CONTENTS
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
In Circle
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Find out the story behind the guys on the sidelines: Ferentz and family.
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Not sure what you’re going to do for the big bowl game? Check out these suggestions and have a good time.
Book Talk
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I’m Just Sayin’
Hawkeye Super Fan Greg Schafer’s office is all black and gold. Suffice it to say he bleeds the stuff too.
3 Things
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What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter? The Hawks at the Outback Bowl. Duh.
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Hawkeye books for fans of all feathers.
Twitterpated
Fave Five
Natalie Nielsen has to be a Hawk fan. With two brothers on the team, how can she not?
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In the Know
A Hawkeye 2008 season recap, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”
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Five Minutes
Find out where these young adults will be watching the big game.
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Fave Five
Brittney Robinson may have graduated but she’ll always be a Hawk fan.
ON THE COVER
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People You Should Meet
You’ve seen Herky the Hawk on the field at home games. But did you know that he started as a cartoon? Don’t know him? You should. P h otog r aphy by The Ga zette
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SnapShots
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These fans know how to have fun.
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Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.
Music Notes
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You’ve heard the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Now know their story.
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In the Kitchen
Need a go-to tailgating recipe? We’ve got you covered. Check out these crowd pleasers.
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Calendar
Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. Plus a guide to the best places to watch the game.
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Find out the story behind the guys on the sidelines: Ferentz and family.
Kirk Ferentz
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Erik Campbell
Head Coach
Kirk Ferentz is in his 10th year as head coach for the University of Iowa Hawkeye football team. Only Hayden Fry, who led the Hawks from 1979 to 1998, held the position for more years. At Iowa, Kirk has an overall record of 61-49. Kirk joined the staff after a position on the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens coaching staff. He was the offensive line coach under Fry at Iowa for nine years. Kirk and his wife Mary have five children. Two of their boys, James and Brian have worn the Hawkeye’s black and gold.
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Chris Doyle
Strength and Conditioning
Lester Erb
Running Backs and Special Teams
Eric Johnson
Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Linebackers
Rick Kaczenski Defensive Line
Ken O’Keefe
Offensive Coordinator & Quarterback
Reese Morgan
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Ken O’Keefe is in his 10th season as offensive coordinator for the Hawks. Before joining the Iowa coaching staff he was the head coach at Fordham University and Allegheny University. While at Allegheny he was named NCAA III coach of the year. Ken and his wife Joanne have two children.
Phil Parker Defensive Backs
Darrell Wilson
Linebackers and Special Teams
Dan Clark
Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach
Bill Dervrich
Norm Parker
Coordinator
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Norm Parker is in his 10th year at Iowa. Before taking the position of defensive coordinator he coached the inside and outside linebackers. Under Norm’s direction, Iowa has ranked among the top 10 in the nation in rushing defense three times. Before coming to Iowa, Norm was on the coaching staff at Vanderbilt and Michigan State. Norm and his wife Linda have five grown children and six grandchildren.
Director of Football Operations
Seth Wallace
Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach
Ned Amendola, M.D.
Director, UI Sports Medicine Center
Matthew Engelbert Video Coordinator
Paul Federici
Director of Athletic Training Services
Bob Rahfeldt
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Hawkeye Super Fan Greg Schafer bleeds black and gold.
Hey there Hoopla Hawk fans! It feels good to be talking and thinking about a bowl game once again. The holidays were not very fun last year without a Hawkeye bowl game. The season didn’t look great after starting 3-3, but Coach Ferentz and team pulled together with reward being a New Year’s Day bowl game. And wasn’t
that Penn State game fun?
And how about Shonn Greene this year? The running back position was questionable going into the year and out comes this year’s best running back and Doak Walker recipient. Here is hoping Shonn has one more 100+ yard game in him. And how about he stick around for another year as well?! Mitch King and Matt Kroul have been my personal favorites this year. These two guys have incredible work ethics and are great leaders. Being a Cornell College grad and having lived and spent time in Mount Vernon, it’s hard not to root for Matt. What his family went through this past
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summer with the flooding makes one want to root that much harder. Even though I am a super fan, I am not making the bumblebee trek to Tampa this year. Not smart on my part since I know the weather will be wonderful in Florida compared to Iowa. So, I will be using some great recipe ideas from the Hoopla pages and throwing a grand Hawkeye party. Hope everyone enjoys the game and the Hawks end the year at 9-4. And it would be super if the Big Ten could finish above .500 in their seven bowl games, but don’t count on it. The matchups don’t look favorable, but the Iowa/South Carolina matchup does look like a good one. The Outback Bowl is once again the first bowl game of the year with a 10 a.m. kickoff so please plan accordingly. Also, don’t forget to check out www.hawkeyebowlgame.com for all of your Outback Bowl coverage before and after the Hawkeye victory.
Be safe and Go Hawks! Greg Schafer (Hawkeye Super Fan)
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All the news you didn’t know you needed to know.
The Hawks ended the 2008 regular season with an 8-4 record and are headed to the Outback Bowl this week. In case you were living under rock, don’t care about football but want to look smart at the bowl party or drank too much beer during the season, here’s a refresher:
Iowa runs wild against Maine
Narrow victory over Boilermakers
Florida International down 42-0
Tough defeat at Illinois
With five seconds left, Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter launched the Boilermakers’ last chance. Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer didn’t see it. He was too busy hitting Painter and worrying about a late-hit penalty.
In the second quarter, Iowa linebacker A.J. Edds trailed Maine quarterback Adam Farkes in his own end zone, forcing him into intentional grounding and a safety. That gave Iowa a 16-0 lead and effectively ended the game.
Minus-1. Field goal. Sack, incomplete, 9-yard pass on thirdand-19. Field goal. That was Iowa’s day. That was pretty much the game.
Iowa wide receivers accounted for 10 catches and three touchdowns in a 42-0 victory Saturday over Florida International. There was one drop, from Jake Christensen to wide receiver Paul Chaney, but the judges also could’ve ruled that a miss.
Greene Day: Hawks beat Badgers The junior running back rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns in Iowa’s 38-16 bludgeoning before 70,585 fans Saturday at Kinnick Stadium.
Hawkeyes beat Cyclones
The Iowa Hawkeyes ran off the final 10 seconds and ran off with the Cy-Hawk, 17-5, before 70,585 fans Saturday at Kinnick Stadium.
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Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi celebrates with fans after his team’s 24-23 victory over No. 3 Penn State November 8.
Offense fails in loss to Pitt
Northwestern beats Iowa, 22-17
Iowa’s offense, defense and special teams failed to rise to the occasion during several key plays in Saturday’s 21-20 loss Saturday at Pittsburgh.
Yes, the Iowa coach has some questions about the offensive pass interference call that axed Iowa’s penultimate drive in the 22-17 loss to Northwestern.
16-13 loss at Michigan State
Hawks beat Indiana, 45-9
Kirk Ferentz called his team the “all-Santa Team.” He said the United Way and Santa Claus would be very proud of the Hawkeyes for their selfless giving.
