An Appeal to Save Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- of each of the schools. With respect to our school and Central Alternative High School preschoolers, many of these children are not able to function as well in a larger setting. It As a collective voice at 365, we are choos- is simply overwhelming and counterproducing to use the Inkubator this issue to make an tive to the consistency and structure of even appeal to save both Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- the smallest detail, from which they benefit. school and Central Alternative High School The student / teacher ratios and overall peer from proposed cuts by the School Board. structure provides a secure learning base. While we understand the need for tough fi- Merely placing fewer children in a room of nancial decisions, we also believe that the an already large student population does not long-term costs of cutting these programs have the same effect. Additionally, as many outweigh the short-term gains in the budget. of the children at Jones also have medical needs, the benefit of a small student popuNow, mind you, many of us at 365 do not lation and a full-time nurse cannot be overhave children who attend either Jones or stated. Some of us here at 365 had heard that Central. Some of us do not have children at state inspectors recently referred to Jones as all. However, we are all part of the Dubuque the “Cadillac” program of its kind, statewide. community and have a strong interest in pro- That says a lot for Dubuque as a community. moting many positive aspects of our commu- With respect to Central, many of the students nity. Jones and Central both provide positive were not so successful in the traditional high and long term benefits to Dubuque. Both school setting, perhaps due to class size, outinstitutions provide extra services to those side circumstances or learning issues as well. children who need it the most. At Jones, the However, to suggest a “cut it or get out” youngest of our city members facing a variety mentality with respect to our next generation of learning, social and / or physical disabili- hardly seems of benefit to anyone. ties are helped. If we believe in the premise of a strong base in our formative years setting the stage for the remainder of our lifetime learning (who can forget “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?”), then that concept is doubly strong for those with disabilities. Mind you, these are children with potential to learn a lot. They just need the extra resources, guidance, structure and smaller atmosphere to learn better. In the long run, the more services that we can provide them now, the better equipped they are to live independent and productive lives. A similar argument can be made with regard to Central. These are youth who clearly have potential as well -- they are choosing to stay in high school despite barriers that prevented graduation from traditional high schools. Many of these students face barriers to education that we didn’t. We are also familiar with statistics which remind us that a high school diploma leads to better employment opportunities and higher rates of financial independence. As a community, to provide the services now, rather than through other, longer term services later, is a better longterm bet. Clearly, with regard to students at both Jones and Central, the Dubuque community will be affected, as the learning and growth of these students is affected and impacts their ability to give back.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 15 The Rosewood Thieves, Old Panther, Prizzt Prizzy Please, 9 PM Friday, May 16 Chuck Bregman, 5 -9 PM Public Property, 9 PM Saturday, May 17 Head of Femur, Poison Control Center, Heavenly States, 9 PM Friday May 23 Chuck Bregman, 5-9 PM Saturday, May 24 Mighty Short Bus, 9 PM Tuesday, May 27 Reading Under the Influence, 8-10PM Thrones, Evil Bebos, Grainbelt, 10 PM
The 365ink crew... faces you already know!
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With all of the recent, and, quite honestly, unexpected discussion regarding these two schools closing, we have heard sentiment that these children’s needs can be still be met if they attend other schools. This argument overlooks the very nature and purpose
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Now, we realize that to complain without suggestion for remediation is pointless. And it is not our goal. However, we ask the School Board and the Dubuque community the following question: What would it take to keep these programs, or at least the vital cores of these programs, operable? What are the options available? Have we as a community been asked to help solve the problem? Granted, with tough economic decisions, someone loses something; however, can there be discussion about other possible losses which would not impact our neediest students? Or are there opportunities to access or raise other funding streams? We do not profess to know the answer at 365 (although we may on other issues), but we feel strongly that this needs to be fully explored before cutting two valuable programs. As a reminder, the public hearing on this issue is set for June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Forum, 2300 Chaney Road. We encourage a thoughtful discussion of options, both before and at that time.
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ISSUE # 56
In this Issue...
MAY 15 - 28
Taste of University Ave.: 4 Community Shorts: 5 - 6 Dubuque175 Festival: 7 Arts Shorts: 8-10 DBQ Renaissance Faire: 9 Pam Kress-Dunn: 11 Wando’s Movies Reviews: 12-13 Entertainment Briefs: 14 Greg Brown in Concert: 15 Live Music Listings: 16-17 The Hub Opens on Main: 18 True Music Summer Kickoff: 19 Mayor Roy Buol: 20 Music and Poettry at 180 Main: 21 Recurring Events and Concerts: 21 Bob’s Book Reviews: 22 Mattitude: 23 Life Stiles - by Jeff Stiles: 24 Eating Healthy with Hy-Vee: 25 Isabella’s Prom Go Green Challenge: 26 Crossword / Sudoku: 27 Trixie / Horoscopes: 28 Dubuquefest: 29 Comedy: 30
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THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A GYROS SUPREME FOLLOWED BY CAJUN SHRIMP
4 MAY 15 - 28 met burgers and a great breakfast selection to the menu, and becoming a popular food destination during festival season – and, in turn, opening up the menu to diners who don’t especially crave Greek food.
douille sausage … burgers are really starting to take off … people are coming in and trying different things.”
“What we strive for here is a personal touch, because going that extra mile leaves an impression with customers,” says Bries. “We want to have perfect food and perfect service, and while you can’t be perfect every time, we try our hardest to make it happen. And I love this neighborhood and where it’s going.”
by Tim Brechlin & Mike Ironside Back in the day (ancient times when Mike Ironside went to Loras), there were four bars on what can best be dubbed University Hill – Whiskey River, The Avenue Top (known to everyone as “The Ave”), Gomer’s, and the bar then known as the Barrel Tap and, later, Schrobie’s. Of course, this was before the drinking age changed to 21, so every weekend there were hordes of drunken college kids packing the bars and roaming the streets between them. Times have changed, businesses have come and gone and there was a particularly nasty fire a while back, but make no mistake: The University Hill has more life and activity in it than ever. One need only set foot onto that section of University Avenue (between Glen Oak Street on the western boundary and Alta Vista Street on the eastern) to suddenly be smack-dab in the middle of one of Dubuque’s most centralized locations for dining, nightlife and more. These are exciting times for the University Hill area, with last year’s rebirth of the Athenian Grill and subsequent purchase by Michael Paul Bries, Happy Joe’s moving across the street from its prior 1099 University location to its sterling new digs, the new Dollar Dish establishment (opening May 19), a buffet-style restaurant where “every dish is a dollar,” moving into the old Happy Joe’s spot and the ongoing successful establishments such as Fat Tuesday’s, Jack’s Chicken Palace, Pizza Hut, The Whisky and more. 365ink was able to sit down with a number of University Hill entrepreneurs to get their thoughts on life, the universe and everything.
Moving further down the street, it would be impossible to miss The Whisky, the tavern owned by Chad Streff since he purchased it in 1989. Formerly known as the Whiskey River, the bar was been cleaned up and renovated on both the interior and exterior. Looking back at the days of the Whiskey River, it was a blue-collar joint with country music playing on the jukebox and a popular destination for locals. Today, The Whisky boasts a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and in doing so it draws a crew of regular customers from all over town.
“It’s nice up here,” says Jack’s Chicken Palace owner Jeff Field, who has owned the nearly 50-year-old business for a year and a half after purchasing it from prior owner Nick Hancock. “You’ve got your pick of what you like to eat ... and the owners pretty much get along with everybody.”
Another longtime stalwart of both the University Hill area (and festivals, too) has been Fat Tuesday’s Cajun Bar & Grill, under the stewardship of owner Rico Hirsch.
Athenian Grill owner Bries, who attended culinary school in Bettendorf, formerly owned the bar Breezer’s on Central Avenue and spent time as essentially the head chef at Olive Garden, is a recent transplant to the neighborhood after purchasing the business from Jim & Debbie Matheos, who renovated the building after a devastating July 2006 fire. “I’ve always had a real passion for food and once I got out of the bar business I wanted to be in the restaurant business,” Bries says. “I got a call one day from a realtor friend of mine, who said, ‘I’ve got an interesting opportunity for you – the Athenian Grill is going up for sale, and I was wondering if you wanted to take the first crack at it.’”
Since then, Bries has taken the Athenian Grill to an entirely new level, winning last year’s Taste of Dubuque, introducing gour-
“We draw a diverse clientele,” says Rico, who has owned the business for nearly 11 years after purchasing it from Burt and Kathleen Perron. “From 21 to 71 is what I always say.”
The multitude of visitors that Fat’s draws is of little surprise, given the relaxed “neighborhood bar” atmosphere and great food. The bar has long been a hangout for the Dubuque Jaycees softball team as well as a favorite spot of 365 (it was during 365 editor Tim’s first week at the office that the crew took him to Fat’s and introduced him to the delicious tacos as big as your head). Another reason for its popularity is the sheer variety and the unique tastes offered from Fat’s kitchen. “The Cajun griddle is popular, too,” says Rico, who built the menu from scratch. “It’s blackened chicken, shrimp and an-
“We have people who come in here five times a week,” says Streff, a veteran of the bar business (his father owned Capone’s, now The Other Side, in East Dubuque, as well as Mr. Bill’s, now The YardArm). Loyal barflies aren’t the only standby at The Whisky – one of the bartenders has worked there for fifteen years, and another for eighteen years, reinforcing Streff’s philosophy of good customer service: “People don’t wait for drinks.” The influx of regular customers is a recurring theme among the area business owners. Think about it: When was the last time you saw a billboard for Jack’s Chicken Palace? “It’s both word of mouth, and we have very loyal customers,” says Jeff Field of Jack’s. “It gets passed down from generation to generation – their kids come in, and their kids come in, and on down.” In addition to regular patronage, the chicken recipes have been passed on down through the nearly five decades, as well. Continued on page 31
THE SECRET ABOUT MAYOR BUOL IS FINALLY OUT
5 MAY 15 - 28 MAY 17
Armed Forces Day Banquet
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 banquet will honor all members 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.
MAY 22
Soylent Green is Buol
The Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque will show the classic film Soylent Green on Thursday, May 22. Starring Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson, Soylent Green is a dystopian science fiction story about a bleak, impoverished future plagued by overpopulation and global warming. The population survives on rations produced by the Soylent Corporation, whose newest product, Soylent Green, has a terrifying secret behind it.
Walkers and dog-lovers, take note! The Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s annual pledged walk, the Grand Pet Excursion, is right around the corner! The event (formerly called “Strut your Mutt”), now in its fifteenth year, will be on Sunday, May 18. Participants and dogs may walk anytime between 8 a.m. and noon throughout Murphy Park. The event will feature games, booths and contests, as well as a “tailgating” party from 10 a.m. - noon. Booths will include a dog spa, a dog treat boutique and much more.
The movie is 97 minutes long and is rated PG. The screening will begin at 6 p.m. in the third floor auditorium of the library, and post-screening discussion will be encouraged. For more information, call the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225, option 4, or visit the Library’s Adult Services Programs page online at www.dubuque.lib.ia.us/adult/programs/.
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Participants must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination for their dogs, and all dogs must be licensed. Participants must be 16 years of age or older, or otherwise accompanied by a parent or lega guardian. Individuals and teams may submit donations in advance, or simply bring them the day of the walk. Make checks payable to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. For more information, call 563-582-6766, or e-mail info@ dbqhumane.org.
