I’m almost on the cutting edge of cool. I’m like movie quiz test! Okay, well, I might do that the fourth blade on the Schick Quattro of cool. one. I don’t cut off all the coarse hairs, but without me, your face would only be really smooth, Oh, no! A request to cure cancer! I have to click not incomparably smooth. yes to that, right, even if it’s likely not going to really cure a disease? What if I kill a person So how, I wonder, did I fall behind the curve? because I clicked “Ignore?” I’m going to hell! I’m on MySpace. At this point I’m at that place Will I get a request to join “hell” on Facebook where I’m becoming one of the old guys on then? I’m so confused. Can I pass on that invite MySpace, but at least I’m there. I use it to find to more friends? Like the ones who sent me the indie band pics for the magazine. I have hun- binary vegetation! It’s amazing that I can cure dreds of friends. I don’t know most of them cancer and save the rainforest just by accept- and, I admit, I don’t blog. I never add photos to ing these invites! I can completely drop out of my page, I don’t write messages to people, and civic responsibility in real life and just stay on I never update my profile since the first time I Facebook all day and save the world with my made it how many decades ago, but there I thumb. Ah, this is so much easier. Why didn’t am, filling my cyberspace, ignoring the scores someone tell me about this earlier? And to of invites and blasts people send out every day. think I wasted all those hours in high school If they’d just report the important stuff instead writing real letters for Amnesty International. of crying wolf every time someone was going They need to get a Facebook clicky thing. If to meet for beers after work, I’d read it. But I we all click it, we can free Nelson Mandela in forgive you. We live in increasingly different like a week. Er, uh, wait. That was high school. worlds. I don’t expect to understand you, and I guess THOSE letters worked. Someone else I don’t expect you to know where Iraq is on a then. Robert Downey, Jr. Is he back in jail yet? globe. Ah, MySpace, my link to hipness, did Free him. I guess it’s like cereal box tops or you know that you are now totally dorksville? soup can labels. We send Kim Jong-Il a few thousand clicks and a lunchbox full of POGS What, you say? MySpace isn’t cool anymore? (look it up) and in exchange he destroys a nu- Apparently not. What’s up with that? Toilet clear plant or something. Sweet. paper isn’t that cool either but we still use it. I guess if we could find a way to mentholate And the event invites. “Are you coming to my it, it would be cool. Suddenly everyone is fol- event, Bryce?” Yes, no, or maybe? You have to lowing the sheep to Facebook. It’s, like, totally answer. Uh, probably not, but I feel so guilty way cooler and stuff. Of course, the first time saying no. What kind of ass says, “No, I’m not I looked at Facebook, I could not join. You coming to your party?” So the only PC answer had to be a student. Then about two years ago is to click “maybe.” This is social scrutiny hell! someone said I could now join and sent me But for the record, uh, I’m not really coming, an invite. I joined and didn’t upload a photo that “Maybe” is my CYA version of “no.” Stop or anything, it just sat there for a year. Then asking. a while back after someone belittled me for having a sub-par profile, I beefed it up and Finally, when people change their profiles, put some pictures on. All of a sudden, I have the system automatically sends out the clarion a boatload of friend requests. I’m reconnect- call. “HEY EVERYBODY, JENNY CHANGED ing with people I haven’t seen since college or HER STATUS FROM “IN A RELATIONSHIP” maybe even high school. That was pretty nice. TO “SINGLE.” How embarrassing. I’m never This thing has value. Maybe it is cooler. Maybe changing anything ever again. HEY EVERY- this is the adult MySpace. Somewhere we can BODY, BRYCE JUST WENT FROM “HUNGRY REALLY network and discuss adulty things! FOR MEXICAN” TO “SEVERELY GASSY.” And it encourages you to comment on people’s And then it happens. Someone sent me a plant, profile changes. Poor Jenny. Her boyfriend a Lil’ Green Patch request. What is that? I do cheated on her and in disgust she changed some research. It’s a virtual plant to grow in my her profile to “Single” as a cathartic healing virtual garden. I’m supposed to send them a moment and instead Facebook encourages all virtual plant back, I guess. Why? I don’t know. 235 of her friends to prod her for details and I don’t have time to care for my real garden. discuss her pain amongst themselves in front Now I’m going to do virtual gardening? Appar- of her. Lovely! ently by doing so, I help save a tree in Africa or something. So I do it. I didn’t want to be rude. So for heaven’s sake people, if you’re not on While I love trees in Africa, I couldn’t really the Facebook yet, get on here. I’m dying to give a rat’s patootie about a virtual plant. Then know what you are doing RIGHT NOW! In the flood gates opened. People are sending me fact, I’m watching you. Can you feel me? We’re drinking requests for virtual beers, I guess, and ALL watching you. Welcome to the future. Oh, “pieces of flair.” Yes, I saw Office Space, I get wait a minute. Someone’s texting me ... What it. Challenging me to “Mob Wars” or inviting is “ROTFLMAO?” me to be their vassal so they can progress up the knighthood ladder? What?! I’m back in ju- God help us all! nior high, but with grown adults. Some people The 365ink crew... faces you already know! have a LOT of free time. More requests ... a

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 68 In this Issue... OCT 30 - NOV 12 Hamlet / Rosencrantz: 4 Community Shorts: 5 Area Events: 6

180 Main Live Music: 7 Assorted Area Events: 8 DSO Classics II: 9

Cover Story Cont’d: 10 Pam Kress-Dunn: 11 Wando’s Movies Reviews: 12

Win a $10,000 Web Site: 13 Writers Guild / Sinatra: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17

Area Entertainment: 18 Silver Dollar Music: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

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

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

Willie Nelson / P.o.M.: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 Halloween Update: 29 Cover Story Cont’d.: 31

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plays together,” Howard adds, “with the same cast,” the duo says, almost in unison.

“And then a couple few years ago I realized that I was wait- ing for everything to fall into place,” reveals Donald. “I was waiting to get the right cast, the right venue, and the bud- get, and for everything to be there before I tried it and I re- alized that if I waited for that, I was never gonna do it. So I just thought, ‘Gee … at some point you just gotta leap and do it.’”

“I told him last year, ‘If you don’t do it, you’re going to be 90 and regret it,’” Howard recalls. “Because at age 90, this would be a hard project to pull off.”

