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In This Issue of 365ink... How many is a million? I guess it depends on your subject matter. A million dollars or a million Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls are great. I’ll take both. A million fishflies, not so much. I think we get that many on our office windows every time they hatch. And I suppose a million Web site visitors is what Google gets in the time it takes me to type the word Google. But for us, it’s a pretty big deal. Dubuque365.com gets over a million visitors a year. Since Dubuque365.com started nearly six years ago, we have grown steadily every year. I remember getting all excited the first time we had 365 people visit Dubuque365 in a day. It probably brought a tear to my eye. We thought we were really something. I think if I saw those kind of numbers now I’d start crying for a different reason. As we crossed a thousand, then two thousand and three thousand visitors a day, the growth seemed like more of a given thing than something to celebrate. As long as it kept going up, I was happy. There’s never really the free time to sit and crunch the numbers and get a big picture. 3,000 people a day is a decent number, but when you step back and look at a year, it really adds up. For those of you who don’t manage your own Web site or follow tracking numbers, I can tell you that it’s not only a confusing mess, it’s also very hard to be extremely accurate. I have exact numbers in front of me, but what do they mean? If 2,985 unique IP addresses visit the site in a day, is that how many people are here? No, it’s not. If, say, 50 people from a big company like Cottingham and Butler all hit 365, coming through the same IP address and router with identical hardware setups, as often happens in large organized companies, I can’t tell them apart. I can see their hits and page views, but not how many actual people there are. So we don’t try and we don’t estimate. We’ve always tracked on two criteria: Unique IP addresses and browser combina-
tions. Beyond that, they’re all just one person. So when I see steady growth to 3,000 visitors a day, totaling over a million a year, how many people is it really? 10 percent more than we’ve accounted for? 50 percent? It’s exciting to think about, but impossible to claim. Kind of like how sometimes publications claim a readership based on 2.5 or three readers per issue. That’s crap. We print and distribute 7,000 issues of 365ink every time and get a couple hundred back each time when we pick up the rare extras left when a new issue comes out. How many people read those 7,000 copies? I don’t know, and I’m no better equipped to guess than you are. But we’ll say one; how’s that sound? And how about Web site hits? Hits are the biggest misnomer in the world. Hits could be someone referring to unique visitors to a site, but often times people think that what they are seeing when really, they are seeing “document request” hits. (Slow down, egghead, you’re losing me!) A document request is a Web page request. But also, every image on that page is a document request. So a single visit to the front page of Dubuque365.com can generate 25-50 document requests, or hits. I’ve got enough experience now in numbers now to know when someone in a local band says, “My Web site gets 2,000 hits a day,” I know they really want to believe that 2,000 out of Dubuque’s 70,000 population hit their site everyday, but they’re living in la la land. Most of their hits probably come from robots like Google or Yahoo crawling their site. At 365, we filter hits from robots and don’t even include our own staff’s hits to our site. We often generate close to 100,000 hits in a day at 365. Can I claim that many visitors? I wish. And, yes, that million people is to a great degree the same few thousand people visiting us daily or weekly and getting counted again the next day. But let me say this: Thank you, thank you, thank you Dubuque for coming back to Dubuque365.com and 365ink everyday. It’s great to have you here, and we hope you enjoy your stay.
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ISSUE # 9
July 27-August 10, 2006
Taste of Dubuque: 4 Community Events: 5 & 6 Wingfest: 6 Arts : 8-9 Evening on the Green: 10 Borders Book Reviews: 11 Live Music Focus: 12 - 15 Budweiser True Music Live Music Calendar: 16 & 17 Wando’s Movies: 18-19
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Taste of Dubuque ‘06 Port of Dubuque Wednesday, August 2nd By Ellen Goodmann Open wide, Dubuque. The Taste of Dubuque is about to whet your palate for the 11th time. Dubuque-area residents will flood the Ice Harbor on August 2 like fishflies take to gas station lights and according to festival organizers and volunteers, Taste 2006 is set to out-do itself again this year. National Mississippi River Museum Director of Operations and Taste of Dubuque co-chair Mark Wahlert has been involved with Taste for nine of its 11 years. “It’s getting bigger, better, stronger,” he said. “From traffic flow to pouring beer, we’ve really refined (operations) to a science.” And operations continue to bloat like your stomach after a few cold beers. Since its inception in 1995, Taste has continually expanded and matured, offering more music and family entertainment, tons of food and drink in a perfect Mark Twain Midwestern summer afternoon atmosphere. For one day, smack-dab in the middle of the week, we Dubuquers can come up for air to celebrate our community. And there is so much to sing about. From food to music to
a state-of-the-art museum, to arts growth to employment rate expansion, Dubuque has matured beautifully in the last 11 years. And the Taste of Dubuque has done some growing up, too. Here’s what this year’s fest has to offer: Food, fun and spirits; an immense area in the north parking lot adjacent to the museum to run into and reconnect with people you haven’t seen since August 2005; more than two dozen food vendors, free trolley rides from 4th and 5th Streets every few minutes, the iciest beverages in town … and a revamped site layout to ease ticket lines. “For a one-day festival, we’ve really become the biggest in Dubuque,” Wahlert said. “It began as a really good volunteerrun, ‘raise riverfront awareness’ event to something very professional.” Jan Feltes, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium event coordinator, said that the fest would be dead in the water without the hundreds of volunteers, cash sponsors and in-kind sponsors.
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Tom Culbertson: Man with Taste By Ellen Goodmann Volunteers pack the Taste of Dubuque in larger numbers every year. They represent the soul of Dubuque – the willingness of our city to lend a hand while having fun. One volunteer in particular has continuously donated time, skill and passion to the Taste of Dubuque for the past 11 years. Tom Culbertson, creative director at Mission Creative: A Visual and Interactive Agency, has designed the logo and posters for Taste of Dubuque every year since before Mission Creative was, well, Mission Creative. “It began as an opportunity to work with a group who had a purpose,” Culbertson said. In 1996, Culbertson and team ran Get Smart, a small design firm located in the ever-evolving warehouse district. Since signing on with Woodward CommuContinued on page 26
“We’ve had a fantastic run … rain and shine,” she said. From 4 until 10 p.m. this year, music will be constant. The line-up? On the West Stage, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Swing Crew will stir things up and from 7 to 10 p.m., the Chicago Rhythm and Blues Kings will rock the audience into the night. The East Stage will host regional favorite Firewood Revival from 5 to 7 p.m. and Dubuque’s own Latin jammin’ ochOsol. You can check out local performers all over the fest. Continued on Page 26
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Another fruity idea from the Library You’ve thought about it. In fact, you think about them a lot. Exotic fruits and vegetables. Where they grew up. What they can do. How they can make you feel.
Book It! Have the kids reached the end-of-summer slump? Throw down and send ‘em off to the library for loads of learning disguised as fun.
Reptiles Rock! On Friday, August 4, kids between the ages of 6 and 11 can hop on board with members of the Swiss Valley Conservation Board and some live reptiles for a lot of seriously cool learning. Registration is required for the 10 - 11:30 a.m. program that will take place in the library’s third floor auditorium. Holler at the Youth Help Desk to register or for more information (563-589-4225, ext. 2228).
“The Little Engine That Could” Night at the Library I think I can, I think I can. We think you can too. In fact, the library is INVITING you to join it on “The Little Engine That Could” night on August 24 from 6:457:45 p.m. The moderator, parents and kids will share train stories and then make some arts and crafts. Oh, you have to be 3 to attend.
See, on the 24th, kids and parents will gather all across the United States to read The Little Engine That Could in an attempt to set a world record in support of early education and literacy. Check out www. readfortherecord.org to find out more.
For the tweens and teens … You’re not going to want to miss the Wild & Rockin’ Concert Series on Tuesday, August 1 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. This month, jam out to Led Zeppelin with other kids ages 12 and up. It’s free. Call 563-589-4225 for more information.
Well the Carnegie-Stout Library and Hy-Vee are here to guide you into exotic produce with ease. At “Get Familiar with Peculiar Produce: How to Select and Enjoy,” you can learn creative ways to incorporate nutrition and variety into your diet. You’ll learn how to recognize, handle and devour mangos, kiwi, baby bananas, comice pears, jicama, okra, papaya, hot peppers, Belgian endive and other colorful produce.
Pat Fisher, a registered dietician at HyVee, will speak about nutrition and share a ton of recipes to help vary your menu. And heck, you’ll even get to taste some samples. The free lecture will take place in the library’s 3rd Floor Auditorium at 7 p.m. It’s open to anyone. For more information, call 589-4225 and choose option 4.
Dance, Dance, Revolution Party Man … this is only for teens?
Dance Dance Revolution, the dancing video game fad that has spread across the country faster than Ebola, is hitting the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on Thursday, August 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attempt to conquer the DDR world … or just show up for pizza and fun. This is the final “Get Wild @ Your Library” Teen Summer Reading Program. Final prizes will be awarded at this party. To sign-up, call 589-4225 and press 5 for Youth Services. Co-sponsored by Video Games Etc.! On Aug. 4 and 5, Dubuque is going TAX-FREE. Save those seven cents over and over and over and over and over and over and over. In celebration of the tax-free holiday, downtown Dubuque businesses are crossing their own demure, historic Dubuque behavior line and bustin’ out onto the sidewalks with tons of sales and free popcorn. You can buy that wine you’ve been needing. Or that furniture that won’t fit anywhere in your house. Seriously
– check out some of the new retail locations in downtown Dubuque. From Roy’s Furniture Outlet to Resa James to some classic and new Bluff Street shops, you will have the shopping adventure you didn’t know could happen in Dubuque. Bring your wallet. Bring your floss. Check out one of the most architecturally beautiful parts of town and feel a lot less buyer’s remorse. For more information, call 563-588-4400.
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Sat, Aug 5th 11a.m.-11p.m. East Dubuque, Ill By Ellen Goodmann Tie that giant white bib around your neck and soar into the second annual Wingfest in East Dubuque. Billed as the Tri-States’ Annual Buffalo Wing Cook-off, the East Dubuque Booster Club-sponsored Wingfest offers loads more than just a plateful of wings. A sampling? Three live bands, enough food to gorge yourself for 12 hours, beer beer beer, free blow-up rides for kids, around 5,000 chicken wings and a street dance. The fest is set for Saturday, August 5, on Sinsinawa Ave. (the main drag) from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with wing judging beginning at around 2 p.m. Sticky fingers Here’s the skinny on the wings: If you want to be involved in the cook-off, we salute you. It costs $50 to enter the contest and the fee will provide you with a workstation, 40 lbs. of chicken wings (about 500 pieces) and two free Wingfest t-shirts. The wings can be prepared any way you believe will make local celebrity judges and fest-goers salivate. Awarded will be first, second and third place winners in each of these three categories: Traditional, Barbeque and Most Unique … and one winner will be awarded in these
(Ellen is fired for writing this lame quiz and then going to San Francisco) 1. Taste of Dubuque 2006 is billed as fun for ______________. a. Your taste buds. b. 16 kittens. c. The family. 2. About how many food vendors will offer delicious selections at Taste this year? a. Pi c. Your mother. d. 22 f. 30 3. Taste of Dubuque is free as usual, but the historical society is accepting __ dollar donations per adult at the gate for the organization this year. 4. Where can you park to get into the festival? a. In lots by the site. b. In ramps near 4th and 5th Streets. c. Somewhere by the Brewery. d. Along White street. e. On the train tracks. f. A through d. (Answers on page 31)
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remaining categories: P e o p l e ’s Choice, Showmanship Award and Plate Presentation. Hungry hippos Umm … what if you just want to eat your fair share of some of the thousands of wings? You can. Pay $5, grab a punch card, and you’ll get punched (not in the face – on the card) to chow wings from the different contenders. “We learned from last year when we just had bracelets,” said Booster Club President and event co-planner David Sendt. “We went through about 5,000 wings in an hour and a half.” But, hey, in your gluttony, leave some room for other fabulous vendors selling food throughout the day and what is arguably the most delicious part of Midwestern summer: Sweet corn. (The vegetable you see twice!) Beginning at 5 p.m., volunteers will be boiling and buttering some juicy Fincel’s corn on the cob. Dance your pants off Not literally. Please keep your pants on. Last year, music was halted for Saturday evening Mass, but not this year … the bands are rocking for the duration be5. The stages at Taste of Dubuque are beled _________ and __________. a. One and two. c. East and west. d. Tasty and Dubuquey.
cause they’ll be set up further north on the street – so as to not disturb the St. Mary’s parishioners. From noon to 3 p.m., catch local class act the Rocket Surgeons, fronted by 365’s very own Bryce Parks joined by music gurus Neil Stockel and Tom Glab. They’ve played together for about four years with an energy that is paralleled only by their ignorance. The surgeons are the ideal band to get the party (or the Wingfest) started and return to the festival for their second year. They’ll lolabotomize the boring part of you and replace it with pizzazz. That’s right. Pizzazz.