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Shonn Greene gutted out 115 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries after an ankle injury on his second attempt, and Hampton, playing in his home state, took over in the second half with 114 yards and three touchdowns to spur Iowa’s 45-9 victory.
Hawks take down Penn State
Daniel Murray’s 31-yard field goal with one second left was good. The Hawkeyes’ thrilling 24-23 victory over No. 3 Penn State was really good. The feeling of 70,585 fans jumping down on top of you to celebrate the program’s biggest victory in years, yeah, even that felt good.
Hawkeyes rout Minnesota in finale Running back Shonn Greene rushed 22 times for 144 yards, breaking Iowa’s season rushing record. He broke the mark in style, spinning away from a pair of Minnesota defenders for a 15-yard touchdown, his second of the game, for a 41-0 lead with 4:58 in the third quarter.
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THINGS
Not sure where to watch the Game? C h e c k o ut one, two or all three of these o p t i o n s and have a good time.
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At the Bar Surround yourself with dozens (or hundreds) of other Hawkeye fans at one of the area’s numerous drinking establishments. Why? Well, you’ll have someone to high five when the Hawkeyes do well. And some drink specials, like $5 bottomless cups, are cheaper that buying even a case of Natty Light. Plus you don’t have to have an invitation. Or friends for that matter. After a few beers everyone, even strangers, will be your friend anyway. The downside, people will be there to see you cry if the Hawks don’t do well. And although you could go in your PJs, that might be frowned upon. Not sure where to go? Turn to page 20 for a list of ideas.
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$2.50 Tallboys $2 Bottles Karaoke w/Entertaining Donkeys
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Don’t watch
Throw a party. Or don’t. Up to you. If you decide to fly solo, you can even watch the game in your skivvies. But, you won’t have anyone to celebrate with on good plays or any shoulders to sob into over bad ones. This might be the cheapest option. Unless of course you can pack away a case and a large pizza on your own. Invite friends and you’ll have to, umm, get dressed. But there’s strength in numbers and if you ask nicely they might even bring some food. If you want to go all out, there are recipes on page 9 and oodles more at w w w. Haw k e y e BowlG am e.com .
Choose this option and you run the risk of excluding yourself from small talk at parties for the next year when other guests are discussing a heartbreaking play. But, then again, maybe you don’t care. So why pretend? Skip the game and go enjoy all this snow we’ve been getting. Grab a sled and hit the slopes at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids or get yourself a pair of cross country skis (the University of Iowa Division of Recreational Services rents skis, poles and shoes) and hit the trails. Squaw Creek in Marion is groomed for cross country skiing. For more info, check out http://iowaski.blogspot.com
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Twitter.com is taking the online world by storm. All you have to do is answer, in 140 characters or less, this question: What are you doing right now?
TWITTERPATED minutes be the HOME TEAM for the Outback Bowl. that means black jerseys and big yards for greene.
Shonn Greene continues to rack up the awards. CBS has him on their all america team. Go Hawkeyes.
FAME
There ’s nothi ng quite like rin gi n g i n the n ew year by watching a footba ll bowl game. A n d this year, Eastern Iowa ns have good reaso n to tune in to the Outback Bow l o n New Year’s Day. We checked in with some Corrid or reside n ts to see what they have going on for the big game. — Maggie Mills
iowahawkeyes: its official...#iahawks will willrobinson: #iahawks it’s nice to see
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What are your plans for watching the Outback
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Vwtom: @iowahawkeyes - keep up the good work...great #iahawks coverage.
nerfballs: is going to the outback bowl woooooo hooooooo!!!!!!
Paul_Cr: So.....how do i get my free tickets to the Outback Bowl.....I live in Iowa..don’t I get Free ones???
Krystal Clemons, 24
Melanie Johnson, 21
“I’ll be going over to a friend’s house to watch the game.”
“I’ll be working, trying to pull the score up on my phone if we’re not busy, and wishing I was in Florida.”
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
KCRG: We’re Getting Ready for the Outback
Bowl... Are You?: We’re Getting Ready for the Outback Bowl... Are You?
rocketcole: just got my Outback Bowl shirt
from signifyu.com...now if I could just find a flight to tampa that didn’t require me to apply for a loan.
gazetteonline: @HawkeyeBowlGame
launched a site about Iowa going to the Outback Bowl. Find the site at www.hawkeyebowlgame.com
Jesse Costigan, 21
T.J. Ennema, 22
“I’m heading down to Tampa to go to the game and then spending the rest of the time on the beach.”
“Driving to Tampa, going to the game, laying out on the beach, and making great decisions.”
Iowa City
Iowa City
krseberg: Found out we are sitting section 115, row E for the Outback Bowl. Go Hawks! (It’s on the goal line.)
bandguy: UI students head to Outback Bowl with Hawkeye Marching Band
liveblogsports: Ready for vacation! Wish I was going to the Outback bowl.
Dennis Ross, 24
Brittny Latare, 19
“I plan on watching the game, having a good meal, and hoping the Hawks win.”
“We’re going to get together at a friend’s house and watch the game on a big screen.”
Iowa City
Iowa City
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Hawkeye books for fans of all feathers.
H awkeye books f o r fans of a l l f e ath e r s
D on ’ t Fr et N ata lie and Cait lin will b e back in this s pot ne xt week .
As if there isn’t enough football on television. Who wants to read about it too. Obviously someone, judging from the numerous books dedicated to not just football, but Hawkeye football. So, if you’re a football widow looking to impress the hubs with some football factoids or you’re just looking for a gift for the Hawk fan who has everything, one of these books might just do the trick.
“Greatest Moments in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History”
by The Gazette staff Compiled by The Gazette in 2006, “Greatest Moments in Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football History” covers all the high points of the University of Iowa Hawkeye’s stellar record, both in the Big Ten and in postseason bowl games, including the team’s annual struggle with archrival Minnesota for the world’s most famous pig trophy, the coveted “Floyd of Rosedale.”
“Game Day: Iowa Football The Greatest Games, Players, Coaches and Teams in the Glorious Tradition of Hawkeye Football”
by Athlon Sports Again, from the publisher: The names are oh-so-familiar to fans of college football: Nile Kinnick, Alex Karras, Chuck Long, Brad Banks, Tim Dwight, Ladell Betts and Drew Tate. Those names and countless others have given Iowa football an unmatched tradition and legacy of greatness. In this book, Athlon sports attempted to distill that tradition into words and pictures. A daunting task. Few programs inspire the loyalty and passion that Iowa football exacts from its fans, and with good reason.
“Bowls, Polls, and Tattered Souls: Tackling the Chaos and Controversy That Reign over College Football”
by Stewart Mandel This book tries to tackle the fanaticism and chaos that characterize college football today. Author Stewart Mandel takes a look at hot-button issues like the controversial BCS; the polls and rankings; the recruiting craze; cheating and recent scandals; the huge pressures and salaries heaped on coaches; the Heisman hype-fest; the NFL draft; conference expansions; and the proliferation of bowl games. Get behind-thescenes insights on how the issues evolved and why some are almost impossible to resolve.
