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Dogs don’t have the nickname “Man’s Best Friend” without good reason. They can be great companions. Ready to make one a member of the family? Consider adopting. Turn the pages to fall in love with one of these precious pooches. JIM SLOSIAREK/THE GAZETTE

page 4: I’m Just Sayin’

page 14: EcoCentric

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

Greening your life one day at a time.

page 5: In The Know

page 15: Clean Plate Club

Order is restored to Andrea Dietzenbach’s All the news you didn’t know you needed to know, world at Kaji. plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”

page 6: Five Minutes We want to know: What did you want to be when you grew up?

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

page 7: MyStyle Matthew Strabala keeps it classic.

HooplaNow.com extra:

Watch a video and read more about this local fashionista. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF JETTE

page 8: 3 Things Not sure what to do this week? It’s fall festival time. Arts. Crafts. And Beer. Oh My!

Hoopla is published weekly by Gazette Communications.

page 16: Pints and Pigskins On his quest for the best place to watch the game, Derek visits DC’s Riverwalk.

page 17: Behind the Bar It’s always a party at Studio 13.

page 18: Book Talk Natalie Ditmars gets sports fever.

page 19: Music Notes Miss the Tantric show at First Avenue Live? You missed a lot.

page 20: Flicks “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” crosses every line in the book.

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

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“What was the name of your childhood pet?” Carly Weber Editor

“Cuddy. A loveable, albiet dim, Border Collie.”

Seth Smith Art Director

“Beau. He was a chocolate Lab and the best dog ever.”

Michelle Wiese Designer

“I had a floppy-eared, Angora rabbit named Flopsy.”

Stacey Stefani Events

“SAM. Stands for Stacey, AJ & Matt.”

Andrea Dietzenbach Clean Plate Club, page 15

“My favorite was Lily, the Rat Terrier.”

Natalie Ditmars Book Talk, page 18

“Shiner.”

Caitlin Slessor Book Talk, page 18

“Ivan was my big, floppy Golden Retriever.”

Jamie Kelly Twitterpated, page 6

“Tumbleweeds, a part German Shepherd, part Collie, part coyote mutt.”

Katie Mills Giorgio Five Minutes, page 6

“We had two rabbits — one named Pat and one named Buddy.”

Maggie Mills Three Things, page 8

“Millie the chocolate Lab. Yep, Millie Mills.. Pretty original.”

Stephanie Filer PYSM, page 12 “A Brittany Spaniel named K.C.”

Jeff Carey EcoCentric, page 14

“Ginger.”

Derek Nohr Pints and Pigskins, page 16

“Jaws. A fish”

Anne Kapler BehindtheBar, page 17 “We had two kittens: Pickles and Toonces.”

Blake Rassmusen Music Notes & Flicks, page 19 & 20

“Lucy, a Golden Retriever. We named her after Lucille O’Ball because she had red hair.” 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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I challenge anyone to look through the pages of this week’s Pup You Should Meet and not say “awwww.” Seriously. Aren’t these dogs too freakin’ lovable. And I say this as a non-pet-person.

The rest of our pets were smaller and had shorter life expectancies. We had a rabbit. A rabbit that chewed through the duct tape temporarily mending its cage and died. Apparently duct tape doesn’t agree with a rabbit’s digestive system.

Don’t get me wrong. I love other people’s I also had a gerbil. A gerbil that I begged and cried and pets. I will pet them, cuddle them, care for them when you are out of town. But I don’t pleaded for because, for some reason, those were the cool pets to have in fourth grade. Something I cannot imagine consider myself a pet person. now considering their familial resemblance to the mice I I blame this fact on my childhood. am continually trapping in my house. But I had to have that gerbil nonetheless. I loved that thing. So I cried when my I have had the most unfortunate string of sister and her friend were playing with it and the tail misadventures with pets. I’ll tell you. But came off in the friend’s hands when she grabbed for it. Is don’t call PETA on me. that supposed to happen? Somehow I don’t think so. The first dog I remember from my childhood was Jetty. I don’t remember her well. I just remember that at some point, early on, we had to take her back to the people we got her from because she’d developed an affinity for our neighbor’s chickens and took to invading their coop and dining on them in the middle of the night. Replacing her was Cuddy. We shortened it from Cuddles, because my father couldn’t stomach the fluffy name. She was a Border Collie and to this day I have a special spot in my heart for the breed. Should my children one day wear my husband and I down with pleading for a dog, it will be a Border Collie.

At some point I also had a gecko. Again, because that’s what the cool kids were doing. Like most geckos this one loved to sit on it’s heating rock. A little too much. It fried itself. I swore off pets for a while. Until I was living on my own for the first time and got a cat. A very independent cat that spent most of its time outside, which could explain why I came home one day to find it wandering up the driveway with a hole in its side. Just an entrance wound. No exit. Looked like it had been core sampled. The vet decided it must have been a bullet that lodged itself in a bone somewhere. Tough kitty. He decided a few months later that he was fine without me and disappeared forever. See. I shouldn’t have pets.