One suspects it might be a different plays, totally different. One is, hard project to pull off at any people would argue, is one of the great- age. But having worked with est tragedies ever written – Hamlet. And both Fly-By-Night and Loras then you have what is considered to be Players, Donald felt there a modern comedic masterpiece – Rosen- might be enough capacity in crantz & Guildenstern. So you have one a collaboration. “So we talked comedy and one a tragedy, one written in and thought ‘okay let’s com- Shakespeare’s poetry, the other written in bine the two companies to- modern language, and yet they so inform gether’ because neither one each other.” of us by ourselves could do it and so we went ahead and Conversely, the differences between the tackled it.” Sometimes, even the best ideas take a We sat down with Donald, Associate two plays enrich the experience of both. while to enact. Such is the case with Fly- Professor of Communication and Fine “People ask me, ‘Which one should I see Once the decision was made, things start- By-Night Productions founding director Arts and Director of Theatre at Loras Col- first?’” Donald relates, “I usually say, ‘See ed falling into place. “We were really for- Doug Donald’s idea to stage back-to- lege and director of both plays, and his it three times – go to one, then see the tunate,” notes Howard, “and we’re very back plays that revolve around the same partner Lenore Howard, co-founder and next one, then go back and see the first grateful the City of Dubuque awarded us story, use the same cast, but are com- artistic director of Fly-By-Night Produc- one again.’ Because if you see Hamlet a special projects arts and cultural grant, pletely different in their approach. Fly- tions, to find out more about this ambi- first, you see a lot of things in Rosencrantz which made it possible to do.” By-Night and the Loras College Players tious project and how it came about. & Guildenstern you wouldn’t otherwise have teamed up to present Shakespeare’s see. But if you see Rosencrantz & Guil- The two theater companies have worked classic tragedy Hamlet along with Rosen- “Actually, it’s been almost a 40-year jour- denstern first, it really informs how you well together in collaboration. With a va- crantz & Guildenstern are Dead. ney,” explained Donald. “I saw Rosen- observe the events of Hamlet. And with riety of ages among the actors, no one crantz & Guildenstern originally back in the same cast in both shows you get that has to play a role that doesn’t generally Hamlet, of course, is the story of the 1970. I was in high school and for some consistency, even though there’s a style correspond to his or her own age. “The prince of Denmark who decides to take reason I just thought, ‘Wow … do ‘em difference, there’s a consistency of see- experience of Fly-By-Night and the age revenge upon those who murdered his together … do (Rosencrantz & Guil- ing the same person. And in the Hamlet of Fly-By-Night has had a good influ- father, the rightful King of the nation. Not denstern) and Hamlet together.’” Truly a sections of both shows we’ve been very ence on my students, and yet I think also only Shakespeare’s longest play, Hamlet great, but daring idea. Maybe too dar- conscious of trying to stick with the same sometimes the enthusiasm and youth of has been the Royal Shakespeare Compa- ing. “I even at one point tried to talk my blocking.” my students have had a good effect on ny’s most-performed play since 1879. high school director into doing it and he Fly-By-Night,” observed Donald. “It’s looked at me and he went, ‘no,’ and said Because each play is telling the same been a really good collaboration; I’ve Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, that you’ll do it some day,” recalled Don- basic story, seeing the same events un- been very pleased.” on the other hand, takes a somewhat ald. fold, but from another character’s point different tack to the mythos. In Hamlet, of view gives both actors and audience But working with the same cast in the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are minor Over the years, he couldn’t stop thinking further insight into individual character’s same roles in two plays that are com- characters, longtime friends of Hamlet about staging the two plays together and motivation and thinking. There are a few pletely different in approach has not himself, who through the course of the noticed that the combination was unheard scenes that overlap in action, but not in been without its challenges. “It’s been story meet an unfortunate end. In Stop- of, pretty much anywhere in the world. “I dialogue. interesting,” said Donald. “Some nights, pard’s play, conversely, Rosencrantz and know in the 40 years of wanting to do to be honest, you sit in rehearsal and Guildenstern, as well other minor Ham- it – I can’t even name the companies – “(In Rosencrantz & Guildenstern) you see you think, ‘What the heck am I doing?’ let characters, become the focus of the but two companies that I have heard that Hamlet walking through at one point and and then the next night you’ll sit there tale as we encounter their more comedic have done it in the 40 years, and that’s it,” he’s just mouthing words while Rosen- and you go, ‘Wow … this really works.’ version of the story. Donald reports. “… that have done both And it does. First of all they’re two totally Continued on page 10 VOTE OR ELSE JACK BAUER COMES AND DESTROYS YOU! 5 OCT 30 - NOV 12 Dubuque Farmers’ Market, giving Dubuque ing place should be listed on your NOW residents an opportunity to buy lo- voter registration card. If you can’t UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY Thunderbirds cally grown produce and meats figure out where you’re supposed year round. Organized by a local to punch your ballot, go to www. Dubuque Jaycees Haunted Forest committee of volunteers and mar- dubuquecounty.org. We don’t October 30 - Nov 1, Y Camp (See page 26) ket vendors, the Winter Farmers’ care who you vote for: Write in Market is admission-free. For more Jack Bauer or David Palmer, for all Halloween Events / Nightlife information, contact Amy Weber at we care. But for the love of Josiah October 31, Tri-States (See page 29) [email protected]. Bartlet, at least get out and vote! Dubuque Winter Farmers’ Market NOV Dubuque Chorale November 1 - April, Colts Building (See this page) 1 Season Begins Patrick O’Connor Lives Just a reminder that the Dubuque November 1, Old Jail (See page 8) Thunderbirds, the 2008 Hurster Cup CSHL Champions, are back Dubuque Chorale Performance in action on home ice in the Five November 1, Westminster Presbyterian (See this page) Flags Arena! After a long road trip in the next few weeks, upcoming Comedy Sportz home games include November November 1, Bell Tower Theater (See page 18) 14 against the Peoria Mustangs, a November 21-22 two-game set As the days grow shorter and Pieta Brown against the Metro Jets, and more! the light from the sun slips clos- November 2, Clarke College (See page 14) Tickets are available at the Five NOV NISOM Registra- er to the southern horizon, the 8 Flags Box Office, at all Ticketmas- Dubuque Chorale celebrates a tion Deadline Van’s Fall Tasting ter outlets and online at www.tick- different kind of light. The Soul’s November 5, Timmerman’s (See page 8) etmaster.com. Rembember, ad- Light, a concert scheduled for 8 The Northeast Iowa School of Mu- National Farm Toy Show mission is only $7.50 for reserved p.m., Saturday, November 1, at sic is still accepting new student November 7 - 11, Beckman High School (See page 6) seating, and $6.50 for bleachers! Westminster Presbyterian Church registrations for private lessons For more information, visit www. will feature two choral works and group classes for the winter Kids Expo dubuquethunderbirds.com. performed by the Chorale with trimester that begins on Novem- November 8, Grand River Center (See page 18) orchestral accompaniment. The ber 17. The registration deadline NOV The Winter concert marks the opening of the is November 8 for group lessons, 1 Farmers’ Market Election Day Chorale’s 38th season. Under the though individual lessons can November 4, Across the Country (See this page) direction of Francis John Vogt, the be scheduled at other times. For Dubuque Chorale will perform J.S. more information, call NISOM at NISOM Group Registration Deadline Bach’s cantata Wie schön leuchtet 563-690-0151, visit the school at November 8 (See this page) der Morgenstern BWV1 (How Fountain Park (2728 Asbury Road), Brightly Shines the Morning Star), or go online to www.nisom.com Holiday Open House considered to be one of the great November 8 - 9, River Lights 2nd Edition (See page 19) composer’s most joyous works. NOV Annual Hillcrest 11 The performance will feature so- Italian Dinner Simply Sinatra prano Laura Southworth and tenor November 9, UW-Platteville (See page 15) Steve Coates. The second half of the program will feature a late Open House / Board Swap 20th century composition by con- November 9, Sundown Mountain (See ad on page 8) temporary American composer Morten Lauridsen, Lux Aeterna. Hillcrest Italian Dinner November 11, Westminster Presbyterian (See this page) Beginning November 1, the win- Tickets for the concert are avail- ter market moves east to the Colts able for purchase from Dubuque Dubuque Area Writers Guild Reading Drum & Bugle Corp Building at Chorale members or at the door November 12, Isabella’s (See page 15) 1101 Central Avenue. Scheduled and are $12 for adults, $10 for for every Saturday morning from 9 seniors and free for all students, Family Beer & Liquor Fall Tasting a.m. to noon, the Winter Farmers’ including college students. November 13, Family Beer & Liquor (See page 8) Market will run from November through April 30, 2009. NOV IT’S FINALLY Health from Within 4 The 24th Annual Hillcrest Italian November 15, Shalom Retreat Center (See page 18) Picking up where the summer mar- ELECTION DAY! Dinner, sponsored and prepared ket leaves off, the Winter Farmers’ by Mario’s Italian Restaurant, will General Grant Re-Enactment Market will feature around 25 ven- The day we have dreamed of is be held Tuesday, November 11, November 15, Ryan House (See page 8) dors offering a variety of fresh, lo- at hand! No more robocalls from from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at Westminster cally grown produce, meats, chees- the campaigns, no more endless Presbyterian Church, 2155 Uni- Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Classics II es, homemade baked goods and television commercials, no more versity. Admission is $7 for adults; November 15-16, Five Flags Theater (See page 9) handmade crafts. Winter Farmers’ yammering about it in the work- $4 for children 12 and under. Car- Market will feature live music every place, no more stupid e-mail for- ryouts will be available. All pro- Puddle of Mudd Saturday with breakfast available wards from relatives ... on Tues- ceeds from the annual event are November 28, Five Flags (See ad on page 22) from the Colts Booster Club. day, November 4, it’s time for you used to purchase Christmas gifts to do your civic duty and vote in for residential clients at Hillcrest Willie Nelson The Winter Market extends the usu- your local, state and federal elec- Family Services. December 4, Five Flags (See page 26) al season of the traditional summer tions. For Dubuquers, your poll- I HAD AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT WITH A FARM TOY AND A SANDBOX ONCE 6 OCT 30 - NOV 12

NOV National Farm installations and farm scene and historical 7-9 Toy Show displays. Regular admission to the muse- um is waived with paid admission to the National Show. Farm toy collectors, dealers and enthusi- asts will be converging on Dyersville for Collectors will also want to attend an auc- the 2008 National Farm Toy Show, sched- tion of farm toys and accessories, sched- uled for the weekend of November 7-9. uled for Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. Held in multiple locations in Dyersville, in the Beckman Auditorium. The auction the show provides farm toy enthusiasts an will be conducted by Tom Cornwell and opportunity to see, buy, sell, and trade a Associates. For more information on the huge variety of new and vintage toys. This National Farm Toy Show, contact the Na- year’s show, the 31st annual, will be held tional Farm Toy Museum by calling 563- at Beckman High School and the National 875-2727, toll-free at 1-877-475-2727, or Farm Toy Museum with additional vendors e-mail [email protected]. set up at Commercial Club Park. General admission hours for the Beckman and Museum locations are 6-9 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event typi- cally draws about 15,000 visitors each year.

Farm toy collectors will want to take some time to tour the Na- tional Farm Toy Museum itself with more than 30,000 farm toys on display, not to mention video

5. Who made the website and the soft- ware that displays the live election re- sults online for the county? Answers on page 28 A. Liberals B. 365! C. Microsoft D. A third grader 1. How many people voted for presi- dent in 2004 in Dubuque County? 6. What time do polls close on election A. 46,541 B. 22,606 day, November 4th? C. 13,591 D. 61,332 A. 7 PM B. 8PM C. 9 PM D. When Chuck Norris 2. What was the percentage of reg- says so! istered voters who actually voted in 2004? 7. How many people are registered A. 26% B. 58% to vote in Dubuque County (as of C. 73% D. 85% 10/28/08) A. 46,541 B. 53,596 3. How many voting precincts are there C. 69,942 D. 82,124 in Dubuque County for a general elec- tion 8. How many people have people have A. 22 B. 32 requested absentee ballots or voted C. 36 D. 40 early? A. 8,511 B. 16,416 4. What’s the fastest way to see election C. 20,000 D. 24,441 returns in Dubuque? A. Go to the courthouse 9. How many people have actually al- B. Online @ DubuqueCountyElections. ready voted in Dubuque County as of org 10-28-08? C. TV News A. 4,778 B. 8, 511 D. Psychic Friends Network C. 11.903 D. 18,240 365INK: EFFECTIVE FOR KILLING BATS AND OTHER SUCH PESTS 7 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Dependably bringing live music of all kinds to the masses on a regular ba- sis, 180 Main continues to provide the soundtrack to life in the lower level. The Brews Brothers Saturday, November 1 Halloween Party Halloween was the day before so … Crazy Knights with Stubb what are you fellers all dressed up for? Friday, October 31 Why of course! It’s the Brews Brothers Okay, you know you’re going out for – three guys in dark suits, fedora’s and Halloween but you’re not sure where. sunglasses backed by a full band that How about this: Nirvana opening for sound an awful lot like a slightly more Kiss? Impossible? Well yeah, but check famous band that rhymes with “Brews it out. The party starts with Nirvana trib- Brothers.” Shhh! Don’t say it out loud! ute band Stubb, featuring Jon Roling, Just show up and sing along. Adam Luksetich, and Kevin Ayers (extra points awarded for those that remem- The Gunshy (full band) ber Stubb). We’re guessing they will be With Just got Evil dressed like most of us were in the very Sunday, November 2 early ‘90s. Chicago by way of Pennsylvania artist The Gunshy returns to Dubuque, this Next up, Crazy Knights a KISS tribute time with his band band. Whiskey- band featuring members of Bull Dyke drenched, cigarette-chained and one Rodeo, Grainbelt, Old Panther, and too many long nights make up the vo- Beneath (double extra points if you re- cal sound of The Gunshy. His last re- member Beneath). In this band they are cord, There is No Love in This War, was known as Ace Wernley, GG Simmons, made up of love letters his grandfather Criss Eagle, and Jim Meyer will be play- sent to his grandmother during his time ing the part of Paul Stanley (Jim Stanley? in WWII. The CD earned NPR and na- Paul Meyer? Whatever.) Crazy Knights tional press for its sentimental, romantic, will be in full on KISS make-up and cos- and thoughtful foray into the lives of his tume playing classics from the band’s elder relatives. He’ll be performing with early period as well as the non-makeup local singer-songwriter Just Got Evil and stint in the ‘80s. another act (possibly) to be announced.

