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Photo by Ron Tigges As I sit here on the eve of my birthday wishing his son was unwittingly sucked into the plot more than usual that I didn’t have a printing and soon we were, too. On a cool October deadline in the morning so that I could go morning, Dubuquers were blessed with the out for a Budweiser instead of, well, sitting arrival of The Tater Booth. here in the eve of my birthday, I was thinking what my most interesting memories are of Who knew that such a simple thing could the Chili Cook-Off. This event, more that all create such a cult following of love? Maybe others, has always been a favorite of ours at it’s because the booth was more than a stand 365. After all, Dubuque365.com was born where we hawking spiral-cut, seasoned, fried six years ago, October 7, 2000, at the Chili potato chips. It was a circus. We were juggling Cook-Off. That was the day we went online potatoes. We were yelling at the crowd like and that was the event where we had our beer guys at a Cubs game telling grandiose first booth telling people about our big idea lies about the health benefits of eating fried for the future of Dubuque. We’ve been go- potatoes. And, of course, simply watching this ing every year since. amazing new technology at work (powered by Most years we’ve Black & Decker) could found ourselves un- keep kids of all ages witting participants in occupied for hours. the manual labor side Over time we perfected of things ... carrying the art. We made Tater tables, pumpkins and Booth T-shirts that be- hundreds of pounds of came a wanted item by ground beef around. every girl who came by Or we had easier the booth. Go figure. work, the kind that’s We spend all that time really rewarding: Pour- making the funny logo ing beer with the Jay- on the back of the shirt cees! Wait, that’s kind that says “Who’s Your of a lie. The most re- Fry Daddy,” and what warding work at Chili people really love is Cook-Off was always the big bold letters on being a celebrity chili the front of the bright tasting judge. The very yellow shirt that simply fact that we were “ce- shouted TATERS! We lebrities” shows how never even got around extensive the celebrity A month after 9/11 (2001) we gave all of to our “This Spud’s For list was at this event. our tater profits ($800) to the Red Cross. You” shirts the next Actually, there were a year. lot of big names there every year. I guess the pedigree just slumped quickly enough at the Like all fun new experiences ... mowing the tail-end of the list to include me. lawn ... shoveling the driveway ... we even- tually realized that spending hours under a There’s something about the crisp October hot tent playing with scalding oil was not air that energizes you. Everyone really al- all it was cracked up to be. I think our first ways seems to be having a genuinely good Taste of Dubuque nearly killed some of us. time at the Chili Cook-Off. Maybe because But the Tater Booth won best snack food, so they know that soon, they’ll be entombed in we’ll always have that. Before long, Cow- their homes for about five months, so why boy (that’s our friend’s dad’s nickname) was not make the most of this last gasp of festive finding the process to be a lot of work as atmosphere? well. Lucrative, to be sure, but in the end, an endeavor better suited to a more energet- Not to rest our our laurels, we at 365 were ic and youthful entrepreneur with a strong conduits to the birth of another instant back. If that’s you, I think you could be the Dubuque cultural icon just one year after proud owner of an exciting money-making our own birth at Chili Cook-Off. The pa- venture. Are you ready to be the Tater guy? It triarch of one of the founding 365 families a mighty mantle to take on. Can you wash a had a brilliant idea one Summer day. As thousand potatoes in a single bound? Most happens with all patriarchal organizations, importantly, can you juggle russets? The 365ink crew... faces you already know!

Tim Brechlin Mike Ironside Tanya Graves Ellen Goodmann Tim Trenkle Ralph Kluseman Joie Borland Matt Booth Joe Tower Nick Klenske L.A. Hammer Chris Wand ISSUE # 13 In This Issue of 365ink... Sept. 21 - Oct. 5, 2006

Chili Cook-Off: 4 Community Events: 5 - 7

Arts: 8-9 What’s Your Story: 10 Borders Book Reviews: 11

Live Music Focus: 12 - 15 Budweiser True Music Live Music Calendar: 16& 17

Wando’s Movies: 18 WWE Hits Dubuque: 19

Mayor Roy Buol: 20 Fantasy Football: 21

365 Classifieds: 22 Classifieds Mattitude: 23 Dubuque Schools: 24 DCSD TV Town: 24 Dear Trixie / Dr. Skrap’s: 25 365 Tips for Your Home: 26

Stranger in a Strange Land: 27 Crossword / Sudoku: 27

Galena: 28-29 Platteville: 30 365 News: 31

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We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pag- es? Hint: He’s tiny and could be anywhere ! Good Luck! Winners get a free warm fuzzy! Roy Buol Gary Olsen Robert Gelms Ron Tigges Angela Koppes Joey Wallis 4 DUBUQUE365ink DUBUQUE365.COM Gentlemen, Start Your Chili Saturday, October 7 Cable Car Square by Mike Ironside The recent chilly September weather might have been a not-so-subtle reminder that August is gone and October is just around the corner. But do not fear, my fair-weather festival friends – summer may be gone but October brings her own delights. The first Saturday of the tenth month is the traditional date for Dubuque’s Cable Car Square to cel- ebrate the crisp air of autumn with a hot bowl of chili and a cold beer. That’s right! Saturday, October 7, marks the date of the Tri-States Largest Chili Cook-Off. Sched- uled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this will be the 13th year for the annual event. For the uninitiated, the Chili Cook-Off is not just for those diehards who are dead- The spoon Hawkeyes on a big- ly serious about their chili (though they is just $3 and screen TV. Football, will be there too), but for anyone who entitles the per- chili and beer on a thinks they make a pretty good batch of son who wields it to taste crisp autumn day … yeah, Oc- the spicy stuff or those who just like to as many varieties of chili as he or she can tober is not so bad. This is also the event eat it. Chili cooks compete in a variety of bear, or until the chili runs out. If (when) where Dubuque365.com was born to categories. The Chili Association Society that happens, or if you’re just not into the public seven years ago. So there will International (CASI) competition follows chili (what is wrong with you?), there will always be a sweet spot for us there. a strict set of rules which delineate what be other food vendors serving a variety of Chili Cook-Off is sponsored by the Cable ingredients are necessary and which are other foods. Car Square Association, Diamond Jo Ca- prohibited, along with guidelines for tast- sino and Prudential Financial, with con- ing and judging. The CASI competition tributing sponsorship by Radio Dubuque, can be nearly as heated as the chili. Dubuque Jaycees, and Best Buy of There is also a Business category, for Dubuque. Proceeds from this year’s Cook- company teams, and an Open catego- Off benefit the Maria House. For more ry for anyone who has been practicing information call Teri Connely at 815-747- at home. For those who just can’t get 2504 or visit www.cablecarsquare.com. enough hot stuff, there is also a Salsa competition – the jalepeno and tomato variety, not the Latin dancing, though there will be live music, so I’m sure you would be welcome to bust a move. Of course the Chili Cook-Off is not only a gustatory competition used as an excuse For those who are into the tasting aspect to drink beer in October (though it is a of the event, my advice is to get there pretty good one). Chili Cook-Off is a fes- early. The public tasting begins at 1 p.m. tival with entertainment and all sorts of and there is usually a long line forming family-friendly activities. This year’s pro- by then. It’s probably best to get a beer gram features performances by the Gold from the Dubuque Jaycees first, then get Rush Square Dance Club, the Dubuque in line for the Rhythm Cloggers, the “outlaw country” a l l - i m - music of Waylon, Willie and Johnny per- portant formed by the Apple Dumplin’ Gang and “ s a m - up-and-coming band Blackbloom. p l i n g spoon.” Kids will keep occupied with a variety of activities, including face painting, the “dino jump” bounce house, a fishpond, pumpkin painting, temporary tattoos and “Ms. Razzle Dazzle.” The bigger boys can stay occupied watching the Iowa DUBUQUE365ink • I love the farmers’ market. I can get me some fresh taters. • DUBUQUE365.COM 5

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. mackin-mailander, by calling 563-584- Party it up, Heritage-style The event also showcases local crafters 8642, or at the Clarke College Whitlow and artisans, who will be selling Tickets on sale, Sept. 5 Bookstore. Kennedy’s books will also You know you love the Farmers’ Market. handmade crafts perfect for your be available for sale in Now it’s time to love it even more. kitchen. Dubuque, Iowa – Clarke Clarke’s bookstore. College President Joanne M. The annual Heritage Day celebration will Don’t forget about live music, provided Burrows, SC, Ph.D., recently Kennedy will present be happening on Saturday, this year by the One announced that Robert F. “Crimes Against Nature” September 23, from 7 a.m. Hat Band. You’ll Kennedy, Jr., will be the fea- on Tuesday, October ‘til noon. Heritage Day is also have a chance tured speaker in this year’s 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the a cultural celebration of to meet the Drum Mackin-Mailander Lecture Robert and Ruth Kehl Dubuque, featuring ethnic Circle. Series on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Center on the Clarke foods and live music. Tickets sales began on Sep- campus. The theme of And finally, there tember 5. Cost is $15 for this year’s series is “The This year, Heritage Day will be people adults and $5 for students. Reservations Relationship Between the Environment will feature Greek pastries, dressed in authentic can be made on-line at www.clarke.edu/ and Humanity.” Chinese egg rolls, organic historical costumes. brats and a host of other Better brush up on baked treats (all of which your native tongue! will be prepared on-site, so Lipizzaner Stallions the horses and riders who Heritage Day is appear in this 36th anniver- you’re guaranteed freshness). You can also check out sponsored by the Don’t forget … tickets are on sary edition were selected Diamond Jo Casino sale for the world famous Lipiz- by producer Gary Lashin- drawings for prizes and sample some delicious, delectable fall and is free and open to the public. The zaner Stallions AS WE SPEAK. sky—who will perform in Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday The big, bad, beautiful horses the show. Show times are at produce -- apples, carrots, garlic (keeps the vampires away!), popcorn (a movie morning from 7 a.m. to noon until are coming to Five Flags on 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets range October 28, stretching from around City Sept. 24 to perform feats that from $20-$24.50. Saddle necessity), pumpkins (Jack-o-Lantern time is coming up, you know), potatoes, Hall at Iowa & 13th Streets, all the way they were trained to do at the up and head to Five Flags down Iowa to 11th Street. world-renowned Spanish Rid- Center Box Office for tick- squash, sweet potatoes and yams. ing School of Vienna. Many of ets or call 557-8497.

Coats R Dupaco thanks to the fine folks at Courtesy Cleaners. The actual distribution For the last fifteen years, the of the coats will take place on city of Dubuque has come October 24 and 25 at St. John’s together for the “Coats for Lutheran Church, at 12th and Kids” drive, donating kids’ White in downtown Dubuque. coats and jackets for needy families in the Tri-State area. Dupaco, Cumulus Broadcasting and Well, now it’s time for Round Sixteen. Courtesy Cleaners are the sponsors for the drive, which brought in more than The drive began on September 18 and 2,700 coats and jackets for kids in the will run through October 14. Useable area. For more information, contact coats / jackets can be dropped off at marketing vice president Michael J. any Dupaco Community Credit Union Weber at 563-557-7600 or mweber@ location, and they’ll be dry-cleaned dupaco.com.

No, it’s not a fence along the border primed and powder-coat painted. They rebuilt it ... made it better, stronger, faster. The Linwood Cemetery Association Well, as fast as an iron fence embedded (you know, the one over on Windsor in the ground can be, anyway. Avenue) is ready to show off ... a really big fence. The restoration, performed by Blake Metal Works of Bellevue, was made Actually, they’re celebrating the possible by a generous grant from restoration of the iron fence that borders the Dubuque Racing Association, the property, and check this -- it’s over another example of the DRA’s active a century old. participation within our community.

The fence dates back to 1880, and it was A special brass plaque will be attached finally taken down in 2005. Since then, to the fence, commemorating important the fence has been cleaned, repaired, dates in the fence’s history. 6 DUBUQUE365ink • No, Rigoletto is not some new kind of pasta. • DUBUQUE365.COM

the difference, with Vernon’s influence upon this show,” says Intriligator, who’s pretty excited himself about this whole thing. “It’s been a dream of mine for a long time to conduct Rigoletto. I’m so excited to finally have my chance.”