“University of Iowa Football Vault”
by Mike Finn From the publisher (so you know it must be true): Mike Finn takes you from the early days when football was a fad from the East, to the early dynasty of Howard Jones, to the 1939 Ironmen and Nile Kinnick, through the glory years of Forest Evashevski, to the return to glory under Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz. This detailed “scrapbook” contains never-before-published photographs, artwork and memorabilia drawn from Iowa’s athletic department and school archives. Tucked into dozens of pockets, fans will find reproductions of old game programs, historic tickets, postcards and photos. These fascinating replicas include an 1890 Iowa Wesleyan game stats sheet, a 1921 Aubrey Devine news clip, a 1939 Kinnick Heisman program, a 1952 Evashevski booklet, a 1955 Cal Jones news clip, a 1981 Fry Coach of the Year card and a 2004 Ohio State game ticket.
“The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History”
by Michael Maxwell University of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who wrote the forward, says “A book like this really does make me appreciate all the great moments we worked so hard together to build here at the University of Iowa.” There are passages by the Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin too. He says: “Are these 50 plays contained within the pages of this publication truly the greatest in Hawkeyes history? I think so. You and I might argue about their order of placement, but that’s the fun, excitement, and the joy of the read.” The 50 chapters describe the action, profile the participants and reveal the story behind each play.
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Natalie Nielsen has to be a Hawk fan. With two brothers on the team, how can she not?
Natalie Nielsen, 23, Iowa City University of Iowa Alumni Class of 2008 no.
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My Brothers
Being a graduate of the University of Iowa, I’m pretty die-hard about being a Hawkeye. I haven’t missed a home game in the last five years, and I don’t plan on missing any in the next five. It also helps that I have two brothers that play football for Iowa so I get to hear about all of the hard work that the team puts into preparing for the season. I’ll just say that it’s not all fun and games. It makes me very thankful that the guys are so dedicated, because I think you’d be pretty hard-pressed to find another group willing to submit themselves to several weeks of twoa-days for camp in the extreme heat of August.
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“Back in Black” & “Start Me Up”
The excitement level in Kinnick escalates as the jumbotron flashes video of “the Swarm” heading out of the locker room on the way to the field. “Back in Black” by AC/DC and “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones blare across the loudspeakers as thousands of fans get on their feet high-fiving and talking smack about how badly the Hawks are going to beat the opposing team. The giant flags spelling out I-O-W-A go up as the cheerleaders lead the team onto the field and the game gets underway.
Fans
It never ceases to amaze me the sheer number of followers that the Iowa Hawkeyes have not only in Iowa, but all over the country. This past season I have been to almost all of the away games, and let me tell you. There is a reason they call Minnesota Kinnick North. If I had to guess, I would say there were probably almost as many Hawk fans there as there were Golden Gophers. I won’t start in about the Bowl Game, but for any of you that have ever been, you know about Hawk support in postseason play.
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Tailgating
It’s 7 a.m. and I’m walking down Melrose Avenue in front of the stadium on game day. The road is already partially blocked off and the guy who sells Big Ass Turkey Legs is shouting at people stumbling by.
Smells of barbecue and beer hang in the air, and there are about 40,000 other die-hards who have had their game face on since 6:30 a.m. or earlier. As I make my way to my preferred tailgating spot on Olive Court listening to the Iowa Fight Song streaming from cars all around, I smile to myself as I realize that there is a reason “in heaven there is no beer”. Two words. Hawkeye Tailgating. Go big or go home.
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Herky
Cheers erupt as Herky sticks the flag into the Kinnick field. Herky has become one
of the most recognizable aspects of Hawkeye sports. Climbing
over the wall that is supposed to keep fans off the field – unless the Hawks win a big game, in which case Per Mar securityhas no hope – Herky gets friendly with fans by giving hugs, high-fives and photo ops. Check out the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and page 12 to find out more about Herky’s history.
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Brittney Robinson may have graduated but she’ll always be a Hawk fan.
Brittney Robinson, 22, Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Alumni Class of 2008
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“Win or lose, Hawk fans still booze.”
Cheers! This is an occasion people have the excuse and it is “acceptable” to start
drinking in the early hours of the morning. Later kickoff times are not used for sleeping but for socializing. At the end of the day it is a celebration of victory or drinking away a heartbreaking loss.
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Iowa Songs
You know the game is about to begin when you hear AC/DC’s “Back in Black.” As the crowd starts jumping and keys start rattling. Game on. After touchdowns everyone chants “I-O-W-A.” Together we sing “On Iowa” and
“In Heaven… there is no Beer.” Songs in the
stadium are just as fun, such as “Brown Eyed Girl” or when the you see fans trying to get on the big screen by, “Pumping the Burrito.” These songs are extra special on Hawkeye game days.
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Tailgating at Kinnick Stadium
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Hawkeye Nation
Kinnick Stadium has its own atmosphere and experience. Countless grills and coolers are scattered among every tailgate. Various vendors are everywhere filled with all kinds of food to satisfy any of your cravings. Even if it is a turkey leg that is bigger than you are. Tailgaters will never leave thirsty or hungry. When fans are not indulging and filling their stomachs, games like bags, beer
All Hawkeyes are family, from young to old. When you meet a Hawkeye you share a common ground and make friends. You’re supporting the same team and taunting the opponent. Hawk fans travel and can be found anywhere.
Iowa Hawkeyes are a family community.
pong and golf Frisbee
are played. All weather conditions are a possibility. Freezing cold or sizzling hot temperatures do not stop Hawk fans from tailgating.
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Black and Gold School Spirit
Hawk fans sport their team spirit gear. Black and gold attire consists of wigs, tattoos, striped overalls, beads and so much more. Fans are supportive of the team by participating in games such as the “Be Bold Wear Gold,” or the “Black Out.” Cheers and chants are shouted only to leave fans with no voice the following day.
We are all proud to be a Hawkeye.
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Don’t know Herky the Hawk? You should.
Did you know: Herky almost got the boot in the early 1960s when he ripped the tail off Northwestern University’s Wildcat.
What he can do for you: Herky is the physical manifestation of Hawkeye nation. Need we say more?
Herky the Hawk, Iowa City Mascot @ University of Iowa Athletics Herky the Hawk is a man (and yes, he’s a dude) about campus with a cachet quotient any University of Iowa co-ed would envy. He can make 70,000 fans at Kinnick Stadium go nuts with a flip of a feathered wing. From Arizona to The Alamo, that hulking head (the heaviest in the NCAA) is a ticket to any Iowa fan’s heart. Born more than fifty years ago, Herky started out as a simple caricature drawn by UI journalism professor Dick Spencer at the request of the athletic department’s business director Frank Havlick. He took to the football field for the first time in 1959. His first costume was chicken wire and papier-mache. Today the heads run nearly $6,000 each and are made in
the Twin Cities by the same company that makes Elmo and Oscar The Grouch. Half a century ago Herky looked like a cross between Woody Woodpecker and a bald eagle. His snarl evolved more recently. The universal Herky – the one used in promotional materials by the school – was drawn by Iowa City native Charles Reed, who was inspired by Mighty Mouse and wrestler Barry Davis. The name Herky, short for Hercules, was the brainchild of John Franklin of Belle Plaine who won a statewide competition to name the feathered fellow. The names of the six UI students behind the character aren’t so well known.
