We bought a new car this week. See, the wed- for Tots Chevy pickup came from there and he ding and the new house at the same time weren’t had a great experience with them. They simply enough after all. And no, I didn’t get rid of the weren’t a dealer for the three cars on Christy’s beat-up old Honda Passport I’ve been lamenting car model short list or they surely would have about. The lease was up on the good car and we made our dealer short list. And this is not say- decided to take care of it before we get married ing everyone else is bad -- certainly not. I’m just so we don’t have to rush it afterwards. saying these Nissan guys are good. They busted their hump to get my business and give customer My fiancee has done a little pre-emptive research service at every turn. After first meeting the very on the subject of new cars, and by that I mean cool Ken “Kenny Mac” MacNeil, he introduced she could go toe-to-toe with any salesman on any us to Nissan specialist Shane Lester, who contin- lot on stats, mileage, recent updates, and safety ued to help us throughout our shopping process, features. She’ll be driving this one so she gets to or as 365 Zen Master and 30-year car-selling choose. There was pretty much one criterion: It veteran Ralph Kluseman would say, “making an needs to get a zillion miles to the gallon. informed buying decision.” Seriously, Ralph has a Super Bowl ring encrusted with rubies or some- We had a half-dozen cars on our list to look at, so thing that means automobiles bow in his wake. where do you start? Well, some dealers didn’t fea- Personality of the salesman played a role for us. In ture the cars we were looking for, so though they the week it took us to finally decide on a car, our may be great dealers, they weren’t options this guy Shane not only found out he’s going to have time around. I said I’d like to go the Kruse-War- a child, he also proposed to his bride-to-be at than Dubuque Auto Plaza first. Actually, I said, the Kruse-Warthan company appreciation party. “Let’s go to Warthan’s.” I mean really, who talks I think it says a lot about how the staff feels about like that first line? What am I, a game show host? the place they work and the people they work with that he would choose to celebrate such a big In the past couple of years I couldn’t help notice life moment in their presence. I should also note how often my exploits crossed paths with commu- that Shane had the ring in his pocket to ask her to nity outreach done by Doug Warthan and his crew. marry him before he heard they were expecting, I’ve seen him donate more than one free used car so he totally scored on the timing there! to a fundraiser for a kid with cancer. I realize the car could just be sold or auctioned to the second- In thoroughness, we visited a few car dealers and ary market and money can be made from it. But test-drove a small handful of cars that week. As in these cases it was not. Hopefully he writes it all nice as Shane was, we were going to find the best off. But I thought it was nice to see the benefits of car for us at the best price. It’s not personal, it’s staying local and doing some real good. I then saw business. Some experiences were nice. Some cars some community events like Fireworks sponsored were nice and on a couple of occasions, I’ll admit, by Warthan while I was down there parking cars some experiences were not so nice. Just because as a volunteer. I’ve seen Doug on TV speaking out you might have the best-selling car in the world against violence against women for the Riverview does not mean you can sleepwalk through the cus- Center. And most recently I discovered through tomer service phase of the sale. I’ll just say that. my Veteran father that Doug Warthan has made the single largest contribution to the veterans’ ef- In the end, I think we found the best car with forts to date. Call it marketing if you will, but at Shane and I am confident we found a level of some point you have to start giving him some seri- customer service that bordered on obsession. ous community service points. And as community Even as we were leaving the lot, Shane was mak- service is pretty much my middle name, that is the ing sure we would call if we needed anything or single biggest reason I chose to give him the first had any questions. shot at my business. But it also does not hurt that Doug e-mailed me about advertising in 365ink. I So the lesson to be learned here? Once we de- guess our continuous impact on the community cided on models she wanted to test (I can’t blame made an impression on him, too. a dealer if they simply don’t carry lines that you are looking at), it was the face put forward in the So the chicken and the egg ... I’ve been meaning community that got me to the door. It was the to make note here about how impressed I have quality of product that kept me on the lot, it was been with their community impact efforts, one the deal that made us realize the car was in our more of which is the BMW Ultimate Drive, which budget, and it was the service, service, service raises money and awareness about breast cancer that made Christy sign on the dotted line. All 50 in conjunction with the Susan. G. Komen Founda- of them. tion. And now that I have had a number of impres- sive in-depth interactions with the staff, I thought I know there are dealers across the Tri-States that now was the time to say something. But as Kruse- pride themselves on service and great prices. And Warthan is also coming in to the publication as an for those that also go the extra mile and make an advertiser, I wondered if I am going to look like impact on the community, I salute you especially. I’m kissing up to an advertiser? Well aside from I don’t mean to slight you whatsoever if all these the fact that they’re already in and I don’t have to great traits describe you too and I did not write kiss up any more with this article, I guess I don’t about you personally. I just found all these traits care. I think they deserve a little kissing up. in a team of people to an extent that I thought it worthy of writing about. So no matter which Now I know there are other quality car dealers dealer you visit, look for these qualities and I in the area and some great people working there. think you’ll find yourself making an informed Runde Chevrolet has also been a great supporter buying decision, too. The 365ink crew... faces you already know! of the Tri-State365 website network. Dad’s Toys

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 63 In this Issue... AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 3 Meet Gary Dolphin: 4 Community Shorts: 5 Silver Dollar Music: 6

An Irish Hooley: Page 7 Entertainment Shorts: 8 Pirate Party: 9

Pam Kress-Dunn: 11 Wando’s Movie Reviews: 12 New Dubuque365.com: 13

Throwdown on the River: 14 Tri-State Entertainment Briefs: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17

Jammin’ Below the Dam: 18 New OTLAG Exhibits: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Budweiser Midwest Concerts: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22 Upcoming Five Flags Events: 22

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

New Diggings Music Fest: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 Comedy: 30 All That Jazz: 31

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We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages? Hint: He’s tiny and could be anywhere, In a story? In an ad? On the cover? Good Luck! IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE WORDS TO THE IOWA FIGHT SONG, YOU’RE UNAMERICAN 4

There are two ways to experience the thrill But one doesn’t simply become a broad- was then the associate athletic director at hired, and that’s all she wrote. Come on, of a sporting event. The first is to do it the caster by having passion for the team. Northwestern University in Evanston, Illi- you think everything is that simple? way you see on the cover of this issue of nois,” Dolphin says. “He called me up one 365ink: Buy a ticket, make your way to “I was 8 years old when I got my very first day and said that the athletic committee “I didn’t apply for the job; I was happy at whatever your sports mecca of choice may radio at Christmas,” says Dolphin. “It was a had decided to look for a basketball play- Northwestern,” says Dolphin. “A search be, find your seat in the bleachers and join Motorola / RCA spin-dial AM radio -- these by-play announcer, and he wanted me to committee was formed, and I followed it thousands of fellow fans in cheering your were the days before FM -- and growing up take the job.” up, I read about it. But in early August of home team and rooting for the demise of in Dubuque County, you’d better be a base- 1996, I got a call from a member of the the opponents. That’s one way to experi- ball fan. I loved listening to Jack Buck of the search committee, asking why I didn’t ap- ence a sporting event. Cardinals, Bob Elson of the White Sox, Jack ply. Come on. I’m 45 years old at the time, Brickhouse of the Cubs ... it was great on I didn’t want to play those games. I figured The other is slightly less visceral ... certainly a clear summer night, when you could es- one of the familiar voices would get the job; less weather-specific ... but it shares some- sentially travel around the dial and pick up my money was on the guys from WHO in thing very specific and very important with games from a 300-400-mile radius.” Des Moines. This committee member tells the experience of physically attending a me that the school hadn’t yet announced game: Due to an essential component, the It began with baseball and it continued that they were going with a brand-new home viewing experience, too, is a way to from there. voice, and that he’d like me to apply.” watch a sporting event like no other. And that essential component is the person -- or “Back then with college football, it wasn’t Who can turn down an invitation like that? persons -- manning the radio and television like it is today, when you have bowl games Dolphin agreed, and sent a tape -- North- booths. For the Chicago Cubs, it’s been on all the time during the winter,” Dolphin western basketball tapes, that is. He hadn’t people like Jack Brickhouse, Harry Caray, continues. “You had four bowl games, and Take the job he did, and Dolphin called done collegiate football in so long and he Pat Hughes, Thom Brennaman and now that was it ... and on New Year’s Day, I re- Wildcats basketball for six years, further knew that he had become a much better Len Kasper. For the New York Yankees, it member diving out of bed to hear Lindsey honing his skills in the trade. 1996, how- broadcaster in the intervening years. was Mel Allen. For the Los Angeles Dodg- Nelson call the Cotton Bowl on CBS.” ever, brought an even bigger development. ers, it’s been Vin Scully. And for the Iowa It was in ‘96 that the University of Iowa be- “[Iowa athletics director Tom] Bowlsby Hawkeyes football and basketball teams, From those roots of listening to myriad came the last school in the Big Ten to sign thought I could be a great traffic cop and for the past decade it’s been Gary Dolphin. sportscasters, it was only natural that Dol- an exclusive radio network deal, until then balance all of the seasoned voices,” says phin would embark upon a path at least preferring to have separate affiliate stations Dolphin, noting that at the time the plan On the eve of the Hawkeyes’ 2008 foot- related to sports. After playing high school across the state. was still to have all of the previous Iowa ball season (beginning Saturday, August 30, sports (“I knew I would never be good radio affiliate voices still involved with the against Maine), we at 365 sat down with enough to play at the collegiate level,” he However, an even bigger decision was broadcast, in addition to Ed Podolak as Dolphin to discuss the life and times of candidly says), he headed north to Minne- looming: Back then, there were a number the color commentator. “The play-by-play the voice of the Hawkeyes, and also to get apolis, taking journalism and radio / tele- of voices of the Hawkeyes: Jim Zabel, Ron would come second on the broadcast, and his thoughts on the team’s upcoming sea- vision classes, before winding up back in Gonder, Frosty Mitchell. To whom was the I’d known these guys for 25 years -- I was son as well as a little bit of everything else Dubuque at Loras College. He continued play-by-play job going to go? Eventually, fine with that concept.” in-between. As it turns out, Dolphin has a his broadcasting path from there, including Dolphin says, it was decided that the job thought on just about everything. a stint in south-central Illinois and calling couldn’t be given to any of the current voic- As it turned out, the search committee re- local college football, before spending ten es, due to fairness issues, and the position ceived 90-plus applications, and two can- “I grew up in Cascade, with seven kids in years at KDUB, Dubuque’s local ABC affili- -- unbeknownst to the old guard at the time didates were interviewed: Dolphin, and the family,” says Dolphin of his beginnings. ate. It was in 1989 that his first big break -- became wide open. In Dolphin’s words, Jim Rose, now the Nebraska play-by-play “As anyone who’s lived long enough in the really came. “It was like World War 3.” voice who had filled in during Iowa broad- area knows, that’s Hawkeye country, and casts. Roger Gardner, of Learfield, told the that’s where my passion for the team be- “Tom Boeh, a Loras friend of mine who is The storybook ending would say that Dol- candidates that they’d hear a decision in a gan.” now the athletic director at Fresno State, phin applied for the job, was immediately Continued on page 29 DON’T THEY SELL SCHOONERS IN BRITISH PASTRY SHOPS? 5 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