6. The 2006 Regional Entertainment sponsor is ______________________. 7. How many people attended Taste in ten years? a. About 70,000 b. About 100,000 c. About 220,000 d. 1 Bazillion. 8. The Taste is on what day of the week every year? a. Sunday b. Friday Tryday c. Saturday d. Wednesday 9. How many plastic cups have they gone through in ten years? Yes they counted. a. 50,000 b. 100,000 c. 220,000 10. The first Tase of Dubuque happened as part of what other event? a. America’s River Festival b. Iowa Sesquicentennial Celebration c. Riverfest d. The Quickening
THEN … If you’re a rodeo superstar or just a fan of some good old country music, check out the Horsin’ Around Band from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. They are five-time winners of the Best Live Band in the Tri-States award and the official band of country music station 103.3 WJOD. They’ll yee-haw you up with songs from Brooks and Dunn to Johnny Cash to Gretchen Wilson. Party until after dark from 7 to 11 p.m. with Milwaukee’s premier club, festival and party band, The Heroes! A good cause All the proceeds from Wingfest go to the East Dubuque Booster Club Big Blue Fund Drive – the main goal of which currently is to finish a brand new concession facility at the East Dubuque Football Field. The field is used by the Tri-State community for youth football and girl’s softball leagues.
A Wish and a Prayer A Benefit for Lindsey Hines Saturday, July 29 Easy Street Tavern
Life does not always go as planned. Everyone knows this, but in our busy lives we sometimes take things for granted. When our health is threatened, or when one of our close friends or family fall ill, suddenly things fall into a new perspective. The little annoyances don’t matter and the things we value most gain even greater importance. It is in this spirit that friends of a young woman by the name of Lindsey Hines are gathering to celebrate her life and her friendship, and to support her in her ongoing struggle. Having battled and beaten Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) requiring a bone
marrow transplant, the cures have caused serious damage to her lungs. Her friends admire her courage and positive attitude in spite of all she’s endured and the challenges faces ahead.
In an effort to provide both financial and moral support, friends and family of Lindsey Hines are hosting a benefit at Easy Street Tavern on Saturday, July 29, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. For a mere $5 donation, guests may enjoy free food, including a hog roast and entertainment all night. Live music will be provided by None Taken, and Easy Street Battle of the Bands winner 2-West and another bad T.B.A. Easy Street is located at 431 Rhomberg. For more information, or to contribute to the fund for Lindsey Hines, contact Amy at 563-543-1557.
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The Nash Gallery: Dubuque County Fine Arts Society renames former Rocco Buda Gallery by Mike Ironside The board of directors of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society (DCFAS), in anticipation of reopening the organization’s non-profit art gallery in a new location, has announced it will rename the gallery in honor of the late Ruth and Russ Nash. Lifelong advocates of the arts, the Nashes were founding members of the Fine Arts Society and creators of the non-profit gallery named for their late neighbor, Rocco Buda.
partnerships and working with downtown developers. Though announcement of any formal arrangements might be premature at this time, according to DCFAS organizers, announcement of a new location, most likely downtown, should be forthcoming in the near future. In any case, the board is taking the opportunity of a change in location to rename the gallery in honor of the Nashes. “Just as Russ and Ruth created the Rocco Buda Gallery in honor of their neighbor, the Nash gallery is our tribute to the Nashes,” said Witthoeft. “It’s a way for Dubuque to pay homage to two of the community’s great arts leaders.” A downtown location would bring greater visibility and accessibility to the gallery, providing not only more parking and better pedestrian and vehicular traffic, but the potential for better handicap accessibility – all challenges of the previous gallery location. Now part of a cultural district recognized by the Iowa Arts Council, downtown could offer the potential for further benefits for the non-profit gallery in the future. The renaming and subsequent relocation of the gallery are part of an ongoing evolution of the grassroots organization. With the recent recruitment of a number of new volunteers and committee and board members, the Fine Arts Society is restructuring to better represent and serve the community, while still remaining true to its stated mission – “To encourage, promote, and present local and regional arts including music, writing, theater, and fine arts.”
Russ and Ruth Nash opened the gallery at 434 Loras Boulevard in half of the duplex they shared with Rocco Buda, a local tailor and lover of Italian opera. Upon her death in 2002, Ruth Nash bequeathed the building that hosted the gallery to the DCFAS. The Fine Arts Society continued operation of the gallery, hosting monthly exhibits by up-and-coming artists until the sale of the Loras Boulevard building complex in March of this year, when gallery exhibitions were temporarily suspended. The move positions the 501(c)(3) non-profit group to better serve the arts community in the future. “The new Nash gallery will be a current reflection of the state of art in the Dubuque area,” said DCFAS board president Chad Witthoeft. “We are bringing the DCFAS up to date.” In an effort to secure a new exhibition space, the Fine Art Society is currently exploring potential
Recent years have seen the organization focusing on refining and sustaining core programming like the gallery, DubuqueFest and the Fine Arts Players One-Act Play Contest. Toward that end, the group is in search of volunteers and new committee members “with vision to help guide the organization to better realize its mission in the future.” In that spirit the gallery committee, comprising artists, educators, arts advocates and professionals, is using the move as an opportunity to restructure. Recruiting new committee members and diversifying the management of the gallery has the potential to provide a wealth of new ideas and broaden the connections to the community. In a similar vein, the Fine Arts Society is seeking sponsors to invest in rebuilding the larger nonprofit organization. The group hopes to build community support for a fresh approach to its community-based arts programming that maintains core principles and honors the over 25year-old legacy of its founders. The naming of the non-profit gallery in honor of Russ and Ruth Nash is a step in that direction. Those interested in learning more about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities should contact board president Chad Witthoeft at PO Box 1166, Dubuque, IA 52004-1166, or at 563-582-3224.
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Garden art Area artists will be auctioning off some of their works at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Evening on the Green on Friday, July 28. The featured pieces are watering cans. The items are rustic yet beautiful and all carry a garden theme. You can catch the cans at Evening on the Green during the silent auction.
Meet some of the artists: Michele Anderson Anderson has studied at Parkland Community College in Champaign, Ill., and the University of Iowa College of Art using mediums that range from metalwork to watercolor to mixable oil. She also paints furniture and found objects. Anderson is a retired nurse and has four children. Sue Bauer Bauer has been a decorative painter for many years. She said that although she has painted on many surfaces from walls, windows, screens and sleds, this is the first time she has painted a watering can. Her specific watering can features a bride going through a rose trellis because just two years ago, she watched her daughter pass through the roses at the arboretum on her wedding day.
Maureen Frommelt Frommelt is a lifelong resident of Dubuque and a 1963 graduate of Clarke College with a BA in art. She has taught both elementary and adult art classes and her design was chosen for the official flag of the City of Dubuque. Although she has worked in various media throughout the years, her emphasis has been watercolor for the last fifteen years. She says that her subject matter emphasizes her personal values of home, family and nature. D.L. Horch Horsch, an award-winning watercolor painter, owns Positive Creations, where she works in freelance design, tutors computer graphic students and manufactures notecards from her paintings as well as greeting cards from other local artists. She has most recently released her third and final print of the series, “High Points of Dubuque.” It’s available at local galleries and at the Hospice of Dubuque office. Linda Pratt Pratt graduated from Clarke College with a BFA. Since then, she has studied pastel, watercolor, collage and assemblage. She is associated with The Studio at Fountain Park and has exhibited at the Main Gallery and Studio and at the Rocco Buda Gallery in Dubuque. She is currently being exhibited at the Bastille Day Art Exhibit at the Red House Gallery. Pratt is co-founder of Escape to the Woods, a creative workshop and retreat and has taught pastel, drawing and collage classes. She also designs jewelry and greeting cards under the name Eikons. See the full Evening on the Green article on page 10!
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Celebrating the 15th Season of Dubuque…and All That Jazz! - Compilation CD by Mike Ironside I’m either the perfect guy to review this CD or the worst. As a former festival guy for Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., I had the pleasure of working with nearly all of the bands on this compilation CD. Not only have I taken the time at the event to actually listen to them (in-between checking on the vendors’ power needs and doing a quick quality control assessment of the Jaycees’ products), I have also heard their recordings. These guys are good. I already know that. You probably know that too. You don’t get to play All That Jazz until your band is really, really good. So you think you’re gonna get an “objective” review? But here’s the thing: Upon listening, it really is a good CD. It’s got great original songs by all the big favorites and a few by some bands that should probably make another appearance. If you like the festival, buy the CD, pick up some Bud Light and some Amber Bock and invite eight thousand of your closest friends over. Oh, and get some Sugar Ray’s. I’ll meet you by the dance floor.
Nuns + Vegas = Theatre The Bell Tower Theater (where you can do your two favorite things -- watch and eat) is bringing Nunsensations to Dubuque -- Vegas Style. Some fabulous, talented area nun-alikes are going to spice up Nunsense with the all new Las Vegas Revue of the show. The original Nunsense was introduced more than 20 years ago through Dan Goggin and the show has since then gone through six entries in a hilarious, moving series. Beginning August 17, the nuns take off in Vegas. The premise of the show: One of their “devoted” parishioners has asked them to perform at his nightclub in Las Vegas. While the sisters decline at first, the $10,000 he offers to donate to the school convinces them to take their act on the road. The show is directed by Sue Riedel with music direction by Jill Heitzman-Carlock and accompaniment by Patti Giegerich. Time are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. from August 17 to September 23, 2006, with no performances on August 31, September 1, 2 & 3. Tickets are just $15 for all performances. Dinner/Theater packages are available for all performances for $35. To purchase tickets call 563-588-3377 or visit www.belltowertheater.net.
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By Ellen Goodmann Get down with the goldenrods. Spend an elegant “Evening on the Green” at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens tomorrow, July 28.
Drink a glass of wine as you stroll through the hosta garden or visit the newest edition to the botanical garden family, a whole slew of Koi fish. The new Koi are
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stepping into the ghost fins of hundreds of Koi that died in the Japanese Garden in 2005 due to operational equipment failure. RIP, fishy fishies. Live on, Japanese Water Garden. If you haven’t visited the Japanese Garden yet, you will be blown away by its grace and beauty. Later in the evening, wine and dessert will be served in the refined English Rose Garden.
the designs for the following year are planted with the necessary seeds being ordered by October.
