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ON THE COVER
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People You Should Meet
Ladies of the Empire Elaine and Erica Yoder have a penchant for beautiful things. They want to share it with you. Don’t know them? You should.
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I’m Just Sayin’
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In the Know
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Twitterpated
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FaveFive
Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in this issue and whatever else she wants.
All the news you didn’t know you needed to know, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA BENDER
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Five Minutes
We want to know: What’s on your summer reading list?
Ann Oleson can’t get enough of Lincoln Cafe.
What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?
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3 Things
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Clean Plate Club
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Calendar
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Bar Guide
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IntheKitchen
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Book Talk
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Music Notes
Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.
Not sure what to do this week? Try these three events on for size.
Andrea Dietzenbach enjoys some home cooking that she didn’t have to cook.
Two novelists make their literary debuts.
Lee Nguyen trained to be a performance pianist. Now he makes music in the kitchen at Kaji Japanese Grill.
Mint Wad Willy says farewell to Iowa City.
Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.
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“‘P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).’ ”
Caitlin Slessor Book Talk, Page 16 “ ‘Beat It.’ Such a classic ’80s hit.”
Seth Smith Art Director
Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew here.
“When I was about 5, my folks brought home ‘Thriller’ on vinyl and I must have danced around to that album a thousand times.”
Michelle Wiese Designer “ ‘Black or White.’ I listened to this song a lot as a kid.’ ”
Jamie Kelly Twitterpated, Page 06
“ ‘Smooth Criminal’ is my favorite of his, but ‘I Want You Back’ with The Jackson 5 is a close second.”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
“What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?”
Erin McNeill Intern
“I never really listened to Michael Jackson. The only song I can think of without Googling him is ‘Thriller.’”
Maggie Mills 5 Minutes, Page 06 “ ’ABC.’ All you gotta do is repeat after me ...”
Stacey Stefani Events
Andrea Dietzenbach CPC, Page 16
“I like them all. Well, except “Thriller!” for that video he did with Lisa Marie Presley. That was creepy.”
“I can’t name just one. Top four: ‘Thriller,’ ‘Black or White,’ ‘Smooth Criminal,’ and ‘Man in the Mirror.’”
Katie Mills-Giorgio Three Things, Page 08 PYSM, page 10
“ ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ and ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’.”
Quinn Pettifer IntheKitchen, Page 14
“‘Thriller.’ It was a huge deal to my friends and I when it came out!”
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“‘Man in the Mirror’ or ‘Billie Jean.’ ‘Thriller’ if we’re talking music videos.”
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Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have called myself a Michael Jackson fan. Two weeks ago, I would have been hard-pressed to name more than a handful of his songs. OK. Maybe I would have only been able to name one — “Thriller.” And, I have to admit, in the days after Jackson’s death on June 25, I was a little bit bewildered by my co-workers’ infatuation with discussing the deceased, his songs and his legacy.
He peeked his head over the cubicle wall and said, “Did you say you were sick of hearing ‘ABC’?” Without giving her a chance to respond, he continued, “Are you also sick of apple pie and baseball?” Is Michael Jackson as quintessentially American as that delish
dessert and pastime? Listen to the conversations over the last two weeks and you’d think so.
There was an interesting commentary on NPR (geek alert) the other day about an author who’d gone decades thinking We’ve already established in this space her favorite summertime song was by The Jackson 5, only to that I am not exactly a pop culture queen. realize, after his death and to her embarrassment, that it was So, no. I didn’t watch any of the marathon really an Osmonds’ ditty. showings of Jackson’s music videos. Nor did I tune in to any of the televised tributes. My experience is the opposite. In the last few weeks, I’ve Another co-worker and I even had the audacity to speculate, two days after Jackson’s death, whether it would still be news by the next day’s paper. Whoa. Were we wrong. Here I am, two weeks later, writing this column about it. Earlier this week, people took the day off work to watch Jackson’s funeral while others scalped tickets — free tickets — to that same event. So. Yes. We’re still talking about it. And we probably still will be in another two weeks. Why? Sorry, I’m not going to try to tackle that sociological question here (although someone should).
realized how many Jackson songs I love. Take “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).” I heard it for the first time on “Dancing with the Stars” this season when Shawn Johnson danced to it and I’ve had it running through my head ever since. Never knew it was a Jackson song. I have fond memories of friends and I recreating the “Thriller” dance at another friend’s wedding reception. And I’ve always loved “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “The Way
You Make Me Feel.”
I also have to admit, I love seeing my toddler daughter grooving in the carseat to the Jackson song montages on the radio.
So, while two weeks ago, I would have denied being a fan, I But, I did have a giggle at a co-worker’s offhand now know that his songs have, in fact, had a spin on my life’s comment the other day that took a stab, albeit a soundtrack. sarcastic one, at it. Someone was moaning about the ongoing coverage, particularly the repeated airing of “ABC,” one of The Jackson 5’s hits.
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To the highest bidder
The Linn County Treasurer’s Office will hold a tax sale Aug. 10 with about 500 properties for sale. Buyers pay $100 for a bidding number, which then goes into a computer lottery. Whoever holds that number can buy a property every time the number is called. Winning bidders pay the back taxes on a property, get a lien on the property and collect 2 percent interest until the owner pays back the tax and interest. After 21 months, the bidder gets the property. For more information or a list of available properties, call (319) 892-5500 or e-mail treasurer@linncounty.org
Reuse, recycle
CEDAR RAPIDS — The 8,000 to 9,000 tons of sand, dirt and litter collected each year is now deposited outside the former Sinclair meatpacking plant, which is owned by the city. The sand will be used to fill the wire baskets that will serve as temporary flood protection and will be combined with new sand and used on snow- and ice-covered roads this winter, after which it will be picked up by the street-sweepers again next spring and recycled. Recycling the debris has saved Cedar Rapids about $300,000 a year in landfill fees.