Their identities are a secret. Don’t try to ask Herky who he is either. Ever noticed that he doesn’t talk? It’s all part of the persona. For decades members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Iowa manned Herky’s nest. Now his digs are with the athletic department and students audition each spring for one of around six places in the Herky flock and a chance to be part of the UI tradition. The students spend five to fifteen unpaid hours a week portraying Herky at sporting and community events. They also meet every week to practice the Herky’s signature strut and other moves like the high fives, basketball shots and autograph. -COMPILED BY CARLY WEBER
Carly Weber is the editor of Hoopla. She moved to Cedar Rapids from Alaska and back again. But missed Iowa so much she couldn’t stay away.
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Iowa fans rush the field at the end of the game after Daniel Murray’s kick that put the Hawkeyes 24 to 23 over Penn State at the end of the game at Kinnick Stadium November 8.
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David Killion (right) of Iowa City plays flippy cup with Jaymie McGrath (second from right) of Cedar Rapids, Richard Arnold (second from left) of Iowa City and Holli Petersen (left) of Iowa City before the start of the Iowa Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium September 12. Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer before they take on the Maine Black Bears at Kinnick Stadium August 30.
Cael Clendenen, 17, from left, Justin Guler, 17, Carissa Goemat, 18, and Amanda Matus, 17, all of Marion, wait for the start of the Iowa football game against Purdue during at Kinnick Stadium November 15. Clendenen and Guler wore their penguin and banana costumes to Marion games this fall, where all four are seniors.
Allen Langguth of Marion reacts to the score during a game of bags as he tailgates before the start of the Iowa Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium September 12.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans Zach Barr (from left) Ryan McCabe, Jason Sincahak and Megan Beacom play survivor flippycup in the dental lot before the Hawks take on Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium September 13.
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Iowa fan Ferran Nissen of Des Moines cheers on the Hawkeyes during the first quarter of their game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium September 13.
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Iowa Hawkeyes fans Katie Morrison, Kayla Force and Stephanie Mulstay cheer as Iowa prepares to kick off to the Maine Black Bears during their season opener at Kinnick Stadium August 30.
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$2 Domestic Bottles 7 p.m.-close, 1/2 Price Pizzas after 6 p.m.
$5 All-U-Can-Eat Wings $5 Bottomless Cup 6 p.m.-11 p.m., $2.50 7 p.m.-close Domestic Steins
Chris Miller 8-10 p.m.
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SOUTH CORRIDOR AREA DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY $3 Domestic Pitchers, $2 The Picador Apple Shots
9 p.m.-Double Feature 9 p.m.-Church Burner movie night, 19 and over and others, 19 and over
$3 Bloody Mary, $1 Cans $2.50 You-Call-It
330 E. Washington St. 354-4788.
Quinton’s Bar & Deli
$3 Boulevard Big Girls, Live Music 9 p.m.-close
Big Girl Margaritas All Day $3.50 Strawberry or Lime
Stoli Saturdays Singles $3. Doubles $5.
$2.50 Cider Bottles and 5-10 p.m. $3 Martinis, All Domestic Big Girls $3, $2 Domestic Bottles Reg- Day Import & Microbrew Well Drinks $2, White gae 9 p.m.-close Bottles $2.50 Russians $3
The Vine
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3 Domestic Steins & $5 Import Steins
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
$4 Bloody Mary & Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., Screwdrivers, Happy Hour $2.50 Wells & Domestic 3-7 p.m. Pints
Happy Hour 3-7, 9-close $1 U-Call-It Wells & Domestic Pints Only
Happy Hour 3-7, $2.50 Wells & Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., 9-close $1 U-Call-It Wells & Domestic Pints Only
7:30 p.m.-The Recliners, $5
9 p.m.-Sullivan Gang w/ Tomorrow’s Storm and The Post Mortems, $5
8 p.m.-Open Mic w/ J. Knight, Free
9 p.m.-Wax Cannon, Netherfriends, Pacific Proving Ground, Free
9 p.m.-New Monarchs/I Colossus/Gilbe/Daylight Savings Account, $5
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The Mill
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Martini’s
$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos, Kir Royale, & Crushed Martinis
$3 UV Drinks, $3 Domestic Bottles, $4 Well Drinks
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$3 House Wine/Glass 3-7 p.m.
$2.50 Specialty Drafts 3-7 p.m.
All Day $2.50 Specialty Beers
Karaoke 9:30 p.m., $3.25 Selected Drinks, Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.
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9 p.m.-Mill Pub Quiz, $1 per person
All Day $2.50 Mexican Bottles, $2.50 Little Boys
$1 Domestic Drafts, $2 1/2 off Martinis, $2 Do- $1 Domestic Drafts, Imported Drafts, $3 Spe- mestic Bottles, $3 Bacardi $2 Imported Drafts, $3 cialty Drafts, $3 Bombs & Three Olives Bombs, $2 Mixed Drinks
1/2 price Martinis, $2 Domestic Bottles, $3 Bacardi & Three Olives
All Day $2.50 Specialty Beers
$3 Specialty Cocktails 3-7 p.m.
$2.50 Specialty Beers 3-7 p.m.
$3.50 Martinis
$3.25 Mimosa & Bloody $2.50 Domestic Pints, Mary, $2.50 Screwdrivers $2.25 Well Drinks 2-4 p.m.
$3.25 Selected drinks, Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.
$3.50 Selected Mexican Drinks
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Whether you started planning your game day menu weeks ago or it’s the night before the big game and you’re wishing you had a couple go-to dishes to throw together, we’ve got the recipe for you. Some are classics, others a twist on an old favorite. All were recommended by tailgating pro and orignally printed in The Gazette’s Pigskin Potluck series. See easy-to-clip recipes on the next page.
Mix it up
Hawkeye Snack Mix is high on Tisha Junge’s “most re-
quested” list. It’s addictive. It’s chocolatey, sweet, salty. Any kind of mix like that seems to be a hit with everybody,” said Junge, of Cedar Rapids. “It’s got the granola in it, so it’s kind of a morning-time filler, and after the game with beer and other drinks, it’s nice to munch on.” It’s also easy to double or triple, depending on how many mouths you need to feed. Junge got the original recipe from a package of M&Ms and has made some adjustments — adding some ingredients, removing others — and renaming it to fit her favorite team. For an extra boost of school spirit, you can go to www.mms.com and order the candies in your team’s colors — and even custom-order text on them. (How about “Go Hawks!”?)
Lighten up
Maybe, after nearly two months of football food, you’re ready for something a little lighter. Something less meaty and a little more veg-friendly. Here’s a dip to try. “A lot of tailgate food is not so good for you,” said Jennifer Koester of Marion, who sent us this recipe for Bloody Mary Dip. “One thing about (this dip) is it goes really well with vegetables.” Koester especially likes to serve it with celery, carrots, cauliflower florets and radishes. Crackers are good, too. Koester, a Cyclone fan (but we’ll forgive her), got this recipe from her mom, a retired home economics teacher. “I’ve never had (this dip) anywhere else,” she said. “It’s a little unusual.”
