-3377 or At its open house, scheduled for 5 - 7 online at www.belltowertheater.net. You voted, now experience the best in p.m., students will be providing free ser- the Tri-States. BestFest tickets are on sale vices, including: chair massages and par- Martha & Mary Wom- now at Hospice of Dubuque or at all Du- FEB affin dips. There will be gift drawing for paco Community Credit Unions for $25. 21 en’s Conference professional hair tools, retail products, Proceeds benefit Hospice of Dubuque. fleece jackets, gift certificates and gift See you at the Grand River Center on baskets. Beverages, appetizers, live DJ Thursday, March 5th! music, and lots of fun! Come see Capri’s MAR Humane Society An- 13-14 nual Garage Sale Just a reminder that the Dubuque Thunder- birds, the 2008 Hurster Cup CSHL Cham- pions, are back in action on home ice in the Five Flags Arena! After a long road trip, upcoming home games are on the sched- ule! Tickets are available at the Five Flags Women, young women and teens are in- Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets and vited to renew their spirit, grow in their online at www.ticketmaster.com. Rembe- faith and attend the Martha & Mary Wom- mber, admission is only $7.50 for reserved en’s Conference on Saturday, February 21 seating, and $6.50 for bleachers! For more at The Grand River Center in Dubuque, information, visit www.dubuquethunder- Iowa. The day includes renowned speak- The Dubuque Humane Society 9th Annual birds.com. And don’t forget that the CSHL ers Therese Cirner, Susan Lee Giganti Garage Sale is March 13 & 14 at the Na- Hurster Cup playoffs are going to be com- and Fr. Bob Gross. The conference also tional Guard Armory. New and gently used ing up soon, and the Thunderbirds will includes young women/teen sessions, items can be dropped off at the Armory be thick in the mix. Stay tuned to 365ink music, lunch, vendors, Reconciliation March 10, 11 & 12 anytime from 9 AM to for more Thunderbirds information! Also, and Mass. Cost(includes lunch): Adults 6 PM, or Friday, March 13, from 9 AM to 2 don’t forget about all of the great discounts $48, Full-time Students $25. For more in- PM. Sale dates are Friday, March 13 from new look! For more information, contact available for students. No better time to get formation and to register, call Colleen at 4 to 7 PM (admission is $5.00 for Premier Capri College, at (800) 728-0712 or visit into hockey like right now! Springtime of Hope©- 563-583-6117 or Night), and also Saturday, March 14 from 8 on the web at www.capricollege.edu. visit www.springtimeofhope.org. a.m. - 1 p.m. FEB Cookin’ with Gus at the 19-28 Bell Tower Theater FEB First Annual Potosi 21 Brewery Cave Party

The Bell Tower Theater presents the Dubuque premiere of the comedy, On February 21, check out the First An- “Cookin’ with Gus.” Take one world fa- nual Potosi Brewery Cave Party. Party in mous chef, a long suffering boyfriend, a the Cave! Tickets are $50 in advance and nosy gypsy neighbor and a pushy theat- all proceeds benefit the Potosi Brewery rical agent. Mix with TV cameras, stage and Museum. Dress for the occasion and fright and a post-hypnotic suggestion, enter the costume contest. Snacks, bever- and you’ve got a tasty comedy treat. The ages, and live music at the cave dance. Bell Tower Theater is located in Fountain For details, call Mike Dress in the Port of Park at 2728 Asbury Road. Performances Potosi at 608-763-2042 or email portof- are Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Fri- [email protected]. I KNOW PEOPLE WHO STILL CALL THE WHISKY THE “BANK” 6 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Rock Candy Rucker released his debut country album February 28 & 29 “Learn to Lie” in September 2008. The Get ready to rock with the band that made number one album includes his number history in the Mississippi Moon Bar New one hit, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About Year Eve, Rock Candy with lead singer It.” Tickets are available for $40 and $50 Juleah Barretsmith from American Idol. each. All ticket holders must be 21 or Tickets are $10, $15 and $20 each. older to enter Mississippi Moon Bar.

Dueling Pianos Darius Rucker Dueling Pianos is scheduled at 8 pm ev- 8PM Friday February 27 ery Thursday during February. There is no After a successful career as the front charge for Dueling Pianos man for Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius

been under the ownership of Chad Streff since he bought the 5. In 2006, Money Magazine named business in 1989. Streff and his Dubuque as having the shortest merry band of regulars will be ______of any city in the nation. celebrating the bar’s 20th year Answers on page 28 A. Scenic rail elevator on Saturday, February 28 with B. Four-lane bypass daylong party and live music by 1. Before Dubuque’s Mayor was elect- C. wait for emergency assistance James Kinds and the All Night ed to a 1 year term, the Mayor was ap- D. Commute time Riders. pointed to a term of A. 1 Year B. 2 Years 6. What colony commissioned Mar- C. 3 Years D. 4 Years quette and Joliet to explore the Missis- “I never thought I’d make it!” sippi River Valley? joked Streff when asked about 2. The local band Crazy Knights is a A. New England B. New France the anniversary. “It’s been good. C. Louisiana D. Virginia It’s not a lifestyle most people tribute to what band? can handle, especially for 20 A. Led Zeppelin B. KISS 7. Which was not part of playwright years. I’ve enjoyed it.” C. Sex Pistols D. Rush David Rabe’s Vietnam-based Trilogy? A. Hurlyburly The celebration begins when the 3. What kind of expo will the Grand B. Sticks and Bones bar opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, River Center NOT host early this year? C. The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel with a drink special described A. Car Show B. Boat & RV Show D. Streamers as “$2 anything” running all day C. Real Estate Expo D. Bridal Show and night and a variety of door 8. What is the name of the survey- prizes. Streff will open up the 4. Geographically, Dubuque is part a or who plotted the first 35 blocks of upstairs room for a no cover per- portion of North America that escaped downtown Dubuque? formance by Dubuque’s favor- all three phases of the Wisconsinian 9. Kevin Contner calls “Field of Glaciation called the... Dreams” the modern era’s ______University Hill has seen a number of ite blues band James Kinds and A. Driftless Area ? businesses come and go including bars the All-Night Riders at 9 p.m. You can B. Frozen Tundra A. “It’s a Wonderful Life.” but at least one has stood the test of bet that The Whisky’s regulars from the C. Mid-Continental Priarie B. “Old Yeller” time. Once known as Whisky River, neighborhood and from all over town D. Mayonnaise Belt C.”Citizen Kane” the beloved neighborhood bar now af- will be out in force to celebrate. From D.”Pride of the Yankees” fectionately known as The Whisky has 365, Congratulations and Cheers! FAT TUESDAY IS THE BEST KIND OF FAT DAY 7 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Don’t forget about the an- nual Country Junction Mar- di Gras party! Whoever said Dyersville doesn’t know how to have fun? For thir- teen years, now, the Coun- try Junction has hosted one of the best annual parties in the Tri-States. In addition to the standard menu, a full Cajun menu will be served, as well. The place tends to fill up pretty quickly, so res- ervations are recommended by calling 563-875-7055.

Chestnut Mountain Resort prizes for all competitors. Winter Carnival / Reality Check Snowboard Competition The Winter Carnival continues into Sat- February 21 urday evening with a Torch Light Parade and Fireworks on the slopes at 10:15. Chestnut Mountain Resort celebrates Entertainment will be provided by the the season with the Winter Carnival Miller Light Girls and live music by The February 21-22. While both days of the Brews Brothers from 9 p.m. Sunday af- event feature snow sculptures, carni- ternoon will feature the “Silly Slalom” val games, food, and entertainment by from 1:30 p.m. Chestnut Mountain will Jo Jo the Clown, Saturday features the also host the Big Nut Open snowboard Reality Check Snowboard Competition. competition on Saturday, February 28. Check-in and registration is from 9:30 to For more information, visit www.chest- 10:30 a.m. with the competition begin- nutmtn.com. ning at 11:45 a.m. with the Slope Style competition, followed by the Rail Jam. And don’t be thinking that just because Age groups for the competition are 11 there hasn’t been snow on the ground and under, 12 to 13, 14 to 16, 17 and for a while that it’s not a great time to over. Registration for the competition is ski! There’s snow galore on these moun- $10 for one event and $18 for two, with tains -- check it out! YOU COULD PUT SOMEBODY’S EYE OUT WITH THAT THING 8 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

exhibit will be on display through flow of the sculpture and lay out several color play an important role in my aes- April 2009. pieces of glass on my workbench,” Ste- thetic and sensibility as an artist.” vens explains of the process in his artist’s Glass artist Mark Stevens creates statement. “Do I like the colors together? From smaller pieces to large-scale canvas- one-of-a-kind stained glass win- Do they flow with the piece? What makes es like those exhibited at the Voices show, dows and lamps. Growing up in them special? Is it too busy, is it saying Roberts utilizes her own abstract vocabu- rural Montana, Stevens had a love what I want it to say? These are all ques- lary inspired by landscape and vessel for stained glass, but it took him tions that I ask myself as I look over the forms and palette of color combinations years before he could finally try glass.” that ranges from whimsical to surprising. his hand at the art. “The very first “I choose to use nature as the vehicle in time I discovered a studio, I knew An accomplished glass artist, Stevens which to interpret the idea of existence,” that my passion was to become a counts his creation of a 4’ x 6’ stained she explains. “My attention to color is reality,” Stevens wrote in an art- glass window depicting Saint Michael the a specific tool in my art-making process, ist’s statement. “Like a kid in a Arch Angel for a church in India as one of which presents my work with a sense of candy shop I marveled over the his greatest artistic moments. “Being able hope, energy, and optimism. As I continue unlimited colors and textures of to travel to India and see the church was a to explore the idea of existence as myth, I the glass. Unbelievably, my life moment I will always remember.” will investigate new concepts and the con- would make me wait 15 years tinuity of stillness and movement.” before I actually could form my An exhibiting artist at last year’s Voices ideas into art.” From The Warehouse District: Metamor- Outside the Lines Art Gallery is located phosis, painter Elizabeth Roberts has at 409 Bluff Street (the corner of 4th and Maybe best known for his glowing created a unique style of expression that Bluff Streets) in historic Cable Car Square. art lamps, Stevens incorporates a draws inspiration from natural forms but The gallery offers a wish list program for Art lovers should mark their calendars variety of types of glass and translucent plays with the relationships between more gift giving, and a bridal registry. Featur- for the next Outside the Lines Art Gallery stones into his unique lamps. His designs abstract shapes and colors. Her work also ing the art of local and regional artists, the exhibit, scheduled to open Friday, March often mix geometric shapes with organic explores ideas of myth and existence, she gallery offers fine art, stained and blown 6. The exhibit will feature artwork by two curves reminiscent of nature into surpris- explains in an artist’s statement: “My work glass, jewelry, ceramics, baskets, sculpture area artists – stained glass artist Mark Ste- ing abstract patterns. In recent work, began as an interpretation of American In- and more. Winter hours for the gallery vens and painter Elizabeth Roberts. Gal- Stevens has collaborated with Dubuque dian myth and folklore, and gradually pro- (January to Memorial Day) are Tuesday lery owners Stormy Mochal and Connie metal sculptor Gail Chavenelle. Working gressed to a search for my own personal through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Twining will host an opening reception for from a sculpture created by Chavenelle, myth and idea of existence. My paintings closed on Sunday and Monday. For more the show, scheduled for Friday, March 6 Stevens traces the openings toward fit- work through an abstract narrative while information, call (563) 583-9343, or visit from 7 to 9 p.m. As always, the casual re- ting each space with glass. “I look at the composition, placement and emphasis of www.otlag.com. ception is free and open to the public. The FREE ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM? GET OUT, HOW CONVENIENT 9 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

museum for several years and this con- tribution to both it and the community was a natural extension of this ongoing relationship,” said Amy Manternach, vice president of client management at Pru- dential.