Board member Sue Simon believes that Evening on the Green is a vital event that helps to sustain Dubuque’s “living library.”
The botanical gardens are composed of 29 annual beds, 23 perennial beds, 26 show hosta beds and 13 glade hosta beds. There are also iris, dahlia, canna, true lily and bulb beds. The grounds hold five daylily beds, 22 shrub berms and a wonderful conifer collection. 600 rose bushes populate the gardens, too.
“… Evening on the Green is truly a summer highlight,” she said. “The setting for the event must be one of the most beautiful in town. The cause is one of the best. Because the DA&BG is completely volunteer driven, all of the money raised goes directly to improving the gardens. For those of us who are not regular Ar-
In its third year, Evening on the Green, a bona fide garden party, is a fundraiser for the arboretum and a celebration of the Zen-like beauty of the gardens and the massive amount of volunteer work that goes into growing and maintaining them. This year’s event, chaired by Sue Bird, will feature what is becoming an artsy, cool tradition: A silent auction (introducing unique hand-painted watering cans), a live auction and tons of gourmet food catered by Anita Copp and Hy-Vee. No word yet on whether live music is set to entertain green-goers.
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You can adopt and maintain a garden if you sign up in the gift shop. Last year, more than 70,000 people visited the arboretum from 39 states and 17 countries.
son and all proceeds will go directly to the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Tickets are available for $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Need even more reasons to support the arboretum? Some things you might not know … The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is the only arboretum in the entire United States that is staffed entirely by volunteers. 375 volunteers to be exact. These 375 people maintain the trees, plants, shrubs, flowers and on and on clocking approximately 14,500 unpaid hours to beautify and keep the 52 acres of landscaped green space looking amazing. Climb the vines …
boretum volunteers but who love the gardens and admire the many workers, donations and supporting ‘The Evening on the Green’ are ways we can make a contribution. Dubuque is lucky to have this amazing attraction.” The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. The gardens will be at the peak of the sea-
At the end of each season, the annual bed gardens are critiqued. It is then that
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The Bubonic Plague, the French Foreign Legion, great white sharks, the Henry Rifle, Barbie, cook books, stamp collecting…whatever strikes your fancy. 4. A personal collection. Collect first editions of books that have a particular significance to your life. Just looking at the book shelf will stir many memories.
Read ‘em or Collect ‘em By Robert P. Gelms
People buy books for all kinds of reasons, but I’m willing to go out on a limb here and suppose that nearly all people who buy books buy them to read. A firm grasp of the obvious, right? Well, there are people who buy books for other reasons. People collect them like you would collect coins or stamps. Collecting books can be an incredibly interesting and rewarding hobby, although my wife describes it as more of a cross between an addiction and a psychosis. If you are bitten by this hobby and you have a spouse who isn’t, then be prepared to do a lot of tap dancing having to justify some little jewel you found in a rare book store. That, my friends, is the only downside to collecting books. The rest of it is like walking in sunshine. The only decision you have left is what to collect. I have a few thoughts on the subject. It will be much more enjoyable if you collect what you like and what you know, but especially what you like. I think that if you are just starting out, it is important to avoid collecting books as an investment. Collecting books to turn a quick profit is very difficult and requires an enormous amount of experience, skill and knowledge. It’s not very much fun when you find out that that first edition of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire you paid
$275 for and you thought was worth $750 turns out to have a replacement dust jacket and is only worth about $100. A lot of modern “firsts” are valuable not so much for the book but because of the dust jacket. So much so that it is almost as if the book is incidental to the dust jacket. For example, a first edition, first printing of J. D. Salinger’s Catcher In the
Rye in fine condition with a dust jacket in fine condition will set you back about $17,000, give or take few thousand dollars. The same book in the same condition with a damaged dust jacket will cost you about $9,000 and the same book with no dust jacket runs about $1,500. Book collecting doesn’t have to be expensive and you don’t need to collect famous authors. In fact, collecting lesser-known or even local authors can be just as rewarding and will usually be surprisingly affordable. By the way, autographs are much easier to get from the writer who lives up the street as opposed to the writer who lives in Sri Lanka, and autographs can significantly increase the value of a book.
Author Event - Book Signing
Saturday, August 5, at 11 a.m. Stories from Cars: The Movie
Wednesday, August 9, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 12, at 11 a.m. Doreen Cronin’s latest, Dooby Dooby Moo
Booksigning with Robert James Luedke, author of the Christian graphic novel, Eye Witness: Acts of the Spirit.
Saturday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m. Art by Patrick McDonnell
1. Collect first editions by author, e.g. Ernest Hemingway or Kurt Vonnegut, or by genre, e.g. poetry, science fiction, horror, fantasy and detective fiction. I know someone who collects the first appearance of the same novel from different publishers.
3. Collect by subject. Pick one, any one.
Children’s Storytimes:
Saturday, August 26, at 11 a.m. Winston the Book Wolf by Marni McGee and Ian Beck
There are as many ways of collecting books as there are people who collect them. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
2. Collect a series like all the Hardy Boys books, Nancy Drew, Doc Savage, Tom Swift, Kay Scarpeta, Hercule Poirot, Harry Bosch, Sam Spade … you get the idea.
BORDERS AUTHOR & MUSIC EVENTS
Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m. Matt Buckingham’s delightful fish story, Bright Stanley
A first edition, first printing of Ulysses by James Joyce in fine condition sells for about $75,000. Recently, a copy of Ulysses signed by Joyce sold for $500,000.
About the book - This retelling of the book of Acts brings the bible to life for today’s reader in an innovative graphic novel format. About the author - Robert is a graduate of UW-Platteville and currently lives in Texas.
5. Collect a press. Some people collect all the books published by a single press like Limited Editions Club, Easton Press, Golden Cockerel Press, Folio Society, First Editions Club or the Book Of The Month Club. This bears repeating: If you are just starting out, don’t collect books to make money. Collect books for fun. Any library will have a host of books on book collecting. Here are a few you might find useful: Instant Expert: Collecting Books by Mathew Budman, Miller’s: Collecting Modern Books by Catherine Porter, Book Finds by Ian C. Ellis and the Pocket Guide To the Identification of First Editions by Bill McBride. Often, the hunt is just as enjoyable as reading the book. Until it happens to you, it’s hard for me to describe the feeling you will get when you find that first printing of Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five in a used book store for $3 … it is worth about $3,000. I have to warn you, though: As far as I can tell, there is no known cure for that feeling and you are likely to be afflicted for the rest of your life. Hooray!
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Friday, July 28, The Busted Lift
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powerful duo with a vibrant, haunting sound, The Pines return to Dubuque on Friday, July 28, with special guest opener Noah Earle at The Busted Lift from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, an odd yet wise pairing and both native Iowans, became The Pines more than three years ago after connecting in Tucson, Ariz. “We were vague acquaintances in Iowa City,” said Huckfelt. “But we re-ran into each other in Tucson and starting playing all the time.”
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Huckfelt said that the two have pared down their gigs this summer to about once per week to really focus on writing and composing the new album, which they will record in September. Then, plans are to tour, tour, tour. The album will surely capture the unique life and musical experiences of Ramsey and Huckfelt. They are young and bloody, but carry a wisdom and elegance in their music, perhaps aroused by an amazing array of musical mentors, legends and people who are still in the business to create music with freedom. “I don’t know of any other musicians at our age that have been as fortunate as Benson
Sundays
Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Dbq. Co. Fairgrounds Speedway, 7-10 p.m. Karaoke - Phoenix Entertainment, The Hangout 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Tuesdays
‘Round Midnight Jazz w/ Bill Encke - Isabella’s, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Loose Gravel Duo - Riverwalk Cafe, Grand Harbor, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Open Mic - Hosted by the Dert Tones, The Busted Lift, 9 a.m. - 1a.m. Open Forum - Poetry, Music, Isabella’s (In the Ryan House), 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dubuque Area Writer’s Guild Open Forum - 2nd Wed. (Isabella’s) 7-9p.m. Live Comedy - Live on Main Comedy, Bricktown, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Live Comedy - 3100 Club Comedy Night, Midway Hotel, 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. The Wundo Band - Pizzeria Uno Annex, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Karaoke - C-N-T Ent., Second Wind, Galena, IL, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Thursdays
Live Music - Riverwalk Cafe, Grand Harbor 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open Mic - Grape Harbor, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Guest Bartender Night - Isabella’s (Ryan House) 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays With stories as contrasting as their personalities, The Pines forged a musical path together, creating and performing songs in Midwest, and went on to give birth to their debut self-titled record in 2004, a beautiful blend of colorful roots-folk-raw-rock and melodic tunes that really pay tribute to the music that has shaped them as singers, musicians and songwriters. The album, produced by Iowa City-based Trailer Records owner David Zollo, swims in sounds that easily welcome guest performers Bo Ramsey (Benson’s father) and Dave Moore (Red House Records). Now calling the Twin Cities home, Huckfelt and Ramsey have recently signed a record deal with St. Paul-based Red House Records, home to a chunk of pretty amazing acoustic performers including Greg Brown and Spider John Koerner.
and I to be in the presence of such great, authentic folk music and talented musicians,” Huckfelt said. In their three-year career, The Pines have earned stage time with acts ranging from The Arcade Fire to Kelly Joe Phelps and Spider John Koerner. “You could mention how much we like playing at the Busted Lift,” Huckfelt said. “We travel a lot, but Dubuque and the Busted Lift have always been great shows.” Oh, and watch redhouserecords.com for updates on The Pines’ upcoming album. We’re sure you’ll be seeing and hearing more of this up and coming pair. An attempt to be like Aaron Hefel … For fans of: Calexico, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Greg Brown.
Auto Racing - Many Divisions, Farley Speedway, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Open Mic - Bluff Street Live, Mississippi Mug, 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - C-N-T Entertainment, T.J’s Bent Prop, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Sandy Hook Tap, 10 p.m. -2 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - Renie B., George & Dales, East Dubuque 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Saturdays
Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Galena, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Riverboat Lounge, 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. DJ Music - Double J DJs, Benchwarmers, Platteville, WI, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
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Speaking of doing it again. There will be a special FREE second edition of the Reunion on August 26, featuring the party blues of the Brews Brothers Band and the saucy zydeco of We’re Late and Smell Like Beer.
On July 29 at 7 p.m., the outdoor music festival at the Alliant Amphitheater will feature the totally authentic beehivesporting ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s tribute band Mickey and the Memories. The Chicagobased band boasts a high energy line-up of seven men backing up three lovely ladies and have become a huge hit with oldies lovers around the country. “They were extrememly popular when we had them here for the samee event two years ago,” said Paul Hemmer, Rotary swing band leader and venerable voice of Dubuque radio on KGRR. “Everybody loved em’. There were tons of people dancing and having a great time so we said let do it again.”
Tickets for the July 29 event are $10 in advance and are available from Hy-Vee, Radio Dubuque and from all Rotary Club members. Admission at the gate is $12. For more dish, call Vicky at 563-5833576. Proceeds go to the Dubuque Community Health Center to fund a complete dental suite. Sponsors for the Rotary’s Rock and Soul Reunion on the River are Verizon, Alliant Energy and Sedona Staffing Services.
