CONTENTS
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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ON THE COVER
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People You Should Meet
The wily leprechaun is a wee bit fond of an ol’ pint (or two).
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In Circle
Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew and how to join us.
photography by CLIFF JETTE Model: Andy Mills, Cedar Rapids Costume courtesy of Center Stage
I’m Just Sayin’
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The soundtrack to Jamie Kelly’s childhood is filled with music by Irish artists like The Chieftains.
All the news you didn’t know you needed to know, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”
Twitterpated
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Bar Guide
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Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.
Hankering for some cornedCedar beefRapids and cabbage. We’ve gotIowa City HIAWATHA the recipes. YouMulligans do the cooking. Collins Rd.
1060 Old Marion Rd., NE
3207 1st Ave. SE
Wenig Rd.
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Donnelly’s
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Paddy O’Rourkes
Moose McDuffy’s
110 E. College St.
Book Talk
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Get Out
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Calendar
Shaun O’Ryans
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715 2nd Ave. SE
Mt. Vernon Rd.
DC’s Riverwalk
We have your guide to all the Irish bars in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Plus, find out where the Hoopla Crew will be.
S. Dubuque St.
E. Burlington St.
Bever Ave.
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S. Clinton St.
320 2nd Ave. SE
411 1st St. SE Gazette maps
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Mahoney’s IS St. Patrick’s Day. Join Angie Nissen and the rest of the staff bright an early on March 17.
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IOWA CITY
608 16th St. NE
834 1st Ave. NE Av
BehindtheBar
Looking for a good book to read on the plane, a beach or your couch? Caitlin and Natalie have a few suggestions.
11 S. Dubuque St.
1602 E Ave. NE
3rd
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Mickey’s
E. Washington St.
Mahoneys
Bricks
3 Things
Not sure what to do this week? Throw on some green and channel your inner leprechaun.
E. Iowa Ave.
29th St.
1502 H Ave. NE
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Flicks
Can’t get away for Spring Break. Pop in one of these Spring Break flicks and pretend you’re on a sunny beach somewhere.
Dublin Underground
32nd St.
5300 Edgewood Rd. NE
J.M. O’Malleys
Five Minutes
We want to know: How will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
5 S. Dubuque St.
Rd.
Beckett’s Public House
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E. Jefferson St.
. Ave
Irish Democrat
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CEDAR RAPIDS
Oak
Glass Rd.
1st
42nd St.
S. Linn St.
NE 42nd St.
S. Capitol St.
Collins Rd.
Wenig Rd.
Edgewood Rd.
Blairs Ferry Rd.
Taste Buds
We have some St. Patrick’s Day drinks that will tickle your tastebuds.
Clean Plate Club
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FaveFive
These lasses aren’t just Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. They’re proud of their heritage all year long.
What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter? Spring keeps jerking us around.
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In the Know
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Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.
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Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew here.
Question of the week:
“What drink will you be saying cheers with this St. Patrick’s Day?”
Carly Weber
Seth Smith
Victoria Fish
“A black and blue. I just had one for the first time. Delish!”
“Our St. Patty’s tradition: Harp Lager while rooting on John Wayne in ‘The Quiet Man.’”
“Caramel Apple Martini”
Andrea Dietzenbach
Natalie Ditmars
Caitlin Slessor
“A tall sippy cup of milk with my daughter. It’s a school night.”
“Good ol’ Blue Moon. No green necessary. Why mess with a good thing?”
“Guinness, of course! ”
Editor
Art Director
Clean Plate Club, Page 16
Designer
Book Talk, Page 18
Book Talk, Page 18
Jamie Kelly
Maggie Mills
Quinn Pettifer
Katie Mills Giorgio
“My favorite drink to toast St. Patrick’s Day (or any other day) is John Powers whiskey.”
“I think it’s going to be a lovely day for a Guinness.”
“I’m going to need to at least sample the Shamrocker”
“A pint of Harp. Sláinte!”
Twitterpated, Page 06
Volume 2 , No. 11, Copyright 2009
Hoopla is published weekly by Gazette Communications.
FaveFive, Page 07
Five Minutes, Page 06 FaveFive, Page 07
BehindtheBar, Page 15
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I’m just
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Jamie Kelly bleeds green. His name alone is proof of his Irish heritage.
The soundtrack of my childhood included some unusual artists: The Clancy Brothers, The Irish Rovers.
were thrilled to see people performing them live, not for people who were fascinated by the Irish, but for people who actually were Irish.
I’ve never done much for St. Patrick’s Day.
Being Irish is part of me. I was raised to be
But there’s more there than the music. We were stunned over and over again at how gorgeous it is.
My grandfather didn’t like St. Patrick’s Day. He said he was Irish the rest of the year, too, and he didn’t like people using his heritage as an excuse to get drunk.
proud of where my family came from. My grandfather emigrated in the early 20th century, and on the other side, my family came from Ireland in the 1880s. The family room was filled with vinyl albums, which, in turn, were filled with Irish songs: some traditional, some political, some a bit of both. At night, my father would sing them to my brother and I as we got ready for bed.
I took those songs to heart. By the time I was in high school, I was rediscovering the collection of Irish music, and adding to it.
Last May, a dozen of us went to Ireland. For some, it was the first trip, others of us had been there before. We loved it. My little brother and sister were raised on the same songs, and they
One day, we took a 45-minute boat ride to Skellig Michael, a tiny rock where, for 600 years monks eked out an existence. We visited the forge where my great-great-grandfather learned to be a blacksmith — today it’s a garage in a little town an hour outside of Dublin. We spent a day in Dublin, and walked the same streets James Joyce, one of my favorite authors, did during his formative years. In Kinsale, my brother got chased off someone’s property while looking for the spot King James II fled from in 1690 — but that’s a story for another time, perhaps.
Maybe I’d go to a concert, or watch my younger siblings march in a parade, but usually nothing.
I understand where he was coming from, but I have a hard time faulting anyone for being happy to be Irish, even if it’s for one day a year. After all, if he hadn’t been so proud of it, the rest of us wouldn’t be that way today. So next week, I probably won’t be at the bars — though if I do go, I’ll probably know all the words to the songs the bands play.
I’m just sayin’, Jami e Kelly
J a m ie K e l ly P h oto
On a family trip to Ireland the Kellys visited the forge where Jamie’s great-great-grandfather learned to be a blacksmith — today it’s a garage in a little town an hour outside of Dublin. Jamie is the third from the right. PAGE 04
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All the news you didn’t know you needed to know.
Applications for the grants are available online at www.kirkwood.edu/skills under the Employment Services tab. They are also available at local Iowa Workforce Development centers, or by calling (319) 398-5070, ext. 110. Program inquiries may be e-mailed to Gary.Vogt@iwd.iowa.gov, or mailed to Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant, care of Kirkwood Community College Resource Center, 1030 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Park it
CEDAR RAPIDS — National parking expert Dennis Burns
t h e G az e t t e P h oto
National parking expert Dennis Burns of Carl Walker Parking will be at a town-hall-style meeting Monday, March 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 350 First Ave. NE..
Riding the rails
IOWA CITY — Chicago may soon be just a train ride
away from the Corridor. Learn more at a community meeting today, March 12, about a proposal for an Amtrak passenger train service that would connect Iowa City and Chicago through the Quad Cities. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 325 East Washington St., Iowa City. Chamber staff will share the proposed rail line route and depot envisioned in downtown Iowa City. Ridership, cost and timeline of the project will be discussed. For more information contact Kelly McCann, (319) 337-9637 or kelly@iowacityarea.com.
