Hoopla 8.13.09 by Carly Weber

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Fair play

IOWA STATE FAIR

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CONTENTS

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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ON THE COVER

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People You Should Meet

Psst. Pass it on. Robby Marvin is donating 365 hours and 31.2 percent of his income to non-profits over a 12-month period.

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In Circle

Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out all about the crew and how to join us.

Don’t know him? You Should. Plus: Volunteering Guide, page 14. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF JETTE

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I’m Just Sayin’

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In the Know

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Twitterpated

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3 Things

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Bar Guide

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Do Something

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Fave Five

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Clean Plate Club

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InTheKitchen

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Book Talk

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Music Notes

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Get Out

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Calendar

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

What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

Want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? Read, point, click, act.

Pizza. It’s Jim Lohman and the Wig and Pen’s thang.

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

Not sure what to do this week? It’s a slam down at the US Cellular Center.

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

Adam Blind loves having the University of Iowa in his backyard.

Don’t abstain from “The Abstinence Teacher.”

Andrea Dietzenbach prefers that someone else makes her breakfast, and for that someone to be Lou Henri’s.

Stifle has a sound that can’t be kept under wraps.

Our state fair is a great state fair. Check it out.

Hoopla is published weekly by Gazette Communications.

Five Minutes

We want to know: What was the best movie you saw this summer?

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

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

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INcircle { Carly Weber Editor

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

Seth Smith Art Director

“American Cancer Society.”

“Ronald McDonald House.”

Jamie Kelly Twitterpated, Page 6

“The Nature Conservancy.”

“What nonprofit’s cause is closest to your heart?”

Stacey Stefani Events

“Make a Wish Foundation.”

Andrea Dietzenbach Quinn Pettifer Clean Plate Club, Page 16 InTheKitchen, Page 17

Maggie Mills 5 Minutes, Page 8

“CURE - Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy..”

“American Cancer Society.”

Michelle Wiese Designer

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“Iowa Public Radio and KEXP, a “The Cedar Rapids Downtown public radio station out of Seattle.” District, of course. ”

Natalie Ditmars Book Talk, Page 18

Caitlin Slessor Book Talk, Page 18 “Iowa Legal Aid.”

“The Cedar Rapids Public Library.”

Katie Mills-Giorgio Five Minutes, Page 7

Erin McNeill PYSM, Page 12 MusicNotes, Page 19

“We are lucky to have all of 150 local nonprofits!”

“Miracles in Motion.”

Wednesdays 8pm-Close HELLO LADIES... $2.00 You Call It No Cover OPEN BAR

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Thursdays 8pm-Close

2 for 1

OPEN BAR

Friday, Aug. 14

Large Midgets

In parking lot in between Volume and Teeghans.

OUTDOOR CONCERT featuring LARGE MIDGETS 6pm-10pm @ Guaranty Bank Parking Lot behind Volume

No Cover oncert Outside-1C0pm 6pm

Inside Show Bryan Lee 9-1

Sundays 6pm-9pm

No Cover 2 for 1 Bar & Restaurant Crews It’sYour Night! OPEN BAR

FRIDAY ONLY $3 COVER AFTER 10PM

WEDNESDAY

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FRIDAY

$2 Domestic

$5 Cover $5 Cover Bottles Free Mixed Drinks Free Mixed Drinks No Cover ‘Til 10PM ALL NIGHT ALL NIGHT

*Excludes shots & bombs, bar & restaurant employees bring pay stub.

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SATURDAY

MARU $2 Domestic Bottles No Cover ‘Til 10PM

$2 Domestic Bottles

Wednesday & Thursday 8pm-2am • Friday and Saturday 6pm-2am www.myspace.com/volumecr and facebook volumelivemusic

2nd Ave Downtown Cedar Rapids

I’m just

SAYIN’ {

Get the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in this issue and whatever else we want.

There’s certainly ample opportunity in the Corridor these days to do some good.

Volunteering is absolutely something I don’t do enough of. On the other hand, this week’s cover person, Robby Marvin — who has embarked on an endeavor he’s dubbed The Robject — is putting his money and his time where his mouth is.

Not that there wasn’t plenty to do pre-flood. But in this recovery period, even one year later, there is still a lot to be done.

He says he was inspired by a talk given by Bob Untiedt of the Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center at an Access Iowa (now ImpactCR) Exchange. Bob left the group with the message “What more can you do?” I was at that event, listened to that presentation and heard that challenge.

It’s always bothered me that I didn’t do more during the floods. I wasn’t out there filling sandbags. I was writing about everyone who was.

What did I do? Nada.

So, a year later, Robby has given me a chance to redeem

myself, to pitch in.

What did Robby do? A whole lot more. Between June 2009 and June 2010, he will donate 31.2 percent of his income and 365 hours of his time to 12 area non-profits. But that’s not all. He’s challenging you to join him. Maybe you can’t afford as much money or time as he can, but Robby’s message is this: Everyone can do something. And every little bit counts.

We proved our willingness as a community to pitch in and help during the Floods of 2008. That care-for-thyneighbor mentality is why Cedar Rapids never lost water. Why Mercy Medical Center and dozens of other area businesses in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City had human chains building walls of sandbags to stave off floodwaters. Why dozens upon dozens of homes were gutted by strangers in the months after the flood.

He’s blogging about his experiences. And he’s hoping his accounts will inspire you to join him. Each month he volunteers at a different non-profit. Join him there. Or pick one of your own. There are plenty to choose

from.

Need to know where to start? Turn to page 14 for some ideas.

I’m just sayin’,

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All the news you didn’t know you needed to know.

Raising rates

CEDAR RAPIDS — Mediacom rates in Cedar Rapids and most other Iowa communities will rise in September. Rates for Broadcast Basic and Expanded Basic will rise by $2 a month, to $25.95 a month for broadcast basic and $37 a month for Expanded Basic. The combination of the two price increases will boost the cost of the most popular package, Family Cable, which includes both, to $62.95 a month. Mediacom Online customers will see a $2 monthly increase. That will bring the price of Mediacom Online with video or phone to $47.95 a month, and the cost of Mediacom Online without video or phone to $62.95 a month. Cable rates were raised in the Cedar Rapids in November.

Bumper crop

Jamie Kelly The Gazette

This week, Jamie Kelly learned to tango in Iowa City. Read more at GazetteOnline.com Next week, he’ll being serving food at the St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival. Follow along on Twitter by searching for #wheresjamie. BRIAN RAY/THE GAZETTE

Iowa apple lovers are in luck. So are growers. Forces that could have combined to make this an apple season to forget have actually worked in the crop’s favor. Last year’s apple harvest was one of the largest on record in Iowa. Small crops usually follow bin busters, but this year appears to be an exception. An especially cool July, which caused concern that the growing season would be slowed, turned out to be a benefit. Cool nights helped develop sugar for flavor. And a wind storm this week that could have wreaked havoc with orchards did not because most apples were not mature enough to be damaged.

Viking apples wait to be harvested at Wilson’s Orchard in Iowa City. This year’s apple crop should be of very high quality due to weather conditions this summer.

Early retirement?

IOWA CITY — More than 400 University of Iowa employees have applied for early retirement in the program’s first month. UI officials must trim several hundred jobs this year because of state budget cuts. The hope is that most, if not all, of the cuts can come through retirements and attrition so layoffs can be avoided.