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Saturday, August 12 Dubuque’s only festival dedicated to the blues, Four Mounds BluesFest returns to the Alliant Amphitheater, Saturday, August 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. This year’s celebration of blues music marks the twelfth annual installation of the event, which also serves as a fundraiser for the Four Mounds Foundation. Tickets are $7 per person Headlining the event will be St. Paul blues guitar-slinger T. Albert Lloyd, backed by his rhythm section, the Kingpins. Possibly one of the blues world’s best-kept secrets, Lloyd is making a name for himself for his original songwriting and his searing rock-tinged guitar leads. A long-time player and songwriter, it wasn’t until 2001 that Lloyd recorded his debut CD of original songs, Tears From My Heart. Since then he has recorded two more CDs of original material. His latest, What Is Right, was released just this June at the St. Paul Blues Festival. Opening for T. Albert Lloyd will be Chicago blues champions the J.B. Ritchie Power Blues Band. Playing the Chicago blues circuit 200 dates a year for over 35 years , Ritchie has honed his slide guitar style to create blazing new versions of Chicago blues classics by the likes of Muddy Waters, Elmore James, and Howlin’ Wolf. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and music will begin at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is only $7 per person. All proceeds benefit the Youth Empower-
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ment Services (Y.E.S.) Program of the Four Mounds Foundation.
About Four Mounds The Four Mounds Foundation was founded as a not-for-profit organization in 1987 as a means for managing and stewarding a generous gift of property willed to the City of Dubuque from the estate of Elizabeth Adams Burden upon her passing in 1982. The Burdens had a vision for the 54 acres of scenic riverview property, that it might be preserved for the public good and be utilized for educational purposes. The Four Mounds Foundation exists to perpetuate that vision, through the preservation of the properties natural resources, the restoration of its historically significant buildings and the operation of its vocational at-risk youth program at no cost to the City of Dubuque or its taxpayers.
The mission of Four Mounds is to demonstrate and teach the stewardship of natural, architectural, historical, and agricultural resources in a way that is environnmentally, economically, and culturally sustainable and to have these resources utilized for hands-on experiential education.
Friday, August 11 Town Clock While summertime in Dubuque is known as the season of festivals, August is the month in which that is most true, with events nearly every weekend. In the rush of season-end events, the one that truly celebrates the season is Dubuque’s Summerfest. Scheduled for Friday, August 11, Summerfest offers lunchtime and evening concerts at the Town Clock, along with a variety of festival foods and beverages. This year’s event will kick off with a lunchtime concert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. by local oldies favorites The Legends. The band returns at 5 p.m. to open the evening concert headlined by the ever-popular Minneapolis party band The R Factor, scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Fans of Grease will want to check out The Legends for their repertoire of the ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll now known as “oldies.” Becoming something of a tradition at Summerfest (having performed at Summerfests 2002, 2004 and 2005), The R Factor has become an ever-increasing draw to the event with its energetic stage shows and consummate versatility. Boasting a repertoire of 400 popular songs delivered by a talented team of male and female vocalists, the group covers a range of styles and artists. From classic R&B to contemporary country, with rock, funk and all types of radio pop tunes on the list, The R Factor always surprises their audiences with the scope of its abilities. The band is always backed by a highly skilled group of musicians, typically including a horn and rhythm section, and often including strings. Summerfest is organized by the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council in coordination with a variety of local employers and unions. Proceeds from the festival are invested in the Council’s “Education-to-Em-
ployment Grant Program” – a scholarship program for students training for skilled occupations in the Tri-State area. Each year the Council helps a number of students prepare for work in variety of fields. Last year, 21 students benefited from the Council program, receiving training in welding, nursing, teaching, engineering, accounting, carpentry and medical technology. Not only a fundraiser, Summerfest also serves as promotional tool for the program. “With Summerfest, and through the process of providing financial assistance to students, we want to raise awareness that skilled, good-paying job opportunities are available in the Dubuque area for people who are willing to prepare themselves,” said Charles Isenhart, executive director of the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council. In addition to the focus on labor and training issues, Summerfest serves as an event to honor and support our servicemen and women. Working with the Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Summerfest will provide video recording equipment, offering families, friends and supporters of our troops an opportunity to record a video message. The collected videos will then be sent to our soldiers deployed overseas. With a variety of local partner employers and unions, Summerfest Dubuque is sponsored by more than 48 organizations, led by Prudential Financial and Rousselot as Platinum sponsors. While there is no admission fee to Summerfest, donations to the grant fund will be accepted at the gates by volunteers from the Dubuque County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Contributions will be shared with the Deputies’ “Shop with a Cop Program,” which provides school clothing and supplies to needy children. For more information on Summerfest or the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council’s Education-to-Employment Grant Program, visit www.dalmc.com.
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Johnny Dowd July 31, 9 p.m. at The Busted Lift W/ guests Wolfman Superband, Tony Schultz & Brad North Since 1998, Johnny Dowd has been breaking the boundaries of modern alt country with his unique blend of surreal art, music and stage theatrics. Dowd’s records often relay a strange childhood: Scenes of watching his father butcher cattle or playing dress-up in mom’s closet. Dowd has released much of his catalog on European labels and tours the continent regularly. Aside from the obvious country honk, his style ranges from psychedelic rock romps through his past and noisy interludes of cantankerous ramblings. After putting out a couple of “normal” country records,
Tickets are now on sale for the massively entertaining nationally touring act The Bob and Tom Comedy Jam. It’s coming to Dubuque on August 4, but score cheaper tickets in advance! The Bob and Tom Jam features musical/comedy stars Tim Wilson, Tim Cavanagh, Paul and Storm and will be hosted by Donnie Baker.
Dowd seems to have found his true voice on 2004’s Cemetery Shoes. The band is rocking more, sound effects are carefully placed and the content reels with insane visions of colorful characters. His latest effort, Cruel Words, puts a hard funk backdrop to Dowd’s strange stories of love and death. Brian Wilson and Michael Stark are perfect foils for the menacingly fun music Johnny Dowd creates. Wolfman Superband, a local supergroup including Chad Witthoeft, Mike Ironside, Jimmy Sanborn and Tim Connolly, formed over the last year to make rock music sound fun and not just for kids. First-round winners of the Easy Street Battle of the Bands, the guys will be performing before Johnny Dowd. Tony Schultz, bassist of the band Smothering Angels, will be performing a short set of down-home country songs he has been working on. Traveling troubador Brad North will open the show promptly at 9 with acoustic indie folk in the vein of the Mountain Goats and Bright Eyes.
Ah yes … your favorite sing-a-long songs like “The NASCAR Song,” “First Baptist Bar and Grill” and “The Jeff Gordon Song” will make you feel reeeeal great. Wilson’s been on CMT and Comedy Central and is a regular on Bob and Tom. Cavanagh is dubbed the “One Minute Song” dude from The Bob and Tom Show. Paul and Storm have a weekly music slot on the show. The August 4 show will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Five Flags and is sponsored by Eagle102 Radio and the Holiday Inn Dubuque. Ticket prices are $25.75 and $28.75 in advance and $30 at the door.
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Thursday, July 27
Saturday, July 29
Wednesday, August 2
The Wundo Band P-Ville Party in the Park, 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Mama’s Puddin’ Red N Deb’s Bar & Grill, 9 PM - 1 AM
Open Mic Night w/ The Dert Tones The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
Denny Garcia Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 10 PM
The Swizzlestix The Pit Stop, 9 PM - 1 AM
Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 8 PM - 10 PM
Center Stage Show Band Fairgrounds Beerstand, 8 PM - 12 AM
Jabberbox The Arena, 11 PM - 3 AM
3100 Comedy Night 3100 Club, Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 10 PM
Mixed Emotions Molly’s Pub, 8 PM - 12 PM
Sunday, July 30
The Wundo Band Pizzeria Uno Annex, 9 PM - 12 PM
Open Mic Night Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Chuck Bregman Anton’s Saloon, 3:30 PM - 8 PM
Thursday, August 3
Music in the Gardens Celebration Iowa Singers, Dancers & Orchestra @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 6 PM
Open Mic at the Grape Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, July 28
Saturday, July 29
Blake Shelton & Joe Diffie Fairgrounds Grandstand, 7 PM - 10 PM Rocket Surgeons Dagwoods, Cascade, IA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Jabher Box Fairgrounds Beerstand, 8 PM - 12 AM The Pines (Dave Huckfelt & Ben Ramsey) The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM Loose Gravel Band Riverwalk Patio, Grand Harbor Resort 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bluff Street Live Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday, July 31
Animal Mother & Any Day Now Mississippi Mug, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Johnny Dowd, Wolfman Superband Tony Schultz, Brad North The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
Catch 3 Riverwalk Patio at Grand Harbor Resort, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Swing Crew Mineral Point Firemen’s Dance, 8 PM - 12 AM
Tuesday, August 1
Roy Schroedel Perfect Pint, Platteville, 8 PM - 11 PM
S&S Acoustica Bierstube, 9 PM - 12:30 AM
Loose Gravel Riverwalk Patio at Grand Harbor Resort, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jodi Splinter & Kevin Beck 3100 Club at the Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM
Betty and the New Headlights The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
‘Round Midnight Jazz Jam Isabella’s/Ryan House, 8 PM - 12 AM
Dave Christensen Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM
Horsin’ Around Band Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 9 PM - 1 AM
Wednesday, August 2
Bluff Street Live Mississippi Mug, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 5
BadFish New Diggings, 9 PM - 1 AM
The Mississippi Band Murph’s South End Tap, 9 PM - 1 AM
Zero 2 Sixty Jake’s Place Summer Beach Block Party, Streets full of Sand! 9 PM - 1 AM
Big Muddy Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM
Ralph Kluseman Grape Escape, Galena, IL, 8PM - 11PM
Saturday, July 29
Liquid Rhythm Rumors-Leisure Lake, 8 PM - 12 AM
Mickey & the Memories @ The Rock & Soul Reunion on the River Alliant Amphitheater / Star Brewery, 5 PM - 10 PM
Massey Road 3100 Club/Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM
Horsin’ Around Band Fairgrounds Beerstand Stage 8 PM - 11 PM
Friday, August 4 Bob & Tom Comedy Jam Tim Wilson, Tim Cavanagh, Paul and Storm and Donnie Baker Five Flags Center, 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Mama’s Puddin’ @ The Platteville Summer Block Party, Behind The Pizza Ranch on HWY 151, 1 PM - 5 PM
Loverboy & Gin Blossoms Fairgrounds Grandstand, 7 PM - 10 PM
The Swing Crew Fairgrounds Beerstand, 8 PM - 12 AM
The Stellanovas @ Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 11 PM Comedian Dobie Maxwell Arthur House Restaurant, 9 PM
Taste of Dubuque Live Music Port of Dubuque, NMRMA West Stage, Swing Crew - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, The Chicago Rhythm and Blues Kings - 7 PM - 10 PM. East Stage, Firewood Revival, 5 PM 7PM, OchOsol, 7:30 - 10 PM
Wingfest Live Music East Dubuque, Sinsinawa Ave. Rocket Surgeons, 12 - 3 PM Horsin Around, 3:30 - 6:30 PM The Heroes, 7 - 11 PM
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Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Friday, August 11
Open Mic Night Grape Harbor, 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Horsin’ Around Band Courtside, 9 PM - 1 AM