AUG Summer’s Last AUG Galena Play SEPT Chamber 22-23 Blast 9 29/31 Auditions 4 College Picnic UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY The Dubuque Area Chamber of Com- 365 Lunchtime Jams merce will host a Welcome Back Fridays at Lunch, Town Clock (See page 6) College Picnic Thursday, September 4, at the Alliant Amphitheater at the Alexander Levi Heritage Project Opens Port of Dubuque. In honor of area August 22, River Museum (See page 10) institutions of higher education. The picnic will provide “a chance for stu- Set for August 22 - 23 at the Town Mineral Point Haiku Fest dents to network with other students Clock Plaza, Summer’s Last Blast August 22 - 24, Mineral Point (See page 18) as well as businesses.” will feature a great set of bands. Friday’s concert will feature the Summer’s Last Blast 9 featuring The Bulletboys hard rock of Jabberbox, the al- August 22-23, Town Clock (See this page) ways-popular stylings of Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls, and Tri-State Fourth Annual Irish Hooley favorites The LoveMonkeys! On August 23, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 7) Saturday, Menace will begin the The Galena Main Street Players proceedings, followed by Johnny will be holding auditions for “The Star Ultra Lounge Hooley Private Party Trash, and then it’ll be time for Christmas Schooner” 7 p.m. on August 23, Star Restaurant (See this page) the headliner act: The BulletBoys! August 29 & 31 at Grace Episcopal New Diggings 3rd Annual Music Festival Summer’s Last Blast will run from Church, in Galena, Ill. Dubuque August 23/24, New Diggings (See page 26) 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. on both nights, is auditions will be announced at open to all ages and is free to the a later date. This critically ac- Tabor Home Music in the Vineyards public. claimed holiday musical tells the August 24, Tabor Home Winery (See page 26) true story of a Michigan shipping AUG Star Ultra Lounge captain who braves the deadly Participating businesses will have Comedian Jamie Kennedy 23 winter weather to bring Christmas Hooley Party the opportunity to host a booth. August 24, Bricktown (See page 30) trees to homesick German Ameri- The event will feature food, refresh- Star Ultra Lounge is hosting a private can families in turn-of-the-century ments, live music and a beanbag Jammin’ Below the Dam Irish Hooley party on its patio! For Chicago. His voyages become a toss tournament. Booth space can August 29, Bellevue Dam (See page 18) only $75, plus tax and tip, you can yearly tradition despite his wife’s be reserved for $50 by contacting reserve an all-night seat that includes misgivings - until a fateful voyage The Christmas Schooner Auditions Zoë Pole at zpole@dubuquecham- all-you-care-to-drink Budweiser prod- makes her realize the true impor- August 29 / 31, Galena (See this page) ber.com. ucts, dinner and the music of the Irish tance of his mission. Performances Hooley! After the event ends, the party will be Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, Second Annual Throwdown on the River will continue with Chicago’s Gareth 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21 at the Bell OCT Animal Planet’s August 30-31, Grand Harbor (See page 14) Woods playing on the patio from 10 Tower Theater, in Dubuque. For 5 Jeff Corwin p.m. until 2 a.m. Call 563-556-4800 more information, please contact Captain Jack’s Pirate Party Clarke College has announced ASAP to reserve your seat. Megan Gloss at 563-581-1004. August 31, Mid-Town Marina (See page 9) that this year’s 11th Annual Mack- in-Mailander Lecture Series will Places of Worship Historic Tours feature “Tales from the Field with August 30-31, downtown Dubuque (See page 20) Jeff Corwin” on Sunday, October 5. Animal Planet audiences best Chamber of Commerce College Welcome Picnic know Corwin as host of The Jeff September 4, Alliant Amphitheater (See this page) Corwin Experience, one of the most popular shows on cable TV. Outside the Lines Gallery Exhibit Opening Recently, Corwin hosted a series of September 5, Outside the Lines (See page 19) CNN specials with Anderson Coo- per, Planet in Peril, and continues Dubuque ... And All That Jazz! to make appearances on CNN to September 5, Town Clock (See page 31) discuss the problems facing our environment today. Call Clarke at Dairy Days 536-588-6318. September 5 - 7, Platteville (See ad on page 15)

Women’s Leadership Network: Connecting the Dots September 11, NICC Town Clock (See ad on this page)

Mixed Martial Arts September TBA, Greyhound Park (See ad on page 7)

Guitarist Leo Kottke September 15, Five Flags (See ad on page 22)

Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin October 5, Clarke College (See this page)

Comedian Norm Macdonald October 15, Bricktown (See page 30) POOR MARTIN. HE AND HIS GUITAR LOOK SO LONELY 6 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 AUG 22/30 Silver Dollar Upcoming Music

Don’t miss out on live music at Main Martin Zellar (of the Gear Daddies) Street’s reborn cantina! Saturday, August 30

The Nadas Friday, August 22

While were on the subject of house bands, Des Moines roots rockers The Most people who know of now-legend- Nadas once performed that function at ary Austin, Minnesota, songwriter Martin People’s Bar and Grill until they started Zellar know him as the former leader of making critically acclaimed records and the Gear Daddies. The Gear Daddies touring all over the country. And after were making country-tinged roots rock twelve years, seven records, and over before most people had even heard of the 75,000 units sold, they’re still at it. In term alt-country. After the band broke fact, in June their tour schedule included up in 1992, Zellar played toured with a a date in Philadelphia for WXPN’s na- new band, The Hardways, something he tionally syndicated NPR showcase World still does on occasion along with a hand- Café just a couple days after playing an ful of solo shows. To say he’s a bit of a open house at the Iowa distillery where recluse would be overstating the situa- they make Templeton Rye, probably be- tion, but suffice it to say we are lucky cause they have a song by that name. I to have him in town for a performance. can’t decide which gig is more cool. Make him feel the love, people.

days between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free live music under the Town Clock. 4. Gaelic Storm has an album called Great food and beverages are available “Bring Yer Wellies”. What are wellies? from Carlos O’Kelly’s. Upcoming per- A. Rubber Boots B. Drinking Cups formers include the Americana Band, Answers on page 28 C. Tingly Feelings D. Fellows Denny Garcia, the ‘Round Midnight duo and Jeremy & Keisha. 1. How many boats must be in line 5. The US Geological Survey says the at the lock and dam in order to pass Mississippi River is how long? The 365 Lunchtime Jam continues, through for free? A. 1300 Miles B. 1850 Miles sponsored by Cottingham & Butler and A. Only barges pass for free C. 2300 Miles D. Super -uper long Prudential Financial B. One barge or two personal craft with contributing C. No boats pass for free 6. Wikipedia ranks the Mississippi River support from Carlos D. Even a single canoe can lock through as the ___ longest river in the world. O’Kelly’s. Join us Fri- for free. A. 3rd B. 4th C. 8th D. 15th

2. The University of Iowa was the last 7. What heat sources are allowed to school in the Big Ten to: smoke meat at the Throwdown on the A. Establish a school of religion River B. Win the Rose Bowl A. Wood Only B. Wood and Gas C. Grant exclusive radio broasdcast C. Wood and Charcoal D. Wood and Electricity rights D. Admit men and women on a equal 8. What kind of art does Outside the basis Lines Art Gallery specialize in? A. Original Art 3. What kind of wood is not good for B. Midwest Regional Artists smoking meat? C. Affordable Art A. Cherry D. All of the above! B. Cedar 9. What did Herbert and Eugene Adams C. Oak and Fay Oliver Farwell manufacture in D. Hickory Dubuque at the turn of the century? JUST WHAT IS THAT GREEN HOOLEY GUY, ANYWAY?! 7 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

Saturday, August 23

Don’t forget that the fourth annual Irish the Hooley, including a genealogy tent, Hooley is right around the corner! Irish & American food (including offerings by Star Restaurant, a new food vendor this The Hooley (named for the traditional year), a Stone Cliff wine tasting, children’s Irish social celebration) combines music, games and events, a Little Dublin photo dance, song, friendship and overall merri- exhibition, a raffle for a one-week self- ment in a daylong festival that makes Irish drive vacation to Ireland, merchandise eyes smile. vendors and a silent auction.

Last year’s Irish Hooley was a massive success, raising a multitude of funds for a number of area organizations, includ- ing Hospice of Dubuque -- which net- ted $11,500 from Hooley organizers. It’s time to make that number even bigger, Dubuque!

The Hooley, like last year, will be held in the Alliant Amphitheater in front of the Dubuque Star Brewery. Entertainment will include bagpipers and traditional Irish folk singer Fiona Molloy (who will open the festivities), Pat Reidy & The Lads, Admission to the Irish Hooley is $8 in ad- the Claddagh Irish Dancers, The Chancey vance or $10 at the gate. Children 10 and Brothers, The Fuschia Band and returning under will be free. Advance tickets are still headliner Gaelic Storm, who rocked a available at all Premier Bank branches, capacity crowd last year with their Celtic Hospice of Dubuque and Shamrock Im- rock. ports. The Irish Hooley is sponsored by Premier Bank, and in addition to Hospice For those wishing to keep their feet on of Dubuque also sponsors the Claddagh solid ground for the day, there will be no Irish Dancers and the Dubuqueland Irish shortage of other activities taking place at Association. WHEN YOU HAVE ONE TOO MANY GUINESSES AT 180 MAIN ... THAT’S AMOREY! 8 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

Rocket Surgeons ism, cracked crab, and endless boogie, and should check these guys out. Opening for 180 Main Live Music Saturday, August 23 against nostalgia and lightning. At least one The Uniphonics is one of Dubuque’s own member is ambivalent about tigers. They up-and-coming bands, River & The Tribu- 180 Main mixes it up with a variety of live laugh at death. With song titles like “Pro- taries. If there were a tax on talent, this music options in the newly expanded base- create and Die” and “Hard as Lard,” we group would be owe, big time. ment space. Whether it’s your first stop of suspect they laugh at a lot of things. They the night or your post-festival party desti- do seem to be quite serious about making Paper Mache nation, come on down and check out the good music. Friday, September 5 tunes. The Uniphonics Hometown Sweethearts With River & The Tributaries Friday, August 22 Saturday, August 30 Fresh from their finger-lickin’ show at Wing- fest, the Rocket Surgeons return to rock 180 Main with their fun sing-along mix of party rock Saturday, August 23. Head surgeon Bryce Parks reports the boys have tossed a bunch of new songs into the set (we’ve heard a few G-n-R riffs around the 365 Spokane, Washington’s Paper Mache will office) so they’re ready to start the dance grace two venues in Dubuque this Septem- party. Rockin’ Jon has not yet completed his ber. Folks may remember the group’s sing- “crotch-pump your way to fitness” video, Formed only a year and three months ago to er, Seth Woodward, from his performance but rest assured – when he does, we’ll let compete in Afro-Cuban band Euforquestra’s with Coretta Scott a few years ago at The you know. Post-Hooley, stop down for a Battle of the Bands, The Uniphonics beat Busted Lift. The group will play a 6 p.m. all- Guinness. the field winning an opportunity to perform ages show at Brick Oven Studios on Thurs- This Madison-based acoustic trio made up at the Iowa City band’s annual summer mu- day, September 4 and a 9 p.m. 21+ show of former members of The Kissers and Cash- The Amoreys sic festival Camp Euforia. In the last year, at 180 Main on Friday, September 5, along box Kings plays a variety of upbeat tunes by Friday, August 29 The Uniphonics have quickly made a name with two other touring acts. Paper Mache everyone from Neil Diamond to the Dead for themselves in clubs across the state and have been compared to Bright Eyes and The Milkmen, from the Violent Femmes to the Named after “the uplifting Dean Martin hit beyond. The tight rhythm section of bass, Replacements, with catchy pop songs de- Flaming Lips. Roger Miller, Motorhead, The of a similar spelling,” The Amoreys are an drums, and guitar rocks a jazzy funk groove livered acoustically or with a driving four- White Stripes, Johnny Cash – none of them eclectic bluesy R&B quartet out of Chica- with sax seasoning the mix, while Derek piece band. Folk rockers Matthew Haeffel are safe from the Sweethearts’ interpreta- go. In no particular order, The Amoreys are “MC Animosity” Thorn rocks the rhymes on Band and Caleb Travers will open up the tion. Their mission: To make you dance. generally for peace, dialectical material- the mic. Fans of Smokin’ With Superman 180 Main show.

AUG 7 SO A PIRATE WALKS INTO A BAR WITH A SHIP’S WHEEL ATTACHED TO HIS CROTCH... 9 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 AUG 31 Captain Jack’s 4th Annual Pirate Party

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Take ye to the Missis- guide your pirate schooner to a variety of sippi Seas on Sunday, August 31. Sponsored ports of call. Captain Jack assures us that by Mid-Town Marina, Captain Jack’s hosts all clues can be gathered by land or sea, its annual Treasure Hunt & Pirate Party! which is rather egalitarian for such a rogue, but it just doesn’t seem right to sail a Hyun- dai when piecing together a treasure map ... hey, it’s your pirate ship. The last piece will only be available at Mid-Town Marina, and all pieces of the map will be required to locate the treasure.

The treasure hunt not only sounds like a lot of fun, but if you actually find the treasure chest, you and your pirate crew get to split the booty, which includes a stash of coins, various kinds of rum, some clothes and oth- er pirate treasure chest stuff. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. or when a lucky pirate captain discovers it.

