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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

October is synonymous with beer here in E. Iowa. Oktoberfest has come and gone, but there’s another chance Oct. 16 to sample some fine beers at the National Czech and Slovak Museum’s BrewNost. So belly up to the bar for a good cause.

“What is your brew of choice?” Carly Weber Editor

“This summer it was Goose Island’s Summertime”

Seth Smith Art Director

“Sapporo Black Label”

Michelle Wiese Designer

“This month it’s a delicious amber beer by Abita.”

Stacey Stefani Events

page 4: I’m Just Sayin’

page 12: People You Should Meet

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

Joe Hotek, a bier guy at John’s Grocery, isn’t just a fan of beer. He’s an advocate.

page 5: In The Know 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 14: Flicks

HooplaNow.com extra:

Watch a video about Sarah’s favorite outfits and read more about this local fashionista. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF JETTE

page 8: 3 Things

Caitlin Slessor Book Talk

“A cold one!”

page 16: BehindTheBar page 17: Clean Plate Club

Sarah Rule is all about accessories.

“Mmmmm ... Blue Moon!”

Are you ready for some football?

What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

page 7: MyStyle

Natalie Ditmars Book Talk

page 15: Pints and Pigskins

Volume’s Jason Stout knows the tricks of the trade.

Jamie Kelly Twitterpated

“I’m a big fan of Millstream Brewing John’s White Ale.”

Katie Mills Giorgio Five Minutes

Andrea Dietzenbach cozies up to some chips and salsa.

“Harp!”

Maggie Mills 3 Things

page 18: EcoCentric

“Although I’m a big fan of cheap beer, my favorite splurge is Harp.”

The 3 P’s of the green corporate bottom line.

Misti Huedepohl PYSM

page 19: Book Talk

“I’m not a beer fan, but my husband’s favorite is Sam Adams.”

Ready for a little introspection?

Jeff Carey EcoCentric

“Guinness on tap!”

page 20: Music Notes

Not sure what to do this week? Football, food, fitness, Are you Awful Purdy? fun and music for today’s Viking.

page 10: Bar Guide Thirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

To place an advertisement call: 319.398.8222 (Cedar Rapids) or 319.339.3101 (Iowa City) For distribution questions call: 319.398.5822

Derek Nohr Pints and Pigskins “Boulevard Wheat.”

page 21: Calendar Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.

Andrea Dietzenbach Clean Plate Club

“My go-to is Newcastle, but this time of year it’s great to have a pumpkin ale of some sort.”

Winthrop native Michelle Monaghan adds “truck driver” to her resume.

page 6: Twitterpated

“My favorite beer is Blue Moon with an orange. I’m also a big fan of Coors Light.”

Quinn Pettifer BehindTheBar “Blue Moon is always a favorite!”

Blake Rassmusen MusicNotes

“Mt. Dew. Why drink beer when you can have the nectar of the gods?”

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The first newspaper I worked at in Homer, Alaska, was across the street and down the hill from the local brewery. We often joked about running a pipeline from their brewery to our offices. And while that plan never went beyond pipe dreams, I did often stop by on my way home to pick up a growler. One of my favorite treats was a porter float. Like a root beer float except with rich, chocolately porter. Mmmm. That year in Homer was educational for many reasons, one of them being my introduction to good beer. In college I drank what was cheap or even better — free. Generally that meant Busch Light or if we were feeling frisky Bud Light. Not that there is anything wrong with either. I’m still known to toss back both from time to time, and our fridge is generally stocked with some of the latter.

And I’ll try any of them at least once. You see, while we on the West Coast may be famous for our particularity about coffee, we are similarly picky about beer. And much the same way I have been pleased to see coffee shops sprout up and flourish in Eastern Iowa, I love the increasing popularity of microbrews locally. Hotek says its because more bars are offering microbrews on tap. I could buy that argument. While it could be intimidating to buy an entire six-pack of a beer you’ve never tried, you’re not out as much if you order just one draw. Places like John’s Grocery and Benz Beverage Depot also have amazing selections of microbrews. You can even build-yourown six-pack. Then there’s places like Millstream Brewery in the Amanas or Third Base Brewery in Cedar Rapids where you can get beer brewed on site. Not sure what you want? Ask for tastes. There are also lots of opportunities for tasting at events throughout the year. Coming up Oct. 16 is BrewNost, which benefits the National Czech and Slovak Museum, and is cohosted by John’s Grocery.

But, it was in Homer that I learned that beer could They also host Iowa City BrewFest every September. Amana be something to be enjoyed, savored. Not just has an annual Oktoberfest celebration; Millstream a Beer pumped into a plastic cup and chugged. Festival in September and Benz hosts a Beer Fest in the spring. Check both Benz and Millstreams’ Web sites for a By no means am I a connoisseur, like Joe Hotek, one lineup of events. Find them at www.benzbeveragedepot. of the Bier Guys at John’s Grocery in Iowa City. He’s com and www.millstreambrewing.com pictured on page 12 surrounded by row upon row of six-packs. And he could probably name them all and tell So many options. My only complaint is that I still can’t get my you the characteristics of each. favorite beer here in Iowa. If someone could figure out how to get Alaskan Amber sold locally, I’d appreciate it. That I cannot do. But I do know the difference between an ale and a lager. I know, for example, that among the ales, an IPA is going to have a strong bitterness from the hops, and a porter will be smoother, full flavored and dark, while a stout is dark and more bitter.

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a company run by Sondy Daggett, won the contract, and will be paid $48,228 to hold open houses, send a mailing to county residents and analyze the public input that supervisors say will help guide their decision. The options are: staying at Steve & Barry’s in the Westdale Mall; buying and rehabbing the old Econofoods on 51st Street NE; renovating the current Administrative Office Building; going back to the Administrative Office Building as it was before the flood; co-locating with the city and/or school district.

Round and round

CEDAR RAPIDS — Business owners want to preserve a piece of Czech Village history. Czech Village Association members hope to move the Riverside Roundhouse to keep it in the business district. The roundhouse, used for farmers markets for decades, is at risk of being torn down if the city allows the site to be used by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Museum officials propose constructing a building at the site and are asking the city to move or demolish the roundhouse, 1350 A St. SW. Both were damaged in last year’s flood. Parks and recreation director Julie Sina said the estimated cost to repair the roundhouse was $354,700, but because of its location near the river, only $109,000 would be federally reimbursed.