Friday, August 11
Massey Road Deano’s BackSide, 10:30 PM - 2:30 AM
The Legends Summerfest / 365 Lunchtime jam 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / 5 PM - 7 PM
Lonesome Dan Kase Isabella’s at the Ryan House 9 PM - 1 AM
Saturday, August 12 Massey Road Bent Prop Marina, 2 PM - 6 PM
Music on the March II Senior High School, Dalzell Field, 6:30 PM
Bad Habits Noonan’s North, 9 PM - 1 AM
Open Bluegrass Jam Isabella’s in the Ryan House, 7 PM - 12 PM
Horsin’ Around Band Dirty Ernie’s, Farley, IA, 9 PM - 1 AM
Stoneheart The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
The Mighty Short Bus The Busted Lift, 10 PM - 1 AM
Denny Garcia Woodbine Bend G.C. 7 PM - 10 PM Artie & The Pink Catillacs 3100 Club, Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Rocket Surgeons Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM - 1 AM Massey Road The Dog House Lounge, 9 PM - 1 AM Horsin’ Around Band Catfish Charlie’s, 9 PM - 1 AM Greg Winkler Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 1 AM The Swizzlestix The Arena, 11 PM - 3 AM
Sunday, August 6 Chuck Bregman Anton’s Saloon, 3 PM - 9 PM The 1908, All Ages Show The Busted Lift, 5 PM - 9 PM
Tuesday, August 8 Jazz Tuesday with ‘Round Midnight Isabella’s, 8 PM - 12 AM
Wednesday, August 9 Live on Main Comedy Bricktown, 8 PM - 10 PM 3100 Comedy Night 3100 Club, Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 10 PM The Wundo Band Pizzeria Uno, 9 PM - 12 PM Open Mic Night w/ The Dert Tones The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM
Brews Brothers The Busted Lift, 9 PM - 1 AM 50 Pound Rooster The Yardarm, 8 PM - 12 AM Artie & The Pink Catillacs 3100 Club at the Midway Hotel, 8 PM - 12 AM Mixed Emotions Dubuque Driving Range, 8 PM - 12 PM John Moran Grape Harbor, 9 PM - 12 AM
Artie & The Pink Catillacs The Other Side, 10:30 PM - 2:30 AM
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Clerks II
- A Film by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma) Clerks II is a movie about Dante and Randal, two thirtysomething friends who used to work as well, clerks. When their places of employment burn down, they are forced to find new jobs. Instead of moving on to the better lives they both envision for themselves, they take dead-end jobs similar to their previous ones at a fast food joint called Mooby’s. As far as plot goes, that’s about it. When not compared to the original, Clerks II is a very, very funny movie that should be seen by the masses. It has what you have come to expect from Kevin Smith: Dialogue centered on everyday, useless topics that will offend almost every walk of life, great musical soundtrack choices, plenty of vulgarity, some very, very unclean surprises and, of course, Jay and Silent Bob. And that’s why we love his movies. Now, I can understand that Kevin Smith didn’t want to just make a rehash of the original, which is unfortunate. While the sequel is good enough on its own merit, there are some things about it that just plain disturbed us. The first is that, while Randal has shown no love for the customers of Mooby’s, he doesn’t show them the blatant disrespect that we saw in the original. The second is that it is in color (unlike the shoestring-budget original). I don’t know why that bothered us, but it did The third is something that’s kind of difficult to put a finger on. As we get older, we’re supposed to mature, be less selfish, want more out of life, and so forth (not something this reviewer personally agrees with). Dante consistently talks about making something of his life and, not surprisingly, never quite gets around to it. But more than once, we see Randal wanting more as well, and that’s just wrong. The fourth and final gripe is that the movie seems to be peppered with scenes of almost overbearing sentimentality that we’re just not used to from Kevin Smith. (Well, there was Jersey Girl, but we all know that movie doesn’t count.) Though we’ve pointed out what we consider to be a few minor shortcomings, there is way more than enough “good stuff” to go around to make up for them. And again, they are only shortcomings when compared to the original, which is basically untouchable. Clerks II is extremely recommended (and a must-see for fans of the original), but you may want to think about leaving the kids at home.
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
- A Film by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Twins) Dating is difficult enough but breaking up is hard to do. Especially when the woman you want to dump is a super hero! In My Super Ex-Girlfriend, that is exactly the dilemma that Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) is faced with. His seemingly mildmannered girlfriend, Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman), is actually G-Girl, a super heroine who is faster than a speeding bullet, can burn holes in anything with her vision, can fly and can stop taxis with her breath. No, she does not need Altoids, but she is special. After a few initial dates and some bedbreaking sex, Matt comes to the realization that Jenny is high-maintenance and extremely jealous of his friendship with a sexy co-worker, Hannah (Anna Faris), and he ultimately decides to tell her that he thinks they need some time apart. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and when the woman in question is a superhero, well ... needless to say, the sharks start flying when GGirl decides that she needs to teach Matt a lesson about relationships. My Super Ex-Girlfriend is not super moviemaking but it is somewhat entertaining. The Wilson brothers (Luke and Owen) have great comedic timing and expressions. They can make even the lamest script seem like the funniest thing ever written, and Luke does a fantastic job of that in this flick. Thurman is a little over-the-top with her portrayal of the art gallery curator/super heroine in this film but she plays well opposite Wilson and his deadpan straight man. Throw in Rainn Wilson as Matt’s best friend, Dwight, and you have additional moments of laughter. The concept is an interesting and refreshing one and Reitman creates another twist on standard, everyday stuff like breaking off a relationship. And the way that Jenny disguises her true identity and its similarity to Superman is funny in and of itself. Still, the movie could have been a lot better. The Wanda Sykes bits were unnecessary to a great extent (Wanda plays a supervisor in the architectural office where Matt and Hannah work, constantly looking for harassment suits) and really would not have added anything to the movie if it had not been for the interaction between her and Wilson. The first 20 minutes of this film may make you drowsy, but it picks up and has some redeeming values closer to the conclusion. Not a great movie but not horrible, either, My Super Ex-Girlfriend might be a fun flick to see with your Non-Super Current Girlfriend (or a group of your regular, ordinary friends as well).
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THE BEST OF THE REST Here at 365, we’ve reviewed quite a few movies throughout 2006. Now that we’re well past the mid-way point of the year, it’s time to take a look back and check out some of the movies we’ve really loved during the year.
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Miami Vice : IWriter-director Michael Mann, the creator of
the original television series, brings the classic ‘80s cop show to the big screen. Of course, this time we don’t have Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” the ridiculous outfits or Edward James Olmos. In as Crockett and Tubbs are Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Unfortunately, the buzz around Vice has been, well, not good. Early reports call it a “good-looking shell of a movie,” and test screenings were so disastrous that Mann was reportedly re-editing the entire film throughout the last month. Consider the reports of constant fighting on the set between the two stars and Mann, and Miami Vice might be on the road to an early retirement. We’ll see it, though - if only just to hear Jan Hammer’s theme song one more time!
Lucky Number Slevin (5 kernels) - With an excellent cast, slick dialogue and a smooth-as-silk directorial style, Lucky Number Slevin wound up surprising the heck out of us. Even Josh Hartnett was excellent, and that’s a rare surprise. It’s a very slick crime thriller, and it’s well worth checking out when you get the chance.
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby : Six words: Will Ferrell as a
NASCAR driver. Take the creative talent behind the brilliant Anchorman, add a stellar cast with folks like Michael Clarke Duncan, Sacha Baron Cohen (Da Ali G Show) and John C. Reilly, and throw in a few real-life NASCAR drivers for authenticity, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success. Based on the trailer, we can’t possibly see how this can go wrong. Any movie that includes the words “Help me, Tom Cruise! Tom Cruise, use your witchcraft to get the fire off me!” cannot possibly fail. If you liked Anchorman, you should be there on opening night. On the other hand, if Ron Burgundy wasn’t your thing, there’s a chance that Ricky Bobby won’t be, either. But if Will Ferrell is your type of humor, you should be set.
V for Vendetta (5 kernels) - This was a surprisingly effective film, retaining much of the color and subversive nature of the comic book upon which it was based. Some reviewers have dismissed it as a pro-anarchy propaganda piece. But V for Vendetta was far more complex than that. Beneath the mask of protagonist V (played to perfection by Hugo Weaving) lies a tapestry of questions and dilemmas for the audience to ponder. How far is too far? How much is too much? Due on DVD August 1, V for Vendetta should not be missed by any fan of political discussion and ethical debate. Failure to Launch (4 kernels) - A chick flick? A date movie? A 365 favorite? Yes! Wando was a tremendous fan of this one. In his own words, Failure to Launch was “a nice comedy that works well as a date movie,” and this fun, entertaining work was bolstered by a stellar cast that elevated the material far beyond its roots (Matthew McConaughey seems to have found a new niche). Curl up with your significant other, pop this one in and just enjoy a nice Friday night. The Da Vinci Code (4 kernels) - This one got unfairly trashed when it came out. Far too many reviewers slammed it for its differences from the novel, without bothering to take a minute and realize that film and print are two entirely different media. When taken on its own, The Da Vinci Code was a taut, well-paced and well-executed mystery (although it should be noted that much of the film’s crux, the Priory of Scion, is a famous hoax from the 1950s and should not be taken as truth). Ian McKellen alone was worth the price of admission, and the fun journey of traveling from clue to clue and unraveling the mystery is just a wonderful ride. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (4 kernels) - A ridiculously fun follow-up to the first film, Dead Man’s Chest brings back all our favorite characters and reunites them in a fast-paced, frenetic adventure that’s nothing short of a fantastic time. As expected, Johnny Depp steals the show -- let’s face it, these movies wouldn’t have much underneath them without his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. But that’s a moot point: He IS here, and he lends the uniting, cohesive element to the film. Bill Nighy is fantastic as the evil Davy Jones and the visual effects are simply astounding. We can’t wait for Part 3.
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Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. We had a lot of entries to be sure. The top answers were without question Dad, Jesus and Harry Caray. There’s got to be a joke in there somewhere. With out further ado, here is the winner and some notable runners-up:
“Only ONE beer? If I could have only ONE beer with ONE person, I would drink that beer with my Mom. She is gone now. I miss her more deeply than words can possibly express. Guide me, Mom, wherever I may go. I love you.” - Annie
“If Abraham Lincoln were a horse, he would be a Clydesdale. Abe’s mammoth frame and stern expressions are unmistakable. He embodied everything our country stands for. Courage, equality, and leadership define him as a man and citizen. Abe might not have tasted Budweiser: I’d love to hand him his first.” - Collin Herrig
“I would love to have a beer with my great-grandpa. He started my family’s business 70 years ago. It would be cool to meet the ballsy guy who began a business in the heart of the Depression. I wonder if he ever dreamed his business would carry on for four generations.” - Ben
Our favorite salutes to Dad:
“I would have a beer with my dad. I have never had a bad beer with my dad. He is full of wisdom and jokes. OK, maybe just jokes! Sorry, dad.” - Josh “My Dad has always been there and we have soooo many good memories of my childhood, that it would be a great time to reflect on the past. We could also maybe go fishing together.” - Ann “My dad, Joe Hillard, a tavern operator in Dubuque for over 35 years. He proudly served his customers fresh beer, properly chilled and with a nice head. I would love to sit down with dad, share an ice cold Bud and toast him for a job well done!” - Gary
The big man, J.C. has a lot of fans out there too...
