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8 Seconds plays for keeps

Ready to break out of that campus bubble? Hop in the car and hit the road.

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CONTENTS

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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ON THE COVER

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Roadtrippin’

We’re here to help you bust out of that campus bubble.

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In Circle

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

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I’m Just Sayin’

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

CLIFF JETTE PHOTOS

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In The Know

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Five Minutes

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Twitterpated

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FaveFive

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3 Things

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Bar Guide

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Clean Plate Club

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Book Talk

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Music Notes

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Calendar

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

Ryan McFadden can’t get enough Three Samurai Sushi.

Andrea Dietzenbach added it up at Iowa City’s OneTwentySix.

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We want to know: What did you learn in school?

Not sure what to do this week? Listen to great music at The Picador’s Camp DIRTBAG or see great art at Brucemore’s annual Art and Garden show.

Thrillers make good beach reading.

What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

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

8 Seconds plays with the big boys.

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

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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“You’re going on a road trip. What won’t you leave home without?”

Carly Weber

Seth Smith

Michelle Wiese

Caitlin Slessor

Natalie Ditmars

Stacey Stefani

“A good friend. Chatting makes the miles fly.”

“My iPod packed with road music, movies and games.”

“My iPod.”

“Predictably, lots of books and audiobooks.”

“A cooler full of munchies and a map (yes, I am old school)! And if I’m by myself, a book on tape.”

“My cell phone. And I never go on a road trip without a new CD or playlist.”

Editor

Jamie Kelly

Twitterpated, Page 6 “My iPhone (obviously), camera and a book.”

Art Director

Maggie Mills

5 Minutes, Page 6

“Good tunes for the road.”

Designer

Andrea Dietzenbach

Clean Plate Club, Page 16

“Technically speaking, my car. These ugly thumbs won’t get me far hitchhiking.”

Book Talk, Page 19

Events

Book Talk, Page 19

Winter Packingham

Erin McNeill

Music Notes, Page 20

Roadtrippin’, Page 10

“I am ridiculously addicted to my cell phone. I wouldn’t go on a road trip without that and lots of good music!”

“A really good book on CD and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.”

“I would never leave home “A stack of my favorite without a good book, my magazines!” iPod and Hoopla, of course!”

Kelsey Richards

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I have been on more than my fair share of

roadtrips.

They’re sort of inevitable when you have a car in one state and want that same car in another state, 4,000 miles away. Sure you could ship it, for a couple thousand dollars. Or you can buck up and pack up and hit the road. Which is what I did. FOUR TIMES. Four times I have driven between Alaska (where I grew up) and Iowa (where I first moved to go to Coe College). FOUR TIMES. Did I mention it’s a 4,000-mile trip? Shall I do the math for you? That’s five days of driving. And not leisurely driving, not stoppingto-take-in-the-sights driving. We’re talking pedal to the metal people. Five days, 800 miles a day. What doesn’t sound fun about that? The first time it was novel. An adventure. Three girls. One SAAB. The open road. Broken down on the side of that road. Camping. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting for an alternator for the SAAB to be flown in from Germany. The second time, it was my car. My car that slid under the rear bumper of a Ford truck somewhere in Canada when a dog ran into the road. My car that

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was totaled but we fixed anyway because it was cheaper to pay the mechanic than fly my sister and I from Fort St. John, British Columbia to Cedar Rapids. The third time. I should have known better. But how could I have known that teens in a small Canadian oil town had recently been entertaining themselves by smashing car windows? Let me tell you how fun it is to drive 2,000 miles with plastic for a window because it would have taken a week to truck a replacement window to town. Not fun. Not fun at all. The fourth time. I did know better. And I didn’t want to do it. But I did. And I only regretted it once. When my friend filled my car with diesel instead of unleaded. At least the mechanics who siphoned the gas out got a laugh. So perhaps you can see why I’ve sworn off any expeditions that can’t be accomplished in less than a day. Which is why I love Eastern Iowa. From here you can drive to more than a half-dozen states in less than a day’s drive. Now that’s my kind of roadtrip. Even better, from the Corridor, you can be in Cedar Falls/ Waterloo, Dubuque or the Quad Cities in less than two hours. Not to mention everywhere in between. And that’s all if you want to leave home. If you don’t there’s still plenty to entertain right here. So, hop in the car and hit the road. Just don’t forget this issue of Hoopla to help guide your travels.

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

Get ‘em while their hot

CEDAR RAPIDS — Tickets for Theatre Cedar Rapids’ 2009-10 season are now available. The season kicks-off Sept. 11 with Altar Boyz, a musical comedy about a fictional Christian boy band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. The rest of the season includes: “Rock n’ Roll,” “Annie,” “The Laramie Project,” “The Producers,” “Proof,” “Still Life with Iris” and “Rent.” Order tickets online at www.theatrecr.org Or call (319) 366-8591 or stopping by the theatre’s temporary box office at 800 Second Ave SE.

Dancing queen

Hy-Vee Food and Drugstores are partnering with The Gazette to bring Shawn Johnson to the U.S. Cellular Center on Saturday, Oct. 10 for a Food, Fitness and Fun event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Olympic gold medalist, “Dancing with the Stars” Champion and West Des Moines native Johnson will give a motivational speech about health and fitness and KCRG-TV9’s Claire Kellett will host a Q&A. Advance tickets to Food, Fitness and Fun will be available Aug. 15 at Corridor Hy-Vee Food and Drug Stores. Tickets are also available at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena box office and through Ticketmaster. Admission is $6.

