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All the news you didn’t know you needed to know, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”

page 6: Five Minutes We want to know: What are you going to be for Halloween?

page 6: Twitterpated What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

page 7: FaveFive These girls love the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. No really. They do. They even made their own T-shirts.

page 8: Tastebuds Thirsty or have the munchies before or after a RoughRider’s game. Try these area bars on for size

page 9: Hockey 101 Think Hockey is too confusing? Here’s all you need to know

page 10: 3 Things Not sure what to do this week? Ukranian dancers, a magician and a little bit of Rock ‘n‘ Roll at TCR.

page 12: Bar Guide Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon

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Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew here.

Carly Weber Editor

“It’s fast and simple. That’s a sport I can support.”

Seth Smith Art Director

“Cheaper than a UFC pay-per-view fight.”

Michelle Wiese Designer

“The Zambonis and The Penguins.”

Stacey Stefani Events “The Mighty Ducks Trilogy.”

CRYSTAL LOGIUDICE/THE GAZETTE

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“What do you love about hockey?”

This weekend, cow bells will be clanging and the crowd cheering as pucks and skates whip across the ice. That’s right. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are ready to rumble at their season opener Saturday against the Chicago Steel.

Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in this issue and whatever else she wants.

VOLUME

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

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with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

Andrea Dietzenbach Clean Plate Club

“Watching the shivering teen girls that wear tank tops to an ice arena to impress the hockey players.”

page 16: People You Should Meet

Natalie Ditmars Book Talk

“The atmosphere at the games! Everyone is so happy to be there and they serve beer!”

RoughRider Eric Robinson’s life can be summed up in three (OK, four) words: hockey, video games and food.

Caitlin Slessor Book Talk

“The really strong drinks they serve at the concessions.”

Jamie Kelly Twitterpated

“There is only one correct answer to this: The (Stanley Cup Champion) Pittsburgh Penguins.”

page 17: Pints and Pigskins

Are you ready for some football?

Katie Mills Giorgio Five Minutes

“That’s it never on television so my husband won’t be glued to the TV.”

page 18: InTheKitchen

Maggie Mills 3 Things

Blackstone classes up Iowa City’s east side.

“ ‘The Mighty Ducks.’ Quack, quack, quack, quack...”

page 19: Book Talk

Jeff Carey EcoCentric

Caitlin Slessor goes to India.

“Slapshots.”

page 21: Choose Your Own Adventure

Derek Nohr Pints and Pigskins

“The speed of the game and the fact that everyone is going amazing things on thin blades of steel. ”

Anne Kapler InTheKitchen

A walk by any other name is ... hiking.

“The Zambonis!”

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Blake Rasmussen MusicNotes

What do the triangles on the bottom of plastic containers mean anyway?

“I once saw a hockey game where a fight broke out literally 2 seconds after the puck dropped. Where else does that happen?”

Alyssa Cashman MusicNotes

page 24: Music Notes

“The after parties!”

Let Lockren rock your socks (or cowboy boots) off.

Kelsey Sheehy Choose Your Own Adventure

page 25: Calendar

“The Zamboni machine!”

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I grew up around hockey. My brother started

playing as a mini-mite (tee-ball age) at our local ice arena. He left home at 16 to play junior league hockey, like the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, in New York. Even if I’d wanted to, I couldn’t have avoided watching the game. In Alaska, hockey is our football. It’s the sport that draws the crowds for Friday night games. The sport has always had more success in the northern United States and Canada. But, Iowa has a history of it too. Did you know the Waterloo Blackhawks have been around since 1962. I was more than thrilled to find that Cedar Rapids had a team when I moved here in 1999, the same year the team was started. If you haven’t been to a game, you really are missing out. This year the team is under new ownership and they’ve totally overhauled the arena and the image. They’ve turned up the volume so to speak. Read more on page 14.

Plus, as the girls who wrote this week’s FaveFive pointed out, many of the fans go for the love of the team, not the game. You don’t have to be a hardcore hockey fan to enjoy the showmanship and athleticism of a RoughRiders game. But if you want to bone up on the basics, check out our Hockey 101 on page 9.

should give it a try. But I want to give the rest of this space to another important topic — one which I will probably mention again before Nov. 3. What’s the importance of Nov. 3 you may ask? If you don’t know, you should definitely keep reading.

November 3 is Election Day. Mark your calendar and make a difference.

The average voting age in the last municipal city election in Cedar Rapids was 57. FIFTY-SEVEN! As a young person, I find that sad, embarrassing and a challenge. We, as young people, should vote, because it’s a chance to have a hand in the future of our city. Consider this my get the vote out plea. If you are not yet registered to vote, go to http://www.

linncounty.org/content.asp?Page_Id=848&Dept_Id=6

to download the voter registration form. October 23 at 5 p.m. is the last day to register to vote for the election.

Not sure where you stand on the issues? Head on over to Dublin City Pub Tuesday for our mayoral debate. Come with questions. Or just come to hear what others want to know about. All three candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor will be on hand to share their thoughts about the direction Cedar Rapids should be heading. See you there!

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Come with questions. Leave with answers. This isn’t your mother’s mayoral debate. Think conversation over cocktails. Join Hoopla’s Carly Weber and KCRG TV-9’s Ashley Hinson at Dublin City Pub (415 First St. SE) Oct. 20 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Ask Cedar Rapids Mayoral candidates Ron Corbett, Brian Fagan and P.T. Larson your questions about Cedar Rapids’ future as a place for young adults to live, work and play. Want Hoopla to ask your question? Want to make sure there is a seat for you? E-mail Carly at

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Time to get shot

Yeah, people are getting sick, but you can avoid that. Sure, get plenty of rest, eat your fruits and veggies, but maybe stack the deck by getting a seasonal flu shot. The Visiting Nurse Association is holding flu shot clinics around Eastern Iowa. The cost is $25, and here’s where you can go this week:

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7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Solon Middle School, 313 S. Iowa, Solon ■ 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Regina Schools, 2150 Rochester Ave, Iowa City ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids ■

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1 to 2 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 300 W. Marengo Rd., Tiffin ■ 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Shimek Elementary School, 1400 Grissel Pl., Iowa City

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3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Lemme Elementary School, 3100 Washington St., Iowa City

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3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Kirkwood Elementary School, 1409 Ninth St., Coralville ■ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., North Central Jr. High, 180 E. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty ■ 9 to 11:30 a.m. Ely Senior Dinning, 1606 State St., Ely ■

Wednesday

7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Solon High School, 600 W. Fifth St, Solon. ■ 10 a.m. to noon, Hiawatha Senior Center, 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha ■

IOWA CITY — Let’s just ponder this a moment. The University of Iowa football team is 6-0. Undefeated. Sure, they’ve given us some heart attacks (two blocked punts against UNI), but a win is a win. On Saturday, the Hawks are taking their so far perfect record into the Camp Randall Stadium up in Madison to take on the University of Wisconsin. Should be a close one. Those Badgers played Ohio State to a three-point loss. Both teams quarterbacks have a history of turnovers, so this should be an interesting game. Catch it on ESPN at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Lean times

CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids is expecting a loss of $1.6 million or more in property tax revenue this year. That loss is probably from the city granting more than 2,600 flood victims tax abatements. City Manager Jim Prosser says he won’t recommend that the City Council lay off city employees to cope. Cedar Rapids school Superintendent Dave Benson said the district will use reserves to cover the losses.

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The fan base

There are so many awesome people who go to the games. The fans are very spirited and everyone allows themselves to enjoy the action. Everyone gets really into the games, which serves to intensify the anticipation. You don’t need to be season ticket holders like we are to enjoy the game; the fans will sweep you right into the thrill of RoughRiders hockey.