Movie times

The indie film “16 to Life” is having a

red-carpet homecoming. Shot in 2007 in McGregor, Marquette and Stone City under the working title “Duck Farm No. 13,” it will have its Iowa premiere during the Landlocked Film Festival in Iowa City. The red carpet will be rolled out at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., and the film will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, available only in the Englert lobby the evening of Aug. 28 and all day Aug. 29. The film’s Web site, www.16tolifethemovie.org, also lists two Sept. 3 showings in Elkader. SOURCE: THE GAZETTE

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BRIAN RAY/THE GAZETTE

The Gazette’s Jamie Kelly dances with Jessica Schilling of Cedar Rapids as he learns the Argentine Tango Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center in Iowa City.

T W I T T E R . C O M I S TA K I N G T H E O N L I N E W O R L D BY S TO R M . A L L YOU H AV E TO D O I S A N S W E R , I N 1 4 0 C H A R A C T E R S O R L E S S , T H I S Q U E S T I O N : W H AT A R E YO U D O I N G R I G H T N O W ?

TWITTERPATED minutes hidama: It’s hard to find your glasses without your

glasses.

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FAME

S U M M E R I S W I N D I N G D O W N ( A N D F I N A L LY H E AT I N G U P ) . B U T T H E R E ’ S S T I L L T I M E TO CATCH A FEW OF THE SEASON’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS. WE CHECKED IN WITH FOLKS ALL OVER THE CORRIDOR TO S E E W H AT M O V I E S W E R E W O R T H T H E I R T I M E . A P PA R E N T LY, I F YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE HANGOVER, GET TO A T H E AT R E N E A R YOU SOON. — KATIE MILLS GIORGIO

What’s the best movie you’ve seen this summer?

wish there were more lights in the office, it’s a little sepulchral in here.

dzesika: The trouble with a Twitter outage is that

you can’t tweet about it. D’oh.

zinkr: I love the word shank and I’m not afraid to use it.

BavarianErin: When to quit tanning: Your skin is the color of a rotten pomegranate.

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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Morgen Mosbaugh, 20

Nick Miller, 25

Cedar Rapids “The Hangover.”

Dustin Takes, 24

Ely “Grand Torino.”

Marion “The Hangover.”

Michelle Knudsen, 25

Nichole Rinholen, 30

Colin Flynn, 51

Watkins “The new Harry Potter was good.”

Newhall “ ‘Live Free or Die Hard.’ I just relived it in Blu Ray.”

Cedar Rapids “The Hangover.”

K AT I E M I L L S G I O R G I O I S A F R E E L A N C E W R I T E R L I V I N G I N C E D A R R A P I D S W H O E N J OY S T H E B A L A N C I N G A C T O F B E I N G A W R I T E R , W I F E , M O M A N D H I P YO U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L I N T H E C O R R I D O R .

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THINGS

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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WWE Raw Presents Summerslam Tour Friday, August 15

WWE Raw Presents Summerslam Tour

World Wide Wrestling Entertainment returns to the Corridor this weekend as part of the Summerslam Tour. Raw wrestlers — including Triple H, Randy Orton, The Big Show, Ted DiBiase, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, Santino Marella, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James — are slated to star in the event. The crew’s stop in Cedar Rapids precedes the annual SummerSlam pay-per-view event that will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Aug. 23. The wrestling superstars are well-known for their entertaining antics and extreme matches.

7:30 p.m. Friday (8/14), US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, $17.25-$62.25, www.wwe.com

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Colin Hay

Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, $18 in advance, $20 at the gate if available, (319)362-7375, www.brucemore.org.

Sweet Corn Festival

Friday, August 14

Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16

The Man at Work returns to the Corridor this Friday. Colin Hay, a longtime singer/songwriter and musician is best known as the frontman, songwriter and lead vocalist of the pop group Men at Work — famous for such hits as “Down Under,” “Overkill” and “Who Can It Be Now?” For the past decade, he has focused on a solo career and his music has been featured on TV shows like Scrubs and in movies like Garden State.

August in Iowa wouldn’t be the same without sweet corn. And what better way to celebrate Iowa’s favorite harvest than the 34th annual Saint Jude Sweet Corn Festival in Cedar Rapids. The event features carnival rides and games for the kids, bingo, plenty of food (an ear of corn is just 50 cents and volunteers are expected to serve an impressive 14 tons of sweet corn this year), a beer tent and live music. Admission and parking is free.

Colin Hay

Sweet Corn Festival

8 p.m. Friday (8/14), The Englert, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City, $22 in advance, $25 at the door, www.englert.org

Downtown Farmers’ Market 7 a.m. Saturday (8/15) Downtown Cedar Rapids, www.downtowncr.org

Christmas in August 10 a.m. Saturday (8/15) National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Lindale Mall, 4444 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids

5 p.m. (8/14) to 7 p.m. Sunday (8/16), St. Jude Parking Lot, 50 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, free, www.judes.org

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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA

BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 8.13

Friday 8.14

Saturday 8.15

CEDAR RAPIDS WEST Cedar River Landing Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; 8-11

Sunday 8.16

Monday 8.17

Tuesday 8.18

Wednesday 8.19

Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; 8p.m. $3 Bloody Marys; 9 p.m. p.m. Adam Beck; $4 Bombs Monkey Business Copper Moon; 1/2 Price Pizza With Any Pitcher

Happy Hour All Day; Open Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; CX2; Happy Hour 3-7p.m., Mic; $3 Bloody Marys $5 Domestic Pitcher 8-11 p.m Karl Hudson, $4 Bombs

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $3 Captains; CX2

The Bohemian

TNBC, $2 Tallboys, 1/2 Price Roling Ryan 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Martinis

Relaxed Fit, 9 p.m.midnight

$2.50 Bloody Marys

WNBC, $2 Tallboys

Fifth Gear Bar & Grill

Happy Hour, 6-close $5.25 Domestic Pitchers, $3.50 Bombs

Stranded in Iowa 9 p.m.

9 p.m. - Greenbrier

Pub Mitchell

Thirsty Thursday, $3 Cup, $1 Refills, Karaoke 8 p.m.

$2.50 Bottles

$2.25 Tallboys

City Beat

Happy Hour 2-7 p.m.

Happy Hour 2-7 p.m. Silverwood 8 p.m.-midnight

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Karaoke with Bobby; $3.50 Bombs, $2 Draws

Bushwood

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.Bud Game Night - Beer Pong and Flippy Cup

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $10 9 p.m. - Chubby Select Beer Buckets 7 p.m. -close

301 F Ave. NW 319-364-1854

95 16th Ave. SW 319-363-1813 4617 J St. SW 319-366-2177

1100 1st St. SW 319-364-4728

302 Third Ave. SW 319-364-9805 350 Edgewood Rd. NW 319-390-7140

CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION 6:30 p.m. Jeff Bruner 9 ChromeHorse Saloon 6-9 p.m. Bottle, Tallboy

$2 Bloody Marys, $2.25 Tallboys

Martini Night, Women Get $2 Wells, $1 Domestics 1/2 Price Martinis Happy Hour All Night, 3 p.m. to close

Happy Hour; 6 p.m.-close- Happy Hour; Music by Bud Cup Refill $1, All Gerald, $2.25 Bottle of Bud Bombs $3.50 Products

$2.50 Margaritas and Tallboys

$3 Adios M.F., Trousy-Oke 8 p.m.