Cuddy was fabulous for young children. Not the But you can. Go adopt one of these precious pooches. Do it brightest dog in the litter. She enjoyed the little things because I can’t. It’s better for the animals that way. in life, like running under the torrent of snow and rocks kicked up by the snowblower each winter. She also had no teeth, due to her love I’m just sayin’, of chewing rocks. So we had to soak her dinner of kibbles and bits in hot water before she could eat. Poor Cuddy.

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

Film fiasco

DES MOINES – Officials at the state Department of Economic Development are out of jobs due to a burgeoning problem within the state’s film, television and video tax incentive program. Gov. Chet Culver announced Monday that Tom Wheeler, manager of the Iowa Film Office, has been dismissed from his position effective immediately. The governor also accepted the resignation of Vince Lintz as DED deputy director. This was after DED Director Mike Tramontina resigned Friday as questions swirl around the management of the state film tax credit promotion program. Iowa filmmakers urged state officials to move quickly in resolving the alleged abuses and claims of mismanagement involving the tax credit programs that is creating jobs, generating revenue and building a new industry in Iowa.

And the winners are

LOS ANGELES — Eastern Iowa native Michael Emerson, who plays the cruelly devious Ben on “Lost” was honored as best supporting actor in a drama series at Sunday’s 61st annual PrimeTime Emmy Awards. Emerson called Ben the “role of my lifetime.” Emerson also won in 2001 for outstanding guest actor in a drama series for playing William Hinks on “The Practice.” This is his third nomination for his role on “Lost.”

percent last year in Iowa City compared with the year before, with increases across the board in categories in each group. With assaults downtown and crime on the southeast side drawing increasing public attention, there’s a perception that Iowa City has a growing crime problem. Sgt. Troy Kelsay, spokesman for the Police Department, said he believes Iowa City is a safe place to live and the police are providing adequate protection, but he said the department needs more officers.

No hat in the ring

“Lost” star Michael Emerson holds the award for best supporting actor in a drama series backstage at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Criminal minds

IOWA CITY — A big jump in violent and property crimes in Iowa City last year confirms that the city has pressing public-safety needs and has police officials calling for more officers. According to the FBI’s annual national crime report, violent crime jumped 24 percent and property crime increased 27

CEDAR RAPIDS — Mayor Kay Halloran has made official what had been suspected for months: She isn’t seeking re-election. Halloran, who had surgery Aug. 3 for what she has called an early stage of breast cancer, said last week that the diagnosis is the central reason she has decided not to put her name on the Nov. 3 ballot. The 72-year-old — elected in 2005 as the first part-time mayor in the city’s new council/manager form of government — said it wasn’t fair to voters to try to stay as mayor when she wasn’t sure what her cancer diagnosis might bring. Halloran declined to identify which candidate she will back to take her place.

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WITH THE FALL SEMESTER WELL UNDER WAY AT AREA COLLEGES, STUDENTS ARE HARD AT WORK ADVANCING THEIR CAREER GOALS. WHILE IT MAY BE A FAR CRY FROM THE WORK THEY DO NOW, WE THOUGHT WE’D CHECK IN WITH CORRIDOR RESIDENTS WHAT THEY REALLY WANTED TO BE WHEN THEY GREW UP. — KATIE MILLS GIORGIO

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

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Ray Bennett, 37

Robin Kloess, 41

North Liberty “At 8 years old I knew I wanted to be an educational psychologist.”

North Liberty “An attorney. I always wanted to convince people to see things my way.”

Britt Walker, 28

Jana Bennett, 37

Lone Tree “Always a police officer or Department of Natural Resources officer.”

Derrick Parker, 38 North Liberty “A truck driver.”

Clark Adams, 32

North Liberty “An astronaut. I had everything for that.”

North Liberty “After ‘Jaws,’ I wanted to be a marine biologist, for the love of sharks!”

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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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Kalona Fall Festival

Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26

Kalona is celebrating the start of the season with the annual Fall Festival this weekend. The two-day event features something for everyone with children’s activities, arts and crafts, live music, antiques and homemade food. Horse and pony rides and a pumpkin carving contest keep the kids entertained. Peruse handmade arts and indulge in sweet treats. Old-world demonstrations like cornmeal grinding, apple cider making and loom weaving make this a unique family fall festival. New to the festival this year — capture your festival memories with old-time photos.

Kalona Fall Festival 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday (9/25), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (9/26); adults $5, children 12 and under $2, children 6 and under free; Kalona Historical Village; www.kalonaiowa.org/festival

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Chippendales Show will be open to women only. No men until after the show.