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Jeff Costello

You can always count on returning Rider Jeff Costello to put on a show. One of the things which sets hockey apart from other sports is the violent checking and Costello is one of the players who always makes sure that people don’t forget how important checking is to the sport. It is a rare game when Costello doesn’t slam multiple players against the glass or cause some sort of ruckus (in a good way). Seriously, though, Costello is just representative of all of the players. We are glad that every single player is part of the team, because together they create a force to be reckoned with.

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The remodeled arena

This year, the team has new owners who seem to be just as dedicated to the Riders as we are. The interior of the arena has been painted in the RoughRiders’ colors, including their signature green, and the owners have added four giant television screens so the fans feel as if they are right in the action with the players.

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More bang for your buck

For the level of performance, tickets are extremely cheap, starting at just $9 for adults with discounted student pricing in some parts of the arena. RoughRiders hockey, frankly, is just really good hockey; the players operate at a caliber you wouldn’t necessarily expect from boys as young as 16. Since they are in the United States Hockey League, every player must be under 20 years old at the beginning of the season, but you would never know just by watching them play. The team has won both the Anderson Cup and Clark Cup in the past (for being champions of the regular season and playoffs, respectively) and continue to be highly ranked year after year.

It isn’t a love of the sport; it’s a love of the game

Cheesy though it may sound, RoughRiders hockey is unique in that many fans go to the games because they love watching the RoughRiders, not necessarily because they are huge hockey fans. The players, the fans, the stadium — everything combines to create the perfect atmosphere for everyone. It’s a place where you can feel comfortable and enjoy a game with your friends. That, perhaps, is the most important part — you can go with your friends and be sure that each person will have a great time and have the opportunity to share in the fantastic frenzy that is RoughRiders hockey.

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Hungry? From neighborhood watering holes to fancy schmancy dining, these places might do the trick.

Are you looking for a place to do some pre-gaming before the RoughRiders game? How about a place to celebrate a victory when the game is over? Here are a few hockey-friendly bars located close to The Stable: Home of the RoughRiders.

Bushwood Bar & Grill

RoughRiders games.

Even though “Caddyshack” wasn’t a movie about hockey, this bar is still a popular place to go after

DETAILS: 350 Edgewood Rd. NW, Cedar Rapids; (319) 390-7140

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Union Station Located less than a mile from the ice arena, this bar has something for everyone and is large enough to accommodate every hockey fan with darts, several pool tables and great food as well. DETAILS: 1730 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; (319) 364-9236

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Dublin City

Stadium Lounge

Your green RoughRiders jersey will blend in perfectly with this Irish themed bar downtown and just two miles from the arena.

Right across the street from the ice arena and the perfect place to head before and after the games. It’s small, but there is always room for more RoughRiders’ fans on game days. Try the broasted chicken.

DETAILS: 415 First St., Cedar Rapids; (319) 247-7180

DETAILS: 957 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids; (319) 363-4635; www.crstadiumlounge.com

HOCKEY 101 For the uninitiated, hockey can be intimidating. Knowing red lines (one in the middle of the ice and 2 on each the basics and a few terms will help demystify the game. end). Icing provides a disincentive for teams to waste time by throwing the puck to the end of the other ice The Basics when they are being dominated by the other team. Play Teams start the game with 6 players on the ice (a goalie, stops and a face off occurs in the offending teams end, center, a left and right winger and two defensemen). The creating a scoring opportunity for the opposing team. object is to outscore the other team. Hockey games are ● Slashing/Hooking/Charging/Elbowing/Tripping/basically 60 minutes long, divided into three 20 minutes periods. all other penalties: When you use your stick or your body as a weapon — that’s a penalty. If you draw blood, knock The Basics: Part II someone out, or injure someone, that’s a major ● Play: The rink is divided in half by a red line. On either (5 minute) penalty. side of the red line is a blue line. Between the blue lines ● Fighting: Fighting is allowed. Referees break up a is the neutral zone. Each period starts with a face-off fight only after someone falls to the ice and cannot at the center of the ice. Players attempt to control the defend themselves. Fighting allows the teams to police puck and pass it to their teammates in order to set up themselves, since the referees cannot catch every offensive chances — goals. When play stops (because of infraction all the time. After the fight is over, both an icing or offside call (more on that later)), the puck is players are sent to the box for five minutes but the dropped again in another face-off. teams do not play short-handed. ● Penalties: If a penalty occurs, the guilty player is sent to the penalty box for two minutes for minor penalties and five minutes for major penalties. When a player Vocabulary lesson commits a penalty, that player is not replaced. The team ● Boarding: Violently checking another player from then plays short-handed and is at a major disadvantage. behind into the “boards” or the walls around the rink. ● Body check: The legal move of using your body against This is called a penalty kill for the team with fewer players and a power play for the team with more, which a player who has the puck. The player can only hit is at a scoring advantage. between the knees and neck. ● Changing on the fly: When players substitute for other The Rules players while the game is still being played, instead of ● Offside: This is where a player enters the offensive zone during a line change. ● High sticking: Carrying the stick above the waist to use before the puck does. The offensive zone is marked by the blue line. Imagine if a wide receiver in football could against another player. ● Offsides: When a player crosses the blue line before the just hang out in the end zone the entire game. this is what the offside rule is preventing. An offside violation puck does. A face-off then takes place in the offending stops play and a face-off is held. team’s defensive zone. ● Icing: Icing occurs when the puck crosses two or more ● Power play: When a team has more players on the ice

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● Closer is not always better: When sit by the glass, you can really see the power and the speed of the players but you can’t see the entire ice and you can’t see plays develop. ● Pay attention: This game is fast and if you take your eyes off the game, you may miss something incredible. Talking with your friends is fine during the game, but save the eye contact for stoppages of play and intermissions. Also be on the look out for pucks that leave play and enter the stands. ● Be respectful of others: Hockey pulls out the rowdiness in everyone, so be sure to censor yourself around children and other people who may not appreciate your antics. When returning to your seats, wait until the pay stops before heading down the stairs to get your seat, since you will be blocking people’s view. ● Bring a coat or sweater: The arena is a chilly and you may need something to keep you a little warmer. ● Beer: Hockey and beer go great together. There is nothing like having a tall boy and watching some athletes battle it out. Little fun fact: Since the arena is cold, it keeps your beer cold as well.

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than their opponent due to one or more penalties. This situation provides a good scoring opportunity. If the team scores during a power play, the short-handed team is able to return to full-strength. ● Pulling the goalie: The team that is losing will sometimes take their goalie off the ice in favor of another forward. This usually occurs near the end of the match, when the losing team needs extra offense.

