In the last edition of the Inkubator, I told a story Moving on... about coming to the end of the supply of magi- cal apple wood my dad bequeathed to me when We have the fattest little mouse in 365 World he gave me his meat smoker. Since then I have Headquarters. It’s not the only one over the past been blessed with the gift of free apple wood few months, but it’s the first one Tim and Mike from a number of sources. Thank you to every- got a good look at. The first ones perished in one who gave me the mojo. So, I have enough the D-Con twirling disc of doom. Some kind of the lovely lumber to keep me smokin’ well of spring loaded device trips inside the round into ‘08. That being said, I’d like to take this mo- hockey puck shaped device and it spins, do- ment to point out that I am also very, very low ing unseen, but surely unspeakable, things to on my supply of magical beer. the creature inside. Once it snaps shut you can’t see anything inside. But if it’s heavier than We took our wood to the Throwdown on the when you put it down, bingo, tell ‘em what River BBQ Cook-Off at the Grand Harbor over they’ve won, Gene! Now I’ve got a liking for Labor Day Weekend. We were definitely the peanut M&Ms. It was when I didn’t finish them novices in the event. Some of the competitors and put the package, closed, mind you, into my had massive rigs made of diamond plate and rolling industrial tool chest / desk drawers, that the little bastards showed themselves. We soon dispatched them ... and the practice of leav- ing any chocolate until tomorrow. That is, until my girl gave me a bag of Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups to bring to the office. Poor thing. She got the bag to take to a movie (not that anyone would ever sneak candy into a movie theater) and, in horror at the first taste in the dark, discovered that she had acciden- tally bought the new Elvis Reese’s with the built into massive banana flavor in them. (You thought I was tricked-out mo- gonna say there was a mouse in the bag, tor homes. It was didn’t you?) No, this was apparently worse. crazy. Some of the top 10 competitive BBQ So she gave me the remnants to bring in and see cooks in the nation were there. As promised, if anyone wanted them. Needless to say, after we talked to some zen masters and picked up a week or two in the office and a few days in what knowledge we could. We took ridicule for the infamous drawer of rodent residence, they using Kingsford charcoal. Our rigs weren’t big still went uneaten ... until Labor Day weekend. enough to hold the loin we had to smoke for We have not purchased new traps yet. Now that the People’s Choice competition, and we didn’t Tim and Mike have taken to naming the little even have a clever name for our team like “Car- cass Cookers” or “The Porkcrastinators.” Oh, snap! We need to work on that. I thought we could be Team Limp Brisket next year. We left poor Chris Puetz to stoke the fires of our pa- thetic little smokers alone from 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. while we slept ... sort of. In the end, these smokin’ newbies did not finish last. In fact, two of our meats finished in the top half of the 28 entries. Our top finisher, the pulled pork, which we basted with Mike’s special BBQ sauce made guy, I’m torn about letting him slip from this from Stone Cliff’s Sweet Cherry Wine, was the mortal coil. Not that torn, really. He’s toast. But only kind of meat none of us had ever cooked Rosie Hightower is his / her name. Mike and before. Go figure. I guess we’re a bunch of Tim decided whatever fictitious name the next idiot savants. But without one of those mas- unwanted porn-spam e-mail came from would sive smoke rigs, which I think secretly run on be the beast’s name. So Rosie Hightower it is. nitrous oxide, I’m not sure we can play ball. We’re considering trapping it and making it the But what a fun weekend it was for manliness in office mascot. That\ sounds like a considerable general. I should mention that the two old sages amount of work, though. I think I need a smell- we talked to about how to cook smoked meat proof chocolate lock-box. Do they make those? better ... yeah, we beat them both in the overall I guess it’s called Tupperware. But I prefer lock- rankings. Who’s your smoke daddy? box. I’ll bet Al Gore has one. The 365ink crew... faces you already know!

Tim Brechlin Mike Ironside Tanya Graves Ellen Goodmann Kelli Kerrigan Ralph Kluseman Gary Olsen Matt Booth L.A. Hammer Chris Wand Pam Kress-Dunn Joey Wallis ISSUE # 38 In This Issue of 365ink... SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Warehouse District: 4 Community Events: 5 - 7

Arts & Culture: 6 - 11 Voices III: 8 100 Years of Broadway: 11

Motown Greats @ UWP: 12 Riverfest: 13 Legends of New York City: 14

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

Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Giving Voice: Pam Kress-Dunn: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22 Mattitude: 23

Eating Healthy: 25 The A Factor: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

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

Comedy: 30

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

We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages? Hint: He’s tiny and could be anywhere ! Good Luck! Win- ners get a free warm fuzzy felling in your belly! Roy Buol Ron Tigges Robert Gelms Brad Parks Angela Koppes Bryce Parks THERE’S MORE THAN JUST DUST IN OUR WAREHOUSES! 4 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

“For a lot of people, especially those who friends at the Tri-State Sports Look maga- are somewhat new to town, they discover zine, recently entered its new digs in the Warehouse District almost by acci- the warehouse with a 3,500-square-foot dent,” she says. “You know, you’re driv- build-out as part of the project. ing around downtown looking for Place A or Place B, and then you find yourself all Business already in the District is thriv- turned around and you’re lost ... and then ing, too. Restoration Warehouse, the en- you’re in this cool district that you didn’t terprise owned by Bob Johnson, Bethany even know existed, and then you forget Golombeski and David Blake, is getting about your original destination. The Ware- bigger seemingly every day under the house District is cool, once you’re actually guidance of Kyle Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald and there ... that’s what we’re working on.” Golombeski, in fact, barely made it to the cover photo shoot for this issue, as they And they’re definitely working hard. The were so busy with work at the warehouse! Warehouse District Committee has met more than a dozen time, with countless “It’s good to be busy,” Golombeski said hours poured into the project from its with a smile as she arrived at the shoot. volunteers. Committee members and rep- “Then you realize that you have three resentatives from Dubuque Main Street days to do a week’s work and then you have traveled across the country to ware- don’t know where to start!” she quickly house districts in other locales, engaging added, laughing. by Tim Brechlin was targeted last year by Dubuque’s Envi- sion 2010 Commission, sponsored by the in fact-finding and research missions to best determine what works, what doesn’t Beyond the great shopping options at Res- There is a rumbling deep within our Dubuque Racing Association and spear- work, and what hasn’t been tried before. toration Warehouse (the desks at 365 are historic downtown Dubuque. It is the headed by the Dubuque Area Chamber of science lab tables from the University of rumbling of a district that, once thought Commerce and the Community Founda- The District is moving full speed ahead. Dubuque, dating back to the ‘60s -- no dormant, is now shouting to be seen tion of Greater Dubuque, which at the time The CRA / Caradco Building at 1000 joke!), there’s so much more down in and heard. It is Dubuque’s ever-historic said that it aimed to convert buildings into Jackson Street, also known as the Voices the Warehouse District: Marsha Scovel’s Warehouse District, a unique and in- multi-use structures for businesses, restau- Warehouse, received a huge boost in Hometiques, Phoenix Fitness, Mission stantly captivating part of our city that is rants, shops and residences, as well as de- March when Wilmac Properties, owned Creative, the oh-so-delicious burgers at quickly becoming one of the beacons of velop a registry, with information regarding by Tim McNamara, was awarded an Kalmes’ Breaktime ... and now Resa James downtown Dubuque. ownership, past usage, present status and structural integrity, to aid in defining build- $80,000 grant by the Iowa Department Home has joined in the fun, too, assuming of Economic Development for renova- some of the warehouse space in the area. Sure, every metropolitan area seems to ings in the district. At the time, people may tion of the warehouse’s second floor. Mc- have warehouses nestled somewhere have scoffed, or figured that such an event Namara earmarked the funds as the first For Tim McNamara, warehouses are within its limits. But our district is special. could never occur, that the Warehouse Dis- step of what is projected as a $353,000 a way of life, and that’s easy to see: Every warehouse, and the area around trict was merely a relic of a long-past age. renovation project at the facility. Futu- those warehouses, has stories to tell. Peo- rus Communications, the home of 365’s Continued on Page 31 ple have walked the floors, passed through C’mon, Dubuque. You know better than the doors, had conversations within the that. The Warehouse District is now bus- walls. The warehouses are often a sign of ier than ever. bygone days, when millworking was the order of the day and those buildings were “The Warehouse District and what’s hap- almost new. Dubuque is no exception to pening there now is, just like the renova- that rule. What makes Dubuque different, tion of Old Main and everything else, a then? Our warehouses are not only alive symbol of everything Dubuque has done ... but they are beginning to thrive. over the past 20 years,” says Dubuque Main Street Program Director Katie Bahl, In fact, Dubuque’s Warehouse District also the chair of the Warehouse District is the largest and most intact such dis- Revitalization Committee. trict still functioning in the entire nation. How do you like them apples? Bahl notes that right now, the greatest obstacle facing the Warehouse District is Revitalization of the Warehouse District its spot on the map. YOU’RE THE NEXT CONTESTANT AT PUB QUIZ 5 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