Crowd pleaser
Stephanie Nelson always leaves tailgate parties with a clean plate. That must be why she calls this recipe — her standby for Hawkeye football games — Everybody’s Favorite Easy
Mexican Dip.
“Everybody likes it, and they ask how to make it, and I’m almost ashamed to admit how easy it is,” said Nelson, a native Iowa Citian and Iowa alumna who lives in Grinnell. “I’ve been making it for over 10 years. I know it like the back of my hand.” Add or subtract a layer if you wish, and use as much or as little of the toppings (tomatoes, olives, green onions, cheeses, etc.) as you’d like to suit your — or your guests’ — tastes. This dip should be enough for about a dozen people, Nelson said. For more, double the recipe and use a 9-by-13-inch pan.
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Some like it hot
Few things are better accompaniments to a hot bowl of chili than a thick slice of cornbread — which is why this recipe from Robin Shull of Washington, Iowa, for Mexican Cornbread is the perfect way to top off a big bowl. “The bacon in it makes it really good... and there’s just enough of the red pepper in it that it gives it a little bit of a bite,” said Shull, 50, a longtime Hawkeye fan. This bread couldn’t be easier to make: “All you do is dump everything together, and then a lot of times I just leave it in the fridge until I’m ready to cook it,” Shull said. The cornbread, she added, is always a hit at parties.
Less Mess
If Dawn Pressler is heading to a tailgate this weekend, chances are she’s taking a big bowl of Chicken Wing Dip with her. “It’s become a favorite,” said Pressler, 52, of Coralville. “In this group (of friends), at every party we have to have this dip.” What makes the dip so great? “It tastes just like buffalo wings,” Pressler said. Plus, it feeds a crowd and is easy to put together. Another bonus: you can customize the recipe to your own taste. Pressler prefers to make it using a “mild” hot sauce, but you could turn up the heat by choosing a hot sauce with a little more fire to it. This dip also can be made using whatever type of chicken you have on hand.
Fill ‘er up
When tailgating begins before noon, Breakfast Burritos are a perfect way to start the party. The hearty, protein-filled wraps will keep you energized for the game long after others’ doughnut-induced sugar rushes wear off. Plus, the burritos are easy to make and to customize to your crowd’s tastes, said Renee Severson of Cedar Rapids, who has had this recipe in her files for about 20 years. “My kids don’t like the onions and green peppers, so I make it kind of plain for them,” she said, “but if it’s going to be adults, I’ll throw in anything I can find, like jalapenos. You could also use different kinds of cheeses, or, if you aren’t a huge pork sausage fan, you could use ground turkey or ground beef. It’s definitely a recipe that you can get creative with.” Her version gets a nice kick from the spices in the Southernstyle hash browns. An insulated carrier makes the burritos easy to transport, but they could be prepared on a grill at the tailgate site. This dish is good for other events, too, Severson said, like picnics, potlucks or even just breakfast at home.
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large pot over low heat, melt butter, and then add honey until blended. Remove from heat and add cereal, nuts, pretzels and raisins, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Spread mixture onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from oven and spread the snack mix on wax paper. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, pour into a bowl and add the M&Ms. Store in tightly covered container.
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Spread the refried beans on the bottom of an 8-by-8inch dish. Spread the avocado dip over the beans. In an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Mix until well-blended. Spread over the avocado dip. Top with tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions and grated cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper; cook until tender. Drain grease. Add potatoes and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add eggs, stir, and cook until eggs are set. Heat tortillas in microwave for 45 to 60 seconds. Divide filling mixture between 12 tortillas, placing filling down the center. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold and wrap each burrito. If transporting burritos, wrap individually with foil. Put in a 9-by-13-inch, glass casserole dish with a heated, insulated carrier. Serve with sour cream, picante sauce and hot sauce.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome the University of Iowa
Hawkeye Marching Band!
The talent: The 240-member Hawkeye Marching Band includes drum major
Chet Aliga and Golden Girl twirler Chelsea Russell The Sound: Fans see a new performance every time the band takes the field at halftime. Songs run the gamut from Jimmy Buffet to opera t0 Journey. Pregame, though, is always the same and full of fan favorites, like spelling out I-O-W-A on the field. The Gigs: Pregame and halftime at Kinick Stadium. Free pregame concerts at Recreation Building one hour and fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off. The drumline “warms up” outside the building 30 minutes prior to the concert. The Music: Listen to mp3 of the Hawkeye Marching Band at www.HooplaNow.com The rest of the story: www.uiowa.edu/~bands/hmb/hmb.html
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hit between the third and fourth quarters. It’s always conducted by the band manager.
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For an 11 a.m. kick-off, this is their day: 6:30 a.m.: Musicians arrive to warm up instruments, stretch and jog 7 a.m.: Rehearsal begins 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast, naps and tailgating 9:45 a.m.: Pregame concert with Herky, cheerleaders and dance team in the rec building 10:15 a.m.: March to Kinnick Stadium 10:35 a.m.: Pregame show 11 a.m.: Take seats for game Halftime show Play “Hey Jude” between third and fourth quarters Postgame concert at stadium March back to rec building Released
Where’s the beer? After every victory, the band plays “In Heaven, There is No Beer.” The song was once played as often as the Iowa Fight Song and “On Iowa.” In 2001, the song was banned, presumably because of its beery lyrics. But the 40-year-old tradition is back, with the music conducted by the drum major and sung by fans after every Hawkeye win. Backward but happy If the Hawks win, band members turn their hats backward for the march out of the stadium.
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An apple a day After each half-time performance, the marching band munches on apples. No one’s sure when the tradition started, but every game a couple bushels of apples are delivered to Kinnick’s gates for the band. Hey, what? “Hey Jude.” That’s what. Since Oct. 25, 1968, the band has played its version of The Beatles’ PAGE 18
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The band rehearses Monday through Friday from 3:40 to 5:30 p.m. ■ The band learns each week’s music at an additional two-hour practice on Wednesday night. ■
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Thousands of Hawkeye fans will flood Tampa Bay this week for the 2008 Outback Bowl. They say they’re headed to Florida to watch the University of Iowa play the University of South Carolina at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 1. But we know the real reason for the rush to buy tickets to the big game. Tampa Bay — the region surrounding a 400-square-mile bay, not just one city — has 35 miles of white sandy beaches. Back in Iowa, we have a whole lot of something white, but it’s not warm sand. According to the National Weather Service, Tampa Bay has an average of 361 days of sunshine every year. Winter temperatures average about 63 degrees. Jealous? Here’s what else you could be doing if you’d bought tickets to the game too.
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Busch Gardens Africa www.buschgardens.com
Through Jan. 2 at Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa The Marrakesh Theater decks the halls this holiday season with Christmas from the Heart and there’s a musical extravaganza featuring seasonal songs, tapdancing toy soldiers and yuletide fun for all ages. Ring in the New Year with special entertainment and spectacular fireworks Dec. 27-31.