After the hunt, Mid-Town will host the Pirate Party from 4 - 10:30 p.m.. with a costume contest and prizes for “best pirate,” “best wench,” and the “best pirate ship” for those who decorate their boat in the party theme. Also, a gunnery crew contest will be held at 4 p.m. The contest, for a 3-man crew, will invite contestants to use a 3-man slingshot The all-day event comprises a multitude of rig. Each crew will have three shots to hit a various activities, all of a sea-worthy na- floating target in the harbor, and the winner ture, beginning with registration at 11 a.m. will receive a “noteworthy prize” from Cap- at Mid-Town Marina. Here’s how it works: tain Jack’s Crew. Assemble your pirate crew and a seaworthy vessel. And then begin searching the great The Pirate Party will feature live music from Mississippi River for the hidden treasure the Chicago-based Caribbean band, Raw chest. “But how will we find it?” you might Dawg II, which was “unleashed” in 1994 be thinking. After all, it could be anywhere and is regarded as one of the best reggae – buried on an island in the channel, sub- groups in the Chicagoland area. Sounds like merged in some brackish backwater, tied up a great way to cap off a Pirate Party, doesn’t a tree ... Well, you need some sort of trea- it? sure map that guides you to the correct lo- cation – preferably with some well-known Mid-Town Marina is located at 285 5th Street landmarks and clues like “ten paces to the in East Dubuque, IL (at the end of 6th Street south” and that sort of thing. off Highway 20) or by river at Mile 579 (the entrance is past the second red buoy south Here’s where the fun really starts. There is of the Julien Dubuque Bridge, but any good a treasure map with clues, but it’s in piec- river pirate would already know that). For es and to assemble the full map you have more information, call 815-747-3310. HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE THROWDOWN YET? IT’S THE BEST KIND OF SMOKIN’! 10 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 on the band’s myspace page reveals From Distant Places to manities, the group created the interac- The LoveMonkeys songs crammed full of radio-ready pop tive, multimedia exhibit. Things Are Different Now hooks that have the potential to draw a Dubuque’s Shores: First Original CD in 10 Years whole new generation of LoveMonkeys From Distant Places to Dubuque’s fans. Production is top-notch through- 175 Years of Jewish Life Shores: 175 Years of Jewish Life exam- The LoveMonkeys return for a Friday out. “We were surrounded by quality Opening Friday, August 22 ines the economic, intellectual, politi- night concert at Summer’s Last Blast people from start to finish,” said Haus- National Mississippi River Museum & cal, and religious history of the region with a new CD of original material – er. “It doesn’t hurt when these guys are Aquarium and the role the Jewish community their first in ten years. “There was no in your corner.” played in development of the city. As conscious decision to stop recording The 175th Anniversary of the City of part of the exhibit, multimedia elements during that 10-year span,” explained One of the Midwest’s most popular fes- Dubuque coincides with another anni- include music and video tracing Jew- the Milwaukee band’s founder and lead tival and club acts, The LoveMonkeys versary – the 175 years since the arrival ish music from the Middle East through singer, John Hauser. “It all comes down have played nearly 1200 shows over of Alexander Levi, the first Jewish settler Europe and an interview of Temple Beth to the songs. We made this CD because their 15-year existence. The band is in the new city. To celebrate the anni- El’s oldest congregant, Frank Farber, we feel the songs are that good.” known for their entertaining live show, versary, Temple Beth El in cooperation who recalls some of the people he has which incorporates their original songs with the National Mississippi River Mu- known. into a mix of popular covers and reggae- seum & Aquarium, presents From Dis- inflected material. Incorporating a di- tant Places to Dubuque’s Shores: 175 verse repertoire of rock and pop source Years of Jewish Life. The interactive ex- material, The LoveMonkeys weave fun, hibit is set to open at the River Museum upbeat songs into a non-stop musical Friday, August 22, and will run through show, often playing medleys that incor- December 2008 as part of the City of porate alternative versions of popular Dubuque’s 175th Anniversary Celebra- songs. Their show has drawn legions tion. of loyal fans across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Alexander Levi, a French Jew of Spanish origin, first came to America working as a fur trader. He later became a mer- In addition to the exhibit at the River chant, land-owner and miner whose ef- Museum, the Alexander Levi Project has The new ten-song CD, Things are Dif- forts helped to build the city of Dubuque created an interactive Web site (www. ferent Now, follows the LoveMonkeys’ we now know. Being the first Jewish set- levicelebration.com/the_project) that two CDs of original music – 1996’s Hair tler in the new city, Levi is the founder contains images of the exhibit panels, on the Soap, and 1998’s Tug O’ War. – of the Jewish community that has lived historical photos of Dubuque, photos which have sold a combined 10,000 and grown with and along side the more from the Levi family collection and copies. In the interim between studio al- predominant Christian community of MPEG video of the cinematic elements bums, the band also released live CDs, Dubuque. In fact, according to church of the exhibit. which have sold nearly 5,000 copies. records, Alexander Levi loaned and/or donated funds to Father Mazzuchelli for On the opening weekend of the ex- “Things are Different Now documents the building of the city’s first Catholic hibit, Mark Mandle, noted Jewish gene- who we are in 2008,” noted Hauser. church. alogist and descendant of 19th Century “We didn’t have to make new record- LoveMonkeys at Kickoff to Summer Dubuque residents, will deliver a free ings. We wanted to make new record- To celebrate Levi’s contributions and public lecture, “Finding My Dubuque ings. It’s evident when you hear the In addition to Hauser on vocals, The the Jewish community’s long and rich Roots” on Saturday, August 23, at 2:30 tracks.” Working with engineer John LoveMonkeys are Jason Koziolon drums history in Dubuque, a small group of pm at Temple Beth El, 475 W. Locust Wheeler of Milwaukee’s Bellymac Stu- and vocals, Nick Grider on bass and volunteers affiliated with Temple Beth Street -- an opportunity to trace one’s dios, The LoveMonkeys recruited Justin vocals, Keith Pulvermacher on guitars El banded together to form the Alexan- genealogical roots. Perkins of Madison to mix it, and Trevor and vocals, and Daryl Muma on guitars der Levi Heritage Project. With funding For more information, visit the Alexan- Sadler of Milwaukee’s Mastermind Pro- and vocals. Things are Different Now is from the City of Dubuque 175th Anni- der Levi Heritage Project web site at ductions to master the CD. available at their live shows and on the versary grant program and additional band’s Web site, www.lovemonkeys. funding provided by Humanities Iowa/ www.levicelebration.com/the_project, or e-mail [email protected]. A quick listen to a few of the new tracks com. The National Endowment for the Hu- S’MORE OF WHAT? YOU’RE KILLING ME, SMALLS! 11 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

and beautifully presented. With corn, sume our picnic chicken with home- ing,” and it’s certainly not eating lo- Summertime, that’s easy. Buy local. Throw it in the made potato salad – the world’s most cally, either. I know all about the lo- pot as soon as you get it home. Slather labor-intensive dish, I discovered to cavore movement, in which eaters and the Eating is Easy with butter. Sprinkle with salt. Eat. my dismay when I had to construct it with a conscience make a real effort If you want to use those funny little myself – and cucumber salad, which to consume food grown or processed I was listening to National Public Ra- corn holders, it’s okay with me. My consists of simply of sliced cukes in nearby. Barbara Kingsolver has written dio the other day, and they were do- husband laughs every time I do it, but watered down vinegar. (Better than a a funny and instructive book, Animal, ing a big program about ethanol. Is it they keep my fingers clean. sorbet for clearing the palate.) Vegetable, Miracle, about her family’s bad for the economy? Good for the efforts to eat only the food they could farmer? I care about agriculture as As for tomatoes, my parents always The grownups would wash it all grow or obtain near their Virginia much as any Iowan, and I cringe over grew too many in our back yard. We down with a cold beer, while we kids home. It was easier for them because my car’s dependence on foreign oil, had them at dinner nearly every night, pushed the button on the metal cooler they live in a very fertile area with too. But all I could think of was . . . and at lunch in BLTs. (Sometimes we to get a cupful of Kool-Aid. All that, plenty of local farmers to fill in what corn, yummy corn, boiling in a pot on had BLTs for dinner.) My father was plus homemade cookies, and we were they couldn’t grow themselves. my kitchen stove. So I was absolutely fond of sweets, and he liked sugar ready to nap on the picnic blanket for thrilled when I got home to find my on his tomatoes. I would put salt and the rest of the afternoon. Other times, But as she points out, anyone can grow husband shucking ears of Fincel’s fin- pepper on my first batch, then finish we’d build a fire and have roasted hot a cherry tomato plant in a pot on a est for that evening’s dinner. up with sugar, sort of a main dogs for lunch, followed by, of course, windowsill. And no tomato that’s trav- course/dessert segue. You s’mores. eled from Chile tastes anything like the should try them with sugar. ones you nurtured in your own dirt. They’re good! For what we can’t cultivate at home, we have our farmer’s market, which is PAM KRESS-DUNN PAM It seems to me that some foods bursting at the seams this time of year. get categorized as summer food Cantaloupe, watermelon, home baked because that’s when they’re in blueberry pie, it’s all there. season – think peaches, sweet • cherries, concord grapes – and I have to confess, I was craving a others land there on the calen- s’more the other day, when there were dar because they taste so much no glowing coals on the grill, and I better when it’s hot. I could One summer not long ago, my hus- cheated. I threaded two marshmal- make my mother’s scrump- band and I had some people over for lows onto the barbecue fork, turned a tious frozen lime pie, which dinner. We grilled brats for the main burner of my gas stove to very, very is basically homemade sherbet made course, those fabulous ones from low, and stood there feeling silly. I If sweet corn isn’t the ultimate summer of half-and-half and juice squeezed Haun’s. When it came time for des- quickly learned that you need to hold food, I don’t know what is. Yet here it is from a real lime, heaped into a gra- sert, I went back to the patio and be- it about five inches away from the almost the end of August, for heaven’s ham cracker crust, at any time of year, gan roasting marshmallows, putting flame, or you’ll have flaming shish ka- sake, and I haven’t had nearly enough but it belongs to summer. Who wants them together with chocolate bars bob. But it worked, and I had two per- of it. How did that happen? It seems to get mouth freeze when it’s sleeting and graham crackers for that quintes- fectly browned marshmallows ready just yesterday we were all dusting off outside? sential summer camp treat. Imagine to slide into the chocolate and crack- the picnic basket and dragging out the my shock when one friend confessed er. It tasted great. I know I could do grill, and waiting in line for the first It’s also the time when we eat stuff she’d never had one before. I guess this again in the dead of winter, when real tomatoes (or tucking the ones we cold that we normally eat piping that’s what you lose if you’re not a Girl the charcoal is used up and the grill bought in some store’s parking lot into hot. I’m thinking of my mom’s oven Scout. At any rate, she was in seventh is buried under six feet of snow. But the soggy ground). Thanks to what the fried chicken, which may not be very heaven. you know, that’s just wrong – summer floods did to the crops, I don’t think healthy (first dredge the pieces – and food is for summer, and the time to eat any of us are tired of our fabulous lo- do not remove the skin – in flour, Now, I didn’t make the graham crack- it is now. cal vegetables yet. then drown them in an entire stick of ers or the marshmallows or the choc- margarine and bake) but is fabulous olate bars myself. All I did was roast Pam Kress-Dunn I know I’m a snob when it comes to cooled and toted in a picnic basket one component and smush the whole [email protected] food. I want it fresh, well cooked, out to the country. We would con- thing together. That’s not really “cook- GIVING VOICE GIVING FOR GOD’S SAKE BE CAREFUL WITH THE SALT SHAKERS AT THE THEATER! 12 19 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

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But can Crowe is taking his time in choosing his Kevin Sandusky (Jay he lead these misfits to glory? Baruchel) and Kirk La- next movie. Crowe has indicated that he is developing a biopic based on the zarus (Robert Downey, Babylon A.D. (8/29) life of controversial comedian Bill Hicks (a favorite of Jr.) together as a team to In the near future, veteran-turned-merce- 365 editor Tim Brechlin), who battled drug and alco- complete the film and nary Toorop (Vin Diesel) takes a high-risk hol abuse before succumbing to prostate cancer at the get back to civilization. assignment where he must escort a woman young age of 32. out of Russia and bring her safely to New Tropic Thunder had all York. His client, however, is carrying a synthetic virus - Director F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job) has the makings to be an- -- one that could bring about the end of humankind, or signed on to direct a feature film adapta- other extremely dim- something even more mysterious. 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Are you ready for a Throwdown?! (Please Governor Culver has also issued an offi- don’t hurt us, Mr. Flay.) The Grand Har- cial proclamation that the second annual bor Resort & Waterpark is calling you, Throwdown on the River will be an Iowa because it’s time for the Second Annual State Championship barbeque event. So Throwdown on the River, sponsored by here’s your chance to wear a crown! the Diamond Jo Casino, set for the Satur- day and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, August 30 - 31!

