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WHAT'S UP It’s hard to believe the first half of 2012 is almost over — but there are still six months left that will be jampacked with entertainment. We’ll be there, of course, keeping you notified about all the best bands, fantastic films and great games. In that spirit, we’re taking a look ahead at what the rest of the year has in store for your favorite artists, actors and Italian plumbers. Check out page 9 for albums, page 15 for movies and page 23 for video games coming up yet this year.

Now you’ll know what days to call in sick — who wants to go to work after a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises? — and how much money to save up. (Don’t come crying to us if you have to go all Sophie’s Choice on Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, launching a week later. You’ve been warned.) But don’t forget to enjoy what’s happening right now. Hit the live music listings on page 26, and, just like that, your weekend is planned. (You’re welcome.)

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Good music. Really, really good music. 80/35 is turning five this year and you’re invited to the sonic celebration. This year’s music festival promises to be the ultimate birthday bash featuring neatly wrapped national acts, noise-making regional performers and sweet Iowa favorites. Decidedly urban with a progressive party atmosphere, 80/35 stages are set in the streets where brilliant beats bounce off buildings. Nearly 40 tantalizing acts on multiple stages will enchant crowds with sonic sweetness. Music lovers will put on their party hats and unwrap unforgettable performances from indie headliners and hip-hop acts to alt-country and funky fun bands.

Bonus: much of the melodious music is absolutely free, including regional and local acts. Oh, and chances are you’ll get to crowd surf. Beyond a wild weekend of music, 80/35 unleashes the happy birthday kid in all of us with interactive art activities, DIY booths, meet-and-greet tents, a kids’ play zone and more. And music fans can savor and devour the best food and drinks from right here in Iowa. This year’s 80/35 is set to be a confetti-filled birthday dream — the most anticipated, joyous, magical, frenetic, mellow, marvelous feeling you’ll get all year.

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“Let’s be honest, we didn’t set out to do this to play clubs. No rock band ever sets out saying they want to play clubs for the rest of their career. If they do, they’re full of it. I want to play arenas.” He said it. Now he’s doing it. Chris Daughtry will perform with his band June 22 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines in support of Daughtry’s third album, Break the Spell. The Grammy-nominated artist has scored four No. 1 Top 40 hits (“It’s Not

Over, Home, Feels Like Tonight, and No Surprise) and won four American Music Awards. Break the Spell is a gleaming showcase for Chris’ powerful, emotionally resonant voice and knack for relentless melodic hooks and big, anthemic choruses. “It’s not so dark,” he says. “I’m not only singing about the bad days. And with many of the songs being up-tempo, it’s going to be really fun to play

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funny thing happened to Trace Adkins last year while performing on the CMT cable TV channel concert series, Invitation Only. There was an exchange with the audience in the show’s intimate setting that he enjoyed, a calmness compared with foot-stomping arena country. That’s why his new Songs & Stories Tour, which stopped recently at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, is re-energizing him. “It just seems more interactive,” he said from a tour stop in Denver. “I don’t feel the pressure to go out there and put my foot to the floorboard and go out there for 90 minutes. It’s more laid-back, relaxed a little bit. It’s more sociable.” Keeping with the intimacy of the tour, shows are staged simply. Fans can get on the singer’s Twitter feed, @TraceAdkins, or use the trending topic #SNS and request songs for upcoming shows. Adkins said he was apprehensive going into the tour, but he and his band are enjoying the experience thoroughly. “They get to do some things we don’t always do in the concert, arena-type shows,” he said. The Louisiana native will release his 11th album, as yet untitled, late this summer. The first single, “Them Lips,” which he described as a “groovin’ thing,” will hit radio soon. Adkins is the biggest name signed to Toby Keith’s Show Dog Nashville record label, which has released his past two albums.

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ike other multi-talented and enigmatic frontmen before him, Jack White is a bird of many feathers. In the rarest of scenarios, that bird has enough justified talent to fly the coop and work on the often-scrutinized solo album. Luckily, White is one unique bird, and Blunderbuss is that extraordinary diamond among the volcanic landscape where so many other artists’ musical integrity has turned to ash. Being a member of three other musical acts (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) is cause enough to wonder how White found the time to compose Blunderbuss. But all doubts and disbeliefs subside as this infectious set of tracks announce their presence. Working as a solo artist allows White to bring all of his influences to the table. That means an intoxicating cocktail of deep-fried blues and psychedelic rock from the astral

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planes, as well as a tender side and an outpouring of folk and R&B offerings. White embodies the raw and erotic nature of Robert Plant on the instant classic Love Interruption. Things become even more tranquil on the title track as we dive into White’s Tennessee roots and upbringing. Not to be outdone by his softer side, White howls and screeches through another standout in Sixteen Saltines. Blues rock may be the ace on White’s sleeve, but he quickly reveals he is playing with a full deck. A breezy 13 tracks make up this bombastic tribute to romance both lost and found. Blunderbuss is brimming with trips

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down lover’s lane, as White both swears off and pays tribute to all the women who ever cast turmoil in his sanguine heart. Twisting and exposing the dagger allows White’s music to become more primal than we’ve seen before. This is great music masquerading as a Greek tragedy. White throws a lot of paint at this canvas, and most of it helps to build a bold, cohesive whole. The few tracks that do dissipate from the listener’s mind don’t detract from an otherwise ambrosial feast of artistic exploration. White and the assortment of sultry vixens that have battered his exposed heart should be congratulated — this one rocks to the high heavens.

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Beach House’s music can be so beautifully dreamy as to be soporific. There aren’t a lot of tempo changes or stylistic shifts going on from song to song or album to album, as French-born singer Victoria Legrand’s somewhat androgynous vocals take flight on patiently soaring melodies decorated with Alex Scally’s always subtle slide guitar embellishments. The Baltimore-based band’s fourth album, stays the course last heard on 2010’s captivating Teen Dream, as Legrand and Scully expertly evoke a swooning, melancholic paradise. When you first put it on, the album can seem like mere mood music, but as it builds, Bloom opens up with vibrant emotional impact. — Dan DeLuca, Philadelphia Inquirer

Unfiltered, unmoderated, unironic joy is the hallmark of Eric Whitacre, one of the few American composers so immediately appealing and charismatic that he has both recording and modeling contracts as well as his own chorus. But even though the 41year-old composer has been discovered by a larger audience only in the past five years, the limits of his talent would seem to be apparent. Although the ecstatic climaxes of works such as Alleluia and Her Sacred Spirit Soars are as uplifting as ever, several other endeavors show a steep drop in distinction. The choral pieces on the disc are broken up by instrumental works that are extremely derivative and not very interesting. — Daniel Patrick Stearns, Philadelphia Inquirer

The Only Place, title and opening track of Best Coast’s second album, threatens to obliterate everything that comes after it. It’s a love letter to Bethany Cosentino’s native California, and a bright sunburst of irresistible power pop, full of zippy acoustic strumming, reverberating surf-guitar and twangy fingerpicking. This time out Cosentino and partner Bobb Bruno up their game by enlisting mastermind producer Jon Brion, who gives the album a lively, immediate clarity without diminishing Cosentino’s youthful charm. The ballads sometimes seem like placeholders, but the next blast of summery power pop always comes quickly. — Steve Klinge, Philadelphia Inquirer

She has an undeniably big voice, and at the start of her new album Carrie Underwood seems intent on blowing the listener away with it. The first four tracks, including the title song, eschew subtlety for bombast, and end up sounding like nothing more than bad ’80s rock. After that, some actual country touches emerge, along with hints of a real personality. Aside from those highlights, Blown Away never gets more profound than Thank God for Hometowns or the shallow, Kenny Chesney-style crowd-pleasing of the anthemic One Way Ticket and ultimately feels as airbrushed as the photos of Underwood on the cover. — Nick Cristiano, Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tool, Untitled, TBA

It has been six long years since Tool released their Grammy-winning 10,000 Days. All fans have really wanted was another piece of gargantuan progressive rock from Tool. Expect an album that takes months to completely wrap your head around. As fans, we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Queens of the Stone Age, Untitled, Fall Josh Homme spent some well-deserved time away from his mainstay band to work on Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl. Now that he is back in the studio with Queens, the strawberry blonde reincarnation of Elvis can put together something truly special. Look for Homme and crew to spit more venom this time around.

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If new single Live to Rise is any indication of where Chris Cornell and his crew are looking with their new album, fans should be pleasantly surprised. With a 16-year gap since Down on the Upside, fans are champing at the bit. Expect plenty of Cornell’s patented falsetto screeching and some gargantuan riffs from Kim Thayil.

Baroness, Yellow & Green, July 17 Baroness hasn’t yet breached the mainstream, and that’s too bad. The band masterfully blends a violent mix of sludgy progressive metal, folk, punk and acoustic melodramatics. The Red Album and Blue Record were both trailblazing pieces of art, and Yellow & Green shows no signs of discontinuing that trend.

Smashing Pumpkins, Oceania, June 19

Although Oceania is only part of a promised 44-song concept album, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, fans should be beyond stoked for this one. The band has promised an extremely spacey and dreamy release. That sounds more in line with their classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness than the disappointing 2007 release Zeitgeist.