Jamie Kelly The Gazette

This week, Jamie Kelly served some food at the brat tent at the St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival. Read more at GazetteOnline.com Next week, he’ll be at Model A Days in Amana. Follow along on Twitter by searching for #wheresjamie.

2009 Iowa State Fair Parade Marshal, Shawn Johnson, waves to the crowd as she and Mark Ballas, her Dancing with the Stars partner, ride in the fair parade. The Iowa State Fair Parade, August 12, 2009, kicks off the Iowa State Fair that opens tomorrow morning in Des Moines, Iowa.

It’s getting hot in here

CEDAR RAPIDS – The official Iowa State Championship Chili Cookoff will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Chrome Horse Saloon, 1202 Third St. SE. All proceeds benefit Tanager Place, which serves children and families challenged by social and psychological needs. The winner of the cookoff moves on to the national competition in Texas. Buy a taster cup for $3 and sample as many recipes as you dare. For more information or to help, contact Joan Hackbarth at Tanager Place at (319) 365-9164.

Road war(riors)

A petition opposing a bicycle ban on Iowa roads has attracted more than 2,000 signatures, nearly three times as many as signed a petition seeking to ban bikes from county roads. The petition affirms the right of bicyclists to use Iowa roads, reminds motorists of their responsibility to watch for bicyclists, and argues that while the number of cyclists has increased in recent years, the number of accidents involving bicycles has not.

CRYSTAL LOGIUDICE/ THE GAZETTE

Dave Johnson, of Cedar Rapids, pours several brats onto the grill along side the tent selling brats and other food at the Sweet Corn Festival held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Friday, August 14, 2009.

SOURCE: THE GAZETTE

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TWITTERPATED minutes hidama: I neither confirm or deny that my

milkshake brings all the boys, and a few girls, to the yard.

FAME

WHETHER YOU’RE CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF CLASSES THIS MONTH OR SINGING THE BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES, AUGUST IS THE PERFECT TIME TO REFLECT ON OUR FAVORITE LESSONS. — MAGGIE MILLS

What is the most important thing you learned in school?

jadeth: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.

cc_chapman: Of all the technology I use every day, I trust the Fax Machine the least.

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

Brigette Ayers, 38 Aerial Weston, 21 Susie Kilburg, 28

Cedar Rapids “I’m most grateful I learned the Dewey Decimal System so I know how to find books in the library.”

Cedar Rapids “How to manage my time.”

Cedar Rapids “Learning about professional ethics.”

Loras Kilburg, 30

Dennis Dew, 39

Marion “Socializing.”

Marion “How to think critically.”

MAGGIE MILLS IS A RECENT GRADUATE OF LORAS COLLEGE IN DUBUQUE AND IS HAPPY TO BE BACK LIVING AND WORKING IN HER HOMETOWN OF CEDAR RAPIDS.

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Student Programming Coordinator @ University of Iowa Office of Residence Life

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The Pentacrest

For me, the Pentacrest is a place to have lunch and conversations with my colleagues, students and friends. And, it is a prime location for events and activities throughout the year like the Iowa City Jazz Festival, University of Iowa homecoming events, fireworks, summer movies and more.

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Hawkeye Wrestling

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Frisbee/Disc Golf

A majority of us enjoy watching Hawkeye football, but I am more of a wrestling fan. How can I miss the opportunity to watch the back-to-back NCAA Champions? When one thinks of wrestling history and greatness, the University of Iowa is at the top of the list. Go Hawkeyes!

Hawkeye Wrestling www.hawkeyesports. com

The Pentacrest www.uiowa. edu/~oldcap/

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Sport Activities

Three Samurai

The area has good disc golf courses like Sugar Bottom and Turkey Creek. In comparison to golf, there are no fees, purchasing discs is cheaper and it takes less time to play. It is a game that everyone can play; just watch out for the trees during your tee offs.

A majority of my summer has been filled with sport-related activities like softball, sand volleyball and running. It is easy to play with friends or play a pickup game. Also, it has helped me to live a healthy lifestyle. Being active for 30-minutes a day can improve one’s health.

I love food, and my belly is satisfied with their sushi. If you are looking good food and want to watch the chefs prepare it, check them out. Since it is walking distance from my place, it is hard to resist the temptation of their food.

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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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Camp DIRTBAG

Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22

Bring out the noise. The Picador’s throwing a party. And not just any party. One big b-day bash, in fact, as The Picador marks its third year in the Iowa City music scene. The entire weekend is dedicated to celebrating, and they’ve lined up some of the best acts in town — Tanks, Naked Hasselhoff, Snow Demon, The Manimal Orchestra and Shores of the Tundra to name a few. Thursday night is an East Coast vs. West Coast dance party featuring a battle of DJ Coolzey and Mr. Boogie Man. And their gift to you: it’s free! Camp DIRTBAG

10 p.m. Thursday (08/20), 9 p.m. Friday (08/21) and Saturday (08/22), Free, The Picador, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa City, www.thepicador.com

5001 1st Ave SE • Cedar Rapids • 319.377.2237 Lunch M-F/11-2 • Sat/Sun/12-3 Dinner M-Th/5-9:00 • Fri/Sat/5-10:00 • Sun/5-8:30

YEAR Anniversary

Thank you for your patronage Michael Ni, Management & Staff

Welcoming a new Sushi Chef from New York!