“I’d love to have a beer with Jesus. I have millions of questions I could ask the big J.C.. Anything from will we ever obtain world peace, to why do men have nipples? Sure, Jesus drank wine with his disciples at the Last Supper, but I bet on nights not quite so important they kicked back with a pint or two. I like to believe that J.C. was light-hearted and liked to have a good time. Well, except when it came to that whole bearing a cross, saving us thing. But, yeah, Jesus...he’d be a good beer drinkin’ buddy, no doubt.” - Brenda “I would most like to have a beer with Jesus. He could turn crappy beer into Budweiser, and he could turn one Budweiser into at least a 12-pack.” - Tom
“The immortal Harry Caray is clearly still loved and remembered fondly for his own love of a frosty cold Budweiser. Harry was legendary for drinking beer. More specifically, Budweiser. I would love to sit and drink with him while he told countless stories and tales from his days as a broadcaster and Rush Street socialite. Harry was once spotted urinating in an alley off of Rush street and when someone yelled, “Hi, Harry!” he turned and shouted, “Play ball!” Priceless!” - Paul “The ideal drinking partner would be Harry Caray, the biggest Cub fan/Bud man. It would be the perfect day, barhopping around Wrigleyville knowing every bar we went to we would be showered with complimentary draft beers and love from faithful Cub fans while singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” - Tom Squad They were all great answers. Here’s a few random notables to round out the field. “Mark Grace, former first baseman of the Chicago Cubs, would be great to
have a beer with! Mark epitomizes what baseball in America is about - playing for the love of the game. Mark played hard everyday for the fans. Chicago lost a hero when the Cubs let him go.” - Sam A poem for Mr. Buffet... “Jimmy, Corona, shorts, toes and tees is who to have a beer with me. What better man to discuss life, music, fishing and the sea? A “Pirate” who has lived it free. Many Parrotheads follow and party with ease. The discussion to heed would be how this has become his creed.” - Michael
“I would have a beer with SpongeBob SquarePants because he is a riot sober, and I can’t imagine what a few beers would do to his sanity!” - Abbie “Benjamin Franklin shaped the American Revolution, led the Enlightenment, signed the Declaration of Independence and had the balls to fly a kite during a lightning storm! Beyond all that, anyone who utters “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” must drink beer with me!” - Dustin “I would have a beer with none other than myself, because then I wouldn’t have to share!” - Becky We loved this one but it was just too damned crazy to win... “No doubt: Osama Bin Laden. First I would shake up a case of Bud in cans and load it into the Bud cooler. I would offer Osama a nice cold beer, then open the pressurized cooler to send him on his way to hell in a red, white, and beer explosion of Great American Budweiser.” - Terry, “Coach”
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Jennifer Larson joins City of Dubuque Dubuque City Manager Michael Van Milligen has announced that Jennifer M. Larson will be Dubuque’s new Budget Director after current Budget Director Dawn Lang leaves the position in December to relocate to Arizona. Larson will begin employment with the City on August 7 and will work with Lang through the City’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget process. Larson is currently a senior associate with Eide Bailly, LLP, in Dubuque, where she has worked since 1999. Her responsibilities include planning, supervising and completing government audits of Iowa cities and counties, as well as preparing financial statements for those clients. Larson also prepares individual and business tax returns and trains other associates through all aspects of audit engagements. Prior to joining Eide Bailly, she was employed by Mercantile Bank for five years where she worked as a bank teller, personal banker and in deposit operations. A native of Galena, Illinois, Larson holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Loras College. As budget director for the City of Dubuque, Larson will direct the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating budget and capital improvement program under the supervision of the city manager. Specifically, her responsibilities will include the preparation of the annual operating budget by preparing five-year operating budget projections; analyzing all budget requests and working with department managers to finalize budget allocations; planning and directing preparation of the five-year capital improvement program by preparing five-year resource estimates and recommending resource allocations for project requests; developing semi-annual budget amendments; responding to requests for information from employees, elected officials and the public and monitoring department revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines.
Green Living: Part 2 By Mayor Roy D. Buol
As I am quickly learning, green economics means a direct focus on meeting human and environmental need. In nature there is no waste, as every process output is an input for some other process. Green economics is the economics of the real world—the world of work, human needs, the Earth’s materials, and how they mesh together most harmoniously. It is primarily about “use value” … about regeneration. And while green economics is not just about the environment, we need to learn how to harmonize with natural systems, and accept that this requires great human creativity, tremendous knowledge, and the widespread participation of everyone. Most all of us take our environment for granted. When we flip the light switch we expect the light to go on and we don’t much care why or how that happens. And most people don’t care about the intricate workings of our solid waste system of disposal and recovery, unless that system breaks down or rates skyrocket. Each and every day, we make choices that affect our health, the environment, and ultimately, our community. For each of us to make a choice each day to “live a sustainable life”, we would have a large and collective impact on our environment. Here are some good places to start: • Buy organic food or other products. • Shop at Farmer’s Market, downtown Dubuque.
• Buy “local” to support our local economy and reduce transportation impacts. • Use non-toxic cleaning materials and organic items. • Buy fair trade products which pay workers a fair wage and support local economies. • Be energy-wise by turning off lights when you leave a room. • Cut down on water use by installing low flush toilets and low flow fixtures. • Plant native plants that require no watering during the summer. • Practice green building by using recycled, reclaimed and/or rapidly renewable materials. • Install a solar electric or solar hot water system. • Do community gardening in public places or your own backyard. • Support publications using recycled paper. • Attend workshops and seminars on sustainability. • Be informed by obtaining news from a variety of sources. • Bike, walk, carpool, and/or use public transportation for short and long trips. • Be in nature as often as possible. • Maintain your yard without pesticides and herbicides. • Practice the “R”s: Respect, Reduce, Repair, ReUse, Rot, Recycle. • Think globally, Act locally. The simple truth is that without civic responsibility, authority will be exercised in shortsighted ways. Let us come together to adopt a perspective and embrace policies that are responsible to the next generation.
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OFFICE SPACE Retail/office space, approximately 1000 sq feet on first floor, second floor and basement also available, parking in the rear, located in cable car square business district, $750.00 per month. 847226-0656. The 4th floor of the Bricktown Entertainment Complex overlooks the most bustling stretch of downtown Dubuque and is ready for you to take advantage. 5500 square feet available. Will consider dividing space. Call 590-5268.
Bricktown Jobs Opportunities Join Dubuque’s hottest entertainment hotspot team. Bricktown is looking for energetic employees in all positions. Kitchen staff needed immediately. Apply in person at Bricktown Entertainment Complex, 299 Main Street, Dubuque. Full Time Bookkeeper, Holiday Inn Downtown Dubuque, 450 Main St / 563-556-2000, Attn Brian Hutchins, prior bookkeeping experience required, Competitive Salary, Bonus Potential, Benefits, Vacation, 401K, Paid Meals
Beverage Manager. The successful candidate will direct and coordinate Casino Beverages and Deli work units. Requirements include but not limited to 3 years supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree. This is a full time salaried position, which offers an excellent benefits package. Housekeepers to start immediately. On-call positions are available. Security Officer to start immediately for our Graveyard Shift. This is an on-call position. Dishwashers to start immediately. Part-time and on-call positions available. Bartender to start immediately. This is a part time position. Diamond Club Representative. This is a part time position. For the above positions visit the Diamond Jo Casino, 3rd Street Ice Harbor, Dubuque or e-mail human.resources@diamondjo. com Dubuque Community Schools Employment Opportunities - The Dubuque Community School District has opening for the com-
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Lifelong Improvement The cornerstone of happiness and success is lifelong self improvement. Continual improvement gives you the edge mentally, physically and emotionally. It’s the learning of new skills, new concepts and new experiences that keeps you evolving. You are either living or dying a little more each day. Your mission in life, should you choose to accept it, is to commit to lifelong self improvement. If you’re improving, you’re living.
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dure it. When you improve yourself, you feel better. You are more willing to take risks and accept challenges. Remember, self-improvement does not stop when you leave the classroom. There is an opportunity to improve when you read, see, hear and observe. Invest in your future by ongoing self improvement. It is the very heart of life. Make it your mission to improve and evolve. If you’re improving, you’re living.
Self improvement can be found in formal and informal learning environments. How you improve is not as important as having the mindset to improve. Sometimes improving will be easy and other times it will be downright difficult. There are many areas in your life that you can improve upon. Maybe you want to be a better friend, spouse, parent and business person. How about improving your health, education, finances, emotional and spiritual self? You can read a book, meditate, change your diet, take a class, exercise, volunteer, earn a degree or attend training. You can be better, do something better, increase your awareness, learn something new or even create radical change if you wish. You cannot control the world around you; you can only control yourself. Engaging in lifelong improvement enables you to embrace change rather than en-
1% Mattitude Improvement Tip Skydiving Approach I recently took the opportunity to go skydiving. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane at 10,500 feet is a rush. I gained so much more than just a shot of adrenaline. When you try something new or different for the first time, your brain absorbs about 80% of the information associated with the new experience. This it true whether you try a new sport, go to an art opening, take guitar lessons, attend a different church service or jump out of an airplane. I’m certainly not saying that by skydiving once, I know everything about it. In fact, you quickly find out how important that other 20% really is. Just be aware that when you try something new or different for the first time, you learn so much and the experience becomes a valuable asset. Improving your life, even just by 1 percent, can make all the difference! Remember, not every tip will work for everyone. What tips do you use to improve your life, even just a little bit? Please take an active part of this community. If you have a useful tip, I encourage you to send it to me so others can benefit. Simply send tips to: tips@mattbooth.com.
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The Dubuque Jaycees, Iowa’s largest and most successful young professionals organization, will host their monthly Power Lunch on Thursday, Aug. 3, from noon un-
til 1 p.m. at the downtown Holiday Inn/Dubuque. Doug Horstmann, Dubuque Community School Board President and President of Dubuque Bank and Trust, will be our guest speaker. Cost is $10 for Jaycee members and $15 for non-members. Questions and RSVPs can be sent to cwagener@ dubuquebank.com. The power luncheon is an exciting new program designed to better connect young professionals to opportunities in the community. If you fit the bill, don’t miss this month’s lunch. It’s fun, informative and you will definitely meet some cool new people. 365’s CONNECT program proudly supports the power luncheon program.
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Pet Project by Gary Olsen
For those of you who know me, you know I do a lot of things besides produce television shows for cable TV. I’m a painter and photographer, among other things. I suffered from ADD as a child, and I just couldn’t sit still. I turned this into an advantage of sorts. In my relatively brief time on this planet, I’ve managed to do a few artistic projects for which I’m quite proud. This, perhaps, is one of those things. It’s a television show called Kids and Creatures, and it’s on Mediacom Cable 19.
In art, what you see is not necessarily what it appears to be. There may be some hidden meaning in an artist’s painting. It may symbolize something more than a slightly smiling woman of aristocracy with arms folded and surrounded by a pastoral scene (Da Vinci Code, anyone?). The true artist almost always has an agenda, and sometimes it’s not so hidden.