Just like last year, the Throwdown will be a two-day barbeque competition in the huge parking lot at the Grand Harbor, plus live music and other entertainment. Sounds, well, grand, doesn’t it?

The Grand Harbor has once again achieved sanctioning from the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the world’s larg- est organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts. To put matters in perspec- tive, the KCBS has about 6,500 fans, and it draws more than 10 million fans to its 260-plus sanctioned events every year. A portion of the Throwdown proceeds will go to benefit the March of Dimes.

Anyone interested in competing in the Throwdown on the River should con- tact Steve Geisz at 563.690.3226 or by emailing sgeisz@grandharborresort. com. For more information and to see pho- tos from last year’s event, visit the Web site at www.throwdownontheriver.com. And believe us when we say that Steve Geisz is serious when it comes to cook- ing meats. For those who weren’t at the recent WingFest IV, Geisz and his crew from the Grand Harbor Resort took home the People’s Choice Award ... so you can bet your bottom dollar that he’s going to This event will feature competition in four give it his all to ensure that the Second categories: Chicken, pork ribs (loin or Annual Throwdown is the best event that spare), pork (Boston butt / picnic / whole it can be. shoulder), and beef brisket. The official competition will take place on Sunday As you can imagine, we at 365ink are in- afternoon, and Saturday night will feature credibly pumped about the Throwdown a host of barbeque-related events and de- on the River (last year’s was phenom- licious foodstuffs. A beer garden will be enal!), and some of us are already prep- present, and a number of fantastic music ping our smokers to get them into fighting acts have been booked for the two-day shape. So fire up your smoker, or simply festival, including Betty & the Headlights, get your belly ready to sample some of Just Cuz, the Apple Dumplin’s and Bad- the best meat you’ll ever have -- we’ll see Fish. you in the Port! I HAD TO GET COUNSELING TO GET OVER BEING GUNSHY 15 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 Isabella’s Entertainment caught their last Isabella’s show reports that Nate Jenkins peggios to rhythmic strumming to looping we totally missed it. That sounds about Friday, September 5 hooks – all serving as an intricate bed for right. White is an acclaimed world-trav- his soaring vocal melodies or guitar impro- Festivals aren’t the only way to hear great eling singer/songwriter who’s co-written visation. music. If a more intimate venue is more with Peter Gabriel and Neil and Tim Finn your speed than milling about outside (Crowded House). With a number of criti- while you sip your beer from a plastic cup The Gunshy cally acclaimed CDs under his belt, White and make small talk with the annoying With Just Got Evil, Josiah Reeder has been touring America, Australia, and neighor who found you in the crowd and Saturday, Sept 6 Europe promoting his latest, last year’s Ga- won’t leave you alone, make your way to rageband. Inspired by the Mac recording the cool underground Ryan House lounge software of the same name, White wrote 14 for something different. songs for the album in as many days and then booked time in Gabriel’s Real World Andy White and Rad Lorkovic Studio with producer John Leckie who has Friday, August 22 produced the likes of Radiohead, Muse, and My Morning Jacket. Lorkovic, an ac- Irish singer/songwriter Andy White and complished world-touring performer and Croatian-American piano virtuoso Rado- recording artist in his own right (whom slav Lorkovic return to Isabella’s for another White met on tour in Italy) played on the performance of their hybrid folk-rock-pop- recording and has been touring with White Chicago by way of Pennsylvania artist jazz-blues Friday, August 22. Anyone who since. We’ve been warned. The Gunshy makes his fifth appearance in Dubuque in just over three years on Septem- ber 6. Whiskey-drenched, cigarette-chained Dubuque singer/songwriter Nate Jenkins and one too many long nights make up the has been quietly crafting great songs for vocal sound of The Gunshy. His last record, years and playing the occasional gig to keep There is No Love in This War, was made us all abreast of his most recent develop- up of love letters his grandfather sent to his ment. His Isabella’s show provides a great grandmother during his time in WWII. The opportunity for anyone who hasn’t seen CD earned NPR and national press for its him perform lately to catch up on what he’s sentimental, romantic, and thoughtful foray been up to. He’s been experimenting with into the lives of his elder relatives. He’ll be a looping pedal that allows him to create performing with two local singer/songwrit- layers of acoustic guitar – from delicate ar- ers, Just Got Evil and Josiah Reeder. Saturday, August 30 Wednesday, Sept. 3

Nothin’ but Dylan Massey Road TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Park Farm Winery, 1 - 3 PM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Thursday, August 21 Saturday, August 23 Friday, August 29 The Resisters The Wundo Band Galena Music on Main, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Elevation (U2 Tribute) Chuck Bregman Jammin’ Below the Dam Irish Cottage, 7 - 11 PM 180 Main, 6 - 10 PM Bellevue, 6 - 10 PM Chuck Bregman Live on Main Comedy 180 Main, 6 - 10 PM Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Laura and the Longhairs Richter Scale Okham’s Razor Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM Richter Scale Dickeyville Park, 7 - 11 PM The Chancey Brothers Friday, August 22 Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Rosalie Morgan Pizzeria Uno, 7 - 11 PM Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM 365 Lunchtime Jam Massey Road Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM The Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM The Legends DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Paul McHugh Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM The Boys’ Night Out The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Taste Like Chicken The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Baby Rocket The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Mixed Emotions Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM HALF-FAST Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Comfortably One Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM Summer’s Last Blast 9 Town Clock, 5 PM - 1 AM

The Do Overs Asbury Eagles Club, 6 - 10 PM

Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM Rocket Surgeons Paul McHugh 180 Main, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM The Chancey Brothers Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Mixed Emotions Sunday, August 24 The Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Outta Control Apple Dumplin’s Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM BlackBloom Hometown Sweethearts Grass Menagerie The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wundo Band Irish Cottage, 7 - 10 PM Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Uniphonics Andy White / Rad Lorkovic 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Wednesday, August 27 Sunshine A Pirate Over 50 The Nadas New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Light Pollution The Wundo Band Taste Like Chicken Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Martin Zellar Live on Main Comedy Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM Saturday, August 23 Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM New Diggings Music Festival Sunday, August 31 New Diggings, All Day Thursday, August 28 The Amoreys Laura & the Do-Overs Paul McHugh An Irish Hooley 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Port of Dubuque, All Day Irish Cottage, 7 - 11 PM Stoneheart Paul McHugh Summer’s Last Blast 9 Friday, August 29 Murph’s, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Town Clock, 5 PM - 1 AM Bad Habits 365 Lunchtime Jam Apple Dumplin’s Boys’ Night Out Mid-Town Marina, 6 - 10 PM Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Rumors, 8 PM - 12 AM Friday, September 5 Friday, September 5 Saturday, September 6 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FINDER 365 Lunchtime Jam Massey Road Menace Town Clock, 11:30 - 1 PM Grand Tap, 8 PM - 12 AM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main / Busted Lift The Hub 180 Main Street, Dubuque 253 Main St., Dubuque Tom Nauman Katie & Brownie 180main.com 563-556-5782 Stone Cliff, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM myspace.com/thehubdbq Ace’s Place 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois Okham’s Razor Paper Mache 563-876-9068 Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 815.776.0707 Anton’s Saloon theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com New Diggings, Wisconsin Taste LIke Chicken Nate Jenkins Isabella’s @ the Ryan House 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque Catfish Charlie’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM 563-585-2049 Bricktown isabellasbar.com Zero 2 Sixty 299 Main Street, Dubuque Saturday, September 6 563-582-0608 Jumpers Bar & Grill New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM bricktowndubuque.com 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque (563) 556-6100 Just Cuz Massey Road Captain Merry myspace.com/jumpersdbq Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL Pit Stop, 9 PM - 1 AM 815-747-3644 Knicker’s Saloon captainmerry.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque Chuck Bregman Apple Dumplin’s 563) 583-5044 180 Main, 6 - 10 PM Catfish Charlies 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s 563-582-8600 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque Cheap Skates catfishcharliesonline.com Boys’ Night Out 563-582-7057 Mooney Hollow Barn, 7 - 11 PM davincisdubuque.com Massey Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM Courtside 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque M-Studios Katie & Brownie 563-583-0574 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL Taste Like Chicken Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM 815-777-6463 The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Dagwood’s m-studios.org 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 Events 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA New Diggings 563-744-4653 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI LIVE MUSIC August 23 - Boys’ Night Out 608-965-3231 Dog House Lounge newdiggs.com August 28 - Karaoke EVERY SATURDAY 1646 Asbury, Dubuque (563) 556-7611 Noonan’s North August 29 - Stoneheart 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA NO COVER! August 30 - BlackBloom Doolittle’s Cuba City 563-870-2235 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza September 4 - Karaoke 608-744-2404 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI Sept. 6 - Taste Like Chicken Doolittle’s Lancaster 608-348-3136 Happy Hour 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI Pit Stop Nightly 5–7: 608-723-7676 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque 563-582-0221 $1.50 Bottle Domestic Dubuque Driving Range John Deere Road, Dubuque Sandy Hook Tavern (563) 556-5420 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 KARAOKE CONTEST Eagles Club Now - Sept 11 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque (563) 582-6498 $200 1st Prize 563-556-4558 Eichman’s Grenada Tap Qualify Any Thursday For Softtails 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA the Finals 563-552-2494 563-582-0069

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Mineral Point Haiku Fest Jammin’ Below the Dam Unitarian Universalist Art Show

Lovers of haiku, take notice! Poets, writers, teachers, How long has it been since you’ve traveled down The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque will and lovers of haiku from around the nation will be the road to scenic Bellevue and taken in some of host a One-Man Art Show of paintings created by Karl gathering in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, during the week- the culture down there? Head out there for the Garlow. end of August 22–24 for the inaugural Cradle of Ameri- final installment of Jammin’ Below the Dam on can Haiku Festival. The event celebrates the important Friday, August 29! Garlow has suffered from mental challenges. Long role of Midwestern haiku pioneers. ago, a social worker gave Karl an article that he It will include workshops, readings, Friday’s concert will feature the southern-fried keeps taped on a kitchen cupboard, the headline round-table discussions and an exhibit rock of 50 Pound Rooster. The band, hailing from stating that “People Can Recover From Mental Ill- of Japanese-style sumi-e ink drawings, Bellevue, comprises four musicians and has a ness.” Karl’s paintings, through color, texture, and sound that combines several different influences abstract designs, have given him the opportunity to The festival kicks off with an opening and musical backgrounds. The band opened for express his joy with life; thus, he in turn, has be- reception at The Foundry Books from 6 Kenny Chesney this past june at the i Wireless come a gift to others through his talent. p.m. on Friday, August 22. The program center, has just celebrated its third anniversary for Saturday, August 23 begins at 9 a.m. and is now looking to release its first CD of origi- at the Mineral Point Opera House with nal music later this fall. a workshop “Teaching Haiku in Schools and the Community,” hosted by several prominent figures in the haiku world.

Saturday’s program continues in the afternoon with a series of events highlighting the work and life of Loras College educator, priest, and haiku The Fellowship hopes this will be the beginning step devotee Rev. Raymond Roseliep. in developing a program that will enable challenged people find expression through their art, in what- The festival continues Sunday morning ever medium they might choose. The show will be with a breakfast, more readings, and a Jammin’ Below the Dam takes place in the mu- held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, and from 12 haiku walk around Mineral Point. For nicipal parking lot below Lock and Dam #12. The - 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Unitar- a full schedule of events, visit www. event is free and open to the public. For more in- ian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque, 1699 Iowa modernhaiku.org/cradle. formation, visit www.bellevueia.com. Street.

