Pulse 9/28/2012 by CVPulse

OCTOBER 2012

IN GOOD TASTE

PULSE HIT LIST

HOUSE MUSIC

BIG SCREEN RUNDOWN

COLLEGE GUIDE PULSE

WORLD’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE

BARN DANCE With Easy Does It DJ

IOWA HIGHSCHOOL, JR. HIGH RODEO

10/6:At Estel Hall

10/12:At Electric Park Ballroom

10/13-14: At Pullin-Simonsen Arena and McElroy Auditorium

STEEL GUITAR JAM 10/19-21: At Electric Park Ballroom

CEDAR VALLEY DERBY DIVAS

Admission: $1. Kids 12 and under FREE! Doors Open at 7:00am, close at 2:00pm

PICCADILLY CIRCUS 10/16: At McElroy Auditorium

7:30pm-11:30pm, Admission $10.00

VS: Dakota City Demolition Crew

10/20:At McElroy Auditorium

Doors open at 6:00pm; bout starts at 7:00pm. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Kids 12 and under FREE!

ON TARGET GUN & KNIFE SHOW 10/26-28:At McElroy Auditorium FRIDAY: 5:00pm–9:00pm SATURDAY: 9:00am–5:00pm SUNDAY: 9:00am–3:00pm

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PUBLIC DANCE With Faythe Kubik DJ

10/26:At Electric Park Ballroom

7:30pm-11:30pm, Admission $10.00

BINGO!

SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, THURSDAYS

6:30pm Early Bird

Progressive Jackpots!

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What did the skeleton say to the vampire? You suck. For an even cornier good time, head out to some of Iowa’s fall corn maizes. And before you go, look up the word ‘trebuchet.’

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We’re not so different, you and me. The folks at Lampost Theatre will prove it when you cozy up as dinner guests in a “Moroccan home,” where the audience becomes part of the production.

The guy who gave you Paradise by the Dashboard Light will serve up a big, hearty helping of classic rock at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. We’re gonna go all the way tonight.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! They’re lookin’ pretty fine for their age over at the Englert Theatre. The historic Iowa City venue turns 100 this fall and has a birthday bash lineup sure to blow out the candles.

Open hostility. Aggressive decibels. Head-banging fretwork. Anti-culture sentiment. Gallows’ new self-titled album grips like a vise, proving that punk rock is alive and well.

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GO ON, GET LOST

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WHAT'S UP I’m not what you’d call a thrill seeker. My only purpose among friends at an amusement park is to hold cellphones and sunglasses while they ride stomachdropping coasters and things that spin to oblivion. And I’m SO jealous of people who have fun at Halloween haunts. People who can laugh and squeal in pitch darkness while being pursued by ghouls, ghosts and zombies. I’m claustrophobic in the dark, and those who dare jump out to scare me may end up with a fat lip from a chiseled elbow.

Call me chicken if you will, but I prefer to find adventure in other ways. In October, I’ll toe the start line at the Des Moines Marathon. It will be my seventh full marathon, coming on the heels of countless other races of varying distances over more than a decade. Bragging? Maybe a little. My bragging rights end there, though.

But I’m thinking of putting on my big girl pants this year and going to a local haunt (see a list of them on page 4). Whether I’ll make it out alive is anybody’s guess. If nothing else, I know I can run like hell.

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e couldn’t tell you what’s around the next dark corner. Nor can we predict whether your pants will still be dry once you find out. What we do know is that master manipulators of your deepest fears are going to great lengths to make sure you’re scared witless. ’Tis the season to get your fill of things that go bump in the night.

Haunted Hayride Eagle Lake, Evansdale

Feargrounds Haunted House Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport

October, dusk to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; dusk to 9 p.m. Sundays waterhawks.org

7 p.m. Sept. 29; October, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays mvfair.com

Harris Haven Funeral Home Haunted House

2991 Black Diamond Road SW, Iowa City

Field of Screams

7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 19, 26, 27 icjaycees.org/fieldofscreams

3767 Lafayette Road, Evansdale

October, 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturdays; 7-10 p.m. Sundays harrishaven.com

The Heart of Darkness Heartland Farms, Waterloo

7-10 p.m. Sept. 29, Oct. 18, 25 and 31; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14, 28; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through October. enterthod.com

Panic Park

Rotary Reserve, Cedar Falls

October, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Sundays, Halloween panicpark.org

2-Jo’s Town of Terrors 2253 73rd St., Van Horne

October, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays and last two Fridays 2josfarm.com

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n a quiet residential street in the small Iowa town of Villisca sits an old, white, frame house. A weather-beaten sign warns rather than welcomes. This is the “Murder House.” The walls still protect the identity of the murderer or murderers who bludgeoned to death an entire family and two overnight guests on June 10, 1912. Murdered were Josiah and his wife Sarah; their children Herman, 11, Katherine, 9, Boyd, 7, and Paul, 5; and guests Lena Stillinger, 12, and her sister Ina, 8. Almost 97 years later, the secret of the Villisca house continues to draw many visitors. To some, it seems to be speaking. Visits by paranormal investigators have provided audio, video and

photographic proof of paranormal activity, says the house’s official website. Tours have been cut short by children’s voices, falling lamps, moving ladders and flying objects. Psychics have confirmed the presence of spirits dwelling in the home and many have actually communicated with them, and skeptics have left believers. Is the Villisca Axe Murder House haunted? See for yourself. Daytime tours, as well as overnight stays (if you dare) are available. www.villiscaiowa.com

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locations near you WATERLOO Allen Hospital Beck’s Sports Brewery Boardwalk Deli Cottonwood Canyon Courier Communications Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt Hy-Vee Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Jameson’s Public House Newton’s Paradise Cafe Plaid Peacock Rudys Taco Screaming Eagle Bar & Grill Spicoli’s Grill & Reverb Rock Garden Stuff Etc W’loo Convention & Visitors Bureau Waterloo Public Library CEDAR FALLS Barmuda Bob’s Guitar Carlos O’Kelly’s Cedar Falls Library CF Tourism & Visitors Bureau Cup of Joe Fareway Gallagher Bluedorn PAC Hearst Center for the Arts Hy-Vee Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Lampost Theatre Mulligan’s Park Place Event Center Pump Haus Sakura Japanese Restaurant Scratch Bakery Cafe The Other Place The HuB University of Northern Iowa University Book and Supply Village Inn Waffle Stop WAVERLY Hy-Vee The Fainting Goat Wartburg College

owa’s corn mazes are a favorite fall attraction. Wander through acres of corn to find your way out. Pick a pumpkin at the adjacent patch. Fire the Corn Cannon. Catapult a pumpkin on a medieval trebuchet. Hit up the hayride. There’s a lot going on at these Iowa farms. Now go on. Get lost.

DUBUQUE A Little Taste of Philly Athenian Grill BioLife Plasma Services Café Manna Java Capri College Dubuque Public Library Finley Hospital Grand Harbor Resort Hy-Vee Loras College Mercy Hospital Moondog Music Oky Doky Food Mart One Mean Bean University of Dubuque

Bloomsbury Farm 3260 69th St., Atkins bloomsburyfarm.com

Genoa Bluffs Pumpkin Farm 2168 HH Ave., Marengo genoabluffspumpkinfarm.com

Carroll’s Pumpkin Farm 244 400th Ave., Grinnell carrollspumpkinfarm.com

Iowa Maize Maze 22580 A Ave., Elgin www.iowamaizemaze.org

Cotter Road Corn Maze 10526 Cotter Road, La Porte City cotterroadcornmaze.com

Dan-D Farms Highway 14, 5 miles south of Knoxville new.dandfarms.com

MT. VERNON Cornell College CEDAR RAPIDS Bushwood Sports Bar & Grill Carlos O’Kelly’s Cedar Rapids Library CR Museum of Art Coe College Hy-Vee Java Creek Café Mahoney’s Irish Pub Mt. Mercy College Panera Bread Tornado’s Grub & Pub

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HIAWATHA Hiawatha Library MARION Carlos O’Kelly’s Cocktails & Company Marion Carnegie Library Wrigleyville IOWA CITY Hamburg Inn John’s Grocery New Pioneer Food Co-op Old Capitol Area University of Iowa Library

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So corny.

Beautiful and practical Throughout her career, Clary Illian has pursued utilitarian pots — pieces that were meant to be used and enjoyed. Illian’s utilitarian pots, however, also bear her special imprint. In teapots, casseroles, pitchers, tumblers, tea cups and platters, Illian infuses her works with a unique personality, which is subtle and reveals itself slowly. An exhibition of ceramics by Illian, Clary Illian: A Potter’s Potter, is now on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 3rd Ave. SE crma.org

Dysart’s

8th Annual Iowa

WINE & BEER Tasting Fall Festival Saturday, October 6, 2012 4:00 to 8:00 pm

Did someone say corny? What is a ghost's favorite ride? The roller ghoster. What is a ghost's favorite painting? The Moan-a Lisa. What is a witch's favorite drink? Apple spider. How do you keep a werewolf from dying? Send him to the living room. What kind of beans does a monster eat? Human beans. Why can't skeletons go trick-or-treating? They have no-body to go with. (sorry, WE couldn’t resist.)

- $15.00 per person - Complimentary wine glass with logo - Rain or shine, tastings are hosted in local businesses - Food and specialty booths - Wine 101

Music by Milk & Honey

Call 319.476.4949 for more information www.dysartiowa.com facebook:dysartiowa

COMING SOON Through the Woods Dots of paint transform into a journey through wooded landscapes in this selection of 10 paintings at the Dubuque Museum of Art by artist Miles Bair. The collection, Through the Woods, will be on display through Oct. 28. Layering oil, acrylic and gold or silver leaf, Bair creates mosaic forests inspired by Japanese art. Bair has exhibited widely throughout the United States and Japan.