from a heart attack, or observing Thanksgiving, God’s Iowa State Irish Feis Dance presence can be felt.” UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY 365 Lunchtime Jam Competition The offering to attend this program in $7.50 per person. Fridays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 (Noon, under the Town Clock) The art and grace of Irish Heritage Registration and prepayment is required by noon on comes alive once again at the Five Monday, September 17. To register, call Shalom at 563- Movie Time @ the Library “The Passenger” Flags Arena on Saturday Septem- 582-3592 or send a check made payable to Shalom Re- Thursday, September 6, Carnegie Stout Public Library ber 8th. The Iowa State Feis is an treat Center to 1001 Davis St., Dubuque, IA, 52001. all-day celebration of Claddage Irish dancing and Irish culture where individuals and The Odd Couple (female Version) groups compete for awards. The doors open at 8 a.m. September 6-9, 13-15, (Details on page 7) and the event runs Keep on rollin’... through the day. Call It’s hard enough to keep up with the changes in post- Art @ Your Library the Five Flags box of- age from week to week, much less deal with all the Opening Friday, September 7 (Detials on page 6) fice for more informa- other changing postal regulations that seem to vary all tion at Five FlagsCen- the time. There’s an event that’s just for you, though. Outside the Lines new exhibit Opening Friday, September 7 (Detials on page 6) ter.com or by phone “Roll With the Changes,” a postal customer fall semi- 563-589-4258. nar, will be held at the Grand River Center on Friday, Why Do Fools Fall In Love September 21. The seminar will provide information Septemner 7-9, (Details on page 10) on the current shape-based rate structure and the Youth Symphony - newest rules regarding standard- and first-class mail. Stage Wright: Jan Lavacek: Stone House Gallery Symphony Joint Concert The seminar will also include demonstrations of the Friday, Sept. 7 (Details on page 10) functionality of USPS.com, as well as alternate access The Dubuque Youth options in the event that you need something mailed Platteville Dairy Days Symphony Orchestra and the post office is closed or too far away. September 7 -9, Downtown Platteville, WI will begin its season with a “side-by-side” Admission is $55, including lunch. 20th Annual Dragon Boat Festival concert during which the young musicians will per- For more information, contact JoAnn September 8-9, (Detials on page 6) form beside some of the professional musicians of the Jurisic at 563-582-4365. Hey, that Dubuque Symphony Orchestra on September 15 at 7 number looks familiar! Iowa State Irish Feis p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the University of Wis- Saturday, September 8 (Details on this page) consin-Platteville Campus. The DSO musicians will pro- Voices Exhibit Opens vide coaching and mentorship to the young musicians, Saturday, September 8 (Feature story on page 8) and DSO Music Director William Intriligator will con- My Little Pony LIVE! duct the combined orchestra in concert. The repertoire Vee Corporation Presents My Voices events continue will include the three 2007 Youth Concerto Competition Little Pony LIVE! for two big (See a full schedule of events on page 24) winners performing their concerto movements with the nights at the Five Flags Arena. combined orchestra. First place winner Kathryn Schwar- On October 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., U.W. Platteville CFA - Influences: The Motown Greats zmann will perform the third movement of the Bruch see the venerable children’s Begins Thursday, September 13, (See ad on page 12) Violin Concerto, second place winner Michael Bagby fantasy world come to life in will perform the first movement of the Beethoven Piano “The World’s Biggest Tea Party.” Pinkie Pie and her Riverfest Concerto No. 3, and third place winner Miriam Liabo seven charming Ponyville friends each have an extra- September 14-16 (Detials on page 13) will perform the first movement of the Saint-Saens Cello special talent and skill to help with the party! The Po- Concerto No. 1. Beethoven’s Egmont overture also will nies use their colorful imaginations and work together Youth Symphony - Symphony Joint Concert be performed by the combined orchestra. to host the biggest party of the year. Plan ahead to get your tickets when they go on sale August 20 at 10 Saturday, Septeember 15, (Details on this page) a.m. Ticket prices are $12 and $15. There are a lim- ited number of $18 and $23 seats available. More in- Shalom welcomes poet Donna Wahlert Shalom celebrates the formation at FiveFlagsCenter.com or by phone Phone: Tuesday, September 18, (Details on thie page) 563-589-4258, toll free: 888-412-9758. Tiniest Moments Go Red For Women (American Heart Association) The Shalom Retreat Friday, September 21 (Details on page 7) Center has invited you, Danny Glover & Felix Justice yes, you, to attend its USPS Postal Seminar The 10th Annual Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series at next fall breakfast pro- Friday, September 21 (Details on this page) gram. Titled “The Tiniest Clarke College will feature “A Conversation with Dan- ny Glover, Moderated by Felix Justice” on Tuesday, Oct. Moments Are the Most Legends of New York City (Lennon, John, Joel) 9, in the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on the Clarke Splendid!,” the program will run from 7 - 8:10 a.m. Friday, September 21 (See ad on page 15) on Tuesday, September 18, at the retreat center. The campus. In discussing the importance of arts in educa- tion, Glover and Justice examine the intersections of event will include a breakfast, program and an op- Leading the Way to Global Climate Solutions art, culture and activ- tional liturgy in the Shalom Chapel at 8:15 a.m. September 26, Grand River Center (Details to come.) ism. Using examples Noted Dubuque poet Donna Wahlert will be the fea- from their lives and 100 Years of Broadway @ Five Flags tured speaker. The writer of The First Pressing: Poetry some of the great works Monday, October 1 (Detials on page 11) of the Everyday, published in 2003, will draw from her of literature, both men writings to reflect on small moments of grace in our bring to life their devo- My Little Pony Live daily lives. “There are no moments so small that God tion to the education of Wed & Thu Oct 3 & 4, Five Flags (details on this page) is not present in them,” she says. “Whether it’s tod- young people and the dlers exploring an orchard, a child leaving for college, inspiration of the next A Conversation with Danny Glover & Felix Justice an adult remembering the aromas of grandmother’s generation of leaders October 9, Clarke College (Details on this page) kitchen, celebrating forty years of marriage, healing in the world. 365INK: DON’T GET WATER ON IT AFTER MIDNIGHT 6 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

ond Place Juror Awards at the Dubuque Museum of Art and Augustana College Art Museum, Rock Island, Illinois for his paintings.

Jim Ehlinger has been a life-long artist. After his 37-year career as a main- tenance welder at John Deere, he studied art at Clarke and Loras Col- lege, where he received a BA in art Art@your libraryTM in 1996. His experience with met- September Exhibit: al led him naturally to sculpture. Tim Olsen and Jim Ehlinger Crafted from thin sheets of steel and copper, he bends and shapes the mate- rial by hand into both representational The September exhibit in the Carnegie- and abstract forms. Stout Public Library’s continuing Art@ your libraryTM series will feature the The Library’s gallery area on the second paintings of Tim Olsen and sculpture of floor will serve as the exhibition space. Jim Ehlinger. While an opening recep- Guests are encouraged to enter the li- tion for the exhibit, held in the Library’s brary through the library’s 20th Annual Dragon Boat Festival historic Rotunda, Friday, September 7, historic front doors. For from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will provide an The 20th Annual Dubuque Dragon Dubuque Dragon Boat Association, more information, call opportunity to meet the artists, the ex- Boat Festival is racing Sept. 8th & 9th member of the American Dragon Boat the Carnegie-Stout hibit will be on display throughout the at Riverview Park. There are 30 teams Association is a founding member of Public Library at month of September. competing from different divisions the United States Dragon Boat Federa- 589-4225, and 11 youth teams. This year features tion. This local/regional event is one of option 7. Since Painter Tim Olsen received his BA Dragon Boat teams from Germany, over 100 Dragon Boat races across the from Loras College in 2004, he has be- Canada and across the Midwest. The United States annually. Get all the de- come an active and successful painter, event begins at 8am Saturday with team tails at the official Dragonboat website mounting three solo shows in the Tri- time trials. Racing commences Sunday DubuqueDragonboat.com. State area and exhibiting work in group with Championship round racing. The shows in New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Sioux City and Dubuque, among oth- ers. In 2007 he was honored with Sec- 6. How many square feet of show- room space does Restoration Ware- house have? Answers on page 31 A) 10,000 Tatiana Ivaschenko B) 120,000 and Kyle Kreigh 1. What was the original name of Cen- C) 70,000 tral Avenue? D) Bruce Outside the Lines Art Gallery A) Clay Outside the Lines Art Gallery presents a B) Clarke 7. When was Town Clock Plaza new exhibit featuring the oil painting of Originally from C) Curacao dedicated? Tatiana Iveschenko and the pottery of Kyle Central Missouri, D) Central A) 1999 B) 1982 Kreigh. Gallery owners Stormy Mochal C) 1965 D) 1971 Kyle Kreigh stud- and Connie Twining will host an artists’ re- ied engineering 2. What business originally inhab- ception for the exhibit on Friday, Septem- and geophysics and worked in the en- ited the building that now houses Lot 8. What name did the Colts Drum & ber 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will be vironmental engineering industry for 25 One? Bugle Corps previously go by? on display through October 2007. A) Colt .45s years, including many years on offshore oilrigs in the Gulf of Mexico. He left his 3. What is the original name of the B) Smith & Wesson profession in 1998 to work full time in Voices Warehouse? C) Legionnaires ceramics. Kreigh’s admiration of the A) Adams D) Blue Angels simple, pure forms and glazes of clas- B) Caradco warehouse sic oriental pottery have influenced his C) Adult 9. The German Trust and Savings Bank thrown vessels. Most employ his signa- D) McAllister building is now home to what bank? A) EDSB ture crystalline glazes that “form patterns Born in the Ukraine, Tatiana Ivaschenko be- in the firing in much the same way frost 4. What does Caradco mean? B) U.S. Bank gan her career Southern Russia. In 1992 gathers on a window.” (Yeah, we gave away #3.) C) American Trust she accepted a scholarship to study at the D) Dubuque Bank & Trust University of Northern Iowa, graduated in Outside the Lines Art 5. Frank Lloyd Wright often ate lunch 1995 with an MA, and now lives in Cedar Gallery is located at at what Dubuque landmark store? 10. The former Clinton Savings Falls, Iowa. Iveschenko relates her experi- 409 Bluff Street in A) Graham’s Bank building is now home to what ence in American art contrasts her educa- historic Cable B) Roshek’s Dubuque cultural landmark? tion in Russia where she “was instructed in Car Square. C) K-Mart A) Five Flags the traditional school of academic paint- For more in- D) Wal-Mart B) Bricktown ing.” In America she was able to experiment formation, call C) Dubuque Museum of Art with a variety of styles and techniques. Her (563) 583- D) City Hall thick painting style is sometimes described 9343, or visit: as “Russian Impressionism.” www.otlag.com. WE COLLECT ALL THE FUN STUFF IN ONE PAPER SO LAZY PEOPLE DON”T HAVE TO! 7 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

The second annual American Heart Asso- and exhibitors, a luncheon speaker and ciation Go Red For Women Luncheon, an silent auction. Mercy Medical Center event that is designed to encourage wom- and Medical Associates are the primary en in Dubuque County to become more sponsors of the function. All funds raised aware of their own cardiovascular health, at the event stay in Iowa and go to wom- will be held on Friday, September 21. Set en’s heart research and community edu- to begin at 11 a.m. at the Grand River cation. Last year’s inaugural event raised Center, Go Red For Women is the Ameri- more than $20,000 -- do you think you can Heart Association’s national call for can help them do better this year? women to take charge of their heart health and live stronger, longer lives. To reserve tickets, tables or for informa- tion about sponsorships, call the Ameri- The Dubuque Go Red For Women Lun- can Heart Association office at 563-323- cheon includes a health exposition host- 4321 and visit www.americanheart.org ed by community health care providers for more information.