Mo’ money
Small businesses of 25 employees or fewer, directly affected and relocated due to the June 2008 floods, may be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 under a new program offered by Iowa Workforce Development. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants are for repair and replacement of equipment and infrastructure that cannot be covered by other sources, such as Jump Start funds, FEMA grants and Small Business Administration loans. The program will have funds available until July 19, or until the $1.7 million set aside from Iowa Workforce Development is exhausted.
of Carl Walker Parking will be at a town-hall-style meeting in the Commerce Club Room on the 16th floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 350 First Ave. NE., Cedar Rapids Monday, March 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the connection between parking and economic development.
Sign of the times
CEDAR RAPIDS — You may have noticed some changes
in your weekday Gazette. Starting this week, the newspaper is now a more compact three sections. News you’ve read in one spot may be moved to another. Local news will be emphasized on the paper’s front section, with the Opinion page and obituaries also in that section. Sports, business news and national and international news will be in the second section. Features, comics and classified ads will be in the third section. SO U R C E : THE G AZ ETTE
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TWITTERPATED minutes
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On St. Patrick’s D ay, e v e r yo n e i s Ir i s h ! An d i t ’ s c e r ta i n ly a l ot f u n to get into the sp i r i t o f t h e l e p r e c h a u n - c h a s i n ,’ s h a m r o c k - s h a k i n ’ holiday. We check e d i n w i t h C o r r i d o r r e s i d e n t s to s e e h o w t h e y ’ d be celebrating th e m o s t g r e e n d ay o f t h e y e a r . — Kat i e Mi l l s G i o r g i o
StephanieHolub:
I sure hope it’s this nice out for the Bar2Bar run next weekend! I could really get used to this weather!
MattKNelson: Warm day in iowa city.
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What do you do to get in the St.
Patrick’s Day spirit?
jenneumann: Trying to teach 5 yo how to
ride bike in between client work and phone calls today. What a gorgeous day.
sfaulstich:
has a headache <-------THIS BIG------> and only has children’s Bayer :-(.
Shelda Brenner, 41
Andrea Ripley, 31
Kelsey Dallas, 18
“Drink green beer!”
“I buy the $5 Old Navy St. Patrick’s Day shirt every year.”
“I dye all my food green.”
Kat McDonald, 20
Kristin Schiller, 19
Dan Magner, 24
“I usually just wear something green and pray to God my mom cooks.”
“One of my friend’s birthday is that week so we go out to celebrate and wear headbands with green shamrocks sticking out of them.”
“I’m already Irish, so it’s not that hard. I go to the bars for a drink.”
North Liberty
youlookthesame: wishes she could work
North Liberty
outside from a park bench today. It’s lovely outside. cjhubbs A meeting across the street provided a nice excuse for a 10-minute walk each way. Dang, it’s beautiful outside.
Iowa City
McNary: What a nice Friday to walk the doggie. Poor guy has been stuck inside all winter.
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A few of these lasses favorite things about being Irish. They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but these sisters are Irish every day of the year.
Katie Giorgio, 28, Cedar Rapids
Freelance writer and Marketing Assistant @ Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center
Maggie Mills, 23, Cedar Rapids Distribution Call Center Specialist@ Yellowbook
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Family So our last names may not give it away, but we’ve got one big Irish family who loves, well, being Irish. And when we get together, we joke and laugh (with good Irish humor) and talk all at once (our gift of gab). Generations before us have taught of the importance of family and faith, loyalty and love and we plan to pass that legacy on. Our family is incredibly proud of our Irish heritage and we like to think we are incredibly lucky to be a part of it. P.S. That leprechaun on the cover is our brother. We used our Irish charm to convince him to do that!
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The Motherland
Dancing
Freckles
Pints!
We both lived in Ireland during semesters abroad and truly fell in love with the Emerald Isle. The sights — from the Cliffs of Moher to the River Liffey — are as picture perfect as the postcards we sent home. We tried our best to pick up the brogue and soak up every ounce of Irish culture we could, which required many visits to local pubs. While we may not agree on the best city in Ireland (Maggie insists Dublin, Katie says Galway) we’d both go back in a heartbeat. ‘Tis grand!
We started taking Irish Stepdancing lessons as little girls. We’ve danced jigs and reels in parades — from Cedar Rapids to Atlanta — and competed in many a feis (we’ve got the medals to prove it.) Even now, Iively Irish music gets our toes tapping. And while we don’t bring out the dance as often anymore (refer to no. 05 if you’re curious) we’re proud that as wee lasses we learned how to Irish Stepdance long before Riverdance took the stage. Take that Michael Flatley!
Who needs to wear a little green to prove you’re Irish when you’ve got freckles? We’ve grown to love our fair skin sprinkled with freckles (especially when it helped us fit in a wee bit more when we lived in Ireland.) Katie’s even jealous because someone here in “the States”, as they say, once told Maggie she looked like she was “straight off the boat”…and she wasn’t even eating potatoes!
Not to dwell on stereotypes, but every good Irishwoman loves a good pint, or two! Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s and Bulmers all get high marks in our book. (It’s true they all taste better over there.) And while Guinness is certainly not for everyone, (admittedly Katie only drinks it with Blackcurrant) the Irish have a way of brewing the best. And so as the Irish would say this St. Patrick’s Day, Sláinte!
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THINGS
Not sure what to do this weekend? C h e c k o ut one, two or all three of these e v e n t s and you’ll have to try not to have a g o o d time.
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Wylde Nept Tuesday, March 17 @ 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Iowa’s premier Celtic pub band has been entertaining the St. Patricks’ Day kilt-wearing masses for years, playing traditional and original songs suitable for both hoisting a pint and dancing a jig, preferably at the same time. Singer Westan James and his band mates definitely know how to host an Irish-themed party, and you can bet they’re going to put on a great show.
Wylde Nept 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Z 102.9’s Schulte and Swann Show 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 1st Avenue LIVE, 3701 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, $5, www.1stavelive.com
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There are two chances to hear Wylde Nept this St. Paddy’s Day. Start your day off with the band on the Z 102.9’s Morning Show with Schulte & Swann at 7 a.m. If that’s too early, head to 1st Avenue LIVE, 3701 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. Read a profile of the band and hear clips of their music at HooplaNow.com
YEAR Anniversary
Thank you for your patronage Michael Ni, Management & Staff
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Roll Combo Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11-2 includes: Soup, Salad, choice of 2 rolls, and soda or tea $9.95
Wed- Wine
Sun- $4 cocktails Mon- $4 Martinis Tues- Bottled Beer • $2 Domestic • $3 Imports
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THREE OTHER THINGS Patty Larkin
8 p.m. Thursday (3/12)
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CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids, $17 advance, $20 day show, (319) 364-1580, www.legionarts.com
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SaPaDaPaSo Parade Tuesday March 17 @ 1 p.m.
Karan Casey Band, St. Patrick’s Day show
Bar2Bar 5k Sunday, March 15 @1 p.m.
8 p.m. Saturday (3/14)
For many regional residents, Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day means drinking green beer and watching the SaPaDaPaSo parade in downtown Cedar Rapids. This year marks the 34th annual SaPaDaPaSo Parade, named for the first two letters of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Society, the non-profit volunteer-run organization that organizes Cedar Rapids annual event.
A 5K? Between bars. We know what you’re thinking. Don’t think of it as a run. Think of it as a distance journey. Really, what does it mean to “run” anyway? The Bar2Bar 5k is really more like a fast walk. A fast walk from Mahoney’s to Paddy O’Rourkes to J.M. O’Malley’s to the Homeport to Just Jule’s to The Green Gable and back to the Irish District (Mahoney’s and Paddy’s).
The first parade on March 17, 1975 lasted four minutes and was a block and a half long. The parade, always held on March 17, regardless of weather, draws tens of thousands of spectators and winds throughout downtown.