The Florida Aquarium
Channelside and Ybor City
For the over-21 crowd, The Florida Aquarium hosts a New Year’s Aqua Eve party on the waterfront. An $100 ticket pays for food, beer and wine, entertainment, Champagne and fireworks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Looking for something a little more exclusive? Be one of only 49 guests aboard the Bay Spirit for the aquarium’s Fireworks Cruise. This two-hour cruise on a powered catamaran includes beer, wine, dessert and cheese display, Champagne toast at midnight and private seating for breathtaking views of the fireworks over the Channel. The Fireworks Cruise departs promptly at 10:30 p.m. and returns after the fireworks display.
Wander around Channelside, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district in Tampa. Then hitch a ride on one of Tampa’s electric streetcars and head to historical Ybor City to sample regional cuisine, the Cuban sandwich, in the area’s Latin Quarter and party the night away.
www.flaquarium.org
www.channelside.com or www.ybor.org
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HOOPLA CEDAR RAPIDS
Sammy’s Lounge
5521 Center Point Rd. NE Specials: Opens 8 a.m., $2 Tallboys, $5 Pitchers, $3 Cheladas, $2.50 Bloody Marys, Serving Breakfast Burritos Contact: (319) 393-8174
Bricks
320 2nd Ave. SE Specials: Opens 9 a.m., $5 Bottomless Cup & ½ price pizzas all day Contact: (319) 366-0950 www.brickscr.com
The Fire House
Cabo
Corner of Wiley & Williams Blvd. Specials: Open 8 a.m., Wings $3/ dozen during the game Contact: (319) 390-0277
Jerseys Pub & Grub
Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar
3969 Center Point Rd. NE Specials: $1.50 Tallboys 8 a.m. to noon; $2 Tallboys noon to 6 p.m. Contact: (319) 393-6621
Rumors
Mulligan’s Pub
608 16th St. NE Specials: $5 Burger Baskets, $4 Wing Baskets, $2 Tallboys during the game. Contact: 362-0554
The Red Frog
88 16th Ave. SW Specials: $2.50 Bloody Marys, $5.50 Buffalo Wings Contact: (319) 369-3940
Bushwood Bar and Grill
350 Edgewood Rd. NW Specials: Open 8 a.m., breakfast pizza, wing & drink specials, Six dollar lunch specials Contact: www.myspace.com/bushwoodbar
90 Twixt Town Rd. NE Specials: $15 Unlimited Domestic Tap Beer, Soda & Food, Add a $5 Cup for Unlimited Mixed Drinks! Good till the game ends, large groups call for reservations. Contact: 377-6386
3321 1st Ave. SE Specials: Opens 9 a.m., $2 Tallboys, Budweiser product giveaways, including a tailgating grill, Pizza specials during the game Contact: (319) 364-1137 1060 Old Marion Rd. NE Specials: Opens 9 a.m., $3 Bloody Marys, $2.25 Bud Light Cheladas, Food Specials, The Sun Dogs 8-11 p.m. Contact: (319) 294-5778
5761 C St SW Specials: Opens 8 a.m., Serving breakfast , Drink specials Contact: (319) 848-2210
Longbranch
The Shack
2545 Old River Rd. SW Specials: Opens 8 a.m., Food & Drink specials, Drawing for prizes with each score change Contact: (319) 366-3629
400 F. Ave. NW Specials: Open at 8 a.m., $4 Breakfast Buffet Contact: 286-0806
Paddy O’Rourkes
Stadium Lounge
957 Rockford Rd. SW Specials: $2 domestic bottles & cans during the game Contact: 364-9609
CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
62 17th Ave. SW Specials: Open at 9:30 a.m., full menu available, $2 Bloody Marys, $3 reg. margaritas, $2 tallboys, 50¢ hard shell beef tacos, 25¢ unbreaded wings (dine-in only) Contact: 365-9001
Grand Slam Sports Bar & Grill
2727 6th St. SW Specials: Open at 8 a.m., $2 tallboys, $3 u-call-it Contact: 261-SLAM
Prime Time Sports Bar & Restaurant
4001 Center Point Rd. NE Specials: Open at 9 a.m., $2.75 Cheladas, breakfast pizza and biscuits & gravy Contact: 393-2883
MARION Dumas’s
1803 6th Ave. Specials: Opens 9 a.m., $2 Bloody Marys, $2 Mini Pitchers, $1 Draws Contact: (319) 373-3136
Wrigleyville
1899 7th Ave. Specials: $5 Bottomless Cup, $3 Bloodys, $2 tallboys & domestic bottles, free food! Contact: (319) 377-3885
IOWA CITY Airliner
22 S Clinton St. Specials: $5 Mimosas & Bloody Marys. Opens 8 a.m. Serving breakfast. Contact: www.theairlinerbar.com or (319) 351-9259
808 Restaurant & Night Club 121 Iowa Ave. Specials: $5 Domestic Pitchers. Opens an hour before kickoff. Contact: (319) 351-0044
Vito’s
118 E. College St. Specials: Open 9:30 a.m., $5 60 oz. pitchers of Bud & Bud Light, $3 Bloody Mary & Mimosas, breakfast burritos and pizza specials Contact: (712) 310-4573 Buffalo Wild Wings Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Coralville Specials: Opens 9 a.m., $3.70 tallboys of Coors Light; $5.75 Stella glass. Contact: www.buffalowildwings.com The Vine 330 E Prentiss St. Specials: Opens 8 a.m., $3 tallboys Bud Light & Miller Light; $4 Bloody Marys. Contact: (319)354-8767
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HOOPLA CEDAR RAPIDS
Fifth Gear Bar and Grill
Piano Lounge
208 2nd Ave. SE Specials: Champagne Fountain, Dueling Pianos with Mark Andert and Rebecca Doughtery Contact: (319) 5363-0606 www.thepianolounge.com
Cocktails & Company
1625 Blairs Ferry Rd. Specials: The Swing Crew – Advance Ticket Sales $15/person Contact: (319) 5377-1140 www.cocktails-company.com
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221 2nd Ave. SE Specials: A five-course dinner. Tickets are $65 a person. Contact: www.blendcr.com or (319) 366-3364 PAGE 20
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4617 J. Street SW Specials: Well Lit, No Cover, Party Favors, Free Champagne at Midnight, Rib Special - $8.99 Contact: (319) 366-2177
Black Velvet Elvis
El Kahir Shrine Embassy Club, 1400 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE Specials: $25/couple (RSVP)Light Hors D’oeuvres, Free Party Favors & Champagne at Midnight Contact: (319) 5395-0109
The Shack
2545 Old River Rd. SW Specials: Free Food, Jukebox, Pool, Drink specials, Champagne at Midnight Contact: (319) 5366-3629
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370 1st Ave NE Specials: Live entertainment, Free Champagne at Midnight. 6 to 9 p.m. No Cover, 9 p.m. to close Free appetizers, $10 cover Contact: (319) 364-3714
IOWA CITY Micky’s Irish Pub
11 S. Dubuque St. Specials: $5 pitchers, $2 Margaritas, $2 Cuervo shots, Free chips and salsa, No cover Contact: (319) 5338-6860
The Mill
120 E. Burlington St. Specials: David Zollo & The Body Electric with special guest Dave Moore, Champagne toast at midnight, $15 admission at 8 p.m. Contact: (319) 5351-9529
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126 E. Washington St. Specials: $70 7-course meal or $100 with wine pairing Contact: (319) 887-1909
The Summit
10 S. Clinton St. Specials: Opens 8 p.m., DJ CJ, $10 cover, Free appetizers & hors d’oeuvres, Champagne toast at Midnight Contact: (319) 354-7482
Jakes
18 S. Clinton St. Specials: DJ B*Fast and DJ Milt, Complimentary Champagne at Midnight Contact: (319) 594-3278
Vito’s
118 E. College St. Specials: Live DJ set by djmaxfanning, Free appetizers & hors d’oeuvres Contact: (712) 310-4573
NORTH LIBERTY Bobbers Grill
1850 Scales Bend Road Specials: DJ and Karaoke by Heather Moore 8p.m.-midnight, 8 oz. ribeye dinner $16.99 reservation only Contact: (319) 5665-3474 www.scalespointe.com
ELY Odies Bar & Grill
1650 Dows St. Specials: $2 Tallboys of Bud Light and Busch Light, Free Party Favors, Champagne at Midnight Contact: (319) 5848-3292 www.odiesbarandgrill.com
CALENDAR