Exhibits currently on display at the muse- um include Warrior and Rider: Selections from The North American Indian by Ed- ward S. Curtis, Lyrical Prints and Paintings by Arthur Thrall, Abdul Sinno: The Missis- sippi – Inspiring Panoramas of Dubuque and the Tri-State Area, and Mauricio La- sansky: Prints from the Collection. The The Dubuque Museum of Art has an- Dubuque Museum of Art also boasts the nounced that the Dubuque office of Pru- world’s third largest collection of works dential Retirement will again sponsor free by Iowa native Grant Wood. admission to the museum through 2009. A longtime sponsor, Prudential became The Dubuque Museum of Art is open 10 a major underwriter of the museum last a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and year, sponsoring free admission to the 1 to 4 p.m. on weekends. For more infor- museum for 2008. “Our office here in mation, visit www.dbqart.com, or call the Dubuque has been a partner with the art Museum of Art at (563) 557-1851.

cally explored in broader forms in an especially concise fashion. The Writers Guild invites both ex- perienced and previously unpub- lished writers to submit work.

Along with each submitted piece, writers are asked to include a brief biography of less than 50 words describing any previous writing or publishing experience. All submissions should be double- spaced and include the author’s name, address, email, and tele- phone number on each submitted page. While work may be submit- ted by traditional mail, the Writers Guild prefers work to be submit- ted via email to dubuqueareawrit- [email protected] with a sub- ject line being “Music and Dance 2009.” Hard copy submissions can be sent to Dubuque Area Writers Guild, c/o Heidi Zull, 2190 Far- ley St, Dubuque, IA 52001. The Each year in conjunction with the Dubuque- deadline for submissions to the Fest art festival in May, the Dubuque Area anthology is March 20, 2009. Writers Guild publishes an anthology of writing by local authors and poets. Follow- Music & Dance 2009 is set to be released ing last year’s hugely successful Art & Ethos in coordination with DubuqueFest 2009, volume, celebrating Dubuque’s 175th year, scheduled for the weekend of May 15-17. Writers Guild will publish Music & Dance Writers selected for publication in the an- 2009, an anthology of written works that thology will be invited to read their work are 100 words or less. aloud at a public book release reception hosted Friday, May 15, with each published Using the themes of music and dance as writer receiving a complimentary copy of inspiration, writers may submit works of the anthology. Additional copies will be fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and memoir. available for purchase at the reception, and Writers may submit multiple pieces, with at the Dubuque Museum of Art and River each submitted work being 100 words or Lights Bookstore 2nd Edition. For more less on the theme of music or dance. The information, contact Music & Dance 2009 unique genre is sometimes called micro lit- editors Ashley Zellmer or Heidi Zull at erature or “flash” writing as the 100 word [email protected]. limit forces writers to express themes typi- YOU DON’T NEED TO BE AN ANTIQUE TO SHOP AT AN ANTIQUE MARKET 10 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Antique lovers and collectors should mark their calendars for the Dubuque As another part of all of the move towards a at the Grand River Center, will analyze a Flea Market and Antique Show, sched- better and more sustainable Dubuque,, the number of different topics, including pre- uled for Sunday, February 22, from 8 City is co-sponsoring the 2nd annual “Put a venting stormwater pollution, Dubuque’s a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dubuque County ‘LID’ on It” conference with the Dubuque stormwater policies, bio-retention systems Fairgrounds. A tradition started in the County SWCD, ECIA, Durrant, Sustainable (like rain gardens), the aforementioned 1960s, the Dubuque Flea Market and Land Development International, and the stream water quality assessments and much Antique Show features a range of ex- IDNR. The two-day workshop is aimed at more. While you might think that we’re hibitors, collectors and dealers showing providing information regarding low-im- telling you about this a little early, registra- a variety of antiques, novelty merchan- pact development (hence the “LID”). Low- tion is due by February 20, and is $30 for 1 dise, and hard-to-find collectibles. impact development is the culmination of day and $50 for 2 days. The cost includes the concepts discussed earlier, with the a continental breakfast, lunch, several key- This is a great place to learn more about ultimate goal of managing rainfall. Rather note speakers, and a vendor display area. your favorite kind of antiques or make than disposing of stormwater run-off, the For a full schedule of events and for regis- contacts with other collectors who they make reservations soon. For more idea is to address it and manage it, and do tration info, visit www.dubuqueswcd.org, share your passion for finding that spe- information or to make reservations for so in a cost-effective fashion. or call 563-876-3418, extension 3. You cial item. Admission to the event is just exhibitor space, contact JFK Promotions can also register online at www.ldbreak- $1 with kids under 11 free. There is still at [email protected] or 815-747- The workshop, scheduled for March 3 - 4 throughs.com some space available for exhibitors if 7745. PAM DOESN’T STRIKE US AS THE TYPE TO DIG THE RAM JAM 11 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

protest throughout the concert. The and play like aces and tell stories that best was Warren Zevon, of “Law- make me laugh so hard I cry. yers, Guns and Money” fame. He Music to my Ears blew me away when he did “Mo- I may end up like Randy the Ram, de- hammed’s Radio” as his encore. I pendent on a hearing aid after all those In the superb new movie “The Wrestler,” You Experienced” and “Foxy Lady,” and had no idea that was his song, too. years of live drum solos and ear-drilling the first thing you notice about Mickey then bashed his guitar on the stage and guitar riffs. Heeding the advice of my Rourke is his hearing aid. It’s a cheap lit it on fire. I’m not sure I was ready for The Mellow Years. Except for a few loud- otolaryngologist, I keep a pair of ear- model, hooked outside the ear instead that, but boy, it was unforgettable. er bands – Bruce Hornsby, Bob Dylan – plugs in my purse in case I’m at a movie of hidden inside. He removes it when I seem to have gravitated toward more where the soundtrack gets out of hand. he goes into the ring, when what he re- The Most Surprising. To understand this thoughtful, quiet singer-songwriters in That also means I’ll be prepared in case ally ought to do is insert some earplugs. one, you have to imagine a world with- recent years. (That Dubuque double the one band I still want to see comes All that noise is clearly one cause of his out Bruce Springsteen. My friend Deb- header of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and around. Hey, R.E.M., I’m ready! hearing loss. But it’s also clear that Ran- bie’s boyfriend had stood her up, and Bob Dylan in 1996 did permanent dam- dy the Ram will embrace any kind of self she asked if I wanted to go to a concert at age to my hearing.) Now I prefer guys Pam Kress-Dunn destruction to win the love and respect Hancher Auditorium. Sure, I said. What like Leo Kottke and Lyle Lovett, who sing [email protected] of his raucous fans. was his name again? Oh. My. God. He sang his heart out for three straight hours I was once a raucous fan myself, but not without a break, backed up by the E of pro wrestling. Though I may be an Street Band, and everybody stood and introspective librarian, I’ve seen a good danced. The next week “Born to Run” number of bands in concert, beginning was released and he was on the cover of when I was so young I had to get a ride Time and Newsweek, and music as we from my parents to the venue. Faithful know it was forever changed. readers have heard all the details of my pilgrimage to Chicago’s White Sox Park The Most Over-the-Top. One member to see John, Paul, George and Ringo, of this band won a slew of Grammys but there were others. So here’s my list, this year for singing quietly with Alison in semi-chronological order: My life in Krauss. But when I saw Robert Plant, he concerts. Since it’s awards season and was a wailing rock god, accompanied the Grammys are still fresh on their re- by a guitarist who was arguably even cipients’ shelves, let’s call them – for- more worshipped. So, yeah, I saw Led

PAM KRESS-DUNN PAM give me – the Pammys! Zeppelin. I wanted to see them so badly, I went alone while my friend went to see The Ones That Started it All. Sonny and Gordon Lightfoot across town. Jimmy Cher came to Davenport in the mid-’60s, Page got sick and the concert was cut closely followed by Chad and Jeremy. short. Lightfoot was drunk, and his