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Andy Warhol Exhibit and Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company Friday, October 16

Coe College is chock full of culture this Friday night. First stop by the opening reception in the Marvin Cone and Eaton-Buchan Galleries for an art exhibition featuring Andy Warhol Polaroids and works by sculptor Isabel Barbuzza. The fascinating exhibition runs from 3 to 5 p.m. daily through November 8. Then pop over to Sinclair Auditorium to see the world renowned folk dance ensemble Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company perform. The group — famous for bright colors and blending tradition with modern day — is sure to give you a little taste of their native Ukraine. Andy Warhol Exhibit and Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday (10/16), Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 399-8600, www.coe.edu

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Magician Rob Lake

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Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put a spell on you. Well, not exactly. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll surely be amazed at the talents of magician Rob Lake. Not only was he the youngest magician named the 2008 Merlin International Magician of the Year but David Copperfield has called him â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hero of magic.â&#x20AC;? Not too shabby. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bringing his spectacular illusions and enchanting stage show to Iowa City this weekend. Magician Rob Lake

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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA

BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 10.15

CEDAR RAPIDS WEST 33rd Ave Sports Bar & Happy Hour Specials 5 to Penguins Comedy Club 9 p.m.; $5 Tenderloin; $1

Friday 10.16

525 33rd Ave. SW 319-367-8133 Domestic Draws Karaoke with Bob & Teresa, Pub Mitchell 8 p.m. 1100 1st St. SW 319-364-4728 CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Domestics, $3 Regular 62 17th Ave. SW Margaritas 319-365-9001

Tommy Johnagin, 8 p.m., $12 Advance, $14 Door

Saturday 10.17

Sunday 10.18

Monday 10.19

Tommy Johnagin, 7:30 Happy Hour Specials 5 to Happy Hour Specials 5 and 10 p.m., $12 Advance, 9 p.m.; $5 Steak Sandwich; to 9 p.m.; $5 Wings, $1 $14 Door $2 Wells Domestic Draws

Burning Love Karaoke with Slide Williams, 9 p.m. Charley, 8 p.m. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Domestics, $3 Regular Margaritas

CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION $3.50 30 oz. Draws, $6.50 $4 Bombs; Buy 1 Pizza Get Prime Time

$2 Domestic Beer, $3 Regular Margaritas, $2.25 Bloody Marys

Karaoke w/Teresa & Rich; Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 $2 Dom. Beer, $3 Regular Domestics, $3 Regular Margs, $2.25 Bloody Marys Margaritas

4001 Center Point Rd. NE 319-393-2883

Tenderloin Baskets

1 Free

$4 Bombs; Buy 1 Pizza Get $2 Draws, $2.50 Bloody 1 Free; Eclypse Karaoke, 9 Marys p.m. – 1 a.m.

ChromeHorse Saloon

The Sun Dogs with Billy and Brian

Black the Sun

KantiRocks

The Fire House

Mike & Rob, 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m.

Steak Dinner 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

4-8 p.m. Jam Session; $2 Tallboys for Iowa Game

Mulligan’s Pub

$6 Domestic Beer & Bombs; 9 p.m. Chad Ambrose

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

Pistons Public House

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $1 Domestic Draws, $2 Captains, 7 p.m. - close

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

$2.25 Tallboys; $6.50 Nachos, $6.50 1 Topping Pizza

Tuesday 10.20

Wednesday 10.21

Happy Hour Specials 5 to 9 p.m.; $5 Nachos, $2 Margaritas

Happy Hour Specials 5 to 9 p.m.; $5 Burger, $2 Domestic Bottles

Trousy-Oke, 8 p.m.

Burning Love Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Domestics, $3 Regular Margaritas

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Domestics; $3 Regular Margaritas All Day

All You Can Eat Wings 6 to $6.75 Pitchers 9 p.m.; $3 Captains Tuesday Night Music Lab, 8-11 p.m.

8 p.m. Karaoke, $1 Dom. Draws, $2 Dom. Bottles, $2.50 Tallboys & Captains

$1.50 Tallboys

Cup Night

Stoli Night

Happy Hour All Day, Build $3 Bloody Marys Your Own Bloody Mary Bar $4; Billy ‘n Me

Monday Night Special 5-10 p.m.

5 p.m.-Beat the Clock Pizza Special, Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., 7 p.m. $5 Martinis

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

Bloody Mary Bar, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2 Tallboys, open-close

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $2 Tallboys; $6.95 Mini Pitcher & Nachos

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $2 Wells and Schnapps

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $3 12 Wings; $3 Captains 7 p.m.-close

Chris Miller; Drink Specials Nassor Cooper, Drink Specials

$2 Miller and Coors Light Tallboys

$2.50 Domestic Pints, $6 Medium Pizza, $8 Large Pizza, $5 Boneless Wings

$3 Domestic Steins, $5 All $5 Bottomless Cup; DJ You Can Eat Wings Bryan Lee

DJ Jeff Zahrt, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Chris Miller, 8 p.m. midnight

Hot Hand Blues Band, 6-10 p.m.

Happy Hour til 10 p.m.

Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $3 Bombs til midnight

Beer Drinking Games, 315 Second Ave. SE, Cedar $3.25 Mason Jars, $3.50 Bombs & Shots Rapids 319-364-4112

Late Night Party, 11 p.m.close; $3.50 Bombs, $2.25 Bottles

2 for 1 Open Bar

Daniel Arthur’s

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Kevin Burt

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Josh Bad Endings Kelly

Shawn Ryan’s

Karaoke 7 p.m., Depth 8 p.m., Terry McCauley; Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m. Depth Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m.

1202 1/2 3rd St. SE 319-366-0414 3321 1st Ave. SE 319-364-1137

1060 Old Marion Rd. NE 319-294-5778 3325 Center Point Rd. NE 319-363-3004

DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Open Mic 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bricks 320 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-0950

Parlor City Pub

Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $4 Imports, $2.50 Demo Steins til midnight

1125 3rd St. SE 319-247-0000

Teeghans

821 3rd Ave. SE 319-362-9340

215 2nd Ave. SE 319-365-1591

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COMEDY

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DISC JOCKEY

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Karaoke 7 p.m., Depth Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m., $3 Domestic Pitcher

$2 You Call It Open Bar, $3.25 Mason Jars

Joe Uker

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Acoustic Finals

Karaoke 7 p.m., Depth Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m., $3 Domestic Pitcher

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Depth Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m.;Cup Night, 3-close, $3 Cup, $1 Refill

Karaoke 7 p.m., Depth Charges $2.25 noon-6 p.m.

All drink specials and events in the Hoopla Bar Guide are subject to change.

Cedar Rapids Mayoral Candidates’ Debate

Iowa City 319.339.3101

Hosted by Hoopla’s CARLY WEBER & KCRG-TV9’s ASHLEY HINSON

(Think conversation over cocktails.) 5:45-6:45pm - Doors open at 5:15 Dublin City Pub / 215 3rd St. SE

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Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Maddie’s Farm

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Tuesday, Oct. 20

Candidates will throw darts to determine who will answer 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

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SOUTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 10.15

Friday 10.16

DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY The Yacht Club

Saturday 10.17

Sunday 10.18

Minstrel Studios, 8 p.m., $5 9 p.m., Tool Tribute with Toology, $7

13 S. Linn 319-337-6464

The Picador

330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788

Monday 10.19

Tuesday 10.20

$2 Pints 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Dr. Manhattan, 6 p.m., all ages

Former Ghosts, 19 and up, 9 p.m.

Wednesday 10.21 Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey & Koplant No, 8 p.m., $10

This Providence, 6 p.m., all ages

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 Domestic Steins & $5.49 Import Steins

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; Seasonal Pour

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

Headlights; $2.75 Fat Tire Pints

$1.75 PBR, High Life, Old Style & Grain Belt bottles

$2.75 Goose Island Honker’s Ale Pints

$2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Whiskeys

Martinis

127 1/2 E. College St. 319-351-5536

$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos, Kir Royale, & Specialty Bacardi Martinis

$2 Well Drinks

$4 Domestic Pitchers, $2 Stoli and Bacardi Drinks

$2 Domestic Drafts and Well Drinks

$4 Domestic Pitchers and Martinis, $2 Stoli and Barcardi Drinks

Studio 13 13 S. Linn St.