Jamie Kelly The Gazette
This week, Jamie Kelly took part in the first Office Olympiad, part of Freedom Festival in downtown Cedar Rapids. Read more at GazetteOnline.com Next week, he’ll be at the Cedar County Fair, learning how livestock shows are judged.
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The 8,000 to 9,000 tons of sand, dirt and litter collected each year by city street sweepers will now be deposited outside the former Sinclair meatpacking plant, where it can be used to fill the wire Hesco baskets that will serve as temporary flood protection and used on snow- and ice-covered roads in winter.
Money talk
DES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver said last week that more state spending cuts and government streamlining likely will be coming as early as this fall to meet the budget challenges posed by a prolonged recession. He also acknowledged that surplus funds will likely have to be used to balance the fiscal 2009 budget.
Summer school
Several Eastern Iowa community colleges report sizable enrollment gains this summer.
The gains likely can be attributed partly to laid-off workers seeking retraining or pursuing new careers, officials said. But there’s another unexpected driver: Four-year college students taking summer courses at community colleges to save money. Northeast Iowa Community College’s enrollment jumped 13 percent this summer. Credit hours are up 16 percent. Kirkwood Community College saw unofficial summer enrollment rise about 9 percent, while Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo saw a bump of 7 percent.
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United Firecrackers team members cheer as their teammate nears the finish line of the coffee cup relay during the Downtown Office Olympiad.
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Thursday, July 9, to Saturday, July 11
The Classics at Brucemore returns this weekend with “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The natural outdoor amphitheater near the Brucemore pond becomes the backdrop of this Pulitzer Prize-winning tale by Harper Lee that addresses racial injustice in the 1930s South. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic and your favorite bottle of wine. It’s a classic recipe for a magical evening under the stars at the Brucemore estate. The Classics at Brucemore: “To Kill a Mockingbird” 8 p.m. Thursday (7/9) to Saturday (7/11) and Thursday (7/16) to Saturday (7/18), Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the gate, www.brucemore.org
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Turkey Creek Open Disc Golf Tournament
Tour De Brew
Saturday, July 11
8 a.m., Saturday and Sunday (7/11, 12)
The Linn County Fair doesn’t disappoint. They’ve packed six days full of family-friendly activities and fair favorites (think carnival rides, 4-H competitions, a truck and tractor pull and chuck wagon races.) Thursday is Youth Day followed by Heritage Day on Friday. There’s music, too. Candlebox plays Thursday at 7 p.m. followed up by the “Ultimate” Johnny Cash tribute artist Terry Lee Goffee on Friday.
Head on over to Millstream Brewery this Saturday for the annual Tour De Brew, where you’ll ride to various stops around the Amanas to taste hearty micro brewed beers (or root beer, if you prefer.) Pick up poker cards along the way and try your hand at winning a door prize at the end of the ride. There also will be entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. by Beatles tribute band Silver Wings in the Millstream Brewery biergarten.
Turkey Creek (meet at the shelter house), Iowa City, various registration fees, (319) 470-6938
Linn County Fair 7 a.m. Thursday (07/09) to Monday (07/13), Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City, various ticket prices, www.thelinncountyfair. com
Tour De Brew 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (07/11), start and end at Millstream Brewery, 835 48th Avenue, Amana, (319) 622-3672, www. millstreambrewing.com or www.bikeiowa.com
Thursday, July 9 to Monday, July 13
Dr. David Campbell presents The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica 2 p.m., Sunday (7/12) Science Station @ Lindale Mall, 4444 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Free, www.sciencestation.org
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Owners @ The Empire House
At first glance, Elaine and Erica Yoder appear to be your typical 20-something sisters. They certainly look alike. They have similar mannerisms and finish each other’s sentences. And they enjoy each other’s company.
been done and see how far we can push the limits,” says Erica.
But these aren’t your average sisters. They also happen to be business partners. They just launched a new event planning business, The Empire House, based in Kalona.
“Our main goal is to not put across our idea but to really focus on the bride and groom,” explains Erica. “And give each one their dream wedding,” adds Elaine.
You may recognize them from Sisters Garden, a store — actually two stores in one location (old houses in rural Kalona) — where both have worked for years. The store, owned by a family friend, has an everchanging inventory of modern mixed with antique. Farm furniture, architectural trimmings, garden and apothecary goods are displayed in charming vignettes. It’s upscale, retro, quirky. Now, the sisters’ newest venture, The Empire House, aims to bring the same feel to event planning. Think Anthropologie-esque. A twist on traditional style. The sisters ooze a unique creativity. Their spunky personalities and knack for incorporating vintage chic style is refreshing. While their personalities are definitely distinct (Erica’s a bit more funky while Elaine’s a touch more traditional), they are natural compliments. “We kind of have a comfort level and we can bounce ideas off each other,” Erica says.
“I have trouble staying inside the box because there are so many possibilities.” — Elaine
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But the most important element are their clients’ wants and dreams.
All while living their own dreams. “We always toyed around with the idea of having a business of our own,” says Elaine. “We are just diving in and taking a leap of faith.” “That’s how we have to live,” Erica adds. “Part of my young adult life has been just ready to have an adventure with my sister,” says Elaine, “and this is definitely an adventure.” For better or for worse.