• While I did not get a crush on Sonny, should have been. Yet we kept going

or Cher, for that matter, I did moon over to concerts, because we loved music, Chad – or was it Jeremy? They were part and we loved musicians. of the British Invasion, to which I was in thrall. The College Years. When I was at Coe, they brought in Brewer and Shipley, The Most Harmonious. I was ecstatic who flirted from the stage, I swear, when the Byrds played at a hole-in-the- with my roommate. Richie Havens wall club not long after I began collect- brought his incomparable voice and ing their albums. I wasn’t even a teen- beautiful rendering of “Here Comes ager yet, and had just begun to wake the Sun” that outdid George Harri- up to music. They sounded just as good son’s. I saw John Denver while I was in person, and that’s saying something, in grad school, and he was a lovely considering how gorgeous their early singer and accomplished host. Then I songs were. To see David Crosby, Roger got what felt like a last-minute chance McGuinn, Michael Clarke, Gene Clark, to add a teenage crush to my Concert and Chris Hillman was a real honor. Bucket List. I’ll never forget sitting in a darkened theater with my friend The One of Which I am Most Proud. Mary, laughing at ourselves as we Being able to say “I saw the Beatles!” said, “I can’t believe the Kinks are up used to be right up there with saying there getting ready to play!” something today like, “I stood next to Barack Obama at his inauguration!” I The Wild West. Most of my Colorado was only twelve when my best friend Jo- years were spent being a wife and ette and I stood on our nosebleed seats mother, but I did manage to see three and screamed while they sang and then very different singers. Dan Fogelberg wept when they were done. It was all sang “There’s a Place in the World for glorious. My favorite Beatle? John. My a Gambler” at Red Rocks on a per- favorite song? Oh, geez. The early ones. fect summer evening when I had just “Please Please Me.” “She Loves You.” become pregnant with my daughter. “She’s a Woman.” “I Feel Fine.” Years later, Rod Stewart made too The Most Fiery – Literally. Jimi Hendrix much noise while I was even more came to the Col Ballroom, played “Are pregnant with my son, who kicked in GIVING VOICE GIVING WHY, OH WHY, WOULD YOU MAKE A SEQUEL TO THE PINK PANTHER?! 12 19 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Rotten Tomatoes collects the thoughts of dozens of movie reviewers across the country and averages their scores into a fresh or rotten rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! THE BUZZ www.rottentomatoes.com Fresh from his resurgence with the film JCVD, actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE announced that his next project will be a Madea Goes to Jail (February 20) sequel to the ‘80s cult hit, Bloodsport. Van Damme declined to star in the three se- Slumdog Millionaire - A Film by Danny Boyle (28 After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea quels that originally spawned from Bloodsport. The actor Days Later, Sunshine, The Beach) in front of the judge, her reprieve is short- lived as anger management issues get the says that he hopes to tell a serious story with the film, perhaps one dealing with child abuse, drug addiction and Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) is an 18 year old Indian be- best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe other less mirthful undertones. ing interrogated by the police. You see, Jamal is one couldn’t be happier at Madea’s misfortune. But Madea’s answer away from winning 20 million rubes on India’s eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, Scarlett Johansson may be lined up to re- version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire and the po- lending their special “country” brand of support. Mean- place actress Emily Blunt in the upcom- lice have been led to believe that he has cheated in while, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway is on ing Iron Man 2. Johansson would take order to get this far. As their questioning of Jamal pro- the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a on the role of Russian superspy Natasha gresses, they learn how he knew the answers to each of case too personal to handle - defending young prostitute Romanoff, who doubles as Black Widow. the game show’s questions. As an extreme turn of luck, and former drug addict Candace Washington. Blunt’s commitment to 20th Century Fox’s Gulliver’s Trav- each question had an eerie correlation to the events of els may prohibit her from co-starring in the superhero se- Jamal’s life from when he was a young boy in the slums Fired Up (February 20) quel. A decision is expected in the near future. of Mumbai to an orphan Shawn (Nicholas D’Agosto) and Nick (Eric along with his brother Christian Olsen) are the star players on their Scribe Ed Solomon (“Men in Black”) has Salim and a young girl high school’s football team. They decide to been hired to pen the comedy based on named Latika to a run- go to cheerleading camp instead of foot- the classic young-adult mystery novels away traveling the coun- ball camp so they can be surrounded by women. Their “The Hardy Men.” The Hardy Boys adven- try to a young man trying school’s cheer team happens to be the worst team at tures revolved around the mystery-solving to make his way in the camp so they let the boys join. efforts of teenagers Frank and Joe Hardy, amateur detec- ever changing world of tives who often helped their father, a private investigator. one of India’s largest cit- Fanboys (February 20) The film adaptation would explore the reunion of the es- ies. His life has not been Set in 1998, the story tells of a group of tranged, grown-up brothers. easy but, after he is sepa- friends who, eager for the premiere of Star rated from Latika, be- Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - and Writer William Monahan (Kingdom of comes a constant search because one of them is suffering from can- Heaven) has been tapped to adapt John Gr- for her. Finally, he is re- cer and wishes to see the film before his death - decide isham’s latest best-seller, The Associate. The united with Salim (Mad- to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of project, being shaped as a star vehicle for hur Mittal) and Latika (Freida Pinto) years later in the the film. They travel across the country and on their way Shia LaBeouf, will have the Eagle Eye and days leading up to his appearance on the game show. they encounter William Shatner and more. Transformers actor playing a Yale Law School student with a sordid secret. Slumdog Millionaire is definitely one of the best films Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert (February 27) of 2008. It is a stunning story told deftly through the The film shows the Jonas Brothers during Actor / robot Zac Efron has reportedly eyes of the main characters at various points in their their Burning Up Concert Tour. It features begun negotiations to star in the long- young lives. The actors are incredibly believable and concert performances, as well as documen- in-development The Adventures of Jonny the cinematography grabs you from the opening scenes tary footage on the lives of the three broth- Quest. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has and does not relinquish its hold on you until the clos- ers. This film will also feature a previously unreleased long been attached to the project as Jon- ing credits are done rolling. A powerful tale of love, song called “Love is on its Way,” and “I’m Gonna Get- ny’s bodyguard, Race Bannon. “Race to Witch Mountain” desperation, misplaced trust and hope, Slumdog Mil- cha Good!”, a cover of Shania Twain’s song. Also featur- director Andy Fickman is attached. lionaire leaves a deep impression on its audience with- ing a performance by Taylor Swift. out a lavish budget or a high powered cast. 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Mark your calendars for the annual expanded booths and vendors repre- will bring an 11 a.m. seminar on tour- Dubuque Boat & RV Show! Sched- senting canvas and upholstery, insur- nament preparation, a 2 p.m. session uled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ance, marinas, nautical jewelry and a on river fishing for walleye, and a re- SHOWTIMES FEB 20-26 February 27 - March 1, the show of- whole lot more! peat of the 11 a.m. tournament prepa- Frost/Nixon fers the perfect combination of a great ration seminar at 6 p.m. Sunday will selection of boats and recreational There will also be a pair of fishing pros feature a reprisal of the river fishing for (R) 12:00, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55 vehicles and some awesome deals! on hand to host a variety of fishing walleye seminar, again at 2 p.m. seminars. Kevin Oyen, a 7-time Ca- In addition to the more than 100 ve- bela’s National Team Championship Adult admission to the Boat & RV Doubt hicles that will be on display, there Qualifier with a number of top-five Show is just $4, while kids 12 and un- (PG13) are a number of other benefits to at- finishes in the Walleye Anglers Trail, der get in for free. Doors will be open 11:45, 4:40, 6:55 tending the show, as well. Each adult will be presenting with Steve Kopp, from 3 - 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 attending the show will receive a $5 an equally decorated angler. Seminars p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. gift card to Catfish Charlie’s River will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday for riv- on Sunday. For more information, call Milk Club, and there will be a number of er fishing for walleye, while Saturday 563-588-9564. (R) 12:30, 3:15, 7:00, 9:40

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) 12:15, 9:25

The Reader (R) 3:30, 6:45

Pink Panther 2 (PG) 11:25, 1:25, 3:25

Slumdog Millionaire (PG13) 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50

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One of the great things about the turn of produced iTunes’ choices for the #2 Rock the new year and the passing of the win- Song of the Year, “Too Drunk…” and the ter months is that a ton of great events #8 Rock Song of the Year, “Rescue Me,” as start coming to town yet again, and 2009 well as critically acclaimed songs such as LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE is proving to be no exception. Dubuque’s “A Child Called It” and “Don’t Go Away.” Five Flags Civic Center has a number of great entertainment options lined up in all And on Tuesday, March 10, Celtic rock- of its venues -- and here’s the hook-up on ers Gaelic Storm return to town at the Five 588 -4365 ‘em! Flags Theater! Since their appearance in the film Titanic 10 years ago (not to mention On Thursday, February 19, mark your cal- some awesome performances at the Irish endars for the return of the world-famous Hooley), Gaelic Storm’s fan base continues Lipizzaner Stallions. Closely associated to multiply with each new album, turning with the Spanish Riding School of Vienna the one-time pub band into one of the pre- (and also considered a national symbol mier touring acts in the Celtic/World music of Slovenia), the Lipizzaner Stallions are genre. Gaelic Storm’s compelling originals among the most majestic and beautiful and fresh arrangements steeped in Celtic horses you’ll ever see in your lifetime. Tick- traditional melody continue to broaden the ets are still available! musical horizons of the Celtic music genre. Tickets are $30, $23.50 and $20. Also, get set for two great concerts coming to Five Flags! February 28 brings two hard- Tickets for all shows are available at the rocking acts, Buckcherry and Papa Roach Five Flags box office, online at www.ticket- to the Five Flags Arena. Dubbed the “Next master.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Great American Rock Band,” Buckcherry For more information, visit www.fiveflag- has evolved from playing in front of 200 scenter.com. And stay tuned for more great The River Inside, Now Open people to sold-out crowds of tens of thou- events, including the return of monster A platinum photography exhibit by John Guider. Guider traveled the Mis- sands in just two years. Buckcherry will trucks and the Central State Hockey League sissippi River in a canoe, where he captured over 10,000 photographs. be touring in support of their latest album, Hurster Cup playoffs in March, as well as Black Butterfly, which was recently named the Dubuque Kennel Club Dog Show in the iTunes Rock Album of the Year. The album same month! IF A SNOWMAN PLAYS FACE-MELTING JAZZ, DOES HE MELT? 15 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

corporates a variety of cell phone ring-tone melodies is a hilarious comeback to those who just can’t turn that thing off.

ochOsol Silver Dollar Cantina This will be the fourth year for ochOsol to play Winter Jazz & Blues, this time at the Silver Dollar Cantina. While not strictly jazz or blues, the band definitely mixes those elements in with a healthy dose of Latin rock and styles like rumba, cumbia, and reggaeton.

Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo 180 Main Young singer and guitarist Aaron Williams will be bringing the blues to Winter Jazz & Blues with a show at 180 Main. Son of Cadillac Joe (Andersen) Williams grew up learning blues guitar eventually hitting the road with his father’s band. Backed by “the The Winter Jazz & Blues Festival returns for Hoodoo” – drummer Eric Shackelford and 2009 with a variety of acts all over town bass player Z.T. Auner – Williams leads the weekend of February 20 and 21. With the trio through classic blues injected with this year’s program leaning more toward the drive of rock music and the bouncing the blues end of the spectrum, blues fans groove of funk. should find plenty to enjoy. The annual festival, now in its fourth year is sponsored Boo Bradley by the Dubuque Arts Council and cospon- Isabella’s sored by the stations of Radio Dubuque While Boo Bradley might sound like the and Dubuque365. name of a single performer, it is in fact the name of a Madison acoustic blues duo. Of course the headliner this year is four- Composed of Texas-born and Louisiana- part men’s vocal group Four Guyz in Din- educated guitarist Scott “Boo” Kiker and ner Jackets, performing Saturday, February washboard/percussionist Brad Selz, Boo 21, from 7:30 p.m. at Dubuque’s Five Bradley cover country blues and juke joint Flags Theater. The Milwaukee-based quar- classics by the likes of Son House, Charley tet specializes in recreating the distinctive Patton and early Muddy Waters, the rolling style and close harmonies of “Doo-wop” Piedmont style of Blind Boy Fuller, and the and other male vocal groups of the 1950s Chicago ragtime guitar of Blind Blake. and 60s. The Four Guyz recall the style of groups like the Four Aces, the Ames Broth- Saturday, February 21 ers, the Four Lads, and the Four Freshmen performing fan favorites like “Silhouettes” Kent Burnside and The New Generation by The Rays, “Only You” and “The Great 180 Main Pretender” by The Platters, “Sixteen Can- Dubuque is no stranger to the Burnsides. dles” by The Crests and more. Tickets for Kent Burnside (of the North Mississippi Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets are available Burnsides) is the latest from the clan de- at the Five Flags Box Office or online at scended from bluesman R.L Burnside to Ticketmaster.com. visit our fair city, this time on the occa- sion of the Winter Jazz & Blues Festival. While the Four Guyz might be bringing the The music performed by Kent Burnside Doo-wop on Saturday night, the festival and his backing band The New Genera- kicks off on Friday night with a variety of tion certainly qualifies in the latter cate- shows downtown. gory. Grandson of R.L. Kent grew up lis- tening to and eventually playing with his Friday, February 20 grandfather, not to mention other blues greats like Buddy Guy, the North Missis- Chuck Bregman sippi Allstars, Jimbo Mathus and Junior Stone Cliff Wine Bar Kimbrough. Burnside and The New Gen- Piano master extraordinaire Chuck Breg- eration is “taking juke joint music to a man will entertain at the Stone Cliff Wine whole new level.” Bar in the Star Brewery complex from 7 to 11 p.m. With a repertoire of over 3,000 Chuck Bregman songs, Bregman can play just about any- Stone Cliff Wine Bar thing, but his favorites are ragtime and Bregman returns to the Stone Cliff Wine songs from the swing era as he’s played Bar for another performance on Satur- with a number of notable touring big day. We bet you won’t hear the same bands. His original composition that in- songs he played on Friday. Saturday, February 21 Tuesday, February 24

Jazz Jam Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Wed., Feb. 25 The Wundo Band Henry’s Pub, 8 PM - 12 AM

Laughing Moon Comedy Diamond Jo, 8 PM

Thursday, February 19 Friday, February 20 Saturday, February 21 Thurs., Feb. 26 Dueling Pianos Nothin’ but Dylan Just Cuz Hard Salami Dueling Pianos Diamond Jo, 8 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 12 AM Timmerman’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM Diamond Jo, 8 PM

Friday, February 20 Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo Kent Burnside/New Generation Lonely Goats 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Cornerstone, 9 PM - 1 AM Main St. Pub Crawl Galena, 6 - 10 PM ochOsol Taste Like Chicken Corey Jenny Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Boondock’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Rocket Surgeons Lonely Goats Friday, February 27 Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Just Cuz Corey Jenny Shaun Cavanaugh Timmerman’s, 7 - 11 PM John Moran L. May Eatery, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Gasoline Alley, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Boo Bradley Mary Mabusth Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Sunday, February 22 George & Dale’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Uncle Knuckles Okham’s Razor Darius Rucker Diamond Jo, 8 PM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM The Wundo Band New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Henry’s Pub, 8 PM - 12 AM Pirate Over 50 Dert Tones Saturday, February 21 DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - HALF-FAST Dog House, 4 - 8 PM 12 AM Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Chuck Bregman Grass Menagerie Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Jeff Ward Apple Dumplin’s Irish Cottage, 6 - 10 PM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Ken Wheaton Lonely Goats Chuck Bregman Cornerstone, 8 PM - 12 AM Bourbon Brothers 12-Penny Band Sandy Hook, 7 - 11 PM Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Brews Brothers Mooney Hollow, 9 PM - 1 AM Okham’s Razor Chestnut Mtn., 8 PM - 12 AM Tuesday, February 24 TKO Falling Within Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Gareth Woods Doolittle’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Pirate Over 50 Gareth Woods Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Jumpers, 6 - 10 PM Jazz Ambassadors Minus Six Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM

LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE 588 -4365 COMEDY NIGHTLIFE MOVIES Friday, February 27 Saturday, February 28 Saturday, February 28 Friday, March 6 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Denny Garcia Crazy Knights Ian Gould VENUE FINDER 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM 180 Main Restaurant & Pub 180 Main Street, Dubuque • 563-584-1702 The Dingleberries The Dert Tones Acoustic Cowboys 180main.com Ace’s Place Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA • 563-876-9068 Anton’s Saloon New Diggings, Wisconsin • 608-965-4881 Stumble Bros. Denny Garcia Bricktown Sunday, March 1 299 Main Street, Dubuque •563-582-0608 Sandy Hook, 10 Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM bricktowndubuque.com PM - 2 AM Captain Merry Denny Garcia 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL • 815-747-3644 Dert Tones captainmerry.com New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Catfish Charlies 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque • 563-582-8600 Sat., Feb. 28 catfishcharliesonline.com Rocket Surgeons A Pirate Over 50 Courtside Bulldog’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Okham’s Razor 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque • 563-583-0574 Comfortably One Dog House, 4 - 8 PM Dagwood’s Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA • (563) 852-3378 Surf Report Denny’s Lux Club Lost Apparitions 3050 Asbury, Rd. •(563) 557-0880 Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Taste Like Chicken Diamond Jo Casino Rosalie Morgan 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Sandy Hook, 9 PM - 1 AM diamondjo.com Dino’s Backside (Other Side) Kindred Kama 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque •(815) 747-9049 Buckcherry Sandy Hook, 7 - 11 PM Corey Jenny Dirty Ernie’s Gasoline Alley, 9 PM - 1 AM 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA • 563-744-4653 Five Flags, 7:30 PM Dog House Lounge 1646 Asbury, Dubuque • (563) 556-7611 Wednesday, March 4 Doolittle’s Cuba City Jeff Ward 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI • 608-744-2404 Saturday, March 7 Doolittle’s Lancaster Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI • 608-723-7676 The Wundo Band Dubuque Driving Range Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Chuck Bregman John Deere Road, Dubuque • 563-556-5420 Richter Scale 5.0 Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino 1855 Greyhound park Road • 563-582-3647 DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM dgpc.com Laughing Moon Comedy Eagles Club Diamond Jo, 8 PM Kevin Beck/Johnnie Walker 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque • (563) 582-6498 Louis C.K. Spirits, 8 PM - 12 AM Eichman’s Grenada Tap 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque • 563-552-2494 Diamond Jo, 8 PM Five Flags Civic Center Thursday, March 5 DRILL 405 Main Street • 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 Gin Rickey’s Hard Salami Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque •563-583-0063 myspace.com/ginrickeys Trackside, 8 PM - 12 AM Horsin’ Around Gobbie’s Bestfest, 5 - 7:30 PM Rocket Surgeons 219 N Main St, Galena IL• 815-777-0243 Grand Harbor Resort 98 in the Shade Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM 350 Bell Street, Dubuque • 563-690-4000 grandharborresort.com Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Dueling Pianos Grape Escape Diamond Jo, 8 PM Menace 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL • 815.776.WINE Dave Zollo/Body Electric grapeescapegalena.com Menace Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Hub 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 253 Main St., Dubuque •563-556-5782 Noonan’s North, 9 PM - Friday, March 6 myspace.com/thehubdbq Irish Cottage 1 AM HALF-FAST 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois • 815.776.0707 Mississippi Man Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Spirits, 9 PM - 1 AM Rosalie Morgan Isabella’s @ the Ryan House Kevin Beck/Johnnie 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque • 563-585-2049 TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM isabellasbar.com Walker Jammer Jumpers Bar & Grill The Do Overs 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque • 563-556-6100 Dagwood’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Tom Nauman Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM myspace.com/jumpersdbq Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Knicker’s Saloon Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque • 563-583-5044 12-Penny Band Corey Jenny Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM Tantrym Main St. Pub (Cuba), 9 PM - 1 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque • 563-582-7057 Doolittle’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Cal Coohey davincisdubuque.com AM M-Studios Softtails, 8 PM - 12 AM 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL • 815-777-6463 m-studios.org Mississippi Moon Bar Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 diamondjo.com Monk’s Coffee Shop Dan St. Paul 373 Bluff St, Dubuque • 563.585-0919 Wednesday, February 25, 8 p.m. Mooney Hollow Barn 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA Hilarious, biting comedy (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 Murph’s South End about the frustrations of be- 55 Locust St. Dubuque • Phone 563-556-9896 ing a suburban husband and New Diggings 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI • 608-965-3231 everyday life. newdiggs.com Noonan’s North 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA • 563-870-2235 Chris Shaw Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI • 608-348-3136 Wednesday, March 4, 8 p.m. Pit Stop For the past 18 years, Chris 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque • 563-582-0221 Sandy Hook Tavern Shaw has traveled across the 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 country sharing his high- Silver Dollar Cantina energy message of hope and 342 Main Street, Dubuque, 563-556-4558 Softtails humor in the face of chang- 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA • 563-582-0069 Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge (2nd Floor) ing times. 600 Star Brewery Drive, Pot of Dubuque • 563.556.4800 www.dbqstar.com Stone Cliff Winery Bobcat Goldthwait 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque • 563.583.6100 Wednesday, March 11, 8 p.m. stonecliffwinery.com Sublime The legendary comedian 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque • 563-582-4776 makes his first appearance Thums Up Pub & Grill at the Mississippi Moon Bar! 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI •608-568-3118 Don’t miss this one! GET ON THE LIST If you feature live entertainment and would like to be included in our Venue Finder, please drop us a line... [email protected] or 563-588-4365. ART IN THE WAREHOUSE? OK, WE CAN GET BEHIND THAT 18

A new art gallery is opening in the tion Warehouse, now known as Restora- The exhibit will run through March, with Warehouse District Friday, February tion Trust, scaled back both winter hours monthly exhibits by individual artists, 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. and everyone is of operation and the space used by the groups, or arts clubs being planned in a invited. Where might that be? And how business. It was then that Sustainable variety of media. did that come about? Come along with Neighborhood Builders project man- us and find out. ager (and 365ink contributor) Jeff Stiles realized the potential of a particular unused space. Envisioning the anterior space on the east side of the building as a potential gallery space, Stiles first thought was to hang some of his own photographs, but after talking with avid photographers Ron and Jennifer Tig- ges and realizing an ongoing need for exhibition space in the community, Stiles expanded on his idea to create a community gallery.