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NOV d’oeuvres buffet by Timmerman’s, 1 Patrick O’Connor plus special purchase price for select wines. Tickets for the event are $15 As part of the City of Dubuque’s in advance or $20 at the door, with 175th Anniversary Celebration, the all tickets proceeds going to benefit Dubuque County Fine Arts Society Hospice of Dubuque. For more in- presents Patrick O’Connor Lives, a formation or to RSVP, call Van’s at live theatrical depiction on Satur- 815-747-3631. Cheers! day, November 1, staged in the Old Jail Museum about the first person hanged in Iowa. The presentation NOV Family Liquor depicts life in 1834, before state- 13 Fall Tasting hood when Iowa was still a territory, when citizens appointed the judge, jury, and attorneys for both defense Looking for something new to go and prosecution. with holiday dinners? Family Beer & Liquor Store’s Fall Wine Tasting November 15. Sponsored by the provides an opportunity to taste a Admission is charged for the event. Dubuque County Historical Society, wide variety of wines to accompany For more information, call 563-557- the reenactment will provide guests whatever is on the menu. The wine 9545 or visit www.rivermuseum. with an opportunity to meet General tasting is scheduled for Thursday, com. and Mrs. Grant, along with a special November 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 performance by the Jasper Grays p.m. and is hosted by Family Beer & NOV Van’s Fall Civil War singers. 5 Wine Tasting Liquor at the East Dubuque store. General Grant was a personal friend of This year’s Fall Wine Tasting will fea- William “Hog” Ryan who knew Grant ture over 90 wines and a selection when he lived in Galena, Illinois. Ryan of delicious hors d’oeuvres created made his fortune supplying meat to by caterers La Gastronomie. Tickets the Union army during the Civil War. for the event are $15 in advance and The November 15 event will reenact can be purchased at Family Beer & Grant’s historic visit to the Ryan House. Liquor Store or by calling 815-747- The reenactment will be performed 6335, or $20 at the door the day of twice during the day, a 2 p.m. mati- the event. Proceeds from the Fall nee show and a 6 p.m. show, which Wine Tasting will benefit the Rotary includes dinner with General Grant. Club of Dubuque as well as the ex- Reservations are required for the eve- cellent Get Reel Film Competition. Van’s Liquor hosts its annual Fall ning performance. Guests can reserve Wine Tasting Wednesday, Novem- seats by calling (563) 557-9545. ber 5, at Timmerman’s Supper Club NOV General Grant in East Dubuque. Scheduled for 15 The historic Ryan House is located at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., this year’s tast- 1375 Locust Street in Dubuque. Gen- Part of the City of Dubuque’s 175th ing will feature over 100 wines by eral Grant’s visit to the Ryan House is Anniversary celebration, Civil War a variety of vintners and distribu- sponsored by Humanities Iowa, Me- hero and President of the United tors, plus a selection of single malt diacom and the Dubuque Arts and States General Ulysses S. Grant whiskeys, rums, and “other tasty Culture Grant. For more information will visit the Ryan House Saturday, spirits.” Admission includes an hors visit www.rivermuseum.com.

noid loner or music major to get it). 180 Main Music Their catchy original songs meld Continued from Page 7 a few pop hooks and some groovy funk fusion giving the mix a little more bounce. While their playing Strange Arrangement hints at jazz-worthy chops, Strange Friday, November 7 Arrangement is way too focused to While a four-piece band featuring be a jam band. It is indeed a strange drums, bass, guitar and keys might arrangement. not seem to be all that strange of that Coupe DeVille lovingly recre- an arrangement, the Chicago band ates. They weren’t inducted into the Coupe DeVille earns its name when they begin Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame for Saturday, November 8 playing the above listed instruments. nothin’! Before “classic rock” was defined as Self-described as progressive-indie- a genre that mostly recalls music of psychedelic, Strange Arrangement While you’re at it… the late ‘60s through the ‘70s, there might take the occasional cue from Mark your calendars for the groovy was another kind of rock that was in- prog-rockers like King Crimson and garage soul of The Diplomats of deed “classic.” Now those pop gems maybe even Pink Floyd at times, but Solid Sound on Friday, November of the ‘50s and ‘60s are thrown into with a much lighter approach (you 14 and the real rock-n-roll of Mighty a box called “oldies.” Well, call it don’t have to be a disaffected para- Short Bus on Saturday, November what you want, but that’s the stuff 15. Okay … we’ll remind you. I BET YOU COULD FIND A SKULL LIKE THAT IN THE BASEMENT OF THE RYAN HOUSE 9 OCT 30 - NOV 12 NOV 15-16 DSO Presents Classics II!

The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s 50th of the first-ever Multicultural Festival), he anniversary season rolls on, and young vi- has helped students throughout America olinist Gareth Johnson will be performing understand that with hard work, commit- at Five Flags Theater for the second time ment and focus, they too can achieve their in two years with the Dubuque Symphony dreams. During his presentations, attend- Orchestra on Saturday, November 15, at ees learn that in addition to his classical 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16, at inclinations as a musician, he is a devoted 2 p.m. as part of the Symphony’s Classics composer, arranger and performer of New II program! Age styles of music. Johnson’s reputation as a young and rising star is well-earned, Johnson made his presence known to to be sure, and those who missed his first Dubuque audiences last February when appearance should not do so again. he performed Mendelssohn’s Violin Con- certo. This season he will perform all four In addition to Vivaldi, the program will of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Johnson will also include Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony be doing a residency with the Dubuque and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Arts Council, as one of their Artists-in-Res- The inspiration for Mendelssohn’s Italian idence. He’ll be visiting many area schools Symphony was taken from the color and the week prior and the week following the atmosphere of Italy. Mendelssohn wrote to concerts. his sister, “It will be the jolliest piece I have ever done, especially the last movement.” “He is great with young people, as I wit- The Bach will feature eleven musicians nessed last February when he performed of the orchestra, as the work is scored for with the DSO on our education concerts three each of violins, violas, cellos, plus for high school students,” says Symphony bass and harpsichord. music director and conductor William Intriligator. Tickets are available online at www.tick- etmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster retail lo- As a runaway winner of the Sphinx Compe- cations and at the Five Flags Box Office, tition, a competition designed to reveal the open Monday – Friday 10a.m. to 5 p.m. talents of African and Hispanic Americans, Five dollar student tickets are available it was immediately evident that Johnson with a valid student I.D. at Five Flags The- was the young man who would not only ater one hour before each performance represent that organization well but who for any seat available, except box seats. would best assist in achieving the goals of For more information, call 563-557-1677 this organization. An articulate, enthusi- or visit www.dubuquesymphony.org. This astic, and creative presenter (as evidenced concert is sponsored by Ed & Susan Ritts by his February visit to Dubuque, as part and Clare Bank. IF GUILDENSTERN IS DEAD, HOW CAN HE BE IN THE PLAY? THE MIND BOGGLES! 10

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crantz & Guildenstern are talking about meet professional fight choreographer basically, ‘what the heck’s he doing talk- Matt Klan at a workshop the New York- ing to himself?’ but if you see Hamlet based choreographer hosted at Mineral first, you know that he’s going through the Point’s Shake Rag Alley theater confer- ‘To be, or not to be’ speech,” explained ence this summer. Donald. “Whereas, if you see Rosen- rapiers used in Hamlet, as this production duction, another fortuitous addition. crantz & Guildenstern first, and then you “We got to talking after class one day and moves the story back in time to about 1100 “She’s what you want in a designer,” she see Hamlet and you see him doing that I just mentioned that we were doing Ham- A.D., the setting for the original Medieval said. “She gets herself involved with the (speech) and you’re thinking, ‘Oh yeah, let and Rosencrantz and he was amazed story from which Shakespeare reportedly play and not only does she do her re- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern saw this and – he had never heard of anybody doing borrowed in writing Hamlet. search historically – and boy does she do it really threw them off.’ They didn’t know the project. Then he looked at me and he her research – but she gets involved with how to cope with him -- they didn’t know goes, ‘You wouldn’t be interested, would “It changes the feel of the show,” explains the script and the text and these charac- how to cope with this crazy guy.” you, in getting together and maybe work- Donald. “It’s much more physical … ters, so that she makes sure her designs ing on the fight scene for Hamlet?’ and I where your strength with the sword arm really meld with the vision that Doug has The decision to forge ahead with the proj- went, ‘Yeah!’” Donald laughs, thinking of and the sword really dominates how you of the show, and her details … it’s just ect has worked out in unexpected ways. the luck of the opportunity. The next day, rule, and so it counters Hamlet’s intellec- a pleasure to work with a designer who Klan and Donald spent a couple hours in tualism, which really doesn’t get him any- thinks in those terms of the vision of the “We’ve been lucky by leaping in,” said the park in Mineral Point “fighting” with where. He really doesn’t solve anything show and the characters and really works Donald, echoing Howard’s earlier state- broadswords and shields, working out the until the end when he ends up with the to tell the story through the costumes in a ment. “Things started falling into place … choreography of the scene. sword.” way that doesn’t take away but adds.” it was amazing to me.” Donald explained how he happened to Broadswords replace the usual Elizabethan Howard praises costume designer Joleen Continued on Page 31. Schultz for her contribution to the pro- DANG, THAT IS ONE SWEET PHOTO DOWN THERE. WONDER WHO TOOK IT? 11 OCT 30 - NOV 12

you could ask your parents once they’re dad calmly says, “Does the house feel gone. If you still have your parents, ask warmer now?” I know if I would go take California Dreaming them everything now.) All I can think is a walk around the block, I’d stir up my that 1) 72 degrees is what we all think blood and appreciate the amazing dif- “All the leaves are brown, and the sky is der a tree. Or picnicking. That’s a good of as room temperature, and 2) having ference in temperature between the gray.” So begins one of my all-time favor- one. I can pack a mean picnic basket.) a really warm home may have been the outside and the inside, even in my frigid ite songs. I love it for its harmonies and Take skiing (please). I don’t like heights. point of their otherwise frugal ways. house. the way it brings back that long ago time I don’t like slipping and sliding on icy “No, you can’t have another Barbie, but when I was young and the Mamas and surfaces. I don’t like the cold. So, I’ll you can be toasty warm.” They never But my fingers are cold. I think I’ve got the Papas were all over the radio, not see you back at the lodge, sipping hot put it that way, but I wish I’d been more Raynaud’s Disease, this awful condition because I love the time of year when the chocolate. grateful. I actually remember being an- where your extremities are so sensitive leaves are brown and the sky is gray. noyed that my nose would sweat when to the cold, they tend to turn blue or When I was young, winters were bet- I was putting my makeup on in high white and fall off (okay, that’s an exag- As I write this, the leaves still have a ter. This isn’t because the snow was less school. Silly me. geration) very easily. I tried typing with little bit of color, but the sky is so gray plentiful, but because I was a child and gloves on, the kind with no fingers, and it’s raining. Rain in late October; is there my father did all the work and I felt all Now, my husband and I try to be green it just felt weird. (The fact that these anything colder than that? Of course protected and safe. One of my favorite and keep the thermostat fashionably were wedding gloves with seed pearls there is – sleet in early February! I love memories is of half-waking on a school cool. I wear so many layers I feel like that I got at the Discovery Shop could the idea of four seasons, and I wouldn’t morning, hearing him scraping the side- one of those kindergarteners. Right now have something to do with that. I felt I want to live in Florida, but boy, is it walk and the double driveway long be- I’m sitting at a drafty window that’s get- had to write formal poetry.) It’s a real di- inconvenient. Just imagine describing fore the sun came up. Then I would arise ting replaced next week, and I’ve got lemma for a writer, don’t you think? snow to someone from outer space. a down comforter on my lap. When I