The DSO also sprung to bring in three accomplished singers to perform the major roles of the show: Eric Dubin (Rigoletto), Jeffrey Halili (Duke) and If I told you any more than that ... well, Kristen Plumley (Gilda). S o there’s this deformed court that’d ruin the fun, wouldn’t it? jester, you see? He’s kind of a jerk ... likes But have no fear, this production definitely to make fun of people, really spiteful and Have no fear: Rigoletto is one of the classic features a Tri-State flavor. Dubuquers A fun night at the opera nasty guy. (“Funny, but malicious,” says stories in all musical theatre. “It has Megan Gloss and Matthew Richardson By Tim Brechlin Intriligator.) And he serves under the one of the most powerful moments Duke of Mantua, and this Duke, well, he in all of opera,” says Intriligator. “It’s Take equal parts humpbacked court jester, has his way with the ladies. Likes to get a very, very powerful story, with a philandering duke, repressed daughter. around, if you know what I mean. Well, lot of conflicts and drama between Add splash of curse. Mix in beautiful the dad of one of his conquests gets a characters. There’s a lot of love, and music and arias to taste. And you’ve little cranky, and him being a count and there’s a lot of death ... although you got the upcoming Dubuque Symphony all, he storms into the Duke’s court and tend to expect death in an opera.” Orchestra production of Giuseppe Verdi’s gets all nasty-like and wants to throw Rigoletto on September 30 and October down. Rigoletto, being the spiteful guy Sure, I know what you’re thinking: 1 at Dubuque’s Five Flags Theatre, he is, mocks the Count, and the Count Come on, William. A curse? A sleazy sponsored by Cottingham & Butler. gets even more hacked-off. So then the Duke? We want to see this? Duke orders him arrested ... but just “I think it’s an absolutely fantastic piece, before he’s carried out of the court, the “The opera itself is fascinating, terribly just a really remarkable work,” says DSO Count places a curse upon everyone in fascinating, because each and every conductor William Intriligator, excited the room, paying special attention to that character is sympathetic, and they’re to be directing his third opera for the jerko Rigoletto, because he’s mocked very multi-dimensional,” he says. symphony. “I honestly think it’s one of a father’s sorrow. A little bit later, we “The Duke is playfully charming, and the best operas ever written.” find out that Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, you’re drawn to him despite his nature. kept a secret for all her life, has begun And the story of the curse is intriguing So ... what is Rigoletto? OK, here’s a brief falling in love with someone who just so in itself because it really drives the breakdown. happens to slightly resemble the Duke. character of Rigoletto. Remember, a curse is only as powerful as you make it ... and Rigoletto doesn’t handle it so 6. Which entity debuted at Tri States’ well. There’s a real statement on the Largest Chili Cook-Off illusion of control within the play.” A. Dubuque365.com. play significant roles, and Table Mound B. We’re Late & Smell Like Beer. A Chili Cook-Off flavored quiz... C. The Tater Booth. You’d better be hooked by now. Elementary teacher Amanda Brant is D. The Coleman 3000X Chili-nator assisting the stage management. The 1. Chili Cook-Off 2006 will be the: Cook Stove. Rigoletto, based upon a story by Victor male chorus also comprises a wide A. First Annual. Hugo (you know, the Les Mis guy), is one variety of people from our home: Kevin 7. To which charitable organization did B. Twelfth Annual. of Verdi’s most famous works (featuring Biebelhausen, Sam Hawkins, Philip C. Thirteenth Annual. the Tater Booth donate its profits from D. No one remembers. Chili Cook-Off 2001? the famous arias “La donna e mobile” Streich, Steve Addison, Joe Berns, Scott A. Cable Car Square Association. and “Caro Nome”), and for most of his Mattison, Dave Mikalson and Del 2. Cable Car Square’s Chili Cook-Off is B. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. life, he considered it his best. And to Johnson. always held: C. America’s River. honor this fantastic work by a brilliant A. On the first Saturday of October. D. The Red Cross, for 9/11. author, the DSO is going all-out with its For those looking to learn more about B. On the first Saturday after last full production of Rigoletto. Dancers from Rigoletto and to hear one man’s moon in September. 8. The Dubuque Jaycees volunteer at C. On the first Saturday that it is too Chili Cook-Off to serve: the Heartland Ballet have been brought perspective on the show, Intriligator will also be hosting a Musical Musings session cold to hold a beer in your bare hand. A. Chili. B. Antacids. in, and the entire opera will be performed C. Pudding. D. Duh, beer! in its original Italian. For those of us who before the October 1 performance, at 3. Which of the following ingredients aren’t familiar with Italian (no, the four 1:15 p.m. The session will be free to all are not allowed in C.A.S.I. regulation 9. Chili cooks compete in what three years of Latin you took in high school ticket holders. chili? categories? don’t count!), the English translation will A. Beef. B. Chili Powder. A. Beef, chicken and vegetarian. C. Beans. D. Water. be projected onto a screen above the Tickets are on sale now through B. Newbie, Weekend Warrior, and Pro. stage, allowing us to actually understand Ticketmaster or the Five Flags box office, C. C.A.S.I., Business, and Open. 4. What band has played more Chili D. Hot, Hotter, & Holy Crap that’s Hot! a bit of what’s going on. running anywhere between $13 and $65. Cook-Offs than any other band? The September 30 show will be at 8 p.m., A. The Flaming Lips. 10. At Chili Cook-Off, kids can: The DSO also brought in famed stage with the October 1 performance at 2 p.m. B. We’re Late & Smell Like Beer. A. paint pumpkins, bob for apples, and director Vernon Hartman from New C. Red Hot Chili Peppers. jump in the bounce house. York to handle the stage aspects of the As always, for more information, contact D. Hot Hot Heat. B. see guys standing around drinking production. Boasting a resume that the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra at beer and watching football. 563-557-1677. 5. What is the proper name of the “4th C. wonder what planet square dancers includes 17 years with the Metropolitan Street Elevator”? come from. Opera, Hartman will elevate the A. 4th Street Elevator. D. eat things they find on the ground. production to a new level of excellence. And go to Rigoletto. If you don’t, we’ll B. Fenelon Street Elevator. have no choice but to put a curse on you. C. Cable Car. The answers are on page 31. “The audience is going to see and hear And 365ink curses are the very best kind. D. Stairway to Heaven. DUBUQUE365ink • I just love me a good plate of Spaetzle from the Bier Stube. • DUBUQUE365.COM 7

The whole family is welcome at the free event, which will highlight the live music from the Kent Family Band from Canada. They’re gonna polka your tall green socks off.

There will be three beers on tap for the event, including Pilsner Urquell, Millstream Amber and Miller Lite. Great food is also available throughout the day, featuring such classic fare as bratwurst, Polish sausage, German potato salad, strudel, and chocolate cake and more! Once again, this is a free event and all ages are welcome. The Europa Haus & Bier Stube, a.k.a. the epicenter of Grab your giant steins with the pewter flip-top, get your Dubuque’s German heritage, present the 2nd Annual best thick-necked gunther accent on and be German for Germanfest on Saturday, September 30, from 2 to 9 the day with all the great people at the Bier Stube. Look p.m. Strap on the lederhosen and pull up your socks; it’s for the party at Europa House, 1301 Rhomberg Avenue, time to polka, my friends! on Dubuque’s north end.

Don’t call him “Robert!” his “Barging Down the Mississippi” tour, a clean-water environmental Local art students have a once-in-a- awareness program (this is his third lifetime opportunity coming up on year of doing it). He’ll be educating October 8. Famed nature artist Robert students and adults alike about water Wyland, known simply as Wyland, will quality, river conservation and so on. be at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium for the program If you want to paint with Wyland (and “Paint the River with Wyland.” With the you really should, as his work is just aid of talented students from throughout the community, amazing), you must register prior to the event, so contact Wyland will craft a huge mural in the Boatyard of the Christie at 563-557-9545. Space is available on a first- NMRMA. come, first-serve basis, and the event is free of charge.

Wyland, famous for his “Whaling Walls,” large murals For more information on the upcoming event, call the of oceanic life (he’s done 91 so far, and aims to have NMRMA at 563-557-9545 or visit its Web site at www. 100 done by 2011), is making his visit as a stop on rivermuseum.com.

100 years of Dubuque History Actually, the DCHS can trace its lineage back to the Richard Hermann Museum of Natural History, which So get this: Congress declared 2006 to be the “Year of dates back to 1871 ... so, roughly just after Ed Asner the Museum.” Sounds basic enough, especially if you’re was born. In 1950, the museum was re-organized and a lover of history, right? Wrong. It’s better. transformed into the Dubuque County Historical Society, now comprising the Ryan House (Isabella’s!), the Old Jail The Iowa Museum Association is set to recognize the Museum, the Mathias Ham House Historic Site and the Dubuque County Historical Society as a “Century National Mississippi River Museum. All four locations are Museum,” an institution that has been stalwart in now affiliates of the Smithsonian Institute as of 2002, and promoting the depth and richness of Iowa’s culture and the River Museum was voted Iowa’s #1 tourist attraction history for a century. back in 2004. So, yeah, Iowa ... you’d better recognize.

Turn, turn, turn Of course, you’re now wondering, “When do the leaves change colors?” Fall brings with it some big, important pressing questions. Questions like, “Why There are four hotlines you can call for leaf-changing does my car make funny noises and spit reports. out smoke?” (Because you haven’t had For Iowa, dial 515-233-4110; it tuned up in twenty years.) Wouldn’t for Illinois, 800-226-6632; this article be much better and make a lot for Wisconsin, 800-432-8747; for national more sense if the leaves were in color? reports, 800-354-4595. Obviously, with the changing of the seasons comes the changing of the leaves. The autumnal For other information regarding colors are some of the greatest parts of the conclusion the Tri-States and the changing of the year, and we in the Tri-States are undoubtedly of the seasons, call up the Iowa blessed to have such amazing scenery upon which to Welcome Center at 300 Main Street, view these colors. 563-556-4372. 8 DUBUQUE365ink • Maybe I can get Better Homes & Gardens on the banned list. • DUBUQUE365.COM

accompanist Bev Nichols. And rounding Clarke College Faculty the team out is the Clarke College New Composition Recital Music ensemble. Thought your senior recital was your last? “The conference in February will feature the original works of composers from Proving once again the old adage that across the country,” said Dunker. “This you never stop learning (we just learned recital is a wonderful opportunity to begin how to tie our shoes last week!), Clarke sharing original musical compositions College professor Amy Dunker will with not only the entire campus, but with perform a faculty composition recital at greater the Dubuque community as well.” Clarke’s campus on September 24. The recital will be held in Jansen Music Dunker, an associate professor of music, Hall in the Clarke atrium (you know, the is an award-winning composer, receiving big glass thing), and is completely, totally numerous accolades from ASCAP. Helping free. So, you know, that means you can Robert P. Gelms must be so proud. snacks are free. Free snacks! her out during this exhibition of original go. And you should. Dig? As with all film exhibitions at the library, works will be LaDonna Manternach, You’ve gotta fight for your right ... to chair of the music department, and For more information, contact Clarke at this event is made possible by the 563-588-6318. read. (To party as well, but work with Friends of Carnegie-Stout Public Library, us here. Fight for your right to read, which funded the donation that made it mmkay?) possible for the library to purchase both The Carnegie-Stout Public Library knows a popcorn machine and a performance this, and it’s celebrating Banned Books rights license. Otherwise, it’d be kind of, Week on Wednesday, September 27, at 6 you know, a little, well, illegal for them p.m. with one of the most important films to be screening films in public like that. to come along in the last few years: Good Night, and Good Luck. George Clooney’s So what’s the deal, here? Why is the sophomore outing as a director, the film library making such a big fuss? Not every goes back to the early 1950s and tells book will be right for every reader, but the story of radio newsman Edward R. the freedom to choose for ourselves Murrow, who found himself in conflict from a full array of possibilities is a with Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy, hard-won right that we must not take on a crusade against Communism within for granted in this country,” said Judith the government. Murrow saw the wrongs Platt, director of the Assoc. of American of McCarthy’s war, and he chose to put Publishers’ Freedom to Read program. himself on the firing line to do what he We’ve got the right to make our own could to stop it. choices as to what we see, read and Lynne Niznik, a history professor at watch. That’s an important right to Clarke College, will deliver a short have, and it’s one that all too often is introduction before the viewing of the snatched away in other nations. For film (which will be in the 3rd floor more information, call the library info auditorium), and there will be an open desk at 563-589-4225, option 4. First discussion afterwards. Admission and amendment, represent. DUBUQUE365ink • We’re running out of time! Tell me where cursedwithwords is! • DUBUQUE365.COM 9