Black Star, Black Star Aretha, TBA Mos Def (now known as Yasiin Bey) seems to have gone into a cryogenic freeze ever since announcing the new Black Star album, a concept album based around the life of Aretha Franklin. However the group’s signature blend of alternative hiphop for the information age will no doubt resonate once the album finally drops.

Kyuss Lives!, Kyuss Lives!, TBA

Kyuss was one of those rare and volatile acts that wasn’t appreciated until far after its time was up. Although Josh Homme is absent, John Garcia has reformed the group under the moniker Kyuss Lives! At worst, the loss of Homme will derail the effort into a creative failure. At best, it’ll flip everything on its head once again.

Metallica, Untitled, December Although the biggest band in metal promised to have an album out by the very end of the year, no release date has been set. The four horsemen are entering the studio with beard-tastic superproducer Rick Rubin to crank out this one. This can only mean good things, as last Rubin collab Death Magnetic was their best effort in 20 years.

Wu-Tang Clan, Untitled, TBA

Wu-Tang Clan is the most dangerous hip-hop group in history. However, there is no guarantee that the Wu will drop their latest effort by the end of the year. If they do, expect RZA and crew to spit fire and lambast everything that has happened between now and 2007’s 8 Diagrams.

Dr. Dre, Detox, TBA There is no guarantee Detox will ever see the light of day. If it does, there is little clue as to when hip-hop’s prophetic hero Dr. Dre will drop the bomb. Dre has had his hands in a lot of other work the past few years, so it will be interesting to see his own work. If it never happens, at least we’ll have I Need a Doctor, right?

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arvel’s The Avengers will introduce a figure not well known outside die-hard comic book enthusiasts. But Clint Barton, also known by his alter ego, Hawkeye, enjoys an avid following stretching back nearly 50 years. So for the writer entrusted with the superhero’s legacy and future, that presents an opportunity — and a challenge. “The continuity of the character is important to me and I want to honor what was done before,” Cullen Bunn said. “But at the same time, I want my stories to be accessible to readers who may not have read a Hawkeye story before.” Bunn’s resume suggests he is up to the task. As a part-time freelance writer based in St. Louis, Bunn, 41, took on earlier projects for Marvel. The company trusted him with Wolverine of X-Men fame, Spider-Man and Captain America before turning over Hawkeye. Bunn has also written for Marvel’s arch rival, DC Comics, and he created The 6th Gun, a graphic novel series distributed by Oni Press. That offbeat publishing enterprise is perhaps best known for introducing Scott Pilgrim, a character later turned into a movie. Earlier this year, Bunn learned he had been nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award — equivalent of an Oscar in Hollywood — for best writer. The honor stems from The 6th Gun. Lauren Sankovitch, an associate editor at Marvel, said she had been looking for an excuse to work with Bunn. “Fast-forward to working on the Captain America anniversary issue, we ended up tapping Cullen to write a short story that really ended up blowing me away with both his enthusiasm for ludicrous action sequences and a really grounded and relatable approach to his characters,” Sankovitch said. In Marvel’s universe, Clint Barton was born in Waverly. He and his brother, Barney, were orphaned at an early age. They eventually ran away to join a traveling circus and picked up skills as marksmen. Originally a bad boy, Barton overcame that to become Hawkeye. He admired Captain America but was not one of the original Avengers. For decades now, however, Hawkeye has run with the likes of Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk, which is impressive company given the fact he has no superpowers. “Hawkeye must rely on raw skills and moxie, and I think that’s what makes him so appealing to readers,” Bunn said. “He’s really an everyman superhero. He’s a guy you might meet on the street or in a bar — kind of charming, kind of a smart ass.” Tom Brevoort, senior vice president and executive editor of Marvel, explained that fans listing their favorite Avengers character would rank Waverly’s own high. “You’re going to get to Hawkeye very quickly,” Brevoort said.

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ean in and look closer. In the midst of muscle-bound body builders, wrestlers, mythical figures and jovial-looking skeletons, the distinctive face of Frida Kahlo can be seen in numerous paintings. Artist Charles Barth is fascinated by Mexico’s famous 20th-century artist, perhaps best known for her self-portraits, and he often incorporates her image — and objects from her surrealist paintings — into his own work. In a sly bit of humor, he’s placed her face on the body of a salsa dancer in one painting, and in another, elegantly dressed figures hold Kahlo masks over their own faces. “She has been an influence,” acknowledges Barth, now retired after 30 years teaching art at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. “I love the imagery of Mexico, the culture, history, arts and crafts and the country’s popular culture figures such as the wrestlers of lucha libre and body building and tattooing.” An exhibition of Barth’s Mexican-themed art is now on display at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, displayed alongside numerous Mexican folk art objects from the center’s growing collection. Barth became infatuated with Mexico during visits with students in the 1980s. Fascinated by humorous folk art Day of the Dead skeletons in wood, clay and papier mache dangling in shop windows, he began depicting the skeletons in his own work. “Then I got interested in arts and crafts from different regions, so we began traveling around the country, and I started doing lots of reading and observing,” said Barth. After immersing himself in Mexican culture while teaching a four-week printmaking workshop in Oaxaca, he and his wife purchased a home in Mexico where they live about nine months each year. He works in his studio, and the couple continues to explore the country’s culture and kitsch. His palette has intensified and grown brighter. “My palette was sedate compared to what it is now. Color is everywhere in Mexico — rich, garish and brilliant, even on buildings. You can’t help but be influenced by that.” Barth is particularly known for his vibrant itaglio prints made by a three-plate aquatint process that produces colors that seem to glow. That effect is particularly powerful in his pieces that convey magical imagery. His pieces also are a dichotomy of Mexico’s past and present. “I’ve always liked using popular culture in my work, even early in my career, but I may have gotten more detailed and intense in my interpretations,” he explained. 12 PULSE

Curator Kent Shankle spotted Barth’s prints in a Mexican gallery while collecting objects for the center’s folk art collection. “We have a couple of his earlier pieces in our collection, and he’s an artist who merits our attention. We brought out items from our collection to create rich parallels between Charles’ prints and Mexican sculptures and other art.”

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A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Stars: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer

Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe, where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus that they reinvent, Madagascar style.

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Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

While still in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent until Todd’s 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down.

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A musical built around classic rock hits from the 1980s that follows Drew and Sherrie as they chase their dreams in the big city of Los Angeles.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the country. He makes it his mission to eliminate them.

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The Dark Night Rises, July 20 Although Heath Ledger’s manic portrayal of the Joker will be missed in this conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy, fanboys are champing at the bit to see how Tom Hardy will bring his usual gravitas to the hulking Bane. Throw in Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and we’re in for a piece of colossal filmmaking.

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Django Unchained, December 25 Quentin Tarantino takes us to the slavery-infested south featuring Christoph Waltz as a dentist-turned-bounty hunter and Leonardo DiCaprio as a deliciously villainous slave-driver. With Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx and Kurt Russell rounding out the cast, this is one perfectly-wrapped Christmas present.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, December 14 It’s been nine years since Return of the King swept up 11 Oscars and became the crown jewel in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings opus. With Jackson spearheading this prequel to the now-classic trilogy — in never-before-used 48-frames-per-second shooting — little is in the way of Middle-Earth’s conquest of the box office once again.

Brave, June 22 Although Cars 2 left a serious sour taste in my mouth and the trailers for Brave are lukewarm at best, I wouldn’t count out the talent over at Pixar to deliver a winner with their first solo female heroine.

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Skyfall, June 22 Expect this James Bond installment to fire on all cylinders. Daniel Craig has undoubtedly come into his own as Ian Fleming’s classic character, and we have ace director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) working his magic this time. Expect a darker, mature and ultimately more dangerous version of Bond.

Prometheus, June 8 Director Ridley Scott brought us the dystopian classic Blade Runner as well as the terrifying Alien, to which Prometheus serves as a quasi-prequel and spiritual successor. With a stellar cast and a gorgeous and fully realized world, this one could be cinematic gold.

Gangster Squad, October 19 With comedy director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) behind the wheel of this dramatic crime epic, there are no guarantees. But check out that cast. Sean Penn plays gangster Mickey Cohen, with Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin as the detectives aiming to bring him down. Expect some stunning gunfights in a re-created 1940s Los Angeles.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Stars: Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Ray Park, Bruce Willis

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by the president’s order. The surviving team members face off against Zartan, his accomplices and the world leaders he has under his influence.

Madea’s Witness Protection Stars: Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, Denise Richards, Tom Arnold

A Wall Street investment banker who has been set up as the linchpin of his company’s mob-backed Ponzi scheme is relocated with his family to Aunt Madea’s southern home.

Only God Forgives, TBA Director Nicolas Winding Refn’s follow-up to last year’s masterpiece Drive will most certainly shake things up again. Little is known about the film, only that it revolves around Ryan Gosling’s character as a gangster fighting in a Thai boxing tournament. Drive hit all the right notes. Let’s hope Only God Forgives can match that one-two punch.

Lincoln, December Steven Spielberg directs Daniel-Day Lewis as the 16th president of the United States. It’s a match made in Oscar heaven. Expect Lewis to deliver another mesmerizing performance. No worries about Spielberg — he can direct this type of massive undertaking in his sleep.

Gravity, November 21 If rumors hold true, this film will continue director Alfonso Cuaron’s mastery of the long tracking shot, with some scenes rumored to go as long as 20 minutes without a single cut. Having George Clooney and Sandra Bullock signed on to act doesn’t hurt, either.