$3 Bombs, $2.50 Tallboys, Karaoke 8 p.m.

7-11 p.m. Karaoke; $2.25 Happy Hour 2-7 p.m. $2 Happy Hour 2-7 p.m. $2 Domestic Cans and Bottles Pints, $2.25 Cans & Bottles, Pints, $2.25 Cans & Bottles, $2.75 Wells $2.75 Wells Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; Half Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; Cup Price Pizza Night Night 22 oz Cup, $2.50 Refills

Monkey Business

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

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

And Pitcher Specials; Last Call w/ Jeff & Chad

p.m. Billy Lee Janey Trio

Otis Tailgators

Tank’s Tunes

Paradigm Shift

Wrigleyville

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour 3-7p.m. $1.75 $3 Bloody Marys 11 a.m.-2 $3 Bloody Marys 11 a.m.-2 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour; 7 p.m.-close Bottles Bottles p.m. p.m. Bottles Bottles; 7-close $5 All You $1 Pints & $3.75 Bombs Can Drink Wells

Sammy’s Lounge

Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30, Brian Holmes Karaoke 9 p.m.

3969 Center Point Rd. NE 319-393-6621 1899 7th Ave., Marion 319-377-3885 5521 Center Point Rd. NE

DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS 8 p.m.-close 2 for 1 Open Teeghans

315 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Bar, No Cover Rapids. 319-364-41122 Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Daniel Arthur’s $1.50 Domestics, $2 Wells; 821 3rd Ave. SE Kevin Burt 319-362-9340

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$5 Cup Night, $1 Refill, 7 p.m.-midnight, Live Music with Harper and Bruner Hello Ladies…$2 You Call It Open Bar, Mascoto By The Bottle, No Cover

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; 1/2 Price Burgers In Bar; Acoustic idol

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; Buy Happy Hr: 5-7 p.m.; $3.50 One Entrée, Get One ApMartinis; Buy Any Dom. petizer Half Off Beer, Get One Half Off

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Bound2Be, $1 Draws, $2 Well Drinks, 8 to close, No Cover

Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30, Brian Holmes Karaoke 9 p.m.

6-9 p.m. 2 for 1 Open Bar, No Cover

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. $1.50 Craig Erickson Domestics, $2 Wells; Chris Miller

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Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30, Brian Holmes Karaoke 9 p.m.

Rudy York; $5 Cover, Free Pretend Rockstar, No Cover MARU, $2 Domestic Mixed Drinks, $2 Domestic ‘til 10 p.m., Large Midgets Bottles, No Cover ‘til Bottles 6 p.m. 10p.m.

329 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-1501 KEY: LIVE MUSIC

Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30, Brian Holmes Karaoke 9 p.m.

Black the Sun; Otis’ 40th Birthday Bash

Rudy York; $5 Cover, Free Mixed Drinks All Night Iowa City 319.339.3101

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SOUTH CORRIDOR AREA BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 8.13

Friday 8.14

DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY Banjo Kellie’s Record The Picador

Saturday 8.15

Sunday 8.16

Monday 8.17

Tuesday 8.18

Wednesday 8.19

Release and Going-Away Party, 19 and up, Free

Home Invasion, 9 p.m., 19 and up; $4 PBR Pitchers, $3 Jager Shots

$2.50 Micros, $3 Imports

$3 Bloody Marys, $1 Cans

Pumice, 9 p.m., 19 and up; $4 Pitchers, $2 Wells $2.50 You Call Its

$2 Tallboys

Quinton’s Bar & Deli

$2 SoCo Lime Shots and Domestic Bottles

$3.50 23 oz. Margaritas and Double Vodkas

$2 Domestic Bottles

$2 Big Girl Specials

$2 Captain Morgan and Jack Daniel’s Drinks

$2 Big Girl Specials

$1 Tequilla Shots, $2.50 Import Bottles

Hawkeye Hideaway

$3 Big Girls

$2.50 Fat Tire Pints

$2.50 Shock Top Pints

Happy Hour 11 a.m.midnight

$1 Drink Specials

$3 Big Girls

$1 Drink Specials

The Mill

$2.75 Fat Tire pints

New Duncan Imperials

Neil Hamburger

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

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

Deer Tick; $2.75 Goose Island $2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Honker’s Ale Pints, 9 p.m. Tues- Whiskeys day Night Social Club, Free

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

Graze

115 E. College St. 319-887-LIPS(5477)

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m. & 10 Martini Hour 2-5 p.m.; 10 p.m.-close p.m. $2 Domestic Bottles, $2 Lemoncello Shots

$2 Domestic Bottles, $2 Lemoncello Shots

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m.

Martini Hour All Day

The Union Bar

$2 U-Call-It

$3 Keystone Pitchers, $1 Keystone Draws

Essential Sat., $4 Patron Shots, $10 Champagne, $5 Pitchers

$2 U-Call-It, No Cover

Vito’s

$1.50 Drinks, Drafts and Shots; $3 Three Olives

$1.50 Drinks, Drafts And Shots; DJ Bfast

$3 Waterfall Shots and $3 Three Olives Vodka 7p.m.-close: $2 Drinks, Bacardi Silver Watermelon, Drinks - All Day, Every Day Drafts and Shots; Euchre$2 Watermelon Bombs Tourney; $3 Three Olives

Guest Bartender Night, Progressive Pitcher Special; $1.50 Bud Drafts; $3 Three $3 Three Olives Olives

The Summit

1/2 Price Martinis

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

$3 Corona Bottles and Rocks Margaritas

$3 Jack & Coke

$3 Big Boulevard

Warren B. Hall, Mike Malone 1/2 Price Big Beer

Saloon

112 E. College St. 319-354-3837

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

Sam’s Pizza

441 S. Gilbert St. 319-337-8200

$1.50 Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Import Bottles, 8-close

$4 Domestic Pitchers, 8-close

$4 Jager Bombs, $2 Do$3 Bloody Mary, $3 24oz. mestic Bottles, 8 o.m.-close Bud/Bud Light Cans, 8 p.m.-close

$1 Domestic Pints, 8 p.m.-close

$2 Wells, 8 p.m.-close

Cup Night $5 Domestic Cup, $2 Refills, $2.50 Premium Drafts, Karaoke

10 p.m.-close - DJ

10 p.m.-close -Karaoke

330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788

215 E. Washington St. 319-354-7074 310 E. Prentiss St. 319-248-0077

120 E. Burlington St. 319-351-9529

121 E. College St. 319-339-4646 118 College St. 319-338-1393

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

$3 Corona Bottles, $4 Bloody Marys

11 a.m.-close -$5 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - $10 Beer Pitchers Buckets

Bobbers Grill

3-6 p.m.- $2.50 Tallboys

Fish Fry + Shrimp & White Fish, 3-6p.m.-$2.50 Tallboys

Two Buck Chuck 7-11 p.m. Nascar $2.50 Tallboys 50¢ Wings During The Race

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

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7 p.m.-close - $5 Domestic 7 p.m.-close - Pint Night, Pitchers, $4 Martinis $2 Domestics, $3 Imports $5 Cup then $1 Domestics, 1/2 Price Pizza, 2 for $1 $2 Wells Drinks

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

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.