events-based company focused on offering a new per- 24 ... theatre-style! spective and a fresh look at contemporary theatre. The 24-hour Project is aimed at bringing together area ac- The following takes place from Friday, November 3, at 8 tors, playwrights and directors and giving them a unique p.m., to Saturday, November 4, at 8 p.m. Events occur in opportunity to hone their craft and gain experience in a real time. one-of-a-kind environment. Those more experienced can impart their knowledge upon those with less experience Imagine this: Five plays, all of them original, conceptual- with the stage ... and maybe there’ll be a little vice-versa ized, written, rehearsed and performed in the span of 24 action, too. hours. The premieres of these plays are go- On Friday, November 3, 25 folks ing to take place on November 4 be- of the creative mindset are going ginning at 8 p.m., with “pay-what- to get together in a pow-wow at you-can” admission, in the words of 10th and Jackson (the same place Cursedwithwords member Michele as Voices from the Warehouse Dis- McKinlay. Seating is available on a trict). A little after 10 p.m., they’ll first-come, first-served basis, so it’s split into teams: One playwright, best to arrive early. one director and three actors. Each of them will stake out their terri- If you’d like to be a part of the 24- tory in the warehouse, and they’ll hour Project, and if you don’t have be fast on their way towards con- a problem with working all through cocting an original play. They’ll be the night on cheap food and a blad- going nonstop (outside of breaks der that’ll expand to the size of Alas- for naptime and, you know, pit stops), going so far as to ka with all the Mountain Dew you’ll be drinking (sign us devise technical theatrical elements (like lighting) as long up!), holler at Cursedwithwords at cursed@dubuque365. as time allows. Should any member of their IM Force be com. They’d like to hear from you by October 16, which caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge means they’d like to hear from you tomorrow. of their actions. Five plays in 24 hours. Make Jack Bauer proud. It’s the latest project of Cursedwithwords theatre, an www.CableCarSquare.com A different way to look at shopping. 10 DUBUQUE365ink • Tell us your story, Dubuque. • Get More 24/7/365 @ DUBUQUE365.COM

tion B, and dried adhesive shows on ce- Facing the Promise ment where the traffic from the street en- WHAT’S YOUR STORY ters the arena. The air is cold and it flows Walls of ice hundreds of feet tall crush by Tim Trenkle into the halls from the ice rink ... and it’s the earth as they move out of the glaciers 365ink will present this new feature, What’s Your Story? in every issue. It’s our motto! a cold that sticks and creeps inside till an hour north and many rivers begin Tim Trenkle, local writer and lover of people will report on individuals, events, businesses one’s arms have unconsciously rolled in from these melting mountains. Summer and other relevant, wonderful things happening in the area on behalf of 365! taut to the sides and the neck is stiffened daylight lasts twenty-four hours. When by the breeze. the darkness covers the land, flames of wonder that comes from effort and cour- number of cows we milked. We did a light appear in the northern skies, lumin- age. She acknowledges traveling often to little division, factored in the numbers Joyce meets with several firemen and says scent bands of fire in waving shades of Europe, abiding in the history and seek- … learned about economics.” to the receptionist, “I know who I wanted red, purple and pink that arch in the sky ing the art and splendor of the ages. She to talk to … the firemen … who’ll protect and undulate like flickering spirits across also alludes to difficult times. “The Walnut Tap is now a good landmark us …’’and her voice fades into the chill a kaleidoscopic horizon. for the route home,” she says and laughs Joyce remembers going to the earth as a heartily. “I like it here. It’s like home in of the opening door and she walks into her office beyond the glass walls. She doesn’t say what brought her to these pilgrim needing a vision some years ago, Arkansas. I live in an eclectic neighbor- wonders at age fifty, alone and without a dipping into the river that bordered her hood … I can walk to work now.” She concerns herself with the “Journey.” friend or family member. She admits she dad’s farm, sitting in the rippling waters She looks past her desk for an instant as feels a connection to the earth. And the in a shallow, waiting till the mud- Outside her office, she describes driving a team of sled dogs connection is bold. dy clouds cleared, the lobby consists finding insight ap- of three blue-seat- in Alaska, and there are no words, simply the being and the moment and the “I drove across the frozen Chena River plied to life in the ed chairs with a joy, and it’s beyond the tongue and the to get to work … Alaska doesn’t have a metaphor of clar- corner table that’s ear like the Aurora Borealis. She lets it go highway system like other states.” ity following pa- lit by a wooden, tience. bottle-shaped light as easily as she has brought it to being. When she was interviewing for work covered with a “I imagined a minister saying, ‘She spent in Dubuque, she says, “I wanted to see Her gray white hair striped shade. A her whole life in Washington County,’ the implement dealers and farms on the flows around her stack of Dubuque and so five years ago I decided I’d leave roadside, look at the cornfields and crank neck in a bob that Visitor’s Guides Arkansas for Alaska … a middle aged up the tunes on the radio on a two lane.” she brushes behind sets by a stack of woman heading out to Alaska,” she says. And the truth holds up in the corners of her ears as she raises Library Leisure “It was an opportunity and there was a her eyes as she looks her listener straight her eyes to the fo- Programs. sense of belonging, of community there on, meaning what she says like the cus of conversation … I found a two-person pharmacy, like I daughter of an Arkansas farmer would. and they twinkle in a When the boss blue green light. Her enters, she says had in Fayetteville, in Fairbanks … and other comfortable similarities.” “I’m in the second phase of my three unlined, oval face is the corner table phase plan to own and ride a Harley,” unmade by eyeliner, is a good place for the She smiles and says Dubuque reminds she says. “First, I started taking safety lipgloss or founda- tion, and bumper stickers that read, “Protect kids. her of home . lessons in Fairbanks and then bought her smile rolls along after it has passed Stop bullies.” And she brushes her hair a 150cc bike. Now I’m waiting for the expression till the soothing sound of an from her forehead. The river of time spills out along her crate that’s coming from Alaska with my Arkansas syrup poses authority born of journey of earth and work. She smiles 650cc. The last step is a full size Harley- experience and the old-time work ethic. A man in a black suit, gray pants and and says how glad she is to have a home Davidson.” black wing-tip shoes walks in and speaks She harkens to simple times as if a back- softly. He taps on paper he holds as he in Dubuque where the bluffs are like the hills of her childhood and the people Joyce White sweeps her hand across the ground melody of Woody Guthrie’s “This talks to a man wearing a pink sweatshirt warm and friendly. air above her long dark desk. Five flags Land is Your Land” were playing some- that says “Minnesota.” This is business. set behind her, centered along a ledge of where in her office. After the pink shirt leaves, the man wear- When she’s asked about booking Bob the same dark wood as the desk. Pictures ing wing tips greets another man who Seger, she quotes a line from ‘Like a of old Dubuque hang on the walls in this “The connection between childhood on enters the lobby wearing a purple and Rock’ and laughs. “What about Bruce large office. the farm and business - that’s where I yellow Minnesota Vikings sweatshirt. learned,” she says. “I remember the year The conversations concern the refurbish- Springsteen?” She nods ‘yes’ to the question and squints slightly in the lights of The attractive and vigorous new direc- our blackberries went from ten cents ing and maintenance of the center. the wide halls outside of the frozen ice tor of the Five Flags Center talks about to a quarter … I remember Dad would rink, as if “Why not?” is the answer as vision and the journey of life, and the pay us, my sister and I were paid for the Outside the door, the ceramic tiles are pulled in long spaces coming from Sec- well as it is the truth. 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of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great of its violent, irreverent, profane and works of world literature. American sexually explicit content. As a result, of literature found its voice in that book. To course, every teenager in the world went quote Ernest Hemingway, “All modern out and bought a copy…including me. American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huck Finn … Slaughterhouse Five regularly shows up th there was nothing before. There has been in lists of the top 100 Novels of the 20 nothing as good since.” century. Somebody, obviously, thinks this book has some redeeming value. I Well, as you might expect, The Adventures wonder what it could be. Oh, yeah, you Happy Banned words and passages blacked out. Students of Huckleberry Finn has been banned a have to take into consideration when protested this on the grounds that reading lot. Because of the way Twain portrays the reading it that it is satire. Book Week a book on censorship that has itself been races in the book and because of some censored begs the question ... why read of the dialogue, especially the liberal Yes, it contains very dangerous ideas, by Robert P. Gelms it in the first place? The administration use of the “N-word,” the book has been like war is a terrible thing for the human relented and unexpurgated copies were constantly banned as being racist. So it race but even moreso for the individuals The last week in September is designated given to the students. is ironic in the extreme w h e n that have to do the killing. We sure don’t as Banned Book Week by a group of want our kids to hear anything like that Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury you find out that organizations led by The American nowadays in the “Time of Rumsfeld & Tales at the end of the 14th century, 600 Library Association. Cheney.” years ago. As recently as 1995 it was Some of the most famous books in history removed from an Illinois High I would like to close with an example that have been banned for what nowadays School’s Advanced Lit class after has come to epitomize the strong moral might be considered absurd or laughable parents shrieked about the sexual and intellectual leadership shown by reasons ... except that most of these content in some of the tales. HINT: some of our very own neighbors in our books are still being banned for the same Don’t read the Miller’s Tale. You very own communities. Yes, folks, these reasons, and while it’s certainly absurd might laugh yourself all the way very same people might just be living it isn’t very laughable. Here are few of to a corrupted degenerate life in your town, in your neighborhood, my favorite banned books and what got style. maybe right next door to you. them in trouble. There is an old saying that goes Gird your loins. something like this: “If they are I think I like this one the best. Ray shooting at you, you must be doing William Faulkner’s book As I Lay Dying is Bradbury’s great novel Fahrenheit 451 the book has also been something right.” Well, if that is the considered by many as perhaps the classic is a novel that concerns itself with book banned, mostly in the South, for case then Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel southern novel. In 1986, a school district burning and censorship. In 1992, a treating blacks too sympathetically. The Clemens, must be the “rightest” writer in Kentucky banned the book because, school in California distributed copies reasoning goes like this: The book isn’t to have ever written. I am one of the in the school board’s own words, the of the novel to students with offending realistic enough because Mark Twain many who think that The Adventures seems to ignore the idea that blacks should book contained “offensive and obscene know their “place.” Most “right-thinking passages referring to abortion and it uses white folks” in the South wouldn’t treat God’s name in vain.” Jim the way Twain has Huck treating him Yes, they banned the book. Yes, they - as an equal - as someone to be respected did. They banned it, all right. Banned and trusted, as a friend. No, sir, that book the book right out of the school district, needs to be banned because it just isn’t a they did. Those enlightened folks on that realistic view of the way life in the South Kentucky school board outlawed As I Lay ought to be. Dying in every school in their district, Huckleberry Finn has been banned even though not one member of that because it was racist and it’s been banned school board had ever read it. because it wasn’t racist enough. If you take When other people are given the power to time to read the book you will see that decide what we should read or what we both of those opinions are dead wrong. should think, you always end up with the Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five kinds of absurdities I have written about has been banned. It also has the honor in this piece. It never fails to happen ... of being burned. If you burn it you first and it never works. If you don’t like a TV have to buy it, so I’m not sure who wins show, then change the channel. If you that one! This book has been banned don’t like a painting, then don’t look at it. in a lot of states. It has been accused of If you don’t like a magazine, then don’t “containing foul language and promoting subscribe to it. If you don’t like a play, deviant sexual behavior.” It’s been called then don’t buy a ticket. If you don’t like a “vulgar and offensive.” It has been book, then simply don’t read it. Just don’t accused of being dangerous because tell me I can’t watch, look, subscribe, attend or read.