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Roll Combo Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11-2 includes:

Soup, Salad, choice of 2 rolls, and soda or tea $9.95

Sun- $4 cocktails Mon- $4 Martinis Tues- Bottled Beer

• $2 Domestic • $3 Imports

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Fri - Bartenders Choice

Sat & Sun -

Happy Hour Noon to 3

THREE OTHER THINGS Funk-Stop @ Jazz Under the Stars 7 p.m., Thursday

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Noelridge Park, Council St. and Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, Free, www.kcck.org

Dig IN: The Decorah Iowa Green Initiative Festival

Orquesta Alto Maiz

Clearheart Vodka Crawl

Friday, August 21 @ 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, August 21

Need a recipe for a fun night? Mix Clearheart Vodka (made right here by Cedar Ridge Vineyards) with six bars and get one popular event. The Clearheart Vodka Crawl. For $10, get six drinks plus a Clearheart glass. Register at Allure (formerly Karma), then head to Piano Lounge, Bricks, Teeghans, Dublin City and DC’s Riverwalk. Proceeds go to the Cedar Rapids Downtown District and ImpactCR. So it’s crawling for a cause.

The Ped Mall in Downtown Iowa City rocks on Friday nights throughout the summer thanks to the Friday Night Concert Series. This week’s band, Orquesta Alto Maiz, adds a little fiesta flar with an eclectic mix of Latin influence — merengue, samba, cha-cha, salsa, calypso and boleros. This 11 piece Latin-jazz dance band is an Iowa City favorite. Don’t forget your lawn chair, or better yet dancing shoes. Olé!

Clearheart Vodka Crawl

Friday Night Concert Series

4:30 to 10 p.m., Friday (08/21), register at Allure, 616 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, $10, 21 and older only, www.downtowncr.org

6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday (08/21), Weatherdance Fountain Stage on the Ped Mall in Iowa City, Free, www.summerofthearts.org

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Brucemore Garden and Art Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday

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Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, $6, 319.362.7375, www.brucemore.org

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WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE HERE TO HELP YOU BUST OUT OF THAT CAMPUS BUBBLE CLIFF JETTE PHOTOGRAPHY/THE GAZETTE

CEDAR RAPIDS

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s August. Time to sweat off that

Freshman 15 hauling a sleeper sofa up five flights of stairs. Time to say good bye to home cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and hello to cold pizza. Time to bid farewell to some friends and hello to others.

Ahh. Back to campus time. Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it grand? Sure. For about five seconds, until the novelty of a new year has worn off and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back to whining that same old bored tune. Well. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to help you break out of that campus bubble. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids or somewhere in between, you may not realize what treasures lie in your backyard, let alone down the road a bit. So tuck these pages away and the next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bored, hop in the car and take a road trip. And for those of us for whom college is a distant fond memory or four years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still trying to live down, keep reading too. You never know what you might learn about this place you call home. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CARLY PA GE 10

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he second largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids, and its neighbors Marion, Robins and Hiawatha, offer big city amenities with Iowa convenience and charm. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The City of Five Seasons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and motto â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;the time to enjoy them all,â&#x20AC;? may be made fun of often (weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not saying itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not well deserved), but in the end, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. There really is a lot to enjoy and plenty of time to do it. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a few ideas for starters. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ERIN

FOODIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DELIGHT

For creative and upscale dining, try downtown neighbors Zins or blend. Daniel Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a taste of history while you dine. Take the time to tour this 1800s mansion turned restaurant. Off the beaten path a bit, find dishes to delight more exotic palates. If your tastes tend to wander south of the border, then head over to

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El Super Burrito, where they serve burritos better than anything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find at a chain restaurant and the bakery features authentic Mexican pastries and cakes baked fresh daily. Aladdin, Pitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;z and La Ziz offer a trip to the Mediterranean. Try Phong Lan for Vietnamese. Thai Moon or Thai Flavors for other Asian cuisine. Fans of curry also will appreciate a trip to Taste of India and Taj Mahal. Want to try your hand in the kitchen. Saigon Market next door to Phong Lan has everything you need to make your own Pad Thai.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Campbell Steele Gallery, in Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uptown district, showcases artwork in a wide variety of mediums. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art features collections of works by local artists, including extensive collections by Cedar Rapidsown Marvin Cone and Grant Wood, plus temporary exhibitions of

works by world-renowned artists. CornerHouse Gallery and Frame make art accessible with pieces by regionally known artists. Coe College boasts a permanent art collection of over 450 works in its Dows Fine Arts Center. The Janalyn Hanson White Gallery at Mount Mercy College also features monthlong exhibitions of nationally and regionally know artists who work in a variety of mediums. Both schools regularly feature student exhibitions. Check them out to see tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up and coming artists.

SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x2122;TIL YOU DROP

Shopaholics can get their fix and support local business owners by checking out one of the many locally-owned boutiques and retails stores in the area. Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uptown district has something for everyone, from antiques and gifts to clothing and accessories. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking CONTINUED, NEXT PAGE B

CEDAR RAPIDS, CONTINUED... for that perfect outfit for a night on the town, check out Joy, a boutique in Uptown Marion, that offers a selection of one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories.