Mingle and Jingle Market Enjoy Iowa Craftsmen & Dysarts Unique Shops (Sat., Nov. 10) 9:00am-3:00pm Main Street Peppermint Party Taste the Holiday Spirit (Sat., Dec. 1st) 5:00-8:00pm

It’s Magical

Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust St. dbqart.com

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REACH US 1-877-ISLE-WIN www.waterloo.isleofcapricasinos.com/ dining-lonewolf.aspx Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701 HOURS Open daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Kitchen open all hours, all ages welcome.

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he Lone Wolf, a bar and grill that opened recently in the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, is the ideal place to catch the game with a cold beer and locally produced burger. “Our goal is to have the best burger in the Cedar Valley,” said Chef Amber Beyer, who was born and raised in the Cedar Valley. “To have that, it needs to be local. We have a personal relationship with the farmers and producers.” The Lone Wolf buys its meat from the Gilbertville Locker. The signature Lone Wolf Burger is a mixture of 90 percent ground beef and 10 percent ground pork. The burger is served on a pretzel bun made by Johnson’s Bakery, which has been a staple in downtown Waterloo for more than 60 years. Beyer worked closely with the bakery to develop just the right pretzel buns. “We have one that’s light and fluffy and not too salty,” she said. “The pretzel buns go perfectly with the Gilbertville meat.” Johnson’s makes all the buns served at The Lone Wolf daily. The brats are also regional, made at the Edgewood Locker. The smoked brats and bacon cheddar brats are always on the menu, Beyer said, but a beer and brat special will be featured each week. For example, The Lone Wolf’s first weekly special paired the Whiskey Peppercorn brat with Angry Amber Ale from Angry Cedar Brewing Co. in Waverly. Another pairing could be the Blueberry Maple brat with Vanilla Porter, Beyer said. “We make sure all the flavors go together,” Beyer said. “It’s really fun.”

Burgers and beers are also paired for specials. Beyer’s favorite, the Iowa Blue burger, topped with Maytag blue cheese, caramelized onions, Gilbertville bacon and mayo, would pair well with Millstream Pale Ale made in Amana. “We put a lot of time and effort into the menu,” she said. Focus groups made up of Isle hotel guests and VIP members were called in to taste-test and help develop the menu. “We wanted a place with really good food at a price people are comfortable with,” Beyer said. The focus groups were pleased with the bar food format and overwhelmingly picked such items, like the crinkle-cut fries. The sweet potato fries available with maple cinnamon butter are also popular. Beyer perfected the onion rings with triple-coated beer batter served with signature dipping sauce made of remoulade spiced with chipotle peppers, capers and smoked paprika. A variety of pizzas, including the Bacon Cheeseburger, complete with ketchup, mustard and pickles, are available in personal or full sizes. Pastry chef Brendon Mangiapanello makes the pizza dough based on his grandmother’s recipe. As well as bar food, The Lone Wolf offers healthier items such as a chicken salad or wrap. At the bar, 77 different kinds of beer are available, including selections from Iowa breweries like Angry Cedar, Millstream and Peace Tree in Knoxville. “You can have anything from a high-end Scotch ale to a PBR in a can,” Beyer said.

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Banditos Seriously Badass Burritos |  Mexican 2208 College St. Cedar Falls 319-266-6637 Hours: Open daily at 11am www.barmuda.com Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads and more made to order using fresh ingredients. Home of the Big Juan Burrito weighing over a pound! Beck’s Sports Grill |  American, Sports bar 2210 College Hill Cedar Falls 319-277-2646 Hours: Open daily at 11am www.barmuda.com

Ferrari’s Ristorante |  American and Italian 1521 Technology Pkwy. Cedar Falls 319-277-1385 Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 4pm-10pm www.barmuda.com Ferrari's features only the finest steaks, freshest seafood and authentic Italian fare. Offering light, quick lunch options along with an extensive dinner menu and wine list. Soho Sushi Bar & Deli The Stuffed Olive |  Deli, Sushi, Tapas, Martinis 119 Main St. Cedar Falls 319-266-9995 Hours: Monday-Saturday at 11am www.barmuda.com

Featuring Beck's homemade microbrews, voted best burger, locally owned restaurant, sports bar and place to play pool in the Cedar Valley.

Fresh made sushi and deli sandwiches, salads and paninis combined with globally inspired tapas dishes and over 100 different martinis. Homemade cookies made from scratch daily!

Bourbon Street |  American, Cajun and Creole 119 Main St. Cedar Falls 319-266-5285 Hours: Monday-Saturday 4pm-10pm www.barmuda.com Bourbon Street is a step off of Main Street into the French Quarter featuring Certified Black Angus steaks and delicious seafood complimented by an extensive wine list.

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Beck’s Sports Brewery |  American, Microbrewery 7777 Isle of Capri Blvd. Waterloo 319-833-2241 Hours: Open daily at 11am www.barmuda.com One of the areas only microbreweries! Voted best burger, locally owned restaurant and sports bar in the Cedar Valley. Featuring steaks, pastas, seafood, sandwiches and our famous chicken tortilla soup. Guerilla Brewing/Lava Lounge |  Microbrewery and Bar 2401 Falls Ave. Waterloo 319-234-5686 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am–9pm A double brown ale and an imperial American pale ale were the first two to debut, other varieties will follow depending on the season. None of the brews will be less than 7% alcohol. The Lone Wolf |  Bar, Restaurant 7777 Isle of Capri Blvd. Waterloo 319-833-2241 Hours: Open daily 11am – 2am, Kitchen open all hours. www.waterloo.isleofcapricasinos.com Whether you feel like getting food to-go or plan to stay a while, The Lone Wolf is sure to please. We have mouth-watering food, thirstquenching drinks with an atmosphere unlike any other.

Otis and Henry’s® Bar and Grill |  Bar and Grill 7777 Isle of Capri Blvd. Waterloo 319-833-2241 Hours: Sun – Thurs 5pm – 10pm Fri – Sat 5pm – 11pm www.waterloo.isleofcapricasinos.com Combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar and grill with the favorites of a steakhouse. Choose from the delicious pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fish and more. Rudy’s Tacos |  Mexican 2401 Falls Ave. Waterloo 319-234-5686 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am–9pm www.rudystacos.com Rudy’s uses local ingredients through the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership’s Buy Fresh/Buy Local program. Southtown Bar & Restaurant |  American 2026 Bopp St. Waterloo 319-236-9112 Hours: 7am–10:30pm, bar open later www.southtownwaterloo.com Located next to Witham Ford behind Golf Headquarters. Stop in for the great broasted chicken or fresh made pork tenderloin.

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P Gallows by Gallows Genre: Punk rock, hardcore punk Sounds like: Refused, Cancer Bats

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unk rock is dead: a common sentiment echoed by every self-titled music junkie for the last two decades. While contemporary pop bands like Green Day muddying the genre’s waters certainly hasn’t helped, punk still can be found by those eager to dig. Gallows is one such band, and their self-titled album is one such record. “There’s no way out, there’s no escape / From the vicious circle, we embrace,” screams newly minted frontman Wade MacNeil on the biting opening volley Victim Culture. The band may have recently lost vocalist Frank Carter to creative differences, but MacNeil quickly proves himself ferociously eager and easily maintains the larynx-ripping vocal harassment that Carter managed so well. From there, it’s clear the band hasn’t lost its youthful energy and condemnation

definitelydownload 4 Everybody Loves You 4 Cross of Lorraine

for modern societal norms. Every tune is a grinding kick in the gut and skintight with violent attitude, restless energy and unifying calls to arms. The open hostility works, making for a solid blast of unfiltered gusto that relishes in being as loud as humanly possible. For 32 blitzkrieg minutes, Gallows grips like a vice. MacNeil’s addition gives the proceedings an urgency that previous disc Grey Britain lacked. His vocal tone, while undeniably snarly and igniting, isn’t organically similar to Carter’s and will surely inspire division among fans.

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The instrumentation is excellent across the board, especially the chugging guitar riffs. Depravers in particular closes with scaling fretwork that quickly induces natural head banging. Everybody Loves You (When You’re Dead) is a standout, reeking of the anti-culture sentiment that perfectly encapsulates punk. Meanwhile, the snapping kick drum lends an anthem-like characteristic. Cross of Lorraine caps off an aggressive blast with more aggression. The 10-ton colossus charges forward before settling into fading silence. And then, as quickly as it came, Gallows is gone. It all blends a bit too easily, but the message couldn’t be clearer: Punk rock is most definitely alive.

It may present a major culture shock to modern punk fans, but Gallows’ latest has a mean bark, and an even meaner bite.

the truth about love Pink

all over the road easton corbin

cruel summer various artists

kiss carly rae jepsen

When Pink promises The Truth About Love, people expect a lot. Luckily, her sixth studio album more than delivers. Pink reveals her Truth, using practically every pop music style available. The lead single Blow Me (One Last Kiss) uses the bouncy, yet edgy dance-pop that worked so well for her on Raise Your Glass. However, Pink may actually be at her best when she showcases her softer side. The title track is a throwback thrill, combining a churning rock riff with ’60s girl-group harmonies and dance-party organ. The Truth About Love shows that Pink could probably knock off almost any other singer on their home turf, so to keep things interesting, she chooses to compete in every genre and do it exceedingly well.

Country singer Easton Corbin radiates exuberance throughout his second album, All Over the Road. The album is high on catchy guitar riffs and bouncy rhythms, and light on emotion or drama. The lighthearted theme carries through a variety of love songs. In the title cut, Corbin kids with a police officer that he’s driving erratically because of the woman in the seat beside him. And That’s Gonna Leave a Memory suggests the singer will miss his former lover — but the pain won’t last long. Check out Dance Real Slow, a softly swaying love song where Corbin’s escapism sounds true-tolife. Corbin piles on the sugar on All Over the Road, but he needs to bite into something meatier.