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McAuley Theatre, Lower McAuley Hall What do you get when you mix a free spirit and a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer? Add to that an expensive apartment with bad plumbing, a surprise visit from a new mother-in-law and a match-making episode and you have the hysterical life of newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter in this unique adaptation of a classic. Join us as Corie urges Paul to go running “barefoot in the park.”

Tickets: $5 Adults; $3 Students and Seniors

For tickets or more information call 319-363-8213 ext. 1229. 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE Cedar Rapids www.mtmercy.edu

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Cedar Rapids Rollergirls: There’s Something About Derby

Saturday, September 26

Take a trip down historic Lincoln Highway. More than 30 local and regional artists will be on hand at the Lincoln Highway Arts Festival in Mount Vernon. The event includes music by the “Stringman” Paul Imholte and live dance demonstrations by Dance Arts Iowa. A unique new exhibit by Cornell College arts Professor Tony Plaut titled “The Typer-Piper,” uses a manual typewriter, six wooden flutes from a pipe organ, a bicycle air pump and an automobile tire. Lincoln Highway Arts Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (9/26), downtown Mount Vernon, free

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- Trade In Your Skills! • Will teach carpentry, electrical wiring, painting and plumbing to young adults. • Five years related trades experience, as well as excellent communication skills are needed. • A background in training or teaching is preferred. • HS diploma or equivalent required.

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to jobs@hbi.org or fax to 202-266-8948. Visit www.hbi.org for more details.

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Saturday, September 26

As anyone who has ever seen the CR Rollergirls’ in action knows, there’s something about derby. The Rollergirls will battle the Paper Valley Roller Girls Flying Squirrels. If you’re in the mood for fast-paced action and a heated match, the Rollergirls may be your perfect date this Saturday. Cedar Rapids Rollergirls: There’s Something About Derby 7 p.m. Saturday (9/26), US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, $13 in advance, $16 at the door, www.myspace.com/crrollergirls

Bike-In Theater – A Season of Horror 8 p.m. Saturday (9/26) 206 Lafayette Street, Iowa City, free

Altar Boyz 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday (9/24-9/27) TCR Lindale, 4444 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, adults $20$25, youth $15, rush $12 if available, www.theatrecr.org

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Stop by and visit with our previous apprentices.

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Volt Workforce Solutions is looking for talented individuals with a solid work history. Our customer is seeking energetic, outgoing individuals with a strong desire to provide the best service in the industry. You will respond to customer questions and inquiries, and taking necessary steps to ensure customer satisfaction. Training will be done 8-4:30 for a 5 week period, then moved to a different shift. Attendance and Incentive bonuses available! Requirements:

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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA

BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 9.24

Friday 9.25

CEDAR RAPIDS WEST CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Doms, $3 Reg Margs

62 17th Ave. SW 319-365-9001

Doms, $3 Reg Margs

The Bohemian

TNBC, $2 Tallboys, 1/2 Price Dick Watson 7-11 p.m. Martinis

95 16th Ave. SW 319-363-1813

Saturday 9.26

Octoberfest Pub Crawl, 8-11 p.m.

Iowa vs. Penn State; $2 midnight, No Cover; Happy Bottles $3.75 Bombs Hour 3-7p.m. $1.75 Bottles

Bottles

The Fire House

Steak Dinner 11-1:30 p.m.

3321 1st Ave. SE 319-364-1137

1060 Old Marion Rd. NE 319-294-5778

$6 Domestic Beer & Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Bombs; 9 p.m. Mike & Rob Show

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

Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar

Tank’s Tunes, $2 Tallboys

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DOWNTOWN CEDAR RAPIDS Josh Kelly, 8-11 p.m., Dublin City

$2.50 Bloody Marys

Tuesday 9.28 Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Doms, $3 Reg Margs

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

Wednesday 9.29 Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 Doms; $3 Reg Margs All Day WNBC, $2 Tallboys

$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 p.m.; $3.75 Bombs Bottles Bottles; 7-close $5 All You Pints & $3.75 Bombs; Karaoke Can Drink Wells with Entertaining Donkeys

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

Mulligan’s Pub

3969 Center Point Rd. NE 319-393-6621

Monday 9.28

Karaoke w/ Teresa & Rich, $2 Dom Beer, $3 Reg Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., $2 $2 Dom. Beer, $3 Reg Margs, $2.25 Bloody Marys Doms, $3 Reg Margs Margs, $2.25 Bloody Marys

CEDAR RAPIDS EAST/MARION Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75 Shawn Ster, 9 p.m.Wrigleyville 1899 7th Ave., Marion 319-377-3885

Sunday 9.27

$3 Bloody Marys

Late Night Happy Hour, 11 Late Night Happy Hour, 11 closed p.m.-2 a.m., $2 Wells and p.m.-2 a.m., $2 Wells and Bottles Bottles

$1.50 Tallboys

Cup Night

Josh Jordan, 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m.

