Springtime, a great time to clean out the dust and by 365Advantate

Springtime, a great time to clean out the dust and catch up on things. And as I write this and enjoy the lettuce and onions that are already sprouting from my backyard I look outside and see ... SNOW? Come on. It’s practically May! Oh well. Al least my meat smoker is back in operation for the season. Which gets me around to my thoughts for this issues column.

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recycle bins and, most recently, a green compost bin we just got from the city. Add to this, four separate recycle bins inside the hose on top of the normal garbage, and an extra compost bin in every room for Kleenex and the like. I’m adjusting pretty well. But occasionally I find myself standing in the kitchen staring at a piece of trash, lost as to which bin I could put it in. What happened to the good old days when I could As our readership grows and distribution ex- just burn it on top of the old tires? pands, sometimes I forget exactly how many people read 365ink every issue, and subse- The completely haphazard Rube Goldberg quently, this column. As a result, I sometimes repair job that I did to my long-dormant get perfect strangers stopping me at Hy-Vee hot tub also is going strong. 104 degrees or at events and talk to me like they’re my all winter and only once did I have to hit best friend, asking for updates on columns the reset switch. If only there were fewer past. What happened to Stinky Pete? Are my than three feet of snow all winter to trudge new garbage cans still safe? Did my herbs through to reach the tub. grow in the cinder blocks? Well, what better time than the presMy garden plans for ent for an update? And last summer were for those who have not hit and miss. The letread every edition of my tuce and a few herbs column, well, shame on worked great in the you. Either you’ll catch cinderblock holes up quick or else you atop my driveway remight just want to start taining wall. Not so this issue on page 4! much for the onions and garlic. I guess As for Stinky Pete, the they need more dirt. rhododendron with 9 My flowers were also lives that I kept alive starting to take over on day-old soda pop Wow, I have room for a picture! So, uh... here’s the world so last fall me and Eddie Money down by the river, and I can’t for two years and then think of a reason why that is relevant to anything? I pulled them out. thought I killed by givThis spring I used that ing him fresh dirt and fresh water... he’s go- area of the former flower garden for much ing strong. After discarding his carcass under more important things: Garlic, onions, bathe deck for dead and then finding him alive sil and rosemary. If only it doesn’t freeze and covered in fresh blooms weeks later, off tonight. I also decided to use part of we have taken him back to the 365 World my deadbeat neighbor’s back yard to grow Headquarters where he thrives to this day in broccoli and green beans. I figure if he’s the front window, fed on a strict diet of real not going to show up in two years to mow water and sunlight. No more Diet Mt. Dew his lawn or fix the gaping holes in his for you, young man. roof that are causing damage to my own connected home (I have an 1880s row Since hurling my last titanium laptop house downtown) I can do whatever the across the parking lot like an Olympic hell I want to his property and I’ll never discus thrower, I have not lost my grip on catch up to the damage that jerk has done the new one in the year or more since, to me without lifting a finger ... literally. although everyone else in the office has Oh, we’ll get him. Mark my words, we’ll taken up my torch and seem to find lem- get him! Note: My fashion sense has not on after lemon to do their work on. Note changed. You may still find me after work that they are a mix of Windows machines watering plants in shorts and black socks. and Macintosh’s. So no one’s perfect here. Deal with it. Tim seems keenly adept at breaking his. But he’s also the resident expert at being a It’s months past the Primary and I’m still getcomplete and total hard-ass on the phone ting political phone calls. So this appears as with technical support when arguing for though it will never end. anyone to throw him a bone. He’s got some kind of magical switch that he turns Oh, and I’ve stopped cooking with a Dremel on to become SuperJerk. It serves us well. Tool. If you missed that column (Issue 48) ... don’t ask! The replacement garbage cans haven’t wandered off either. And like any growing And for all of you, whom I don’t know, who family, the curbside refuse collection fam- stop me at the store, thanks Keep doing it ily keeps growing. We’ve added two yellow and keep reading. It’s great to meet you all!

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ISSUE # 55

In this Issue...

MAY 1- 14, 2008

30 Years of DubuqueFest: 4 Community Shorts: 5 - 6 Tri-State Veterans Conference: 7 Wando’s Movies Reviews: 8-9 Arts & Culture: 10-12 Pam Kress-Dunn: 13 LifeStiles: 14 Community 15 Community: 16

2008 FESTIVALS

GIANT PULL-OUT POSTER:17-20 Entertainment: 21 Mayor Roy Buol: 22 Recurring Nightlife & Concerts: 23 Budweiser Nightlife: 24 - 25 Mattitude: 26 Bob’s Book Reviews: 27 Features: 28 Eating Healthy with Hy-Vee: 29 Musical Comedians: 30 Crosswords / Puzzles: 31 Trixie / Horoscopes: 32 Comedy: 34

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DUBUQUEFEST: DUBUQUEIER THAN THE LEADING BRAND!

4 MAY 1 - 14

The Festival Season Begins May 16-18

Over the years, new festivals have been established and DubuqueFest has grown and changed, but the event remains the oldest continuously running festival in the area. DubuqueFest 2008 marks not only the festival’s 30th year, but also the City of Dubuque’s 175th Anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, festival director Aaron Hefel and the DubuqueFest committee have organized another great year of art and entertainment over the now traditional third weekend of May (16-18) including the Art Fair in Washington Park, the Old House Tour, kids games and interactive art experiences, and free live music on two stages.

by Mike Ironside At one time there were no festivals in Dubuque. Can you imagine? No All That Jazz, no Taste of Dubuque. It’s especially difficult to consider what that would be like when we now have a festival calendar that provides so many opportunities for community fun that there is hardly a boring weekend from mid-May to midSeptember. Just pull out our center insert for proof. A person couldn’t attend all of the listed events even if he or she tried. There is simply too much to do. To further commemorate the festival’s and the city’s birthdays, DubuqueFest welcomes the contribution of Fine Arts To be fair, the Dubuque of more than 30 Society partner, the Dubuque Area Writyears ago undoubtedly did have some ers Guild. A collaborator from the very summertime events – the Dubuque beginning of the festival, Writers Guild County Fair and various concerts – but has traditionally published an antholnone of the festivals we currently know ogy of poetry by local writers. This year, to celebrate the concurrent milestones, and enjoy each year. Writers Guild is publishing an anthology of written and oral history pieces exploring sense of place in Dubuque. Art and Ethos of Dubuque collects poetry, memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as excerpts of collected oral histories about life in our unique river town. (Read more about the project in the accompanying article.) Writers Guild will hold a book Ruth Nash and Russ Nash release reception and reading in pictured with friends coordination with the festival, Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the But then in the mid-1970s, along came a Dubuque Museum of Art. group of art lovers and educators – Russ So imagine, if you can, a Dubuque with no summer festivals.

and Ruth Nash, Bob and Rosemary Cronin and Elisha Darlin, among others – who organized themselves into a nonprofit organization, the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society. Ruth had an idea to start an all-arts festival in the heart of Dubuque’s architectural downtown that featured an art fair in Washington Park, live music, and a poetry reading by the group’s Writers Guild. She and Darlin organized the first event, secured funding, and DubuqueFest was born. That was 30 years ago.

Of course the other tradition that kicks off the festival is the Friday night concert at the Town Clock stage. Friday’s entertainment starts with a performance by Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Price accompanied by his wife, Vicki. Joe and Vicki Price will be followed by Iowa City Afro-Cuban group, Euforquestra. The six-piece band is known for their infectious dance grooves created by a tight rhythm/percussion section fronted by a full horn section.

DubuqueFest ’08 Entertainment

Entertainment continues at both the Town Clock and Gazebo stages throughout the weekend. (See the schedule for complete listings.) Saturday’s Town Clock stage opens with a performance by the Dubuque Dance Studio in the morning and continues through the afternoon with music by both the Dubuque Senior High and Hempstead High Schools’ jazz bands. The Kansas-based DeWayn Brothers Bluegrass Band finishes off the afternoon with its unique brand of highenergy “insurgent bluegrass.” Saturday evening at the Town Clock begins with local blues-boogie duo The Wild Animals followed by Oakland’s roots rock indie-pop darlings The Heavenly States. Closing the show will be the funky soul groove of Iowa City’s Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring the girl group harmonies of The Diplomettes.

Sunday morning at the Town Clock begins with a “jazz breakfast” featuring local jazz quartet ‘Round Midnight. Breakfast sandwiches will be available from the West Dubuque Tap food stand to complete the experience. Open mic favorites The Dert-Tones warm up the stage for a trio of young bands showcasing the talents of a new generation of musicians. Aloysius Rexford performs a relaxing mix of trip hop and intelligent dance music followed by Lost Apparitions who will up the energy quotient with their brainy indie-core. Local underground scene stalwarts Old Panther close the show. Continued on page 35

Friday, May 16

Town Clock Stage 5 p.m. - Joe and Vicki Price 8 p.m. - Euforquestra!

Saturday, May 17

Gazebo Stage 10 a.m. - Dubuque Fiddlers 1 p.m. - Paul Fonfara 2 p.m. - Melanie Sue Mausser 4 p.m. - John Moran Town Clock Stage 10 a.m. - DBQ Dance Studio 12 p.m. - Dubuque Senior & Hempstead High School Jazz Band 4 p.m. - DeWayn Brothers 6 p.m. - The Wild Animals 7 p.m. - The Heavenly States 8 p.m. - Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes

Sunday, May 18

Gazebo Stage 1 p.m. - Nate Jenkins 2 p.m. - Peter Fraterdeus 3 p.m. - The Car Ride Home Town Clock Stage 11 a.m. - ‘Round Midnight Jazz Quartet 1 p.m. - The Dert Tones 3 p.m. - Aloysious Rexford 4 p.m. - Lost Apparitions 5 p.m. - Old Panther

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5 MAY 1 - 14

MAY 3

Women’s Day Spring Open House

Hey, women! Gentlemen don’t always understand the things you do ... but that’s okay, because they love you, anyway. So take the time to enjoy a Women’s Day Spring Open House on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Clarke College Student Activity Center.

MAY 7

The Kite Runner, based on a novel by Khaled Hosseini, is a drama about life in modern Afghanistan. It tells the story of Amir, a boy in Kabul, set against several major events in Afghanistan’s history, from the fall of

The event is free and open to the public. The Student Activity Center is located in the Robert & Ruth Kehl Center on the Clarke campus (across the street from the Atrium). For more information, call 563-583-5587.

the monarchy to the Soviet invasion, the exodus of refugees to the United States, and the rise of the dictatorial Taliban regime. The film’s dialogue is primarily in Dari Persian, the dialect of the area, with English subtitles. Doors will open at 5 p.m., so arrive early to ensure you get a seat. The Kite Runner is 2 hours long, and is rated PG-13. The screening is free and open to the public, and post-film discussion will be encouraged. More info @ 563589-4225, option 4, or visit www. dubuque.lib.ia.us/adult/programs.

Salute the Troops

The Dubuque American Legion Post 6 has announced its 11th annual Armed Forces Day Banquet, set for Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m in the Legion Clubrooms.

The Greatest Show on Earth!

The greatest show on Earth: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming! Yes, that’s right, the circus will be putting the Five Flags Arena under the Big Top on May 10 - 11. Performances will be held at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on

May 10, and 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on May 11. Tickets range from $13 - $35, and are on sale now. And make plans to catch the All-Access PreShow, beginning 1 hour before each performance, where attendees can see animals up close, visit with performers, get autographs, try on costumes and more!

Bless Me Father May 2-10, Grand Opera House (See page 8) Puttzin’ Around Downtown May 2, Across downtown Dubuque (See page 18) Outside the Lines Exhibit Opening May 2, Outside the Lines Gallery (See page 29) DSO Arena Pops May 3, Five Flags Center (See page 9) Women’s Day Open House May 3, Clarke College SAC (See details on this page) Noises From the Warehouse Saturday, May 3 (See page 28) World Laughter Day May 4, Fountain Park (See page 16) Craft and Business Fair May 4, Dubuque County Fairgrounds (See page 10) Chicago Live May 7, UWP/CFA (See page 12) Musical Comedians Comedy Tour Five Flags Center, May 8 (See page 30) Pickle Patch Bathtub May 9, 10, Bell Tower Theater (See page 6) Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus May 10-11, Five Flags Center (See this page) VENOM! New Exhibit Opening May 10, Mississippi River Museum (See page 9)

bers of Dubuque-based military units. A “Person of the Year” from each of the four local military units will also be honored. Tickets are $8 and must be purchased prior to May 12 at the American Legion, located at 1306 Delhi Street.

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The Kite Runner... still running

Well, it looks like once just wasn’t enough for you! Due to popular demand and incredible turnout at the showing of the film last month, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library will host another showing of The Kite Runner on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor auditorium.

MAY 17

The following vendors will have their materials on display: Purses Galore & More, Home Interiors, Advocare, Pampered Chef, lia sophia, Princess House, The Body Shop @ Home, Partylite, Shapes, Tupperware, Floozie Koozie, Taste-

UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY

For more information about these and any other Five Flags Center events, call 563-589-4254, or email info@fiveflagscenter.com.

Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise May 11, Spirit of Dubuque (See page 6) Writers Guild Reading and Fundraiser May 14, Isabella’s (See page 11) Dubuquefest May 16 & 17 (See datails on page 4) Wisconsin Hight School Rodeo May 16, Dubuque COunty Fairgrounds (Seepage 16) Meet Author Dale Mattheis May 16 & 17 (River Lights & Borders) See ad on page 22 Bo Ramsey CD Release Friday, May 16 (Voices Warehouse) See page 21 Give Our Regards to Broadway May 16, 17 Bell Tower Theater (See page 10) Tri-State Veterans Conference May 17, Five Flags Center (See page 7 & 36) Arthritis Walk May 17, Murphy Park (See pagew 6) Salute the Troops May 17, American Legion (See details on this page)

365INK: WE LOVE YOU, MOM!