Running shoes

Grab your running shoes, Iowa City, and dust off the walking shoes as the 11th Annual MidWestOne Bank Run For the Schools hits the starting line on Oct. 18. The races, which benefit the Iowa City Community School District and the Regina Catholic Community School

JONATHAN D. WOODS/THE GAZETTE

Competitors in the one mile race bound along the course during the Run For the Schools held downtown Iowa City in 2008. The Run For the Schools races are broken down into half-mile, one mile, 5K run or walk, 10K run or walk, wheelchair one mile, wheelchair 5K and half marathon. This year’s race will be Oct. 18.

District, has raised $384,000 over the past 10 years. Register through Oct. 16 and fees are $14 for kids, $25 for adults and $33 for the half marathon. Race weekend entry fees are $20 for kids and $30 for adults and $38 for the half marathon. T-shirts are not guaranteed for race weekend registrants. Registration fees include a tee shirt; deduct $3 from each fee if you do want a shirt. For more information or

to register, go to www.iccsfoundation. org/runforschool.htm

Finding a home

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Linn County Supervisors hired a communications firm to line up the options for a permanent location for county offices, and then find out what the public wants. Integrated Communications Strategies,

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IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa Museum of Art will host the sixth annual “Museum pARTy!” from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24, in the Oakdale Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville. The event celebrates the museum’s 40th anniversary and will raise funds to support flood relief efforts, exhibitions, and programming. Party attire is requested. Tickets for the Museum pARTy! may be purchased for $100 by calling (319) 335-3676.

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HALLOWEEN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO BE FOR THE BIG NIGHT YOU’D BETTER GET CRACKIN’. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS FOR EVERYONE’S FAVORITE FRIGHT NIGHT. — KATIE

“What are you going to be for Halloween?”

baseball playoffs loom and there are Snuggie commercials on every station.

Beaster1174: Irony: It’s raining like crazy the day CNN is here taping a piece on flood recovery.

Jennifer Petersen, 21

Jake Dierks, 20

Cedar Rapids “I’m going to be a 50s pinup girl.”

Cedar Rapids “I usually don’t dress up for Halloween.”

Marguerite Biwer, 28

Letervious Thomas, 21

Cedar Rapids “My kids are going to be Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego.”

JAMIE KELLY IS THE SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE AT THE GAZETTE. YOU CAN STALK HIM ONLINE AT TWITTER.COM/JAMIETIE OR JAMIETIE.COM

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Cedar Rapids “I’m gonna be a pimp.”

Downtown’s Home of the 32 oz. Mason Jar!!!

mimijohnson: Fall is official. Trees are turning,

Courtney Hepker, 20

Cedar Rapids “I’m gonna be Wilma Flintstone. My daughter is going to be Pebbles and my boyfriend is going to be Fred.” KATIE MILLS GIORGIO IS A FREELANCE WRITER LIVING IN CEDAR RAPIDS WHO ENJOYS THE BALANCING ACT OF BEING A WRITER, WIFE, MOM AND HIP YOUNG PROFESSIONAL IN THE CORRIDOR.

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Thursdays COLLEGE

Beer Drinking PARTY NIGHT Games

32 oz. Mason Jars $3.25 Bombs/Shots $3.50 All College Tippie/Coe/Kirkwood... Students

Fridays / Saturdays

L AT E N I G H T PA R T Y 11 pm – Close $3.50 Bombs $2.25 Bottles

Sundays

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315 2nd Avenue SE • 364-4112 • Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Bar District

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Comfort and style to take on the world

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Sarah Rule, 33, Manchester

Vice President @ M2 Lease Funds LLC

What she’s wearing:

I’m wearing a Pima cotton crew neck tee shirt in chocolate brown with a ruched scarf in browns and greens. Both the shirt and scarf are from Lane Bryant. This combo looks great with denim and I typically add a green cami for a touch of additional color under the tee. The outfit pairs well with bold but simple silver jewelry.

What she says:

My style inspiration comes from everywhere: magazines, Internet and TV. But it also comes from what I am most comfortable in — what I can put on that makes me feel like I’m ready to take on the world.

Like Sarah’s style?

See more photos, watch a video and read more about this local fashionista at www.HooplaNow.com

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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT ONE, TWO OR ALL THREE OF THESE EVENTS AND YOU’LL HAVE TO TRY NOT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.

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University of Iowa Homecoming

Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10

It’s that time of year – and no one celebrates Homecoming quite like the Hawkeyes. The team will be taking on Michigan at Kinnick Stadium with kickoff at 7:05 p.m. Saturday. Whether you have tickets to the game or you just plan on tailgating, it’s safe to expect a big black and gold crowd just about anywhere in the Corridor Saturday. For those making a weekend of it, be sure to check out New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band – they’ll be on hand Friday evening for the Homecoming parade, which starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Iowa City. The band also will wrap up Homecoming weekend with a free performance Sunday afternoon at the UI Pentacrest. University of Iowa Homecoming Game 7:05 p.m. Saturday (10/10), Iowa vs. Michigan, Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

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$10 adv/$12 day of the show, on sale now. 21+ UPCOMING SHOWS!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 9pm, $5 admission, 21+

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 $10 at the door. 21+

with Resident Hero and Divide the Day

Voted KCRG’s 2009 A-List #1 Live Music Venue! OUR DOORS OPEN EVERY FRI. & SAT. NIGHT AT 7PM • 21 & OLDER

Look for Cheese Pizza October 30th Halloween Party Openers: A.D.D. & T.W.A.T. at the OFFICIAL October 31st

THREE OTHER THINGS

{ two } Food, Fun & Fitness with Shawn Johnson Saturday, October 10

Movies @ MNH: “Lost Nation — The Ioway”

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2 p.m. Sunday (10/11) University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, free, www. uiowa.edu/~nathist/

Krauka

Friday, October 9

Sunday Aftertunes

Olympic gold medalist and “Dancing With the Stars” champion Shawn Johnson is making a trip to the Corridor this weekend. Food, Fitness & Fun, sponsored by area Hy-Vee Food and Drug Stores, will feature national and local exhibitors, cooking demonstrations, food samples and fitness demonstrations. A free coupon book comes with your ticket, and the first 3,000 attendees will receive a free limited-edition canvas bag.