— KATIE DID YOU KNOW: Elaine and Erica spent lots of time trekking to garage sales with their mom — an antiques dealer — when they were little. It’s what they attribute their love of a great deal and unique treasures to. WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR YOU: While they’ve done mostly weddings so far — from Amana to Iowa City and Wellman to Mount Pleasant — Elaine and Erica offer planning and coordination services, as well as floral arrangements and decor, for any of life’s celebrations.
“And encourage each other,” Elaine chimes in. “We really do pretty much everything together. Plus, it’s nice to have four hands to do everything. One’s holding the bouquet and one’s wrapping the ribbon.” “Weddings are a celebration and I thrive off celebrating anything,” says Elaine. “We are hopeless romantics.” The Ladies of the Empire House, as they like to say, KATIE MILLS GIORGIO IS A FREELANCE WRITER LIVING IN have a self proclaimed “sweet tooth for imaginative CEDAR RAPIDS WHO ENJOYS THE BALANCING ACT beauty.” OF BEING A WRITER, WIFE, MOM AND HIP YO U N G PROFESSIONAL IN THE CORRIDOR.
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Friday 7.10
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY $12; $3 Pitchers, $2 Apple The Picador
Saturday 7.11
Sunday 7.12
Monday 7.13
Tuesday 7.14
Wed 7.15
Shots
Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, 6 p.m., All Ages, $10
Danny De Vita, 5:30 p.m., All Ages; Burnout, 9 p.m., 19 and up
Awesome Color, 9 p.m. 19 and up; $3 Bloody Marys, $1 Cans
Eastern Sunz, 9 p.m., 19 and up; $2.50 You Call Its
Fake Problems, 9 p.m., 19 and up, $4 Pitchers, $2 Wells
Set Your Goals & Four Year Strong, 5:30 p.m., All Ages; $2 Tallboys
Quinton’s Bar & Deli
$2 SoCo Lime Shots and Domestic Bottles
$3.50 23 oz. Margaritas and Double Vodkas
$2 Domestic Bottles
$2 Big Girl Specials
$2 Captain Morgan and Jack Daniel’s drinks
$2 Big Girl Specials
$1 Tequilla Shots, $2.50 Import Bottles
Hawkeye Hideaway
$3 Big Girls
$2.50 Fat Tire Pints
$2.50 Shock Top Pints
Happy Hour 11 a.m.midnight
$1 Drink Specials
$3 Big Girls
$1 Drink Specials
The Vine
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.29 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., Domestic Steins & $5.49 Seasonal Pour Import Steins
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.59 Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.59 Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7, $2.59 Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7, $2.75 Domestic Pints
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $2.59 Domestic Pints
The Mill
$2.75 Fat Tire pints, 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Illinois John Fever Oryan w/ The Dan B Trio w/ Old Man / Crokane, $6
9 p.m. B.F. Burt & The Instigators, $7
$1.75 PBR, High Life, Old $1.75 PBR, High Life, Old Style Deer Tick; $2.75 Goose Island $2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Style & Grain Belt Bottles; 9 & Grain Belt Bottles, 8 p.m. Honker’s Ale Pints, 9 p.m. Tues- Whiskeys; 9 p.m. Movie p.m. Study Hall (the game) Open Mic w/ Jay Knight, Free day Night Social Club, Free Night, Free
Martinis
$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos, Kir Royale, & Specialty Bacardi Martinis
$3 UV Drinks, $3 Domestic Bottles, $4 Well Drinks
Old Capitol Brew Works
$2 U-Call-It 8 p.m.-close
$3.50 3 Olives Bombs, $3 House Beer, $3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks 8 p.m.-close
The Airliner
Karaoke, 9-close - Personal FAC (4-8)-$2 Domestics, 9 p.m.-$2.50 3 Olive Vodka 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It Pitcher Night, $2 Domestic $3 Wells, $2 Shots; 9 p.m.- Drinks, $2 Domestics Beer & Shots, $3 Drinks $1 U-Call-It
Happy Hour: $2 Domestics Happy Hour: $2 Domestics, Happy Hour: $2 Domestics & Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U& Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U& Wells; 9 p.m.-$1 UCall-It Call-It Call-It
The Summit
1/2 Price Martinis
1/2 Price Wine by the Glass, $3 Big Blue Moons
$3 Corona Bottles and Rocks Margaritas
$3 Jack & Coke
$3 Big Boulevard
John Pinney, Dave Kious, 1/2 Price Big Beer
Sam’s Pizza
$1.50 Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Import Bottles, 8-close
$4 Domestic Pitchers, 8-close
$4 Jager Bombs, $2 Do$3 Bloody Mary, $3 24oz. mestic Bottles, 8 o.m.-close Bud/Bud Light Cans, 8 p.m.-close
$1 Domestic Pints, 8 p.m.-close
$2 Wells, 8 p.m.-close
Cup Night. 22oz cup w/ Domestic Beer $5, $2 Refills, $2.50 Premium Drafts
The Yacht Club
9 p.m. Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute, $7
9 p.m. The Hue & 5 in a Hand, $7
9 p.m. White Water Ramble, $6
Blues Jam, $2 Pints 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Free Dance Party (21 and up), $2 Cocktails
10 p.m. The Jam; $2 Cocktails 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788
215 E. Washington St. 319-354-7074 310 E. Prentiss St. 319-248-0077
330 E. Prentiss St. 319-354-8767 120 E. Burlington St. 319-351-9529
127 1/2 E. College St. 319-351-5536
525 S. Gilbert St. 319-337-3422 22 S. Clinton St. 319-351-9259 10 S. Clinton St. 319-354-7482
441 S. Gilbert St. 319-337-8200
13 S. Linn 319-337-6464
CORALVILLE/NORTH LIBERTY Charlie’s Bar and Grill $2.50 Domestics, Happy
$1 Domestic Drafts, $2 Im- $4 Domestic Pitchers, $2 ported Drafts, $3 Specialty Stoli and Bacardi Drinks Drafts, $3 Bombs $5 Belgian Beers, $3 Captain Morgan Drinks, $3.50 Jager Bombs 8-close
10 a.m. House 2 House Ride; $3.25 House Beer, House Wine, Wells
$3 Corona Bottles, $4 Bloody Marys
$2 Domestic Drafts and Well Drinks