Monday Night special 5-10 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke

DJ Bryan Lee

8 p.m., Tricyclic Acoustic; $1 Draws, $2 Wells

Late Night Happy Hour 11 p.m.-2 a.m., $2 Wells and Bottles

Happy Hour 11 p.m.-2 a.m., $2 Wells, Drafts and Bottles; $6 2 Top Pizza

415 1st St. SE 319-247-7180

Guinness Birthday Party 5 p.m.-close

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Daniel Arthur’s

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

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; The Odd Fellows

Josh Ross

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

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; McMurrin/Johnson

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

ChromeHorse Saloon

Last Call w/ Jeff & Chad

Stranded in Iowa

Gibbs Brothers

Parlor City Pub

$4 Imports, $2.50 Domestic steins, Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Bricks

Live Acoustic Open Mic 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; $3.50 Stein Night

Piano Lounge

Live Music; Half Price Wine Dueling Pianos, $2.50 and Martinis Domestics

329 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-1501 821 3rd Ave. SE 319-362-9340

1202 1/2 3rd St. SE 319-366-0414 1125 3rd St. SE 319-247-0000

320 2nd Ave. SE 319-366-0950 208 2nd Ave. SE 319-363-0606

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8 p.m. Karaoke, $1 Dom. Draws, $2 Dom. Bottles, $2.50 Tallboys & Captains 8 a.m. Bloody Mary Bar, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus 6-10 p.m.

Happy Hour until 10 p.m.

$3 Bombs til Midnight; 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Karaoke

2 for 1 Select Drinks Until Midnight

$6 Boneless Wings and a $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6 Pint, $12 Medium Pizza & Medium Pizza, $8 Large Pitcher During NFL Games Pizza, $5 Boneless Wings

$5 All-U-Can Eat Wing Night, $3 Domestic Steins

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Live Music; $2 Domestics

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NORTH CORRIDOR AREA

BAR & LOCATION

Thursday 9.24

Friday 9.25

DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY DJ; $3 Cover, $2 Call & Studio 13

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

13 S. Linn St.

Domestics, $1 Wells

Iowa City Piano Lounge

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

217 Iowa Ave. 319-351-1797

Saturday 9.26

The Picador

Sunday 9.27

Tuesday 9.28

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

Karaoke; $3 Wells

Wednesday 9.29 Drag Show; $2 Wells, $2 Pucker Shots

Live Music, $3 Barcardi, $4 Bombs

Live Music, $2 Well Drinks

The White Tornado Outbreak, 9 p.m., 19 and up

330 E. Washington St. 319-354-4788

Monday 9.28

Converge, 6 p.m., all ages

Sleepy Sun

Wade Bowen, 9 p.m., 19 and up

Happy Hour 3-7; $2.59 Domestic Pints

Happy Hour 3-7; $2.75 Domestic Pints

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; $2.59 Domestic Pints

The 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

The Mill

$2.75 Fat Tire pints

Joe & Vicki Price

Dave Moore

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

$2.75 Goose Island Honker’s Ale Pints

$2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Whiskeys; Titus Andronicus

BoJames

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

$3 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

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

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

The Summit

1/2 Price Martinis

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

$3 Corona Bottles and Rocks Margaritas

$3 Corona Bottles, $4 Bloody Marys

$3 Jack & Coke

$3 Big Boulevard

1/2 Price Big Beer

The Airliner 22 S. Clinton St. 319-351-9259

Karaoke, 9-close - Personal FAC (4-8)-$2 Domestics, 9 p.m.-$2.50 3 Olive Vodka 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It Pitcher Night, $2 Dom. $3 Wells, $2 Shots; 9 p.m.- Drinks, $2 Domestics Beer & Shots, $3 Drinks $1 U-Call-It

Happy Hour: $2 Domestics, Happy Hour: $2 Domestics, Happy Hour: $2 Domestics & Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U& Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U& Wells; 9 p.m.-$1 UCall-It Call-It Call-It

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

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

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

10 p.m.-close $2.50 Domestic Pints

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

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

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

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

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

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My name is Spock. I was a stray running around Mount Vernon Road for a couple days until a neighbor caught me and brought me to the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Everyone was worried because I had a metal chain wrapped around my leg. They think I’m a Lab and Husky mix and am approximately 2 years old. I’ve been at the shelter since August 3. I have one ear that sticks straight up and one ear that is floppy. I get along well with other dogs and cats. My story has started out as a pretty sad one, but will end well when I find my new forever home. My adoption fee at the Cedar Valley Humane Society is only $95 and includes my rabies vaccination, neuter surgery and microchip (so I’ll never be lost again).

