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CONTENTS

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ON THE COVER

page 14 page 07

Best of the Corridor We asked. They answered. Young adults share their area faves.

In The Know

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

page 09 MyStyle

Nathan Franzen takes his fashion cues from Bond. James Bond. HooplaNow.com extra: Watch a video about Nathan’s favorite outfits and read more about this local fashionista. PHOTOS BY CLIFF JETTE

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Photos

Good times. Good people. The pictures to prove it.

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Flicks

What’s coming, what’s here and what you better hurry to the multiplex to see before it’s just another title in your Netflix queue.

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MusicNotes

Knubby’s doing it, their own way.

Production

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

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

I’m Just Sayin’

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Twitterpated

page 12

Bar Guide

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In Circle

Five Minutes

We want to know: What was your favorite subject in school?

page 10

3 Things

Not sure what to do this week? What about tons of fun in the sand? The last Jazz Under the Stars or Cracker at The Mill?

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

Clean Plate Club

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BehindTheBar

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EcoCentric

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Book Talk

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Get Out

Green your world. One step at a time.

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What’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

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Andrea Dietzenbach throws caution to the wind at Wig and Pen.

ISSUE

Find out how Chopper at Gus’ got his nickname.

Natalie Ditmars discovers T.C. Boyle.

Get to a movie. The Landlocked Film Festival hosts the Iowa premiere of “16 to Life,” filmed in McGregor.

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Calendar

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

Growing Company Searching for Account Managers!

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• Great Schedule: M-F, 8a-5p • Competitive compensation: $10-$12/hr plus unlimited commission potential! • Advancement opportunities abound • Growing reputable company: Inc. Magazine’s list of 5000 fastest growing companies for 3 consecutive years • Beneﬁts: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, free parking, business casual, paid training, and more…

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best thing about living here?â&#x20AC;?

Carly Weber

Seth Smith

Michelle Wiese

Stacey Stefani

Caitlin Slessor

Natalie Ditmars

Maggie Mills

â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the risk of being cliched. The people.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The schools - and their hardworking teachers.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The variety the corridor has to offer. If you need a change of scene you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel far to find it.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the pedmall in IC with the fun shops, unique restaurants & beer gardens. Plus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close enough to Chicago to go for the weekend.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I can only choose one, it has to be the great people. Close behind that is our awesome variety of weather, though.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The small town feel combined with the benefits of a big city.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather. Seriously, I love having four distinct seasons every year.â&#x20AC;?

Editor

Art Director

Designer

Jamie Kelly

Andrea Dietzenbach

Anne Kapler

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a surprising number of really good bookstores and restaurants.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting to experience all four seasons. Even though winter sucks.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sweet smell of Crunchberries.â&#x20AC;?

Twitterpated, Page 8

Events

Clean Plate Club, Page 17 InTheKitchen, Page 18

Book Talk, Page 22

Three Things, Page 10

Katie Mills-Giorgio

Jeff Carey

Blake Rasmussen

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunity for young people to get involved in their community.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As one who enjoys the outdoors I think this area has more recreational opportunities than most people realize.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are two of the biggest small towns around. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty tightly knit without being claustrophobic. â&#x20AC;?

Five Minutes, Page 8 Best of, Page 14

EcoCentric, Page 21

MusicNotes, Page 23

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

For this week’s issue, we asked local young adults was even more interesting was the long list of restaurants that people liked enough to write-in. Thirty different places to do a difficult thing. We asked them to choose their favorite things about living here. with a combined 39 votes. Why is that tough? Because in many instances there is just too much to choose from. In our admittedly unscientific poll, we first compiled our own lists of the best places to dine, drink, volunteer, live, etc. Then we asked local young adults to pick their faves from our lists. Often they agreed. But equally as often there were plenty of write-ins. We didn’t take it personally. There’s no way we could have possibly compiled a list of all the coolest places in the Corridor. There are just too many. Plus it comes down to personal taste. Take, for example, the dining category. Our original list contained places like the Irish Democrat, Cibo, Atlas and Vitos. Plus my personal fave Phong Lan (a once best-kept secret in Cedar Rapids that is rapidly increasing its fan base). So yeah. Many of our picks rose to the top, but what

What does that say to me, other than that there’s A LOT of restaurants in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and in between that I need to try? Well. For one. No one has any excuse to say there aren’t plenty of places to dine in the area. If you ever need a reminder or an idea, just check out our list at

HooplaNow.com

In fact, for complete results of the entire survey, check out our Web site. On pages 14 and 15, we printed the top five in each of our 12 categories, such as place to work, shop, volunteer, live, eat, go out on the town as well as favorite event, festival, recreation activity or sporting event, winery or brewery and cultural attraction. The top five is interesting enough. But for the full story, go to the Web site, where you’ll see the exact number of votes each place received (like how it was a close race between Mercy Medical Center and University of Iowa for top employers) or how CSPS/Legion Arts narrowly missed snagging a top five position in the cultural attraction list by only two votes. So check it out. And if you disagree with any of the results, share your thoughts with us. We’d love to add to the list.

I’m just sayin’,

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

Construction kick off

CEDAR RAPIDS — Construction is underway on renovations to the Iowa Theater Building, following official approval of funding from FEMA, which means the $7.8 million project is on track to be completed in time for the building’s scheduled grand opening with “The Producers” in February 2010. In addition to repairing flood damage, the project will give the theater a massive facelift. FEMA has obligated a $4.04 million to the project. FEMA’s funding, combined with $1.5 million pledged to the project by Vision Iowa and funds raised through private donations and Hall-Perrine challenge grants, mean that all required funding has been identified for the $7.8 million project.

Concert on the lawn

CEDAR RAPIDS — Orchestra Iowa will open its 88th season with “Carmina Burana” at Brucemore Sept. 12. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Three choruses and three critically-acclaimed vocal soloists will join the orchestra to present this program featuring Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” General admission tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased online at www.orchestraiowa.org or by calling (319) 366-8203 or 1 (800) 369-TUNE (8863). Tickets are also available through the

Jamie Kelly The Gazette

This week, Jamie Kelly learned all about Ford Model A’s at the first Amana Model A Days. Read more at GazetteOnline.com Next week, he’ll be in the dunk tank at Iowa City’s Sand in the City. Follow along on Twitter by searching for #wheresjamie.

CLIFF JETTE/THE GAZETTE

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra performed it first post-flood concert an first ever concert at Brucemore in Cedar Rapids on September 20, 2008. Announced before the show was the CRSO name change to Orchestra Iowa. The tradition continues this year with “Carmina Burana” Sept. 12 on the mansion’s lawns.

Orchestra Iowa Ticket Office, 119 Third Avenue SE, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are nonrefundable. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic.

To market, to market

CEDAR RAPIDS — Join the City of Cedar Rapids and Project for Public Spaces to learn more about the proposed year-round Cedar Rapids City Market on Sept. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horizons, 819 5th St. SE. Interested food growers and producers, local businesses and existing or start-up vendors are encouraged

to attend and provide feedback. To help with the vision, feasibility and site selection, Cedar Rapids City Market, Inc. has hired Project for Public Spaces (PPS), a New York-based nonprofit planning and design organization. This meeting is to gain a better understanding of the Cedar Rapids vendor base, interest in the project, as well as the necessary elements needed to make the City Market successful. To attend this meeting or for more information, contact Jill Wilkins at jill@downtowncr.org or (319) 398-0449.

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Dennis Zuber makes an adjustment to the motor of his Ford Model A in the driveway of his house in Homestead on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009.

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TWITTERPATED minutes swirlee: From the spam: “The magic melody for your

?flute?!” “Discreet afrairs” “Soft rod is inappropriate!” “Help it stay as tree!”

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IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME. SO WE ASKED PEOPLE AROUND THE CORRIDOR TO TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE AND THINK BACK TO THEIR SCHOOL DAYS. — KATIE MILLS GIORGIO

What was your favorite subject in school?

liaponni:

Okay.....so TODAY is Friday.....right? I’ve been discombobulated lately!

jas_on: Installing SECOND LIFE to see if there’s any

Bonnie Johnson, 46

Iain M. Banks’ CULTURE books stuff. Can barely hear my own shame over the roar of my geekhood.