Their motto: “Social Drinkers with a Running Problem,” says it all. The race isn’t sanctioned or have a cost. Organizers just ask that you bring cash, drinking toasts and Irish spirit. Bar2Bar 5K
1 p.m., Sunday, March 15, Mahoney’s, H Ave. NE & 16th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, FREE, www.bar2bar.org
SaPaDaPaSo Parade
1 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, downtown Cedar Rapids, www.sapadapaso.org
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CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids, $19 advance, $22 day of show , (319) 364-1580, www.legionarts.com
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Bar Guide
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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION
Thursday 3.12
CEDAR RAPIDS WEST Cedar River Landing Happy Hour 3-7p.m. 301 F. Ave. NW 364-1854
Friday 3.13
Saturday 3.14
Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 8 9 p.m.-KantiRocks p.m.-McMurrin & Johnson
Fifth Gear Bar & Grill
8-12 p.m.-Mike Flack, 9 p.m.-Strangely Familiar 6-close-$5 Domestic Pitchers, 11-close-night specials
Mugs Sports Bar & Grill
$2.50 25oz Domestic $2.50 25oz Domestic $2.50 25oz Domestic Drafts all day, 8-12 p.m.- Drafts all day, 9 p.m.-Social Drafts all day, 9 p.m.$3.50 Bombs, DJ Bryan Lee Karaoke Karaoke w/ DJ Verba-Tim
Jerseys Pub & Grub
9p.m.-Jason Ray Brown
4617 J. St. SW 366-2177
2665 Edgewood Parkway 319-390-6577
Sunday 3.15 Happy Hour all day
Monday 3.16 Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 50¢ wings all day
9 p.m.-Reddoor
9p.m.-Josh Ross
$2.50 25oz Domestic Drafts all day Nascar Sundays $12 beer- 4-11 p.m. 35¢ wings buckets during the race
CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION VitalLight - WATER 1st Ave. Live!
Black the Sun
ChromeHorse Saloon
Happy Hour 3-6p.m.-$2 bottles & $2.50 Tallboys, $1.50 Draws; Large
The 5 of Hearts
9 p.m.-Stranded in Iowa
9 p.m.-Nikki Lunden & The Trollies
Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion 377-1140
Closed
Mulligan's Pub
8 p.m.-Nick Stika, $6 Domestic Beer & Bombs
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.
9 p.m.-McMurrin & Johnston, $3 Bloody Marys
Paddy O'Rourkes
7 p.m.- Thirsty Thursday, $5 Pitchers
9-1 a.m.-Mike & Rob Show, Cup Night $3 32oz Domestics
9-1 a.m.-DJs Karaoke with David & Jeni
1060 Old Marion Rd. NE 294-5778 608 16th St. NE 362-0554
Wrigleyville
Happy Hour 3-6p.m.-$2 bottles & $2.50 Tallboys, $1.50 Draws
$3 Bloody Marys, $3 Wing Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Baskets 7 p.m.-$5 Burger Baskets, $5 Pitchers, $5 Bombs
Karaoke
Happy Hr: 4-7p.m.-$1.50 domestics / Kevin Burt
$2.50 tallboys, $2 Jello Shots, $2.25 Dom. Bottles - Pretend Rockstar
8-11 p.m.-Kevin Burt
8-11 p.m.-Matt Volkman
8-11 p.m.-Adam Beck
$3 Cover, Free Wells
Live Music
Live Music
320 2nd Ave. SE 366-0950
domestics / Night: $2 U-Call-It
Daniel Arthur’s Volume
$3 Bloody Marys
821 3rd Ave. SE 362-9340
Karaoke Disc Jockey
6-12 a.m.-$4 Domestic Pitchers
4-11 p.m.-$2.50 Margaritas, Mexican Imports, 50¢ tacos
4pm-?-Rib Night
Happy Hour 3-6p.m.-$2 Happy Hour 3-6p.m.-$2 bottles & $2.50 Tallboys, bottles & $2.50 Tallboys $1.50 Draws; 3pm-Well Lit
5 p.m.-Beat the Clock Pizza Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $5 Special, $3 Bud Lite, Bare Martinis Knuckle Draws 8 p.m.-DJs Karaoke w/ 7:30 p.m.-Wing Eating David & Jeni, Cup Night $3 Contest 32oz Domestics $4 Car Bombs, $3 Irish Import Bottles
Karaoke
Happy Hr: 4-7p.m.-$1.50 domestics / Night: $2 Miller Lite Drafts
Karaoke Night Happy Hr: 4-7p.m.-$2.50 domestic steins
Happy Hr: 4-7p.m.-$1.50 domestics / Night: $5 bottomless cup
Acoustic Idol Contest Round 1, 8-10 p.m.
8-11 p.m.-Ben Vermie
8-11 p.m.-Josh Kelly, Ladies night $3.50 martinis
Open at 10 a.m., 4 Live Bands, $3 Leprechaun Lemonades
Karaoke
329 2nd Ave. SE 366-1501 KEY: Live Music Comedy
$2.50 25oz Domestic Drafts all day, 9-close-$2 Captain Morgans
9 p.m.-Black the Sun, St. Paddy's Day Bash
1899 7th Ave., Marion 377-3885
DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Happy Hr: 4-7p.m.-$1.50 Bricks
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.
Wylde Nept - after the Parade Bash
3701 1st Ave. SE www.1stavelive.com
Happy Hour 3-6p.m.-$2 bottles & $2.50 Tallboys, $1.50 Draws
Happy Hour 3-7p.m., $5 Pitchers, $2 Jello Shots
Wed 3.18
5 p.m.-Hostage; 6-closeBud Cup refill $1; 8-closeAll Bombs $3.50
5761 C. St. SW 848-2210
1202 1/2 3rd St. SE 366-0414
Tuesday 3.17
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SOUTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION
Thursday 3.12
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY 9 p.m.-Bad Feathers, 19 The Picador 330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788.