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My name is Princess. I am a 2 year old Terrier and Chow mix and have been at the shelter since June 20. My owner brought me to the Cedar Valley Humane Society because he was deployed overseas and did not have anyone else that could care for me or my pal, Ginger, while he was away. The CVHS has had a lot of owners surrender their pets recently. I’ve heard with the current economy, a lot of owners have been forced to give up their animals since they can no longer afford to care for them. I am very sweet and cannot wait to meet my new family. Will your house be my new forever home? My adoption fee at the Cedar Valley Humane Society is only $95 and includes my rabies vaccination, spay surgery and microchip.

DIGGY

everyone I meet! I love attention and giving kisses. I am very active and curious and love to play with My name is Diggy. I am a very sweet 9-month-old plush toys. I would love to be adopted by an active Pitbull and Lab mix, but don’t let my breed scare you, because Pitbulls (or American Bull Terriers) are household where I can exercise daily. I spent a lot of time outside before I came to the Animal Center, the most misunderstood breed. I love to play and so it may take me a little extra time to adjust to will learn tricks very quickly. Like other dominant breeds, I’m looking for a home where I’ll be the only living indoors, but with patience and training I will male dog in the home. My adoption fee at the Cedar be your best friend for life! I should adjust to other Valley Humane Society is only $95 and includes my dogs with proper introductions; no cats please. I love kids, but would do best with children over the rabies vaccination, neuter surgery, and microchip. age of 6, because I’m so excited when I meet new people. My adoption fee at the Iowa City Animal BIRCH Care and Adoption Center is $115, including neuter My name is Birch. I am a 6-month-old Lab, Chow, Sharpei mix. I weigh 48 pounds. When I came to the surgery. Animal Center as a stray, I was heart worm positive. ALMONDINE Friends of the Animal Center Foundation provided My name is Almondine. I am a 4-year-old Labrador funds necessary to treat me and save my life so that I can find my true forever home. I’m a friendly, retriever. I weigh about 63 pounds. I was rescued with my puppies in June. I was scared and timid outgoing and active boy that likes attention and absolutely loves having my belly rubbed. I’m gentle, at first, but I took wonderful care of my puppies and warmed up quickly despite my difficult life. well mannered and cuddly. I also know how to My puppies have all been adopted to happy homes sit, down and shake. I take treats gently and love but I am still looking for my own forever home. I people. I should adjust quickly to a new home and am very sweet and gentle. I love to go for walks other dogs. I don’t do well with cats.But any age but am also content to snuggle. A lot of activity child is fine with supervision initially. My adoption may make me nervous. Routine things may concern fee at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption me at first, but I should adjust to most households Center is $125 and includes neuter surgery and with a little extra time and patience. I would prefer rabies vaccination. to be an “only dog” and should be supervised with cats. Children older than 8 years old would be best. LUGGY QUINN My adoption fee at the Iowa City Animal Care and My name is Luggy Quinn. I am a 10-month-old Adoption Center is $145 and includes spay surgery Blue Tick and Springer Spaniel mix. I weigh about and rabies vaccination. 50 pounds. I am very friendly and outgoing. I love

NEED TO KNOW There are hundreds of animals in need of homes at shelters across Eastern Iowa. So do yourself (and the animals) a favor and visit a shelter or rescue group. Plan ahead and adopting a pet will be a rewarding experience for your family and the animal. Here’s what you should consider before adopting a new animal.

change, a move or the birth of a child, within six months. It’s a big decision. Pets can live five, 10, even 20 years.

for more than a couple of hours, depending on their age. Consider adopting an adult dog or cat, which can be much harder for shelters to place. A prrretty penny ● Do you travel? Some pets can ● What can really add up is be alone for a weekend; others maintenance. Each year you have to be let out, boarded or pay for things like food, toys, taken along. litter and vet bills — routine and ● Consider adopting a “difficult emergency. case.” Senior cats and — Stephanie Filer (Vice President, Board of Directors, Cedar Valley Humane Society) particularly senior dogs, black Browse for Bowser ● Check out local shelters’ Web dogs, American Bull Terriers Don’t shop. Adopt! (pitbulls) and animals with sites like www.icanimalcenter. ● The obvious benefit of special needs can be difficult for org (Iowa City) or www. adopting from a shelter is shelters to find good homes for. cvhumane.org (Cedar Rapids), the fact that you’re saving an which include pet photos and Sleep on it animal’s life. Also, it’s affordable descriptions. Spend time with ● Don’t expect to take a pet compared with other options. potential pets at the shelter to home instantly. To prevent For example, the Cedar Valley find the one that will fit best impulse adoptions, shelters Humane Society in Cedar Rapids with your family. often have a 24-hour waiting charges $70 for cats and $95 Eanie, meanie, miney, period. They require you to fill for dogs that are spayed or meow out an application and call neutered, up-to-date on shots, A few things to consider: back if you’re still interested. If dewormed and implanted ● How busy are you? Dogs you’re approved, you’ll set up an with identification microchips. require more time than, say, a appointment to pick up the pet. You’d spend more if you paid a hamster, for attention, exercise If you are adopting a dog and veterinarian for those services. and training. have other dogs in the house, Bow-wow now? ● Puppies and kittens are cute, the shelter will often set up a ● It’s a bad time to adopt if you but they also require a lot more meet and greet to ensure all have or will experience major time to train and housebreak. family members – especially the changes in your life, like a job They also cannot be left alone furry ones – will get along.