Marion “Math. Because there is always a definite answer.”

toddadamson: When does the ironic become

Richard Moffitt, 36

Brandon Weems, 30

Ashley Slater, 26

Kristen Schmidt, 32

Cedar Rapids “History. Because we can always learn from our past.”

Cedar Rapids “Physics. Because it has to with math and geometry.”

unironic? Is there such a thing as anti-irony?

liabolicious:

PMS amirite?! Of course I’m not right I’m fat and wrong about everything WHY DO YOU HATE ME ooh chocolate! Molly Thornton, 22 Mount Vernon “Basic music theory.”

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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What he’s wearing:

“I found several pieces of this combo on a business trip to London. The shirt is from Thomas Pink. The tie is from a shop whose name I cannot remember. The watch was purchased at a kiosk in Gatwick airport while waiting for my flight home. The vest is part of a three-piece Ralph Lauren suit that I’ve had for years. One of the great things about a three-piece suit is that you can break it apart. You can’t see it in the photo, but I am wearing solid navy blue pants — not the matching pants from the suit. The cuff links are Tiffany sterling silver knots. I like them because they are understated. They don’t scream for attention, but if you do choose to notice them, they are like little sculptures. In general, this outfit illustrates what I mean when I say that style is about the details. The subtle blue stripes of the vest pick up on the colors the necktie, but don’t try to compete with the loud shirt. The silver cuff links draw your eye to the bezel of the watch and vice versa. And, of course, my shoes match my belt.”

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Lake Street Dive @ Jazz Under the Stars

Thursday, August 27

Hailing from Boston, and led by bassist (and Iowa City West graduate) Bridget Kearney, the ensemble creates a blend of jazz, R&B, pop and their own sweet sounds. Jazz Under the Stars – in its 22nd season – has been entertaining Corridor music lovers for more two decades. Food and beverages are sold during the show, but you can also bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic. Don’t miss the final installment of the 2009 season.

Lake Street Dive @ Jazz Under the Stars

7 p.m. Thursday (8/27), Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, Free, www.kcck.org

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Sand in the City

US Cellular Center, 370 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, adults $13 in advance, $16 at the door, kids 5 & under free, www.uscellularcenter.com

Cracker @ The Mill Sunday, August 30

BrewBQ and The Blues

We may not have ocean-side resorts or miles of coastline beaches in Corridor. But this weekend in Iowa City we do have plenty of sand at Summer of the Arts weekend-long Sand in the City. The free event involves giant sandboxes, elaborate sand sculptures, live music and kids’ activities. Teams from area business build sculptures and eventgoers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites.

The men who put a new spin on alt-rock in the mid-80s are still rocking Cracker is on tour promoting their ninth studio album, “Sunrise In the Land of Milk and Honey.” The group first made a mark on the college-aged MTV crowd 17 years ago and are still weaving decades of musical experience and plenty of unique style. Doors open at 8 p.m. and Detroit pop band The High Strung is set to open the show.

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Millstream Brewing, 835 48th Avenue, Amana, www.millstreambrewing.com

Cedar Rapids Kernels Family Day 2 p.m. Sunday (8/30) Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, $7-$10, www.kernels.com

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Bar Guide

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CEDAR RAPIDS WEST Thirsty Thursday, $3 Cup, Pub Mitchell 1100 1st St. SW 319-364-4728

$1 Refills, Karaoke 8 p.m.

$2.50 Bottles

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9 p.m.-1 a.m., Professor Rifs

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9 p.m.-Knubby

1736 16th Ave 319-363-0367

Sunday 8.30 $2 Bloody Marys, $2.25 Tall Boys

Monday 8.31 $2.50 Margaritas and Tallboys

Tuesday 9.1 $3 Adios M.F., Trousy-Oke 8 p.m.

Wednesday 9.2 $3 Bombs, $2.50 Tallboys, Karaoke 8 p.m.

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

$3.75 Bombs, Karaoke with $3 Bloody Marys 11 a.m.-2 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Happy Hr; 7 p.m.-close $1 Bottles; Live Comedy Show, Entertaining Monkeys p.m.; $3.75 Bombs Bottles Bottles; 7-close $5 All You Pints & $3.75 Bombs; Karoake Jason Moffit 9-11 p.m. Can Drink Wells with Entertaining Monkeys

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

Bottles

Parlor City Pub

$4 Imports, $2.50 Domestic Steins, DJ Nutz 9:30 p.m.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bloody Mary 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bloody Bar; 8 p.m. DJ Nutz Mary Bar

Happy Hour until 10 p.m.

$3 Bombs 7 p.m.-midnight; Karaoke

2 for 1 Select Drinks Until Midnight

Mulligan’s Pub

7 p.m.- $6 Domestic Beer Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. & Bombs; 8 p.m. Sun Dogs

Happy Hour All Day; 9 p.m. 9 p.m.-CX2 Karaoke w/ Chris Miller Chad

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

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

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

Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar

Tank’s Tunes, $2 Tallboys

Chubby Trio; No Cover

Fighting Blind, No Cover

Karaoke

DJ Bryan Lee

8 p.m., Midnight to Twelve

Cedar River Landing

Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; 9 p.m. Chris Miller; $4 Bombs

Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; 9p.m. $3 Bloody Marys; 9 p.m. Sage Brush Rebellion Chubby

The Bohemian

TNBC, $2 Tallboys, 1/2 Price Pawned Scum 9 p.m.-1 Martinis a.m.

1125 3rd St. SE 319-247-0000

1060 Old Marion Rd. NE 319-294-5778 3969 Center Point Rd. NE 319-393-6621

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

$2.50 Bloody Marys

Martini Night, Women Get $2 Wells, $1 Domestics, 1/2 Price Martinis

WNBC, $2 Tallboys

Super Size Seven, No Cover Harvey Headbanger, No Mixed Drinks, $2 Domestic ‘til 10 p.m., $2 Domestic Cover ‘til 10 p.m., $2 Bottles Bottles Domestic Bottles

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

Teeghans

8 p.m.-close 2 for 1 Open Bar, No Cover

Crazy Delicious, 6-10 p.m.; Bryan Lee 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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

Daniel Arthur’s

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

Happy hour 5-7 p.m. The Odd Fellows

Daylight Savings Account

ChromeHorse Saloon

6-9 p.m. Bottle, Tallboy And Pitcher Specials; Last Call w/ Jeff & Chad

8 Seconds

6:30-10 p.m. 3 Musicians and a Drummer; 9 p.m. 5 of Hearts

CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Happy Hour 3- 6 p.m.: $2 Dom. Cans & Bottles,$3 Regular Margaritas

Happy Hour 3- 6 p.m.

Happy Hour 3- 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. Karaoke

301 F Ave. NW 319-364-1854

95 16th Ave. SW 319-363-1813

DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Rudy York; $5 Cover, Free Volume 329 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-1501

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

1202 1/2 3rd St. SE 319-366-0414 62 17th Ave. SW 319-365-9001

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I love Cedar Rapids

An Insider’s Guide to the Corridor

In these pages you’ll find real Corridor residents sharing what they love about living here. From dining to nightlife, shopping to athletic endeavors, the arts to our natural surroundings, there’s plenty to love. So much so that we couldn’t fit it all in these pages. For more, check out www.HooplaNow.com

Quality of life Churches: Living Waters Kingdom Church, 240 Classic Car Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids; The Corridor is home to hundreds of churches. Search by denomination and location at http:// gazetteonline.com/category/life-home/ faith-and-values/church-directory Family: U.S. News & World Report recently named Cedar Rapids as one of the best places to grow up for low crime, strong schools and green places to play. Check out the report at www.usnews.com/articles/business/ real-estate/2009/08/19/americas10-best-places-to-grow-up.html

Cymaron Dawson 30, Cedar Rapids I am proud to be a Cedar Rapidian. I am the senior pastor of Living Waters Kingdom Church. I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids. In the summer of 2002, I relocated to Milwaukee, Wisc. I spent four years there, but it never quite felt like home. Although I was surrounded by all of the amenities of city life, I often wanted to click my heels together and say “there’s no

place like home.” I found myself not only missing my family, but I missed seeing familiar landmarks. I would miss the nights that I spent sitting by the duck pond at Noelridge Park clearing my thoughts. I also remember a time when I got sick and found myself in the precarious situation of not knowing where the hospitals were. I remember thinking that if I was in Cedar Rapids I would

have easy access to either Mercy Medical Center or St. Lukes Hospital and not have to be concerned about the quality of care I would receive. Here, I appreciate the fact that I don’t always have to look over my shoulder. I am very proud of the fact that there are cultural entities such as the African American Historical and Cultural Museum

of Iowa. After I moved to back to Cedar Rapids to start Living Waters, they graciously opened their doors to us. After the devastation of the flood, I became even more proud to live here, because this city showed the world that although we may be relatively small in size, we have enormous heart, resiliency and strength. I love Cedar Rapids.