6 MAY 1 - 14

MAY

Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise

Okay, everyone ... let’s ‘fess up. We’ve all screwed up here and there and not always thought of our mothers when we should. So here comes 365ink to come along, hand you a big reminder that Mother’s Day is on May 11, and a suggestion to make it special for your mom! Dubuque River Rides is offering a Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise aboard the Spirit of Dubuque. The cruise will be two hours long and feature a home-style baked chicken and ham lunch. You’ll have a phenomenal view of the river, onboard entertainment will be provided, and you

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get a great lunch with Mom. That would warm her heart, wouldn’t it?

Tickets for the Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise are $30.28 for adults and $20.19 for youths (12 and under). Advance reservations are necessary, and can be secured with a credit card or advance payment. To make reservations, call 563-583-8093.

Pickle Patch Bathtub Performances will be held on Friday, May 9 (7 p.m.), and Saturday, May 10 (10 a.m.). The Bell Tower Theater will be the host of the show, performed by the Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company and based on the children’s book of the same name by Fran Kennedy. After each performance, Kennedy herself will be on hand to address the audience and sign books.

In the first of several events celebrating the 20 years of St. Mark Community Center, the center invites you to see a performance of The Pickle Patch Bathtub!

MAY

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Arthritis Walk

Hey, look! The sun’s out (finally), so you don’t have any excuse to avoid getting out and walking a little bit! So, while you’re walking, why not do it for a cause?

The Arthritis Walk features both a three-mile and one-mile course, with activities for the entire family. Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis, while those with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition.

The Arthritis Walk will take place in Murphy Park, with registration beThe Arthritis Foundation is seeking ginning at 8 a.m. and the walk at people like you to participate in 10 a.m.To participate in the 2008 the Dubuque Arthritis Walk on Sat- Dubuque Arthritis Walk, volunteer urday, May 17. The Arthritis Walk is or to form a team (it’s free!), visit the the Arthritis Foundation’s signature Web site iowa.arthritis.org, or call the event that takes place in communi- Arthritis Foundation toll-free at 866ties across the nation to raise funds 378-0636. For more information, call and awareness to fight arthritis. 319-213-0141 or 563-249-7352.

1. What year does 2009 mark for DubuqueFest? A) 10 B) 20 C) 25 D) 30 2. How much does it cost to get into DubuqueFest? 3. The best part of DubuqueFest is: A) Art Fair in Washington Park B) Free live music C) Poetry Reading D) Seeing yourself on 365 the next day! 4. What Texas master of hillbilly swing headlined last year’s Saturday DubuqueFest music? 5. Which of these is not one of the classic modes of persuasion? A) Ethos B) Mithros C) Logos D) Pathos

Tickets are $5, and seating is limited, so get yours today! Call 563-582-6211, ext. 101, for advance tickets. For more information, call Ellen Goodmann at 563-582-5655.

6. The musical Chicago was directed by what legendary stage director? A) Bob Fosse B) Julie Taymor C) Elia Kazan D) Harold Pinter 7. What airline carrier recently announced service to Dubuque? A) United B) Northwest C) Southwest D) Delta 8. Rocky Bleier played on how many Steelers Super Bowl champion teams? A) 5 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 9. Which is the best pizza condiment? A) Pepperoni B) Sausage C) Mushrooms D) MORE CHEESE 10. Which Chicago Bear didn’t participate in the Super Bowl Shuffle? A) Dan Hampton B) Mike Tomczak C) Willie Gault D) Richard Dent

HOW DO I KNOW THAT VETS ARE HEROES? MY DAD IS A VET, THAT’S HOW!

7 MAY 1 - 14 The event is sponsored by Radio Dubuque (KDTH AM 1370, KAT-FM 92.9, KGRR FM 97.3 and WVRE FM 101.1), Dubuque365. com & 365ink, Lamar, Theisen’s Home / Farm / Auto and Channel 7 KWWL, and chaired by Brig. General Robert Felderman and Eldon Herrig.

Saturday, May 17 Five Flags Center The month of May brings with it, every year, a time for us to remember those who have fallen in military service to our nation -- we speak, of course, of Memorial Day. Just as important as remembering those no longer with us is remembering those veterans still living. It’s estimated that there are 23.5 million living American veterans, and as many as 12,000 residents of the Tri-State area are veterans.

Rocky Bleier

Captain Charlie Plumb

As thanks for their service, veterans of the American armed forces are eligible for a variety of federal and state services and benefits, including pension, healthcare / pharmacy benefits, education, home loans, rehabilitation and more. However, many veterans are unaware of either the services available to them, or unaware of how to access them. That’s where the 2008 Tri-State Veterans Conference comes in on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Five Flags Center. The purpose of the conference is to both thank the veterans of the Tri-State area, as well as to showcase the programs and services aimed towards serving veterans’ needs. The conference will provide a forum for veterans and their families to access services in the Dubuque area, as well as reach out to those veterans who might not know where to turn for help, or might not seek services due to fear of stigma. In addition, the conference will be an opportunity for the Dubuque community to have a forum to thank veterans for the service.

work, he returned to the Steelers’ starting lineup, eventually retiring as the team’s fourth all-time leading rusher at the time. Since then, he too has spent time touring the country as a veteran speaker.

Two featured speakers will be on hand at At the conference, there will be booths the conference: Captain J. Charles “Char- staffed by a multitude of state and local lie” Plumb, a former Navy pilot and a organizations with programs for veterans Vietnam prisoner of war, and former and their families, alongside local musiPittsburgh Steelers fullback Rocky Bleier. cians and special kids-friendly activities. Cpt. Plumb flew more than 70 combat The guest speakers will also be on hand missions over North Vietnam before be- to meet attendees. ing shot down and kept captive in communist prison camps nce.com for nearly six years. llthewayhomeconfere .a w w w Since then, Cpt. Plumb has become one of the nation’s most respected veteran speakers, drawing parallels between his experience as a POW and the challenges faced in everyday life. Rocky Bleier was drafted into the Army following his rookie year in 1968, and while on patrol in Vietnam, his platoon was ambushed and Bleier’s leg was severely injured by an enemy grenade. He spent time recovering in a hospital afterwards, when doctors told him he would never play football again. But later, in 1974, after years of extensive rehabilitation and

Radio Dubuque has a well-earned reputation for dedication to our troops and veterans. From bringing the patriotic Fireworks on the River to life with the Jaycees, to organizing the purchase of a van to transport veterans to Iowa City VA Medical Center, as well as being a key player in every Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day celebration in our community, the Radio Dubuque Crew does it, and does it well. So when they asked 365 to partner with them once again to do another service to the veterans of the Tri-States, it took no thought at all to climb aboard. If the information available at the Tri-State Veterans Conference looks to be of value to you or member of your family, we urge you to join us there. This is truly a one-ofa-kind chance to get all your questions answered in one place.

For more event information, visit AllTheWayHomeConference.com, created especially for the event by 365 and Radio Dubuque.

CAN I JUST HAVE YOU BUTTER MY FINGERS FOR ME?

MAY 1 - 14

w w w. r o t t e n t o m a t o e s . c o m OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE Forgetting Sarah Marshall - A Film by Nicholas Stoller (Feature Film Directorial Debut)

Peter Bretter (Jason Segal) is a musician best known for creating the eerie music behind a successful CSI type television crime drama starring his girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). Besides his work, he idolizes Sarah and spends the remainder of his time lounging around their apartment in sweats. When Sarah announces she is leaving him for another man, Peter is crushed and begins a downward spiral. After a short bout of womanizing to try to forget Sarah, Peter decides to head to Hawaii. Little does he know that Sarah and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are staying at the same resort. Bolstered by the support and burgeoning interest from the hotel desk clerk, Rachel (Mila Kunis), Peter begins to realize that his affection for Sarah may have been misplaced and there are other women with which he could share his life. Forgetting Sarah Marshall looked interesting based on the previews and ad campaign but we walked into the theater not expecting to enjoy the film as much as we did. Comedies that are actually funny are becoming a pretty rare thing. They either forget they are comedies and delve into subject matter that is much too serious or they simply are not funny. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is not one of those films. We found ourselves laughing out-loud more times than we have at many films as of late. The amount of full frontal male nudity also took us by surprise but, as lead actor Segal’s mother put it, it was “integral to the plot”. Trust us. When you see the film, you’ll understand. And you should see this one. Even a few days later, I find myself chuckling about some of the funnier moments in the film and believe it may end up as part of my DVD collection. Believable characters and situations make the comedic moments even more poignant and real. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is worth seeing. Enjoy.

Iron Man (5/2) Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and weapons developer with a wild streak and a lavish nightlife. Stark is taken captive by Afghani rebels intent on using him to build a new weapon for them. Stark instead creates a massive powered suit of armor that he first uses to escape, and then, as the hero Iron Man, to prevent a dark-minded scientific genius and rival, Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) from carrying out his nefarious plot against the world. Made of Honor (5/2) Tom is a consummate ladies’ man. Hannah is his best friend. But when Hannah leaves town for a six-week business trip, allowing Tom to realize his love for her runs deeper than he ever knew, how does he deal with it -- especially when she returns with an engagement ring on her finger, and a request for him to be in her wedding? Red Belt (5/9) Mike Terry is a Jiu-jitsu master who has avoided the prize fighting circuit. After he is conned by movie stars and promoters, his life is changed. In order to pay off his debts and regain his honor, Terry must step into the ring for the first time in his life. Speed Racer (5/9) Speed Racer, a skilled young car driver who belongs to a family of gearheads, is blackmailed by Royalton Industries to participate in The Crucible -- the annual cross-country rally that claimed his brother’s life years ago. Behind the wheel of the Mach 5, his father’s greatest invention, Speed goes head-to-head with his chief rival, the mysterious-yet-familiar Racer X. What Happens in Vegas (5/9) Joy (Cameron Diaz) and Jack (Ashton Kutcher) meet while on a Las Vegas bender and decide to get married. However, their drunken nuptials are only part of a larger problem: What to do when Jack wins $3 million with Joy’s quarter, and they are forced to spend six months as wife and husband if they are to see a penny of their winnings?

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- After years of legal wrangling, aborted starts and rumors galore, it’s finally official: Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) will direct two films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Prep will begin this summer, including “reforestation” of the sets of The Shire to make them look as close as possible to as they did in The Lord of the Rings. Del Toro says the second film will bridge the years between Hobbit and Rings. - Ewan McGregor has gone from one fantasy series to the next -- he’s in negotiations to play one of the principal characters in Angels and Demons, the follow-up to The Da Vinci Code. McGregor is in talks to portray Camerlengo Carlo Ventresca, a papal aide who initially helps Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks). - Mel Gibson’s next film will be a remake of Edge of Darkness, a 1985 BBC mini-series. The original mini, regarded as a classic, followed a straight-edge police detective investigating the brutal slaying of his daughter, a political activist. The re-make will be written by William Monahan (The Departed), and the project is Gibson’s first starring role since 2002. - Filming on the James Bond sequel Quantum of Solace has been temporarily suspended following a series of accidents on the set. Two stunt drivers have been seriously injured following roll-overs, and an Aston Martin that was being delivered to the set skidded off the road due to heavy rain and wound up in Lake Garda in northern Italy. Star Daniel Craig was not at the location during the time of the incidents. - Will Ferrell might want to put a “no bear” clause in his next movie. It turns out that the bear he wrestled in the recent lamesauce comedy Semi-Pro decided to haul off and kill one of his trainers. Three handlers were working with the grizzly when it attacked a trainer with a bite to the neck. Bears are smart.

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SHOWTIMES May 1 - May 8 Iron Man (Premieres 8 PM, May 1)

One day, Ti finds a mysterious orb and brings it home for Dicky to play with. The orb reveals itself as an alien pet.

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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist. Stark is taken captive by Afghani rebels intent on using him to build a new weapon for them. Stark creates a massive powered suit of armor and battles to stop a dark-minded scientific genius from carrying out his nefarious plot against the world.

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Arthur, King of the Britons, is seeking knights to sit with him at Camelot. Assembling such luminaries as Lancelot, Bedevere and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Lancelot, he then embarks upon a quest to discover the legendary Holy Grail.

The Counterfeiters

(R) (98 min.) $5, $7 12:50, 2:50, 7:20, 9:25 The story of Operation Bernhard, a secret plan by the Nazis during WW2 to destabilize the United Kingdom by flooding its economy with forged Bank of England currency. The film centers on a Jewish counterfeiter who is coerced into assisting the Nazi operation at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

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(PG) (86 min.) $5, $7 12:10, 2:20, 5:00, 7:10 Ti is a poor father. Dicky, his son, with his dirty and tattered clothes, stands out from his schoolmates like a sore thumb.

(PG-13) (92 min) $5, $7 12:25, 2:30, 4:30, 6:40, 8:40 With the world on the edge of WWII, Miss Pettigrew, a governess, has just been fired from her recent client. With very little money, she immediately takes another governess’s client, Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams).

The Band’s Visit

(PG-13) (87 min.) $5, $7 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 7:30, 9:35 An orchestra from Egypt arrives in Israel. The band takes a bus to Beit Hatikva in the middle of the desert. They dine at a small restaurant where the owner invites them to stay the night. That night challenges all of the characters.

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Captain’s Ball (May 30)

The National Rivers Hall of Fame invites guests to feast on the sights, sounds and tastes of one of the world’s greatest rivers, the Mississippi. This is a red carpet, black tieoptional dinner and celebration.

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“At the Lead Mines” (May 31) Historians, artifacts and the historical role players will recreate the lead miner’s search for lead, their living quarters, food and culture.