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The even odder couple... Starring Susie Marino as Olive Madison and Sandy Berryman as Florence Ungar, You’re probably familiar with the fa- the show is directed by Dee Dee Timmer- mous Neil Simon play, The Odd Couple man. Thursday performances will begin at — the story of two horribly mismatched 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. for Friday/Saturday per- roommates. Oscar Madison is the slov- formances and 2 p.m. for the September 9 enly, recently divorced sportswriter performance. who never left a room without leaving a mess, and Felix Unger is the up-tight, Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for stu- anal-retentive newswriter with a failing dents, and they are available at Dick’s marriage. You may not be familiar, how- Piggly Wiggly in Galena, Galena River ever, with Simon’s revision of the play Wine & Cheese and the East Dubuque for a female cast. Galena’s Main Street Library / City Hall building. For more in- Players troupe aims to change that. formation, contact Main Street Players at 815-777-2787. The female version of The Odd Couple will be staged at Turner Hall in Galena on September 6-9 and 13-15. THE VOICES ARE TELLING ME TO EAT FISH STICKS 8 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

by Mike Ironside “We’re bringing a lot of interest to the While the warehouse district has been warehouse district and setting the stage an area of particular interest to Dubuque for investment and development,” Tully Main Street and City development offi- acknowledged regarding the Voices ex- cials for years, it’s safe to say awareness hibition’s broader impact. A firm believ- of the downtown district and its rela- er in the importance the arts play in the tively untapped potential spiked in the gentrification of the area, Tully notes nu- broader community with the first Voices merous examples of other communities From the Warehouse District art exhi- where investment in warehouse districts bition in 2005. Now in its third year, was spurred by pioneering artists or art Voices continues in the role of standard- groups. “The economic development of bearer for cutting-edge art experience as the area is dependent on participation well as refocusing the community’s vi- by the art community,” he states. sion on the promise offered by a group of historic brick buildings nestled between There is no question the Voices exhibits Dubuque’s revitalized Main Street and have captured the imagination of the art the continually expanding offerings at community. With hundreds of people in the Port of Dubuque. attendance at previous years’ opening receptions and special events, the popu- In anticipation of the popular Dubuque larity of the concept is proven. Revers- Museum of Art off-site exhibition (set ing an earlier decision to host the ware- for Saturday, September 8, from 7 to house show every other year, Tully and 11 p.m.), 365 toured the 10,000 square Museum of Art director Ed Ritts realized foot warehouse gallery space with Voic- the important role the exhibition played es Guest Curator Gene Tully to get a feel in the cultural calendar. “We reacted to for what this year’s show and series of last year’s event and decided to put this special events will offer, and to discuss on for the third year because it’s what the the impact of the exhibition series. community wanted,” explained Tully. BILL GATES WILL GIVE YOU $768 IF YOU FORWARD THIS PAPER TO A FRIEND! 9 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Realizing the potential for the exhibit to on site during the opening. Tully notes become stale, organizers are working to how lucky Voices was to enlist Howdle’s keep the show fresh and exciting. “The participation as the artist fit the show in third year has the potential to become re- between two other large commission dundant,” said Tully. “So it’s a challenge to pieces he will be creating. keep it fresh and change the perspective.”

“Change Your Perspective” is the theme for this year’s show and series of events. Central to that concept will be the wide variety of art displayed in the warehouse gallery. Eleven local and regional artists not before featured in the Voices series will install a diverse array of work includ- ing painting, drawing, sculpture, photog- Spring Green, Wisconsin, artist John raphy, ceramics, and printmaking. Kabot creates curious and sometimes whimsical mixed media collage pieces Dubuque artist Abby Butcher will be show- utilizing found objects. Using a concep- ing her mixed media paintings that layer tual approach, many of his works incor- abstract imagery with often whimsical char- porate some kind of box in which various acters that give the work a light-hearted feel materials and objects are grouped. While that is balanced by a sense of mystery. “She’s Kabot will show a number of pieces at the an energetic artist and is looking to become Voices exhibit, one piece incorporates a a professional working artist,” notes Tully. mounted window frame that acts as a “Another important fact is that she has a window to the interior of the warehouse corporate sponsor in EDSB (East Dubuque gallery. The artwork incorporates vintage Savings Bank). She’s been a pacesetter for photos of downtown Dubuque that in- younger artists, and the sponsorship al- clude a view of the warehouse that now lows her to work on a scale beyond what serves as the gallery space. “John seems might normally be marketable so she can to be a bit of a contradiction,” notes Tully, approach the work from a purely aesthetic “in that he thinks outside of the box but point of view. She’s leading the way.” works inside the box.”

When not teaching at the University of Iowa City artist Jamie Elizabeth-Hudrlik Wisconsin-Platteville, Mineral Point art- was pursuing her career in New York ist Bruce Howdle sculpts huge, detailed City until the devastation of September clay murals that end up as installations 11, 2001, left her reeling. Five days later in buildings and museums across the she moved back to Iowa. For the Voices country. Once the sculpture is complete, show she has created ten new large-scale Howdle and his crew cut the mural into pieces on un-stretched canvas, the largest sections, hollow out the denser sections of which are 60x60 and 60x80 inches. from the back, and fire the numbered sec- Locally, she is represented by Outside tions at 2,250 degrees Fahrenheit. Later, The Lines Art Gallery. Following the ex- the mural is boxed, shipped and reas- hibition theme, Tully notes, “She’s young sembled at the installation site. For the and fresh and definitely has a different Voices exhibit, Howdle and his crew will perspective.” be working on a large-scale piece with a catfish motif, which they will be sculpting Continued on Page 19 WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? FOR THE COOKING, DUH! 10 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

The Bell Tower Theater has announced ten students, as the theater wishes to al- an expansion of its wildly successful low for individual attention to students. Kids Take the Stage youth theater pro- gram, set to begin this fall. The newest The course will run on Fridays from 4 addition to the program is two sections - 5 p.m. or 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. from Octo- of Advanced Acting classes, available to ber 12 through November 16. Classes children in grades 6 - 8. will be taught by the Bell Tower’s Sue Riedel. The cost is only $48 per stu- The class will provide training for young dent, and there are financial assistance actors in the safe and creative environ- scholarships available to qualifying ment that the Bell Tower provides. The families. The deadline for enrollment is curriculum will focus upon improv, September 24, so get a move on! For mime, script reading, characterization, more information, call 563-588-3377, vocal techniques, ensemble work and or visit the Bell Tower Theater at 2728 more. Sections will be limited to only Asbury Road.

Chicago, as well as the associate editor Writers Guild Reading for esteemed literary magazine F. He cur- Wednesday, September 12, Isabella’s rently serves as a company member and Writers Guild returns to the stage playwright-in-residence for Chicago’s Ser- Wednesday, September 12, after an Au- endipity Theatre Collective. Tower is also gust hiatus, bringing fresh young talent a founder of Cursed With Words Theatre, back to the intimate venue that is Isabel- the project that brought Readings Under la’s. Writers Guild Moderator Paula Neu- the Influence to Dubuque and last year’s haus is pleased to welcome 24-Hour Project to the Voic- writer and performer Joe Tow- es warehouse. er as this month’s Guest Art- ist. The program will include Isabella’s is located in the a presentation by Tower at 7 basement of the Ryan House p.m., with an open reading to at 1375 Locust Street. The follow. reading is open to all ages until 9 p.m. For more infor- Tower is formerly a professor of creative mation, visit the Writers Guild website at writing and film at Columbia College in www.myspace.com/wordcure.

her girlfriends, Sally and Florence, with food, booze and Dee Dee, Flo’s cousin. As the (responsible) drinkin’ gets underway, loose lips begin sharing about each of their respective love lives, as well as Millie’s upcoming nuptials. Sally brings out a Magic 8-ball to liven up the party, but it leads to the re- vealing of well-kept secrets ... and, well, to tell you anything else would ruin the fun!

Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Season passes or gift certificates can- In a late-breaking addition to its sched- not be used for this fundraiser. The ule, the Grand Opera House has an- play is directed by Rachel Maike and nounced that it will be featuring a limit- Bill Hoerstman and stars Gina Pember- ed engagement of the comedy musical, ton, Holly Richey, Rachel Ruden, and Why Do Fools Fall In Love?, as part of a Allison Schultz as Sally, Mollie, Flor- special fundraising drive for the theater ence, and Dee Dee. from September 7 - 9 and 14 - 16. Performances are sponsored by Radio Why Do Fools Fall In Love? takes place Dubuque, Copyworks, OnMedia, and in 1966, as we meet Millie, who is get- the Fuerste Eye Clinic. For more in- ting married in a couple of days, and is formation, go to www.thegrandopera- just recovering from her mother’s bridal house.com or call the box office at 563- shower when she is surprised by two of 588-1305. LOOK DOWN AND SEE THE PAPER IN YOUR HANDS 11 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Imagine entering a time machine like The Phan- and experiencing all the musicals in tom of the Op- Broadway’s history ... from the semi- era, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Super- nal classics like Camelot to The King star, My Fair Lady, Jekyll & Hyde, and Rush • Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI • Thursday, September 6th and I to Les Miserables to Grease and many more, plus songs from many of Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals • Chicago Theater • Thursday, September 6 so many, many more. Well, we’re not Broadway’s newest hit musicals. The quite at Doctor Who’s level of tech- performers, including Dubuque native Rush • First Midwest Bank Amphitheater, Chicago, IL • Saturday, September 8th nology, so we can’t do that yet, but the Rita Harvey, are all experienced Broad- Aerosmith • Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Monday, September 10 Five Flags Theater has what is easily way performers, so you know you’re in the next best thing coming to town. for a good time. Buddy Guy • Potawatami Casino • Friday, September 14 Powerman 5000 • The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL • Saturday, September 15 It’s called 100 Years of Broadway, pia- Tickets for the concert performance nist Neil Berg’s wildly successful mu- are $45, $35 and $30; the student / Ani Difranco • Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City, IA Tuesday, September 18 sical revue of the most time-honored senior discount is $5 off $30 balcony musicals of Broadway, and it’s com- seats. Tickets are on sale now and may Gordon Lightfoot • Weill Center, Sheboygan, WI • Thursday, September 20 ing to Five Flags on Monday, October be purchased at Five Flags Box Office, Michael W. Smith • Adler Theatre, Davenport, IA •Friday, September 21 1, for a single performance. by phone at 563-557-8497, online at ticketmaster.com and at any Ticket- Steve Vai • House of Blues, Chicago, IL • Friday, September 21 The show recreates the greatest mo- master outlet. For more information, Alan Parsons Live Project •Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Friday, September 28 ments of these shows, with classics visit www.fiveflagscenter.com. George Clinton • Potawatami Casino • Wednesday, October 5 REO Speedwagon • The Meadows, Altoona, IA • Friday, October 5 Mannheim Steamroller • Stephens Auditorium, Ames, IA • Friday, October 5 Bad Religion • The Rave/Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Sunday, October 7 Genesis • United Center, Chicago, IL • Tuesday, Oct. 2 • Wednesday, October 3 Widesopread Panic • Stephens Auditorium, Ames, IA • Wednesday, October 17 Blue Man Group • LaCrosse Center, LaCrosse, WI • Thursday, October 18 Blue Man Group • i Wireless Center (The Mark), Moline, IL • Friday, October 19 Carlos Mencia Live • Adler Theatre, Davenport, IA • Saturday, November 10 Switchfoot & Reliant K • i Wireless Center (The mark), Moline, IL • Sunday, November 11 Brian Setzer Orchestra X-Mas Show • Potawatami Casino • Tuesday, December 4

Iowa State Irish Feis Dance Competition September 8, 2007 All Day Event. Doors at 8:00 a.m. Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Mon., Oct. 1, 2007 My Little Pony LIVE! Oct. 3 & 4, 2007 @ 7pm Five Flags Arena Broadway’s Peter Pan Musical! October 28, 2007 at 7:30pm Five Flags Theater -Tix Sept. 10 MY GREATEST INFLUENCE WAS *NSYNC 12 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

thanson. The group is also joined by singer / composer Nadine Zahr, who began perform- ing at 12 in Broadway’s Joseph and the Amaz- ing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tuesdays ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Tickets for this event are $6 for Adults, $6 Pub Quiz - The Busted Lift, 8 p.m. First 3 Tuesdays of the month. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. for Senior Citizens and Faculty, $2 for UWP Karaoke - Borderline, One Flight Up, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Student (with current ID), and $6 for chil- Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. dren (under 18). DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. UW-P’s Center for the Arts has lined up more Wednesdays shows than ever before, with 16 in total Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert Tones, The Busted Lift, 9 p.m. - 1a.m. Mississippi Band Duo - Galleria Lounge, Fountain Park, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. planned for the 07-08 season. The famous Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tango Buenos Aires group, one of Argenti- 3100 Club Comedy - Midway Hotel, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. The CFA season begins! na’s most famous cultural sensations (you Cigar Club, Bartinis, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. guessed it — they tango), will be performing The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The 2007 - 08 Performing Arts Series at the in Platteville on September 19. Another up- WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Center coming event that sounds more than inter- Karaoke - Borderline, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. for the Arts will soon be underway, and it’s esting will be a musical performance from Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. kicking off with what looks like a fantastic Jeff Daniels. Yes, that Jeff Daniels, the guy Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. show, so make some plans to visit the dairy- from Dumb & Dumber. Daniels is in fact an Thursdays land in the near future.The season begins accomplished singer who recently released Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. with Influences: The Motown Greats on his second album, titled Grandfather’s Hat. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. A far cry from the buffoon he’s played in Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. comedies, Daniels’ performance in Novem- Open Mic Showcase, Isabella’s 8 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Influences is a show with classic Motown ber sounds like one to remember early. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. favorites performed by some of the most Karaoke - Rocco - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. talked-about emerging artists in the country. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Season tickets for the CFA’s upcoming season Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The show will treat the audience to a night of are available now, and there is a discount Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. classic songs made famous by cats like Stevie for a season pass. Individual tickets for 2007 Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, events are available now from the UW-P box Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. and Marvin Gaye. The performers will also office at 608-342-1298, or online at tickets. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. share their own stories, discussing the impact uwplatt.edu. Tickets for 2008 events will go DJ Music - Double J DJ’s, Rooster’s, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. of these groundbreaking artists on their own on sale for an Internet-only pre-sale on De- Fridays work, and then they’ll rock out with some cember 1, and regular sales will begin on Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. great new original music, concluding with a December 3. Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. jam that will include every single artist. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Influences will be performed by emerging Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. For more information about these and many Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. young artists such as Chinua Hawk, who other events going on at UW-Platteville’s Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. has performed with Celine Dion and written Center for the Arts, including a full list of Karaoke, Becky McMahon, 3rd Fridays, Kuepers - Dickeyville, WI, 9p.m songs with Wyclef Jean, and Chris Cauley, performers in the 07-08 season, log onto the Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. who has toured with the likes of Will Hoge, Web site at uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa. Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Edwin McCain, and Matt Na- 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. DJ Music - Karaoke w/DJ 007, Riverboat Lounge, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live Music - Leonardo Roldan/Romeo Bautista, Los Aztecas, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bluff Street Live Open Mic, Mississippi Mug, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 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. 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. Sundays Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Knicker’s Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout (East Dub.), 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. TIX:(608)-342-1298 KEEP ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER ... BEFORE IT FREEZES 13 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19 28th Annual Saturday’s list of activities is a long one, in- cluding the Arts and Crafts Fair in Washing- ton Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Flea Mar- ket and commercial exhibit tent on Main Riverfest Street from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and food ven- September 14-16 dors, inflatable rides, a fishpond, face paint- ing, and a dunk tank throughout the day. Ah, festival season … It seems we just cracked it open with DubuqueFest mere Saturday’s list of entertainment is equally weeks ago, but no. That was May and here long, starting off with a performance by we are in September, celebrating the last Xtreme Dance Studio at 9:30 a.m. Dubuque’s rays of summer sun and the crisp nights favorite roots-blues band, James Kinds & the of autumn with Riverfest. Providing festi- All Night Riders, takes the Town Clock stage val lovers the last chance to listen to live at 12:30, with the blues, rock and funk band music under the Town Clock, not to men- Betty & the Headlights rocking the party tion a craft fair in Washington Park, a flea from 4 p.m. The Country Dancers will kick Clinton-based Coupe de Ville keeps the ‘50s market, food and family fun, Riverfest is up their heels at 7 p.m. in preparation for and ‘60s alive with their mix of classic old- scheduled for the weekend of September Saturday night headliners Coupe de Ville. ies. The band was inducted into the Iowa 14-16. This year’s event marks the 28th Known as “the Cadillac of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. annual installment of the festival. The Arts & Crafts, Flea Market and com- As usual, Riverfest kicks off the festivi- mercial exhibits continue on Sunday along ties on Friday afternoon (September with the kids’ games and rides. Sunday’s 14) with entertainment under the Town entertainment includes the Digman Danc- Clock, a variety of food vendors and ers from 9:30 a.m., The One Hat Band from beverages. Massey Road takes the noon, a dance performance by a group stage at 4 p.m. to perform their unique of cloggers at 3 p.m. and closing out the mix of classic songs from the golden weekend will be the Mississippi Band, age of AM radio. Following will be a playing until 6:30 p.m. – a beautiful way performance by a square dance troupe to bookend the festival season. For more at 7 p.m. with party rock band The information, call Riverfest Chairperson Dingleberries taking the stage at 8:30. Donna Ginter at 563-583-8535. PENTIUM SCHMENTIUM! 14 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Chicago Short Film Brigade critics familiar with the style, but a diverse The Making of an All- the film, which is free and open to the audience packing their sold-out shows America City Premiere public, will be held at the Voices Ware- Occidental Brothers Dance and dancing at their festival appearances. house Gallery on Wednesday, Septem- Wednesday, September 12 The group has played on the same ticket ber 12. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Band International Voices Warehouse Gallery Saturday, September 15 as Film Brigade board member Andrew with the screening set for 7 p.m. Voices Warehouse Gallery Bird, whose Voices concert following last Unless you’ve been living under a rock year’s Film Brigade screening was one of this summer, you have probably heard “We knew we were witnessing something The Chicago Short Film Brigade rides back the highlights of the Voices calendar. Bird that Dubuque was named an All-Amer- truly unique, truly wonderful, truly Amer- into town with the short film banner wav- and Film Brigade curator and executive ica City in June by the National Civic ican the moment the cameras started roll- ing Saturday, September 15. The screen- director Xan Arnada hand-picked the Oc- League. The designation is truly an ing on this project,” said Olsen. “This is ing marks the not-for-profit group’s sec- cidental Brothers to perform at the event. honor as cities from across the United one of the most ambitious projects I’ve ond year collaborating with the Dubuque States compete each year, with only ten ever tackled. As personal movie projects Museum of Art and the Voices From the The Chicago Short Film Brigade was or- earning the coveted title. Dubuque’s ap- go, this could be my Citizen Kane.’” Warehouse exhibition. The Film Brigade ganized to present a variety of short films, plication highlighted three aspects of the screening will include a new program of from local to international, in open and al- city’s progress – riverfront development, The film project began in April and follows short films from around the country and ternative settings. Avoiding the usual aca- downtown revitalization, and the Cres- the committee’s preparation and travel to the world. Note that film content is ap- demic and festival screening venues, each cent Community Health Center – and the finals. “Dubuque’s downtown revital- propriate for ages 15 and up. with their own particular set of pretensions, was compelling enough for a group of ization was one of the reasons we won this award,” said Assistant City Manager Making the trip from Chicago with the Film the Film Brigade aims “to side-step the usu- delegates (including 365’s own Matt Cindy Steinhauser, who coordinated the Brigade crew will be special musical guests al” offering film fans and casual observers Booth) to travel to Anaheim, California, application and presentation. “It’s very ap- the Occidental Brothers Dance Band Inter- alike the opportunity to see short films in to compete for the final ten. propriate that this documentary premieres national. Currently considered to be one a casual and fun setting. A $10 door do- nation is suggested for evening’s program- The community effort and the trip to in a downtown warehouse project.” of the best live bands in Chicago, the Oc- Anaheim were chronicled on videotape cidental Brothers play a mix of classic Cen- ming which includes both the short films by 365 contributor Gary Olsen and Jim Funding for the documentary project tral and West African music that includes and the live music performance. Doors Barefoot and the resulting footage was came from the City of Dubuque and the soukous, highlife, rumba, and dry guitar. open at 7 p.m. with the film screening set to begin at 7:30. This Voices special event edited into a compelling 90-minute Dubuque Racing Association with support The eight-member multi-racial band has is sponsored by Prudential Financial. For documentary film, The Making of an All- from Mediacom. The video is also avail- not only been catching the ears of music more information, visit filmbrigade.com. America City. The premiere screening of able on-line at www.garyolsen.com/aac. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT ... I READ 365INK IN MY SLEEP 15 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Rotary Dubuque’s share of the profits from this one-time-only perfor- mance will go to the Dubuque Rescue Mis- sion. Rotary has pledged $5,000 to help the orga- nization through its cur- rent financing crisis.

