In This Issue of 365ink... We take our city for granted. Okay, not everyone, but a lot of us do. Dubuque, in many ways, is the envy of our state. It has a strong economy, a great community spirit and a plan for the future. We have resources and amenities that lead people from all across the Midwest, America and indeed the world to choose our city as a destination. But in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, how often do you stop to take in what is right under your nose? Through 365, I have to opportunity to network and socialize with more people that the average person. And I’m always amazed at how often I discover people who have “never been there,” and by “there” I mean some of Dubuque’s most celebrated and storied historic tourism destinations: the Grand Opera House, the Mathias Ham House, the Mines of Spain or even Iowa’s number-one tourist destination, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. There are dozens of locations within ten minutes of your house (that is, if you are one of the locals I’m talking to here) where you can spend an afternoon, a day or even a weekend.
in Dubuque you’ve never seen before. Be an active part of your community. Take in the festivals you’ve not taken in before. Try something different.
• Take a hike, pal! Wander the hills at the Mines of Spain. Stroll the gardens and enjoy many opportunities for live music at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
• Been gaming recently? The dog track is open again. When’s the last time you bet Hangin’ w/ the on a race? Maybe You don’t have to load Gov. @ Fireworks try Houlihan’s for up the Wagon Queen dinner and some Family Truckster with racing action before you hit the the Option Rally Fun slots. And live concerts are supPack and go to Wally posed to be returning to the DiaWorld to get away Hangin’ w/ Joan Jett @ mond Jo! Try the seafood buffet from it all. We have a the Diamond Jo’s Grandstand and rock and roll at the Jo! You waterpark resort for Under the Stars could even drop the kids off at the the family. Have you been back to the Grand Harbor Waterpark, first. They can Aquarium since it first opened? It does enjoy the slides without being guests at change, you know - a lot! This summer the hotel. the Catfish Planet exhibit will offer yet • Get your heart pumping at the races. another unique experience to share with Dubuque and Farley have a variety of auto your kids. No kids? How about a night at races every Friday and Sunday. It’s one of the Captain Merry Guesthouse and Spa those things you don’t appreciate until in East Dubuque? Pamper yourself comyou’ve been there. It’s a tremendous rush. pletely for a weekend and be home before the air conditioning has even kicked • Try lunch on Old Main Street, shopping in. When is the last time you had a picnic on Cable Car Square and riding the eldate on a blanket overlooking the river at evator. Maybe take a carriage ride, have Julien Dubuque’s grave site? If your an- an ice cream cone or wander a couple swer is “high school,” and it was dark and blocks down to the wonderful Dubuque you had a warm case of bad beer, that Museum of Art. I know a lot of you have doesn’t count. yet to take advantage of that. I can hear you now: “What’s your point, Bryce?” With our ever-increasingly busy lives, it’s hard to plan a complex vacation. But that’s not saying you can’t vacation right here at home. With the rebirth of the Tri-State area, you can completely escape without racking up the gas mileage. Make a conscious effort to see the things
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Here are some ridiculously easy and convenient options. But if someone like me doesn’t hit you upside the head with them, you’ll probably sit on your couch all summer watching “Deal or No Deal.” I say, “No deal.” I’m going out tonight. • After you finally revisit the Aquarium, take a swing over to the Dubuque History Museum at the Old Jail and go the Ham House. Then have a picnic lunch a few blocks away at Eagle Point Park. Stop at Dairy Queen on the way and get a Blizzard.
• And of course, keep reading 365ink and Dubuque365.com and we’ll try to keep the coolest things happening under your nose. Don’t just read about it this year, do it! And get the most out of Dubuque this summer. P.S. I know I missed a thousand great things. No letters please! We’ve hidden 365’s WANDO somewhere in this issue of Dubuque365ink. Can you find the master of movies buried within these pages? Good Luck! Winners get a free warm fuzzy!
ISSUE # 3
May 4 - May 18, 2006
The Arts: 7-9 Borders Book Reviews: 10 The Future of Goin’ East: 11 Live Music Focus: 12 - 15 Budweiser True Music Live Music Calendar: 16 & 17 Wando’s Movies: 18-19 TV Town: 20 Your City / Mayor Buol: 21 Mattitude: 22
Vote Damn It!: 23 Cinco de Mayo: 24 Dear Trixie’s Bad Advice: 25 Dr. Skrap’s Horoscopes: 25
365 Tips for Your Home: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27 Family: 28 Galena: 29-30 Platteville: 31 The Ink Well:
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Posies Songwriter Performs a Solo Show at Isabella’s Thursday, May 18 by Mike Ironside
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ometimes it really is a small world and it helps to know some cool people as we work our way through it. Case in point: Jon Auer, one-half of the songwriting team of ‘90s alternative power pop group the Posies and band member of the reunited version of Big Star, will perform at Isabella’s on Thursday, May 18. Embarking on a short American tour in support of his new solo record, “Songs From The Year Of Our Demise” (Pattern25 Records), Auer has agreed to include Dubuque on an itinerary that includes stops in Nashville, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and L.A., among other cities, thanks to local friend and artist Tom Metcalf. Not only was Tom nice enough to arrange what promises to be an exceptional performance, he was also kind enough to hookup 365ink with an advance copy of the new CD, officially released May 2. The disc marks Auer’s first full-length solo release in a career that has included a number of Posies recordings, including six studio albums, an EP, two live albums, a four-CD box set and a “best of” collection, not to mention a new album with Big Star. Probably best known for singles “Dream All Day” and “Flavor of the Month” from their ’93 breakthrough album “Frosting on the Beater,” the Posies broke up in the late ‘90s. Reuniting a few years later for an acoustic show, the band eventually recorded a new album in 2005, “Every Kind of Light.”
One bundle of 365inks = 800 paper hats! during the rekindling of a relationship with an old girlfriend that resulted in a new marriage and an inherited daughter, “Songs…” is a more personal work than anything Auer has ever revealed. At turns cynical and celebratory, the album chronicles the emotional minefield Auer has passed through during a period of personal upheaval. Being so personal, it was not an easy project to undertake. “Before (beginning recording) I was working with it, but was kind of afraid to fully approach it as much of it was pretty close to the bone and it took time to get to it,” Auer revealed in a phone interview. “It’s tricky stuff to put on a record, as it’s so close to personal life.”
Read the full Jon Auer interview, more than twice what you see here, on Dubuque365.com! Though he credits his new relationship with giving him the support he needed to begin and carry the project through to completion, including what he calls the “long strange hours in a room by myself,” inspiration also came from two unlikely sources. Working as a guest musician and singer on William Shatner’s latest record, Has Been, produced by Ben Folds, Auer was impressed with the then-72-year-old actor’s energy level. “That experience was almost as important as anything that I had done,” Auer explained.
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“I wouldn’t say that there is any direct influence on the record, but working in that in environment really inspired me … He (Shatner) has so much energy, he was practically running around the studio and I’m thinking, ‘How can this man who is older than my father work harder than anybody here?’” And the other inspiration? “I don’t think that Stanley Kubrick would come to most people’s minds in hearing the music on the record,” Auer said. “But he is one of my idols and was a big influence. He never really seemed to compromise – he didn’t necessarily know what he wanted when he was doing it, but maybe knew what he didn’t want.” While it might not be obvious, the Kubrick influence makes sense. “Songs…” has a cinematic sweep to it and Auer was definitely in the director’s chair. “I had nobody to answer to but myself. I was the person to say it was time to move on or finish,” Auer says. “I really kept a lot of people at arm’s length, including my friends and my record company. Some people were wondering if I was really getting anything done but I eventually just showed up with this completed record.” Worth the wait, the result is not only a great record, but a vehicle for Auer to work through some of the issues that necessitated it’s creation. “It was sort of a compulsion to work through it and see how it came out. …I came out feeling better from the process and I have maybe laid some things from the past to rest and it kind of became like therapy,” he said. “Ultimately, if that is all I get out of this it was definitely worth it to go through.” Despite being such a personal exploration, the songs deal with some fairly universal themes that will resonate with listeners: love, loss, disappointment and discovery. “You’d have to be an android not to have been hurt by someone in this world and you would have to not be human not to have lost someone,” Auer said. “But in the end I think it is a very hopeful record. And if it was only that for me, it really served its purpose.”
In the meantime, Auer recorded a couple solo EPs, including 2001’s critically acclaimed “6 _,” a collection of uniquely interpreted covers that includes songs by acts as diverse as Ween, Husker Du, Psychedelic Furs and Madonna. Fans of Auer’s songwriting and talent for creating beautiful and catchy melodies will not be disappointed by “Songs From The Year Of Our Demise.” Indeed, the new record will probably draw legions of new fans. Written and recorded after the dissolution of a nineyear marriage and
Jon Auer’s solo performance of material from “Songs From The Year Of Our Demise” in the intimate venue of Isabella’s promises to be an extraordinary experience. Cover for the event will be $5. For more information call 563585-2049.
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Arthritis Walk
Dubuque joins a nationwide effort to fight arthritis on May 6. The Dubuque Arthritis Walk will take place at Murphy Park, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Funds raised will directly support arthritis research, health education and government advocacy initiatives to improve the lives of people living with arthritis. No registration fee is required, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers. People who raise $100 in pledges will receive the official Arthritis Walk T-shirt. Dogs are also allowed at the Arthritis Walk for this event only, because they suffer from arthritis too. Event-goers can: Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route, write an inspirational message on the Wall of Heroes, wear a blue “hero” hat if you have arthritis, enjoy the fun, festivities and free health information. Register and set-up up you page today at www.dubuquearthritiswalk.kintera.org and begin fund-raising.
Asbury City Wide Garage Sale
The City of Asbury will hold a city-wide garage sale on May 6. Admission is free. This is a big one. It seems like the world converges on Asbury for a morning. Come see what all the fuss is about and get some great stuff your yourself while you’re at it! Bring your walking shoes. There are always a lot of sales. For more information, call 563-556-7106.
NISOM Presents “Pirates of Penzance”
The Northeast Iowa School of Music presents “The Pirates of Penzance,” which will be performed at The Bell Tower Theatre on May 12, 13, 19 and
20 at 7:30 p.m., and May 14 and 21 at 3 p.m. This swashbuckling comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan is a hilarious farce filled with sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and keycard holders. For more information, call 563-6900151 or visit www.nisom.com.
Tri-State Garden Club Plant Sale
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Friday, 8 AM - Dusk, Sat. 8 AM - 3 PM Free admission. Come load up on your summer greenery! For more information, call 563-556-2100 or visit www. dubuquearboretum.com.
Kelly Miller Circus
The Kelly Miller Circus is coming to the Dubuque County Fairgrounds on May 22 and 23. The event is a fundraiser for the Fair Association. Performances are at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Tickets in advance are $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through the Fairgrounds office or at www.dbqfair.com.
Bleacher Bums
The Grand Opera House presents “Bleacher Bums” on May 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The comedy, written by Joe Mantegna, is set in the bleachers at Wrigley Field in Chicago, where die-hard Cubs fans root for their star-crossed team. The motley group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio, a bathing beauty, a nerd and various other denizens of the cheap seats. The Grand describes the show as “a touching and humorous look at a relationship built on blind faith. ‘Bleacher Bums’ will enchant anyone who has spent a day believing in the highly unlikely.” Show times are weekdays at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost is $14.
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Taste a little of the summer … my grandma put it all in jars. The Midwest is finally melting into summer and we’re remembering why living in Iowa is rich. The spring and summer produce is unrivaled. Head down to the Farmers Market Grand opening on Saturday May 6 from 7 a.m. to noon to check out the flowers, the asparagus, the radishes, the rhubarb, the spinach, the lilacs and tulips, the handcrafted items … neighbors and friends. The Farmers Market will be open every Saturday morning throughout the summer. Dubuque’s Farmers Market is the oldest in the State of Iowa and stretches around City Hall at 13th Street to 11th Street. About 70 vendors offer goods and entertainment and special events are often featured. To be a vendor at Farmers Market, call Dubuque Main St., Ltd., at 588-4400. Farmers Market dates are: May 6, July 8, August 5, and September 23 (Dubuque365ink is looking for your Farmers Market memories. If you have something interesting to share from the long history of Farmers Market, email ellen@dubuque365.com.)