NATURE LOVER

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to soak up some sun and fresh air, check out the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. The 50-mile trail starts just south of Cedar Rapids and winds through the Cedar River bottomlands across four counties north to Waterloo. Abundant wildlife and native Iowa wildflowers can be easily spotted along the trail. Or visit Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area. Only 15 miles northwest of

IOWA CITY

Cedar Rapids, the lake, near Palo, boasts a beach on the north shore and four boat launching sites. Motorboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats are available for rent at the boathouse.

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to get your blood pumping check out a weekend run with Running Wild. A shoe retailer with locations in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Running Wild offers runs and walks at both locations beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday in Cedar Rapids and Sunday in Coralville. The runs are free and open to runners and walkers of all abilities, ages and speeds. Want something a little more competitive? Head out to Thomas Park in Marion to try your hand at their 20-hole disc golf course.

SMARTY PANTS

History buffs can soak up the past at the Carl and Mary Koehler History Center in Cedar Rapids. In addition to permanent displays on archaeology, American Indians, farming, immigration and local industries, the museum has temporary exhibits featuring highlights of Linn County history. A Queen Anne-style mansion in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Brucemore is a museum and much more. The National Trust Historic Site features ongoing exhibits about the house and Cedar Rapidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history. The 26-acre estate is also host to many events throughout the year. Learn about diversity in Cedar Rapids at the African American Museum of Iowa. The building was affected by the June

NATURE LOVER

I do have one small confession. I have been told repeatedly I cannot be considered a college student until I have tried Gumbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pokey Sticks. Even though I have sat as close as an armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length away from a box of these secret treats, all I can vouch for is their delicious smell. So go out and try some, then be sure to tell me all about it.

KID AT HEART

The Science Station too was flooded out. Head to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary location at the Lindale Mall to relive your childhood with some hands-on fun. ERIN MCNEILL IS A CORNELL COLLEGE STUDENT. BORN AND RAISED IN MISSOURI, SHE SPENDS MOST OF HER FREE TIME WITH HER HORSE. SHE ENJOYS SHOPPING WITH HER SISTERS AND DEVOURING MURDER MYSTERY NOVELS.

is intimate and there is a Java House right upstairs where I can sip my coffee and Just as the Coralville Lake and Lake read my latest novel undisturbed. Plus, Macbride are hot destination spots for readings by different authors happen those in the north end of the Corridor, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly. even more so if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Iowa City, just a few miles away. Whether sunbathing on a If clothing is more in your shopping beach or the deck friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat and then FOODIES DELIGHT pleasure, the Ped Mall is full of unique Go to the Pedestrian Mall. Yes, it is where heading over to a dockside restaurant, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boutiques. Stop by the Velvet Coat and a greater majority of the bars are located, a great place to spend the day away from Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. I have yet to meet someone the day-to-day bustle of college life. but few realize the multitude of tasty who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raved about these stores. The places there too. Just off the top of my Old Capitol Mall also lies right across GYM TEACHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PET head I can already think of a few deemed the street with a few boutiques, like The necessary to visit, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have nearly The University of Iowa offers outdoor Silver Spider (yes the same as in Mount equipment rental for trying your hand enough space to describe: Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mariks Vernon) to entice. at activities like cross-country skiing or Noodle CafĂŠ, Quintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Deli, Atlas kayaking. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a club for practically Restaurant, The Vine, The Brown Bottle ROCK YOU ALL NIGHT LONG and OneTwentySix. Each is unique and has everything, like rowing and rock climbing. The music scene is huge in Iowa City and More into doing your own thing? Cities a legion of fans willing to fully endorse it took me nearly two years to figure that the menus, which is how I stumbled upon like Iowa City were made for runners, out, so I am sharing it with you. Music with sidewalks winding through town and festivals and specials are not uncommon; most of them. a running trail by the Iowa River. in the springtime check out the Mission owa City may be home to the University of Iowa and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tens of thousands of college students, but with a little exploring, one can find Iowa City isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a town for someone looking to party. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; KELSEY

2008 flood and the new permanent exhibit wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be open until December, but you can still check out the changing exhibit gallery and get an inside look at the history and lives of African Americans in Iowa. The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library was also affected by the flood, but it is open at temporary location in Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids. At the Czech museum, learn about the history of Czech immigration in Cedar Rapids.

For other concerts, campus organization Scope Productions hosts several events open to non-students throughout the year with some pretty big-name musicians. Tickets usually go fast, so it is always good to check the schedule ahead of time. The Englert Theatre and Hancher also put on some awesome shows. Who knows, maybe you could grab some Pokey Sticks afterward. KELSEY RICHARDS IS A UNIVERSITY OF IOWA JUNIOR. SHEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A TOTAL NERD AND LOVES PLAYING VIDEO GAMES ALL NIGHT WITH HER JUST-ASNERDY BOYFRIEND.

Creek Festival for awesome new bands performing around the city. Some great An afternoon could easily be lost places to hear some new tunes are The wandering the stores at Coral Ridge Mall Mill, The Yacht Club, Summit and The in Coralville, but if spending a day there Picador. The great thing about these just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for, places is that sometimes you will have a head back to the Ped Mall. My favorite close encounter with the band members place to just unwind and peruse the performing, sort of like a mini-celebrity shelves is Prairie Lights Books. The setting moment.