DJ; $3 Cover, $2 Call & Domestics, $1 Wells

Drag Show; $2 Domestics, DJ; $3 Bacardi, $4 Bombs $2.50 UV Drinks

Karaoke; $3 Wells

Drag Show; $2 Wells, $2 Pucker Shots

Iowa City Piano Lounge

Live Music; Half Price Wine Live Music, $2 Domestics, and Martinis All Night $4 Bombs

Live Music, $3 Barcardi, $4 Bombs

BoJames

$2 Wells, $2 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

$3 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

$2 Wells, $2 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

Country Night, $2 Wells, $2 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

The Summit

1/2 Price Martinis

1/2 Price Wine By The Glass, $3 Big Blue Moons

$3 Corona Bottles and Rocks Margaritas

$3 Corona Bottles, $4 Bloody Marys

$3 Jack & Coke

$3 Big Boulevard

1/2 Price Big Beer

10 p.m.-close - DJ

10 p.m.-close -Karaoke

11 a.m.-close -$5 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - $10 Beer Pitchers Buckets 11-5 p.m.-$2 Bloody Marys, 5-close - Happy Hour

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

217 Iowa Ave. 319-351-1797

118 E. Washington 319-337-4703 10 S. Clinton St. 319-354-7482

CORALVILLE/NORTH LIBERTY 11 a.m.-close - Half Price Eggy’s On 965 Drinks

1295 Jordan St., North Liberty 319-665-4800

$2 Well Drinks

2421 Coral Ct., North Liberty 319-545-4290

Gus’ Food & Spirits

7 p.m.- $1.75 Domestic Pints, Captain Drinks, 9 p.m.- Karaoke, No Cover

10 p.m.-close $2.50 Domestic Pints

10 p.m.-close - $2 UV Drinks; McPhisto

1650 Dows St., Ely 319-848-3292

Odies Bar & Grill

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; $2 Dom. Bottles, $1.50 Cans, $2 Wells, $1.25 Drafts

$12 Bucket of Beers During Iowa Game

KEY: LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY

KARAOKE

DISC JOCKEY

Drag Show; $2 Liq & Doms, $3 Bombs, $4 Martinis with Free Pizza

Live Music, $2 Well Drinks

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Eben

7 p.m.-close - $4 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - $2.50 Pitchers Domestic Bottles

7 p.m.-close - $2.50 Well Drinks

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; $2 Dom. Bottles, $1.50 Cans, $2 Wells, $1.25 Drafts

To advertise in the Bar Guide, contact your Gazette Communications Media Consultant. Cedar Rapids 319.398.8222 All drink specials and events in the Hoopla Bar Guide are subject to change.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Join us for Comedy Hump Day with comedians Jason Russell & Michael Callahan Friday:

7 p.m.-close - $5 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - Pint Night, Pitchers, $4 Martinis $2 Domestics, $3 Imports

Saturday:

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319.351.1797 Open Wed - Sat 7pm-2am

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Iowa City 319.339.3101

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HOME GAMES SAT, OCT 17, CHICAGO, 7 P.M. SUN, OCT 18, DES MOINES, 4 P.M. SAT, OCT 24, TEAM USA, 7 P.M. SUN, OCT 25, LINCOLN, 4 P.M. SAT, OCT 31, CHICAGO, 7 P.M. FRI, NOV 6, GREEN BAY, 7 P.M. SAT, NOV 14, TRI-CITY, 7 P.M. FRI, NOV 20, SIOUX CITY, 7 P.M. FRI, NOV 27, INDIANA, 7 P.M. SAT, NOV 28, OMAHA, 7 P.M. FRI, DEC 4, SIOUX FALLS, 7 P.M. SUN, DEC 6, GREEN BAY, 4 P.M. SAT, DEC 12, WATERLOO, 7 P.M. THU, DEC 31, YOUNGSTOWN, 7 P.M. SAT, JAN 2, DES MOINES, 7 P.M. SUN, JAN 3, OMAHA, 4 P.M. SAT, JAN 16, CHICAGO, 7 P.M. FRI, JAN 22, SIOUX FALLS, 7 P.M.

his weekend, the cow bells will be clanging and the crowd cheering as pucks and skates whip across the ice. That’s right. Ladies and Gentlemen. The RoughRiders will play their home opener Saturday. The team has been on the road for two weeks, but the puck drops at home this weekend and it’s a whole new home, at that.

This summer, under new ownership, the arena was renamed The Stable. Two 9-by36 foot HD screens now stand at either end

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of the arena, which will allow for replays, graphics, advertisements and a slew of other visual entertainment. The arena is also now awash in RoughRiders’ colors – black and green — and boasts redone suites. The Stable isn’t the only thing that’s had a makeover since last season. The team has a new Web site, www.ridertownusa.com The site features RiderVision, complete with music videos, footage from games and press conference recordings. “We hope people get to see an exciting

game and see a hard-working team,” says, says Head Coach and General Manager Mark Carlson. “We want to make it a lot more than just hockey.” “We want to make it an entire fan experience,” because the fans have helped put the team where they are today, he says. “They’ve absolutely helped us get to this point.” The changes are part of a new ownership arrangement.

Since the RoughRiders came to Cedar Rapids in 1999, Carlson has been at the helm of the team. As the head coach and general manager, Carlson has helped spread hockey fever to this part of the state. Now he’s joined forces with Jeff Jauch and Tony Sdao of Newco Riders LLC, the group which now owns the team. He says the new leadership is taking the team and the experience of a RoughRiders’ game to an entirely new level. “They’ve really done a tremendous job of

getting out in the community and drumming up excitement for the season,” he says. “People are really starting to understand what we’re all about.” The RoughRiders have been a success on the rink for years.

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past 10 seasons, he has led the RoughRiders to a 326-216-53 record, ranking second among active United States Hockey League coaches in terms of winning percentage. The RoughRiders have two USHL East Division championships under their belt and nine consecutive winning seasons.

SAT, FEB 6, TRI-CITY, 7 P.M. FRI, FEB 26, YOUNGSTOWN, 7 P.M. SAT, FEB 27, FARGO, 7 P.M. FRI, MAR 5, INDIANA, 7 P.M. SAT, MAR 6, INDIANA, 7 P.M. FRI, MAR 12, TEAM USA, 7 P.M. SAT, MAR 13, GREEN BAY, 7 P.M. WED, MAR 17, SIOUX CITY, 7 P.M.

Carlson has seen many of his players move This season the organization behind the on to the NHL or receive scholarships to team hopes they can translate that success Division I schools, and has received numerous off the ice as well. honors of his own. Last spring, he was — ALYSSA named the United States Olympic Committee CRYSTAL LOGIUDICE PHOTO/THE GAZETTE Development Coach of the Year. Over the

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Eric Robinson, 19

Cedar Rapids Roughriders

Eric Robinson’s life can pretty much be summed up in three words. OK, it’s actually four.

College with Costello. The two have a United States history class that begins at 8.

“Probably once a week, I video chat with her and my parents,” he said.

“Hockey, video games and food,” the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders forward says.

After that, there’s an English composition class with teammate Jayson Megna. Robinson gets back to his host family’s home in southwest Cedar Rapids about 11, where it’s time for a nap and, of course, lunch.

Oh, and don’t forget about more grub. Robinson fixes himself another meal during the evening and a turkey sandwich before he goes to bed.