Giddy Up Little Doggie! Experience the excitement of LIVE greyhound racing at the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino! After kicking off the season on April 29, the track is ready to offer visitors yet another year of fast-paced racing action coupled with the atmosphere and enjoyment that only Dubuque can offer. Enjoy live racing from the comfort of the indoor clubhouse complete with table-top color television monitors, or outside, up-close at the edge of the action. You can also enjoy live simulcast racing year-round from the nation’s top tracks: the action never ends!
While You’re At It...
Get in on the action in the DGPC’s new state-of-theart Poker Parlor, featuring plasma televisions, ergonomically designed seating, glass viewing windows and full-service bar! Try your hand at Texas Hold ‘em and other specialty games. Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino also offers video poker, roulette, craps, blackjack, and 3- and 4-card poker at one great full-service destination!
Register in Advance: Big Muddy Race - June 10 Club Red, the Red Cross young professional service group, will host a first annual Big Muddy Race, a Duathlon, in conjuction with America’s River Festival on June 10 at the Port of Dubuque. The race is an approximately 3-mile run, 10mile bike and another 3-mile run beginning at the Mississippi riverfront and extending through the Mines of Spain nature preserve. Following the race, partic-
ipants are encouraged to join the America’s River Festival celebration. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross of the Tri-States, a premier local charity for disaster relief. To register or for more information, visit www.signmeup.com or www.dubuquechamber.com/americasriver/bigmuddy.html. Volunteers are needed, and those interested in helping out should call Emily Szeszycki at 563-599-5656.
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Beam us up Gerry Murphy Tours and Entertainment presents StarTrekking on the River beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Look up on a clear night over the Mississippi and a blanket of stars spreads out above you. The trek through the skies will guide you through constellations, stars, and planets and talk about how they were named. Call to set up a trek: 563-5427487, or visit www.CallMurphy.com.
Top Gun for the rest of us If you have ever wondered how an airplane can fly or have wanted to fly in a glider or a small plane, check out the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force Auxiliary. Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Program builds responsible American citizens through a positive approach to aerospace, leadership and life skills. Youth in sixth grade up to 21 years of age may attend. For more information please check the Iowa Wing Web site at http://www.iawg.cap.
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gov or the National Headquarters website at http://www.capnhq.gov for more information. The Dubuque Composite Squadron meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory (196 Radford Rd.). It’s America’s best-kept secret. Adults can join too.
tory by signing up to participate in the Relay For Life of Dubuque and forming a team. New teams are needed to raise money and awareness of what the American Cancer Society is doing right here in Dubuque to save lives and diminish suffering caused by this disease.
Put it on my card!
Carnegie-Stout Public Library invites you to stop in and replace a lost library card between April 15 and May 15. The usual cost of $2 per card is being waived for a month to offer a grace period before a new policy is implemented. The revised policy requires all patrons to have their own library card or photo identification with them to check out material or access the Internet. Whether replacing or applying for a new card, applicants are required to provide official identification (Photo I.D.) and proof of residence. For questions regarding the Circulation Policy or to request information about other library services, call 563-589-4225.
East Dubuque Edition... 1. Bootlegging during the 1920s between Iowa and Illinois was led by whom? • Al Pacino • The Mesquakie • The Mob • Dubuque Businessmen 2. What was the cost of bond for being busted in East Dubuque conspiring to evade Federal liquor laws during Prohibition? • Approximately $250 … depending on how much was smuggled • Losing your hooch • $10 and expulsion from East Dubuque. 3. East Dubuquers report what percentage of German ancestry? • 30% • 49% • 70% 4. Who serves the best Chili Dogs, Mulgrew’s or George and Dale’s? 5. East Dubuque was formerly known as • Prince • E to the D • Winchester • Dunleith 6. When you were in college, you danced... • half-naked for money • with some annoying guy at the Circle before the fire hit
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10th Annual Relay For Life May 19/20, 2006 6 p.m. – 7 a.m. Dubuque Senior High School
There are fun events going on all night – specialty laps to show off you creativity, music, food, kids events – tons to do for the whole family. Special events and dinner for Cancer Survivors! If you want to learn more about becoming a part of this movement, email the Cancer Society at dubuquerelay@hotmail.com or call 563-583-8249. Or to find a Relay For Life event near you, go to www. cancer.org.
Purple is beginning to show in Dubuque and the 10th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life is officially under way. The 2006 event was kicked off recently and teams have already begun to form, fundraise, and spread the word about a worldwide movement to end cancer. When the book is written on • in the cage at the Coliseum, you think how cancer was eliminated, the • all of the above American Cancer Society Relay 7. Businesses on Sinsinawa Ave. employ For Life will have the last chapabout how many people at any given time? ter – explaining how a grassroots • About 150 event united millions of people • About pi in thousands of communities ev• About 70 erywhere for a common cause • Exactly 12 to eradicate this disease through the largest nonprofit event in the 8. Wingfest in East Dubuque is a new downworld. town celebration that raises money for what East Dubuque Organization? You can be a part of this chap• Business and Tourism Council ter in the book of cancer his• East Dubuque District Library • East Dubuque Booster Club Live on Main Comedy @ The Bricktown Entertainment Complex 9. East Dubuque’s oldest city festival is? Bricktown’s Live on Main Comedy doors open at 7:30. Shows start at 9 p.m. • East Dubuque Fun Days Get to LIve On Main by 8:15, get • Wingfest a great seat and save two dollars • Heritage Days on admission! Plus, get a bucket • Avoiding arrest marathon of Budweisers for only $10 dur10. A notorious strip joint that burned in ing the show. Sponsored in part by East Dub. was called “The Land of ______?” Dubuque365. • Pleasure • Mint & Honey Upcoming Dates and Headliners: • Chili Dogs and Hoochies Wed. May 10, The Midnight Swinger David Scott & Chris Smith • Dreamgirls 11. East Dubuque’s population according to the 2003 Census is... • 1,945 • 3,444 • 980 • Depends - did you do the census at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m.?
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3100 Comedy Night @ The 3100 Club, Midway Hotel
Live comedians as seen on HBO, Comedy Channel and Bob and Tom. Brass Ring comedy lives on at the 3100 Club! Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Get there early for a good seat! Free admission on your birthday week!
Upcoming Dates and Headliners: Wed. May 10, Comedians Dobie Maxwell and Scott White Wed. May 17, Comedian Heywood Banks from Bob and Tom.
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Good Wood! Against the Grain: Comtemporary Turned Wood Urns by Steve Sinner will debut Tuesday, May 30 and run through midJune at the Dubuque Museum of Art. This exhibition features beautifully crafted vessels that demonstrate the artist’s technical mastery well beyond the simple hobby or pastime. Each piece has a brilliantly decorated, high finish surface achieved through a variety of sophisticated techniques and materials. In fact, these handsome, turned wood urns borrow much from their ancient Greek predecessors. On display in the McNamer Gallery. Organized by the Dubuque Museum of Art and sponsored by Cottingham & Butler.
Comedy Sportz The Bell Tower Theater welcomes the return of Comedy Sportz, the Quad Cities award-winning improv comedy troupe. After sold-out performances last September and January, the audience favorite will be here on Friday, May 5, when
professional improvisational comedians bring “Off the Cuff” to Dubuque. The show, similar in style to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” is great for all ages. The motto is “No off-color humor—don’t need it, don’t want it. You can stand on the street and hear people cuss for free.” The Bell Tower Theater is conveniently located at 2728 Asbury Road. Tickets are $15, or for $35 you can enjoy dinner from Ice Harbor Catering and the show. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. There is just one performance: Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. As of April 25 a limited number of tickets are still available. For tickets and information call 563-588-3377 or visit www.belltowertheater.net.
more information, please contact the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225, option 4.
No reading during the movie The Dubuque Film Society will show the movie “The Station Agent” at CarnegieStout Public Library on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. The movie will be shown in the 3rd Floor Auditorium. Admission and snacks are free, and discussion is encouraged. “The Station Agent,” a 2003 release, is directed by Tom McCarthy and stars Peter Dinklage. It tells the story of a young man born with dwarfism who moves to an abandoned train depot only to have his plans of solitude frustrated by an overly friendly Cuban hot dog vendor and an artist dealing with her own personal loss. This movie is 88 minutes long, and is rated R for language and some drug content. With generous donations from the Friends of the Carnegie-Stout Library, the Library has been able to purchase a popcorn machine and a performance rights license that allows for the projection of major motion pictures. For
part of the retreat. Offering: $30, includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, call 563-582-3592 or send email to shalomcw@aol.com.
Kids Take the Stage
Northeast Iowa School of Music The Bell Tower Theater is hosting “Kids Take the Stage” youth theater classes this summer. Kids from kindergarten to sixth grade are welcome to register for the once-per-week, six-week programs. Classes, taught by Artistic Director Sue Riedel, include Let’s Pretend, Creative Theatrics and Acting I. The classes will be held in classrooms and onstage at the Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road. Cost is $48 per student and a limited number of financial assistance scholarships are available to qualified families. For more information or to register, call 563-588-3377 or stop by the Bell Tower Theater between Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rock On! Keyboards Plus! is offering a summer schedule of classes and activities for children. Formal piano and guitar lessons are available and new classes focus on fine arts, music appreciation, art history, science, history and the development of fine motor skills. The classes will be offered Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, visit Keyboards Plus!, located at Kennedy Mall, or call 563-582-7124.
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Reading Under the Influence
Save the date: May 30 Joe Tower, a Galena native and Chicago transplant, brings his laid-back, take-ashot-and-read nighttime heckling and audience participation program to the Busted Lift beginning May 30 and continuing on the first Tuesday of the month. This promises to be a creatively expressive outlet like you’ve never experienced before. In other words, this ain’t your mama’s reading group! We’ll give you the full dish in the May 18 edition of 365ink.
Retreat into Mary
Shalom Retreat Center presents “Mary, Truly Our Sister” on Tuesday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The presenter will be Margaret Jungers, OSF. Plan now to learn more about Mary and what the scriptures reveal about her. Reflections will focus on Mary, a first-century Jewish woman, proclaimed in faith as the God bearer. The group will discover Mary’s journey as a pilgrimage in faith that included faith’s dark cloud as well as its bright lining. Prayer and ritual will be
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Leave the kids at home for this one! Transforming the Bijou Room at Five Flags Theatre to the Kit Kat Klub of the 1930’s, Fly-By-Night Productions presents “Cabaret.” The famous musical is set in Berlin, Germany, 1930. Decadence. Nazis on the rise. Denial. A city teeming with cabarets where risqué entertainment distracts from daily stress. Grab a drink. Grab a seat. Be dazzled by the girls. The audience of “Cabaret” is the audience of the Kit Kat Klub in Germany. The emcee says, “Leave your troubles outside … so life is disappointing? Forget about it. In the Kit Kat Klub, life is beautiful.” Sounds irresistible? It is. Seating is limit and cabaret-style – 6 per table. The musical is directed by Lenore Howard, Jill Heitzman-Carlock and Doug Mackie and is funded by a grant from the City of Dubuque. Show dates are Fridays and Saturdays, June 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17 at 8 p.m. and Sundays June 3, 11, 18 at 2p.m. Tickets are on sale for $16 at the Five Flags Box Office, West Locust St. entrance or by calling 5578497 or at ticketmaster.com. “Cabaret” is not recommended for kids.