Saturdays - Upstairs: Chuck Bregman 5-9 Friday, Sept. 5: Papier Maché, 9 PM Friday, August 22: Hometown Sweethearts, 9 PM Saturday, Sept. 6: Apple Dumplings, 9 PM Saturday, August 23: Rocket Surgeons, 9 PM Tuesday, Sept. 9: Old Panther, 9 PM Friday, August 29: The Amoreys, 9 PM Friday, Sept. 19: Watermelon Slim, 9 PM Saturday, August 30: The Uniphonics, 9 PM Saturday, Sept. 27: JC Brooks, 9 PM MUSIC LIVE REACH OUT AND BE TOUCHED BY ART AND SCULPTURE 19 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

host an opening reception for the show, method is more risky, it results in lively paper, going with the flow and letting it Outside the Lines scheduled for Friday, September 5, from 7 radiant color and keeps the painting pro- determine the direction the painting will Art Gallery to 9 p.m. As always, the casual reception cess spontaneous.” take,” she said. New Exhibit Opens September 5 is free and open to the public. The Haus- While working in traditional themes like er Warren and Chavenelle exhibit will be landscape, still life, and architectural on display through October 2008. landmarks, Hauser Warren’s intense use of color takes the expression in a differ- A DubuqueFest Art Fair regular, JoAnne ent direction. “My world is a mixture of Hauser Warren is known for her use of fantasy and reality,” she notes, “it is a intense color. world where color and light rule.” She finds painting to be both an expression of emotion and a therapy. “Painting is my escape from the stressful world we live in,” she explains. “I use color to express my feelings about a subject, to convey my many moods, and most importantly to communicate with the viewer and share my passion.”

Metal Sculptor Gail Chavenelle is an ac- complished artist and arts advocate. In addition to a number of solo and duo shows, her work is part of corporate and public collections including the Grand River Center, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library, the University of Wisconsin-Pal- tteville Women’s Center, the Dubuque Mixing successive layers of color into wet Greyhound Park and Casino, and was Outside the Lines Art Gallery celebrates paint she uses a loose brush technique to selected to exhibit for Art on the River the change of the seasons with a new “My painting method is different from avoid over blending, allowing the colors 2007 and this year was commissioned to exhibit by two well-known area artists – most watercolorists in that I mix my pig- to mix on the paper in unexpected ways create a sculpture for the Finley Founda- watercolorist JoAnne Hauser Warren and ments directly on the paper rather than and striking a balance between planning tion Survivors Park. In 2002 she received sculptor Gail Chavenelle. Gallery owners on the palette,” explained Hauser War- and improvisation. “I try to stay open the Elisha Darling Arts Award from the Stormy Mochal and Connie Twining will ren in an artist statement. “While this to what is happening before me on the Continued on Page 21 KNNICK STADIUM IS THE BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP 20 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 AUG 30-31 Places of Worship Historic Tours

There is no question that downtown church at 17th and Iowa Streets designed Dubuque has more than its share of historic by architect Fridolin Heer is now the First churches. Fans of historic architecture will Presbyterian Church. The tallest steeple not want to miss a historic Places of Wor- in Dubuque belongs to St. Mary Catholic ship tour organized by volunteers from the Church at 15th and White Streets. Pat- respective congregations. Scheduled for terned after Salisbury Cathedral in England, Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the High Victorian Gothic is also the first and Sunday, August 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., German Catholic Church in Dubuque, the tour includes eight histor- built between 1864 and “City Issues & Council Actions” tual use. The rock scaling and tree removal was ic places of worship. 1867. Temple Beth El, located by Mayor Roy D. Buol completed at a cost to the City of $70,907.06 at 475 West Locust Street has and Royal Oaks Development was requested St. Raphael Cathedral at 3rd served the Jewish community and Bluff Streets is a Victorian The City Council and Staff continually strive for to reimburse the City and has agreed. Action: of Dubuque since 1939. Gothic structure whose design enhanced transparency and efficiency in gov- 7-0 to approve the recommendation to accept was influenced by Dubuque’s Two St. Johns round out the ernment. The following encompasses a brief the payment and Settlement Agreement. first bishop, Mathias Loras. tour. St. John Episcopal Church update on City issues and Council actions on US 52 Resurfacing Project – 32nd Street to The Romanesque styled St. at Main and 14th Streets is August 18, 2008: the Northwest Arterial. The project includes Luke’s Methodist Church at another example of High Vic- Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Design. the asphalt resurfacing of US 52, storm sewer 12th and Main Streets, built torian Gothic. Built between To review, the city has been purchasing proper- improvement, installation of advance warnings in 1896 has over 100 origi- 1875 and 1878, the church ties to make way for the Bee Branch Creek Res- flasher to alert traffic of the northbound traffic nal Tiffany windows. The church recently has nine Tiffany windows and toration project to reduce storm water affecting signals at the Northwest Arterial and pedestrian underwent a complete renovation and res- the original brass pulpits. St. Johns Lutheran Dubuque’s North End. Part I, the Carter Road crossing signals, and a crosswalk will be in- toration. The First Congregational United at 1276 White Street is the second oldest Lu- Detention Basin, was completed in 2004. The stalled for those who use the Northwest Arterial Church of Christ at 10th and Locust theran Church in Iowa, established in 1854. construction includes excavation and sewer Hike/Bike Trail. Action: 7-0 to approve the rec- The current church building is 126 years old replacement, with flowers and prairie grasses ommendation for the project plans, specifica- is an example of High Victorian Gothic archi- and contains an organ installed in 1886 that forming a perimeter along with black vinyl tions, form of contract and the estimated cost. tecture. Built in 1859, the church has a 13- is still played every other Sunday. fencing to add a layer of safety. It was recom- foot rose window and native walnut wood- US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS UPDATE The Places of Worship historic tour is free, mended that Strand Associates be selected for work. And 365 editor Tim was married there! The nation’s mayors recently held an Action though donations will be accepted. For the engineering and design services. A De- Forum on Infrastructure calling for a new local/ Once known as the German Evangelical more information, call Martha Lundh at sign Advisory Committee will consist of City federal partnership to bring critical investment Church, the 1896 Gothic Revival-styled 563-588-1792. staff and representatives from the North End to our nation’s cities in transportation, water and Neighborhood Association and the Washing- other critical public infrastructure. The atten- ton Neighborhood Association. Action: 7-0, to tion was focused on replacement of antiquated approve. transportation and infrastructure systems in Downtown Parking Needs. Walker Parking ways that are climate and energy centered and Consultants has assisted the City over the past that use existing resources more efficiently. As ten months in conducting a needs assessment USCM President, Mayor Diaz stated, “National in the downtown including inventory usage problems require national investments. The analysis, current and future needs assessments American Society of Civil Engineers grades our and an overall parking operations evaluation. nation’s infrastructure at a “D” requiring a $1.6 While the report indicates there is generally trillion investment just to fix it. A bridge collaps- adequate parking availability, it may not be es in Minneapolis, steam pipes explode in Man- conveniently available. The City Council re- hattan, levies burst in New Orleans … and these viewed the details of the report in an open are not isolated incidents, they are symptoms of work session on July 7, 2008. Several recom- an underfunded national infrastructure.” Public mendations were made by the Parking System infrastructure is the foundation for economic Supervisor including undertaking discussion of development -- access to roads, water, sewer, NEW EXHIBIT FOR 2008...NOW OPEN! partnership possibilities for long term or perma- communication technologies, and electricity nent property lease by the City; plans for “un- are all essential to the economy. The expert con- The Alexander Levi Heritage Project, Opens Friday, August 22 reserving” additional spaces within the parking sensus is that public infrastructure investment The Alexander Levi Project is an exhibit funded in part by the City of Dubuque’s ramps and lots operated by the Parking System; yields positive returns, and investment in water 175th anniversary celebration. The exhibit will be an interactive experience. transit operations; and continuing efforts to es- and sewer infrastructure has greater returns than tablish funding sources for construction of a most other types of public infrastructure. The fo- multi-modal facility in the Port. Action: 7-0 to rum put the spotlight on “the national failure of approve. our infrastructure policy that has two fundamen- tal causes, the federal government is not invest- Eagle Point Bluff Scaling & Tree Removal – ing enough in our infrastructure, and, when it Settlement Agreement. An engineering firm, does, it’s not investing wisely. If America is go- Making 365ink look as good Kleinfelder, Inc. was selected in 2005 to con- ing to remain the world’s economic superpower as it reads from issue #1... duct a study of the Eagle Point Bluff, in re- this must change.” The result of this action fo- sponse to concerns over the instability of the rum is intended to challenge the next Presiden- bluff following construction activities there. tial Administration to invest in America’s cities Kleinfelder’s recommendations were to sta- and metropolitan areas -- the economic engines bilize the bluff based on eventual use of the of the nation accounting for 86 percent of the property below the bluff, and scaling the loose Gross Domestic Product and where over 85% rocks and removing trees regardless of even- of people in the country live! woodwardprinting.com • 1-800-348-5515 HOW DO YOU KEEP FROM DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES? WE JUST DON’T DRAW 21 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 Outside the Lines Exhibits Continued from Page 19

Dubuque County Fine Arts Society for and curving the metal to her work as an artist and advocate for environmental concerns in the arts. working as “green” as pos- sible with little to no waste. Best known for her graceful and organic sheet metal sculpture in natu- In addition to the Friday night ral, rusty patina or bright, opening reception, Outside Mondays enamel painted col- the Lines Art Gallery continues Wii Bowling - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Martini Madness 8 p.m. - Close. ors, to host Saturdays on the Porch, an ongoing series of demonstra- Tuesdays tions by local and area ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. artists on the front porch Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. of the gallery. Outside Sports Movie Night - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. the Lines Art Gallery is Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. located at the corner of 4th and Bluff Streets, in historic Wednesdays Cable Car Square. Sum- Live Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 7-10 p.m. (Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.) mer gallery hours are Tues- Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. day through Saturday, from Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Chavenelle’s OTLAG ex- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. hibit will include a new body information, call (563) 583-9343, Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. or visit www.otlag.com. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. of work. Moving from thin and relatively pliable sheet metal to Thursdays thicker steel plating up to 3/8 Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. of an inch thick, Chavenelle Champplympics - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 - 10 p.m. is experimenting for the first Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. time with “heavy metal.” Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. The new materials have Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. presented a whole new Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. set of challenges, from Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. technical concerns for Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. cutting, bending Fridays Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wii Battle of the Sexes - Champps, 9 p.m. (Beer Sampling 7 - 9 p.m.) Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke, Becky McMahon, 3rd Fridays, Kuepers - Dickeyville, WI, 9p.m Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Bullet Boys, Johnny Trash, Menace Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, August 25, Dubuque Town Clock Riviera Theatre, Chicago • Mon., Sept. 29 Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Borderline Karaoke, Bricktown, 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Peter Frampton New Kids on the Block Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Harley Davidson Anniversary •Aug 30 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • Saturday, October 4 Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. Peter Frampton Tina Turner DJ Music - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. - Close Harley Davidson Anniversary •Aug 30 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • Monday, October 6 DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Amy Grant Metallica Sundays Des Moines Civic Center• Sat., Sept. 20 Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines • Sun., Oct. 26 Open Mic with Sean Kramer (Mississippi Flat Miners), A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. X-Box Rock Band - Champps Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Eagles Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. United Center, Chicago • Tues., Sept. 23 Cedar Falls, IA Gallagher Bluedorn • October 31

