Mot her’s Day By Quint Howell
Sunday, May 9
Mother’s Day is always a great opportunity to have the family join together. The weather is typically beautiful, Mom is happy because everyone is at her beck and call as well as flowering her with gifts. Sometimes it is forgotten that just spending time together is all a mother wants. This May 9th, Barmuda is offering the perfect opportunity to spend time together with a line up of brunches and dinners.
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School is Almost Over!
With the school year nearing an end, Barmuda is serving up some hot deals for teachers and students alike! ++ See how you can be part of Barmuda's Top 100!
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They're Back!
Sex and the City 2 is about to hit theaters and The Stuffed Olive wants to help you celebrate!
Live Entertainment
Barmuda venues are the hottest spots for live music and entertainment. Check out this month’s line-up!
“Even though the idea of Mother’s Day is about celebrating mothers and the wonderful things they do for their families, it gives the impression of being more of a family holiday,” explains Tara Smiley, Vice President of Operations. “That is why we offer brunches and dinners. We want families to come together, enjoy each other’s company and not worry about cooking.” Park Place Event Centre and Sky Event Centre are offering their annual brunches. The price of the brunch at Sky is only $19.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 10 and under. Park Place is offering a wider selection of items to choose from including an omelet station and is priced at $24.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. Both are highlighted with chef-attended meat carving stations, salad bar and a dessert station. Whether you are a breakfast or lunch enthusiast, each location can satisfy your craving with a variety of options. Bourbon Street in Cedar Falls and Grinnell are preparing a dual option meal for Mother’s Day. Guests have the chance to choose between brandy and orange chicken with stuffed shrimp or beef tenderloin filet with fresh tarragon butter. Either meal is available for just $20.99. As an added bonus mothers may receive flowers from either Flowerama in Cedar Falls or Flowers on Fourth in Grinnell.
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It is recommended that reservations be made to guarantee seating. Llisted below are the phone numbers for each venue. More information can be found at www.barmuda.com. Park Place Event Centre - (319) 277-1255 Sky Event Centre – (319) 234-2012 Bourbon Street C.F. – (319) 266-5285 Bourbon Street Gr. – (641) 236-0334
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Celebrate the end of the school year with discounts and martinis!
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By Quint Howell The school year is almost over, and it has been a tough year but worth the work. Being teased by the coolest girl in school is never easy but you finished the year and only cried four times. As we grow up we forget how tough it can be -- to be a teacher that is. Barmuda is featuring some opportunities to help teachers celebrate the end of the school year.
May 3 - 7
Soho Sushi Bar and Deli, along with The Stuffed Olive, is celebrating with Good-bye UNI Week. From May 3rd to May 6th, UNI students, faculty and staff receive a 20% discount off all regular priced items. The offer includes a guest, but a valid UNI I.D. must be shown by the person involved with the University. The Grinnell and Cedar Falls Bourbon Street and Voodoo Lounge locations, along with Roux Orleans and Bourbon Street, are offering the same discount but to all teachers. From pre-school teacher to college professor, anyone molding young minds will receive the 20% discount, all educators are welcome with a valid identification. Bourré Lounge in Waterloo, Voodoo Lounge in Cedar Falls, and Voodoo Lounge in Grinnell are throwing a teacher happy hour party starting at 3:30 p.m. on May 7. The two Cedar Valley locations are giving away spa packages and Voodoo in Grinnell is giving away a Cedar Falls getaway that includes dining, entertainment and accommodations. Teachers, starting on May 3rd, turn in those apples for apple martinis. Visit www.barmuda.com for information.
Celebrate Graduation at Ferrari's! Ferrari’s Ristorante located on Technology Parkway and Hudson Road are opening their doors early on Saturday, May 8th to serve people celebrating the special occasion of UNI Graduation. They are featuring the entire dinner menu highlighted by a bone-in bison New York strip. The cut of bison is 12 ounces, grilled to order and topped with chive compound butter. It is served with Chateau potatoes and asparagus. Ferrari’s opens their doors on the 8th at 11 a.m. For reservations, call (319) 277-1385 or visit www.barmuda/ferraris.
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Barmuda Celebrates Their Top 1OO Customers in Grand Style! Recently, Barmuda VIP Rewards rolled out a new program celebrating their top customers! Every few months, the top 100 members are invited to attend a party in their honor complete with complimentary drinks, appetizers and giveaways that include but are not limited to gift cards and trips to a number of destinations! "We want to give our most loyal customers something extra, and throwing a party just for them seemed to be a perfect fit," says Jeanene Carlson, Director of First Impressions and Barmuda VIP Rewards Customer Service Respresentative. "We will continue to do events like this throughout the year to honor our Top 100 customers." The next Top 100 Party will be held in July at Park Place Event Centre. Guests will experience live music outside on the veranda while sipping drinks and enjoying the company of other Barmuda VIPs! VIP REWARDS TOP 1OO
The top 100 customers in May and June have a guaranteed spot. Don't miss your opporunity! Head out to your favorite Barmuda estabVIP TOP lishments to become a Barmuda VIP Rewards Top 100 Member!
