Another few weeks and so much more God we’re diversified! But we never did this checked off the old wedding planning list. In- to make money. It just seemed like the right vites... sent! Rentals ... rented! Bad weather thing to do. That sentiment drives all my major ... cancelled! (Me and the Lord, we’ve got investments. Does it feel right? an understanding.) So this whole thing is just moving along way too easy. What can we do It was on a whim that Christy brought home to throw a huge monkey in the wrench? Hm- the paper one Sunday. I skimmed through the mmm? Let’s see. No, we can’t get pregnant. homes. There were a slew of them. I didn’t The dress has to fit and that indeed is way too want any of them. I know new houses are much stress to pile on Christy. What is far too maintenance-free compared to old homes, much to worry about right now, but one step but in my opinion they are also character free; short of fatherhood? I know: Let’s buy a house, the ‘70s ranch houses, the ‘80s bigger ranch close on it and move in before the wedding. houses, the ‘90s pre-fab boxes on the west Bingo! That’s a terrible idea. Let’s do it! end and the more recent “houses of many gables.” That is the name my architect friends Honestly, we’ve been kicking the tires on hous- call the new complex-looking brick and sid- es for a while now. I’d have loved to stay where ing, multi-tiered roof giants that line the new- I am. I rent a gorgeous row house downtown. er golf courses and private communities on Its detailed interior is un-ruined by decades the outskirts of town. They’re pretty, I’m sure of tenants and owners. But its infrastructure is they’re nice. They’re just not me. I like the stur- also un-updated under the hood. So while it is diness of an old house. The kind of woodwork a dream to look at, $400 heating bills in the that’s built into the home, not just veneered winter are not so fun. I know the kind of mon- on after the drywall is done to make it look ey I need to put into it to make it a long-term like it’s built in. I like the mature neighbor- home investment. Add that to the asking price hoods, the big trees, and also, I still want to and I know I can’t sell it for what I put into it. live downtown. Is such a thing out there that Not for a decade anyway. So I had to come to fits my finicky criteria, under $130,000? We grips with reality and look elsewhere. had a couple near misses earlier in the month. One was beautiful on the outside in a great Now a realtor might tell you that their on- neighborhood, but the inside was designed by line listings are fully up-to-date daily but af- someone with a vendetta against feng shui. ter becoming a recent expert, I can tell your Not a single room in the house made sense. they are smoking asbestos. Everything we Another was nice inside, but our was in an looked at that we liked was “sale pending” odd neighborhood. I think the neighbor took when we drove up. Two weeks later, same his landscaping cues from the House on the deal. So much for trusting the Web sites. Rock and Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid. And Equally as hard to glean info from is a 1.5- the other neighbor may have been Boo Rad- inch wide black and white photo in the Sun- ley. day classifieds. We’re in a crapshoot. So we look at the bigfoot-sighting-quality images And then, there it was. On this day we were in the paper and see if we like anything. not looking at a half-dozen houses. We were going to look at one, and it had an Now some things I’m picky about and some open house so if nothing else, we knew it things I’m not. Hand me an $8 iced latte from was not going to be sale pending ... at least LIVE MUSIC we hoped not. I can pretty much tell you in Starbucks or a $1.79 iced coffee from Mc- ten seconds outside the place if a house has Saturdays - Upstairs Donald’s and either way, I’m going to drink it Chuck Bregman 5-9 a chance of making the cut. This one did. and not think twice about it. But then there’s Thursday, July 24 House of M, Trife, the important stuff. There, I’m picky. No, not Needless to say, not only did we make an Casethejoint, 9 PM picky. Just stubborn. If it’s not exactly what I offer on the house before dinner, we had our Friday, July 25 want I don’t want it. offer accepted and we had the place before The Dert Tones 9 PM it was dark out. That was fast. I think Christy Saturday, July 26 So what’s important? Well, how about a wife. may be hyperventilating in the other room. Frogs Gone Fishin’ 9 PM I mean it only took me 36 years to find the Friday, August 1 perfect one to ask. I’ve found good ones along Brews Brothers, 9 PM That was one week ago. Everything since then the way, but not the one that made me say, yep Saturday, August 2 has gone smooth as, well, planning a wed- The Pines 9 PM ... THAT ONE! A house is a distant second. But ding. We met the super-nice lady who cur- still second. I mean, what kind of idiot wan- Friday, August 8 rently owns the house. She had as much of an Mighty Short Bus’ 9 PM ders around for as long as I have without buy- emotional connection to the home as I have Friday, August 15 ing a house? You don’t have to tell me what a to mine now. So I felt her pain at letting it go. David Zollo, 9 PM foolishly poor example of investing that is. I do It was nice to know that the people there now own 365: I’m pretty much the king of invest- loved the house. I had a great feeling about it ing in things that will never make money! I’m from the start. Hopefully, we’ll feel the same kidding. We do pay the bills, but I promise you way about it very soon. But first I have to The 365ink crew... faces you already know! it’s not this paper making anyone rich. Thank move. That should be an interesting article.

Tim Mike Tanya Jeff Kelli Ralph Gary Matt Lisa Chris Pam Joey Angela Ron Bob Roy Brad Bryce ISSUE # 61 In this Issue... JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 BrickOven Studios / Exquisite Letterpress: 4 Community Shorts: 5-6, 8

Outdoor Concerts: 7 Entertainment Shorts: 9 Irish Hooley: 10

Discover Dubuque : 11 Summerfest: 12 Pam Kress-Dunn: 13

Wando’s Movies: 14 Inside 365: 15 Silver Dollar Live Music: 17

Arts Briefs: 18 The Shape of Things: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20

Brush Creek Winery: 21 Mattitude: 22

Dubuque County Fair: 23 Bob’s Book Reviews: 24 Life Stiles - by Jeff Stiles: 26

Eating Healthy with Hy-Vee: 27 Go Green Challenge: 28

Crossword / Puzzles: 29 Budweiser Live Music: 30

Trixie / Horoscopes: 32 Comedy: 34 Taste of Dubuque :35

The Inkwell ) Bryce Parks ([email protected] Publisher: ) Editor: Tim Brechlin ([email protected] [email protected]) 563-451-9365 Advertising: Kelli Kerrigan ( ) Bryce, Tim & Mike Ad Design: Tanya Tjarks ([email protected] Photography: Mike Ironside, Ron TIgges, Bryce Parks Writers & Content: Mike Ironside, Tim Brechlin, Bryce Parks, L.A. Hammer, Chris Wand, Mayor Roy Buol, Matt Booth, Robert Gelms, Angela Koppes, Pam Kress-Dunn, Jeff Stiles, Megan Dalsing and Pat Fisher Bryce Parks, Tim Brechlin Graphic Design & Layout: Dan Chapman Director of Operations / Accounts Avoidable: Christy Monk, Special thank you to: Brad Parks, Bob & Fran Parks, Katy Brechlin, Ralph Kluseman, Kay Kluseman, Jon Schmitz, Patty Reisen- Ottavi, Todd Locher, Everett Buckardt, Julie Steffen, Sheila Castaneda,, Jim Heckmann, Gaile Schwickrath, Ron & Jennifer Tigges, the crew of Radio Dubuque and all the 365 friends and advertisers for all your support. You are all 365. 1st Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001 Dubuque365 • 210 West (563) 588-4365 Office Phone or Music/Events/Movie Hotline 365 @ All contents (c) 2008, 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, In a story? In an ad? On the cover? Good Luck! IS THAT A PRINTING PRESS OR AN EXERCISE BIKE? 4 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

deus. Like Voices From The Warehouse, Clearly fascinated by the vintage equipment the series of large-scale art exhibits in the and the hands on process of letterpress print- second floor of Tim McNamara’s ware- ing (as opposed to digital and the now ubiq- house at 10th and Jackson Streets, Brick uitous offset printing) Fraterdeus describes Oven Studio and Exquisite Letterpress are the experience as “high touch.” Letterpress stimulating people’s imagination regard- traditionally uses wood or metal type that ing the possibilities that raw warehouse actually presses the ink into the paper. The space offers. DeGree and Fraterdeus process not only leaves ink on the surface, follow in the footsteps of sculptor Gene but creates an actual impression that gives Tully, creator of the Voices exhibit whose printed paper a tactile, hand-made feel. warehouse studio has long served as an It could be seen as the polar opposite of inspiration to area artists with respect to “high-tech,” an area he’s worked in for years the potential of the district. as a web designer and consultant and Linux and network server consultant, but recent We recently sat down with DeGree and developments in technology have brought Fraterdeus in the courtyard outside their both ends of the spectrum together. shared space at 120 East 9th Street, to learn more about their efforts and how their work Fraterdeus can produce his own photo- fits into the bigger picture of warehouse polymer plates from photonegatives or development. “Well, in the bigger picture computer output typography. The photo- … the warehouse district is up and com- polymer plate becomes a three-dimen- ing, and as you know the Voices (show) sional object, with raised areas trans- has been going on for a few years now, but in 1985. But his first experience with the ferring ink to paper and recessed areas Development of Dubuque’s historic Ware- we’re starting to see some actual investment medium occurred much earlier. “I first did leaving negative space. The technology al- house District is gaining momentum. of real time and effort into building here that letterpress printing in junior high school, lows computer-based design to be printed That’s no surprise. New businesses like makes a difference,” observed Fraterdeus. which was probably about 1968 or so,” using traditional technology that evolved Restoration Warehouse, Resa James, and from processes similar to those used by The Gym have been joining longtime ten- Ben Franklin a couple hundred years ago. ants like Mission Creative in remodeled Peter Fraterdeus and re-imagined warehouse spaces. The “Photopolymer, to some extent is respon- City of Dubuque is in the process of creat- sible for the resurgence and current health ing a Warehouse District Master Plan with of letterpress,” explains Fraterdeus. “It’s the help of the Minneapolis-based Cun- really amazing what’s happened in the ningham Group toward an infrastructure last ten, fifteen years. And interestingly, investment strategy that will make possi- I taught a course at Colorado College in ble all kinds of future development. In fact about ‘91 and met a guy out there who the entire community is on board making was just doing the first research in photo- warehouse revitalization a top ten goal as polymer with letterpress and so now it’s part of the Envision 2010 process. completely flowered.” In fact, Fraterdeus used the method to print the posters for But as owners, developers, and com- the Voices show last September. Digitally munity leaders work toward a broader, designed by Mission Creative (his neigh- comprehensive vision of the district, two bors in the next building to the east) he intrepid artists have invested their own hand-printed the exhibition posters. work, time, and vision toward warehouse revitalization on a very human scale. Working both in high-tech and high- touch, Fraterdeus is both a digital typeface (what most people call “fonts”) designer Jordan DeGree Fraterdeus has been building his letter- he recalls. “So I go back a long way with press operation over the past year, uti- it and I never imagined at that point that and a letterpress enthusiast working with lizing different warehouse spaces as the 20 years later I’d buy a print shop and equipment like an Original Heidelberg 10 project evolves. It has given him firsthand 25, 26 years after that I’d be in Dubuque, by 15 platen press, circa 1960 (which he experience of the rapidly progressing de- Iowa doing it again.” Continued on Page 28 velopment of the district, but it was almost by accident that he found himself there. “Well, it was sort of a fate accompli,” he explained. “Because I had a bunch of printing equipment in a basement in Galena that had to get moved out of the house and Tim (McNamara) offered a spot to put it there, just to store it. So it ended up here and I followed it more or less.”

While Fraterdeus’ presence in the ware- house district might not have been planned, his work with letterpress equip- ment is no accident. He purchased his Jordan DeGree has recently opened the first equipment from a stationary store Brick Oven Studio in a warehouse space print shop in Evanston, Illinois in 1980 next to Exquisite Letterpress, an endeavor and later set up a letterpress program at of traditional print enthusiast Peter Frater- the School of the Art Institute of Chicago THE FREEMASONS BUILD THEIR TEMPLES IN THE HEARTS OF MEN. AND ON 12TH STREET 5 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

JULY 27 Music on the AUG 2 E.B. Lyons AUG Author Ann JULY AUG 10 Nature Events 4 O’Farrell 26 March II UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY

If your kids are looking to get out 365 Lunchtime Jams of the house and learn a little bit Friday’s at Lunch, Town Clock Plaza (See page 6) more about the world around us, here’s your chance! The E.B. Lyons Dubuque County Fair Interpretive Center at the Mines of July 22 - 27, Fairgrounds (See page 21) Spain is hosting a smorgasbord of events over the next few weeks! Lonestar & Night Ranger in Concert July 26, Jackson County Fair (See ad on page 35)

Rock ‘n’ Soul Reunion on the River Yeah, it’s not in chronological July 26, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 9) order, but we just wanted to see if you were paying attention! Music on the Green Dubuque’s Own Colts Drum and July 26, Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena Territories (See page 7) Bugle Corps takes center state at Music on the March II, Saturday, Flood Relief Concert (L.A. Guns / Faster Pussycat) July 26th at Dalzell Field, located July 27, Farley IA (See page 9) On Sunday, July 27, the center Irish Author Ann O’Farrell will at Dubuque Senior High. Show- Music in the Gardens will host “Wetland Fun,” an edu- speak about her novels Norah’s time is at 6:30 featuring five DCI July 27, Dubuque Arboretum (See page 27) cational program open to all ages. Children and Michael on Monday, Open Class corps in one of their final competitions prior to the Attendees will explore the world August 4, at 12:30 p.m. at River F.I.S.T. Screening Open Class Championship. of a wetland. The program will Lights Bookstore at 1098 Main July 31, Carnegie-Stout Public Library (See page 8) include several tests on the water, Street in downtown Dubuque. explanations of what a wetland is Join them for tea and scones (it is OCT Animal Planet’s 5 Jeff Corwin Taffeta Memories: Senior Musical Moments and why the territory is important. after all, lunchtime) and meet the August 1 -23, Bell Tower Theater (See Page 13) Attendees will also be seining author. Skip the fast food and sack Clarke College has announced for insects and aquatic animals. lunch today and try something dif- that this year’s 11th Annual Mack- Taste of Dubuque Guests are reminded that there ferent already. If you have yet to in-Mailander Lecture Series will August 2, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 35) is the strong possibility of getting discover River Lights at their new feature “Tales from the Field with wet. The program will run from 1 - location, let this be your excuse. Jeff Corwin” on Sunday, October Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday 2:30 p.m., and admission is free. 5. Animal Planet audiences best August 3, Mud Lake Park (See page 7) AUG Free Masons know Corwin as host of The Jeff On Saturday, August 2, the center 7 & Pork Chops Corwin Experience, one of the Johnathan Martin Christian Concert will hold a program titled “Here, most popular shows on cable TV. August 3, Grand View Methodist Church (See page 8) Fishy, Fishy, Fishy.” Grab your fish- The Dubuque Metropolitan Lodge Recently, Corwin hosted a series ing pole, some bait, and go fishing! #49 of the Iowa Freemasons will be of CNN specials with Anderson Author Ann O’Farrell Speech The program will explore Granger hosting a charity pork chop dinner Cooper, Planet in Peril, and con- August 4, River Lights 2nd Edition Bookstore (See this page) Creek, and kids will learn about on Thursday, August 7, beginning tinues to make appearances on the swift swimmers who inhabit at 5 p.m. The dinner, which will Summerfest CNN to discuss the problems fac- the water. The program will be be held at the Dubuque Masonic August 8, Town Clock Plaza (See page 12) ing our environment today. held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Lodge at 1155 Locust Street, will is aimed at kids ages 5 - 11, though benefit the building of the Ameri- Discover Dubuque parents are welcome to stay. can Cancer Society’s Iowa Hope August 8-10, Five Flags Center (See page 11) Lodge to aid in free housing for cancer patients and caregivers. Peter Pan August 13 -18, Grand Opera House (See page 18)