“Legends of New York City” features Bill Tickets for “Legends of New York City” Kropinak, a John Lennon performer for are on sale now. Reserved seat tickets 20 years, will be joined by Lee Alverson, are $30 and $25, available at the Grand named the No. 1 Elton John tribute art- Think back to the holiday season of Unfortunately, we can’t go back in time Opera House Box Office or from mem- ist in the world. The twist? Alverson is bers of both the Dubuque and Galena 1974. Thanksgiving. Elton John had just and be there. But thanks to the Rotary also an extremely accomplished Billy taken the stage to perform to a sold-out Clubs of Dubuque and Galena, we have Rotary Clubs. Call 563-588-1305 to pur- Joel tribute musician. Imagine the three chase tickets. crowd. Suddenly, he was joined by a an event coming to the Grand Opera of these historic figures on the stage. special guest ... the one and only John House that will pay tribute to the event. They’ll be joined by Billy Smooth and the Lennon. These two superstars of mu- Dubbed “The Legends of New York House Rockers, a powerhouse 4-piece sic made history that night, and it was City,” the show will bring two perform- rock band with more than 30 years of Lennon’s final performance in a major ers to recreate the performance and experience in the industry. concert venue before his death six years then put a brand-new twist on it at the later. Grand Opera House on Friday, September 21, at 8 p.m. Friday, September 21

Proceeds benefit the Dubuque Rescue Mission Friday, September 7 Sunday, September 9

Paul Mayasich Blues Band Mississippi Band Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM New Diggings, 3 - 7 PM

James Kinds & the All-Night Riders Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Monday, September 10 Busted Lift Book Club Badfish Busted Lift, 7 - 9 PM Municipal Lot, Bellevue, 6 - 9 PM Wednesday, Sept. 12 Motor Home Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM The Wundo Band Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM Fiona Molloy Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM

The Do Overs Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Saturday, September 8

Sid V & the Human Resources Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Dick Sturman Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM Open Mic w/ The Dert Tones Thursday Sept. 6 Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Roy Schroedl Stephen Shepard Saturday Sept. 8 Dick Sturman Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM 3100 Club Comedy Thursday Sept. 13 Midway Hotel, 8 - 10 PM John Moran Mixed Emotions Saturday Sept. 15 DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Maureen Kilgore Live On Main Comedy Thursday Sept. 20 Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Bill Encke & Pab Adams Motorhome Saturday Sept. 22 Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Dubuque Writers Guild Ken Wheaton Isabella’s, 8 - 10 PM Julien’s Bluff Thursday, September 6 Friday, September 7 Dog House Lounge, 9 PM - 1 AM Thursday, September 13 Danny Santos Zero 2 Sixty John Moran Isabella’s, 9 PM - 12 AM Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM

Okham’s Razor Corey Jenny Nick Strika Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Brian Marceau & Rick Hoffman Johnny Trash Live Jazz Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM DBQ Fairgrounds, 9 PM - 1 AM Timbers, P-ville, 7:30 - 10:30 PM

Live Jazz Fiona Molloy Open Mic Night Timbers, P-ville, 7:30 - 10:30 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM

Open Mic Night Dubuque ... and All That Jazz! LiviN’ Large Fish On Amphetamines Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM feat. Baaro Jumpers, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 12 AM Town Clock, 5 - 9 PM Arthur House Comedy Denny Garcia Friday, September 7 Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM Chuck Bregman Feat. James Wesley Jackson 180 Main, 5 PM - 9 PM Arthur House, Platteville, 9 PM - 11 PM 365 Lunchtime Jam Tony Walker Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

DUBUQUE365.com Friday, September 14 Saturday, September 15 Thursday, September 20

Chuck Bregman Richter Scale Isabella’s Open Mic 180 Main, 5 PM - 9 PM Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 12 AM

Okham’s Razor Sid V & the Human Resources Live Jazz Perfect Pint, P-vlle, 8 - 11 PM Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Timbers, P-ville, 7 - 10:30 PM Open Mic Night Billy Leathem Rocky Ricardo Grape Harbor, 7:30 - 11:30 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Denny Troy Rick Tittle Band BlackBloom Gin Rickeys, 9 PM - 12 AM Rumors, 8 PM - 12 AM Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM

Mayflies Jabberbox Friday, September 21 Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Rick Tittle Band Catfish Charlie’s, 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM Zero 2 Sixty Doolittle’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Melanie Mausser Grape Harbor, 9 - 11:30 PM Mixed Emotions Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Menace Softtails, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Rick Tittle Band Pit Stop, 9 PM - 1 AM The Dert Tones Gobbie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Arthur House Comedy BlackBloom Feat. James Wesley Jackson Ken Wheaton Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Arthur House, Platteville, 9 PM - 11 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 12 AM Julien’s Bluff Mississippi Band Sunday, September 16 DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Madhouse Mississippi Band Nutsy Turtle Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Riverfest, 3 - 6:30 PM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Joe & Vicki Price Rocket Surgeons Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, September 15 New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Saturday, September 22 Wednesday, Sept. 19 Sid V & the Human Resources JAYCEE EVENT CALENDAR The Wundo Band Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Friday, Sept. 7, Dubuque...and All That Jazz Pizzeria Uno, 8 PM - 12 AM Serve some cold beverages with the Jaycees Ken Wheaton at the last Jazz of the season. Open Mic w/ The Dert Tones Captain Merry, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Thursday September 13, Jaycee Power Lunch Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Julien’s Bluff Series. Noon - 1 pm at Da Vinci’s, 395 W 9th 19th Hole, 8 PM - 12 AM St. Guest speaker is Mayor Roy Buol. Open to 3100 Club Comedy the public. $10 (Buy 1, bring a guest for free!) Midway Hotel, 8 - 10 PM Riverfest Katie & Brownie Thursday September 13, Financial Planning 101 Town Clock, Noon - 9 PM Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Live On Main Comedy 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at J.C. Clubhouse 515 W. 8th. How do I get where want to be on a budget? Scott & Michelle Dalziel Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Mixed Emotions Friday, September 14, Voices Exhibit Event Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Noonan’s North, 9 PM - 1 AM 7:00 p.m. See the ad on page 20! This is gonna Thursday, September 20 be big, don’t miss it. Everyone is invite! Maureen Kilgore L.O.C. (Left of Center) Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM Ken Wheaton Eichman’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Sunday September 16, Baseball Bus Trip. Grand Harbor, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds. Tailgating before Jabberbox Okham’s Razor the game. All Jaycees and friends are wel- Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM come. $25 includes your ticket, bus fare and Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM all the food and beverages. RSVP to cwagen- Okham’s Razor [email protected] by August 31. Bent Scepters Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Thursday, September, 20, General Member- ship Meeting. 7 p.m. at the clubroom 815 LiviN’ Large W. 8th Street. All are welcome. Come dis- Artie & the Pink Catillacs Denny’s Lux Club, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Eagles Club, 8 PM - 12 AM cover the Jaycees. Bring a friend! Thursday-Sunday September 20-23 Billy Leathem US Jaycees National Convention in Omaha, Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM Nebraska. If you’re interested in joining the ‘Round Midnight Jazz group from Dubuque and want to know Country Tradition Reunion Captain Merry, 6 - 9 PM more information about the event, please Mooney Hollow Barn, 8 PM - 12 AM contact [email protected]. MOVIES ARE A DISH THAT IS BEST SERVED COLD ... IT IS VERY COLD IN THEATERS 18 19 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Rotten Tomatoes collects the thoughts of dozens of movie reviewers across the country and averages their scores into a fresh or rotten rating. If a movie gets 60% or higher positive reviews, it is FRESH! THE BUZZ www.rottentomatoes.com - Corey Feldman has revealed that OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE Warner Brothers is still looking at pro- ducing a long-awaited sequel to The 3:10 to Yuma (9/7) Buzz: FRESH Goonies ... however, WB is now con- It’s been a while since we’ve seen a West- sidering an animated series in lieu of ern, and 2007 will bring three. Here, small- - A Film by Rob Zombie (House of a live-action film. “All of us really, re- Halloween time rancher Dan Evans agrees to transport 1,000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects) ally wanted to do it,” he says. “For whatever reason, a captured outlaw to a nearby town until the Warner Bros. doesn’t see [a live-action sequel] as a As a young boy, Michael Myers (Daeg Faerch) displays daily train can take him to Yuma for trial. As the hours profitable venture.” disturbing, even horrifying behavior — he kills and tick by, the two men engage in a battle of wills as they mutilates small animals and keeps pictures of them are holed up in the same hotel. Christian Bale. - A bidding war has erupted over in his school locker. His behavior goes ignored by his George Lucas’ upcoming Clone Wars callous family, as his family doesn’t take him trick-or- Shoot ‘Em Up (9/7) Buzz: FRESH computer-animated television series. treating, his mother’s boyfriend (William Forsythe) is Set in London, the film follows Mr. Smith Walt Disney Studios, through ABC, physically abusive, and his mother (Sheri Moon Zom- (Clive Owen), a British nanny with an ex- has entered the fray alongside FOX bie) is oblivious to the child. On Halloween night, he tensive military background, who helps a and HBO, both of which are heavily murders his older sister, his mother and her boyfriend, woman (Monica Bellucci) protect an infant campaigning for the broadcast rights to the series. sparing only his younger sister, Laurie. Committed to from ruthless hitman Mr. Hertz (Paul Giamatti) and his Each episode will be 22 minutes long, with the gen- a sanitarium, Myers is placed under the care of Dr. numerous subordinates. There is already a considerable eral tone of the original Star Wars movie — action- Loomis (Malcolm McDowell), a child psychologist. amount of buzz on the Internet around this movie, fo- adventure with a lighter tone. 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Gekko is now out of prison and has been a of this film was -po population, they’ve never developed the so- free man for the past eight years, but despite a new larizing, as many cial skills that are required to exist in a civilization. With appearance, does a leopard change its spots? horror fans saw no their father on his deathbed, the two learn that his dying need to remake John wish is to have a grandchild. - Corey Haim has reportedly been Carpenter’s seminal forced to drop out of the upcoming classic, particularly Eastern Promises (9/14) BUZZ: FRESH sequel to The Lost Boys, titled The by controversial di- The mysterious and charismatic Russian- Tribe. Haim’s manager says that Haim rector Rob Zombie, born Nikolai Luzhin is a driver for one of ran into immigration problems while while others were interested to see what new twists London’s most notorious organized crime traveling in and out of the country to Zombie could bring to the mythos. 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of her installation pieces – large circular architecture and collections of his poetry, theme for his Voices installation. In ad- arrangements of small white ceramic dish- and has exhibited his paintings, sculpture dition to paintings based on his travels es, each with an image of some sort of in- and photography across the United States in Egypt, and a scale model of the Great sect or pairs of insects imprinted in either and Europe. He has spent time living Pyramid, Schlesier will construct an out- red or black. Individually, each dish seems in Chicago, Galena and Naxos, Greece. door light array using four 17.5 million to hint at some greater meaning, but the His Voices installation will be an eclec- candle-power spotlights that will con- impact of the overall installation magnifies tic grouping of pieces including some verge over the warehouse at the height that sense of mystery which is balanced paintings, drawings, and a radio beacon of the Great Pyramid. by a calming sense of order imparted by to outer space that will be sending an the arrangement. Impressed by her pro- S.O.S. code regarding global warming. fessionalism, Tully predicts further success The former director of the Chicago Ath- for the young artist: “I’m sure she’ll go far enaeum Museum of Architecture and De- because she’s very dedicated to her art.” sign, Narkiewicz-Laine is reportedly very impressed with the Voices exhibition and the Dubuque/Galena arts scene.