PAM KRESS-DUNN PAM to hot cereal and toast, and my mother “Okay, so, for at LEAST four months of would help me get into my coat and went to the living room to get it, I found So I’ll keep looking for creative ways to the year, this white stuff falls from the snow pants. This was back when girls the cat curled up right in front of the keep warm. Maybe rub some Ben Gay SKY, and it’s FROZEN, and it can PILE had to wear dresses to school. On days heat register, ready to absorb whatever on my back. (Too stinky.) Maybe wear up and PILE up until you can barely get that didn’t quite warrant the snow pants, warmth would come out of it, if and a jaunty cap indoors. (Instant hat head.) • out the DOOR, but you have go out and I remember wearing knee socks that still when the furnace is allowed to kick in. Maybe take a hot bath. (But then you SHOVEL it off the sidewalk and drive- left my knees painfully red and cold. have to get out.) Maybe just keep com- way, and when it turns to ICE you have But I’m COLD! I’m really COLD! And plaining. After all, that’s what “California to chip away at it and then shovel THAT, I was on the school safety patrol when I I hate it! When I’m cold I have trouble Dreaming” is all about, and look how and then you have to get into your ice- was in sixth grade, and one of my favor- moving, which I realize just adds to my well it turned out – one big, gorgeous cold CAR and drive to WORK and walk ite winter tasks was helping the kinder- paralysis. I love the Calvin and Hobbes complaint. It warms the heart, anyway. shivering to the front door, and chances garteners get out of their snow gear. We comic in which he complains of being are it will snow AGAIN while you’re at had little red brooms that we wielded to cold, and his dad locks him out of the Pam Kress-Dunn work and then you’ll have to chisel off literally brush the kids off. Being young house. When his mom lets him in, his [email protected] your CAR and try to get home through and clueless, they had no doubt made the snowy, icy STREETS.” snow angels and jumped into drifts all the way to school. I had outgrown that Oh, and of course once you get home, if kind of joy by then, and just trudged it’s that really wet, heavy snow that just like some Russian peasant through about dislocates your shoulders shovel- the Northwest Davenport Gulag from ing it, you can also construct snowmen the warmth of home to the warmth of and forts and really great snowballs to school. pelt your favorite passersby with. For- give me if I forgot the fun part. The thing is, it was really warm at home. My parents, though frugal in every other I believe I have written before about my way, kept the thermostat at 72 balmy aversion to winter sports. (Not that I’m degrees throughout the winter months. I a big practitioner of any summer sports. wish I could ask them today about that. My favorite outdoor sport is reading un- (Note: It’s funny, the things you wish GIVING VOICE GIVING FOR GOD’S SAKE BE CAREFUL WITH THE SALT SHAKERS AT THE THEATER! 12 19 OCT 30 - NOV 12

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An exhaustive search for on-screen), while using modern film techniques. going tune-filled love story between basketball player the boy proves unproductive, but five months later a Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and brainy beauty Gabriella child claiming to be Walter is returned to her by police. Paramount is looking to get in on all the re- Montez (Vanessa Anne Hudgens). As they head to- Despite knowing that the boy is not Walter, overcome by vival-remake hoopla, as it has fast-tracked ward high-school graduation, the couple realizes that conflicting emotions in the crowd of police and report- production on a remake of 1984’s Foot- they’ll be separated when they head to different col- ers, Collins is persuaded to take the boy home. Upon loose. The film is being directed by High leges in the fall, so they join with their friends to pro- urging the police to continue looking for her son, she is School Musical auteur Kenny Ortega, and duce a spring musical that will help them express their branded insane and delusional. HSM star Zac Efron will star in the role hopes and fears about the future. The Haunting of Molly Hartley (10/31) that Kevin Bacon originated. Original songs will be used, alongside tracks from the first movie’s soundtrack We’ll be totally Molly Hartley looks to put her troubled honest: High past behind her with a fresh start at a new Universal Pictures has acquired the script School Musical school, where she sparks with one of the Skyscraper. The story centers on a Donald 3 isn’t a movie most popular students. But can her secrets Trump-esque developer sets out to build a that we here at stay buried, especially as she learns more about the hor- mile-high structure in Chicago. 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Opening performer Joe Pug is quickly mak- Pieta Brown ing a name for himself in the Chicago scene with Joe Pug and beyond. Pug was a playwright student at the University of North Carolina until he Critically acclaimed Iowa City singer-song- decided to leave the program to rekindle writer Pieta Brown will perform at Clarke his interest in guitar. He drove “the longest College’s Jansen Music Hall on Sunday, route possible” to arrive in Chicago where November 2, from 7:30 p.m. Opening for he began working as a carpenter by day Brown will be breakout Chicago singer- and writing songs by night. Using work songwriter Joe Pug. previously intended for a play, Pug began recasting the words into lyrics that eventu- The daughter of two-time Grammy nomi- ally became the revelatory Nation of Heat nee Greg Brown, Pieta is finding her own EP. Nation of Heat is already drawing sub- fans among listeners and critics alike. The stantial critical acclaim and opportunities trajectory of her career continues to rise on for Pug. While Pug has been compared to the strength of her solid songwriting and other more contemporary artists, his work production as well as her sweetly soft but draws a directly line back to the early work alluring vocal style. Her fourth full-length of Bob Dylan. With words that are both CD Remember the Sun released last year intelligent and lyrical and a bare bones on the One Little Indian record label ap- delivery that is earnest and aching, Pug’s peared on many critics 2007 top ten lists songs resonate with honesty and human- including the Village Voice and the Wall ity. There are many who aspire to follow in Street Journal. Dylan’s footsteps, but few who do so with such natural authenticity. Brown is playing dates to promote her new EP Flight Time just released on October 10. Tickets for the concert, all general admis- Recorded in Iowa, the seven song EP was sion, are $10 and are now on sale by call- co-produced by Bo Ramsey and features ing 563-584-8642. For more information Brown on acoustic and electric guitar, slide on upcoming events in the Clarke College guitar, and acoustic and electric piano. The Arts at Clarke Series, visit www.clarke.edu/ EP will be available at the Clarke concert. artsatclarke.

______Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween Party Costume Contest, Open Jukebox,______Prizes! Sunday, Nov. 2 Okham’s Razor 3:30______- 7:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 9 Cosmo Billy 3:30______- 7:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 9 The Lonely Goats 3:30 - 7:30 PM ______From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS! HARD TO BEAT THE GIGANTIC FRIED MUSHROOMS AT HOULIHAN’S 15 OCT 30 - NOV 12 NOV Simply Sinatra at UW-P NOV Dubuque Area Writers Guild 9 12

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville “classic” with “today.” His show intro- The Dubuque Area Writers Guild wel- presents Simply Sinatra with Steve Lip- duces a new generation to this timeless comes back to the stage poet Tyler Farrell pia on November 9 at 7:30 p.m.! music, while appealing to long-time on Wednesday, November 12, 8 p.m. at listeners. Isabella’s for a reading and book signing. Steve Lippia has become one of the Farrell’s first book of poetry, Tethered to the most prominent, in-demand vocalists Lippia has headlined in highly success- Earth, was recently published by Salmon and has quickly established his place ful, extended engagements at the Rio Press. among the finest interpreters of “stan- Suites hotel and casino in Las Vegas dards” and traditional pop music in the and Resorts hotel and casino in Atlan- An Assistant Professor of English at the nation. Steve’s youthful, energetic tal- tic City, where SRO audiences lined up University of Dubuque and the book re- ent and classic show creates a blend of more than two hours before show time view editor for Creighton University’s to vie for seating. With sold-out perfor- journal of Irish Studies An Sionnach, Far- mances everywhere, Lippia is kind of a rell studied under Irish poets Eamonn Wall big deal -- and his music sounds like it (in Omaha, Nebraska) and James Liddy shouldn’t be missed. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). His new book of poetry Tethered to the Earth, explores Tickets for this event are $20 for General the relationships between human figures Admission, $18 for Faculty and Senior and the landscapes in which they inhabit, Citizens, $12 for kids under 18 and $10 including the emotions brought on by trav- for UWP students (with current ID). el. Farrell took a break from teaching in Writers Guild invites all to meet the au- Northern Wisconsin to spend five weeks thor at 7:30 p.m. with a reading at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the Uni- traveling through Europe. The experience There is always an open reading to fol- versity Box Office in the Center for broadened the poet’s view of the world and low, so bring your original work to share. the Arts, open Monday through Friday provoked a range of feeling, from isolation Free and open to the public, Writers Guild 9am-5pm and can be reached by call- to awakening, as well as an exploration of takes the stage the second Wednesday of ing (608)-342-1298, or at http://tickets. the internal landscape of the self. Farrell each month, at Isabella’s, 1375 Locust in uwplatt.edu. More information on the is currently working on a critical exami- Dubuque. Check the Web site for more Performing Arts Series can be found at nation of Irish autobiography and another details: www.myspace.com/wordcure. http://uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa. book of poetry. Friday, November 7 Saturday, November 8

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Okham’s Razor Betty & the Headlights Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM

Blarney Band HALF-FAST Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM

Mixed Emotions Taste Like Chicken Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM Courtside, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Wundo Band Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Boys’ Night Out Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM

Laura & the Longhairs The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM

Friday, October 31 Friday, October 31 Saturday, November 1 Strange Arrangement 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Chuck Bregman Nutsy Turtle Boys’ Night Out Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Mooney Hollow, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM Stumble Bros. Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Rosalie Morgan Taste Like Chicken Taste Like Chicken TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Dirty Ernie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Mississippi Band Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Fallen Roadies DingleBerries DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Kindred Kama Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Ian Gould Apple Dumplin’s Sunday, November 2 Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Okham’s Razor Saturday, November 8 And That Too Saturday, November 1 New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Red N Deb’s, 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM Chuck Bregman Chuck Bregman Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Menace Pieta Brown 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Clarke College, 7:30 - 10 PM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Rosalie Morgan Jim Wand TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM The Do Overs Bricktown, 7/9:30 PM Grass Menagerie Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Blarney Band Horsin’ Around Comedy Sportz Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Belltower, 8 - 10 PM Laura & the Longhairs Airline Inn, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 8 PM - 12 AM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Jabberbox Okham’s Razor Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Cornerstone, 8 - 11 PM The Gunshy Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM DRILL 98 in the Shade Ian Gould Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM Coe’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Wednesday, Nov. 5 Coupe de Ville Goodyear Pimps ochOsol Wundo Band 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM BrickOven Studio, 8 PM - 12 AM Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Apple Dumplin’s James Kinds/All-Night Riders 98 in the Shade Live on Main Comedy Coe’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Bricktown, 8 - 10 PM Richter Scale Big House Brews Brothers Thursday, November 6 Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Tantrym Mary Houselog Crazy Knights (KISS Tribute) 50-Pound Rooster Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 7 - 10 PM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Mooney Hollow, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around Lonely Goats Betty and the Headlights River & the Tributaries Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Cornerstone, 9 PM - 1 AM Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, November 8 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Friday, Nov. 14 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FINDER Boys’ Night Out Live on Main Comedy 12-Penny Band Thums Up, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Bricktown, 8 - 10 PM Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main / Busted Lift The Hub 180 Main Street, Dubuque 253 Main St., Dubuque Jim the Mule Friday, Nov. 14 Laura & the Longhairs 180main.com 563-556-5782 Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM myspace.com/thehubdbq Ace’s Place Rosalie Morgan 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage Sunday, November 9 HALF-FAST 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM 563-876-9068 Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM 815.776.0707 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Cosmo Billy Anton’s Saloon Tom Nauman New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Joe & Vicki Price New Diggings, Wisconsin Isabella’s @ the Ryan House Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 563-585-2049 Taste Like Chicken Bricktown Katie & Brownie isabellasbar.com Sandy Hook, 7 - 11 PM 299 Main Street, Dubuque Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Saturday, Nov. 15 563-582-0608 Jumpers Bar & Grill bricktowndubuque.com 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque (563) 556-6100 Kevin Beck/Johnnie Walker Chuck Bregman Captain Merry myspace.com/jumpersdbq DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL AM 815-747-3644 Knicker’s Saloon captainmerry.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque Rosalie Morgan 563) 583-5044 Acoustic Cowboys One-Eleven Main, 8 - 11 PM Catfish Charlies 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque Perfect Pint, 8 PM - 12 AM Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s 563-582-8600 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque Katie & Brownie catfishcharliesonline.com 563-582-7057 davincisdubuque.com Fair Warning Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Courtside Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque M-Studios Hard Salami 563-583-0574 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL Diplomats of Solid Sound Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM 815-777-6463 Dagwood’s m-studios.org 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA Monk’s (563) 852-3378 373 Bluff St, Dubuque Denny’s Lux Club 563.585-0919 3050 Asbury, Rd. Mooney Hollow Barn (563) 557-0880 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA Dubuque’s Entertainment Hub! Dino’s Backside (Other Side) (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque Murph’s South End (815) 747-9049 55 Locust St. Dubuque Phone 563-556-9896 Dirty Ernie’s 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA New Diggings LIVE MUSIC 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI Events 563-744-4653 Oct. 31 - Big House 608-965-3231 EVERY SATURDAY Dog House Lounge newdiggs.com Nov. 1 - River & the Tributaries 1646 Asbury, Dubuque (563) 556-7611 Noonan’s North NO COVER! Nov. 7 - Laura w/ Longhairs 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA Doolittle’s Cuba City 563-870-2235 Nov. 13 -Karaoke 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza 608-744-2404 Nov. 14 - Karaoke 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI Doolittle’s Lancaster 608-348-3136 Nov. 15 - Lost Image SPECIALS 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI Pit Stop 608-723-7676 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque SUNDAY - $1 Busch Light Draws 563-582-0221 Dubuque Driving Range John Deere Road, Dubuque Sandy Hook Tavern MONDAY - $1 Busch Light Draws (563) 556-5420 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 TUES/WEDS - $1.25 Bud Light Draws Eagles Club 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque (563) 582-6498 THURSDAY - $2 You-Call-It Mixers 563-556-4558 Eichman’s Grenada Tap Softtails 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque (No Top Shelf) 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA 563-552-2494 563-582-0069

Five Flags Civic Center Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge 253 Main Street • Dubuque, IA 405 Main Street 600 Star Brewery Drive, Pot of Dubuque 563-583-3480 • myspace.com/thehubdbq 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 Ph: 563.556.4800 (2nd Floor) www.dbqstar.com Gin Rickey’s 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque Stone Cliff Winery 563-583-0063 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque myspace.com/ginrickeys 563.583.6100 stonecliffwinery.com Gobbie’s 219 N Main St, Galena IL Sublime 815-777-0243 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, 563-582-4776 Grand Harbor Resort 350 Bell Street, Dubuque Thums Up Pub & Grill 563-690-4000 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI grandharborresort.com 608-568-3118 Grape Escape GET ON THE LIST If you feature live entertainment and 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL would like to be included in our Venue 815.776.WINE Finder, please drop us a line... grapeescapegalena.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. I HEAL FROM WITHIN BY WATCHING LAW & ORDER RERUNS 18 OCT 30 - NOV 12 Kids Expo! Comedy Sportz Returns Health from Within

What’s the best way to enjoy a chilly November Laughs, laughs and more laughs! There’s nothing An Extreme Makeover ran as an evening 6-part se- morning and/or afternoon? If you have kids and a quite like improv comedy; knowing that the show ries at Shalom Retreat Center in early 2008 and want to get out of house then the Kids Expo is for you’re watching is essentially unique, being cre- now, Shalom is offering the program again in a one- you. The fourth annual Kids Expo will be held Satur- ated there on the spot, one-of-a-kind in history is day format on Saturday, November 15. day, November 8, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Grand pretty cool. On Saturday, November 1, the Bell River Center. The event and activities are free, thanks Tower Theater will present the return of Comedy Based on the book Body by God by Dr. Ben Lerner, to the generosity of local sponsors. Sportz, the award-winning comedy troupe from An Extreme Makeover is a program tailored to one’s the Quad Cities. individual needs and is designed to transform indi- The Kids Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors offer- vidual lives. It does this by providing information ing information for children of all ages. Participants Comedy Sportz focuses its humor on all- age- on better health and creating a fundamental shift in include theatre organizations, music programs, local friendly material, with the motto “No off-color one’s belief systems regarding people’s work, rela- camps, child care centers, preschools, healthcare humor — don’t need it, don’t want it. You can tionships, life and future. services and many many more. Entertainment and stand on the street and hear people cuss for free.” activities will be provided throughout the day. The Can’t argue with that! Tickets for Comedy Sportz The program includes tools and lectures in the areas Kids Expo will also include a balloon artist, vision are $17, and are available now at the Bell Tower of nutrition, fitness, maximized living, stress man- screening, martial arts and dance demonstrations, Theater box office, located at 2728 Asbury Road. agement and time management. More importantly, face painting and much more. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. it gives individuals a mission, philosophy and plan For ticketing or additional information, call 563- to create a new way of living and relating. Offer- “The Kids Expo is a great way for parents to get infor- 588-3377, or visit the Web site at www.belltow- ing is $35, which includes lunch. Register/prepay by mation on various programs and services while their ertheater.net. Wed., Nov. 12, by visiting www.shalomretreats.org. children are entertained and educated by the exhibi- tors and activities,” says coordinator Kelly Cooper.

Each family will also take home a Family Resource Guide which is a reference book for all of the ac- tivities and services available for children in the Dubuque area. IF EUGENE WANTS TO SMILE, WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE A PROJECT? 19 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Silver Dollar Cantina wanted to come back for Halloween. They Open Mic Night – Every Thursday even mentioned what a great time they had at November 20 – Dean Wellman November Entertainment the Silver Dollar (as well as a scary ride on the Don’t forget the Silver Dollar’s Open Mic Cable Car) on their web site. It’s true. There Night, every Thursday. Hosted by a variety of Halloween might be the night to party on will be a birthday in the band on Halloween area musicians, Dean Wellman steps up to Main Street, but the Silver Dollar Cantina so things are undoubtedly gonna get a little the mic Thursday, November 20. Check out keeps the party rolling with a whole list of crazy. Get your costume together. the jam or better yet, bring your axe and join upcoming acts to make November nightlife in. interesting.

BuzzBerries Saturday, November 1 up by the four-piece, served up in a bowl Dingle Berries … Buzz Berries … who’s “best described as ‘Midwestern Rock and counting? Putting the party in “party rock,” Roll.’” the BuzzBerries bring the rock to the Silver Dollar’s Saturday night. Berries fans know the The Nadas poop. Saturday, November 15 Mark your calendars … Halloween Party Arguably the Iowa band best known nation- For the Eugene Smiles Project CD release par- Goodyear Pimps Jim the Mule ally, The Nadas have been making critically ty on Saturday, November 22, and one of the Friday, October 31 Saturday, November 8 acclaimed records and touring the country biggest party nights of the year, the night be- Don’t say we didn’t warn ya … that’s right, the Returning to the Dollar after their August CD for twelve years. The Nadas performed this fore Thanksgiving. That Wednesday (Novem- Goodyear Pimps will be back for the Dollar’s release party, Quad Cities-based band Jim summer in Philadelphia for WXPN’s national- ber 26) the Rocket Surgeons will set the stage Halloween Party, which promises to be one the Mule bring their original rock back to ly syndicated NPR showc World Café, which for the Dollar’s welcome back to Dubuque for the record books. With a solid local fol- Dubuque Saturday, November 8. Southern pretty much confirms that they are indeed a party so we can all get a buzz on that will lowing the Rockford-based punk/rock/funk/ rock, pop, alternative rock and country all very big deal. So it’s cool they play the Dollar, make gorging on turkey the next day so much etc. band had a great turnout for their August blend in the down-home tasty stew cooked even if they just drive over from Des Moines. better. Dibs on the La-Z-Boy. Dollar debut. The band had so much fun they IT WAS SNOWING! IN OCTOBER! THAT’S WEATHERIZATION FOR YA 20 OCT 30 - NOV 12

“Weatherization Efforts Warm Prior to “weatherization” day, organiz- Dubuque!” ers were involved in numerous planning meetings coordinated by Laura Roussell, Dubuque’s annual “Weatherization followed by more meetings to assemble Challenge” does much more than lower weatherization materials and stuff the heating bills for our citizens needing supply bags for the teams. assistance…it creates relationships that warm hearts! On behalf of the organizers, I am very pleased to report that this year’s effort ex- Setting the stage for this at the October ceeded expectations with over 360 vol- 20th City Council meeting, was the fol- unteers from local businesses, schools, lowing Proclamation presented to Ms. churches and city government compris- Laura Roussell, External Affairs Manager ing 55 teams that worked on 106 homes for Black Hills Energy (formerly Aquila); throughout our community! Ms. Carrie Tedore, Public Relations Di- rector for the Diamond Jo Casino, and Here are some of the comments received Mr. Tom Stovall, Executive Director of from our volunteer participants: Operation: New View Community Ac- tion Agency: Homeowners were fabulous and so happy to see us! “WHEREAS, the Dubuque Weatheriza- tion Challenge 2008 is a community It was beneficial to the family that the partnership sponsored by Black Hills team spoke Spanish! Energy, Alliant Energy, Operation: New View Community Action Agency, Rent- One woman wanted us to help find her ec Energy Midwest, the Diamond Jo a date for Saturday dancing…a guy 55- Casino, Theisens, the City of Dubuque, 70 who can dance for three hours! Dubuque365.com, Dubuque Are Con- gregations United, Dubuque Bank & They loved us being there; we raked Trust, and the Iowa Utilities Board; and leaves and cleaned gutters; can we go back and get this lady a storm door? WHEREAS, over 300 volunteers divided into 50 teams will be assigned to “keep Went well; great nice people; very the weather outside” by weatherizing 2 cool! homes per team selected from a list of elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged ho- A rewarding experience helping people meowners in need of assistance; and in need. What a worthwhile project!