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He Wears Black October 6. Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind musical event that should not be missed: He Wears Black, a concert tribute to Johnny Cash. Performed by a Cash cousin, Scott Keeton (his great-great- great grandmother was Francis Cash ... hey, it counts!), the concert is sure to be an excellent showcase of the musical genius that was Mr. Cash (as well as the Ten- nessee Three, June Carter Cash and Carl Perkins). Sundays Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Dbq. Co. Fairgrounds Speedway, 7-10 p.m. “Developing this show has been one of the most dif- Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout, 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. ficult and rewarding experiences of my career,” said Keeton in a statement on his Web site. “Johnny Cash Tuesdays ‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. changed the path of my life ... I want to bring this Loose Gravel Duo - Riverwalk Cafe, Grand Harbor, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. wonderful experience to [the audience].” Wednesdays Keeton, who only found out about his familial ties Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert Tones, The Busted Lift, 9 a.m. - 1a.m. to Cash after Johnny’s death in 2003, is no slouch Live on Main Comedy - 2 great standups, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. when it comes to performance. He’s been working 3100 Club Comedy - Midway Hotel, Bricktown, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. in the industry for twenty years, and his pedigree Dubuque Area Writer’s Guild Open Forum - 2nd Wed. (Isabella’s) 7 - 9p.m. includes a performance at Carnegie Hall with Art Live Comedy - Live on Main Comedy, Bricktown, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Garfunkel. He’s released seven albums with his Live Comedy - 3100 Club Comedy Night, Midway Hotel, 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. own band, the most recent in 2004, and he’s been The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. a guitarist for such acts as Eric Idle (you know, the Monty Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Python guy), Bo Diddley and Magic Slim. He averages Karaoke - C-N-T Ent., Second Wind, Galena, IL, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 200 concerts a year, so he’s no stranger to the exhausting yet rewarding lifestyle of being a touring musician. Thursdays Live Music - Riverwalk Cafe, Grand Harbor 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keeton will be backed by drummer James Keys, bassist Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. Mike Myers (no, not Shrek), pianist Rick Toops, guitar- Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ist Mike Satawake and vocalist Jennifer Granger. Between Open Blues Jam - Isabella’s Bar in the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. the costumes that the performers will be wearing, the style Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. of their instruments and the sets on the stage, this perfor- Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. mance will take you back to the heyday of Johnny Cash, Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. back when Luther Perkins was still strumming his guitar, Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Marshall Grant was picking his bass and W.S. Holland Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. was keeping the beat on the drums. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. The concert will be presented by Wolfman Jack’s Enter- DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. tainment and New Country WJOD, and tickets are on Guest Bartender Night - Isabella’s (Ryan House) 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. sale at the Five Flags box office, all Ticketmaster locations, through the telephone (319-363-1888) and on- Fridays line at ticketmaster.com. Reserved seats run $25.75 Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Farley Speedway, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and $28.75. Walk the line, dodge the ring of fire and Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Firewood Friday (3rd Friday’s) - Isabella’s Bar at the Ryan House, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. bust out of your rusty cage and be there. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Sandy Hook Tap, 10 p.m. -2 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - Renie B., George & Dales, East Dubuque 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturdays Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DUBUQUE365ink • Pauly Shore is a funny guy. 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Remember Pauly Shore? The guy from our awesome little big city’s existence Jury Duty, In the Army Now, Bio- prior to his booking. “That’s Ashton Dome, Encino Man? The Weasel? Kutcher country, right?”

He’s gone. You know Shore’s story: He skyrocketed to fame on MTV, establishing the “Yeah, I’m a black man, now,” said “weasel” persona, and was then Shore, laughing as he began a telephone catapulted into feature films. interview with 365ink (noting that he was doing it with his clothes off). “I “It’s like ... you know, there’ll never decided to totally start over with a be another Beatles, man,” Shore said new image. Next time you see me, when asked about the glory days of I’ll be wearing an afro and shouting, Music Television. “It was great back in ‘Down with whitey!’” the day, but it’s definitely not what it once was.” We’ll see for ourselves on Saturday, September 23, when Shore comes to But after Jury Duty and Bio-Dome, Dubuque for a pair of shows at the Shore began to step back from the Bricktown Entertainment complex. spotlight, instead working on more personal projects. “Yeah, I’ve heard of Dubuque,” said Shore when asked if he was aware of “It’s a glass half-full, glass half-empty situation, brother,” he explained. “I could sit around naked in my living room, just waiting for the phone to ring, or I could actually keep on working on getting to where I want to be. I’d love to be starring in movies, sure ... but I’m a workaholic, I love working, I need to be working, so I’m going to keep on doing that.”

And Shore’s definitely been working since releasing The Future of America way back in 1991 (I was seven years old!). He’s been making appearances on HBO’s Entourage (an excellent show, if you haven’t caught it yet) and co-wrote and directed the comedy Pauly Shore is Dead in 2003. The remarkably candid film centers around Continued on page 11 14 DUBUQUE365ink • There’s more to Ireland than Guinness. There’s whiskey. • DUBUQUE365.COM

Pauly Shore is not dead. Continued from page 13 Shore, playing himself, attempting to drum up publicity by faking his own death, with celebrity cameos scattered throughout. (Ever think you’d see Ja Rule and Corey Feldman in the same movie?) Currently, he’s working on finishing off the upcoming spiritual sequel,Natural Born Komics.

“It’s essentially a variety show special in Miami ... if you think of Chappelle’s Show meeting Punk’d, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s going on,” Shore said. “Celebrity cameos, hidden cameras, that kind of stuff. And we have a parody in the movie called Spunk’d.”

Serving as an actor, executive producer, producer, director and writer of the film (and currently editing it down to its finished form), Shore’s taken Take a look at the calendar. You see where popular area band Pat Reidy & the Lads will on a lot of responsibilities. He’s also working with MTV Animation on an we are? We’re halfway to St. Patrick’s Day. take the stage from 4 to 5:30 p.m., bringing as-yet unannounced project. And you know what that means. their classic Irish ballads and folk favorites to the crowd. Finally, The Kissers take the stage And, of course, there’s the stand-up tour that he’s bringing to Dubuque. Grab a pint of Guinness and join the from 6 to 8 p.m. Hailing from Madison, Wis- But don’t expect the Pauly Shore you remember from long ago. Dubuqueland Irish Association for the Irish consin, the Celtic rock quintet is touring in Hooley, a celebration of Irish social life to “Everyone knows Pauly Shore as the ‘weasel,’ and when I do my stand- support of its newest album, Good Fight, and be held on Sunday, September 24, at the up shows, there’s always a group of people yelling ‘Weasel!’ at the stage, will make sure that the Hooley ends on the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. This is the but that’s not me,” he explained. “The weasel is just a thing. It gets old right note. For folks looking to get their Guin- second year for the Hooley, which promises after three minutes. Stand-up isn’t about doing a staged act, it’s about ness on before the Kissers’ performance, a to bring music, dance, song and friendship to being fresh, edgy, spontaneous. It’s all got to be in the moment.” Shore bus will leave from the Busted Lift on Main the city on that day from 12:30 - 8:30 p.m. promises lots of interaction with the audience and a creative, inventive Street at 5 p.m., returning around 8:45 p.m. show. for Round Two of the getting on of Guinness- Here’s how it’s going to break down: The city ness. But outside of a desire to face David Spade in a boxing ring (“I’d tackle of Dubuque will declare September 24 to him,” he says), Shore is comfortable with his place in the entertainment be Irish Hooley Day, and there’ll be an Irish world. So, Pauly ... when can we expect Jury Duty 2 and In the Army Mass at 11 a.m., dedicated to world peace Again? and the memories of some people who were tireless advocates of Irish culture in “You know, having those movies Dubuque: Michael McCauley, Charles Cal- out there, sure, they’re not ‘me’ lahan, Frank Murray, Pat & Con Sweeney and anymore, but I’m glad there out Harry Blewett. And after that, there’s a boat- there,” Shore said. “Those load of stuff going on. are the movies that got me in the spotlight in the first There will be free Irish dance instruction place. And once you’re in from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Fairgrounds Ballroom, the movies, you’re always with the band Stones in the Field providing in the movies.” musical accompaniment. We don’t recommend trying this while under the influence of alcohol.

You can also catch a historic photograph exhibit about Little Dublin, Dubuque’s Irish Admission to the Hooley is $7 Neighborhood, courtesy of Loras College, a for adults ($5 after 5 p.m.), with children 10 vendor tent featuring gift items for purchase and under getting in for free. (Kids’ activities and a children’s area. There’s also going to run from 12:30-4:30 p.m.) Proceeds from the be a silent auction and a live raffle, with the event will benefit Hospice of Dubuque, the headline prize a one-week vacation for two Claddagh Irish Dancers and future Irish cul- in Ireland, including bed and breakfast ac- tural events in Dubuque. The Hooley itself commodations, a rental car, daily breakfast is sponsored by the Dubuqueland Irish As- and discounts on admission fees to popular sociation, Shamrock Imports, Matthews Dis- attractions. tributing Co., Conlon Construction, CIE Tours International, Premier Bank, Martin Account- Oh, you were wondering about music? It ing, the Dubuque Advertiser, Ameriprise Fi- kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with 5 Mile Chase, nancial and the McGraw-Hill Companies. a high-energy duo featuring a fiddle player and a guitarist/singer. They’ll be on until 2 For more information, call Shamrock Imports Pauly Shore live at Bricktown’s Live on Main p.m., followed by Fiona Molloy until 3:30 at 563-583-5000 or visit the new website, Saturday, September 23, Two shows, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. p.m. and the Claddagh Irish Dancers until 4 www.dubuquelandirish.com, Tickets online at e-tix.com p.m. (and they’ll be back on at 5:30). Then powered by Dubuque365.com. Slainte! DUBUQUE365ink • Andrew Bird is not, for the record, one of the Byrds. • 24/7/365 @ DUBUQUE365.COM 15

of submitted films, the screening will Andrew Bird, feature work from directors of all Chicago Short Film Brigade ages, from beginners to experienced filmmakers. In addition to the Dubuque Voices from the Warehouse District Voices show, the Andrew Bird / Chicago Friday, October 6, 10th & Jackson Short Film Brigade tour will visit Cedar by Mike Ironside, Rapids, Minneapolis and Madison. Photo by Ellen Tunney Introducing the Film Brigade to Voices from the Warehouse District Midwestern audiences, the fundraising continues to challenge the local cultural tour will pave the way for future landscape, not only with an amazing screenings on a quarterly basis in Chicago collection of artwork but also with a series and Dubuque, starting in January 2007. of events through the duration of the exhibition. Next on tap for the Jackson Bird’s performance at the Voices warehouse Street warehouse space is a truly unique will mark his first Dubuque show in two program, a screening by the Chicago Short years. In the interim, he has been on tour Film Brigade followed by a performance promoting his critically acclaimed 2005 by singer-songwriter and violin virtuoso album, The Mysterious Production of Andrew Bird. Scheduled for Friday, Eggs, including notable performances at October 6, the event will be a fundraiser Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and the Montréal for the Chicago Short Film Brigade. Jazz Festival. Additionally, Bird has been recording tracks for his new album, The program is part of a four-city scheduled to be released on the Midwest tour by Bird and Fat Possum label in the spring. the Film Brigade to raise In the meantime, local fans funds for the not-for-profit can look forward to the organization. Started release of Fingerlings 3 by Bird’s girlfriend Xan in September, which Aranda, the Chicago will feature live Short Film Brigade recordings of favorites was organized to and a few songs from present a variety of the forthcoming short films, from local album. to international, in open and alternative For those who have settings. Avoiding not experienced the usual academic Andrew Bird’s and festival screening live show, it is venues, each with truly a remarkable their own particular set experience. Sampling of pretensions, the Film violin and guitar phrases Brigade aims “to side-step live and looping them, the usual,” offering film fans he creates lush, multi- and casual observers alike the layered soundscapes over opportunity to see short films in a which he sings, whistles and plays casual and fun setting. glockenspiel. The effect is that of a full band or chamber ensemble performed “I’ve always admired artists who don’t by a soloist. wait for museums or universities to validate their work and bring it to the A onetime member of the Squirrel Nut people however they can,” explained Zippers, Bird has evolved through several Bird, a member of the Film Brigade solo albums, borrowing influences from The “World Famous” board. “It’s refreshing to watch some the entire history of American music as well as classical, Latin, African and other Lipizzaner Stallions crazy entertaining short films engaging Sept. 24, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. different parts of your brain, all while “world music” to arrive at a unique and enjoying popcorn and good company. personal style. After the success of his