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to local landmarks and important events. The back half is more like a museum with exhibits that range from Lisbon High School athletics to a traditional farm kitchen replicas.

hink the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;small town charmâ&#x20AC;? is code for boring? Think again. The towns of Mount Vernon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home to Cornell College â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nearby Lisbon and Solon to the south have plenty to offer everyone. You just have to know where to look. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ERIN

Another hidden historical gem is the Anderson Geology Museum at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Free and open to the public, the museum displays an extensive collection of geological books, maps and periodicals in addition to more than 20,000 specimens of rocks, minerals and fossils.

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Of course thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Lincoln Cafe in Mount Vernon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been featured in magazines like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Midwest Living,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Homes & Gardensâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;O.â&#x20AC;? You may not know, though, that the same owners also run the Lincoln Wine Bar. Just up the block from the cafe, they offer a small but well-chosen selection of wines and beers and occasionally have live music as well. The best part? Buy a bottle of wine from the Lincoln Wine Bar to accompany your dinner at the Lincoln Cafe and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll of handcrafted feather and down pillows waive the corkage fee. and comforters. Green foodies out there should check ARTIST IN RESIDENCE out Big Creek Market. They carry a Visit the Peter Paul Luce Gallery at selection of organic and bulk foods and Cornell College in Mount Vernon. With the small cafe in the back has pastries, rotating exhibits of works by regional and sandwiches and quiche. If family style nationally known artists, as well as talks dining is more up your alley, try Gwenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and lectures sponsored by the Henry Luce in Lisbon or Jonesyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Solon. Gwenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a classic selection of home-cooked Foundation, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something different to see. The gallery also hosts favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to a large Sunday buffet. The Cornell College senior art shows every hometown atmosphere of Jonesyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is cozy, April and May. and their pork tenderloin sandwiches are notoriously huge and deep fried to For something a little more off the beaten perfection. path, check out Liberty Iron Works just north of downtown Mount Vernon. This SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x2122;TIL YOU DROP metal art studio and gallery offers a Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss The Silver Spider in Mount selection of handcrafted unique pieces Vernon. With everything from clothes and also takes custom orders. and accessories to novelty buttons and stickers, plus a room of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys in NATURE LOVER the back, the Silver Spider is perfect for For the outdoor enthusiast, these small one-of-a-kind finds. towns offer a plethora of ways to get

For the more athletically inclined, check out the Underhill Skate Park in Mount Vernon or ride your bike from Lisbon to Solon along scenic Sutliff Road, around a 13 mile trip one-way. Of course, this trip wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be complete without a stop at the Sutliff Cider Company, where they use a variety of local apples to produce both hard and soft apple cider.

The Czech Feather and Down Company can help keep you warm during those cold Iowa winters. Originally located in the Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, the store moved to Mount Vernon after the June 2008 flood and decided to stick around. Here they preserve the dying art

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a history buff, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Lisbon History Center in downtown Lisbon. The front room is filled with shelf after shelf of binders chock full of information about Lisbon and Franklin Township, from genealogies and schools

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Looking for learning thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little more hands-on? Spend an evening at the Pal-Dows Observatory, located just west of Mount Vernon. The Cedar Amateur Astronomers host public observing nights each month with a guest speaker Located just west of Solon, Lake Macbride followed by free celestial viewing through the telescopes. State Park boasts beautiful beaches and great fishing either by boat or on the shoreline. Picnic shelters, camping and trails are also available at the almost 2,200-acre park. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for something a little smaller, check out the Mount Vernon Nature Park. Walk or bike the trails around a lake that fills the old quarry, fish from the dock or have your next get together at the picnic pavilion.

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experience was at the Bricktown Brewery at the Blackwater Inn. It has a Granite City feel with some local edge mixed in. Go little further inland and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find two delicious Mexican restaurants, Las Margaritas and Los Aztecas. For a more formal experience, Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge, has gotten rave reviews and promises to be unforgettable with great views of the river. â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Start the night off at the Voodoo Lounge, or The Stuffed Olive with some mixed drinks then head on over to Bourbon Street for some FOODIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DELIGHT â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trattoria Tiramisu, a cozy southern cuisine new to the area. Or, you could try myVerona and Montage. The Italian restaurant nestled in downtown names alone instigate feelings of a big Bettendorf, boasts tasty surprises and a onecity feel without the price of one. If a light of-a-kind experience. The Woodfire Grill in dinner is more in mind, head over and try downtown Davenport may be a bit pricey, but the Soho Sushi Bar and Grill in Cedar Falls. once you have tasted the smoky deliciousness My favorite so far, has been Farradayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of their food, the bill is easily forgiven (I Restaurant in the Isle of Capri Casino. Their highly recommend the Fried Pickles). Willing steaks and appetizers are delicious and truly to spend a little more? Cross over the bridge unforgettable. into Moline to find Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse. My only bit of advice? Eat slowly, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to NATURE LOVER enjoy every bite. â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; My first Dubuque restaurant Quad Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trails litter the shores of the mighty Mississippi River providing great opportunity for photos, biking, exercising and merely enjoying the scenery. On the Illinois side of the river, check out Arsenal Island in Rock Island. Watch barges go through the locks or explore the cemeteries. During the winter the island has become a great place to scout out bald eagles. In Iowa, Davenportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DUBUQUE SkyBridge is an architectural 20 masterpiece and has drawn crowds since its completion. Be sure to take the stairs, that way you can see the view all the MOUNT way up. VERNON 61 â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Put on those tennis shoes and go LISBON outside. Park, parks and SOLON more parks. A heavily wooded area, Dubuque definitely takes advantage of the striking river and bluff landscapes. Beside walking along the QUAD trails by the Mississippi River, hop in the CITIES car and spend the day at one of Dubuqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful parks. Eagle Pointe Park is a musthe Quad Cities (Rock Island and Moline in Illinois and Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa) and I go way back. I spent the summer exploring Dubuque and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only just realizing what the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area have to offer. One thing all of these locations have in common? Just one hour or so away from the Corridor, they are all a daytrip or a weekend getaway without having to spend the time, or money, driving long distances. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; KELSEY