Augusta Restaurant

Augusta

Kelli Weber, 29, Cedar Rapids It may be the back road drive, the small town charm or the fabulous food that will make Augusta one of your Corridor favorites. But whatever it is, I guarantee once you try it, you will keep coming back!

brick interior and mismatched chairs and friendly staff. You are sure to see the chef pop his head out a time or two from the kitchen to see his patrons.

After my multiple Augusta experiences, I can never order similar menu items The New Orleans-style shrimp and at any other restaurant because they fried mushrooms with garlic aioli will just don’t compare. No one can touch knock your socks off. I have never had the mushrooms, shrimp, fried boneless mushrooms like this! Any combination of chicken, tenderloins or cherry bread appetizer, soup and salad and entree will pudding. I would name all the menu satisfy you to no end. You can indulge items but I don’t have the space. in a simple sandwich or stretch out your culinary experience into a five-course See for yourself, go to Augusta for meal. Whatever your choice, you will be your next date night, Sunday brunch or impressed. The aura of the restaurant lazy lunch and your taste buds will be only enhances the food with its exposed changed forever! Enjoy! PA GE 2

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Jeri and Ben Halperin and Nathan Ruble opened this restaurant dedicated to fresh, local ingredients in January 2008. Menu: Food ranges from New Orleans-style Cajun, like Chicken and Andouille Gumbo and Shrimp Po-Boy, to Midwestern favorites, like Pork Tenderloin and Roast Beef Dinner. Beer and wine list, too. Prices: Most expensive entree: $26 full-cut ribeye. Least expensive: $12 fried catfish. There are specials on weekends. Location: 101 S. Augusta Ave. in Oxford (16 miles, or less than a half-hour, northwest of Iowa City on Highway 6). Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: Encouraged but not required. By phone only. Phone: (319) 828-2252. On the Net: www.augusta restaurant.net/index.shtml

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DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY BOUTIQUES Ashley Funkhauser, 27, Iowa City

From Iowa Avenue to the Pedestrian Mall on College Street, downtown Iowa City is filled with great places to shop. I love leisurely walking around from door to door to see what’s inside. With the addition of some new and unique boutiques this summer, the Ped Mall is starting to take on the feeling of the small Chicago neighborhoods. My favorite addition is Catherine’s Cheap and Chic. Like Catherine’s, its sister store, Cheap and Chic is full of fun, girlie clothing and accessories. However, as the name

states, the store is cheap! There are so many great things that you can easily walk in, pick up five items and spend less than $50. It’s great to have a store downtown that fills the niche of trendy clothes on a budget.

The Iowa Artisans Gallery is a place unlike any other. The one-ofa-kind jewelry and art pieces are as fun to purchase as they are to see. I am never disappointed with the shop and leave thinking “Until next time.”

I still love Dulcinea, Domby, Velvet Coat, Catherine’s and another new addition, Inbox. If one store doesn’t have what you’re looking for, it’s only a short distance to the next. They are full of fun clothing and accessory pieces ranging in price from “I’ll take three” to “Whoa, that is more than my car loan payment!”

Some stores might look intimidating, but don’t fear the unknown. You will be surprised as to what you find in downtown Iowa City and how much variety is in its small space. My list is only a small portion of what you’ll find and it is truly an experience everyone needs to have in the Corridor.

Iowa City shopping Catherine’s: 7 S. Dubuque St., women’s wear. Catherine’s Cheap & Chic: 105 S. Dubuque St., women’s wear. Domby: 128 E. Washington St., women’s wear. Dulcinea: 2 S. Dubuque St., women’s wear. Inbox: 114 S. Clinton St.;

women’s and men’s wear. Iowa Artisans Gallery: 207 E. Washington St., contemporary American crafts by Midwest artists. Velvet Coat: 116 E. Washington St., women’s wear. More info: Old Capitol Cultural District, http://icdowntown.com

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DISCOVERY Even though the floods wiped out their space in Iowa City, Hancher Auditorium proved that no amount of water could contain the brilliance of the performing arts.

Hancher

RJ Holmes, 31, Mount Vernon

a crowd. Tickets to the world-class performances are reasonably priced, and students from any college or university get a discount too.

Plus, while the powersthat-be decide where From stereotype-breaking their new facility will go, performers like Time for the Hancher performance Three to beautiful works stage has been moving of art by the Joffrey around Iowa City (and Ballet to the hilarity of beyond) which makes Kathy Griffin and the the incredible acts even fervor of Rent, Hancher more accessible to people knows how to entertain throughout the Corridor.

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2009-10 lineup: Joffrey Ballet; Stefon Harris; City Lights Orchestra; Hot 8 Brass Band; Rob Lake Magic; Herb Alpert and Lani Hall; Natalie MacMaster; Straight No Chaser; “Thank You, Gregory”; Rinde Eckert; Rosanne Cash; Winard

Harper Sextet; YL Male Voice Choir; Abraham Inc.; “Avenue Q”; Interpreti Veneziani; Luna Negra Dance Theater; Michael Cooper. Tickets: Prices vary. Discounts offered for students, seniors and youths on some shows.

Box office temporarily relocated to first floor of Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City. Phone: 1-(800) HANCHER. On the Net: For complete details on dates, venues and tickets prices, see www. hancher.uiowa.edu/index.html

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The Mill Stacey Walker, 21, Iowa City

The Mill Restaurant

Freeze the best of the 1990s grunge scene, add great food and obscure, yet lively, bands and jam pack it all into an old brick house with low lights and a simple bar and you’ve got The Mill. The menu is as eclectic as the crowd it draws, ranging from pasta primavera to black and blue burgers. The dining experience is complemented by its outdoor patio, and frequent live music. It is hard to peg The Mill specific to any genre. I’ve heard bluegrass, rock, alternative, jazz fusion and just about every other category of music. It’s large back room area has become a gem in the Iowa City music scene. This room is also used for trivia on Sunday nights, where $1 and

quick wits could send you home with a pocket full of cash and memories of fun times. The Mill is a wonderful experience, from the food to the people. It is quite easily my favorite place when I’m in the area. I recommend it to anyone!

A landmark of downtown Iowa City nightlife since 1962. Renowned for live music, food and friendly atmosphere. It’s a restaurant, it’s a bar, it’s a stage, and the clientele loves it all. Features: Outdoor patio, Tuesday night Social Club with new acts and no cover, farmers market food specials on Thursdays, daily drink specials, weekend brunch. Menu: Pizza ($8 to

$23), pasta ($10 to $13), sandwiches ($7 to $8.50). Music: Shows are evenings several nights a week in the back room. Times vary, as do cover prices. Location: 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City. Hours: The Mill’s front room opens daily at 11 a.m. Back room opens at 5 p.m. Phone: (319) 3519529. On the Net: www.icmill. com/index.shtml

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Indian Creek Nature Center

Erica Zito, 38, Cedar Rapids

My 8-year-old son is the bug whisperer. While other boys his age can rattle off Tom Brady’s football stats, my son can tell you the detailed differences between a stink bug and a leaf bug. So when Indian Creek Nature Center introduced its Bug Academy, we were quick to sign up. Indian Creek Nature Center offers woodlands, prairies and wetlands to explore and miles of trails to hike. While perhaps best known for its spring Maple Syrup Festival and fall Honey Fest, Indian Creek offers so much more.