You can spend a few comfortable hours 2003 album, Weather Systems, he was He Wears Black A Tribute to Johnny Cash out of the house, away from the telly picked up by Ani DiFranco’s Righteous October 6, 2006 @ 8:00 p.m. with your fellow citizens.” Babe record label, which released The Ticket Prices (advance): Mysterious Production of Eggs. The album $29.75 & $26.75 Aranda will curate the screening, which has received a groundswell of critical will feature selections from Russia, praise, scoring a ranking of number 7 in WWE PRESENTS: RAW LIVE Switzerland, Lebanon, and the United Paste magazine’s review of 2005 releases. States, including films from Chicago October 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. and Seattle. Chosen from hundreds Continued on page 22 Ticket Prices are: $40, $30, & $20 On Sale SATURDAY SEPT. 23 AT 10 A.M. 16

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Thursday Open Blues Jam Zero 2 Sixty Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Doolittle’s, Cuba City, 9 PM - 1 AM

Open Mic Jabherbox Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 10:30 PM Eichman’s Granada Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM

Morello S&S Acoustics The Busted Lift, 5 PM - 9 PM Kelsie’s Fisherman’s Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM

LiviN’ Large Friday, Sept. 22 Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM An Irish Hooley Dubuque Fairgrounds, 10:30 AM - 10 PM Voices From the Warehouse free event Ralph Kluseman, Johnnie Walker & Takin’ the Fifth with live music and hors d’oeuvres Mike Mason, Riverwalk Patio, Grand Shultzie’s, Platteville, 7 PM -10 PM Chuck Bregman hosted by the Jaycees. Wilmac Ware- Harbor Resort 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Anton’s Saloon, 3 PM - 9 PM house,1000 Jackson Street, 7 PM - 9 PM Julien’s Bluff James Kinds & the All-Night Riders Dog House Lounge, 9 PM - 1 AM Open Mic The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Tuesday, Sept. 26 Grape Harbor, 8PM - 10:30 PM Loose Gravel duet Lydia’s Address Riverwalk Lounge at Grand Harbor Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Resort, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Friday, Sept. 29

Jazz Tuesday with ‘Round Midnight Apple Dumplins’ Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM

Readings Under the Influence Jim the Mule The Busted LIft, 9 PM - 1 AM The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 2 AM Bob Welch Wednesday, Sept. 27 Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Left of Center Knicker’s Saloon, 9 PM - 1 AM Open Mic With Roy Schroedel BadFish UW-Platteville, 7:30 PM - 10 PM Budde’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Dave Christensen Joie & the Stumble Bros. Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Dagwood’s, Cascade, 9:30 PM - 1 :30 AM Comedy w/ Kevin Bozeman & Cleveland Michael Kammin 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 10 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around Band Okham’s Razor Asbury Fire Department, 8 PM - 12 AM New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM Live on Main Comedy w/ Dobie Maxwell Bricktown, 9 PM - 11 PM Saturday, Sept. 30 Jammer Saturday, Sept. 23 Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wundo Band Germanfest Pizzaria Uno, 9 PM - 12 AM Europa Haus / Bier Stube, 2 PM - 9 PM Pauly Shore @ Live on Main Comedy by Brian Hicks Bricktown Brewery, 7:30 PM & 10 PM Arthur House Comedy Club, 9 PM Open Mic w/ The Dert Tones Manny B & the Rhythm Nights The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Scales Mound Fire Dept., 6 PM - 10 PM Grasshoppers The Stellanovas Rain site is town hall. Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM Thursday, Sept. 28 The Legends Dave Christensen Mr. Obvious Mixed Emotions 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Grape Escape, 8:30 PM - 1 AM Doolittle’s, Lancaster, 10 PM - 2 AM Molly’s Pub, 8 PM - 12 AM ochOsol Jensen Connection 50 Pound Rooster Thursday Open Blues Jam Chain Reaction Mountain Bike Race The Busted LIft, 9 PM - 1 AM The Arena, 11 PM - 2:45 AM Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM and Festival - Platteville, WI, 8:00 PM Up to date nightlife 24/7/365 @ www.dubuque365.com Saturday, Sept. 30 Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 The Rick Tittle Band Eagles Club, 8 PM - 12 AM Dave Zollo Isabellas / Ryan House, 9 PM - 1 AM Just Push Play Pitstop, 9 PM - 1 AM Dyed in the Wool The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Rocket Surgeons Noonan’s North, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Ridge Rangers, The Legends Galena Country Fair, 10 AM - 5 PM Ralph Kluseman Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM Sh-tz & Giggles Kelsie’s Fisherman’s Wharf, 8 PM - 12 AM Comedy by The Mighty Jer-Dog Arthur House Comedy Club 9 PM - 11 PM He Wears Black - Johnny Cash Tribute Julien’s Bluff Five Flags Theater, 8 PM - 11 PM Thumser’s 19th Hole, 8 PM - 12 AM

Andrew Bird Betty and the New Headlights Voices From the Warehouse Exhibit New Diggings, 8 PM - 12 AM Wilmac Warehouse,1000 Jackson Street 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mr. Obvious Red N Deb’s Bar & Grill, 9 PM - 1 AM Jodi Splinter & Kevin Beck 3100 Club / Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Zero 2 Sixty Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM

Big Muddy Sunday, October 8 Seminary Pub, Galesburg, 9 PM -1 AM S&S Acoustics Mixed Emotions Kelsie’s Fisherman’s Wharf, 3 PM - 6 PM Bulldog Billiards, 9 PM - 1 AM James Kinds & the All-Night Riders Joie and the Stumble Bros. Iron Horse, 3 PM - 7 AM Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Betty and the New Headlights Richter Scale New Diggings, 3 PM - 7 PM Red N Deb’s Bar & Grill, 9 PM - 1 AM Rocket Surgeons Apple Dumplins’ Cheap Skates The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Sandy Hook Tavern, 10 PM - 2 AM Jumpers, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Apple Dumplins’ The Busted Lift, 10 PM - 2 AM Tuesday, October 3

Loose Gravel duet Riverwalk Lounge at Grand Harbor Resort, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Jazz Tuesday with ‘Round Midnight Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Wed., October 4

Comedians Greg Vaccarello and Elle K. 3100 Club / Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 10 PM

The Wundo Band Pizzeria Uno, 9 PM - 12 AM

Open Mic w/ The Dert Tones The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Thursday, October 5

Thursday Open Blues Jam Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

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Hollywoodland The Illusionist - A Film by Allen Coulter (Feature Film Directorial Debut) - A Film by Neil Burger (Interview with the Assassin) WHAT’S

In the period piece Hollywoodland, Director Allen Coul- The Illusionist is Eisenheim (Edward Norton), a man in ter delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Vienna, Austria, during the time of Emperor Leopold. THE the apparent suicide of television’s Superman, George When he arrives on the scene, he captivates his audienc- Reeves (Ben Affleck). The story begins on June 16, 1959, es with spectacular illusions that defy explanation. Chief when the lifeless and naked body of Reeves is discov- Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) is among the spectators at BUZZ? ered in his bedroom and the police rule it a suicide. A an early show and tells Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus down-on-his-luck private in- Sewell), son and successor to Emperor No more vodka martinis? vestigator, Louis Simo (Adrien Leopold, of this magician. Wishing to Heineken has announced a Brody), takes on the case debunk the “tricks” of Eisenheim and six-figure endorsement deal when Reeves’ bereaved moth- reinforce his image as future ruler, Leo- for the upcoming James er, Helen Bessalo (Lois Smith), pold attends a successive show and Bond film Casino Royale, arrives in Tinseltown deter- volunteers his betrothed, Sophie von including a commercial mined to prove that her son Teschen (Jessica Biel), to be Eisenheim’s starring ultra-babe Eva was murdered. As clues be- assistant. Little does the Crown Prince Green. The commercial gin to surface, Simo becomes know that Eisenheim and Sophie were was shot during production of the film ear- more and more convinced childhood loves. When the two of them lier this year, marking the first time a commer- that Bessalo may be onto realize it, their love is rekindled. Sophie cial product has been filmed on a Bond set. something. At the time of his continues to wear the locket that Eisen- death, Reeves was out of work heim had given her in their youth and iPod owners can rejoice, as and said to be depressed, or Eisenheim has continued to love her Apple recently announced at least that was the story be- though they were separated for nearly the sale of Hollywood films ing told by his fiancé, Leonore 15 years. As their romance begins anew, over the iTunes Store, for Lemmon (Robin Tunney) and Sophie struggles with the path chosen viewing on both comput- her friends, who happened for her while Uhl tries to discredit Eisen- ers and iPods. Films are to be in the home that fate- heim at the request of the Crown Prince. currently available from ful evening. A prime suspect When tragedy strikes, worlds collide Disney-owned studios, including Walt Disney in Simo’s investigation is Toni and Eisenheim prepares to execute his Pictures, Touchstone, Miramax and Pixar. New Mannix (Diane Lane), the wife greatest illusion to expose the truth. releases will run $12.99 for their first week and of MGM studio head Ed Man- $14.99 after that, with older catalog titles for nix (Bob Hoskins) and Reeves’ When you recreate a period in sale at $9.99. Films purchased via the iTunes long-term love interest and benefac- history as faithfully as they ap- Store, however, cannot be burned to DVD. tor. When the dust settles, Simo comes pear to in this film, one cannot to the only conclusion he can based help but be impressed with the Do you think The Simpsons on the evidence that lay before him. costumes, the sets, the manner has run its course? Cre- in which people act and the ator Matt Groening doesn’t A well-crafted film based on real events, words with which they speak. agree with you, telling the Hollywoodland has an L.A. Confidential Vienna of that time is the per- Associated Press in a re- feel but lacks some of the continuity that fect backdrop for this story cent interview that his feel- made that film an Academy Award nom- and the story, based on a short ing regarding the series is, inee for Best Picture. The back story of story by Pulitzer Prize-winning “Let’s do more.” Groening has made no secret Reeves’ life drives the script much more author Steven Millhauser. A of his desire to surpass Gunsmoke’s 20-season so than the investigation that followed haunting score adds to the feel run and become the longest-running fictional his death. The acting and cinematog- of the film and is completely in primetime television series, and with FOX al- raphy are consistent and gritty, respec- keeping with the atmosphere ready renewing the show through its 19th year, tively. Brody does well as the private that Burger is trying to create. that goal seems likely. Interest in the franchise is detective who, like Reeves, is experienc- Incredible is the only way to likely to reach a fever pitch over the next year ing some tough times and therefore can describe the performances of with the July 2007 release of The Simpsons film. relate to the plight of the popular actor Norton, Giamatti, Biel and the remembered as the Man of Steel. Affleck entire supporting cast. The actually does an acceptable job portray- stand-outs are obviously Nor- Carmike ing Reeves, and Lane always seems to inhabit her roles ton and Giamatti as Eisenheim and Uhl respectively. The Kennedy Mall 6 effectively. The supporting cast also add to the mystique delivery of their lines (and the lines themselves) is near 555 JFK, Dubuque, IA of late ‘50s Hollywood. And while the backstory of Si- perfection and they inhabit their characters completely. 563-588-9215 mo’s family trouble makes his fascination with Reeves Biel plays a more minor role but she has a presence in more poignant, it detracts from the flashbacks to Reeves’ each scene as well. Trying to guess where this story is Millennium Cinema career and life as well as Simo’s investigation. For those going is only half the fun, but it will keep you glued to 151 Millennium Drive who like crime stories based on real life events, Holly- the screen unless you do not like good storytelling. We 2835 NW Arterial, Platteville, WI woodland will keep you interested for a good portion of would recommend The Illusionist as a must-see this fall. Dubuque, 1-877-280-0211 or the film. The pay-off might leave you unimpressed but It could very well be one of the first Best Picture nominees 563-582-7827 608-348-4296 you might enjoy the ride getting to it. Probably not a released in 2006. Check it out. 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WWE RAW LIVE is set to bodyslam Dubuque on Saturday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. For one night only, the Five Flags Center will be home to all the sweaty, testosterone-y grappling action that makes professional wrestling such a massively popular national pastime.