WHEREAS, 100 targeted homes will be I will volunteer to do inspections for you NEW EXHIBIT FOR 2008...NOW OPEN! provided with weather stripping, caulk- next year! ing, window plastic, door sweeps, and The Alexander Levi Heritage Project, Now Open other insulating techniques. As we made our way to the various sites, The Alexander Levi Project is an exhibit funded in part by the City of Dubuque’s it was remarkably clear that this is one 175th anniversary celebration. Now therefore, I, Roy D. Buol, Mayor of the most meaningful projects in our of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and on community. We are immensely grateful behalf of the City Council, Staff and citi- to the project’s sponsors for their critical zens of Dubuque, do hereby proclaim support and to the project’s organizers the 25th day of October as: for creating another successful partner- ship. And, as I told the volunteers be- “DUBUQUE WEATHERIZATION fore they set out to make a difference in Making 365ink look as good the lives of others last Saturday, “YOU CHALLENGE DAY” as it reads from issue #1... are the reason Dubuque was selected In the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and en- an ‘All America City!’ Thanks to all in- courage all citizens to participate in volved for helping to warm the homes, the largest community weatherization and hearts, of so many! project ever undertaken in the State of Iowa!” woodwardprinting.com • 1-800-348-5515 A PROGRESSIVE DINNER? IS THAT LIKE A LIBERTARIAN DINNER? 21 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Victorian House Tour most grand Victorian mansions – the Ma- NOV thias Ham House, the Redstone Inn & 22 and Progressive Dinners Suites, the Ryan House, and the Mandolin Inn. As part of the guided experience, guest The holidays are a time of tradition and cel- will learn about the historic 19th century ebration, two themes that resonate in his- homes, the era in which they were built, toric and fun-loving Dubuque. So in that and the families that lived in them. Each spirit, the Dubuque County Historical Soci- mansion is decorated for the holidays with ety invites all to “step back in time and dine special holiday-themed entertainment at in the elegance of Victorian Dubuque.” Be- the Ryan House, the third stop on the tour. ginning November 22, the Historical Soci- ety will host a special Christmas version of Cost for the Christmas Victorian House Tour their Victorian House Tour and Progressive & Progressive Dinner is $48 per person and Dinner on successive Saturdays through includes the guided tour, meal and all taxes December 27. and gratuities. For more information or to make reservations, contact Nate Breitspre- The Progressive Dinner tour includes a five- cker at 563-557-9545 ext. 214, or nbre- course meal served at four of Dubuque’s [email protected].

Hanson Puddle of Mudd House of Blues, Chicago •November 3 - 4 Five Flages Arena, Dubuque •November 28

Metallica Neil Young i Wireless Center, Moline •November 8 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • December 9

Rusted Root Suicidal Tendencies Barrymore Theater, Madison •November 10 House of Blues, Chicago •December 10

Avenged Sevenfold Oasis Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee •Wed., Nov. 12 Rosemont Theatre, Chicago •December 12

Nine Inch Nails Trans-Siberian Orchestra US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids •Thurs., Nov. 20 i Wireless Center, Moline •December 13 TOO BAD THE ENDER’S SERIES WENT OFF THE RAILS AFTER THE FIRST TWO BOOKS 22 OCT 30 - NOV 12 Bob’s Book Reviews side of that coin, A Dirty Job, where Char- very heavy drug us- Fall Behind lie Asher, much to his surprise, has become ers, wanted Frank by Bob Gelms Death. Try not to laugh too loud; people out of the band be- might think you are having fun. All of these cause he DIDN’T do Soon, when you get home from work, it books are now out in paperback. drugs. Since Zappa will be dark. Life turns inside as the days was, far and away, get shorter, clocks are turned back, and the First Meetings in the Enderverse the best musician weather gets colder. It’s the time of year I Orson Scott Card has written two of the best in the group and the haunt the bargain bins and the dollar stores science fiction novels ever, Speaker for the sole songwriter, I’m not sure what the rest to look for inexpensive books. It’s also the Dead and Ender’s Game. In this collection of the guys had in mind but Zappa con- only time of year I buy paperbacks. Here of four short novels we learn all kinds of tinued in the band sans chemical refresh- are some suggestions as you are lounging things about Ender, his family, and even his ment. They are all here: Captain Beefheart, in your recliner next to the fireplace while investment counselor, which was of partic- John Wayne, Jean-Luc Ponty, Jimi Hendrix, the wind blows the snow sideways. ular interest to me since that’s my day job Clapton, the L.A. Police Department, Louie when Bryce and Tim unchain me from the the Turkey, having Simon and Garfunkel 365ink sub-basement and let me out into as Tom and Jerry opening for the Mothers the real world. The most interesting piece at Franks invitation, the Phlorescent Leech in this collection, however, is the reprinting and Eddie and so much other stuff I just of the original novella, published in 1977, don’t have room for it all. Buy the book and of Ender’s Game. This was expanded and read it. It’s out in paperback. reworked to become the novel we are all familiar with. This was the seed from which Then, get a copy of Hot Rats, pop that baby it grew. It makes for very interesting read- began with “mother.” The stock phrase was, in the CD changer and prepare to be daz- ing. We also get an all too brief glimpse “Out of necessity we became The Moth- zled. The book ends with something that of Ender’s father in The Polish Boy and in ers of Invention.” Frank was notoriously was close to Frank’s heart and couldn’t be Teacher’s Pest. I found a hardcover copy of anti-drugs. I know it’s hard to believe but more apropos at this point in time, “It’s this book for a buck in one of the dollar it’s true. At one point the rest of the band been a pleasure talking to you – and don’t stores. (this is in the early days of the Mothers) all forget to register to vote.”

The Real Frank Zappa Book I can’t believe Frank Zappa has been dead for 15 years. Four years before he died, this kind-of / sort-of autobi- ography was published. Frank had some help from Peter Occhiogros- so. It starts, “I don’t want to write a book, but I’m going to do it anyway, You Suck: A Love Story because Peter Occhiogrosso is going By Christopher Moore, this is a sequel, of to help me. He is a writer. He likes sorts, to the book that put him on the liter- books – he even reads them. I think it ary radar screen, Bloodsucking Fiends. It’s is good that books still exist, but they Nunsense a sweet, passionate love story of two teen- make me sleepy.” age Vampires who are trying to navigate Starring Sally Struthers November 3, Five Flags Theater. the treacherous depths of teenage love, not Frank talked into a tape recorder and to mention the occasional search for a few Peter, more or less, acted as an editor. Bloody Marys … literally. If you are not The book has Frank’s voice through familiar with Mr. Moore’s books, all I can and through. There are stories you say is that it is as if Tom Robbins and Kurt never heard before, belly-laugh, tear- Vonnegut wrote a novel together, the final provoking stories. There are stories Sesame Street Live! draft of which was completely rewritten by that have taken on lives of their own “Elmo’s Green Thumb” Hunter S. Thompson. Moore is one of the that Frank clears up. To wit: The origi- November 25-26, Five Flags Arena. most original novelists working. It has been nal name of the band was “The Moth- said that Christopher Moore is a very, very ers” and everyone, including the guy sick man, but only in the best ways. Also who booked gigs for them, told Frank check out Lamb: The Gospel According they couldn’t get jobs because their Puddle of Mudd to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal or the other name implied an obscene phrase that With Red, Ashes Divide, Tempered Cast November 28, Five Flags Arena. MATTITUDE COMMANDS YOU TO WALK THIS WAY 23 OCT 30 - NOV 12

better for me and I know it has to do Near-Life Experience with my attitude.”

“Life isn’t too short, it’s just that most These two experiences have made an people wait too long to begin.” impact on my life. We can’t wait for a near-death experience like a car ac- You’ve heard about people who have cident to assess our values, beliefs, and survived near-death experiences and attitudes. We must begin living the life the incredible impact it can have. A we want to now because it doesn’t near-death experience can change val- automatically get easier or better next ues, beliefs, and attitudes. Don’t wan- month or next year. Don’t succumb der through life almost living and don’t to one of the thousands of reasons to wait for a near-death experience to re- be stuck in a near-life experience. We ally begin living. Start making your life must use them as a wake up call to be- really count now. gin living now. You are stuck in a near-life experience when you feel that real life will hap- pen next month or next year. There are thousands of reasons people use that prevent them from really living – fear of the unknown, family responsibili- ties, economic uncertainty, poor self- confidence and on and on. You’re hav- ing a near life experience if – you’re just working to retire, if you’ve always wanted to coach little league but haven’t, if you’re making a bunch of money and not happy, or if you need to check your attitude and really start living.