The strength of Cruel Summer — the compilation from Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music, and his stable of artists — is also its weakness. When set against the flashes of brilliance, usually from West, the rest of the music seems blander than it really is. Take the thrilling New God Flow, where West sets up “Picture working so hard and you can’t cut through” before outlining the problems of his beloved Chicago like a political scientist, only in rhyme. All the power gets sapped by tacking on a self-promotional, militarystyled call-and-response. There’s no doubt that the G.O.O.D. Music crew is good, but Cruel Summer too often falls short of great.

Much has been made over the last few months of Carly Rae Jepsen’s age. At nearly 27, the Vancouver-based singer is a few years older than such chart-pop peers as Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. But even worse than reinforcing tired ideas about female propriety, this nonsense misses the point of Jepsen’s strong new album, Kiss, which feels like a successful attempt to invest pheromone-rush dance pop with a bit of old-soul wisdom. In More Than a Memory, she looks back on “that night I almost said ‘I love you’” with a knowing ache in her voice. Even Call Me Maybe climaxes with a turn of phrase that reflects her unusually long view: “Before you came into my life, I missed you so bad,” she sings, and those back pages are easy to hear.

— Glenn Gamboa , Newsday

— Michael McCall, For The Associated Press

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Tighten Up by The Black Keys The Black Keys have that perfect combination of bluesy vocals and melodic guitar, which makes this song an earworm. — Amie S., writer

For You by Keith Urban A great song about serving our great country.

— Melody P., writer

Burn It Down by Linkin Park This song sets fire to you, and rarely do popular songs have such an ecstasy to their aggressiveness. — James F., writer

The Seer by Swans A musical journey that transcends genres, labels and classification. In short, it’s music for the sake of being music. — Jared M., writer

Whoo! Alright – Yeah…Uh Huh. by The Rapture A unique blend of post-punk, indie and electronic influences that makes some incredibly catchy music. — Chris E., online

Valerie by Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse It’s upbeat and sassy and just what I need toward the end of a long workday. — Emily S., designer

To Be With You by David Archuleta There is just something so adorable about Archuleta. — David H., designer

Till I Collapse by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg This track is the perfect motivation in the final miles of a marathon. “Until my legs give out from underneath me …” — Meta H., editor

cheatercheaterbestfriendeater by Never Shout Never There’s a great subtext to this song about not being able to connect even as we communicate more than ever before. — Alan S., associate editor

She Wouldn’t Be Gone by Blake Shelton I love singing along with this song while driving; I just hate getting caught. — Emily C., writer

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Oddly enough, you might be better acquainted with musician Mikey Wax if you’re a big fan of dance. His big single, Counting on You, has been played during eliminations on this season of So You Think You Can Dance. The song is off his latest pop/ rock album, Constant Motion, which he released after opening for acts like Howie Day, Landon Pigg, Andy Grammer and Tyler Hilton. Wax will play a Cedar Valley House Concert, and

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loves the intimacy of the setting. “There’s such a special connection made when you play for fans in their own living room. It’s up-close and personal.”

Thursday, Oct. 25 @ 7:30 PM $15 minimum donation RSVP: daricemangin@gmail.com | 319.296.5216

Meat Loaf What: Mad Mad World Tour When: Sunday, Oct. 21 @ 7 PM Where: McLeod Center, Cedar Falls Tickets: $42.25 to $62.75 | unitix.uni.edu

He won’t do that Lyrical wit Known for his thoughtful lyrics and sincere voice, tinued roadwork has added to the enthusiasm of his fans singer/songwriter Mason Jennings blends the personal and the positive press on all of his albums. insights of a poet, the political broadsides of a protest singer and the broad musical eclecticism of a jazz musician. Mason Jennings The former indie artist has grown in popularity since Thursday, Oct. 18 @ 8:30 PM joining friend and fellow musician Jack Johnson’s la- Redstone Room, Davenport bel, Brushfire Records, which released his album “In the $25 advance | $30 door rivermusicexperience.org Ever” in 2008. With eight albums now under his belt, Jennings’ con-

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The Englert Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna have a hard time blowing out its candles this year.

he historic venue in downtown Iowa City is celebrating 100 years this fall. After a fire nearly destroyed the performance hall in 1926, it was rebuilt into a movie theater, which operated until 1999. At that time, a group of citizens raised the money to buy the building and restore it to its former glory, and the revamped theater opened in 2004 to performers like Iron and Wine, John Waters and They Might Be Giants. The Englert has planned a monthlong birthday bash for its centennial celebration, and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss a moment.

ENGLERT FALL SCHEDULE October 11: Alloy Orchestra October 18: Kronos Quartet October 19: Rosanne Cash

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October 24: Marilynne Robinson November 2-3: Iowa City Song Project November 8: The Klezmatics

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Alloy Orchestra

Marilynne Robinson & Eula Biss

Performing a live score to Nosferatu

Wednesday, Oct. 24 @ 7 PM

Thursday, Oct. 11 @ 8 PM

This literary reading features two remarkable voices in contemporary literature, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist ( Housekeeping) and essayist Marilynne Robinson and emerging essayist Eula Biss ( The Baloonists).

The Alloy Orchestra returns to Iowa City to perform its original score for F.W. Murnau’s silent vampire film, Nosferatu. The presentation features a restoration that returns the film to its original runtime and frame rate, while beautifully reproducing its original color tinting.

Kronos Quartet Thursday, Oct. 18 @ 8 PM The Grammy-winning Kronos is one of today’s most celebrated ensembles, performing thousands of concerts worldwide, releasing over 45 recordings of extraordinary breadth, commissioning more than 750 new works and collaborating with renowned artists of myriad disciplines.

Rosanne Cash Friday, Oct. 19 @ 8 PM Rosanne Cash is one of America’s pre-eminent singers and songwriters. Over the past 30 years she has recorded 14 albums and has had 11 No. 1 singles.

Iowa City Song Project Friday, Nov. 2 & Saturday, Nov. 3 @ 8 PM The Englert commissioned 31 musicians and bands to write and record songs inspired by experiences or impressions of Iowa City, collected into a compilation album, Iowa City Song Project. To celebrate the release of the album, the Englert will host two shows on Nov. 2 and 3, one at the theater and one at The Mill. Artists featured on the album include Greg Brown, Bo Ramsey, William Elliott Whitmore and Pieta Brown.

The Klezmatics Thursday, Nov. 8 @ 8 PM The Klezmatics are world-renowned and Grammywinning superstars of the klezmer world. They will perform music from Wonder Wheel: The Jewish Songs of Woody Guthrie.

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Here’s looking at you, Morocco

e both know you belong at the Lampost Theatre’s Moonlight & Mischief in Morocco. If that show leaves the stage and you haven’t seen it, you’ll regret it. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life. This original production turns the audience into dinner guests in a Moroccan home. (That’s right: You get dinner and a show.) As

a sibling rivalry begins to fray the family’s carefully constructed facade, the audience will see, despite the cultural differences, that we’re not so different after all. Fridays & Saturdays Sept. 28 to Oct. 20 | 6:30 PM Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co., Cedar Falls $25 | lampost.com | 319.277.8034

Sunday, Oct. 14 Wartburg Artist Series presents

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Featuring Iowa native and international opera star Simon Estes singing several crowd favorites, the Wartburg Choir, Wartburg young artist Marie Sorenson ’13, and a Bremer County high school honor choir. Proceeds benefit Bremer County college-bound students.

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ou may not know his name, but you’re sure to recognize his face. Surely you’ve spotted him in Young Adult (opposite Charlize Theron, natch), Flight of the Conchords, United States of Tara, Bored to Death, The Sarah Silverman Program, Caprica, Seinfeld or The King of Queens. Oh, and his four comedy specials, of course. And you may know his voice, too; not only was he Remy the mouse in Pixar’s Ratatouille, his comedy albums, like Finest Hour, have been

nominated for Grammys. Well, put a name with the face: He’s Patton Oswalt, and he’s headed to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. Don’t miss your chance to hear his hilarious standup. Friday, Oct. 26 @ 9 PM Riverside Casino & Golf Resort $25 - $35 | riversidecasinoandresort.com 877.677.3456

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Chris Smither  Oct. 14 @ 7 PM

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The most widely celebrated exponent of modernday Tuvan throat singing (an art form based around a series of nature-emulating vocal techniques), this quartet evokes images of growling bears, roaring wind, clodding hoofs and trickling water in their songs and soundscapes.

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur  Oct. 4 @ 7 PM $17 advance | $21 door

When it comes to acoustic folk, blues and ragtime, Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are unparalleled exponents of the best aspects of American music. The Jim Kweskin Jug Band’s influence was felt in Jerry Garcia’s first band, and subsequently The Grateful Dead, as well as in groups like the Lovin’ Spoonful. Debashish Bhattacharya Trio  Oct. 13 @ 8 PM $17 advance | $21 door

Calcutta’s Grammy-nominated Debashish Bhattacharya is one of the world’s most extraordinary and innovative slide guitarists. He fuses influences from all over India as well as the West, creating a style that is both hypnotic and fiery.

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Chris Smither has always been his own man. He has zigged when others have zagged, eschewing sophisticated studio tricks and staying true to his musical vision, surrounding himself with sympathetic musicians ranging from Bonnie Raitt and the late Stephen Bruton. Morgan Thorson  Oct. 18 @ 7 PM, Oct. 19 & 20 @ 8 PM $15 advance | $18 door

Megan Thorson experiments with process to make solo and ensemble dance works that address contemporary culture and the conventions of dance. She was named Best Choreographer of 2010 by the Minneapolis-St. Paul City Pages for her work, Heaven. Amy Helm  Oct. 21 @ 7 PM

$17 advance | $21 door Amy Helm’s deep musical roots were enriched by a lifetime of exposure to the finest expressions of American musical tradition. Combined with her stunning vocal and other creative gifts, those roots have grown up to reveal a spellbinding artist who moves easily through a broad range of musical styles.