The event will feature a packed card, including a women’s title match, a lock-up between former world champions Triple H and Randy Orton and a WWE Title match between John Cena and Edge. As always, the card is subject to change.

Tickets ($21-31-41) go on sale Saturday, Sep- tember 23, at 10 a.m., and they’ll be available at the Five Flags Box Office, all Ticket- master outlets, online at www.ticketmaster. com or by phone at 563-557-8497.

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The City selected One Ummah for several key reasons. Advertise THIS • First, its approach is based on chang- The Advertising Club of Dubuque, often re- ing behavior rather than belief systems, ferred to as the Ad Club, is preparing its next with an emphasis on helping people to event, and you should be there. You defi- understand that being responsive to all nitely should be there. Why? Because there’s community members is a job require- wine involved. ment for employees in public service.

• Second, its approach is one that focuses on evaluation and planning to “City Begins Intercultural organization conducted in May, con- sultants from One Ummah Consulting lead to sustained change over time. Competence Training” of Fridley, Minnesota, are in Dubuque • Third, the assessment tool that it uses By Mayor Roy D. Buol this week to work with city staff and Join the Ad Club at Park Farm Winery on begin a multi-year program that con- is scientifically valid and can be used Thursday, October 5, for Ad Club Un- As we seek to educate and be edu- tains three specific components: (1) to appropriately target training efforts corked!, where you can have the chance to cated about living well in a global An organizational assessment and stra- and to measure progress. sample the wonderful products of Park Farm society, it is appropriate that the City tegic planning piece to identify areas while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and the gor- of Dubuque assume a leadership role that need attention; (2) training of all • Finally, references indicated the geous Bankston countryside. (Try their Mer- and undertake a new training and or- full-time and part-time city staff; and work performed for their organizations ry Cherry wine -- it’s simply amazing!) ganizational development initiative. by One Ummah was more successful (3) training of trainers to equip city staff The cost is only $10 per person, payable at and community members to perform than approaches to diversity training The city began a search for a consul- the door, and guests are welcome, though ongoing training with city employees they had tried in the past, and par- tant more than a year ago, initially registration is requested by Monday, Octo- and other community organizations. ticularly that the work resulted in an planning to offer diversity training. understanding amongst employees of ber 2. C’mon ... it’s 12 miles away, what are Through discussions with employees With over 50 years of combined ex- shared responsibility and an environ- you waiting for? and community members, this evolved perience, the concept behind One ment to sustain ongoing progress. The Ad Club of Dubuque itself is a non-profit into a broader effort to find a program Ummah Consulting is “that we are all organization comprising professionals who that addresses two crucial pieces of part of one community. While we may Our hope is that the skills learned can have made a commitment to promoting and a well-functioning government: (1) come from a range of backgrounds, be spread throughout the city as other advancing the practices of advertising and The ability to attract and retain quality cultures and bring many stories to the organizations and businesses in the public relations. An affiliate of the American public sector employees of all back- dialogue, we are still part of a larger community seek out the city’s team Advertising Federation, the Ad Club con- grounds; and (2) the ability to meet the community … a very diverse commu- to conduct training for them as well. ducts regular membership and social meet- needs of a continually changing and nity. At the root of community is com- “Change is inevitable…progress is op- ings, and also hosts the annual American increasingly diverse public. munication, and it is here that One tional.” Your City of Dubuque chooses Advertising Awards event, recognizing the Ummah focuses on providing tools progress! premier and most outstanding achievements Following an assessment of the city’s and building skills.” in advertising in the Dubuque area.. For more information regarding Ad Club Uncorked!, contact Jennifer Hanniford at [email protected]. For more information regarding the Advertising Club of Dubuque, or for a membership application, A million visitors a year. Are you one of them? go to www.myadclub.com/dubuque. DUBUQUE365ink • There is NOTHING wrong with listening to kids’ music alone. • DUBUQUE365.COM 21

the band is incredible. These are all ac- successful kids’ album - high energy, a complished jazz musicians, so the sound smart sense of humor, and a sound that is authentic and true, but because they merges the wholesome goodness of kids’ are familiar songs, the jazz was very music with the hipness and sophistica- accessible. Songs like “Working on the tion of parents’ musical tastes. Railroad” and “The Wheels on the Bus” are jazzed up to the point where you will The album opens with “Come Along With never sing them to your child the same Us,” a signature song which one could / But a meltdown is contagious, conta- Children’s music that’s way again. easily imagine kicking off their live per- gious” even more entertaining. formances. Early tracks like “Messy Room Song” and “It’s an Earthquake!” show off music to your ears. One of the big- Many of the tracks incorporate chil- some amazing twitchy guitar playing by Amy Davis gest names these dren singing along or responding to with lots of chromatic runs and establish days in kids’ and the music, but this is handled well. the Hipwaders’ jangly power-pop sound Unlike past generations, today’s parents family music is The kids sound engaged and spontane- that continues throughout the album. At have refused to abandon our pre-parent Dan Zanes, and ous rather than painfully coached, and times I heard the influences of The Byrds musical taste, fashion sense or fondness his May release, that makes a tremendous difference. and Nick Lowe, and on tracks like “Silly for intelligent movies and television. Catch That Train, The only downer for me was that the Robot Dance” I could hear Franz Fer- Luckily for us, a number of recording was met with songs are interspersed with brief com- dinand and Television. Even with these artists have responded quickly to our praise from critics mercial-like introductions of various eclectic and sophisticated sounds, the demand for family-friendly music that and families. This musically adventurous instruments (trumpet, piano, etc.), which songs are consistently kid-friendly, both won’t make our ears bleed. Kids’ and album features several guests, including interrupted the groove of the album and musically and lyrically. Some songs go family artists are bringing folk, pop and Natalie Merchant on “Loch Lomond,” seemed unnecessary. ______beyond just fun and include educational indie-rock sounds to a genre that had Rankin Don on the irresistible “Choo or enriching lyrics, but the tone long been dominated by purple dino- Choo Ch’Boogie” and “Pata Pata,” and A 2005 self-titled al- never turns didactic or preachy. saurs and Australians in primary colors. The Kronos Quartet on “Grey Goose.” The last year has been a watershed for bum from The Hip- waders has been a By the final few tracks, the album kids’ and family music, with dozens of The album opens with the title track, an new favorite around begins to mellow a bit. “Time In new releases aimed at offering music that easy-going Zanes original which invites our house. This Bay- Time-Out” and “Valentine” are parents and children can enjoy together. listeners along on a train ride, presum- area trio takes origi- like a couple of bedtime stories at Here are just a few of them. ably a metaphor for the musical adven- nal approaches to the end of an exciting, fun-filled ______ture which lies ahead. The Blind Boys of some familiar topics day, and work well to help listen- Alabama join Zanes on a moving rendi- As one of the lat- for kids, while bring- ers wind down at the end of this tion of the spritual “The Welcome Table.” est artists to have ing a unique and energetic sound. They fun-filled, 18-track album. Another stand-out track is Zanes’ cover music videos have all the necessary ingredients for a of the old workers anthem “I Don’t featured on the Want Your Millions, Mister.” commercial-free pre-school chan- “While the Music is Playing” gave nel Noggin, Justin me a strange sense of deja-vu, and Roberts’ popular- when I looked at the liner notes, I ity is spreading quickly – with kids and quickly realized why. Zanes wrote with parents – and his March release this song about his trip last sum- Meltdown! gave him a major shot of mo- mer through Iowa, where he and his mentum. band traveled around performing at schools, senior centers, libraries and Roberts’ songs highlight milestone events parades. like learning to ride a bike or getting glasses as well as everyday happenings Catch That Train is a remarkable like drawing on the sidewalk or playing album, musically diverse and in- with an imaginary friend. Several tracks spired. A couple of bonuses are also on Meltdown! spotlight sibling relation- included - the insightful liner notes ships, most notably “My Brother Did It” (with guitar chords above the lyrics and “Cartwheels and Somersaults,” a for parents who want to play along), sweet, upbeat song about a new baby and the video of the title track. sister, sung from the perspective of the ______big brother. The genius of Roberts is that he can take an extraordinarily Baby Loves Jazz: Go complex issue or event and en- Baby Go (August) is capsulate it in a three-minute the first release in the song, beautifully expressing the Baby Loves Music feelings for which your child (or series and a cousin you) may not have been able to of the hot new trend, find the words. Baby Loves Disco, a daytime dance club Roberts shows a very human experience for kids side of mothers in the title track, which and parents that is touring several recounts a child’s meltdown followed major cities. by that of his mother, when she discov- ers that her children have colored on the Go Baby Go features amazing jazz furniture. Like many of Roberts’s songs, covers of traditional children’s songs “Meltdown” is sung from the perspec- that had me singing along, dancing tive of a (very wise and insightful) child, with my toddler, and truly enjoying which makes lines like “Now I know myself. The vocals by Sharon Jones this might sound outrageous, outrageous and Babi Floyd are crazy-fun and 22 DUBUQUE365ink • DUBUQUE365.COM

Andrew Bird at Voices Stranger Blues, a five-piece all-star band, Continued from page 15. from 7 to 11 p.m. Ramsey, an icon in 365 Classifieds the Midwestern blues and roots scene, To place classified ads simply call 563-588-4365. Co-hosted by the Dubuque Museum of is becoming nationally known for his Art, admission for the event will be $15, solo work and collaborations with Greg ready for you to take advantage. and communication skills a with beverages provided by Isabella’s Apartments / 5500 square feet available. Will Brown and Lucinda Williams. His new must. and the Busted Lift. Advance tickets are consider dividing space. Call CD, Stranger Blues, collects songs by the Real Estate 590-5268. not available, but with 10,000 square Beverage Manager. 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The Music of the Moment Being aware of the music before Inspired by my mentor and friend you open your mouth changes your Douglas A. Cox approach and improves communication skills. You begin to take responsibility Imagine a huge ballroom with a great for the success of the conversation. It’s big empty hardwood dance floor. only then can you truly perform the right Hanging from the ceiling is one of those moves. Be flexible, adjust your style to cool mirrored spinning lights. You’re at fit the music of the moment and always one end and the person you want to be prepared for a change of songs. talk to is way at the other end. Can you see all the space between you? Can you Think about the rhythm of your spouse hear the music? From today forward, after a long day. Check the tempo of when you communicate with your kids or co-workers when you someone, think of it as first see them. Before you sharing a song. Get on talk, listen for the music. the same emotional Check the situation level and ask around you. Is it “Hot them to verbally In Here” or like dance. Share “Ice, Ice, Baby”? a moment in Are you talking to a time on that big “Dancing Queen” communication or girls that “Just dance floor. A Want To Have secret to effective Fun”? Is the dance communication floor full of people is listening for in “Celebration” or the music of the is it “Unforgettable”? moment. The answers determine whether you should “Get It is the music of conversations that The Party Started” or show a little moves lives. Become aware of the “Respect.” Dubuque Jaycees Booth. This professional development situation and conditions around you. opportunity will help get you and your Listen to the music. Before you go Verbally dance. Get on the same Upcoming Events: goals on the road to success! There is swinging on to the dance floor, first emotional level and share a moment still room available. Contact Beth Mc- pay attention to the song. Can you in time under the spinning light in the Tuesday, September 26: Gorry for more information at 612-205- even swing to it? Or is it more of head- middle of that communication dance Bosses’ Night Banquet 1123. banger song? If you’re hearing Harry floor. For effective communication in with Gary Dolphin. The Connick, Jr., and the person you’re with your personal and professional life, public is invited to at- Thurs, September 28: hears Metallica, it’s going to be an ugly hear the song and listen for the music tend the annual Bosses Voices Art Exhibit Social dance. of the moment. Night Banquet where - 7 p.m. ‘til 9 p.m. Min- the Jaycees honor not gle with all your Jaycees only their bosses, but friends and guests as this outstanding communi- even is open to the pub- 1% Mattitude Improvement Tip ty leaders. For informa- lic! This is a great event tion on being a part of to invite your friends, co- Cutting vs. Bleeding Edge bosses night call Marci workers and pretty much Cutting-edge software, hardware and cell phones are cool, fun and exciting to @ 563-590-8320. anyone else! Snacks use. Unfortunately, they are not always the best products to purchase. When it and beverages provided. comes to new technology, the cutting edge can quickly turn into the bleeding Wed, September 27: Free admission. Please edge. High-tech, state-of-the-art products often cause more stress and frustra- “What’s in your Wal- plan to attend this com- tion than they are worth. Quite often, the first generations are full of glitches let” presented by Matt munity-wide event. and bugs because they haven’t been tested in the real world. These “time saving” gadgets aren’t always compatible with other equipment and you may actually spend more time using them. After all, what good is a camera phone if you can’t easily get the pictures? If you’re considering purchasing the latest technology, be cautious. Most of the time, it’s better to be a generation or two behind the latest craze. If you want to be on the cutting edge, that’s terrific ... just make sure it’s not the bleeding edge.