Thursday January 1 Nitelife CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Karaoke by MK Productions 8 p.m. to midnight Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE., No cover. (319) 377-6386
Tom “T-Bone” Giblin and guests 9 p.m. J.M. O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery, 1502 H Ave. NE. (319) 369-9433
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Amanda 9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
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Karaoke by Rock and Thunder in Kitty’s Lounge 9 p.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE., No cover. (319) 377-6386
Matthew Kane and Brierpatch 9 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW., No cover. (319) 364-9927; www. checkerstavern.com
Drag show 9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE., (319) 378-4627
Jasmine 7 p.m. Java Creek Cafe, 588 Boyson Rd. NE., No cover. (319) 294-2401; www.javacreekcafe.com
Jazz with Eddie Piccard
8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067
7 p.m. Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE., No cover. (319) 362-3467
Showtime Karaoke
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Willie
9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW., No cover. (319) 364-1441
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
RIVERSIDE
Chad Ambrose 6 p.m. Riverside Casino Show Lounge (319) 648-1234
Out & About CLOSED: Cedar Rapids Public Library Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Will reopen 10 a.m. Friday
Friday January 2 Music 2009 Jackbox Kickoff Party 5 to 10 p.m. Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. FREE. (319) 329-5026 or www.nexusentertainmentarts. com/jackbox See also Saturday and Sunday listings
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke 9 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067
Me and Rosie B
Poppa Neptune
RIVERSIDE
9 p.m. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202 1/2 Third St. SE. (319) 365-6141
9 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., $5. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
Hold On Band
CEDAR FALLS
8:30 p.m. Riverside Casino Show Lounge. (319) 648-1234
Showtime Karaoke 9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW., No cover, (319) 364-1441
First Friday TGIF Party
5 p.m
Richie Lee
5:45 p.m. The Hub. (319) 266-2360
Eclypse Karaoke 9 p.m. VIP Lounge, 648 Eighth St., Marion, (319) 377-9082
Karaoke The Wheel’er In, 895 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion, (319) 373-4212 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
The Watson-Adamson Duo 1 p.m. Carl & Ernie’s Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W., (319) 337-4422
“Java Blend” with Anna Laube Noon The Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington St., FREE. (319) 341-0012
The Recliners 7:30 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., $5. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
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NEW YEAR’S EVE! DJ BRYAN LEE THUR., JAN 1 • NEW YEAR’S DAY
Double Feature Night 9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St. (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
Open at 8am
Iowa vs. South Carolina 8am-Noon $1.50 Tallboys Noon-6pm $2.00 Tallboys
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Monday - Friday • 5-7pm
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Matt Volkman
Gals Drake Paul
Thurs., Jan. 1
Sat., Jan. 3
Wed., Jan. 7
Mark Moss
Chris Miller
Kevin Burt
Fri., Jan. 2
Mon., Jan. 5
Thurs., Jan. 8
T.B.A.
Adam Beck
Tues., Jan. 6
Fri., Jan. 9
Justin Crippen & The Revival
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 Live Music
9PM
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
WEDNESDAY MARTINIS ALL NIGHT FOR THE LADIES
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For Children
Dan and Cindy Caraway
Cedar Rapids Public Library Story Time
7 p.m. Java Creek Cafe, 588 Boyson Rd. NE. No cover. (319) 294-2401; www. javacreekcafe.com
10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7503 or www.crma.org
Terry McCauley
“Eat Your Way Through Africa,” African American Museum of Iowa event
Terry McCauley
10:30 a.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. (319) 8622101 or www.blackiowa.org
9 p.m. Jersey’s Pub & Grub, 5761 C St. SW., No cover. (319) 848-2210 9 p.m. Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE., No cover. (319) 362-3467
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
Out & About
RIVERSIDE
Carrie Bloomer
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
Lectures/Discussion
2 p.m. Show Lounge, Riverside Casino. (319) 648-1234
Voluntary Simplicity, introduction to eight-week instruction course
Comedy David Nickerson, co-starring Nate Ford
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Alyssa
Comedy
Crown Karaoke with Mike 8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067
Music
Showtime Karaoke
2009 Jackbox Kickoff Party, featuring The Moment and Fake Krishnas 5 to 10:30 p.m. Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. $5 at the door. (319) 329-5026 or www.nexusentertainmentarts.com/jackbox See also Sunday listing
9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW., No cover. (319) 364-1441 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
Sullivan Gang CD Release Party 9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., $5. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
Church Burner, Cranial Decay, Awaiting Punishment, Scat
Nitelife
9 p.m. The Picador, 330 E. Washington St., (319) 354-4788; www.thepicador.com
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Karaoke by Rock and Thunder in Kitty’s Lounge 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE., No cover. (319) 377-6386
Dennis McMurrin and the Demolition Band 9 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. $6. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
Checkers Karaoke
LISBON
9 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW., No cover. (319) 364-9927; www. checkerstavern.com
Shima’s Country Sounds
Drag show 9 and 11 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE. (319) 378-4627
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7:30 and 10 p.m. Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $10; $12 at the door. (319) 362-8133 or www.penguinscomedyclub.com
Sunday
9 p.m. 3rd Street Saloon, 1202 1/2 Third St. SE. (319) 365-6141
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Electric Mule
Saturday
12:30 p.m. 3 Finger Saloon. (319) 455-5039
Brian Holmes Karaoke with Brian
7:30 and 9:40 a.m. Aspen Athletic Club, 2120 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. FREE. (319) 654-0123
9 p.m. Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-9858
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., No cover. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
9 p.m. Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
BodyAttack launch, sports-inspired cardio workout
10 a.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. FREE. (319) 362-0664
8 p.m. Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $10; $12 at the door. (319) 362-8133 or www.penguinscomedyclub.com See also Saturday listing
Grateful Dead night
January 4 Music
10:30 a.m.