BLESS ‘M FATHER FOR HE DIDN’T READ 365INK

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Bless Me Father

The Grand Opera House’s next production is here! You still have a chance to get tickets for the May show at the Grand: Bless Me, Father. Directed by Doug Mackie, Bless Me, Father boasts a cast of 12 performers in a show that gives a new meaning to the idea of “holistic comedy” (which is an idea we just concocted right here and now). The play takes place in the Holy Family Rectory as two priests, Father Richard and Father Charles, are doing the standard priestly thing ... until Father Richard begins talking about hanging up the Roman collar and getting married. Father Charles summons the bishop (who’s suffering from a nasty case of hemorrhoids) in order to stave off disaster ... and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a fun night of theater. There’s an additional wrinkle to the proceedings: Because the spirit of giving is one of the primary themes of the play, the Grand wants to encourage a spirit of giving among attendees, as well. When you go see the show, bring three non-perishable items for the Food Pantry. As thanks for your donation, you will receive a certificate for a

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Admission is $1 for visitors 10 years and older. Proceeds from the admission fee as well as the “Pick-A-Prize” Raffle will

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Bless Me, Father will be shown from May 2 - 4 and May 7 - 10. All evening shows will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday performance will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, and are available at the Grand Opera House box office or by calling 563-588-1305.

Craft & Business Fair

Come and enjoy a unique shopping experience! We’re talking about a craft and business fair set for Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. There will be a wide variety of exhibits on display, from hand-crafters to home-based businesses. Might be a great opportunity to buy gifts for Mom (Mother’s Day is May 11) or Dad (Father’s Day is June 15), or you might happen upon something you’ve always wanted ... and it’ll finally be yours for the taking. All yours.

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be donated to the Dubuque Community Y’s Domestic Violence Shelter. For more information about booth rental or donating to the Raffle, contact Anna Ahmed at 563-556-1231 or 563-564-9829.

Give our Regards to Broadway

Feeling a little Broadwayish? Look no further than the Bell Tower Theater’s next show: Give Our Regards to Broadway -- 100 Years of Broadway Melodies, presented by the Music Men Barbershop Chorus. All your favorite tunes from the last century will be performed. The show will be presented on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, both at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $17, and

you can get them at the Bell Tower’s box office or online at www. belltowertheater.net. For more information, call 563-583-8093.

365INK: WE WRITE MUSICALS EVERY DAY! THEYRE JUST NOT USUALLY GOOD

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Writers Guild Fundraiser The Dubuque Area Writers Guild transforms the usual second Wednesday of the month reading at Isabella’s into a benefit that will include a showcase of local writers, musicians, and performers. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 8 p.m., the evening will also feature surprise guest bartenders whose tips will go toward the Art & Ethos of Dubuque anthology project, and an exhibit of Russ and Ruth Nash’s Ashanti mask collection. Following the scheduled reading will be an opening reading. For more information, check www.myspace.com/ wordcure.

BROADWAY! DSO Arena Pops

Saturday, May 3, Five Flags Arena The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s 16th annual Arena Pops Concert, returns Saturday, May 3! This year’s Arena Pops event will feature some of the time-honored songs of Broadway musicals, with several Broadway performers coming to Dubuque to perform with the Symphony. The show will present more than twenty classic favorites, including “All That Jazz!” from Chicago, “Seasons of Love” from Rent, “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, “Music of the Night” and “Think of Me” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, “Be Our Guest” from Beauty & the Beast, “Memory” from Cats, and many, many more! Three Broadway stars will perfom at the concert: Jodi Benson, Marc Kudisch and Anne Runolfsson. Benson is instantly recognizable as both the singing and speaking voice of Ariel in the animated classic The Little Mermaid, and she will take concertgoers back to that movie as she performs “Part of Your World,” probably the most famous song from the film (outside of “Under the Sea,” naturally).

Kudisch has received two Tony Award nominations, first for his performance as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and later as Baron Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He’s become a Broadway fixture, performing in Assassins, Beauty & the Beast (as Gaston), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and several more. He has also made several television appearances on Sex in the City and All My Children. The trio of performers is rounded out by Runolfsson, who has most recently starred as the opera diva Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, and has toured nationwide with The Secret Garden, Les Miserables and several other acts. Tickets for the Arena Pops concert are $35, and are available at the Five Flags box office and at www. ticketmaster.com. There is also a dinner option available with floor seating, including dessert and wine, for $100 ($40 of which is tax-deductible as a donation to the Symphony); tickets for dessert and wine are only $60. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.dubuquesymphony.org or call 563-557-1677.

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Broadway’s CHICAGO @ UWP

Broadway returns to Platteville It’s been a banner year for the University of Wisconsin - Platteville’s Center for the Arts Performing Arts Series, beginning with the INFLUENCES: The Motown Greats and the Tango Buenos Aires performances, the shows by Michael Gulezian and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, a night with film star turned musician Jeff Daniels, and more. Another hallmark of the season was the tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic Evita, which sold out the CFA. Well, Broadway’s coming back to Chicago with a murderous twist: Get ready for John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Chicago on Wednesday, May 7.

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Based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins (which was based on real events), Chicago is, as we are told in the show’s opening lines, “a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery -- all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts.” The story centers upon Roxie Hart, a nightclub dancer who dreams of starring in vaudeville. She kills her lover and convinces her husband that the dead man was a burglar, leading him to front the money to hire Chicago’s shrewdest defense lawyer, Billy Flynn, who turns her crime of passion into celebrity headlines, and Roxie becomes the toast of Chicago -- until other crimes and femmes fatale pull the limelight away from her. You most likely saw Chicago when it came to theaters in the fall of 2002, directed by first-timer Rob Marshall. The film, which starred Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere, was a critical and financial smash success, and won a bucketload of Academy Awards the following year, including best picture. The production of Chicago at Platteville is presented by Troika Entertainment, currently celebrating two decades of

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musical productions across the world. It was Troika that produced the Evita show that came to UW - P last year. “I am so happy to be working with Troika again,” said John Hassig, Director of Performing & Visual Arts at UW-Platteville. “They are a top producer of touring Broadway productions in America and internationally. Evita was our first chance to work with them and I look forward to Chicago and many more productions in the future.”

Chicago will be shown at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on May 7. Tickets for these two performances are $40 for general admission, $38 for UW - P faculty and staff, $32 for kids under 18 and 22 for UW - P students. Limited seats remain for the 8 p.m. show, with good seats still available for the 4 p.m. performance. Tickets are available through the University Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and can be reached by calling 608-3421298. Tickets are also available online 24/7 at tickets.uwplatt.edu. More information on the Performing Arts Series and other performance events can be found at uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa.

THE ANSWER TO PAM’S PROBLEM IS SIMPLE -- NEVER SHOWER!

GIVING VOICE•PAM KRESS-DUNN

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Making Do

sidewalks, and worse yet, I had to go out to deliver my daughter’s newspapers while she was away visiting her father. When I discovered the sound in the basement was a cry for help from my washer and dryer, which were up to their knees in water from a broken pipe, all I could do was call the electric company, deliver the papers, and wait for help. It came in the form of a guy who turned off the power and the water, and later that day, a fire engine that pumped the water out of the basement.

So there I was, taking a shower on a Sunday afternoon not long ago. I had plans for the evening, and I needed to get spruced up. There was just one problem. The water kept getting cooler by the second. I turned the handle all the way to the left, thinking there was something wrong with it. It occurred to me that maybe I should have waited longer after doing that load of laundry, though this had never been a problem before. Despite all my logical thinking, the water was getting icier, so I washed and rinsed as fast as I could. Then I trudged upstairs to deliver the bad news to my husband, and we trudged back down to see if we could figure out how to relight the pilot on the water heater. I don’t know about him, but I was very proud of us for figuring it out and getting it lit again. But later that night, when I was washing the dishes, I knew it had all been for naught. The water was chilly again. Now, I don’t consider myself a high maintenance woman. I’ve never used a curling iron and I haven’t worn mascara in years. (If my eyes itch, I want to be able to rub them without looking like a raccoon.) I have never had anyone else do my nails (except, okay, my mommy), and the idea of going to a salon for a facial seems like a waste of money. (Massage, yes. Mud pack, no.) I can take care of myself just fine, as long as I’ve got the basics. And I don’t know about you, but I consider a few gallons of jet-propelled hot water one of those basics. We called the service number, but of course they couldn’t get there until later the next day, and I had to be at work by 8. So rather than taking another cold shower, I had to get creative. I put three pots of water on the stove and heated them up. These I used to wash my hair in the kitchen sink, a messy affair that my cat found enormously interesting and I found a real pain. The rest, I used for what my mother used to refer to as a “sponge bath.” My daughter suggested heating enough water to fill the bath tub, but that would have taken all morning and horrified Al Gore. It was almost Earth Day, after all. So I made do. By the end of the day, the service tech had been and gone, declaring our 20-something water heater unworthy of repair. We said, okay, bring us a new one, and he promised it would be installed the next morning. This time, I got ready early, setting the pots out the night before, full of water. This time, I didn’t bother decanting the water into a pitcher, instead pouring it directly from the smallest pot right onto my head. Believe me, it worked better that way. I was just getting the hang of it when the handsome new water heater was installed. There it stands in our laundry room, silently and dependably delivering heated H2O whenever we want it. Funny how we learn to make do just about the time we don’t need to anymore.

Of course I lived through it, got the pipe fixed, the appliances replaced. Most of us do, and then we have stories to tell. Pam Kress-Dunn pam2617@yahoo.com

It’s funny, too, how often our best, most happily retold stories center around such hardships. Even though at the time we swear this is the WORST thing that’s ever happened, that it’s THE END OF THE WORLD, what are the tales we tell when we get together with our friends and families? The time the pipe broke. The time the car got stuck in the ditch and it took two plows to get it out. The time the furnace died when the kids were little and we had to wrap them up in quilts. It’s all proof that we are made of sturdier stock than we imagined. My dad loved to talk about the time he was driving to Minnesota and got stuck in a blizzard. He waited it out with a flask of apricot brandy and a chocolate bar he just happened to have stashed in his glove box. Now that’s the way to get through a crisis. I’ve got some stories of my own. My last house in Colorado was out where the airport stands today, some 60 miles east of Boulder, and reachable only by a country road paved with gravel that often gave way to mud. One time, the power went out for several hours. But we were fine, because we had a wood stove in the living room. Not only did it provide plenty of heat even in the dead of winter, we were able to cook dinner that night. I still remember what I made – tacos – because the heat was difficult to regulate and the beans spit all over the place. But I felt like Laura Ingalls Wilder in my little house on the prairie. We even had plenty of water, even though our pump was controlled by electricity, because the house had an ingenious second water tank. Later on, when I’d moved to Dubuque and bought a house on my own, I awoke one morning to the eerie sound of a buzzer going off in the basement. The weather was horrific, thick sleet icing up the streets and

WE ALL SMELL WONDERFUL AFTER DELIVERING 7,500 COPIES OF 365INK

Life Stiles Making Good Scents by Jeff Stiles Sometimes a little bored of sitting at home working on my freelance journalism career, I recently decided to work part-time doing something totally different than I’ve ever done before. I help in the production of soy candles and all-natural lotions and shower gels for a Galena-based company, and have been assisting with the operation of their new retail outlet in Kennedy Mall. As a child growing up in Virginia, I remember watching candles being poured during family vacations to historic Williamsburg and during the annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival held at nearby Ferrum College. Other than keeping a few candles around my house, however, I’ve never given much thought to how such molded pieces of wax are made. But according to Todd Arno, it makes good sense to make your own scents. Several years ago Todd and his wife Jill formed a unique business where candles are made on-site, and where bath and body products can be customized while customers wait and watch. Galena Candle & Bath Company has been promoting their products at its retail business in downtown Galena and online through their website for two and a half years, and just this past month opened a new site in Dubuque at Kennedy Mall. The couple likes to describe their business as an “interactive candle and bath experience.”

“For our bath line, the unique part thing about this is somebody can come in the store and pick their fragrance, they can pick their lotion and their color, and we’ll custom-blend it for them right in front of their eyes,” explains Todd.

Todd says there are other businesses that make their own candles, and still others that make their own bath and body products, but as far as he knows no other local company integrates the manufacture of both candles and bath/body products together. “I think we’re pretty unique,” he says. “We can tie a whole package together with one fragrance. For example, if a person likes our Rain fragrance we can make Rain candles, we can make Rain bath and body products, and we can also make Rain diffusers. For those unfamiliar with scented diffusers, these are products wherein small bamboo sticks are placed in a container filled with a concentrated scent. As the sticks ab-

NOVEMBER 1 -14 sorb the liquid, the aroma quickly fills the room wherever the diffuser is placed. The one in the living room of my house helped make my residence smell like a woman lived there for a full two years before one actually dared to move in. Customers might be a little surprised to find out that, up until about four years ago, Todd and Jill were just two ordinary people who burned ordinary candles. They had no knowledge of how to actually MAKE a candle, but thought this might be a neat idea for a business of their own. “Our first batches were over the kitchen stove, playing around and finding out what works and what doesn’t work,” says Todd. “We started out making paraffin candles, and then we came across soy wax and soy candles, so we started doing some investigation and finding out what the benefits were. We attended a few seminars, and found out there are many positives. It just made sense to move everything into production of the all-natural soy-based candle.” All of the company’s bath products are

made using all-natural extracts and ingredients, and are completely biodegradable. “We wanted to keep a theme of being an all-natural store,” Todd explains. “The only thing that’s unnatural may be some of the synthetic fragrances we use—which percentage-wise of the product is a very small amount, and then some of the dyes—but

other than that everything’s biodegradable.” ••• Good for the environment? Check. Makes Kennedy Mall smell even better? Check. A fun and interactive store for kids and adults alike? Check. For Todd and Jill at Galena Candle & Bath Company, the present—along with the future—smells bright indeed.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT ETHOS IS?