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know who shot J.R. on Dallas, and I remember the ridiculous “dream season,” which opened with the death of Bobby Ewing and ended with Bobby stepping out of the shower — the whole season had been a dream (or a rip-off, depending on your viewpoint.) Sure, I liked Dallas, but I was a huge fan of its spin-off, Knots Landing. That’s why my initial reaction to the news that TNT was reviving Dallas was “been there, done that” and “why can’t these Hollywood types do anything original?” Primetime soap operas faded in the 1990s, replaced by sitcoms and hospital dramas, followed by sitcoms and lawand-order dramas. I was ready to dismiss the new Dallas as a pale imitation of the original. I knew I wouldn’t get drawn in again. Wrong-o. I popped the review DVD sent by TNT into my player and I was promptly hooked. Smartly, the producers and writers don’t play it as absurdist melodrama. This version has all the beloved elements of the first Dallas — Texas-sized feuds, schemes, secrets and plenty of back-stabbing, set against the oil-and-cattle rich Lone Star state and Southfork Ranch. There’s the added bonus of Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray in their familiar roles as J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing. Age has banked the fire of their rivalries, but the embers still glow red-hot. Bobby is the family patriarch now. J.R. is being treated for severe depression and, seemingly, is oblivious to family travails. The always-duplicitous Sue Ellen has political ambitions and powerful connections. But it’s the next generation of Ewings — J.R.’s son John Ross (Josh Henderson) and Bobby’s adopted son Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) — who are stirring the pot of animosity and ambition. John Ross, a chip off the old block when it comes to deviousness, has secretly drilled for oil on Ewing land, defying his grandmother’s will. Christopher, who appears scrupulous, is busy developing alternative energy sources. But there’s bad blood boiling between the two. Even though Christopher is preparing to wed Rebecca (Julie Gonzalo), he’s stung that his former love, Elena (Jordana Brewster), has taken up with John Ross. These are beautiful people and sure to attract a younger audience. Bobby, who is hiding a life-threatening illness from his family, is determined to keep the younger Ewings from reviving the war that nearly destroyed the family. When he learns about the drilling, he decides to sell Southfork to a conservancy to prevent any future development. Suddenly, J.R. is revived by the scent of a new battle against Bobby and returns to his calculating, treacherous ways. It’s volatile, delicious fun — with beautiful settings and great clothes. No one likes a spoiler, so I won’t reveal the torturous twists and turns the story takes. After all, that’s what Dallas is all about. I know I’ll be watching. Dallas 8 p.m. June 13 Wednesdays, TNT TNT PHOTO

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3 IDINA MENZEL Friday, June 22 @ 7:30 PM Civic Center, Des Moines $26.50-$136.50 | civiccenter.org

STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION June 20–24 Cedar Falls Cedarsturgisfalls.org

TAHITIAN PARTY Friday, June 22 @ 6:30 PM Reservations required by June 13 Brucemore, Cedar Rapids $60 | 319.362.7375 | brucemore.org

JUILLIARD IN JUNE Thurs., June 21 @ 7 PM Clarke University’s Jansen Hall, Dubuque $50 adults, $25 students | 563.690.0151 | nisom.com

5 See full lineups for Sturgis Falls and Cedar Basin Jazz Festestival on page 27.

CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 22–June 24 Cedar Falls cedarbasinjazz.org

STEVE MARTIN & the steep canyon rangers Saturday, June 23 @ 7:30 PM Civic Center, Des Moines $42.50 - $72.50 | civiccenter.org | ticketmaster.com

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6/2 Dogs on Skis 7-10 pm 6/10 Milk & Honey 3-6 pm 6/16 Hog Roast & Luau 5-7 pm Food $8/person. Meal includes pork sandwiches and salads. Dress in luau apparel!

Loose Neutral 7-10 pm 6/24 WAGG 3-6 p.m. All entertainment is FREE. No BEER allowed on the premises. Buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the music. *Dates and events subject to change without notice.

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MOVIES NEWS & REVIEWS, RELEASES & TRAILERS LIVE MUSIC SOUNDBITES, NEWS INTERVIEWS, CD RELEASES AND LIVE MUSIC VENUES

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Frank talk about bullying Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre will premiere Robert Lindsey-Nassif’s one-act opera, FRANKENBOY! a Monsteropera in June. FRANKENBOY! tells the story of a 13-year-old Frankenstein monster named Melvin who is experiencing his first days at Transylvania Middle School. He finds he doesn’t fit in anywhere and soon becomes the target of bullying, led by the school’s hockey team hero. The opera is aimed at third- through sixth-graders and deals dramatically and humorously with the issue of bullying. “As a voice teacher, I work with students age 8 through adulthood and fully know that, in this

age of texting and Facebook, students are more vulnerable than ever to being harassed and bullied,” said Nassif, who also directs the opera. “I know the importance of teaching students how to recognize and resist bullying and how to stop it when they see it and to embrace their unique voice.” FRANKENBOY! a Monsteropera June 22-24 CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids legionarts.org

The Pines

With Greg Brown & Pieta Brown This performance is part of the Iowa City Arts Festival, a downtown celebration from June 1-3 featuring an art fair, a fun zone and performances from groups like The Recliners and Collectible Boys. Friday, June 1 @ 7 PM summerofthearts.org

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Classic soul, R&B, jazz and British invasion form the backdrop for the quirky and irreverent brand of pop for which Lake Street Dive has become known. Combine this with the unstoppable joy of their live shows and collection of YouTube videos and you get the sum of the Lake Street Dive equation: pure pop music fun. Knock-your-socks-off vocals and virtuosic instrumentals top it all off. Incorporating upright bass and jazzinflected trumpet along with more traditional drum set and electric guitar, Lake Street Dive is equally at home in a jazz club, a dive bar or a festival stage. Tuesday, June 12 @ 8 PM $15 | englert.org

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Hola Tequila MELODY PARKER | Pulse Writer

C MUG NIGHT SPECIALS WEDNESDAYS $3 MICRO & CRAFT BREW / MUG REFILLS *HIGH ABV=$5 REFILLS

THURSDAYS $2 MACRO (DOMESTIC) / MUG REFILLS $2 BEEF TACOS $2.50 CHICKEN OR FISH TACOS

SPECIALTY PIZZAS THE ORIGINAL - $10, $16

THE MULLIGAN - $11, $17

BBQ CHICKEN - $10, $16

PESTO PROSCIUTTO - $11, $17

Olive oil, basil pesto, Italian sausage, pepperoni and Mozzarella. BBQ sauce, Mozzarella, BBQ chicken, red onion and fresh cilantro.

CHEESY MEATBALL - $10, $16

Tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onion, green pepper and Mozzarella. Olive oil, Basil Pesto, Roma Tomato, Prosciutto, and melted FRESH Mozzarella. Finished with fresh Basil and Oregano Leaves.

Red Sauce, our Homemade Meatballs, Mozzarella, Smoked Provolone, Parmesan & Romano. Finished with fresh Basil and Oregano leaves.

CHICKEN ALFREDO - $11, $17

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE TOMATO - $10, $16

BUFFALO CHICKEN - $10, $16

Olive oil, Garlic Oregano chicken breast, Roma tomato, artichoke heart, FRESH Mozzarella and grated Romano.

THREE CHEESE, TOMATO & BASIL - $9, $15

Garlic Oregano Chicken, alfredo sauce, roasted red pepper, Mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, onion and fresh Blue cheese crumbles.

PIZZA MARGHERITA - $9, $15

Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, smoked Provolone, Parmesan, sliced Roma tomato, and fresh basil.

The classic Italian pizza. Our original white crust brushed with olive oil and topped with Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, fresh basil and Parmesan.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN - $10, $16 Caramelized onions, grilled lime

ROASTED GARLIC POTATO AND PROSCIUTTO - $10, $16

chicken, Mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa and cilantro. Served with lime, sour cream and guacamole.

TOSTADA - $10, $16

Seasoned ground beef, taco sauce, Cheddar and Monterey Jack topped with chilled chopped lettuce, fresh tomato salsa, green onions and crushed white corn tortilla chips. • Also available with grilled cilantro-lime chicken.

THAI CHICKEN -$10, $16

Thai peanut sauce, marinated chicken, Mozzarella, green onion, chopped roasted peanuts, shredded carrot, and fresh cilantro.

CARNE ASADA - $11, $17

Grilled Cilantro-Lime steak, onion, cilantro pesto, Monterey Jack, and Mozzarella cheese. Taken from the oven and topped with fresh tomato salsa, sour cream,

guacamole and a lime wedge.

Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter brushed crust, topped with a layer of twice baked potatoes, thinly sliced prosciutto, green onion and chopped Roma tomato.