and over, $3 Pitchers, $3 Apple Shots
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Friday 3.13
Saturday 3.14
9 p.m.-The Broken West, 9 p.m.-Valient Thorr, 19 19 and over, $4 PBR pitch- and over, $2.50 Micros $3 ers, $3 Jager shots Imports
Sunday 3.15
Monday 3.16
Tuesday 3.17
6 p.m.-DREDG, All Ages, $3 $2.50 You-Call-It Bloodys $1 Cans
Wed 3.18
7 p.m.-Bonnie Prince Billy, All Ages, $4 Pitchers
9 p.m.-Surtsey, 19 and over, $2 Tallboys
$3 Boulevard Big Girls, Live 215 E. Washington St. 319- Music 9 p.m.-close 354-7074 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3 The Vine Domestic Steins & $5 330 E. Prentiss St. Import Steins 319-354-8767
Big Girl Margaritas All Day Stoli Saturdays Singles $3. $2.50 Cider Bottles and $2 5-10 p.m. $3 Martinis, All $3.50 Strawberry or Lime Doubles $5. Domestic Bottles Day Import & Microbrew Bottles $2.50
Domestic Big Girls $3, Well All Day $2.50 Mexican Drinks $2, White Russians Bottles, $2.50 Little Boys $3
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7, 9-close $1 U-Call-It Wells & Domestic Pints Only
Happy Hour 3-7, $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
The Mill
9 p.m.-Red & The Ed's w/ Birth Rites & Molly Ringwald, $6
9 p.m.-Sioux City Pete & 8 p.m.-Stickman w/ Liberty 9 p.m.-Sunday Night Pub The Beggars and more, $5 Leg and more, $6 Quiz, $1/person up to 5 players/team
8 p.m.-Open Mic w/ J. Knight, free
9 p.m.-Tuesday Night Social Club with Broken Spokes, Slaughterhouse
The Summit
$3 House Wine/glass 3-7 p.m. 9 p.m.-Pint Night
$2.50 Specialty Drafts 3-7 p.m. 9 p.m. $2 Jack, Captain, SoCo, beer tub
All Day $2.50 Specialty All Day $2.50 Specialty $3 Specialty Cocktails 3-7 $2.50 Specialty Beers 3-7 Beers 9 p.m.-$2.50 Bacardi Beers 9 p.m.-$2 Drinks & p.m. 9 p.m.- Country Night, p.m., 9 p.m.-$1 Domestics drinks Shots, $2.50 Frozen drinks $2.50 Big Beers & Wells
Comedy Night, $3.50 Martinis, All beer/mixed drinks/shots 1/2 price
The Airliner
Happy Hr: $2 Domestics, $2 Wells / 9 p.m.-Personal Pitchers
FAC (4-8)-$2 Domestics, $3 Wells, $2 Shots / 9 p.m.-$1 U-Call-It
9 p.m.-$2.50 3 Olive Vodka 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It drinks, $2 Domestics
Happy Hr: $2 Domestics, $2 Wells / 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It
$1 U-Call-It
22 South Clinton St. 319-351-9259
The Union Bar
$2 U-Call-It
$3 Keystone Pitchers, $1 Draws
$4 Patron Shots, $10 $4 Domestic Pitchers, $2 Bottles of Champagne, $5 Wells, $1 Domestic Draws Pitchers
$2 U-Call-It
Karaoke Night $1 Draws, $2 Wells, $3 Calls
Vito's
$3 3 Olive Vodka Drinks, $1.50 Draughts, Wells, Calls & Shots
$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks, Pimp Bombs, $2 Bud, Michelob & Goose Island
$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks, Electric Sex Shots, $2 Miller/Coors /MGD
$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks, $2 Wells, Calls & Shots
$3 3 Olive Vodka Drinks, $2 Domestic Bottles & Draughts
Country Night, $5 pitchers, $2 Whiskeys, $3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks
The Yacht Club
9 p.m.-Local Clamor + 8 p.m.-Mad Monks + River & The Tributaries, $5, James & Skinner + Jesse $1 cocktails White, $5
9 p.m.-The Histronic + Johnny On Point, $5
9 p.m.-Blues Jam, $1 pints 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Massacre w/ Hunab and more- $2 Cocktails
9-1 a.m.-$1 Cocktails
120 E. Burlington St. 319-351-9529 10 S. Clinton St. 319-354-7482
121 E. College St. 319-339-4646 118 College St. 319-338-1393 13 S. Linn 319-337-6464
CORALVILLE/NORTH LIBERTY Charlie's Bar and Grill Karaoke 9:30 p.m., $3.25
$4 Bloody Mary & Screwdrivers, Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
Happy Hr: $2 Domestics, $2 Wells / 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., 9-close $1 U-Call-It Wells & Domestic Pints Only
Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.
$3.25 Mimosa & Bloody Mary, $2.50 Screwdrivers 2-4 p.m.
$2.50 Domestic Pints, $2.25 Well Drinks
$3.25 Selected Drinks, Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.
$3.50 Selected Mexican Drinks
$4.25 Selected Mixed Drinks
$3 Domestic Steins & $5 Imported Steins
$3 Leinenkugel & Boulevard Seasonals
$2.50 Domestic Pints, $4 $2.50 Domestic Pints Bloody Mary & Screwdrivers
$2.50 Domestic Pints
$3 Domestic Pints
$2.50 Domestic Pints
Bobbers Grill
$7 Domestic Pitchers
Fish Fry + Shrimp & White Fish
Gus' Food & Spirits
9 p.m.-close Karaoke
7 p.m.-close Nightly Drink Specials, 9 p.m.-close DJ
450 First Ave. 319-356-6914
Selected Drinks, Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.
The Vine
39 2nd St. 319-338-7770 1850 Scales Bend Road 319-665-3474 2421 Coral Ct. 319-545-4290
KEY: Live Music Comedy
Karaoke Disc Jockey
Nascar $2.50 Tallboys 50¢ Wings during the race Live Music 9 p.m.- close
Corn Beef and Cabbage, Half price drinks, Half price $1 Green Draws, Free Band pizza Top Dog 7 p.m.-close Nightly Drink Specials
7 p.m.-close Nightly Drink Specials
To advertise in the Bar Guide, contact your Gazette Communications Media Consultant. Cedar Rapids 319.398.8222
7 p.m.-close Nightly Drink Specials
Iowa City 319-339-3101
All drink specials and events in the Hoopla Bar Guide are subject to change.
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WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU:
YOU SHOULD MEET
YOU SHOULD MEET
He’ll make you rich. If you can catch him.
DID YOU KNOW: Leprechauns had nothing to do with St. Patrick or the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, a Catholic holy day, until 1959, when Walt Disney released a film called “Darby O’Gill & the Little People,” which introduced America to the cheerful, friendly leprechaun, which is now an easily recognizable symbol of both St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland in general.
OTHER ST. PATRICK’S DAY SYMBOLS: The shamrock: This sacred plant
Leprechaun, ancient and age-less, Ireland Shoemaker and gold-keeper
On Saint Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish. But, any day of the year, no one is more Irish than the wee leprechaun.
around too much testosterone, leprechauns are fond of the drink, particularly their own home-brew.
him, you’re golden, so to speak. A leprechaun must reveal his treasure to anyone who can catch him.
Standing all of two-feet tall, these little guys (And yes. They’re all guys, which may explain they’re grouchiness), get their name from their small stature.
Bad for them. Good for us.
So, the best time to snag him is when he had a few to drink (which, legend says, is most of the time).
The word leprechaun (luprachán in Gaelic) means small-bodied. They’re shoemakers by trade and generally can be found wearing a cocked hat and leather apron.
They are self-appointed guardians of an ancient treasure left by the Danes when they went marauding through Ireland centuries ago. And they won’t let it go without a fight.
Technically these guys are fairies, in the form of an old man. They’re not particularly friendly and tend to keep to themselves, in trees, at the end of rainbows. You know. The normal places.
According to Irish folklore, a rainbow will always lead you to a pot of gold. Problem is, those darn leprechauns are always moving their pots, and the rainbows with them.
Perhaps another coping mechanism for being
He has to be sneaky. Because, once you have
Most leprechauns are guarding more than a bowl full of marshmallow cereal.
Just don’t be drunk when you go leprechaun hunting. You’ll need to be on your game. If caught by a mortal, the leprechaun will bargain for his freedom. He carries two leather pouches. In one there is a silver shilling, a magical coin that returns to the purse each time it is paid out. In the other he carries a gold coin which he uses to try and bribe his way out of difficult situations. And keep a firm grip. Don’t let him out of your eye. He can vanish in an instant. -CARLY WEBER
in ancient Ireland symbolized the rebirth of spring. By the seventeenth century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism. Many Irish wore the shamrock as a symbol of their pride in their heritage and their displeasure with English rule. The saint: St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. The Irish have observed the anniversary of St. Patricks’s fifth-century death as a religious holiday for over a thousand years.
The snake: It’s rumored that on
his mission in Ireland, St. Patrick once stood on a hilltop and with only a wooden staff by his side, banished all the snakes from Ireland. Really, the island nation was never home to any snakes. The “banishing of the snakes” was really a metaphor for Christianizing Ireland.
The parade: The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762
The green river: Every year Carly W eb e r is the e ditor o f H oop la. S he mov e d to Ce dar Rapids f rom A las ka an d back again . B ut misse d I owa so m u ch she cou ld n ’t stay away.
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since 1962, the city of Chicago has dyed the Chicago River green by dumping 40 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river.
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Hungry? From neighborhood watering holes to fancy schmancy dining, these places might do the trick.
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Sláinte!
We are open till 1 am on Friday and Saturday for Cocktails
There’s a saying that the Irish ignore anything they can’t drink or punch. On St. Patrick’s Day, we all think we’re Irish. So here’s a few Irish-inspiried drink recipes. They’re green. Of course. And don’t forget. Drink responsibly. We don’t want you to punch anyone.
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2 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur .5 oz of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey .5 oz of Carolan’s Irish cream liqueur
Shake well. Serve in 3 oz. shot glass. Recipe courtesy of Victoria D’Amato Moran for Midori.