My kids have been attending the excellent programs and camps at Indian Creek ever since I can remember. As preschoolers, they built an eagle-sized nest with sticks and watched bees in the hives. They saw salamanders, turtles and snakes up close, and they learned to identify different frogs’ songs. As elementary students at day camp, my kids learned fire safety and cooked biscuits in a campfire. They built their own fishing poles

and tried their hands at fishing. They erected a natural shelter and learned how to use a compass. My son even had his last birthday party at Indian Creek — complete with a snake search.

to explore the wetland area and count how many frogs we can spot, walk through the prairie and find insects or peek into the bat houses and see the bats huddled together.

Our favorite times at Indian Creek, Indian Creek Nature Center is an though, are the times we simply invaluable Corridor getaway for take walks on our own. We like any nature lover.

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Non-profit organization includes a 240-acre nature preserve and an interpretive center in a remodeled 1932 dairy barn. Features: Natural habitat exhibits, demonstration bee hive, observation tower, gift shop, butterfly garden, Vermont-style maple sugar house, herb garden, frog pond, prairie and picnic tables. Annual events: Maple Syrup Festival in March, spring plant sale, Honey Fest in September and Nature’s Noel holiday sale in December. Location: 6665 Otis Rd. SE in Cedar Rapids. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed most holidays. Phone: (319) 362-0664. On the Net: http://www. indiancreeknaturecenter.org/

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Valhalla Combat Club The mixed-martial a rts club claims to be Cedar Rapids “one tested and proven” MMA club for people who are serious about learning to “protect yourself or fight

Beau Laughridge, 28, Cedar Rapids

Valhalla Combat Club

My favorite place in the Corridor is without a doubt Valhalla Combat Club in Cedar Rapids. There is no better place in the area to get punched in the face!

(aka Joda — old school boxing genius). The gym is open seven days a week, from 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays and weekend hours vary. It’s a great place to train for all skill levels. Everyone Valhalla is a mixed martial is extremely respectful and arts and boxing gym ran by welcomes newcomers with Demian Papagni and Bill open arms. However, egos Kamery. Coaches include: should be checked at the Keoni Koch, Dave Sherzer, door, because Keoni takes Devon Christian and Joe great pleasure in testing

the point at which an arrogant meathead will physically and mentally reach their proverbial breaking point (kidding... sort of). Valhalla Combat Club is the premiere place in the area to learn fundamentals of mixed martial arts, get a great workout, as well as learn mental discipline.

Daniel Arthur’s is one of my favorite restaurants in the Corridor. The staff, ambience and food are all wonderful.

Daniel Arthur’s

Krista Johnson, 28, Cedar Rapids

No matter what type of food you enjoy, you will find something you like because they specialize in seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes. You can enjoy dinner in the main dining area, have a private party on the second level or enjoy live music in the Six Feet Under Lounge. You could even get a tour of the 1800s mansion turned restaurant from one of the owners. The staff is always welcoming immediately when you walk in the front door. Either the hostess or the

It’s an incredible group of people — basically one big happy family, assuming that your idea of a happy family involves trying to bludgeon your brothers into submission. Please be advised that if you have a popped collar, white sunglasses or a fauxhawk gym privileges can immediately be revoked.

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bartender at the upstairs bar are happy to help you. My favorite drink at Daniel Arthur’s is the mermaid martini and my favorite meal is the blue crab stuffed pork loins. I also love the crab cakes, grilled jerk duck breast, calamari, shrimp cocktail and the BLT salad. The food is wonderful and the seafood brought in fresh daily.

Daniel Arthur’s is a date-night-type restaurant operated out of an 1800s mansion in downtown Cedar Rapids. Features: Two lounges, formal dining room and a penthouse for private parties. Live music six nights a week. Menu: Hand-cut steaks and seafood flown in daily. Prices range from $25 to $36, plus market-value items. Full bar and wine list, too. Location: 821 Third Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids. Hours: Opens at 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Lunch available only to reserved parties of six or more. Beginning Sept. 13, Daniel Arthur’s will have Sunday hours. Reservations: Encouraged. By phone or online. Phone: (319) 362-9340. On the Net: www.daniel arthurs.net

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Wig and Pen Pizza Pub THE PIZZA PERKS OF BEING A GROWN-UP Sometimes I like to kick back and reflect on how great it is to be an adult. I usually need these moments when adulthood really sucks to remind me that there are benefits too. For example, you can stay up as late as you want, watch whatever you like on TV and eat anything you want for dinner. Remember when you were little and you vowed, “When I grow up, I’m going to have pizza for dinner EVERY night!” Well, I’m pleased to say that some weeks I come pretty close to that goal. And to up the ante, not only can you eat pizza whenever you like, you can have any kind of pizza you choose. I practiced this particular perk when my husband and I recently went to lunch at Wig and Pen. Share a pizza? That’s infantile! After several minutes of unsuccessful negotiation over pizza toppings we decided: we are adults; we can each have our own pizza! Freeing ourselves of the restrictive bonds of common sense we each ordered a small pizza exactly to our liking. I prefer lots of toppings: loads of veggies and a

variety of meats. My husband sways between the safety of pepperoni and beef to the bold flavors of ham and pineapple. I ordered The Pub Special with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion and sweet Italian peppers on a crisp thin crust. There was loads of cheese and the sauce was nice and tangy, not too sweet and really fresh. My husband ordered the Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza with pepperoni and beef. It was filled with gooey cheese in a deep, pan crust with fresh tomato sauce on top. I am always a fan of a good Chicago deep dish and this one was done well. Yes, we had lots of pizza leftover and we put on quite a display of gluttony when the waitress filled our two-man table with piles of food. But I’m a grown-up, dammit, and I’m going to order as much pizza as I please. — ANDREA

Details: Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Iowa City (Next to the Vine on the Coralville Strip); dine-in and carryout only; 11 a.m. daily; (319) 354-2767 or www.wigandpeneast.com

ANDREA DIETZENBACH IS AN AVID BAKER AND HOME CHEF WHO ALSO WORKS FULL TIME AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR A LARGE INTERNET COMPANY. SHE IS CURRENTLY TEACHING HER 15-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER THE FINE ART OF BAKING THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE.

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What’s it like in Gus’ on a Hawkeye game day?

Crazy. It’s wall-to-wall people, and it’s like I’m just running around with my head cut off pretty much. It depends on how Iowa’s doing too. If they’re having a good year, it stays pretty consistently busy. If they’re stuggling, it tails off as the season goes on.

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And you have a couple of leagues?

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What drink is most popular with pool players? With dart players? The pool players, they like their big mugs of ice cold beer. The dart league, you have your beer and your team shot. There’s always team shots in dart league. They like stuff with Red Bull.

One thing that might surprise your regulars.

A lot of people probably don’t know how I got the nickname Chopper. When I first started working in landscaping, I went in for an interview, and (the interviewer) was really interested that I used to sell Cutco knives, so i spent an hour and a half in the inteview, cutting stuff with the knives. We never really talked about what I knew, they just kept finding stuff for me to cut. They started calling me Chopper, and it stuck. — ANNE

Details: Gus’ Food & Spirits, 2421 Coral Ct., Coralville; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday

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to Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday; (319) 545-4290 or www.gus-coralville.com ANNE KAPLER LIVES IN CEDAR RAPIDS, WORKS IN IOWA CITY, AND SHAMELESSLY PLANS ALL HER ROAD TRIPS AROUND DINING AND FOOD SHOPPING. VISIT HER BLOG AT WWW.PEARVANA.COM

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael’s deadly return to Haddonfield, Ill.Meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister.

Harry and Dumbledore team up to learn a secret from Voldemort’s school days, after coaxing the reclusive Horace Slughorn out of retirement. The sixth film in the Potter saga is darker as the evil Voldemort creeps closer.