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YOU SHOULD MEET

PASS IT ON

Robby Marvin, 25, Cedar Rapids Founder @ The Robject

Give more. That is the simple message Robby Marvin is trying to spread. His megaphone of choice is The Robject, an endeavor Robby embarked on in June. It’s a 12 month project to inspire the people of Cedar Rapids to give more of their time, treasure or talent.

County Nonprofit Resource Center, asked the group, “What more can you do?”

divided equally among the 12 organizations.

Everyone has something to offer, says Robby.

In June, Robby worked with the Cedar Rapids Downtown District, helping with Floodstock, Run the Flood and the Drive-In Movie series.

“Though your contribution may seem small,” he says, “When they’re all combined they’re huge and can really make a difference.”

While the bare bones of The Robject is his, Robby says For one year, Robby has pledged 365 volunteer hours that his friends and family have been instrumental and 31.2 percent (the 31.2 percent represents the in developing the project into what it is today. Their height at which the floodwaters crested in June 2008) support is what continues to make the project a of his annual income to 12 non-profit organizations. reality, he says. He’s blogging about his experience at www.robject. com To meet his personal challenge Robby has adjusted to a different lifestyle to fit his new budget. “My hope is that those numbers will resonate with people,” Robby says. “The whole point of the project “I’ve had to be really conscientious, really trying to was to make it a challenge.” limit it to the essentials,” Robby says. His message: “If I can do it, you can do it.” Though the idea of volunteering is not a new one for Robby — he has worked with the Cedar Rapids Downtown District, St. Luke’s Hospice and other organizations in Cedar Rapids in the past — The Robject was inspired by an October 2008 Access Iowa Exchange (now ImpactCR) meeting. Presenter Bob Untiedt, Executive Director of the Linn

DID YOU KNOW? Robby is an instructor at Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping and would love to compete in a triathlon, except he can’t swim.

He’s window shopping more, going out less and even changing his diet to be more budget-friendly. Through the Robject, Robby highlights one of 12 selected organizations each month. In addition to his volunteer hours, he is making a donation of up to $1,000 each month, matching whatever the organization is able to raise above and beyond their normal donations. At the end of The Robject, the total amount left to reach his 31.2 percent goal will be

Last month, Robby helped out with Horizon’s Meals on Wheels program, which delivers about 450 meals each weekday and 250 meals per day on the weekends. “I wrote a (blog) post called Humbled by Horizons, and I really was,” says Robby. “You might be the only human interaction that person has all day.” This month he is working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cedar Rapids, an organizations dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people to reach their full potential. The best part about volunteering? “You feel good about yourself because you’ve helped others,” Robby says. “When you give it’s amazing how much you get back.”

WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU: Looking for a way to give more? Robby is your go-to source for volunteering in Cedar Rapids. His advice for getting started: be specific about what you want to do and take that leap of faith to get involved.

— ERIN

E R I N M C N E I L L I S A S T U D E N T AT C O R N E L L C O L L E G E , M A J O R I N G I N S O C I O L O G Y A N D A N T H R O P O L O G Y. B O R N A N D R A I S E D I N S M A L L - TO W N M I S S O U R I , S H E S P E N D S M O S T O F H E R F R E E T I M E AT T H E B A R N W I T H H E R H O R S E . S H E E N J OY S S H O P P I N G WITH HER SISTERS, DEVOURING MUDER MYSTERY NOVELS AND HAS A SECRET OBSESSION WITH OFFICE SUPPLIES. CLIFF JETTE/THE GAZETTE

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Do more: Volunteer So you’d love to “do more” as this week’s person you should meet Robby Marvin encourages young professionals all over the Corridor to do. But where to start, with so many nonprofit organizations in our community? Well, it just so happens that volunteering is the hip thing to do these days in America, and organizations all over the Corridor have caught on. The volunteer resources below will help you get a start on finding a volunteer opportunity or nonprofit organization that’s a perfect match for your time, interest and talents. Point, click and “do more.” — KATIE

The 10,000 Hours Show (www.10000hoursei.org)

CorridorVolunteers.org

This site — a user-friendly product of the United Way — allows individuals to access a large variety of volunteer opportunities through the area. Perhaps the most comprehensive local volunteer site, it allows you to search volunteer listings through United Way of East Central Iowa, United Way of Johnson County, as well as volunteer listings all over the state using VolunteerIowa.org Search for volunteer opportunities by keyword, zip code, date, organization and much more. Plus, read more about the nonprofit organizations before deciding if it’s the right fit for you.

According to the 10,000 Hours Show if you volunteer, you rock. And they mean it. Volunteering 10 hours per year with local nonprofit organizations through the 10,000 Hours Show earns you a free t-shirt and a ticket to a rock concert (past show headliners included Girl Talk, Cake, Guster and Ben Folds). Plus, the more hours you volunteer, the more VIP (that’s Volunteer Incentive Program) perks you receive, like rock star pick up and drop off at the concert. Working closely with the University of Iowa, this year-round effort engages students and other young adults in making a difference in their community right now. Perhaps what’s even cooler is that since the idea of 10K (as they call it) was conceived by UI students in 2002, it has grown to today become a national organization with high school and college students all across the country doing good for a good concert.

VolunteerMatch.org and NetworkforGood.org

While these two sites are both nationwide initiatives to boost volunteerism, they also allow visitors to search opportunities near where they live, work and play. NetworkforGood.org even allows registered users (like all of the sites mentioned here, it’s free) to keep a personal online journal of volunteer hours and experiences. A unique component of VolunteerMatch.org focuses on specific disaster relief efforts all over the country. Currently the site lists more that 30 disaster-related volunteer opportunities across the state of Iowa. With all that our area has gone through in the last year and a half, those are listings are not only locally relevant but a lot more poignant.

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Hawkeye Athletics

Everyone knows about the football and basketball programs, but Hawkeye athletes compete in 24 varsity sports with great success. Iowa is home to the two-time defending national championship wrestling team, a Final Four field hockey squad, the third winningest coach in Division 1 softball history and countless other success stories. Support all our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence. GO HAWKS!

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The Great Outdoors

The Corridor has it all. Fantastic golf, the thrill of water sports on the Coralville Reservoir, the calm of Lake MacBride, hiking, camping and miles of bike trails can keep any enthusiast busy year round. And it’s all in our backyard. It is the changing of the season that keeps me from getting bored. Summer keeps my golf clubs, softball gear, and bike helmet in the trunk. They don’t come out until the sled goes in when the snow flies.

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The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

The Ped Mall has it all. Local restaurants, shops, bars and entertainment make for perfect lunches, nights out and everything in between. There isn’t much that can top an end-ofthe-work-week happy hour in an outdoor beer garden with the Friday Night Concert Series grooving in the background. The Ped Mall is all of Iowa City on display and the best place around to get together with good friends, good food and great times. Cheers!

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The University of Iowa

Another thing too many people seem to take for granted is the high-class academic institution so close to home. The UI is world renowned for the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Carver College of Medicine and the Iowa Institute for Hydraulic Research, which will soon be home to the Iowa Flood Center. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a top-notch teaching hospital and provides fantastic and cuttingedge patient care. Each fall, 30,000 students bring a fresh perspective and energy to our community which drives about everything we in the corridor do.