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Absolute Citron vodka Wilderberry schnapps Sour Apple Pucker schnapps Blue Maui Hawaiian schnapps Orange Juice 7UP
Mix equal parts and serve in lowball glass. Recipe courtesy of Angie Nissen for Mahoney’s.
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5400 Edgewood Rd. NE 11-11 daily, 11-1 a.m. Weekends
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Mahoney’s IS St. Patrick’s Day. Join Angie Nissen and the rest of the staff bright an early on March 17.
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Angie Nissen, 28, Cedar Rapids Manager @ Mahoney’s You just got back from Las Vegas. More business or pleasure?
I imagine St. Patrick’s Day takes everything to another level.
The owner of Mahoney’s and I attended the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas. It was awesome! We’re always trying to stay ahead of the curve, see what’s out there, and this conference gave us some incredible ideas.
We ARE St. Patrick’s Day! Mahoney’s is in the heart of the Irish District, so of course St. Patrick’s Day is the biggest day of the year for us and we go all out. We open at 9 a.m., rearrange the bar set up to maximize space and kick off specials that run all day. There’s a barbecue pit in the back, beer tubs in the front, the staff gets to dress up, we’ve got our leprechaun…
It’s obvious you have a lot of love for this place. How would you describe Mahoney’s to someone who’s never been? Any place can serve you a drink. Mahoney’s is a fun, happy bar with great personality. Due to its smaller size, the staff is able to open up and build a rapport with customers. You can’t get that at the bigger places. Mahoney’s attracts an eclectic group of patrons and our staff responds. They really bring the party to life! We all add our own personality and style. Customers appreciate that.
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What? Seriously! A leprechaun? Every year this patron volunteers to dress up in full leprechaun attire, sit in a little cubby hole and throw out beads and other trinkets to the crowd all day. It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without him.
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It’s a crazy day, but we’re prepared and it’s a great kick off to spring and summer. Be ready for an all-out party. — QUINN
Details: Mahoney’s, 1602 E Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 364-5754, www.myspace.com/mahoneyspub Qu i nn Pe ttif er is a n A ccess I owa B oa rd mem b er, the D irector of Marketi ng fo r the D owntown D ist ri ct and enj oys c onnecti ng yo ung talen t to a rea v olunt eer opport uniti e s.
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Each year, thousands of Irish Americans gather ‘round the table on St. Patrick’s Day to share a “traditional” meal of corned beef and cabbage. Really, the dish isn’t all that traditional. Though cabbage has long been an Irish food, corned beef only began to be associated with St. Patrick’s Day at the turn of the century when Irish immigrants living on New York City’s Lower East Side substituted corned beef for their traditional dish of Irish bacon to save money. They learned about the cheaper alternative from their Jewish neighbors.
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February 27th – April 3rd from 5 - 7:30pm. ADULTS ............... $7.00 SENIORS ............ $6.00 AGES 5-12 .......... $4.50 5 & Under ............FREE Eat-in or take out
MEAL INCLUDES • • • • • • •
baked or fried fish potato veggie slaw applesauce roll and beverage
Desert Available from LaSalle Show Choir
Children’s option of grilled cheese available.
25% OF PROCEEDS GO TO ST. PATRICK’S FLOOD RELIEF
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5 lbs. corned brisket of beef 6 peppercorns, or packaged pickling spices 3 carrots, peeled and quartered 3 onions, peeled and quartered 1 medium-sized green cabbage, quartered or cut in wedges Melted butter (about 4 tablespoons)
Place the corned beef in water and cover with the peppercorns or mixed pickling spices (in supermarkets, these often come packaged with the corned beef). Cover the pot or kettle, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 hours or until tender, skimming occasionally. During the last hour, add the carrots and onions and cover again. During the last 15 minutes, add the cabbage. Transfer meat and vegetables to a platter and brush the vegetables with the melted butter. Serve with boiled parsley potatoes, cooked separately. (The stock can be saved to add to a pot roast or stew) Source: The History Channel, www.history.com PA G E 1 6
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Can’t get away for Spring Break? Pop one of these classic Spring Break movies into the DVD player and pretend you’re there.
March is Spring Break season for college coeds. Some may be flocking to friendlier climes for Spring Break festivities. For those of us stuck in Iowa or just too old to be gallivanting off to balmy beaches, why not watch a movie and live vicariously on the wild side.
The Real Cancun (2003)
Where the Boys Are (1960)
Girl Happy (1965)
Club Dread (2004)
Private Resort (1985)
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)
The tagline says it all: “No scripts. No actors. No rules. Anything can happen during spring break, and it did.” “The Real Cancun” was made in a time before Girls Gone Wild had the debauchery market cornered. From the creators of The Real World, “The Real Cancun” follows 16 American college students as they drink, flirt, fight and canoodle during Spring Break in Cancun.
Outside of “Love Me Tender” and perhaps a few others, Elvis Presley movies were known much more for making money than for being good cinema. In “Girl Happy,” the beach provides another stage for Elvis to sing and dance before adoring throngs of girls. Elvis and his merry band of cohorts singing “Spring Fever” in convertibles will definitely make you wish you were there.
Very early in their careers, Johnny Depp and Rob Morrow play skirt-chasing buddies at a Florida resort who get in over their heads when one of their love interests (played by Leslie Easterbrook from the “Police Academy” series) is mixed up with a dangerous crook (Hector Elizondo). Depp’s fans may be interested to know that the nudity is not limited to women.
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
In the canon of cop comedy beach movies, “Reno 911!: Miami” definitely overshadows “Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach.” A ragtag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a national police convention in Miami Beach during spring break. Based on the Comedy Central series, these Nevadan jokers were meant to strut their stuff on the beach, especially the already sparingly-dressed Lt. Dangle.
Don’t confuse the 1960s version with its 1984 remake. In both, the premise is the same: Four very different college girls drive to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for spring break, in search of, you guessed it, boys. But the 1964 version is the only one with an opportunity to spend some time with one of those boys, George Hamilton, in his youthful perma-bronzed prime.
Horny coeds hit an island for a week of drinks, games and other forms of night life. Horror adds to the laughs thanks to a mysterious psycho killer. Bill Paxton plays a gruff resort owner and resident crooner Coconut Pete, while Brittany Daniel and Jordan Ladd walk around in various states of dress and undress. Don’t miss the Pac-Man maze scene.
With our downtrodden heroes banished in Fort Lauderdale’s dilapidated Hotel Coral Essex (”Hot Oral Sex” on the marquee), Booger learned how to burp and spit from a wise old master, Ogre developed a conscience and the nerds endured a Gilligan’s Island-style solitude. Without Anthony Edwards or Ted McGinley, “Nerds in Paradise” isn’t the same as it’s predecessor, but is a fun follow-up in a much sunnier locale.
Hardbodies (1984)
For prepubescent males, the title announced itself as the holy grail of movies. There’s a plot in there somewhere too. A cool California college-aged surfer dude in need of some quick cash tutors a trio of middleaged vacationers in the ways of attracting young, nubile babes. But this one’s all about the beach, the bikinis and bed-busting nudity.
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Let’s talk about … Books Baby! Natalie Ditmars and Caitlin Slessor give you the cliff notes. What are they reading right now and which books can’t they wait to crack open.
It’s Spring Break. Time to read something fun. Depending on your Spring Break plans, you may want to check out one of these books:
Heading to the beach?
It’s kind of hard to just pick one, but now’s a good time to get started on the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich . Meet Stephanie, the tough girl from Trenton, NJ, who drives (what else?!) a Mazda Miata. “Sweet Valley High” for grown-ups with more murder and less cheerleading. Stephanie, along with her flashy pal Lula, are always getting into trouble and solving mysteries. Hilariously light and fun. Start with “One For The Money,” get through “Two for the Dough” by Wednesday, maybe finish up “Three to Get Deadly” over the weekend, and save the other 17 books in the series for your summer vacation.