With the go-ahead from property owner Bob Johnson, Stiles, his wife Mindy, the Tigges and their kids set about the task East of what is probably Dubuque’s best of cleaning up the space to create a known warehouse building, the Wilmac functioning gallery. Being in the midst warehouse building that is home to the of a storehouse of reclaimed materials, Voices Warehouse Gallery is another Stiles reports that most everything in warehouse actively in use by the Resto- the gallery is reused or donated, keep- The gallery will be free to exhibiting art- ration Warehouse, Resa James furniture ing costs for the gallery renovation at a ists, with a small consignment fee going gallery, and The Gym. As in the broader minimum. Curtains and track lighting back to the gallery for utilities and op- warehouse district, things in the build- are being reused from the demolished erations from any artwork sold. While ing are in a state of flux with the entire Cinema Center 8 along with a variety of the gallery will be open to the public building progressing toward major other materials from a range of sources. during Resa James regular hours (10 to development by Sustainable Neighbor- 5, Monday through Saturday, and 12 to hood Builders, a group developing the The first show will be an exhibit of pho- 4 on Sundays) Stiles expects both Resa warehouse building into loft condos on tos by the Dubuque Camera Club with James and The Gym will stay open later the third floor, apartments on the sec- the opening reception on Friday, Febru- on gallery opening nights, giving visi- ond, and retail on the first. ary 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. The free recep- tors an opportunity to explore the other tion will feature appetizers from 180 businesses in the warehouse. For more As part of the process of moving toward Main, beverages from Park Farm Winery, information, visit www.dubuquecam- further building development, Restora- and live music from Okham’s Razor. eraclub.com/art. IMPACTS ALL AROUND! CHEERS! 19 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 at the corner of 8th and Main Streets takes the company’s commitment a step further, not only in the historic preser- vation of one of downtown Dubuque’s most beautiful properties, but also as a major investment in job creation.

When the news of the closure, com- Government plete with reassignment of staff, was Federal Building announced, the closure appeared a Long plagued by maintenance issues, “done deal.” The future plan for these Dubuque’s beautiful 1934 Art Deco children was not yet complete, but ear- styled Federal Building was in danger ly indications appeared to not benefit of falling into major disrepair. The the children. A group of about 25 par- City of Dubuque stepped up to the ents banded together to “Save Jones.” challenge of not only saving the build- It was the unified, cohesive voice that ing but undertaking a major restora- Idea Ahead Of Its Time allowed these parents to be heard, on tion and renovation effort, updating Isabella’s behalf of their young children. the structure with modern amenities, Some might wonder how jazz mu- state of the art technology, and sustain- sic, playing vinyl records, and drink- able design. The rehabilitated Federal ing Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old Crow Building not only maintains Dubuque’s Whiskey qualify as being part of an main Post Office in the heart of our his- “Idea Ahead Of Its Time.” Before Isa- toric downtown, but also now serves as bella’s, there were other “progressive” the home for a number of City offices bars in Dubuque – bars like the Busted and new City Council chambers. Lift that opened up the possibilities of what kind of beer could be served, Health bars like the Lift and the Silver Dollar Crescent Community Health Center that opened up what kind of live music As an independently operated not- could be played. Heck, there had even for-profit corporation, serving the un- been a number of different bars in the insured, underinsured and those on very basement that Isabella’s inhabits. Medicaid and Medicare, the Crescent Community Health Center has filled a Still, Isabella’s brought something dif- long-standing void in the area of Tri- ferent to the concept. Like the PBR State healthcare services. Promoting its Chad introduced, we met a wide va- values of accessibility, quality, advoca- riety of interesting beers. They’d show cy, service and support, the health cen- up on tap and just as we began to fall ter provides a medical home for those in love with them they’d be gone. Last who lack one, has created new jobs, night the turntable might have been Film/Video/Photography and has strengthened the collaboration dominated by regional indie rock, to- Abdul and Rafic Sinno between all the healthcare providers day maybe ‘60s jazz, and tomorrow, Dr. Abdul Karim Sinno, Chair of the within the Tri-State area. who knows – maybe classic metal, or Communication Department at Clarke alt.country, or vintage African funk. College, and his son, Rafic, have been Hospitality/Dining The walls hosted a variety of exhibits making an impact in photography Pepper Sprout by local artists or a revolving display throughout the Tri-States for a long The Pepper Sprout has long been a of artwork, album covers, and unusual time. More recently, beginning with the Main Street stalwart, and chef / pro- artifacts. publication of their book, Treasures of prietor Kim Wolff never fails to make the Mississippi, and exhibition of their an impact with the restaurant’s vari- The stage hosted even greater variety breathtaking panoramic photographs etal, seasonal and handmade menus. – everything from solo country blues of the Mississippi River and its sur- Whether the occasion is dinner before pickers to full Latin salsa bands, spoken rounding areas (from Minnesota down the Symphony or a celebration of last- word artists, tap dancing banjo players, to the Gulf of Mexico), the Sinnos have ing marriage, the Pepper Sprout never screenings by the Short Film Brigade, been making a visual statement to the disappoints with its offerings of Mid- avant jazz artists, and some loose old Tri-States about the majestic area in west cuisine fused with the most amaz- timey band that sometimes showed up which we live. Their Mississippi pho- ing worldwide culinary sensibilities. on the third Friday of the month to play tography is an ongoing project, con- for free PBR. It wasn’t a business plan, stantly being added to over time, and Historic Preservation it was a blank canvas painted over and as a living document of the area, serves Cottingham and Butler repainted every night. Isabella’s was as an inspiration to any who view it. While the company may be one of the nightlife as art. And like any good pub, Their supplemental work in educating largest insurance brokers in the nation, it was about community – the creation Tri-State residents in the field of pho- Cottingham and Butler has long been of it, the sharing of it – and that is an tography, through classes, seminars, a strong supporter of the cultural land- idea that is timeless. speeches at conferences and more, scape of Dubuque and a champion of only serves to further accentuate the the city’s downtown. Cottingham and impact they have on the way Dubuque Butler’s dramatic façade restoration Continued on Page 29. and the Tri-States take pictures. and renovation of the Security building MAYOR BUOL STRIKES US AT THE NEW DIGGINGS TYPE 20 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Major Victories for City Priorities in • Neighborhood Stabilization Program American Recovery Conference Agree- (NSP) is funded at $2 billion. Unlike the ment By Mayor Roy D. Buol current formula-based NSP program, under ARRA the NSP funding will be A U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation allocated on a competitive basis by the met again last week with key leaders in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Congress. The following are highlights Development (HUD). In addition, along from a report on the final agreement for with state and local governments, non- the American Recovery and Reinvest- profits will now be eligible to compete ment Act (ARRA) which contains major directly for program funding. victories for the nation’s cities. • Community Oriented Policing Ser- • The Energy Efficiency and Conserva- vices (COPS) is funded at $1 billion, and tion Block Grant (EECBG) is funded waives BOTH the $75,000 cap and the at $2.8 billion. This is a huge victory $75,000 match. This is a major victory, for a program that was conceived and and COPS will have more hiring money championed by The U.S. Conference in one year than in any time in its his- of Mayors. The EECBG is authorized at tory. $2 billion annually and had never been funded previously. In addition, the Bill • Workforce Training Programs are fund- contains $400 million in competitive ed at $3.95 billion with $1.2 billion for energy grants to be administered by the youth training, including Summer Jobs. U.S. Department of Energy. An increase in job training funding has been a USCM priority to help transition LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE • The Highway Program is funded at people to new jobs during the current $27.6 billion, with 30 percent sub-allo- recession. Restoration of the Summer cated to local areas through the Surface Jobs program has been a key prior- Transportation Program (STP). This means ity for USCM since the stand-alone pro- 588 -4365 that local areas will receive $7.9 billion. gram was eliminated in the passage of This is a major victory in that the stimu- the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in lus bill passed by the House in 2008 pro- 1998. vided that all the funding would go to the states, and contained no funding for • School Modernization (K-12 and high- local areas. Over the past few months, er education) is funded at $8.8 billion. the USCM has worked hard to provide a This funding is included in the $39.54 more balanced transportation program. billion available in state general fiscal re- In addition, language was secured that lief for schools, and each Governor will provides local areas up to one year to have discretion on how the funding will obligate the funds.And, the ARRA con- be sub-allocated. tains $1.5 billion for competitive grants to states and local governments for pri- • National Endowment for the Arts is ______ority road, highway, public transit, rail, funded at $50 million to provide grants Sunday, February 22 and port infrastructure of metropolitan, to state and local arts agencies to assist Okham’s Razor 3:30 - 7:30 PM regional and national significance – to nonprofit arts agencies create or retain ______be administered by the U.S. Department jobs in the arts community. Sunday, March 1 of Transportation. Denny Garcia 3:30 - 7:30 PM The final agreement is designed to pro- ______• Public Transportation (Bus and Rail) is vide cities with an opportunity to create Saturday, March 8 funded at $8.4 billion (including $750 good jobs, invest in sustainable infra- Cosmo Billy million for New Starts, and $750 million structure, and increase energy efficiency 9 PM - 1 AM for Rail Modernization). while reducing climate emis- ______sions. Sunday, March 15 Moonlight • Airport Improvement Grants Reign (AIP) is funded at $1.1 billion. “When you tug on a single 3:30 - 7:30 PM thing in nature, you find it con- ______From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green • Community Development nected to everything else.” WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 Block Grant (CDBG) is funded John Muir turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS! at $1 billion. IF YOU GO SEE NICKELBACK, YOU’RE DEAD TO US. SERIOUSLY 21 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 tually influencing her to take art classes in high school and later in college.