Buy a $5 chance and split the jackpot when the invasion happens. The official “invasion” time will be determined by the Dubuque Police Department and the Department of Leisue Services. Chances are available at all area Hy-Vee stores, Radio Dubuque at 8th & Bluff and from any member of the Rotary Club. Liberty Bank has seeded the jackpot with $500, cash and you can also win a case of Stone Cliff Winery’s specially labeled “Fish Fly Wine.” All profits benefit the Crescent Community Health Center. MAY 31
Before the movie, Mayor Roy Buol will talk about the City of Dubuque’s green initiatives and local environmental issues, and library staff will introduce this year’s summer reading program for adults, “Grow Your Mind: Read Green, Think Green, Live Green.”
MAY 18
you could win the jackpot in the Dubuque Rotary Club’s second annual Fish Fly Folly.
The Fish Flies Are Coming
While summer brings with it thoughts of festivals, live music and nights on the river, it also brings with it something ... well, slightly less enjoyable. Yep, the fish flies are going to hatch one of these days. Yay. But there’s a way to make it possibly not suck quite as bad! Guess the date and time of Dubuque’s first fish fly invasion of the season and
Digital Photography Workshop
A comprehensive digital photography workshop will be held at the Grand River Center on May 31 and June 1. The workshop assumes no prior experience with digital cameras and photography techniques. The sessions will cover camera controls and terminology, mastering the features and modes of cameras, and digital photography techniques for maximizing results.
UPCOMING EVENT SUMMARY Dubuquefest May 16 & 17 (See details on page 29) Wisconsin High School Rodeo May 16, Dubuque County Fairgrounds (See page 16) East Dubuque City Wide Garage Sales May 16 Across East Dubuque (See page 14) Meet Local Author Dale Mattheis May 16 @ River Lights & May 17 @ Borders) 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) Armed Forces Day Banquet May 17, Legion Clubrooms (Details on this page) Arthritis Walk May 17, Murphy Park (See pagew 6) Salute the Troops May 17, American Legion (See details on this page) Grand Pet Excursion May 18, Murphy Park (Details on this page) Guided Bird Watching May 20, E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center (See page 20) Tree of Life Memorial Service May 22, Washington Park (Details on page 14) Soylet Green Screening May 22, Carnegie-Stout Library (Details on this page) Budweiser True Music Kickoff to Summer May 23, Town Clock Plaza (See page 19)
The workshop’s instructors are Dr. Abdul Sinno and Rafic Sinno, whose beautiful photography of the Mississippi River (from north to south) was featured in the October 4, 2007, issue of 365ink (still available online, at http://partners.dubuque365.com/ ink), as well as the book Treasures of the Mississippi: Panoramas and Poetic Reflections. The cost for the workshop is $321 for a single person and $304 for a group rate. Registration is limited, so get moving on it today! For more information or to register, e-mail rafic. sinno@sinnocom.com, call 563-5815220, or visit www.sinnocom.com.
Greg Brown in Concert May 30, Five Flags Center (See page 15) NMRMA Captain’s Ball May 30, Grand River Center (See Page 14) Digital Photography Workshop May 31 Grand River Center (Details on this page) Dubuque 175th Anniversary Celebration May 31 - June 1, Alliant Amphitheater (See page 7) Renaissance Faire May 31 - June 1, Storybook Hill Zoo (See page 9) Isabellas Adult Prom Night May 31, Isabellas Bar at the Ryan House (See page 26) Nash Gallery Exhibit Opening June 1, Rafters @ Fountain Park (See page 10) Chalk the Block June 7-8, 1000 Block of Main Street (See ad on page 8)
SEVEN YEARS OF JAM, BABY!
6 MAY 15 - 28
O’Kelly’s will be on hand to vend food, making Lunchtime Jam a mini-festival in the middle of your Friday workday – a great primer for the weekend.
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Colts “Brett Favre” Fundraiser
The Dubuque Colts Youth Organization has secured two personally autographed pieces of Brett Favre memorabilia as part of a fundraising effort for the group. Favre has donated a full-color action photograph as well as a cover of Sports Illustrated’s commemorative issue celebrating the certain Hall of Famer’s career. Both autographed items have been framed compliments of A Frame of Mind Framing and Gallery here in Dubuque, and will be on display at American Trust & Savings Bank’s new location on the Northwest Arterial in Dubuque. Oh, and you have a chance to take them home with you! Both pieces of memorabilia are up for raffle. Tickets are $20 each, and a package of 6 is available for $100. Tickets can be purchased at the Colts of-
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fice (1101 Central Avenue), from any Colts board members and volunteers, or by calling 563-582-4872. Tickets are also available at any American Trust location, or online at www.colts.org. The drawing for the two framed portraits will be held on Thursday, June 12, with notification of winners to follow. All proceeds from the raffle will go to benefit the Colts’ summer tour expenses ... and considering that the Colts finished in the top 10 in National Drum Corps competition last year, don’t you want to support that effort? Oh, yeah, you do. You know you do. For more information, call 563-5824872 or contact Rod Bakke at 563-5902353.
Wisconsin High School Rodeo
Don’t forget about 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.
Friday lunchtime is about to get fun again. Hosted by your own 365 crew and sponsored by Cottingham & Butler with contributing support from Carlos O’Kelly’s, the 365 Lunchtime Jam returns to the Town Clock Plaza for its seventh year Friday, May 16. Featuring (mostly) acoustic performances by local musicians over the lunch hour, the Lunchtime Jam provides an opportunity for downtown workers to slip outside for some fresh air, lunch, and live music under the Town Clock. Carlos
Answers on page 28 1. What is tzatziki sauce, besides an essential component to gyros sandwiches? 2. While the city of Dubuque is 175 years old, its history goes well beyond that. Who was the famous French trader in the area during the late 1600s? A) Julien Dubuque B) Nicholas Perrot C) Matthias Loras D) Pepe LePew 3. What was the original name of the building that houses Fat Tuesday’s? A) Gomer’s B) Hi-Hat C) Schrobie’s D) Barrel Tap 4. Retired quarterback Brett Favre was originally drafted by what team? A) Chicago Bears B) Atlanta Falcons C) Green Bay Packers D) Denver Broncos
Lunchtime Jam gets started Friday, May 16, just in time for DubuqueFest with 365’s own Ralph Kluseman, and continues every Friday (weather permitting) until it gets too cold to play guitar. Upcoming performers in the series include Roosevelt Middle School Jazz Band – May 23, Denny Garcia – May 30, ‘Round Midnight – June 6, and Maureen Kilgore – May 13. Look for other performances by Jeremy and Keisha, Nate Jenkins, Chad Witthoeft and other local favorites through the summer.
See you on Friday!
5. What instrument is used at Happy Joe’s Pizza to wish you a happy birthday? A) Giant Bicycle horn B) Mandolin C) Bouzouki D) Accordion 6. The Grand Pet Excursion was previously known by what name? 7. On which night is Mexican food featured at Fat Tuesday’s? A) Monday B) Tuesday C) Wednesday D) Monday 8. What cooking method is used to create the delicious chicken at Jack’s Chicken Palace? A) Pan-fry B) Sauté C) Broasting D) Pressure Frying 9. What delicious catering-only (and festival favorite) business is on University Hill? 10. Name the northern and southern termini of the Mississippi River in America.
DUBUQUE GETS A GOLD STAR FOR BEING 175 YEARS OLD
7 MAY 15 - 28
You’ve heard it before and you’re going to hear it again: Dubuque, Iowa’s oldest city, is 175 years old this year! To coincide with Dubuque’s anniversary date (June 1, 1833), a 175th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, in the Alliant Amphitheater in the Port of Dubuque. Saturday’s festivities will begin at 7 p.m., with live entertainment provided by The Mighty Short Bus, a southern / midwest rock band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin. The MSB has been an area favorite for quite some time now, and the band’s sound is unique and, quite simply, fun. Following the Mighty Short Bus will be The Janeys, a father / son duo featuring son Bryce’s vocals and guitar complemented by Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame father Billy Lee’s intense strumming, Sunday’s activities will run from 11 a.m. 5 p.m., featuring food, beverages, activities and entertainment for the whole family. The day will also coincide with the Dubuque County Historical Society’s Lead Rush Across the Mississippi River, a re-enactment of the historic lead rush of 1833. Families can watch a re-telling of the early days of Dubuque, as lead miners cross the river from Illinois to stake their claims to the best patches of land
first. Paddlers will arrive at the Ice Harbor Park, the Museum Boatyard and the Ice Harbor portion of the Riverwalk, where historical events will take place. The Lead Rush will begin at 1 p.m. Admission to the upcoming 175th Anniversary Celebration events is free, and all are invited to attend. For more information about these and other exciting Dubuque 175 events, visit www.dubuque175.org, call 563-589-4151, or send an e-mail to publicinfo@cityofdubuque.org.
365INK: WE’RE MAD AS HATTERS DOWN HERE
8 MAY 15 - 28
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Children’s Theater Tryouts 6:30 p.m., with callbacks scheduled for Thursday, May 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Attention, young people of theatrical persuasions! The Bell Tower Theater has announced auditions for its upcoming children’s musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! The show is what you might expect from the title, focusing upon Alice’s adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, raps with a bubble-blowing caterpillar and combats the Queen of Hearts. The stage adaptation features arrangements of songs like “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, from 4 -
The theater notes that it is seeking children aged 7 to 16 for 45 - 50 on-stage roles, and kids aged 7 to 18 for 50 - 60 backstage roles. All those auditioning for an onstage role will be asked to sing at the audition, though it is not necessary to prepare a song. Those wanting to sign up for backstage roles, including set construction, costumes, ticket sales and more, should sign up on May 20 & 21 also. All children in the show are expected to be able to attend every rehearsal and performance. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. starting June 9. Performances will be on Thursday, July 10, Friday, July 11,and Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Miki Robinson at the Bell Tower Theater at 563588-3377 or by e-mailing mrobinson@ belltowertheater.net.
ZOINKS! TIM SPELLED IT “ZOIKS!” HE’S NOT PERFECT AFTER ALL
9 MAY 15 - 28
Zoinks! Forsooth! The Dubuque Museum of Art has announced its next fundraiser, and this one has a pretty unique twist to it. You’re probably familiar with renaissance faires (popularly known as “ren faires,”), or you’ve at least heard of them. Well, get ready, because Dubuque is having its very own!
The Dubuque Renaissance Faire, set for May 31 - June 1, will take visitors back to a time of adventure and magic. Knights, Ladies, Wenches, Rogues, Fairies, Pirates and more will be on hand to relive the days of yore, and roasted meats, home-brewed root beer, pies, tarts and ales will be available to whet palates and satisfy taste buds. Presentations on renaissance manners, dances and weapons will be featured, as well as swordplay, juggling and storytelling demonstrations, along with a headline appearance by entertainer Molotov the Gypsy.