Improving your life, even just by 1 percent, can make all the difference! Re- member, not every tip will work for everyone. What tips do you use to improve your life? Please take an active part of this community. If you have a useful tip, I encourage you to send it to me so others can benefit. Simply send tips to: tips@ mattbooth.com. Does your business or organization need Mattitude? Contact Matt today at 563-590-9693 or e-mail [email protected]. 24 DUBUQUE365ink • Aw, man, do I HAVE to do a book report? More @ DUBUQUE365.COM

When Sandy Clark and Nancy Looks at Books Butler (both media specialists Back on the Air for Dubuque Schools) came to me with their idea to do this for Kids doing book reports on television? It’s the Iowa Children’s Choice Book not only educational but entertaining. Project, I was admittedly reluctant to do a big production because it seemed by Gary Olsen daunting. But once I got into filming it, I Today I finished another episode ofLooks realized we had a winner. at Books. This is the Dubuque Commu- nity Schools television show that stars After we got the first two shows on ca- student book critics. Think of it as “book ble TV, the phone lines and e-mail box reports on television.” Whatever you burned up with parents, grandparents, want to call it, it’s accomplishing some- aunts, uncles and cousins of these chil- thing more than I had ever intended. It’s dren wanting to know when they would getting kids to read books like crazy. be on again. We ran the shows over and over again for three months! The whole thing started last year, and it has grown in popularity, and now it’s Well, last spring, just before on Mediacom channel 19 and it has be- school dismissed, I revisited my come one of the most successful, if not old pals Nancy and Sandy. They most-requested shows with parents. Well had kids all lined up. I put up the why not? Their precious little ones are on greenscreen backdrop, had the kids TV, for heaven’s sake! But the real en- actually help with the filming and thusiasm for the project is not from the sound capture and we did two new parents, not the media specialists (once episodes for Cable 19. Don’t worry, if known as school librarians) and not you don’t have Mediacom cable, you teachers. It’s the kids themselves. When can download the new shows from our they hear we are bringing the camera in Web site. to tape a show, they jump at the opportunity. I don’t know why I didn’t think of I probably should add an explanation this before. here about the greenscreen. Just like film makers Peter Jackson, Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas, I utilize greenscreen technology to create virtual sets. I photograph a child performing in front of the greenscreen and later, in post production, I substitute any background graphic I want. I usually put the book cover, the author or illustrations from the book behind each chilld. I don’t want to get too busy or over- produce this show. I like its simple delivery. Most of all, I don’t want to dis- tract from the children’s performances.

How do children get to do a book report on TV? First, they (and by “they,” I mean kids in public schools K-5 in the Dubuque School District) must read books ... any books (but it should be something appropriate, of course). Then they tell their school media specialist they want to do a report on it for television. The media specialist takes the names, and once they have about 10, they call or e-mail me and I’ll be over to set up the camera, lights and backdrop. It’s that easy. I have only one rule. Speak up! Soft talkers are hard to tape. We need reasonably good verbal skills. And it’s nice if they rehearse their presentation before the cameras roll.

Gary Olsen is a nationally recognized and award winning media designer and television producer for Dubuque Schools. You can e-mail him at golsen@dubuque. k12.ia.us. DUBUQUE365ink • We warned you. We did. • More 24/7/365 @ DUBUQUE365.COM 25

Dear Trixie: I’ve been married for a little over a year and I’m already getting the cold shoulder from my wife. Over the past few months I’ve totally lost interest in her physically and emotionally. Is ARIES LIBRA there something I can take for this? You find yourself doing work over and You’re not overweight, you’re convex. Dear Trixie: --Disenchanted over again in your sleep and you wake You’re not skinny, you’re svelte. You’re I’ve only been dating “Steve” for up exhaused. You’re mostly worried that not insane, you’re socially deviant. You a couple of weeks, but suddenly it Dear Disenchanted: it is botheiring your significant other. didn’t lobotomize your neighbor’s dog, seems he’s not that interested in me. Yes, the next bus out of town. The answer is, not if your profession you gave him mental therapy. See? A few I’ve been totally upfront about what is massage therapy, housekeeeping or alternative phrases, and everything’s OK! Dear Trixie: I expect from a healthy relationship prostitution. Otherwise, you need Am- My husband and I can’t decide and that I’m looking for someone bien. SCORPIO honest and monogamous. I have nev- whether or not to have children. We You need to be more productive with are both good-looking, normal peo- er been one of those girls who plays TAURUS your time-wasting activities, such as ple but we have some worries about games with a guy’s mind. What can When you’re stuck at your desk, when you’re waiting in the doctor’s office. inherited defects. My grandmother I do? I think “Steve” might be “the bummed out that you’re in the real Instead of reading old magazines that was deaf and all of his sisters have one.” world, and you still have a friend or two haven’t been swapped out since 1983, try bad hairlines. I want to produce the --Mary L. who’s living it up and enjoying the col- coming up with lyrics for the James Bond best child possible. Trixie, what are lege life, remember this: You’ll never theme. People might be so annoyed that your thoughts? Dear Mary L: have to deal with a last-minute ten-page you’ll move right to the front of the line! --Don’t Usually Agree With You Sometimes an imaginary boyfriend paper on the writings of Jane Austen. can be an effective weapon of jeal- SAGITTARIUS Dear Don’t: Then again, you have to deal with last- ousy. All men want to think they’ve Have you considered founding your Some people are born insane or with minute ten-page TPS reports. discovered a rare jewel, and its value own college? Think of all the different hooves. They may become serial kill- is in direct proportion to its desirabil- majors you could offer: Keg Tapology, ers, but their mothers still don’t re- GEMINI ity to other treasure hunters. Don’t Liquor Mixology, Post-Modern Slacker gret having them. If you are already Try to resist the urge and play armchair be available for him whenever he Thought ... sure, your degrees wouldn’t concerned about genetic deficien- stock broker tomorrow morning when calls. Send yourself massive bouquets be worth the paper you printed them on, cies in the children you have yet to you see some hot financial news in your of long stemmed roses when he’s vis- but think of all the money you’d earn conceive, that’s a pretty good indi- e-mail. Sure, it sounds great ... but use iting and make sure he knows they’re from people who just want a bachelor’s cation you shouldn’t have kids. And common sense. That message came from an out-of-town heart surgeon from the same address that tried to sell in Beatlesian philosophy. with a mad crush on you. A little you are wrong, we do agree on one thing: Stupid, ugly people shouldn’t you a bottle of Viagra and a free college competition often brings out the best degree. That’s bad juju. CAPRICORN jewelry in a man. reproduce. Your upcoming trip to Chicago will CANCER present you with a veritable bounty of Dear Trixie: Dear Trixie: When you get out of the midnight opportunities, not the least of which I make the most beautiful hang- I recently moved into an apartment screening of Jackass: Number Two this is the glory that is White Castle. Once ing macrame end tables but no one downtown. I’ve been there about weekend, don’t get any ideas to try their you’re there, however, before you reach seems to be interested in buying three months now and can’t seem crazy stunts. Make up your own. Get for that 23rd delectable morsel, keep in them. Some people even make fun of to control the dust that collects so some duct tape, a Great Dane, a gerbil mind you’re going to be driving home them. I’ve tried to sell them at local quickly on my furniture. It’s really and some Krazy Glue and let destiny for three hours along a well traveleld art fairs and people walked by point- bad. On the advice of a friend, I went be your guide. What could possibly go stretch of public restrooms. ing and laughing. That really hurts to the store to buy a feather duster but was unable to make a purchase. wrong? my feelings. AQUARIUS Feather dusters, you may know, come --Crafty Gal You’ll be considering attending a perfor- in many different colors and I don’t LEO mance of Rigoletto soon. Good for you. know which color works best. Tell me After one Long Island iced tea, you’re Dear Crafty Gal: However, what’s not good is the shape which feather duster to buy, so I can feeling pretty happy. After two Long Is- Apparently you are not suffering of your closet, or more specifically its get on with my life. lands, you’re really swinging on a star. enough for your art. When he said, contents. Don’t go to the symphony --No Names Please After three Long Islands, you’re getting “It sucks being an artist in an unpop- dressed in blue jeans and a Devo T- ular medium,” that Jeffrey Dahmer ready to dance on the bar. After four Dear No Name: Long Islands, you’re going to feel ter- shirt. “Whip It” and opera ... you’ll just fellow really knew what he was talk- anger the music gods. You wouldn’t like ing about. The blue one. rible in the morning when you go to work. The moral of the story? Quit go- them when they’re angry. ing to work. PISCES Moving out of your parents’ house hap- VIRGO pens to us all. And it’s natural to expect You might begin growing tired of your them to have some separation anxiety. favored adult beverage soon. Perhaps But when you realize they’re send- beer just isn’t tasting the same anymore. ing you packages every single day, be Don’t look at it as a disappointment, afraid. One of two things has happened: but rather an opportunity. Be the first to They’ve diced up your little brother, or launch bacon-flavored beer, and you’ll they’re sending you every little thing start a cultural revolution ... or you’ll be you left at home. Neither one is good, puking in the near future. Hey, they have especially when they open up that box been flavired brats? It could happen! of “adult material” you forgot. 26 DUBUQUE365ink • Did Jesus know how to tap a keg of Bud? • More Info 24/7/365 @ DUBUQUE365.COM

The beauty of art school art projects. Pick a theme or topic that fits the What is art, and more importantly, decorating style of your home. This Oh, the places you’ll go what makes it good? can be painting or sculpture that has a common subject matter or a particular So you’re looking for something to do, where the River Museum is, at least not Simply put, art is an expression or color scheme. somewhere to go, someone to stalk ... right off the bat. communication translated into 2- and well, forget that last part. But you’re look- / or 3-dimensional form. Is it always Framing your artwork appropriately ing for local attractions? “We created SpyMaps to highlight lo- something we understand? Often, no. and the placement of the picture or cal businesses and attractions for com- And thank goodness. Art serves as an sculpture are imperative. Ideally, the Now in its third year, SpyMaps has been munities and tourist populations,” said incubator, opening a gateway through piece should look like it was made for providing an answer to folks in the Tri- Melgaard. “Businesses have been very which debate and communication of the spot. State area who are looking for the places receptive to us, and we’re very pleased social, political and human concerns to be. to provide a service that enhances and can grow. Finally, only purchase and surround benefits communities. We look forward yourself with artwork that you love Chris Haas and Jane Melgaard, two Dubu- to always improving our product and ex- What makes art good? Obviously this without justification. quers who had a pretty creative idea and panding into new cities in the future.” is where the debate begins. A piece ran with it, operate the company, providing Maps are also available to campuses or of art can be judged on subject matter, The point of art is that it should move comprehensive, colorful city execution of technique or elements of your soul. Don’t worry about what maps with a bounty of infor- form. In my opinion an artist has a your friends or neighbors think. As al- mation regarding the prod- successful piece on their hands if the ways, beauty is seen through the eye of ucts, services, businesses or piece “speaks,” or communicates an the beholder. attractions that you’re search- emotion to the viewer. Even a nega- ing for. You’ve seen them tive conclusion is a success because Editor’s Note: around here: That big map the artist provoked a response. We’d like to point out also that just be- that has a stylized illustration cause you may not have the budget to of the city, with big boxes that When we choose artwork for the walls fill your house with Picassos does not clearly point out the places to of our own home, we communicate to mean you can’t enjoy original art in go. Maps have been released our guests an aspect of our personal- your home. Local artists create some of for Dubuque, Galena and ity. What does your artwork say about the most beautiful and inspiring pieces now Le Claire, Iowa. you? If you think it could use a little you will ever see in your life, and the (Do you know where refreshing, here are a few suggestions: best part is that it’s often very afford- Le Claire is? Check out able. Like Angela said, if it moves you, the SpyMap, and then Original artwork is best. This doesn’t buy it. You can find incredible original you will.) mean we need to have the works of pieces by local artists at Outside the Monet or Renoir hanging in our liv- Lines Gallery and quality prints of The Dubuque Spy Map ing rooms. Start with what fits your original art at Creative Touch Gallery budget, even if this is your children’s in Dubuque. to special event organiz- ers. Personally, we at 365 think the Dubuque Coun- ty Fair needs to get something like this for next year. We need to know the quickest route to the Tilt-a-Whirl!