Take a cultural break this weekend at CSPS, where Nordic trio Krauka will make their Corridor debut. The band, from Denmark, combines storytelling and music to put on a show for the modern Viking. The band plays instruments reconstructed after archaeological findings to create a one-of-a-kind experience for audiences. They’ve been recognized across Europe for their research into Nordic music and Viking traditions.

2 p.m. Sunday (10/11)

Food, Fun & Fitness with Shawn Johnson

Krauka

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (10/10), U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, $6, www.uscellularcenter.com

8 p.m. Friday (10/9), CSPS, 1103 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, $15 in advance, $18 at the door, www.legionarts.org

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Fireside Winery, 1755 P Avenue, Marengo, free, www. firesidewinery.com

Brucemore’s Nooks & Crannies Tour 9:30 a.m. Saturday (10/10) Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Brucemore members $10, non-members $15, registration required, www.brucemore.org

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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 10.8

CEDAR RAPIDS WEST Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. The Rut

6913 Mount Vernon Rd. 319-364-9342

Friday 10.9

Saturday 10.10

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. Sign Up; Karaoke 9 p.m.1a.m.

Sunday 10.11

Monday 10.12 Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

Tuesday 10.13

Wednesday 10.14

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; $5 Cup Night, $1 Refills, 7 p.m.-close Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Domestics; $3 Regular Margaritas All Day

CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 doms, $3 reg margs

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

$2 Domestic Beer, $3 Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., Regular Margaritas, $2.25 $2 Domestics, $3 Regular Bloody Marys Margaritas

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

City Beat

$2.50 Captains 5 p.m.close

Silverwood, 8 p.m.-midnight; Drink Specials

Drink Specials

$2.25 Tall Boys, $1.50 Do- $4.50 Pitchers, 7 p.m.-close mestic Draws, 7 p.m.-close

62 17th Ave. SW 319-365-9001

302 Third Ave. SW. 319-364-9805

CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION Lonesome Road ChromeHorse Saloon Last Call with Jeff and

Happy Hour All Day, Karaoke With Bobby 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

$2.25 Domestic Cans & Bottles

Tafoya’s Lost Boyzz

Tuesday Night Music Lab, 8-11 p.m.

8 p.m. Karaoke, $1 Domestic Draws, $2 Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Tallboys and Captains

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

Iowa vs. Michigan

$5 Pitchers, $2 Bottles

DJ Bryan Lee

Tricyclic Acoustic; No Cover, 8 p.m.-close, $1 Draws, $2 Wells

9 p.m.-1 a.m., DJ’s Karaoke; $5 Pitchers, $2 Select $2 Tallboys Tallboys

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7 Cup Night $3 32 oz. p.m.-$5 Burger Baskets, $5 Domestics Pitchers, $5 Bombs

1202 1/2 3rd St. SE 319-366-0414

Chad

Mulligan’s Pub

1060 Old Marion Rd. NE 319-294-5778

$6 Domestic Beer & Bombs; 8 p.m. The Sun Dogs

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

Happy Hour All Day, Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar $4

Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar

Tank’s Tunes, $2 Tallboys

Maru

Paddy O’Rourkes

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

Wrigleyville

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $1.75 Bottles

Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; $1.75 $10 Buckets, $3.75 Bombs $2 Tallboys During NFL Bottles Games $3.75 Bombs

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $1.75 Bottles

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour; 7 p.m.-close $1 bottles; 7-close $5 All You Pints & $3.75 Bombs; Karoake Can Drink Wells with Entertaining Monkeys

Closed

Live Music, $5 Cover With Free Mixed Drinks All Night

$5 Domestic Pitchers

Half Price Wine and Martinis

Amateur Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m.; $2 Domestics

3969 Center Point Rd. NE 319-393-6621 608 16th St. NE 319-362-0554

1899 7th Ave., Marion 319-377-3885

DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Josh Misener Band; $5 Volume

$3 Bloody Marys

329 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-1501

Cover Free Mixed Drinks All Night

DJ Luminescent Watts, No John Sibbit and The PringCover til 10 p.m., $1.50 les, No Cover til 10, $1.50 Domestic bottles & draws Domestic Bottles & Draws

Sip-n-Stir

Karaoke with Craig Boche 8 p.m.-midnight

Karaoke with Craig Boche 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Karaoke with Mike 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Piano Lounge

Nassor Cooper; Half Price Wine and Martinis

Sidney James Winfield, $2.50 Domestics

Sidney James Wingfield; $2.50 Domestics

Closed

Teeghans

Beer Drinking Games, $3.25 Mason Jars, $3.50 Bombs & Shots

Late night party, 11 p.m.close; $3.50 Bombs, $2.25 Bottles

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.; Chris & Laura Swiser

Craig Erickson

Matt Volkman

1119 1st Ave. SE 319-365-9067 208 2nd Ave. SE 319-363-0606

315 Second Ave. SE 319 364-4112 821 3rd Ave. SE 319-362-9340

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Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Josh Happy Hour: 5-7 p.m.; Ross Martinis for Ladies $4

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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m.-$5 All-U-Can Eat Wings

Iowa City 319.339.3101

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SOUTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 10.8

Friday 10.9

DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY The Picador 330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788

Saturday 10.10

Straylight Run, 6 p.m., All Ages

Gojira, 6 p.m., All Ages

Sunday 10.11

Monday 10.12

Tuesday 10.13

Wednesday 10.14

The Shaky Hands, 9 p.m., 19 and up

The Mill

$2.75 Fat Tire Pints

Kevin Gordon

Dennis McMurrin Homecoming Party

Captured! By Robots

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

$2.75 Goose Island Honker’s Ale Pints

$2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Whiskeys

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

Martinis

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

$2 Well Drinks

Studio 13

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

Drag Show; $2 Domestics, Disc jockey; $3 Bacardi, $4 Drag show; $2 Liquors & $2.50 UV Drinks Bombs Domestics, $3 Bombs, $4 Martinis With Free Pizza

Iowa City Piano Lounge

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

The Union Bar

$2 U-Call-It

Live DJ; $3 Keystone Pitch- Live DJ; $4 Patron Shots, ers, $1 Keystone Draws $10 Champagne, $5 Pitchers