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Bill Maher Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 7:30 PM Civic Center, Des Moines $50 | civiccenter.org

Barnum Bash October 4-7 Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines $14 - $47 | dahlstickets.com

Dustin Diamond Wednesday, Oct. 17 @ 8 PM Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque $10-$15 | diamondjo.com Emigration Road: A Dramatic Recital for Two Voices Monday, Oct. 15 @ 7 PM Hearst Center for the Arts, Cedar Falls

45 6 Midwest Cage Championship 43: High Octane featuring Kevin “The Fire” Burns vs. Mark Stoddard Friday, Oct. 12 @ 7:30 PM Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines midwestcagechampionship.com

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Clarinet Swing Kings Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 2 PM & 7 PM Prairie High School, Cedar Rapids crcommunityconcerts.org

In the Mood 1940s musical revue Tuesday, Oct. 2 @ 3 PM & 7 PM Adler Theatre, Davenport $29.50 - $49.50 ticketmaster.com

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Fire in the Ashes | Jonathan Kozol For the average New Yorker, the winter of 1985 was brutal. Temps stayed low, snow rose high and winds were relentless. For the poor and homeless staying at the Martinique Hotel in the shadow of Macy’s Department Store, though, winter was particularly challenging. For two years, Kozol visited the Martinique until the city relocated the hotel’s residents to housing units in the Bronx. Undaunted, he followed the families across the river. He still follows some of them, recounted in his new book. Opening with a story of triumph that turns tragic, Kozol grabs his readers by the collar and forces us to see that which we’d rather ignore: drug abuse as a normal part of life, murder all too common, lackadaisical schools, lack of food, lack of appropriate clothing, lack of safety. We can’t look away, nor do we want to. — Terri Schlichenmeyer, for Pulse

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Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story | D.T. Max Among the most anticipated books of the fall is this first biography of David Foster Wallace. Although Max, a New Yorker staff writer, never knew Wallace, he responded to him both as a reader and as a contemporary, someone trying to make sense of the same culture, the same world. For the book, Max talked to all the principals: Wallace’s family, including his widow, Karen Green; his agent and editors; friends such as Jonathan Franzen, with whom he shared a complex literary rivalry; former lovers such as poet and memoirist Mary Karr. Max portrays each of them in three dimensions; one of the revelations here is just how toxic some of these relationships, especially the one with Karr, could be. And yet there is nothing sensational about Max’s writing, which always cycles back to the connection between Wallace and his writing. — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times

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the price of politics | bob woodward Mind-numbingly dull in large part and woefully myopic, Bob Woodward’s “The Price of Politics” is destined to be widely purchased but seldom fully read. “Widely purchased” because Woodward, who has now written 17 books, has become a franchise. His name on the spine virtually guarantees a bestseller. No reporter has better access to Washington’s powerful, and none can beat his record of getting them to divulge secrets. “Seldom fully read” because The Price of Politics represents a terrible mismatch of reporter and subject. The book’s topic, last summer’s standoff over raising the federal debt ceiling, contains no real secrets, thus vitiating Woodward’s great strength. Instead, it calls out for analysis and context, his great weaknesses. — David Lauter, Los Angeles Times

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When his New York City talk show was canceled in 2007, boxer-turned-actor Tony Danza began thinking about dusting off a teaching degree he had earned decades earlier and heading into the classroom. In his new book, Danza offers this brief backstory to describe how his interest in education helped land him in a classroom at Philly’s Northeast High School in 2009 teaching English to 10th graders for a reality show. The show, Teach, was short-lived, only seven episodes on A&E in 2010. Sincerity shines through I’d Like to Apologize. Writing in a breezy, conversational style, Danza relates the difficulties he was facing with his own family in L.A.; his nervousness; and the challenges of finding ways to engage and connect with a disparate bunch of 15-year-olds. — Martha Woodall, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Edwards’ freshman effort, The Little Book, divided critics, but his descriptions of Vienna were singled out for praise, and author interviews reverentially referenced the 30-plus years he devoted to its writing. Now we have the sequel, and readers who are hoping that Edwards will continue with his “big ideas” — destiny, history, the role of the individual, undying love — will not be disappointed. His characters are terribly earnest, often anguished, which may be a turnoff for those who have not joined the Selden Edwards universe. The plotlines are complex and sometimes outlandish. But there’s no denying the sweetness of unshakable faith that infuses the core of The Lost Prince. — Alice Short, Los Angeles Times

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Stars: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace, Rade Serbedzija

pitch perfect Stars: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp PLOT: Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school’s all-girls singing group. Injecting some needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.

PLOT: In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.

oct 5 Stars: Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Vincent D’Onofrio PLOT: Found footage helps a true-crime novelist realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity.

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seven psychopaths Stars: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken PLOT: A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu.

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Alex Cross Stars: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Edward Burns PLOT: A detective is told that a member of his family has been murdered. He vows to track down the killer.

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Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, Zac Efron

argo Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Taylor Schilling PLOT: As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

PLOT: A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death-row inmate.

oct 5 Stars: Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau PLOT: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

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Stars: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving

Stars: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood

PLOT: An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.

PLOT: A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.

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Connor’s half Native American and half British — and he’s about to touch off the Revolutionary War. Working with George Washington, Ben Franklin and other founding fathers, the highly trained assassin will put America on the road to independence. Or at least rack up a pretty high kill count.

ALAN SIMMER | Pulse Writer

Virtue’s Last Reward The second entry in the Zero Escape series after 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors revists the drama of the life-and-death Nonary Game. The original kept me up at night with its explosive story.

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It’s time to catch ’em all again as the action returns to the Unova region and trainers from previous games appear in the Pokémon World Tournament. Bonus challenge: Get Brock to open his eyes.

3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, X360; Oct. 30.

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Oct 30

The Vita version, Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, features the separate story of Avaline, a female freedom fighter battling the Spanish for control of Louisiana.

3DS, Vita; Oct. 23.

The epic trilogy comes to the land of Lego. Play as Gandalf, Frodo, Samwise and Gollum as you trek across Middleearth to destroy a ring or something like that.

For: PC, PS3, Vita, Wii U, X360

More mind-bending puzzles await in the latest adventure of dapper Professor Layton; his curious young apprentice, Luke; and his vivacious assistant, Emmy. Layton must solve the mystery behind the Mask of Chaos — and we’ll have to solve a bunch of word problems. See, sixth-grade math really is useful, kids!

Oct 28 For: 3DS

The 19th installment, Most Wanted, puts players in an open world where they must take whatever route they can find to win as the police try to stop them. PC, PS3, Vita, X360; Oct. 30.

Just Dance 4 From Carly Rae to Skrillex and J-Lo to the King himself, the Just Dance franchise remains the best way to make a socially acceptable fool of yourself at a party. PS3, Wii, Wii U, X360; Oct. 21.

Code of Princess What the marketing chatter says: A spiritual successor to Guardian Heroes by some of Japan’s best! What I take away: Weird game that won’t make any sense but will rock! 3DS; Oct. 9.

Oct 28 For: PS3, X360 It might be more zombie killer than survival thriller, but you know you’re looking forward to taking out Umbrella’s newest creations as Leon, Chris and Jake. If you’re not sold, try the demo, out now.

Guild Wars redefines MMO genre Jared Molstead | Pulse Writer

t isn’t getting any easier for software giant Blizzard Entertainment. With shrinking World of Warcraft subscribers and the polarizing reaction to Diablo 3’s endgame content, the last thing they need is a game like Guild Wars 2 at their heels. Hate standard MMO conventions? You might just love Guild Wars 2. The game largely reads like a laundry list of corrections to many gameplay elements players find trying in this genre. There is no mob competition. There is no time lost in queues, waiting to get in on the action. Every action, large or small, rewards the player in some way. More importantly, the perpetual and dreaded grind to the level cap is nonexistent. Players can access PvP and high-level content at any stage of the game, creating unlimited value to weekend gamers and the hardcore alike. Oh, and the game has absolutely no subscription fee. Developer ArenaNet supplants dull leveling content with a new genre-defining event system. The dynamic events are, in a word, awesome. These teamwork-oriented scenarios can range from protecting a caravan along a treacherous moun-

Guild Wars 2 For: Mac, PC | Price: $59.99 | Rated: Teen PROS: Dynamic event system; stunning graphics; massive amount of content. CONS: Events become bugged on rare occasion; minor class imbalances.

tain slope to laying siege to a heavily guarded fortress with an army at your side. Better yet, events often chain together seamlessly and culminate with massively scaled battles against world bosses that literally draw hundreds of players at a time. Among the chaos, server stability has been remarkably untarnished. The graphics engine

Combat is fluid and action-heavy, yet layered with unquestionable RPG depth. On-the-fly weapon-swapping allows classes to quickly adapt to environmental elements and enemy surroundings. This effectively eliminates the long-seeded MMO mainstay of dedicated tank and healer roles. Not once will you feel restricted into optimal class builds for a more enjoyable experience, and the game never penalizes those who feel skill level is best earned through experimentation. If anything, the game rewards continual curiosity. While it is too early to label Guild Wars 2 as the new king of the MMO, there is finally a legitimate counter-claim to Blizzard’s throne.

and level design set a new watermark. The artwork is gorgeously illustrated and reeks of steampunk, Tolkien, Warcraft and the violent high fantasy of Game of Thrones.

In Tiny Tower, the player creates an account and is tasked with building a glorious skyscraper one floor at a time. Floors consist of either a business or apartments; the former is staffed by inhabitants of the latter. Each new floor costs coins, which are primarily earned through business revenues. The catch is that each floor gets more expensive, both in coins and in real time to build. Soon enough, it will literally take days for each new establishment to be ready, a suspenseful interlude where one will either be overjoyed at the result or furious

that they didn’t get the establishment of their dreams.