Cedar Rapids artist Tom Newport is known regionally for his semi-abstract metal sculpture. A graduate of Cornell College, Newport works as a jewelry de- signer and sculptor. His work is includ- ed in public sculpture projects in Cedar Rapids, Rock Island, Illinois, and Love- land, Colorado, as well as private and gallery collections. While some of his metal sculpture has a painted finish, oth- er pieces feature a high-buff steel finish. Noting that Newport’s work will bring a nice contrast to the older and rougher Dubuque photographer Joey Wallis has surroundings of the warehouse, Tully ob- been busy setting up his new photo stu- served, “You need a little sparkle.” dio and gallery on upper Main Street (between Jitterz and Salsa’s) in-between Bellevue artist Doug Schlesier, probably shooting portrait photos and weddings. Galena artist John Martinson creates ab- best known locally as an art instructor at An accomplished art and nature photog- stract metal sculpture which he sometimes Clarke College, will employ an Egyptian Continued on Page 29 displays in his Galena sculpture garden. Continued from Page 9 Working with a backyard setting in mind, his warehouse installation includes a Another Iowa City artist, Anita Jung, large abstract sculpture with an outhouse teaches printmaking and letterpress at the theme, a set of swings, a clothesline, and University of Iowa. For the Voices show, a modified gas tank. “I think his use of Jung will create an installation using paint found material is really whimsical and samples from a paint store to create work fun,” noted Tully as we sat in the swings in and around the other work on display hanging from the warehouse beams. in the warehouse gallery. With the help of Clarke College art students, she will install Architect, painter, writer, and poet Chris- the piece(s) on Friday night and Saturday tian Narkiewicz-Laine is the living defi- afternoon leading up to the opening. nition of a modern renaissance man. A descendant of Lithuanian and Russian no- Also working from a more conceptual ble families, he was educated in France, approach is ceramic artist Yen-Hua Lee. Greece, Italy and the United States. He Originally from Taiwan, Lee earned an has written, taught and lectured exten- MFA from Northern Illinois University at sively on architecture and aesthetics, cu- DeKalb and has recently moved to New rated special exhibitions on architecture York. Her Voices work will comprise two around the world, has published books on WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU JUMP OUT OF A PLANE? YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO CRASH! 20 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

“Dubuque City Council Sets Next Year’s Goals and Priorities” by Mayor Roy D. Buol

On August 28-29, your Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal set- ting sessions, reaffirming our 2020 Vision Statement and 2010 Goals, and establish- ing a 2007 - 2008 policy agenda. Here are the details:

Policy Agenda 2007-2008: TOP PRIORITIES: • Every Child…Every Promise – City Actions • Workforce Development Strategy • Green City Initiatives City of Dubuque Vision 2020: • Keyline Transit Service • Police Staffing: Evaluation and Actions “The City of Dubuque is a Progressive, Sustainable City with a Strong Balanced HIGH PRIORITIES: Economy and Connections to the World! • Street Program Continuation The Dubuque community takes pride and Funding in our History and Heritage and has ac- • Water Pollution Control Plant tively preserved our Picturesque River Facility Upgrade and Community! Dubuque citizens • Unified Development Code have choices of Quality Livable Neigh- • East/West Corridor Study borhoods and Fun Things to do and are • Southwest Arterial: Direction Engaged in the Community!” The 2007-08 Management Agenda rep- resents short-term projects for the City Manager and City Staff and includes items that are considered major projects that involve significant City resources and which may take longer than one year to complete, including: ADA Actions; Air Service Expansion; All America City Award Promotion; Drainage Basin Master Plan; Diversity: Next Steps; Police Patrol “Hot Spots”; North Fork Cat- fish Creek (Storm Water & Sanitary Sewer Improvements); Port of Dubuque Parking Facility; ~Service Needs Assessment and City of Dubuque Goals 2010: Staffing Plan; and Traffic Safety Solutions (Northwest Arterial/Pennsylvania Avenue). • A Diverse, Strong Dubuque Economy • Planned and Managed Growth I applaud the process and the results • Partnering for a Better Dubuque achieved by a group of very committed, • Improved Connectivity – Transportation educated and visionary individuals who and Telecommunication serve our citizens not just during their • Riverfront Development “term,” but rather…for the “long term!” TIM’S CAT IS A MENACE TO SOCIETY. ANY TAKERS? 21 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

brother in the back seat of the doctor’s ing to kill herself. I realized then that Okay, I’ll admit it, what I wanted was Making Room for car. (A story for another time.) Once I had seen a shotgun propped against a House of One’s Own. One thing I they got home, he shared a room with the side of her bed when I was mov- dreamed of with particular longing his twin and their older brother until ing my stuff in. I had simply not pro- was having the dining table all to my- they went away to college. cessed what I was seeing. (Maybe she self. That table is big and wide and enjoys hunting! Who knows?) beautiful. Over the years, I would do L VE College meant roommates, and so projects there, spreading out books My friend Janet sends me an email did graduate school. When he could She made it through, and we did have and papers and what have you, even from her home in Tuscon: “Yesterday, avoid it no longer, he showed up for fun. But then we graduated, and I after I started doing most of my writ- Lucy’s puppy went over to the old cat basic training. In the Army, there is no couldn’t find a job, and moved back ing on a computer. But it all had to DUNN and gave her a little lick on the nose. such thing as solitude. After discharge, in with mom and dad – what we call be cleared off for meals. I lusted after - The cat (she is clawless) promptly he moved in with his girlfriend, who today the boomerang kid. I solved that having that table all to myself, keep- smacked the puppy’s face. The puppy became his wife. So there he was, a dilemma by marrying my high school ing it covered with stuff for days. was stunned. I wouldn’t want her to man who had never lived alone, and sweetheart, not the best of choices. feel that was a common reaction to liked it that way. Entire books have been written about But no. I had to go and fall in love giving a little love, but the old cat just why women stay with men who are with a guy who wanted to live with did it again! As for me, I lived with lots of people, alcoholic, mean, and violent. I’ll ad- me and marry me. Who bought a but I almost always had my own room. mit that not wanting to live alone is house and put my name on it along I think Janet’s concern is heightened Maybe it would have been good for certainly one of them. with his. Who covers that table with because of something else going on me to be crammed into a bedroom his own projects, more often than not. in her life right now. She has invited with siblings growing up, but there Eventually, I divorced him and moved Love is all about compromise, I know, her sweetheart to move in with her, were only two of us in a three bed- to Dubuque where I lived with my but sometimes I think I could use a relocating all the way from Kansas room house, and besides, my sister two kids in a big house where we bigger house. City. Seeing her cat act so mean to her had cooties. College threw me into each had our own rooms and I was, I daughter’s friendly puppy, I’m sure she one room with another person, but have to admit, really looking forward As for Janet? She knows all this. She’s worries that this combining of house- we were 1) amazingly compatible, to watching them gain their indepen- smart and loving and determined to holds, as joyful as it is, might not go and 2) quickly pulled apart. dence and moving out. I had big plans make this work. Here’s how she end- smoothly. for that house, or at least for those two ed her email: “I think that the old cat Deanne moved out first, to live with bedrooms of theirs. One would be- and I will have to become more toler- She asks me, “You must have gone her boyfriend, and then I did the come a sort of upstairs lounge; I really ant and less territorial. Speaking for through some similar experiences with same. After that we set up household wanted to get the TV out of the living myself, I am ready. your husband. Shared space. It has its in one apartment after another, with room. The other would be my study, a PAM KRESS PAM attractions and distractions, doesn’t it?” or without roommates. I finally ended place to read and write – just like Vir- Pam Kress-Dunn up with half a house to myself, feeling ginia Woolf’s Room of One’s Own. [email protected] You’ve got that right, Janet. I’ve lived brave mainly because I had gained with more people than you can shake custody of the Labrador retriever

• a stick at, and no matter the attraction when my boyfriend or convenience, there have been mo- and I broke ments when I wanted to flee to a Motel up. 6. Having remarried only three years ago, I’ve found that the older I get, the more interesting the requisite com- promise has been. And we don’t even have any teenag- ers in the house.