A dedicated thrift store shopper, Eglseder has collected numer- ous “treasures” that she uses as the subjects of her paintings and photography. She is most inter- ested in items “that look like they are cheaply manufactured,” she explains in her artist’s state- Mondays ment. “These items have some Wii Bowling - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Martini Madness 8 p.m. - Close. sort of charismatic vibe to them Tuesdays because I know that some one in some point in time, consid- ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. ered these items fashionable for Sports Movie Night - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. home décor.” Her work explores Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. the unexpected connections or Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. relationships between the ob- Wednesdays jects, often in a lighthearted way, Live Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 7-10 p.m. (Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.) but leaving interpretations open Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. to individual viewers. “Some WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Quigley Gallery in the Wahlert Atrium artists feel compelled to put deep mean- Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. at Clarke College hosts an exhibit by BFA ing and content behind their work. I find Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. major Mandy Eglseder from February 12 it more interesting to create works that are Karaoke - Bubblz Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. through the 28th. A reception for Eglseder’s Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. ambiguous by suggesting narrative.” Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. BFA Exhibit is scheduled for Friday, Febru- Karaoke - Bubblz Karaoke, Bourbon Street Grill, 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. ary 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Clarke’s Quigley Gallery is open Monday Thursdays through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m., Saturday Eglseder, a senior at Clarke, admits that she and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. was not always so interested in art, aspiring For more information, contact the Clarke Champplympics - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 - 10 p.m. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. to be a veterinarian when she was in high College Marketing and Communication Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. school. It was when her step-father – an Office at (563) 588-6318. Stay tuned to Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. artist working in leaded and beveled glass the pages of 365ink for more information Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. – came into her life that she first became on these and many other exciting Arts at Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. interested in art. Traveling with her father Clarke events throughout the remainder of Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. to art fairs, Eglseder had the opportunity to the school year! DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. view hundreds of other artists’ work, even- Fridays Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wii Battle of the Sexes - Champps, 9 p.m. (Beer Sampling 7 - 9 p.m.) Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke, Becky McMahon, 3rd Fridays, Kuepers - Dickeyville, WI, 9p.m Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. George Thorogood The Eagles Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Barrymore Theater, Madison • February 27 i Wireless Center, Moline • March 18 Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Bubblz Karaoke, Bourbon Street Grill, 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Buckcherry & Papa Roach Katy Perry Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Five Flags Arena, Dubuque • February 28 House of Blues, Chicago • March 24 Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. DJ Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. - Close Gaelic Storm David Cassidy DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. House of Blues, Chicago • March 13 Rosemont Theatre, Chicago • March 28 DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Sundays Joan Baez New Kids on the Block Open Mic with Sean Kramer (Mississippi Flat Miners), A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Barrymore Theater, Madison • March 14 i Wireless Center, Moline • April 2 X-Box Rock Band - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Nickelback Styx i Wireless Center, Moline • March 15 Wisconsin Dells •April 24 If you have updates, additions or corrections to the recurring nightlife calen- dar, please contact 365 with the new information @ [email protected]! I’D RATHER BE SURFING. OR RIDING A MOTORCYCLE. ANYTHING BUT SNOW 22 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 Bob’s Book Reviews absolutely no dis- cernable physical effects from his in- I’d Rather Be Skiing juries. by Bob Gelms This is the 14th Alex Cross novel First things first; I’d like to thank Bryce of co-authors, resulting in a James Pat- es get Cross to spend time in Africa with and the only one for filling in for me in the last issue. My terson book being published every 3 or no friends, no legal authority, nor any I haven’t liked. I would eagerly read an father passed away and I was in Chicago 4 months. Compared to Patterson’s best interest on this readers part to suspend Alex Cross / Kyle Craig novel that closes for a few weeks. Thanks, Bryce! work these novels are mediocre, formu- my disbelief to the extraordinary level that storyline for good and I hope for Pat- laic and 65 percent of them should never needed to swallow this nonsense. terson’s sake that it is coming next and James Patterson’s latest Alex Cross novel have seen the printed page. that it is a humdinger. is called Cross Country and after reading In all the Cross novels we learn some- it I almost wish it were a primer on skiing Patterson has resisted doing this with his thing about him that is interesting, logi- I have a bad feeling. Patterson will drag rather than the drivel Patterson is trying gold standard, the Alex Cross novels, as cal, and makes us want to know more out Cross’ career and water it down to to pass off as the next adventure in the he still writes them alone and, by and about him. Not in Cross Country. In all the point that we are no longer engrossed series of his most famous character. large, they are significantly better than the Cross novels, when he puts himself in reading about him. The chances of Pat- the co-authored books. in danger it is a calculated risk with the terson killing the goose that has laid 14 Patterson has pioneered a trend in the odds on his side. Not in Cross Country. golden eggs for him is probably wishful writing of popular fiction. He is turning Having said all of that we come to the For example, he is savagely beaten three thinking on my part but after the Cross / out novels much like a pasta machine latest Alex Cross novel, Cross Country. I times, any one of which would have put Craig book comes out maybe it will be turns out spaghetti. I don’t know if he’s am a huge fan of the Cross books. I think a “normal” Alex Cross in the hospital for time for Alex Cross to retire. That’s not greedy or just self-centered enough to Alex Cross is one of the most interesting weeks. He makes really dumb mistakes likely to happen so maybe it should be think that EVERY idea he has is worth fictional characters around. This book is that end up in the three beatings some- time for James Patterson to do so but, re- its weight in gold and absolutely neces- a major letdown on one level and just thing he never would have done in the alistically, that’s not likely either. sitates publication. He writes an outline plain dreadful on another. other novels. He also makes miraculous and then passes it off to his “co-author” recoveries between each beating with who actually does the writing of the nov- At the end of the last book, Dou- el. The book is then passed back to Pat- ble Cross, Kyle Craig, serial killer terson who makes suggestions and minor extraordinaire and Cross’ nemesis, corrections. It goes back to the “co-au- makes an appearance leading every- thor” to write the final draft and is pub- one in the literary world to expect lished under both of their names. Patter- that the next Cross book (meaning son’s name, of course, is very noticeable the current one) would deal with on the cover. He works with a number Cross and Craig in some kind of dénouement ala Sherlock Holmes and Professor Mo- riarty at Reichenbach Falls. We all expected it but that’s not what we got. Playhouse Disney TWO SHOWS! What we got has Kyle Craig appearing at the end February 22, Five Flags Arena. of Cross Country as well, leading everyone to believe that the next book will fea- ture some kind of closure Buckcherry between Cross and Craig. This kind of teasing is third With Papa Roach rate and not up to the Alex February 28, Five Flags Arena. Cross standards. Neither, by the way, would be a novel featuring Craig and Cross where Craig slips away at Gaelic Storm the end AGAIN. With Oakhurst March 10, Five Flags Theater When reading Cross Coun- try I got the feeling Patter- son thought it would be a ALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW! great idea to pit Cross, an African-American, against an African protagonist and somehow, through barely believable plot contrivanc- I HEAR MATT IS GETTING HITCHED SOON... 23 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

ing to it. Thus the bombardment of recy- Gossip Gone Wild cled rumors, catty appraisals, backhand- ed compliments and sarcasm continues. Have you been the victim of gossip? Have you been one to gossip? Listen Gossip spreads in a flash and spawns around - gossip has gone wild. Gossip distrust. It ruins reputations - not just the is a major pastime and the mainstay of subject of the gossip, but your reputation companies, organizations, and the me- too. Every time you gossip, it is a reflec- dia. Talking behind someone’s back isn’t tion of your insecurities. You may think just part of a conversation, it has become it is simply talk about other people, but the conversation. Don’t deny it, we’ve in reality it is all about you. When you all participated in it and sometimes even speak negative traits about someone, the relished it. Gossip is a time consuming listener often attributes those same traits destructive behavior. Minimize the gos- to you the speaker. In other words, if you sip in your life and your life will auto- gossip about someone cheating, the per- matically be more positive. son listening may well perceive you as dishonest.

If it has gone wild around you, try these simple techniques to minimize the gos- sip:

When gossip starts, change the subject.

Build people up. Do not tear them down.

Challenge the facts.

If gossip persists walk away.

When you participate in gossip, you damage your credibility and create a negative environment. Instead, try keep- ing your mouth closed, or changing the subject, or even walking away. The effect of minimizing the gossip in your The biggest gossipers are always those life is uplifting and refreshing. You’ll find people with the lowest self esteem. What smoother communications, enhanced better way to improve your own image teamwork, and improved overall produc- than by talking behind someone’s back. tivity. Participating in gossip only gives Do you think so little of yourself that the fuel to another conversation down the only way to feel good is to tear others road without you and about you. I chal- down? If talking behind someone’s back lenge you to minimize your gossip and displays poor self esteem, so does listen- focus on more positive conversations. 1% Mattitude Improvement Tip show our ID to the big bouncer at the Ask for IDs bar, isn’t it OK to ask for an ID before I let someone into my home? How about We get asked for and freely show our on a first date? How about asking the IDs all of the time. You can’t purchase ID of your daughter’s first date? If it is a Budweiser, get into the casino, or important to know if someone is who even rent a movie without showing they say they are, ask for their ID. Then an ID. It wouldn’t surprise me if I get sell them a Pepsi. asked for my ID the next time I buy a Diet Pepsi. The point is, it is OK and CYA - Check Your Attitude! Like it or not, a good idea for you to ask others for your ATTITUDE determines your success their identification. Making sure people (or lack thereof). Check Your Attitude are who they say they are is important daily! To inquire getting Mattitude at your if you need to trust them. Legitimate next program, email matt@mattbooth. people do not mind being asked. If we com or call 563-773-matt. JEFF’S HEADLINE SCARED US THE FIRST TIME WE READ IT, WON’T LIE 24 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 “Actually, your training session isn’t until The next morning, I awoke to discover 10:30, but I’ll let Creighton know you’re my limbs sore and unable to extend. I here.” crept around the house in pain—heading downstairs one stair at a time, with my Life Stiles Creighton turned out being busy complet- wife chuckling behind me. Mindy then Working Out...Wearing only ing a workout of his own, but instructed showed me an article from a recent is- me to hop on a treadmill to get started. I sue of EXERCISE LIFE magazine that de- Socks (On My Feet) eventually got up to a respectable speed scribed Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. on the high-tech machine—showing av- “Many health experts believe the primary Though I played several different sports lunch that I’m forgoing extra helpings to erage speed, calories burned, etc.—as cause is microscopic tearing of muscle during my high school years, I confess to preserve “my girly figure,” but I think it the soft pad-pad-pad of my socked feet fibers and connective tissues at the cel- being more of an armchair quarterback was obvious I was joking. jogged along the track. The Britney Spears lular level,” the article said. “Soreness for the past two and a half decades. Long song playing overhead was perfect as I usually develops within the first 24 hours gone are the years when I starred on my The night before my first scheduled train- matched the speed of my running to the after exercise and peaks within 48 to 72 high school’s basketball squad, led our ing session at The Gym, my friend Ross tempo of the dance beat, but of course hours. It rarely lasts more than six or sev- cross-country team to numerous victo- and I bottled our first batch of home- the Hootie & the Blowfish tune follow- en days, but in several cases it can persist ries, and cheered on our school’s foot- brewed ale. Yes, I realize beer is rumored ing it nearly caused me to be spun off the for several weeks.” ball team to a state championship my to go straight to the belly, but I figured treadmill. senior year (as a defensive back, though “working out” the following day would Tammy at The Gym laughed the follow- mostly backing up other players from the even things out. Besides, as I clearly re- Gym owners Todd and Tammy all of a ing day as she referred to my fitness phe- bench). member my non-drinking dad telling sudden walked in, and although they nomenon as “T-Rex Syndrome,” since friends as he reached middle age, “Do missed seeing me nearly flying off the sufferers can only extend their arms a These days most of my exercise comes you know how to tell when a guy’s on machine they did notice I was wearing short distance. from climbing stairs at work or walking the level?” Rubbing his stomach, he’d only socks (on my feet). “Dude, your feet back and forth between my vehicle and exclaim, “When the bubble’s in the mid- are going to be aching tomorrow,” said “I’m old, and my body has suffered a the offices in the Warehouse District. dle!” Tammy. “Need to borrow a pair of my trauma it will probably never recover However, walking through the exercise shoes?” asked Todd. from,” Tony Soprano told his wife dur- space and locker rooms of The Gym I woke up with a bit of a sore throat the ing a Sopranos rerun I watched the other numerous times every day has been re- morning of my scheduled appointment, Creighton soon relieved me from my jog- night. “Can you accept that?” minding me that I really should become but the sun was fortunately shining and ging workout to run me through a series of involved in an actual exercise program. temps were forecast to be in the 40s. I squats, pushups and stairs. Half an hour I guess even I can accept DOMS . . . as packed a bag with some gym clothes—I later, exhausted, I returned to the locker long as it’s only an occasional trauma. The last straw was watching the pop su- couldn’t find my actual gym bag ever room to shower, put on fresh clothes and And as long as I can continue working perstar Jewel jog on a treadmill the after- since my wife recently organized my be- get started on my actual workday. out wearing more than just a pair of socks noon before her Dubuque performance longings, though a Wal-Mart bag ended (on my feet). last month at The Gym, which is conve- up serving the same purpose—and head- niently located next-door to the building ed down to the section of downtown that in which I work. Still, it was with a little is now officially known as the Historic fear and trepidation that I scheduled an Millwork District. appointment two weeks ago with a per- sonal trainer at the fitness center. From within the locker rooms and train- ing facility of The Gym, one would never Sure, I still had the workout shorts and guess they are in a former factory that shirts from back when I exercised at West- manufactured doors and windows. The side Fitness a decade ago, yet I wasn’t walls are painted in bright browns and quite as sure those clothes would still fit. oranges, the space is well lit and televi- Sure, I told the server at The Olive Gar- sions line the walls. den last Monday when I stopped there for Wandering back into the aqua-colored locker room area, I changed into gym clothes and stuffed the rest of my belongings into a locker . . . before suddenly realizing I had forgotten to bring along tennis shoes. Understanding that my brown work shoes would look out-of-place to fellow gym-goers, I stashed ev- erything in my locker and strolled out to the exercise area wearing only socks (on my feet).