When I began producing Kids and Creatures, a simple show about pet care for kids, it wasn’t just a simple show about pet care. It turned out to be a show dealing with character issues and responsibility. I had hoped these values would impart themselves on children viewing the show. The lessons are not obvious but rather subtle. A long time ago I discovered the key to a successful TV show is kids and puppies (or kitties). I recall Homer Simpson, who suddenly became a television network executive on the strength of his one great idea for a show. He just pointed a camera at a box of kittens, and he had a hit show because people watched. That’s not such a bad idea. Right now there are high-definition channels that are doing similar programs. One evening I was watching migrating elk on a river bank in Yellowstone Park or maybe it was Alberta, Canada. Who could tell? There was absolutely no narration, just the sounds of the wind blowing, the elk occasionally trumpeting and nothing else. It was a spectacular scene, and it could have been live or taped. It didn’t much matter. It was what it was. The camera didn’t even move, pan, zoom, nothing! Nonetheless, I was riveted by the the incredible detail of the picture. I had seen elk before, actually in person, but this was extraordinary because it was on my TV and in incredible detail. That’s when I remembered The Simpsons box of kitties episode. Well, I came up with the next best thing. I called my friend Jane McCall (“Humane Jane”) at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society, and I told her my idea for a show in which two or more kids just hang out at the Humane Society and ask questions about the animals. There are trainers, vets, volunteers, all sorts of people there who are experts on animal health and behavior. This is not only a box of
So far, I’ve produced four episodes with two great kids from Bryant School, the Humane Society’s Business in Education partner. It was perfect. They were outstanding. They arrived at the shoot with their parents in tow, and they were ready to perform even though they had never performed on television before with the exception of the occasional home video. I gave them a few quick pointers on how to handle the microphone (they were naturals), and the camera was rolling within five minutes of our meeting. They got to talk to an animal behaviorist who was on hand, and we were done shooting all four episodes in less than an hour. When I started out, I had no idea what we were going to get. I left the shot list up to Jane. No script, no cue cards ... nothing. We winged the whole thing. I was elated at the performances of the two students, Matt and Bethany. They couldn’t be cuter. And we had great performances from the animals, but hey, dogs and cats know pretty much what to
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do ... be themselves. When Jane and I looked at the finished product on our website, she was ecstatic. Jane agreed that in time, the show would further the notion that a child can learn character, responsibility and compassion from owning, caring for and loving a pet. For now, we’re just having a ball looking at a bunch of puppies and kitties. Log on to our Web site at http://www. dubuque.k12.ia.us/KidsandCreatures, and you can download the first four episodes on demand right off the page. And don’t forget to watch Mediacom Channel 19, where the episodes are shown in rotation among other programs. I hope you enjoy them. You’ll probably end up going to the Humane Society to adopt a pet. Oh, and don’t forget to take you child along. Make it his deal. Gary Olsen is a media developer for the Dubuque Community Schools. He was recently named one of the top 40 content providers in education by Cable Leaders in Learning, the industry’s educational trust and advocacy group based in Washington, DC.
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Dear Trixie: My boyfriend has a tendency to belch and fart while I’m trying to talk to him. It’s very distracting, especially when we might be discussing something personal, like my feelings. Today I finally got up the nerve to ask him if he loves me. After a short silence all I got was loud, snapping flatulence. What do you think? Was that a yes? --Gassing Up Dear Gassing: Could be a yes. Could be punctuation. Don’t try to figure them out. You’ll only be disappointed. Dear Trixie: I have lived away from my parents for 14 years, but it seems no matter how many years pass, the minute I’m home I revert to this 10-year-old who just got a ‘D’ on his math test. Trixie, I’m responsible for the safety of over 100 people at my job, yet the second I get within 10 feet of my parents I start stuttering. I act as if I have to justify everything I’m doing with my life. It’s always the same deal, too. I feel like they’re judging me and my life’s choices. I know they’re proud of me because I’ve heard them say it to other people. Why must they torture me? They always know which buttons to press. Why is that? --Grown Up
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Dear Curious: It is if they are both dating other people. Dear Trixie: I’ve just started dating. Should I listen to my old-fashioned mother and stay away from men with a moustache? -Still A Virgin Dear Virgin: Yes, as well as the ones without them. Dear Trixie: I’ve been concerned about this concept of going to hell when I die. I used to think that hell is right here on Earth, but lately I’ve changed my mind. My priest says hell is an eternal pit of flames and pain. What do you think? Is there a hell? --Not Quite an Agnostic Dear Agnostic: Good question. After minutes of expert consultation my Ouija board spelled out this horrifying description: Hell is a damp basement rec room carpeted in crusty orange shag. You are forced to watch endless re-runs of Murder, She Wrote and eat nothing but marshmallow circus peanuts and Tuna Helper. Everyone is incontinent and there’s only one toilet which doesn’t flush. That’s almost enough to make a person follow those damned commandments.
Dear Grown Up: Because they installed those buttons. If you don’t like it, don’t go home. And if you must go home, drink.
Dear Trixie: I have a tendency to do reckless things when I drink. Last night I drank seven shots of Jagermeister, stole a car and climbed the Finley water tower. Do you think I need AA? --Drunk and Dumb
Dear Trixie: Is 4 or 5 times a week a normal amount of sex for a married couple? --Curious
Dear Drunk and Dumb: All you need is a designated driver and a spotter.
ARIES You took the time to put up the lovely MySpace page about yourself and now you never check it. So all your friends who asked to be your friend think you’re totally dissing them. If you’re gonna MySpace, my friend, you gotta be diligent. What do you think this is, some silly game?
LIBRA Your job will take an unexpected turn this week ... as your desk is banished to the back corner of the basement. But little will your employers suspect that in your exile to Office Siberia, your unsupervised work can now be used for a far greater goal: The search for free porn.
TAURUS Have you considered a renewed focus on a spiritual life? It could really take your life in a new direction. But take it one step further: Explore alternative spiritual avenues. Declare Joe Pesci to be your eternal savior in Heaven. C’mon. My Cousin Vinny. What could possibly go wrong?
SCORPIO When the Irish Claddagh dancers are on the stage at Taste, don’t get up and dance with them. You might think you have skills worthy of Dancing With the Stars, but that’s the Bud Light talking. Lord of the Dance? More like Fall on your Ass. And you won’t want to remember that the next morning.
GEMINI In your quest to eliminate bugs in your house, you might turn to one of the electrified fly swatters that have been popping up in stores everywhere. Be careful, though. You may wind up creating a new master race of electric mosquitos capable of frying anything in their path. I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
SAGITTARIUS You might take a journey to the video store this week in search of some new entertainment - after all, endless reruns of Law & Order get dreary after a while. But don’t rent Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Not only is the movie terrible, but you’ll find yourself craving White Castle like none other, and those frozen ones just don’t cut it.
CANCER If you find yourself stricken with some terrible illness (hint: it’s time to throw out that old mayonnaise in your fridge), don’t start looking for every possible remedy known to man. No matter what you may believe, cured ham is not a gateway to health nirvana.
CAPRICORN While there are wars and conflicts raging all over the world nowadays, keep your focus these next few days. There is a far more dangerous battle brewing within you, and you will need careful preparation and vigilant watch to vanquish your enemy once he sets foot in your territory. The hemorrhoids are striking back.
LEO The good Dr. Skrap knows that it may be tempting, but resist the urge to sample everything at Wingfest in the span of twenty minutes. The time it takes you to go from tears of delicious spicy joy to tears of abject pain will be shorter than Carmen Electra’s next marriage.
AQUARIUS Your significant other will be unexpectedly nice to you this week: Doing the laundry, making lunches for you to take to work, having dinner on the table when you come home, doing the dishes, giving you random back VIRGO Your sleep-related problems rubs ... but don’t be taken in by the deare a pain; insomnia is truly no fun. ception. It’s a trick. Get an axe. But consider altering some of your sleep habits. That old box-spring mat- PISCES Don’t lose faith in the human race tress? Kick it to the curb, right along- after you see previews for movies like Litside that old pillow that’s flatter than tle Man. Take heart: The greatest movie Keira Knightley’s chest. Sleep on the ever made will soon be gracing screens bodies of your slain enemies, and you everywhere with its majestic presence, will discover peace. and Earth shall tremble at its glory. Get ready ... for Snakes on a Plane.
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4:45 –5:15 p.m.: Watch the little tykes from Dubuque Dance Studio
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while an open window can flush VOCs out after an interior installation.
5:30-6 p.m.: Celebrate heritage with Claddagh Irish Dancers
New to our vocabulary only a few years ago, environmentally friendly design was thought of as nothing more than environmental hysterics. Now, with recent global events forcing us to re-evaluate our awareness about the earth’s resources and pushing a growing proactive approach to human health, green design is flourishing like an Iowa cornfield.
Purchasing environmentally conserving products: Wool carpeting, appliances that have earned the Energy Star rating, low-pressure showerheads and low-flow toilets.
6:15-6:45 p.m.: Dubuque Dance Studio does it again
Promoting recycling. Use your recycling bin, have a garage sale instead of automatically taking things to the dump. And, yes, it’s become a cliché, but you could sell those items you no longer want on eBay.
So flood the Ice Harbor with the rest of Dubuque next Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 10 p.m. Music is free, but this year, the Dubuque County Historical Society will be accepting $1 donations per adult at the admission gate, with proceeds benefiting the Ham House, Ryan House, Old
Not quite sure what “green build” is? Think of that new car smell. Unfortunately, what brings a smile to our face is actually toxic VOCs (volatile organic compounds) emitting as gas from every manufactured surface inside our new car. Sounds a little sci-fi, but it’s a real and growing concern. It’s the same with that new carpet or freshly painted smell when we redecorate a room. Whether we are a devout tree hugger or a moderate recycler, we can all get on the green wagon to help improve the indoor air quality of our homes while conserving natural resources. There are three key elements to green build: Improving air quality by lowering or eliminating VOCs. Sherwin Williams Harmony Interior Latex paint emits no VOCs. A single houseplant can absorb enough VOCs for every 100 square feet
7-7:30 p.m.: Hop along with the Country Steppers 7:30-8 p.m.: Jam along with a drummer
Jail Museum, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the National Rivers Hall of Fame. Good cause. If you get to the site between 4 and 5 p.m., Feltes said that judges will be wandering around awarding prizes to vendors who are having a blast. Check it out. We think you’ll like what you taste. Main sponsors for this year’s event are Diamond Jo Casino and the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark. Want to volunteer? You score a free t-shirt and have a ton of fun. To sign up, either call 563-557-9545 or email volunteer@ rivermuseum.com.
The next time you make a furniture, flooring, wall covering or other decorative purchase ask yourself these two questions: Is this product healthy to live with? And is it a renewable resource? Your healthy living will have your neighbors green with envy.
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nications, Inc., the firm has still designed the Taste logo every year, at no cost. “(When we started) you could really see the potential,” Culbertson said. “The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium wasn’t built yet. There was no riverwalk … but the Taste group had a vision and we wanted to get on board,” he said.
American Advertising Federation Addy Awards, taking away ribbons last year after placing in the top 15. This year’s design? A Weber Grill …with a slogan of “A Summertime Classic.” Simple, compelling and so true. And the hot dogs form the “11” – the birthday number. Culbertson said that he has a few favorites and that this is the project that really gets the extra effort.
Every year, Culbertson said that Mission Creative tries to improve the design … and occasionally, they depict something that has happened in the past year. “The year the museum opened, we used a paddlewheel,” he said. “The year the trolley rides started, we used a trolley.” In large part, Culbertson said that Mission Creative attempts to create an iconic design. One that is recognizable, but with a twist. It’s tough to forget the ketchup bottle that looked like the Shot Tower. Or the classic Iowa summer scene: A lawn chair, a beer and a fly.
“I take a lot of pride (in the project),” he said, adding that this is a project that sometimes goes late into the night.
In fact, for many years, Mission Creative has entered the poster designs in the local
And with striking rewards. So when you feast your eyes on this year’s design, thank Tom Culbertson … a man with true taste.
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Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday, August 6 by Mike Ironside Grab your cooler and lawn chairs, the third and final in the series of Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays is scheduled for Sunday, August 6, at Mud Lake Park, just north of Dubuque on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Sponsored by the Mud Lake Music Society, in cooperation with the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Mud Lake Bluegrass summer concert series is now in its fifth season. “Bluegrass Sundays” concerts are all-ages, free and open to the public, though donations are accepted to help support the cause. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and show up early to catch the “Pickers Pick-nic” starting at noon. Bluegrass pickers from novices to pros sit in on the impromptu jam sessions. Guest instructors help out beginners with any questions they might have as well as organizing the various groups. Entertainment at the main stage gets underway at about 2 p.m. with the opening act, with headliners taking the stage at about 3:30 p.m. Performances usually last ‘til about 6 p.m. The August 6 performance will feature fiddle player Gerald Evans and his band Paradise, a group that usually includes banjo, guitar and bass. Hillbillies from the hills of Ohio, the band has been described in one CD review as “clattersome, energetic, and pleasantly ragged around the edges.” Event organizers promise “lots of hot picking and strong vocals.” Opening for Gerald Evans & Paradise will be the Cosmo-Billy Band. Previous performances in the summer series include David Davis & The Warrior River Boys on July 9 and the Kati Penn Band on July 23.