Robert’s Buffet Hold On Band
Out & About Christmas Bird Count 7 a.m. Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence. FREE, pre-registration required. (319) 636-2617
Iowa Bridal Planner and Fashion Show 1 to 4:30 p.m. U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Admission: $5 brides, with friends and family admitted free. www.iowabridalplanner.com
Dance Argentine folkloric dance workshop 4 p.m. Arts a la Carte, 408 First Ave., Coralville. Cost: $5 per class; $20 for five classes. (319) 400-4695
“We Come Bearing Gifts,” Epiphany Concert, featuring church choirs from around Cedar Rapids 4 p.m. St. Pius X Church, 4949 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-4445
2009 Jackbox Kickoff Party, featuring Cynergy 67 and Newickedream 5 to 10 p.m. Paul Engle Center, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. $5 at the door. (319) 329-5026 or www.nexusentertainmentarts.com/jackbox See also Saturday listing.
Nitelife
Monday January 5 Nitelife IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
Open mike with J. Knight 8 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Call to sign up. (319) 338-6713 or www.icmill.com
Blues Jam Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., No cover. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Tuesday
Eastern Blok
January 6
9 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE. (319) 365-9067
Acoustic jam 7 p.m. Stars Guitars, Town & Country Center, 3639 First Ave. SE., No cover. (319) 362-1881
Jason Ray Brown 9 p.m. Wrigleyville, 1899 Seventh Ave., Marion., No cover. (319) 377-3885 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
Tuesday Night Social Club 9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., FREE. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
Throwdown dance party Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., No cover. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org RIVERSIDE
Mutiny in the Parlor 6 p.m. Riverside Casino Show Lounge. (319) 648-1234
Out & About Volunteer kickoff and supper 5:30 p.m. CSPS, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1580 or www. legionarts.org
For Children Tot Time with Andrew and Melanie 10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
Wednesday January 7 Nitelife
RIVERSIDE
6 p.m. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. NE., No cover. (319) 364-5754
Nitelife
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Hold On Band
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
CEDAR RAPIDS/MARION
Name That Tune night with Magic Matt
Richie Lee
Sunday night pub quiz
8:30 p.m. Riverside Casino Show Lounge. (319) 648-1234
9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. $1. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
Karaoke
7 p.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE. (319) 377-6386
5 p.m.
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CALENDAR Delicious Vinyl with Bobby D 8 p.m. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. NE. No cover. (319) 364-5754
Karl Hudson Sammy’s Lounge, 5521 Center Point Rd. NE. (319) 393-8174
Showtime Karaoke 9 p.m. Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW., No cover. (319) 364-1441 IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE
New Monarchs, I Colossus, Gilbe, Daylight Savings Account 9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., $5. (319) 351-9529; www.icmill.com
The Jam 10 p.m. Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., $3. (319) 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org RIVERSIDE
Adam Beck 6 p.m. Riverside Casino Show Lounge. (319) 648-1234
Continuing Special Exhibits AKAR 257 E. Iowa Ave., Iowa City Guillermo Cuellar, on display
THE CHAIT GALLERIES DOWNTOWN
IOWA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
218 E. Washington St., Iowa City Small Works Show, through Wednesday, “Magnificence of Metals,” through Jan. 16
CSPS
Amana “The Community of True Inspiration: Pacifism and Patriotism,” on display
1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids “Art 365,” featuring the work of six young Oklahoma artists, through January
BELLE PLAINE AREA MUSEUM
DOWNTOWN
AMANA HERITAGE MUSEUM
Belle Plaine Buddy Holly and the Crickets’ 1955 Pontiac Chieftain, through April
THE CARL AND MARY KOEHLER HISTORY CENTER 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids “One-of-a-Kind Toys, Dolls and Other Treasures,” through Saturday
CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids “Mary GrandPre: Harry Potter and Beyond,” through Feb. 1 “The Year of the River: Flood Photography from The Gazette,” through Feb. 22
Cedar Rapids Grounds for Art, street-level sculpture display, through April. www.groundsforart.org
GRANT WOOD STUDIO AND VISITOR CENTER 810 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids Tours available, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., admission charged
HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM
Coral Ridge Mall, Coralville “DinoMania,” through Monday “CityStories Read With Me!” ongoing
Decorah “Fire and Wood” and “Kubbestol: From Seating to Symbol,” through March 29
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America,” through Jan. 8
College Exhibits UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
LINDALE MALL Cedar Rapids The Science Station presents “Be The Dinosaur,” Center Court lower level, through Sunday
LOWE PARK ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT CENTER
Iowa City “Eye Witness: Daniel Heyman’s Portraits of Iraqi Torture Victims,” Old Capitol Museum, through Jan. 18 “The Book in Time and Place,” Old Capitol Museum, opens Tuesday and runs through Feb. 1
DEADLINE
4500 N. 10th St., Marion Crayon Art, “Children at Play,” Frances Renfer’s “Landscapes and Buildingscapes,” through Jan. 23
MARION HERITAGE CENTER 590 10th St., Marion “Old Uptown Marion,” through April 30
MIDWESTONE BANK
West Branch Free admission, Friday through Sunday (closed today) “A Very Elvis Christmas,” through Sunday
VESTERHEIM NORWEGIANAMERICAN MUSEUM
Washington and Clinton streets, Iowa City Two-Dimensional Works by Emily Martin and Loret Mast, through Jan. 9
Calendar information must be received in writing by 5 p.m. the Friday before publication. Listings must include a telephone number for publication. E-mail calendar@gazcomm.com; write Weekend Calendar, The Gazette, P.O. Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406; or fax (319) 398-5846. For information, call (319) 3688508 or 1-(800) 397-8212.
Out & About Spanish Conversation Circle
MON. - WED.
2 p.m. Charlie’s, Gage Memorial Union, Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Practice speaking Spanish. (319) 363-3707 or www.diversityfocus.org
For Children Tot Time with Andrew 10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
“Welcome, President Obama!” 10:30 a.m. African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 862-2101 or www.blackiowa.org
4PM-7PM $2.25 TALL DOMESTIC DRAWS
3707 1ST AVE. SE
862-0772
MONDAY NIGHT $4 BASKET OF WINGS $2.25 TALLBOYS DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS! by Ron
$2.25 TALLBOYS 6-8PM NEW YEAR’S DAY!
6 p.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701
Lectures/Discussion
12:15 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 398-5123 or www.crlibrary.org
5-10PM
IOWA BOWL GAME OPEN AT 8AM
MONDAY • 4PM-8PM $3 BASKETS OF WINGS
PJ Story Time with Melanie
Brown Bag Briefing: “Journey From an Idea to a Finished Children’s Book” featuring Linda Skeers
THURSDAY
$4 ALL U CAN EAT WINGS
500 Blairs Ferry Rd.
TUES & SUN • 5PM-CLOSE KIDS EAT FREE
319-378-9090
with Each Adult Entree
WATCH THE IOWA BOWL GAME
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