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Andrea Fun Fact #40: I don’t like my food to touch. I know there are a few of you reading this right now vigorously shaking your head in agreement and shuddering at the thought of peas touching roast beef. I was absolutely horrified when KFC came out with their Famous Bowls. The unholy mishmash of potatoes, corn and chicken is my worst nightmare come to life.

big group of friends, down some sake bombs and watch the chef build one of those fascinating onion volcanos.

Kaji has expanded their menu and now have loads of items to choose from. They’ve added more options for the bento lunches too. This time, instead of the tried and true chicken katsu, I went with the tempura shrimp in a spicy sauce. The sauce So imagine my delight when I discovered bento had a little kick to it and the shrimp were tender. boxes, the Japanese version of a boxed lunch, at However, putting sauce on tempura shrimp takes Kaji Japanese Grill. Each element of a meal is neatly away the crispiness of the tempura, which to me, is divided into safe, protected compartments. In one the whole point. corner is my salad, in another some yummy sushi, corner three holds the protein and the last an egg Lunches at Kaji are fantastically filling. With a roll. No sauces intermingling. No stray protein bento lunch you get a choice of soup, miso or clear, getting into my vegetables. In other words, order and a bowl of rice along with the four items within has been restored to mealtime. the box itself. It was all light and flavorful and I left feeling immensely satisfied with my meal. Kaji is tucked into a small business park on Old Marion Road in Cedar Rapids. They’ve eased into a Whenesver my life is feeling crowded and I have relatively obscure location and have developed a a few too many things mixing with each other I’ll strong customer base. It doesn’t hurt that they have head to Kaji. It shall be my safe place when I need some of the most delightful sushi in the area. They to get things back in order, at lunch at least. also have several hibachi stations so you can get a — ANDREA

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DC’S RIVERWALK PUB & EATERY Week Three of the Monday Night football bar tour brings to DC’s Riverwalk Pub & Eatery, 401 First St., in Cedar Rapids where we caught the Carolina Panthers at Dallas for a game verses the Cowboys. After skillfully backing into an angle parking spot I entered DC’s and I was blown away at the size of the place. The bar is towards the front, with seating on three sides, including window seating where you can watch other people trying to back their cars into downtown’s new angled spots. The back of the bar opens into a game room with even more seating, darts, a few video games and a pool table. Nice wooden floors, concrete columns and the exposed brick really enhance the character of this bar and show of the historical side of the building.

DEREK NOHR PHOTOS

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The bar itself is large, with plenty of seating. There is something which I can best describe as a ‘suspended circle of TVs’ hovering above the bar — sort of like a Vegas Sportbook or something from Star Trek.

19 HDTVs, all 42”s ● Average cost before tip: $16 (1 beer/quarter) ● Serves Food ●

DC’s serves food. You can get everything from a simple turkey sandwich to a T-bone dinner. I couldn’t pass up the spicy chicken nuggets, and, yes, they were delicious. DC’s has a full bar, as well as a fairly extensive selection bottled craft beers. They also serve ‘steins’. Notice I used quotation marks. The ‘stein’ I ordered looked nothing like any other stein I have seen. I was thinking a big ol’ German Octoberfest mug, but what was placed on my table was a tall, narrow glass. I’m guessing this thing was about 24oz. Even if it was slightly more than

that, it was well below what I was expecting. I have a suggestion: drop the ‘stein’ name and adopt ‘silo’ instead. Aside from the name being 100-percent Iowan, its unique and fun. You’re welcome. As a bar to watch the game, DC’s didn’t meet my

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I hear that Studio 13 underwent some remodeling this summer. What’s new?

Bartender/Marketing @ Studio 13

I started (working) here in 2002, so probably since 2003, 2004. I can’t remember exactly when I started bartending. I started at door, moved up to cocktail server, to bar back, to bartender. I was part-time manager for a while, but managing isn’t as fun. It’s a lot more interesting bartending.

Why did you want to work at Studio 13?

ANNE KAPLER PHOTOS

I was here pretty much every weekend anyway, glow toys, and the music is going, and people so I thought I might as well be getting paid are partying, acting like kids. And I’d have to to hang out here. The gas station I worked at say the customers here are really nice. before this was really, really boring.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

Saturday nights. The energy is a lot of fun. We do an Elation dance party where we throw out

What’s your least favorite part of the job?