Camping is available for those wishing to stay overnight at Mud Lake Park. The park has both primitive and modern camping, along with playgrounds, modern bathrooms and river access for those who would rather arrive by boat. Organizers do have concession stand selling some food and ice cream, but if you want to drink beer you are advised to bring your own. Mud Lake park is located just a few miles north of Dubuque. Take Highway 52 north to Sageville, turn right on Mud Lake Road and follow the signs to the picnic at the park. For more information on the event, contact event organizer Jim Zmudka at the Mud Lake Bluegrass society at 563-552-1522. For camping information, contact Dubuque County Conservation at 563-556-6745.
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I’ve been everywhere, man On August 18, Stone House Gallery in Galena will open an exhibition of black and white photographs by Michael Johnson, which includes new images of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. “From the Road Again” will feature maps and exact locations where some of the photographs were made so that people familiar with the country roads of the region can locate the sites precisely. For 35 years, Johnson has traveled throughout the Driftless Area of Illinois and Iowa with his 5x7 Deardorff camera, watching the light paint the fields and hills, often waiting hours for just the right combination of luminosity and shadow. He maintains that there is hardly a road or track in the tri-county area with which he is not familiar. Inspired primarily by 17th century Dutch landscape painting as well as the work of the Hudson River School, Johnson has created a body of work which honors the elegant relationships between the land and sky and the hand of man, known to all of us as the Midwestern landscape. His photographs are a powerful voice for the importance of open fields, country roads, rolling hills and quiet valleys. Called “the Ansel Adams of the Midwest,” Johnson
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celebrates the familiar landscape of the Driftless Area and renders it as a thing of beauty, not to be taken for granted. His large-scale, black and white, silver gelatin prints become windows unto a perfectly composed view. In addition to his work in Illinois and Iowa, Johnson has created a large collection of photographs of Southwestern New Mexico, focused on the Gila Wilderness Area; a series of architectural and landscape images of Charleston, South Carolina, and the Low Country; a group of photographs of Dodge Power Wagon Trucks and their parts; and a portfolio of botanical images. You can check out these and other photographs at www. michaeljohnsonphotography.com. Johnson’s work is included in the collections of numerous museums, corporations, health care facilities and private individuals throughout the United States and Japan. “From the Road Again” will be on exhibit from August 18 to November 5 at Stone House Gallery, 418 Spring Street, in Galena. The gallery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call 815-7770354. A reception for the artist will be held on August 18 from 6 to 9 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Blessings to Share will debut in Galena on July 27, 28, 29 and August 3, 4 and 5. The musical tells a moving story of adoption in non-traditional families, and of vulnerable parents and children who are caught in the crosshairs of love as scam artists try to take advantage of the situation. Main Street Players Theatre Company is producing this new work with the help of an Illinois Arts Council Grant. Blessings to Share is directed by me, with music direction by John Woodin and set design by Jan Lavacek. Local sponsors include JDWI Screen-Printing, The Captain Merry, Dick’s Piggly Wiggly, The Irish Cottage, Jamie’s Wine Studio and Ramada Galena. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at historic Turner Hall, located at the corner of Bench and Hill Streets in Galena. Ticket cost $12 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, see SullivanLavacek.com or call the Main Street Players office at 815-777-2787. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Dubuque365 (1st and Main), and in Galena at Dick’s, the Galena River Wine and Cheese Store, Elizabeth State Bank and at the door.
Celebrating the women of Galena On August 12, Galena will host an all-day event celebrating First Lady Julia Dent Grant, wife of president Ulysses S. Grant. Activities include: • “Home Town Pride: Celebrating the American Women, Past Present and Future” parade beginning at 11 a.m. on Main Street. Admission is free. • Dedication ceremony of the new Julia Dent Grant statue in First Ladies Part at 1:30 p.m. • All-day Civil War encampment and sidewalk sales in downtown Galena. • Free picnic lunch served to the first 500 guests from noon to 1:15 p.m. For more info, call 815-777-3310.
Gourmet Garlic Harvest Festivale September 16-17
Unless you’re a vampire, mark your calendars for the third weekend in September. It just so happens that particular Saturday and Sunday (the 15th and 16th) are the dates of the 2006 Gourmet Garlic Harvest Festivale, an autumn harvest celebration of music, gourmet food and garlic galore. Organized by Papa Laszlo (the man behind Papa Laszlo’s Gourmet Foods and the Galena Garlic Company) the Garlic Festivale celebrates its third year this September and promises to be better than ever. Featuring spicy live music from the likes of ochOsol, a selection of festive beverages and a wide variety of gourmet foods from area vendors featuring well, what else? Garlic, of course! Even die-hard garlic-lovers might learn a new thing or two from the experience. Apparently, Northern Illinois is ideal for growing certain gourmet “hardneck” varieties of garlic due to the cold winters and warm summers. Who knew? Utilizing the rich soil of Jo Daviess County, Galena Garlic Co. grows a number of gourmet garlic varieties including German White, “Music” (a robust garlic with purple streaks), and the mild Oregon Blu. Sounds delicious. The Festivale will be located on the grounds of the Belle Aire Mansion on the west edge of Galena, IL (just before the first stoplight heading east into Galena on Highway 20). For more information call (815) 777-9625, or visit www.galenagarlic.com.
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Maxwell Street Day Artisan and Craft Fair Vendor applications are being accepted for this year’s Maxwell Street Day held on Saturday, July 29th. Spots are available for flea market vendors and craft vendors in City Park. This year, Main Street will not be closed due to construction in the downtown along Pine and Chestnut Streets. Maxwell Street Day events will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
A whirlwind trip over the rainbow and a stop at the local library? That was the case for Kelsey Klug, who plays Dorothy in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Heartland Festival production of The Wizard of Oz. For several weeks in the month of June, Klug visited local libraries for activities and reading with children. Activities included coloring, making a Cowardly
Lion mask and reading the classic story The Wizard of Oz. Klug visited Lancaster, Platteville, Prairie Du Chien, Livingston, Boscobel, Cuba City and Blanchardville public libraries. “It was a really fun project,” Klug said. “Connecting kids with this story reminds me of when I first saw the movie and it brought back lots of great memories. Performing the role on stage has been
a dream of mine. I think everyone can connect with at least one of these iconic characters.” Performances of The Wizard of Oz, as well as Little Shop of Horrors and Belgians in Heaven continue at the UW-P Center for the Arts through the end of July. Information at 608-342-1298 or www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland.
Platteville celebrates the arts
This year’s Celebration of the Arts Festival will join a new program, “Mining the Arts of Platteville.” This program is a joint effort with Rollo Jamison, Rountree Gallery, Stone Cottage, Old Home Enthusiats, Historic Commission, Platteville Arts Board and the
Community Theater. The new program will be a packaged event that will be promoted to tour operators and senior centers around Wisconsin. The main objective of this program is to pull tourists to Platteville so that they can see all the gems offered in Platteville.
The 16th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival is growing. This year’s event will be held in City Park on August 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held throughout the Platteville City Hall. Feature entertainment is Rod Roskom and the Folklore Village Dancers. There will also be a Children’s Art Corner which will feature Erin Isabell doing storytelling and Southwest Ballet Academy. The Children’s Corner will provide art related activities for children and artwork by children of all ages.
There will be special tours of Rollo Jamison and Stone Cottage. The Community Theater will present a play about one of our founding fathers, Jacob Hooser. The OHE will provide history of a few of our older and more distinguished homes.
Other activities during this year’s Maxwell Street Day include: children’s activities and Kid Care ID program, caricatures by Kevin Wilder, live music by Ken Kilian, and a food booth sponsored by the Platteville Chamber of Commerce. For space reservations contact the Platteville Chamber of Commerce at (608) 348-8888. Cost of vendor space is $15 per space (approximately 8’ x 10’); double spaces are available. Get your reservations in now to join in on what promises to be an eventful day.
On the Airwaves Be sure to tune your radio to WPVL every Tuesday at 107.1 to hear Brent Johnson visit with Ralph Kluseman about the allnew www.PlattevilleLife.com web site during the 9 a.m. hour. PlattevilleLife. com is sponsored by the First National Bank of Platteville and the Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce, along with radio station WPVL.
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PlattevilleLife.com (that’s Wisconsin-speak for “365”) is proud to sponsor the Milennium Cinemas FREE Summer Kids Film Series. It’s that simple. Kids see movies FREE on special days at 10 a.m.
This month come enjoy: August 2 – KICKING & SCREAMING August 9 – DREAMER August 16 – CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Visit www.2000movies.com for more info on the Millennium Cinemas Kids’ Club. Join today and come to special early screenings of family films and get neat prizes and discounts!
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Platteville Main Street Program Announces Loan Pool Thanks to the generosity of five local banks, downtown Platteville property owners and developers can now take advantage of the Platteville Main Street Loan Pool. The program targets commercial properties located in downtown Platteville’s Historic Commercial District and can be used to finance façade or interior renovation, leasehold improvements and property acquisition. Similar loan pools in other communities have spurred millions of dollars of reinvestment in central business districts. Spearheaded by the Economic Restructuring Committee of the Platteville Main Street Program, the loan pool was created in collaboration with five local banks: American Bank & Trust, Anchor Bank, First National Bank of Platteville, Livingston State Bank and Mound City Bank. Each has each committed $300,000 to the program for a total loan pool of $1.5 million.
The property acquisition component of the program requires a significant commitment to renovation or improvement of the property to be purchased. Projects funded by the loan pool must be consistent with the Platteville Main Street Program’s vision of a revitalized downtown and fit the Main Street Program’s mission: “To enhance community identity, heritage and pride through the revitalization, restoration and business development of downtown.” The terms of the loan pool provide for a fixed interest rate for an initial five-year balloon period with an interest rate as low as the then-effective prime rate, less one percent. At the end of the initial term, and as long as the loan has been in good standing, it is eligible to be renewed for up to an additional five-year period at a rate as low as the then-current prime rate, less one percent. The maximum loan term is ten years. Rates are committed at the time of loan approval. The Platteville Main Street loan program provides for up to a ten-year amortization for renovation and leasehold improvement loans, whereas real estate acquisition loans can be amortized up to 30 years. The program has set a minimum loan size of $10,000 and will be offered for a limited time, expiring on June 30, 2007. Applicants are subject to normal underwriting and collateral requirements. Please contact the Platteville Main Street Program at 608-348-4505 or the Commercial Loan Department at any of the participating banks for an application and additional information.
THE ANSWERS! (Questions on page 6.) 1. C, the family. Apparently kittens, although very cute, are not allowed at Taste of Dubuque. 2. D. 30. Delicious. Vendors. 3. $1. Hey, it’s for a good local not-for-profit organization. 4. F. A through D. If you park on the train tracks, your vehicle will turn into a pancake. 5. C. East and west. (Bored yet?) 6. The Diamond Jo Casino is the entertainment sponsor. Tons of other sponsors are part of the event as well. 7. B. About 100,000 people attended Taste in 10 years. 8. D. Wednesday. 9. C. 220,000. 10. B. Iowa Sesquicentennial Celebration.