In addition, there will be village shops at the faire, allowing you to purchase unique souvenirs or keepsakes, handmade art, period clothing and much, much more. This is about as far away as you can get from your ordinary, mundane 9-to-5 job ... so don’t miss out! The DMA is also in need of fabric donations (for making costumes and banners), other material donations, and volunteers (including sign-making, decorations, cleanup, first aid, parking and more). For more information on fabric donations, call 563-557-1851. For more information about material donations, e-mail Edwin Ritts, Jr., at eritts@dbqart.com. And to learn more about becoming a volunteer, e-mail Lynne Melssen at lynne@festint.com. The Dubuque Renaissance Faire will be held at Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo, at 12345 N. Cascade Road in Dubuque. Tickets are on sale now at the Museum of Art. Admission is $8 for one-day adult tickets, $12 for two-day adult tickets, $5 for one-day student / senior tickets, $8 for two-day student / senior tickets, $20 for one-day household tickets (two adults and two students), and children 5 and under are free. For more information, visit www.dbqart.com, or call 563-557-1851.
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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.
JENNY HARMS LOOKS LIKE SHE’S GONNA DO HARM TO THAT PAINTBRUSH
10 MAY 15 - 28
JUNE 1
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The Rocket Surgeons 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Saturday, April 24
Betty & the Headlights 9 PM - 1 AM
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Betty & the Headlights 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jenny Harms & Kate Thorsheim Opening
The Nash Gallery at Fountain Park hosts a new exhibit for summer. Former Clarke College students Jenny Harms and Kate Thorsheim will display a series of drawings in graphite and other media. While the new exhibit will be up after May 25, the Nash Gallery will host an opening reception for the show Sunday, June 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Nash Gallery represents a collaboration between sponsoring organization the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society and the Fountain Park complex.
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Saturday, May 31
The Derttones 9 PM - 1 AM
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Sunday, June 1
98 In the Shade 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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From Dubuque - Hwy 11 E. to Hazel Green WI. Go straight across Hwy 80- Hwy 11 turns into County W. Take it to the DIGGS!
Working primarily in self-portraiture, Jenny Harms uses the vehicle to explore the expressive and emotive qualities of the human face. “I provided myself with an extremely cooperative model,” she joked in an artists statement. “Scheduling was rarely a problem.” Her humor is evident in her artwork as well which often uses transitions from light sketch to more modeled trompe l’oeil techniques that seem to play with the viewer and beg the question, “What is real?” Though Harms’ statement includes a disclaimer: “I swear I am not a narcissist,” using her own face is not just for the convenience of the model. “In choosing self-portraits I decided to express what was personal rather than attempt to make a universal statement,” she states. “I know myself better than I know the nature of the world. Art expressing how I show emotion is truer than my conjectures and generalizations of humanity’s emotive tendencies.” Still, the universal communication embodied in facial expressions make the work accessible to a wide variety of viewers. The observance of the particular communicates the universal.
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Kate Thorsheim also uses self-portraiture as a vehicle to examine expression of another kind. Using drawing media and collage elements, Thorsheim explores imagery of Catholic saints. Though raised in the Lutheran church, Thorsheim became familiar with Catholicism through relatives and her time at Clarke. Using self-portrait as a framework for interpretation, she depicts herself in the role of the saints, using the symbols and conventions of art history to signify individual saints and the unique stories and struggles each faced in their lives. “I pictured myself in the guise of specific saints with their traditional attributes: the symbols which identify each saint and their story,” she writes. “However, unlike conventional images of saints, I attempted to make them appear more human than divine. The figures are not idealized, and rather than seeming pious and expressionless in response to their sufferings, they display the emotion and physical pain they might have actually experienced.”
The Nash Gallery at Fountain Park opened in April with a group exhibit, representing a new chapter in the life of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society’s non-profit art gallery. The collaboration with the Fountain Park complex complements the campus’s existing mix of arts groups that includes the Bell Tower Theater, NISOM, The Art Studio, Mississippi Mud Pottery Studio, and offices of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and the Dubuque Arts Council. Fountain Park is also home to a newly reopened Rafters Restaurant. The reception is free and open to the public. Fountain Park / Rafters Restaurant is located at 2728 Asbury Road in Dubuque.
365INK: LOSING OUR MINDS TO BACON AND CHEESE EVERY DAY
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GIVING VOICE•PAM KRESS-DUNN
MAY 15 - 28
Losing My Mind to Spring I once wrote a poem called “Nothing is Indescribable.” As a writer, I really have to believe this, just as a singer has to believe that there is no song that cannot be sung, and a mathematician has to have faith that no group of numbers can’t be added up. But every year, spring comes along and just about leaves me speechless. I look across the street at the flowering tree in my neighbor’s yard, a magnificent thing that produces white blossoms on cue every April without fail, and feel like there are just no words to convey the beauty of this thing.
Tony Hoagland comes close in his poem “A Color of the Sky,” when he writes, “Outside the youth center, between the liquor store / and the police station, a little dogwood tree is losing its mind; / overflowing with blossomfoam, / like a sudsy mug of beer; like a bride ripping off her clothes, / dropping snow white petals to the ground in clouds. . . .” My favorite part of that poem is the “losing its mind.” I love how it breaks all the rules our English teachers taught us in 4th grade about not personifying inanimate objects. Of course a flower doesn’t feel crazy when it blooms, it’s just fulfilling its biological destiny. Still, I can’t help feeling that the six stands of peonies my neighbor mowed down last week, whether accidentally or on purpose, felt pretty darned upset. They were just getting ready to bloom, after all, to do the one really cool thing that they get to do every year. Even if the plants didn’t mind, I was beside myself with frustrat i o n when I came home and saw the devastation.
So this year, I’ve decided to let spring be as animate as I want it to be. The lipstick red tulips that are just now dying down around my patio were elegant and formal, and proud of the lovely show they’ve made once again. The violets covering the hill by my garage are sprightly and happy, certain they are bringing joy to all who view them. The dandelions possess a ridiculous measure of self-esteem, not caring a hoot if the rest of us – humans and other plants alike – consider them weeds. Let us go after them with Round-Up – they’ll be back. And the crab apple tree in our yard, good grief, is definitely losing its mind, overflowing with pink blossoms, dressed up for prom as it is every single year. I’m sorry to say that I don’t know all the names of all the flowers I admire so much. That tree across the street – I used to think it was a magnolia, until I went to south this year and everybody called them dogwoods. And those trees with the pink blossoms that everyone else seems to think are magnolias – I grew up calling them tulip trees, and if that’s the name my grandma called the one in her yard, that’s what I’m going to keep calling them. They do look like tulips, after all. But there are other flowering trees around town, and I have no idea what they are, except pretty. Lilacs are no problem; I could identify them a block away just by their scent. When I was a kid, I used to steal a bouquet from the neighbor’s hedge, and I’ve been tempted to do the same from the one behind our house that does not technically belong to us. I planted one a few years ago, and though it’s still only three feet tall, this year it’s loaded with buds and just about to come into its own. I’m sure the towering crab apple will be very proud of it. (Uh oh, there I go again.) As for flowers that grow in the ground, I’m no expert on them, either, except for
knowing what I love. Right around Mother’s Day, my daughter and I always go out and buy too many annuals, and then I put them in the ground around my patio and she puts hers in pots on her deck. My favorites are old fashioned blossoms like zinnias and moss roses, the kind you really ought to start from scratch. Instead, I stick my annuals in the ground and weed around them until they get so lush I no longer need to bother. They do a lot better than the vegetables I’ve tried over the years. There seems to be a shelf of rock about a foot under my so-called garden, which makes it hard to till the soil properly, so every year I do more flowers and fewer veggies. (The farmer’s market was made for people like me.) Every year, I think about planting more perennials, those hardy flowers and plants that come up so dependably every year. That’s what I had at my last house, the one where I lived so long as a single mother of two. When we moved in, it was already early summer, and the spring flowers had died down among leaves that I hardly noticed. It wasn’t until the following spring that I saw green shoots coming up all over the place. It was such a treat to make those discoveries. One week it would be yellow crocuses blooming by the front porch; the next, a stand of Siberian irises opening into perfect purple hues. Then the green spears along the sidewalk turned into white lilies of the valley, and the peonies – white, pink, and deep magenta – finally burst into top-heavy bloom. What did I do to deserve all that? Not a thing. There were pear trees and a redbud, and overgrown lilacs, too, not to mention a big-leafed rhubarb plant along the alley. I hope the new owners are taking care of them. I can’t bear to go and look. After all those years of growing and blooming, I think they enjoyed giving pleasure to the humans in the house. Call me sentimental, but flowers will do that to you. Pam Kress-Dunn pam2617@yahoo.com
SERIOUSLY -- GO SEE IRON MAN BEFORE ROBERT DOWNEY JR GETS ARRESTED
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w w w. r o t t e n t o m a t o e s . c o m OPENING DURING THIS ISSUE
Iron Man
A Film by Jon Favreau (Elf, Zathura) Billionaire industrialist and inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is on top of the world. He has everything he could ever want and his company, Stark Industries, holds billions in military contracts. When he is kidnapped by a band of Afghanistani rebels in an attack that damages his heart, he is forced to build a devastating weapon for his captors. Instead, Tony constructs an advanced suit of armor and escapes but not before he devises a chest implant to keep his heart alive. Tony returns to civilization as a changed man, vowing to terminate the development and manufacture of the devastating weapons upon which his father’s company was built. Only after he learns that not only are weapons still being developed without his knowledge, but also being sold to war criminals as well as the U.S. military does he decide to build a better version of his suit of armor and become Iron Man. Iron Man is the first entrant in the 2008 summer movie season and it comes out of the gate strong. Mixing humor with action, Iron Man is a wild and entertaining adventure that makes a lasting impression. There was some skepticism going into the theater that Robert Downey could pull this off but he inhabits the role of Tony Stark and brings his own experiences as a Hollywood playboy to bear on his characterization. The supporting cast add to the mix with Gwyneth Paltrow as Stark’s assistant Pepper Potts, Jeff Bridges as business partner Obadiah Stane and Terrence Howard as friend Rhodey. According to at least one of the members of our entourage, Iron Man is a faithful big screen adaptation of the comic book upon which it is based. The suit worn by Iron Man is effective and believable. Iron Man is a thoroughly enjoyable diversion that demands the consumption of heavily buttered popcorn and a giant soda. Just make sure you pace yourself so you don’t have to leave the theater during the movie. Note: You may wonder why we’re reviewing an older movie. Iron Man is THAT good. If you haven’t seen it, go now.
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (5/16) The Pevensie children return to Narnia one year after their first adventure in the magical land. Soon after entering the kingdom, however, they learn that 1,000 years has passed here, and all is not well since an evil king ascended to the throne. The children and allies both old and new band together to help restore the kingdom to its rightful heir, Prince Caspian. Indiana Jones 4 (5/22) Seventeen years after he rescued his father and discovered the legendary Holy Grail, the man with the hat is back! Professor Henry Jnes finds himself entangled in a nefarious Soviet plot involving the Crystal Skull of Akator, a legendary object of untold power. If the Soviets get to the Crystal Skull before Indiana Jones, its secrets might enable them to take over the world...
MORE UPCOMING FILMS Sex & the City (5/30) Set four years after we last saw the ladies, Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte (Davis) negotiate their friendships, romances, and careers in New York City. At the center of it all is Carrie’s pending nuptials to Mr. Big (Chris Noth) .... You Don’t Mess With the Zohan (6/6) Zohan, an Israeli commando, fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream: becoming a hairstylist in New York. He romances his clients by giving them “special services” in the back room. However, he is eventually recognized, and risks losing his newfound life and career. Kung Fu Panda (6/6) Po (Jack Black) is a panda who is an apprentice noodle-maker and kung fu fanatic, but whose defining characteristic appears to be that he is the laziest animal in ancient China. A madman has escaped from prison, and all hopes have been pinned on a prophecy naming Po as the “Chosen One” to save the day.