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The People

This isn’t a Corridor thing, it’s an Iowa thing. As I rode RAGBRAI and met people across the state, I saw what makes this a great place to live. First-time out-of-state riders were blown away with how nice and helpful every community was along the route. And never more was the “look out for your neighbor” mentality more apparent than during the Floods of 2008. Friends and family stood alongside neighbors. When the rivers receded, the work was only beginning but that didn’t kill the spirit for so many residents. You just can’t fake that attitude.

Hawkeye Athletics www.hawkeyesports. com The Great Outdoors

The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

The University of Iowa www.uiowa.edu

The People

Friday, August 14 6:30pm ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull Admission:Adults $10, age 6-12 $6, Age 5 and under free, Pit Passes: $20 Live Music by TRUX Track North of Springville Elementary Following the Pull-1am Free Admission

Food and beverage will be available on-site. Questions: Call Rick 319-350-4421, Jeff 319-721-4550, or Mike 217-257-2768 NO COOLERS ALLOWED

Saturday, August 15 Come Have Fun at Springville Family Fun Days 8-11am Breakfast Buffet at Shelly’s 9am-3pm 6th Annual Izzy’s Classy Car Show 10am Parade 10am–1pm SANSI Food Booth 10am SANSI Cake Walk 10am Bingo 10:30–3pm Game Zone: Fun for Kids of all Ages- starts after the parade $10 wristband per person gives you 4 hours of unlimited fun Upper Butler Park 2pm Kiddie Pedal Pull Registration at 1:00 pm Upper Butler Park

11am–4pm Mid-Prairie Mini Rod & Garden Tractor Pull Hawkeye Antique & Farm Stock Tractor Pull Track North of Springville Elementary Admission $3, age 5 and under free Pit Pass: $5

5:30–8:30pm Pork Loin Dinner @ the American Legion 7 pm–1am Street Dance/Live Music Downtown 9 pm – 12am Teen Dance

For More Information go to www.ci.springville.ia.us Springville is just 8 miles east of Marion on Hwy 151

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Lou Henri’s

GOING BANANAS FOR LOU HENRI’S I love going out for breakfast. The thought of making my own bacon and eggs is absolutely daunting. Give me the option of someone else getting spattered with bacon grease and cracking shells, and, well, I’ll go with plan B. Lou Henri’s is an idyllic breakfast stop. Located on the corner of South Dodge Street and Iowa Avenue in Iowa City, this unassuming little building is buzzing with breakfast energy. The interior has a comfy diner vibe and you feel welcome and relaxed by the friendly staff. There is also a small patio area for outside dining, which is perfect for this oddly mild summer we’ve been having.

of decadent banana bread are dipped in egg and cooked up French toast-style. The slices are then topped with walnuts, fresh banana and a sprinkling of cinnamon. On the side is a cup of glorious maple syrup. It was warm and homey and, to my surprise, didn’t fill me up instantly. I could have stayed and eaten slice after slice all day long.

Of course, I got the obligatory bacon on the side, which was cooked just right. Not too crisp and not too soggy. We ordered my daughter the Pig in a Blanket so I was able to cover both of my favorite breakfast meats. The sausage was plump and flavorful. And my husband had the omelette, a breakfast staple, brimming with ham and cheese, The breakfast menu is fairly standard with bacon and surrounded by fluffy eggs. egg options, omelettes and hashbrowns. But since this is Iowa City there are wonders such as avocado I have some bananas at home just begging to be turned into bread. But I’m certain my attempt at and tempeh and banana bread French toast. French toast won’t be the same, so I’ll stick with Lou Henri’s. Yes, I said banana bread, and it is my new very — ANDREA favorite breakfast food. Thick, semi-dense slices

Details: Lou Henri’s, 630 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily; (319) 351-3637 ANDREA DIETZENBACH IS AN AVID BAKER AND HOME CHEF WHO ALSO WORKS FULL TIME AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR A LARGE INTERNET COMPANY. SHE IS CURRENTLY TEACHING HER 15-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER THE FINE ART OF BAKING THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE.

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Jim Lohman, 33, Iowa City Chef @ Wig and Pen Pizza Pub What brought you to the Wig and Pen kitchen?

I’ve been with Wig and Pen for about five years. Before that I was at various places, all the way to Arizona. I helped set up a Pagliais in Johnston and pizza has always been a niche for me.

What kind of impact did the June 2008 flood have on Wig and Pen?

We got 6-feet, 7-inches of water, causing us to be closed for nearly seven months. We were able to prepare a bit by taking things off the walls and other pieces, but essentially the place needed to be gutted and redone.

The place post-flood looks nearly identical pre-flood.

Yes, and on purpose. The people that built the original bar and booths came in and rebuilt, we used the same kind of varnish.

What’s up with the green plastic chairs?

Really it’s a matter of convenience. They’re easy to stack, easy to clean — just easy. People do get a kick out of them.

What inspires the Wig and Pen cuisine?

We keep a good balance of keeping the classics and adding influence here and there. The lasagna recipe is the owner’s and has been perfected over the years. Over the summer months we’ll add some lighter pastas to the menu, shop for our tomatoes from the farmers markets, etc.

Kind of a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, right?

Yep. We have our always popular items like the Flying Tomato — a thin crust pizza cooked in a deep dish pan with whole slices of tomato and covered in cheese. — QUINN

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DON’T ABSTAIN FROM THIS CHARACTER NOVEL Don’t let the title of “THE ABSTINENCE TEACHER” deter you from giving it a shot. Tom Perrotta is not one to disappoint and “The Abstinence Teacher” is no let down. In “The Abstinence Teacher” we meet two characters who are on completely different sides of the ideological spectrum. One, Ruth Ramsey, is a high school sexual education teacher, who is liberal to say the least. Her liberal leanings make the abstinence program her school is forcing her to teach extremely hard to swallow. Add to this the fact that her dating life sucks, and you get a rather colorful character. The other “main” character is Tom Mason, a recovering alcohol and drug addict, who is now a reformed Christian. Tom, after much prompting from his minister, marries a nice Christian girl and is trying to make his marriage work while at the same time fighting his less-than-Christian-like urges which include sexual desires for his ex-wife. Stonewood Heights, the setting for this unfolding drama, is the typical American town. It has good schools, good neighborhoods and good families who spend their Saturdays at their kids athletic events. Tom just happens to be Ruth’s daughter’s soccer coach. And as you can guess, eventually Ruth and Tom have a run in. Given Ruth’s views on the world and Tom’s reformed-Christian status, it is not pretty to say the least. To pray or not to pray, that is the question. Or is it? This book is excellent. I was so interested to see what happened that I couldn’t put it down. All of the characters are real and flawed. Perrotta doesn’t hide their weaknesses or make excuses for them. At times, he even seems to highlight their flaws and less than perfect attributes which, at least with regard to Tom and Ruth, made them surprisingly likable. Perrotta has a unique ability to make all of his characters likable, regardless of whether you agree with their views. One thing that I like about Perrotta’s novels — something that usually bothers me when other authors do it — is that there really isn’t a neat happy ending. He leaves it up to the reader to figure out what happens, and the possibilities are virtually endless. Another great thing about Perrotta’s books, and “The Abstinence Teacher” in particular, is that they get you thinking. After you finish reading, you yearn to discuss the book with someone. And can’t help but re-evaluate why you think the way you do and maybe have a little better understanding why others think the way they do. If you like “The Abstinence Teacher” try Perrotta’s other books including “LITTLE CHILDREN,” “JOE COLLEGE,” “ELECTION,” “THE WISHBONES” and “BAD HAIRCUT.” If the past is any predictor of the future, “The Abstinence Teacher” may become a movie (just as “Little Children” and “Election” was) so keep your eyes peeled.