The Vogues in concert August 7, Grand Opera House (See page 8)

The Shape of Things Finally, did you know that Smokey August 8-10, Voices Warehouse (See Page 19) the Bear turns 63 this year? We didn’t, but the Mines of Spain knew WingFest it. So on Sunday, August 10, the The dinner will include hand-cut August 9, Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, IL (See Page 16) center will hold a Happy Birthday grilled boneless pork chops, corn Smokey program. Attendees will go on the cob, baked beans, scal- Comedian Jamie Kennedy on a hike, eat cake and just have a loped potatoes, red cabbage, rolls The lecture will be held in con- August 20, Bricktown (See page 34) fun afternoon -- as well as learn a and dessert. A minimum donation junction with Clarke’s Homecom- little bit about keeping nature beau- of $10 per person is requested. ing festivities. Information about Summers Last Blast 9 featuring the Bullet Boys tiful. The program will run from 1 Reservations can be sent to Sam ticket sales for Corwin’s lecture August 22-23, Port of Dubuque (See page 7) - 2:30 p.m., and admission is free. Phipps, 1601 Clay Hill Road, will be made available soon, so Dubuque, Iowa, 52002, or by e- stay tuned to the pages of 365ink Irish Hooley w/ Gaelic Storm For more information about these mailing Earl Kerker at elkerk@ for the details. For more informa- August 23, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 10) and other Mines of Spain events, visit mchsi.com. For more information, tion, contact the Clarke College the facility’s Web site at www.mine- call 563-564-6845, or e-mail ja- Marketing and Communication Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin sofspain.org, or call 563-556-0620. [email protected]. Office at 536-588-6318. October 5, Clarke College (See this page) VIENNA BEEF HOTDOGS ARE THE FASTEST WAY TO TIM’S HEART 6 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

are as steadfast as ever: Soups and sal- A Little Taste of Philly ads are prepared from scratch, bread is Re-Opens! baked fresh every day and sandwiches are made to order. (Also, they serve As summer continues to heat up and Vienna Beef hot dogs, which are also reach its peak, things are also starting known as the greatest achievement ever to heat up again for one of 365’s favor- produced by human hands.) ite local restaurants. Two months after it shut its doors at its Rhomberg Avenue location, A Little Taste of Philly has re-opened at its new home of Wacker Plaza!

A Little Taste of Philly spent two and a half years in the Washington neigh- borhood, and has now moved directly across the street from Kennedy Mall, allowing the restaurant to have a new level of accessibility and exposure.

“Making the decision to move our store “When designing our new location, we from the people that had supported us made it a priority to create an environ- for the last three years was the most dif- ment that was comfortable and welcom- ficult decision we’ve had to make,” says ing to everyone,” says Kurt Burbach, general manager Aaron Burbach. “Ulti- who owns the restaurant with his wife, mately, it came down to the fact that we Tina. “We wanted a place where you had simply outgrown our home.” could feel comfortable in work jeans, or a suit and tie.” No longer burdened by constraints of space and parking, A Little Taste of A Little Taste of Philly is located at 806 Philly is now able to offer an expanded Wacker Drive, near Moondog Music level of service to customers. And while and Cold Stone Creamery. For more the location has changed, the core prin- information or any questions about the ciples and standards of the restaurant restaurant, call 563-582-3002.

days between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free live music under the Town Clock. Great food and beverages are available 6. What is unique about from Carlos O’Kelly’s. Upcoming per- Dubuque’s county courthouse? formers include Denny Garcia on July Answers on page 28 A) It’s the oldest in the country 25, Nate Jenkins on August 1, and Mau- B) It’s the only one with a gold dome reen Kilgore on August 15. 1. In letterpress printing, what is C) It’s the oldest standing structure in Dubuque The 365 Lunchtime Jam continues, a platen? D) It’s haunted sponsored by Cottingham & Butler and Prudential Financial 2. Traditionally, what cheese is never 7. True or false: Iowa is the only state with contributing on a Philadelphia cheesesteak? name that starts with two vowels. support from Carlos A) Mozzarella B) American O’Kelly’s. Join us Fri- C) Swiss D) Cheez Whiz 8. St. Francis Xavier Basilica, in Dyers 3. Sylvester Stallone’s character in ville, is the only basilica in the U.S. to: F.I.S.T was loosely based upon A) Be situated outside a major what famous union leader? metropolitan area A) Samuel Gompers B) Be visited by multiple B) Eugene Victor Debs U.S. presidents C) Arthur Goldberg C) Still have its entire original D) Jimmy Hoffa structure intact D) Be consecrated by a Pope 4. Peter Pan was originally conceived as: 9. True or false: Iowa is the only state A) A book B) A stage play to have east and west borders C) An opera D) A children’s story formed 100% by water.

5. The Freemasons trace their history 10. What publication coined the term to what country? “little old lady of Dubuque?” A) Scotland B) England A) Chicago Tribune B) New Yorker C) France D) Germany C) Vanity Fair D) 365ink GREEN, GARDEN, LAKE -- THAT’S A LOT OF MUSIC ON STUFF! 7 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

It’s no secret that the Tri-State area has a an opportunity to get involved in this rich and thriving live music scene. From musical art form. From noon - 2 p.m., country to rock and everything else in-be- professional musicians will offer free les- tween, there are a bevy of talented perform- sons in stringed instruments in a program ers who come through these parts and ply called the “Picker’s Picnic,” which is then their trade. But being a river city, there is followed by the concert from 2 - 6 p.m. one style of music that is, without a doubt, inextricably tied to the heritage and the cul- “People especially enjoy the Picker’s Pic- ture of Dubuque: Bluegrass. And, not so co- nic,” says Zmudka. “Everyone gets out incidentally, the next Mud Lake Bluegrass their own instruments and they play, sing Sundays concert is right around the corner and have fun together.” -- on Sunday, August 3, to be exact! The Mud Lake Bluegrass Series, with its pic- Now in its seventh year, the free concert nic atmosphere, is fun for the whole family series originally began as an effort to matched with the beautiful setting of Mud stage bluegrass music performances at Lake Park. Food and beverages will be avail- an outdoor area near the Mississippi Riv- able for purchase, though no alcohol will be er. The series has presented music from sold. Visitors are encouraged to bring their more than 30 groups and countless more own concessions as well as lawn chairs. At- individual performances over the years, tendees are asked for a free-will donation, and it has become a staple of Dubuque’s and the Mississippi River,” says series or- vals, churches, special events and other as donation proceeds go towards covering summer festival celebrations. ganizer James Zmudka, a Dubuque na- celebrations across the entire Midwest. The costs and building a fund to continue the tive who has promoted the series since its band has been enjoying a rapidly growing Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays next year. “We started the Mud Lake Music Society inception. “And people really love it.” level of popularity, and is becoming one of with three things in mind: Family, music the busiest bands from southern Wiscon- Mud Lake Park is located just a few miles Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays series con- sin. Opening for the band north of Dubuque, found by tinues with the Jefferson County Bluegrass will be Freef4thehaulin, a taking Highway 52 North Band, playing award-winning bluegrass country / bluegrass band to Sageville and turning and hailing from Madison, Wisconsin. from Dubuque that was in right on Sherrill Road, tak- Formed in 2003 and drawing its inspiration fact originally formed at Mud ing another right on Mud from the basic structures, techniques and Lake Bluegrass in 2007. Lake Road, and following traditions of bluegrass, the four-piece band the road to Mud Lake. For puts its own unique spin on the style. The In addition to the great concert, the Mud more information, call 563-552-1522. For band has performed at county fairs, festi- Lake Bluegrass Series also offers visitors camping information, call 563-556-6745.

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens MUSIC IN THE GARDENS The Dubuque Arts Council has had a great study, practice and performance so that 16th season of Music in the Gardens, and high school musicians can polish their the final 2008 installment of the free mu- musical skills and learn more about the sic series is right around the corner! The art form. Each summer, Iowa high school Get ready for the next installment of Ea- Europe and the Orient, and boasts a Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band students join Celebration Iowa and learn gle Ridge Resort & Spa’s Music on the unique interpretation of the Queen of will perform on Sunday, July 27. from well-renowned Iowa instructors. For Green concert series! On Saturday, July Soul herself, Tina Turner. With state-of- 24 years, the group has worked to 26, Manny B & the Rhythm Nights will the-art lighting and sound, Manny B & foster the arts and music through- be performing, beginning at 6 p.m. the Rhythm Nights combine showman- out the state. ship, musical talent, comedy and great The annual series, now in its third year, is taste in music (performing blues, rock, This installment of Music in the a free offering by Eagle Ridge in an effort jazz -- and even a little classical), in the Gardens is sponsored in part by to draw a wide variety of recording artists, process creating a fantastic show. the Fuerste Eye Clinic, and as playing various styles of music, as part of always it’s free and open to the enriching the Tri-State area music scene. Music on the Green will be held rain or public, held at the Dubuque Ar- shine, and weather permitting, will take boretum & Botanical Gardens Manny B & the Rhythm Nights (billed place on the recreation field adjacent to beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring as “Four Old Men Who Can Still Rock”) the Eagle Ridge Inn. Food and beverages your picnic supper, lawn chairs, are a band comprising four musicians will be available for purchase, though at- Celebration Iowa, a not-for-profit project blankets, etc., and enjoy! with a multitude of experiences. Front- tendees are asked not to bring coolers and of Luther College, was originally created man Manny B. has performed in Las carry-ins. Attendees are also encouraged during the 1980s by two Luther College Vegas, across the rest of the country, to bring lawn chairs or blankets. professors looking to encourage the artis- tic growth of Iowa youth. The group cel- ebrates the talent, potential, energy and spirit of the people of Iowa. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for Iowa high school students to perform in an educa- tional and service-oriented setting, to pro- vide entertainment to the people of Iowa, and at the same time offer a program of HOW ABOUT I INTRODUCE YOU TO MY FIST? WOW, WE SUCK AT SOUNDING TOUGH 8 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

Stallone, Rod Steiger and Peter Boyle, F.I.S.T. is loosely based upon the story of the Teamsters Union and its former president, Jimmy Hoffa. Stallone, who co-wrote the script, stars as John- ny Kovak, a Cleveland warehouse worker who THE VOGUES becomes involved in the leadership drama of Continuing the wildly successful the Grand Opera House. Open- the (fictional) Federation of Inter State Truckers classic concerts series that has ing for The Vogues will be the (hence the film’s title). Kovak, throughout the brought legendary talents such Oldies 107.5 house band, Artie story, begins to realize that in order to move as Gary Puckett and The Dia- and The Pink Catillacs. Tickets for up in the union, expand its influence and build monds, Music N’ More Promo- the show are $39.75, and V.I.P his reputation, must sacrifice his own personal tions and Oldies 107.5 welcome tickets are $49.75. Tickets go on principles. The movie was primarily filmed The Vogues! sale on Friday, May 30, at the right here in Dubuque in 1978, as the sections Grand box office or by phone at of town where it was filmed strongly resembled The Vogues’ fresh, original blend 563-588-1305. Cleveland of the 1930s. Locations seen in the of vocal harmony left an film include the Dubuque County Courthouse, indelible mark in the world St. Raphael’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart Church, of popular music. Inducted the Fourth Street Elevator, the E.J. Voggentha- into the Vocal Group Hall of ler Company and the historic Fame in 2001, The Vogues Dubuque Star Brewery. remain one of the top vocal groups on the oldies scene F.I.S.T. is 145 minutes long, today. Their first hit, “You’re and is rated PG. Admission the One,” first hit the charts and snacks are free, and four decades ago, and it’s open discussion will be en- been followed by a series As part of its ongoing film couraged after the show. For of million selling records series, the Carnegie-Stout more information, call the and albums including “5 Public Library will show the Library Information Desk at O’Clock World,” which lat- movie F.I.S.T. on Thursday, 563-589-4225 option 4, or er became the theme song July 31, at 6 p.m. in the 3rd visit the Library’s Adult Ser- for The Drew Carey Show. Floor Auditorium. vices Programs page online Directed by Norman Jewi- at www.dubuque.lib.ia.us/ The Vogues will perform son and starring Sylvester adult/programs/. on Thursday, August 7, at

across the United States and Canada. He still performs on occasion with his Christian sisters, and has carved for himself a reputation as one of the most energetic and invigorating Concert religious musical performers Jonathan in the country. He has been seen on Prime Time Country, Martin Crook and Chase, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, The Looking for hope? Shalom Retreat Cen- Also coming up will be “Clare of Assisi: A 700 Club and ter is here for you with a pair of upcom- Miracle for All Ages,” scheduled for Thur- more. His ing programs. day, August 14. Presented by Margaret musical style Jungers, OSF, and Eileen Miller, OSF, the c o m b i n e s “Finding Hope through the Grace of God,” program will discuss the life and times inspirations scheduled for Saturday, August 9, will be of Clare of Assisi. In her time, Clare’s life from south- presented by Fran and Marilyn Riley. Fran and miracles brought consolation and ern Gospel, has been broadcasting news and sports in healing to the people of her world. For modern con- the Quad Cities since 1978, and Marilyn those who still follow in her footsteps, Christian performer Jona- t e m p o r a r y is active in outreach to persons in need. she remains a shining light. Participants than Martin will be per- and other formats. In their presentation, the couple will will be inspired and challenged as they forming at Grand View share their 2003 journey of distress and probe the miracle stories that surround United Methodist Church Jonathan Martin’s performanc- emotional turmoil. Through prayer and her life – stories of healing, multiplying on Sunday, August 3! es will be held at Grand View the power of the Holy Spirit, they were bread and keeping enemies at bay. Her United Methodist Church, given hope to search for a greater purpose life and miracles will be celebrated with Martin, who began his located at 3342 John Wesley in life. In gratitude for the gifts they have song, bread and storytelling. career performing with Drive, just off John F. Kennedy received, their focus is to spread the good his sisters as The Mar- Road (next to the soccer com- news of God’s unconditional love for all. The requested offering for the program is tins, has since embarked plex). Martin will perform at $30, which will cover the program and upon a solo music career. all three church services, held The requested offering for the program is lunch. Registration and pre-payment is Originally from Arkan- at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 $35, which includes the cost of the pro- required by August 11. To register for ei- sas, Martin now calls Iowa a.m. For more information, visit gram as well as lunch. Registration and ther of these programs, visit at www.sha- home (living in West Des www.jonathanmartin.org or call pre-payment is required by August 4. lomretreats.org, or call 563-582-3592. Moines), and tours constantly 563-582-8875. DON’T WORRY, THE BREWS BROTHERS WON’T BRUISE YOU 9 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 ROCK! & MORE ROCK!