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see with leisurely trails flowing throughout. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the $1 fee. â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Wyth State Park is the place for those looking to spend the day outside in the sun. The lakes at the park are perfect for just chilling on a boat or wandering the shores. The adventure is entirely up to you, just be sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on it.

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â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spend an afternoon exploring the John Deere Museum in Moline. It is hard not to feel like a little kid again when standing next to the big tractors and combines. â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, an indoor waterpark, is perfect for those wanting to stay overnight in a hotel room, have some fun splashing around at the waterpark, then spending the night out on the town. â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to get wet. Lost Island waterpark promises a day full of laughs, screams, and giggles with its wide selection of rides. Race your friends down the slides on toboggan-like sleds or spin down the â&#x20AC;&#x153;toiletâ&#x20AC;? in a group tube seeing who gets wet the most. Located right next to the Isle of Capri Casino, check-in to the hotel and spend the night relaxing after a day of fun at Lost Island.

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has been undergoing a revitalization lately. Head down to historic Main Street, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find cute shops like River Lights, 2nd Edition, a locally-owned bookstore. Bluff Street too offers unique shops in restored buildings. â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cedar Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Main Street offers numerous boutiques and shops. Plus, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t not mention how great the atmosphere is while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there. It just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be explained until you experience it.

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â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Figge Art Museum, in Davenport, is noteworthy not only for its unique architecture but also its collection of art and classes for the public. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, check out the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre. â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After visiting the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have appreciation for the mighty Mississippi River. The displays of wildlife, including the aquatic, are fascinating. History also beckons with numerous exhibits about steamboats, barges and floodwaters. â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Find a hero from your hometown. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterlooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Grout Museum District honors the service Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present.

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â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Redstone Room and â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The more the River Music Experience (or as locals call adventurous sort might head it, the RME) are both great places to hear live over to Crystal Lake music. Davenport is also home to the Adler Cave for an afternoon Theatre which, throughout the year, hosts expedition into the a dozens of performances for ticket prices depths. Claustrophobics, that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank. Stop by Penguins like me, might want to Comedy Club or head on over to the Isle of beware. Everyone else, Capri Casino or Rhythm City to try your luck. though, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have problems â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Check out Diamond Jo Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploring. Mississippi Moon Bar with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular big-name acts, dueling pianos and tasty drinks. You can SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x2122;TIL YOU DROP even bowl at the casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cherry Lanes. â&#x20AC;˘ QUAD CITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Village of East â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Isle of Davenport is full of intimate shops Capri Casino can almost feel like a mini-city and restaurants beaming with olditself. Go spend the night and see where fashioned charm and a view of the it takes you. Check out Jokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy river. Shops have also been springing Night Club for a good laugh or the Lampost up in downtown Davenport. Theatre and Coffee Co. for some theatrical â&#x20AC;˘ DUBUQUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Downtown Dubuque entertainment and a cup of joe. { WWW. HOOPLANOW .COM }

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Thursday 8.20

Friday 8.21

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Saturday 8.22

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$2.25 Domestic Cans & ckin 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bottles; $3.50 Bombs 7 $2.50 Captains 5p.m.-close p.m.-close

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Jeff Bruner

350 Edgewood Rd. NW 319-390-7140

$10 Select Beer Buckets 7 p.m. -close

CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour 3-7p.m. $1.75 Wrigleyville Bottles

Bottles; Nassor Cooper 9 p.m.-midnight

608 16th St. NE 319-362-0554

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

9 p.m.-1a.m., DJ’s Karaoke

Cocktails & Company

Comedy Night

Black Velvet Elvis, 7 p.m.

Nassor Cooper Project, 9 p.m.

Pitcher’s

$2 Tallboys, $2 Screwdrivers

$2 Tallboys All Day, Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Chris Miller, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

CC & The Nightlifers, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

620 Lindale Dr., Marion 319-447-6244

Dumas’s

1803 6th Ave., Marion 319-373-3136

DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Rudy York; $5 Cover, Free Volume

Red Door, No Cover ‘til 10 Mixed Drinks, $2 Domestic p.m., $2 Domestic Bottles Bottles

329 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-1501

7-11 p.m. Karaoke; $1.50 Pints

closed 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Big Bang Cup $4 Full Cup, $1.50 Refill

Beaver Creek Saloon

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

noon-6 p.m. $2.25 Depth Charges; 8 p.m. Karl Hudson

7 p.m. Karaoke

Shawn Ryan’s

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

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

Sip-n-Stir

Karaoke with Craig Boche 8 p.m.-midnight

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

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Teeghans

8 p.m.-close 2 for 1 Open 315 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Bar, No Cover Rapids 319-364-4112 KEY: LIVE MUSIC

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Karaoke with Craig Boche 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Josh Misener, 6-10 p.m.