The end of the night when you find out someone puked all over the floor and you have

Details: Studio 13, 13 S Linn St., Iowa City; 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday; (319) 338-7145; www.sthirtheen.com

Pretty much everything. Our DJ booth used to be across the room. We moved it back to the original location from when this bar was The Alley Cat. We put in a dance cage. We got some new lighting — I also run the light show, and I installed a computer controller for the light show. We have a brand new bar, new flooring, new bathroom doors...

Strawberry Ice Cream 3/4 ounce vanilla vodka 1/2 ounce strawberry schnapps ■ 1/4 ounce each: Tequila Rose, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Vanilla McGillicuddy’s ■ 1/2 ounce strawberry puree ■ 3/4 ounce half-and-half ■ 1/2 ounce water Pour all ingredients in a tall glass. Stir. Top with whip cream, grenadine syrup and a cherry. DJ SAYS: It’s a very strong drink that doesn’t taste like a strong drink. ■

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I just started grad school for metal smithing. I work in plastics and metals. I’ve made everything from coffee tables to bowls to lamps.

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SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS ride after his diagnosis. ”We came to a small rise in the road, nothing difficult at all, just an incline that required you to rise from your seat and stroke down on the pedals once or twice. I’d done — NATALIE it a million times. ... I got halfway up the incline, and lost my breath. My bike “SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA” wobbled beneath me, and I stopped, by Lynn Cox and put my feat down on the pavement. When she was 14 Lynn Cox swam 26 I felt faint.” He eventually had to sit miles from Catalina Island to mainland down and rest. But, he got back on the California. When she was 15 and 16, bike and we all know how it turns out. she broke the Like Armstrong or not, after reading this women’s and men’s book, you can’t help but respect the guy. world records by This book is not about biking and an swimming the interest in biking is hardly a prerequisite English Channel to appreciating and respecting (33 miles) in 9 Armstrong’s determination. After reading hours and 36 “It’s Not About the Bike” I was eager minutes. When she to read the follow-up “Every Second was 18, she swam Counts.” Unfortunately, as is usually the across the Cook case with sequels, it failed to live up to Strait and she was my expectations. the first person to swim the Strait of Magellan, the most treacherous 3-mile “RUNNING WITH THE stretch of water in the world. Not only are these distances amazing (to put it BUFFALOES” by Chris Lear in perspective, one mile is about 32.2 This is the story of the 1998 University of laps in a 50-meter pool), but the fact Colorado Men’s Cross Country team. Lear that she completed the swims in the takes the reader along on every workout, conditions she did is extraordinary A training run, team background or interest in swimming is event and race as not necessary to enjoy this book. the team chases its dream of becoming National “IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE” Champions. Lear by Lance Armstrong not only had access with Sally Jenkins to practices and Everyone knows that Lance Armstrong is private moments, an amazing athlete. But “It’s Not About he also had the Bike” shows there is so much more unparalleled access to this man. You to Mark Wetmore (one of the country’s learn about his background and get most controversial and renowned a detailed account coaches). Though the team was plagued by injury and the loss of one of their of his battle own, they pressed on. These men would against cancer. stop at nothing to achieve their running One of the most dreams. I highly recommend this book poignant parts to anyone who has ever had an interest of the book was in running or has been part of a team or when Armstrong just likes to feel inspired. describes a bike When fall rolls around, I feel like everyone is focused on sports. So, what is more fitting than a review of my favorite sports books?

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Tantric shows what’s old is new again THE TALENT: Hugo Ferreira, Richie

Monica, Joe Pessia, Erik Leonhardt and Marcus Ratzenboeck

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

Right now there are about 400 people who could have been at Tantric’s concert Saturday night at 1st Avenue Live who should be kicking themselves for skipping out on a show that put even the Hawkeyes’ performance to shame.

That there’s a record or a tour at all is something of a minor miracle. Tantric has its roots the late-90s group Days of the New. After that group added lead singer Hugo Ferriera, the band was renamed Tantric and scored several early hits – like “Breakdown” – before difficulties several years ago led to the departure of everyone save Ferriera.

This iteration of Tantric might also just be the most academically inclined rock group on tour right now. Ratzenboek is Maybe it was the home game that a former University of Louisville music kept attendance down, or maybe it professor and principle violinist for was the economy, or maybe it was any the Louisville Orchestra. Guitarist Joe number of other factors that kept fans Pessia graduated from The University from showing up. Short of a funeral, of California at Berkley. there was no good reason to miss a show that delivered more than it “I think this band has more promised. musicianship,” says Ratzenboek. “It’s kind of a more scholarly approach.” For one, they have a freakin’ electric violin. It’s hard to argue that point when their show features a prominent violin The Tantric crew made the most of the solo, an acoustic-like sit down with crowd, running through old hits and Ferriera at the keyboard, and a clean, new material. The old hits – especially clear sound that louder venues like “Down and Out” with its distinctive 1st Ave Live sometimes lose in the and defining violin opening – still reverberations. grabbed the strongest reception, but this previously troubled group mixed Not that many people noticed. past and present deftly without Difficult times continue to press down missing a beat. If the small crowd had attendance, and for a national band any upside, it led to a performance promoting a new album with tickets that was up close, interactive and running only $18, the crowd was energetic. incredibly sparse. Tantric is on tour in support of its latest album, “Mind Control,” which has garnered modest critical and commercial success. “It’s about the press putting thoughts into people’s heads,” says violinist Marcus Ratzenboek. “We took that idea and the content grew from there. We’re really proud of this record.”