Just recently, I’ve been close to a near- death experience and a near-life expe- rience. The long term results of both these experiences are undetermined. A close friend was in a terrible car acci- dent. Hopefully, she’s going to be just fine and will use this near-death expe- rience to really start living. I also had a person in a seminar that was stuck in a near-life experience. Here is what he had to say after my seminar: “Starting Friday after your session, I decided that I will have control over my attitude and it has already shown positive re- sults. My two small children recognize how ‘happy daddy is’ and my wife has appreciated my better mood and will- ingness to do more around the house. I know it is only Monday, but things are

1% Mattitude Improvement Tip immediately. To improve your customer “May I” Or “Can I?” service, use the words “may I” instead of “can I.” Consider using the words “may I help you?” rather than “can I help you?” CYA - Check Your Attitude! Like it or When you ask a customer “may I help not, your ATTITUDE determines your you?” you are asking permission. This success (or lack of). Check Your Attitude gives the customer the authority. Doing daily! To inquire about Mattitude, call this elevates the customers experience 563-773-MATT. 365INK: WE WERE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH FOR EVEN FLAG FOOTBALL 24 OCT 30 - NOV 12 mild concussion” by a Dubuque doctor. low up that playful banter by retelling the story of when the soccer team I was on “If you don’t want to get hurt, don’t carry during my junior year of high school lost the ball,” I advised Skyler afterwards. “Af- every game—including a loss to a team Life Stiles ter all, if you don’t have the football, the made up entirely of the opposite gender. Like Father, Unlike Son defense won’t have any reason to tackle you.” Of course, the actual “football” team I As if I didn’t take enough grief sitting in a and even muscular in the past year since was a member of the following year won theater full of rabid Democrats during the his mother and I wed. But that change Our local Steelers only won a single every game we played, but then again I final presidential debate at Mindframe probably has less to do with Mindy and I game this season, but truth is the team sat on the bench most of that season since Theaters earlier this month, I hauled my getting married than my requirement this was made up of first-year players so the I was merely on the team to get in shape bruised butt over to the local Buffalo Wild past year that our son ride his bicycle at parents (and coaches) were still very for the upcoming basketball season. Wings three days later to watch the Iowa least 8 miles every day along the paved proud of their performance. / Wisconsin football rivalry. As a nearly portion of the Heritage Trail in Dubuque. It’s easy to criticize, I realize, but Skyler silent Badger fan. But then again, this summer Skyler’s fit- I like to joke with Skyler that the only this fall was out “saying” and “doing” and ness probably had more to do with his game his team won this season was “being” a football player. And for that, I After all, I had to order drinks and involvement in the Pop Warner football against a female team. But as my wife proudly tip my helmet. wings. program here in the city. and daughters will admit, I quickly fol-

As the saying goes, “To avoid criticism, You see, my son has been a huge Iowa say nothing, do nothing and be nothing.” Hawkeye fan ever since he wore a dia- My wife and daughter Laura were at a per, and one of his lifetime highlights was baby shower in Epworth, while my son probably posing for a photo with “Voice was skeet-shooting with his uncles, so I of the Hawkeyes” Gary Dolphin this past decided to enjoy lunch in this Iowa-based summer during an All That Jazz concert restaurant while rooting for a sports team in downtown Dubuque. from another state. Pop Warner, the nation’s largest youth By the way, for those who wonder why I football organization, is a non-profit am cheering for the Badgers after living group that provides sports programs in the Hawkeye State for exactly half my for participants in 41 states and several 42 years of life—and never once holding countries around the world. Consisting residence across the Mississippi River in of approximately 400,000 young people Wisconsin—I offer two excuses: First, my ranging from ages 5-16 years old, Pop oldest daughter, Aletheia, has been living Warner has been around since before the in Platteville for six years. And secondly, Great Depression in 1929. I was editorial director of a weekly fea- ture publication in the Mound City until As a sixth grader, Skyler is too young to a year ago. play public school football but qualifies for Pop Warner, and as a result played sev- Understandably or not, a bit of the Bad- eral positions with “The Steelers” this fall. gers rubbed off on me. Every Sunday afternoon the past couple months, our family would head off after That said, I usually cheer for the Univer- church to watch the Steelers play against sity of Wisconsin in Madison only during various teams—usually on Hempstead’s basketball season, and not when the grid- football field—as we wildly and boister - iron season has commenced and young ously cheered for Skyler’s team. players everywhere (including my son Skyler) suit up and hit the fields (and each During one of the final games, our son other) for a physical game of football. was handed the ball by the quarterback and was immediately roughed up by the Skyler has actually become quite trim defense in what ended up being ruled “a LEMONHEADS AND SWEET-TARTS OR BUST, BABY! 25 OCT 30 - NOV 12 pounds that may protect against breast, Food Allergy... allergy is to avoid the food that causes colon and liver cancer. Both the flesh the problem. There are certain foods and peel have antioxidants and phy- ...or Food Intolerance? that more commonly become allergic for tochemicals and work best when eaten some individuals. They include: pea- together to get the health benefit. The It seems we read more each day about nuts, tree nuts (such as almonds, wal- pectin in apples has also been found to food allergies. In fact, more than 6 mil- nuts, pecans and pistachios), milk prod- help lower cholesterol. lion Americans have a food allergy. Most ucts, eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish (such as of them are children. So what’s the dif- lobster, crab, oysters, clams and shrimp), Apple-Tips: ference between food allergies and intol- and fish. Apples will keep in the refrigerator for 4 erances? to 6 weeks. Store apples away from strong-flavored Food allergies occur when the body’s foods such as onions or garlic, to prevent immune system produces antibodies the apples from absorbing the odors. that react to certain food proteins. The To get the most nutrients and health body then creates histamines that cause benefits, eat both the peel and flesh to- the allergic reaction. The symptoms may gether. range from a tingling sensation in the mouth to hives, cramps, vomiting, loss of consciousness or even death. Whole Grain Apple Salad Serves 7 (1/2 cup each). A food intolerance is an adverse reaction

RECIPE to a food that does not involve the im- All you need mune system. An example of a food in- tolerance is lactose intolerance. Lactose Crunch... 1 (6.5 oz) packet Kashi™ 7 whole grain pilaf is the natural sugar that exists in milk. The Before Lunch 1 cup Hy-Vee apple juice body does not have the enzyme required 1 cup water to digest the milk properly and the results Have you heard there’s a new kind of 1 Gala apple, cored and chopped are usually gas, bloating or cramps. crunch that can help you eat less? Not 1 cup finely chopped celery the abdominal-type of crunch, but a 1/2 cup light mayonnaise What can I do about a food allergy? crunch that involves food. New research The only way to live safely with a food What is cross-contamination? has found eating an apple before lunch All you do When a food that apparently has no of- may help a person consume fewer calo- Prepare Kashi™ according to package fending allergen, comes in contact with ries. directions using apple juice and water. even a minute amount of other foods, Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 the offending protein may be transferred. minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Even very small amounts of protein can Stir in chopped apple, celery and may- cause an allergic reaction. onnaise. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Reading labels will help. Reading the ingredient label at the super- Nutrition Facts: market is very important. Since some in- 160 calories, 6 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, gredients listed may be variations of the 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 150 mg offending protein, you will want to seek sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 6 the assistance of a registered dietitian in g sugar, 4 g protein while shopping. The good news is that Hy-Vee has registered dietitians avail- able to help in many of our stores. Hy- Vee cares about your health and well- being! Your local dietitian will gladly help you with some personal shopping assistance. A recent study from Pennsylvania State University found that people who ate To find the closest Hy-Vee dietitian, go to a whole apple before lunch consumed www.hy-veehealth.com and click on the nearly 190 fewer calories at lunch, than “Find a Hy-Vee Dietitian Near You” link. those who snacked on a different food or did not snack at all. The research found eating whole apple slices showed to be the best food to lower overall calories consumed at lunch – as much as 190 calories. Researchers suggest the act of eating and chewing solid food as the possible reason people consumed fewer calories. Apples are also rich in fiber, which helps to give a feeling of fullness.

It’s a good thing apples are one of Ameri- can’s most favorite fruit to snack on. Not only can apples help you eat less, but they are also full of disease-fighting com- 365INK: CRAZY FOR WILLIE NELSON! 26 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Everybody’s favorite cowboy hippie trou- Instead, we’ll take this space to tell you badour, the “Redheaded Stranger” Willie about an opportunity to win free tickets LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE Nelson rolls back into Dubuque Thursday, to see Willie. That’s right! Five Flags is December 4, for a concert at Dubuque’s giving away two (2) free tickets to see Wil- Five Flags Center. Co-hosted by radio sta- lie Nelson and special guests Billy Bob tion WJOD, the concert event will also Thornton and The Box Masters at the De- feature a performance by Billy Bob Thorn- cember 4 concert. To register to win, visit 588 -4365 ton & The Boxmasters. the Five Flags Web site at www.fiveflag- scenter.com Typically in this sort of article, this would ENTERTAINMENT be the part where we give you a brief syn- Those that don’t want to depend on good opsis of the featured artist’s life and work, luck to get tickets can purchase them at but if you don’t know who Willie Nelson the Five Flags Center box office or through NIGHTLIFE is, we suggest you get back in your space- Ticketmaster. Reserved seating tickets are ship and fly back to your home planet. Or, available at $75, $53.50, and $43.50 lev- as Harrison Ford said in Air Force One, els. For more information, visit www.five- GET OFF MY PLANE! flagscenter.com, or call 563-589-4254.

Five Flags will also host rock superstars through Ticketmaster. For more informa- Puddle of Mudd on Friday, November 28. tion, visit www.fiveflagscenter.com, or The concert will also feature performanc- call (563) 589-4254. es by guest opening acts Red, Safetysuit, and Tempered Cast. Puddle of Mudd became a staple act of mainstream and modern rock radio in 2001 with the release of the band’s major label debut Come Clean. The album went on to achieve triple-platinum status due to standout singles like “Control,” “Blur- ry,” and “She Hates Me.”