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$10 Buckets & $1.50 Do- $4.50 Pitchers, 7 p.m.-close mestic Draws, 7 p.m.-close

5:30 p.m. Open Pool Tournament

6-9 a.m. $2 Captain & Cokes, $2.75 Wells

215 2nd Ave. SE 319-365-1591

Happy Hour til 9 p.m., $3 $3 Captain & Cokes Domestic Cups, $1 Refill 9 p.m.-close; Karaoke

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

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6-9 a.m. Early Bird Special, 6-9 a.m. Early Bird Special, 6-9 a.m. Early Bird Special, 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $3 Margaritas Well Drinks Bombs 7 p.m. Karaoke

noon-6 p.m. $2.25 Depth Charges; 3 p.m.-close -$3 Cup w/ $1 Refills

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

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

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

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

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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7 Happy Hr; 8 p.m.-DJ’s Ka- Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., p.m.-$5 Burger Baskets, $5 raoke w/ David & Jeni, Cup 7-9:30 p.m.-$5 All-U-Can Pitchers, $5 Bombs Night $3 32oz Domestics Eat Wings

6-9 a.m. $2 Captain & Coke; 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $2 Captain & Coke

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Tuesday 8.25

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; Half Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; Cup Price Pizza Night Night 22 oz Cup, $2.50 Refills

Green Gable Inn

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Monday 8.24

$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 p.m.; $3.75 Bombs p.m.; $3.75 Bombs Bottles Bottles; 7-close $5 All You $1 Pints & $3.75 Bombs Can Drink Wells

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Thursday 8.20

Friday 8.21

DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY Camp Dirtbag Dance Bag, The Picador

Saturday 8.22

Sunday 8.23

Monday 8.24

Tuesday 8.25

Wednesday 8.26

330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788

19 and up, 10 p.m.; $3 Pitchers, $2 Apple Shots

Camp Dirtbag, 19 and up, $3 Imports 9 p.m.; $4 PBR Pitchers, $3 Jager Shots

$3 Bloody Marys, $1 Cans $2.50 You Call Its

$4 Pitchers, $2 Wells

Treaty of Paris, 9 p.m., 19 and up; $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

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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

$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

Iowa City Piano Lounge 217 Iowa Ave. 319-351-1797

8:30 p.m. Live Music; Half Price Wine & Martinis All Night

Live Music, $2 Domestic Bottles; Half Price Wine & Martinis 7-9 P.M.

$3 Barcardi Drinks All Night; Half Price Wine & Martinis 7-9 p.m.

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

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

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The menu at OneTwentySix is ripe with succulent dishes such as roast rack of lamb and gnocchi with eggplant caponata. We started with an appetizer of sautéed sustainably-harvested shrimp in a spicy garlic and parsley lemon sauce with caper berries. The shrimp were tender and sweet and the crusty bread was perfect for soaking up the flavorful sauce.

The special for this evening was swordfish with fingerling potatoes and fresh corn succotash. My friend had the grilled natural hanger steak with spinach-leek It was a lovely night outside so the sidewalk dining was gratin, Maytag butter and red wine syrup. full, but we were seated inside right away. The interior of OneTwentySix is a bit compact. It’s a long dining My swordfish was tender, and I absolutely love fresh room with exposed brick walls and an open kitchen. sweet corn. My friend’s steak was cooked to perfection, Though the space was condensed, we didn’t feel though she was a touch disappointed that a mound of squeezed in or claustrophobic at all. Maytag butter wasn’t easy to spot. In retrospect we agreed that seeing a large pile of butter probably isn’t a Our server was extremely hospitable. Almost too much. requirement of a delicious dinner. He was one of those waiters that likes to hunker down right at eye level. I tend to be very protective of my OneTwentySix turned out to be the right decision for personal space so an attentive stranger in my fortress me. As for life’s other big decisions, I’ll chew on those of solitude was a bit overwhelming. But a couple later. glasses of wine took the edge off and all was forgiven. — ANDREA “More wine? Sure! How about a hug?”

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Hall. In “THE ART OF BREAKING GLASS,” he tackles the politically treacherous topic of faking mental illness. Crazy (or is he?) Bill Kaiser gets himself held on a mandatory commitment, only to blow his way out of the hospital. Dedicated to saving historical buildings in New York City, Bill’s violence is meant to send a message. Is it justified? You decide. Or, don’t worry about it and just read some fun thrillers.