Saloon

4-7 p.m.- $3 Margaritas, Sangria, Dos Equis, Free Chips & Salsa

120 E. Burlington St. 319-351-9529

215 E. Washington St. 319-354-7074

310 E. Prentiss St. 319-248-0077

330 E. Prentiss St. 319-354-8767 127 1/2 E. College St. 319-351-5536 13 S. Linn St.

217 Iowa Ave. 319-351-1797

121 E. College St. 319-339-4646 112 E. College St. 319-354-3837

$4 Domestic Pitchers, $2 Domestic Drafts and $2 Stoli and Bacardi Drinks Well Drinks Karaoke; $3 Wells

Live Music, $2 Well Drinks $2 U-Call-It, no cover

$2 U-Call-It, no cover

4-7 p.m.- $3 Margaritas, Sangria, Dos Equis, Free Chips & Salsa

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

Free Dance Party (21 and Up), $2 Cocktails

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

Euforquestra 8:30 p.m.,

9 p.m., Heatbox & Public Property

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

10 p.m.-close - DJ

10 p.m.-close -Karaoke

11 a.m.-close -$5 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - $10 beer Pitchers buckets

10 p.m.-close $2.50 Domestic pints

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

11-5 p.m.-$2 Bloody Marys, 5-close - Happy Hour

1295 Jordan St., North Liberty Drinks 319-665-4800 Gus’ Food & Spirits 7 p.m.- $1.75 Domestic 2421 Coral Ct., North Liberty Pints, Captain Drinks, 9 p.m.- Karaoke, No Cover 319-545-4290

Odies Bar & Grill

1650 Dows St., Ely 319-848-3292

KEY: LIVE MUSIC

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; $2 Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; $2 $12 Bucket of Beers DurDomestic Bottles, $1.50 Domestic Bottles, $1.50 ing Iowa Game Cans, $2 Wells, $1.25 Drafts Cans, $2 Wells, $1.25 Drafts

COMEDY

KARAOKE

DISC JOCKEY

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

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

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

Studio 13

Dueling Pianos

Friday: Saturday: Eben Semen

319.351.1797 Open Wed - Sat 7pm-2am

217 E Iowa Ave in Downtown Iowa City Located behind Takinami Restaurant

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

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

To advertise in the Bar Guide, contact your Gazette Communications Media Consultant. Cedar Rapids 319.398.8222

Wednesday 10-7: Stand up comedy with John Bush and Scott Derenger

Don’t !! miss it

Drag Show; $2 wells, $2 Pucker Shots

Live Music, $3 Barcardi, $4 Bombs

The Yacht Club 13 S. Linn 319-337-6464

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

Iowa City 319.339.3101

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Dena Cass & Co at 10pm SATURDAY: Elation Dance Party! No cover before 9! SUNDAY: Dena Cass & Show cast at 10:30! Free Pizza at 10! Drink Specials Daily. No cover Tuesday and Wednesday.

13 S Linn St, Iowa City

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YOU SHOULD MEET

BEER ME Joe Hotek, 21, Iowa City

Bier Guy @ John’s Grocery

When Joe Hotek, a University of Iowa cinema major, isn’t studying for an exam or adding the finishing touches to a class film project, it’s likely he’s studying beer. You’re probably thinking a lot of college students “study beer” in their spare time, but Joe Hotek is different. He doesn’t just like beer. He considers himself an advocate for the brew. During his sophomore year of college he began working at John’s Grocery, the iconic familyrun corner market in Iowa City that offers an impressive stock of imported and microbrewed beer and is known as Dirty John’s to locals. “Working at John’s really opened my eyes to the sophisticated nature of beer,” says Hotek, one of the grocery’s infamous Bier Guys. “It’s an art form. It’s complex and extremely enjoyable.”

world of flavors out there, making it really enjoyable to drink.” He can’t imagine developing his knowledge of beer in any other place than Iowa City. “It’s beer Mecca,” he says. Hotek’s interest in beer may have started at John’s, but it hasn’t stopped there. It wasn’t long before he found himself reading beer magazines and researching beers online. “It helped that I had friends in beer trading circles,” he says. “I attended beer samplings with people who really knew a lot about beer. They helped me to develop my palate. It is particularly helpful if you enter into it with an open mind and enthusiasm.” Interest in craft beers has expanded in the Iowa City area, partly he thinks because bars have begun to offer microbrewed beers like New Belgium, brewed in Colorado. He likes to attend beer tasting events and share what he’s learned with customers at John’s.

“At one time, I was like 98 percent of beer consumers. I drank an American light lager style beer, but I look at it differently now,” he says. “I’m not a beer snob, but I’ve found beer is just as sophisticated as wine. There’s a vibrant

“Everyone is welcome,” he says. “Anyone who is curious, or just wants to know more, will learn a lot and will probably be surprised by all the options out there.” — MISTI MISTI HUEDOPOHL IS A BUSY WIFE, MOM AND CHOCOLATE LOVER. SHE WORKS AS A WRITER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND IS HAPPY TO PICK UP THE PEN AS A FREELANCE WRITER TOO. WHETHER SHE’S OFF TO WORK OR A SOCCER GAME, SHE ALWAYS HAS CHOCOLATE IN HER PURSE.

WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU: Sure you know Merlot goes with red meat and Chardonnay with fish. But what about a Hefeweizen or Porter? Joe can help you pick the perfect beer for your palate and your plate.

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DID YOU KNOW: Once you’ve picked the perfect beer at John’s Grocery, head next door to House of Glass. There you’ll find hundreds of beer glasses from your favorite breweries around the world, plus wine, cocktail and liquor glasses and accessories. And beer boots! Try one on for size.

Get Out: BrewNost

Picture an evening of unrivaled merriment, a casual affair packed with beers from: The Czech and Slovak Republics, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States ●

WHAT: BrewNost! International

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Beer Tasting ● WHEN: Friday, Oct 16, 6 to 9:30 p.m. ● WHERE: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids ● COST: $55 in advance through www.ncsml.org, $65 at the door. Proceeds benefit the National Czech and Slovak Museum.

● MORE INFORMATION: Kelly Otto, brewnost@ncsml.org, (319) 447-5533 ● EAT: Appetizers by Daniel Arthur’s, Devotay, Dostal Catering, Kristeena’s Café and Catering, The Red Frog, Red’s Ale House, Riley’s Cafe, The Vernon Inn and Zins. Bite-size desserts prepared by the National Czech and Slovak

Museum Guild ● LISTEN: Live music by SlovCzech Trio, native-born musicians, specializing in current hit tunes from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. ● BUY: Shop at a silent auction and old world market and a raffle for a Prague getaway.