Tickets for the all-ages, general admission concert event are $25 in advance or $28 the day of the show, and are available from the Five Flags Center box office or I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 27 OCT 30 - NOV 12 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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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. Aries The numbers show that nine of the top ten most higher-edu- cated states in America are swinging left. As a good liberal, you cry for changes in voting laws so only people old enough to have been Dear Trixie: through college can vote. And thus, you eliminate any chance of There is something dark and evil about my new boyfriend Democrats winning the election. You mean well, but man, you ‘re Cryptoquip which scares me. How can I tell if my boyfriend is the Anti- dumb. What state are you in? Christ? --Irene on West 3rd Taurus Three dozen employees walked out of a call center rather than call people at dinnertime and make incendiary political re- Dear Irene: marks. What have you done with yourself lately? Crossword Does he watch sports and drink beer? Enough said. Gemini You are conflicted about not having enough hate for the Dear Trixie: guy you are not voting for. Uh, that’s not such a bad thing. Of the My husband cheated on me with one of my best friends. It hap- millions of people in America we chose two men, a war hero who pened about three months ago and since I found out we have served his country with honor for decades and a transformational talked it all over and we’ve decided to save our marriage. I am leader who inspires people to care and get involved. having trouble forgiving him. I don’t want a divorce but I don’t think he’s told me the whole story. He said he didn’t mean to Cancer You are a lame duck. Your approval ratings are horrific and cheat and that it was an accident. Should I forgive him? everyone in your party has decided you are the guy they will be --Skeptical Sue on Summit throwing on the grenade to take one for the team. But at least you just had Oliver Stone make a movie about you. Dear Skeptical Sue: An accident? You mean like he tripped and fell on her? And Leo You are this close to your dream of being president, but even Even Exchange then he fell again and again and again? Yes, I’ve heard that then you have a long way to go. You are inspirational, but until you turn a few glasses of congressional pork into tax-relief wine, you’re can happen. Sometimes I’ve heard when they trip they ac- just another crazyman preaching from a street corner. cidentally spill a bottle of personal lubricant too. What an imaginative guy. You should definitely forgive him. He sounds Virgo Though you want people to heed your warnings about taxes like a keeper. and the war in Iraq most people are finding you out of touch and angry... and that crazy woman they put on the tour bus with you Mega Dear Trixie: isn’t helping much either. But at worst, it will be over soon and the Maze I work as a receptionist for a large law firm. Every week the wife owns a whole lot of Budweiser. paralegals plan some pot luck lunch at the office and expect me to bring a quiche or cheesecake. Trixie, I only make $8 an Libra Pundits on political T.V. news shows who say they can speak hour and it’s very taxing. I need my lunch hours to decom- objectively because they will not be voting for anyone in this elec- press. Sometimes I have to cram personal errands into my tion infuriate you. They are the one group who should not be al- lunch hour! Also I don’t want to spend my family time cooking lowed to say anything EVER! Beat them senseless. for the ungrateful jerks at this office. What’s the proper way to beg off? Scorpio As the first female speaker of the house, and a liberal, in a --Anonymous In Epworth time when Democrats might take a controlling stake in the House, Senate and White House, you transcend the liberal movement to THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 Dear Anonymous: give us someone we can look to and roll our eyes at. How about a Ick. The only thing worse than eating with a bunch of lawyers little humility now that you have the power and maybe don’t give 1. A) 46,541 people voted for president in Dubuque County in 2004. is eating with a bunch of receptionists. Use the passive/ag- pork to companies that your husband owns. gressive approach -- bring ricin pudding or just call in sick. 2. C) About 73% of registered voters participated in Sagittarius You bet the tri-fecta this election! So far the Governor the 2004 presidential election. Dear Trixie: of Alaska (you know, what’s her name) guilty of abusing power in 3. D) There are 40 precincts in a general election. My nephew is turning 13 and I have to get him the best gift. Troopergate and an Alaskan Senator is guilty of seven counts of felony graft. Gee, if we can just get an Alaskan congressman to just His parents will get him stupid books or games that are ‘educa- fondle an intern, you’ll win a set of steak knives. 4. B) All public results are reported from the num- tional.’ I want to give him something totally cool! What should bers generated live on DubuqueCountyElections. I get him? org. Even the numbers displayed at the courthouse. Capricorn That person has differing views that you on the election. --Great Uncle Bob It doesn’t make them wrong, it just makes them a pinko- commie- 5. B) 365 made it, of course. Though Liberals and a homosexual-liberal-terrorist-baby killer. Naturally. 3rd grader are both somewhat acceptable answers. Dear Bob: 6. B) 8 p.m., Chuck Norris said so. As the Uncle you are required to give him something his par- Aquarius After 8 years of running the White House, you are finally ents would never allow--like gasoline and fireworks. being put out to pasture. But just think, before you, the Vice Presi- 7. C) 27,821 Democrats, 23,821 Independents, dent just presided over the Senate. Look how far you’ve come. 23,742 Republicans, 3 Green, and 1 Libertarian Dear Trixie: (poor guy) = 69,942 I am having a fancy dinner party. I will be using my mother’s Pisces You are actually an Aquarius, but Cheney’s got that one so 8. B) 16,416 people have requested an absentee silver and my grandmother’s fine linens. How are formal linen you get Pisces, but I think you can see Aquarius (and Russia) from ballot or voter early. napkins folded? here. A fresh set of duds from Neiman Marcus and a fresh set of per- --Kris N. sonal values and vague talking points provide by the G.O.P. have 9. C) 11,903 county residents have actually put you in a unique position. Enjoy the ride but don’t sell ALL the already voted (18.3%): 20,000 (28.55% are Dear Kris: new clothes to charity. It’s very very cold in Alaska this time of year, expected by election day. With the hands. as you’re about to be reminded. WONDER WHAT THE 365 GUYS WILL DRESS UP AS FOR HALLOWEEN? 29 OCT 30 - NOV 12

For those heading for a West End des- Family Halloween tination, don’t fret, because you won’t Halloween Events Nightlife be left out of the fun! Courtside Sports Bar & Grill will be hosting a Hallow- Ah, Halloween. At no other time of the een party of its own, this one featuring year is it considered appropriate to not the music of the ever-entertaining Betty only dress up in wild costumes, but to and the Headlights. do it in public! If you’re in Galena, try making your way to the Grape Escape, located at 233 S. Main Street. Proprietor Miss Kitty will be your ringleader for the festivities, including an infamous cos- tume contest.

Off in the land of Key West, Softtails Saloon is planning to celebrate Hallow- een in style with Menace! On a special no-cover night at Softtails, come out to expect games, contests and more. Jaycees Haunted Forest let us remind you that the Jaycees For those taking a trip down Central, are still out hiding in the woods by Gin Rickeys, will be celebrating Hal- the Y-Camp on J.F.K. Road waiting to loween with a blast. The party starts scare the pants off you or your kids. If It seems like a natural idea to float on early with drink specials, followed by you’re afraid it might be too much for up to 180 Main, where the Guinness a Halloween dance party. the little ones, bring them early for is always cold. 180 Main will be play- “Lite Fright” which begins just after ing host to Crazy Nights, a KISS tribute And up at the New Diggings Gen- dusk (about 6:30 - 7 p.m.). Admis- band that promises to rock and roll all eral Store and Inn, where the beer is sion for Lite Fright is $7 per child and night, beginning around 9 p.m. canned, cold and crisp, the party will includes the admission for an ac- be brought with all the fun that you companying parent. Regular admis- Just a little further down the street, The could possibly expect from festivities sion is $7 per person. Don’t forget Hub celebrates Halloween in style as at everyone’s favorite Southwestern about Superfreak Night on Saturday, the Big House band rocks the Main Wisconsin hotspot. November 1, when the Jaycees go all Street nightlife hotspot. Don’t forget out to scare the bejoobies out of you about the Goodyear Pimps at the Silver And the Apple Dumplin’s -- certifiably and your friends! Dollar, either. one of 365’s most favorite bands in the land -- are bringing their stylings to the Isabella’s in the dungeon ... that is, the Sandy Hook in Hazel Green. lower level of Victorian mansion The Ryan House celebrates Halloween, And, finally, for those who still have too. The party features a costume con- a little after-Halloween party spirit let test, drink specials, and the music of in them, Latin rock and dance band James Kinds. ochOsol celebrates the six-piece group’s roots with a Dia de los Muertos Down on Highway 20, Jumpers Bar & (that’s Day of the Dead) Party on Sat- Grill is hosting a costume party on Hal- urday, November 1, at the Brick Oven loween, as well. The Friday night party Studio located in the warehouse at 9th will feature the always fun Jabberbox. and White Streets.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Yes, the traditional night of putting on a mask and going to your neigh- bors’ house for candy – that’s what we’re talking about! Dubuque’s offi- cial Trick-or-Treat night will be right when it should be on Halloween, Friday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Be sure to accompany the little ones and look both ways before crossing the street and all that! JUST WHAT IN THE HECK IS GOING ON IN THAT PHOTO DOWN THERE? 30 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Jim Wand Saturday, November 1 TWO SHOWS! Bricktown Entertainment Complex Not one but two big shows for Jim Wand as he makes his long-awaited return to Live on Main Comedy -- you’ve asked for a all-ages show and for the first time, you get it! The 7 p.m. show will be all ages and the second show at 9:30 will be adults only. Don’t miss master hypnotist Jim Wand! Tickets are on sale now at Bricktown, Moondog Music and Etix.com. Get ‘em now before they’re gone!

“Real World” Theo Wednesday, November 5 Theo Von is a 25-year-old Louisiana native whom you may recognize LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE from MTV Road Rules or one of the many MTV Real World/Road Rules Challenges. He has also appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he reached the semi-finals, 588 -4365 and Reality Bites Back. He has been performing stand-up comedy for years around the country and hosts COMEDY his own college night show at the World Famous Laugh Factory every Tuesday. Don’t Miss! NIGHTLIFE On Wednesday, November 12, don’t miss the outrageous, hysteri- cal hypnotic hijinks of unpredictable hypnotist Doug McGraw! MOVIES GARY OLSEN’S Funnyness we found on the Interweb HIGHER EDUCATION I’M CRAVING SOME CARNITAS FROM LOS AZTECAS, NOW 31 OCT 30 - NOV 12

Hamlet / Rosencrantz “I agree with Lenore,” echoes Donald. “I think once you see the two of them, you Continued from Page 10 don’t see either one of the two plays the In addition to the contributions of Klan same.” and Schultz, both Donald and Howard acknowledge the help of Loras College Rather than list the two plays with all the professor Dr. Jean Merrill who acted as dates of performance, here are all the dramaturg, providing background re- dates of performance with whichever search for the production. In conjunction play is being performed. Got it? with the theatrical performances, Merrill joined Dr. John Eby, Dr. James Pollock, Thursday, October 30 – Hamlet, 8 p.m. and Robert Klein for a panel discussion Friday, October 31 – Rosencrantz & Guil- on October 19, discussing the histori- denstern are Dead, 8 p.m. cal period, Shakespeare, and Hamlet, as Saturday, November 1 – Hamlet, 8 p.m. well as three original Shakespeare folios Sunday, November 2 – Rosencrantz & from the Loras Library’s rare books col- Guildenstern are Dead, 7 p.m. lection. The folios remain on display dur- Thursday, November 6 – Rosencrantz & ing the run of the production, through Guildenstern are Dead, 8 p.m. November 9. (For more information on Friday, November 7 – Hamlet, 8 p.m. the Shakespeare folios, contact Michael Saturday, November 8 – Rosencrantz & Gibson at [email protected], or Guildenstern are Dead, 8 p.m. by calling 563-588-7163.) Sunday, November 9 – Hamlet, 7 p.m.

In any case, the combined production Note that all Thursday through Saturday was a long time coming and a once in performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday per- a lifetime experience for those involved. formances are at 7 p.m. All performanc- “I don’t think I’ll ever see Hamlet again, es will be in the theater at Hoffman without knowing the back story from Hall on the Loras campus (the building Rosencrantz & Guildenstern now,” spec- with the clock tower). Tickets are $16 ulates Howard. “Never again in my life for one play and $28 for both plays, and will I see Hamlet the same way.” are available at River Lights 2nd Edition Bookstore, at the bookstore in the Loras Alumni Campus Center, or at the door.