8 p.m.-close - $3 Jose $4.95 Pint Glass - House Cuervo, $6 House Pitchers Beers $2.50, $2 Wells, $3 Ice 101 Shots 8-close
$4 Domestic Pitchers and Martinis, $2 Stoli and Barcardi Drinks $6 House Pitcher, $2.50 Wells, $3.50 3 Olives Bombs 8 p.m.-close
450 First Ave., Coralville 319-356-6914
Hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
$4 Teas, $3 Taco Bar 4-6p.m.,Happy Hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
$3.25 Mimosa & Bloody Mary, $2.50 Screwdrivers 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
$3.50 All Whiskeys, $5 Pizza & Pint
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m., $5 Pizza & Pint, Hip Night 10 p.m.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour, $3.75 Margaritas & Coronas
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour, $2.50 Wells & Dom Bottles, 9 p.m. Karoke
The Vine
$3.29 Domestic Steins, $5.49 Import Steins
Seasonal Pour
$2.59 Domestic Pints
$2.59 Domestic Pints
$2.59 Domestic Pints
$2.99 Domestic Pints
$2.59 Domestic Pints
Gus’ Food & Spirits
7 p.m.- $1.75 Domestic pints, Captain Drinks, 9 p.m.- Karaoke, No Cover
10 p.m.-close $2.50 10 p.m.-close - $2 UV Domestic Pints; Hyperfuzz, Drinks No Cover
11-5 p.m.-$2 Bloody Marys, 5-close - Happy Hour
7 p.m.-close - $4 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - $2.50 Pitchers Domestic Bottles
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Sunday 7.12 8:30-12:30 p.m. - $3 Domestic Cups, $1 Refills; 9p.m. Karaoke
Half Price Pizza Night
Cup Night 22 oz cup, $2.50 Refills
4-11 p.m. 35¢ Wings
4-11 p.m.-$2.50 Margaritas, Mexican Imports, 50¢ Tacos
4pm-?-Rib Night
Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.; Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.; 5 of Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.; Karaoke with Rob 9 p.m.-1 Hearts 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Karaoke with Alyssa 9 a.m. p.m.-1 a.m.
Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.
Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.
Happy Hour 1-6 p.m. Karaoke with Alyssa 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 9 p.m. Coppermoon
Bushwood
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5761 C St. SW 319-848-2210
Jerseys Pub & Grub
4-11 p.m. $1 Slider SpeCubs/Cards Game Special: Cubs/Cards Game Special: $5 Burger Baskets, $12 cials, $1.50 12 oz Domestic $2.25/$2.50 Select Tallboys $2.25/$2.50 Select Tallboys Beerbuckets Drafts
Chappy’s Safari Lounge
Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.;
Cedar River Landing
Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 7-11 p.m. Rock Hounds , $4 Bombs
229 16th Ave. SW 319-265-9817 301 F Ave. NW 319-364-1854
Wed 7.15 Happy Hour, 9 p.m.Karaoke, $3.50 Bombs, $5 Domestic Pitchers
Domestic Cups, $1 Refills, 9 p.m.-Karaoke w/ Bobby
Happy Hour, Free Pool, 9 p.m.-Karaoke with Bobby
Tuesday 7.14 Happy Hour, 9 p.m.Karaoke, $2.25 Tallboys, Captain & Coke Special
400 F Ave. NW 319-286-0806
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$10 Select Beer Buckets 7 9 p.m. - UFC 100, $5 Cover, p.m. -close 24 Flat Screens for Viewing
CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION 7 p.m.- $6 Domestic Beer Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Mulligan’s Pub
$3 Bloody Marys; 9 p.m. Kantirocks
Happy Hour All Day, Open Mic with Jeff, $3 Bloody Marys
Happy Hour 3-7p.m. Karoake with Chad, $5 Domestic Pitcher
Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 8 p.m. Last Call, $4 Bombs
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., $3 Captains, Karaoke
9 p.m. Jeff McCauley
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& Bombs, 9 p.m. Nick Stika
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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7 p.m.- Thirsty Thursday, $5 Pitchers
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 10 p.m.-close -Cup Night $3 32 oz Domestics
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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7 8 p.m.-DJs Karaoke w/ Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., p.m.-$5 Burger Baskets, $5 David & Jeni, Cup Night $3 7-9:30 p.m.-$5 All-U-Can Pitchers, $5 Bombs 32oz Domestics Eat Wings
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DJ Bryan Lee
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$4 Cuervo, $5 1800, $6 Patron and Cabo Wabo
$2.50 Domestic Bottles & Tallboys, $3 Captains, $2 Jello Shots
$2.50 Domestic Bottles & Tallboys, $3 Captains, $2 Jello Shots
CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
Happy Hour 3- 6p.m.; $2 Domestic Cans & Bottles, $3 Regular Margaritas
Cubs Game Happy Hour 3- 6p.m.; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Eclypse Karaoke
Cubs Game Happy Hour 3- Cubs Game Happy Hour Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $2 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. Jeff Bruner 3- 6p.m.: $2 Dom. Cans & Domestic Cans & Bottles, Bottles, $3 Regular Margaritas $3 Regular Margaritas
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Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. $1.50 Josh Kelly $1.50 Domestics, $2 Wells; Domestics, $2 Wells; Justin Kevin “BF’ Burt Crippen
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Joy Boutique Pick the best of each collection from New York fashion week, place it in a quaint little shop in Marion and the result is Joy Boutique. If you are looking for a unique piece that is outside of the ordinary, stop into Joy. The selection is topped only by the expertise and true style of the ladies who work at Joy. From fantastic evening wear to designer jeans and casual tees, Joy has it.