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BEER ME Joe Hotek, 21, Iowa City

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MICHELLE MONAGHAN IN INDIE FILM ‘TRUCKER’ Winthrop native Michelle Monaghan can She got her commercial driver’s license is “a great little theater in a great little now add “truck driver” to her impressive so she could get behind the wheel for town. I hope people far and wide come resume. real and says driving a semi is “amazing.” to see it.” After several years of pairing up with Hollywood bigwigs like Tom Cruise and Patrick Dempsey, she switched gears to make the big rig indie film, “Trucker.” It opens in limited release Friday, including at the Starlight Cinema in Independence near Monaghan’s hometown. The film keeps rolling through theaters nationwide the rest of October. Monaghan, 33, has the lead role, a “female truck driver who loves the open road, loves being her own boss. She’s also a mother who has not had a relationship with her son for 12 years. As the movie opens, he turns up at her doorstep.

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WHAT: “Trucker” STARRING: Winthrop native Michelle Monaghan, Jimmy Bennett, Benjamin Bratt, Nathan Fillion, Joey Lauren Adams WHERE: Starlight Cinema, 2401 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence; (319) 332-0200 WHEN: Friday through Oct. 15 SHOW TIMES: 4:15, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30, 4:15, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 1:30, 4:15 and 7 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 4:15 and 7 p.m. Wednesday RATED: R INFORMATION: http://truckermovie.net REVIEW: www.hooplanow.com

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A self-described tomboy who likes to do her own stunts, she says, “Any opportunity to run, jump, shoot a gun, kiss a guy — any action I can get. I also have to throw a baseball in the movie,” she says with a laugh.

“It’s a wonderful film, a small little poignant film,” she says. “Anybody who gives it a chance won’t be disappointed. I want to thank everybody for their support. I’m really proud to be from Eastern Iowa.” She gets back to visit her folks, Bob and Sharon Monaghan, about every three months. Her parents still live in Winthrop, while her older brothers are nearby — John lives in Cedar Falls and Bob lives in Cedar Rapids.

While Monaghan has made numerous studio films — “Eagle Eye,” “Made of Honor,” “Mission: Impossible III,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “The Bourne Supremacy” In another month, she’ll start working — she also enjoys the different feel of on the comedy “Due Date,” the next shooting an independent film. project from Todd Phillips, director of the “She has to take her son in and develop outrageous buddy flick, “The Hangover.” a relationship with him and take “As an actor, you have a lot more responsibility. She is not prepared to do creative control, you have more access Her co-stars are Zach Galifianakis, also that,” Monaghan says by phone from to the cast and crew with independent from “The Hangover,” and Robert Downey New York City, where she now lives with films that you don’t have with studio Jr., who plays her husband. husband Peter White and their daughter, films. You work at a really fast pace Willow, born Nov. 5, 2008. — it’s really exciting, like doing a high “I’m nine months pregnant and these school film or a short film,” she says. two leading men are in a mad rush to get Monaghan grew up with one foot in home to me before the baby pops,” she town and one foot on the farm, but she She’s also happy the film is coming home says. “I’ve worked with Robert before. I’m hadn’t driven a truck before signing on for its theatrical release. really excited. I get to wear a pregnant to the film, shot in Riverside, Calif., in 19 suit, which I’m kind of excited about.” days in 2007. She says the Starlight in Independence — DIANA NOLLEN, THE GAZETTE

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Reader suggestion time. Week Five of the Monday Night Football Bar Tour brings us to Mulligan’s, 1060 Old Marion Rd., in Cedar Rapids for a matchup between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. If you couldn’t tell from the name, golf is the primary theme of this bar. Golf wall decorations, fairway green paint on the wall and their menu is even littered with golf terminology. The bar is pretty spacious, with plenty of high top bar tables throughout and lots of neon signs and posters. Mulligan’s even has a small stage area in the back for live music. They also have an outdoor patio where you can enjoy the last few fall nights during halftime. I’m happy to announce that Mulligan’s sets the Monday Night Football Bar Tour record for number of TVs. There are 30 — in all the right spots, so everyone has a good line of sight to watch all the action. I was also very happy to see the game being shown in high definition. Mulligan’s has a wide assortment of draft beer, as well as a full variety of tallboys and bottles. The bar is large, with TVs mounted on the inside of the cabinets, so you can have a large TV all to yourself if you choose not to sit at a table.

Mulligan’s stats

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The food a Mulligan’s is great. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches and even some entrée items. I particularly liked the spinach and artichoke dip. The pizza didn’t blow me away, but it met my expectations for ‘bar pizza.’ And finally a bar with a Monday Night Football special. Mulligan’s offers a pitcher of domestic beer and a burger basket for $10. That’s a fantastic deal and one that is hard to pass up. Mulligan’s is a great spot to catch the game and it will be rolled into my regular rotation. Good food, lots of TVs, good service and plenty of space for you and your group to catch the game. This one is a winner.

— DEREK

Next week’s stop: Chuck’s, 4958 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids

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Jason Stout knows the tricks of the trade

Jason Stout, 25, Cedar Rapids Bartender @ Volume

How long have you been behind the bar? I’ve been bartending for a little over five years now; with Volume for two.

it ready for them when they come in.

What percentage of bartending is skill versus personality?

I think it depends on the bar. In the case of Volume, it’s definitely 50/50. We have high What is unique about Volume? traffic and have to turn out a lot of drinks at Volume has the live music in one area with once which requires some skill to manage. a dance floor and club music in another. It is The personality can come through in those a great combo for those that have different few seconds you have to make a connection interests. You can have a group of people with the customer. someone wanting to dance, another wanting to just kick back and listen to live music. What’s the strangest drink you’ve They can come in and both be happy.

What are some bartending tricks that keep customers entertained? RYAN TAYLOR PHOTOS

Raspberry White Russian

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Jason says: It’s got a very smooth taste. A few of our regulars come in and refer to it as the milkshake.

had ordered?

This is a recent one — tequila and red bull. A lot of people have been ordering it and I thought it was strange. I did try it though, just to see what it was like.