If you have updates, additions or corrections to the recurring nightlife calen- dar, please contact 365 with the new information @ [email protected]! Ron White Gwar Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids, IA • Fri., Sept. 26 Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee •Fri., October 31 365INK: IF YOU DON’T READ IT, YOU GET A SNAKE IN YOUR BOOT 22 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 Bob’s Book Reviews himself. He got a very strong bite. When the director. Mr. A Snake Story he pulled his hand out of the bag, hang- James exhibits even by Bob Gelms ing off his middle finger was a 10-inch, more of that talent juvenile, many-banded krait. Joe mut- because he weaves Jamie James has written a rip roaring his cot and waited for the symptoms to tered an obscenity. a riveting tale snake story. It’s called The Snake Charm- start. It turns out the cobra had used all about someone I er. It’s the story of one of the world’s most of its venom in the previous two attacks That’s how the book starts. Joe’s story is never heard of and famous herpetologists, Joe Slowinski, and its body didn’t have time to make then told in flashback, bringing us back strongly insinuates who is sometimes described as a dare- any more. It was what herpetologists call around to the drama playing out in a in the first eight pages how it ends. devil obsessed with the world’s most ven- a dry bite. Joe got a terribly painful bite remote part of the Burmese jungle. This omous snakes -- in particular the world’s with no venom in it. He would live to be is where Mr. James’ story telling excels. Along the way I learned some fascinating second-most-venomous snake, called bitten another day. You can probably guess how it all turns things about snakes, professional jealou- the many-banded krait. The out (the subtitle of the book, which I sy that exists in the herpetological world venom from one bite of this haven’t mentioned, gives it all away), but - a world that only has about 6 people in snake contains enough tox- that’s not where the heart of this narra- it to begin with - and the lengths to which in to kill two dozen grown tive resides. The story is about Joe’s jour- someone will go to put themselves in ex- men and Joe was destined to ney to get to that jungle in the middle ceedingly uncomfortable surroundings find out what that was like, of nowhere. When I finished the book I to study an animal that 98 percent of the because an occupational thought to myself that it ended exactly people on Earth are terrified of -- not to hazard for herpetologists is, how it was supposed to end, exactly how mention a Third World government that sooner or later, getting bit by Joe Slowinski wanted it to end. requires First World bribes to allow you a deadly snake. Very nearly the privilege! all of the great herpetologists Lately the movie Apollo 13 has been on going back to Victorian times cable a lot. I watched it for the third time I had never heard of Joe Slowinski before died from snake bites. the other night. I already know how it reading The Snake Charmer and now I ends but I was still sitting on the edge of will never forget him. The Snake Charm- Joe wasn’t called The Snake my sofa rooting for the astronauts. That’s er is as spellbinding and as gripping as Charmer for nothing. He a testament to the skill of the writer and it gets. was bitten by a number of the world’s most poisonous snakes and survived. If that’s not charming, it’s at least bet- ter than a rabbit’s foot. His first serious bite was that of an American rattlesnake. It’s the occasion that Joe found out he was allergic to anti- venom. The snake bite didn’t kill him, but the cure for the snakebite al- Joe Slowinski had become famous, at most did. From that moment on, if bitten, least in herpetological circles, as one of his own body would have to deal with the finest poisonous snake experts in the Irish Feis the toxin because he would get no help world. He also possessed a very healthy Dance Competition from modern science. Joe, however, also dose of Indiana Jones, with just a dash of September 6, Five Flags Center had luck … a lot of luck. Steve Irwin thrown in for good measure. It was a combination of characteristics that He discovered a new species of spitting made his friends and colleagues uneasy. cobra, a virulent snake in the top 5 of He didn’t show any fear for these lethal Leo Kottke & Leon Redbone virulent snakes; when trying to capture animals. A fear that leads to respect and a a specimen the snake spit venom at him respect that leads to cautionary behavior In Concert twice … and missed. Joe got the cobra around an animal that can kill you in ten September 19, Five Flags Theater by the tail. He was putting the snake in a minutes. Joe seemed cavalier about the bag when it quickly turned and sank its whole aspect of bare handed manipula- fangs into Joe’s hand. At that point, un- tion of venomous snakes, which led, one der normal conditions, Joe was a walking day, to Joe sticking his hand into a bag he Bob & Tom Comedy dead man. He only had a few hours to was told contained a many-banded krait live. He went to his tent to lie down on look-alike. He didn’t bother to check for All-Stars October 18. Tickets selling quickly! THAT BUTTON LOOKS READY TO POP 23 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

cating ideas in public is a rare abil- ity and are always on the look out for Get An Edge those who can effectively do it. Instead of dreading public speaking, treat it as “According to most studies, people’s an opportunity. number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is num- I’m sure you are smart and talented. ber two. Does that sound right? This I’m sure you have great skills and ideas. means to the average person, if you go There are two possible outcomes if you to a funeral, you’re better off in the cas- fear public speaking and can’t share ket than doing the eulogy.” your ideas. You either don’t share your - Jerry Seinfeld ideas or someone else shares them for you and gets the credit. The people Because the majority of people fear who are succeeding are not neces- public speaking and try to avoid it at sarily those who are smarter or know any cost, being able to speak in public more, it is often those who can speak (or at least stumble to the front of the in public. If you intend to be heard and room and talk) gives you an edge. Pub- make a meaningful difference, you lic speaking – from presenting a report must be able to speak in public (or at to a small team to making a big pitch least stumble to the front of the room before a packed room of potential in- and talk). vestors – gives you an edge seldom achieved by excellent work alone. Being able to speak in public is one of life’s competitive advantages. It moves you into a different league. You can get this competitive advantage because the serious business of public speak- ing is a learned skill and not as diffi- cult as people make it seem. You’re not performing brain surgery. People don’t expect you to be perfect, just personal. You’ll need the courage to begin im- proving by signing up for a class, get- ting a coach or mentor, reading a book, or watching a DVD. You will also need the right attitude. Speaking in public creates opportuni- Imagine all the benefits of public speak- ties. Public speaking increases your ing. How would your life be different if exposure and develops credibility, instead of fearing public speaking you knowledge and expertise. Speaking in embraced it as an opportunity? Speak- front of others is the easiest way to in- ing in public gives you an edge. OK, crease your group of friends and sphere maybe people would rather read the of influence. The more you speak, the eulogy than be in the casket, but most better you get. Soon, you’ll be invited of them would much rather be in the to speak and share your knowledge to back of the room than in the front and audiences full of people that can buy there is the advantage of being able to you or your products. Businesses and speak in public (or at least stumble to organizations understand communi- the front of the room and talk).

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ONE DAY YOU’LL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH NUCLEAR MISSILES WITH BLUETOOTH 24 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 chuckle, “but maybe that’s what’s wrong restaurant’s TV were reports of the former with you!” Soviet Union battling against the Repub- lic of Georgia, a Minnesota mayor being ••• arrested for assault, and preparations for Life Stiles the 2008 Summer Olympics. The morning of Aletheia’s surgery I drove Bracing for the Future over to Great River Oral-Maxillofacial to Joe took my order and his wife Sylvia pre- When I was around 10 years old, my par- done pretty well with their lives (finan- be with my daughter when she awakened pared my meal. That’s when George, the ents provided me with a choice. No, it cially, at least). from the operation. Her jaw was swollen restaurant’s former owner, came in for a wasn’t whether I wanted to obey them or and a bit purple, and I could tell she was visit and reported that he himself had root not, but rather whether or not I wanted Fast-forward to earlier this year, when still pretty groggy. I put my arm around canal surgery that morning. George then braces to fix the gap between my front Aletheia’s mother informed me that our her and whispered a few assurances, and called his wife from my cell phone— teeth. According to my mother, an ortho- daughter needed braces. Allie’s upper then headed out to run some errands be- which has a nifty Bluetooth earpiece that dontist had said my face had the perfect “eye-teeth” were coming in sideways in- fore calling my wife and mother to up- fascinated this European immigrant—to measurements, and they figured the rea- stead of downward, and surgery was re- date them on the day’s happenings. report that he had survived his own op- son I never smiled widely for school por- quired to anchor the errant teeth and pull eration that morning. traits was because of my teeth. them down in the right direction. “The operation went very well, and hopefully this fixes the problem because “I got my tooth taken out,” he told his We didn’t have much income—with my “Are you nervous at all?” I asked Allie the I’m sure she wouldn’t want to endure wife with a chuckle, “and then I got to father working as an itinerant pastor at day before the scheduled procedure ear- that procedure all over again,” I told my use a ‘Blue Tooth’ for the very first time!” the time—but my parents were willing lier this month. “Not really,” she respond- mom. “By the way, I took out a bank loan to sacrifice to do whatever I thought was ed, “though I am a little scared about be- against next year’s tax return to help pay A few days after Allie’s surgery my mom best. ing ‘put under’ during the operation.” for this, so I guess new vinyl siding for sent an email. She wanted to assure me the house will have to wait yet another that her prayer for a safe surgery for my In the end I decided against braces, “Well, I’m sure you wouldn’t want to be year.” little girl had been answered, and that I mostly because I don’t care for pain but awake during THIS operation,” I told my decided correctly in putting Allie’s oral also because my dad himself has a gap little girl. “Besides, I’ve been ‘put under’ I enjoyed lunch at the Europa Haus Res- surgery ahead of new siding for our resi- between his front teeth so it really didn’t twice during my life and it’s really not taurant on Rhomberg Avenue that after- dence. bother me. Besides, Dave Letterman, Ma- that bad.” noon, enjoying their meatloaf special donna and Eddy Murphy all have spaces with red cabbage and a side of spaetzle And I think it’s also now safe to say that between their front teeth, and they’ve “I know,” my daughter responded with a and fresh bread—soft foods—all the we decided correctly 30-some years ago while imagining that for the next few days that braces for myself were not necessary my daughter’s diet would consist of pud- at all. I never really wanted to star in a dings, soups and apple sauces. On the toothpaste commercial anyway. 365 SAYS DOUBLE THE MEAT... AND WORK SOME OVERTIME! 25 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 A new study from the University of Sin- Can “going green” help The recommended foods are seasonally gapore found that drinking two to three less expensive. You can save money by cups of black tea each day reduced the you get healthier, save buying fruits and vegetables in season. risk for dementia by half in people over money AND save energy? You can save energy costs by buying lo- 55. They tested black tea because it cally. is the most popular around the world. We often hear that changing your eat- The coffee drinkers, on the other hand, ing habits will help you improve your The recommended foods haven’t been showed no decrease in the risk of de- health. You could lose some weight, processed and packaged. Each time mentia. reduce your cholesterol, fight aging you take something out of a package, and reduce your risk for future chronic you’re contributing to a landfill some- Are there any new conclusions to be problems. Most of these changes mean where. It takes petroleum products to drawn here? Probably not. Good ad- including more fruits, vegetables, nuts, create that package. If you were to eat vice is to remember variety and mod- leaner meats and dairy, and increasing more natural, whole foods, you could eration. “Too much” of anything can fiber in your diet However, there are reduce the use of fossil energy and re- lead to problems. If you drink a cup of even more benefits for your well-being duce our dependence on foreign oil. coffee and a cup of tea, enjoy! If you than just health. By making some new need to stay alert when you’re feeling choices, you can actually save money Some authors predict we could reduce tired, have a cup of coffee. If you need and save the planet! energy consumption by 50 percent if a dose of age-defying elixir, try this re- we returned to traditional farm prod- freshing tea for a summer treat! The foods recommended are primarily ucts and a healthier diet. By reducing “whole foods.” They are less processed, “junk food” that’s almost always in an Raspberry Iced Tea less packaged and require fewer miles energy-consuming package, we could Serves 8. of transportation to your local grocery be healthier and help save our planet.

RECIPE store. Food in its natural form is often less calorie-dense than foods that have Here are some tips for changing your Coffee or Tea... All you need: been modified or packaged. Ounce eating habits by going green and natu- And what color should it be? 3 cups Hy-Vee 100% cranberry rasp- for ounce, there are more nutrients but ral. berry juice fewer calories which increases their 3 cups Hy-Vee raspberry Water nutrient density. You can eat more and 1) Buy Local: if you can only make one Cooler feel fuller, and yet avoid the calories change, this is the one! 2 cups water from added ingredients. 2) Eat in Season: Nowadays you can 4 tsp Lipton™ instant iced tea get almost anything any time, so try to mix buy what is in season in your area and 24 fresh raspberries skip foods that are out of season when you can. All you do: 3) Change It Up and Rethink Your Plate: In a large pitcher, stir together Cut down your serving size on meats juice, Water Cooler, water and and poultry; try one meatless meal per tea mix. week. Place 2 raspberries into each 4) Plan Ahead: Plan your menus so you cube of a (12-count) divided aren’t running to fast food or even the ice cube tray. Pour tea mixture grocery store at the last minute. Keep evenly among cubes. Freeze at a grocery list by your refrigerator and least 4 hours or overnight. Re- double-check what you need before frigerate remaining iced tea. you go. You can reuse leftovers more The debate between the health benefits To serve, place ice cubes in iced You can eat less and save money, fuel efficiently and save money on grocer- of coffee versus tea has consistently tea. Refrigerate remaining tea. and calories. Americans generally eat ies and gas. been a toss-up – depending on what 1200-1500 calories more each day 5) Buy and Use Hy-Vee Reusable Gro- health benefits you’re looking for. Both Nutrition information per serving: than recommended amounts. That’s a cery Bags. beverages have caffeine that can keep Calories: 50, Carbohydrate: 13 g, So- large part of your food budget spent un- 6) Enjoy Your Food: It is almost impos- you more alert and productive and im- dium: 10 mg, Sugar: 13 g necessarily. It also contributes to the sible to “eat green” 100% of the time. prove your concentration. Coffee has rising obesity rates and the subsequent Make wise choices and healthy choices the most caffeine followed by black tea, chronic disease problems like heart as often as you can and enjoy the foods green tea and white tea. On the flip disease, diabetes and some cancers. you eat as you nourish your body. side, if you have high blood pressure, you probably need to limit caffeine as it may make things worse.