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- In the wake of the utterly amazing box office performance of Iron Man, Marvel Studios has announced a vast slate of upcoming films to build upon its success. Marvel will take 2009 off, and its 2010 schedule will include Iron Man 2 on April 30 and Thor on June 4, followed by Captain America: The First Avenger on May 6, 2011, and The Avengers (a multi-hero team-up story) scheduled for July 2011. Good time to be a comic movie fan. - Director David O. Russell (Three Kings) is having a rough go of things on his newest project, a comedy titled Nailed. Production has been shut down by the Screen Actors Guild due to insufficient funds, the latest setback for a film that had one of its main stars, James Caan, walk out on the very first day of filming. - While he’s only just finished postproduction on Indiana Jones, director Steven Spielberg is busy. Though his upcoming Trial of the Chicago 7 has been delayed due to fears of an actors’ strike, he’s moving full speed ahead on an Abraham Lincoln biopic (starring Liam Neeson), and an adaptation of the classic comic The Adventures of Tintin (with Peter Jackson). - From the “Please Tell Me Why” desk comes news that a sequel to Richard Kelly’s 2001 film Donnie Darko is in development. Titled S. Darko, the film will follow Donnie’s younger sister, Samantha, as she takes a roadtrip to Los Angeles and is plagued by bizarre visions. In a rare sign of sanity from all parties, Richard Kelly has declined involvement, as has the original cast such as Jake Gyllenhaal and Drew Barrymore. - Whoops! We have to scratch a news item reported in this space two issues ago. Actress Natalie Portman has decided to abandon her involvement in the upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, citing creative differences with the production. Producers are hoping to find a replacement for Portman ASAP.
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SHOWTIMES May 16 - 23 Iron Man (PG-13) (126 min.) $5 Matinee / $7 Evenings 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist 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 darkminded scientific genius from carrying out his nefarious plot against the world.
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(R) (90 min.) $5, $7 12:15, 9:10 In the height of the 1940s, a middle-aged married man cares for his wife, but has fallen in love with another woman. Upon deciding that the trials and tribulations of a divorce would force his wife to endure too much humiliation, he decides it’s better to kill her instead.
The Counterfeiters
(R) (98 min.) $5, $7 12:50, 7:20 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.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
(R) (113 min.) $5, $7 3:05, 9:50 During the course of one day in 1987 in Communist Romania, Otilia helps her friend and roommate Gabita to get a late-term abortion done (at that time, any sort of abortion was illegal in Romania).
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(PG-13) (92 min) $5, $7 2:30, 4:30, 6:40 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).
Speed Racer
(PG) (135 min.) $5, $7 12:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:45 Speed Racer, a skilled young car driver, is blackmailed by Royalton Industries to participate in The Crucible -- the annual cross-country rally that claimed his brother’s life years ago. Along the way he battles rival driver Racer X.
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(PG-13) (96 min.) $5, $7 11:40, 1:55, 4:10, 7:30, 10:00 A janitor at a diamond company is about to retire but does not want to leave empty-handed. He asks a disgruntled executive to help him steal from the company.
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
(PG) (137 min.) $5, $7 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35 The Pevensie children return to Narnia one year after their first adventure in the magical land. However, all is not well in the kingdom since an evil king ascended to the throne.
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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 tie-optional 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.
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NMRMA Captain’s Ball
Aye aye, cap’n! The National Rivers Hall of Fame and the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium will host the bi-annual Captain’s Ball at the Grand River Center on Friday, May 30.
presented by Lynn Scarlett, Deputy of the Interior, live and silent auctions and musical entertainment by Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra. The ball is a celebration of the people, cultures and music along the Mississippi River throughout the years.
The red carpet, blacktie-optional evening is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a program including a special recognition award
For more information about the 2008 Captain’s Ball, contact Ginger Sakas at 563-557-9545 or via email at gsakas@rivermuseum.com.
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Hospice of Dubuque will present its annual Tree of Life Memorial Service, a tree-lighting service held to honor and remember loved ones—both living and deceased, on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Washington Park Gazebo.
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Tree of Life Memorial Service The lights will remain on the Tree of Life through the Memorial Day holiday. In the event of rain, the Tree of Life service will be held in the lobby of the Dubuque Building (700 Locust Street).
The service will include music, readings and the lighting of the Tree of Life. Each light in the display symbolizes a donation made in honor, or in memory, of a loved one.
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The Tree of Life dates back to 1993, when the Hospice of Dubuque Board of Directors initiated a Tri-State area bereavement service. After spending its first years at Clarke College, the Tree of Life moved to Washington Park in 1996. A new Katsura tree replaced the original tree in the fall of 2006. To ensure the placement of a loved one’s name in the program, donations must reach the Hospice of Dubuque office no later than Friday, May 16. You may purchase a light with any size donation. When sending a donation, please specify that it is for the Tree of Life and in whose memory or honor the gift is being made. MAY
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“The Journey”, a collection of artwork donated by a group of talented artists from the Dubuque area, will also be unveiled at the Tree of Life Memorial Service. The collection will be displayed throughout the summer at businesses in the Tri-State area. Admission to the Tree of Life Memorial Service is free, and the event is open to the public. For more information, call 563582-1220 or visit hospiceofdubuque.org.
East DBQ City-Wide Garage Sales
Hey, look, they’re cleaning out their garages... too! Yep, it’s spring, and that means it’s time for even more spring cleaning ... Dubuque has done it, Platteville has done it, and now it’s time for East Dubuque to do it! The East Dubuque City-Wide garage sales are set for Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. Maps containing registered locations and directions to various sales will be available at both East Dubuque gas stations ... who knows, you just might find that long-lost collection of Raffi albums you’ve been searching for all your life!
HOLY CRAP, THERE’S STILL MORE MUSIC TO WRITE ABOUT!
15 Greg Brown Live in Concert With Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey Friday, May 30 - Five Flags Theater by Mike Ironside While he might not be a household name to some in Dubuque, Iowa singer / songwriter Greg Brown is a folk music legend to a legion of fans from Iowa to Europe. In fact, having recently played a slate of European dates with guitarist extraordinaire Bo Ramsey, Brown returns to the Midwest for a number of shows, including a special performance at Dubuque’s Five Flags Theater. Scheduled for Friday, May 30, Brown will be joined by his daughter Pieta Brown – a great singer/songwriter in her own right – with Ramsey on guitar. The concert is sponsored by Wilmac Properties and is a fundraiser for the Voices From the Warehouse art exhibit. Tickets are now on sale at the Five Flags box office. Originally from Fairfield, Iowa, Greg Brown got his start hosting folk singer “hootenannies” at Gerdes Folk City, a hotspot for folk music in New York when he was just 18. He moved west and became a ghostwrite for Platters founder Buck
GREG BROWN los Santana, Shawn Colvin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, among others.
Ram, living in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He traveled with a band for a few years but eventually tired of it all and moved back to Iowa where he began writing his own songs, performing them in Midwest cafés and clubs. Since then, Brown has discovered his own unique voice, becoming the unofficial poet-laureate of Iowa songwriters and finding fans around the country. He has recorded over two dozen albums, has garnered a pile of folk and indie awards, has been nominated for a Grammy twice, has performed on A Prairie Home Companion a number of times and has had songs covered by Willie Nelson, Car-
Greg Brown will be joined in the Five Flags concert by his eldest daughter Pieta Brown. Since her eponymous debut release in 2002, Pieta Brown has quickly become a critics’ favorite for her lilting voice and strong songwriting. Her latest CD, Remember the Sun, released last September, was named one of the best albums of 2007 by the Wall Street Journal, who described it as “a sophisticated Southern-flavored country-rock album that Lucinda Williams might be proud to call her own.” Having spent part of her time growing up in Alabama, the comparison is no surprise – Pieta does have a soft drawl in her voice that is at times reminiscent of Lucinda. The comparison is perhaps a bit more obvious when one notes that the guy that has produced records and played guitar for Lucinda Williams, Bo Ramsey, does the same for Pieta. Good guy to have around.
MAY 15 - 28 Ramsey often plays with Greg Brown as well, so it only makes sense that he would join the family affair making this show the all-star concert it is. The Five Flags concert follows a March performance by Pieta and Bo at a jampacked Dubuque Museum of Art and Ramsey’s own CD release show at the Voices Warehouse Gallery, Friday, May 16 for his most recent album, Fragile, which was co-produced by Pieta Brown. Tickets for the Greg Brown concert are now on sale at the Five Flags box office.
Greg (left) with Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey
For more information, call Wilmac Warehouse owner Tim McNamara at 563-5568881. For more information on warehouse rental or development opportunities, visit www.wilmacwarehouse.com.
TRI-STATE LIVE MUSIC Thursday, May 15
Saturday, May 17
Sunday, May 18
Denny Garcia Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Dubuquefest - Day 2
Dubuquefest - Day 3 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
Town Clock Stage 5 p.m. - Joe and Vicki Price 8 p.m. - Euforquestra!