Is this Tobago? No, it’s Dubuque! An island of music will infect the Dubuque Museum of Art on Saturday, May 13. The University of Iowa Pan-American Steel Band will perform at 1 p.m. for the museum’s monthly Family Matinee series. Led by Dan Moore, an internationally known percussionist and composer, the UI PanAmerican Steel Band that boasts the album “Everything Calypso” has toured Iowa for several years. Moore is also a professor of percussion at the University of Iowa. The steel pan/drum’s origins are in Trinidad and Tobago, and the band plays what most people recognize as a Caribbean sound: calypso, soca and reggae music of the West Indes. The band actually inaugurated the Family Matinee series in its first performance in 2002 and the Dubuque Museum of Art is looking forward to welcoming them back. The series has been in existence since 2002. It is a program entirely funded by community support. Alliant Energy is funding the series for 2006-2007. Margi Buhr of the Dubuque Museum of Art said that the series is one of the programs she is most proud of. “We have provided free, interactive, monthly arts entertainment programs for the public for five years,” Buhr said said. Performances have included a modern dance troupe, a cowboy ballet, an African drummer, storytellers, a bluegrass band, a mime, madrigal singers, a puppet troupe, Latin American folk musicians, a string quartet … and the list goes on. And you heard us right – a cowboy ballet. “All of the performers have been top notch, educational, fun and family-friendly,” Buhr said. And mark your calendar for the next Family Matinee series on Saturday, June 10, when John Lennon’s music and art comes to life through performer John Duggleby.
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Dubuquefest ‘06
“Run With the Bulls” Art After Hours Wine Tasting
For the 28th year, the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society and the Very Special Arts present a 3-day all-encompassing community celebration of the arts and Dubuque’s beauty.
Saturday, May 6 Dubuque Museum of Art The Art After Hours Committee and the Dubuque Museum of Art invite you to “Run With the Bulls” at their spring wine tasting, Saturday, May 6. Celebrating the acquisition of a collection of Salvador Dali lithographs, the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, the museum is putting on display “Taurus” for the May wine tasting.
Director Stormy Mochal says that Dubuquefest’s goals aim to raise awareness of and participation in the arts. Some events set for the May 19-21 are three days of free concerts on two stages in the Town Clock area, the annual Old House Enthusiasts Tour (this year taking place on Dubuque’s South End), free children’s “make and take” activities, FOOD, a pottery demonstration, FOOD and a poetry reading.
Inspired by the work of the Spanish artist, the wine tasting will feature a selection of wines from Spain, as well as Spanish-speaking Chile and Argentina. Wines for the event will be hand-selected by Tim Althaus of Family Beer & Liquor. Althaus will conduct a short “Introduction to Wine Tasting “ class Salvador Dali from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. covering Taurus (from the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac), 1967 the basics of wine and what to look Collection of the Dubuque Museum of Art for when tasting. Even those more experienced with wine might be interested in learning about some of the specific characteristics of the Spanish varieties.
We’re sure a lot more will be going down Dubuquefest weekend, so check out the May 18 edition of Dubuque 365ink for more deets!
The Main Stage Line-Up: Friday, May 19 5-8: ochOsol 8-11: Bumpus
The wine tasting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A selection of hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the Pepper Sprout restaurant, with beer (for non-wine drinkers) provided by Kirchhoff Distributing. The event is sponsored by Dubuque Bank & Trust. “Taurus” and the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac lithographs by Salvador Dali were a 2005 gift to the Dubuque Museum of Art collection from Bob and Barbara Woodward.
Saturday, May 20
11–1: Senior Jazz Band 1-2: Dream Land Faces 2-4: The Pines 4-6: Wicked Liz and the Belly Swirls 6-8: James Kinds and the All Night Riders 8-11: Pupy Costello & His Big City Honky Tonk
Admission for the event is $20 for museum members and $40 for non-members. Non-members who sign up for a museum membership get in free. For more information, call the Museum of Art at (563) 557-1851.
Sunday, May 21
10-12: Dubuque Dance Studio 12-2: The One Hat Band 2-4: Denny and the Folk Ups 4-6 : Apple Dumplin’s
Gazebo Entertainment, Washington Park Saturday, May 20
10-11: The Dubuque Fiddlers 11–1: Bill Encke 1-2: River & the Tributaries 2-4: Patchouli 4-6: Lower Hominy Broadcasters
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Sunday, May 21
11–1: Leo & Romeo 1-2: Betty & the Headlights 2-3: Maureen Kilgore 3-5: The Troves
www.dubuquefest.com
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“The Franklin Affair” Ben Franklin’s Watergate By Robert P. Gelms
Most people are aware of Jim Lehrer as host of the PBS program “Newshour with Jim Lehrer.” Not many folks know that Mr. Lehrer has also written 15 novels, three plays and two memoirs in addition to holding down his duties on public television. Mr. Lehrer’s latest novel is called “The Franklin Affair.” The title is a bit of pun referring to not only the goings-on surrounding the activities of Benjamin Franklin but also an inference involving an illicit sexual affair that Franklin supposedly had with a very young girl. Things get rolling with the discovery of what appears to be minutes of a meeting…or is it a trial…between John Adams, George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and Ben Franklin. There is evidence…or is there…of two heinous crimes committed by Franklin and the cover-up that ensued…or did it…225 years ago. All of this threatens to come out in the present day. Back in the day, Ben Franklin was something of the odd man out. He was, arguably, one of the most famous men in the world. The other Founding Fathers saw him as an intellectual lightweight. Jefferson, Adams, Madison and Hamilton had all the brainpower while Franklin was relegated to the status of Pop Culture Man. The other Founding Fathers did not like Franklin, wanted him to go away, and would have been delighted to make public a scandal that would have ruined Franklin’s reputation. But, because Ben was so well loved and so well known, they had to be very sure of every step they took. The main character is a historian who goes by the initial “R” because he hates his name. He is a big fan of Ben, as Franklin is referred to throughout the novel. So, R is trying to solve this mystery while planning to protect Ben’s reputation if it all turns out to be true. Interwoven in this fictional plot is a wealth of fascinating information about the relationships these men had with one another. Let’s just say the Founding Fathers were NOT one big happy family. Ben Franklin, it turns out, was quite the party animal in addition to being somewhat of a compulsive chaser of anything wearing a skirt.
At 208 pages this is a perfect beach book or something for a lazy Saturday afternoon in the hammock and a Saturday afternoon is about all you will need to finish it. That’s a lucky thing, too, because you won’t be able to put it down. It sure beats forcing yourself to stay awake at 3 o’clock in the morning to finish the last chapter of a book that has kept you up all night. So take my advice and read “The Franklin Affair,” just don’t start reading it at 10 p.m.
“Zorro”
A “Z” That Stands For Zest By Robert P. Gelms “Out of the night When the full moon is bright Comes a horseman known as Zorro. That bold renegade Carves a ‘Z’ with his blade, A ‘Z’ that stands for Zorro.” Come on now, admit it, you were humming the tune that went along with those lyrics. Did you ever wonder how Zorro became Zorro? Wonder no more. Isabel Allende has written a novel that provides the whole backstory. It’s simply called “Zorro” and it’s simply wonderful. Ms. Allende is one of the most important writers to come out of South America since Gabriel Garcia Marquez. She infuses the Zorro story with a literary quality that is generally lacking in these swashbuckling romances. Currently she resides in Los Angeles, as did Zorro, by the way. She writes in Spanish and therein is the only complaint I have about the book. The translation seems to be a little flat and unimaginative. I’m guessing it is a lot more fun to read in Spanish. In case you would like to do that, the Spanish version is available.
Johnston McCulley wrote the original “Zorro” in 1919 and his tale is every bit of the potboiler adventure story favored by teenage boys of the time. Ms. Allende wisely chooses to end her “Zorro” more or less where McCulley’s story starts. This isn’t the TV Zorro nor is it, unfortunately for the ladies, the Antonio Banderas, Tyrone Power or Errol Flynn Hollywood versions. Ms. Allende’s Zorro seems like a man who could have actually lived and done what McCulley and Allende have dreamed up for him. Ms. Allende’s treatment of Zorro’s character and heroic ambition dovetails perfectly with what McCulley shows us, as Zorro fights for truth and justice as a fully grown man. The book is written in the first person and the narrator is not identified until the end. I found myself trying to figure out who the narrator was and I came up with two candidates. I couldn’t narrow it down to just one choice, although I was correct about one of them. Have some fun trying to figure it out for yourself. All the clues are there. The day after I finished reading the book I was in my front yard throwing sticks so my golden retriever could do her thing. I picked up a branch that had fallen from a tree. With daring determination and dashing selfconfidence I used it to carve a “Z” in the dirt. At some point in your life I bet you have done the same thing. Come on now, admit it!
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have already been hearing. “I’ve had people say to me, ‘Oh, I haven’t come over here because I thought you closed at 1:30,’” Bob Anderson said. He’s worried that business will suffer at establishments that are part of East Dubuque’s rich history before earlier ordinances are in place and that maybe seeing them go out of business is the city’s plan for some local operations. Mayor Geoff Barklow isn’t looking to shut down the “strip.” He remembers having a blast in East Dubuque 15-20 years ago. By Ellen Goodmann
East Dubuque is bloated with reputation. Our small but sturdy Illinois neighbor can tell wild and colorful stories from the Prohibition of the roaring twenties to the local live music and packed bars of the limitless seventies. The city of 1,995 has three schools (four if you include Nativity BVM in Menominee), a fantastic district library that receives tons of grants for educational programs, a local newspaper, four churches, Gramercy Park – a hidden local treasure with a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River and a host of American Indian mounds, 25 bars, a gourmet restaurant, a classic supper club, a chic bed and breakfast and spa, a tattoo parlor, a family practice, tons of locally owned businesses and the world’s best chili dog. This year, though, East Dubuque faces an identity crisis. City leaders are seeking change. Downtown business owners are seeking stability and recognition. About two months ago, the East Dubuque City Council renewed liquor licenses of 10 bars on Sinsinawa Ave. that have a closing time of 3 a.m. for six months … an abbreviated renewal from the usual year-long license. Why? The city is considering an earlier closing time for bars. They want to change East Dubuque’s image. So what? Bar owners are devastated. They’re worried that their businesses will shut down. And people in both Dubuque and East Dubuque are wondering what kind of an impact this will have on the community. Bob Anderson, owner of The Hangout, Diamond Girls and a one-third owner of To the Point Tattoo Parlor, says that 65 to 85 percent of his revenue is drawn after 1:30 a.m. “Without that income and an earlier closing time, this will be catastrophic to downtown businesses,” he said. Frank Anderson, owner of My Brother’s Place, says that on some nights he doesn’t even open until 11 p.m. because business pools in later in the evening. The men, members of the East Dubuque Downtown Business Owners Association, are financially backing a media blitz this month to counteract the rumors they
“You couldn’t even find a parking spot,” he said. But Barklow also remembers more live music, restaurants and packed bars. He’d like to see more of that again. “East Dubuque has become of shell of what it once was,” he said. He’s not pointing a finger at any establishments, but sees that the city has to change as the time and area have changed. Barklow doesn’t believe that East Dubuque can re-build the enviable nightlife scene it once had – but that the city can pick out the best elements of the downtown area and move forward to become a tourist-driven destination with both daytime and nighttime entertainment. It’s a step in a different direction and a step that is contentious with everyone from bar owners to weekend patrons. It’s difficult for us to see East Dubuque differently. As a twenty-something, it’s almost impossible to avoid the city. From bachelor and bachelorette parties to 3 a.m. meals at Mulgrew’s, to dancing in the cage at the Coliseum … the city has provided some pretty vivid (and foggy) memories to the young adults of the area. Police Chief Steve O’Connell wants to see more depth. “Downtown East Dubuque is known only as a place to consume liquor,” he said. “We’re in a unique situation. East Dubuque can still be utilized to the extent of its potential … but hopefully not simply for late night entertainment.” And … for as much as we all smile and nod about East Dubuque’s reputation … we can’t deny the crazier, alcohol-induced, less-clothed atmosphere of the city’s late-night scene. It’s an atmosphere, that it seems no one is looking to hang on to. In fact, both bar owners and city officials have a more polished vision of downtown East Dubuque. Mayor Barklow imagines a refurbished Sinsinawa Avenue area.