15 MAY 1 - 14 Dubuque Area Writers Guild Presents:

Each year the Dubuque Area Writers Guild publishes an anthology of written work in conjunction with DubuqueFest, and traditionally, it has been a collection of poetry by local writers. This year, to commemorate the 30th year of the festival, as well as the City of Dubuque’s 175th year, Writers Guild is publishing an anthology of written and oral history pieces that captures the voice and sense of place of life in Dubuque and the Midwestern landscape while exploring class, gender, history, race, and socio-economic status through storytelling and mixed genre original work. Art & Ethos of Dubuque collects poetry, memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as excerpts of collected oral histories. A collaborative effort of cultural anthropologist Alice Oleson, writer Paula Neuhaus, and artist / designer Rich Rossignol, the project took on a life of its own, defining itself and directing the narrative flow of the overall piece in the process. “We have edited the anthology so that the oral histories and original written work are intertwined in one continuous, river-like flow,” reports Oleson. “I guess you could say that our sense of place as people who live along

the Mississippi River inspired even the structure of the book and the way we organized the written work and oral histories inside. The anthology creates that kind of magical, artistic opportunity to bring disparate voices together in one beautiful, flowing piece.” In an effort to preserve the flowing narrative of the project, the group avoided imposing any thematic sections and chose not to include editorial commentary or interpretation – something of a departure for most anthropological projects that generally include analysis. “When reading over the oral histories contained in the book,” notes Oleson, “Paula and I often remarked that ‘This is how people really sound’ and that ‘fiction writers try to capture this but rarely do.’ The result of Art & Ethos of Dubuque is a kind of stimulating hybrid: anthropology that lives and breathes without ‘killing’ its subject with dominating interpretation, and creative writing that is grounded in the authentic words of real life characters.”

Oleson, who spent time studying the art and sense of place among songwriter/migrants on

the tropical island of Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) was surprised by the success in melding anthropological and artistic approaches to the subject of local storytelling. “I have never seen a book that integrates disciplines in the same seamless and unfiltered way in which Art and Ethos of Dubuque mixes oral histories and original written work without scholarly commentary,” she notes. “It draws on the strengths of both genres (anthropology and literature) and makes more of them together than they could ever be alone. Neuhaus, while experienced in dealing with written work, was surprised by the strength and impact of the oral histories. “The inclusion of the oral histories added an element I’d never experienced in a literary anthology,” she reports. “They were not at all steeped in nostalgia, they revealed a truth that poets spend a lifetime attempting to encapsulate, and revealed dialogue that only the best fiction writers hope to create. This kind of storytelling marries perfectly with the heart of a grass roots anthology; the oral histories gave the book shape and established theme and tone. The results of this collaboration are staggeringly poetic.” Artist and designer Rossignol used his interest in downtown Dubuque’s architectural landscape to inform the design of the book. Using photographs he took of historic architecture and design elements he has woven a visual

element throughout the book that supports and integrates with the narrative. Oleson applauds Rossignol’s approach to the project: “Rich’s ability to include “artifacts” that arose out of the oral history interviews into his artistic vision for the book gives further voice and authenticity to the project.” The overall results have surprised even the team that has compiled the anthology. “The entire collection is harmonious,” reports Neuhaus. “Anyone looking to bear witness to the true sense of place, and the beauty within that sense, will find it in this book. It will transcend a regional audience because of this universal.” Indeed, when the project was passed over for grant funding, Mark Falb and Chad Chandlee of Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company agreed to sponsor publication of the book locally, and are considering a wider distribution. For now, the book will be available at the release reception and reading on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the Dubuque Museum of Art, at the information tent in the Art Fair DubuqueFest weekend, and after the festival at River Lights Bookstore 2nd Edition, 1098 Main St in Dubuque. The book release and reception will be hosted by Paula Neuhaus, Alice Oleson and Rich Rossignol and will include a reading offering highlights of the book by contributing authors, oral historians, local poets, actors, and musicians. As part of DubuqueFest, the reception is free and open to the community.

365INK: CREATING NEW CREATIONS EVERY DAY

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World Laughter Day

I’ve got a funny feeling … Certified Teacher of Laughter Yoga Patrick Sterenchuk invites everyone to join him in celebrating World Laughter Day, Sunday, May 4 at noon at the Fountain Park Event Center. An annual event created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement, World Laughter Day is a celebration of world peace through laughter. Neither religious or political in nature, the movement brings together local communities to enjoy the healing and harmonizing effects of laughter. There are now more than 6,000 Laughter Clubs in existence on five continents. Last year’s local Laughter Day celebration had an estimate 100 participants and this year Sterenchuk hope to reach even more. Laughter Yoga reportedly “improves physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing by instantly reducing stress, strengthening the immune system, fighting depression and creating a strong sense of community.” “I tell my students

that laughter heals from within,” notes Sterenchuk, “and that is also where peace begins.” Participants need not know any yoga poses or even have a great sense of humor. Laughter Yoga starts with simulated laughter and then inevitably moves into real laughter. Participation in World Laughter Day is not only healthy and fun, it’s free! Dubuque’s event is sponsored by Body & Soul, Kuttler Dental, One Mean Bean, Romancing The Stone – Rocks, Gems, and Crystals, and Tom Kane and Fountain Park Event Center. Patrick Sterenchuk is a Certified Teacher of Laughter Yoga and a student of Dr. Kataria. He has been teaching Laughter Yoga for more than three years to corporations, local businesses, churches, hospitals, schools, and individuals. Sterenchuk is also a meditation instructor, guided imagery coach, Laughter Therapist, Reiki Master/ Teacher, and Intuitive. If you have questions about World Laughter Day, call Patrick at 563-580-9779 or email him at omtattva@gmail.com.

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Giddyap, buckaroo!

Lord, we apologize for typing that. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out the fifth annual River Rodeo, the Wisconsin high school rodeo, at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds! Set for May 16 - 18, the rodeo promises to feature all the bulls, broncs and the wild, exciting events that take place at a rodeo. Friday’s event will be a junior-high rodeo, beginning at 4 p.m. On Saturday, the high school rodeos will begin (with 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances), which will continue at noon on Sunday. Other events include jackpot team roping and a barrel race (6 p.m., Friday), and a cutting competition (cutting a calf out of a herd and keeping it out of the herd) at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Admission is charged, and advance tickets are available at Theisen’s and Longhorn Saddlery (just west of the Northwest Arterial on Highway 20). The rodeo will take place rain or shine. For more information, call 563-879-3507 or 563-599-0782.

Downtown Friday Night, Dyersville Cedar Island Band Friday, June 13

America’s River Festival Kellie Pickler, Little Big Town June 13-15

Music in the Gardens, Arboretum Sundays, June 16 through July 27

Catﬁsh Festival June 19-22

Celebrating river culture with all things “catfish” Dubuque’s Catfish Festival transforms McDonald Park (at the Hawthorne Street boat ramp) into a carnival of rides, games, food, live music and of course, catfish dinners. The festival features a catfish tournament in addition to the wide variety of family-friendly entertainment. This year’s head-

Sponsored by the Dubuque Arts Council, the free “Sundays at Sixthirty” Summer concert series offers a wide variety of family-friendly music in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s Arboretum. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own picnic and refreshments! Scheduled performers include the following: June 16, the Four Freshmen; June 22, Rod Pierson’s Big Band; June 29, Coupe de Ville; July 6, Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra; July 13, 1100 Springs; July 20, Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Orchestra; July 27, Celebration Iowa Singers & Dancers.

Dubuque’s biggest “Party at the Port” returns with loads of live music, the Dock Dogs competition, the Budweiser Clydesdales, Monster Truck Rides, Freestyle Motocross, a Wii tournament, arm wrestling, a kid’s “Idol” style vocal talent show, and plenty of kids’ games, food and fun. Except for the main stage concerts, admission is free. Featured performers include Lady Antebellum and Kellie Pickler on Friday night, the Love Monkeys and Little Big Town on Saturday night, plus performances by 98 In The Shade, Catch III, ochOsol, Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls, Jammer, and the Upper Main Street Jazz Band. For more information call the Welcome Center at 800-798-8844.

Not miss out on the fun, Dyersville (a town legendary in these parts for throwing a good party) hosts its own summer festival series, Downtown Friday Night. The June installment should bring out the Parrotheads for the party music of the Cedar Island Band.

Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River Thursday, July 3

Downtown Friday Night, Dyersville Backwater Band Friday, July 11

Music in Jackson Park Americana Band Sunday, July 13

Dubuque…and All That Jazz! Blue Number Nine

Free afternoon concerts in Jackson Park celebrating the diversity of one of downtown Dubuque’s North-end neighborhoods. The family-friendly events feature a different style of music for each concert. Bring the kids and a picnic lunch!

The name says it all. Music, food and fun in Asbury. This year featuring music by Hard Salami and Badﬁsh.

Asbury Music in the Park Saturday, July 12

New Diggings General Store hosts Ridestrong, a Livestrong Foundation event. Starting with breakfast, the day features three “poker runs” (one each for motorcycles, bikes, and cars) with a barbecue and live music by Rocky Ricardo in the evening. There are prizes and Diggs owner Lou is shaving his head for Locks of Love! Call 608-965-3231 for more info.

Ridestrong: You Don’t Know Jack New Diggings General Store Saturday, July 12

More Friday night festival fun in downtown Dyersville. July’s installment features the music of Backwater Band.

The Fourth of July Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Dubuque County Historical Society celebrates Independence Day in good ol’ fashioned style at the historic Ham House at the corner of Shiras and Lincoln Avenue, just below Eagle Point Park. The afternoon event features music, food, tours of the mansion and historic kids games. Visit www.mississippirivermuseum.com for details.

Ice Cream Social, Mathias Ham House Friday, July 4

Only the biggest and best ﬁreworks display for miles around! Located in the Hawthorne Street area by McDonald Park and Bowling and Beyond, get there early for the best spots and bring some beverages ‘cause you’re gonna be there awhile. Keep posted at www.dubuque365.com for more info.

The bookend to Music & More Production’s Kickoff to Summer, Last Blast is a weekend of live music from top local bands to touring national acts. Location and performers to be announced. Keep posted at www.dubuque365.com for more info.

Summer’s Last Blast August 22-23

Another round of FREE bluegrass concerts at Mud Lake Park. For more info, contact the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at (563) 552-1522.

Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Sunday, August 17

Another All That Jazz! The August edition features the “Crown Prince of Zydeco” C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band with their signature bluesy zydeco style that always gets the crowd on their feet and begging for more.

Dubuque…and All That Jazz! C.J. Chenier Friday, August 15

Music in Jackson Park Sunday, August 10

Sponsored by the East Dubuque High School Booster Club right on Sinsinawa Avenue, Wingfest features delicious chicken wings in nearly every variety imaginable, plus cold beer (duh!), live music, kids games and more. Keep posted at www.dubuque365.com for more info.

Wingfest, East Dubuque Saturday, August 9

More Friday night fun in downtown Dyersville. August features the acoustic sing-along music of Hard Salami.

Downtown Friday Night, Dyersville Hard Salami Friday, August 8

A fundraiser for the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council’s Education to Employment Grant Program, Summerfest is a free festival at the Town Clock featuring live music, food, and family fun. For more info, call (563) 582-8804.

Summerfest Dubuque Friday, August 8

Free bluegrass concerts at Mud Lake Park, just north of Dubuque featuring bluegrass jams, with many bringing picnics, their own beverages and camping is available. Performers to be announced. For more info, contact the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at (563) 552-1522.

Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Sunday, August 3

2008 DUBUQUELAND FESTIVAL DETAILS With over 50 festivals, concerts and events from May through October, maybe you have not yet made it to all of them yet. (We try, but even 365ers have to have some downtime once in a while!) So here’s the rundown:

Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jams Fridays, May through September Hosted by your own 365 crew and local sponsors including Carlos O’Kelly’s, Lunchtime Jams feature laid-back lunchtime performances by local acoustic musicians in shady Town Clock Plaza every Friday around lunchtime (weather permitting) – from DubuqueFest Friday until it gets too cold to play guitar!

DubuqueFest Joe Price, Diplomats of Solid Sound & Many More May 16-18 The oldest continuously running festival in the city, DubuqueFest celebrates its 30th year in 2008. The all-arts festival sponsored by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society is a three-day event featuring an Art Fair in Washington Park, live entertainment at the Town Clock and Gazebo stages, a poetry/prose reading, kids’ art tent, games, food and fun for the whole family. This year the Friday night concert features Iowa Blues Hall of Fame artist Joe Price opening for Afro-Cuban funk band Eurforquestra. Saturday’s long list of entertainment culminates with the Heavenly States opening for the Diplomats of Solid Sound. Visit www.dubuquefest.com for more info.

True Music Kickoff to Summer Rocket Surgeons, Love Monkeys Friday, May 23 Sponsored by Budweiser and Music & More Productions, Kickoff to Summer brings more party rock than the Town Clock stage will see all summer. Always on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend (kicking off the weekend that kicks off summer, get it?) this year’s party starts with the Rocket Surgeons, featuring 365’s own Bryce Parks, opening for Midwest party rock favorites the Lovemonkeys. You just don’t see girls sitting on their boyfriends’ shoulders at All That Jazz.

Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Buzzberries Friday, May 23 The beautiful river city of Bellevue, Iowa hosts its own free live music festival right next to the Mississippi. The May edition features the party rock of Buzzberries.

Dubuque’s 175th Celebration May 31, June 1 MSB, The Janeys

Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jams Fridays, May 16 - September 5 DubuqueFest (Joe Price, Euforquestra, Heavenly States, Diplomats of Solid Sound) May 16-18 Bud True Music Kick-Off to Summer (Rocket Surgeons, Love Monkeys) Friday, May 23 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue (Buzzberries) Friday, May 23 Dubuque’s 175th Celebration (MSB, The Janeys) May 31, June 1 KUNI Blues Cruise (Bob Dorr & the Blue Band) Friday, June 6 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue (Cedar Island Band) Friday, May 6 Kalmes Block Party (Badfish, Hard Salami) Saturday, June 7 Music in Jackson Park Sunday, June 8 Music in the Vineyards, Tabor Winery 2nd & 4th Sundays June 8 - Sept. 21 Downtown Friday Night, Dyersville (Cedar Island Band) Friday, June 13 America’s River Festival (Kellie Pickler, Litle Big Town) June 13-15 Music in the Gardens, Arboretum Sundays, June 16 - July 27 Catfish Festival (Nite Fire, Kleen Slatte, James Kinds & The All Night Riders) June 19-22 Dubuque…and All That Jazz! (Orquesta Alto Maiz) Friday, June 20 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue (Badfish, 12 Penny) June 20, 21 Rockin’ The Plaza (Asbury) Friday, June 27 Westend Sports & Music Festival (Swing Crew, Pirate Over 50, Menace) Sat., June 28 Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Independence Pops Saturday, June 28 Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River Thursday, July 3 Ice Cream Social, Mathias Ham House Wednesday, July 4 Downtown Friday Night, Dyersville (Backwater Band) Friday, July 11 Asbury Music in the Park (Badfish, Hard Salami) Saturday, July 12 Ridestrong: You Don’t Know Jack (New Diggings, WI) Saturday, July 12

SEE DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE BACK OF THIS POSTER!