Downtown DBQ, All Day 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
Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM
Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM
Okham’s Razor Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM
The Legends Lombardi’s, 7:30 - 11:30 PM
Friday, May 16
Dubuquefest (See page 31)
Rosalie Morgan Da Vinci’s, 6 - 9 PM Melanie Mausser Stone Cliff Winery, 7 - 11 PM Artie & the Pink Catillacs Happy’s, 7 - 10 PM Bo Ramsey Voices Warehouse, 7 PM Fiona Molloy Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM Julien’s Bluff Pit Stop, 8 PM - 12 AM Denny Garcia Grape Escape, 8 PM - 12 AM Taste Like Chicken Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM The Boys’ Night Out Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM Paul Fonfara Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Public Property Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Falling WIthin Dirty Ernie’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Saturday, May 17 Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM The Wundo Band Galena Post Office, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Okham’s Razor Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM
Friday, May 23
Sunday, May 25
Mike Breitbach Stone Cliff, 7 - 11 PM
Massey Road Kalmes’ (Hwy 20), 3 - 7 PM
Rosalie Morgan 7 - 11 PM
Betty & the Headlights New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Katie & Brownie Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM
Katie & Brownie Irish Cottage, 8 - 11 PM
Horsin’ Around Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Switchback Catfish Charlie’s, 8:30 PM - 12 AM
Matt Cox Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Rocket Surgeons Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM The Do Overs Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM
Saturday, May 24 Apple Dumplin’s Sandy Hook, 2 - 6 PM Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Just Cuz Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM Katie & Brownie Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM
Artie & the Pink Catillacs Eagles Club, 8 PM - 12 AM
The Rocket Surgeons New Diggings, 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Fiona Molloy Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM
Wednesday, May 21
Jill Duggan Stone Cliff Winery, 8 PM - 12 AM
Jill Duggan Stone Cliff Winery, 5 - 9 PM
Rosalie Morgan Stone Cliff Winery, 8 PM - 12 AM
Joe & Vicki Price Murph’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Chuck Bregman Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM
Menace Dirty Ernie’s, 8 PM - 12 AM
Jabberbox Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM
The Wundo Band Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM
Artie & the Pink Catillacs Dog House, 9 PM - 1 AM
Menace Softtails, 9 PM - 1 AM
Guest Bartender Party Isabella’s, 8 PM - 1 AM
50 Pound Rooster Coe’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Nothin’ But Dylan Grape Escape, 9 PM - 1 AM
Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM
Boys’ Night Out Rumors, 9 PM - 1 AM
Taste Like Chicken Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM
Thursday, May 22
Acoustic Guillotine Isabella’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Massey Road The Wharf, 9 PM - 1 AM The Heavenly States Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM The Stumble Bros. Kalmes’ (Hwy 20), 9 PM - 1 AM Jim the Mule Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM
Sunday, May 18 Mike & Amy Finders Park Farm Winery, 5 - 8 PM The DeWayne Bros. Isabella’s, 7 - 11 PM
Horsin’ Around Lombardi’s, 8 PM - 12 AM
Rigel Irish Cottage, 7 - 11 PM Music & More Party The Other Side, 8 - 11 PM BobFest (Dylan party) Silver Dollar, 8 PM - 12 AM
Friday, May 23 Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM Kickoff to Summer Town Clock, 5 - 11 PM
Mighty Short Bus Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
Melanie Mausser Cafe Manna Java, 6 - 9 PM
Betty & the Headlights New Diggings, 10 PM - 2 AM
BuzzBerries Bellevue Dam, 6 - 10 PM
Denny & the Folk-Ups Silver Dollar, 10 PM - 2 AM
Apple Dumplin’s Sandy Hook, 10 PM - 2 AM
Tuesday, May 27
Friday, May 30
Friday, May 30
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Readings Under the Influence Busted Lift, 8 - 11 PM
Taste Like Chicken Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Wednesday, May 28
Shame Train Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
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Chuck Bregman Pizzeria Uno, 6 - 9 PM
Stoneheart Murph’s, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Ace’s Place
Ralph Kluseman Grand Harbor, 6 - 10 PM
Saturday, May 31 Julien’s Bluff Anton’s Saloon, 2 - 6 PM
The Wundo Band Steve’s Pizza, 7 - 11 PM Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 9 - 11 PM
Mixed Emotions Bricktown, 9 PM - 1 AM Chuck Bregman 180 Main, 5 - 9 PM
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399 Sinsinwa Ave., East Dbq, IL 815-747-3644 captainmerry.com
Rosalie Morgan TAIKO, 7 - 11 PM
Dubuque175 Festival Mighty Short Bus / The Janeys 7 - 11 PM, Alliant Amhitheater
Catfish Charlies
Billy Leathem Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM
Country Tradition Lombardi’s, 7 - 11 PM
Courtside
98 in the Shade Ace’s Place, 9 PM - 1 AM
Billy Leathem Irish Cottage, 8 PM - 12 AM
Taste Like Chicken Dirty Ernie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM
Prom! Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM
Okham’s Razor Eagle Ridge, 6 - 9 PM
1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque 563-582-8600 catfishcharliesonline.com 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 Ernie’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
Good Times • Good Friends • Great Prices
Welcome to the Hub 253 Main Street • Dubuque, IA 563-556-5782 • myspace.com/thehubdbq
The Hub
253 Main St., Dubuque 563-556-5782 myspace.com/thehubdbq
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
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
Eagles Club
3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI 608-748-4728
Eichman’s Grenada Tap
Silver Dollar Cantina Main Street, Dubuque 563-556-4558
1175 Century Drive, Dubuque (563) 582-6498 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque 563-552-2494
Five Flags Civic Center
405 Main Street 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497
Gin Rickey’s
1447 Central Ave, Dubuque 563-583-0063 myspace.com/ginrickeys
Gobbie’s
219 N Main St, Galena IL 815-777-0243
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
Sublime
3203 Jackson St., Dubuque, 563-582-4776
Thums Up Pub & Grill
3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI 608-568-3118
Grand Harbor Resort
350 Bell Street, Dubuque 563-690-4000 grandharborresort.com
Grape Escape
233 S. Main St., Galena, IL 815.776.WINE grapeescapegalena.com
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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.
JOHN F KENNEDY IS STILL ON THE WALL AT THE HUB, OKAY?
18 MAY 15 - 28
Main Street has a new Hub by Tim Brechlin
There’s a building on Main Street that is home to a lot of memories for the 365 family. For a long time, it was a popular Thursday night hangout for Dubuque Jaycees. It’s one of the places where 365ink publisher Bryce got to know his lovely bride-to-be. Many of us have fond memories of seeing 365 writer Mike Ironside’s band, ochOsol, play there. 253 Main Street, formerly known as Bartini’s, has been without a doubt a favorite nightlife establishment. However, while the business known as Bartini’s has closed, the building (and the bar) is still alive and well and is now home to a brand-new enterprise -- The Hub. From the looks of things, it’s going to be moving on full-speed ahead.
The business, which opened on May 2, is the result of the joint effort of owners Jo Jo Roling and Ann Cunningham. Cunningham and Roling come to The Hub with long careers in the hospitality and food and beverage industries. Cunningham had a long tenure at Lacoma Golf Club in East Dubuque, and after that she was one of the founding partners of Courtside Sports Bar & Grill, leaving in November of 2007. Roling describes herself as a “career bartender,” spending thirteen years slinging drinks behind bars at a wide variety of establishments, including the Five Flags Holiday Inn, the Captain Merry, Paul’s, the A&B Tap and many, many more. The pair looked at a number of different locations for establishing their new venture, but from the start they knew where they wanted to be. “Right from day one we really wanted to be downtown,” says Cunningham. “It’s where everything’s happening.” The location at 253 Main Street turned
out to be a perfect fit after meeting with Bartini’s owners Mike and Deb Felderman; a purchase price was agreed upon around the end of March and the deal was struck. While the old Bartini’s sign is no more, and the interior has received some changes -gone are the columns in the back and the mirrors on the walls (although John F. Kennedy is still there!), while new are humorous signs plastered all over the walls, a jukebox and a pool table, The Hub still promises to offer a fantastic nightlife experience to Main Street bargoers, especially those with fond memories of the prior establishment. “There was a perception, I think, that it was too expensive to drink at Bartini’s, but I don’t feel that to be true -- the Bartini’s prices were in line with other Main Street bars,” says Cunningham. “What we’re going for here is for everyone to feel comfortable, to enjoy drinks at an affordable price range, and stay for a few beers.” Included in The Hub’s offerings are specialty drinks and house shots, all of which have secret recipes that we promised
would never see print in these pages. No, you have to go there and try them for yourself -- and does that really sound like such a bad idea? The Hub will also feature musical entertainment, though, the owners noted, perhaps not quite as often as Bartini’s did. Laura McDonald, recently featured in our recent series about the roots of the Tri-State music scene, performed at The Hub for the bar’s opening weekend, and Tri-State favorites Zero 2 Sixty and Betty & the Headlights will be performing in the future. At this point, visitors can expect entertainment, be it a band, a DJ or karaoke, almost every Saturday night.
DO NOT ATTEMPT JON SCHMITZ’S GUITAR SOLOS AT HOME, KIDS
19 MAY 15 - 28 “I’ve always been a music person,” says Roling, who spent time performing in a Rockford-area band. “Live entertainment is an essential part of weekend nightlife at a bar, and we plan on making sure crowds are entertained.” It’s all part of the pair’s philosophy for the bar, which Roling describes, simply, as “come in anyway you are and have a good time.” They are continuing the past association with the next-door Café Manna Java and offering the bistro’s food selections; also, in assuming ownership of the location, they also retained prior Bartini’s employees.
The doors are open, the drinks are flowing and the atmosphere is inviting. Check it out post-haste.
mer is in full swing and, baby, it’s time to party! Friday, May 23, is the date and the Town Clock is the place.
The Hub is open Monday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. - midnight Monday Thursday, and 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Hub has a strict “no one under 21” policy. For more information, call 563-556-5782.
The entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. with the Rocket Surgeons, featuring 365 publisher Bryce Parks as Chief Surgeon and Beer Drinker. The Surgeons are now in their fourth consecutive year of playing this festival, and this year they’re going to be better than ever.
“We don’t want to turn away people who loved coming to Bartini’s, obviously,” says Cunningham. “When people come in and see familiar staff behind the bar, that makes them think, ‘Okay, this place hasn’t changed that much” ... we’re trying to keep the old clientele and also bring in a new audience, as well.”
Time flies when you’re drinking beer and listening to live music under the Town Clock, apparently. Not only is summer nearly here and ready to be kicked off but this year’s Budweiser True Music Kickoff to Summer is the seventh annual!
And so far, results have been solid. “We’ve heard nothing but positive comments so far,” says Roling. “We’re excited to be part of downtown and Lower Main, and we can’t wait for the renovations of the Julien Inn across the street to be completed. We want people to come in and have a good time. That’s what we’re about.”
Bar Manager Matt with proprietors JoJo Roling and and Ann Cunningham, relaxing at the Hub.
Budweiser and Music & More Promotions once again present the perfect opener to Memorial Day weekend, the weekend that serves of course as a sign that sum-
Yoga Beginner/Level 1 with Gene Tully Thursday 5:15-6:45 PM
Introductory Qigong with Tom Harron May 19 through June 23 Monday & Friday 7 - 8 AM Cost for 12 sessions is $65.00
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR May 17 Jim the Mule May 22 Bobfest May 24 Denny & the Folk-Ups May 31 Eugene Smiles Project
Fusion Class
with Tom Harron Sundays 4:00-5:30 PM (Combines Qigong, Yoga, Martial Arts, and Meditation) Cost for 6 sessions is $55.00 or $10 for a drop in class Call 690-0093 or email jillharron@hotmail.com for more inforamtion and to topreschedule
Headlining the festival will be one of the Midwest’s favorite party bands, the Love Monkeys. A popular festival act throughout the Midwest for more than a dozen years, the Milwaukee band has drawn a legion of devoted fans for its energetic and entertaining live shows. Playing a mix of popular covers and original reggae-inflected material, the band weaves fun, upbeat songs into a non-stop musical show, often playing medleys that incorporate diverse source material and alternative versions of popular songs. If you haven’t seen them, trust us on this one – this is music perfect for drinking beer under the Town Clock. Plus there will be all kinds of food and there is no admission fee. If that ain’t a Kickoff to Summer, we don’t know what else is.
TIM MADE THIRTY BUCKS AT THE BLACKJACK TABLE -- THANKS JO!
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“Community Gardening” by Mayor Roy D. Buol
Director of the Dubuque Rescue Mission (DRM) Mr. Rick Mihm had an idea, and the City of Dubuque had the green space. The goal is the creation of a community garden on the 100 ft. x 16 foot parcel adjacent to the Rescue Mission. The purpose is to teach the residents of the Dubuque Rescue Mission to reconnect with nature and learn to grow their own food, and if there is a surplus, to learn the business side of gardening by offering the produce at Dubuque’s Farmers Market! In addition, Mr. Mihm intends to use this program as a way to encourage the 200+ men, women and children who come to their site for meals each day to learn similar skills. The property, the former United Rental site, was a natural fit due to its location near the Rescue Mission. Mr. Mihm worked with Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser to develop a lease agreement with the City for $1 a year along with the use of city brick pavers to line each of the raised gardens. It is the City’s policy to make these pavers available for neighborhood projects on public right of way. This lease agreement was recently approved by the City Council. Many community partners have signed up to help turn this idea into reality, including the University of Dubuque (dirt); Dubuque Excavating (trucking dirt to site); the Dubuque Management Solid Waste Agency (compost); Theisens (donation of seeds and MAY
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starter potato plants); Leadership Dubuque (assisting with labor); City Staff (Steinhauser, Tim Horsfield from Parking; Paul Schultz from Public Works; Cori Burbach, City Management Intern; Mark Murphy, Emergency Communications; and Leisure Services which is providing some of the tools such as the tiller, sod cutter, etc.) The project will involve cutting the sod, mixing the soils, and laying out a series of raised beds. Finally, the plants and seeds will be planted and nurtured for cultivation.