Then I went to grad school. My dog and I lived alone for the first few months, and I felt like a negli- gent mom, riding my bike from the library to take her out for walks that were never long enough. At semester break, I found her a home in the country and my- self a nicer apartment with a roommate in my graduate program. It was going to be fun to have someone else around for a change, popping popcorn, playing music, hanging out. The man I married informed me early on that he had never lived alone, a fact I thought that, anyway, until three days I found astonishing. He wasn’t even after I moved in and her boyfriend told me she was in the hospital after try- GIVING VOICE GIVING born alone, arriving soon after his twin FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND THE STONES ... ONLY IN 365INK, BABY! 22 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19 Bob’s Book Reviews Gathering No Moss It took me a long time to separate the The book is the story of the recording m u s i c i a n s by Bob Gelms kind of man he was with the kind of of the Stones’ LP, Exile on Main Street. in the band work he did. I’ve come to consider the It happened at a seaside mansion in their backup This piece is about Robert Greenfield’s dangerous thought that his soaring, awe- the south of France during the sum- m u s i c i a n s . book Exile On Main Street: A Season in inspiring buildings might be a result of mer of 1971. The Stones in general, but The Glimmer Hell With The Rolling Stones so, natural- the kind of man he was. Keith (Keef) Richards in particular, were Twins were ly, I need to open with a short comment dodging the law in England because of, the Rolling regarding Frank Lloyd Wright. mostly, drug-related reasons. They exiled Stones and ev- themselves to the south of France where eryone else was At one point in my freckled past I want- they had a lot of time on their hands and replaceable. ed to be an architect. I came to admire decided to record an album. Frank Lloyd Wright above all other ar- Out of this devil’s brew of seething re- chitects. I grew up on the South Side of It was a typical rock and roll scene: A 24/7 sentment, jealousy, narcissism, and pro- Chicago right next to Oak Park, where party with everyone dropping by from found personal conflict, all exacerbated Wright lived and worked. He designed John Lennon to heroin dealers from Mar- by mountains of mind-altering substanc- many homes in Oak Park and in Chica- seilles. Every addictive substance know to es, comes one the best albums by the go. I lived close enough to visit almost all humankind was purchased in very large greatest rock and roll band of all time. of them and actually was able to tour the quantities and consumed in like manner: insides of quite a few. Heroin, cocaine, marijuana, barbiturates, This story is so engrossing that almost uppers, downers, acid, psilocybin, alco- anyone could tell it. It turns out that al- Wright lingered on the periphery of my hol … for as altered as they were all the most anyone did. Greenfield is not the life. I’ve attended hundreds of concerts time they could have been snorting Drano best writer around and the book is in- and the best venue I’ve ever been in for and might not have noticed. fected with a horde of clichés. Even that that sort of thing is the Auditorium The- didn’t stop me from reading Exile On atre in Chicago. It was designed by Louis The truly astounding fact is not that the Main Street: A Season In Hell With The Sullivan, Wright’s employer. For a time I Stones managed to record one of their Rolling Stones in one sitting and Green- lived in a co-op in Hyde Park in Chicago best albums but that they all made it out field did get the title exactly right. that was designed by Mies Van Der Rohe of there alive. Everyone was playing royal who was a great admirer of Wright’s. I bed bouncer in secret with everyone else’s As with Frank Lloyd Wright, I try not to lived just up the street from Robie House, I had the same reaction when I read A wives all under the same roof. The next think about the quality of the people one of Wright’s most recognized and in- Season in Hell With The Rolling Stones. morning all of them sat together at break- working but the quality of the work hav- fluential buildings. fast as if nothing had happened the night ing been done. If there is another season I am not alone in the belief that the Rolling before. That is, until the secret sexcapades in hell in the future for these guys I’m Then I read a biography of Frank Lloyd Stones are the greatest rock and roll band became not so secret. Unbelievably thinking that Frank Lloyd Wright and the Wright. It turns out that he was one of the of all time. Down through the years I’ve enough, even though they were all sleep- Glimmer Twins will be spending time at most despicable human beings to have read all the wildly bizarre stories about ing with each other’s wives, girlfriends, the same sweltering resort. ever walked the Earth … the reincarnation their personal lives and jet-setting antics. former girlfriends, future wives, whatever, of Narcissus himself … a completely self- It got to the point that the stories were so they still worked on the album. Now, most NEXT TIME absorbed monster who expected every- surreal that they couldn’t be true. It turns of the sexual promiscuity didn’t include On The Road for 50 years … Jack Kerouac’s one to kneel at the altar of his talent. How out that, after reading Greenfield’s book, Bill Wyman or Charlie Watts. In fact Jag- seminal novel celebrates 50 years in print could one of my heroes be so loathsome? we don’t know the half of it. ger and Richards considered all the other and 50 years being misunderstood.

EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 31, 2007 CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? 23 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

Think Inside of the Box heard it in church and in advertise- ments (think outside of the bun). I have Were you told to “think outside of the a friend that tells everyone he wants to box” today? People use this catch- be cremated when he dies because he phrase to encourage others to look has spent his whole life thinking out- at a challenge from a new perspec- side of the box, he sure doesn’t want to tive. It often comes from someone in be buried in one. charge who feels the current solutions or ideas are just not good enough. The When someone tells you to think out- cliché loosely means “think creatively.” side of the box, they are trying to get you “Think outside of the box” has become to think creatively and pushing you to the least creative way to tell someone do more for the company, team, or orga- to be more creative. nization. It is one of the most overused phrases. Does it really enhance creativ- The phrase “think outside of the box” ity? When I hear someone say we must first began at the Walt Disney Com- “think outside the box,” I want to ask pany in the 1950s. Thinking outside them to think of a more creative way to of the box represented Walt Disney’s tell me to think creatively. It is almost to vision. After Walt’s death in 1966, ev- the point where just saying “think out- eryone would ask, “What would Walt side the box” actually closes the box. do (WWWD)?” The leaders would then explain that Walt’s thought process was “Think outside of the box” has lost its “thinking outside of the box,” referring zing! It is the least creative way to tell to thinking creatively, not accepting the someone to be more creative. If Walt status quo, openness to new ideas, and Disney were still alive, I bet he would a willingness to explore. ban his employees from saying “think outside the box.” He would have thought Today, the phrase has become as com- of 48 other ways to say be more creative mon Mickey Mouse. Every day is filled by now. If everyone is thinking outside with this cliché. It rolls off of the tongues the box, maybe the best way to think of leaders, bosses and politicians. I’ve creatively is to think inside the box?

1% Mattitude Improvement Tip Train Your Employees and the more skills you help them develop, the more loyal they will be To motivate and keep employees, give to your company and the more likely them skills that make them more hire- they will be to stick around. able. There is a free agent mentality in the workplace. People know they will Improving your life just a little each day probably not stay with one company makes all the difference! What tips do for their entire career. The way to keep you use to improve your life? If you have them is to give them the skills that a useful tip, I encourage you to send it actually make them more desirable to to me so others can benefit. Simply send other companies. The more they learn tips to: [email protected]. Does your business or organization need Mattitude? Contact Matt today at 563-590-9693 or e-mail [email protected]. THE VOICES ARE TELLING ME TO SEE VOICES 24 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19 VOICES Schedule of Events Saturday, September 8 Opening and Artist Reception 7 - 11 p.m. $10 donation at the door. Sponsored by Premier Bank.

Gallery Hours 1 - 5 p.m. Sundays! Come enjoy great art every Sunday! (Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 6)

Wednesday, September 12 The City of Dubuque presents: The Making Of an All-America City Produced by The City of Dubuque, Dubuque Racing Association, Gary Olsen and Jim Bare- foot. Free and open to the public, children and adults welcome. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:30, Screening at 7 p.m.

Friday, September 14 Jaycees / 365 Night, 7- 10 p.m. The Jaycees welcome young professionals to enjoy great art and discover the Dubuque Jaycees. 365 welcomes old prefessionals and everyone else to do the same! Special musi- cal guests Lucho Rey y Su Salsera & food by Fried Green Tomatoes. Donations welcome.

Saturday, September 15 Gallery Hours 1 - 5 p.m. Chicago Short Film Brigade Screening for ages 15 and up. Doors open at 7, screening at 7:30 p.m. Special musical guest Occidental Brothers. Sponsored by Prudential Financial. Donation at the door.

Saturday, September 22 Gallery Hours 1 - 5 p.m. Special Event: 8 p.m., The Wild Animals CD Release Party. Donation at the door.

Friday, September 28 Birthday Party for DBQ Arts Council. Details TBA.

Saturday, September 29 Gallery Hours 1 - 5 p.m. Art After Hours, 7 - 11 p.m. Sponsored by Captain Merry Bistro and Spa. Donation at the door.