“Hi, my name is Jeff and I’m here for my 10 a.m. personal training session with Creighton,” I told the girl behind the counter. LEMONHEADS AND SWEET-TARTS OR BUST, BABY! 25 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Other foods that contain quercetin are tea, In general, B vitamins can be found in Apples onion, nuts, berries, cauliflower and cab- a variety of fruits and vegetables, espe- bage. In order to get these nourishing an- cially dark leafy green vegetables, whole tioxidants and other essential nutrients, eat grains, dried peas and beans, lean meat, Against the Flu! five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables seafood and low-fat dairy. The flu season is upon us. I hope you got each day. Here’s a tasty salad from www. your flu shot but that doesn’t always work. hy-veehealth.com. Follow these general guidelines to get There may be new flu strains that are out Crunchy Apple Slaw adequate B vitamins in your diet: to get us! What can you do to increase the Serves 8. odds that you will avoid the flu this year?

Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables The answer – eat more apples! RECIPE each day. All you need: 2/3 cup light mayonnaise Apples contain quercetin, a phytochemi- 2/3 cup Hy-Vee light sour cream For folic acid, eat dark leafy green veg- cal or nutrient that in essence creates “food 1 tbsp Hy-Vee lemon juice etables at least three to four times each as medicine.” Quercetin promotes health 1/4 tsp sea salt week and drink orange juice often. An in many ways. It improves cardiovascular 1 (16 oz) bag broccoli slaw easy way to get leafy greens is the bagged health and reduces several cancer risks. It 3 green onions, sliced salad blend with baby spinach. also has anti-inflammatory properties. 1 Jonagold apple, cored, thinly sliced

and halved Choose whole grains. Your goal should Quercetin has strong antioxidant activity 1/2 cup Hy-Vee dried cranberries be at least three servings of whole grains that fights the free radicals in our bodies. each day. Free radicals come from environmental All you do: factors such as pollution, radiation, ciga- In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Find ways to eat more dried beans and rette smoke and herbicides. They wreak sour cream, lemon juice and salt. peas. For convenience, use canned havoc on our healthy cells. They can “B” Good To Your Heart Stir in broccoli slaw, onions, apples and beans and rinse with water to decrease cause disease and make us age cranberries until combined. the sodium. more quickly. There’s more to lowering your risk of Refrigerate until serving. heart disease than just watching the fat “Lean” on beef, pork, poultry, fish and in your diet. There are many good-for- low-fat dairy products for B12. The only you foods that provide nutrients that may food source of vitamin B12 is found in decrease your chance of having a heart animal products. attack. B vitamins, in particular vita- mins B6, B12 and folic acid, have a role If you are a vegetarian or over 50 years in maintaining a healthy heart. old, consider taking a multi-vitamin with B12.

Spinach Mango Wrap All you need:

RECIPE 2 fresh mangos, peeled and sliced 1/2 bag (10 oz) spinach leaves 6 oz cooked chicken breast strips 1/4 cup Hy-Vee sliced almonds 1/4 cup light raspberry vinaigrette 6 (8-inch each) Hy-Vee flour tortillas

All you do: In a large bowl, combine mango slices, spinach, chicken, almonds and vinaigrette. Toss gently. Place mango mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Cut each in half diagonally to serve. Serves 6 (1 wrap each)

These three B vitamins - vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid - may help keep homo- cysteine levels low in your blood. If ho- mocysteine levels are too high, blood can clot easier, which increases the chance of a heart attack or stroke occurring.

I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 27 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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All puzzles @2008 King Features Synd., Inc. World Rights Reserved. MEGA MAZE MEGA ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE - THAT’S RIGHT, NO WAITING ... YOU BIG CHEATER! NO WAITING ... YOU - THAT’S RIGHT, ANSWERS TO ON THE NEXT PAGE ALL PUZZLES ARE THE DOCTOR SEEMS A BIT PUNCHY. I THINK HE NEEDS MORE REST AND ALSO BACK RUBS. 28 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

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Warning: Taking Trixie’s advice seriously is a sure HOROSCOPES sign that you need some actual counseling. Find a real doctor for that. This is an entertainment magazine, folks.

Dear Trixie: ARIES Your troubles are behind you. As an Aries, you are sure I really like this guy (I’ll call him “Jim”). I to find yourself all new, even more complex troubles to take up know I’m in love with him. I want to share personal things with your spare time. The new troubles will also cost you money. him. I want to tell him my dreams and feel safe telling him my Cryptoquip fears. We have made love 6 times and he didn’t want to use a TAURUS You will encounter a famous person while dining soon. condom on any of them. I have herpes-- techically-- I only had The proper way to handle this situation is to awkwardly point at one outbreak and it’s been dormant for two years. How can I them for and glare in their direction for about 15 minutes and tell him I have loving feelings AND herpes? just as they reach the peak of personal discomfort at your pierc- --A Girl Named Sue ing stare, approach them and ask for an autograph with nothing Crossword on you to sign and no pen. Dear Sue: How about a balloon bouquet? Sharing viruses is a great way GEMINI If you seize that big opportunity coming your way tight of saying, I Love You. So this Valentine’s Day if you’re really in enough and squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, you are sure to kill it love--say it with herpes! dead, just like your last five relationships. But don’t worry the fault is not yours, just like with the last five relationships. Dear Trixie: There’s this old lady who comes to our restaurant almost every CANCER Valentines Day with reservations at Pepper Sprout, tick- day. She wears bizarre clothes that don’t match-- like huge ets to the symphony and chocolate covered strawberries by the purple hats with fake flowers and net hanging down. She fire was the absolute perfect way to say you love her. If only you’d wears thick white make-up like a mime and when you ask her have thought of that. a question she sings the answer. Today she wore a scuba mask on her head like a hat, a long velvet evening gown and sneak- LEO Despite spending nearly all of your disposable income in Even Exchange ers. I say she’s insane. My coworker thinks she’s just eccentric. reiki and holistic treatments to make you feel better, you simply What’s the difference? do not. Perhaps a wild notion would be to try something covered --Two Waitresses at Dottie’s Cafe by insurance and approved by the AMA. Or perhaps a Tylenol. Just a thought. Dear Waitresses: Money is the difference. Rich people are eccentric. Poor peo- VIRGO If unemployment has found its way into your “career Mega ple are insane. plan” inadvertently and you don’t know where to turn, look to the recent stimulus plan for ideas. For example, industrial con- Maze Dear Trixie: tractor is looking pretty good. Though repo man seems like a I have been married to “Bob” for 6 months. we get along pretty growth industry as well. well but sometimes he doesn’t answer me. I can be telling him about my day and he will just sit there saying nothing. I want LIBRA Thousands of dollars in therapy can often be avoided with to know what this man has on his mind and it makes me crazy a nice, fresh, warm squeaky batch of cheese curds. when he acts so detached. I’d settle for a simple grunt or some- thing--just to know he’s been listening. It’s like we don’t speak SCORPIO Your ability to rise up against adversity, fight off those the same language anymore. Help! ogres that are trying to keep you down and do your own thing despite what society wants you to do don’t come in so handy --Newlywed On Nevada Street THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 when being arrested. If you feel a sudden burning sensation that Dear Newlywed: locks your muscles, that’s just you losing. 1. The Mayor of Dubuque was appoint- You must learn to interpret what he says--and what he doesn’t ed to a 1 year term. say. For example, if he says, “I like your hair that way” he is SAGITTARIUS If a very dear, dear close friend asks you to help 2. B) Crazy Knights is a KISS tribute thinking, “Her ass is huge.” If he says, “I don’t want green them move from a second story apartment in one building to a band and they play at the Silver Dol- beans tonight” he is thinking,” I wish I never married her” third story apartment in a second building, take some time to lar on Feb. 28. But we do need a Rush contemplate if really need that friend. and when he says, “I love you” he’s really thinking, “the tribute band. Hawkeyes have a great line-up this season.” Hang in there, 3. C) The Grand River Center has no dear--eventually you won’t care what he thinks. CAPRICORN A chest pain that does not incapacitate you is likely nothing to worry about, much like a scream outside that is not Real Estate Expo. 4. A) Dubuque is part of the Driftless Dear Trixie: followed by a second scream or a gas leak. It was probably just Area. I am a 74-year-old widow. I should be happy because I am in too much andouille sausage in the Jambalaya on Fat Tuesday. 5. D) Dubuque had the shortest com- relatively good health compared to my friends. I have a sound mind, a good strong heart and can still walk and drive just fine. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18) Guys, you know what the ladies mute time. My problem is that I am very bored. What can you recommend REALLY love? Apparently not. Ladies, you know what men RE- 6. B) New France commissioned Mar- for adding excitment to my life? ALLY love? If not, then you are one dim broad, or else you are quette and Joliet. --Muriel on Sunset Ridge clinging to a romantic vision of what a man should be, in which 7. Rabe wrote Hurlyburly but it was not case you are one dim broad. HDTV! part of his trilogy Dear Muriel: 8. G.W. Harrison plotted downtown PISCES (FEB 18 - MAR 20) If the most adventurous thing you have Have you ever tried shoplifting? Everyone’s doing it! You will Dubuque. If you know that, you are a ever done happened in the bedroom, you’re not really living. But never get as good a buzz as the one you’ll get strolling out of huge dork. a store with a new big screen tv or a potted palm. at the same time, you are probably a hero to many people. Now if it happened in the bedroom and involved a motorcycle or a 9. Costner said it was the new “It’s a bonfire, then I may be mistaken. Wonderful Life.” CHEAP TRICK -- BEST CONCERT EVER. OUTSIDE OF RUSH, 29 FEB 19 - MARCH 4