Music in Jackson Park Sunday, July 13 Dubuque…and All That Jazz! (Blue Number Nine) Friday, July 18 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue (Horsin’ Around) Friday, July 18 Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival (Henhouse Prowlers) Sunday, July 20 Music in the Gardens, Arboretum (Air Nat. Guard Band) Sundays, July 22 Dubuque County Fair (Phil Vassar, Josh Gracin) July 22-27 Rockin’ The Plaza (Asbury) Friday, July 25 Rock N’ Soul Reunion Saturday, July 26 Music at the Meadows Friday, August 1 Taste of Dubuque Saturday, August 2 Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Sunday, August 3 Summerfest Dubuque Friday, August 8 Wingfest, East Dubuque Saturday, August 9 Music in Jackson Park Sunday, August 10 Dubuque…and All That Jazz! (C.J. Chenier) Friday, August 15 Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Sunday, July 17 Rockin’ the Plaza (Asbury) August 22 Summer’s Last Blast Friday & Saturday, August 22-23 Irish Hooley Saturday, August 23 New Diggings Music Festival August 23-24 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Friday, August 29 Throwdown on the River (BBQ Cook-off) August 30-31 Dubuque…and All That Jazz! (Mississippi Heat) Friday, September 5 Riverfest September 12-14 Cable Car Square Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 4

Dubuque kicks off a year of celebrating the city’s 175th birthday the weekend of May 31 and June 1 with music, food and fun at the Alliant Amphitheater at the Port of Dubuque. Saturday’s evening concert features Mighty Short Bus, and Sunday’s family-friendly afternoon show features The Janeys. Admission is free.

liners include Madison bands Nite Fire and Kleen Slatte, and Dubuque bluesman James Kinds & the All Night Riders. Nominal entry fee charged. For more info, call (563) 583-8535.

Dubuque…and All That Jazz! Orquesta Alto Maiz Friday, June 20

Friday, July 18 Another Jazz! The July edition features the Dubuque debut of New Jersey soul/funk band Blue Number Nine.

Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Friday, July 18 July Jammin’ features the country of Horsin’ Around.

Mud Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Sunday, July 20 Henhouse Prowlers Free bluegrass concerts at Mud Lake Park, just north of Dubuque on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Now in it’s seventh season, “Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays” concerts feature bluegrass jams, with many bringing picnics, their own beverages and camping is available. The July 20 installment features Chicago-based Henhouse Prowlers with special guests Bob Welch. Other performers to be announced. For more info, contact the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at (563) 552-1522.

KUNI Blues Cruise Bob Dorr & the Blue Band Friday, June 6 KUNI radio’s own Bob Dorr takes the Spirit of Dubuque out for a spin on the Mighty Mississippi with his buddies the Blue Band, celebrating their recent induction into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets are available on the KUNI web site (www.kuniradio.org) or by calling 800-772-2440, ext. 0.

The big daddy of Town Clock festivals, Dubuque…and All That Jazz! features some of the best bands in the Midwest, a wide variety of foods, cold beverages served up by the Dubuque Jaycees and a few thousand of your closest friends with which to enjoy it all. Sponsored by Dubuque Main Street and a range of local sponsors and contributors, All That Jazz is now in its 17th year. The June edition features Orquesta Alto Maiz, known by many in the area as “The Salsa Band,” the group that played the very ﬁrst “Jazz” ever and has played every year since. Visit www.dubuquemainstreet.com for more info.

Music in the Gardens, Arboretum Air National Guard Band of the Midwest Tuesday, July 22

Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Cedar Island Band Friday, June 6 Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Cedar Island Band June 20-21

Always the evening of the ﬁrst Wednesday in August, Taste of Dubuque offers more mouth-watering food favorites than you could possibly eat, plus live music, cold beer, entertainment, kids games, and more all at the Port of Dubuque. Sponsored by the Dubuque County Historical Society. You can learn more at www. mississippirivermuseum.com.

Taste of Dubuque Saturday, August 2

The Meadows Golf Course (at 15766 Clover Lane, west of Dubuque) hosts their annual outdoor concert and festival. Admission is charged. For more info, visit www.meadowsgolf.com, or call (563) 583-7385.

Music at the Meadows Friday, August 1

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dubuque at the Alliant Amphitheater (in front of Star Brewery), Rock N’ Soul Reunion on the River features a mix of food, fun and live oldies music. Admission is charged (it’s a charity fundraiser). For more info, visit www.dubuquerotary.org.

Rock N’ Soul Reunion Saturday, July 26

A celebration for all of Dubuque County, with carnival rides, concerts, stock car races, a tractor pull, a demolition derby, animals, displays, loads of food and fun for everyone - so much it takes nearly a week to ﬁt it all in. This year features country music headliners Phil Vassar and Josh Gracin. For more info, visit www.dbqfair.com.

Dubuque County Fair Phil Vassar, Josh Gracin, July 22-27

A special Tuesday edition of the usual Sunday Summer concert series featuring the acclaimed Air National Guard Band of the Midwest. Sponsored by the Dubuque Arts Council, in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s Arboretum.

The third weekend of June edition features a Friday/Saturday two-fer with Badﬁsh on the 20th and 12 Penny on the 21st.

Rock’in The Plaza Friday, June 27

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Independence Pops Saturday, June 28 The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra takes a break from the “strictly classical” to perform “Independence Pops,” a selection of patriotic pops favorites celebrating America’s Independence Day along with a ﬁreworks display. The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps also perform at this family event. Gate opens at 5:30 p.m. with the concert at 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit www. dubuquesymphony.org.

A brand new event at the Rite Hite soccer ﬁelds off Chavenelle Road, featuring 20 courts of volleyball action, a beanbag toss tournament, live music by the Swing Crew, Pirate Over 50, and Menace, plus a chance to win $100,000 in cash and prizes. A portion of the proceeds beneﬁt the Maria House. For more info, visit www.westendfestdbq.com.

Westend Sports & Music Fest Swing Crew, Pirate Over 50, and Menace Saturday, June 28

Sponsored by the Asbury Eagles Club in their Parking Lot, Rock’in The Plaza features live music from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Additional dates include Friday, July 25 and Friday, August 22. Bands to be announced.

The beautiful river city of Bellevue, Iowa hosts its own free live music festival right next to the Mississippi. The June edition features the Jimmy Buffetapproved island groove of the Cedar Island Band.

Kalmes’ Block Party Badﬁsh and Hard Salami Saturday, June 7 Kalmes’ Breaktime, the Warehouse District’s favorite bar and purveyor of quick and hearty lunches and dinners, hosts their annual Block Party with Badﬁsh and Hard Salami. Those are the bands, not the menu.

Music in Jackson Park Sunday, June 8 Free afternoon concerts in Jackson Park on the second Sundays of summer celebrating the diversity of one of downtown Dubuque’s North-end neighborhoods. The family-friendly events, sponsored by various neighborhood groups, St. Mark Community Center, and the Multi-Cultural Center, Valley View Neighborhood, and City of Dubuque feature a different style of music for each concert. Bring the kids and a picnic lunch!

Music in the Vineyard, Tabor Winery Sunday, June 8 (2nd & 4th Sundays through September 21)

Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery in Baldwin, Iowa, presents “Music in the Vineyard,” a series of live music events scheduled for the afternoons of the second and fourth Sundays from June through September. Featured performers include Scott & Michelle Dalziel, Bryce Janey, Lojo Russo, Joe Price, and Craig Erickson. Food is available or bring your own picnic. For performer dates and more information, visit www.taborwines.com.

Irish Hooley Saturday, August 23

A festival celebrating all things Irish, the Hooley returns to the Alliant Amphitheater. A full day of Irish food, crafts, games and fun with music to be announced. Call Shamrock Imports for more info at (563) 583-5000 or visit www.dubuquelandirish.com.

New Diggings Music Festival August 22-24

The 3rd Annual New Diggings Music Festival in New Diggings, Wisconsin features free live music from noon to 8 p.m. each day, plus free parking and camping! Featured bands include Out of Control, Betty & the Headlights, Apple Dumplins and more. Food and beverages will be available. For more info call (608) 965-3231.

Jammin’ Below the Dam, Bellevue Friday, August 29

Wrapping up the free Bellevue concert series is the southern-fried rock of 50 Pound Rooster.

Throwdown on the River August 30-31

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark hosts the 2nd Annual Throwdown on the River, a KCBS-sanctioned Barbeque Cook-Off that serves as the Iowa State BBQ Championship. The Throwdown features live music, cold beer, and more smoked meat than you can imagine! Keep posted at www.dubuque365.com for more info.

Dubuque…and All That Jazz! Mississippi Heat Friday, September 5

The last All That Jazz of the year! The September edition, which always seems to sneak up on us, arriving as it does on the ﬁrst Friday of the month, features the Dubuque debut of traditional blues band Mississippi Heat.

Riverfest September 12-14

Billed as the “last bash before the snow ﬂies,” Riverfest is over 25 years old. The fundraiser for Donna Ginter’s free Thanksgiving dinner, Riverfest features three days of free entertainment at the Town Clock, a craft show in Washington Park, and a wide variety of vendors, food and fun for the whole family. For more info, call (563) 583-8535.

Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 4

The last big festival of the year, Chili Cook-Off transforms historic Cable Car Square into an aromatic chili tasting and competition. With live music and beer, Cook-Off also features a variety of kids games, food and entertainment at this family-friendly event.

DON’T GET TOO CLOSE TO 365INK: THE INK MIGHT BE VENOMOUS

21 MAY 1 - 14 his career. Recorded in 2007 at Minstrel Studio in Iowa City, Fragile was co-produced by acclaimed singer/songwriter Pieta Brown, who also plays piano and keyboards on the album. The recording features an impressive lineup of players, including Steve Hayes on drums, Jon Penner and Marty Christensen on bass, Ricky Peterson on organ and keyboards and Ramsey’s son Benson on keys as well.

Bo Ramsey CD Release Performance by Mike Ironside

Voices Warehouse Gallery on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Recently returned from a series of European dates with Greg Brown, Ramsey will be playing with a full band at the warehouse show.

Legendary Iowa guitarist, songwriter, and producer Bo Ramsey celebrates the April release of his most recent album, Fragile, with a CD release performance at the

Fragile is Ramsey’s first release of all original music in ten years and follows his 2006 release, Stranger Blues, a collection of songs by many of the artists that inspired

Friday, May 16 Voices Warehouse Gallery

Bo himself takes on vocal duties and pretty much all the guitars – acoustic, electric and lap steel. A strong collection of eleven songs, impeccably arranged, recorded and produced, Fragile finds Ramsey doing what he does best – creating rich atmospheres dripping with subtle nuance in which his songs can stretch out and breathe before they vanish. “This is my first new album of all original music in ten years and somewhat ironically, my strongest work to date,” writes Ramsey on his Web site. While Fragile may not be a party-starting record, Ramsey fans will want this for their collections. Ramsey will be joining Greg Brown for a Dubuque performance later in the month.

Scheduled for Friday, May 30, at the Five Flags Theater, the performance will feature both Greg Brown and his daughter Pieta Brown with Ramsey on guitar. A fundraiser for the Voices From the Warehouse art exhibit, tickets are now on sale at the Five Flags Box office.

On the night following Ramsey’s CD release performance, Saturday, May 17, the Voices Warehouse Gallery will host a reunion performance of Eastern Iowa folk pioneers Waubeek Trackers with a guest performance by their friends, The One Hundreds. For more information, call Wilmac Warehouse owner Tim McNamara at 563-556-8881. For more information on warehouse rental or development opportunities, visit www.wilmacwarehouse.com.

365INK: WE CARE, WE REALLY DO!

22 MAY 1 - 14

“Partnering for a Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Dubuque!” by Mayor Roy D. Buol “When you tug on a single thing in nature, you find it connected to everything else.” - John Muir Dubuque citizens, from our youth to our most senior, as well as our churches, businesses and schools, “connected” with the City to demonstrate concern for our local environment…assuming a sense of ownership in its care and cultivation, and giving back to the many non profit agencies and organizations throughout the City who needed their help! Before and after Earth Day, Dubuque reaped amazing benefits from its citizens! A joint effort between the National Missis-

sippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Keep Dubuque County Clean and Green organization focused on efforts to clean up the Ice Harbor and stencil storm drains. Foundational to this effort was raising the awareness of citizens about nation-wide debris and how it clogs waterways as well as harming the wildlife that lives along the river! Stencils were painted with messages… “Drains to Creek, Drains to River, Drains to Gulf” to help people think about where debris ends up after it leaves our streets. Volunteers also scoured the entire Port of Dubuque for trash. As a key focal point for citizens and tourists alike, beautifying the Port has huge returns from this collective personal investment of time and energy. This year’s Annual Days of Caring, a joint program by the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce ‘Leadership Dubuque Class,’ Prudential, and Clarke College, brought

together over 400 volunteers from around the community to either sponsor or provide the needed assistance to help area charities & organizations and their clients complete service projects that they may not be able to accomplish on their own, including landscaping, simple construction, yard clean up, clerical assistance, painting, staining, washing windows, and house cleaning, to visiting elderly residents or helping with a program for children. ... There are so many ways to make a difference…and these folks shared a sincere respect for God’s human and natural resources!