On Sunday, July 27, ‘80s group LA Guns will be performing at the Farley the hard rock of Jabberbox, the al- Park in Farley. Remember LA Guns? ways-popular stylings of Wicked Liz Sure, you do -- formed after Traci & the Belly Swirls, and Tri-State fa- Guns left Guns N Roses, LA Guns vorites The LoveMonkeys! scored a number of major hits, in- cluding “Ballad of Jane,” “One More Reason,” “It’s Not Over” and many more. In addition to LA Guns, Fast- er Pussycat (famous for “Bathroom Wall” and “House of Pain”) will be rocking the stage, as well as Bang Tango, On Saturday, Menace Height 4 and will begin the proceed- Dubuque’s very ings, followed by Johnny Trash, and own Menace! then it’ll be time for the headliner act: The BulletBoys! Often compared to The event is a fundraiser for East- David Lee Roth-era Van Halen in their ern Iowa flood victims. Tickets for heyday, the BulletBoys hit it big in the the all-ages show are only $10, and late ‘80s, especially with their chart- are on sale now at Moondog Music, topping “Smooth Up In Ya.” Original Dirty Ernie’s in Farley, any Farley lead singer Marq Torien is still with Young Men’s Association member the band, and if you’re looking for a and online at www.etix.com. real blast from the past, here’s your chance. Summer’s Last Blast will run Then... Set for August 22 - 23 at from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. on both nights, the Town Clock Plaza, Summer’s is open to all ages and is free. The Last Blast will feature a great set of event will also serve as a fundraiser bands. Friday’s concert will feature for Tri-State Crime Stoppers.

JULY 26 Rock ‘n’ Soul Reunion on the River Dubuque and will feature music by The Wundo Band followed by The Brews Brothers. A special feature this year for the event is a double-elimination, 4-person- team, water balloon contest overseen by the Dubuque Fire Department. Proceeds will go to Iowa tornado and flood relief. And, naturally, refreshments will be available for purchase! Rotary Club of Dubuque and State Central Bank are Admission to the Rock ‘n’ Soul presenting their annual Reunion on the River is free and Rock ‘n Soul Reunion on the event is open to the public. the River! The water balloon contest will be conducted from 4 - 6 p.m. Scheduled for Saturday, Additional sponsors include July 26, from 5 - 11 p.m., Alliant Energy and TRICOR In- the event will be held at surance. For more information, the Alliant Amphitheater in the Port of visit www.dubuquerotary.org. 365INK: MORE WILD THAN THE WILD ROVER 10 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

Mark your calendars for the annual cel- ebration of all things Irish -- the fourth annual Irish Hooley is coming up! Set for Saturday, August 23, the Hooley (named for the traditional Irish social celebration) combines music, dance, song, friendship and overall merriment in a daylong festi- val that makes Irish eyes smile.

for a number of area organizations, in- cluding Hospice of Dubuque -- which netted $11,500 from Hooley organiz- ers. It’s time to make that number even bigger, Dubuque!

Admission to the Irish Hooley is $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Children 10 and under will be free. The Irish ______Hooley is sponsored by Premier Bank, Saturday, July 26 and in addition to Hospice of Dubuque Upbeat Entertainment 9 PM - 1 AM also sponsors the Claddagh Irish Danc- ______ers and the Dubuqueland Irish As- Sunday, July 27 sociation. For more information, visit 98 in the Shade 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM DubuquelandIrish.com, and stay tuned ______to the pages of 365ink for more details Saturday, August 2 The Hooley will be held in the Alliant about all the great happenings that will Fever River Stirng Band 3 PM - 7 PM Amphitheater in front of the Dubuque take place at the event! The 69 Band Star Brewery. Entertainment will in- 10 PM - 2 AM ______clude bagpipers, traditional Irish folk singer Fiona Molloy, Pat Reidy & The Sunday, August 3 The 69 Band Lads, the Claddagh Irish Dancers, The 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chancey Brothers, The Fuschia Band ______and returning headliner Gaelic Storm, Saturday, August 9 who rocked a capacity crowd last year Open Juke Box Play your favorite band! with their Celtic rock. 9 PM - 1 AM ______Last year’s Irish Hooley was a massive From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 success, raising a multitude of funds turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS!

Thirsty Thursday: Nightly Specials • $2 Drafts, $5 Long Island Iced Tea 5pm—9pm • $1.00 Off Appetizers Sunday Hospitality Industry Night: It’s Finally Friday: • $2 Drafts, $2.50 Rail Drinks • $2.00 Blue Moon Drafts • 25¢ Hot Wings • Complimentary Maniac Monday: Homemade potato chips • $1 Drafts, $2 Capt. Morgan drinks. Super Saturday’s: • Individual pizzas, 8 inch with • $2 Drafts, $5 Margaritas two toppings 4.99 /.50 for add. toppings • 25¢ Hot Wings Terrific Tuesday: • $2 Tanqueray & tonics. LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR • $3 Mixed Basket Saturday, July 26, Boys Night Out Wed., July 30, Denny Troy & Rick Hoffman (Onion rings, cheese curds and chicken bites) Saturday, August 2, Just Cuz Half-Off Wednesday: Wednesday, August 6, Ralph Kluseman The week’s half-over so we’re THROWDOWN ON THE RIVER BBQ COOK-OFF half-off... half off appetizers, Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31 domestic bottles of beer, and rail drinks! www.throwdownontheriver.com WHY DID THEY CHANGE THE GREEN SWEET TARTS TO APPLE FLAVOR? 11 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

literate we didn’t take ‘em to heart. So I Discover Dubuque went from private citizen to public icon.

You might not know it, but there’s a new the- And now you’re doin’ a show for your hun- atrical production coming to the Five Flags dred and seventy ... somethin’ birthday. Theater in a couple of weeks called Discover Lola: Well, I’m just gonna do my usual Dubuque. With an all-star cast of Dubuque star turn -- some brief chats with the audi- luminaries, Discover Dubuque will be a ence, a few stories, maybe a song or two, multimedia show as part of Dubuque’s 175th a rousing finale and then some - cham Anniversary celebration. The show will in- pagne and fish eggs. corporate original music about Dubuque along with historic and contemporary pho- Yum. Who and what else is in the show? tographs of the city, and looks to be a great look back at the history of the city and how Lola: It’s called “Discover Dubuque.” far we’ve come over 175 years. Gonna have lots of music, original tunes about our sassy little river town by the Thanks to our magical Jedi powers at 365ink Unstrung Heroes. (also thanks to 365ink columnist Pam Kress- Dunn, whose husband is involved in the Give me a song title or two? show), we have been able to procure an Lola: Well, there’s “4th St. Elevator,” “8th interview with Lola, the “little ol’ lady of and Main,” “The Flood of ’65,” “Bend In Dubuque” herself, who will (through Jill the River,” “All-America City.” That’s a few Heitzman-Carlson’s act- of ‘em. Catchy melodies! ing) figure prominently in the performances of Dis- What else? cover Dubuque. So let’s take a look at the words of Lola: Hundreds of slides Lola and learn a little more showin’ off different sides about the show. and parts of Dubuque, present and past. They’re Welcome, Lola, You’re synched up to the mu- looking well. sic. Gives the old one-two punch, eyes and ears. Plus, Lola: Well, you’re not. If we’re gonna have 6 or 7 lo- you really looked well, cal poobahs as narrators, you’d see I’ve got some each giving a brief narra- serious mileage on me, tion about a different aspect but I do clean up pretty of the ol’ Key City. good. Such as? When and where were you born? Lola: Such as, “Rivertown,” “Watering Lola: When? At a very early age. Where? holes, Roadhouses, and Cafes,” “Neigh- Near my mother. borhoods,” “Local Characters - Here and Gone,” “Landmarks & Legends.” Do I detect sensitivity about your age? Who’s signed on to narrate? Lola: Not at all. I’m 171 and counting. Lola: Well, I could’ve done all of ‘em, But we’re celebrating your 175th birth- specially “Landmarks & Legends,” seein’ day this year. how I’m both. But I graciously allowed Lola: Hey, rational people can disagree people like Hizzoner Mayor Buol, Jerry on things like that. Enzler, Katie Fischer, Karla Braig and Paul Hemmer, to participate. I do retain edito- Share with us some highlights of your rial control however. long life. Sounds great. Going to have a cake? Lola: You don’t have that much time, it’d take a week or two. Lola: Sure, but haven’t worked out the can- dle thing yet. We want to bring the house One highlight, then. down, but don’t want to burn it down. Lola: Indoor plumbing, a marvelous in- When and where is the show? vention! Lola: August 8, 9 & 10 at Five Flags The- OK. Weren’t you christened “Little Ol’ ater. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Lady of Dubuque” by the New Yorker Tickets $13, available through the Five magazine back in the 1920s? Flags Ticket Office. Lola: Yes, indeed. Although their exact We’ll be there with bells on. Thank you, words were “little lady of Dubuque.” Little Ol’ Lady of Dubuque. Guess the “old” part came later. It was meant to be a elitist slap at us illerate folks Lola: You are most welcome. I’ll send out here in the provinces. We were so il- you the bill for this in a couple days. I WONDER IF KIDS WILL FIND MOTHRA AT THE MINES OF SPAIN 12 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

lunchtime concert beginning at 11:30 Dubuque will fund the DALMC’s Educa- a.m., featuring the traditional bluegrass tion-to-Employment grant program for stylings of The Henhouse Prowlers. The students entering skilled occupations in Henhouse Prowlers are a band emanat- the Tri-State area. Free-will contributions ing from Chicago, a city no stranger to will also be shared with the Dubuque great music itself. The Henhouse Prowl- ers’ sound is styled in the roots of tra- ditional bluegrass, focusing on vocal harmonies, strong instrumentals and heartfelt lyrics. The five-piece band was recently featured on the soundtrack to the Mike Leonard documentary The Ride Margaritas will be served at the Carlos of Our Lives, and plays “songs of rever- We’ve got festivals comin’ out your yin- O’Kelly’s tent, and some great food will ence for the way things used to be, yang! And between Summer’s Last Blast, be on hand from folks like Fat Tues- combined with stories of con- the upcoming Irish Hooley, All That Jazz day’s, Sugar Ray’s, Town Clock temporary frustration.” and more, August is one seriously packed Inn, L. May Eatery and more. month. What better way to kick it off than Sadly we all have to go back County Sheriff Deputies’ Shop with a Cop Summerfest? Admission to Summerfest to work after lunch, but after is free, though donations Program, providing school clothing and we finally leave our desks to the grant fund will be supplies for children in need. For more for the weekend, it’s time accepted by volunteers information about Summerfest, contact to go back up to the Town from the Dubuque County the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Clock for another round with Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Council by calling 563-582-8804, or the Henhouse Prowlers from 5 All proceeds from Summerfest send an e-mail to [email protected]. to 6:30 p.m. And returning for its seventh appearance at Summerfest is the Minneapolis-based The R Factor, one of the Midwest’s foremost party bands with a repertoire of more than 400 songs. They’ll help Summerfesters rock the night away from 7 p.m. until you drop. (Or roughly Arranged by the Dubuque Area Labor- 10 p.m. Whichever comes first.) Management Council, Summerfest 2008 will take place under the Town Clock on Of course, you can’t have a festival with- Friday, August 8. The fun begins with a out some food and beverage action, right? NOTE TO SELF: DRIVING A HUMVEE ON A ROAD TRIP IS A BAAAAD IDEA 13 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

that my husband’s family was plan- I’ve never forgotten my mom’s reac- to see one of the guys approach the ning a reunion on the family farm, tion when I walked in the door. For car with one of my LPs in hand when Surprise!!! just two hours from Nebraska City, one long, bewildered moment, she they finally pulled up. made the trip’s timing even more did not know who I was. Finally, she I’m going to surprise someone this perfect. said, laughing, “Oh, PAM! I recog- No one has ever given me a surprise week, and I’m going to great lengths nized your coat!” party, and I hasten to say that this is to do it. When I say I’m “going” I could have told Jennifer I was com- absolutely all right with me. (No, to surprise someone, I mean that ing. Maybe it would have been the It just goes to show you, if you try to please, I mean it.) I like creating sur- literally. I am traveling 375 miles kind thing to do, giving her some- surprise someone, the surprise might prises for other people much more just to shock the #$%@ out of my thing to look forward to when she be on you. than I like being surprised myself. I DUNN good friend Jennifer. She’s gradu- was going through the anxiety of like preserving surprises, too; I’m the

- ating from the same MFA program one who always says, “Don’t shake that I finished in January, and she the box!” at Christmas. “Don’t give is not expecting me to be there to me any hints!” I beg. I don’t even witness it. want to know what my daughter is giving my son. Why else do we wrap At first I figured it would be impossi- the presents? ble – too far, too expensive, too long in the car. It takes six hours, pit stops And so, I can’t help dreaming up the included, to drive from Dubuque to perfect scenario for my impending Nebraska City. Plus, I just started a reunion with Jennifer. We’ll arrive new job, and can’t take more than a before dinner, when she’s resting few days off, so I won’t get to see her in her room. I’ll call from the lobby reading or her lecture, two require- and ask her how the day went. She’ll ments of graduating students. tell me, and then she’ll say, “Well, planning for her lecture and read- Years later, I threw my own daughter I have to go to dinner now.” And But once my husband suggested it, ing. But for some reason, I felt it had a surprise party for her 18th birthday. I’ll say, “Great! Save me a place!” the idea became irresistible. I kept to be a surprise. I asked her today whether or not she and wait to see the look on her face thinking how cool it would be to enjoyed it, and she said it was great. when she gets there. just show up, unannounced, and see I know that surprises can be good, Her best friend, Anne, took her out the look on her face. We were sup- bad, or confusing. One confus- to eat after school, and the rest of the I’ll let you know how it goes. But re- posed to be in the same class, after ing but good surprise happened on gang descended upon our house to ally, there’s no way it can go wrong.