Taking Woodstock

When Woodstock organizers have the plug pulled on their event, a young man who is spending the summer working on his parents’ farm, helps the event land a permit and puts the organizers in touch with a dairy farmer whose plot of land could serve as a perfect spot for the concert.

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A big, bold, audacious war movie by Quentin Tarantino In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of JewishAmerican soldiers known as “The Basterds” led by Lt. Also Raine (Brad Pitt) are chosen to spread fear by brutally killing Nazis.

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A frustrated Queens wife (Amy Adams) vows to write a blog about cooking her way through Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” 524 recipes in 365 days. Meryl Streep plays Julia Child.

Julie and Julia

You know how this goes, a teenager has a premonition that saves his friends, but Death sets out to collect those who evaded their end.

Time Traveler’s Wife

District 9

Clare (Rachel McAdams), a Chicago librarian is in love with a man, Henry (Eric Bana), who frequently time travels, disappearing into thin air, leaving behind his clothing in a pile on the floor.

An alien spaceship hovers over Johannesburg, South Africa, its occupants stranded and starving. They’re placed in a fencedin district, where the locals fear and resent them. Looking like a cross between lobsters and grasshoppers, they’re sort of loathsome, but one human and one alien work together, in a mockumentary with apartheid parallels.

GOING Public Enemies

500 Days of Summer

An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman (Zooey Deschanel) who doesn’t believe true love exists and the young man (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who falls for her.

Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger as efficient, violent and hard as steel. Marion Cotillard plays Billie Frechette, his girlfriend at the end, who masks her vulnerability with sweetness.

When comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer (Seth Rogan) under his wing as his opening act.

Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a producer of a failing early morning newscast, and Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) is the macho local cable star brought in to boost her ratings. He ends up coaching her in her efforts to win the heart of a doctor.

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ere at Hoopla, we know the Corridor is a hip and happenin’ place because we write about it every week. But we thought what better way to prove it than to ask local young professionals what they think is so great about calling the Corridor home. From the top places to work to the best places to grab a bite or a drink, consider this your guide the best of the Corridor — a place we’re sure glad to live, work and play. Oh, and be sure to check out HooplaNow.com for the complete list of our survey results. And thanks to ImpactCR and BASE members for making their vote count.

— KATIE

KATIE MILLS GIORGIO IS A FREELANCE WRITER LIVING IN CEDAR RAPIDS WHO ENJOYS THE BALANCING ACT OF BEING A WRITER, WIFE, MOM AND HIP YOUNG PROFESSIONAL IN THE CORRIDOR.

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CollegeGrad.com makes it easy for job hunting grads by ranking some of the top employers in the country on their Website. So we thought we’d check to see how local young professionals ranked those same companies. 1. Rockwell Collins 2. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 3. RSM McGladrey 4. GE 5. Cargill

Top Place to Work for Entry Level Jobs

The following companies may not be on CollegeGrad.com’s radar yet, but here in the Corridor young professionals think these organizations are also some of the best places to work. Twenty-two other companies — from all sectors — got a shout out on our poll so be sure to check out the full list at HooplaNow.com to see what might be a good fit for your next career move. 1. Mercy Medical Center 2. University of Iowa 3. AEGON 4. Henry Russell Bruce 5. ClipperWind Power

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Corridor Community

Home sweet home! From renting an apartment to buying your first home, there are an abundance of housing options between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. These neighborhoods, small towns and urban centers are where most locals would like to settle down. 1. Downtown Cedar Rapids 2. Downtown Iowa City 3. Marion 4. Iowa City 5. SE Cedar Rapids Honorable Mentions: Coralville and Mount Vernon

Bar/Nightlife

Whether it is just for happy hour or for a night on the town, the bars listed here were the top vote getters when it comes to the best place to grab a drink. But it’s certainly worth noting that people who took our poll were able to come up with some 25 other local bars they consider the toast of the town. Cheers! 1. Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge 2. Moose McDuffy’s 3. Chrome Horse Saloon 4. Daniel Arthur’s 5. RG Books Honorable Mention: Lincoln Wine Bar and Quinton’s

Shopping Venue

Hungry? Well, young professionals here in the Corridor have plenty of suggestions of great — and eclectic we might add — restaurants to try. The list below are a few of the tastiest options, they say, but just as in the nightlife category people who took our survey came up with plenty of other suggestions for places where they like to grab a bite. 1. Irish Democrat 2. Phong Lan Vietnamese 3. Zins 4. Hacienda Las Glorias 5. blend and Atlas Honorable Mention: Tomaso’s Pizza

It’s all about mall madness when it comes to shopping in the Corridor. Our traditional shopping centers offer a whole host of the most popular national chains so you can shop ‘til you drop. And while not a lot of locally owned shops were the top vote getters, plenty of people were eager to remind us of all the great boutiques in this area. Check out HooplaNow.com 1. Coralville Mall and Strip 2. Lindale Mall 3. Tanger Factory Outlet Mall 4. Uptown Marion 5. Iowa Artisans Gallery

Cultural Attraction

Winery/Brewery

Contrary to popular belief, there’s more to the state of Iowa than rows of corn and soybeans. There are more than 150 arts and cultural organizations that offer a variety of experiences from theater to museums and opera to dance. 1. Theatre Cedar Rapids 2. Ped Mall 3. Brucemore 4. Amana Colonies 5. Hancher Auditorium Honorable Mention: CSPS/Legion Arts and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Iowa may just be establishing itself as a place to find fine wines, but the number and quality of local wineries and breweries will certainly surprise you. Young professionals who took our poll said local wine and liquor vendors, as well as brew houses and wineries are well worth the visit. Now, we’ll drink to that. 1. Benz Beverage Depot 2. Millstream Brewing Company 3. Cedar Ridge Winery 4. 1st Avenue Wine House 5. Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House Honorable Mention: Fireside Winery

Recreation or Spectator Sporting Event

Festival

From Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, we know how to appreciate the great outdoors. You’ll know you’re in Hawkeye country thanks to the sheer turnout and enthusiasm for University of Iowa sporting events. There also are baseball and hockey teams to cheer on and plenty of options (from bike trails to state parks) to get you in the game so to speak. 1. University of Iowa Hawkeyes 2. Cedar Rapids Kernels 3. Cedar Valley Trail 4. Gym and Fitness Centers (YMCA, Midwest Athletic Club, Farrell’s Extreme Body Shaping) 5. Palisades Kepler State Park

Here in the Corridor we like a good celebration. We celebrate holidays like the rest of the country, but we also like to make a fuss over art, sauerkraut, music and anything else that sounds like a lot of fun. These festivals are some favorites of those that took our poll. In fact, we can hardly wait for the 2010 festival season to begin! 1. Freedom Festival 2. Marion Arts Festival 3. Small Town Food Fest (Beef Days, Sauerkraut Days, Watermelon Days, etc.) 4. Bluesmore 5. Iowa Festival of Beers

1 Event

From farmers markets that feel more like street fairs to road races that support the community, young professionals we surveyed say there are tons of fun events happening all over the Corridor. In fact, this category saw a lot of votes for outdoor musical entertainment offering strong evidence that there’s plenty to do — and listen to —in the Corridor. 1. Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmer’s Market 2. Uptown Friday Nights 3. Jazz Under the Stars 4. Friday Night Concert Series 5. Run the Flood Honorable Mention: Marion By Moonlight

Place to Volunteer

Not only is the Corridor a great place to live, work and play, but it’s an ideal place to get involved in your community. Volunteering is a popular activity here and from our survey results we’ve found there’s something for everyone when it comes to lending a helping hand. 1. Cedar Rapids Downtown District 2. Catherine McAuley Center 3. Cedar Valley Humane Society 4. Waypoint 5. Habitat for Humanity Honorable Mention: Summer of the Arts

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KATIE MILLS GIORGIO IS A FREELANCE WRITER LIVING IN CEDAR RAPIDS WHO ENJOYS THE BALANCING ACT OF BEING A WRITER, WIFE, MOM AND HIP YOUNG PROFESSIONAL IN THE CORRIDOR.