Our highways are our welcoming mats to the City. Thanks to numerous service organizations in the community, the

spring cleanup efforts bagged cigarette butts, beer and pop cans, fast food bags and containers, and other miscellaneous items as they sought to lay out a fresh appearance, an improved “first impression” as we welcome visitors and future residents to our community! This past weekend, volunteers gathered at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque to participate in the annual Dubuque Main Street/Downtown Neighborhood Cleanup! It is absolutely heartwarming to join with these girls and boys, and their mentors, in sprucing up their neighborhoods and our impressive and growing downtown landscape. I was privileged to cook for and serve these youth lunch after many early, and chilly, hours of hard work, and to experience their sense of pride in helping to make a noticeable difference in the community they call home! Becoming a progressive, sustainable community includes keeping our environment safe, clean and preserved. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect in multiple ways and make a difference for Dubuque!

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23 MAY 1 - 14

Musical Comedians Comedy Tour May 8th at 8:00 PM - Five Flags Theater

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus present: The Greatest Show on Earth

May 10 at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, & 7:00 pm May 11 at 11:30 am & 3:30 pm

Ticket prices: $35, $25, $18, $13 Opening night discounts available on P3 & P4 tickets

Tri-States Vets Conference May 17, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Five Flags Arena

Megadeth Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI • Wednesday, May 7

Greg Brown Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA • Fri., May 30

The Police Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 10

Van Halen Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Friday, May 30

Musical Comedians Comedy Tour Five Flags Theater, Dubuque, IA • Thurs., May 8

Dave Matthews Band Toyota Park , Bridgeview, IL • Friday, June 6

Duran Duran Rosemont Theatre , Rosemont, IL • Wed., May 14

B.B. King Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Mon., June 9

KT Tunstall Barrymore Theater, Madison, WI • Thurs., May 15

Sheryl Crow i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Tuesday, June 3

The Cure Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 17

KanYe West i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 12

Rush i Wireless Center Moline, IL • Tues., May 20

Kenny Chesney & LeAnn Rimes i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 19

TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC

Friday, May 9

Sunday, May 11

Nate Jenkins Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

River & the Tributaries New Diggins, 3:30 - 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 1

Saturday, May 3

Monday, May 5

Shawn Kellerman Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM

Grass Menagerie Irish Cottage, 6 - 9 PM

Mayflies of Johnson Co. Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Betty & the Headlights Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM

BlackBloom Silver Dollar, 9 PM - 1 AM

Hard Salami Dirty Ernie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Taste Like Chicken Sandy Hook, 9 PM - 1 AM

Friday, May 2

Truckstop Souvenirs Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Wednesday, May 7

Saturday, May 10

Wednesday, May 14

Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM

Taste Like Chicken Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM

Jill Duggan Stone Cliff Winery, 5 - 9 PM

Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM

Chuck Bregman Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM

Plunket Triple T Too, 7:30 - 11:30 PM

Julien’s Bluff Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM

Chuck Bregman Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM

Jill Duggan Stone Cliff WInery, 7 - 11 PM

Mike Breitbach Stone Cliff Winery, 8 - 11 PM

Rocket Surgeons Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM

The Wundo Band Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM

Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM

The Wundo Band Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM

Gareth Woods Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM

Nothin’ But Dylan Da Vinci’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM

Coupe De Ville Lombardi’s, 7:30 - 11:30 PM

Boys’ Night Out Red N Deb’s, 8 PM - 12 AM

The Dert Tones Benjamin’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Okham’s Razor UW-Platteville, 8 - 10:30 PM

Jeff Ward Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM

Fairwarning DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM

Menace Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM

Thursday, May 8

James Kinds & All-Night Riders Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM

Falling Within Sandy Hook Tavern, 9 PM - 1 AM Noises from the Warehouse Voices Warehouse, 2 PM - 12 AM BadFish Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Musical Comedians Five Flags, 8 - 10 PM

Friday, May 9 Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM

Richter Scale DBQ Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 AM Free4thehaulin Noonan’s North, 8 PM - 12 AM

Nothin’ But Dylan Mississippi Mug, 7 - 9 PM Roy Schroedl Grape Escape, 9 PM - 12 AM

Andy Wilberding Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM

Taste Like Chicken The Yardarm, 9 PM - 1 AM

Okham’s Razor Perfect Pint, 8 - 11 PM

Scarring Party Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Jeff Ward Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM

Macon Greyson Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM

Saturday, May 3 Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM DSO Arena Pops Five Flags, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Gareth Woods Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM The Legends Lombardi’s, 8 PM - 12 AM Country Tradition Mooney Hollow Barn, 8 PM - 12 AM

ochOsol Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Jim the Mule Star Ultra Lounge, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Tantrym Desperados, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Castaways Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM

Betty & the Headlights Bronco Inn, 9 PM - 1 AM Castaways Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM The Do Overs Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM

BuzzBerries Yardarm, 9 PM - 1 AM BadFish Star Ultra Lounge, 9 PM - 1 AM The Dert Tones Gobbie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Jabberbox Jumpers, 9 PM - 1 AM Comfortably One Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Sunday, May 4

Menace Knicker’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Julien’s Bluff Anton’s Saloon, 3 - 7 PM

The Do Overs Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM

Jim the Mule New Diggs, 3:30 - 7:30 PM

DRILL Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM

Laura & the Longhairs Sandy Hook, 7 - 11 PM

Stumble Bros. Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM

Stumble Bros. Doolittle’s (Cuba), 9 PM - 1 AM

Writers Guild Isabella’s, 8 - 11 PM Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM

Thursday, May 15

Friday, May 16

Denny Garcia Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Denny Garcia Grape Escape, 8 PM - 12 AM

Boys’ Night Out Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM

Friday, May 16

Taste Like Chicken Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Okham’s Razor Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM

Paul Fonfara Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM

Rosalie Morgan Da Vinci’s, 6 - 9 PM

Julien’s Bluff Pit Stop, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Artie & the Pink Catillacs Happy’s, 7 - 10 PM

Fiona Molloy Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM

Falling Within Dirty Ernie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Hard Salami Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM

12 Penny Band Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM

Bo Ramsey Voices Warehouse, 8 - 11 PM

Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

VENUE FINDER 180 Main / Busted Lift

180 Main Street, Dubuque 180main.com

Ace’s Place

107 Main St W. Epworth, IA 563-876-9068

Anton’s Saloon

New Diggings, Wisconsin 608-965-4881

Bartini’s

253 Main St., Dubuque 563-556-5782 myspace.com/bartinisdbq

Bricktown

299 Main Street, Dubuque 563-582-0608 bricktowndubuque.com

Captain Merry

399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL 815-747-3644 captainmerry.com

Catfish Charlies

1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque 563-582-8600 catfishcharliesonline.com

Champps

3100 Dodge Street 563-690-2040

Courtside

2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque 563-583-0574

Dagwood’s

231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA (563) 852-3378

Denny’s Lux Club 3050 Asbury, Rd. (563) 557-0880

Dino’s Backside (Other Side) 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque (815) 747-9049

Dirty Earnie’s

201 1st St NE, Farley, IA 563-744-4653

Dog House Lounge

1646 Asbury, Dubuque (563) 556-7611

Doolittle’s Cuba City

112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI 608-744-2404

Doolittle’s Lancaster

135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI 608-723-7676

Dubuque Driving Range

John Deere Road, Dubuque (563) 556-5420

Eagles Club

1175 Century Drive, Dubuque (563) 582-6498

Eichman’s Grenada Tap

11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque 563-552-2494

Gin Rickey’s

Grape Escape

233 S. Main St., Galena, IL 815.776.WINE grapeescapegalena.com

Irish Cottage

9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois 815.776.0707 theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com

Isabella’s @ the Ryan House 1375 Locust Street, Dubuque 563-585-2049 isabellasbar.com

Jumpers Bar & Grill

2600 Dodge St, Dubuque (563) 556-6100 myspace.com/jumpersdbq

Knicker’s Saloon

2186 Central Ave., Dubuque 563) 583-5044

Leo’s Pub / DaVinci’s

395 W. 9th St., Dubuque 563-582-7057 davincisdubuque.com

M-Studios

223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 815-777-6463 m-studios.org

Mississippi Mug

373 Bluff St, Dubuque 563.585-0919 mississippimug.com

Mooney Hollow Barn

12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494

Murph’s South End

55 Locust St. Dubuque Phone 563-556-9896

My Brother’s Place

158 Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, IL. 815-747-3060

New Diggings

2944 County Road W, Benton, WI 608-965-3231 newdiggs.com

Noonan’s North

917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA 563-870-2235

Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 608-348-3136

Pit Stop

17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque 563-582-0221

Sandy Hook Tavern

3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728 Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque Phone # coming soon

Softtails

10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA 563-582-0069

Stone Cliff Winery

600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque 563.583.6100 stonecliffwinery.com

1447 Central Ave, Dubuque 563-583-0063 myspace.com/ginrickeys

Sublime

Gobbie’s

Thums Up Pub & Grill

219 N Main St, Galena IL 815-777-0243

Grand Harbor Resort

350 Bell Street, Dubuque 563-690-4000 grandharborresort.com

3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, 563-582-4776 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI 608-568-3118 If you feature live entertainment and would like to be included in our Venue Finder, please drop us a line... info@dubuque365.com or 563-588-4365.

TURNS OUT HENDRIX HAS SOMETHING EVEN MORE SCANDALOUS COMING OUT...

Bobs Book Reviews

MAY 1 - 14

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The Jimi Hendrix Syndrome by Bob Gelms I am a great admirer of Jimi Hendrix. His death at such an early age was a tragedy for him, his family and for music lovers everywhere. One wistfully ponders what he would have accomplished were he still alive. Maybe we don’t have to. Shortly after his death and continuing today, Jimi Hendrix (or his label and estate, more accurately) has released more albums posthumously than he did when he was alive. It calls to mind a weird picture of Hendrix still alive and living in the subbasement at Electric Ladyland studios making album after album. When someone famous dies it’s only natural that we don’t want to see the end of whatever it was that they were doing before they died. Hence, an abundance of art that was never meant to see the light of day gets out into the public. Because he is the most egregious example of this phenomenon, I like to call it The Jimi Hendrix Syndrome. I hope not, but I’m afraid that we might be seeing the start of it in the case of Kurt Vonnegut. I have a problem with Kurt Vonnegut. All my objectivity goes right out the window. I would buy a book of his “To Do” lists. His first posthumous book is called Armageddon in Retrospect. It is a collection of 12 unpublished pieces on the topics of war and peace. I think that Mr. Vonnegut had his reasons for not publishing all of these stories. Some of them should have remained in obscurity, because they just don’t measure up to his standards. I don’t mean that as critically as it sounds. When Kurt Vonnegut brought his “A” game to the table, the world wound up a better place because of Cat’s Cradle, Slaughterhouse Five, Breakfast of Champions and Sirens of Titan. Vonnegut’s “B” game is still better that almost anything else being written. If you knew nothing of Kurt Vonnegut and the only thing you read was Armageddon in Retrospect, you would be dazzled. Rabid fans will be somewhat disappointed at some of these offerings.

That is not to say there aren’t good reasons to buy and read this book. There are three: One: Kurt Vonnegut’s son, Mark, contributes an Introduction that is informative and riveting when talking about how his father worked and how he felt about the act of writing.

ument published here for the first time. It is a photocopy of the letter Kurt Vonnegut wrote to his father informing him that he had been taken prisoner by the Germans and he was OK. Between the time he was captured and when his father received this 3-page typewritten letter he was listed as MIA. Vonnegut was captured by the Germans in December of 1944. Less than 2 months later he was in Dresden as a POW and fewer than 3 months after that he was rescued by the Russian army. This remarkable document contains two short paragraphs where PFC Vonnegut writes down, for the first time, his experience at being present during the firebombing of Dresden. Twenty-four years later Kurt Vonnegut turned that experience into one of the greatest novels of the 20th century, Slaughterhouse Five. In May of 1945, ten weeks or so after Dresden was firebombed, these two paragraphs were written by its most famous survivor; “On about February 14th the Americans came over, followed by the R.A.F. Their combined labors killed about 250,000 people in 24 hours and

This is stuff we never would have found out from Kurt himself. In it we find out what Kurt’s favorite joke was. Normally I wouldn’t do this, but here it is (my objectivity has already left via the window): “Every day for years and years a customs agent carefully searched through this guy’s wheelbarrow. Finally, when he was about to retire, the customs agent asked the guy. ‘We’ve become friends. I’ve searched your wheelbarrow every day for many years. What is it you are smuggling?’ ‘My friend, I am smuggling wheelbarrows.’” Two: Armageddon in Retrospect contains the last piece Kurt Vonnegut wrote before he died. It was a speech he was supposed to deliver in Indianapolis, his home town, at the start of Kurt Vonnegut Year. His son took the script and delivered it, word for word, in his stead. I have seen and heard Vonnegut many times and as I read it I heard his delivery in my head. I laughed so hard my dog thought there was something wrong with me. The third reason to buy this book could easily be the only reason one might need to buy this book. It is an astonishing doc-

destroyed all of Dresden – possibly the world’s most beautiful city. But not me. After that we were put to work carrying corpses from Air-Raid shelters; women, children, old men; dead from concussion, fire or suffocation. Civilians cursed us and threw rocks as we carried bodies to huge funeral pyres in the city.” That’s it. The rest of the letter describes his rescue and plans for the near future. A mere 75 words, in a matter-of-fact tone, that describes an incident that would come to affect his entire life. Believe me; if you like the writing of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., that one letter in Armageddon in Retrospect is more than worth the price of admission.

HEY, THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH TUXEDO T-SHIRTS

27 MAY 1 - 14

You’re Not the Boss of Me…

always be stuck with full responsibility. When you’re in charge, you can decide what you want out of life.

Who is the boss of you?

As the boss of a one employee company, you are accountable for every facet of the business. The boss is in charge of promotion, sales, production, quality control, personal development, communication, and the bottom line. Do not be willing to leave these important responsibilities to someone else. You determine the value of your company. You no longer make excuses, you must make progress.