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Stifle

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THE TALENT: Andrew “Hatch” Gorsh (lead

vocals), Zac Cahill (lead/harmonic vocals), Greg DeGood (lead/rhythm guitar), Dustin Turkington (lead/rhythm guitar), Joe Hilgendorf (bass/acoustic guitar), Mark Warner (drums)

They’ll take a song you’d hear on the radio and give it a twist by playing it harder or faster, adding a breakdown or even removing a section of the song.

THE SOUND: modern hard rock THE GIGS: 9 p.m. Friday, August 14 at Rumors,

400 F Avenue, Cedar Rapids; 9 p.m. Saturday, August 15 at the Break Room, 3108 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids

With influences that range from classic 60s rock and blues to heavy metal bands like Metallica and Pantera, their sound is a mix of 80s and 90s rock/metal/grunge.

THE REST OF THE STORY: www. myspace.com/stiflecr

A self-described covers/originals band, STIFLE has been rocking out venues all over the Corridor. Connections through karaoke and roommates and a mutual love of 80s and 90s rock brought this group of Eastern Iowans together. Small or large venues, good or little pay, the guys say the best part of performing is simply showing people a good time. “Our originals are kind of like Alice in Chains meets Black Sabbath with a twist of Korn,” says guitarist Joe Hilgendorf, who has also performed with the Emmy-nominated jazz band Either Orchestra. When working on a new song, Greg DeGood, guitar, says he and Dustin

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“We are all diversely unique in our collective musical backgrounds,” Andrew says. “But we can make it all fit together.”

STIFLE

Turkington, guitar, usually come up are focusing their live shows on unique “It isn’t Stiff-el or Sniffle,” he says. with a cool guitar riff, and then turn it performances of classic covers. over to Joe for some added pizazz. — ERIN “We like to add our own flair,” says “Then we just play the song over and over until Hatch and Zac (Cahill) come up with lyrics,” Greg says. The guys are currently working on their first record, which they hope to begin in late October. Until then, they

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OUR STATE FAIR IS A GREAT STATE FAIR Fair warning: The Journey/Heart concert Aug. 23 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is sold out. But if you don’t mind standing, fair officials are planning to release some stand-room-only tickets that day at the fair office.

Friday: Gary Allan, 8 p.m., $32 ● Saturday: Peter Frampton and the Gin Blossoms, 8 p.m.,

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Aug. 17: Bret Michaels and Jackyl, 8 p.m., $32 And even with other big-ticket stars like Brooks & Dunn, Peter ● Aug. 18: Races with Deery Brothers Summer Series for

Rock guitar great Peter Frampton will headline the Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup Aug. 15.

The Journey/Heart Aug. 23 concet at the state fair is sold out.

late models, 5:30 p.m., hot laps, 6 p.m., $15 adults, $5 ages Frampton and “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson in the lineup, reserve-seat tickets remain available for the rest of the shows, 6 to 11 ● Aug. 19: Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull, says Lori Chappell, state fair marketing director. 2 p.m., $20 adults, $10 ages 6 to 11 ● Aug. 20: Shinedown and Rev Theory, 8 p.m., $27 Events in the 10,200-seat grandstand kick off with contemporary Christian artists Steven Curtis Chapman and ● Aug. 21: Brooks & Dunn, 8 p.m., $40 Jeremy Camp at 8 p.m. August 13 and end with Journey and ● Aug. 22: Demolition derby, 11:30 a.m., $12 adults, $5 Heart. children 6 to 11 ● Aug. 22: Kelly Clarkson, 8 p.m., $38 In between are hard rockers, country superstars, rock stars and ● Aug. 23: Journey and Heart, 8 p.m. (sold-out) legends. A little something for many musical tastes. Prices range from $27 to $40 — about half of what you’d pay for arena shows. But be sure to factor in $10 fair admission, food on a stick, multiple beverages, rides and souvenirs. Not all of the grandstand entertainment involves music — unless the revving of engines and the crunching of cars is music to your ears.

Kelly Clarkson will perform Aug. 22 the state fair.

And not all of the entertainment requires tickets. Free stages are located throughout the fairgrounds, offering up such national acts as Firefall, Head East and Pure Prairie League, as well as regional favorites The Blue Band, The Nadas and the Bill Riley All-Star Show. Grandstand tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 1-(800) 745-3000 and the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office. Concerts are reserved seating; track events are general admission. The State Fair runs Thursday through Aug. 23. For the lowdown on all it has to offer, including admission discounts and deals, go to www.iowastatefair.org

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Budweiser Stage: Thursday and Friday: Firefall, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Aug. 16: Head East, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 17 and 18: Pure Prairie League, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 19 to 21: Papa Doo Run Run, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 22: Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 23: Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties, 6 and 8 p.m. ● Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage: Thursday through Saturday, The Nadas, 7 and 9 p.m.; Aug. 16, Authentic Records Live, noon; Aug. 17: Coolio, 8 p.m.; Aug. 18: Black Stone Cherry, 8 p.m.; Aug. 19 and 20: Hairball, 7 and 9 p.m.; Aug. 21 and 22: The Blue Band, 7 and 9 p.m.; Aug. 23: Matt Nathanson, 8 p.m. ● Susan Knapp Amphitheater: Thursday: Trailer Choir, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Friday: Jace Everett, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Randy Houser, 8 p.m.; Aug. 16: Heidi Newfield, 8 p.m.; Aug. 17 to 19: Jason Brown, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 19: Jerrod Niemann, noon and 2 p.m.; Aug. 20: Country Gold, 6 and 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 21: Lo Cash Cowboys, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 22: Lost Trailers, 8 p.m.; Aug. 23: Julianne Hough, 7 p.m. ● Anne and Bill Riley Stage: Thursday: Drew Seeley, 8 p.m.; Friday: Sioux City Rockestra, 7 and 9 p.m.; Saturday to Aug. 17: Hypnotist Ron Diamond, 7 and 9 p.m.; Aug. 18 to 21: Vocal Trash, 7 and 9 p.m.; Aug. 22: Bill Riley All-Star Show, 7 p.m.; Aug. 23: Jaci Velasquez, 8 p.m.

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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 August 13

Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grant Wood Area Chapter Red Cross, 6300 Rockwell Drive NE, Cedar Rapids. Appropriate for ages 10 to 15. Registration required. (319) 393-3500, buntingb@grantwood redcross.org

Radios and Codes

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Granger House Historic Home, 970 Tenth Street, Marion. One day hands-on workshop. (319) 3776672, Grangerhouse@juno.com

Exhibits Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Farmers Markets Greene Square Park Farmers’ Market

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Greene Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 2865699, t.white@cedar-rapids.org

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Five Seasons Ski Team Waterski Shows

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ellis Park, Cedar Rapids. (319) 3936583, fsskier@msn.com

Coralville Parks & Rec fall adult softball Coralville Parks & Rec, Coralville. (319) 248-1750

Food & Wine Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 460 Hickory Court, Robins. (319) 393-7675, swankohler@cs.com

To Can or Not to Can?