Inclusion Brothers and Joe Cocker visiting the facility Tara Nelson / Shared Youth Vision in the coming months, with many more on In receiving a grant from the State of Iowa the way, we fully expect the impact of the and working to better the lives of youth age Mississippi Moon Bar to be felt for a very, 14 - 24, Tara Nelson and the Shared Youth very long time. Vision project (a grant-funded program at the Community Foundation of Greater Non-Profit Excellence Dubuque) has truly made an impact in Hillcrest Family Services that field. Comprising more than 30 lo- Hillcrest Family Services had itself an ex- cal service providers to improve outcomes tremely busy 2008, with much of it being among youth who are currently in or have spent embracing the Five Promises of the aged out of care through the Iowa Child America’s Promise Alliance (the five prom- Welfare or Juvenile Justice systems, the ises being Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Shared Youth Vision Project has been an Healthy Start, Effective Education and Op- immensely valuable resource in improv- portunities to Help Others). Hillcrest add- ing the community connections, educa- ed a sixth promise to its mission, that of tion, employment, financial literacy, hous- an Opportunity for Spiritual Conversation, ing and mentoring opportunities for these and devoted significant resources towards members of society. And any project work- getting all of its programs (more than 20 of ing that hard to create a better future for them) in alignment with those goals. The our youth is deserving of recognition. organization has made steps to improve its facilities (a new chapel is on the way soon, with more in the coming months), and has served as a model for excellence in its ef- forts to “change people, get them excited, and experience a new transformational ex- perience,” according to Hillcrest’s Mindy Stiles. “If we serve all of those people, we turn them into promise people, from kids, to parents, everywhere in the middle.”

Social Space Mindframe Theaters Barely a year old, having opened in Febru- ary of 2008, Mindframe Theaters has trans- formed the idea of what a social space can be. Rather than exist in the traditional mold of a movie theater, Mindframe has become a gathering space for groups of all kinds, hosting concerts, athletic competitions, “dinner and a movie” nights, televising the Music presidential debates and President Obama’s Mississippi Moon Bar inauguration, showcasing anticipated tele- When one is to talk about making an im- vision premieres ... and, of course, being pact in a field, it’s rather difficult to ignore a truly excellent venue for seeing movies, the sparkling $84 million facility that the ranging from blockbuster new releases to Diamond Jo Casino now calls home in the the independent and non-mainstream fare Port of Dubuque -- and when it comes to that comprised the owners’ vision of “mov- the area of live music and entertainment, ies in an independent frame of mind.” With the Mississippi Moon Bar at the Diamond a group of five owners that did not contract Jo has, in just a short period of time, trans- out the renovation work in opening the formed Dubuque’s entertainment scene theater, but rather put in countless hours forever. From the grand opening with of hard work (and continue to do so to Cheap Trick to spectacular concerts from this day), Mindframe Theaters has become musicians such as Jewel, Collective Soul far more than what its name might origi- and more, all backed by state-of-the-art nally suggest. It is a space welcoming to lighting and sound systems, the 808-seat Mississippi Moon Bar is a venue like no other in the Tri-States. With the Doobie Continued on Page 30. LOOKS LIKE ARNOLD NEEDS A FEW HIGH-IMPACT WORKOUTS 30 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 Rich organized a 15,000 square foot art exhibit featuring 15 artists and an entire month of weekend special events in the warehouse gallery space. The result was regarded as one of the best Voices exhibits ever, with record attendance on opening night. Their efforts to broaden the diversity of artists and mediums represented resulted in an audience that ranged from longtime arts supporters to young people who might all, and its Impact upon social gatherings in With more than 12 projects aspiring to gain not have been to the annual exhibit before Dubuque cannot be overstated. Bravo. (or having already gained) LEED Certifica- and maybe were beginning to think that tion, including the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Dubuque might be a cool enough town to Sports & Recreation Center, Phase II of the America’s River Proj- live in after all. Team Dubuque ect at the National Mississippi River Mu- From the remarkable monthly efforts of the seum and Aquarium, the City of Dubuque’s Volunteerism Tri-State SportsLook publication, to the an- Port parking facility and more, the Durrant Prudential Financial nual Dubuque Sports and Recreation Fes- Group is a shining example of how a com- While Dubuque might have more than its tival, Team Dubuque has been a remark- pany can not only embrace but truly dem- fair share of corporate community partners, able champion of not only supporting and onstrate commitment to the principles of Visual Arts Prudential Financial goes above and be- promoting Dubuque-area sports and recre- sustainability. Aaron Hefel, Paula Neuhaus, Rich Rossignol yond in volunteerism and community sup- ation, but in reaching out to the community Voices From The Warehouse District IV: port. With a Community Volunteer Council and truly working to get people active in Theater Metamorphosis (CVC) made up of 20 motivated employees these fields. Its mission is to provide Train- The Bell Tower Theater When it appeared that the annual Voices working to identify community needs, Pru- ing, Events, Activities and Management for In just a few years, the Bell Tower Theater From The Warehouse District art exhibit dential employees contribute volunteer sup- sports and recreation, and it has indeed has become of Dubuque’s most respected might not happen in 2008, three young, port to more than 30 Dubuque area events done so -- having stepped up and taken the and well-known producers of live theater in energetic arts organizers took up the chal- each year including The Dubuque Relay for initiative to be the central hub for sports- the Tri-State area. Furthermore, the theater’s lenge. With only a couple months to or- Life, The Cable Car Square Chili Cook-off, related activities in Dubuque. work in introducing children to theater, ganize, fundraise, and promote the exhibit, a number of Dubuque Main Street events through such programs as Kids-for-Kids Aaron, Paula, and Rich grabbed the baton from All That Jazz to holiday lighting on Sustainability productions, the Kids Take the Stage the- and ran with it. With the help and guid- Main street, Donna Ginter’s Thanksgiving ance of show originator Gene Tully, ware- Dinner, Volunteering for Opening Doors The Durrant Group ater classes and more, has been a chang- house owner Tim McNamara, a committee (March for Maria House & Attitude of Grat- While the Durrant Group’s biggest example ing force in the way theater is viewed. Last of artists and supporters around them, and itude), Area Residential Care Corporate (and, indeed, much of its focus) on sustain- year’s production of The Christmas Schoo- the non-profit experience and financial and Community games, and many more. ability principles can be seen in its new ner was a Tri-State faorite, and we fully backing of the Dubuque County Fine Arts In total, Prudential employees have con- headquarters in the Port of Dubuque, that expect the Bell Tower’s exemplary work to Society behind them, Aaron, Paula, and tributed more than 10,000 hours of service wasn’t all that the company did in 2008. continue through 2009 and beyond.

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February 19th: New Member Orien- tation 6:00pm, General Membership Meeting 7:30pm. Clubroom.

February 23rd: Impact Awards Ban- quet, Please contact Tammy Welbes for details. [email protected].

February 26th: Legislative Preview Night 7:00 PM Clubroom. Feel free to bring your friends and family. Steve Luken will be present. Please contact Ann Hughes with any questions at [email protected].

February 28th: Toys For Tots meeting. Please contact Bryce Parks at bryce@ dubuque365.com if you would like to be involved.

March 5th: Executive Board 6:00 pm, Full Board 6:30 pm. Jaycee Clubroom.

Chair needed! Community Develop- ment needs a chair for the Easter Egg Hunt. Contact Robert “Bubba” Beebe at [email protected]. www.DubuqueJaycees.org ONE LAST TIME -- CONGRATULATIONS, WINNERS! 31 FEB 19 - MARCH 4 each year for the past several years. When Youth Prudential employees show up at an event Robert and Fran Parks wearing their “Prudential Cares” T-shirts, Since taking over the Toys For Tots pro- they mean it. gram a few years ago, Robert and Fran Parks have grown the effort from a couple Writing thousand toys serving a couple hundred Alice Oleson, Paula Neuhaus, Rich Rossignol kids to over 20,000 toys annually serv- Art & Ethos ing thousands of kids, no longer just in Each year the Dubuque Area Writers Guild Dubuque, but also in Grant, Jo Daviess publishes an anthology of written work in and Jackson Counties in three states. Their conjunction with DubuqueFest in May. efforts have also brought free goods and Both the festival and the Writers Guild are services to area agencies serving kids and affiliates of the Dubuque County Fine Arts families, not just at Christmas, but year- Society, so over the years the collaboration round. In 2008, while Robert battled can- has proven to be an especially good way to cer, Fran and a group of retired military build community and share a love of the veteran friends and others stepped up to arts. Traditionally, the anthology has been fill Bob’s very large shoes. a collection of poetry, but as 2008 was the that will never know or be able to thank 30th year of DubuqueFest and the Writers As they also happen to be the parents these two who gave them a smile and Guild, as well as the City of Dubuque’s of 365 owners Bryce and Brad Parks, hope during the holidays. We will do it 175th year, Writers Guild moderator Paula we considered not allowing them to be for them. Neuhaus wanted to publish a volume that eligible to win an Impact award, but be- celebrated the history of the area. She tween the encouragement of others and The 365 Impact Awards will begin with enlisted the collaboration of University of Despite being denied funding through the having intimate knowledge of just how cocktails at 6 p.m., and the award cer- Dubuque cultural anthropologist Alice Ole- City’s 175th celebration grant program, Al- amazing and unlikely it was that Toys For emony at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at son and artist and designer Rich Rossignol ice, Paula, and Rich decided to go forward Tots not only continued in a 2008 that 365 World Headquarters located at First in envisioning and creating Art & Ethos of with the project because it was “just too was exceedingly difficult for the family, and Main in downtown Dubuque, or at Dubuque, an anthology of written and oral cool not to.” The call to submit drew a va- but actually thrived, is really a Christmas the Diamond Jo Casino Box Office. For history pieces that captures the voice and riety of submissions – poetry, prose, autobi- miracle. We’re not just proud of them, more information, log on to Dubuque365. sense of place of life in Dubuque and the ography, song, stories, and oral history – all but truly in awe at their dedication to com, or call (563) 588-4365. Midwestern landscape. compiled into the final anthology. the program and the kids they help. Kids