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“I’d like to see renovated buildings, gas street lamps, restaurants and some family-oriented businesses,” he said. Bob Anderson sees some of the same. He envisions extracting the history out of East Dubuque. “I’d love to see old lamps and some 1920s art deco building fronts,” he said. Frank Anderson would love more live music and maybe a great city festival. Barklow agrees. “Live music is great,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be big name. It can just be local live music.” And bar owners understand that appearance matters. Bob Anderson said that some bars need to pitch in with cleaning or décor or with police cooperation … but he also wants the city and police to see that some of the bars on Sinsinawa Ave. have been integral to making East Dubuque an authentic and cool place.
What’s next? As Dubuque’s downtown and riverfront have developed, East Dubuque also wants to capitalize on local tourism and is searching for a way to make the most of its own identity. This year, the city looks to build a new, larger district library; voters agreed to seek funds to renovate and expand Dunleith Park and Pool; a family practice opened downtown; and Gramercy Park is consistently maintained and beautified by residents. And now, the East Dubuque strip’s strengths and weaknesses are being evaluated by just about everyone in the area. And as this soul-searching continues, the Tri-State community eagerly waits for our old friend to emerge successful and strong with pride in a colorful history and a unique vision for the future.
Some other facts … - According to Police Chief Steve O’Connell, a city of comparable size usually employs about 4 full-time police officers. East Dubuque employs 7. This is directly related to late bar hours. - Mayor Barklow said that a frequent complaint heard from bar owners is that too many police officers are on duty at night, but Barklow believes the city would rather be safe than sorry. - East Dubuque bars employ anywhere from 150 to 200 people at any given time during the year. - In about four months, the 10 bars with a 3:30 a.m. closing time will be up again for liquor license renewal. O’Connell expects that the city council will renew licenses again for six months and he projects changes in closing times for 2007. What will become of the downtown where my parents saw Johnny and the Hemorrhoids on a first date? What’s YOUR vision of East Dubuque? Seriously … we want to know what you think of the situation. Let us know at ellen@dubuque365.com or write to Dubuque365ink at 210 West First St., Dubuque, IA, 52001.
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Sunday
Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Dbq. Co. Fairgrounds Speedway, 7-10 PM Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout 9-3 AM
Tuesday
‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 PM-12 AM
Wednesday
Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert-Tones, The Busted Lift, 9-1AM Open Forum - Poetry, Music, Isabella’s (In the Ryan House) 7-9 PM Dubuque Area Writer’s Guild Open Forum - 2nd Wed. (Isabella’s) 7-9 PM Live Comedy - Live on Main Comedy, Bricktown, 8:00- 11 PM Live Comedy - 3100 Club Comedy Night, Midway Hotel, 8- 10 PM The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9-12 AM WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7-11 PM Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30-12:30 AM Karaoke - C-N-T Ent., Second Wind, Galena, IL, 8:30 PM-12:30 AM
Thursday
Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7-10 PM Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8:00-10:30 PM Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30-2 AM Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30-Midnight Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9-12 AM Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9-1 AM Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap 9-1 AM Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 PM-1:30 AM. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 PM-1:30 AM DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30-1 AM DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9 PM-2 AM Guest Bartender Night - Isabella’s (Ryan House) 5-8 PM
Friday
Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Farley Speedway, 7-10 PM Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9-10:30 PM Open Mic - Bluff Street Live, Mississippi Mug, 7:30 -11 PM Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 - 2 PM Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 PM - 12 AM Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 PM-1 AM Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap 9-1a.m. Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9-1 AM Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 - 1:30 AM Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 PM-1 AM Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Sandy Hook Tap, 10-2 PM DJ Music - Renie B., George & Dales, East Dubuque 11-3 AM DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 PM-1 AM DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9-2 AM
Saturday
Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9-10:30 PM Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 - 2 AM Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 - Midnight Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap 9-1 AM Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 - 1:30 AM Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 PM-1AM DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9 PM-2 AM
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Bluesman Mike Bader Friday, May 5, The Busted Lift Saturday, May 6, New Diggins by Mike Ironside Montana bluesman Mike Bader brings his brand of the blues to the Busted Lift’s “Blue Fridays,” Friday, May 5. While in the area, he is also scheduled to play at New Diggins on Saturday, May 6. Making a name for himself in blues circles, Bader is becoming known for his guitar work, his smoky voice and his original songwriting. His debut album, “Clearcut Case of the Blues,” was named one of the Top U.S. Blues Releases of 2004 in the 11th Annual Real Blues Awards. Returning from the mountains of Montana to his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to record the disc, he worked with Iowa Blues Hall of Fame keyboardist Tom “T-Bone” Giblin, with guest appearances by Iowa blues-rock icon and former bandmate, Craig Erickson. Despite this being his debut CD, Bader’s years of experience playing the blues are evident in his mastery of the form (he’s been playing in bands since his high school days in 1971). So as not to be too constricted by tradition, he infuses his material with other influences: rhythm & blues and reggae, zydeco, latin and funk. The approach adds variety to the grooves of his solid rhythm section, giving him room to stretch out and utilize his expansive improvisational skills. Bader is known for his live shows; if they are as good as his long-overdue debut CD, his upcoming performances at the Lift and New Diggins should be smokin’.
Go the Distance...
Gays Mills Folk Festival Gays Mills will host its annual Folk Festival of Music and Dance from May 12-14. The fest this year boasts blues duo Cephas and Wiggins from Washington, D.C. The harmonica-guitar duo has toured internationally, won countless awards and has been pegged a champion of East Coast Piedmont style of blues. They will play Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.. Also performing at the festival will be Dave Fox and Will Branch of Milwaukee and Leela and Ellie Grace of Columbia, Missouri. Other activities include square dancing, workshops, a fiddle bee, a May crown making, dancing and gospel singing. Gays Mills is about 70 miles north on Hwy 61. Make it a getaway! For more information, check out www.gaysmillsfolkfest.org.
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Cool Music & Hot Chili Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-Off Saturday, May 6 Port of Dubuque
The riverfront heats up this May for the Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-off. Named for the states of Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, the Regional Chili-Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It will be the first time for the event, which will be held at the Port of Dubuque.
A Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) authorized event, the Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-off is one of seven regional cook-offs in the nation and a proving ground for cooks to be invited to the annual Terlingua International Chili Championship held each November in Terlingua, Texas. In order for a cook to compete in the championship, he or she must have qualified and received an invitation. This requires cooks to earn points by placing in CASIsanctioned cook-offs like the Three “I” Regional. A cook earns 4 points for first place, 3 points for second, 2 points for third, and a point for fourth through tenth place. The total number of points required for qualification ranges from 6 points to 12 points and depends on the cook’s state of residence. In addition to the CASI-sponsored competition, there will also be “Local” and “Business” categories. While the judging will be done by a panel of VIP judges, the public is invited to join in the tasting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a Tasters Chili Cup, enabling the sampling of all varieties entered into the competition. Maintaining the spicy theme, afternoon music will be provided by Latin dance band ochOsol, and our zydeco favorite We’re Late & Smell Like Beer will keeping things hopping into the evening hours. Before and between bands, two fiddle contests will be held, one for youth at noon and a second for adults at 5 p.m. There will be kids’ games available throughout the day. The Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-off is being hosted by Dubuque Community Events, a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Mathias Ham House, Camp Albrecht Acres of Dubuque and the Independence Day Air Show & Fireworks Extravaganza. As an added fundraiser for the event, Dubuque Community Events is collecting old, unused cell phones, chargers, ear-pieces and accessories for reuse, with proceeds donated to the sponsored charity groups. Drop off your unneeded cell phones and accessories at Jan’s Grate Shop booth at the Cook-off. If you miss them at the Cook-off, the Recycle Cell Phone Program will be ongoing and you can donate them at various locations including Jan’s Grate Shop, KATFM, KDTH, KGRR, WVRE and the Lux Club. The Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-off is sponsored by Dubuque Community Events, KATFM, KDTH, KGRR and the River, Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino, Diamond Jo Casino, American Airlines, Carlos O’Kelly’s, Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, KWWL 7, Kirchhoff Distributing, Jan’s Grate Shop, AAA Travel, Esser Print Center and Alliant Energy. For more information on the Three “I” Regional Chili Cook-off and the Recycle Cell Phone Program contact Jan Feltes at 563-543-2678.
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Take an Alcoholiday!
The Busted Lift celebrates an Irish Weekend By Booger McBoogenheimer The Busted Lift thinks you should take an alcoholiday during Irish Weekend, May 11-13. Irish Weekend is, well, an Irish-inspired 3-day celebration beginning on Thursday and featuring three different Irish bands and a vat of savory Guinness stew ... and some Irish beer specials ta boot! Frogwater, a Milwaukee-based acoustic trio, will kick off the weekend of music on Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The trio features fiddle, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica and banjo and plays styles from Old-Time to Celtic to regional instrumental dance music. The band, voted best bluegrass band in Wisconsin in 2003, has played at Irish Fest in Milwaukee and the Wheatland Traditional Arts Festival. They’re eclectic and entertaining, to say the least. You can take Friday off, right? Then pucker up on Friday night for the Kissers starting at 9 p.m. This five-piece band which got its name from one of the Lift’s favorite bands, Pogue Mahone (which means “kiss my arse” in Gaelic), has been likened to the Shins, the Pogues and the Decemberists. Rock musicians who learned to play Irish music, the Kissers have released two full-length albums since 2003 and toured nationally since 2004, opening for the likes of Shane MacGowan & the Popes, Gaelic Storm, Antigone Rising, the Fleshtones and Junior Brown. Saturday night welcomes Lehto and Wright, a Minneapolis-based trio that presents a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. Performing with Matt Jacobs on drums and percussion, the Celtic Rock trio plays music from American spirituals to Irish tune sets with their intense and accomplished twin guitar/mandolin approach. Citing influences from blues, pop and latin to Miles Davis and King Crimson, the stylings of John Wright, Steve Lehto and Matt Jacobs will rock you gently Irish. Lehto & Wright perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 13.