A new and revised Spy- Map of Dubuque, as well as one for Galena, will be rolling out this The Galena Spy Map fall, and . For more in- Given the often Byzantine nature of formation, check out the Web site at many downtown areas, something like a www.spymaps.com, and you can also SpyMap is really common sense. A new- contact Jane at 563-590-5263 or Chris comer to the area isn’t going to know at 563-580-4077. DUBUQUE365ink • When’s the last time the Pet Shop Boys did...anything? • DUBUQUE365.COM 27 ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 31 ... YOU BIG CHEATER! Sometime back in the lyrical nineties, the about right ... a Starbucks every block.” Pet Shop Boys sang: Unfortunately, she cannot hear me over the mechanical roar echoing from the now “Go West, Life is peaceful there; desolate country fields of Sam’s Land. Go West, In the open air; Go West, Where the skies are blue; Granted, Suburbia isn’t all sprawl and Go West, This is what we’re gonna do.” SUVs. I must admit, having a grocery store on the way home from work is a pleasant Heeding their advice, convenience. The huge influx 365 DOUBLES YOUR SUDOKU FIX! I went west. Sort of. of name-brand stores has Literally, I moved east from made family shopping trips Iowa City. But in the end to Davenport all but obsolete. I landed in Embassy West, With its great variety of a neighborhood located restaurants, from seafood to in Dubuque’s West End a retro diner, no one goes District. So figuratively, hungry in Suburbia. And I will and for the sake of be the last to complain about argument, I moved west. living next to a state-of-the-art movie theater. I came looking for peacefulness and open But fast forward to the spaces. I have a yard with wildflowers. I weekend. I am wandering the live in a neighborhood with kids riding big disappointingly quiet streets of downtown 365 INSTANT GRATIFICATION Answers on page 31 wheels. I can see cornfields from my front Dubuque and cannot help but think how porch and hear crickets chirping outside nice it would be if we took all the action my bedroom window. Out west, the grass occurring out west and moved it here. I is always green and the sky always blue. imagine the scene: People shopping and Yes, life out here is most definitely better. eating dinner up and down Main Street, Or at least it was. One morning that all an indie-movie theater screening a show changed. Instead of its typical cobalt blue, in the now fully developed Warehouse the sky was painted a phosphorescent District and people actually living in the yellow. Curious, I went to the window to surrounding neighborhoods. I see myself investigate the cause of this change. As I sitting outside Starbucks, watching people opened the blinds, I dropped my mug of doing the exact same across the street. lukewarm coffee and I threw my hands to Instead of cars and concrete, I envision my eyes, trying in vain to shield them from the scenery of renovated buildings, natural the radiating glow of the newly erected bluffs, and people simply enjoying the golden arches. At this moment I realized I soul of their city. was no longer living out West. I was now an official resident of Suburbia. Bored, drunk and too cheap to hire a cab, I make the brilliant decision to walk Later, I sit outside my new Suburbia home. Over an hour into my walkabout Starbucks, enjoying a pumpkin spiced and not even half way, I stop, catch my latte topped with whipped cream. I relax breath, and utter, “Man ... those Pet Shop and gaze out across the vast and restless Boys are full of sh*t.” concrete sea, polluted with the constant congestion of not-so-compact cars. Across I’m moving East. the parking lot I see the illuminated light of the Hy-Vee Starbucks. I jokingly tell Missed a column? Read them all at my wife with a nod of my head, “Seems nickklenske.blogspot.com. Stranger In a Strange Land In a Strange Stranger 28 DUBUQUE365ink • The only time I get on a bike is when it’s my Honda. • 24/7/365 @ GALENALIFE.COM

Back when there was this little shindig fantastic countryside, soaking in all Five Fantastic Ladies called the Blackhawk War of 1832 (lots Biking to a Winery? the sights and smells (hopefully no ticks, though) that come along with Galena is home to more than just U.S. of dying and stuff like that, very nasty), Get out! How convenient! such breathtaking territory. After Grant’s home and like a bajillion wine people in Galena needed to be prepared Whenever you’re driving around the the ride, you get to park at Galena stores (though Jamie’s rocks!). It’s also for any potential Indian attacks. So they Galena area, you think about how Cellars Winery and enjoy a glass of home to a great deal of historical and built a stockade, and the home of Amos beautiful the countryside is, right? wine, and then take a shuttle back cultural attractions, ranging from the ar- and Sophia Gear Farrar was used as a You know you do. Don’t lie. It’s noth- to Galena. chitecture of Main Street to places like sanctuary for women and children. Way ing to be ashamed of, you know: This the Old Stockade Exhibit. back in 1884 (so right around the time Wilford Brimley was born), the home area of Illinois has some of the most It’s a hilly route, so if you haven’t was bought by Margaret Gardner, who gorgeous scenery that you’ll find in been biking in a while or if researched the history of the property, the entire Midwest. you’re not used to riding up and exposed the original upright tim- elevated paths, you may bers. In 1941, it became an actual mu- Now you can really ap- want to think twice seum, courtesy of Maybelle Rouse (this preciate it ... and you’ll about taking the ride. is when it first became known as the Old get more out of it than But as long as Stockade). The Museum was expanded in just a car ride, too! you’re feeling 1965 under the stewardship of Ruth and up to it (c’mon, Ellsworth Glick, and in 1998 Carl and Fever River Outfit- show some Mat- Marilyn Johnson purchased the property, ters, known for its fre- t i tude), take the beginning an extensive restoration of the quent outdoors events in the plunge. The $40 fee in- Tri-State area (from canoeing to cludes both bike rental and From 1 to 4 p.m. on every Sunday, you building. Marilyn now hosts tours of the kayaking to biking) as well as for the wine tasting, and reservations are can check out the Five Ladies of the Old museum, sharing the history. being one of the premier provid- required. Stockade exhibit, showcasing records, The Stockade is open every Sunday, and ers of outdoors gear, is running the photos and artifacts that chronicle the it’s located on the Cobblestone Street. Bike Ride to Galena Cellars Winery Fever River Outfitters is at 525 S. lives of the five ladies instrumental in For more information, send an email to on September 23 and 30 (those are Main Street in Galena, and you can the history of the Old Stockade. [email protected] or check out the Saturdays) and October 8 (that’s a contact the store by phone at 815- Web site at www.cjart.net/stockade. Sunday). For just $40, you get to take 776-9425. So, what is the Old Stockade? htm. a bike ride through 12 miles of that

who make rural communities rently affects the community and what their home. He’s won several na- might affect it in the coming days. 365, Ready, Set, tional and international awards, through our PlattevilleLife.com website, and with his belief that the future is proud to be a partner sponsor of this of a community is always in the event. hands of its people, his message Go! should hit square on the mark with Platteville. Positioning your small community for success. Sessions will run throughout the day, with a morning welcoming that to you, with a one-day workshop from Platteville City Council president Ed You know, just because you’re in a small- titled “Ready, Set, Go! Positioning your White and Alliant customer operations er community, that doesn’t mean you small community for success.” VP Barb Siehr. Topics will include the can’t be just as jaw-droppingly cool as discussion of challenges and trends for everyone else. Okay, so it’s in Platteville, but Galen- small communities, the attributes of suc- ians are welcome too, plus we ran out of cessful communities and scenario plan- Alliant Energy Economic Development room on the Platteville page. ning for the future, exploring what cur- and the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission are ready to prove The workshop, scheduled for 8:45 a.m. 365’s Ralph Kluseman with David Buerle at - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, is set to the Best Conference, held eralier this year. be a unique and interactive event, aimed at giving elected officials and communi- Registration for the event is $25 per per- ty and business leaders the tools and the son, with lunch included, but a $5 per action steps that are necessary to help person discount is available if two or steer and shape a thriving, growing com- more people register as a community munity (and Platteville is definitely one team by October 11. After October 11, of those). registration is $35 per person and will only be accepted at the door. The guest speaker at the workshop will be David Beurle of Innovative Leader- Checks can be mailed to Alliant Energy at ship Australia, an organization commit- 200 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, ted to bringing skills and tools to folks Attn: Peggy Bibby. For more information, contact Julie Ruehle at 319-786-4559. DUBUQUE365ink • Have you checked out Jamie’s? • More Info 24/7/365 @ GALENALIFE.COM 29

ARC youth / adult recreational, educa- Galena Arts & tional and child care programs.

Recreation partners Monthly order sheets are distributed at with Market Day the ARC, and you can find them at www.

The Galena Art & Recreation Center (ARC) is partnering with Market Day to offer a monthly food program providing gourmet food at budget-friendly prices (hard to argue with that, isn’t it?). You can get quick school lunches, breakfast foods, fresh meat, deliciously unhealthy appe- tizers ... the list goes on.

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your desk for a while. Also, you don’t El Mucho Magnifico! an opportunity to get down to the roots I need to get a Jobby Job. want to go to a job interview wearing of New Orleans music. To accomplish torn jeans and that Clash T-shirt you’ve Get ready to kick it Latin-style on their task, they wound up traveling Are you one of those students who’s still had for years. Don’t go over the top, but Saturday, September 30, as Los Hombres across South Africa, examining the hunting for a job? (Don’t worry ... it’s OK think business casual: For the gents, a Calientes come to Wisconsin to kick off cultural history of the genre. to raise your hand.) collared shirt and pressed slacks with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s The music of Los Hombres Calientes decent shoes will go a long way. Ladies, 2006-2007 Performing Arts Series. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville features a spicy, eclectic fusion of the a nice blouse with a skirt will probably is here to help, as it gets ready to host Not hooked yet? You will be. classical New Orleans style and the flavors do the trick. Dig? its 41st annual career fair on Thursday, of the regions where they’ve recorded -- Los Hombres Calientes is a versatile September 28, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Brazil, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, If you’re interested in volunteering ensemble that was originally founded Trinidad, Haiti and Cuba. Their stylings for the career fair (people are needed by Bill Summers, a percussionist for The UW-P career fair, which will be held have picked up Grammy and Billboard throughout the day), or if you want to Herbie Hancock for two decades in the Williams Fieldhouse, will give awards, showing that the awards pick up some more details (such as (he was a founding member of the interested students an opportunity committees can, in fact, recognize real the aforementioned info sessions), Headhunters). So that’s a pretty good to meet with employers, build talent every now and again. Tickets for call Diana Trendt at 608-342- pedigree right there. The co-founder is networks and clarify, refine the show run $22 for adults, $20 for 1183 or check out www. Irvin Mayfield, a trumpet prodigy from and narrow their career senior citizens and UW-P faculty, $8 uwplatt.edu/careercenter/ age nine. (We were Nintendo prodigies goals. for UW-P students and $12 for kids. careerfair. The Web site also at age nine.) Los Hombres Calientes Tickets are available at the University has a full list of companies was created for the two men to channel Students will also have an Box Office. attending the fair. opportunity to meet with and focus their creative energies, and as prospective employers both before The quality of this great event is in no and after the career fair. Hutchsinson way represented by the completely cheesy Technology, Transocean Offshore Deep stock photos you see below. Water Drilling, Inc., CB&I and Plexus Corporation will all host informational sessions at various points.

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