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Brewed Awakenings The recipe for success: Overstuffed sofas collide with an eclectic collection of fun and interesting art. Add coffee and you have heaven, aka Brewed Awakenings. The Liar’s Latte is the most perfect coffee drink served (no sugar needed). It actually is not on the menu, but if you are a fan of hazelnut, ask and the baristas will whip one up for you. They even top it off with a design in the foam that leaves you feeling like their drinks are made only for you. The perfect getaway for a morning meeting or a quiet place to catch up on some reading.
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Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market Take 80-degree weather on a sunny Saturday morning in Cedar Rapids and there is no place more perfect than the Downtown Farmers Market. From beautifully cut fresh flowers to just-out-of-thegarden asparagus and tomatoes, the farmers market has the best of the fresh. Blocks of homemade treats, yard ornaments and crafts are only topped by a clown making balloon art for a line full of children. A true community event where you are guaranteed to run into friends.
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Lincoln Cafe
Brucemore
Pull back the heavy curtain and enter through a doorway on main street Mount Vernon and you will be welcomed to Lincoln Cafe. This small cafe hosts a specials’ board each evening with out-of-the-ordinary cuisine. The service is tremendous and the atmosphere quirky, cool and collegiate in feel. Lincoln Cafe does not hold a liquor license, which is part of the charm, so stop by next door before your dinner at the Lincoln Wine Bar. Pick a red or a white from an interesting collection of wines from across the world. Save room for dessert, which will be a palate pleaser for sure.
The lawn of Brucemore comes alive for the summer, hosting some of my all-time favorite events. From the Children’s Outdoor Theatre to Bluesmore to Balloon Glow, there is something for all ages. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and let the talent of the actors entertain you in a performance of “The Classics.” Step outside of the lawn into the cutting gardens where a flower garden full of glory grows. If you want a just-cut-thatday arrangement created by a floral designer, the cutting gardens at Brucemore is your place.
Tickets: $20 general admission/$25 Artist Circle Seminar: $10.00 Purchase at: www.freshflowconcerts.com For more info: (319) 656-2350
Saturday, July 11
FIREWORKS!!!
Enjoy a Kernels game with family and friends and stay after the game for a spectacular fireworks display. Gates open at 5:30 PM, First pitch at 6:35 PM vs. Dayton
Sunday, July 12
BEST WESTERN LONGBRANCH VISOR GIVEAWAY!
Be one of the first 1,000 fans to enter the stadium at 1 PM and receive a free visor! It’s also KDAT Sunday Family Fun Day-autographs on the concourse from 1:20-1:40 PM, Papa Balloon and running the bases and playing catch on the field. Gates open at 1 PM, First Pitch at 2:05 PM vs. Dayton
Monday, July 13
KDAT NOON GAME!
Joy Boutique 1090 Seventh Ave., Marion www.joyinmarion.com
Brewed Awakenings 1271 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids www.brewed awakeningscr.com
Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market Third and Fourth avenues and in Greene Square Park www.downtowncr.org
Lincoln Cafe 117 First St. SE, Mount Vernon www.foodis important.com
Brucemore 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids www.brucemore.org
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TWITTERPATED minutes Bizurke: No matter how old I get, using licorice as a straw never loses its novelty *slurp*
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SURE, SOME OF US MAY ENJOY BLOCKBUSTER HITS AND A LITTLE REALITY TV, BUT THERE’S NO ENTERTAINMENT QUITE LIKE A GOOD SUMMER READ. — MAGGIE MILLS
What book would you recommend to Corridor readers?
Dweeze: Oy. The State Fair will have a special Michael Jackson Butter Sculpture in addition to the traditional butter cow.
jsharer: Working at night and sleeping during the day is not doing much for my summer tan...
rawbery79: Meh. Butter Michael Jackson. Bet
the nose on that will slide off just like the real one did.
paulnus: I had to unfollow Al Roker. If I wanted to get 20 different tweets about weather in USA, id google it.
sbergus: Thinking about making oatmeal with
Jessica Wirfs, 30
Kirk Scott, 35
Karla McMurrin, 51
Cedar Rapids “I’m reading the Harry Potter series, and they’re all pretty good. Right now I’m on ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.’ ”
Cedar Rapids “ ‘The Forest of Hands and Teeth,’ by Carrie Ryan. It has everything – hopes, dreams, secrets, tragedy and zombies. You’ll love it.”
Alburnett “ ’The Wednesday Letters.’ It’s a quick read, but it’s a feel-good story.”
Beth Jones, 49
Ethan Pillard, 18
Stephanie Vasey, 25
coffee as liquid base. This idea is too good to fail.
urbanbigfoot: You know...coffee...Roasters...
work...”I’ve been working on the chain gang...”, same as yesterday and again tomorrow, and the next day...
sbzdega: I’m pretty sure my husband has the best Bday ever - July 3 - you always have the day after off (and usually the day-of) JAMIE KELLY IS THE SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE AT THE GAZETTE. YOU CAN STALK HIM ONLINE AT TWITTER.COM/JAMIETIE OR JAMIETIE.COM
Cedar Rapids “ ‘Dewey.’ It’s about a cat left at the Spencer, Iowa, library that changes the town. It’s a wonderful quick read.”