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Thursday, May 4th
Saturday, May 6th
Denny Garcia Mississippi Mug, 7 PM - 10 PM
ochOsol Mississippi River Museum, 1 PM - 5 PM
Charlie Parr Isabella’s (Ryan House), 8 PM - 10 PM
Blue Willow Potter’s Mill Inn & Restaurant, Inc., 7:00 PM -10:00 PM
James Kinds and the All Night Riders Molly’s Pub, 9 PM - 1 AM
Friday, May 5th ochOsol Loras College, 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Oraea Varis Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Artie and The Pink Catillacs 3100 Club, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM The Rick Tittle Band Eagles Club, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Horsin’ Around Band WJOD Ticket Giveaway Party! Bricktown, 6 PM - 10 PM
Thursday, May 11th Busted Lift Irish Weekend Day 1 Frogwater (celtic folk) The Busted Lift 7 PM-11 PM Valerie Voshell Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 10 PM
Rocket Surgeons Jumpers, 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM Arthur House Comedy Arthur House, 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Open Mic Night at Grape Harbor Grape Harbor, until 10:30 PM Apple Dumplin’s Molly’s Pub, 9 PM - 1 AM
Friday, May 12th
Mr. Obvious Red N’ Deb’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around Band Budde’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Madhouse / Carlos O’Kelly’s Cinco de Mayo Party! Carlos O’Kelly’s, 7 PM - 11 PM
Sunday, May 7th
Cowboy & The Makeshift Band Frontier Saloon-Peosta, 7:30 PM - 12 AM Bluff Street Live Open Jam! Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday, May 6th
Diana Luke Piano Music Captain Merry House, 5 PM - 8 PM Catfight The Arena, The 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM “I Thought They Were Dead” Band Dagwood’s Pub, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Julien’s Bluff Dog House Lounge, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Ken Wheaton Grape Harbor, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
ochOsol Cinco De Mayo Party Knight of Columbus Hall, 9 PM - 1 AM
Mike Bader - Montana Blues New Diggins General Store & Inn, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
The Castaways The Yardarm, 8 PM - 9 PM
Betty and The Headlights The Busted Lift, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Mike “The Grizz” Bader Blues Band The Busted Lift 9 PM - 1 AM
LiviN’ Large Denny’s Lux Club, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Arthur House Comedy Arthur House, 9 PM - 10:30 PM
Just Push Play Live Krazy Kooters, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BadFish Budde’s, 9:30 PM - 1 AM
Brian Marceau and Rick Hoffman Molly’s Pub, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Artie & The Pink Catillacs Dino’s Backside, 10:30 PM -11:30 PM
Massey Road Pit Stop Bar & Grill, 9 PM - 1 AM
Tony Walker Sandy Hook Tavern, 8 PM - 12 AM Kastasyde, Hemlock The Busted Lift (All Ages) 5PM - 9PM
Wed., May 10th Maureen Kilgore Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 10 PM Live On Main! - Comedy Bricktown Entertainment Complex, 7:30 PM - 11 PM 3100 Comedy Night 3100 Club, 8 PM - 10 PM The Wundo Band Pizzeria Uno - Annex, 9 PM - 12 AM Open Mic Night w/ the Dert Tones. Every Wednesday The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
Busted Lift Irish Weekend Day 2 The Kissers (celtic folk) The Busted Lift 7PM-11 PM casethejoint record release party Jumpers, 9 PM-12AM Bluff Street Live Open Jam! Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM Tony Walker The Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 PM Okhams’s Razor Perfrect Pint, 8 PM - 11 PM Jodi Splinter & Kevin Beck 3100 Club, 8 PM - 12 AM Blue Willow Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM
Saturday, May 13th Busted Lift Irish Weekend Day 3 Letho & Wright The Busted Lift 7PM-11 PM River and The Tributaries Mississippi Mug, 6:30 PM - 11 PM The Rick Tittle Band 3100 Club, 8 PM - 12 AM
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Saturday, May 13th
Friday, May 19th
Mixed Emotions The Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM
Dubuquefest ‘06 Live Music 5-8 Ochosol, 8-11 Bumpus Under the Town Clock, 5 PM - 11 PM
Catch III at Molly’s Pub Molly’s Pub, 9 PM - 1 AM 50 Pound Rooster Knicker’s Saloon, 9 PM - 1 AM
Bluff Street Live Open Jam! Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM -11:30 PM Denny Troy Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 12 AM The Yardarm Left Of Center The Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 PM Julien’s Bluff Fisherman’s Wharf, 8 PM - 12 AM The Swing Crew Doolittle’s Pub, 9 PM - 1 AM
Zero 2 Sixty Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Dingle Berries Budde’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Scarlett Runner The Busted Lift, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Saturday, May 20th
Deborah Lutes Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 12 AM Rocket Surgeons The Arena, 11 PM - 3 AM Pelusa Isabella’s (Ryan House) 8 PM - 12 AM
Wed., May 17th Jan Reed Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 10 PM Live On Main! - Comedy Bricktown Entertainment Complex, 7:30 PM - 11 PM 3100 Comedy Night 3100 Club, 8 PM - 10 PM Open Mic Night with the Dert Tones. The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM The Wundo Band Pizzerio Uno - Annex, 9 PM - 12 AM
Thursday, May 18th
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The Sentinel
United 93
A Film by Clark Johnson (SWAT)
A Film by Paul Greengrass (Bourne Supremacy)
Michael Douglas stars as Secret Service Agent Pete Garrison in The Sentinel. A victim of the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, Garrison is a decorated operative in the service, a fixture, an elder statesman. When a plot to assassinate the current President (David Rache) comes to light and it is implied that a secret service agent might be involved, secrets are revealed and Garrison becomes one of the prime suspects. The race to find the mole and protect the President and First Lady (Kim Basinger) intensifies as Agent David Breckenridge (Kiefer Sutherland) and rookie Agent Jill Marin (Eva Longoria) investigate the agents assigned to protect the first family.
This uniquely styled fim follows an historic two-hour span in the lives of those central to the hijacking and crash of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.
“The Sentinel” definitely has its moments as a suspense thriller but it also has several holes that prevent it from being a great movie. Some of the flaws include the ease with which the mole is identifiable early on, the long build-up to a climax that was all too brief and the somewhat overused plot devices. The acting is adequate but the guy from “Sledgehammer” as the President? And, much like Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas looks a little old to be a secret service agent on active detail. Kim Basinger makes a striking First Lady but her role unfortunately never really goes anywhere. The overall conspiracy is never really explained in a way that makes it relevant. Still, the tension does build and some of the ultimate resolution is left in doubt. If suspense thrillers are your thing, this one is worth a look but you might wait until video.
We went in wondering how the filmmakers would breach this delicate topic, concerned not only with class and respect, but also with how they would tell a story that the audience didn’t already know. We found out. The “fly on the wall” style of fimmaking begins by simply following the lives of those who will soon become central to the story. The film never seems to editorialize, not even against those who hijacked the plane. Many of the characters, from military to airline personnel, were played by the actual people who served through that nightmarish day. And from the emotions readily apparent on the screen, we wondered before the credits if perhaps that were so. Director Paul Greengrass has done a masterful job of capturing the spirit of those tragic events. Though the film was certainly scripted, it never felt that way. We were taken on a tour of the broken conversations, confusion and actions of hundreds of people. The first plane hitting the tower happened as the loss of a blip on a screen, the same way it was experienced on September 11. But the second plane’s collision, a piece of footage we had not seen in years, brought the theater to nothing short of extreme silence. We were all, once again, there. But this time, we had in our minds the knowledge of what had happened. It was like reliving our own memories of the day, but this time we had the answers instead of merely questions. There were certainly things about 9/11 that we did not know that this movie taught us. Most of all, this movie allowed us to meet the people who saw the postion they were in and chose to fight back instead of being victims. In giving their lives, these heroes gave us something to be proud of in the midst of this tragedy. This is a massively intense film. Be warned. As the film came to an abrupt end, I discoved I was grasping my armrest hard and nearly doing Lamaze breathing. My throat hurt and my friends were in tears. “United 93” was a brilliant, finely constructed fime and we were glad we saw it. But we don’t ever want to see it again.
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FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8 By Tim Brechlin Don’t you love DVDs? Honestly, I think the greatest thing that we take for granted nowadays is that thanks to optical media like DVD, we don’t ever have to rewind the movie. It’s a far cry crom ten years ago, when some video stores would make you pay a small fee if you didn’t rewind a rented tape before you returned it. And, hey, I’ll take anything that saves me a little bit of cash. Here are some upcoming DVDs to keep an eye on...
MUNICH Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed drama about the 1972 Olympics and the Black September massacre comes home this week, and it is not to be missed. Powerfully acted and well-directed, “Munich” is a return to form for Spielberg. The score by John Williams is an added delight. The two-disc set features a bounty of special features, including actual documentary footage and film clips of the 1972 Olympics. THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE Just in time for the remake, a special edition of the 1972 classic arrives on shelves. This is a true classic in the genre of disaster films, and the new release does it justice. Included across the two discs
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are a fully restored widescreen print, audio commentary by the director and cast members, and several making-of featurettes. RUMOR HAS IT... Rob Reiner is one of our favorite directors at 365, and while his latest romantic comedy isn’t a classic, this modern-day take on “The Graduate” is still enjoyable, notably for the great chemistry between Kevin Costner and Jennifer Aniston. While the DVD is essentially empty in terms of special features, it’s a great rental for spending a Friday night with that special someone.
THE PRODUCERS This will be a slow week for DVD releases, with the most notable release being last year’s remake of “The Producers.” Some people loved it, while some people hated it (we fell into the latter), but as with any movie, the only way to know for sure is to see it for yourself. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are their usual entertaining selves, and Uma Thurman is a surprising revelation - who knew the lady from “Kill Bill” could sing like that? The DVD features deleted scenes, outtakes and a director’s commentary.
MOVIES@HOME TIP So you’re ready to relax your evening away watching some new movies you just got in the mail. But there’s something missing - maybe the skin tones on the screen are too pale, or the reds are too red. Suddenly, you realize it: your television isn’t calibrated properly. Don’t worry! This is easily fixed. Let’s look at it step by step. BRIGHTNESS: Oftentimes, brightness levels are set far too high. When adjusting the brightness control, turn it down so that the darkest areas of your picture are black, but not so dark that you lose detail. CONTRAST/PICTURE: This, too, is often set far too high. This should be in the area of 50% of its highest level. Make sure that the edges of white images don’t “bloom,” or blur.
1) “Munich” star Eric Bana portrayed a smashing comicbook superhero in what craptacular 2003 film? 2) “The Producers” has gone from being a 1968 film to a Broadway musical to a 2005 film adaptation of the musical. Who played the lead roles in the original film? 3) Rob Reiner has directed some classic movies over the years, and has been a frequent collaborator with “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin. What two Sorkin-written films has Reiner directed? 4. Wolfgang Petersen, director of the upcoming “Poseidon” remake, has also directed one other seabased disaster film. What stormy adventure was it? Sorry, we’re not telling you the answers.
SHARPNESS: This is one of the most over-used controls on televisions. In most cases, sharpness should be turned all the way down. Sharpness artificially enhances the edges of images on the screen, and can often make them look fuzzy. Once you’ve adjusted your TV’s settings, give yourself some time to get used to them. Many people have spent so much time looking at a poorly calibrated television that proper color, brightness and contrast look “wrong.” In a week’s time, you should be seeing things you never noticed before.
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were similarly talented. As a digital filmmaker, I occasionally witness things through my lens that I know are totally special. I pray that the battery doesn’t die and the tape doesn’t break. Sometimes while I’m shooting a
I’m in education, and I’m also a television producer. To the traditionalist, this may seem a contradiction. I want viewers, but I also believe parents should limit their children’s access to television. I love books because I still believe they are the most portable and powerful means of communication. But in this modern age, there is no faster way to transfer information, brand identity and instruction than television. This is precisely why I’ve decided to promote reading and books among young people, and I’m using television to do it. I know, isn’t it just crazy? But here’s how it’s working. Some months ago I was asked by a group of teachers in the school district to help them with a state-sponsored project called “Iowa Children’s Choice Book Reviews.” It’s a video project that is apparently state-wide: Students in a designated district read from a list of books, most written by Iowa authors, and they are supposed to produce a video book report of their readings that can be duplicated and distributed throughout the state. Sandy Clark, a media specialist (what they call school librarians these days) at Table Mound Elementary, and Nancy Butler of Sageville Elementary asked me to help them in this enterprise. About two months passed, and before I knew it I was standing in a studio with about 25 kids from the elementary schools in our district, and many were dressed in costumes, all clutching their books and occasional props (such as a magic wand, in one case). Holy cow! Now what was I going to do? The first kids were brought into the studio by their teacher, and for a lack of anything better to say I simply asked, “Okay, how did you like your book?” The kids launched into a little drama, each playing a key character in their book. It was like…well… magic! I couldn’t believe how entertaining this was. The rest of the kids down the line
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you kidding?” responded Sandy. “When are you coming over?” We are calling the new series “Dubuque Schools Looks at Books.” I chose that title because of the animation possibilities with the title. The Os in the words Looks and Books can be made to look like eyes or reading glasses. It’s all good. You can watch “Looks at Books” on Mediacom Cable 19, and you can also log on to our website to download the shows on demand at www. dubuque.k12.ia.us/looksatbooks. Gary Olsen is a media producer for Dubuque Community Schools. He was recently named one of the top 40 content providers by Cable Leaders in Learning, the industry’s educational trust and advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
scene an idea hits me like a brick. It happened two years ago when I was taping kids cooking in a restaurant in Galena, and the brick that hit me then was the idea for “Kids in the Kitchen.” This was another one of those bricks. Needless to say, the shooting session was magical, and the video that was the result is a big hit with the librarians (I mean media specialists), and our legion of fans that watch Mediacom Cable 19, where two installments of the show have been airing for a month, loves the show. I’ve since returned to my media specialists and asked them: If we made this project into a regular series, would they help? Each month I would visit a school library and we would film as many book reviews as they can handle. Tape’s cheap. These moments are utterly priceless. I asked Nancy and Sandy, “Would the kids like to do on-screen book reviews?” “Are
Dubuqueland Horsepull Dubuque County Fairgrounds May 7
Hey, we had to fit in in somewhere! The second annual Dubuqueland Horsepull is set for Sunday, May 7, at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. The show will host two classes: 3,300 pounds and under and heavyweights. Watch some amazing horses and some tough guys battle it out to see who can pull their weight! You’ve got to see it in person to appreciate the raw horsepower. Cost for adults is $7 and children 13 and under are free. For more information, contact Jay Roussel at 563-556-6449 or 563-580-6449.