If you produce an output and get paid for it, you are the boss of you. Even if you work for someone else, you are self employed, and like it or not, you own a business. It makes no difference who signs the front and who signs the back of your paycheck. You are a company of one in the business of selling your output for profit. Be the boss of you and take complete responsibility for your company’s failures and success. Do not operate under the assumption that your customer (maybe the company you work for) will magically continue to provide you with a paycheck every two weeks. When you consider yourself self employed it becomes very obvious that what you do has a direct impact on the results. You can attempt to blame your failures on someone else, but in the end, you’re accountable for yourself and will

If you produce an output and get paid for it, even if you work for someone else, you should really think like the boss of your own company. When you do, you become responsible and accountable for every part of your company. You may have to suspend or fire yourself from time to time for poor performance. Don’t worry; you can always hire yourself back. You are a company of one in the business of selling your output for profit. Who’s the boss of you?

1% Mattitude Improvement Tip Super-Charge Your Piggy Bank

any single dollar bills go into your stash along with the change. You may not save a fortune, but it will certainly super-charge your piggy bank.

Many people save their change at the end of the day. It’s simple; you deposit your coins into a piggy bank or similar container. Not only do you feel lighter, the spare change adds up fast. To super-charge this concept and see your savings grow, don’t just save your coins - save your one-dollar bills, as well. At the end of the day,

How’s your Mattitude? Improving your life each day makes all the difference. Matt Booth is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer who works with individuals, organizations and businesses that wish to improve productivity and profitability. To inquire about getting Matt in person, call 563773-matt or matt@mattbooth.com.

Contact Matt today at 563-590-9693 or e-mail info@mattbooth.com.

DARN KIDS KEEP ON MAKING SO MUCH NOISE!

28 MAY 1 - 14

Noises From the Warehouse Saturday, May 3 Voices Warehouse Gallery

Dub Pilot Productions presents Noises From the Warehouse, a ten-hour experimental music marathon at the Voices Warehouse Gallery, located at the corner of 10th and Jackson Streets. Scheduled for Saturday, May 3, the musical madness begins at 2 p.m. and will feature twelve bands and a drum circle, ending some time around midnight. The experimental music extravaganza grew out of underground shows hosted by DJ Dub Pilot in his basement. After deciding that Dubuque was not quite ready for a dub reggae DJ service, Dub Pilot – also known as Randy Carter – began making original electronic music he describes as “even more non-commercial” and equally difficult to book in more traditional music clubs. With music, equipment, and no place to play, Carter created his own “underground” club by knocking out the walls of his basement. Since then, bands from Chicago to Wichita to Baltimore have played the monthly concert series. Being in Dubuque, word of mouth spread and pretty soon Carter was given permission by warehouse owner Tim McNamara to host a show at the Voices Gallery.

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Performing bands include Aloysius Rexford, an electronic group playing Intelligent Dance Music; aural resuscitation unit, an anonymous collective of percussionists and home recording enthusiast who will lead an open drum circle; Bob Bucko Jr., a one man, free jazz/rock project that utilizes live guitar and sax looping; Spinal Fluid Joe, a last-minute addition featuring poetic lyrics, a penchant for repetition; SunLight Cool, a solo singer songwriter meets modern electronics that incorporate live guitar looping and Eastern-flavored instrumental improvisations; Kel’s Backyard, Chicago-based, keyboardtriggered samples creating complex poly-rhythms and melodies in real time toward a glitch aesthetic; Boar, a project of Alex Novakis who has played in a variety of local of bands (Gryphyns, Inside the Rose, Polyester Pants, We Make Crocodiles … to the point that he has his own myspace fan page); casethejoint, Dubuque’s own conscious rhyme-master; One Big Nut, a large East Moline ensemble of jam rock that incorporates junkyard percussion on cans, pots, and pipes; Andrew Michaels, a Chicago DJ collaborating with BEARRIES, a Chicago trio creating live house-styled techno dance music. If that were not enough, Dubuque’s The Wild Animals close the show with their raw dirty blues. Note that except for One Big Nut, BEARRIES, and The Wild Animals, the other bands will all play short sets in random order to be determined the day of the show between 2 and 5 p.m. From 5 to 6 p.m. all players and audience members are invited to join a drum circle. Following the drum circle, some of the bands will play longer sets leading up to performances by the above-mentioned headliners.

DOES MCDONALD’S COUNT AS NUTRITION?

Do you need to lower your blood pressure? You may want to DASH to the produce and dairy department of the supermarket. That’s because foods naturally rich in the nutrients potassium, calcium and magnesium are found in produce and dairy and may help control high blood pressure.

Start your day with orange juice fortified with calcium.

Create a smoothie packed with DASH nutrients using yogurt, fruit and fruit juice.

Top whole grain cereal with sliced bananas or strawberries.

Drink one of your vegetable servings with low-sodium tomato juice.

Snack on baby carrots or string cheese mid-afternoon.

Add extra vegetables, fruits or nuts to lettuce salads.

Use less salt and high-sodium foods.

Pineapple Ambrosia Parfait

A delicious recipe rich in nutrients which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure. Serves 6

All you need: 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about half a fresh pineapple) 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup toasted flaked coconut* 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 2 ( 6 oz each) cartons fat-free piña colada yogurt All you do: 1. In medium bowl, mix pineapple chunks, orange segments and sliced strawberries. 2. In a separate bowl, combine coconut and macadamia nuts. 3. In 6 parfait glasses, alternate layers of fruit, yogurt and coconut/macadamia nut mixture.

The DASH Eating Plan, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, has been shown in studies to help lower blood pressure. It is a heart-healthy diet and emphasizes eating more fruits, vegetables and low-fat or non-fat milk and dairy products. It also includes whole grains, nuts, dried beans, fish, poultry and lean meat. The combination of potassium, calcium, magnesium and fiber seem to help control blood pressure. Better yet, eat less sodium when on the DASH plan and blood pressure levels drop even more. Follow these DASH tips to lower the pressure: Include three servings of low-fat or non-fat dairy each day by having one serving at each meal – milk for breakfast, yogurt for lunch and cheese for dinner.

*To toast coconut, layer coconut on shallow baking sheet. Toast at 350° for 7 to 10 minutes until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Nutrition Facts per serving: 190 calories, 8 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrates, 21 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

For more information on the DASH Eating Plan, contact a Hy-Vee dietitian or a health professional. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

When it comes to choosing healthy proteins, you don’t have to give up the great taste of beef. With 29 lean cuts to choose from, including the chuck tender filet, you can easily enjoy the beef you love while you “go lean with protein” as the USDA recommends within its Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

It’s May! Time to pull your grill out and start cooking! Just a whiff of a steak sizzling on the grill will start your mouth watering. Beef…it’s easy, nutritious, delicious and America’s favorite protein choice. The beef aisles are brimming with exciting choices. In addition to the traditional variety of steaks, roasts and ground beef, there are several new steaks…including the chuck tender filet! The chuck tender filet is the result of an innovative cutting approach pioneered by the beef industry. This steak is a small muscle from the shoulder (beef chuck) and may also be referred to as the “shoulder tender.” The chuck tender filet can be prepared and served whole, cut into thick medallions or sliced thinly. This steak is excellent grilled, pan-broiled or sautéed when portioned into medallions.

RECIPE

DASH Away High Blood Pressure

RECIPE

MAY 1 - 14

Cucumber Ranch Steaks Serves 4.

All you need: 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber 1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing 1 tbsp garlic-pepper seasoning 4 chuck tender filets, cut 1/2-inch thick (about 5 ounces each) 1 small tomato, seeded, diced (optional) All you do: 1. Combine cucumber and dressing in small bowl. Set aside.

The chuck tender filet not only tastes great, it’s naturally nutrient-rich and easily fits into a healthful diet. Eating right plays an integral role in keeping your body healthy and active. When it comes to nutrition, some foods just have a little more to offer! A three-ounce serving of chuck tender filet has only 150 calories, approximately six grams of fat and is a good source of nine essential nutrients. Beef contains a power-pack of nutrients including zinc, iron, protein and B-vitamins.

2. Press garlic-pepper seasoning evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes for mediumrare to medium doneness, turning once. 3. Serve steaks with cucumber sauce. Garnish with tomato, if desired. Nutrition Facts per serving: 250 calories, 14 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 0 g trans fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 28 g protein.

TIM DOES THIS TRICK WHERE HE TAKES A GUITAR AND ... DOES NOTHING WITH IT. COMEDY!

30 MAY 1 - 14

Paulson Electric We accept the “Go Green” Challenge by encouraging our team to: by Tim Brechlin You may have noticed in our last issue that we talked about a little comedy show coming to Five Flags on May 8, called the Musical Comedians Comedy Tour. Well, as it turns out, that show isn’t so little (three performers) and there’s a whole lot of music and comedy going on -- and when you combine music and comedy (two of our favorite things here at 365), we’re interested. So we decided to learn more. As it turned out, Ron Feingold, one of the performers on this tour, was happy to educate us. “We’ve been doing this act for almost a year, although we all have long backgrounds as comedians,” says the gregarious Feingold. “I had first talked about the idea of doing a show with multiple musical comedians in mid-2006 with Michael Mack, who’s part of the touring group now, and he was a little reluctant at first, which is understandable ... when your headline act is musical comedy, you don’t necessarily want to split the marquee and have two similar acts.” Feingold continued doing his solo comedy stylings, which he began way in 1990 after entering a comedy contest and then hit the road upon graduating with a degree in psychology from Colorado State University (“The day I graduated, I hit the road,” he says, laughing, “and my parents were so proud of me”), and in December of 2006, Mack called back and suggested that they give the Musical Comedians Comedy Tour a try. “The comedian that we had had lined up as the third member of our show dropped out shortly thereafter,” continues Feingold. “Michael and I knew that we wanted to have a three-man show, so we began asking around and inquiring about another comedian, and just about everyone we talked to told us, ‘You have to check this guy Kier out.’” Kier (yes, he goes by the singular name), a multi-decade veteran of the comedy circuit, was a natural fit for the trio. He joined

in February of 2007, becoming the group’s musical director, and the next month, the group began a series of what Feingold refers to as “marathon rehearsals,” with the first show taking place in June ‘07. “We call them marathons because that’s what they are,” he says. “None of us love in the same area, so on the occasions that we can get together and rehearse, we go ‘til we drop. The guys come over to my place, they get beat up by my kids and peed on by my dog ... it’s great.” So, we know how it began. But what is this Musical Comedians Comedy Tour all about, really, you might ask. “The three of us all utilize music in our comedy, in different ways,” Feingold explains. “For example, I can’t play a lick of guitar, but I perform the only one-man comedy a cappella show in the world, performing all of my own vocals -- alto, bass, baritone, tenor, soprano and vocal percussion ... a one-man vocal band. I’ve been doing that since 1995. And these are all comedy tunes ... for example, ‘The Home Depot Song’ is a Phantom of the Opera parody, there’s Kermit the Frog singing ‘867-5309’ ... and I’m performing all those instruments vocally.” Mack’s part of the show comprises his “Faces of Rock” routine, as the guitarist also uses hand-made puppets to bolster his comedy with a host of characters and impressions (including a callback to the classic Queen video “Bohemian Rhapsody” -- just think of the singing heads, and you’ll get an idea). He also has one of the most renowned closing acts in the nation. I asked Feingold what he could say about it, and after taking a few moments to find his words, all he could say was that it involves “surprises, with puppets in very particular places ... and the audience seeing a bit more of Michael than they ever expected -- or possibly wanted -- to see. It’s an ending that leaves people talking about it.” Continued on page 33

1) Recycle shipping boxes, paper, cardboard and pallets from parts and materials shipped directly to our shop. 2) Encourage our local business clients to change their existing lighting fixtures with energy efficient lamps and ballast, and where possible, install occupancy sensors. This is not only a cost savings for them, but it is beneficial to the environment.

3) When we are involved in new building design, we rely on the recommendations provided in ASHRAE 90.1 Lighting Standards, which advocates task lighting to reduce the general lighting required and daylight harvesting using photo and occupancy sensors to dim or turn off unnecessary lighting. We also encourage the installation of variable frequency drives on air handling units and pumps in conjunction with geothermal heating and air conditioning controlled by a Building Management System. We will make the pledge to continue to always seek ways to re-use, reduce, and recycle materials, foods and products used in everyday work and life in the effort to create an environmentally sustainable community.

Can you make the pledge? Visit Dubuque365.com and look for the “Go Green” link. Tell us your organization’s top three “Go Green” action steps. Take the challenge to your team! 365 and the Diamond Jo casino will highlight one local “Go Green” organization every issue in 2008.

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31 MAY 1 - 14

WELCOME TO OUR ALL NEW TIME-KILLING 365 PUZZLE PAGE SUDOKU

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ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE - THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIGHT, NO WAITING ... YOU BIG CHEATER!

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TRI-DOKU

1. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in each of the NINE LARGE triangles. 2. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in the three legs of the OUTERMOST triangle. 3. The numbers 1-9 must be placed in the three legs of the INVERTED INNER triangle. 4. No two neighboring (touching) cells may contain the same number.

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DON”T LISTEN TO A THING THEY SAY. THEY ARE NUTS!