Lots of food. Lots and lots of food. A typical day for the 19-year-old Foxborough, Mass., resident includes five or six meals. Robinson isn’t like most. Tall and lean, he has to watch his weight to make sure it’s not too low, not too high. “It’s pretty tough,” he says. “My arms used to be like sticks. It’s funny because I hang out with (teammate) Jeff (Costello), and he eats three meals a day and looks like that. I eat at least five meals a day and look like this.” Robinson points to the other side of the RoughRiders locker room at Costello, who is sturdily built at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. Robinson is listed at 6-2 and 190. “I eat about three times a night,” he says. “I need to maintain weight ... After Monday’s practice, I’ll be down about six pounds or so. I’ve got school, so I’ll get one, maybe two meals a day in before practice.” Robinson’s daily routine is like the other RoughRiders who have graduated from high school — plus more food, obviously. He gets up about 7 a.m. and grabs a quick bite to eat. Go figure. Then it’s a carpool to Kirkwood Community PA GE 1 6

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On this particular day, he hung out at Costello’s host family’s place instead, downing some pasta and a couple of baked potatoes. Pasta is big with hockey players. It’s a high-carb thing. The RoughRiders practice during the week from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Most games are Friday and Saturday nights, with an occasional weekday or Sunday contest.

Hockey, video games and food. “From now on, throughout our lives, this is what we’re going to be doing,” Robinson said of his schedule. “Even in college, maybe even more. Travel for games is going to be the same, for some of us it’ll be worse. And the schoolwork, it’s still going to be there. It’s hard being an athlete and going to school ... This is good practice for us. I mean, it’s hard, but you’ve got to deal with it.” — JEFF JOHNSON, THE GAZETTE

United States Hockey League teams have 60 regular-season games. The league stretches east to west from Kearney, Neb., to Youngstown, Ohio. That’s a lot of time in a bus. “I got here today about 1,” Robinson said last week. “We had power-play practice about 1:30, and then (regular) practice started at 2.” Robinson left the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena around 5 p.m. and headed back home to a full lasagna meal cooked by his host parents: JoAnn and Gary Perez. JoAnn Perez is the RoughRiders’ housing family coordinator. Evenings consist of studying, hanging out with teammates and/or video gaming. Robinson has a girlfriend back home in Massachusetts that he’s in regular contact with during the day.

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Cedar Rapids Theology on Tap invites you to the Chrome Horse Saloon for drinks and faith discussions every Thursday of October starting at 7 PM.

Monday Night Football bar tour brings us to Chuck’s on 4958 Johnson Ave. Chuck’s was recently remodeled and I’m happy to say that it’s awesome. This is an Iowa Hawkeye themed bar with black and gold decor, lots of seating and Hawkeye memorabilia all over the walls. The place wasn’t one of the bigger bars we have been to on the tour, but it was big enough to accommodate our group with plenty of room to spare. The food menu is random enough to keep everyone happy. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pepper steak sandwich and even a lasagna dinner make up this menu. They offer the standard fried appetizers along with some unique items such as mini tacos and chicken gizzards. Sadly, the item I was most excited about, the deep fried cheeseburger, is no longer offered. The bartender said it wasn’t a big seller and frankly, I don’t understand how that could be. Maybe they will bring it back; my arteries are hoping that they do.

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Now Serving Breakfast deal. Chuck’s also serves breakfast until noon on Sundays, so if you wanted to catch a few noon NFL games while eating French toast, this place if for you.

For a Monday Night Football special, they offered $2.50 tall boys. The tall boy selection was wide and they had lots of choices for draft beer. The TV The food was great and everyone situation at Chuck’s is outstanding was very happy with their selections, with 13 HDTVs. They have a row especially the 85 cent tacos, which of six 42” TVs above the bar and were overflowing and one heck of a

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the others strategically placed throughout. A minor complaint: the wall facing the street was barren of TVs. But that was a minor issue and easily fixed with a minor shift of the seat. The remodel of the place was fantastic, the food exceeded expectations and the service was great. Put this one on your list. — DEREK

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Buffet, Carving Station, Omelette Station Next on the Monday Night Football bar tour: Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids DEREK NOHR IS AN ICE HOCKEY GOALTENDER WHO ENJOYS FINE FOOD, UNIQUE BEER, CHICAGO SPORTS, AND FREQUENT TRIPS TO VEGAS. HE ALSO HAS AN UNHEALTHY OBSESSION WITH KILLING DANDELIONS AND AN EXTREME HATRED FOR “LINE BUDGERS.”

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Erik Shewmaker

Owner and general manager @ Blackstone What inspired you to open this restaurant?

What other dishes are popular?

Our burgers are all very popular. We use high-quality beef and hand-patty it, so the burgers are really juicy. We have some standout appetizers, too – sagnaki, a flaming Greek cheese; a satay sampler, chicken, beef and shrimp skewers with various dipping sauces; and some gigantic chicken fingers.

We wanted to bring a Chicago-caliber restaurant with stylish atmosphere and food to Iowa City, and we noticed that the east side of Iowa City had been neglected by commercial development, especially by restaurants.

How would you describe your cuisine?

Stylish American food with Asian and Mediterranean influences. We have a lot of classic comfort foods done in a way that’s a little different. Like our mac and cheese — we use a special cheese mix and add some applewood bacon, which brings out a really unique flavor. The mac and cheese started off as just a side item, but it was so wildly popular that we added it as an entree. It’s easily our No. 1 seller.

You also offer a gluten-free menu?

Yes. We were noticing a lot of requests for gluten-free items, and we saw an opportunity to jump on that need and learned as much as we could about what’s available for gluten-free menus and what you need to do to prepare gluten-free foods. It’s something we take very seriously.

ANNE KAPLER

What’s the best part of your job?

The people. They’re the reason why we’re successful. It makes me look forward to coming to work every day. I consider myself friends with both the staff and our guests. We try to get to know people and grow our relationships.

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What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I love to be active, challenging myself in some aspect, whether mountain biking, playing golf, working out, or pretty munch anything that gets the hair on the back of my neck standing up. I like to put myself on the edge.

— ANNE

ANNE KAPLER LIVES IN CEDAR RAPIDS, WORKS IN IOWA CITY, AND SHAMELESSLY PLANS ALL HER ROAD TRIPS AROUND DINING AND FOOD SHOPPING. VISIT HER BLOG AT WWW.PEARVANA.COM

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CATCH A TIGER BY THE TOE “THE WHITE TIGER,” by Aravind

He vows that he would never have a child Adiga, tells the story of narrator, Balram as long as this was “the coop” would be his Halwai, and his journey of upward mobility child’s lot in life. in India’s caste system. Balram dutifully drives his master around, This isn’t your hard-working, American all the while paying close attention to how bootstrap story. His story is written in he dresses and acts. He memorizes the letters to the visiting Chinese premier. steps of corruption that businessmen in With his cutting observations about the India use to keep their profits flowing. He upper class, which he gains during his learns to carry around bags and envelopes years as a chauffeur, Balram slowly realizes of money and put them in the hands of the trap of the caste system and plans a the police and politicians. His master way out. He calls his lower class trap “the patronizes him with claims to pay for his rooster coop,” and sarcastically describes wedding and care for his family. He sees how a combination of fear, family and duty his master’s true (dis) loyalty after one keep anyone from ever escaping the coop. dark night. This solidifies his resolve.

Balram makes a homicidal break from his class with a large sum of money and winds up back in the same town where he started. He sets up right under the noses of those looking for him, and with a million rupee reward on his head, no less. After his years of observing his corrupt master, he knows exactly how to get a business set up and is proud of his entrepreneurship. He even considers having children some time. The story is shocking, darkly funny and entertaining. The author is a journalist (a former Time Magazine correspondent) and I think it shows in his tightly written book. — CAITLIN

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Into the woods In any other setting it is called walking. It is mundane, irksome even, means to get from Point A to Point B when there is no drive-through option. But do your walking in the woods, on a worn and weathered path, and the mode of transportation is transformed into something more. It becomes hiking.