The City’s Sustainable Dubuque Initiative has ten building blocks, and this endeavor addresses several of those including ecoliteracy, promoting our local economy (Farmer’s Market), reducing greenhouse gas emissions by producing food locally rather than trucking it in, and smart growth through the creation of community gardens in an urban environment. Beyond these, a community garden can create recreational and therapeutic opportunities for members of our community. This is yet another City partnership that will promote environmental awareness as it helps to create a sense of place and a safe haven for the human spirit. “When you tug on a single thing in nature, you find it connected to everything else.” - John Muir
The Birds! (The non-attacking kind)
There’s a wide variety of wildlife in the Tri-State area; you never know what creature you might find in the land, sea or air. There’s a great opportunity to check out the animals of the avian variety on Saturday, May 24, with a morning of bird watching from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center. The event is aimed at children of elementary ages, and parents are welcome to stay. The event will
explore the appearances of different types of birds, their forms of communication, and the construction of attendees’ own binoculars. Admission is free. For more information, call 563-556-0620 or visit www.minesofspain.org.
X-TREME DANCE -- DOES THAT REQUIRE ADULT SUPERVISION?
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Thrones With Evil Bebos Tuesday, May 27 180 Main by Aaron Hefel Joe Preston is a man of many bands. Since the early ‘90s Mr. Preston has lent his bass duties to anything from noise to pop to full-on stoner rock. All the while, he has kept a little project called Thrones around to sate his own personal demons. Thrones use super slow and low sounds and rhythms coupled with out-of-this-world vocals to create a soundscape unlike anything out there. Similar to some of his cohorts on Southern Lord Records, the doom/stoner/noise one-man band will be hitting the 180 Main stage on Tuesday, May 27, after Readings Un-
Greg Brown Concert
With Special Guests Pieta Brown & Bo Ramsey May 30th, 8 PM, Tix: $30 - $40, Five Flags Theater Fly-By-Night Presents:
“Bright Ideas”
May 30, 31 June 1,6,7,8, Five Flags Bijou Room
der the Influence, about 10 p.m. Evil Bebos, with a sound similar to Explosions in the Sky, will open. basement stage of 180 Main the last Tuesday of every month Readings Under the Influence (RUI for short) is everyone’s favorite “anti.open. mic.nite.” This month’s spoken word party falls on Tuesday, May 27, from around 8:30 p.m.
Readings Under the Influence celebrates its second anniversary this May. Reliably appearing on the
The Crossroads Entertainment Conference and Showcase is the Upper Midwest’s only event to educate, connect and showcase the work of entertainment industry in an effort to strengthen the entertainment infrastructure for the future. Musicians, visual and performance artist, film makers, sports professionals, food and beverage masters and industries that support creativity all come together in Des Moines December 3rd and 4th, 2008.
CROSSROADS ART SHOWCASE
The Crossroads Entertainment Confer-
X-Treme Dance
June 1st at 1 PM & 6 PM, Five Flags Theater
Corn Cob Nationals
Wrestling Tournament June 14 . 9:00 AM Daily, Five Flags Arena
American Breweriana Swap Meet June 21 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Five Flags Arena
R.U.I. celebrates with a selection of guest readers (yet to be announced at press time), interactive games and some kind of treats (birthday cake, perhaps?). In any case, spoken word lovers should get a little U I (Under the Influence) before the R(eading) and join the fun. For more info, check out www.myspace.com/ruidubuque. ence and Showcase is looking for cutting edge visual artists to feature at the Thursday night showcase. Painting, installation, lighting, sculpture, multi-media, photography, illustration, graphic art, digital art, drawing and prints will be considered. No entry fee required for the 2008 Art Showcase. Please submit your website to art@crossroadsiowa.com. We’ll be accepting submissions until June 15th, 2008.
CROSSROADS MUSIC SHOWCASE
The Crossroads Entertainment Conference and Showcase is now accepting submissions exclusively via Sonicbids for showcase performance consideration. Artists can visit www.sonicbids. com/crossroadsiowa to submit their EPK. Up to 15 slots are available for showcase performances. All genres are encouraged to submit, but no cov er bands. Compensation is offered and is negotiated at the time of booking.
The Cure Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Saturday, May 17 Rush i Wireless Center Moline, IL • Tues., May 20 Stone Temple Pilots Charter One Pavilion, Chicago • Thurs., May 22 Skid Row Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Fri., May 23 Greg Brown Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA • Fri., May 30 Van Halen Allstate Arena , Rosemont, IL • Friday, May 30 Dave Matthews Band Toyota Park , Bridgeview, IL • Friday, June 6 B.B. King Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, WI • Mon., June 9
Sheryl Crow i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Tuesday, June 3 Iron Maiden Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Weds., June 11 KanYe West i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 12 Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler America’s River Festival, Dubuque, IA • June 13-15 Kenny Chesney & LeAnn Rimes i Wireless Center, Moline, IL • Thursday, June 19 Summerfest Milwaukee, WI • June 28 through July 6 Lifehouse Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI • Saturday, July 5 American Idols Live
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL • Saturday, July 19
BOB RIPPED ON THE CUBS. BOB WILL PAY FOR HIS CRIMES.
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Bobs Book Reviews
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A Perfect Pitch
by Bob Gelms I love baseball. Having been born and raised on the South Side of Chicago I have been treated to watching a real professional baseball team my whole life. I only ventured to the North Side when I was in the mood to watch a Little League game or, more kindly, a competent minor league team. (Ed. Tim’s note: Gelms will die for this.) I played the game through college, shortstop and second base. I have a lifetime batting average of .334 so I know a little about pitching from the end of the process, hitting the ball. However, the beginning of that process, throwing the ball, has always been a mystery to me. I have had the experience of being near a major league pitcher throwing a screaming (I mean that literally, the ball makes an audible noise passing through the air) fastball at 97 miles an hour. You can’t help but be struck at how amazing it is that anybody can hit the thing at all, let alone accomplish the “we will need an armored car to deliver your paycheck” feat of hitting it three times out of ten. Major League pitchers are taught to throw the ball, at will, right down the center of the plate and then told to never do it again. Home plate roughly defines the strike zone. The white part of the plate is surrounded by a black border. Hence the title of John Feinstein’s latest book, Living on the Black. The best pitchers use the ball to carve little slices off the black, never giving the hitter any kind of a look at a good pitch over the white part of the plate. The reason is that, even as hard as it is to hit a baseball, a good major league hitter will take a fastball down the middle and promptly deliver it to a neighboring zip code. In a very real sense a team’s whole season rides on the arms, shoulders, elbows, and wrists of the five starting pitchers. Seen through the eyes of a pitcher the infield is there to make sure a hit ball turns into an out. The outfield is there for crisis management. A ball making it to the outfield is bad news for the pitcher unless it’s in the air, and then it damn well better be caught because a
game loss is laid at the feet of the pitcher, not the center fielder who misjudged the ball that went over his head, letting the winning run score. Pitchers are notoriously uncommunicative, superstitious, riddled with anxiety and, very often, egomaniacal. They consider everyone else on the field just players. They make the difference between an early vacation in September and a trip to the World Series in October. They sit at the center of how much money a club might make this year and by extension what the club’s earning possibilities are next year. It is why they make more money than anyone in the organization. In some years that includes the owner. If you think a good major league pitcher with 30 starts, 200 innings pitched, an ERA of under 3.00, and 20 wins doesn’t earn every cent of that 10- to 15-milliondollar paycheck, read Living on the Black. John Feinstein follows two of the game’s best pitchers, and possible future residents of the Hall of Fame, for the 2007 season.
They are Tom Glavine of the New York Mets and Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees. With unprecedented access to the players and the 2007 season being what it was to both those men and their teams, John Feinstein winds up and delivers a compelling book that is as much about baseball as it is about two driven men who do something exceedingly rare in two very different ways. It is a book that deals with human issues we all deal with on a day to day basis but has hung on it a sport these men are trying to play at its highest levels. Using the expanded roster as the basis, there are 1200, give or take, eligible players in Major League Baseball. Starting pitchers make up about 12 percent of that number. In other words, fewer than 150 men in a country whose male population is 150 million get to do what Tom Glavine and Mike Mussina get to do.
They literally are one in a million. John Feinstein is the best sports writer in America. He makes me care about sports and sports topics I thought I couldn’t care less about. I’m not a sports nut either … hockey and baseball, that’s it. I think it’s because he tells stories about human beings and how they cope with the world around them. The 2007 season for these two pitchers was something special. It was filled with drama, humor and excitement. John Feinstein makes it come alive between the covers of Living on the Black. If you love baseball or even if you just like it a little this book is filled with wonderment. If you happen to be of the North Side of Chicago baseball persuasion you, especially, might want to pick up Living on the Black because it’s certain you won’t see the likes of Tom Glavine or Mike Mussina playing in Wrigley Field, unless, of course, they are on the visiting team.
WHAT GIVES? TUXEDO SHIRTS ARE TOTALLY APPROPRIATE
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If I Learn Just One Thing Have you ever gone to a class or training program and thought to yourself “learn just one thing?” If I learn just one thing – all of the time, effort, and investment would be worth it. Learning just one thing isn’t difficult. There is no shortage of good ideas. And yes, just one thing is all it takes. Learning just one thing and using it can change your life. Learning does not stop when you leave the classroom, it is a continual investment in your future. The practice of learning is what makes you human and life worthwhile. Make it your mission to learn. In fact, successful people became successful by consistently learning and applying just one thing at a time. It gives you perspective, helps you adapt, keeps you edgy, helps you grow, deepens your character, makes you rich, and gives you confidence.
Good ideas are everywhere, look around. There is no shortage of good ideas. Search out opportunities to learn. You can learn from another person, a book, a class, a seminar or training. Go idea hunting everyday. If you stay alert, you can learn anywhere from anyone. Remember, self-improvement does not stop when you leave the classroom. Imagine what you can do by learning and applying just one thing each day? It moves your forward. You cannot control the world around you; you can only control yourself. When you learn, you get better. When you get better, the people around you get better. Continual improvement gives you the edge. It’s the learning of new skills, new concepts, and new experiences that can change your life. Learn just one thing!
1% Mattitude Improvement Tip Take off your sunglasses Trust and eye contact are very closely linked. Not making eye contact sends a message and you appear shifty, sneaky, guilty, bashful or frightened. Be aware of this information particularly when wearing sunglasses. When meeting someone new or talking to somebody face-to-face, you should remove your sunglasses. You may not notice, but keeping your sunglasses on creates a communication barrier and can be considered rude. Removing
them is something that you have to specifically think about. To connect with someone and build trust, take off your sunglasses.
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.