Tiny Tower is ultimately a game of minor pleasures, but ones so accessible that they quickly turn a phone into a handheld game device that can also make phone calls. Players shouldn’t be surprised if their smartphone clocks in more gaming hours per week than their home consoles.

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CONS: Walking speed can be slow; weird obstacles hinder exploration.

Over the Moon Alan Simmer | Pulse writer

o the Moon is a cruel, cruel game.

It reels you in with an intriguing premise: A company grants last wishes to the dying by altering their memories — a process that kills them.

Calling this a game might be something of a misnomer; though Freebird Games labels it as an indie adventure RPG, I’d say it’s more of a visual novel. Freebird’s other works include a noninteractive short story and The Mirror Lied, labeled an “abstract interpretation.” (Your guess is as good as mine as to what that means, but if Moon is any indication, it’s probably worth checking out.) The gameplay in Moon consists of examining objects and reading text with a few panelflipping puzzles thrown in. That means the quality of the story and the writing are paramount. And while the former excels, the latter can come off like it’s trying too hard.

Sounds simple, right? It is, though there’s no shortage of things to do. Each store’s products must be consistently restocked to ensure good revenue flow. Players must also earn bucks, which can be traded for shorter wait times, store upgrades and even decor. Ultimately, time proves to be the most valuable currency as with improvements come increased wait times for new floors and restocking, resulting in the required attentiveness of the player throughout the day. The player is also tasked with shuffling the building’s inhabitants (“bitizens”) around using an elevator (use your bucks to upgrade to the best elevator, you’ll be glad you did), which similarly rewards with coins, bucks and new residents.

PROS: Intriguing story; great soundtrack.

And, finally, To the Moon delivers an emotional suckerpunch that will leave you feeling as battered as Mike Tyson’s career.

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For: PC | Price: $9.99

Then the game sucks you into the mystery. Why does Johnny, an elderly widower, wish to go the moon? What happened to Johnny’s wife, River? Who is the Anya that River asked Johnny to watch over? And what on Earth is up with all the origami rabbits?

Tiny Tower turns phones into gaming devices f good things come in small packages, it stands to reason that great things could come in tiny ones. And so it is with Tiny Tower, a wonderful, fiendishly addictive game. Smartphone games have become nearly ubiquitous, with the medium even scoring a cultural breakout in the form of Angry Birds. But if Angry Birds is the Super Mario Bros. of smartphones, Tiny Tower is its Sim City, a business simulation with a surprising amount of depth and strategy involved for those willing to put in the time — in this case, lots of time.

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The banter between Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, the two technicians prowling around in Johnny’s memories, can be both flat and torturously overworked. A too-high portion of the jokes in the early going fall flatter than the numerous pieces of roadkill in the game, and some of Dr. Watts’ comments border on insensitive gallows humor.

Tiny Tower For: iOS, Android | Price: Free PROS: Simple gameplay with surprising depth; appealing visuals. CONS: Addictiveness could lead to tending your tower while others are speaking to you, restocking floors while driving, etc.

But as the story progresses, the emotional scenes are handled deftly, and the game wisely never overexplains its symbolism, leaving the player to draw their own connections. There’s a hint at the end that this may be the first episode in a series. I’ll have my credit card and my box of tissues standing by.

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Get a head start with hands-on learning

Saturday, Oct. 20

Waverly | (800) 772-2085 www.wartburg.edu

Wartburg Community Symphony presents

While many colleges talk about hands-on or experiential learning, it is a hallmark of a Wartburg College education — inside and outside the classroom. Consider the recent experiences of Aditi Patel, a biochemistry major from Waverly, and Shelby Granath, a communication arts major from Rockford, Ill., who both got a head start on their career goals. Patel, a sophomore, participated in the Genetics of Addiction course in Bar Harbor, Maine, sponsored by Jackson Laboratories and the National Institute on Drug Abuse in August. It’s primarily for graduate and doctoral students and professionals. Patel was accepted because Wartburg’s support goes beyond the classroom. “My adviser, Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, thought it would be a great opportunity to meet other people in the field and learn a ton about genetics. We knew the chances of making it into the course were very slim,” Patel said, but “(career services adviser) Derek Solheim helped me build a resume and went over my personal statement.” Patel wants to be a surgeon, and Wartburg is recognized for its outstanding pre-med program. “When I was (president) at Des Moines University,” said Gov. Terry Branstad, “we had medical students from everywhere — from BYU to Boston College — but the highest

The Ideal Cut Homecoming Concert Neumann Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door The ideal cut of a diamond achieves the perfect balance between fire and brilliance. Daria Rabotkina, winner of the 2007 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, has been lauded as “…a pianist full of fire and warmth” (The Plain-Dealer). Whether in front of an orchestra, in the recital hall or in a chamber music setting, Ms. Rabotkina impresses audiences and critics alike with her “clearly prodigious musical gifts” (The Washington Post). For more information, call 319-352-8200 or online at www.wartburg.edu/symphony

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achievers were the graduates of Wartburg College. They had the highest grade-point average in medical school of every college and university of the United States that we had. They have one of the best pre-med programs, bar none, in the United States.” Patel agrees. “Wartburg’s biology/chemistry/ biochemistry programs are excellent for preprofessional students. Our program is intense, immediately throwing difficult questions at you, making you think critically.” So, at 19, Patel was the youngest conference participant by far. “With the education I’ve received at Wartburg, I managed just fine,” Patel said. Granath, a senior, spent Wartburg’s fourweek May Term interning at the Washington, D.C., bureau of Deutsche Welle, the German media giant that broadcasts internationally — TV, radio and Internet — in 30 languages. In June, she attended DW’s Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany, with 1,500 international journalists, educators and dignitaries. Wartburg and DW are forging a relationship that will provide other unique opportunities. “We could have an opportunity to send students to Bonn or, if some student is interested in Spanish, to Latin America to work for a DW bureau,” said Dr. Penni Pier, communication arts department chair. “The possibilities are endless because of the number of affiliates around the world connected to DW.”

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY �� Upper Iowa University Start fresh every eight weeks Fayette | PHONE: (800) 553-4150 www.uiu.edu What makes Upper Iowa University different? Just to name one, it’s the way students take classes. Instead of traditional semesters, UIU offers several eight-week terms during the academic year. Most students take just two courses at a time. That means they have more time to master each subject. It also means they have more time to get involved in campus activities, student life and athletics. And most UIU students can still graduate in the same time frame as college students who follow the traditional format. UIU emphasizes academic quality with small class sizes (14:1 student/faculty ratio), personal attention and highly trained faculty members, most of whom have earned the highest degree possible in their field. UIU offers nearly 50 majors. The only NCAA Division II athletic program in Iowa, UIU has 13 varsity athletic teams that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The UIU campus is located in Fayette, in northeast Iowa, near the recreational richness of the Volga River Valley. Fayette students can choose from several living options. Freshmen and sophomores can live in a traditional residential hall or a suite-style residence hall, completed in 2010. Upper classmen may choose to live off campus. In addition to the new residence hall, the Fayette campus features a new student center with expanded dining facilities. The campus also boasts a state-of-the art football venue in HarmsEischeid Stadium and “green” Liberal Arts Building. Planning is under way for additional facilities as part of a $75 million capital improvement

project, including more suite-style residence halls, renovations to the library and a new science center. UIU has competitive tuition and an aggressive approach to financial aid. Nearly every undergraduate student on campus who is eligible, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), receives financial assistance. UIU offers a variety of endowed, institutional and athletic scholarships and works to increase the amount of scholarship money available. For example, Team Peacock has raised more than $1.3 million, surpassing its goal. This team of alumni, students, staff and faculty donate money themselves and raise funds by participating in RAGBRAI each summer. The result of the University’s emphasis on increasing affordability is that UIU students, on average, graduate with less debt from the Fayette campus than other students in Iowa. UIU isn’t just for traditional students. UIU also offers affordable non-traditional students several options for attending college in community-based education centers, online, or through independent study programs. In all, UIU provides accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 6,800 students university-wide. UIU has 18 education centers, including four in Iowa, as well as international centers. Ranked a top military-friendly college, UIU is committed to serving the total military family with tuition discounts, education centers on military bases, and programs that serve active military wherever they are deployed. Founded in 1857, UIU remains a private, nonprofit university.

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Ex Expect to be engaged ed at Mo Mount Me Mercy Univ University. si Hand Hands-on, experiential learning will be a core of your education. You will receive a balance of liberal arts excellence with career preparation that will help you achieve a successful and meaningful life. 90 percent of our graduates are employed or in graduate and professional programs within 6 months of graduation.

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Be valued.

v Be Mount Mercy: Private, co-ed, residential baccalaureate and graduate education institution, sponsored by the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mount Mercy welcomes students of all faiths. v Be notable: U.S. News & World Report ranks Mount Mercy as one of America’s Best Colleges. Mount Mercy is also a member of the Colleges of Distinction, which recognizes that a Mount Mercy education is a strong start for a lifetime of learning and service. v Be diverse: Mount Mercy University is home to more than 1,800 enrolled students from all over Iowa, the U.S. and the world. v Be busy: More than 40 clubs and activities plus weekly social events, great annual traditions, off-campus cultural events, area attractions, hiking, biking. v Be ideally located: On 40 beautiful wooded acres on a hill in the heart of historic Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 30 minutes from Iowa City, 4 hours from Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Omaha and St. Louis. v Be experienced: Mount Mercy uniquely blends liberal arts learning with professional career development and an emphasis on research and internship opportunities with international corporations, such as General Mills, (AEGON) Transamerica, Quaker Oats and Rockwell Collins.