There are some physical tricks you can do if you have the time — popping bottle caps, throwing shot glasses behind your head. People also appreciate when you pick up on And? Not as bad as I thought it would be. their drink of choice. Most of the time you can assume after someone orders something a few times they will stick with it and have

— QUINN

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Iguana’s Grill

ANDREA DIETZENBACH PHOTOS

KEEPING IT FRESH I venture forth yet again into the unknown lands of North Liberty. Forgive me, I’m almost done reading a Lord of the Rings-esque book and seem to be channeling the language. My last dinner in North Liberty was a huge success so I figured there must be so much more to see. We stuck to the main drag and found a nondescript strip mall housing several options. Chinese or Mexican? Hmmm… heavy decisions. We chose the comfort and warmth of a giant basket of chips and salsa. Iguana’s Bar and Grill seems like a fairly average Mexican joint from the exterior but the interior rises

above. Once inside you’re greeted with refined decorations from unique sculptures on the walls to giant, flowery paintings. It’s bright and colorful and very clean. The menu ranges from traditional fajitas to enchiladas with a few specials thrown in. Of course, there is the requisite basket of chips and salsa. The chips were crispy and salty and the salsa fresh.

chicken, cheese and bean. The other thing that makes Iguana’s stand out is their prolific use of garnish. No weak little piles of lettuce pushed to the side. Each plate is a masterpiece of color and vitality. My chimi had an actual salad on the side, none of that shredded iceberg junk.

I really enjoyed Iguana’s for their verve and freshness. Their nourishing Feeling frisky, I ordered the food and drink imbibed me with chimichanga, spicy chicken wrapped the strength to travel on to untold in a flour tortilla and deep-fried. My fortunes. Shew. It’s a good thing I’m husband had the enchilada platter, almost done with that book. which was comprised of no fewer than four types of enchiladas: beef, — ANDREA

Details: Iguana’s Grill, 555 Highway 965 South, #E, North Liberty; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (319) 665-8666. Cafe Iguanas, 104 Main Street, Hills; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily; 1-(866) 430-3607; www.iguanasmexicanrestaurants.com

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 15MONTH OLD DAUGHTER THE FINE ART OF BAKING THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE.

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INTROSPECTION ANYONE? Need some introspection? Give Paulo Coelho a try. I think Coelho is a great writer but I concede that he is not for everyone. His books are aptly described as “fables” and sometimes I feel like he tries to force feed his readers life lessons rather than let the reader figure out the lesson on his or her own. Nevertheless, if you are up for some soul searching try one of these titles by Coehlo.

THE ALCHEMIST

This story is about a little shepherd boy named Santiago who leaves his home in Spain to travel to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure. This search turns

one of their own. It is into a quest for the learns that she is going fascinating to watch how treasures within oneself. to die anyway due to the different villagers The “lesson” of the book heart damage caused react to the stranger’s is that everyone has a by her failed suicide proposition. And who purpose in life, a destiny; attempt. I don’t want to doesn’t want to figure but you can’t expect give away too much, but out whether the villagers to reach your destiny this book offers a very chose life or money? This by sitting at home and interesting perspective book is wonderful. I highly twiddling your thumbs. on life and death. This is recommend it. You need to get out of your comfort zone, one of my favorite books by Coehlo. be persistent, and only then will you find Like I said, Coehlo’s books are not for your destiny. This book raises some of THE DEVIL AND MISS PRYM everyone, but what book is? Look inside life’s greatest questions, so be prepared. This story is about a stranger on a quest yourself and see if Coehlo’s an author for to find out the truth about human you. nature; are humans good or evil? The VERONIKA DECIDES TO DIE This story is about a single woman named stranger visits a small town and promises treasure if the villagers agree to murder Veronika who lands in a mental hospital — NATALIE after a failed suicide attempt. She is distraught that her attempt fails NATALIE GREW UP IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. SHE WENT TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AND LAW SCHOOL AT and vows not to leave the hospital THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW. SHE CURRENTLY PRACTICES LAW AT BRADLEY & RILEY, P.C. SHE ENJOYS READING, BIKING, COOKING, TRAVELING AND SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS. alive. That all changes when she

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Purdify — v. To give something the property of being created and/or modified by the all-female group Awful Purdies, especially songs. See also “psycho-folk” and “new folk.”

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This all-female quintet is an eclectic collection of musicians who banded together out of the shared experiences of creating music across genres and being female in a male-dominated industry. “We’re driven by a desire to create a community and sisterhood,” says percussionist/“the ever sexy glockenspiel” player Katie Roche. “It’s not a moneymaking project; we’re not driven by the typical motives.”

The group was founded by Annie Savage and Amy Finders (no longer with the group) in 2006 as “the answer to the question, ‘Is there a musical life for women after children, family and career?’” The answer was yes, as the five Purdies have balanced new children, families, careers, moving and losses both for the band and personally. Despite considerable life changes in a short amount of time, the Awful Purdies consider it a point of pride that they’ve made time for the music, even releasing a self-titled album that will be officially released Oct. 17 at The Mill in Iowa City. Though the sound can be classified as folk music, every song has a distinct flavor that often bears little resemblance to the previous track. This is partially due to the album being about 40 percent covers, but the

THE AWFUL PURDIES

THE TALENT: Katie Roche (percussion/accordion/

glockenspiel/flutes), Marcy Rosenbaum (guitar/ mandolin), Katie Burnes (cello), Nicole Upchurch (banjo/ percussion) and Annie Savage (fiddle/concert harp) THE SOUND: “Purdified” folk THE GIGS: CD release party, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 @ The Mill THE REST OF THE STORY: www.awfulpurdies.com women taking turns writing and providing vocals. The women are each distinctive singers and songwriters, and the mix and match nature of the songs means the sound never gets tired or repetitive. The origin of the band’s curious name is something of a guarded joke, though each member was pretty open with what it means to be an Awful Purdy. On one hand, some think of it as a clever pun, as in “Well, aren’t you awful’ purdy.” Roche thinks of it as a statement on women with musical talent who can do more than just look good on stage. The Awful Purdies are awfully talented and an awfully original take on the Eastern Iowa folk scene. — 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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What they are driven by is the music, and each other. Playing something akin to folk music (the members of the group described their style as “new folk,” “psychofolk” and “eclectic”) — the principle elements and storytelling nature lend themselves most closely to folk music comparisons — the Awful Purdies have used the group as an outlet to their talents and sense of community and friendship.