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Owning Up The City of Dubuque is sponsoring an educational program for property owners and property managers on how to better manage rental housing. The event will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the NICC Town Clock Center, 680 Main St., in Dubuque. The Dubuque Police De-
partment, in partnership with the City’s Housing and Community Development, Legal, and Human Rights departments, is conducting the workshop. The Dubuque Crime Free Multi-Housing Program will provide comprehensive information on all aspects of managing property with an emphasis on how to reduce crime in rental property. Issues that will be addressed include identifying quality tenants, writing rental agree-
ments, handling evictions and ensuring property security, fire safety and police services. The day-long seminar is co-sponsored by Northeast Iowa Community College. Presenters include city staff and local lawyers. Course participants are eligible to
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receive six hours of Real Estate Continuing Education Unit credit for the course. Registration fee is $25, which includes meals and course materials. There is an additional $6 charge for CEU credit. To register, contact NICC Continuing Education at 563-557-8271 or 888-642-2338, Ext. 380.
a pattern here?), Summer’s Last Blast and Rock & Soul Reunion II…
It’s Almost That Time… by Mayor Roy D. Buol
Can you sense it? The anticipation, the aroma, the taste, the feel, the vibration, the colors, the warmth, the magic? As a native Dubuquer, I love all the seasons of our lives here in the Midwest. But this season is one not specifically designed to address the needs, hobbies, tastes, or celebrations of any one particular group, but rather the anticipation of an entire community. Dubuqueland Festivals are on the horizon! In May we kick off the festival season with the Cinco de Mayo Festival, the 3 “I” Regional Chili Cook-off (I’m judging and I like it spicy), the 28-year tradition of DubuqueFest, and the True Music Kick-Off to Summer! In June we welcome America’s River Festival, All That Jazz and the Catfish Festival… In July we’ll stay cool with Music in the Park, All That Jazz, the Dubuque County Fair and the Rock & Soul Reunion… In August we gear up for Taste of Dubuque (yum!), Music at the Meadows, Wing Fest in East Dubuque, Summerfest, Four Mounds Bluesfest, All That Jazz (see
And in September, when we hold on to summer a bit longer even as we anticipate the color of fall, is the season’s last All That Jazz, Riverfest, the International Dragon Boat Races and the Cable Car Square Chili-Cook-off (hopefully judging again)! I am very enthusiastic about the strength and importance of Dubuque’s festival draw and its impact on the cultural renaissance that continues to evolve in our downtown area. And an enjoyable newcomer this year is Art on the River. This is a part of the Dubuque City Council’s Arts and Culture Initiative where the City is soliciting proposals from our community’s qualified artists, from which 10 sculpture projects will be selected for display at the Port of Dubuque. All of this artwork will be available for purchase and a portion of the sales will be used to fund future public art projects. Dubuqueland Festivals add cultural, entertainment, and economic value to our city and supply the added motivation for the potential tourism. Because we feature innovative, quality and interesting celebrative components, our festivals continue to contribute to that “something special” about Dubuque. It’s almost that time! Join your friends… colleagues…bring your kids…invite out of town guests…and celebrate our city during Dubuqueland Festivals 2006! Smell, taste, feel, admire, enjoy, laugh, move…
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Balance By Matt Booth
ist, for example, is consumed by his/her craft and spends little time elsewhere. It’s unlikely that any remarkable piece of work was created while the artist pursued a state of balance.
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep Your main focus at any particular point in moving.” -- Albert Einstein Balance in life is important. It has always been said that it’s tough to help others until you first help yourself. Only after finding balance can you honestly contribute to your family, friends, and community. According to Einstein, balance is about moving. Moving is about progress … which always comes with the risk of falling. Falling is a risk that I believe is worth taking to find your own healthy balance, not using someone else’s vision of balance for you. If you’re happy, you’re balanced. After all, it’s your bicycle. Think about a time when you felt really happy about life. I’ll bet it was a time when you were passionate and completely involved in something. It could have been a career, your family, a spiritual quest or your community. You were doing what you wanted … maybe it was mastering a sport, losing weight or volunteering. Sure, you felt happy, but were you really balanced? Life balance is essential, but be realistic about balance in the quest for progress. Progress first requires imbalance. When you’re passionate about something and pursue it, almost by default, other areas of your life will get less attention, and may even be entirely neglected. A skillful art-
time takes away from your ability to pay attention to other areas of your life. No matter how hard you attempt to achieve “balance,” there will inevitably be competition between different areas of your life. This competition keeps you moving. Your life is dynamic, not static. As a unique person, the important areas of your life constantly change: you fall in love, get married, have children, you may get divorced, land a new job (or lose one), someone you love gets sick, or you might develop entirely new interests. At different stages in your life, different areas compete for your attention, and it’s only natural to focus on what is most important at that moment; however, when you feel a tilt that might cause a fall, it’s time to check your balance. It’s unreasonable to expect your life to be in perfect balance. Instead of trying to balance all areas at any one time, acknowledge that progress requires imbalance. Don’t do enough to make others happy, do what it takes to balance your bike. If you’re truly happy, then aren’t you balanced? It’s your bicycle, find your balance and keep moving. It’ll be journey of your life.
Mattitude 1% Improvement Tip A 10-minute task is exactly that: a task you can finish in 10 minutes or less. You live in a fast-paced, information-overloaded, multitasking world. It’s almost impossible to find a chunk of time to concentrate on one project until it’s finished. You probably already break large projects into smaller pieces. Now, make a list of those activities you can accomplish in ten minutes or less. Your workday is full of 10-minute chunks of time: those precious moments spent waiting for a meeting to begin, before a conference call or appointment, or being placed on hold. After10 minutes here and 10 minutes there, pretty soon you’ve lost your whole day. Utilize those 10 minutes completing a small task and you’ll increase productivity and efficiency. Ten minutes is plenty of time to write a thank-you note, return a phone call, read an article or a couple of pages of that book that has been staring at you. Grab a pen right now and make a list of simple tasks that you can accomplish in ten minutes or less and start taking advantage of small blocks of time to keep your day from slipping away. Improving your life, even just by 1 percent, can make all the difference! Remember, not every tip will work for everyone. What tips do you use to improve your life, even just a little bit? 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.
The Dubuque Jaycees will soon be driving a one-ton truck in a neighborhood near you. The organization’s annual Sandbox Fill kicks off on Saturday, April 9, and continues the weekend of May 6 and 7. Each spring, the Jaycees take orders from and deliver sand to Dubuquers who want to fill their sad and weathered sandboxes.To order, you can leave a message at the Jaycees Clubroom at 563-583-5555, call John Kirpes at 563-582-6247 or email an order to sandboxfill@yahoo.com. To place an order, leave a name, phone number and address and a Jaycee will call to confirm your order. Cost for delivery is $6 for the first wheelbarrow load and $5 for each additional load. Deliveries will take place from 8:30 a.m. to mid-afternoon or until orders are filled. Proceeds from the sandbox fill go toward Jaycee community service projects. Flynn Ready Mix is donating heaps of sand for the fill and Conlon Construction is supplying the trucks for hauling.
Interested in becoming a Jaycee?
Are you between the ages of 21 and 40? Try it out first. Here are a couple of upcoming Dubuque Jaycees events you can attend to get a feel for the organization. Thursday, May 11: Moonlight Bowling Adventure at Fischer Lanes. Please RSVP to Christy Monk at cmonk@durrant.com or Beth McGorry at bethannmcgorry@ hotmail.com. Thursday, May 18th: General Membership Meeting @ the clubroom 7:30pm, 515 West 8th Street, downtown Dubuque.
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Cinco de Mayo Puttzin’
Friday, May 5 - Downtown Dubuque Whether a fan of downtown development or just looking for a good time, readers should mark their calendars for Friday, May 5, the date of the annual Puttzin’ Around Downtown mini-golf outing sponsored by Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. (DMSL). With this year’s date falling on the Mexican holiday, the theme for the event is Cinco de Mayo.
Main Street is currently accepting reservations for foursomes. The cost is $120 for a group of four. Send your payment, Captain and group members’ names, team name, and contact information to 909 Main St. Suite 22LL, Dubuque, IA 52001. Or email Jenelle at jenelledmsl@qwest. net. For more information or to reserve a spot for your team, contact Jenelle or Katie at DMSL at 563-588-4400 as foursomes are filling up.
Organizers expect many of the hole sponsors of the 18-hole course spread throughout downtown to decorate around the theme. If past events are any indicator, sponsoring businesses will pull out all the stops with creative and fun holes and a variety of “refreshments” and door prizes. More than 36 foursomes are expected to roam downtown playing the mini-golf course and competing for the best score $500 cash prize and the coveted “Golden Putter.” The awards celebration, silent auction and raffle, will be at the “19th hole” at Bricktown’s lower level “The Underground,” nightclub. Awards include the People’s Choice, Director’s Choice and Most Creative Business-Related holes.
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There is absolutely no excuse for you not to vote. Iowa’s June 6 primary will determine our state’s next Governor and the United States House Representative from Iowa’s First District … a seat that has been filled by Republican Jim Nussle since 1991. Running for Governor? Republican Congressman Jim Nussle and four democrats: Chet Culver, of West Des Moines, Mike Blouin, of Des Moines, Ed Fallon, of Des Moines and Sal Mohamed of Sioux City. Iowa’s first district includes Black Hawk County, Bremer County, Buchanan County, Butler County, Clayton County, Clinton County, Delaware County, Dubuque County, Fayette County, Jackson County, Jones County and Scott County. Who’s vying for the house seat? From the Democrat’s corner: Rick Dickinson, former director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and Savanna native who has served as legislator, mayor and county supervisor in Iowa; Waterloo lawyer Bruce Braley, Bill Gluba, a former state legislator who lost to Nussle in the 2004 election and Denny Heath, a retired Clintion teacher. On the Republican side? Bill Dix, an Iowa House Representative from Shell Rock, Mike Whalen, an entrepreneur from Davenport and Brian Kennedy, a former chairman for Iowa’s Republican party from Davenport. Many other state and local seats are up for election and will be featured in future Dubuque365ink issues. Here’s the deal: If you’re not registered, please register to vote. You have to register by May 27 to vote in the June 6 primary. And forms must be postmarked before the 22nd or hand-delivered after the 22nd to be eligible to vote. Absentee ballots are available now at the courthouse. Which means you can vote anytime between now and June 6 between 8:30 and 5 p.m. OR you can request a form in writing at the Elections office or visit www.dubuquecounty.org. Stay tuned to Dubuque365ink for more election information.
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into local festivities Before you celebrate Cinco de Mayo… know what you’re celebrating By Ellen Goodmann Okay, let’s get this straight. It’s. not. the. Mexican. Fourth. of. July. It is the celebration of the victory of the Mexican army, under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza, over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. More on this later... Cinco de Mayo, though incredibly commercialized in the United States, honors a country’s (specifically Mexico’s) sense of pride, identity and courage in its ability to fight for itself. This weekend, the Dubuque-area joins the fight …well, we join and support the many local Cinco de Mayo festivities … at which we promise not to fight.