PAM KRESS all, but her dog broke her arm (long Thanksgiving, very long ago. I was decorate. She remembers that Anne story) and she missed starting the attending grad school in Iowa City, got nervous because she dawdled at Pam Kress-Dunn same time as me. On the one hand, and really wanted to go home for dinner, and she was very surprised [email protected] this has allowed me to play big sis- the holiday. I’d been there for every

• ter to a woman who is actually older major holiday, especially the winter and more published than me, which ones. Thanksgiving was always at has been a nice turnabout in roles. Aunt Ethel and Uncle Albie’s. I can On the other hand, our experiences still smell the warm scent of roasting have always been a bit off-kilter, as turkey and cigar smoke as we would I was writing the Big Critical Paper enter their cozy house on Wilkes the same semester she was still do- Street in Davenport. ing the Ten Short Papers, and then I graduated a semester before her. But that year, it wasn’t going to hap- pen. There was a major snowfall the She was both happy for my gradu- day before, and my only ride home ation and sad that I wouldn’t be had decided her little car couldn’t there during her last residency. We’d make it in the snow. My parents gotten used to taking long walks were understanding, of course; they through the woods together, climb- wanted me safe. But it just didn’t ing the tree houses (this program seem right, them back home eat- meets in a very cool place), gossip- ing a feast with the whole extended ing about the other students, venting family; me alone in my apartment, about the workload and turning to scraping peanut butter onto Saltine each other for advice on our poems. crackers. She told me many times she was going to miss me, and I told her it I honestly don’t remember how any- would be weird to hear about it only more, but I made it home. Wheth- through her emails. We met when er my friend changed her mind or she started the program, but I know someone else offered us a ride, the we’ll be lifelong, albeit long-dis- details are lost to the ages. In any tance, friends. case, the driver dropped me at my parents’ house. Only my dad was So I began to consider attending the there. He had already taken my last four days. I found out there was mom and sister over and had come a still a vacancy at the lodge, and back to retrieve something. He was even a package deal for alumni to delighted to see me, and we drove stay and attend whatever readings the few snowy blocks to our destina- and lectures they want to. The fact tion in giddy anticipation. GIVINGVOICE FOR GOD’S SAKE BE CAREFUL WITH THE SALT SHAKERS AT THE THEATER! 14 19 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

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 The report may be of dubious origin, but it’s an interesting one nonetheless: Ac- OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE cording to British tabloid The Sun, Tom Step Brothers (7/25) Cruise has been approached to reprise Brennan Huff is a sporadically employed his iconic role of Pete “Maverick” Mitch- The Dark Knight - A Film by Christopher Nolan ell in a sequel to 1986’s Top Gun. The (Batman Begins, The Prestige, Memento) thirty-nine-year-old who lives with his mother. Dale Doback is a terminally un- rumored premise of the movie would feature Maverick Christian Bale returns as Batman/Bruce Wayne in The employed forty-year-old who lives with his returning to the Top Gun flight school as an instructor, Dark Knight, the first sequel to Batman Begins (2005). father. When the parents get married and move in to- having to deal with a cocky new female pilot. In The Dark Knight, Batman has raised the stakes against gether, Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each Director Louis Leterrier, who helmed the crime syndicate in Gotham. With the fall of Carmine other as stepbrothers. As their narcissism and downright last month’s The Incredible Hulk, has Falcone, Batman in partnership with Lieutenant Gordon aggressive laziness threaten to tear the family apart, said that he does not expect Marvel (Gary Oldman) and newly appointed District Attorney these two middle-aged, immature, overgrown boys will Studios to pursue a sequel to the film. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) has begun to systematically orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their par- However, he does believe the Hulk route out and dismantle their networks. Unfortunately, ents back together. will return in 2011’s Avengers movie. their effectiveness gives rise to a new class of criminal He also says that a star and director have been locked master mind in a psychotic known throughout Gotham The X-Files: I Want to Believe (7/25) in for Captain America: No details yet, though. as The Joker (Heath Ledger in his final performance). The A stand-alone story in the tradition of some Joker does not follow any pattern and is not motivated of the show’s most acclaimed and beloved Sacha Baron Cohen, currently filming a by money or power episodes, and takes the complicated rela- movie about his Bruno character from like other criminals. tionship between Fox Mulder and Dana Da Ali G Show, appears to have his next Therefore, defeating Scully in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his project lined up: Fox Atomic has acquired him is especially dif- unshakable quest for the truth. the rights to the script Accidentes, which ficult. would star Cohen as an ambulance-chas- The Mummy 3 (8/1) ing personal injury lawyer of Latin descent, who becomes The Dark Knight Explorer Rick O’Connel lives with his son a hero of the working class after helping an immigrant is an amazing film Alex and wife Evelyn and her brother, Jona- win a lawsuit against his employer. The script was written filled with incredible than. The two parents are now retired, but by Peter Baynham, who co-wrote Borat with Cohen. performances and they must stop the resurrected tyrannical There are more franchises that won’t die! imagery. When all Han, the Dragon Emperor (Jet Li), a mummy awoken Despite hitting a pretty hard wall of di- of the buzz started from a 2,000-year-old curse, and whose army was minishing returns eight years ago, actor about how extraor- found by 18-year old Alex. 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All shows $5 matinees, $7 evenings thursday carmichael basket $5.95 (11am-2pm) 1/2-pound seasoned patty on a toasty hoagie with cheese Coming Soon: Mongol, Flight of the friday philly basket $5.95 (11am-2pm) Red Balloon, Children of Huang Shi sirloin or chicken with sautéed onions, green peppers, and provolone DON’T GET TOO CLOSE TO TIM AT WINGFEST. HE LIKES ‘EM SPICY 16 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

of the most talented cooks in town. Wings last issue of 365ink, you know the best will be judged according to the best tradi- sweet corn in the world comes from East tional wing sauce, the best barbecue wing Dubuque. Come and get it! Wingfest sauce, the most unique wing sauce, and for the first time ever, a restaurant division Cometh! has been added to the competition! Get ready for the fourth annual Wingfest, scheduled for Saturday, August 9, from inflatable rides and other entertainment 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on East Dubuque’s strip for kids ... as well as one of the best parts of Sinsinawa Avenue. 365 has been there about Wingfest: Live music! every year (go figure, an event celebrat- ing tons of delicious food) and we can say Bands playing at Wingfest include Uncle All proceeds from Wingfest benefit the with confidence that they good people of Knuckles, the 365 house band (one of East Dubuque Warrior Booster Club. For the East Dubuque Warriors Booster Club them, anyway) the Rocket Surgeons, A more information, contact organizer John do it up right. This is no backyard party. Pirate Over 50 performing with The Mis- Digman at 815-747-6249. Are you ready They close down the main drag and pack Public tasting of competitors’ chicken wings sissippi Band, and closing out with the to handle the heat? 365 will be even more the streets with incredible smells of spicy will begin at 2 p.m. Visitors can buy a punch Madhouse band! That’s a full day full of involved this year! In addition to perform- chicken, sweet corn and great music. card, which will allow sampling of wings - live music covering every style under the ing live, it appears we will be smoking - one punch for one wing. During that time, sun, from party rock to classics to country wings (the way all meats were meant to As always, Wingfest will feature a wide va- visitors can place their votes for the People’s and all points in-between and beyond! be cooked) and competing with the sea- riety of chicken wings prepared by some Choice part of the competition. And no can can refuse the famous FREE soned professionals. See the event listing sweet corn boil at 5 p.m. If you read the on Dubuque365.com for tons of photos In addition to the chicken wings, deli- from past years’ Wingfests. Then see what cious Coca-Cola and alcoholic bever- you’ve been missing! We can’t wait! ages will be available for purchase. Van’s Liquor Store will be hosting two great event that go perfectly with a plate of hot wings. A public wine tasting will take place at 2 p.m. while a tasting of incred- ible import beers will be ongoing from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Just $12 gets you samples of over forty beers and a cool souvenir glass to boot.There will also be games, IS THERE A ROOSTER PROWLING IN THE HENHOUSE? 17 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 washing our hair or babysitting or some- Some other shows to watch out for: Goodyear Pimps thing on those nights, as for whatever with Old Panther reason we foolishly did not catch any of those shows. So we actually did not Saturday, July 26, Silver Dollar Cantina know diddly about them before we heard The Goodyear Pimps invade the Silver they were playing the Dollar. Dollar Cantina July 26, the last Saturday of Apparently the all-knowing interweb does the month, marking the first of a number of not know that much about them either, noteworthy shows following in the month The Nadas which is surprising after listening to a few Friday, August 22 of August (more about that later). Opening of their tunes on their Web site, www. Jim the Mule, CD Release Show Des Moines roots rockers return to for the Pimps and possibly turning tricks thepimps.org, because in some universe Saturday, August 2 Dubuque after a really, really long time. for them later will be Old Panther. these guys should be huge. Formed in the These Midwestern rock-n-rollers cele- Except now they’re kinda famous. Seri- mid-‘90s, the Goodyear Pimps borrow brate the release of their new CD with a ously. They’ve sold over 75,000 CDs. a bit from the post-punk rap/rock play- special show at the Dollar book of the latter half of that decade but also appropriate a variety of other styles toward whatever goofy lyrical theme they’re rocking at the moment. In any case, the pretension setting is di- aled way back and the irreverent knob is set at eleven. Bouncing funk, groove metal, cow-punk, and even reggae are Martin Zellar (of the Gear Daddies) all fair game. My guess is “snotty” is the The Bent Scepters Saturday, August 30 Though the Goodyear Pimps have built a most used adjective in reviews but unlike Saturday, August 9 The now-legendary leader of Austin, Min- solid local following by making the drive many punk/whatever bands, these guys can Everybody’s favorite garage rockers re- nesota, alt-country/roots rockers the Gear from their Rockford, Illinois, base to play actually play. Word is their live shows can turn to the scene of many, many crimes. Daddies, Zellar makes a rare solo date. a number of shows at The Arena before get crazy so it should be a fun show. I’ll have Shimmy-shake it baby. its untimely close, we were apparently to remember to wash my hair on Friday. Live music fans should also check out Black Bloom the Silver Dollar’s Open Mic Night, every Saturday, August 16 Thursday. Variously hosted by a variety of The boys from Black Bloom take a break area musicians like Denny Garcia, John from working on new recordings to rock Moran, and David Zollo, all are welcome out live. to join the jam, or just show up and listen. WE CATEGORICALLY DENY ANY INVOLVEMENT IN MURDER 18 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 Peter Pan! Prime Rib and MURDER! The Grand Opera House’s next production is right One of those is good. One of those is not so good. around the corner, and it’s sure to appeal to any- But if you combine them you get a great night of one who wants to be young forever. The theater fun! So says Dubuque River Rides. On Tuesday, Au- will show Peter Pan, a musical based on James M. gust 5, the company is offering a Murder Mystery Barrie’s classic tale, from August 13 - 17. Dinner Theater aboard the Miss Dubuque. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell will take audiences to the enchanted Neverland, where children never grow The Bell Tower Theater is staging Titled Taffeta Memo- up ... and along the way, they’ll encounter all the ries: Senior Musical Moments, a musical comedy about memorable char- acters of the classic adven- four singing sisters hailing from Muncie, Indiana, who ture: Captain Hook, were the talk of the town back in the 1950s. 50 years the Lost Boys, the later, the sisters are reuniting, and the Taffetas will pirates, Tiger lily, perform such songs as “Sh-Boom,” “Mr. Sandman” the Mermaids of the and “Puppy Love.” The show stars Shirley Davis, Sue Lagoon and many more. What’s that? Well, it’s exactly what the name sug- Flogel, Lorie Foley and Joann Hillary, is directed by The musical is fast-paced gests: A troupe of local performers will entertain Sue Riedel and has music direction by Flogal. The mu- and packed with mischievous the audience with a special murder mystery the- sic will be provided by pianist Patti Giegerich, bassist fun, and is sure to enthrall adults ater presentation. Who’s the victim? Who’s next? Brian Enabnit and percussionist Ric Jones. and children alike. Whodunnit? For all you know, it was you! Performances are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Fri- Peter Pan will be shown at 7:30 In addition to the murder mystery, a cut-to- day and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and Sunday af- p.m. on Wednesday through order prime rib and chicken dinner will be ternoons at 3 p.m., from August 1 - 23. Tickets are $17 Friday, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. served. Yum, we say. Also, yikes. for all performances, and a dinner / theater package, on Saturday, and at 2 p.m. featuring a three-course meal from the fine kitchen on Sunday. Tickets are only Tickets for the dinner cruise are $54.30. Because of Rafters Restaurant, is available for $42. Discounts $8, and are available seating is limited, advance reservations are neces- are available for groups of 20 or more. For more in- at the Grand’s sary, and they can be secured with a credit card or formation or to purchase tickets, call 563-588-3377 box office, advance payment. To make reservations, call 563- or visit online at www.belltowertheater.net. 563-588-1305. 583-8093, or visit www.dubuqueriverrides.com. THOSE EYES ARE FREAKING ME OUT MAN! 19 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 the band live, performing all the old favor- Uninvited Reunited! ites including material from their two CDs, August 8 and 9, Dirty Ernie’s, Farley Our Two Cents, and Picture Perfect. Ten years ago or so, back in the mid- to Since embarking on their “extended hia- late-‘90s, the Dubuque-area live music tus” the Uninvited boys have been keep- scene was dominated by one band – the ing busy with a variety of projects. After Uninvited. Playing a mix of well-chosen a stint in the popular Middletown with covers and originals, the Uninvited rocked Adam Beck, Steve Davis has been busy Tri-State area crowds and had a number with a solo project as well as doing work one hit on Y-105 for nine weeks in a row. toward TV and movie soundtracks. Davis Well the boys are back for a couple of re- also maintains sales of the Uninvited CDs union shows, playing back-to-back nights through his Stanleydog Records label. at Dirty Ernie’s in Farley. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, the Brent Graham lives in New Orleans and Uninvited will perform on the Dirty Ernie’s plays with three different groups, Super- patio from 9 pm. To 1:30 a.m. charger, Blue Meanies, and the Will Cul- len Band. Rick Hefel performs with local band Madhouse and has been working on solo material as well as contributing to recordings by Davis. Randy Ressler wins the prize for most exotic locale – he cur- rently lives in Kailoa Kona, Hawaii with his family where he practices dentistry and does plays and musicals serving as president of the Aloha Performing Arts Co. So an Uninvited reunion show is not the easiest thing to pull off. The lineup includes three of the Uninvit- ed’s founding members, Steve Davis on But with a legion of fans still following vocals and guitar, Brent Graham on drums the band (they still sell a number of CDs and vocals, and Rick Hefel on guitar, with through a variety online sources) a re- Randy Ressler, who replaced original union is right on time. In fact, a live CD member Kerry Miller, on bass. Fans will release might be in the band’s future … be happy to have the opportunity to see and everyone’s invited.