32 MAY 1 - 14

Dr. Skrap’s completely useless Dear Trixie: I was robbed downtown last month and was so freaked out I didn’t leave my apartment for three weeks. The only way I was able to go back to work was that I bought a small pistol and I carry it with me everywhere. I’ve practiced at the shooting range and am pretty accurate although I’m not sure how well I would do if I ever have to shoot at actual human beings. What can I do? --V for Victim Dear Victim: Don’t think of them as human beings -- think of them as useless paper targets. Dear Trixie: I have been in love with my girlfriend for three years. I would do anything for her. I have put up with her cheating on me and the humiliation that comes with the whole town knowing how gullible I am. I took her back and forgave her and now she told me she wants to break up with me. I can’t seem to get over her dumping me. I cry all the time and my chest hurts. How can I get over this pain? --Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken: I always felt better if I could break something of his that he valued. Like his clavicle. Dear Trixie: I have just gotten back into the dating scene after 25 years of marriage. I am about the oldest woman at the clubs. Everything seems to be geared around the celebration of youth. I don’t feel old but I feel too old to wear low rider jeans and pierce some new part of my anatomy. I am fifty and hate telling anyone I am that old. I wish I were forty. --Marion in Marion Dear Marion: Don’t sweat it, sweetie. You still are forty. You’re just forty and 120 months. Dear Trixie: I’m 17 and my baby is due in three months. My mom thinks I’m too young to have a baby but I’ll be 18 by the time he’s born. I’ll be an adult and be able to make my own decisions. I can handle it. I’ll get a job at Perkins and pay for everything he needs. Please tell my mom I’m not making a mistake by keeping my son. She’ll listen to you. --A Big Girl Dear Big Girl: It sounds like you’ve got it all figured out. You could earn enough at Perkins to support your kid--if you work 200 hours a week. And anyway--there’s always Welfare. Dear Trixie: My friends all say I need to see a counselor or therapist because I’m always bummed out. How can you tell if you are actually clinically depressed? --Need To Know Bad Dear Need To Know: Count the Hostess Ding Dong wrappers in your bed. If there are more than nine, make an appointment.

HOROSCOPES ARIES You’re worried about a receding gum line? Try a receding hair line combined with a proceeding waistline, and a interceding rodent line in the basement and a moved-up timeline at the office. Smile big, you’ve got it good. TAURUS Sometimes when the office Internet goes out, it’s actually beyond anyone’s ability to fix. However, it helps to flog your IT guy anyway, just because he has nothing better to do.

PUZZLE ANSWERS from page 27 Sudoku

Tri-Doku

Cryptoquip

Crossword

GEMINI There is such a thing as putting too much extra cheese on a frozen pizza. There is not, however, such a thing as too much meat. That can apply in any number of ways; select your own. CANCER Yours is the Sign of the Crab. However, you are statistically less likely to catch a venereal disease. Live life and be happy! LEO Continually whining about your low gas mileage and commute to work while driving a gas-guzzling SUV is moronic. Clearly, you need to switch to a more impressive vehicle like a Hummer. VIRGO Does having a bench swingset in your backyard mean that you’re old? It might, so consider it as an addition. You’ll finally have an excuse to not go out on a Friday night: “Sorry, I’m old. Look at my swing!”

Even Exchange

Mega Maze

LIBRA You’re feeling the need for big changes in your life, but avoid the urge to do anything too drastic. Taking up wild bear wrestling, for example, is probably an example of “too drastic.” Also, “too big.” SCORPIO You are incredible. Absolutely incredible. Your spirit is endearing and your lifestyle inspiring. Now, become a friend to animals by learning what it’s like to live in an alley.

THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6

SAGITTARIUS Take everything, and I mean everything, that you can possibly carry, and run like there’s no tomorrow. Bad things are on their way. Can’t you smell them? Smells like ... smells like ramen.

1. D, this year is DubuqueFest’s 30th anniversary!

CAPRICORN You will be faced with a very important decision that comes from an inconsequential person in your life. Treat the decision inconsequentially. If the person doesn’t matter, then they can’t mess up your life if you ignore them!

4. Wayne “The Train” Hancock thrilled audiences last year at DubuqueFest.

AQUARIUS Stamp your feet, flail around, and demand retribution. This sort of unacceptable year will not continue unchecked. Demand the removal of American cheese from this planet. DO IT! It is your destiny.

6. A, Bob Fosse directed the stage version of Chicago.

PISCES If you find yourself trapped on a date from hell soon, just remember that you can always bring it to a screeching halt by announcing that you have consumed the flesh of small children in public. Unless that turns the other person on, in which case ... run.

2. Always -- DubuqueFest is free! 3. Uh, all of those are the best parts of DubuqueFest, duh!

5. B, while mithros might be a cool armor, it’s not a method of persuasion.

7. B, Northwest is providing Dubuque-Minneapolis service. 8. D, Rocky Bleier was on the Steelers’ first four championship teams. 9. ALL OF THEM ARE GOOD ON PIZZA! 10. A, defensive end Dan Hampton didn’t participate in the Shuffle; he felt it was cocky.

365INK: WE’RE COMEDIANS ... IN OUR OWN MINDS

33 MAY 1 - 14 Orlando in August of ‘07, and the reaction to the tour has been great,” he says. “We were signed by a New York City talent agency that handles our management, now, and while I still do solo shows, I would be satisfied with eventually doing only this tour as my comedy career.” All three comedians still do solo shows, of course; Feingold reports that he’s on the road between 20 and 25 weeks a year, and Michael Mack is the busiest of all three, touring constantly. “Michael can afford to do that, because he’s not married and he doesn’t have kids,” explains Feingold of the tour schedules that comedians have. “I’ve been married for eleven years in August, and I’m lucky enough to work a schedule that might have me be on the road for a week and then at home with my kids for the next two. Basically, I work really hard so I don’t have to have a real job.” (That kind of sounds like us here at 365ink!) Much of that time on the road, in fact, has been spent here in our Tri-State area.

Continued from page 30 Kier, the longest-tenured veteran among the group, is described by Feingold as a guitar virtuoso and a “phenomenal addition” to the show. He combines his guitar-playing talent with an amazing vocal range and sense of timing and delivery to create “dead-on impressions” of music stars, including Sting, Elton John, Dave Mathews, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Waylon & Willie (will the Apple Dumplin’s have something to say about this one?), U2 and many more. “Kier is just amazing,” says Feingold. “He’s been doing it for so long, too -- 30

years ago, he was doing college coffeehouses. He’s seen and done it all.” The show culminates with all three performers on-stage, playing the Guilty Pleasures Medley. “What we do is we play versions of the songs that you first wouldn’t be expecting to hear at a comedy show, and then also the songs that you wouldn’t necessarily admit to liking in public. It’s really a whole lot of fun.” It’s fun and it’s taken off well, according to Feingold. “We shot a video at Universal Studios in

“I love the Midwest, and I’ve been playing Dubuque for nearly 12 years, now ... there’s something different about the people of the Midwest, a personality you don’t find on either of the coasts,” says Feingold, who remembered doing stand-up shows at the Diamond Jo Casino. “We’re excited to be coming out there, and in fact, we’re going to be recording a DVD film of our show at Five Flags.” That’s right -- what happens at Five Flags on May 8 will be immortalized on DVD for all eternity. But that doesn’t mean you should wait for home video ... that would be like waiting for a Star Wars movie to come to DVD instead of seeing it in a theater. Madness, we say! “I know and I feel very confident about this show,” says Feingold. “I know the audience is going to be satisfied, and I know that it’s going to be a full two hours of fun. These are three musical comedy acts that you’re not going to see anywhere else.” We’ll be there. Will you? Tickets for the Musical Comedians Comedy Tour are still on sale at the Five Flags Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster. com or by calling 563-589-4258. For more information about the Musical Comedians Comedy Tour, visit www.musicalcomedians.com. For more information on Ron Feingold, visit www.ronfeingold.com. For more information on Kier, visit www.heykier.com. For more information on Michael Mack, visit www.myspace.com/comedianmichaelmack. Or, skip the “more information” part, get your tickets and be there at Five Flags at 8 p.m. on May 8!

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MICHAEL THORNE

Wednesday, May 7, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Michael Thorne, the star of the Media Com comedy TV spots. His fast - paced comedy style leaves audience flinching with laughter. Non-stop and rapid fire, Michael hits all the topics that have made him a comedy club favorite. Relationships are his specialty, but don’t expect Dr. Phil or Oprah...it’s more like Judge Judy meets Jerry Springer. His diversity and high energy enable him to relate his humorous insights that any, and every audience will find entertaining. Thorne will take you on a wild and hysterical tour of the mine field that is his life.

Flags Center, as part of their Penguins Tour of Iowa. “We are honored and excited to play this beautiful 711 seat theatre and we expect a full house! This will be an amazing evening and we hope you’ll join us!” Three exceptional musical stand-up comedians: Michael Mack, Ron Feingold and Kier showcase an evening of music and stand-up comedy along with a closing jam session that has to be seen to be believed! Advance tickets available at the Five Flags Center box office or ticketmaster.com.

DWIGHT YORK

Wednesday, May 21, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Dwight York is not just a funny character with an unforgettable style; he has great jokes. A seemingly endless store of clever and original jokes, audiences agree. He is a crowd pleasing, critically acclaimed, one of a kind showman. Dwight York is truly a stand out among stand-ups! GARY OLSEN’S

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THE MIDNIGHT SWINGER

MUSICAL COMEDIANS OF COMEDY

Wednesday, May 8, 8 p.m. Five Flags Theater For one show only, The Musical Comedians Comedy Tour is coming to The Five

Wednesday, May 14, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Call him cocky, call him confident, but never call him dull. The Midnight Swinger erupts onto the stage like the volcano in front of the Mirage Hotel in a fresh, energetic, over the top show that has been called “sharp-witted,” “clever” and “classy.” The Midnight Swinger combines the style and cool of a ‘60s Las Vegas showman with the flash & excitement of a 21st century Super Bowl halftime extravaganza. The Midnight Swinger will be the first to tell you, “Damn, I Look Good,” before, during and after every show.

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Dubuquefest 08 Continued from page 4 Saturday’s and Sunday’s program include two of the key components of the festival – the Art Fair in Washington Park and the Old House Enthusiasts House Tour. This year’s Art Fair offers a visual feast, with over 60 booths displaying a variety of artwork including blown glass, jewelry, metalwork, painting, pottery, sculpture, and woodwork. The Art Fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Old House Tour offers visitors a chance to see a selection of homes dating from 1854 to 1948 in the West 11th Historic District along the bluffs between University Avenue and Loras Boulevard. Admission for the House Tour is $10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Of course a festival isn’t a festival without food and something to drink and DubuqueFest qualifies. A wide variety of food vendors will be offering a range of tasty options at both the park and the Town Clock, where the Dubuque Jay-

cees will be serving up the “adult” beverages. A new addition to the festival in that department, Kirchhoff Distributing, in coordination with the Jaycees, will offer a specialty beer tasting Saturday, May 17, from 12 to 3 p.m. The tasting signals new offerings for purchase at the event as well. In addition to the usual Budweiser, Bud Light, Barcardi Raz, and Michelob Amber Bock, Dubuquefest will offer Goose Island Honkers Ale, Goose Island 312, Goose Island India Pale Ale and Stella Artois. Truly, an all-arts festival! 11th Street, an 1851 Victorian; the Clemen home at 1030 Grove Terrace, a 1906 Cutch Colonial; the Kinloch home at 125 West Highland Place, an 1856 mix of Italianate and Queen Anne styles, revamped in 1890; the Breitbach home at 1209 Prairie Street, an 1854 Federal style house that underwent renovations after it was purchased by the A.Y. McDonald family in 1913 and further renovations in the 1950s; and the White-Green home at 1300 Walnut Street, a 1948 home originally at 760 Stewart Street that was moved in 2006 for the Kehl Diabetes/Babka Wellness Center on University Avenue.

Each year in conjunction with DubuqueFest, the Old House Enthusiasts host their Annual Old House Tour – an opportunity for lovers of architecture and old homes to visit some of the great historic structures for which Dubuque is known. This year’s tour, the Old House Enthusiasts 22nd, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for the event may be turned in following the tour to be eligible for a drawing for a variety of prizes. The 2008 Old House Tour offers visitors a chance to see a selection of homes dating from 1854 to 1948 in the West 11th Historic District along the bluffs between University Avenue and Loras Boulevard, as well as the Mount Carmel Motherhouse. Houses include the Fautsch home at 596 West

In addition to the five houses in the 11th Street Historic District, the tour includes the Mount Carmel Motherhouse at 1150 Carmel Drive at the south end of Grandview Avenue. Only open on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. the Motherhouse was completed in 1893. Tickets for the tour are $10 and may be purchased at any home (excluding the Motherhouse, where tickets are not required) during tour hours or in advance by calling 563-663-0621 or e-mailing architect@captainmerry.com. Courtesy van transportation, included in the ticket price, is available between houses on the tour and free parking, which is available at the Loras College commuter lot at the corner of Loras Blvd. and Prairie Street. For more information on the Old House Tour or the Old House Enthusiasts group, call 563-663-0621 or visit www.dbqohe.org.

Estate Planning/Living Wills Information Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. Jaycee Clubhouse 515 W. 8th Street Kintzinger Law Firm is going to provide an informational program about Estate Planning & Living Wills. This will be a great opportunity to plan for your future! This is a FREE event so bring a friend/realative/co-worker & any questions you have about this topic. Summer All-State Convention in Toledo Please let Amanda Brewer know by June 20th if you are interested. amandabrewerdbq@yahoo.com or call at 590-9676. National Mid-Year Convention: San Diego September 24-28 More info to come... Spring is here and it is a great time to discover the Jaycees. Summer events and activities make for a very full Jaycee calendar and there is sure to be a host of opportunities to please everyone. Join ther Jaycees and discover yourself, discover your community, discover the possibilities in your life. Come to any Jaycee event and introduce youself, that all it takes to get started!

Saturday May 17th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Purpose: To thank our community’s veterans and military families for their military service and to

showcase federal, state, and local programs and services specially geared toward veterans’ issues. Everything is in one place to connect our veterans to the organizations resources they need and deserve and to connect our community to our veteran heroes.

Audience: Veterans and military families, Interested members of the community Speakers:

Rocky Bleier – Vietnam veteran, retired Pittsburgh Steeler & 4-time Superbowl Champion, Charlie Plumb – Vietnam POW and noted speaker, and Pat Kerr, Missouri State Veterans Ombudsman.

Charlie Plumb

Activities: Up to 100 state and local organizations with programs for veterans and their families Rocky Bleier

Entertainment: Local musicians performing and activities for kids. Speakers will be available to meet attendees.

Pat Kerr

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