Troy Mills “Stephen King’s ‘Dark Tower’ series.”
Marion “ ‘There’s a (Slight) Chance I Might be Going to Hell’ by Laurie Notaro. It’s pretty funny.”
MAGGIE MILLS IS A RECENT GRADUATE OF LORAS COLLEGE IN DUBUQUE AND IS HAPPY TO BE BACK LIVING AND WORKING IN HER HOMETOWN OF CEDAR RAPIDS.
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A top-notch hibachi grill. And that Yum Yum sauce ... yum.
Lee Nguyen, 32, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Chef @ Kaji When did you get the Kaji calling?
it an obligation to keep the food for Iowans, made by Iowans. To me and I actually went to school as a Piano the people that visit Kaji, this is so much more than a restaurant. They Performance major. I spent a few years traveling up and down the East get an experience whether it’s at the sushi bar, at the grill — our staff Coast wanting to do the freelance musician thing, then decided it was gives it an Iowan twist. time to look into a profession with Describe your cooking style. a little more ground, which made As a chef, I make it a point to cater the parents happy. I worked at a to the customer — that reflects the few Japanese restaurants in town, style I choose, whether I’m at the and then decided to venture into ownership. Kaji was started in 2005; grill or behind the sushi bar. I find out what they like, what they have in the beginning, it was myself and tried in the past and what they have two other partners. Now it’s mine really enjoyed. If someone orders and my family. I’m the CEO, COO, by simply saying salmon, I want to Head Chef ... I do it all. know what they enjoy about it.
Why is Kaji often referred to as the must-visit hibachi grill What’s one of your favorite in Cedar Rapids? places to eat in C.R.? I attribute it to being Iowan. I make
go out to eat, I enjoy going to Blend. The style and care they put in their food is so important to them and it shows.
Any advice for up and coming chefs?
Remember this: What they teach you in culinary school is simply a base. Cooking should have no boundaries, and if you’re doing it right, you do not need to stay between the lines.
On behalf of all the Kaji fans, what’s in the sauce?
You mean the Yum Yum (seafood) sauce? I get asked that all the time. Competitors have actually planted people in Kaji to find out! So what’s in it? A little Asian Flav. How’s that for an answer?
The one time a year I actually get to
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Grillers of Solon GET YOUR GRILL ON
Recently, I found myself staring down a Saturday night with absolutely no ambition to cook. I’ve pretty much exhausted the supply of restaurants in Anamosa, and the thought of driving down Highway 151 back into Cedar Rapids (which I take every day to work) made me want to curl up into a ball. So we packed up the toddler and headed down Highway 1 in search of our culinary destiny. Our compact SUV (not a minivan, thank you very much) landed in Solon, home of Grillers. Grillers is located in a little strip mall near the outskirts of town. It’s low-key family dining, which was exactly what we were looking for that evening. Grillers is bright and welcoming with less-than-ambitious teenage waitresses who really didn’t care if our toddler threw her crackers on the floor or not.
THURSDAY, JULY 9ND CITRUS GLAZED CHICKEN SANDWICH FRIDAY, JULY 10TH $5 BURGER BASKET MONDAY, JULY 13TH CHILI CHEESE DOG TUESDAY, JULY 14TH GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH HAWAIIAN BURGER
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The chickens come served on a bed of long grain and wild rice with sides of your choice of potato, a little ear of corn and garlic bread. It was a comfy substitute for a home-cooked meal when I had no desire whatsoever to actually cook. Beer can chicken recipes are growing in popularity, and with summer in full swing, it’s a great way to enjoy all the flavors grilling has to offer. My little chicken had a slight smokiness and was very moist, especially in the dark meat.
My husband had the rib dinner, which was a saucy rack of tender ribs. His meal also came with a choice of potato, corn and garlic bread. And my daughter had the mini corn dogs. I’m not sure why kids are so drawn to hot dogs. But apparently they have some sort of mystical power that a healthy serving of Grillers has a basic menu of family dining fare: steaks, meatloaf will never possess. ribs, burgers and chicken. But wait a minute, this isn’t your ordinary chicken dinner; these are tiny Cornish Yet another successful family outing, and I sincerely game hens impaled by Coors Light cans! Grillers takes apologize to those teens who had to pick up our its name to heart and has an open grill, where the crackers. chef proudly displays succulent little birds perched, albeit uncomfortably, on beer cans. — ANDREA
Details: Grillers of Solon, 101 Windflower Lane, Solon; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; (319) 624-7007 ANDREA DIETZENBACH IS AN AVID BAKER AND HOME CHEF WHO ALSO WORKS FULL TIME AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR A LARGE INTERNET COMPANY. SHE IS CURRENTLY TEACHING HER 15-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER THE FINE ART OF BAKING THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE.
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Natalie Ditmars and Caitlin Slessor give you the Cliffs Notes. What they are reading right now and which books they can’t wait to crack open.
A TALE OF TWO FIRST-TIME NOVELISTS I can’t be the only reader who secretly wishes she could write a novel, can I? Well, here’s two ladies who have done a much better job than I would with their debuts:
“THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON” by Lauren Groff
In “The Monsters,” we learn the history of the fictional town of Templeton (based loosely on the real town of Cooperstown, N.Y.) through the eyes of Willie Upton. Back home from Stanford University for the summer and having a personal crisis, Willie learns that her father is not who she always thought he was. Her mother gives her a small clue about her father’s identity before disappearing. To piece together her father’s identity, Willie delves into a genealogical exploration that leads her through the secrets of Templeton. Light enough to be a quick read but unique enough to make it stand out from other summer reading, pick up “The Monsters of Templeton.”