Verge Theater Presents The presentation of the play itself will also challenge traditional conventions The Shape of Things of theater. In staging the play in the Voices warehouse space, The Verge The- New ensemble-based theater group ater Company will utilize the space in a Verge Theater Company presents The manner that departs from the traditional Shape of Things, a play by Neil LaBute. concept of the stage. Various scenes The inaugural performance by the group will be staged in installations in differ- will take place in the Voices Warehouse ent spaces within the warehouse space Gallery, the weekend of August 8 – 10, with audience members moving around beginning at 7:30 p.m. as the story progresses. The play will be directed Described as “an in- by Brandon Pape and will tense and disturbing feature Mike Link, Meghan study of the uses of Sigwarth, Danny Pancratz, power within human and Stephanie Bell. relationships,” The Shape of Things ex- Performances of The Shape plores “the ethics in- of Things are scheduled for volved in the relation- Friday, Saturday, and Sun- ship of art and life.” day, August 8 – 10, begin- Upon meeting, charac- ning 7:30 p.m. at the Voices ters Adam and Evelyn Warehouse Gallery, second begin to develop “a floor of the warehouse on the potentially normal and healthy relation- corner of 10th and Jackson Streets. Doors ship,” but as the relationship progress- open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the es, Adam begins to go through changes door and are $8 ($5 for students). Guests that even his friends can’t ignore. The can reach the second floor performance play challenges social conventions of space through the orange door on the “beauty, art, manipulation, and love.” 10th Street side of the building. WE FIND THE BEST WAY TO SUSTAIN OURSELVES IS WITH A BIG LUNCH 20 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

clude everything from Mobility to Green Operation Green Buildings to Community Knowledge. Sustainable Dubuque was set in motion In early 2008, Durrant was hired as a in 2006 when the City Council identified consultant to assist the City and the Task a Sustainable Community and Green City Force to develop these concepts further. Designation as one of their top priorities. In order to make the vision statement and Since then, a task force has formed with goals most effective and representative of representatives from various business, the entire community, the Task Force and civic and environmental groups. The Sus- Durrant are asking and seeking public tainable Dubuque Task Force has been meeting, working to create a vision statement, goals The Dubuque City Council and City Staff Zoning Advisory Commission reported and strategies that will help continually strive for enhanced transpar- it had consistently discussed with the make Dubuque sustainable. ency and efficiency in government. The committee that the proposed regula- following is an update on recent city is- tions should be directed only toward input. Members of the project team are sues and Council actions: PUDs as they could result in unintend- making presentations to neighborhood ed consequences for current residen- associations, non-profits, businesses and City Council 7/21/08 Meeting Briefs: tial property owners located within the other groups and a survey has been de- proposed overlay district. During the veloped. The survey is available on-line Keymont Drive Request to Rezone. hearing, I suggested that an appropri- at www.sustainabledubuque.org. A public hearing was held on a request to rezone an undevel- On Wednesday, July 30, a series of meet- oped 12-acre strip of land on ings will be held at the Grand River Center the City’s west end from single Sustainability is commonly defined as “a culminating in a public meeting at 6:30 family residential to two fam- community’s ability to meet the needs of p.m. This will be an opportunity for the ily residential. The proposed today while not jeopardizing the ability of general public to hear the presentation, project, a 40-unit townhouse future generations to meet their needs.” It ask questions, fill out the survey and pro- community, will incorporate involves three main areas: environmental/ vide feedback on what they think a Sus- green building techniques ecological integrity, economic prosper- tainable Dubuque should be. Please plan such as permeable pavers, rain ity and social/cultural vibrancy. The Task to attend this public meeting so your voice gardens and bioswales that will help to ate refocus and direction might follow Force has identified 11 components that can be heard. Questions may be sent to sequester storm water on the site. Other that taken in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, e.g. fall under these three main areas. They in- [email protected]. “green” sustainable features of the proj- a non-profit entity purchased bluffland ect include a park area and a hike/bike property and put it into conservancy. trail that will be dedicated to the City. As was pointed out, it is not possible City staff added that storm water issues to implement an ironclad ordinance as in the area are already being addressed a future City Council could change a through reconstruction and expansion of prior council’s decision. the sanitary sewer capabilities. Action: 6-0 to concur with the Zoning Action (First reading): 5-1 to approve Advisory Commission’s request to deny the Zoning Advisory Commission’s rec- the proposed amendment creating a ommendation to approve the request to bluffland overlay district. rezone. The second reading of the pro- posed rezoning is scheduled for 8/4/08. Snow Route Parking Restriction System. City staff and the Public Works Depart- Bluff Overlay District Ordinance. ment examined ways to improve the The Bluffland Advisory Committee pro- City’s snow route parking restriction sys- posed a text amendment to a zoning tem and recommended a modified ap- ordinance to establish a Bluff Overlay proach. The current system (only requir- District. The committee’s charge was ing alternate side parking when there is originally to look into ways to protect a declaration of snow route restricted and preserve the City’s bluffs from in- parking) would be modified to allow the compatible development, additional first ticket of each winter season to be erosion control requirements and height forgiven if the recipient submits a tele- restrictions for PUDs. The final recom- phone number for subsequent declara- mendations also included setback from tion notifications through the City’s new the bluff top for parcels larger than Code Red system. 15,000 square feet, no construction be- yond the top of bluff for any size parcel, Action: 7-0 to receive, file and approve and prohibiting exposed concrete foun- the modification to the snow route park- Making 365ink look as good dations exceeding 10 feet. City staff ing restriction system. as it reads from issue #1... shared information regarding the defini- tion of a bluff / top of a bluff and how it 11th Street Steps and Grove Terrace Re- is delineated, boundaries of the overlay taining Wall Repair Project. district, underlying zoning, characteris- The City Council approved the City tics of the area, impact of the proposed Manager’s recommendation to award the regulations on nonconformities, and the contract for the project to the lowest bid- potential issue regarding “takings.” The der, Portzen Construction of Dubuque. woodwardprinting.com • 1-800-348-5515 WE WOULDN’T LAST LONG IN AN MMA CAGE. OW. 21 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

Our continuing series on area wineries takes us to the “heart of Jackson Coun- ty” in Eastern Iowa. Brush Creek Win- by planting grape vines in 2002 with the Being the bookkeeping/paperwork filing ery is owned and operated by husband idea they would grow grapes for McMur- part of the team (as well as doing most of and wife team Keith and Sherry Weuste ray and Baldwin, Iowa winemaker Paul Ta- the work in the vineyard), Sherry began just outside the small town of Andrew, bor. But as they learned more about grape the process of becoming licensed that about 30 miles to the south of Dubuque. growing, they began attend more seminars fall. By that December, they received While the drive down Highway 61 is specifically about starting a winery. their Federal identification number and nothing we haven’t seen before, once off by August 10 of last year Brush Creek the main road and into the rolling coun- “We were coming back from Whiskey Winery was federally licensed. tryside of Jackson County, the natural Run Winery in Brownsville, Nebraska,” beauty of the area becomes apparent. explains Keith. (“Two years ago,” Sherry Having an existing farm, on which they The winery’s Web site notes that nearby adds.) “And I mentioned to Sherry, ‘We were already growing grapes, along with a Brush Creek, for which the winery is gotta make a decision here. We’re either building that could serve as a winery and named, is well known for trout fishing gonna get off the fence and do this and start an existing home office all made the transi- and the surrounding area is home to a a winery, or we’re just gonna be growing tion a little easier. Still, Keith jokes, “every- variety of wildlife including deer, wild grapes for people, but we’ve got to make thing about a winery is turkey, and bald eagles. a decision which way we’re gonna go.’ So expensive.” Marketing we said, ’What the heck, nothing efforts have proved We recently visited the self-described ventured, nothing gained, let’s “mom and pop” operation to learn a little go ahead and try it.’” Continued more about the winery and maybe taste a on page 25 few wines. With both of the couple work- While he started making sweet, Bavarian- ing full time (Keith is an Assistant Lock style wines with his father when he was Master at Dubuque’s Lock and Dam and younger, the winery is a relatively new en- Sherry is Office Manager at McIntire Re- deavor. In fact, the couple is coming up alty in Dubuque), winemaking is a hobby on their first anniversary as a licensed wine that grew into a semiprofessional opera- maker in August. Keith credits his neighbor, tion. “We’re just doing this because we Jerry McMurray for getting him started into enjoy it, basically,” explained Keith. winemaking again. The couple first started COURAGE ... YEAH, BUT THAT GUY IS TOTALLY SCREWED! 22 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

Courage is a crucial ingredient in rela- Cultivate Courage tionships. You give and draw courage from others. It takes courage to tell a Courage is one of the most reward- friend what they need to hear not what ing personal attributes a person can they want to hear. It takes courage to have. It is a spirit that enables you to speak up against prejudice at the local confront uncertainty. Courage is not hang out. It takes courage to stand up the absence of fear; it is acting in spite to an injustice at work. The absence of of it. It takes courage to realize your courage opens the door to fear. Each goals. No one is born with courage; it time you demonstrate the courage to must be cultivated. Be courageous in speak up, stand up or move forward, your life and in your pursuit of the per- you close the door on fear. son you want to be. Move toward the things you fear and Courage must be cultivated. You de- the fear diminsihes and your courage velop courage the same way you de- increases. When you build enough velop any other skill, by doing. By tak- courage, you take control of your own ing action toward your goals, in spite destiny. Courage is needed to take the of fear, your courage grows. Courage risks to a brighter future. Courageous is a byproduct of going after what you people step to the front, rather than want and becoming the person you stepping back when opportunities want to be. Harvest courage from ev- come their way. When you cultivate ery opportunity that life offers you. As the courage to become the kind of per- your courage grows, your fears wither. son that you want to be, you uncover Luckily, the world gives you plenty of and develop your greatest talents. Cul- opportunities to practice. tivate courage.

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Screen Diet socializing has the same negative impact as excessive TV). You may not lose any It’s no South Beach Diet, but try the weight with the Screen Diet, but you Screen Diet! For thirty days, try reducing may find enough time to exercise. Try your television and computer screen the Screen Diet for 30 days and let me viewing. Instead of limiting the amount know the results. of calories you consume each day, limit the amount of TV and computer time you get each day. Rather than coming CYA - Check Your Attitude! Like it or home from work and getting hypnotized not, your ATTITUDE determines your by the TV or computer screen, do success (or lack of). Check Your Attitude something else. Almost anything else daily! Try the Screen Diet for 30 days you do is more productive. According and let me know the results. To book to Nielsen Media Research, the average me as a keynote speaker at your next American watches almost four hours of event, call me at 563-773-matt or email television per day (excessive internet me at [email protected]. LET’S FACE IT: JOAN JETT IS JUST HOT 23 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 WEATHER THROWDOWN! FAIR ENTERTAINMENT Calling all carnivores involved in the Now in its 55th year, the annual Dubuque recreational activity known as barbeque! County Fair is a time-honored celebration The Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark of arts, culture, music, agriculture, and just is calling you, that is, because it’s time about everything else that makes a county for the Second Annual Throwdown on fair, well, a county fair! Scheduled for July the River, sponsored by the Diamond Jo 22 - 27, the Dubuque County Fair promises Casino, set for the Saturday and Sunday Governor Culver has also issued an offi- to have something for everyone. of Labor Day Weekend, August 30 - 31! cial proclamation that the second annual Throwdown on the River will be an Iowa Just like last year, the Throwdown will be State Championship barbeque event. So a two-day barbeque competition in the here’s your chance to wear a crown! huge parking lot at the Grand Harbor, “Bodies.” SickPuppies are an up-and-com- Anyone interested in perhaps competing plus live music and other entertainment. ing band hailing from Sydney, Austrailia, in the Throwdown on the River should Sounds, well, grand, doesn’t it? who first shot to fame in the United States contact Steve Geisz at 563.690.3226 or by after the video for their song “All the Same” The Grand Harbor has once again emailing sgeisz@grandharborresort. com. became a YouTube sensation, scoring more achieved sanctioning from the Kansas For more information and to see photos than 46 million hits! City Barbeque Society, the world’s larg- from last year’s event, visit the Web site at est organization of barbecue and grilling www.throwdownontheriver.com. Those two shows will be held in the Grand- enthusiasts. To put matters in perspec- Daily attractions at the Dubuque County stands at the Fair. Tickets are on sale now. For tive, the KCBS has about 6,500 fans, and Fair will include a mega carnival provided the Vassar / Gracin show, tickets are $40 for it draws more than 10 million fans to its by North American Midway Entertainment, stage front, $30 for reserved seats and $20 260-plus sanctioned events every year. featuring all your favorite rides. We’re sure for the upper grandstands. For the Seether / there will be a Tilt-A-Whirl there; after all, Drowning Pool / SickPuppies show, tickets This event will feature competition in four what’s a carnival without a Tilt-A-Whirl? In are $35 for stage front, $27.50 for reserved categories: Chicken, pork ribs (loin or addition to the carnival, there will be daily seats and $17.50 for the upper grandstands. spare), pork (Boston butt / picnic / whole presentations at the Hy-Vee Big Top Stage Purchase of either stage front or reserved seats shoulder), and beef brisket. The official including hula hoops, “The Horn Guy,” a before July 19 includes gate admission. competition will take place on Sunday As you can imagine, we at 365ink are in- performer named Harrison, pop quizzes afternoon, and Saturday night will feature credibly pumped about the Throwdown and yo-yo demonstrations / competitions. Other performers during the Dubuque Coun- a host of barbeque-related events and de- on the River (last year’s was phenomenal!), At the Coca-Cola Exhibit Park Stage, don’t ty Fair include The Upper Main Street Jazz licious foodstuffs. A beer garden will be and some of us are already prepping our miss entertainer Shawn Gregory, the Fair’s Band, Hard Salami, Artie and the Pink Catil- present, and a number of fantastic music smokers to get them into fighting shape. take on Fear Factor, Dubuque Dance exhi- lacs, Dani Lynn Howe, Horsin’ Around, 50 acts have been booked for the two-day fes- So stay tuned to 365ink, the only resource bitions, bean bag competitions and other Pound Rooster and the Swing Crew. Those tival, including Betty & the Headlights, Just you’ll ever need for a great end-of-sum- contests. Other daily attractions include performances will be free and held on the Cuz, the Apple Dumplin’s and BadFish. mer bash down at the Port of Dubuque! the Blaszak Cat Show, Kids Bucks, motor- Diamond Jo Casino Stage. cycle “bad boy” Steve Trash, and Pedals- worth, who can do things with a unicycle Of course, don’t forget about all the other that even most clowns wouldn’t dream of. great Fair attractions, including Kidz Bop Live, 4-H events, other kids’ activities, a tractor pull, stock car racing, a demolition derby and so much more!