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Children’s Events Children’s Story Time

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

Thrilling Thursday Tale Times

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids. www.crrec.org to register for program #214603-04.

Learning Safari

10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, 2600 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids. . (319) 398-5123

Film Art: 21 ‘Fantasy’

7 - 8:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. ‘Fantasy’ from the fifth season of ‘Art:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Century.’ A post-screening discussion will be led by Mel Andringa, Producing Director, CSPS. www.crma.org

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Fall Leaf Tour

8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Advance registration is required. Call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation at (319) 286-5731 or go to www.crrec.org to register for program #201103-01

Health

RSVP by calling (319) 369-8877 or by registering online at stlukescr. org.

Literary It’s A Mystery Book Group

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Coralville Public Library, Coralville. (319) 248-1850

‘Animal Vegetable Miracle’

8 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. One Community, One book discussion. New Pioneer Coop will provide refreshments.

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

Gallery hours are Monday through 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Mount Mercy College Stello Perfor- Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays mance Hall, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, 2 to 4 p.m. (319) 895-4491 Cedar Rapids. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music

Operation Photo Rescue

Theater ‘The Book of Liz’

8 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. Tickets are $17, $12 seniors citizen, $10 youth, and $5 UI students with a valid UI ID through (319) 335-1160; toll-free 1-800HANCHER; on-line https://hbotix. hancher.uiowa.edu/Online/

‘Don’t Hug Me’

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. Patrons bring a coat will receive a Singin and Swingin Karaoke who discount coupon for $5 off one 8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar adult ticket to an upcoming Old Creamery production. (319) 622Rapids. (319) 365-9067 6194

Brian Holmes Karaoke

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

Networking Events Conquer the Corridor

8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 424 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids. An interactive presentation designed to highlight the best of the Corridor. Free. (319) 730-1427

Nightlife Mad Monks Free Show

9 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. (319)430-0696

Unknown Component 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. ‘Autistic-Like: Graham’s Story’ Quinton’s, 215 E Washington St., 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Luke’s Hospital, 1026 A Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids. A panel of experts will answer audience questions on sensory issues in children.

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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. African American Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa, 55 12th Avenue, Cedar Rapids. A team of volunteers will help gather photos damaged during recent flooding.

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7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Ceramics Center, The Cherry Building, Suite 117, Cedar Rapids. Bring a small bucket and basic pottery tool kit. This class is designed for both beginner and experienced., (319) 365-9644

Children’s Events Story Time

10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, 221 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Theme: Spider

Learning Safari

Foxfire

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 Iowa Theatre Artists’ Performing Arts Center Amana. (319) 622-3225 W Willman St, Hiawatha. (319) 393-1414

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October 9 Art Events Cornell Studio Art Faculty 2009 exhibition reception

3 to 5 p.m. Cornell College, McWethy Hall, 600

Dance

7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Old Brick,20 E Market St., Iowa City. Samba and the line dance. $5 for members, $8non-members and $4 students.

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

Eclypse Karaoke

Farmers Markets

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

Noelridge Farmers’ Market

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke

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

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

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Literary International Writer’s panel

12 p.m. Iowa City Public Library - Meeting Room A, 123 S. Linn Street, Iowa City.

Karaoke

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

International Writer’s reading 5 p.m. Shambaugh House 430 N. Clinton St., Iowa City.

Basically Books: The Art Work of Susan Joy Share

5 p.m. Becker Communications Studies Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City. The event is free.

Karaoke

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

Nightlife Blue Midnight Trio

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Lincoln Wine Bar, 125 First St., Mount Vernon.

Yung Joc and Mike Page

7 p.m. Industry 211 Iowa Ave., Iowa City. . Tickets are available at www. amazashow.com or ‘Inbox’ Fashion Store in Iowa City.

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CALENDAR 8:30 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 430-0696

Drag Show

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

Dave Beck

9 p.m. The Industry, 211 Iowa Ave., Iowa City.

Events Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery, 1705 Mount Vernon Road, Cedar Rapids. Preregistration for program #21480101 is required. Call 286-5731 or go to www.crrec.org

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2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. www. reneesceramiccafe.com

Events Food, Fitness & Fun with Shawn Johnson

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. $6. Advance tickets available at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or at all Cedar Rapids-Marion-Iowa City and Coralville Hy-Vee Food Stores and Hy-Vee Drug Stores. A portion of the ticket price will be donated to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

Farmers Markets Iowa City Farmers Market

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‘Don’t Hug Me’

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. Patrons who bring a coat will receive a discount coupon for $5 off one adult ticket to an upcoming Old Creamery production. (319) 6226194

‘Always...Patsy Cline’

7:30 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City. General admission tickets are $14 for youth, students, and seniors, and $17 for adults and are available at Coralville Recreation Center, 248-1750 or at the door 30 minutes before curtain

Saturday

Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. David and Amy Sedaris’ cheese-ball

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke comic hit ‘The Book of Liz.’ Tickets

9 p.m. are $17, $12 seniors citizen, $10 Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE, youth, and $5 UI students with Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858 a valid UI ID through (319) 3351160; toll-free 1-800-HANCHER; Karaoke with Rock & on-line https://hbotix.hancher. uiowa.edu/Online/ Thunder 9 p.m. - 11 a.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Con‘Don’t Hug Me’ vention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. 7:30 p.m. NE, Cedar Rapids The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. Patrons Brian Holmes Karaoke who bring a coat will receive a Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center discount coupon for $5 off one Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. with adult ticket to an upcoming Old Alyssa, (319) 393-8174 Creamery production. (319) 6226194

Nightlife

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The George Jazz Trio

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Vernon Inn, 6905 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids. No Cover.

Drag Show

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

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

Film

Heatbox/Public Property

Film: ‘Addicted To Plastic’

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Knight’s Pumpkin Farm, Country Picnic Pavillion, Whittier. Rain or shine, limited seating. Reservations required. Hay rack rides, corn maze and popcorn and pumpkins. RSVP at www.SolidWasteAgency.org

Literary Wearable Books and Movement

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kolarik Book Studio, 16 North Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City. Registration fees (includes materials) are $120 ($95 for UI students). To register, contact Julie Leonard at julia-leonard@uiowa.edu

Karaoke Crown Karaoke

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

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9 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 430-0696

Events

‘The Riddle of Rumpelstiltskin’ 1 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. Tickets through www.oldcreamery.com or 1-(800) 35-AMANA

Sunday

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery, 1705 Mount Vernon Road, Cedar Rapids.Preregistration for program #21480101 is required. Call 286-5731 or go to www.crrec.org

Operation Photo Rescue

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. African American Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa, 55 12th Avenue, Cedar Rapids. A team of volunteers will help gather photos damaged during recent flooding.