Some local revelry: ochOsol is hosting a citywide Cinco de Mayo party on Friday from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the newly refurbished Knights of Columbus Hall. The band performs an upbeat mix of samba, rumba, mambo, cumbia, reggae, rock and ska in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Band members say that they’ve been trying to host a big Cinco bash for a couple of years, and this year, the holiday finally falls on a weekend.
Los Arcos, one of the new and fabulous Mexican restaurants, will provide food. Cost is $5, and children under 12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. It’s also a 40th birthday party for band member and 365ink contributor Mike Ironside’s wife, Julie … so show up and wish her a happy happy. ochOsol is also playing for a couple of hours, beginning at 4 p.m. at Loras College. It’s the students’ last day of classes and the guys are looking forward to helping students blow off some steam. Carlos O’Kelly’s is hosting an outdoor, daylong celebration on Friday, May 5. Liquid Rhythm, a local rock band will go on from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Y105 band Madhouse will perform from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Owner John Digman said that drink specials will be featured and Y105 and Carlos O’Kelly’s will sponsor their famous taco-eating contest. A giant tent will go up in case of rain. The Dubuque community’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration is Sunday May 7th from 2 until 5 p.m. at Jackson Park. Latin music, games, food, folk dancing and piñatas will reign. The rain site is Foley Hall at St. Patrick’s. Music will be provided by Reventon and other entertainers. The event is sponsored by Faces and Voices, Neighborhood Small Grant Association and The Diamond Jo Casino. University of Wisconsin-Platteville will participate in traditional cultural events at its Cinco de Mayo celebration. On May 5, the Student Organization for Latinos (SOL) will host a dinner and traditional Hispanic dance class at St. Augustine’s Church, located at 135 S. Hickory Street, across from the UWP campus, as a way to celebrate this traditional holiday. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and includes fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, and Tres Leches for dessert. Miguel Mendez, a profes-
sional dance instructor from Chicago, will be teaching the dance class. Featured dances include: the Merengue, Bachata and Salsa. The Tato Y Su Orquesta Suave will provide music for the event. This group is also from Chicago and has been performing together for over 15 years. Tickets are required for attendance at the dinner. Tickets cost $5 for UWP students and $10 for non-students and may be purchased by contacting the Multicultural Educational Resource Center at 608-342-1555 or by visiting their office on the first floor of Warner Hall, on the UWP campus. Tickets will be sold at the event, but space is limited.
Digging deeper into Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo marks the victory in 1862 of the Mexican army, under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza, over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. The day is observed by Mexican-Americans and in Mexico with celebrations and school programs. The decades following the United States’ war with Mexico (1846-48) found Mexico in a state of economic crisis. Mexican President Benito Juarez announced that the nation would suspend debt repayments to the English, Spanish and French. The English and Spanish backed off, but the French began an occupation of Mexico. The Battle of Puebla, though it ended in defeat for the French, did not mean triumph for the Mexicans. The French eventually captured Puebla, marched on to Mexico City and ruled until 1867. But the Cinco de Mayo battle was important for several reasons. The victory demonstrated to ordinary Mexican citizens that they could repel superior fighting power. It instilled national pride, improved the international stature of President Juarez and discouraged further American and European invasions of Mexico and Latin America. More @ www.vivacincodemayo.com.
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Dear Trixie: No one believes me when I say that space aliens have implanted a listening device in my nose. It has a direct hookup to the intergalactic star command module and I’m receiving messages right now. Unfortunately, I am unable to decode this information. Trixie, please help! $hD98UUt-=ffWq2wwooff5. It could be the answer to all of life’s mysteries! Please translate. --Room 291 2West Dear Room 291: Sweet pickle relish adds zip to every summer meal. It’s also a great garnish! Dear Trixie: I’m a flirt. I’ll admit it. I’ve always been a flirt and I’m sure I’ll always be one. I’ll flirt with a chubby bank teller, a skinny waitress, even a female cop. I can’t help it, I love women. Young, old, it doesn’t make any difference to me. I like to flirt with them all. My problem is my wife Carol. She seems to think flirting is some form of cheating or that it means I don’t love her. Could you please explain it to her? She’ll listen to you. --Just a Flirter Dear Carol: Some men flirt because they feel insecure. Some men flirt because they are going bald or feel old. Some men flirt because they feel life is passing them by. Some men flirt because they just can’t help it. These men are called pigs and your husband is one of them. I recommend seeing a therapist or drinking heavily. Make sure the life insurance premium is paid before you kill him. Good luck, dear. You’re going to need it. Dear Trixie: My dogs are so bad! They are actually jealous of my TV. Every time I rent a movie they start tearing around my house like crazy feral mutts on meth. They bark like hell and knock over furniture, anything to disrupt my viewing. When I put them outside , they howl like banshees until I let them back in. What can I do? --Dog Owner Dear Dog Owner: Dogs are social animals and need to be with those they love. Perhaps your dogs only dislike the FILMS you choose and not the fact that you are watching them alone. Why not include them in your personal time? Try renting “Babe,” “Lassie Come Home” or “Benji.” Spread a blanket on the floor and snuggle. If that doesn’t work call the vet for an ace ketamine prescription and then take them yourself. Dear Trixie: I have been seeing a terrific gal for the past few months. Everything has been just great between us except for one thing. She works at night and I work during the day. It takes a bit of juggling for us to make time for each other and I don’t get to see her as often as I’d like. She thinks I should get a third shift job but I think she should get a first shift job. Neither one of us will budge. Trixie, is it possible for us to maintain a long-term loving relationship? Can a night blooming Hyacinthe ever really love a sunflower? --Xman Dear Xman: No.
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ARIES Friends laugh at you becuase you don’t use pectin when you make jelly. Screw them. I guess they get no friggin’ jelly, now, do they? TAURUS You might be waiting on your boyfriend’s band to make it big so you can cash in on the success. That’s OK, but you may want to encourage them to change their name from “The Teatles.” Don’t let him change it to “A Flock of Smeagles,” either. GEMINI One day, you will be asked the question, and you will be forced to choose or perish: Captain Kirk or Captain Picard? Take it from Dr. Skrap - Picard may have been French, but Kirk got the women. And he was from Iowa. The choice is obvious. CANCER Stay away from Sudoku. It will consume your life, your soul and your dill pickles. It will consume your wife, too. And your dog. And your dog’s food. Stay away. But don’t be afraid to let it consume the boss that’s been driving you nuts lately. LEO When you’re at the grocery store, you face the ultimate debate: skim, 1 percent or 2 percent milk? There’s a very simple solution - pick the one with the closest expiration date, wait a month, and leave it out for the cat that’s been skulking around your house at night. VIRGO Try taking up a foreign language the next time you’re looking for something new to do in your life. Try Russian, for example. Who knows - if you decide to travel, you might be able to get a nuclear missile or two at a closeout price. LIBRA The next time you’re out bar-hopping across Main Street, don’t bring your lucky iguana with you in hopes of impressing the ladies. Kermit may have gotten Miss Piggy, but let’s face it - green is not the way to go. SCORPIO The baseball season is now underway, so if you’re a Cubs fan, now’s a good time to buy stock in your favorite alcohol company. By July, your consumption alone will double the stock price. SAGITTARIUS You might be watching television this week and be astounded by the lack of anything good on. Don’t blame the networks, don’t blame the advertisers, don’t blame the cable companies. Blame Switzerland. CAPRICORN The next time you fly to another state, don’t be surprised if your return flight gets canceled or your airline experience is fouled up in some other way. Transportation Security Administration regulations provide for one airline snafu per trip, in addition to allowing baggage checkers to look through your suitcase and try on your underwear. AQUARIUS There are certain rules you must follow when going out with your friends: if your buddy asks you to be his wingman, do it. If you meet a nice lady, don’t ditch your friends for her. But most importantly, don’t ever, EVER steal JoBu’s rum. It is very bad to steal JoBu’s rum. It is VERY bad. PISCES If you’re a baseball fan but you’re one of those people who simply enjoys laughing at Cubs fans every year, this year will be different. They might be out of contention by the end of May. You’ll get an entire summer of fun at the expense of your Cubs-loving friends. Isn’t that the American dream?
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Buy a Quart, Avoid a Nightmare. Fill my world with color and I’m instantly inspired. We’ve all been there, standing in front of a delicious rainbow of perfectly arranged paint samples, overwhelmed. Our enthusiasm suddenly turns to apprehension. Why are there 67 shades of beige and who thinks of names like Neighborly Peach, Foxy and Lime Rickey? Hesitantly we begin our search for the perfect paint color. We may grab a few samples and head to the front door for some natural light, a mistake only if you are painting a sunroom. Maybe we’re trying to match a certain textile or wallpaper. We may seek the counsel of the friendly paint specialist behind the counter or we may err on the side of caution and mindfully take our paint chips home to review them in their natural surroundings. Often, though, we vacillate between a few samples, make our selection and leave feeling full of excitement. Until we get home and open the can. Talk about “rain on a parade.” Color selection can be a daunting task, but with a few pointers in the right direction we can make sense of names likes Coastal Plain and Mysterious Mauve.
Here are a few suggestions to make all of your painting projects a success story: 1) Unless you’re buying white ceiling paint NEVER pick out a paint color without taking several samples home. I suggest no more than 3-5 samples. 2) Once in the space you’re going to paint, tape the samples at eye level and in several locations for a couple of days. This provides an opportunity to view them at different perspectives and during varying lighting conditions. 3) Take the plunge and buy 2-3 sample quarts of varying colors and paint large blocks at eye level and in several locations. 4) If you’re still unsure, hire a professional. Interior designers make house calls and with their knowledge of color can help ensure a higher level of success. Home improvement projects rarely go according to plan, so have the courage to dream in color… just buy a quart first.
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Panting at the Port Walkers and dog-lovers formerly known as “mutt-strutters” can plan for the Dubuque Humane Society’s annual pledged walk, the Grand Pet Excursion. Formerly called “Strut your Mutt,” the Grand Pet Excursion will be held in conjunction with the America’s River Festival at the Port of Dubuque, kicking off daily events on Sunday, June 11. Participants and dogs may walk anytime between 8 a.m. and noon, with registration set at the floodgate near the Diamond Jo parking lot. To become a sponsor, pledge at the 2006 levels: $750 – Commodore; $500 – Captain; $250 – First Mate. Call director Jane McCall at 563-582-6766 for more information. To form a walking team with five or more friends, family members or coworkers, visit www.dbqhumane.org and download a walk team registration form. A team pizza party and traveling trophy will be given to the team that raises the most pledges.
On the Road Look for pets on the road...while you’re safely driving, of course, and on display at the locations listed below. Pets on the go is an outreach program by the Dubuque Humane Society which allows residents to discover pets needing homes without having to visit the shelter itself.
• PETCO: Saturday, May 6, 20 and June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Younkers: Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (first floor ladies’ dept.) • ShopKo: Thursday, May 11, from noon to 2 p.m. • Ford Car Show: Sunday, June 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at Eagle Window and Door.
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River Adventure Summer Camp
The Space Exploration Experience, a museum-quality interactive exhibit featuring past, present and future space travel, will be in Dubuque for ten weeks this summer beginning May 5. Kennedy Mall and Radio Dubuque are sponsoring the NASA displays, which will include a giant space shuttle, Destiny Module and a moon rock. During the event, astronauts will visit and a space simulator will be operational. NASA agreed to provide the displays after recognizing this area has an extreme interest in aeronautics. The free exhibit is a first for Dubuque and for the State of Iowa. The Space Exploration Experience will be open to the public from May 5 to July 9 at Kennedy Mall during regular mall hours.
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is hosting three River Adventure Summer Camps throughout the summer of 2006. Kids can “dive in” and explore all aspects of the Mississippi River including a visit from a 17th century fur trader and hands-on discovery in our wetland. Each camp is one week long from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
L&MOP
Lollipops and Music for our Preschoolers Carnegie-Stout Public Library | 10 a.m.