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A Tribute To
Billy Joel & Elton John By Quint Howell Sky Event Centre, located in the Black’s Building in downtown Waterloo is providing a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to worldwide superstars Billy Joel and Elton John on Friday, May 21st. “It is going to be an excellent night of entertainment and cuisine,” says Tara Smiley, Vice President of Operations. “The music of Elton John and Billy Joel, a three course meal and a setting like Sky, it doesn’t get better than that.” The cocktail hour with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and piano music begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is being served at 7 p.m. The Elton John tribute performer goes by the name of “Captain Fantastic” and will wear the style of customs that made Elton John a household name. “52nd Street” performs all the hits that made Billy Joel legendary over the last 40 years. Tickets for the show are $40 each or $75 for a couple. Large group discounts are available. Reservations can be made by calling (319) 234-2012, visit www.barmuda.com/sky for information. dining & entertainment: issue 005 | 3
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Sex and the City Gift Basket Complete with a gift certificate to Runway, a Barmuda gift card, a Kate’s on Main certificate, and much more!
Sex and the City returns to the big screen and The Stuffed Olive celebrates with Cosmos!
By Quint Howell
Ahh ... Sex and the City ... the quest for love and marriage by four inseparable women living cosmo-soaked lives of promiscuity, glamour and a touch of excess. Once a television series, this popular storyline went to the silver screen in 2008 and is about to make another appearance this May. The Stuffed Olive, the Cedar Valley’s premier martini bar, is celebrating the martini-loving lifestyle with a Sex and the City 2 Movie Release Party. Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 you can indulge in $5 Cosmopolitan martinis from 4 – 10 p.m. Guests can register to win the Sex and the City gift basket complete with a certificate to Runway, Barmuda gift card, Kate’s on Main certificate, and more. There will be a rousing game of Sex and the City trivia as well. The Stuffed Olive will be open on Sunday, May 30th at 4 p.m. with one dollar off on martinis and their Late Night Menu will be half-price. The Stuffed Olive will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. For more information about the Sex and the City Movie Release Party and other Stuffed Olive info, visit www.barmuda.com/stuffed_olive.
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with Tony Wendlend 8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
Soul Fusion
9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
DJ T-Beck
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
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SATURDAY, MAY 8TH On Saturday, May 8, Voodoo Lounge in downtown Cedar Falls will be overflowing with guitar riffs and snare drum beats as The Black Mollys and WAGG descend upon the live music hangout for a two show set. The Black Mollys are described as old-fashioned American rock and roll blended with alternative rock elements of today. The Chicago based band has molded their sound from constant touring over the last decade. They also spent some time touring in Europe where they recorded Ignorance is Bliss at the renowned Abbey Road Studios in 2008. WAGG is a Cedar Valley favorite drawing their influence from Journey, Lover Boy, Foreigner, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton. Doors open at Voodoo Lounge at 4 p.m. Showtime is 9:30 p.m. and admission is $8. For more information, visit www.barmuda.com/voodoo.
Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
5 Wednesday
May
Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
6 Thursday
May
Aurora Quartet
5:30 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
Jake McVey
9:30 p.m. Show Shags, Cedar Falls
7 Friday
May
Mark Fradl
with Jay Harris 8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
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20 Thursday May
26 Wednesday May
Mark Fradl
Matt Golightly
Aurora Quintet
Karaoke
with Jay Harris 8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
Fat Cat
9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
The Black Molly’s with WAGG
9:30 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
Larry Myer
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
with Josh Alton
8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
DJ T-Beck
5:30 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
21 Friday May
Soul Fusion
Danny Browning
Karaoke
8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
with Ultimate Entertainment 9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
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with Gary Meyer
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John Shultz Trio
5:30 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
DJ T-Beck
9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
Dennis Wayne Gang
10 Monday May Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
12 Wednesday May Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
15 Saturday May Matt Golightly with Josh Alton
8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
DJ T-Beck
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
Dennis Wayne Gang 9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
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17 Monday May
The
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John Shultz Trio
5:30 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
19 Wednesday May Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
22 Saturday May Danny Browning with Gary Meyer
8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
DJ T-Beck
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
FunkStop
28 Friday May Nathan Timmel
with Steve Gillespie 8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
Karaoke
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
29 Saturday May Nathan Timmel
with Steve Gillespie 8:30 p.m. Show Joker’s Comedy Night Club, Cedar Falls
Karaoke
9 p.m. Show Bourré Lounge, Waterloo
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Grinnell
24 Monday May
30 Sunday May
Karaoke
Sugarfoot
with Ultimate Entertainment 10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
10 p.m. Show Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
Live entertainment is subject to change. Go to www.barmuda.com to see updated entertainment calendars.
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Wednesday, May 5 By Megan Pralle
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JAKE McVEY End of Semester Hoedown
Thursday, May 6th 9:30 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo's a time for everyone to celebrate the Mexican Heritage, much like they celebrate the Irish Heritage on St. Patrick's Day. On St. Patrick's Day, we eat Irish food and drink. On Cinco de Mayo, we eat Mexican food and drink. Come celebrate on May 5th at Beck's Sports Brewery located in Waterloo and at both Beck's Sports Grill locations in Cedar Falls, with $2.50 Coronas, $2 tequila shots, and $6.99 Fajita wraps from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Put on your party pants because on Cinco, we drink-o!
Jake McVey returning to the Cedar Valley! By Quint Howell Rising Country Music star Jake McVey is performing at Shags on Thursday, May 6th. Jake’s song “Carry On’ even reached #4 on CMT’s Pure 12 Pack and Billboard named him one of the Top Ten touring acts. “Country night has always done well at Shags,” says General Manager Jay Ybarra. “Guests love our large dance floor and sure it is a unique venue for country night, but it shows you don’t have to look country, to love and be country.” Born in Iowa, McVey has built a fan base by touring extensively. He has opened for Martina McBride, Sugarland, Dierks Bentley, and has also played at the Iowa State Fair. The show is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Shags specials are $2.00 bottles and drinks from 7 p.m. to close. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. For more information about Shags and the upcoming show, visit www.barmuda.com/shags.
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