KONA COAST - $10, $16

Critics across the country are toasting its success. “I want to break the stigma of slamming tequila like frat boys, and the flavor of a margarita made from a mix when it’s so easy and more flavorful to make it from scratch. Interest in tequila has evolved, and that fascinates me,” Colleen said. “There’s also burgeoning interest in spirits in Iowa with three distilleries operating in the state, and the bar is being raised by infusing spirits with herbs and fruits and liqueurs. We’re getting more sophisticated in our taste.” She and her husband, Shannon Graham, own S&C Graham Foto Design in downtown Cedar Falls. Shannon photographed 75 cocktails for the 128-page hardcover book for Sellers Publishing Inc., using locations outside the back door of their Parkade business and at Montage restaurant. Colleen traveled to Mexico to visit agave fields and Mexican distilleries and explore tequila’s history and culture. She also sampled every type and brand imaginable and concocted her own cocktails, as well as pulling several classics from the archives. Graham is a nationally certified bartender and develops original cocktails for companies such as Hiram Walker. In her book, the author explores types of tequila varying from blanco,

the purest; gold, which is artificially or naturally flavored or colored — and responsible for most drinkers’ unfortunate tequila memories; and reposada and other tequilas, aged and ultra-refined for full, smooth flavor. Colleen also discusses how to taste tequila and set up a tequila bar at home. “Tasting tequila is like sampling any wine or distilled spirit. You look at the color, inhale the fragrance and sip — don’t shoot it. Explore brands because everyone’s taste is so different. Ask the bartender for a taste of a particular tequila you’re interested in,” she suggested. “And if you don’t see what you want on the barkeep’s shelf, ask the bartender because sometimes the good stuff is kept out of sight,” said Shannon. Colleen spent a marathon 1 1/2 months working on the cocktails cookbook, and Shannon had the same amount of time to photograph the cocktails. “It was an insane deadline,” she said. Her recipes make the most of tequila using fresh ingredients. Colleen’s personal creations include Verde Fizz, based on her recipe for green lemonade, and Dulce-de-Arandas, a sweeter desserttype cocktail using strawberry liqueur and chocolate bitters. There also are recipes for the classic Margarita and Tequila Sunrise. ¡Hola Tequila! is already sold in 15 countries and is available for $15.95 at bookstores and through online book sellers. Colleen plans to attend several tequila festivals this summer. She’s also working on a new book about mocktails and continues to blog and write articles for About.com.

Prosciutto, pineapple and Mozzarella.

THE 18TH STREET PIE - $11, $17

This Classic starts with our Ricotta-RomanoHerb cheese blend. It is then layered with Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella and finished with our traditional tomato sauce. Garnished with freshly chopped basil and oregano.

WHAT THE FAROK? - $10, $16

At first look this pizza may look like a bad decision. Give it a shot and and you will see it is well worth every one of the sweet $16 it costs for the Regular. Spicy garlic sauce, Mozzarella, Italian sausage, green pepper and red onion.

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olleen Graham doesn’t mind shaking things up a bit, especially with a cocktail shaker, mixing up one of her favorite tequila concoctions. Graham, resident expert at About.com Cocktails Guide on the New York Times’ website, is author of the new ¡Hola Tequila! recipe book.

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GIRLS LIKE US | RACHEL LLOYD Author Rachel Lloyd does not pull punches. She delves into the world of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a world she knows well; as a teenager she was a prostitute, a victim of sexual exploitation. Lloyd now runs a program, Girls Education and Mentoring Services, where she attempts to bring girls out of prostitution. Lloyd tells their stories, and her own, with elegance. She notes that girls on the streets selling sex for money often arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t considered victims. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assumed that they chose that life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a harsh topic, one that could become crass and leave a reader drained and unresponsive to the brutality Lloyd reveals. But her stories inspire empathy for the girls who live this way. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jessica Vande Zandschulp, Pulse Writer

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ANY DAY NOW | TERRY BISSON Author Terry Bisson has won awards for his science fiction writing, but he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set up his latest, Any Day Now, to be anything more than a coming-of-age story â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if the 1960s had turned out unpredictably, disastrously different. Readers grow up with Clay, a kid in a small southern town, who falls under the spell of a coastal-loving beatnik. Clay finds himself in a hippie outpost as the Democratic party nominates Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. for president and VP. Bisson chronicles a nightmarish scenario, featuring border disputes and a race war. It would be hilarious if it werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so jarringly possible. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Amie Steffen, Pulse Writer

IN ONE PERSON | JOHN IRVING In The World According to Garp, John Irving created a transsexual for the ages in a former football player named Roberta Muldoon. In his 13th novel, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created another one: a former wrestler, now a librarian, named Alberta (Big Al) Frost. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow Miss Frost enough pages; instead, he devotes most of the book to Billy Abbott, a writer who has a lot in common with Irving. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very well-meaning book, and that statement is as damning as it sounds. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tale about sex that never becomes sexy. A novelist is sunk when he loses interest in the other people in the room because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so fascinated by what he sees in the mirror. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craig Seligman, Bloomberg News

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home | toni morrison Of Toni Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine novels, three are masterpieces, yet the others, particularly the postNobel books Paradise and Love, can be so stylized as to veer dangerously close to self-parody. Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th novel, Home, highlights this issue; it is a thin book with some beautiful writing that ultimately comes off as insubstantial and contrived. The story of a black Korean War vet on his way back to Georgia, Home refracts the early 1950s through an individual filter. Ultimately, the impression is of a novel that, like the town it encircles, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;much less than enough.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times

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the man who changed the way we eat | thomas mcnamee Many of us can no longer remember what life was like before arugula and balsamic vinegar became part of the larder. Craig Claiborne, food editor of The New York Times, reshaped the world of food criticism, taking it from advertiser-friendly puff pieces to a respected genre whose work reflected the same rigor and gravity as that of the Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drama, music and art critics. Students of social history and readers with an abiding interest in food will find much to savor in this book. But those whose palates arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attuned to the likes of foie gras and truffles may get their fill early on.

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Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dunJune 19 dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun LEGO BATMAN! It’s OK if the Joker gets him — he can just pop his For: 3DS, DS, head right back on. And this time around, he’s PS3, Vita, Wii, joined by other DC super heroes like Superman, X360 Wonder Woman and Green Lantern. Of course, they come with their own baddies, like Lex Luthor. Watch your plastic back.

June 30 Compete in more than 30 Olympic events in their official London arenas. And there’s an incentive to do well: Each medal won by players will be added to their country’s tally on the online leaderboard. We don’t want to lose to China again, do we? Now get to training those thumbs!

For: PS3, x360

It’s like Fire Emblem, but with Pokemon! Nintendo crossed gotta-catch-’em-all with the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, so grab your favorite pocket monster and become a warlord to conquer all 17 kingdoms in feudal Japan.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Record of Agarest War 2

Gravity Rush

Peter Parker’s latest adventure is set in Manhattan shortly after the events of the new movie, which hits theaters in July. Use the new Web Rush mechanic to swing from skyscraper to skyscraper and protect the city from the bad guys. That ought to be enough to get your Spidey senses tingling.

A beautiful light spreads across the land, bringing with it untold destruction and violent demons. Weiss, a man searching for his memories, discovers he has committed deicide and now will be used as the vessel for the lifeforce needed for reincarnation.

The usual laws of gravity — gone. Flip in and out of levitation, using the Vita’s gyro sensor to aim Kat’s landing spot to get to new locations and save the city of Hekseville. Take down monsters drawn with celshaded graphics as you follow a mysterious black cat.

3DS, DS, PS3, Wii, X360; June 26.

PS3; June 27.

Vita; June 12.

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GAMES WE’RE LOOKING

Diablo delivers JARED MOLSTEAD | Pulse Writer

h, Blizzard Entertainment, why do you continually tease your salivating fans past their breaking point? You see, it has been 12 excruciatingly long years since Diablo 2, and your frothy-mouthed disciples have been counting the days until they could get their hands on the next installment of this historic franchise. Luckily, Blizzard has the best reputation in the business and knows how to put together a piece of true artwork. So, my fellow loot-hunters, please stay awhile and listen, as Diablo 3 is so good it will keep you up and redeyed for days in pursuit of just one more piece of “epic” gear. It starts with Blizzard’s typically high production values. The new graphics engine purrs like a welloiled machine once you can grasp onto it. While this is easily the most storyforward tale in the series thus far, Blizzard knows where the meat and potatoes of the Diablo series lies: in the hacking and slashing. I can happily report that combating demonic forces in Blizzard’s RPG has never been more polished. Five distinct classes have the aptitude to ensure you will never bore of this virtual playground. The dynamic roster of playable adventurers include the witch doctor, monk,

Diablo III PROS: Punishingly addictive; massive scope; top-notch production values; online functionality. CONS: Thus far, the servers and online stability have been shaky at best. Also: punishingly addictive.

barbarian, demon hunter and wizard. Chances are abundant that you will try out all of them and have a raucous time in the process. The fact that the game is consistently networked to Blizzard’s Battle.net service means that your playmates are always a click away as well. For the full blast of nostalgia, call up three buddies and have them bring their computers over for the night. I have no doubts Blizzard will charge gamers to expand upon their grand opus. You may as well take all of my money now, Blizzard, because judging on the frighteningly habitual nature of Diablo 3, you earned every penny.

ALan SIMMER | Pulse WRiter he team behind Machinarium has done it again.

The crew at Amanita Design, a small studio in the Czech Republic, excels at creating detailed, lively environments for their silent cast of characters. Botanicula centers on the efforts of a group of plant creatures — a mushroom and a gourd among them — to safely transport a seed to the ground, where it can be planted and sprout. The group must avoid nefarious spider-like creatures that are literally sucking the life out of the trees and

alan simmer | PULSE WRITER

For: PC | Price: $59.99 | Rated: Mature

Botanicula’s quirky world shines

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Botanicula For: Mac, PC | Price: $9.99 PROS: Gorgeous environments; good atmospheric soundtrack; fun range of creatures. CONS: Short playtime; no good hint system. their inhabitants. Each member of the plant gang comes in handy to solve various puzzles as they race downward. Like in Machinarium, you’ll find yourself rooting for the mute heroes as they struggle on their short but satisfying journey.

Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, 3DS, July 3

Rhythm action? Check. Your favorite characters from the Final Fantasy series? Check. Great musical selections from the games, including songs like the Chocobo theme and FFIV’s boss battle? Check and check. Though this is a fanboy musthave, anyone who likes the idea of a rhythm-based RPG should get on board.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, PC, PS3, X360, Nov. 13 The annual entry in the CoD franchise looks forward this year, shifting the action from the Cold War setting of Black Ops to the new Cold War between China and the U.S. in 2025. And hey, if Oliver North is the pitchman, you have to get excited. (Don’t you?) Regardless, expect boffo launch-day sales and a body count in the millions.

Batman: Arkham City, Wii U, TBA

There’s no launch date for this game since the release of Nintendo’s next console hasn’t been set either. Signs point to an October launch for the former Project Cafe; expect this title then or soon after. Sure, it’s been out for a while, but Batman’s detective mode is a perfect use for the Wii U tablet controller.

Luigi’s Mansion 2, 3DS, TBA Poor, neglected Luigi hardly ever gets the spotlight, which was one of the reasons the original Luigi’s Mansion was such a genuine pleasure. Get ready for more ghost-vacuuming action as the slimmer, scaredy-cattier brother explores new haunted mansions, using a strobe light to stun spirits into submission.

Halo 4, X360, Nov. 6

The eighth title in the Halo series begins a new trilogy featuring Master Chief, the Covenant-blasting hero sidelined since 2007’s Halo 3. Details on the new direction of the story are scant, and the development has shifted from Bungie to 343 Industries, but you can rest easy knowing the multiplayer will still rock your face off.

Orcs Must Die! 2, PC, TBA Orcs Must Die is a tower defense game married to third-person combat; players set traps and back them up using spells, swords and their fists. The simple premise is right there in the title, but it’s more fun than it has any right to be. The sequel should provide more orc-squishing enjoyment, now with two-player co-op.

Epic Mickey 2, Mac, PC, PS3, X360, Wii, September

The Wii exclusive Epic Mickey goes multiplatform in the sequel, subtitled The Power of Two. Director Warren Spector has promised the wonky camera will be ironed out. Get ready for two-player drop-in drop-out featuring Mickey and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit as they return to Wasteland, where discarded Disney characters live.

Assassin’s Creed III, PC, PS3, Wii U, X360, Nov. 30 The war between the Assassins and the Templars abandons the scenic vistas of Europe and moves across the pond to the battlegrounds of the American Revolution. The half-English, half-Mohawk hero, Connor, will encounter historical figures like George Washington as he takes on quests in New York and Boston.

The Last Story, Wii, July 10

Part two of Operation Rainfall, an effort to get Nintendo to localize three JRPG titles, The Last Story reunites Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, with legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu. The result, a story about a group of mercenaries aiming for knighthood, has been well-reviewed in Japan and Europe.

New Super Mario Bros. 2, 3DS, August New Super Mario Bros. masterfully brought everyone’s favorite plumber and company back to their 2-D roots. The sequel looks to expand on that, with the return of the Racoon Suit and P-Meter from Super Mario Bros. 3. Count on more surprises, including a firm date — and a slew of other games — announced at E3.

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OL‘ BOYS CLUB

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash; earned them multiple Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban comprise one of country’s truly legendary acts. The Oak Ridge Boys’ string of hits includes the pop chart-topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God for Kids, American Made, I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes, Fancy Free, Gonna Take a Lot of River and many others. Saturday, June 23 @ 7:30 PM Adler Theatre, Davenport $23.50, $31.59, $37.50 | ticketmaster.com

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JUNE 9

THIRTY MILES WEST: AVAILABLE JUNE 5, 2012

Country legend He’s not just that guy in the Ford truck commercials. If that’s all you know about Alan Jackson, you better educate yourself. Jackson’s new single, So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore, is on a radio near you — and don’t forget classics like A Love Like That and It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere. Jackson is one of the 10 best-selling artists since the inception of SoundScan, ranking alongside the likes of Eminem and Metallica, and his new album drops June 5, so he’s gonna be adding to his nearly 60 million records sold worldwide. Jackson will headline KHAK’s 50th birthday bash, featuring acts like Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Steve Holy, Craig Campbell and Jason Brown. Saturday, June 9 @ 1 PM First Street and Second Avenue, Cedar Rapids $32.50 - $125 | redtrucktickets.com

Country powerhouse She’s got the voice of an angel and eyes so blue they’ll pierce your soul. Martina McBride kicks off the summer outdoor concert series June 16 at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. After two decades in the music business, McBride says she is just getting started. Now signed to the Republic Nashville label, with new management, a new co-producer, newly spotlighted songwriting skills (she penned over half the songs on her new album, Eleven) and a brand new spirit of accomplishment, Martina is swinging into high gear. And she couldn’t be more thrilled.

JUNE 16 8 p.m. Saturday, June 16

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside $35 and $65 | riversidecasinoandresort.com 877.677.3456

“It really feels like starting over for me — but with a track record and with the success and experience I’ve had over the years,” says McBride. “I feel more confident, which comes with knowing yourself better. And there are a lot of opportunities now that I haven’t had in a long time.” McBride is exhilarated by the chance to experience what she calls “first-time opportunities the second time around. My biggest desire is to keep making records and keep touring. I hope I get to do this for as long as I can, because I love it so much.”

July 21st- 7 p.m. Silver Sounds of the Silent Screen • Oster Regent Theater July 22nd- 3 p.m. An American Mosaic South Waterloo Church of the Brethren July 26th- 7 p.m. A Sentimental Journey First Presbyterian Church Waterloo July 29th- 3 p.m. American Dreams Georgian Lounge UNI Campus 2012 Season tickets $50 Season Opening Silent Film Pops- $10/$5 2012 Classical Subscription Concerts* - $15 *All classical subscription concerts are free to students with valid I.D.

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Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bruce Bearinger 8 p.m., Leo’s (Oelwein) Cornstock featuring Foos Gold, The Mother Lovin’ Truckers, Whiskey and Woe, Mehfunk, Matt Rigdon Experience, Dylan Sires, Kevin Jass and DJ Beer Goggles 5 p.m., Spicoli’s

YOUR FAVORITE

VENUES

May Term Band Concert 6:30 p.m., Wartburg Campus Mall

Urban Legend 9 p.m., Jameson’s

The Other Band 9 p.m., Blue Room

War Pony 8 p.m., The Isle

Jon Conover 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

The Spazmatics 8:30 p.m., Diamond Jo

Cedar Rapids 8 Seconds Band 8:30 p.m., Meskwaki (Tama)

Between Monsters 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Black Diamond 9 p.m., Dance-Mor Ballroom

Black Diamond 9 p.m., Dance-Mor Ballroom (Swisher)

Craig 8 p.m., Daniel Arthur’s

The Four Tops 8 p.m., Meskwaki Convention Center

Dirty Dozen Brass Band 8 p.m., CSPS

Jasmine 7 p.m., Java Creek

Helforstout 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Reddoor 9 p.m., Red Baron

Mike and Rob Show 9 p.m., Parlor City

Soul Fusion 9 p.m., Parlor City

Richard Street 8 p.m., Meskwaki

Tami Kluth 8 p.m., Daniel Arthur’s

Shawn Ster 7 p.m., Java Creek

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The Horde with Angelust, Chance in Hell, Plagued by Saints and Larry “The Wizard” Sievers 9 p.m., Gabe’s Peter Hart Quartet 5 p.m., Uptown Bill’s Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars with Orgone 8 p.m., Englert Tauk 9 p.m., Blue Moose

The New Black 7 with The Knews 8 p.m., The Hub

Uptown Friday Nights featuring Crazy Delicious 5 p.m., Green Square Park

Dubuque & Galena Jon Conover 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Iowa City Craig Owens with Bearcat 6 p.m., Blue Moose Emperor’s Club with Death Ships and Grand Tetons 10 p.m., Gabe’s

Cedar Rapids Heath Alan Band 6 p.m., Parlor City

Smooth Money Gesture with Tasty Trigger 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Loose Neutral 7 p.m., JEV Winery (Tama)

tuesday

Cedar Rapids Jason Leroy 8 p.m., Parlor City Jerry Beauchamp 4 p.m., Meskwaki

thursday

The Wicked Andersons 9 p.m., Jameson’s

Mewithoutyou with Buried beds and Imaginary Cities 8 p.m., Blue Moose

sunday

Tony Brown with Groove Session 7 p.m., Gabe’s

tuesday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Iowa City Montana Skies 9 p.m., The Mill

friday

Good Cop/Rad Cop 10 p.m., The Hub Raldo Schneider and Friends 7 p.m., The Hub Soul Fusion 9 p.m., Jameson’s Dubuque & Galena Brownie and Sam 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Ron Pope with Josiah Leming 7 p.m., The Hub

The Robert Cray Band 8 p.m., Englert

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cornstock featuring Lick It Ticket 9 p.m., Spicoli’s