365INK’S MISSION IS RESCUING PEOPLE FROM LAME EVENTS
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Life Stiles On A (Rescue) Mission from God! by Jeff Stiles According to patrons, the Dubuque Rescue Mission’s meal service is just like a restaurant, with three hot and balanced meals served from a quality kitchen every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. In fact, some even claim the mission—which is located across the street from Capri Cosmetology College and just north of Pepper Sprout restaurant in downtown Dubuque—is their favorite dining establishment in the city. Everyone from the homeless to businessmen to Catholic nuns to employees of lower Main Street businesses gather daily at the facility for food and fellowship.
Dormitories on the third floor of the establishment provide temporary residence for homeless and transient men, while the thrift shop on the first floor helps fund the thrice-daily meals on the second floor. “The thrift store is one of the places where we’re able to bring in income to help run the programs,” he explains. “People of all socioeconomic levels come and shop at the store, and there are a lot of those ‘trea-
“I play sort of an ambient kind of dinner music sounds, rather than the stuff people are used to,” Jesse says.
“The food is good, it’s hot and it’s nourishing, but really I think it’s sures’ where, if you know what it is, you can get a great buy.” An average of 225 meals are served at the facility each day, resulting in a little over 4,100 meals a month or 50,000 year being served to a wide variety of visitors.
Lest anyone think this is just a simple, boring soup kitchen, Rick says the reality is quite different.
“We have the ability to house 30 men upstairs in our dormitory, and we serve three meals a day—breakfast, lunch and supper, except when the meal is provided by a local parish three nights a week,” Rick says.
gives our son bass guitar lessons, told us he had begun playing lunchtime piano there on a daily basis.
Rick says if he would send a postcard to every Dubuquer, telling them about what they might discover at the mission, he’d write that everyone is welcome, regardless of need or situation, for more than just great food.
“That’s probably the biggest service we provide, where people know or have contact with the mission,” says Rick. “Every night we’re serving different men, and there are transients coming in each night looking for beds, but the largest number of people we serve is through the meal program.”
Rick Mihm is the executive director who oversees all the employees, volunteers, meals and activities of the nondenominational Dubuque Rescue Mission, which this year is celebrating 75 years of service to the Dubuque community.
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“We have a commercial kitchen, which is inspected and is top-notch,” he says. “I don’t want to brag, but I’ve seen other kitchens and ours is impeccable as far as cleanliness. Our meals are served hot and done well. I think we’ve got somewhat of a reputation, not that we’re serving steaks and chops and stuff, but the meals we do serve are hot, they’re good and they’re nourishing.” In addition, two of the residents of the rescue mission have recently become officially certified in food preparation. “They were so proud of themselves because they scored up in the 90th percentile,” Rick says. “It’s a 10-hour course, all day long, and then they have to pass the test at the end of it. Our kitchen manager, Russ, is a paid staff member who is certified, and then another resident is certified as well.” ••• My wife and I recently were made aware of the 75th anniversary of the Dubuque Rescue Mission when Jesse, the man who
Students serve up lunch at left, then join in the meal below.
more about the fellowship,” he says. “For so many people it may not be an economic thing or they’re on a fixed income, but they don’t want to be in their apartment by themselves eating beans and wieners. What they really need for nourishment is that fellowship of not being alone.” The Dubuque Rescue Mission, Mindy and I discovered last week on a cool day— while dining on warm tomato soup, toasted cheese sandwiches and some incredible apple pie, all the while listening to relaxing piano music— is for people who care, along with those in need of care.
DOES MCDONALD’S COUNT AS NUTRITION?
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All you do 1. In small bowl, whisk together marmalade, yogurt and lime juice; set aside. Line platter with lettuce leaves. 2. Top lettuce leaves with turkey, strawberries, grapes, celery and onion. Drizzle with yogurt dressing. Serves 4. Nutrition facts per serving: 271 calories, 39g carbohydrate, 27g protein, 2g fat, 0g saturated fat, 5g fiber, 38mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium.
Toss a Meal in Minutes by Rochelle Gilman, Registered Dietitian
Springtime is Strawberry Time! by Hy-Vee Dietitian, Donna Dolan Most people eat strawberries because they taste great! But did you know each and every strawberry is packed with great nutrition? Well, it’s true. For instance, just 8 strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange. Strawberries are also an excellent source of fiber, potassium and folic acid - a very special vitamin designed to prevent birth defects and keep the heart healthy too. And strawberries have only 50 calories per serving and no cholesterol or saturated fats. Donna will enjoy enticing your audience with “berry” good information about a “berry” good berry.
Berry good nutrition
Strawberries are packed with great nutrition — everything from folate to fiber to phytochemicals. Donna will share the nutrition facts about strawberries.
Berry good recipes
Strawberries are versatile, taste great and are a springtime favorite. They can be part of any meal, from breakfast to dinner, snacks to desserts. Donna has a variety of recipe ideas to share.
Berry good fun
Enjoy! Strawberries are a fun food!
Has the warm spring weather got you wanting to spend more time outside and less time in the kitchen preparing meals? If fast food is one of your time-saving solutions for a quick meal, consider tossing a quick salad together instead. Celebrate Salad Month with Rochelle Gilman, Hy-Vee dietitian, as she shares time-saving meals using salad kits. Build-A-Meal in Minutes Bagged salad kits are a great starting point to build a complete meal in minutes. Simply add chopped meat, beans or nuts and additional fruits and vegetables for a complete meal. Viewers will see the newest salad kits available and learn about the nutrition found in these kits.
All you need 1 Dole™ Spring Garden™ salad kit 1 cup Hy-Vee mandarin oranges 1 cup Hy-Vee dried cranberries 1 (4 oz) chicken breast, cooked, chopped
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Dole Taco Toss salad kit, 2 chopped Roma tomatoes, chopped jicama, black beans, diced cooked chicken. Serves 4 (2 cup servings). All you need 1 Dole™ Taco Toss™ salad kit 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup chopped jicama 1 cup Hy-Vee black beans, drained, rinsed 1 chicken breast, cooked, chopped All you do 1. Combine ingredients in salad kit, tomatoes, jicama, black beans and chicken in a large bowl. 2. Toss gently to coat. Nutrition Facts per serving: 210 calories, 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 17 g protein. Daily Values: 30% vitamin A, 45% vitamin C, 6% calcium, 8% iron.
Springtime Chicken Garden Salad
Dole Spring Garden salad kit, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, diced cooked chicken. Serves 4.
All you do 1. Combine ingredients in salad kit, oranges, cranberries and chicken in a large bowl. 2. Toss gently to coat. Nutrition Facts per serving: 220 calories, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 18 g protein.
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All you need 1/4 cup Hy-Vee orange marmalade 1/2 cup Hy-Vee plain nonfat yogurt 2 tbsp lime juice Lettuce leaves 1 pound thick-sliced deli low-sodium turkey breast, cut into chunks 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup grapes 3/4 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped red onion
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Beef and Romano Salad
Dole Romano salad kit, Roma tomato, chopped deli roast beef, hardboiled egg. Serves 2. All you need 1 Dole™ Romano salad kit 1 Roma tomato, chopped 1 lb sliced roast beef, chopped 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and sliced All you do 3. Combine ingredients in salad kit, tomato, roast beef and egg. 4. Toss gently to coat. Nutrition Facts per serving: 150 calories, 10 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 610 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 9 g protein.
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Isabella’s Guest Bartender of the Year Award and Appreciation Party Wednesday, May 21 For the past two years, Isabella’s has hosted a number of guest bartenders collecting tips for a variety of worthy causes. It’s a chance for ordinary people (non-bartenders) to get behind the bar and raise some money for local groups or individuals in need. (Not that bartenders are not ordinary people; they’re extraordinary people, especially when it comes to making drinks!) In any case it’s a lot of fun and, best of all, tips from motivated tippers can add up to real money that goes directly to the beneficiaries. In this last year of the program, Isabella’s has hosted ten guest bartenders who raised a total of $4,897 for philanthropic causes. Over the two years of guest bartenders, the program has raised nearly $10,000! The Guest Bartender of the Year Award and Appreciation Party is Isabella’s way to say thanks to all the fundraisers and to honor the top three. Who will they be? Stop down, toast the spirit of community and find out.
“How?” you might ask. With the Top Gunapproved theme, “Take My Breath Away,” for starters. The Isabella’s Prom Committee will decorate in the official prom colors of gold and red, transforming the Ryan House into a wonderland of fantasy. As with last year’s prom, with the very romantic theme “How Deep Is Your Love,” Isabella’s will utilize the upstairs Ryan House dining rooms, as well as the second floor, to provide three different levels of entertainment. Prom will feature “prom snacks,” “prom punch,” and an opportunity for you and your date to have your portrait taken by a real photographer (a memento you will undoubtedly cherish for years).
Latin dance band ochOsol will serve up the entertainment in Isabella’s lower level, providing the music for dancing. Not known for slow dance ballads, you might want to brush up on your ballroom Latin dance styles, or whatever the kids are doing these days. But no dirty dancing. There will be
The Guest Bartender of the Year Award and Appreciation Party is Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 8 p.m. at Isabella’s at the Ryan House, 1475 Locust Street in Dubuque. Call 563-585-2049 for more information.
The Ryan House “Take My Breath Away” (Adult) Prom Saturday, May 31 Isabella’s once again celebrates all things pastel and ruffled with the Ryan House (Adult) Prom. Scheduled for the evening of Saturday, May 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight at 1375 Locust Street, Prom promises everything you
Mindframe uses automated lighting timers on its marquee to save energy and it has used compact fluorescent lighting to reduce energy costs throughout the theater. As a multi-theater and high traffic facility, Mindframe uses low-impact chemical cleaning agents and detergents to keep things sparkling clean and reduce the impact on our local waste water.
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As a growing independent theater, Mindframe knows that Going Green makes sense and saves cents. For a new company maximizing every penny is important and as Mindframe grows in the community that saving means a better experience for Tri-State move goers. Mindframe has accepted the Diamond Jo’s Go Green Challenge by taking on the following three action steps.
Using Carlisle Graphics to print movie tickets locally means that Mindframe can produce movie tickets as it needs them, thus greatly reducing the amount of wasted tickets and printing materials.
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chaperones present. Besides, the prom committee is probably saving that theme for another year. There will also be entertainment on the upper floors of the Ryan House. Of course no prom is complete without a king and queen, so choose your outfits (or maybe your date) accordingly if you think you have what it takes to be prom royalty. Competition last year was pretty strong, so you gotta work it. We want to see some puffy sleeves, people. Advance tickets for the Ryan House Prom are on sale now at Isabella’s for $8, good for one couple. They will be available for $10 at the door, but you’d better ask your date now, before somebody else does. For more information call Isabella’s at 563-585-2049.