To see if hiking really is any different from its boring cousin walking, I loaded my dog Peanut into the car and headed for Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Nestled along the Cedar River between Palo and Toddville, Wickiup Hills has several trails to choose from, each named for the distinct ecosystem they traverse, like wetlands, prairie and savannas, as well as an archaeological trail and two-and-a-half mile hiking trail. Feeling called by the obvious, Peanut and I set out on the one marked “hiking” and navigated our way along a well-maintained grass path with conveniently placed maps and markers. My four-legged companion and I were both at ease meandering along the all but deserted pass; a welcomed difference from an afternoon jaunt on the crowded sidewalks of Iowa City which regularly leave us both on edge.

KELSEY SHEEHY PHOTOS

necessary element of my daily walk — I listened instead to the random playlist supplied by Mother Nature. Leaves, dry despite the recent rain, crunched beneath my feet as the wind rustled the green, crimson and saffron ones above me.

One noticeably absent sound was the shrill call of my hiking companion, who normally barks at her own shadow, but was silent as she bounded along the trail. I can only imagine Peanut was enjoying the The recent dip in temperatures meant leisurely jaunt as much as I was; the gnat and bugs that plagued me which, with no noticeable incline, on my recent bike ride were also was well suited for both our fitness absent from our hike and, resisting levels. However, someone looking for the impulse to switch on my iPod- a a more active hike would be better

suited to the more rugged trails which traverse the bluffs and ravines of Palisades-Kepler State Park on Highway 30 near Mount Vernon, or the rolling hills of Squaw Creek Park in Marion. Whether it was due to the change in scenery, or because there was no Point A or B, traffic or offensive noises, my hike left me feeling more satisfied than any walk I can recall. But don’t take my word for it, find a trail and decide for yourself. Check out www.mycountyparks. com to find a trail or park anywhere in Iowa. — KELSEY

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What do you get when you mix a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, a heap of Shania Twain, a touch of Led Zepplin, a sarcastic bassist and a guitarist who has been playing 13 years longer than his lead singer has been alive? A musical stew that tastes slightly like cowboy and leather and Eastern Iowa’s very own Lockren. Lockren is a melting pot of diverse talent brought together to cover and re-imagine top 40 country hits across the state, all tied up with a 22-year-old lead singer who’s been rocking socks off for nearly a decade already. Formed in 2005 out of the remnants of a group called Diablo, Lockren has been delivering fun, high energy shows for over four years now. They love what they

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Loughren by way of her friend’s grandmother, who happen to play in a band Arnie knew. He was “We have the same energy for five blown away by her demo, and people as we do for 1,000,” says started putting together talent bassist Brian Sanny, who described around her, including John Rolf on their style as “kick butt country, drums and lead guitarist Jon Purdy, kick butt rock and roll.” who’s been around long enough to have played in bands opening At a Lockren show, the audience for the likes of Tommy Bolin and should expect covers ranging from Deep Purple, Jackson Browne and modern stars like Carrie Underwood ELO. Thus, Lockren (a respelling of all the way to classics like Johnny Loughren) was born. Cash, and everything in between. The group makes sure the audience They hope to add to their resume is involved and having fun. early in 2010, when Amanda and Brian finish enough original tracks How Lockren came together is a to produce an album. study in random connections and cosmic kismet. In the meantime, they’re having fun traveling Iowa and showing that, When current sound man Arnie no matter how different they may Benning started putting together be, it all sounds the same when talent out of the remains of Diablo, they’re on the stage. he was introduced to Amanda — 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 Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Try online. There are dozens more events on our online calendar that we couldn’t squeeze into these pages.

Thursday

October 15 Art Events Art: 21 Film Screening’Transformation’

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7503

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Marion Public Library, 1095 6th Ave., Marion. www.marionpubliclibrary.org (319) 377-3412

Playtime Poppy: ‘Aladdin’

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jefferson High School, 1243 20th Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets required for all persons 1 and older. $3 per ticket available at the door. Season tickets available for all 4 productions. www.playtimepoppy. com. (319) 377-4591

Honey Creek Acres

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Honey Creek Acres, 799 Swisher View Drive, Swisher. Apple orchard and pumpkin patch, plus honey, gourds, apple wood and Indian corn. www.honeycreekacres.com (319) 857-4322

Reading to Dogs

6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha. Watch your child’s confidence and reading skills grow when he or she shares Adult Raku a story with a four-legged friend. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes The Ceramics Center, The Cherry and are filled on a first-come/first Building, Suite 117, Cedar Rapids. Bring a small bucket and basic pot- served basis. (319) 393-1414 tery tool kit. This class is designed for both beginner and experienced. (319) 365-9644

Film

‘Lost Nation-The Ioway’

Children’s Events Children’s Story Time, Cornell

9:30 a.m. Cornell College, Russell D. Cole Library, Mount Vernon. (319) 895-4271

Preschool Power Hour

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Science Station, Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319) 363-4629

Marion Library Preschool Storytime

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Welcome reception for Robert (Bob) Pasicznyuk, the library’s new director and his family. Refreshments will be served.

Karaoke Pub Quiz Night and Karaoke

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke

8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067

Networking Events Alumni Happy Hour

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Daniel Arthur’s, 821 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. A series of networking happy hours in Cedar Rapids, organized by the alumni associations of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa. Complementary appetizers provided by CorridorCareers.com. No RSVP is required.

Theater ‘The Book of Liz’

8 p.m. 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of Macbride Auditorium, University of Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. Iowa Campus, Iowa City. Free and Tickets are $17, seniors citizen $12, open to the public. (319) 335-0606, youth $10, and UI students $5 with a valid UI ID and are available ‘Freedom to Dream: Rights in advance from the Hancher box of Immigrants’ office in the Old Capitol Town Cen7:30 p.m. ter. For tickets, call (319) 335-1160; Hiawatha Public Library Meettoll-free 1-800-HANCHER; on-line ing Room, 150 West Willman, https://hbotix.hancher.uiowa. Hiawatha. (319) 360-5119 edu/Online/.

Literary Welcome Reception for Robert Pasicznyuk 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

to complement its production of from 3 to 5 p.m. daily through ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’ The event Nov. 8. will be hosted by Miriam Gilbert, UI Department of English, and Andrea Keech, Language Arts and Drama, Northwest Jr. High School. Playtime Poppy: ‘Aladdin’ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Riverside Theatre workshop 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jefferson High School, 1243 20th 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert required for all persons 1 and older. St., Iowa City. - “Selling a Song,” $3 per ticket available at the door. a two-day workshop taught by performer Kristen Behrendt to help Season tickets available for all 4 productions. www.playtimepoppy. singers and performers develop com. (319) 377-4591 their vocal technique, physical presence, and overall interpretaHoney Creek Acres tion of a song. An accompanist will be provided. Tuition: $50. (319) 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Honey Creek Acres, 799 Swisher 338-7672 View Drive, Swisher. Apple orchard and pumpkin patch, plus honey, gourds, apple wood and Indian corn. www.honeycreekacres.com (319) 857-4322

Children’s Events

Friday

October 16

Art Events

Coe Art Shows Opening Reception

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Marvin Cone and Eaton-Buchan Galleries of Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College Campus, Cedar Rapids. Polaroid photographs taken by famed pop artist Andy Warhol and mixed media/installation by Isabel Barbuzza. Both the reception and the exhibitions are free and open to the public, with gallery hours

Hiawatha Kids Movie Night

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hiawatha Community Center, 101 Emmons St., Hiawatha. Free. Juice and popcorn are also provided.

Comedy Rich Vos @ Penguins Comedy Club

8 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW,

Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-8133

Dance Ballroom Dance

7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Old Brick, 20 East Market Street, Iowa City. Music by Noteworthy Quarte.

Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company

8 p.m. Coe College, Sinclair Auditorium, Cedar Rapids. (319) 399-8600

Farmers Markets Noelridge Farmers’ Market

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Lot, Cedar Rapids. . (319) 286-5699

Film ‘Brother Sun, Sister Moon’

6:30 p.m. Peoples Church, 600 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Film and discussion.

Outdoors Things That Go Bump in the Night

7 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665

Thursday Theatre Talk

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Riverside Theatre will host a Thursday Theatre Talk

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CALENDAR Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Meet costumed ‘critters’ or taxidermy animals who will tell their story. Appropriate for adults and children of all ages.The member fee for this event is $3, nonmember fee is $5. Children pay only $1. (319) 362-0664,

Food & Wine BrewNost! International Beer Tasting

6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. Savor over 30 beers from around the world paired with sweet and hors d’oeuvres created by corridor chefs. Silent auction, live music and a raffle drawing for a trip to Prague. (319) 447-5533

Literary Author Discussion

6 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Chad Lewis, author of “The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in Iowa.

Karaoke

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9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Wrigleyville, 1899 Seventh Ave., Marion.

Live Guitar Rock - Dave Paris Group

9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. REFUGE ROCK, 1810 Blairsferry Rd. N.E, Cedar Rapids. The free concert is open to high school age to adult. www.daveparis.com or (319) 361-0080

9 p.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 377-6386

Eclypse Karaoke

9 p.m. VIP Lounge, 648 8th St., Marion. (319) 377-9082

Theater

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-8174

Zombie Prom - The Musical

7:30 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City. (319) 688-5087

7:30 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City. City Circle Acting Company of Coralville. General admission tickets are $14 for youth, students, and seniors and $17 for adults and are available at Coralville Recreation Center. (319) 248-1750

The Wheel’er Inn, 895 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion. (319) 373-4212

Nightlife The Watson-Adamson Duo

1 p.m. Carl and Ernie’s Good Time Pub and Grub, 161 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City. (319) 337-4422

Dick Watson Jazz!

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bobbers Grill, 1850 Scales Bend Rd., North Liberty. Accessible by boat or car. (319) 665-3474

Drag Show

9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3784627 PA GE 2 6

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‘Shady Business’

Karaoke

Local Artists Workshop Series

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Campus, 116 Vinton Street, Palo. Grade 6 to adult .

7:30 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The show runs through Nov. 15 and is rated Theatre PG-13. Tickets are $26.50 for adults and $17.50 for those under age 30 through the box office at 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com

Kids’ Kitchen Takeover: Spooky Eeeks

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Johnson Ave. Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. Ages 5 and up. Please pre-register at the Camera/Video department by noon Friday (319) 365-0477

Kids’ Kitchen Takeover: Halloween Cooking Class

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Hy-Vee, 279 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids. Kids of all ages are welcomed; however, adult supervision is required. Registration is also required. (319) 393-4480 or njohnson@hy-vee.com for more information or to sign up.

Playtime Poppy: ‘Aladdin’

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jefferson High School, 1243 20th Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets required for all persons 1 and older. $3 per ticket available at the door. Season tickets available for all 4 productions. www.playtimepoppy. com. (319) 377-4591

Comedy

Rock ‘N’ Roll

7:30 p.m. TCR Lindale, 4444 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $25 or $20, with $12 rush tickets available at the door one half hour before each performance; (319) 366-8591 or www.theatrecr.org

Saturday

October 17

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City

Events

Festivals

ReNEWvenation

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Opening Reception: ‘Bits & Pieces’

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Be among the first to explore highlights from the collection and the story of the Linn County Historical Association’s ventures over the last 40 years. Breakfast catered by Julie-n-Le Chef. Free. (319) 362-1501

‘Feeling Your Way through the Shift of 2012’

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-3398.

Respite for Parents of Children with Special Needs

1 p.m. - 12 p.m. Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha. The ARC or Camp Courageous are available for care of children (319) 395-6700

Farmers Markets

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shueyville United Methodist Church, 1195 Steeple Lane NE, Swisher. Live auction, Frozen Foods, Handicrafts, Homemade Baked Goods, Music, Kids games. (319) 270-2725

Fall Farm festival

9 p.m. - 4 p.m. Seminole Valley Farm Museum, 1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE, Cedar Rapids. Apple days has been combined with a harvest festival to celebrate the end of the growing season. Come see the chores and jobs done in the fall to get ready for the upcoming winter. There will be cider pressing and canning demos through out the weekend. There will also be a threshing demo, antique engines, and tractors. (319) 378-9870

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Friends of Hickory Hill Park

9 a.m. Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City. The Friends of Hickory Hill Park (FHHP) will hold its annual meeting at the south entrance (Bloomington Street) of Hickory Hill Park. Celebrate the completion of the Norton Wayside and its educational displays, featuring park history, birdlife, and restoration efforts.Interim. Coffee and cookies will be served.

Walk For A Cure 2009

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lower City Park, 200 E. Park Road, Iowa City. Support kids with cancer at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. The route is approximately 2.7 miles. Food and drinks will be provided.

Food & Wine

Celebrate Oktoberfest w/ Joe Stutler

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Celebrate Oktoberfest. (319) 378-0762

Literary Photographer Bill Witt

4 p.m. Prairie Lights Bookstore, 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Photographer Bill Witt will be at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a slide presentation of his book, ‘Enchanted by Prairie,’ written with Osha Davidson. Prairie Lights will donate half of the profits from the sales of the book to the Friends of Hickory Hill Park LEAF Fund (Land Acquisition and Enhancement Fund).

Linda Louise Book Signing

12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Waldenbooks, 1650 Sycamore St., Iowa City. Louise will sign copies of her Christian living book, ‘Longing for Wholeness.’

Share Your Stories Memoir Writing Workshop

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Topic: Swimming. Please bring a short story to share. No registration. Join the group anytime. The workshop is free, but donations to the History Center are welcome. (319) 378-8469

Karaoke Crown Karaoke

8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067

Checkers Karaoke

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. Sing Karaoke at Checkers!, 319 364 9927, chekerstav@aol.com, P.J. Harrington

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke

9 p.m. Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858

SATELLITE TECHNICIANS

T&A DJ Oct. 16 Non-Stop Music All Night Long Chaserz Oct. 17 Shadow Des Moines Area Band Oct. 24

Iowa City Farmers Market

7:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-8133

Children’s Events

Starlighters II Studio Showcase 2009 Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke 7:30 p.m.

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067

Rich Vos

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fingerprint Fish Bowl Class 18 Trevose and 23 Newly Idylwild Subdvision Iowa City. ReNEWvena2 p.m. - 3 p.m. tion is a fundraiser for the Iowa Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. www.reneesce- City Junior Service League as part of the Iowa City Homebuilder’s ramiccafe.com (319) 351-9644 New Construction Event. Tickets are $10 to view the two condos. Funds raised from it will benefit Iowa City Junior Service League ‘The Book of Liz’ Projects. The event will feature 8 p.m. Honey Creek Acres two flood-affected condos in the David Thayer Theatre University of 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Idylwild Neighborhood of Iowa City Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. Honey Creek Acres, 799 Swisher Tickets are $17, seniors citizen $12, View Drive, Swisher. Apple orchard and showcase how the community can reuse, recycle, and restore in youth $10, and UI students $5 and pumpkin patch, plus honey, decorating. The condos will feature with a valid UI ID and are available gourds, apple wood and Indian interior designers and artists in advance from the Hancher box corn. www.honeycreekacres.com decorating rooms and using items office in the Old Capitol Town Cen- (319) 857-4322 that have been restored or reused, ter. For tickets, call (319) 335-1160; as well as new items from renewtoll-free 1-800-HANCHER; on-line Popo Puppet Festival able and recyclable resources. (319) https://hbotix.hancher.uiowa. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn 321-7360 edu/Online/. St., Iowa City. (319) 887-6028