Theater ‘The Book of Liz’

October 11 Children’s Events Fall Make & Take

1 p.m. Kliks Photography, 808 3rd Ave. S.E. Cedar Rapids. Model kits, two types of glue and a hobby knife provided. Cost is $3 per child, prepaid. Reservations are required. (319) 389-0877

Comedy Kevin Nealon

8 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of

6 p.m. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside. 1(877) 677-3456

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319)

Art Events

Junk Art Class

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Campus, 116 Vinton Street, Palo. (319) 350-1805

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1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. www. treesforever.org

‘Lost Nation-The Ioway’

2 p.m. Macbride Auditorium, University of Iowa Campus, Iowa City. Free and open to the public. (319) 335-0606

Outdoors Tree Planting

2 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids . Rain location: Nature Center barn. (319) 362-0664

Nightlife Dr Z’s Experiment

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

Sunday Night Pub Quiz

9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 351-9529

Grateful Dead Night

Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Performances Hot 8 Brass Band

2 p.m. University of Iowa Pentacrest, 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Theater ‘Always...Patsy Cline’

2 p.m. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City. General admission tickets are $14 for youth, students, and seniors, and $17 for adults and are available at Coralville Recreation

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9:30 a.m. Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, 4500 North 10th St., Marion. Bring your own pumpkin, real or fake. $3 per pumpkin decorated. Class size is limited to 15. Call to register at 377-4846 or email marionarts@cityofmarion.org

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‘The Book of Liz’

2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre University of Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. David and Amy Sedaris’ cheese-ball comic hit ‘The Book of Liz.’ Tickets are $17, $12 seniors citizen, $10 youth, and $5 UI students with a valid UI ID through (319) 3351160; toll-free 1-800-HANCHER; on-line https://hbotix.hancher. uiowa.edu/Online/

‘Don’t Hug Me’

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. Patrons who bring a coat will receive a discount coupon for $5 off one adult ticket to an upcoming Old Creamery production. (319) 6226194

Blues Jam

Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Performances Georgia Guitar Quartet

7:30 p.m. Cornell College, King Chapel, 600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon. $10 at the door and $5 for students. Admission is free to Cornell students, faculty, staff, emeriti faculty, and retired staff, and to Purple Pass holders. (319) 895-4232

Theater The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later

7 p.m. CSPS / Legion Arts, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Presented by a cast of local actors. (319) 364-1580

Tuesday

Riverside Theatre workshop

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Two-day workshop introduces writers to the process of creating a professional film treatment. Tuition: $40. (319) 338-7672

Monday

October 12 Children’s Events Learn with Me

October 13 Art Events Glass Fusing

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Ceramics Center, The Cherry Building, Suite 117, Cedar Rapids. Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing: cutting glass, laying it out in creative ways and fusing them together. No glass experience is required. (319) 365-9644

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 First Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. Open playgroup for birth-preschool age children and their parents. (319) 364-1144

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Dogs Night Out

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Starbucks Coffeehouse, 4804 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids. Rain date is the following day.

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

Outdoors Native American Exploration

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Bring bottled water and a sack lunch (no refrigeration). Preregistration is required for program #210207-01, call (319) 286-5731

Nightlife Open Mike with J. Knight

Tot Time

10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. Tot time

Environmental Film Festival: ‘For the Love of Water’

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. See the C.R. Area Environmental Film Festival’s on Facebook. (319) 362-0664

Karaoke Karaoke

9 p.m. Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-0554

Networking Events PMI Meeting

7:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. The Top 10 Things Your Project Manager Should Be Telling You. RSVP by October 8 to programregistration@pmieasterniowa.org

Nightlife

8 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa Acoustic Jam 7 p.m. City. (319) 338-6713

Stars Guitars, Town and Country Center, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3621881

Tuesday Night Social Club

9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 351-9529

Theater Riverside Theatre workshop

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. A two-day workshop taught by playwrights Sean Lewis and Jennifer Fawcett. Tuition: $40 (319) 338-7672

Wednesday October 14

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Noelridge Farmers’ Market

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

The Jam 10 p.m.

Name That Tune Night with Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464 Matt

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

Iowa City Farmers Market 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City

Theater

‘The Book of Liz’

8 a.m. David Thayer Theatre University of Iowa Theatre Building, Iowa City. 8 p.m. David and Amy Sedaris’ cheese-ball Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. comic hit ‘The Book of Liz.’ Tickets NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-5754 are $17, $12 seniors citizen, $10 Love Comedy Show youth, and $5 UI students with 9:30 p.m. a valid UI ID through (319) 335The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 1160; toll-free 1-800-HANCHER; S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319) 354- on-line https://hbotix.hancher. 7482, comedy@thesummiteatery. uiowa.edu/Online/ com, Alan Eckhardt

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Networking Events PWN Marketplace

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kirkwood Training and Outreach Center, 3375 Armar Dr., Marion. PWN members will be showcasing their businesses in a tradeshow style event. (319) 981-9887

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4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Ceramics Center, The Cherry Building, Suite 117, Cedar Rapids. Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing: cutting glass, laying it out in creative ways and fusing them together. No glass experience is required. (319) 365-9644

Children’s Events Tot Time

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PJ Story Time

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Comedy Love Comedy Show

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Bigger Than Two of Our Competitors “Large” Pizzas (Serves 6-8)

Single Topping $17.76 Specialty $24.76

12” 1-Topping Pizza, Order of Breadsticks Plus a 2-Liter of Pop

Original Crust Only. Crispy Thin or Thick Crust Add $1 More. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per pizza. Delivery charges may apply. Expires 11/30/09

378-1003

COUPLES COMBO

76 Plus tax

One coupon per pizza. EXPIRES 11/30/09.

399-1500

NE, SE & Marion-1935 51st St. NE

SW, NW & Ely-47 Kirkwood Ct. SW

Delivery charges may apply.

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