Living it up in Vegas?
Lose yourself in the fantasy world of scamming blackjack tables for millions in “Bringing Down the House” by Ben Mezrich An amazing true story of a group of MIT buddies who develop an elaborate system of signals and card counting to ensure good luck at casinos, this book shows just how much fun you can have in Vegas. Of course, it helps to win thousands. Like any good book, there’s a moral: teamwork is good, especially when cheating. WATCH IT: “21,” starring Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth tells the same story as “Bringing down the House.”
Traveling abroad?
If your spring break plans are more along the lines of escaping life and finding yourself through international travel (or dreaming of escaping life and finding yourself through international travel while actually sitting at home eating ramen noodles) grab “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Gilbert is struggling to regain her footing in life after a horrendous breakup and heads overseas to escape and regroup. She travels to Italy, Indonesia and India and learns a little more about who she is in each country. This book evokes just about every emotion possible. I laughed, I cried. It was great. WATCH IT: If you like the book, stay tuned for the movie. Julie Roberts has signed on to play Gilbert.
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Outdoor adventuring?
“Into the Wild” by John Krakauer is a must read for outdoorsy types everywhere. After Christopher McCandless graduated from Emory University in 1992, he gave his entire life savings to charity and hitchhiked across the. U.S., ending up in the Alaska wilderness. Four months later, he turned up dead. This true tale is based on McCandless’s diary, letters, a couple of notes found at his Alaska campsite and interviews with the various people McCandless met along his travels. WATCH IT: Emile Hirsch plays McCandless in the movie version of “Into the Wild.” —c aitlin and Natali e
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CALENDAR
Thursday March 12
Music Patty Larkin
8 p.m. CSPS, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. $20
A Night on Broadway
7 p.m. Springville Secondary School Gym, 400 Academy St., Springville. $3 adults, $2 students
Kirkwood Jazz Combos Concert
7:30 p.m. Ballantyne Auditorium, Kirkwood Community College. Featuring Al Naylor Group
Nitelife CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Pub Quiz Bight & Karaoke
8 p.m. Best Western Longbranch, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE. (319) 377-6386
Flying Carp with T-Bone Giblin 9 p.m. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 573-2230 or davebader@hotmail.com
Brian Holmes Karaoke
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-8174
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke 8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067
Internet Genealogy Class
6 p.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty
For Children Children’s Story Time
9:30 a.m. Cornell College, Russell D. Cole Library, Mount Vernon. (319) 895-4271
Learning Safari
10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library. Free. Topic: How to Grow Olympic Feet. Free
Tot Lot
8:30 to 11:15 a.m. Coralville Rec Center, 506 Eighth St., Coralville. $1. (319) 248-1750
Art events Painting Courses
1 to 3 p.m. Amana Arts Guild Painting Studio, Amana. (319) 622-3562. $55
Performance Bye Bye Birdie
7:30 p.m. The Grand Opera House, 135 W. Eighth St., Dubuque
Friday
March 13
Bad Fathers
Shannon Janssen Piano
Country Friends Dance Club
7 to 9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 1820 West Post Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 861-2670 or mark. beebe@imonmail.com
Country Dance
7 to 10:30 p.m. Iowa City Eagles Club, 225 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. Lessons at 7:30 p.m. $5. (319) 624-2687
Perennial Plantings
7 p.m. Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion. Free. (319) 377-5055 or chaskress@mchsi.com
Bingo
6:30 to 10 p.m. Hawkeye Downs, 4400 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. $15. (319) 365-8656 or hawkdownsom@gmail.com
Drag show
The Gala 2009 - Benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cedar Rapids
We the People Musical
9 p.m. 1st Ave LIVE! 3701 First Ave. SE. $5; www.1stavelive.com 9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE. (319) 378-4627
Terry McAuley
7 p.m. Java Creek Cafe, 588 Boyson Rd. NE. No cover. (319) 294-2401; www.javacreekcafe.com
Jazz with Eddie Piccard
7 p.m. Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE. No cover. (319) 362-3467
Karaoke by Rock and Thunder
Live music
7 p.m. Roosevelt Middle School, 300 13th St. NW, Cedar Rapids. Forum with the Northwest Neighborhood Association, Near West Uplift and Matthew 25 Ministry Hub
Music
Out & About
The Arkansaw Bear
VitalLight
7 p.m. Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. $10. Girls only party for sixth through eighth graders. (319) 363-8335 or emmag@gseiwi.org
People’s Forum
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
9 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., $5. (319) 3376464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
Girls Night Out
Meeting
9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1441
Local Clamor + River & The Tributaries
Performance
9 p.m. Chrome Horse Saloon, 1202 Third St. SE.
9 p.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE. , no cover. (319) 377-6386
Showtime Karaoke
9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St. 19 and over. (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
Out & About
Large Midgets
6 p.m. Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-6600 or shannon@heartjourney.net
Anya Marina
noon The Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington, Iowa City. Free. (319) 273-3497 or svezdos@iowapublicradio.org
A Number by Caryl Churchill
7:30 p.m. Public Space One, 115 E. Washington St., Iowa City. $8 adults, $5 students
Drumming Circle
9:30 p.m. Refuge Rock, 1810 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE. Free. (319) 436-2520 or crrefugerock@ gmail.com
Brian Holmes Karaoke
Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Eclypse Karaoke
9 p.m. VIP Lounge, 648 Eighth St., Marion. (319) 377-9082
Karaoke
The Wheel’er Inn, 895 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion. (319) 373-4212
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke 9 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067 Iowa City/Coralville
The Broken West with Blind Pilot, Oui Bandits
9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa City. 19 and up. (319) 354-4788; www. thepicador.com
Mad Monks and James & Skinner and Jesse White 8 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. $5. (319) 3376464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
7 p.m. Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 431-7550
Area
Nitelife
9 p.m. Scooter’s Bar & Grill, 10537 Shaw Rd., Anamosa. No cover. (319) 462-3663
Cedar Rapids/Marion
Vocal Expressions
Matt Maybanks
9 p.m. Beckett’s Pub & Eatery, 5300 Edgewood Rd. NE., no cover. (319) 393-3047
Pair A Dice
9 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW. no cover. (319) 364-9927; www.checkerstavern.com
Downside Iowa
5 p.m. Touchplay, 8:30 p.m., Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside
7:30 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Iowa City. $14 for youth, students, seniors; $17 for adults. Tickets available at J. Frahm Music, Coralville Recreation Center or by calling (319) 248-1750 See also Saturday
5:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza Five Seasons, 350 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. $100 or $650 for table of 10. (319) 350-5786 or ahogan@bgccr.org
7 p.m. Linn-Mar High School, 3111 N. 10th St., Marion. $1. (319) 447-0297 or rkrepfle@linnmar.k12.ia.us
For Children
7:30 p.m. Starlighters II Theatre, 136 E. Main St., Anamosa. $14 adults, $13 students and senior citizens. (319) 462-4793 or www. starlighters.org
Fun & Flick
6:30 p.m. Camp Courageous, Monticello. $5. (319) 465-5916. Open to all who would like to attend, but an adult must accompany children under 9 years old.
Kids Movie Night
6 p.m. Hiawatha Community Center, Hiawatha. Free. “Madagascar Escape 2 Africa.”