Be successful: Within six months of graduation, more than 96 percent of Mount Mercy students are employed or in graduate school. v Be prepared: More than 40 majors and minors, including strong programs in nursing, education and business; graduate programs; an accelerated adult program for working Iowans. v Be mentored: Student-to-faculty ratio 12:1; average class size is 15; all undergraduate courses taught by professors, not teaching assistants. v Be a champion: 15 varsity athletic teams; numerous intramural opportunities. The Mount Mercy Mustangs compete in the NAIA Division II as members of the Midwest Collegiate Conference and own more than 35 conference championships. v Be home: Students live on campus during first four semesters; college owned apartments available for upper-level students. v Be supported: One hundred percent of freshmen students receive financial assistance, and all are eligible for institutional scholarships and grants that do not require repayment. The Mount Mercy Brand Promise We are the regional Catholic Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives.

Allen College

Looking for Direction? Look to Allen College. Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) � Medical Laboratory Science � Nuclear Medicine Technology � Diagnostic Medical Sonography Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) � Traditional, Upper Division � 15-month Accelerated BSN � LPN-BSN � RN-BSN � Part-time, Evening/Weekend Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) � RN-MSN � Nurse Practitioner tracks in ﬁve areas � Nursing Education � Nursing Leadership � Community/ Public Health Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

For more information call 319.226.2000 or go online at allencollege.edu. Allen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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New academic building opens on campus Waterloo | (319) 226-2000 www.allencollege.edu Winter Hall, the third and newest academic building on the Allen College campus is open. At a grand opening on Aug. 16, Allen College Chancellor Dr. Jerry Durham said the new building signals a new phase in the college’s growth in serving students. “Winter Hall provides needed facilities to help us continue to better educate the health care workers of the future,” Durham said. “It is the result of widespread support of Allen College’s growth and an investment in the future well-being of the many communities we serve.” The building will house new academic programs and additional faculty to meet the needs of a growing student enrollment. Fall semester enrollment is projected at a record 550 students, a 10-percent increase from fall semester 2011. Durham said he believes this building will allow enrollment to grow to at least 700 students, possibly more. “Allen College is an institution that is educating health care professionals to provide patient care throughout Iowa,” said Mark Baldwin, chair of the Allen College Board of Trustees and of the Allen Health System Board. “All of Iowa, and particularly northeast Iowa, benefits from this project.” Named for the late Carlton and Thelma Winter of Waterloo, Winter Hall is a $4.8 million building. The 19,500-square-foot facility includes two 75-seat lecture halls, two 35-seat classrooms and new offices. It

connects Barrett Forum and Gerard Hall, the first two academic buildings on campus. When not in use for classes, the lecture halls can be combined for use as a conference center to seat approximately 200. The second floor features two smaller classrooms and faculty offices. It includes student conference rooms, additional staff office space and a faculty lounge. A limited-service kitchen is located on the first floor, with an informal lounge area. The building was constructed using “green” building methods wherever possible. The Winter Hall project also included the renovation of some existing space in Gerard Hall, including the addition of an ultrasound lab. The Winters owned and operated six Ben Franklin stores in Waterloo from 1959–1981. They loved their business and their customers, and were tireless workers. They also were quietly charitable throughout their lives, giving back to the community. Carlton died in 2000 at age 87. Thelma died in 2008 at age 100. In their estate, they left $13 million to area organizations, including a $2 million bequest to Allen College. Their gift and more than 600 gifts from other donors made the construction of Winter Hall possible. Offering nursing education since 1925, Allen College became a degree-granting institution in 1989. Allen College offers bachelor of science in nursing; master of science in nursing; doctor of nursing practice; associate of science in radiography; and bachelor of health sciences programs.

Hawkeye Community College A smart choice for transfer students Waterloo | (319) 296-4000 www.hawkeyecollege.edu Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will make. For Hawkeye Community College student Randi Krull, the decision became clear after evaluating her options. Krull, a 2011 graduate of Cedar Falls High School, began her studies at Hawkeye last fall. Looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree in human resources or early childhood education, she is currently enrolled in the liberal arts program. She will complete her general education requirements of a four-year degree in May and plans to transfer to the University of Northern Iowa. “Hawkeye offered the best value for my tuition dollar,” Krull said. “I live at home to save money and work part time on campus assisting with college events.” Hawkeye and UNI have an admissions agreement that ensures students like Krull can earn their four-year degree in four years. Additionally, Hawkeye students can live in the UNI residence halls and participate in campus activities to make a smooth transition. This is a popular choice for many students as Hawkeye is the number one source of transfer students to UNI. “All college bound students should take advantage of an Experience Hawkeye Visit Day or campus tour to see if Hawkeye is a good fit for you,” Krull said. Here are a few reasons to consider Hawkeye: v Programs/majors — With more than 45 programs and majors, Hawkeye has a program that is right for you. v Transfer programs — Complete the first two years of a four-year degree at Hawkeye.

Hawkeye has transfer agreements with public and private four-year colleges, making transferring easy. v Career programs — Begin a high-demand career in two years or less at Hawkeye. Personal attention — An average class size of 15 allows your professors to know you by name. v Affordable — Full-time students at Hawkeye save thousands of dollars in tuition by attending Hawkeye and transferring to a four-year college. v Financial aid — More than 81 percent of Hawkeye students receive some financial assistance. Aid is available to all students in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study and loans. v Housing — Live in the apartments across from the main campus, UNI residence halls, housing in the metro area or commute from home. v Faculty — Hawkeye’s professors are experts in their fields and have earned advanced degrees and/or are experienced working professionals. v Technology rich — Hawkeye features state-of-the-art technology in the classroom and several virtual labs to prepare students for tomorrow’s careers. v New Health Education and Services Center — Opened last year, it’s home to Hawkeye’s growing health program and features a weight room, basketball court, fitness classroom, indoor track, and the Student Health Clinic. v Support Services — Access to computer labs, tutors, advising, on-campus jobs, career services and more. Find out if Hawkeye is right for you.

Kaplan University

Graduate to the career you want. Shelby did.

Graduates finding jobs in their field Cedar Falls | (319) 277-0220 cedarfalls.kaplanuniversity.edu Less than half of recent college graduates are finding jobs within their first year out of school. According to widespread media reports, only 49 percent of college graduates from 2009 to 2011 found jobs within their first year out of school, compared with 73 percent of those who graduated three years earlier. More than nine out of 10 Kaplan UniversityCedar Falls graduates who took advantage of Kaplan University’s career placement service have gotten jobs within one year of graduation over the last three years (2009-2011). “From the day a student begins classes with us, our number one goal is to help that student prepare for a career and find a job, particularly in his or her chosen field. We understand that this is the big reason people attend college, said Gwen Bramlet-Hecker, president of the Cedar Falls campus. Kaplan University focuses on preparing students to find employment in their field long before they walk across the stage at graduation. One way is through externships. Crystal Ford, director of career services said, “Externships are a fantastic way to put all of the knowledge gained through college to work. They can help connect all of the dots

from the classroom to the real world. An externship is a way to gain experience, build in-field connections, and hopefully increase a graduate’s marketability.” Many students prepare for the workforce through clinical experiences from their specific medical program. Medical programs at Kaplan University require at least 360 hours of clinical experience, taking place in a variety of locations including hospitals, medical clinics, long-term care facilities and nursing homes. “Clinical experiences are an excellent path for our students to get real world, hands-on experience in the field of nursing. Clinical experiences are completed under the direct supervision of a qualified nursing faculty member to ensure that students receive a quality learning experience while maintaining patient safety at all times,” Ford said. Kaplan offers more than 60 degree programs and more than 180 program options both on campus and online such as accounting, business, criminal justice, human services, information technology, medical assisting and nursing. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels. Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

And so do 9 out of 10 of our campus graduates.* If you want a degree that can help make the difference in your life, call us today. We now offer associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in: > Arts and Sciences > Health Sciences > Business Administration > Information Technology > Criminal Justice > Legal Studies > Fire Science > Nursing

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september Friday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bruce Bearinger, 8 p.m., Leo’s

Good Cop/Rad Cop 10 p.m., The Hub

Dubuque & Galena Jason Ray Brown, 2 p.m., Grape Escape Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts 9:30 p.m., Monk’s Positively 4th Street 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Sam Wyatt, 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s Cedar Rapids 8 Seconds, 8:30 p.m., Meskwaki

Steve Kristopher, 7 p.m., Java Creek Iowa City The Dave Matthews Tribute Band 9 p.m., Blue Moose Passafire with Fire Sale 9 p.m., The Mill

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Saturday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Checker and the Bluetones 6 p.m., The Hub

Sao Paulo Underground 9 p.m., The Mill

Mostly Water, 9 p.m., The Isle

Monday

Goldenboy with Slip Silo and The Western Front 9 p.m., The Mill

Route 66, 9 p.m., The Isle

Dubuque & Galena Jabberbox, 9 p.m., Denny’s Lux Club The Lonely Goats 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Wednesday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Sunny Ledfurd with Dimestore Hookers 8 p.m., The Hub

Northern Iowa Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Iowa City Dennis McMurrin and the Demolition Band 10 p.m., Yacht Club Hundred Waters, 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Iowa City Zombie March featuring The Surf Zombies, The Rocking Dead and DJ Daddyhoffmonsterpants 6 p.m., The Mill

Rick Springfield, 8 p.m., Diamond Jo Cedar Rapids Anji Kat, 7 p.m., Java Creek Jeff Bruner, 9 p.m., Parlor City Pork Tornadoes, 9 p.m., Chrome Horse Iowa City The Fab Four, 8 p.m., Englert

Item 9 and the Mad Hatters with Mad Monks, Das Thunderfoot and The Occulus 9 p.m., Gabe’s Like Pioneers with Dana T. and Love Songs for Lonely Monsters 10 p.m., The Mill Galena Country Fair Oct. 6-7, Grant Park

Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges 7:30 and 10 p.m., The Mill

Mua Thu featuring Quoc Khanh, Nhu Loan, Huyen Ny, Nhat Lam, Helena Ngoc Hong, My Huyen, Cong Thanh, Lynn and The Bees Band, 9 p.m., Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center