Cedar Rapids Dogs on Skis, 7 p.m., JEV Winery

Iowa City Dennis McMurrin and the Demolition Band 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Iowa City Oakhurst 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Miracles of God with Cop Bar and Good Habits 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Ten Gallon Hat 7 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Sparks 41, 8 p.m., Parlor City

Cedar Rapids Daddy-O 8 p.m., Parlor City

Lonesome Road 9 p.m., Wildwood

Dubuque & Galena Brownie and Sam 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Maas, Faurot and Crist 7 p.m., Java Creek

Electric Saviors 2 Release Party with The Claw Marcs, Microwaved, The Dark Clan and The Austin Taft Soundtrack 8 p.m., The Hub

JUNE

The Sequels with Fatal Addiction and John June Year 8 p.m., The Hub

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bike Nite featuring Choker 7 p.m., Screaming Eagle

Heartless Bastards with These United States 9 p.m., Gabe’s

saturday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Gemices Royale with Sip & Lo and Veronica Johnson 6 p.m., Masonic Temple

Cedar Rapids Jerry Beauchamp 4 p.m., Meskwaki

Iowa City He is We with Deas Vail, Plug in Stereo and South Jordan 6:30 p.m., Blue Moose

sunday

Silver Wings 8 p.m., Parlor City

wednesday

Finger Lickin’ Good 9:30 p.m., Mystique Jon Conover 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Hairball 6 p.m., Delaware Co. Fairgrounds

Iowa City Tribal Seeds with Through the Roots 9 p.m., Blue Moose

Dubuque & Galena Charles Walker Band 7 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Finger Lickin’ Good 9:30 p.m., Mystique

Iowa City Friday Night Concert Series featuring David Zollo and the Body Electric 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Plaza

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Fourth Street Cruise Sock Hop 8 p.m., Electric Park Ballroom

The Other Band 9 p.m., Blue Room

Uptown Friday Nights featuring Swing Crew 5 p.m., Green Square Park

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Cornstock featuring Local H, The Goodyear Pimps, Scott Lucas and the Married Men, 8Foundead, Illegal Smile, My Life for Change, Hazer, Unity, Death and Romance and Feet 2 Fall Over 5 p.m., Spicoli’s

Heath Allen 9 p.m., Screaming Eagle

Dubuque & Galena Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo 8 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

BANDS

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Chris Draffen 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Friday’loo featuring Slap N Tickle 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Park

Urban Legend 9 p.m., Jameson’s

YOUR FAVORITE

wednesday

Iowa City David Dondero 8 p.m., The Mill

thursday

Cedar Rapids Daddy-O 8 p.m., Parlor City Jason Brown, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Jordan Danielsen 7 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

friday

Cedar Rapids Anji Kat, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Friday’loo featuring Boogie Rx 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Park

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CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 22-24, Cedar Falls FRIday Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 5 p.m., Sturgis Park Natural Gas Jazz Band 6 p.m., Sturgis Park Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 7 p.m., Clarion Inn Petra’s Recession Seven 7 p.m., Sturgis Park Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 7 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant The Hoo Dads 8 p.m., Sturgis Park Queen City College All-Stars 8 p.m., Clarion Inn Petra’s Recession Seven 8:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant Jacob Martin Band 9 p.m., Sturgis Park Natural Gas Jazz Band 9 p.m., Clarion Inn

STURGIS FALLS June 21-24, Cedar Falls Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 7 p.m., Clarion Inn

Lick It Ticket 6:30 p.m., Gateway Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 8:30 p.m., Clarion Inn

Cornmeal 8 p.m., Gateway Park

Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring Natural Gas Jazz Band 9 and 10 a.m., Clarion Inn

Friday The Chocolate Crackers 11 a.m., Overman Park

Queen City College All-Stars 11 a.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Savannah DeGroote 1:15 p.m., Overman Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra noon, Sturgis Park

Cedar Valley Jazz Club 2:30 p.m., Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 12:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

The Sugar Daddys 3:45 p.m., Overman Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 1 p.m., Sturgis Park

Fatcat 4:45 p.m., Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 3 p.m., Sturgis Park Petra’s Recession Seven 4 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Petra’s Recession Seven noon, Bourbon Street Restaurant

Queen City College All-Stars 4 p.m., Sturgis Park

Queen City College All-Stars noon, Sturgis Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 5:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Natural Gas Jazz Band 1:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Natural Gas Jazz Band 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Boogie Rx noon, Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 2 p.m., Sturgis Park

Queen City College All-Stars 7 p.m., Clarion Inn

The Andy Anderson Band 1:30 p.m., Overman Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 4 p.m., Sturgis Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 7 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

The Wicked Andersons 2 p.m., Gateway Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 8:30 p.m., Clarion Inn

Milk and Honey 2:45 p.m., Overman Park

Natural Gas Jazz Band 7 p.m., Sturgis Park

Natural Gas Jazz Band 8:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Leigh Bailey and Mick Staebell 4 p.m., Overman Park

saturday

Talon 9 p.m., Jameson’s Dubuque & Galena Andreas Transo 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s Lojo Russo 9 p.m., Grape Escape Sunshine Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co. Cedar Rapids All Souls on Deck 7 p.m., Java Creek Black Diamond 9 p.m., Hazzard County Mississippi Band 9 p.m., Parlor City Uptown Friday Nights featuring Well Lit 5 p.m., Green Square Park Iowa City Big Funk Guarantee with Day After Yesterday 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Vic Ferrari Band 9 p.m., Gateway Park

Orquestra Alto Maiz 4 p.m., Gateway Park Marvin and Dino Spencer 5:15 p.m., Overman Park

Dakota, 9 p.m., Von Tucks (Oelwein) Pork Tornadoes with Eleventh Hour 8 p.m., The Hub

Briana Hardyman Band 9 p.m., Grape Escape Johnny Rocker Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

The Snozzberries 6:15 p.m., Gateway Park Marine Band 7 p.m., Overman Park Arch Allies 9 p.m., Gateway Park Sunday Bethlehem Lutheran Worship Band 11 a.m., Overman Park The Ramblers 12:15 p.m., Overman Park Something New 1 p.m., Gateway Park

Cedar Rapids Ambushed, 9 p.m., Parlor City

Clarence Williams and the Rising Sons 2:45 p.m., Overman Park

Pat Smith and Rich Wagor 7 p.m., Java Creek

Daphne Willis 3:30 p.m., Gateway Park

Iowa City Camp Euforia Battle of the Bands featuring Zeta June, Purple Asteroid Cadillac, Porch Builder, reldnips and Mr. Ting Homegrown 8 p.m., Gabe’s

PORK TORNADOES

AT 9PM:

SKOOL’D (ALBUM RELEASE PARTY) W/ TAHJ, PHOENIX, AND DJ_3ID

27 MAY

AT 8PM:

THE NEW BLACK 7 W/ THE KNEWS AND EDDIE & THE HELLBENDERS

29 MAY 31 MAY

AT 9PM:

FREE KEG & KARAOKE

AT 8PM:

ELECTRONIC SAVIOURS CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT W/ AUSTIN TAFT, MICROWAVED, CLAW MARCS, AND SENSUOUS ENEMY

1 JUN

AT 7PM:

RALDO SCHNEIDER & FRIENDS (ALBUM RELEASE)

2 JUN

AT 10PM: GOOD COP / RAD COP

Saturday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Checker and the Bluetones 7 p.m., Fox Ridge Winery (Traer)

Dubuque & Galena Andreas Transo 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

AT 9PM:

Sturgis Falls Children’s Choir 6 p.m., Overman Park

Cedar Falls Municipal Band 4 p.m., Overman Park Bob Dorr and the Blue Band 5:45 p.m., Gateway Park Bernard Allison 8 p.m., Gateway Park

READ.WATCH.SURF

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Street Dance featuring Fatcat 8 p.m., Good Ol’ Days (Evansdale)

25 JUN 26 MAY

Checker and the Bluetones 5 p.m., Gateway Park

Saturday

Friday Night Concert Series featuring Bambu 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Plaza

The HuB

The Mittens 5 p.m., Gateway Park

Pirates Over 40 8 p.m., Sturgis Park

Live to 9 featuring Checker and the Bluetones 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Upcoming shows at

Thursday

AT 8PM:

THE SEQUELS W/ FATAL ADDICTION AND JOHN JUNE YEAR

3 JUN

AT 8PM:

RON POPE & JOSIAN LEMMING**

9 JUN

AT 8PM:

ELEVENTH HOUR

14 JUN

AT 8PM:

NAPPY ROOTS W/ SKOOL’D**

15 JUN 16 JUN

AT 9PM:

CAPTAIN MAY I**

TBA:

TRAVIS HARTING SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT

22 JUN

AT 7PM:

ALISON SCOTT (FULL BAND)

28 JUN 29 JUN

AT 9PM:

WILD COLONIAL BHOYS

AT 9PM:

OSG

5 JULY 19 JULY

AT 9 PM: DAMON DOTSON

AT 10PM: PORK TORNADOES

AT 8PM:

THE BODEANS**

** = ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

PULSE 27

STURGIS FALLS June 21-24, Cedar Falls Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 7 p.m., Clarion Inn

Lick It Ticket 6:30 p.m., Gateway Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 8:30 p.m., Clarion Inn