Admission to the Dubuque County Fair will be $7 from July 22 - 24 and 27, $8 on July 25 - 26. Children 11 and under are free. The fairgrounds will open at 8 a.m. daily. For more information -- and to download a brochure containing a com- Seether, Drowning Pool, Sick Puppies Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, the Bravery plete schedule of all the Fair events, visit Dubuque County Fair • Saturday, July 26 Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. July 19 Friday’s concert will be headlined by Phil the Fair’s Web site at www.dbqfair. For Vassar with Josh Gracin. After first becom- more information, call 563-588-1406. L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Bang Peter Frampton ing a huge name in Nashville as a song- Tango, Height 4, Menace Harley Davidson Anniversary •Aug 30 writer, Vassar became a performer as well Farley, IA • Sunday, July 27 this decade, charting hit songs such as “Just Bullet Boys, Johnny Trash, Menace Another Day in Paradise,” “That’s When I American Idols Live Saturday, August 25, Port of Dubuque Love You” and “This Is My Life,” while Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, July 19 Gracin shot to fame after competing in the Ron White Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids, IA • Fri., Sept. 26 second season of American Idol and then Jimmy Buffett recording hit songs “We Weren’t Crazy,” “I Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. July 19 New Kids on the Block Want to Live” and “Nothin’ to Lose.” Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • Saturday, October 4 Dave Matthews / Black Crowes Saturday’s performances will feature hard Tina Turner rockers Seether, performing with Drowning Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI • Sat. August 9 Pool and SickPuppies. You know Seether Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL • Monday, October 4 from hit songs like “Remedy,” “Fake It” and Def Leppard Joan Jett & the Blackhearts “Rise Above This,” while Drowning Pool Iowa State Fair, Des Moines • Saturday, August 16 Cedar Falls, IA Gallagher Bluedorn • October 31 hit it big a few years ago with the song WE BLASPHEME DAILY. WE’LL PROBABLY PAY FOR THAT ONE DAY 24 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 Bob’s Book Reviews from, so to speak, the horse’s mouth. per collider, which provides the cen- Mr. Preston sets this up in the context tral conflict in the Guilty as Charged of a scientific experiment with a cast of story. That is, until by Bob Gelms characters, some of which I wanted to the Supreme Being speed slap, that put religion and sci- makes a startling When I was in graduate school, I had ence in direct, unambiguous opposi- appearance. The a professor who was a world-acknowl- tion to each other. Indians, of course, edged scholar in Middle English. I asked are being ripped off by everyone else her once what she read for the sheer un- Cliché with a small “c” is attached to in the book and, with the exception of adulterated pleasure of it. I expected to almost everyone who shows up in the a few tense moments, watch, with your hear her say the poetry of Robert Brown- book except, oddly enough, the Su- basic Indian stoicism, all the other folks ing or the novels of Jane Austen. Nope! preme Being, who has lots ofespecially in the story implode, explode and teeter She said, without a moment’s hesita- interesting things to say in exceptionally on the edge of insanity and / or the tion, “Romance novels.” Cheap, trashy interesting ways. end of the world. romance novels and, apparently, the trashier they were the better she liked We have a power-hungry politician, a You, as a reader, have some fascinating them. I loved her for that. She also in- money-hungry lobbyist, intellectually choices to make at the end of the book stilled in me a love of Middle English arrogant scientists, a viper disguised as relating to how you think the whole literature that exists in me today, espe- a preacher, a preacher who confuses his thing ends. Mr. Preston even adds an ap- cially Geoffrey Chaucer. I found out own self-interest with the will of God, a pendix with all the Words of God that later in life that those two radically dif- shiftless Indian who turns out to be mis- appear in the book. Blasphemy will nev- ferent types of literary loves of hers were understood, and two heroes who man- er be confused with a theology or phi- not totally unrelated. Each one made the age to give everyone a comeuppance. losophy text but, I have to tell you, the other more interesting. She asked me if Supreme Being makes some simply ir- I didn’t have something similar to read All of these folks are interacting in the resistible arguments. Accordingly, warts when I wasn’t reading literature with a middle of an Indian Reservation where and all, if Douglas Preston’s Blasphemy capital “L.” It turns out I did and do … the US Government has built the is a guilty pleasure, then I’m pleading adventure and spy stories. Enter Douglas world’s largest super-conducting su- guilty as charged. Preston. His latest is called Blasphemy, and, believe me, it’s no work of litera- Mr. Preston, however, has a few distinc- ture and I couldn’t care less. tive traits that lead millions of people to plunk down their hard-earned cash and hurry home in gleeful anticipation. I know, since I’m one of them. He has the ability to take me away from my every- day life. He makes me forget about poli- tics, the economy, my wife, the kids, my job, and the fact that the air conditioning just stopped working in my Jeep. He’s five times less expensive than a therapist. If that isn’t enough, and it pretty much is, his books have another trait that I’m just a sucker for in a big way: I find the core idea in almost all of his books to be simply irresistible, with a nod in the di- rection of Robert Palmer’s alluring video. Blasphemy is no exception.

The core idea is fairly common. The core idea gets a simply irresistible Douglas Preston spin. The core idea is this: If God I’ll be very straight with you. Mr. Preston’s were to talk to us, how and where would characters are one-dimensional, maybe, God do it? I’m not talking about the odd and on a good day two-dimensional. His burning bush or the ever popular vivid plots race straight-forward at breakneck dream communiqué. I’m not even talking speed and they are not so mysterious that about the TV preachers who tell us every you can’t occasionally predict a twist 10 minutes that God has spoken to them here and there. Sometimes his characters and it’s OK for you to let them dig with act not like a regular person would act both hands into your bank account. I’m in a similar situation, but rather they act talking about the Supreme Being talking only to advance the plot. Motivation? I out loud directly to a group of people, don’t need no stinking motivation! Mr. and not in a monologue, either. I’m talk- Preston’s writing style is like ... well, let’s ing about a dialogue where individuals just say he’s no James Joyce. ask questions and get answers directly GOT A STORY TO TELL? LET US KNOW! 25 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

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TASTE OF DUBUQUE, Saturday, August 2nd, Alliant Amphitheater IT’s the biggest festival of the year and this year it’s bigger than ever as the celebration moves to Saturday with more events, more music, more food, more fun... more EVERYTHING! See the feature article on page 35 for all the details! Continued from page 21 While I only tasted a couple varieties (I to be especially time-consuming. Nev- was working and did have to drive 30 ertheless, the couple is happy with the miles home, after all) I was pleasantly results of their first official year of pro- surprised. To be honest, I did not know duction. “Actually, this first year has what to expect from such a young win- gone beyond our expectations, as far as ery but Brush Creek’s dry Iron Bridge sales,” reports Keith. Red and semi-dry Summer Daze white were both fine examples of their styles. Using a variety of grapes grown in the vineyard – Marechal Foch, Concord, Maybe most surprising was the semi-dry Seyval Blanc, LaCrosse, St. Croix, Ca- raspberry wine. Unlike many I’ve tast- tawba, and Stueben, along with grapes ed which are too sweet, Brush Creek’s grown by Jackson County neighbors Gary is full-bodied with an intense raspberry Peterson, and Carl Gansemer, cherries flavor. The intense flavor is the result of from Door County, Wisconsin, and blue- using 100 percent of the fruit for which berries from Michigan, Brush Creek pro- the wine is named in the recipe. Keith duces thirteen different varieties from dry explained that other winemakers some- reds to sweet fruit wines. As the wine- times add water or white wine to their maker/chemist of the operation, Keith raspberry or blueberry wine to extend notes that they try to make styles that are or sweeten it. I’m guessing the raspberry different from other area wineries. Their wine would go well with the homemade wines can be purchased at the winery or cheesecakes Sherry makes. in about ten different locations, mostly in the Bellevue/Maquoketa area. It reminds me of the motto Keith quoted to me earlier, “We drink the wines we like with the foods we enjoy. We encourage you to do the same.”

Brush Creek Winery is located at 16415 298th Avenue, Bellevue, Iowa, but is not far from Andrew. From Dubuque, take Highway 61 south to County Road E17, also known as 150th Street. Take E17 east to the “T” intersection with Highway 62 at the edge of An- drew. Go left on 62 to 298th Av- enue. Turn right on 298th, which is a gravel road and travel about 1.5 miles. The winery will be on the left. Brush Creek is open Wednesday through Friday, 2 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Call (563) 672-3481 or visit www. brushcreekwinery.com for more information. I THINK STILES HAS BECOME A MOONSHINER 26 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 ing felt wonderful. The ride was fairly town. Another young lady boarded at smooth, and four of the eight passen- the bus garage, another joined us at gers “de-bussed” at the top of the hill. 22nd & Central, and two more boarded Stiles at Steve’s Ace Hardware. It was obvi- Life As the bus snaked around the top of ous, at least on this day, that ridership the bluff, we saw parents and children on Keyline buses has increased from six The Evolution Of Travel playing ball and a crew installing new years ago. by Jeff Stiles After escorting Laura to the library, I With gasoline at $4 per gallon and some parked my rear at Salsa’s for a drink and pessimists predicting $6 by the end of homemade nacho chips, and 45 min- the year, drivers seem to be slowing utes later headed back to the library to down. Carpooling has become more check out a DVD and meet Laura for popular, and according to a recent re- our return trip home. We hiked a lei- port by the American Public Transpor- surely five blocks south to meet the tation Association mass transportation northbound bus and ride back to 32nd experienced a 10.3% increase for the & Central, with Laura using her new first quarter of 2008. rider pass from the city.

The U.S. Transportation Department re- ••• ports that in March Americans drove 11 billion fewer miles than they did a year With the prospect of additional U.S. earlier, “a decline of 4.3 percent and land being opened up for oil drilling, the first time since 1979 that traffic has the price of gas in Dubuque has been dropped from one March to the next.” dropping lately. Whether that trend Without a doubt, as energy prices rise, continues or energy prices continue people are finding alternative ways to to rise remains to be seen, but in the get around. meantime Americans seem to be get- ting smarter about saving fuel. ••• in movies—often like to eat donuts. I siding on a house. Laura read a book Of course, I’m still partial to our new learned that bus drivers come in all dif- while I typed on my laptop. We landed SUV, but it’s nice to know I have a great Growing up on a farm in southwest ferent sizes and shapes, and while some Virginia, my three siblings and I would again at Central just across from Fulton, option if I ever decide to take another are extremely personable and friendly, then took a right turn and headed down- sabbatical from driving. walk up our mile-long gravel driveway others are . . . well, like others of us, I every weekday to meet our school bus. guess . . . not so sociable. But once I reached high school, I was fortunate to have kind neighbors I could A driver named Steve became a pretty ride with to school. We were in march- good friend during my stint as a pas- ing band together, so it was convenient senger. He played in what he called for late-afternoon practices. “a band of aging rockers,” and I’d oc- casionally visit their shows at Andaluz Then again, once I got my drivers li- (now The Hub) on lower Main Street. cense transportation became even nic- er. I could get up in the morning lat- ••• er, get home from classes sooner, and drive off to visit friends occasionally in Because my wife and I like to involve my family’s white Ambassador station our children in as many community ac- wagon. tivities as possible, our daughter Laura is enrolled in a couple weekday programs (That was back when gasoline cost less this summer at Carnegie-Stout Library. than a buck a gallon. Gosh, does that On Monday afternoons she’s part of a make me sound old or what?) library book club, while Thursday after- noons she attends yoga exercises. Public transportation, meanwhile, was nonexistent in the rural community in With the price of gasoline at record which I grew up. In fact, six years ago highs—and with Keyline offering free right here in Dubuque was the first time transportation for kids participating in I ever rode a city bus. I was in between summer library programs—we figured jobs, and in part because it was a mild our daughter could learn the bus routes winter—good for biking and hiking and and save her parents both time and fuel. saving money off gasoline and car in- Laura agreed, as long as I’d accompany surance payments—I took a sabbatical her on one of the routes. from fueling up, insuring and driving a car. It was a muggy afternoon last Monday as Laura and I waited for a Keyline bus During that time I not only saved mon- near 32nd & Central. It cost $1.50 for ey but also lost weight through walking. the one-way trip downtown for the both Plus, I found out a lot about Keyline of us, since Laura did not yet have her bus drivers. I learned, for example, that city-issued pass. The climb up Saunders bus drivers—similar to police officers Street was slow, but the air condition- 365 SAYS DOUBLE THE MEAT... AND WORK SOME OVERTIME! 27 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 To increase lycopene absorption from food, serve it with a bit of oil such as salad dress- A Plan for ing or olive oil. Best picks for lycopene include cooked tomato products such as Back-to-School tomato soup, tomato juice, spaghetti sauce and canned tomato sauce and watermelon, How are you planning to get your kids ready ruby red grapefruit and guava. for school? You need the backpack with the school supplies. You probably need some new clothes, and of course, some new shoes Tangy Watermelon Salad to accommodate the healthy growth over Serves 8 the summer. A haircut is in order as well. RECIPE That just about covers all appearances. Snacks. Have a variety of healthy snacks

available for after school. A good trail mix All you need But what about the “insides” of your is an option, or try some sliced cheese on 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon child? Have you thought about getting wheat crackers. Add a piece of fruit and 2 tbsp. Grand Selections olive oil a nutrition plan together for a success- your child will be full until dinnertime and 3 tbsp. lime juice ful back-to-school transition? We have a he/she has added a well-balanced part of 1 tbsp. Grand Selections red wine few quick tips to consider. his/her daily plan into the afternoon. vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Breakfast. Your goal from day one should Here’s a great recipe from the hy-vee. 3⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese be to include a healthy breakfast before you com website that will surely please your 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint send your child off to school. Studies show youngsters. For more ideas about school or parsley that children who eat breakfast perform bet- lunches, ask your local Hy-Vee dietitian. ter on tests, that they have improved con- Ward Off Wrinkles All you do centration and attention in school and that Place watermelon cubes in large bowl. they have more energy to make it through with Watermelon Whisk olive oil, lime juice and vinegar the day. Start them off right with some cere- in small bowl and pour over watermelon. al, fruit, an egg and a glass of low-fat milk. During the summer, you probably stock Toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. up on sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and cover-ups to protect your skin from the Gently stir in feta and mint or parsley. sun. But did you know another way to Serve salad immediately in watermelon battle the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays wedge shell, if desired. can be found right in the produce aisle of your supermarket? Nutrition facts per serving: 185 calories, 14 g carbs, 5 g protein, 13 g fat, 1 g fiber, As it turns out, watermelon as well as ruby 319 mg sodium. red grapefruit and tomatoes are all rich in Fruity Trail Mix Lunch. Most school children have two Serves 15 choices for lunch – eat what the school of- RECIPE fers or bring a sack lunch. While school All you need: lunch programs offer a healthy selection 3 cups Hy-Vee Deluxe Fruit & Grain of a well-balanced meal, you may want Medley Cereal to have the makings of a good sack lunch 1/2 cup Hy-Vee banana chips available for the days your child won’t eat 1/2 cup Hy-Vee dried cherries what’s offered at school. Bring home some 1/2 cup Hy-Vee dried cranberries whole grain bread and lean lunchmeat for 1/2 cup Hy-Vee quartered dried apricots a healthy sandwich topped with lettuce and mustard. Have fruit available for the packed All you do: lunch, as well as for after-school snacks. 1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Fruit juice or milk in a thermos will be good 2. Store in airtight container. for you and good for the environment. In Nutrition information per serving: Calories: fact, all of the packed lunch items can go 120, Carbohydrate: 23g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, into reusable, resealable containers. Fat: 2g. Protein: 2g, Sodium: 60mg lycopene. This powerful antioxidant found in reddish-colored fruits tends to act as a natural sunscreen. It actually protects skin cells from the sun’s burning rays which can lead to premature aging and even skin cancer, and replenishes them. In addition, lycopene helps your skin act as a natural filter, allowing enough sunlight through for your body to produce vitamin D.