Ingrid Michaelson with Sugar and the Hi-Lows 8 p.m., Englert

Kid Ink with I.O.E., J-Remy and Casey-Casethejoint 8 p.m., Courtside

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Jazz Combos Concert 7:30 p.m., Russell Hall, GBPAC

The Other Band 7 p.m., Steamboat Gardens

Dubuque & Galena Jim the Mule 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Iowa City The Henry Clay People with Emperor’s Club, Sobriquet and American Honey 8 p.m., Gabe’s

Iowa City The Devil Makes Three 9 p.m., Blue Moose

Kris Lager Band, 9 p.m., Mahoney’s

The Ramblers, 9 p.m., Jameson’s

Cedar Rapids Huun-Huur-Tu 7 p.m., CSPS

Ed East, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Helforstout, 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Party!Party!, 8 p.m., Spicoli’s

Dead Larry, 6 p.m., Mahoney’s

Ambushed, 9 p.m., Parlor City Harvest Bike Ride and Street Party featuring Kris Lager Band 10 a.m., Mahoney’s

The Other Band, 9 p.m., Blue Room

Cedar Rapids Adobanga, 6 p.m., Parlor City

Neutral Red with Eddie Buzzard, Astral Space and A Casual Affair 9 p.m., Spicoli’s

Wagg, 9 p.m., Jameson’s

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Friday

Parranderos Latin Combo with DJ Edwin Alvarado 8 p.m., Blue Moose

Cedar Rapids Hospitality with Teen 9 p.m., Gardner Lounge (Grinnell)

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Arch Allies, 9 p.m., The Hub

Crocodiles, 9 p.m., Gardner Lounge

Lonesome Road 9 p.m., Wildwood

Tuesday

Uniphonics with Antioquia 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur 7 p.m., CSPS

Two Gallants with Papa and The Dead Ships 8 p.m., Gabe’s

October

Soul Fusion, 9 p.m., Parlor City

Cedar Rapids All Souls on Deck, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Iowa City Dead Larry with Zeta June 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Sunday

Outta Control 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Har-di-Har, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Iowa City Jon Eric, 8 p.m., Yacht Club

Nice Bangs, 3 p.m., JEV Winery

Reddoor, 9 p.m., Red Baron

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

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

Empires with Emperor’s Club 9 p.m., Gardner Lounge (Grinnell)

Jim the Mule, 2 p.m., Java House

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Crazy Bad, 9 p.m., Parlor City

Pork Tornadoes, 10 p.m., The Hub

Dubuque & Galena The Black Oil Brothers 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Danika Holmes, 8 p.m., Daniel Arthur’s

Large Midgets, 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

VENUES

NAMI fundraiser featuring Whiskey and Woe 6 p.m., The Hub

Dubuque & Galena Beppe Gambetta 7 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

R&R Boogie Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

The Other Band, 9 p.m., Blue Room

Cedar Rapids 8 Seconds, 8:30 p.m., Meskwaki

The Iowa Opera House Project featuring Sam Knutson, Milk and Eggs, Dave Moore, Dustin Busch and John Waite 8 p.m., CSPS

The Wicked Andersons 6 p.m., The Hub

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Dave Nachmanoff 5 p.m., Charles City Arts Center

Mostly Water, 9 p.m., The Isle The Nadas, 9 p.m., The Hub Real Men Sing Concert 5 p.m., Neumann Auditorium

Talon, 9 p.m., Screaming Eagle

Urban Legend, 9 p.m., Spicoli’s

Hands of Time, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Crazy Delicious, 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

UNI School of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert featuring Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, UNI Opera Ensemble, Jazz Band One, UNI Singers, Concert Chorale, Women’s Chorus and Varsity Men’s Glee Club 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

YOUR FAVORITE

Sam Wyatt, 7:30 p.m., Frank O’Dowd’s

Route 66, 9 p.m., The Isle 3rd Offense, 9 p.m., The 13th Step

BANDS

Thursday

Wundo Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

The Chocolate Crackers 9 p.m., Jameson’s

YOUR FAVORITE

Rocktoberfest V featuring Johnny Trash, Pistol Pete and Bobaflex 6 p.m., Courtside

Oktoberfest Oct. 5-6, Gateway Park, Cedar Falls

Saturday Mixed Emotions, 10 a.m. Just Cuz, 1 p.m. Sunday Bryan Popp, 10 a.m.

Friday Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, 3:30 p.m.

The Legends, 1 and 3:15 p.m.

Cedar Island Band, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

Saturday Tim the Music Man, noon Adam and the Jolly Jammers, 4:30 p.m.

Hold On, 3 p.m., JEV Winery (Tama)

Pork Tornadoes, 8 p.m.

Saturday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Illegal Smile with Failure of Progress 9 p.m., Spicoli’s Karla Ruth, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Cedar Rapids Funktion, 6 p.m., Mahoney’s

Iowa City Woods with Purling Hiss and Wet Hair 9 p.m., The Mill

Tuesday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bernard Woma and Saakumu Dance Troupe, 6 p.m., GBPAC

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Iowa City Bob Log III with Cheap Time and Liberty Leg 9 p.m., The Mill

Dubuque & Galena Crude But Effective 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Brother Ali with Blank Tape Beloved, Homeboy Sandman, DJ Sosa and The ReMINDers 7 p.m., Gabe’s

Mike Droho and the Compass Rose 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Joe Diffie, 8 p.m., Diamond Jo

The Word Alive with Born of Osiris, Norma Jean, I the Breather and Crown the Breather 4:30 p.m., Blue Moose

Wednesday

Cedar Rapids A.Dd+ with Nick Ward 9 p.m., Gardner Lounge (Grinnell) The Mighty Short Bus 9 p.m., Chrome Horse Skeeter Lewis, 9 p.m., Parlor City Iowa City Chicago Afrobeat Project 10 p.m., Yacht Club

The Ex Senators with Microwaved 8 p.m., The Hub

Hopsin with Dizzy Wright, SwizZz and DJ Hoppa 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Cedar Rapids Ivan and Alyosha with Katie In 9 p.m., Gardner Lounge (Grinnell)

Jazz After Five featuring Johnson County Landmark and Damani Phillips 5 p.m., The Mill

Iowa City Burlington Street Bluegrass Band 7 p.m., The Mill Paper Diamond with Eliot Lipp and Clicks and Whistles 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Amy Pfrimmer 8 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn An Evening in the Round featuring Linda Davis, Lang Scott and Bill Whyte 7 p.m., Tama Hall, HCC

Tommy Bruner, 7 p.m., Java Creek Iowa City Alloy Orchestra: Nosferatu 8 p.m., Englert

The Sweet Lowdown 8 p.m., The Mill

Dakota, 9 p.m., Blue Room Good Cop/Rad Cop, 10 p.m., The Hub Sylva Rena, 9 p.m., Jameson’s UNI Jazz Band One and Jazz Panthers 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn Vince Gill 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Waterloo & Cedar Falls The Other Band 1 p.m., Eagle City Winery Roots and Wings Concert featuring Simon Estes 3 p.m., Neumann Auditorium

Monday

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Cedar Rapids Widespread Panic, 6 p.m., Parlor City

Tuesday

Zweifel Brothers, 9 p.m. Sunday Polka Mass, 9 a.m.

Wednesday

Mike Schneider Band, noon

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Hands of Time, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Mike Schneider Band, 3 p.m.

Saturday

Iowa City Judgement Day, 9 p.m., Gabe’s

Mike Schneider Band, 6 p.m.

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bob Dorr and the Blue Band 6 p.m., The Hub

Iowa City Hot Buttered Rum with Head for the Hills 8 p.m., Gabe’s

Top Notchmen, 4:30 p.m.

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D Bess, 6 p.m., Mahoney’s

Ted Lange and Squeeze Box, 6 p.m.

The White Elephant with Velcro Moxie and Caterwaulla 8 p.m., Blue Moose

05 OCT

Cedar Rapids Chris Smither, 7 p.m., CSPS

Zweifel Brothers, 4:30 p.m.

Top Notchmen, 1:30 p.m.

Mick Staebell, 9 p.m., The Isle

Sunday

Saturday Zweifel Brothers, noon

The Werks with Wook and DJ Lay-Z 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Friday

04 OCT

Lila Downs, 7:30 p.m., Englert

Top Notchmen, 7:30 p.m.

Anonymous 4 with Lovefail 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Debashish Bhattacharya Trio 8 p.m., CSPS

Rockie Fresh with Mark Battles 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Top Notchmen, 8:30 p.m.

Top Notchmen, 3 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Blu Simon, 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Iowa City Battle of the Bands featuring Gone South and Zeta June 9 p.m., Yacht Club

Friday Ted Lange and Squeeze Box, 6 p.m.

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

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Silver Wings, 8 p.m., Parlor City

octoberfest polka festival Oct. 12-14 Dubuque County Fairgrounds

Logan Mize, 9 p.m., The Hub

Ronnie Vegas, 8 p.m., Grape Escape

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

Samuel Locke Ward and the Garbage Boys with Ed Gray, Brooks Strause and Douglas Kramer Nye 9 p.m., Gabe’s

Ted Lange and Squeeze Box, 1:30 p.m.