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Natalie Ditmars and Caitlin Slessor give you the Cliffs Notes. What they are reading right now and which books they can’t wait to crack open.

ADD T.C. BOYLE TO YOUR MUST-READ LIST T. Coraghessan Boyle, better known as T.C. Boyle, is an extremely prolific writer. His most recent book, “The Women,” follows countless others including “After the Plague,” “Drop City” and “The Inner Circle.” After reading some rave reviews of “The Women” I decided it was time I tried some T.C. Boyle. On my search, I found “THE TORTILLA CURTAIN” released in 1995. If T.C. Boyle’s other books are half as good as “The Tortilla Curtain,” I am definitely going to add them to my list. “The Tortilla Curtain” follows the lives of two Los Angeles couples. The first, Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher, are your typical American family. They have a 6-year-old son, a mortgage and good jobs. Delaney writes a column for a magazine and Kyra is a high-end real estate agent. They worry about the same things many Americans worry about, declining home values and the desire to keep their neighborhood safe. In stark contrast to the Mossbacher’s are Candido and

America Rincon. The Rincon’s are illegal immigrants living in a makeshift shack not far from Mossbacher’s safe secure neighborhood. They have no papers, no money, no jobs, don’t speak English and to top it all off, America is pregnant. Try as they might, work and money seem impossible to find. While the Mossbachers’ and Rincons’ lives seem completely unrelated, as you can imagine, they crash into each other in a bizarre, yet oddly believable, way: Delaney behind the wheel of his Acura runs into poor Candido. Events unfold, biases are revealed and a truly intriguing story results.

is hard to not feel a pang of sympathy for both Mossbacher’s and Rincon’s; it is also hard to not want to hit all of them upside the head for the stupid choices they make and completely absurd comments that come out of their mouths. It is only right to mention that T.C. Boyle has Iowa ties. He attended the University of Iowa’s Writers’ Workshop in 1974 and received his doctorate from the UI in 1977.

“The Tortilla Curtain” examines touchy political and social issues but manages to do so in a non-judgmental way. In a time when immigration and violence are still hot political issues, and declining home values are on everyone’s mind, this book offers an honest look at these issues from both sides of the fence. It

— NATALIE

NATALIE GREW UP IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, WENT TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AND LAW SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. SHE PRACTICES LAW AT BRADLEY & RILEY, P.C. SHE ENJOYS READING, BIKING, COOKING, TRAVELING AND SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS.

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THE TALENT: Chad Wallenberg (guitar/vocals), John Morgan (drums/percussion), Jim Scharosch (bass/vocals)

THE SOUND: Rock, pure and simple THE GIGS: Saturday @ Next Door, 1736 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids THE REST OF THE STORY: www.knubby.net The most entertaining rock in Cedar Rapids might just come from a self-proclaimed “power trio” of 40-somethings with a funny name and a mascot that looks like a blob of, well, Knubby.

reserved for rock without qualifiers. They string together catchy hooks and infectiously goofy lyrics , making them stand out in a crowded local scene.

Spotted mostly at Tornado’s Grub and Pub in Cedar Rapids, Knubby is a local gem formed nearly two years ago by a group of longtime friends who took it upon themselves to take the music seriously and themselves a little less so. Thus, Knubby — a “purposefully obtuse” name according to Chad Wallenberg, guitar and vocals — and the little green slacker-blob were born.

Their sound is much refined between their first and second CDs (bassist Jim Scharosch has a recording studio in his basement where he’s produced a number of albums, including both of Knubby’s), largely the result of time off during the floods when the band was able to devote more effort to their songs. The result is a unique sound that not only let’s them stand out locally, but distances them from their influences and gives them their own identity.

Knubby has a Green Day sensibility (fun, Dookie-era Green Day, not lame, socially conscious modern Green Day) and a rock sound reminiscent of their many influences — The Who, Cheap Trick and more recent throwbacks like Queens of the Stone Age and the Racquenteurs. Their brand of rock — look especially for “Giant’s Foot” and “Feral Hogg” on “Knubby 2” — leads to the kind of involuntary vertical head rocking

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“16 TO LIFE” COMES HOME TO IOWA The Landlocked Film Festival offers many pieces in many places, but the centerpiece of the fourday event is the Iowa premiere of “16 to Life” at the Englert Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

“16 TO LIFE”

The tension mounts for Darby (Mandy Musgrave, left) and birthday girl Kate (Hallee Hirsh), who’s mortified to be sweet 16 and never been kissed. The film, “16 to Life,” will have its Iowa premiere during the Landlocked Film Festival in Iowa City, then will move to Elkader for Sept. 3 showings at 4 p.m. in the Elkader Cinema and 7:30 p.m. in the Elkader Opera House.

Both Smith and Hirsh are looking forward to the Iowa festival, seeing people with whom they worked, seeing audience reaction to the film and Known as “Duck Farm No. 13” to the folks around seeing the landscape again. McGregor, where most of the footage was shot “My mother’s very favorite spot is McGregor,” in October 2007, it’s flying under a new name and generating industry buzz, winning awards at Smith says. “With the rolling hills and big cliffs by the river, it’s really a stunning-looking place Method Fest in California last spring. where Grant Wood painted. The people locally were as nice as you could possibly imagine.” But during the final phases of the nearly $1 million film, teenagers invited to test screenings The festival, which runs Aug. 27 to 30 in several just didn’t like the “Duck Farm” name, says director Becky Smith, 53, an Okoboji native now downtown Iowa City sites, also features topical workshops, panel discussions and screenings for living and working in Los Angeles. more than 80 films, ranging in length from two minutes to two hours. “It wasn’t hip to them,” she says. “They thought it was about farm life. As much as the adults — DIANA NOLLEN, THE GAZETTE liked the title, we needed to change it to make it accessible to teenagers, because a large part of the film is about teenagers.” It’s a coming-of-age romantic comedy starring Hallee Hirsh, now 21. She’s been acting all her life, instantly recognizable as Tom Hanks’ muchyounger aunt in “You’ve Got Mail” and Rachel Greene on “ER.” She says this role eclipses all the others on her lengthy resume. “It’s my absolute, most favorite thing I’ve ever done,” she says. “I can’t tell you how much I love the role, how much I love the script and how much I loved the actual event of shooting it.”

“16 TO LIFE”

Lead actress Hallee Hirsh (left) is shown on the set of “16 to Life,” shot mostly in McGregor in October 2007. The film will have its Iowa premiere at the 2009 Landlocked Film Festival in Iowa City.

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“This movie sparked that completely,” Hirsh says.

She took her character’s focus on China and its Cultural Revolution to heart. She traveled to China with Smith to present the film to university students in Beijing in May, and is now studying cultural anthropology at UCLA, including an intensive Chinese language immersion.

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WHEN: Program start times: 7 to 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27; 1:15 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 28; 11:45 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. Aug. 29; and noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 ● WHERE: Downtown Iowa City sites, including the Englert Theatre, Iowa City Public Library, Sheraton Iowa City and hotelVetro ● FEATURES: Film screenings, workshops, panel discussions ● ADMISSION: Free, except for $5 admission for Friday and Saturday evening films at the Englert, payable at the door ● INFORMATION: www.landlockedfilm ●

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IOWA PREMIERE: “16 to Life,” shot in Iowa in 2007, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Englert; “green” carpet welcome festivities at 7 p.m.; for a sneak peek, go to www.hooplanow.com ● DETAILS: www.16tolifethemovie.org

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Thursday August 27

Auditions UI Theatre Arts auditions

7 - 11 p.m. Theatre B, UI Theatre Building, Iowa City. To sign up for an audition slot, visit wiki.uiowa.edu/display/theatre/Audition+Information or register in the Theatre Building lobby. General auditions will be Thursday and Friday. Callbacks will be Saturday and Sunday and casting will be announced Sunday evening. Actors of all ages and levels of experience. Each audition will be three minutes and auditioners should prepare one or two monologues. Auditioners are not required to sing, but a CD

player and accompanist will be available for those who wish to be considered for the musical ‘Reefer Madness.’