Besides helping to prevent sunburns, ly- copene can also help prevent wrinkles. It strengthens the elasticity of skin tissues while keeping them from losing their tension. BARK-B-QUE? I THOUGHT THEY ONLY GRILLED UP DOGS IN LIKE, SWEDEN OR SOMETHING 28 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

these great centers, and thinking back to Brick Oven Studios & Dubuque I thought, ‘Well, we don’t really 3. Print smarter - The average U.S. Exquisite Letterpress have something like this for young artists.’” 365 office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of copy paper a year.Make it a Continued from Page 4 Like many young people, DeGree moved habit to print on both sides or use the away from Dubuque eight years ago, first describes as “the Mercedes, of letterpress”), back side of old documents for faxes, to attend Iowa State University and later scrap paper, or drafts. a Vandercook flatbed, which is a hand-fed living and teaching in Chicago. Recent rolled-cylinder press he used to print the visits revealed a Dubuque much differ- 4. Go paperless when possible - Think Voices posters, and an 1890s vintage C&P, ent than the one in which he grew up. before you print: could this be read or a hand-fed press with a huge hand-driven Despite gains in arts and culture, DeGree stored online instead? When you re- flywheel. The current print shop space is understood that young artists still might ceive unwanted catalogs, newsletters, crammed full of vintage wood and metal be inclined to leave Dubuque in search of magazines, or junk mail, request to be type. He has more equipment in the next the opportunities and support offered by removed from the mailing list before building including a 19th century standing the art communities of larger metropolitan you recycle the item. Washington-style press, the kind used be- 7 Ways to Go Green at Work areas like Madison, Milwaukee, or Chica- 5. Ramp up your recycling - Make fore mechanization that is too tall to fit into From the Sierra Club of America go. But seeing the city’s overall progress it a habit to recycle everything your his current working space. 1. Be bright about light - Artificial lighting and the potential of the Warehouse Dis- company collects; fax paper, enve- accounts for 44 percent of the electricity trict in particular gave him ideas. lopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. use in office buildings. Make it a habit Also, place recycling bins in acces- to turn off the lights when you’re leaving Investigating possibilities in the area brought sible, high-traffic areas and provide any room and utilize natural light when his vision to the attention of warehouse clear information about what can and you can. Make it a policy to buy Energy owner Tim McNamara who showed DeGree can not be recycled. some space. “I thought, ‘What a great oppor- Star-rated light bulbs and fixtures. tunity!’” he relates. “It was literally a matter 2. Maximize computer efficiency - 6. Watch what (and how) you eat - of days from that (initial tour) that the lease Computers in the business sector unnec- Bring or provide reusable dishes, sil- was signed and I was starting to renovate it essarily waste $1 billion worth of elec- verware, and glasses. and plan out the space. “I think that Jordan tricity a year. Make it a habit to turn off 7. Create a healthy environment - Use is actually a wizard of some kind,” jokes your computer—and the power strip it’s nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten Because of the cramped conditions, Frater- Fraterdeus, “because it was way too quick plugged into—when you leave for the up your cubicle with plants, which deus will soon be moving his operation for a normal person to get it all together.” day. Screen savers don’t save energy. absorb indoor pollution. across the street to a McNamara building known as the “Betty Building” that will of- Before renovation, the space (on the fer more room, natural light, and better cli- ground floor of the building on the corner mate control for handling printing ink and of White and 9th Street, below the former drying paper. He’s interested in the possi- Phoenix Fitness space) was pretty rough. bility of finding a partner to share the space, “It was dirty, dusty, but there was some preferably someone in the field of design possibility there,” recalls DeGree. “It was or with a shared interest in letterpress. Still, a big space and it was flexible and really both Fraterdeus and DeGree agree their great for an art studio. So for two and a time in the existing shared space has been half, three months, I commuted from Chi- beneficial to both. “I think it’s great,” De- cago on weekends ‘cause I was teaching Gree says of Fraterdeus’ work. “And kind of there, and got the help of friends and fam- the reason I started the (Brick Oven) Studio ily, and basically did a little face lift. “A is to encourage lots of different art to hap- major, major facelift,” says Fraterdeus. pen. He just does amazing work.” Cleaned and painted, the 3,400 square foot space is set up with a gallery display area, DeGree explains how his idea to create a multi-use studio area including multiple an art center fell in line with opportunity pottery wheels, a locker area, and a very in the Warehouse District. “Well, I kinda cool lounge area with a funky art-meets-in- feel like it found me, actually,” he says dustrial vibe. Art books are scattered on the of the warehouse space occupied by the coffee table and guitars and hand-drums Brick Oven Studio. “You know I made the lean against the wall. “It’s already started choice this last year to open up an art cen- to draw some creative people,” reports ter and Dubuque just kinda seemed the DeGree, “we’ve had our first class and it right choice. After having lived in Chicago and seeing all these great organizations and Concluded on Page 33 I GOT YOUR SUDOKU RIGHT HERE PAL! 29 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE

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Rosalie Morgan Rosalie Morgan 98 in the Shade Katie & Brownie TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Ian Gould Blue Willow Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Cornerstone, 7 - 11 PM Friday, August 1 The Pines Nothin’ but Dylan 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Escape, Shot in the Dark 365 Lunchtime Jam 9 PM - 1 AM Ian Gould Town Clock, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Massey Road Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Mighty Short Bus Rosalie Morgan The Dertones 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Frogs Gone Fishin’ Da Vinci’s, 7 - 10 PM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Taste Like Chicken Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Cokedares/Old Panther Fiona Molloy Nothin’ but Dylan Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Sunday, August 3 The Wundo Band Mixed Emotions Massey Road DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Red N Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM Nine Lives Stoneheart 98 in the Shade The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Denny Garcia The Do Overs Fair Warning Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Brews Brothers 180 Main, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, July 26 Sunday, July 27 Mud Lake Bluegrass Horsin’ Around Mud Lake Park, 2 - 6 PM Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The 69 Band Rocket Surgeons New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Gobbie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Mississippi Band Wednesday, Aug 6 Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Ralph Kluseman Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Denny Garcia Saturday, August 2 Farmer’s Market, 8 AM - 1 PM The Wundo Band Fever River String Band Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Rock ‘N Soul Reunion Farley Flood Fest New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM Alliant Amphitheater, 5 - 11 PM Farley Park, 3 - 9 PM and the 69 Band, 10 PM - 2 AM Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM Boys’ Night Out Chuck Bregman Okham’s Razor Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Anton’s Saloon, 3 - 8 PM Midtown Marina, 6 - 10 PM Thursday, August 7 Mississippi Man 98 in the Shade Chuck Bregman The Vogues Kalmes’ Hilltop, 6 - 10 PM New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM 180 Main, 6 - 10 PM Grand Opera House, 7 - 10 PM

Chuck Bregman Apple Dumplin’s Just Cuz 98 in the Shade 180 Main, 6 - 10 PM Sandy Hook, 7 - 11 PM Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM The Hub, 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday, August 9 Saturday, August 9 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT County Fair VENUE FINDER Rosalie Morgan Stone Cliff Winery, 8 - 11 PM Live Music 180 Main / Busted Lift The Hub 180 Main Street, Dubuque 253 Main St., Dubuque Katie & Brownie Thursday, July 24 180main.com 563-556-5782 Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Dani Lynn Howe, 8 PM myspace.com/thehubdbq Ace’s Place 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA Irish Cottage Okham’s Razor 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois Cornerstone, 8 PM - 12 AM 563-876-9068 815.776.0707 Anton’s Saloon theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com , 12 - 9 PM Wingfest New Diggings, Wisconsin Isabella’s @ the Ryan House Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque 608-965-4881 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque • Uncle Knuckles, 11-12:30 563-585-2049 • Rocket Surgeons 1 - 4 Bricktown isabellasbar.com • Pirate Over 50 W/ 299 Main Street, Dubuque 563-582-0608 Jumpers Bar & Grill • The Mississippi Band 4:30 -7:30 bricktowndubuque.com 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque • Madhouse 8 - 11 (563) 556-6100 Friday, July 25 Captain Merry myspace.com/jumpersdbq Massey Road Phil Vassar & Josh Gracin, 7:30 PM 399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL 815-747-3644 Knicker’s Saloon Bent Prop, 2 - 6 PM Horsin’ Around, 9 PM captainmerry.com 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque 563) 583-5044 Mixed Emotions 98 in the Shade Catfish Charlies Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 The Detour, 8 PM - 12 AM Saturday, July 26 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s Seether/Drowning Pool/Sick- 563-582-8600 395 W. 9th St., Dubuque PM catfishcharliesonline.com 563-582-7057 Denny Garcia Baby Rocket Puppies, 7:30 PM davincisdubuque.com Midtown Marina, 6 - 10 The YardArm, 8 PM - 12 AM 50 Pound Rooster, 9 PM Courtside PM 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque M-Studios Hard Salami Shot in the Dark 563-583-0574 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL Sunday, July 27 815-777-6463 Kalmes’ Hilltop, Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Dagwood’s m-studios.org 7 - 11 PM Swing Crew, 8 PM 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA Monk’s (563) 852-3378 373 Bluff St, Dubuque Denny’s Lux Club 563.585-0919 3050 Asbury, Rd. Mooney Hollow Barn (563) 557-0880 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA Dubuque’s Entertainment Hub! Dino’s Backside (Other Side) (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque Murph’s South End (815) 747-9049 55 Locust St. Dubuque Phone 563-556-9896 Dirty Ernie’s Events 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA New Diggings 563-744-4653 2944 County Road W, Benton, WI LIVE MUSIC July 31 608-965-3231 98 in the Shade Dog House Lounge newdiggs.com EVERY SATURDAY 1646 Asbury, Dubuque (563) 556-7611 Noonan’s North August 7 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA NO COVER! Doolittle’s Cuba City 563-870-2235 98 in the Shade 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza August 16 608-744-2404 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 608-348-3136 Mixed Emotions Doolittle’s Lancaster Happy Hour 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI Pit Stop Nightly 5–7: 608-723-7676 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque 563-582-0221 $1.50 Bottle Domestic Dubuque Driving Range John Deere Road, Dubuque Sandy Hook Tavern (563) 556-5420 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 Nightly Drink Specials Eagles Club 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque (563) 582-6498 563-556-4558 Eichman’s Grenada Tap Discover Ice Shots! Softtails 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA 563-552-2494 563-582-0069

Five Flags Civic Center Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge 253 Main Street • Dubuque, IA 405 Main Street 600 Star Brewery Drive, Pot of Dubuque 563-583-3480 • myspace.com/thehubdbq 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 Ph: 563.556.4800 (2nd Floor) www.dbqstar.com Gin Rickey’s 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque Stone Cliff Winery 563-583-0063 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque myspace.com/ginrickeys 563.583.6100 stonecliffwinery.com Gobbie’s 219 N Main St, Galena IL Sublime 815-777-0243 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, 563-582-4776 Grand Harbor Resort 350 Bell Street, Dubuque Thums Up Pub & Grill 563-690-4000 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI grandharborresort.com 608-568-3118 Grape Escape GET ON THE LIST If you feature live entertainment and 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL would like to be included in our Venue 815.776.WINE Finder, please drop us a line... grapeescapegalena.com [email protected] or 563-588-4365. OFFENDING RETIRED TEACHERS SINCE 2008! 32 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 BEST OF PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 Dr. Skrap’s completely useless Sudoku Tri-Doku