Exhibits Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum

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

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

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Johnson Ave. Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW., Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-0477, jfitzgibbons@ hy-vee.com

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Taste of Downtown

Farmers Markets

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

Noelridge Farmers’ Market

Karaoke

Downtown, Cedar Rapids. Participating downtown restaurants and bars will offer a week long 2for-20 special. Continues through Saturday.

Music - Karaoke Pub Quiz Night & Karaoke

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

Singin’ & Swingin’ Karaoke

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

The Wheel’er Inn, 895 Blairs Ferry 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Rd., Marion. (319) 373-4212 Lot, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5699, t.white@cedar-rapids.org

Festivals Lone Tree Fall Festival in August

Stars of Tomorrow

7:30 p.m. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. College students from across Iowa, pursuing a career in the music industry will take the Cabaret stage for a chance to win $2,000. The audience will vote each night for their favorite contestant. Results will be announced after Saturday’s show. (319) 362-7375, mail@brucemore.org

Theater “I’m All Ears: Songs of Disney”

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800) 35-AMANA

Friday

August 14 Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

Camp Creamery: Jungle Bungle

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. For children ages 7 to 12. (319) 6226034, jmccall@oldcreamery.com

Nightlife

WWE RAW presents SummerSlam

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Downtown Lone Tree, 123 North Devoe, Lone Tree. www.lone treeiowa.com (319) 629-4620, mmklebe@hotmail.com

7:30 p.m. U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets are available at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, all Ticketmaster outlets, www. Ticketmaster.com or charge-byphone 1-(800) 745-3000.

St. Jude Sweetcorn Festival

Drag Show

5 p.m. - 11 p.m. St. Judes Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids. Also KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight and - Al Naylor Sunday noon to 7 p.m. graeve4@ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. q.com Noelridge Park, swimming pool parking lot, Cedar Rapids. (319) Springville Fun Days 398-5446, dennis@kcck.org 6:30 p.m. Free Admission (319) 521-4611, Cabaret in the Courtyard: bgehl@netins.net

Performances

Brian Holmes Karaoke

(800) 35-AMANA

Saturday August 15

Art Events Tropical Platter Class

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. (319) 3519644, rcc@earthlink.net

Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

Mt. Mercy Summer Youth Hoops Classic

Karaoke by Rock & Thunder

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

Eclypse Karaoke 9 p.m.

6 a.m. - midnight Downtown Lone Tree, 123 North Devoe, Lone Tree. www.lone treeiowa.com (319) 629-4620, mmklebe@hotmail.com

Springville Fun Days

1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Linn County Extension Office, 3279 Seventh Ave., Marion. (319) 377- 983

Drumming Circle

7 p.m. Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 431-7550

Share Your Stories Memoir Writing Workshop

Exhibits

Music - Karaoke

Lone Tree Fall Festival

Performances

Emerald Ash Borer First Detector Workshop

Theater

Downtown, Cedar Rapids. Participating downtown restaurants and bars will offer a week long 2for-20 special. Continues through Saturday.

Festivals

St. Jude Sweetcorn Festival

StaYcation at the Stoney Point YMCA

Taste of Downtown

8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Avenue Marion. East End Shopping Center (319) 377-4846

Events

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids

Food & Wine

Marion Farmers Market

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

Czech Plus Band

Coralville Parks & Rec, Coralville. (319) 248-1750

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Downtown, 3rd & 4th Avenues and Greene Square, Cedar Rapids.

8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Free Admission (319) 521-4611, bgehl@netins.net

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors

Coralville Parks & Rec fall adult softball

Downtown Farmers Market

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mount Mercy College, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 560-8675, mseiowa@aol.com

2 p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 378-8469, bzgee21@ aol.com

5 p.m. - 11 a.m. Stoney Point YMCA, 300 Stoney Point Rd SW, Cedar Rapids. Bring a tent, sleeping bags, yourself and your kid/s to the Stoney Point YMCA and have a sleepover. $30 for up to six family members, $5 per person older than 6. Register by calling (319) 390-3488 or at www.crmetroymca.org

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

Starlighters: ‘Music Man’ 7:30 p.m. Starlighters II Theatre, 136 East Main Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793

The Bees Knees

7:30 p.m. Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana. (319) 622-3222

“I’m All Ears: Songs of Disney”

7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana.

Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa,’ this exhibit highlights our state’s impressive features. Enjoy a review of Iowa’s history, land, weather, animals, people and places of interest., (319) 643-5301

Farmers Markets Iowa City Farmers Market

International Food Bazaar

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids, 2999 First Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids

Film Downtown Drive In Movie

7:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, First Avenue, Cedar Rapids. ‘High School Musical 3.’ Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Coralville Parks & Rec fall adult softball Coralville Parks & Rec, Coralville. (319) 248-1750

Food & Wine ‘Happy Birthday, Julia!’ with Deb Kaiser

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Happy Hour Specials M-F 3:30 – 6:30: $2 Tall Boys $3 Bombs • $5 Pitchers Saturday $2 Tall Boys until 8pm Sundays $2 Tall Boys ALL DAY! Sundays and Mondays After 11PM $5 Pitchers • $3 Bombs

11 a.m. to midnight St. Judes Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids. Also Sunday noon to 7 p.m. graeve4@ q.com

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Kitchen Open Daily 11am-12am 2 POOL TABLES – 10 TVs!!!

Wednesday 7pm-Midnight: $5 Cup Night with $1 Refills

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CALENDAR Hy-Vee Edgewood Road 5050 Edgewood Road N.E., Cedar Rapids. Class includes culinary instruction, elegantly served full meal and wine. Seating is limited. Pre-registration required. (319) 378-0762, 1064clubmgr@hy-vee.com

Taste of Downtown

Downtown, Cedar Rapids. Participating downtown restaurants and bars will offer a week long 2for-20 special. Continues through Saturday.

Music - 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. (319) 364-9927, chekerstav@aol.com

7:30 p.m. Starlighters II Theatre, 136 East Main Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793

Coralville Parks & Rec, Coralville. (319) 248-1750

The Bees Knees

Sunday Night Pub Quiz

7:30 p.m. Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana. (319) 622-3222

“I’m All Ears: Songs of Disney”

7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800) 35-AMANA

Sunday

August 16 Auditions Auditions for ‘Rock N Roll’

Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

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

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

Nightlife

Mt. Mercy Summer Youth Hoops Classic

Drag Show

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

Performances 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Iowa City Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St, Iowa City. Girls between the ages of 10-25 are encouraged to sign up for a one-day singing festival with Metro Mix Chorus. A $10 fee covers the cost of music and learning tracks, which can be downloaded from the chorus website after registration is confirmed. Registrations are now being accepted online at www. MetroMixChorus.org or contact Paula Land at (319) 721-1759 or e-mail pland@mchsi.com. There is room for 75 girls.