Tot Time
9:30 a.m. First Assembly of God, 3233 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-6353
Family Swim
6:30 p.m. Coralville Rec Center, 1506 Eighth St., Coralville. $7. (319) 248-1750
Survivor Cougar Island
5 p.m Coolidge Elementary, 6225 First Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. lstodola@imonmail.com
Forever Plaid
Thoroughly Modern Millie
7 p.m. Franklin Middle School, 300 20th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. (319) 558-2452 or kdvorak@cr.k12.ia.us See also Saturday listing
The Foreigner
7:30 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City. $15 adults, $13 seniors/students, $10 K-12. (319) 338-0443 or iowacitycommunitytheatre@yahoo.com
Film “Man on Wire”
7 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Free
Saturday March 14
Dance Ballroom Dance
7:30 p.m. Old Brick, 26 E. Market, Iowa City. $10 students or Old Brick Dance Club member, $15 non-members. Music by: Polyester Blend
Singles Night Out
7:30 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Dance to DJ Doug Shalla. (319) 337-4961 or www.djdougshalla.com
Twist and Shout
9 p.m. Carl and Ernie’s Good Time Pub, 161 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. (319) 3374422
Comedy The Complete Works of William Shakepeare
6:30 p.m. Cedar Valley Christian School, 3636 Cottage Grove Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7462 or rcline@cedarvalley.org See also Saturday listing
James Johann
Music Karan Casey
8 p.m. CSPS, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. $19 advance, $22 day of show. www. legionarts.org/music/Casey.htm
Memories of Danceland Concert 2 p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. People who were turned away due to overcrowding for the Danceland celebration in August are encouraged to call for complimentary tickets. $10.
Nitelife CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Chris Miller
9 p.m. Beckett’s Pub & Eatery, 5300 Edgewood Rd. NE., no cover. (319) 393-3047
Checkers Karaoke
9 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW. , no cover. (319) 364-9927; www.checkerstavern.com
8 p.m. Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 5 of Hearts 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: 9 p.m. 9 p.m. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. www. Mickey’s Bar, Vinton. (319) 472-9086 Chrome Horse Saloon, 1202 Third St. SE. penguinscomedyclub.com or (319) Cocktails, 1625 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion. 362-8133 9 p.m. (319) 377-1140 See also Saturday listing { WWW. H O O P L A N O W .COM } ■ ■ March 12, 2009 ■ ■ Hoopla ■ ■ PAGE 21
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CALENDAR Drag show
9 and 11 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE. (319) 378-4627
Jazz with Eddie Piccard
7 p.m. Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE. no cover. (319) 362-3467.
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke 9 p.m. Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-9858
Karaoke with Mike Flack
9 p.m. Rumors Bar and Grill, 400 F Ave. NW. (319) 286-0806
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Alyssa
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Crown Karaoke with Mike
8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067
Black Velvet Elvis
3rd Street Saloon, 1202 1/2 Third St. SE. (319) 366-0414
Showtime Karaoke
9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW. no cover. (319) 364-1441
Live Music
9 p.m. Volume, 329 Second Ave. SE. $5 after 10 p.m.
J.R. Brown
4 p.m. Who’s on 1st, 1323 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-0944 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
Shima’s Country Sounds.
12:30 p.m. Three Finger Saloon, Lisbon. (319) 455-5039
Drink’s Neighborhood Pub 9 p.m. (319) 626-3388
Live Music
8:30 p.m. Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, Riverside. (319) 648-1234
Live Music
9 p.m. Melsha’s Tap, Swisher. No cover.
8:30 p.m. Charlie’s Bar & Grill, 450 First Ave., (319) 327-1194
Live Music
9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. $6. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
Valient Thorrwith Goes Cube, Burnout, Grism.
9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St, 19 and up. (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
The Histronic and Johnny on Point
9 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. $5. (319) 3376464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org AREA
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Forever Plaid
For Children
Dance
The Foreigner
Teen Gaming
Vernal Equinox Activity Table
2 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
10 a.m. UI Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City. Free. sarahhorgen@uiowa.edu
Buchanan County Early Childhood Fair
Lectures/Discussion
9 a.m. Heartland Acres Event Center, Independence. Free. (319) 235-6571 or agoldhorn@pathwaysb.org
Girls Night Out
6 p.m. Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. For girls in sixth through eighth grades. $10. (319) 3638335 or danis@gseiwi.org
Hus Racing League
9 a.m. Hus Presbyterian Church, 2808 Schaeffer Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids. 25 cents per car, up to 20 cars. (319) 363-0067 or hrl@huschurch.org 1 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. $3. (319) 362-0664 or jaiels@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Unraveling the History of Civil War Quilts 2p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE ,Cedar Rapids
Dodgeball Tourney
9 a.m. Kennedy High School Gym, 4545 Wenig Rd. NE. Cedar Rapids. Student and open-age team tournaments. www. hiawatha-crew.org or btabor@member. kiwanis.org
An Evening with Internationally Aacclaimed Author and Adventurer Alvah Simon
7:30 p.m. North Ridge Pavilion, 2250 Holiday Rd., Coralville. Doors open at 7 p.m. $35. (515) 265-1596 or tkurtz@iowarecyclies.org
Puttin’ on the Green with Mike Duggan
10 a.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Free. Pre-register at Customer Service or call (319) 378-0762
Art events Create Your Personal Popcorn Bowl Class
2 p.m. Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. $15. (319) 351-9644 or rcc@earthlink.net
Creative Artists
10 a.m. Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha. Free. Educational forum. Reservations encouraged. (319) 377-3829
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, Arts Alive Showcase
Noon Harding Middle School, 4801 Golf St. NE, Cedar Rapids. Free. (319) 350-1805 or info@eaaprogram.com
14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance
8 p.m. Regal Crown Reception Hall, 1003 N. Washington St., Lisbon. $5. (319) 5334630 or haps32@iwoatelecom.net
Third Annual Fur Ball
7 p.m. St. Mary’s Community Center, Williamsburg. $10. (319) 551-2804 or leeniemi@ hotmail.com
Bowling, Dancing and Food
4:30 p.m. Cedar Lanes, 605 E. Seventh St., Tipton. $10. (563) 886-2857 or krenz@commspeed.net
Comedy James Johann
7:30 p.m. Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. www. penguinscomedyclub.com or (319) 362-8133
The Complete Works of William Shakepeare
6:30 p.m. Cedar Valley Christian School, 3636 Cottage Grove Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7462 or rcline@cedarvalley.org
Performance Mo Show 2009
7 a.m. Washington High School Cedar Rapids, 2205 Forest Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. $12 adults, $6 students and seniors. (319) 360-5893 or ehlederer@hotmail.com
10 a.m. Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Free. miller.martin@mchsi.com
10 a.m. Carl & Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. $5 families, $3 adults, $1 students/seniors. (319) 362-1501
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7:30 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City. $15. (319) 338-0443
A Number by Caryl Churchill
7:30 p.m. Public Space One, 115 E. Washington St., Iowa City. $5 and $10. (319) 329-6612 or jkbeadle@yahoo.com
Film Anime and Asian Film Night 6 p.m. The Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Bring the anime and Asian films you think people will want to see and we will decide what to watch. $3. (319) 329-5026 or info@nexuseffect.com
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WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 6PM - 2AM
Live Music Every Friday & Saturday
No Cover Before 10PM
Wednesday Night March 11
Karaoke Thursday Night March 12
$3 Cover • Free Wells
Radio-Contolled Airplane Display
Civil War Re-enactors
Hoopla
Mount Mercy Tabletops on the Hilltop
7 p.m. Franklin Middle School, 300 20th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. (319) 558-2452 or kdvorak@cr.k12.ia.us
Out & About
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4 to 7 p.m. Terrapin Coffee, 12th Avenue and Oakdale Boulevard, Coralville. Live music. Free. (319) 626-2126 or book82u@ yahoo.com
9 p.m. Dam Bar and Grill, Troy Mills. (319) 224-3400
9 a.m. Northland Fitness Club, 252 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Free. (319) 5214468 or ngaffney@mchsi.com
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Geometric Abstractions
6 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, 1525 Hollywood Blvd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9355 or office@knoxcr.org
Live Music
9 p.m. Scooters Bar & Grill, Anamosa. (319) 462-3663.