Saturday, October 6 Special Closing Event: 7 - 11 p.m. Closing Party with musical guests Broke Out Steppers. Donation at the Door. Photos by Ron Tigges / DigitalDubuque.com 365INK: IT’S PEANUT-BUTTERY! 25 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19 ice pack - or keep them chilled with bot- Fajita Salad Wraps tles of frozen juice or water. Delicious Gluten & Pack the original fast food! Take along RECIPE Casein-Free wraps. nature’s candy - apples, grapes, bananas, All you need celery, carrots, oranges and pears. 1 1/4 cup Italian Viniagrette, divided 1 1/4 lbs boneless sirloin steak Snack from the food groups. A healthy 1 bag (10 oz) romaine leaves snack includes at least one food from the 1 Vidalia onion, cut into thin five food groups. wedges and separated 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers, • Grain group: popcorn 8 (8-inch) La Tortilla Factory™, • Vegetable group: broccoli w/ ranch dip gluten-free wraps • Fruit group: dried fruits • Meat group: peanut butter All you do • Milk group: string cheese Brush 1/4 cup of dressing over steak. Grill or broil steak until desired done- Need help planning quick meals and ness. Thinly slice against the grain. In snacks? Go to Hy-VeeHealth.Com and a large bowl, mix romaine leaves, find a Hy-Vee dietitian near you. Or onion, red peppers and steak. Stir in browse our recipes section for cooking remaining 1 cup salad dressing, toss- with kids. ing gently to coat. Fill each flour tor- tilla with fajita salad. Serves 8. Can Diet Alter Autism? Cranberry-Pecan Granola Bars Nutrition Facts: 370 calories, 16 g fat, 39 g Kids will enjoy helping make this tasty carbs, 18g protein, 4 g fiber, 640 mg sodium. backpack treat.

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Many miles and hours later I finally reached the bottom and Phantom Ranch, aptly named as its presence never seemed to materialize. Sharing the experience with other weary hikers under a rosy star lit sky made the effort even more meaningful. However a 4:30 a.m. Full Circle wake-up call the next morning brought reality bolting back. We still had to Perspective is a challenging concept to drag ourselves out. Many more miles wrap the brain around. We’re asked to and hours later I was again standing at “change our perspective,” “look at it the top. Peering over the rim at what from someone else’s point of view” or was just accomplished, the canyon we may find ourselves defending our looked entirely different than originally own viewpoints. We look at an object viewed just a few short days ago. or situation from all angles, pondering its existence and settle on our own Did the view change or did something preferred judgment only to find that cause a shift in my perspective? Having others see something totally different. viewed this massive void in the earth Or, upon further review we form an from the top, bottom and all sides it altogether new conclusion. no longer looked the same, its image held new meaning for me. Although A recent trek to the Grand Canyon still engaged by its beauty I reverently turned into an adventure not soon to understood the harshness of the be forgotten. Arriving at sunset revealed canyon’s arid environment and the its rugged interior in a reddened glow. inherent dangers that aren’t initially Majestic and spectacular, any attempt o b v i o u s . beyond this to pen a description is futile. Starting at the There simply are no words to match the top and ending visual impact when viewed for the first the same was time. Breathtaking and overwhelming I a full circle was, however, quickly reminded of how experience. infinitesimally small I was. With reality defined by our perceptions, Up at dawn the next day I entered the it only makes sense that our experiences inner recess with eager anticipation. help shape a perspective that is uniquely This quickly diminished as I recalled a our own. Whether forced upon us conversation I had earlier with Ranger or of our own choosing expanding Steve. “Remember, there is no water our horizons means being open to or shade on this trail and we’ve already possibility with some willingness to lost 8 people this year,” he cautioned. try something new. Often out of our “Lost?” I said. “Yes,” he replied. “They comfort zone these opportunities to died.” However, already on my way, let go of stubbornly held beliefs may it was too late to turn around. (I made reveal a new landscape; similar in a mental note that should I make it out content, however, new in meaning. GET A CLUE, PUNK! 27 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19 365 DOUBLE SHOT OF SUDOKU & INSTANT GRATIFICATION CROSSWORD ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 31 - THAT’S RIGHT, NO WAITING ... YOU BIG CHEATER! NO WAITING ... YOU - THAT’S RIGHT, 31 ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE MARTHA STEWART DIDN’T SELL OFF OUR STOCK, BUT SHE DID USE IT AS THE BASE OF A NICE SOUP. 28 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

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Continued from Page 19 As an added feature, Loras College rapher, Wallis is working on and Fly By Night Theater Troupe a new series of photos for the will be providing short theatri- show. “He’s got a very human cal performances on opening approach to photography, so I night and during select special thought he would be a good ad- events. (See the accompanying dition to the show,” said Tully, schedule for dates and times adding, “I’m impressed that of special events, along with he’s got his own studio and is additional features for details investing in downtown.” on particular events.)

In addition to the diverse and often large- When asked what impact the Voices scale artwork made possible by the expan- shows have within the art community, sive warehouse gallery, the space lends Tully sees the exhibits as an opportunity itself to a variety of special events. Along and a challenge: “I would hope that the with the opening, events include a City of acceptance of the Voices show would Dubuque presentation, The Making of an inspire area artists to look at their work All-American City; a Dubuque Jaycees / in a new way (knowing) that the commu- 365 night featuring music by Lucho Rey nity will accept it. We are making our y Su Salsera; a screening of short films cultural corridor a destination. There is by the Chicago Short Film Brigade along a lot of talent here. If we keep putting it with a performance by Chicago-based out there, people will come to see it.” afro-pop band the Occidental Brothers; a CD release party for Dubuque-based band The Wild Animals (formerly known as the Worn Out Shoes); a birthday party for the Dubuque Arts Council; an Art After Hours event; and a closing party featuring Iowa City reggae band Broke Out Step- pers. “The special events are a draw for a broad spectrum of viewers,” explains Tully. “They will come for one event but will be exposed to more of the art.”

In addition to the opening and other spe- cial events, the Voices warehouse gal- lery will be open for viewing free to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to Being a space that seems to encourage 5 p.m. through October 7. Voices From collaboration, the warehouse works the Warehouse District 3 is presented by well to bring people to the show that the Dubuque Museum of Art and spon- might be intimidated by exhibitions in sored by Premier Bank, The Iowa Arts more formal surroundings. “One of the Council, Wilmac Property Company, reasons for a Dubuque Museum of Art Mission Creative and Francis Henkels off-campus exhibition is to create an ex- Attorney. For more information, visit hibit that people will not feel intimidat- www.voiceswarehousegallery.com. ed about attending,” notes Tully. “The events present the work in a joyful man- ner as opposed to the cliché of the man with his spectacles on his nose and his hand on his chin staring at a painting. It’s in a joyful mode while still evoking some higher thought.” 365INK: JUST AS NOSTRADAMUS PREDICTED! 30 SEPTEMBER 6 - 19

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ever accomplished with half-hearted ef- forts and narrow goals. It takes commit- ted minds and wild imaginations to look to the future and envision a whole new neighborhood, entertainment hot spot, dining destination, office complex, shop- ping center ... or, in the case of Dubuque’s historic Warehouse District, an area that will comprise all of those things.

Continued from Page 4 “Dubuque has shown in the past that One need only look at how many ware- when the idea is good enough, more houses bear the Wilmac Properties than enough people will get behind it,” placard. says Katie Bahl. “The members of our committee are all committed to this idea “We bought our first building in 1975, and the rest of the community believes and we acquired the Voices warehouse in it, too, and that’s important.” in 1988, with a couple more along the way,” he says. “And it was my dad who started it all.”

McNamara sees the warehouses as the natural extension of the growth of com- munity and culture in the area.

“My office has 12-foot spaces and 15- inch beams across the ceiling ... you can’t make this anymore,” he told 365 in a prior interview. “The District is great for creative space. We have so many different kinds of art, from performance to visual to musical.” And while the days, weeks, months and Residential growth is also part of the years ahead are assured to bring with plan. The Warehouse Committee hopes them a revitalized and rejuvenated Ware- to generate a mixed-income neighbor- house District, one that will only further hood environment comprising both the growth of downtown, it is important PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 rental and for-sale loft units, especially that the sands of time do not wash away in upper-story condo spaces, in addition what was there in the past. The historic Sudoku Answers Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2 to an outdoor central meeting square / millwork industries of the area are the plaza and a heritage trail extension into major theme for revitalization, with His- THE ANSWERS the District. Plans call for an influx of toric Preservation involved in the project QUESTIONS ON PAGE 6 and plans for a museum affiliated with the retail, entertainment / nightlife, special- 1. A, Central was originally known as Clay. ty shops and more. After all, you can’t National Mississippi River Museum and grow an area without offering more and Aquarium. 2. Timothy Fanning’s Log Tavern was where more things for people to do. Lot One now stands. “It all boils down to being able to hold onto and keep the past while still embrac- With goals of the incremental renovation, 3. B, Caradco is the original name of the ing the future,” says Bahl. And they’re restoration and rehabilitation of more than Voices Warehouse. doing a darned good job of it out there. a million square feet of vacant and under- Cryptoquip Answer Voices from the Warehouse was only the 4. Caradco stands for Carr / Adams / Collier. utilized space, with hoped-for investment beginning. With the upcoming visit from of at least $200 million, you might say the American Institute of Architect’s Sus- 5. Frank Lloyd Wright often ate soup in the that the plan for the Warehouse District tainable Design Assessment Team later packing room of Roshek’s. He also never is ambitious, to say the least. But if you paid his bill. this fall, a visit that will include discussion think about it, no area was ever renovated Crossword Answers From page 27 of the Warehouse District, the tutelage and restored with half-hearted efforts and 6. C, Restoration Warehouse boasts 70,000 and guidance of the Warehouse District narrow goals. Heck, no great mission was square feet of showroom space. Check it Committee; the support of businessmen out! like McNamara, Johnson, Golombeski, Blake, John Gronen, James Avery, Rhonda 7. D, Town Clock Plaza was dedicated in Dunbar, Tony Pfohl and more; the support 1971. and active involvement from the arts com- munity including the seemingly omni- 8. Trick! The Colts were first known as the Legionnaires, and then the Colt .45s. present Gene Tully, and a community that wants to see the warehouses rise to new 9. D, Dubuque Bank & Trust now sits in the heights ... the gates are open, the road German Trust and Savings Bank. is clear and the brakes are off. Those Voices from the Warehouse District that 10. The Dubuque Museum of Art was once you hear right now? Get ready to hear a the Clinton Savings Bank... but we don’t whole lot more of them. remember that at all! Do you?