Children’s Events Children’s Story Time

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

Preschool Power Hour

Dance

Pub Quiz Night & Karaoke

Ballroom Dancing Class

6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 E. 2nd St., Iowa City. No partner required. (319) 373-3025

Latin Dancing Class

7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 E. 2nd St., Iowa City. No partner required. (319) 373-3025

Farmers Markets

10 - 11 a.m. Science Station, Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319) 363-4629 Greene Square Park 4 - 6 p.m. Preschool Storytime Hike Greene Square Park, 400 4th to College Green Park Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. 286-5699 Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Bring a snack and play with the parachute and bubbles after some picnic stories. Meet at the Children’s Room desk. Landlocked Film Festival: ‘Garbage Dreams’ Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3, 4or 7 p.m. Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington 5 years old. (319) 356-5200 St., Iowa City. A community discussion following the film screening of ‘Garbage Dreams,’ a 2009 documentary about the world’s largest garbage-based village, near Cairo, Amateur Night Egypt, which recycles 80 percent of 8 p.m. Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Ho- its garbage. tel and Conference Center, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-8133

Film

Comedy

Karaoke

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

and drink. (319) 339-1017.

Performances

Jazz Under The Stars: Lake Singin and Swingin Karaoke Street Dive

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

Networking Events

7 - 9 p.m. Noelridge Park, swimming pool parking lot, Cedar Rapids. www. kcck.org

PWN Meeting: Holistic Liv- Theater ing: Live Your Best! “Smoke On The Mountain” 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 981-9887

Nightlife Naomi & The Courteous Rudeboys

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

Outdoor Iowa City Bird Club annual picnic

6 - 8 p.m. Iowa City Bird Club, 200 Holiday Road, Coralville. Bring a dish to share, something to grill (grills will be ready), your own table service

atre/Audition+Information or register in the Theatre Building lobby. General auditions will be Thursday and Friday. Callbacks will be Saturday and Sunday and casting will be announced Sunday evening. Actors of all ages and levels of experience. Each audition will be three minutes and auditioners should prepare one or two monologues. Auditioners are not required to sing, but a CD player and accompanist will be available for those who wish to be considered for the musical ‘Reefer Madness.’

Events

1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Iowa Theatre Artists’ Performing Arts Center Amana. (319) 622-3225 Five Season’s Dog Show 8 a.m. “I’m All Ears: Songs of Amana RV Park and Convention Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana. More Disney” than 130 breeds in conformation, 3 p.m. obedience and rally obedience. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. 1-(800) Breed specialties, educational programs and dog show tours 35-AMANA. available Visit the vendors for one of a kind dog items and cheer for your favorite breed as it works it’s way to Best In Show. Other activities included: All Breed Fun Match, Judges Education, Breed Specialties, Best Puppy and Best Breed By Exhibitor competition. UI Theatre Arts auditions (319) 329-9370 7 - 11 p.m. Theatre B, UI Theatre Building, Iowa City. To sign up for an audition slot, Makeup Workshop Iowa City, Iowa City. Colour Box visit wiki.uiowa.edu/display/the-

Friday

August 28

Auditions

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Exhibits

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke

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

The Museum Goes to the Fair Opening Reception

Karaoke

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Old Capitol Museum, University of Iowa, Iowa City. ‘The Museum Goes to the Fair: Rediscovering the Philippine Collection at the Museum of Natural History’ opens with a free, public reception on the lower level of the Old Capitol Museum. The exhibit will run through Feb. 21, 2010. (319) 335-0606

Farmers Markets Noelridge Farmers’ Market

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

Second Hand Smoke

6:30 p.m. Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City. Community fundraising event supporting all of the Summer of the Arts festivals and events. Giant sand sculptures, live music, kids FUN Zone and more. www.summerofthearts.com Also Saturday and Sunday.

Outdoors Monarch Tagging

7 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, Toddville.

Food & Wine Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes

6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes, 460 Hickory Court, Robins. Etiquette Class. 319) 393-7675

Karaoke 9 p.m. Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90

Children’s Events BackPack Safety Event

10 a.m. - noon HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, 206 Collins Rd., Cedar Rapids. (319) 373-7576

Family Storytime

10:30 - 11 a.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Designed for the whole family. Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children. (319) 356-5200

Dance

Drag Show

7:30 - 11 p.m. Iowa Memorial Union Second Floor Ballroom, Iowa City. Free. (319) 471-1400

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

Drumming Circle

Sand in the City

Monogram Mug Class

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 Highway 6 E, Iowa City. (319) 351-9644

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

Noon - 1 p.m. Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington, Iowa City. (319) 273-3497

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Java Blend - Patrick Bloom

Amana Farmers Market

Karaoke by Rock and Thunder

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

Performances

4 - 7 p.m. Midtown Amana, Amana. (319) 622-6844

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

Brian Holmes Karaoke

5 - 9:30 p.m. Sycamore Mall, 1660 Sycamore street, Iowa City. (319) 331-6108

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

Classy Chassy Cruisers Cruise-In

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

Czech Plus Band

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

Saturday August 29

Welcome Week Swing Dance

Events Cedar Rapids Rollergirls

7 - 9 p.m. U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Rollergirls take on the La Crosse Skating Sirens in Death Proof Derby. General Admission Tickets $13 in advance or $16 at the door. through Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000

Farmers Markets

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Live Music

Iowa City Farmers Market

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6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cafe Z, 1705 S First Avenue, Iowa City

Styx

8 p.m. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside.

The George Jazz Trio

8:30 - 11:30 p.m. The Vernon Inn, 2663 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids.

‘Late Nite at the VI’ with Chubby

9:30 - 11:30 p.m. The Vernon Inn ‘The Greek Place’ Restaurant, 2663 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7817.

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

Marion Farmers Market

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

Festivals North Liberty FireFighters Salute to the Summer

10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Bobbers Grill, 1850 Scales Bend Rd., North Liberty. Rain Date: October 10. (218) 349-4991

BrewBQ & The Blues

4 - 8 p.m. Millstream Brewing Company, 835 48th Ave., Amana. Charlie Morgan and the Bone Crushers. (319) 622-3672

Karaoke

Exhibits

Merrily We Roll Along: Linn Crown Karaoke 8 p.m. County Transportation

Sip-N-Stir, 1119 1st Ave. SE, Cedar 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Carl and Mary Koehler History Cen- Rapids. (319) 365-9067 ter, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Checkers Karaoke (319) 362-1501 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 The Life and Work of the 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 19th Century Land Sur364- 9927

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2 - 4 p.m. Plum Grove Historic Home, 1030 Carroll St., Iowa City. (319) 3515738

Singin’ & Swingin’ Karaoke

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

Karaoke with Rock &

Thunder

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

Brian Holmes Karaoke

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

Nightlife Drag Show

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

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

7:30 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. 1-(800) 35-AMANA.

Dog Day Afternoon at Riverside Theatre

2 - 4 p.m. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Bring your dog to the parking lot behind Riverside Theatre for a Dog Day Afternoon.Snapshots will be taken of participating pooches and some of the photos will be selected for Riverside’s season-opening production, ‘A Dog’s Life.’ (319) 887-1360

Sunday

August 30

Honor Our Heroes Ride

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Super Dave’s Bar & Grill, 350 Commercial Drive, Walford. Sign up is from 9 to 11.