The Northeast Iowa School of Music is proud to feature “Pirates of Penzance” cast highlights in the May session of L&MOP. Sponsored by Dr. David and Marilynne Field. Free admission. For more information, call 563-690-0151 or visit www.nisom.com.
Borders Books Family Events
Cost of the River Adventure Camp is $95 per child for non-members and $85 per child for members and includes a camp T-shirt, admission to the Museum & Aquarium, craft materials and daily snack. Camp Schedule: Week One - June 19-23; Week Two - July 17-21; Week Three - August 7-11.
Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Storytime - Theme: Animal Stories: “Naughty Little Monkeys” by Jim Aylesworth; “Sixteen Cows” by Lisa Wheeler and “Russell & The Lost Treasure” by Rob Scotton Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Storytime - Theme: “Miss Spider” books by David Kirk. Borders Books is located in Kennedy Mall in Dubuque.
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Catfish Planet Coming Memorial Day Weekend Catfish Planet will include over 100 species of catfishes on exhibit in 21 catfish tanks. Electric catfish, glass catfish, walking catfish and a catfish that eats wood will be some of the fishes highlighted in Catfish Planet. The centerpiece of the exhibit will be a giant catfish model large enough to allow visitors to walk inside a catfish and peer through its eyes and manipulate its “whiskers” called barbels. Children will be able to climb inside the catfish’s mouth to pose for a unique photo.
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Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. Storytime - Theme: “Lilly’s Big Day” by Kevin Henkes
Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Storytime - Theme: Baseball stories featuring “Roasted Peanuts” by Tim Egan and “Curious George at the Baseball Game” by H.A. Rey
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River Adventure Summer Camp is open to children in 1st through 5th grade, based on the 2006-07 school year. Space is limited. Call the Museum & Aquarium at 563-557-9545 or visit www.rivermuseum.com for more information.
Children’s Storytimes
Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Storytime - Theme: Happy Mother’s Day, featuring stories about moms
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The Questions are on page 6. East Dubuque Edition... 1. Bootlegging during the 1920s between Iowa and Illinois was led by The Mob.
7. Businesses on Sinsinawa Avenue employ about 150 people at any given time.
2. The cost of bond for being busted in East Dubuque for conspiring to evade Federal liquor laws during Prohibition was approximately $250, depending on how much was smuggled.
8. Wingfest in East Dubuque is a new downtown celebration that raises money for the East Dubuque Booster Club. 365 was there! We loaded up on wings and boiled sweet corn...and Budweiser. Mmmmm!
3. East Dubuquers report 49% of German ancestry. 18% Irish by the way.
9. East Dubuque’s oldest city festival is The East Dubuque Fun Days.
4. Who serves the best chili dogs. Not touching that one, man! To each his own, as long as I get mine.
10. A notorious strip joint the burned in East Dub. was called “The Land of Mint & Honey.” Yeah, you remember!
5. East Dubuque was formerly known as Dunleith. 6. I thought I recognized you, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. That would get me kicked out.
11. East Dubuque’s population according to the 2003 Census is 1,945. At 2 a.m. it’s closer to 4,000. Are we counting the people golfing?
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Prairie Roots Photography Exhibit First Friday: Art Exhibit May 4-22 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) May 5 (6 p.m - 8 p.m.) Photography exhibition featuring nationally and regionally known professional and amateur photographers and their interpretations of the beauty of prairies and oak savannas. Free. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena. 815-244-1289.
Art exhibit of oil paintings by Tas Ganitopoulos. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Free. Elks Lodge, 123 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-3151.
Ulysses S. Grant Exhibition
May 4-7, 10-14, 17-21 (9 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Exhibit featuring a timeline of Grant’s life through unique pictures and several showcases with personal items belonging to the Grant family. Featured items include shoes worn by Mrs. Grant, Grant’s tobacco box and top hat, the Grant family buggy and his favorite chair used both in Galena and at the White House. Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-3310.
Glaze and Graze May 5-6
A two-evening workshop in which participants glaze a three-piece bisque dinnerware set, prepare a gourmet meal, and then dine on the newly created dishes. Call for details and reservations. $100. Artists’ Annex and The Great Galena Cookery, 412 Spring St., Galena. 815777-0354 or 815-777-1556.
Blacksmithing Demonstrations May 5-6 (9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.)
The Old Blacksmith Shop will throw open its doors and invite people in to watch ongoing blacksmithing demonstrations in the only working historic blacksmith shop in Galena. Donation. Old Blacksmith Shop, 245 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-9129.
Galena Farmers Market May 6, 13, 20 (7 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Vendors selling produce, jams, jellies, fruit, baked goods and plants. Free. Old Market House Square, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-1838.
Professional Women’s Initiative Luncheon May 10 (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Women are invited to attend this monthly networking luncheon and guest speakers with a wide variety of topics. Ramada Hotel & Spa, 11383 US Hwy 20, Galena. 815-776-7265.
Irish Dancing & Entertainment Fri & Saturdays (8 p.m. - 12 a.m.)
Mark Twain and The Laughing River Irish dancing and entertainment with May 10-13, 17-20 (8 p.m.) Gerry O’Connell. Free. Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub, 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena. 815-776-0707.
Faces of West Africa Artist Reception May 12 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
Meet featured artist Abbie Reese and join in the opening ceremony of her exhibit of photographs of her trip through West Africa. Free. Grace Parish House Gallery, 309 Hill St., Galena. 815-777-2590.
Folk singer Jim Post’s one-man musical historical play about life on the Mississippi River. Call for unscheduled shows. Adults $15, children 12 and under $10. Galena Trolley Depot Theater, 314 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-1248.
Mississippi Adventure Day May 13 (7 a.m.)
A 7-mile kayak, 3-mile hike and 16-mile bike ride. Equipment and lunch provided. Registration required and limited. $85. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425.
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Fashion Show and Luncheon May 13 (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Join Galena area shops for lunch and a fashion show featuring new spring and summer attire. Silent auction with great items. $15. Ramada Resort & Spa, 111303 Hwy 20, Galena. 815776-7374.
Prom from the Past May 13, (6 p.m. -11 p.m.) Dance with DJ, hors d’ oeuvres, silent auction, cash bar and Prom King and Queen. Any type of prom attire recommended. $25. Bittersweet on the Bluff, 7010 Donna’s Dr., East Dubuque. 815-777-3681.
Come Cook with Me - Cooking w/ Herbs May 18-19 (6:30 p.m.)
Hands-on cooking class in a gourmet kitchen. Class includes instruction, a meal and a recipe folder. Menu: Potage St. Germaine, herb crepes with mushroom filling, rosemary garlic chicken, herb pepper crackers and lemon verbena sorbet with tarragon crisps. $50. The Great Galena Cookery, 412 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-1556.
Mississippi River Clean-Up May 20-21 (8:30 a.m.)
Explore beautiful scenery and view wildlife while joining volunteers from the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and the Galena Boat Club in cleaning up the backwater areas of the Mississippi River. Free. Ferry Landing, end of Ferry Landing Road, Galena. 815-858-9100.
11th Annual Galena Triathlon & Duathlon May 20 Ranked by USAT as one of the top ten sprint distance triathlons in the United States, this challenging multi-sport event offers unique terrain and beautiful scenery. Nixon Beach, Eisenhower & Apple Canyon Rd., Apple River. 877-Go-Galena.
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Galena Chamber Concert Saturday, May 20 Turner Hall, Galena Members of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra travel to Galena for their second chamber concert of the season, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at 8 p.m. in Turner Hall. “The Joy of Sextets,” featuring string and brass players from the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, will include portions of string sextets by Brahms and Tchaikovsky and quintets by Mozart and Schubert. The second half of the concert will feature brass quintets, sextets and octets by Malcolm Arnold, Erik Ewazen, Ingolf Dahl and Kerry Turner as well as a piece by Messiaen for solo horn which imitates bird calls. The more informal and intimate nature of chamber music is said to be especially suited to Turner Hall, allowing listeners to become better acquainted with the musicians and the chamber music they play. Advance tickets for the chamber concert are $25 and are available by calling the DSO office at 563557-1677, online at www.dubuquesymphony.org or at the DSO office in Fountain Park at 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque. In Galena, tickets are available at Dick’s Supermarket and Galena River Wine & Cheese. Tickets will be $30 at the door.
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The $50,000 Question:
How to earn that much (and more!) as a performing or visual artist?
On Wednesday, May 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the ArtsBuild initiative and the Spring Green Area Arts Coalition will cohost a lively workshop presented by performing artist Bob Kann. The focus will be on providing artists of all disciplines with strategies for expanding their businesses and earning a healthy financial livelihood. Participants can expect a practical, informative and entertaining presentation! Bob Kann has made his living as a selfemployed performing artist since 1982. He began as a storyteller and juggler, and more than twenty years later he is still performing, teaching, and consulting. He has appeared nationwide at performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, and schools; written for local and national publications; created and taught graduate level courses and consulted on a wide variety of topics with corporations, educational institutions, and social service agencies. Bob believes it is easier to climb the ladder of success when it’s lying flat on the ground. More info at www.bobkann.com. The workshop will be held at the Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green. The fee is $15. Participants can register by calling 608342-1314 or 1-888-281-9472 or online at http://www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed/artsbuild/.
Future Entrepreneurs A Youth Entrepreneur Camp will run from June 19-23, 2006, at Russell Hall on the UW-Platteville campus. Camp registration is open to youth who have just completed 7th, 8th or 9th grades as of June 2006. This camp will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through an interactive, hands-on experience, students will learn the fundamentals of starting and running a business. In addition, the students will meet area business leaders and visit business operations. The Small Business Development Center of Southwest Wisconsin is working with Frank Kennedy (a nationally known youth
leader and magician) to facilitate this week of interactive learning and fun. The cost is $50 per student. All participants must be enrolled in advance on a “first come, first served” basis. No “day of” registrations will be taken. Camp size will be limited to 30 participants. The camp cost will include registration, participation materials, reading materials, computer access, lunch and snacks each day, transportation to area businesses, and camp t-shirt as well as other fun stuff. For more information and camp registration, call the Small Business Development Center office at UW-Platteville at 608342-1038.
Pioneer Music Fest Come celebrate spring and the end of the semester at the University of WisconsinPlatteville by attending the Pioneer Music Fest on May 6. Sponsored by Campus Programming and Relations, several different music groups will be giving live performances from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Pioneer Student Center west lawn. Kerry McConaway and the Element, a country music group, will perform at 5 p.m. Scratch Track, an acoustic hip-hop soul group that includes funk, folk, rock, gospel and beat box, will perform at 6 p.m. Catchpenny, a high-energy rock group, will perform at 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend this event and everyone is welcome. For more information about this event or other events sponsored by Campus Programming and Relations, please call 608-342-1497 or visit http://reslife.saf.uwplatt.edu/cpr/.
Orchestra concerts planned for early May Several of the University of WisconsinPlatteville’s orchestral groups are finishing up the school year in a series of May concerts. The University Community Orchestra, Symphonietta and the chamber groups Carmina and Integrano will be featured groups in these performances, which are all free and open to the public. All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts building on campus. On Saturday, May 6, the Carmina Quartet and the Integrano Quartet, considered to be two of the finest chamber orchestra groups at UWP, will be performing. On Tuesday, May 9, the University Community Orchestra (UCO) will take the stage. On Thursday, May 11, UWP’s Symphonietta will be performing pieces that include the Dvorak Symphony #3 and Glinka’s “Ruslan and Ludmila.
Brungraber senior recital to be held on May 6 On May 6, University of WisconsinPlatteville senior Kerri Brungraber will be having her senior vocal recital. The recital will begin at 2 p.m. in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts on the UWP campus. Music will be performed in six different languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
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and Latin, and the recital encompasses a variety of vocal genre including oratorio, aria and musical theater. Brungraber is a senior majoring in music education with a emphases in choral and general music. She is a 2002 graduate of Auburndale High School and the daughter of John and Loretta Brungraber of Auburndale. For more information about upcoming senior recitals, please contact the UWP Music Department at 608-3421143.