Cornmeal 8 p.m., Gateway Park

Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring Natural Gas Jazz Band 9 and 10 a.m., Clarion Inn

Friday The Chocolate Crackers 11 a.m., Overman Park

Queen City College All-Stars 11 a.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Savannah DeGroote 1:15 p.m., Overman Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra noon, Sturgis Park

Cedar Valley Jazz Club 2:30 p.m., Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 12:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

The Sugar Daddys 3:45 p.m., Overman Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 1 p.m., Sturgis Park

Fatcat 4:45 p.m., Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 3 p.m., Sturgis Park Petra’s Recession Seven 4 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Petra’s Recession Seven noon, Bourbon Street Restaurant

Queen City College All-Stars 4 p.m., Sturgis Park

Queen City College All-Stars noon, Sturgis Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 5:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Natural Gas Jazz Band 1:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Natural Gas Jazz Band 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Boogie Rx noon, Overman Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 2 p.m., Sturgis Park

Queen City College All-Stars 7 p.m., Clarion Inn

The Andy Anderson Band 1:30 p.m., Overman Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 4 p.m., Sturgis Park

Saints Dixieland Jazz Band 7 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

The Wicked Andersons 2 p.m., Gateway Park

Petra’s Recession Seven 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra 8:30 p.m., Clarion Inn

Milk and Honey 2:45 p.m., Overman Park

Natural Gas Jazz Band 7 p.m., Sturgis Park

Natural Gas Jazz Band 8:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Restaurant

Leigh Bailey and Mick Staebell 4 p.m., Overman Park

saturday

Sturgis Falls Children’s Choir 6 p.m., Overman Park Vic Ferrari Band 9 p.m., Gateway Park

Orquestra Alto Maiz 4 p.m., Gateway Park Marvin and Dino Spencer 5:15 p.m., Overman Park

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Checker and the Bluetones 7 p.m., Fox Ridge Winery (Traer) Dakota, 9 p.m., Von Tucks (Oelwein) Pork Tornadoes with Eleventh Hour 8 p.m., The Hub Dubuque & Galena Andreas Transo 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s Briana Hardyman Band 9 p.m., Grape Escape Johnny Rocker Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Cedar Rapids Ambushed, 9 p.m., Parlor City

Clarence Williams and the Rising Sons 2:45 p.m., Overman Park

Pat Smith and Rich Wagor 7 p.m., Java Creek

Daphne Willis 3:30 p.m., Gateway Park

Iowa City Camp Euforia Battle of the Bands featuring Zeta June, Purple Asteroid Cadillac, Porch Builder, reldnips and Mr. Ting Homegrown 8 p.m., Gabe’s

AT 9PM:

PORK TORNADOES

AT 9PM:

SKOOL’D (ALBUM RELEASE PARTY) W/ TAHJ, PHOENIX, AND DJ_3ID

27 MAY

AT 8PM:

THE NEW BLACK 7 W/ THE KNEWS AND EDDIE & THE HELLBENDERS

29 MAY 31 MAY

AT 9PM:

FREE KEG & KARAOKE

AT 8PM:

ELECTRONIC SAVIOURS CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT W/ AUSTIN TAFT, MICROWAVED, CLAW MARCS, AND SENSUOUS ENEMY

1 JUN

AT 7PM:

RALDO SCHNEIDER & FRIENDS (ALBUM RELEASE)

2 JUN

AT 10PM: GOOD COP / RAD COP

Saturday

Cedar Falls Municipal Band 4 p.m., Overman Park Bob Dorr and the Blue Band 5:45 p.m., Gateway Park Bernard Allison 8 p.m., Gateway Park

READ.WATCH.SURF

BUT WAIT — THERE’S MORE! TURN THE PAGE FOR EVEN MORE LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS.

Street Dance featuring Fatcat 8 p.m., Good Ol’ Days (Evansdale)

25 MAY 26 MAY

Checker and the Bluetones 5 p.m., Gateway Park

Saturday

Friday Night Concert Series featuring Bambu 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Plaza

The HuB

The Mittens 5 p.m., Gateway Park

Pirates Over 40 8 p.m., Sturgis Park

Live to 9 featuring Checker and the Bluetones 6 p.m., Sturgis Park

Upcoming shows at

Thursday

AT 8PM:

THE SEQUELS W/ FATAL ADDICTION AND JOHN JUNE YEAR

3 JUN

AT 8PM:

RON POPE & JOSIAN LEMMING**

9 JUN

AT 8PM:

ELEVENTH HOUR

14 JUN

AT 8PM:

NAPPY ROOTS W/ SKOOL’D**

15 JUN 16 JUN

AT 9PM:

CAPTAIN MAY I**

TBA:

TRAVIS HARTING SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT

22 JUN

AT 7PM:

ALISON SCOTT (FULL BAND)

28 JUN 29 JUN

AT 9PM:

WILD COLONIAL BHOYS

AT 9PM:

OSG

5 JULY 19 JULY

AT 9 PM: DAMON DOTSON

AT 10PM: PORK TORNADOES

AT 8PM:

THE BODEANS**

** = ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

PULSE 27

JUNE saturday

IOWA CITY Natty Nation, 10 p.m., Yacht Club

sunday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Worship That Rocks 7 p.m., The Hub

Iowa City Rotary Club with Disgruntled Noisebox, Techno-Lincoln and the Technicolor Union and Cheefs 10 p.m., Gabe’s

Iowa City Destroyer with Sandro Perri 7:30 p.m., Blue Moose

even more

tuesday

thursday

Tommy Bruner 7 p.m., Java Creek

friday

Hawkeye Fun Days featuring Fatcat 8 p.m., Fun Days (Hawkeye) Wagg 9 p.m., Jameson’s Dubuque & Galena Arch Allies 8 p.m., Diamond Jo

28 PULSE

Cedar Rapids Ben Kuzay 7 p.m., Java Creek Daddy-O 8 p.m., Parlor City Tinsley Ellis 7 p.m., CSPS

friday

Live to 9 featuring The Chocolate Crackers 6 p.m., Sturgis Park OSG, 9 p.m., The Hub Sylva Rena, 9 p.m., Jameson’s

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Jazz on the Cedar 5:30 p.m., RiverLoop Amphitheatre

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Friday’loo featuring The Wicked Andersons 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Park The Ramblers 9 p.m., Jameson’s Dubuque & Galena Eric Joseph, 9 p.m., Grape Escape

Cedar Rapids Black Diamond 9 p.m., Linn County Fairgrounds (Central City) Sauce Boss 7 p.m., CSPS

thursday

Dubuque & Galena Ian Gould, 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s R&R Boogie Band 7 p.m., Galena Brewing Co. Cedar Rapids Bad Girl No Biscuit 7 p.m., Java Creek Uptown Friday Nights featuring Super Size Seven 5 p.m., Green Square Park

saturday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls The Chocolate Crackers 9 p.m., Jameson’s Talon, 7 p.m., Rock-n-Row (Eldora) Dubuque & Galena Ian Gould, 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Iowa City The Olympics with Danger Ronnie and the Spins 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Wild Colonial Bhoys 9 p.m., The Hub

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Iowa Rock and Roll Association featuring Richie Lee, Blue Suede Cruze, Hold On and Midnight Express 6 p.m., Electric Park Ballroom

Cedar Rapids Wagg 3 p.m., JEV Winery (Tama)

wednesday

Ariel Pocock Trio, 4 p.m. Mumbo Jumbo, 8 p.m.

Iowa City Erin Ebnet 7 p.m., Uptown Bill’s

sunday

Al Naylor Quartet, 2 p.m. Heath Brothers Quartet, 6 p.m.

T.U.G.G. with Jon Drake and the Shakes and Chasing Shade 9 p.m., Yacht Club

Cedar Rapids Daddy-O 8 p.m., Parlor City

friday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls The Other Band 7 p.m., Fox Ridge Winery (Traer)

Electric Kool Aid Trio 9 p.m., Parlor City

Iowa City Brad Pouleson and Friends 7 p.m., Uptown Bill’s

thursday

saturday

Sunday

Dan and Cindy Caraway 7 p.m., Java Creek

Iowa City Moonface with Siinai 8 p.m., The Mill

Iowa City Greensky Bluegrass with Jesse White Band 9 p.m., Yacht Club

Todd Sickafoose Tiny Resistors, 8 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Black Diamond 8:30 p.m., Meskwaki (Tama)

Cedar Rapids Gayla Drake 7 p.m., Java Creek

sunday

Cyrille Aimee, 6 p.m.

Tony Leonard 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Dead Larry with PB and the Jam and Item 9 and the Mad Hatters 9 p.m., Yacht Club

Cedar Rapids Daddy-O 8 p.m., Parlor City

Marco Benevento Trio, 4 p.m.

Dubuque & Galena Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Ted Nugent 8 p.m., Meskwaki Outdoor Arena

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Nappy Roots 8 p.m., The Hub

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Captain May I 9 p.m., The Hub

Dubuque & Galena John and Shawn - Club 37 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Terry McCauley 8 p.m., Parlor City

Saturday North Corridor Jazz All Stars, 2 p.m.

Henhouse Prowlers 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Fatcat 9 p.m., Jameson’s

Motionless in White with After the Burial 5:30 p.m., Blue Moose

Kevin Mahogany and the Iowa Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Iowa City Friday Night Concert Series featuring Orquestra Alto Maiz 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Plaza

Organic Underground 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Loose Neutral 7 p.m., JEV Winery (Tama)

Groove Theory, 6 p.m.