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Eight Seconds is a high-energy country band that delivers a show that speaks to music lovers of all kinds. “We’ve heard numerous people comment, ‘I don’t like country music, but I love 8 Seconds,’ ” Mike says. The band was first formed in 2001. Mike left the band in 2007 to pursue other interests, but decided to start the band up again in late 2008. “I decided to rebuild 8 Seconds with some of the finest musicians the area had to offer,” he says. “Since then, we’ve managed to regain and build upon our loyal fan

base as well as push the boundaries of our music.” The band may be locally based, but they’re no strangers to big-time gigs. They’ve opened for nationally known country acts like Dierks Bentley, Teri Clark, Jason Aldean, Josh Gracin, Andy Griggs and Tracy Bird. They’ll add Randy Houser to the list Sept. 10 when they open for him in Iowa City. One of Mike’s favorite memories is of watching of the big-name acts they’d opened for climb out of their tour bus window to secretly sneak away and “go party up the town.”

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6 - 7 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd., Cedar Rapids.

Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina

6 - 9 p.m. 460 Hickory Court, Robins. (319) 393-7675. Also Friday and Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m.

Karaoke Pub Quiz Night & Karaoke

Thursday August 20

Children’s Events MOMS Club

9:30 - 11 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40th St. NE, Cedar Rapids.

Comedy Free Comedy/Variety Show

7:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.

Farmers Markets Greene Square Park

4 - 6 p.m. Greene Square Park, 400 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids.

Film ‘The Way of Rivers’

7:30 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman, Hiawatha. Half-hour documentary based on Liisa Rissanen’s investigation of open pit uranium mining. Free

Food & Wine

7:30 p.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

Networking Events ‘Green’ jobs in the Corridor 5 - 7 p.m. Daniel Arthur’s, 821 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids.

Performances

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

Mother Nature and British Women Writers

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Coralville Public Library, 1401 Fifth St., Coralville. Registration is required. (319) 248-1850

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Nightlife The Watson-Adamson Duo

Register at Allure, 616 Second Ave., Cedar Rapids. $10 for six drinks at Teeghans, Piano Lounge, Dublin, Bricks and DC’s Riverwalk.

Eclypse Karaoke

Drag Show

9 p.m. 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

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

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9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Rumors Bar and Grill, 400 F Avenue NW Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-0806 Rumors Bar and Grill

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

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

August 21 3 - 5 p.m. General Store Pub, 12612 Stone City Road, Anamosa.Open to the public. (563) 652-9925

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Performances Arthur Lee Land @ Java Blend

Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City. (319) 325-9630

Noon - 1 p.m. Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington, Iowa City.

Theater “The Bees Knees”

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

Saturday August 22

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Noelridge Park, Golf Street, Cedar Rapids. www.iowasids.org

Garden and Art Show

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. www.brucemore.org

Farmers Markets 8th Avenue

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 8th Avenue and 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City

UI Museum of Art Open House 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

7 - 10 p.m. Iowa Memorial Union’s Richey Ballroom

Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, Iowa City. (319) 356-5210

Children’s Events

8 - 11:30 a.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 7th Avenue Marion. (319) 3774846

Alien Head Pencil Holder Class!

2 - 3 p.m. Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. Ages 5 and up. www.reneesceramiccafe.com

Dance Swingin’ in the Ped Mall

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Outdoors K9Splash! Dog Swim

10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bever Park Swimming Pool, 2700 Bever Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids.

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6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Pedestrian Mall, 210 S Dubuque St., Iowa City. Free. (319) 471-1400 Crown Karaoke 8 p.m. Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Tangovia Rapids. (319) 365-9067 7 p.m.

Checkers Karaoke

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364 9927

Singin’ & Swingin’ Karaoke

Grateful Dead Night

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

Monday

August 24 Farmers Markets

Rock & Thunder

Noelridge

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

4 - 6 p.m. Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Lot, Cedar Rapids.

Brian Holmes Karaoke

5 - 8 p.m. Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513 Seventh St., Coralville

Nightlife Drag Show

9 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627

Sunday

August 23 Farmers Markets Hiawatha Farmer’s Market

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Guthridge Park, 10th Avenue, Hiawatha. (319) 393-1515

Nightlife Sunday Night Pub Quiz

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

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

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

Iowa City Farmers Market

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

Coralville

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

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American Indian History Hike Noelridge

4 - 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Cen- Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Lot, Cedar Rapids. ter, Toddville. (319) 892-6485

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

Cookin’ Vegetarian with Chef Joshua Delperdang

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

Nightlife Open Mike with J. Knight

Acoustic Jam

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

Tuesday Night Social Club

9 p.m. 8 p.m. The Mill, 120 E Burlington St., Iowa The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. (319) 351-9529 City. (319) 338-6713

Blues Jam

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

Tuesday

August 25 Farmers Markets

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

Wednesday August 26

Iowa City

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

Outdoors Bicyclists of Iowa City

5:30 p.m. Sugar Bottom Bikes, 325 N. Front St., North Liberty. (319) 341-7886

Nightlife Name That Tune Night with Matt

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

Delicious Vinyl

Comedy

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

Love Comedy Show

The Jam

9:30 p.m. The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319)

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

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

4:30pm – 10pm | Downtown Cedar Rapids $10 ADMISSION includes 6 drink tickets and commemorative Clearheart glass. Registration starts at 4:30 at Allure / 616 2nd Ave. Piano Lounge, Bricks, Teeghan’s, Dublin and DC’s Riverwalk. A cover charge will be enforced at Piano Lounge and Teeghan’s after 9pm. Must be 21 or older to attend. Special entertainment brought to you by MOvMNT Dance Company. Brought to you by

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