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

Dear Trixie: ARIES Worry about radon, worry about house insurance costs, I’m 21 and have just finished college. worry about refinishing floors, but I think the odds that there I think I’m ready to get married. I haven’t spent much time are cockroach eggs in those moving boxes you borrowed dating, all my time went to studying. Where do I start? I from friends is not the top thing on the panic list. Besides, Cryptoquip don’t want to end up with a jackass. --Mary L. what is the alternative? That many giant Tupperware boxes will require a second a mortgage right off the bat. Dear Mary L.: They are all jackasses. Try to find the one who has the most TAURUS While the old adage says you don’t bring a knife to a money and irritates you the least. Good luck, dear. gunfight, consider this: Your enemy cannot use the gun if you Crossword disable his hand with a knife. Keep that in mind the next time Dear Trixie: you’re looking for trouble. My husband thinks I weigh too much. He constantly tells me I am fat and disgusting. He makes me wear my skinny GEMINI Randomly standing up in the middle of a tense con- clothes that bind and he says I can’t buy anything bigger versation can be a safe and effective way to confuse everyone than a size 6. He follows me around the house and I can’t around you and make you appear to be a person of intrigue and get away from him. He’s been weighing me every day for mystery. Bonus points if you do it while not wearing pants. the past 12 months and now he’s put a padlock on the re- frigerator. Is this normal? --Ashamed and Fat CANCER Your birthday is supposed to be your day. So when Dear Ashamed: asked what you want to do for your birthday, calmly state that You mean all you have to do to get rid of this guy is a week you are going to fart in church, yell at random strangers on the of binge eating? Hallelujah! Let’s go to IHOP. street and play with Beanie Babies. Two of those things won’t surprise anyone. Even Exchange Dear Trixie: LEO Laptop computers serve more purposes than simply My 11th birthday was almost three months ago and I was so work-related productivity. For example, they work as great busy I didn’t send thank you cards. Should I write everyone now blunt objects for use in physical fights. (Just use your co-work- or should I just forget about it? --Samantha On Wood Street er’s computer, not yours.) Dear Samantha: Mega Just forget about it. Tell your Grandma you never got the pres- VIRGO You will soon find yourself dealing with a significant Maze ent she sent, then cry. I guarantee you’ll get more presents. move. Is throwing away all your junk an easier alternative to selling it off? Probably, but this is the only chance you have to Dear Trixie: make some money off your Crash Test Dummies CD collection. Our daughter is planning to get married this year. She doesn’t have an actual date and wants it to be an easy-going LIBRA When storing urine in bottles on the shelves is con- affair. This is fine with us as we have had some unexpected sidered a positive alternative to actually using the restroom, expenses this year. My mother and father are both in the it’s probably time to find yourself a new roommate, because final stages cancer and heart disease respectively. Money things are only going to get stranger from there. will be tight. Any suggestions? --Bob and Arlene SCORPIO Deadliest Catch’s season just drew to a close. What THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 Dear Bob and Arlene: are you going to do with yourself on Tuesday nights, now? Pick- 1. In printing, a platen is a flat plate pressed The best way to make the most of a wedding dollar in these ing up an illicit drug habit is probably not the best choice, here. against paper used to form an impression. recessive times is to kill two obligations with one stone. Wait until Grandma dies and have an impromptu wedding/ 2. C, Swiss cheese is never found on a tradi- SAGITTARIUS There’s no law that says you have to play by the tional Philly cheesesteak. funeral reception. The same people would no doubt be at- rules. Add new flavors to milk. Put bacon and deviled eggs on tending both functions and you could put the word out that pizza. But for the love of God, don’t put beets on anything. 3. D, Stallone’s character in F.I.S.T was based pastels should be worn as a reminder of the celebration of Ever. In fact, don’t even look at beets. It’s for the better. upon the life of Jimmy Hoffa. Grandma’s life. Or black bridal gowns are tres chic this sea- 4. Peter Pan was first published in a novel, son. People always want to help out when someone dies by CAPRICORN On your next date from hell that you’re desper- but became famous as a stage play. bringing casseroles and flowers. Just tell them to bring deli ately trying to get out of, look into your date’s eyes and say, 5. A, the Freemasons generally trace their platters and champagne. This idea works well with other calmly, that you’re dying inside and you can’t wait to be free history to 16th-century Scotland. family events: Garage Sale/ Bris/ Baby Shower or Gradua- of this mortal coil. The truth never hurts. tion Party/ Exorcism. With a little creativity we can all get 6. B, the Dubuque County Courthouse is the only one in the country with a gold dome. through these trying economical times. AQUARIUS Just because a guy says he’s a good guy doesn’t mean he’s a good guy. Ask all new acquaintances to submit 7. True, Iowa is the only state name to begin and end with vowels. Dear Trixie: to a background check, a credit check and an exorcism. Just I am a 40 year old man who has never had a good day in to be on the safe side. 8. A, the basilica in Dyersville is the only one my life. I have no friends, my job is so boring I pray each in the country located outside a major metro area. night that God will take me but every morning here I am. Is PISCES When you leave a particularly noticeable aftermath there a trick to like this horrible thing that is called in the restroom at work, common courtesy would suggest 9. True, Iowa is the only state to have eastern my life? --Norman P. that leaving the light / fan on is a benefit to others that out- and western borders of 100% water. weighs the cost of leaving the light on. Especially when VIPs Dear Norman: 10. B, the New Yorker termed the phrase “little old lady of Dubuque.” Yes. are visiting the office. THAT’S A PHENOMENAL LINEUP THE DOLLAR HAS GOING FOR IT 33 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 Brick Oven Studios & The developing partnerships support Jordan’s mother, Martha DeGree, and aunt, are being re-imagined with a fresh vision DeGree’s belief in the power of art, com- Bethe DeGree-Mueller, will be teaching a for creative new uses. The wheel itself is set Exquisite Letterpress munity and collaboration in the ongoing stained glass class. “I definitely inherited in motion by human effort and its weight transformation of the Warehouse District. the creative bug from my parents,” admits maintains the momentum. Continued from Page 28 “It’s kind of been like the first step in what Jordan, “I’ve just always been passionate was full. Actually, the end of the first class I think the warehouse district has a lot of about art, in general, so I’m kind of one “One thing that I’ve noticed, is that as is this Tuesday (the day this issue went to potential in becoming and what we’re cre- of those people that whatever I can learn people have come in and seen the space print) and then we’re going to have a fall ating at the studio and what Peter’s doing,” how to do, I will – furniture design, clay, and seen Peter’s work … it’s almost like session starting in the middle of August.” he explains, “which is having a place for web design, film, lots of different stuff.” a surprise and they’re like, ‘Whoa, we artists to collaborate and to share ideas didn’t know this was re- Though relatively new, the studio is offer- and to support each other and really help Artistic expression and ally happening!’” relates ing classes in a variety of all of us grow as artists.” the sharing of that ex- DeGree. “But I see that media and disciplines. perience seems to run in a little bit that’s going “We’re expanding,” ex- Fraterdeus agrees. “Well, in the DeGree family. to be changing because I plains DeGree. “We there is a community and “When I was born, 26 feel like with all the great started out with just pot- I’m just so grateful,” he ex- years ago, (my father) things that are happening tery, and now we’re add- plains. “Jordan has come used to teach classes in the warehouse district ing a stained glass class, into this space, and made at the Old Jail when – you know today there is a glass blowing class, it accessible to not only his the basement used to be more of a stu- a music festival, there’s the Voices show, tile design, mosaic design, creative writ- family, who are wonderful people, but dio space,” relates the younger DeGree. there was a wedding reception down ing. The Writers Guild has come down, also to a stream of people that are coming “So actually my first exposure to pottery here, and there’s Peter’s business, and they’re one of our partners now.” An affili- through the door – and to some extent, was being really small and going down my business, and Gene Tully does his ate of the Dubuque County Fine Arts So- becoming aware of letterpress because of (there). It was really cool when I pro- art down here – I think that it’s slowly, or ciety, the Writers Guild will be hosting a it – and also very much enriching my ex- posed this idea to him, and it’s been kind quickly I guess, starting to build momen- monthly writers’ workshop. The Guild and perience of the warehouse district.” fun seeing it come full circle.” tum and really draw some creative people the Studio are partnering on plans to host a and draw some creative events.” Poetry Slam contest in October. The studio His comments underline an important as- In fact the large kick-style pottery wheel in has also hosted indie-rock shows by Aaron pect of Brick Oven Studio’s development the studio is the same one Tom DeGree used The Brick Oven Studio and Exquisite Hefel’s Counterproductions, and is look- – DeGree’s family has been integral in at the Old Jail Gallery studio. The wheel Letterpress are located at 120 East 9th ing at collaborations with a group of art- bringing Jordan’s vision to fruition. Jordan’s could be seen as symbolic of the work Jor- Street. Enter through the doorway in the ists looking to hold a monthly exhibit and father, Tom Degree is the clay instructor at dan DeGree and Peter Fraterdeus are do- courtyard. For more information, visit critique, as well as a partnership with the the studio. His brother Sam contributed a ing, or even the broader development of www.brickovenstudio.com, and www. community Foundation’s Youth Group. great deal of work in preparing the space. the Warehouse District – existing resources exquisiteletterpress.com. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TIM WRITES THESE? BAD JOKES IN HEADERS! 34 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6

Men’s Softball is in full swing! They play at McAleece on Mondays and after the games, the boys and fans head to Fat Tuesday’s. Come on down and cheer on the guys! Upcoming Schedule: July 28 @ 9pm, August 4 @ 6pm, and August 11 @ 6pm.

Big Muddy Saturday Night Spirit Search Saturday, August 23, 8pm-10pm (please arrive 15 minutes early) at Linwood Cem- Kevin Bozeman etery 2735 Windsor Avenue. (Enter at the front gate and park at the Chapel). Ever Wednesday, July 30, 9 p.m. wonder what a paranormal investigation Bricktown Entertainment Complex is all about? During this exciting event, Kevin uses his high-energy act and knack led by a certified professional, you will learn what ghost hunters look for and the for the obvious to give a unique perspective tools they use in their quest. Be prepared on traveling, dating, social and controversial for the time of your life! Participants are issues. No subject is sacred from his hilari- encouraged to bring their own digital camera or video recorder to this investi- ous truths. He is quickly working his way to gation. This event is open to ages 16 and top headlining comedy clubs throughout the country. Don’t be older, and advance ticket sales are re- surprised if you see Kevin Bozeman appearing in the next big sit- quired (limited spaces available). Cost of the ticket will be $10.00 per person, and com. Kevin has appeared on Comedy Central’s, B.E.T & was the will be available until August 18, 2008. winner of the HBO Comedy Competition. Please contact Nathan at (563) 583-8758 or [email protected] for your ticket or more information. The Mencia Midget Wednesday, August 6, 9 p.m. www.DubuqueJaycees.org Bricktown Entertainment Complex One night at a Carlos Mencia show, Carlos asked Brad if he wanted to do time. After his set, Mencia decided to bring Brad on Last chance to enjoy the the road with him as his opener and has been touring with Carlos ever since, even making appearances on The Mind of Mencia on Comedy Cen- “Heartland” tral. Brad’s ability to make humorous observations that make ev- Now showing during the University of Wisconsin - Platteville’s eryone comfortable with difference is winning over audiences. annual Heartland Festival is one of the most popular musicals of all time: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Jamie Kennedy Technicolor Dreamcoat! There are still a few chances left to Wednesday, August 20, 9 p.m., catch the show, so don’t miss out! Bricktown Entertainment Complex Jamie has been seen in 58 movies includ- The musical parable takes us through the years with Joseph, a ing all three Scream movies, Son of the boy who has prophetic dreams and also has the label of being Mask, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Kickin’ It his father’s favorite son. After his jealous brothers sell him into Old School and his own TV show, The Ja- Egyptian slavery, Joseph finds himself in the service of a strangely mie Kennedy Experiment. Tickets are on Elvis-inspired Pharaoh. Eventually, Joseph and his brothers are sale now for this must-see show at ETIX. reunited and the twelve sons of Israel are together once more. com, Moondog Music and Bricktown. The show blends a number of musical styles, from traditional country to ‘50s rock and calypso, and all points in-between. Di- rector and musical director Paul Helm describes the show as a story about dreaming and storytelling. “Like many great dream- ers of the world, Joseph is an inspiration to us all as he uses his courage and faith to make his dreams come true,” he says.

The show has been performed to raves and enthusiastic audience approval, according to UW - P Center for the Arts director John Has- sig. An evening perfor- mance of Joseph will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, and two more matinee performances will be held on July 27 and August 3. Three chances to go -- don’t pass it up! Tickets are $17 for adults or $9 for children under 18, and are available at the University Box Office, or online at tickets. uwplatt.edu. For more information, call 608-342-1298. ATHENIAN GRILL WON LAST YEAR’S TASTE -- CHECK ‘EM OUT! 35 JULY 24 - AUGUST 6 in both soft drinks and “adult bever- ages” will be available to complete the Taste experience. In fact, beer lovers should check out a special demonstra- tion of Cooking with Beer, hosted by the Goose Island Brewery by the South Stage from 2 to 3 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive early as there will be a variety of kid-friendly In addition to the Dubuque County Histor- activities throughout the day. Begin- ical Society, sponsors of the event include ning at 11:30, Springer’s Martial Arts Stone Cliff Winery, Grand Harbor Resort Live Music Academy will provide a martial arts & Waterpark, Diamond Jo Casino, and South Stage demonstration. Kids can meet the the Durrant Group. The Historical Society Denny Garcia: 3:30-5:00 p.m. well-known character Dora from 12 would also like to thank all the volunteers, ochOsol: 7:00-9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dance fans can watch a in-kind sponsors, media sponsors, the aux- North Stage variety of performances, first from iliary police, and the City of Dubuque. the Country Steppers from 1 p.m., Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls: followed by the Dubuque Dance 4:30-6:30 p.m. Studio’s Competitive Team and Little Tykes Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings: from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and finally a perfor- 7:00-10:00 p.m. Taste of Dubuque ‘08 mance by the Cloggers from 5:45 to 6:30. Saturday, August 2, Port of Dubuque Dean Franzen, known as Iowa’s Comedic Feature Activities Juggler, will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Taste of Dubuque returns this year with • Kids Corner & Family Entertainment one major change. After a dozen years • Springer’s Martial Arts Academy celebrating the food and fun of the Demonstration – 11:30 a.m. Dubuque area on the first Wednesday of • Meet “Dora the Explorer”: 12-2 p.m. August, the 13th year of the annual fes- • Country Steppers: 1-1:45 p.m. tival moves to the first Saturday of the • Dubuque Dance Studio Company, Com month, August 2. “Moving the event to a petetive Team, Little Tykes: 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday gives us the opportunity to share this great event with people whom have • Dean Franzen, Comedic Juggler: 4-7 p.m. been unable to attend the Taste on the • Cloggers: 5:45-6:30 p.m. traditional Wednesday night,” said John Dancing of a different kind is likely to oc- Sutter, Director of Marketing & Sales for cur in front of Taste’s two entertainment the Dubuque County Historical Society, stages featuring live music beginning at the organization that sponsors the festival. 3:30 p.m. on the South Stage with the folk “We are also hoping that starting the event and blues of Denny Garcia. The North earlier in the day will allow families with Stage kicks things off at 4:30 p.m. with young children to enjoy the event too.” Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls perform- ing their unique style of high-energy rock until 6:30 p.m. Latin rock band ochOsol brings the dance party to the South Stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Headlining the event on the North Stage will be the Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings, bringing their clas- sic mix of horn-driven blues and soul.

Being on the weekend does allows the event to spread out over more of the day with gates opening at 11 a.m. “We have 11 full hours to fill and we’ve brought in plenty of extra entertainment,” said Sutter. This year’s Taste of Dubuque features fam- ily-friendly entertainment throughout the Because parking is limited at the Port of day and live music from the afternoon into Dubuque, Taste organizers encourage the evening. The event ends at 10 p.m. festival guests to make use of free trol- ley rides from downtown. Provided by Of course it wouldn’t be Taste without Fountain Park Trolleys, free rides from food and this year’s event should not dis- downtown parking ramps to the event appoint in that regard. Over twenty local and back will be available to the public restaurants and food vendors will be of- from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Trolley stops will fering a variety of styles and cuisines with be located at the Welcome Center at 3rd delicacies to delight every palate. Previous and Main Streets, 5th and Iowa, and 7th Taste attendees know that part of the fun of and Iowa Streets. In addition to a free eating is pairing food with the perfect bev- ride, all trolley riders will receive free erage. Rest assured that a range of options Burger King coupons.