Five Season’s Dog Show

8 a.m. Amana RV Park and Convention Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana. More than 130 breeds in conformation, UI Theatre Arts auditions obedience and rally obedience. 7 - 11 p.m. Breed specialties, educational Theatre B, UI Theatre Building, Iowa programs and dog show tours City. To sign up for an audition slot, available Visit the vendors for one visit wiki.uiowa.edu/display/theof a kind dog items and cheer for atre/Audition+Information or reg- your favorite breed as it works ister in the Theatre Building lobby. it’s way to Best In Show. Other General auditions will be Thursday activities included: All Breed Fun and Friday. Callbacks will be Satur- Match, Judges Education, Breed day and Sunday and casting will be Specialties, Best Puppy and Best announced Sunday evening. Actors Breed By Exhibitor competition. of all ages and levels of experience. (319) 329-9370 Each audition will be three minutes and auditioners should prepare one or two monologues. Auditioners are not required to sing, but a CD Sand in the City player and accompanist will be available for those who wish to be 10 a.m. considered for the musical ‘Reefer Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City. Community fundraising event Madness.’ supporting all of the Summer of the Arts festivals and events. Giant sand sculptures, live music, kids FUN Zone and more. www.summer

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Auditions

Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City. Community fundraising event supporting all of the Summer of UI Theatre Arts auditions the Arts festivals and events. Giant 7 - 11 p.m. Theatre B, UI Theatre Building, Iowa sand sculptures, live music, kids City. To sign up for an audition slot, FUN Zone and more. www.summerofthearts.com visit wiki.uiowa.edu/display/theatre/Audition+Information or register in the Theatre Building lobby. General auditions will be Thursday and Friday. Callbacks will be Saturday and Sunday and casting will be Sunday Night Pub Quiz announced Sunday evening. Actors 9 p.m. of all ages and levels of experience. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa Each audition will be three minutes City. (319) 351-9529 and auditioners should prepare one Grateful Dead Night or two monologues. Auditioners Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., are not required to sing, but a CD Iowa City. (319) 337-6464 player and accompanist will be available for those who wish to be considered for the musical ‘Reefer Madness.’

Nightlife

Performances

Events Five Season’s Dog Show

8 a.m. Amana RV Park and Convention Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana. More than 130 breeds in conformation, obedience and rally obedience. Breed specialties, educational programs and dog show tours available Visit the vendors for one of a kind dog items and cheer for your favorite breed as it works it’s way to Best In Show. Other activities included: All Breed Fun Match, Judges Education, Breed Specialties, Best Puppy and Best Breed By Exhibitor competition. (319) 329-9370

‘Wings of Memories’Butterfly Release

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Lakeview Village, 3207 220th Trail, Amana. Essence of Life Hospice, Amana, is hosting ‘Wings of Memories’ Butterfly Release. Community and family members wishing to order a butterfly to release, contact Essence of Life Hospice at (319) 622-3195.

Cosgrove Pork Day

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. Peter’s Church, 4022 Cosgrove Road S.W., Oxford

Children’s Events Video Storytime

2 - 2:30 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Designed for the whole family. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children. (319) 356-5200.

Farmers Markets Hiawatha

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

Festivals Sand in the City

10 a.m.

Czech Plus Band

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids. Season Finale with Czech Heritage Band

Tony and Friends III

2 p.m. Old Capitol Senate Chamber, 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City. Cellist Anthony Ar, will perform chamber music by Beethoven, Walton and Tchaikovsky.

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

10:30 - 11 a.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays and action rhymes. (319) 356-5200

Events Five Season’s Dog Show

Farmers Markets Noelridge Farmers’ Market

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

3 p.m. Coralville Farmers Market The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. 1- (800) 5 - 8 p.m. Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513 35-AMANA Seventh St., Coralville

Monday

August 31 Children’s Events Learn with Me

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

Toddler Storytime

Food & Wine Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes 6 - 9 p.m. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes, 460 Hickory Court, Robins. (319) 393-7675

Nightlife

City. (319) 338-6713

Blues Jam

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

Tuesday

September 1

September 2

Tot Time

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

Symphony School Chorus Auditions

4 - 5:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 201 1st 10:30 - 11 a.m. Ave., Hiawatha. Students audition Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn by singing ‘America the Beautiful.’ St., Iowa City. Specifically planned (319) 363-3960 for toddlers or young preschoolers. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays and action rhymes. (319) 356-5200 Tot Time 10 a.m. North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty. (319) 626-5701

Children’s Events

Farmers Markets

Iowa City Farmers Market

PJ Story Time

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

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

Food & Wine Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes 6 - 9 p.m. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes, 460 Hickory Court, Robins. (319) 393-7675

Karaoke Karaoke

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

Nightlife Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.

Events

Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids. (319) 642-9230

Comedy

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

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

Film On Stage Alaska

7 p.m. El Kahir Shrine Activity Center 1400 Blairsferry RD NE Cedar Rapids . Two Alaskans provide an overview of our 49th state followed by stunning film footage. (319) 393-4232

Fitness TriYoga for Flexibility

5:45 - 7 p.m. Linn County Physical Therapy, 1825 29th Street NE, Cedar Rapids. $50 for five sessions. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7. (319) 362-6994

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

Delicious Vinyl

Love Comedy Show

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

Farmers Markets

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

The Jam

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

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

8 p.m. The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa

Karaoke

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Noelridge Farmers’ Market

Cedar Valley Metal Detector Nightlife Club Name That Tune Night with 6:30 p.m. Matt Heritage Agency on Aging, 6301

Open Mike with J. Knight

Requirements: 6+ mos. experience in a call center environment, high school diploma or GED, ability to pass background/drug test and resume required.

3 - 6 p.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Avenue Marion. (319) 3774846, Pat Carlso

Iowa City Farmers Market

Auditions

Toddler Storytime

Customer Service Representatives

E-mail resume to karen.peterson@ na.manpower.com or call 319-366-7661

Tuesday Night Social Club

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

Wednesday

Children’s Events

Marion Farmers Market

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

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High-Speed Internet Promotional Pricing: Standard rates will apply after 12 months. Current standard monthly rates for customers with a qualifying home phone package are: $36.99 for Platinum with a two-year commitment; or $49.99 for Platinum for month-to-month subscribers. Prices for other customers will be higher. Discount will begin with first full month of billing. Offer cannot be combined with other high-speed Internet promotions or reward cards unless otherwise allowed. Other restrictions may apply. Limited time offer. With approved credit. Services and combined billing not available in all areas. Prices exclude taxes, surcharges and other fees. Discounts may apply after first full month of billing. May require equipment purchase or rental at additional charge. Subject to applicable restrictions, tariffs and service agreements. Contact Qwest for details. Includes bundle discount. Bundle offer subject to change at any time. Dell: Additional charges may apply depending on computer and features selected. One coupon per household. Must activate service within 30 days of ordering and maintain service for 30 days. Coupon code provided after completion of online redemption form. Offers subject to change. Taxes, shipping, handling, applicable restocking charges and other fees may apply. Offers may be combined with other select offers and discounts. U.S. Dell Home and Home Office new purchases only. Dell reserves the right to cancel orders arising from pricing or other errors. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY: For a copy of limited hardware warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or visit dell4me.com/ termsandconditions. WIRELESS ACCESS: Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges may apply in some locations. TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT NOTICES: Intel, Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other restrictions apply. While supplies last. Limited time offer. Call Qwest for complete details. Qwest High-Speed Internet: Service not available in all areas. Price for Life offer available to residential Qwest Connect customers with speed tiers of 1.5 Mbps or greater and a 2-year commitment. Limited time offer. Downgrading service to 256 Kbps, changing ISP, moving out of state, suspending or disconnecting High-Speed Internet service may cancel price guarantee and may result in an early termination charge. Connection speeds are based on sync rates. Download speeds will be up to 15% lower due to network requirements and may vary for reasons such as customer location, websites accessed, Internet congestion and customer equipment. Fiber-optics exists from the neighborhood terminal to the Internet. Speed tiers of 7 Mbps and lower are provided over fiber optics in selected areas only. Customers qualifying for 7 Mbps speed tier will receive maximum line speeds ranging from 3 to 7 Mbps. Windows Live is compatible with Windows® XP (with Service Pack 2 or greater) and Windows Vista® operating systems. Customers with other Windows operating systems will receive MSN Premium. Certain features of Windows Live are not available to Macintosh users. Activation fee applies. Prices exclude taxes, surcharges, and other fees. With approved credit. Requires compatible modem. Subject to additional restrictions and subscriber agreement. Windows Live also requires acceptance of Microsoft terms and conditions. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Promo code: MAP9P3348-F Copyright ©2009 Qwest. All Rights Reserved.