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“KEEPING THE HOUSE” by Ellen Baker
From New York, head west to Wisconsin to learn about the town of Pine Rapids. In “Keeping the House,” 1950s housewife Dolly is bored. To pass the time, she learns about the town’s historical family, the Mickelsons. She eventually becomes intertwined with them by way of their big, beautiful house on the hill. But the story is also a flashback narrative about the Mickelsons and their family’s love and loss during both of the World Wars. If there is a genre of “multigenerational family saga,” that’s my genre. I enjoy even the average ones. But rest assured, “Keeping the House” is not an average family saga. In the meantime, I think I’ll leave the novel writing to other people. I can’t wait to see what these two ladies come up with next. — CAITLIN
CAITLIN SLESSOR SPENDS HER DAYS AS A PRIVATE PRACTICE AT TORNEY IN CEDAR RAPIDS AND HER NIGHTS IN SLIPPERS ON HER PORCH WITH A BOOK. SHE’S COME A LONG WAY S I N C E H E R C H I L D H O O D , W H E N S H E T R I E D TO S N E A K B O O K S I N TO CHURCH AND SPENT WEDDINGS UNDER TA B L E S R E A D I N G .
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Mint Wad Willy THE TALENT:
Nick Johnston (guitar vocals), Derek LeVasseur (guitar/vocals), Royce Kensinger (drums), Michael Fett (lead guitar)
THE SOUND:
Garage band-style rock with a bluesy feel
THE GIGS:
9 p.m., July 24 @ The Yacht Club, Iowa City ($7 at the door, $5 with a canned good)
THE REST OF THE STORY: www.mintwadwilly.com
MINT WAD WILLY
If Mint Wad Willy’s final Iowa City show is anything like the shows they’ve been putting on for the last five years, there will be plenty of foul language, gallons of alcohol and a massive helping of a brand of rock that’s dying out in Iowa City. For the past half-decade, Nick Johnston, Derek LeVasseur and a revolving lineup of drumming talent — currently Royce Kensinger — have written and performed the kind of raw garage and indie rock that often gets lost in the sea of jam bands and folk musicians that permeate the Iowa City music scene. And on July 24, Mint Wad Willy will say goodbye with a show benefiting the Crisis Center of Iowa City. “We’ve paid our fair share of fines, but we don’t pick up trash or anything, so we wanted to give back,” says Derek. “Even if no one notices, it makes me feel better that we did something before we leave.” Nick and Derek are pulling up roots in order to follow Royce to Omaha. Mint Wad Willy’s bad luck with drummers — original member Hudson Francis fell ill and could no longer play, while others never meshed — inspired them to follow Royce rather than let another drummer go. But the band sees the move
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as an opportunity, not a necessity. “We’ve been here a long time. You build a fan base with college kids, and then they leave. Omaha’s a good town for our sound,” says Derek. That sound can be hard to define. Nick and Derek write all the band’s songs, but often get bored with their own music and change things up after only a few shows. They’ve experimented with adding a violin and cello, going acoustic and tripping fully into hard rock at times. The only thing that hasn’t changed is that Nick and Derek live for Mint Wad Willy (the name came from a run-in Derek had with an octogenarian who used the phrase as small-town slang for marijuana) and they have no plans to take their last pre-show shot anytime soon. “We’ve had a lot of drunk and sober talks about our future, and we’re in it for the long haul,” says Derek. “We have a lot of room in our songwriting left.” — BLAKE
BLAKE MOVED TO IOWA ABOUT EIGHT YEARS AGO AND OVER USES THE WORD AWESOME. THERE IS ALMOST NOTHING MORE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIM. EXCEPT THAT HE’S AWESOME.
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CALENDAR Springville Library, 264 Broadway St., Springville. Red Cedar Chamber Music
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Theater
There are dozens more events on our online calendar that we couldn’t squeeze into these pages.
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
8 p.m. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-7375 Also Friday, Saturday
“Richard III”
8 p.m. Iowa City Lower City Park, 200 E. Park Rd., Iowa City. (319) 338-7672 Also Friday
Thursday July 9
Friday
Comedy
Out & About
7:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-8133
Magic: The Gathering 2010 Pre-release
Farmers Markets Greene Square Park Farmers Market
4 p.m. Greene Square Park, 400 Fourth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5699
Karaoke by Rock and Thunder
6 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. $25. (319) 378-0762
9 p.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 377-6386
Karaoke Pub Quiz Night and Karaoke
7:30 p.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids
9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3784627
Performances 1 p.m. Carl and Ernie’s Good Time Pub and Grub, 161 Highway 1 W., Iowa City. (319) 337-4422
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4 p.m. Muddy Creek Wine Co., 100 E. Oakdale Blvd., Suite 300, Coralville
Literary
8 p.m. Martinis, 127 E. College St., Iowa City.
Stephen Lovely
7 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. www. writinguniversity.uiowa.edu
Saturday July 11
Farmers Markets
Karaoke
Iowa City Farmers Market
Crown Karaoke
Marion Farmers Market
Checkers Karaoke
7:30 a.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
Uptown Friday Nights — Swing Crew
10 a.m. Marion Square Park, Seventh Avenue and 10th Street, Marion. Free. (319) 377-1472
Friday Night Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Pedestrian Plaza, Weatherdance Fountain Stage, Iowa City. (319) 337-7944
World Lunch
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7 p.m. The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 396-4574
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Theater “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
7 p.m. Iowa City Lower City Park, 200 E. Park Rd., Iowa City. (319) 338-7672 Also Sunday
Sunday July 12
Farmers Markets Hiawatha Farmers Market 11 a.m.