9 p.m. Star Bar, Fairfax. (319) 845-4045
Knox Pizza and Game Show Night
7:30 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. $17 adults, $14 youth and senior citizens. (319) 2481750 or info@citycircle.org
7:30 p.m. Starlighters II Theatre, 136 E. Main St., Anamosa. $14 adults, $13 students & senior citizens. (319) 462-4793 or www. starlighters.org
Body Pump Community Day
Karaoke with Vivian
The Arkansaw Bear
10 a.m. Dawn’s Hide & Bead Away, 220 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Mus be at least 15. $80. (319) 338-1566 or info@ dawnsbeads.com
6 p.m. The Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. $3. (319) 241-0279 or lundship@gmail.com
Anniversary Celebration featuring Super Size Seven
8 p.m. Odie’s Bar., Ely (319) 848-3292
Flamework II
6:30 p.m. Hawkeye Downs, 4400 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. $6. hawkdownsom@ gmail.com
10 a.m. Betty Cherry Heritage Hall, Mount Mercy College, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. emuhlbach@mtmercy.edu
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Coralville
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CALENDAR
Sunday
March 15 Music Sunday Serenade
2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 310 Fifth St., Cedar Rapids. $15 adults, $5. children. (319) 365-7401 or vmichalicek@cr-opera.org
Under-Ground
6 p.m. The Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE. Cedar Rapids/ $3. (319) 329-5026 or info@nexuseffect.com
Knox College Choir
7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Ave., Iowa City
Nitelife CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Johnny Rawls Blues Revue
6 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW, (319) 364-9927
Blueheels
6 p.m. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. NE, Free.
Live Music
9 p.m. Rumors Bar and Grill, 400 F Ave. NW. (319) 286-0806 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
Sunday night pub quiz
9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. $1. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
Grateful Dead Night
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. No cover. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
Out & About Central Corridor Gamers: Open Gaming, Tournaments
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 400 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3635799 or dan@ccgamers.org
For children Animal Tales Storytime
2 p.m. UI Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City. Free.
Family Storytime: Bad Mice and Naughty Kittens
2 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
Craft shows/sales
Film “Farming with Nature”
3 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Free. (319) 358-7665 or www. BackyardAbundance.org
“Miss Potter”
2 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, programming room, Bridge Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Free.
Immigration Film Series, “The Sixth Section”
Performance The Arkansaw Bear
1:30 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. $17 adults, $14 for youth, students and senior citizens. (319) 248-1750 or info@citycircle.org
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Performance Thoroughly Modern Millie
7 p.m. Franklin Middle School, 300 20th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. (319) 558-2452 or kdvorak@cr.k12.ia.us
Tuesday
March 17 Family Special: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
Monday March 16
3 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
Dance
10 a.m. Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 First Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1144
Ken Paulsen Orchestra
Preschool Story Time
Learn with Me
6:30 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. Free. (319) 393-1414
Make & Take Florals
Tot Time with Andrew and Melanie
10:30 a.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. Free. (319) 393-1414
6:30 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE. Cedar Rapids. Bring in a vase (9-inch or shorter with a 4-inch or smaller opening). $25. (319) 378-0762 or 1064clubmgr@hy-vee.com
For Children Little Red Riding Hood
Vernal Equinox Activity Table
Science for Squirts: Seeds of Seuss
Dance
Tot Time with Andrew
Carlis Faurot and Glenn Lonsdale
Karaoke
5 p.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 377-6386
Karaoke
9 p.m. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th St. NE. (319) 362-0554
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Brian
7 p.m. Stars Guitars, Town & Country Center, 3639 First Ave. SE. no cover. (319) 362-1881
Flat Cat
3 p.m. Third Street Saloon, 1202 Third St. SE
Jerry Pollock Parlor City Band 7 p.m. Ponderosa Hall & Ballroom, Walford
Argentine Tango Dance Practica 7:30 p.m. Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Free. (319) 360-1249 or kljedgewood@msn.com
Wednesday March 18
Tuesday Night Social Club
The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. (319) 3519529; www.icmill.com
Bonnie Prince Billy with White Magic
7 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St. (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
Out & About
10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
PJ Story Time
6 p.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
Preschool Story Time
10:30 a.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. Free (319) 393-1414
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
10 a.m. UI Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City. Free. sarahhorgen@uiowa.edu
Bingo with Katrina
Totally Youth Teen Program
10 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE. (319) 378-4627
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Olivet Neighborhood Mission, 230 10th St. NW, Cedar Rapids. Free. (319) 364-7946, Ext. 5
Delicious Vinyl with Bobby D,
Books/Readings
8 p.m. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. NE. no cover. (319) 364-5754 9 p.m. Rumors Bar and Grill, 400 F Ave. NW. (319) 286-0806
Jeff Bruner
Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Showtime Karaoke
9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW. no cover. (319) 364-1441
Singular Intimacies: Using Literature to Bridge the Cultural Gap 11:10 a.m. Cornell College, Kimmel Theater, Mount Vernon. Presented by Bellevue Hospital physician Dr. Danielle Ofri
Brown Bag Briefing featuring Sean Ulmer
12:15 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library Bridge Facility, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 329-9942 or bartlettr@crlibrary.org
Film “Challenging Corporations”
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
1 p.m. Downtown Cedar Rapids. Awards ceremony immediately following at the Crown Plaza. No cover charge. Music by Glenn Lonsdale and Carlis Faurot
10 a.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, Toddville. $2. For ages 3 to 5. (319) 892-6485
Vernal Equinox Activity Table
Karaoke with Mike Flack
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
10 a.m. UI Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City. Free. sarah-horgen@uiowa.edu
Nitelife
Vito’s on the Plaza Euchre
Teen Tech Zone
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 400 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3635799 or dan@ccgamers.org
Nitelife
Acoustic jam
6 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. (319) 378-0762 or 1064clubmgr@hy-vee.com
Central Corridor Gamers
10:30 a.m. Solon Public Library, Solon
Out & About
Portion Distortion, with Christy Frese
For Children
1:30 p.m. Charlie’s, Gage Memorial Union, Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 363-3707 or www.diversityfocus.org
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Owl Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun St., West Branch. $5. (319) 6272487 or owlglass@avalon.net
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
9 p.m. Vito’s on the Plaza, 118 E. College St., Iowa City. $10. (319) 338-1393 or vitosic@gmail.com
6 p.m. Ambroz Rec Center, 2000 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. $14 residents; $16 non-residents. For ages 16 and over. (319) 286-5731
Spanish Conversation Circle
Storytime
The Foreigner
7:30 p.m. Public Space One, 115 E. Washington St., Iowa City. $5 and $10. (319) 329-6612 or jkbeadle@yahoo.com
Special Need Program, Culture Foods
Out & About
1:30 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Drollinger Family Band
6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Beckett’s Public House, 5300 Edgewood Rd. NE. (319) 393-3047
A Number by Caryl Churchill
5:30 p.m. Hallagan Center, Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Free
Toddler Time
Music
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
7:30 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City. $15 adults, $13 seniors and students, $10 K-12. (319) 338-0443 or iowacitycommunitytheatre@yahoo.com
Brain Injury Association of East Central Iowa, Awards and Recognition Celebration
10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
7 p.m. Franklin Middle School, 300 20th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. $5. (319) 558-2452 or kdvorak@cr.k12.ia.us
Sycamore Mall Quilt Show
6 p.m. Ponderosa Hall & Ballroom, Walford.
10 a.m. Johnson Avenue Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. $3. For ages 3 to 5. (319) 365-0477 or jfitzgibbons@ hy-vee.com
3 p.m. Prairiewoods Spirituality Center, 120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha. $5. (319) 3956700 or sdsmith@prairiewoods.org
For Children
Noon Sycamore Mall, Iowa City. Free.
Sense-Sational Stories for PreSchoolers
Surtseywith Daylight Savings Account, The Happy Chromosones
7:30 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman, Hiawatha. Free.
9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St. (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
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