May 16th - Dubuquefest is down at the Town Clock Friday May 16 at 4:00 pm. We will be serving beverages and having fun starting Friday night and working throughout Sunday afternoon. If you have any questions please contact Beth McGorry at bethannmcgorry@yahoo.com. Child Care! - With all the upcoming festivals keep in mind that we will have FREE CHILD CARE at the clubroom for the following events: Dubuquefest, America’s River Festival, and all Jazz events. Fireworks crash-course? Would you like to help run our biggest event? You meet all sorts of interesting people; like Police, Firefighters, DNR, Homeland Security, pilots, Army, National Guard, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, Radio Dubuque personal, KWWL, etc. You make all sorts of contacts and friends, and you get passes to all of the great places!! Please contact Tammy Welbes at ruajc@yahoo.com or at 563.495.5953. June 26th - Trap Shooting With The Dubuque Jaycees. 6:00 p.m. Izaak Walton 11101 Thunder Hills Road Peosta, Iowa. Kevin “Snuffy” Smith will teach participants about the sport of shooting clays. Cost is just $4.00and includes 10 shells/targets. Spectators are welcome to watch for free (no children please). A gift card drawing will also be available for those participate. Please RSVP no later than June 19, 2008 with natlange75@yahoo.com or call (563) 583-8758.
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Dr. Skrap’s completely useless Dear Trixie, I have a knack for picking the wrong men. They all seem good at the beginning but turn out to be really awful. Where are all the nice guys? - Still Looking Dear Still Looking, You can tell a real gentleman because he always says something nice about your butt, no matter how big it is. A gentleman buys the whole bucket of chicken and lets the lady pick out which porn movie they’ll watch. And he’ll wipe the grease off his mouth with his sleeve before he sticks his tongue in your mouth. Dear Trixie, I’m not saying this to boast, but I am 25, my figure is a 3826-36 and I have won several beauty contests. Two years I married what everyone thought was a prize. He was college-educated, very handsome and had a rosy financial future. Well this “prize” has made love to me exactly 4 times in the past 6 months. I told him he needed to see a doctor to find out exactly why he has no interest in me. He said I need to see a doctor to find out why I am never satisfied. Any suggestions? - Covered in Cobwebs Dear Covered in Cobwebs, What you need is a hobby. Have you ever thought of needlepoint or masturbation? Dear Trixie, I am in love with a really good guy. He’s hard-working, handsome, and I think he really loves and needs me. He wants us to move in together and get married right away, but I think things are moving too fast. I can’t put my finger on it, but minor things he does really bug me. Will that go away once we get married? - Lorry on Loras Dear Lorry, No. It will get worse. The longer you are with someone the more they will annoy you. Like the time he came over really drunk and was talking like a two-year old. Remember how cute you thought he was when you tucked him in? It won’t seem nearly as cute when he crashes into the new coffee table, vomits into a sink full of dishes and accidentally sets the stove on fire. Stay single, stay sane. Dear Trixie, My mom is insisting that my three brothers and I do something together. She took the TV away and said until we learn to spend our time usefully and without fighting we won’t get the TV back. She said when she was our age she made all of her own toys and we should be able to amuse ourselves by making our own neat stuff. What can we make? - Ryan, Jackson, Zack and Dylan Dear Ryan, Jackson, et al, I have a recipe for homemade napalm. Simply mix equal parts of gasoline and frozen orange juice and let the laughs begin! Dear Trixie, I want to do something for my community. I want to make my city a better place for everyone. The problem is that I am good at so many things I can’t decide where to start volunteering first. What’s the best way for me to give back to my community? What would you recommend? Super Great Citizen Dear Super Great Citizen, Sterilization.
HOROSCOPES ARIES Okay, so yo made great great plans for Mother’s Day. Big brunch, everyone’s confirmed they can make it. Next time it will also be fruitful if someone actually called mom and let her know the event was happeing. You have about a month to get your ducks in a row before text #2 comes along, Father’s Day. Note: Dad doesn’t want brunch. He wants something that makes noise, sawdust or tire tracks. TAURUS Confucius say, unless gathering to remember a parent since departed, gathering for a Mother’s Day brunch and not inviting your Mom along is the textbook definition of “missing the point.”
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GEMINI Though food augmentation is an essential part of all cooking, it can be taken too far. Tzatziki sauce does not belong on hamburgers, grapes do not belong in beer, and if you put ketchup on a hot dog, you are beyond hope and should give up now. CANCER The next time you see a cat or dog staring out a window, don’t think it’s cute. It’s not cute. That beast is receiving orders from its alien mother. Take it out before it’s too late. For all of us. LEO That long-awaited promotion you’ve been waiting for is going to come through, but at the end of the day, even the janitor is more respected than you are. Try sleeping knowing that. VIRGO Go into business for yourself, but with a twist. Open up a pizza place, name it “Sub Sandwiches,” and then when people come in and ask for a sub, treat them like they’re out of their minds. Or go for the gusto and call it Teenage Mutant Ninja Pizzas. LIBRA The Good: American Gladiators and Deadliest Catch are on separate nights. The Bad: American Gladiators and Dirty Jobs are on the same night. The Worse: Your significant other wants to watch WWE RAW. SCORPIO Watching Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is required of all Americans. Do not, however, be inspired to bring Indy’s whip into the bedroom. That’s a lawsuit or a FOX News special waiting to happen. SAGITTARIUS Don’t be confused anymore when your coworker starts talking so fast that spittle is flying like an M16. Just remember what the government said to be safe during a nuclear attack: Duck and cover! CAPRICORN There’s nothing wrong with trying to find new and innovative ways to save money and make your car payments on time. However, trying to pay it off with $150 worth of pennies is a waste of perfectly good socks full of pennies that make excellent weapons. AQUARIUS Just because a guy says he’s a good guy doesn’t mean he’s a good guy. Ask all new acquaintances to submit to a background check, a credit check and an exorcism. Just to be on the safe side. PISCES It’s time to face the facts. Quantum Leap, ALF, Knight Rider ... those shows just weren’t any good. It’s like expecting dog turds to turn into diamonds. Indiana ... let it go.
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THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 1. Tzatziki sauce is made of strained yogurt and cucumbers. And, good God, it is delicious. Go Greek today! 2. B, Nicholas Perrot traded lead in Dubuque in the late 1600s. He also had a comedy club. 3. Trick! C and D -- Fat’s used to be known as the Barrel Tap and Schrobie’s. 4. B, Brett Favre was originally drafted by Atlanta, before sticking a screwdriver up the Bears’ butts for a decade. 5. A, at Happy Joe’s, a bicycle horn is used to wish you a happy birthday. 6. The Grand Pet Excursion was previously known as Strut Your Mutt. You can still call it that today. 7. C’mon. That was easy. Mexican Madness is on Mondays at Fat’s. 8. D, Jack’s uses special pressure fryers to create delicious chicken. 9. Don’t ever forget about Sugar Ray’s on University Hill. And at a festival near you. 10. The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends at the Gulf of Mexico. Its best part is in Dubuque.
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29 MAY 15 - 28 and Gazebo stages throughout the weekend, (see the schedule for complete listings) including Saturday performances at the Town Clock stage by Kansas-based DeWayn Brothers Bluegrass Band, local blues-boogie duo The Wild Animals, Oakland’s roots rock indie-pop darlings The Heavenly States, and the funky soul groove of Iowa City’s Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring the girl group harmonies of The Diplomettes. DubuqueFest celebrates the arts and the 30th year for the annual festival named after our fair city, which is of course celebrating a 175th birthday as well. The city’s oldest continuously running festival, scheduled for the third weekend of May (Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18) will feature an Art Fair in Washington Park, the Old House Tour, games and interactive art experiences for kids, and free live music on two stages.
A collaborator from the beginning, the Dubuque Area Writers Guild has traditionally published an anthology of poetry by local writers. This year’s 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 our last issue of 365ink, available online.) Writers Guild will hold a book release reception and reading in coordination with the festival, Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Dubuque Museum of Art. Friday night is also the kick-off to a full weekend of free entertainment at the Town Clock and Gazebo stages. Friday night’s program features Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Price accompanied by his wife Vicki, followed by Iowa City Afro-Cuban group Euforquestra. Entertainment continues at both the Town Clock
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Town Clock Stage 5 p.m. - Joe and Vicki Price 8 p.m. - Euforquestra!
Of course, 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 Jaycees 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 festival favorites, DubuqueFest will offer Goose Island Honkers Ale, Goose Island 312, Goose Island India Pale Ale and Stella Artois. Truly, an all-arts festival!
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. - DeWayne 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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Kevin Williams Jim McHugh
Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. Arthur House, Platteville, WI This highly animated Chicago native has been performing for over 25 years. Jim blends a classic mixture of observational humor with unique vocal and facial expressions for a hilarious show. Jim headlines comedy clubs nationwide, participates in Comics on Duty, is a member of Chicago Style StandUps, and has appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, ESPN2, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Feature: John Novotny.
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! He’s a Bob & Tom favorite!
Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. Arthur House, Platteville, WI One of Wisconsin’s newest and funniest female comics, Kathleen is a single mom who brings a sharp wit and sarcastic tongue to the stand-up stage for comedy described as sexy and sassy but never dirty. Feature: Paul Wiese.
Wednesday, June 4, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Kevin Williams’ comedy is smart, inventive and perfectly paced. All of his material is presented with his own slant, from topics unseen to those tread upon, but rediscovered anew. From brutal personal experiences to light-hearted whimsical farce, Kevin’s comedy is a true dichotomy. A B.E.T Fav..
Jack Wilhite
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Wednesday, May 28, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex It’s the comedy and music of one wild guy, or should we say a cast of crazy people from Ozzy to Axl Rose. Jack is back with a great new show of comedy and comedy music. From the time he hits the stage running to a musical ending, second to none.
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Wednesday, June 11, 9 p.m. Bricktown Entertainment Complex Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all-out physical humor, one-liners and crowd work into an act with no waiting for the funny, just immediate pandemonium and panic. Greg is the number one comic on the Bob & Tom Show, plus he’s has been seen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, 30 Seconds to Fame, and Star Search. Special event tickets on sale now at www.etix.com!
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Tastes of University Hill Continued from page 4 “It’s the same recipe that Jack had,” says Field. Part of the secret, he says, is in the pressure fryers: They fry the chicken quickly, but the moisture is retained. Other popular items include the homemade onion rings and a boneless catfish that Field says is a big seller. While recipes, traditions and personali-
ties have been constant, the area is rather different from what it used to be. The main two college hangouts – the main destinations, years ago, as Dubuque’s downtown had yet to experience the renaissance of now -- were the two that no longer exist today. The Ave (once on the corner where the car wash now is) was extremely small and narrow and was populated almost exclusively by college kids, especially frat boys and sorority girls. The other big college destination was Gomer’s, which was on the corner where salon Jamaica Me Tan is now. It drew a lot of local kids, too, so it was a melting pot of locals and Loras and UD students (a combination which led to the occasional fight, but isn’t that part of growing up?). Nevertheless, fun has always been an integral part of this section of town. But one ongoing problem, University Hill owners are quick to point out, has existed for a long time: The parking. One of the drawbacks to having so many businesses concentrated in an area of only a few blocks, without a dedicated parking
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We’ve barely scratched the surface on the goings-on and activities in the University Hill area. From the always-quality pizza offerings of Happy Joe’s, the home of Taco Pizza (which will always have one of the best garlic breads in the land, for our nickel) to the brand-new Dollar Dish (again, opening May 19 at 1099 University) and all points in-between and beyond, this particular block of University Avenue deserves to be re-discovered. And if for some reason you haven’t discovered the area in the first place, smack yourself upside the head and make your way in that direction immediately. From Greek to gourmet burgers to pizza to Cajun to chicken to hopping nightlife to friendly taverns and some of the nicest owners around, you can’t go wrong. And tell ‘em 365 sent you.
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