Drag Show
Free Movie Series
7 p.m. The University of Iowa Pentacrest, Iowa Avenue & Clinton Street, Iowa City. (319) 337-7944
9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3784627 Also at 11 p.m.
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Twist and Shout
9 p.m. Drink’s Neighborhood Pub, 245 Beaver Kreek Center, North Liberty. (319) 626-3388
9 p.m. Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858
Bentley’s
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8 p.m. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside. 1-(877) 677-3456
Festivals
Java Blend — The Nadas
Candlebox in Concert
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Noon Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington St., Iowa City. (319) 273-3497
Performances
7 p.m.
7 p.m. Linn County Fair Grandstand, 201 Central City Rd., Central City. (319) 350-5569
Tour de Brew
10 a.m. Millstream Brewing Co., 835 48th Ave., Amana. Thirty-seven-mile bike ride. Registration required. (319) 622-3672
9 p.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-9927
8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067
Summer Festival Participant Concert
Terry Lee Goffee, Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute
Fitness/ Recreation/ Outdoors
8 a.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Ave., Marion. (319) 377-4846
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
7 p.m. Linn County Fairgrounds, 201 Central City Rd., Central City. (319) 241-7111, www.thelinn countyfair.com
Jazz at the Lighthouse
7 p.m. The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 396-4574
Twist and Shout Band
5 p.m. Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids. Must be 21
Karaoke
Classic French July Dinner
Night life
The Watson-Adamson Duo
4 p.m. Midtown Amana. (319) 622-6844
Food & Wine
Second Annual Tiffin Fest
6 p.m. Tiffin. (319) 471-6622 Continues Saturday
Farmers Markets
Amana Farmers Market
6:30 p.m. Court Hill Park, Shelter 1, 2825 Friendship St., Iowa City. (319) 356-5223
Festivals
Midnight BattleZone Games Store, 85 N. Center Point Rd., No. 40, Hiawatha. (319) 378-9663, www. battlezonegames.com
4 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse parking lot, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5699 Also Monday, Wednesday
Party in the Park
9 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067
9 p.m. Checkers Tavern, 3120 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-9927
Noelridge Farmers Market
Fitness/ Recreation/ Outdoors
Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke
Drag Show
July 10
Maria Bamford
Eclypse Karaoke
9 p.m. VIP Lounge, 648 Eighth St., Marion. (319) 377-9082
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Fitness/ Recreation/ Outdoors
Farmers Markets Coralville Farmers Market
5 p.m. Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513 Seventh St., Coralville
BIC Ride
8 a.m. Solon BP, Main and Market streets, Solon
Park-ticipate at Bever Park
7:30 p.m. Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. The Municipal Band Concert and a set of silent movies will be shown. Free. (319) 286-5731
Night life Sunday Night Pub Quiz
9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 351-9529
Performances Still Tickin Acoustic
Noon Hot Topic, Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
Monday July 13
Out & About Ice Cream Social
Rapids. (319) 369-4810
5 p.m. Kenwood Park, 35th Street and Zach Johnson Drive NE, Cedar
5:15 p.m. J&P Cycles, 13225 Circle Dr., Anamosa. Free. (319) 462-4819, Ext. 8229
Farmers Markets Springville Farmers Market
Night life
4 p.m. Cox Lake Park, Springville. (319) 854-7097
The Lily: Queen of Your Garden
A Culinary Trip to Santa Fe
Night life Open Mike with J. Knight 8 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 338-6713
Performances
Karaoke
9 p.m. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-0554
Fitness/ Recreation/ Outdoors 7 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Education Center, 10260 Morris Hills Rd., Toddville. Register by Sunday. (319) 892-6485
Karaoke
Food & Wine 6 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. $15, (319) 378-0762
Acoustic Jam
7 p.m. Stars Guitars, Town and Country Center, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-1881
Tuesday Night Social Club 9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 351-9529
Wednesday July 15
Literary Club Read — Adult Summer Reading
7 p.m. Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion. (319) 377-3412
Children’s Events Dan Wardell
2:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library,
Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Host of the IPTV KIDS Clubhouse. Also at 3:30 p.m.
1 p.m. Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion. (319) 377-3412
Exhibits Hoover Museum Free Wednesday Nights
Fitness/ Recreation/ Outdoors
Farmers Markets
6 p.m. Noelridge Park Greenhouse, 4900 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5762
Marion Farmers Market
BIC Ride
5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Dr., West Branch. (319) 643-5301
3 p.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Ave., Marion. (319) 377-4846
Iowa City Farmers Market
5:30 p.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Film “Sword in the Stone”
Open Gardens at Noelridge
6 p.m. Herky Street and Stoner Court, Penn Street/F28, North Liberty. (319) 626-9140
Performances Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert
6:45 p.m. Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids. (319) 399-8520
Celebration Iowa In SE Iowa
7 p.m. Lone Tree High School, 303 S. Devoe St., Lone Tree. (563) 387-1009
Tuesday July 14
Out & About J&P Cycles Sixth Annual Cruise Night Series
Seminole Valley Farm Museum
Reflections of the Proudly Presents
Civil War
July 11th & 12th
9-5 Sat. 9-3 Sun. Seminole Valley Farm 1400 Seminole Valley Rd. Cedar Rapids, IA Adults $5.00 3-12 yrs, $3.00
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