Tea wins the award for “most antioxi- dants.” Antioxidants are chemicals found in plants that may prevent in- flammation of the blood vessels and may reduce the risk for cancer. They may also help you look younger lon- ger. In terms of antioxidants, white tea has the most, followed by green tea, black tea and coffee. It is important to remember that the top sources of anti- oxidants are fruits, vegetables and nuts like red beans and berries. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE DIGGS ... USUALLY INVOLVES DANCING ON TABLES 26 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

North Fork Development has taken the Go Green Challenge in the creation of Dubuque’s first ground-up environ- mentally dedicated development.

North Fork’s development director Tom Thompson said, “Green building means im- proving both design and construction prac- tices so that the homes we build today will last longer, cost less to operate and won’t harm people’s health. It also involves pro- tecting natural resources and improving the environment so that people, communities and ecosystems can thrive and prosper.”

A Diggings Festivus New Diggings is, of course, famous for Some of the green goals being consid- being a destination for motorcycle enthu- ered for the project include: Minimiz- for the rest of us! siasts, and visitors will no doubt see (and ing the disruption of existing plants and hear) their fair share of Harleys over the trees • Utilizing rain barrels and effi- Don’t forget to head up to Southwest Wis- weekend. But live music isn’t the only at- cient irrigation systems to reduce water consin, as August 23 and 24 will mark the traction -- after all, what’s a festival with- consumption • Use of recycled con- 3rd Annual New Diggings Music Festival, out food? Kelli’s famous barbecue pork, crete in road base, sidewalks and drive- brought to you by the New Diggings Gen- fiesta sausages, Water Street pub burgers ways • Recycled construction waste • eral Store & Inn and Anton’s Saloon! and more, all ready to be washed down Use of pervious pavers to capture storm with a cold beer from the beer garden. water run off • Use of native plants and trees • Reduce site lighting pollution by The 10th Annual Tour de Dubuque will directing light downward. And more! also make a stop in New Diggings this year. The event, a motorcycle and clas- We hope this is the first of many new sic car ride through Iowa, Illinois and green developments in Dubuque. Wisconsin presented by Custom Riders, is an annual fundraiser for Hospice of Dubuque. AUG 24 Music in the Vineyards Once again a special quilt has been com- missioned to be raffled at the festival. Baldwin, Iowa’s Tabor Home Vineyards ing his father BillyLee Janey, a 2005 This year, quilter Kat Hines took photos and Winery presents another in a series inductee. Janey’s solo performance at from the motorcycles present at last year’s of summer Sunday concerts. Music in Music in the Vineyard should be a great The two-day festival will feature a boat- event and transferred the images to pieces the Vineyard will feature Iowa Rock-n- opportunity to hear his soulful, smokey load of live music, with its official start of fabric which she incorporated into the Roll Hall of Fame inductee and blues- vocal style and commanding guitar coming a day earlier, beginning at 8 p.m. quilt around a patriotic theme. Raffle tick- man Bryce Janey on Sunday, August 24, work in a relaxed, intimate setting. on Friday, August 22, as the party rock of ets will be available for a buck apiece, or from 3 to 7 p.m. Outta Control takes over the New Dig- 6 for $5. Proceeds from raffle tickets will gings General Store. Saturday will feature go to Hospice of Dubuque. The drawing live music at both the Diggs and Anton’s; for the quilt will be held on Sunday. from 3 - 7 p.m. attendees can catch Bar- stool Bob’s Blues Band outside, Betty and Other New Diggings Festival events in- the Headlights inside the General Store clude tattoos by Empire Tattoo (of Plat- from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., and the Fever River teville), the professional caricatures and String Band from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. inside of portraiture of Andy Willis (of Chicago), Anton’s. The festival will draw to a close and a book signing by Galena author from 3 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, as the Apple Frank Kennedy, the author of Galena in Music in the Vineyard performers play Dumplin’s -- one of 365’s very favorite the ‘60s, Galena in the ‘70s, Galena Graf- from a deck at the edge of the vine- bands in all the land -- plays classic coun- fiti and Galena Lead & the New Diggings yard – a former corncrib at the end of try and a little bit of everything else. Black Hawk War. the estate’s oldest structure, a barn built in 1863. Food is available, but guests Admission to the festival is free. are welcome to bring their own picnic For more information, contact A nationally recognized sideman and lunch. As always, there is plenty of Ta- the New Diggings General Store solo artist, Janey began his career at the bor Home wine available to enjoy on at 608-965-3231, or e-mail new- age of 13 in the Janeys, a trio with his fa- the premises or to take home with you. [email protected]. If you’ve ther on guitar and his mother on drums. Upcoming performers in the concert se- never been to New Diggings ... He’s released four CDs of his own mate- ries include Craig Erickson on Septem- well, shame on you. But after the rial – Practice What You Preach, Live at ber 7. Blues fans will want to mark their shame wears off, realize that this Checker’s Tavern, Sweet Baby Jane, and calendars for Tabor Home’s Winery 12th is a great opportunity to see what Heal the Night – to great critical praise. Anniversary Wine and Music Festival on everyone’s talking about. Familes Janey has toured nationally, with his Saturday, October 4, featuring Bob Dorr are welcome to join in on a week- own band and with The Blue Band with and the Blue Band performing from 1-6 end full of fun. And say howdy to whom he was inducted into the Iowa p.m. For more information, visit www. Kelli and Lou for us! Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 join- taborwines.com. 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Warning: Taking Trixie’s advice seriously is a sure HOROSCOPES sign that you need some actual counseling. Find a real doctor for that. This is an entertainment magazine, folks.

Dear Trixie: I am suffering horribly ARIES - Stop over-thinking everything. Clear your mind. Let the from surging anger. I can run or swim small stuff go.Think about ways you can avoid stress. Think of ways but it doesn’t seem like I am getting the anger out of my you can simplify life. Think of things to do that do not require deep system. What can I do? --Mean and Menopausal thought. Think of ... oh, crap, you’re thinking too much again. Cryptoquip TAURUS - Sigmund Freud was a Taurus. So you might ponder your Dear Mean: Don’t waste your time going to a gym or run- own abilities at self-analysis and controlling your self-conscious. ning down Grandview. Go where your rage is expected and Then again, so was Adolf Hitler, and you probably don’t want accepted -- Highway 20. I find the mile between Locust to work on your genocidal skills. Maybe you should just watch HGTV and eat Cheetos. and K-Mart the best for shrieking obscenities and gestur- Crossword ing wildly at any who dare cross my path. GEMINI - While making a mental note now that excessive crotch pumping will get you ejected from the Canfield Hotel’s karaoke Dear Trixie: My daughter is turning thirteen on Saturday. stage seems like extraneous knowledge, only when you are on that stage hearing the first few bars of Kenny Loggins’ “Highway to When I turned thirteen my mother gave me a Sapphire ring the Danger Zone” will you realize that the song simply demands which I lost a week later. I want to commemorate this im- excessive karaoke crotch-pumping to effectively project the awe- portant milestone with a gift she’ll always remember. What somlitudalness of the tune. In the end, being the true artist that you do you suggest? --Vicky On DorothyKay Drive are, you will do the pump and accept the banishment. History will be your vindication and time will bring you karma. Dear Vicky: It’s so sad to see family heirlooms at pawn- CANCER - You have a unique ability to approach the opposite sex shops and know that those silver trays and crystal vases in a way your friends do not have the confidence to attempt. This had sentimental meaning to someone. I suggest a tattoo. is mostly because you are married and are no longer a credible She’ll never lose a tattoo, or pawn a tattoo for drugs. I threat. Use this opportunity to practice. In this day and age, you’re bound to be divorced in the next five years. recommend “Family Tattoos & Piercings” on Central. They Even Exchange offer a Mother/Daughter discount, ask for Psycho. LEO - You cannot control your desire to binge and purge finan- cially in direct correlation to your paycheck cycle. At least you Dear Trixie: I am so lonely and depressed. I have had three can binge in a healthy way. What does that mean? Well, usually it dates in the last 10 years. I’m overweight, unemployed and means new kitchen cabinets. I live with my parents. No one will go out with me. When VIRGO - Your stubbornness and need to singularly possess all I go to the bars the only person who talks to me is the bar- things in your personal realm will not be a problem for your future Mega tender and then only to take my drink order or to tell me to ... so long as you are fine with being completely alone. You might Maze get out. I’m unlovable and unworthy of any woman’s love. want to look at possessing a nice video game system, but you’ll I have no charisma. I wish I were dead. --Help! Rick On only need one control pad. Rhomberg LIBRA - Travel plans turn sour when you see what has happened with airline ticket prices. Maybe you should just stay home for- Dear Rick: Have you ever thought about using those lines ever and never loosen up the purse strings, you cheapskate. It’s as an opening pick up? Wallowing in self pity is a great vacation. It’s all technically a waste of money, kind of like dating way to get girls. We women love men with no discernable someone who refers to you as a friend to other people. Just GO. But don’t take your “friend.” You’ll just come home frustrated. attributes! Combine your apathy with a mullet haircut and you’re halfway home! SCORPIO - Pondering what you would do if you could travel back in time and get a re-do at your biggest mistake takes up a lot of THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 Dear Trixie: Ever since I was 10 I wanted to go to Holly- your time in the coming days. In the end, you’ll be convinced wood and be famous. I’ll be 18 next month and when I told it would never really change anything. Oh, sure, but time travel, 1. D) Canoe - Any boat can always lock that’s not a roadblock for your brain. You’re pathetic! my parents I was moving to California they just laughed. I through for free know I can do it! My problem is I don’t know how to dance SAGITTARIUS - As a guilty pleasure, Long John Silver’s always 2. C) Grant exclusive broascast rights. or act and I can’t play any instrument. I just have this gut sounds good before hand. But inevitably, you don’t know when to feeling that someday everyone will know who I am. Trixie, say when with inhaling the crunchies left at the bottom of the box 3. B) Cedar - Trees with sap create do you believe in me? --L.A Is My Lady and you wind up with lead belly. Solution? Skip the fish. Just eat the delectable crunchies and have a Mylanta chaser. smoke that make meat taste bad. Dear L.A.: Of course I do! You don’t need to act or sing or CAPRICORN - You know that friend of yours that constantly wants 4. A) Wellies are rubber boots. dance to make the big time -- just kill somebody famous. to tell you why you should vote for their candidate and not the one Ask Mark David Chapman or Charlie Manson. If you do it you’re currently backing? Yeah, you know the one. Well, when you 5. C) 2300 miles. in a horrifyingly gruesome way they’ll make movies and come across the absolutely perfect piece of political ammunition to shut them down, don’t bother to tell them. They don’t want to 6. B) 4th, though according the the write books about you! Everyone will know your name! Pa- hear your opinion. They just want you to adopt theirs. USGS number it should be 15th. mela Anderson lives in Malibu. 19940 Pacific Coast High- way. Good luck, dear. AQUARIUS - Tired of looking at your fat self in the full-length mir- 7. C) Wood and charcoal only, but ror every morning? Glue a 2-inch block to the far left and right you’ll get scoffed at for using Kingsford Dear Trixie: I hate my job. Every morning I wake up de- sides of the back of the mirror. Then glue a 1/2-inch block directly briquettes. in the center between them. Using small hardware, run a strong pressed and wish I had died in my sleep. Then I have to wire between the 2-inch blocks through the 1/2-inch block. Tight- drive my piece-of-crap Neon to my stupid job and take all en the wide with the hardware until it begins to pull back on the 8. D) Duh! It’s a great place you have to kinds of abuse from my clients. What can I do to feel better 1/2-inch block. This will cause a concave action in the mirror in- discover for youself. about my life? --Heidi on Hale Street stantly causing you to lose dozens of pounds. Tighten more each time you’re feeling worthless. 9. D) From 1905 - 1912 they built 52 Adams-Farwell automobiles. Only one Dear Heidi: Start your day by humiliating a co-worker who t - You will have so many great ideas this week that it will give you is weaker than you. Then start drinking. an intense headache. That’ll teach you. is known to still-exist. HEY, LOOK WHO’S DOWN THERE IN THE CORNER! NICE TO SEE YOU GUYS IN HERE, TOO! 29 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