Uptown Friday Nights featuring Large Midgets 5 p.m., Green Square Park

Iowa City Friday Night Concert Series featuring Funkdaddies 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Plaza

Iowa City Bayside with Polar Bear Club and Make Do and Mend 6 p.m., Gabe’s

United Jazz Ensemble, 4:30 p.m.

Black Diamond 8:30 p.m., Meskwaki (Tama)

Katie and Brownie 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Lake Street Dive 8 p.m., Englert

wednesday

Cedar Rapids Nick Stika 7 p.m., Java Creek

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Drivel 8 p.m., Leo’s (Oelwein)

Iowa City I Am the Avalanche with Morning Exit 6 p.m., Gabe’s

FRIday

Cedar Rapids Billy Heller 7 p.m., Java Creek

Katie and Brownie 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

saturday

IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL June 29-July 1 Pedestrian Plaza, Iowa City

Tony Leonard 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

John and Shawn - Club 37 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Uptown Friday Nights featuring Lonesome Road 5 p.m., Green Square Park

Cedar Rapids Milk and Honey 3 p.m., JEV Winery

monday

Overman Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Dubuque and All That Jazz featuring Orquesta Alto Maiz 5 p.m., Dubuque Main Street

Velkroe Sneker 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewing Co.

Cedar Rapids Jasmine, 7 p.m., Java Creek Jeff Bruner, 9 p.m., Parlor City Reddoor, 9 p.m., Red Baron

GET LISTED: We want to know about your live music. Email the details to amie.steffen@wcfcourier.com to be a part of our calendar.

rock of ages

CORNSTOCK

05.25 CORNSTOCK | 5 PM FOOS GOLD, THE MOTHER LOVIN’ TRUCKERS, WHISKEY

Broadway at the Adler FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

WEST SIDE STORY

A timeless classic featuring songs like Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset.

Tonight. America. I Feel Pretty. Somewhere. Iconic songs from one of the most iconic musicals ever.

Sunday, Nov. 18 @ 7 PM

Monday, Feb. 18 @ 7:30 PM

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE ELVIS LIVES! Sunday, Dec. 2 @ 7 PM

Friday, March 22 @ 8 PM

Reimagine the holiday season with gingerbread men, toy soldiers, snowmen, penguins, puppets and reindeer.

This show features finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in a musical journey through The King’s career.

A CHORUS LINE

ROCK OF AGES

This singular sensation about a group of dancers is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever.

Hair bands are back in this rock ’n’ roll spectacle featuring the songs of Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon and Poison.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 @ 7:30 PM

Wednesday, April 24 @ 7:30 PM

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PartY in the park

This year’s Friday’loo will be everything you’ve come to expect from the outdoor, twice-monthly, live music showcase. Most of the Friday’loo events will take place where they always have --- in Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo. While Sept. 7, known as “Country Rock Night,” will be held at the soon-to-be-opened RiverLoop Amphitheater, it will be just a one-off, said Main Street Waterloo event coordinator Diane Graham. There are new bands and genres, like bluegrass on Aug. 10, in the Friday’loo lineup this year. Expect vendors serving a variety of goodies, like Cottonwood Canyon serving Jamaican fare, and Hy-Vee Logan Avenue serving smoked reuben sandwiches.

AND WOE, MEH FUNK, MATT RIGDON EXPERIENCE, DYLAN SIRES, KEVIN JASS, DJ BEER GOGGLES

05.26 CORNSTOCK | 8 PM LOCAL H, THE GOODYEAR PIMPS, SCOTT LUCAS AND THE MARRIED MEN, 8 FOUN DEAD, ILLEGAL SMILE, MY LIFE FOR CHANGE, HAZER, UNITY, DEATH AND RMANCE, FEET TO FALL OVER

05.27 CORNSTOCK | 10 PM LICK IT TICKET

06.01 PARTY! PARTY! THE ULTIMATE KARAOKE BAND | 8 PM Friday’loo Schedule [All shows are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park unless otherwise noted.] JUNE 8 | Stayin’ Alive Disco Night featuring Boogie Rx JUNE 22 | Motorcycle Night featuring The Wicked Andersons JULY 13 | Rajun Cajun Night featuring Everett Smithson Band

06.02 DART TOURNAMENT BEER GARDEN PARTY | 9 PM

JULY 27 | Oldies and Bicycle Night featuring PastMasters AUG 10 | Bluegrass Night featuring The Comfort Kings and Kodiak Flats AUG 24 | Jamaican My Friday featuring Rising Lion SEPT 7 | Country Rock Night featuring Sweet and Lowdown, RiverLoop Amphitheater

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q McDonald’s still proudly serves its coffee hot, notwithstanding a notorious 1992 lawsuit. In March 2012, Mona Abdelal filed a lawsuit in Cook County, Ill., over severe burns that her granddaughter, 4, suffered when fetching Abdelal’s coffee order from a McDonald’s server. According to the lawsuit, the server violated company policy that requires tightly closed lids on coffee cups and prohibits handing the cups to young children. q Britain’s ITV1 television network announced plans in April to accept “prop placements” to blend into production of its new reality talent show in which actors compete for the lead role in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. The network said, for example, that it was seeking coffee machines, which piqued the interest of the De’Longhi brand manager, who offered its top-of-the-line Magnifica ESAM4200 and, according to its public relations firm, suggested perhaps interrupting the play’s climactic song The Crucifixion while Jesus savors a cup brewed from the Magnifica. A report in London’s The Independent noted that the opera’s composer, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, was on board with the idea, but that the original lyricist, Sir Tim Rice, called it “tasteless” and “tacky.” q The most recent government employee to defraud his agency’s worker compensation program (according to prosecutors in Los Angeles) is firefighter Rafael Davis, 35, who received disability payments for about 30 months during 2008-2011 while engaging in mixed martial arts matches as “The Noodle.” Davis’ record (according to LA Weekly) was 12-2, with seven of those matches coming during his disability period, including six victories. MMA, as noted by the newspaper, requires similar “stamina, muscle and coordination” as is required for firefighting. q In Twin Falls, Idaho, in April, Dylan Contreras, 19, became the most recent person arrested while trying to avoid police by giving a fake name (“Velesco”) even though his real name (the one on outstanding warrants) was tattooed in plain sight on his forearm.

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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS

BARN DANCE W/ EASY DOES IT DJ

PUBLIC DANCE W/ FAYTHE KUBIK DJ

6/8-10: At Pullin Simonsen

6/8: At Electric Park Ballroom

6/15: At Electric Park Ballroom

CV DERBY DIVAS 6/16: At McElroy Auditorium

ROLLER DERBY AFTER PARTY

6/16: At Outdoor Track

12pm: Gates Open; 3pm: Practice Starts; 5pm Racing Begins.

VS. Oskaloosa Mayhem Girls. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Bout starts at 7:00 pm. Advance Tickets: $8, $10 at the door.

Music, Food, & Fun! Meet and Greet the Push-Up Brawlers. Free with ticket stub from bout.

$10 Gate Entry Fee (spectators & racers)

Tickets available at the NCC office.

IA ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION HORSE SHOW

IOWA ROCK & ROLL ASSOCIATION

NIGHT STORM FOAM PARTY

6/24: At Pullin-Simonsen Arena

Performing: Richie Lee, Blue Suede Cruze, Hold On & Midnight Express.

8:00 pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:00 pm. $15 w/ FB RSVP; $20 without. ID required.

Explore the thrill of High School Rodeo competition and an organization dedicated to building rodeo athletes and character.

7:00 pm. Admission: $10.

7:30 pm. Admission: $10.

Call the NCC office at 319-234-7515 for more details.

OUTLAW MOTOCROSS $30 Per Class; $20 for Pitbike Pro Open

Free Admission.

6/29: At Electric Park Ballroom

6/16: At The Pavilion

TEEN DANCE

6/30: At McElroy Auditorium

For Ticket information, call the NCC office at 319-234-7515

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2012-2013 Artist Series Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

Thursday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. A BUCK A KID!

Vince Gill

Friday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Steps

Sunday, October 14, 7:30 p.m.

Imani Winds

Shrek The Musical

Justin Hines

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires

Gabriel Iglesias

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7-8 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. CLUB SERIES

Conrad Tao

Sunday, November 18, 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 28, 3 p.m.

Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. CLUB SERIES Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m.

Dreamgirls

Saturday, March 16, 3 & 8 p.m.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m. A BUCK A KID!

American Idiot Cherish the Ladies

Wednesday & Thursday, March 27-28 7:30 p.m.

Miracle on 34th Street

Robert Robinson & TCC Gospel Choir

Sunday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. A BUCK A KID!

Cinderella - Russian National Ballet Theatre Saturday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. A BUCK A KID!

West Side Story

Friday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 1 & 6:30 p.m.

Opera Gala with UNI School of Music

Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.

2CELLOS

Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

The Secret Life of Bees Saturday, April 13, 3 p.m.

Brentano String Quartet

Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m.

Dates and times subject to change

Shrek The Musical photo by Joan Markus

Saturday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

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Circus Oz

Tuesday & Wednesday, February 26-27 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale to general public August 1, 2012 Join Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn to order early!