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Karaoke by Rock and Thunder

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CALENDAR Karaoke with Rock & Thunder

9 p.m. - 11 a.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. with Alyssa, (319) 393-8174

Nightlife Drag Show

9 and 11 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3784627

Performances Clavinova Fun Fest

9:30 a.m. West Music, 1398 Twixt Town Road Marion. More than 60 students and adults will perform in recitals throughout the day. For more information, (319) 377-9100

Memories of Lincoln

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Granger House Historic Home, 970 Tenth Street, Marion. Re-enactor portraying Elizabeth Todd Edwards, Abraham Lincoln’s sister-in-law, tells about the famous president. (319) 377-6672

Zach Svoboda in Concert

7 p.m. Center Point United Methodist Church, 815 Summit Street, Center Point. An evening of praise & worship music. (319) 849-2518

Unison Piano Duo

7:30 p.m. University Capitol Centre, 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City. Chinese husband and wife team of Du Huang and Xiao Hu, who have served on the piano faculty of Luther College since 2001. Learn more at www. uiowa.edu/~cnm/44.091017.html

Winneba Youth Chorale of Ghana in Concert

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 310 Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $7 for students with ID and children under 12. Proceeds from the concert will provide support for educational programs and materials needed by the Winneba Youth Chorale organization in Ghana. (319) 364-6148

Orchestra Iowa: Urban Perspectives

8 p.m. Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College Campus, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-8203

Theater ‘The Book of Liz’

8 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of

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Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. Tickets are $17, seniors citizen $12, youth $10, and UI students $5 with a valid UI ID and are available in advance from the Hancher box office in the Old Capitol Town Center. For tickets, call (319) 335-1160; toll-free 1-800-HANCHER; on-line https://hbotix.hancher.uiowa. edu/Online/.

Peck’s Flower and Garden Shop, 3990 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids. Bring the kids to ‘Trick or Treat’. Costumes are not necessary but welcome. Face painting, games, hayride and other fun activities for kids! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor activities are weather permitting. (319) 393-5565

Footloose

Events

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St., Iowa City. The Young Footliters. www.youngfootliters. org.

Zombie Prom - The Musical

7:30 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City. (319) 688-5087

‘Always...Patsy Cline’

Starlighters II Studio Showcase 2009

7:30 p.m. Starlighters Theatre, 136 East Main Street, Anamosa. Three one-act plays. For reservations, call the box office at (319) 462-4793 from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

‘Shady Business’

Rock ‘N’ Roll

7:30 p.m. TCR Lindale, 4444 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $25 or $20, with $12 rush tickets available at the door one half hour before each performance; (319) 366-8591 or www.theatrecr.org

Sunday

October 18 Children’s Events Honey Creek Acres

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Honey Creek Acres, 799 Swisher View Drive, Swisher. Apple orchard and pumpkin patch, plus honey, gourds, apple wood and Indian corn. www.honeycreekacres.com (319) 857-4322

Free Fall Fun Days 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Run for the School Race

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Downtown Iowa City,, Iowa City. Fund raiser for the Iowa Community Schools and Regina Elementary School.

Respite for Parents of Children with Special Needs

the outdoor classroom trail.

Chi Running Clinic

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fitzpatrick Family Chiropractic, 101 Windflower Ln Suite 800, Solon. Learn to run faster, easier, and injury-free. Registration is at 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $5. The registration fee will benefit the Solon Outdoor Events Center. (319) 624-5145

Literary Reading

4 p.m. Prairie Lights Bookstore, 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Filipino fiction writer, poet, essayist and filmmaker Vicente Garcia Groyon and Indian poet Mani Rao, who lives in Hong Kong - both in residence this fall in the University of Iowa International Writing Program will present a free reading

1 p.m. - 12 p.m. Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha. The ARC or Camp Courageous are available for care of children (319) 395-6700

Nightlife

ReNEWvenation

Hot Hand Blues Band at Parlor City

Noon - 4 p.m. 18 Trevose and 23 Newly Idylwild Subdvision Iowa City. ReNEWvenation is a fundraiser for the Iowa City Junior Service League as part of the Iowa City Homebuilder’s New Construction Event. Tickets are $10 to view the two condos. Funds raised from it will benefit Iowa City Junior Service League Projects. The event will feature two flood-affected condos in the Idylwild Neighborhood of Iowa City and showcase how the community can reuse, recycle, and restore in decorating. The condos will feature interior designers and artists decorating rooms and using items that have been restored or reused, as well as new items from renewable and recyclable resources. (319) 321-7360

Festivals Fall Farm festival

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 1125 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 247-0000

Starlighters II Studio Showcase-2009 2 p.m. Starlighters Theatre, 136 East Main Street, Anamosa. Three one-act plays. For reservations, call the box office at (319) 462-4793 from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

‘The Book of Liz’

2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. Tickets are $17, seniors citizen $12, youth $10, and UI students $5 with a valid UI ID and are available in advance from the Hancher box office in the Old Capitol Town Center. For tickets, call (319) 335-1160; toll-free 1-800-HANCHER; on-line https://hbotix.hancher.uiowa. edu/Online/.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll

2:30 p.m. TCR Lindale, 4444 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets: $25 or $20, with $12 rush tickets available at the door one half hour before each performance; (319) 366-8591 or www.theatrecr.org

Sunday Night Pub Quiz

9 p.m. ‘Shady Business’ The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa 3 p.m. City. (319) 351-9529 The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The Grateful Dead Night show runs through Nov. 15 and is Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., rated Theatre PG-13. Tickets are Iowa City. (319) 337-6464 $26.50 for adults and $17.50 for those under age 30 through the box office at 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com

Performances Rob Lake Magic

$3 domestic steins

WEDNESDAYS

$5 Bottomless Cup (domestic) With DJ Bryan Lee

THURSDAYS

50¢ TACOS 5pm – close

$3.50 Steins Live Acoustic Open Mic 9pm-1am

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

$2.50 Domestic Bottles $3 Tall Boys $3 Fat Tire &

2 p.m. City High School Opstad Auditorium, 1900 Morningside Dr., Iowa City. Tickets for Lake’s October 18 performance are $25/20; UI student $22.50/10; senior citizen $22.50/18; youth $12.50/10 from the Hancher Box Office or online at www.hancher.uiowa.edu

New Belgium Seasonal $5 Bombs $2 Jello Shots

Live Music Fri., Oct. 16 Chris Miller Sat., Oct. 17 Nassor Cooper

‘Animal Songs’

2 p.m. Old Capitol Senate Chamber, 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City. Baritone Stephen Swanson and pianist David Gompper, faculty members in the University of Iowa School of Music, will perform ‘Animal Songs.’

EVERY HAWKEYE FOOTBALL GAME $15 All Domestic Beer & Wells with FREE Buffet Starting 2 hours before kick-off & lasts 1 hour after game

Theater Zombie Prom - The Musical

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors

2 p.m. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City. (319) 688-5087

Sense of Wonder Outdoor Classroom Open House

‘Always...Patsy Cline’

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. The opening and dedication will be followed by guided tours through

and seniors and $17 for adults and are available at Coralville Recreation Center. (319) 248-1750

SUNDAYS

$2 Miller & Coors Light Tall Boys Register to win Bears vs Packers Tickets & a $300 Gift Card with any Miller or Coors Light Tall Boy purchase

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