A Conversation with Gary Dolphin baseball voices mentioned earlier, Dophin good for me: I get bored easily. We all get Continued from Page 4 notes commentators Keith “Whoa, Nellie!” tunnel vision. I love new challenges, and Jackson and omnipresent CBS personality banking forces you to pay attention to the 2008 few weeks. Dolphin heard nothing for three Jim Nance as inspirations. world around you. Understanding all of HAWKEYE FOOTBALL weeks ... until the night of December 11, that has, in turn, made me a better broad- 1996. “Professionally speaking, I do my best to caster.” emulate those guys,” he says. “My style is August 30 - Maine “I’ll never forget that night. I had given simply a compilation and combination of Sept. 6 - Florida Int’l up on the job,” says Dolphin. “The phone the great voices I grew up listening to. I get rang, my wife answered and she said it was paid to follow the ball and give the down Sept. 13 - Iowa State for me. I heard Gardner’s voice on the oth- and distance. Podolak says everything that er line and assumed that he was offering needs to be said; a former player’s emotions Sept. 20 - @ Pittsburgh his condolences. Instead, he said to me, ‘I come through. If we stink, I don’t need to don’t know how else to say this other than say it. Our chemistry is very important that Sept. 27 - Northwestern to say that we’d like to offer you the oppor- way, and there is not a better analyst than tunity to be the play-by-play voice of the Ed Podolak in college football. I wear bin- Oct. 4 - @ Mich. State Iowa Hawkeyes.’” oculars on every play; Ed never uses them because he wants to be able to see the de- Oct. 11 - @ Indiana fense. Bobby Hansen is the same way, just Oct. 18 - Wisconsin phenomenal. Very few play-by-play guys are lucky enough to have former world Nov. 1 - @ Illinois champions with them as analysts, but both Dolphin is also an avid community activ- Bobby and Eddie have been to the moun- ist, committing as much time as possible to Nov. 8 - Penn State tain top, and that translates into their analy- area charities and fundraising. 365ink read- sis.” ers have seen or heard him as the voice of Nov. 15 - Purdue Spahn & Rose Lumber Company, but Dol- Oh, and did we mention that this isn’t the phin does much, much more -- just recently Nov. 22 - @ Minnesota only gig that Dolphin has? He’s been a fix- he was shooting a commercial for Hills & ture at U.S. Bank in Dubuque since 1987, Dales. Don’t forget that you can hear now serving as a vice president for business all Hawkeyes games locally Since then, Dolphin is entering his twelfth development. But being a broadcaster, sitting in the booth on KDTH AM 1370, the Voice year in the radio booth, calling Hawkeye around 70,000 screaming fans and calling of the Tri-States, and don’t football with Podolak and sideline reporter “The bank has been very cooperative and the action to the rest of the state listening miss out on the official KDTH Rob Brooks, and Hawkeye basketball with very fair to me through all of this,” he says. on the radio, however, is something else party during every Saturday Bobby Hansen. In addition to the legendary “And working in banking has been very entirely. Hawkeyes game at Lot One, located at 100 Main Street! “It’s really indescribable, nothing can take the place of it,” says Dolphin. “There’s so much excitement before a game, when I’m season.” walking through the parking lot and I see tailgaters, the diehards, and they want to And Dolphin will be there, calling the ac- shake my hand ... it’s humbling. But once tion. you put the headset on, everything falls away, and it’s time to follow the ball.” “I dissect everything about the upcoming season -- and the past season -- through As for following the ball, what does Dol- the summer, but now, I’m only focusing phin see ahead for this year’s Hawkeyes about Maine,” Dolphin says, referring to team? Iowa’s Week One opponent. “I’m doing “I think the team has improved athletically, my homework, but 80 percent of what I’ve prepared won’t make it on the air. The preparation is key, however. Being pre- pared is essential to being able to adapt and react to the flow of the game. I like to paint a picture.”

When asked about the future, Dolphin sim- ply smiles.

“I know I’m only renting this chair,” he says, referring to the fact that, one day in the future, today’s voice of the Hawkeyes will step down and a new one will step and there’s obviously a lot of push to im- up. “And when I’m through, someone else prove,” he says. “We’re coming off two 6-6 is going to realize their dream of calling years, and that’s not Iowa football. This is a Hawkeye sports.. But here and now, to- young team -- we played 32 first-year play- day, as long as I’m professional -- as long ers last year -- and there is no kid tougher as I do my job, and I tell a story that’s ac- than Jake Christensen. The defense will be curate and fair -- that’s what counts.” key to the team’s continued success, and I think the chances are very good for a strong WELL, IS THERE ANY ON YOUR COMPUTER? HMMMMMMM? 30 AUG 21 - SEPT 3

Thursday August 28th: Jaycee Golf outing. The Dubuque Jaycees are having their an- nual golf outing on Thursday August 28th at Bunker Hill, in Dubuque. This will be an 18 hole (4 person) best shot!! Tee times will be between 12-1:30 or 2:00 (according to how many people are signed up to play). Regis- tration should have happened by now, but if you really want to play, we may be able to squeeze you in. Contact Tammi Herbst at [email protected] or 543-0466. Haunted Forest Setup - August 30 We are looking for volunteers to help with preparations for the forest before the mem- Jamie Kennedy bership appreciation party. This is a great RESCHEDULED! way to see what the forest is like if you have never participated before. Remem- Sunday, August 24, 9 p.m. ber many hands make light work. Bring Bricktown Entertainment Complex gloves if you have them. See Nathan for more details. Jamie has been seen in 58 movies Membership Appreciation -August 30 including all three Scream mov- The Summer work is nearly over and we are ies, Son of the Mask, Malibu’s Most having our membership appreciation party at the Y camp this year. There are going to Wanted, Kickin’ It Old School and be games, access to the pool from 2-5, food his own TV show, The Jamie Ken- and drink for all. We are also able to camp out that night so bring your tents along and nedy Experiment. Tickets are on sale be ready for a bonfire. We have all worked now for this must-see show at ETIX. very hard this year and this is a great way to just kick back and have fun with your com Moondog Music and Bricktown. Please note the new show friends. To give us a better idea on how date! much food to order you can RSVP to Chris Puetz at [email protected]. JUST ANNOUNCED! www.DubuqueJaycees.org Norm Macdonald One Night Only! Wednesday, October 15, 9 p.m. LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE Bricktown Entertainment Complex As seen on Saturday Night Live and more! Norm Macdonald joined the cast of SNL in 1993 and was an in- 588 -4365 stant success, becoming one of the most beloved hosts of the Weekend Update sketch, as well as crafting COMEDY popular impressions of celebrities such as Bob Dole, Al Michaels, Da- vid Letterman and more. After leaving Saturday Night Live, Mac- donald starred in such films as Dirty Work, Doctor Dolittle, Deuce NIGHTLIFE Bigalow, Man on the Moon and more! Stay tuned to 365ink for ticket information on this one-night-only show! MOVIES

GARY OLSEN’S HIGHER EDUCATION Funnyness we found on the Interweb MISSISSIPPI HEAT IS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DEAD OF JULY, GOOD GOSH 31 AUG 21 - SEPT 3 Bill Morganfield, Homesick offering a range of festival favorites in- James, Honeyboy Edwards, cluding Athenian Grill, Carlos O’Kelly’s, and The Cashbox Kings and Choo Choo Charlie’s, Creola’s, Cold Stone has played on more than 50 Creamery, Fat Tuesday’s, House of China, albums with people like Jody Hy-Vee, Ice Harbor Galley, Jan’s Grate Williams, Big Jack Johnson, Shop, A Little Taste of Philly, Sugar Ray’s Kim Wilson, Junior Wells, and Barbecue, the Town Clock Inn and West the Legendary Blues Band. Dubuque Tap. The Dubuque Jaycees will be serving up the usual variety of bever- Clearly, Mississippi Heat ages to stay cool in the wash of Mississippi knows a thing or two about Heat. Chicago Blues. The September All That Jazz is a show blues Sponsoring organization Dubuque Main fans should not miss. Street will sell T-shirts and limited edition prints showcasing the 2008 Jazz logo, as well as the compilation CD, Dubuque… And All That Jazz, featuring tracks by a variety of past Jazz performers including Baaro, The Business, C.J. Chenier and the Red-Hot Louisiana Band, Orquesta Alto Maiz, Paul Cebar and more.

The September installment of All That Jazz is sponsored by Cottingham & Butler, with contributing or in-kind sponsorship by Allied Waste Services, Dubuque365. com/365ink, JMJ Screen Printing, KCRG TV-9, The Finley Hospital Emergency De- partment, the Holiday Inn Dubuque, But All That Jazz is not only Kephart’s Music Center, Radio Dubuque, about the music; it’s about Refinery Design Company, Telegraph Her- socializing with friends, shar- ald and Union-Hoermann Press. For more August in Iowa can get pretty hot, but the eventually realized he missed his true pas- ing a drink, and grabbing a bite to eat. As information, call Dubuque Main Street at September All That Jazz concert promises sion – playing the blues. always, a variety of vendors will be on site 563-588-4400. to heat up the Town Clock stage with some- thing even more intense – Mississippi Heat. Lacocque returned to the stage in 1991, The fourth and final installment in the 17th forming Mississippi Heat to perform in season of the free summer festival series is the classic style of Chicago blues that he scheduled for Friday, September 5. loved. Over the years, he’s assembled a band of players with the chops to recreate Mississippi Heat is a Chicago blues band the 1950s style and sound. Award-winning comprising members who grew up in the singer Inetta Visor has been compared to traditions of Chicago blues along with in- Etta James. Guitarist Lurrie Bell is the son ternational players who found their voice of famed blues harmonica player Carey in the iconic idiom. Bell and grew up learning from not only his father but his grandfather, former Muddy The band is fronted by what might seem Waters pianist Lovie Lee, but also the likes like an unlikely bandleader, harmonic of guitarists Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Dawkins, player Pierre Lacocque. Lacocque was cousin Eddie Clearwater, harmonica mas- born in Israel of Belgian parents. Grow- ter Big Walter Horton, and piano legend ing up under the strict supervision of his Sunnyland Slim. Protestant minister father, Lacocque expe- rienced life in Germany, France, Belgium, Born in Buenos Aries, guitarist Maximilia- and the United States, but always focused no Valldeneu fell in love with the blues, on his studies and intellectual pursuits. It eventually moving to Chicago where he wasn’t until his high school years in Chi- ended up playing with Eddie C. Campbell, cago that he first heard a live blues band. Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, and Otis Clay. Bass The performance by harmonica great Big player Spurling Banks has played with a Walter Horton changed Lacocque’s life. who’s who of Chicago musicians includ- He became obsessed with the plaintive ing Howlin Wolf, Bobby Blue Bland, Eddy sound of the blues harp, learning all that Clearwater, Freddy King, Junior Wells, he could and practicing for hours a day. Chaka Khan, Johnny Drummer, Carey Bell, Otis Clay, Dionne Warwick, Sugar Blue, While he experienced success playing in Hound Dog Taylor, Mighty Joe Young, Koko blues bands during his college years in Taylor, and Bobby Rush. Montreal, even winning a battle of the bands, blues didn’t pay the bills and La- Drummer Kenny Smith grew up in Chicago cocque returned to Chicago. He worked, blues. Son of Muddy Waters’ drummer for studied and conducted research in clinical 30 years, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Kenny psychology, eventually earning a doctor- has performed with such notable players ate from Northwestern University, but he as Pinetop Perkins, Muddy Waters’ son Big