Sacred Harp Singing

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. People’s Church, 600 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 294-5010

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Exhibits Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum

A Cappella Festival for Young Women

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Performances

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Paul Engle Center, 1600 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. Acoustic rock/folk music by Australian Martine Locke. Limited seating available. (319) 270-0975, FlyingMonkeysCR@ aol.com

Exhibits

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800) 35-AMANA

Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Starlighters: ‘Music Man’ 7:30 p.m. Starlighters II Theatre, 136 East Main Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793

Farmers Markets

Monday

August 17 Auditions Auditions for ‘Rock N Roll’

7 p.m. Theatre Cedar Rapids, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script. Rock ˜N’ Roll will be performed by Theatre Cedar Rapids Oct. 16 to 25 Scripts for three-day checkout from the Theatre Cedar Rapids box office in the Grant Wood House, 800 2nd Ave. SE. Call (319) 366-8591 or visit www. theatrecr.org

Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Tuesday

August 18 Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

Exhibits Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Farmers Markets Iowa City Farmers Market

Tot Time

3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sycamore Mall parking lot, Iowa City

Night Life at the Nature Center: Grades K-2

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cox Lake Park, Springville. (319) 854-7097

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

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids . Parents and kids will discover crepuscular wildlife activity of mammals, insects and amphibians that sing, howl and flutter through the night. Enjoy some ‘mothing’ using our secret moth bait. Register by 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. Pay in advance. (319) 362-0664, jaiels@indiancreeknaturecenter.org

Events J&P Cycles 6th Annual Cruise Night Series

5:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. J&P Cycles, 13225 Circle Drive, Noelridge Farmers’ Market Anamosa. Music and food. Event is free. Door prizes and People’s 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Choice Awards for the favorite car Lot, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5699, and motorcycle. Specials will be also be available in the J&P Showt.white@cedar-rapids.org room. (319) 462-4819, ext. 8229, Coralville Farmers Market akearney@jpcycles.com 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513 Seventh St., Coralville

Springville Farmers’ Market

Food & Wine Kids’ Kitchen Takeover: Brain Food!

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Johnson Ave. Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. 4 years old and up (under 7 must be accompanied by an adult) Learn how to make a Banana Roll-up, Very Berry Smoothies, Funky Flax Granola Bars and Sink-or-Swim Trail Mix. Pre-register by 5 p.m. August 17. at (319) 365-0477 or jfitzgibbons@hy-vee.com

Meal Planning Workshop with Christy Frese

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd., Cedar Rapids. Tired of the same meals? Not sure what to prepare? Learn to use Hy-Vee’s online services to create a week’s

Nightlife Open Mike with J. Knight

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

Blues Jam

Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St.,

Wednesday

$5 Martinis

All Night Long!

Thursday

Wing Night

St. Jude Sweetcorn Festival

Coralville Parks & Rec fall adult softball

Preschool Storytime

“I’m All Ears: Songs of Disney”

Festivals

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors

6:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids.

Theater

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Guthridge Park, Hiawatha. (319) 393-1515

12 p.m. - 7 p.m. St. Judes Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids. graeve4@ q.com

Summer Story Time

6:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Theme: Summer Stars (319) 398-5123

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9 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa Learn with Me City. (319) 351-9529 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Grateful Dead Night Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 First Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. Open playIowa City. (319) 337-6464 group for birth-preschool age children and their parents. Education and discussion on a wide variety of weekly topics. (319) 364-1144

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Flag Football and Soccer

Nightlife

Martine Locke

7 p.m. Theatre Cedar Rapids, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Auditioners will be asked to read from Singin’ and Swingin’ Kathe script. Rock ˜N’ Roll will be raoke performed by Theatre Cedar Rapids 9 p.m. Oct. 16 to 25 Scripts for three-day Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE, checkout from the Theatre Cedar Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858 Rapids box office in the Grant Wood House, 800 2nd Ave. SE. Karaoke with Rock & Call (319) 366-8591 or visit www. Thunder theatrecr.org 9 p.m. - 11 a.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Children’s Events

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All Night Long!

High School Musical 3

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10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.

Literary

Preschool Storytime

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha. Join us for stories and a craft. Then, hop on a Cedar Rapids Community School bus and take a ride. (319) 393-1414, mangina@hiawathaiowa.com

Music - Karaoke Karaoke

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

Networking Events International Institute of Business Analysts

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Alliant Energy, 200 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids. An Introduction to Business Processes and BPM Presented by Kevin Brennan, Vice President, Professional Development. RSVP required. (319) 297-7530, gelliottcr@gmail.com

2009 Business EXPO

Noon - 9 p.m. Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. Visit with 100 local businesses and organizations. Softball series begins at 1 p.m. Network with other professionals at the Grand Slam Gala featuring Dogs on Ski’s from 5 to 9 p.m. Free. www.cedarrapids. org, (319) 730-1409, jstow@ cedarrapids.org

Nightlife Acoustic Jam

7 p.m. 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

Wednesday August 19

Children’s Events Flag Football and Soccer

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. GWE Academy, 750 44th Street, Marion. (319) 373-0892, matt@ gweclub.com

Tot Time

10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701

Summer Story Time

10:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Theme: Summer Stars (319) 398-5123

K9 Ambassadors

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Program focuses on teaching children dog safety.

Noelridge Farmers’ Market

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Lot, Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5699, t.white@cedar-rapids.org

Iowa City Farmers Market 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City. (319) 356-5210

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Inviting Native Pollinators

1 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids . Learn how to make native pollinator habitats for your garden. Observe and identify pollinators in the Nature Center’s gardens and learn how to participate in the Great Love Comedy Show Sunflower Project. (319) 362-0664, 9:30 p.m. naturecenter@indiancreeknatureThe Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 center.org S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319) 354Bicyclists of Iowa City 7482, comedy@thesummit 6 p.m. eatery.com Herky Street and Stoner Court, North Liberty. (319) 626-6369

PJ Story Time

6 p.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701

Comedy

Events

Brown Bag Briefing

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library, Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. K-9 Ambassadors. Performing Paws. Canine educators will show you how to meet and greet dogs and why they are considered man’s best friend. All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. (319) 398-5123

Open Gardens at Noelridge

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Noelridge Park Greenhouse 4900 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids. Tour the gardens. Volunteers answer questions with mini-sessions on gardening topics for adults. (319) 286-5762, k.benzine@cedarrapids.org

Exhibits Iowa A to Z at the Herbert Hoover Museum 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. A celebration of ‘everything Iowa. (319) 643-5301

Hoover Museum Free Wednesday Nights

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Herbert Hoover Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch. (319) 643-5301

Farmers Markets Marion Farmers Market

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Avenue Marion. East End Shopping Center (319) 377-4846

Nightlife

&Shawn Johnson with

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Name That Tune Night with Matt

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

Saturd Satur day

Delicious Vinyl

8 p.m. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-5754

OCTOBER 10

Love Comedy Show

10AM – 3PM U.S.CELLULAR CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS

9:30 p.m. The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319) 354-7482, comedy@thesummiteatery.com

The Jam

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

Performances Bonfire Storytelling at Ushers Ferry 6 p.m. Usher’s Ferry Historical Village, 5925 Seminole Valley TR NE Cedar Rapids. Roast marshmallows, have pop and popcorn, and take a short hayrack ride around the Village. Admission for children 2 & under is free. (319) 286-5763, d.crow@ cedar-rapids.org

Theater “I’m All Ears: Songs of Disney”

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800) 35-AMANA

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