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Dubuque & Galena Beaker Brothers Band 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

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Waterloo & Cedar Falls America’s Got Talent violinist Svet 7 and 8:30 p.m., The Isle Dakota, 9 p.m., Blue Room

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Hands of Time, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe Dubuque & Galena Ed Kowalczyk, 8 p.m., Diamond Jo

Dave Malam, 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

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

Drivel, 8 p.m., Leo’s (Oelwein)

Gayla Drake, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Heath Alan, 9 p.m., Jameson’s Mick Staebell, 9 p.m., The Isle The Other Band 1 p.m., Eagle City Winery The Other Band 7 p.m., Harden County Farm Museum

Iowa City Balmorea, 9 p.m., Gabe’s Kronos Quartet, 8 p.m., Englert The Steel Wheels 7 p.m., The Mill READ.WATCH.SURF

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Kelly Moyer, 7 p.m., Java Creek

Waterloo & Cedar Falls The All-American Rejects with Boys Like Girls 8 p.m., McLeod Center

Thursday

Skool’d, TBA, The Hub Twins with Samuel Locke Ward and the Garbage Boys, The Wheelers and Glimmer Blinkken 9 p.m., Spicoli’s

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october friday

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Bach’s Lunch/Concert noon, Wartburg Chapel (Waverly) Easy Street 9 p.m., Jameson’s Free Range Medicine 9 p.m., Blue Room Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series 12:15 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Jasmine 7 p.m., Java Creek

Family Groove Company with Indigo Sun 10 p.m., Gabe’s

Cedar Rapids Bad Girl No Biscuit 7 p.m., Java Creek

even more

Electric Koolaid 9 p.m., Chrome Horse Terry McCauley 8 p.m., Parlor City

Sunday

MoJo and the Mudcats 9 p.m., Blue Room

The Other Band 1:30 p.m., American Legion (Fairbank) Wartburg Choir/Alumni Choir Concert 3:30 p.m., Wartburg Chapel

Jazz After Five featuring The Rapson/Sandy Quartet 5 p.m., The Mill Joe and Vicki Price 8 p.m., The Mill The Olympics with Danger Ronnie and the Spins, The Wheelers, Candyland, Singularity and Mitis 8 p.m., Blue Moose

Roster McCabe with Zeta June 10 p.m., Gabe’s Second Hand Smoke 10 p.m., Yacht Club

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Dakota 9 p.m., Mr. G’s Free Range Medicine 9 p.m., Blue Room Greg Dietrick 8 p.m., Cup of Joe Jeff Ward 9 p.m., Jameson’s Suite Little Sister with The Mittens 7 p.m., Spicoli’s

Wednesday

UNI Percussion Department Concert 8 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Iowa City Sphinx Virtuosi 2 p.m., West High School Auditorium

Monday

Sherrill Douglas 7 p.m., Diamond Jo

Tuesday

Cedar Rapids Josh Kelly 7 p.m., Java Creek

Iowa City Polish Ambassador 8 p.m., Gabe’s

Iowa City Jazz After Five featuring Steve Grismore Trio 5 p.m., The Mill

Wednesday Waterloo & Cedar Falls UNITUBA Concert 8 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Mountain Goats with Matthew E. White 9 p.m., Blue Moose

Saturday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Ed East 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Waterloo & Cedar Falls UNI Viola Studio Recital 6 p.m., Russell Hall, UNI

The Magnetos 9 p.m., Parlor City

Iowa City Kaki King with Lady Lamb and the Beekeeper 8 p.m., Englert

Johnnie Walker 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Lonesome Road 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Iowa City Melody Walker 9 p.m., The Mill

Cedar Rapids Evergreen Grass Band 6 p.m., Mahoney’s

Jason Ray Brown 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Waterloo & Cedar Falls UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Chorus 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Friends of KUNI and Iowa Public Radio fundraiser featuring The Envy Corps, Rah Rah and John June Year 8 p.m., The Hub

The Hush Sound with Jjamz 6:30 p.m., Blue Moose

Sunday

Gerry Grossman 8 p.m., Mystique

Tuesday

Halloween XII: Dance Party featuring Goldendust, Cuticle, Lady Espina, Carnap and Nemnock 10 p.m., Gabe’s

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Imani Winds 3 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Cedar Rapids Amy Helm, 7 p.m., CSPS

Iowa City Halloween Hoe-Down featuring Evergreen Grass Band and WhiteWater Ramble 9 p.m., Yacht Club

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn

Dubuque & Galena Captain Fantastic 10 p.m., Diamond Jo

Iowa City Live at Birdland, 7 p.m., Englert

Loaded 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

Never the Less 8 p.m., Spicoli’s

Wartburg Homecoming Band Concert 2:30 p.m., Neumann Auditorium

Monday

Writing on the Wall 9 p.m., The Isle

Rootz Underground 6 p.m., Mahoney’s

Rosanne Cash with Pieta Brown 8 p.m., Englert

Tami and the Bachelor 9 p.m., The Isle

Ernest T 9 p.m., Jameson’s

Waterloo & Cedar Falls Meat Loaf, 7 p.m., McLeod Center

Iowa City Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: It Gets Better 7:30 p.m., Iowa Memorial Union

Jason Stuart Cobalt Blue 8 p.m., Parlor City

Mike Mangione and the Union with Crushed Out 10 p.m., The Mill

Yelawolf with Rittz, Trouble Andrew and DJ Vajra 7 p.m., Blue Moose

Writing on the Wall 9 p.m., The Isle

Cedar Rapids Daly and Beeks 7 p.m., Java Creek

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

Shade of Blue 9 p.m., The Mill

Talon 9 p.m., Jameson’s

The Ritual 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Jazz Rep Ensemble and Johnson County Landmark 6 p.m., The Mill

Friday

MoJo and the Mudcats 9 p.m., Blue Room

Dubuque & Galena The Lonely Goats 8 p.m., Grape Escape

Iowa City The Envy Corps 8 p.m., Blue Moose

Iowa City Dave Olson with The Feralings 8 p.m., Englert

Vince Neil 8 p.m., Diamond Jo

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

O’Connell Brothers 9 p.m., Chrome Horse

The Lucas Cates Band 8 p.m., Mystique

Thursday Waterloo & Cedar Falls Evan Smith 8 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn Hands of Time 8 p.m., Cup of Joe

Classical Blast 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

Tami and the Bachelor 9 p.m., The Isle

Lojo Russo 9 p.m., Grape Escape

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Dubuque & Galena Brown Bottle Bandits Duo 8 p.m., Mystique

Cedar Rapids Beaker Brothers 8 p.m., Parlor City

Saturday

Iowa City Burlington Street Bluegrass Band 7 p.m., The Mill

Wartburg Community Symphony Homecoming Concert 8 p.m., Neumann Auditorium

The Snozzberries 8 p.m., Spicoli’s

Dubuque & Galena Frankie, Richard and Tom Trio 7:30 p.m., Galena Brewery

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UNI Children’s Choir with Ames Children’s Choir 7 p.m., Russell Hall, UNI

Iowa City Human Aftertaste with Item 9 and the Mad Hatters and Caterwaulla 10 p.m., Gabe’s

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.

FUN&GAMES

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Welcome Back College

Students CATHOLIC

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

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2700 Horton Rd. (1st Street NW) Waverly

MassesSaturday 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Labor Day Weekend Saturday 5:15p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. www.stmarysfamily.com

CATHOLIC

St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center 1019 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Welcome Sunday August 19

Mass at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Picnic after 10:30 a.m. Mass Cookies after 9:00 p.m. Mass www.ststephenuni.org LUTHERAN - MISSOURI SYNOD

2001 W.Bremer Avenue, Waverly www.redeemerwaverly.org 352-1325

CHUCK SHEPHERD q In August, an abbot at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, reported that Steve Jobs is doing well now as a “mid-level angel.” He was reincarnated as “a half-Witthayathorn, half-Yak,” which the Bangkok Post took to mean that Jobs continues to be a “giant” and a seeker of scientific knowledge and apparently resides in a “parallel universe” near his former office in Cupertino, Calif. q Scientists from the Primate Research Institute at Japan’s Kyoto University reported in an August journal article that they had given helium gas to apes (gibbons), which, predictably, made their voices goofily high-pitched. However, it was not a fraternity prank or lab assistant’s initiation, but a way for the scientists to determine whether the famously sonorous gibbons could yell just as loudly at a higher-than-natural pitch. The gibbons succeeded, showing a rare talent similar to that of the world’s greatest human sopranos.

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College Hill Lutheran & Brammer Student Center

Saturday Worship 5:30 pm Sunday Traditional Worship 8:00 am Education Hour 9:15 am Sunday Contemporary Worship 10:30 am (Communion served at all services)

2322 Olive St., Cedar Falls, IA 266-1274 Bible Study and Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

LUTHERAN - MISSOURI SYNOD

First Church of Christ, Scientist 701 W. 6th St. Cedar Falls (319) 268-1240 www.cedarnet.org/cschurch c.s.church.cedar.falls.lowa@gmail.com Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. Reading Room Lower Level of Church Tues., Fri., Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday Vespers 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church LCMS 415 Fourth St., S.W. Waverly 352-2314 Sunday Worship 8:00a.m., 10:30a.m. Education Hour -9:15 a.m. st.johnlutheranchurch@q.com Rev. Matthew Versemann PastorVersemann@msn.com

CHRISTIAN-DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

Central Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) 3475 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 319-234-6231 Website:

www.centralchristianwaterloo.org Worship 9:30 a.m. Hospitality Hour following worship Nursery available Wednesday Evening activities 5:45 pm

INDEPENDENT

Cornerstone Fellowship

United Methodist Church Cedar Falls, IA USA

www.aboutﬁrst.com

TRANSFORMATION

Workshop Sunday mornings, 8:30

Traditional Worship Sunday mornings at 11:00

Ignition Worship Experience Wednesday evening

NAZ

Chalk Talk Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Nazareth Lutheran Church University & Main • Cedar Falls 319-266-7589 • www.naz.org Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m. Traditional 9:50 a.m. Blended 11:10 a.m. Contemporary Know Christ • Grow in Christ Make Christ Known

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN ELCA

5625 Prairie St. Cedar Falls Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4000 Hudson Rd. (1 mile south of the UNI Dome)

Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship - 11:00 a.m. Education Hour 9:45 a.m. www.bethlehemcf.org 266-3541 Handicap Accessible Sharing the Bread of Life With a Hungry World

St. Paul Lutheran Church

2812 Willow Lane, Cedar Falls 266-4183 Traditional Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. We are not a homophobic Lutheran Church-all welcome Serving adults and their families. Christian ed each Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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