Which is really too bad, since not only did Tantric blow the roof off the place, but the undercard was incredibly enjoyable for a bunch of unknowns. Hazer, from Waterloo, and Atom Smash were both capable warm-up acts, but the surprise of the night was Aranda, a group out of Oklahoma City headed by brothers Dameon and Gabe Aranda.

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The vocal stylings of the brothers backed by strong, almost funky rock, was a revelation. Songs like “Punish Me” and “Whyyawannabringmedown” punctuated a performance that could easily carry its own tour. How this group has so far escaped national

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

“I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL” Tucker Max is good for the nation’s literacy rate. Quite seriously, if the crowd at the Iowa premier of his semi-autobiographical movie “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell” on Sept. 15 is any indication, an entire generation of 20-somethings are growing up having read nothing but the antics of a self-described narcissist. “It’s the first book I’ve ever read in just two days,” said Sam Tucker, 20, who drove all the way from Ames and was first in line for the premiere three hours before the doors opened. BLAKE RASMUSSEN PHOTOS

That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Max is an inventive and clever writer with a knack for telling a story, even if not a single one of those stories is printable in anything remotely resembling a family publication.

young women is a given. The movie’s crew, however, says the film is testing surprisingly well with older women, which seems a bit far-fetched. While Tucker and Parker certainly have a knack for biting oneFor the uninitiated, Tucker Max is a former law student liners and crude comedy, the movie sags in the serious who created a Web site based on stories he had written moments and drags a bit when Tucker has a (minor) for his friends. The stories mostly boast of his time spent change of heart. boozing, sleeping around, making fun of people in some of the harshest ways possible, excreting on hotel floors, Max seems to know he’s the show and has a solid grasp and generally causing problems for everyone around of exactly why people find him so interesting. him. “After the comedy, the humor, the funny stuff, there’s an The Web site turned into a wildly offensive, yet attraction to the fact that I’m real, authentic. There are undeniably funny book, of mostly unconnected stories, many ways to be male, and I’m one of them,” he says. which in turn is now a funny movie — starring Matt Czuchry as Tucker and Jesse Bradford and Geoff Stults as Tucker Max is how his fans are, were, or would like to be. his best friends Drew and Dan — with loosely connected In that way, he represents a sort of odd wish fulfillment stories and a weak plot. It premiered in Iowa City Sept. for his legions of die-hard fans, who don’t want to be 15 and opens nationwide Friday. superstar athletes or presidential candidates, but aspire to be the life of the party. It’s hilarious in spurts, suitably off-color and politically incorrect (a large portion of what passes for the movie’s Lee Wilkins, a 22-year-old who skipped work to go to plot centers around Max’s search for a midget stripper the premier, summed up the feelings of most of the so he can sleep with her), and can out-gross any other premier’s attendees: “I would definitely love to party fecal matter scene this side of “Zack and Miri Make a with that guy.” Porno.” The movie delivers the funny easily on level with “The Hangover” — it’s most obvious recent comparison. “The main question guys ask me is about being cool,” said Max. “The thing about cool is that it’s not the The real question is if anyone else will like it enough to car you drive or the clothes you wear, it’s about being give it the same mass appeal “The Hangover” enjoyed. comfortable with yourself.” That the movie will do well with young males and likely

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“I was him in college,” added her friend Joani Walton, 31. But there’s something else going on. A sort of subtle message even Max likely didn’t intend. The movie, the book, the whole Tucker Max phenomenon tells his audience that you too can be boorish and narcissistic and still have a best-selling book and make a movie based on your life. It’s a truly interesting cultural phenomenon that will surely one day be the subject of a Chuck Klosterman essay.

But it’s not just men who try to emulate Max.

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CALENDAR Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Try online. There are dozens more events on our online calendar that we couldn’t squeeze into these pages.

Thursday

September 24 Children’s Events Thrilling Thursday Tale

10:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Bring a picnic lunch or snack to eat after the program. Advance registration is available, but not required. Call (319) 286-5731 or go to www.crrec.org to register for program #214603-02.

Old Capitol Senate Chamber, 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City. Cheyenne Nimes, a graduate student in the UI Nonfiction Writing Program and one of the UI Museum of Art’s Fall 2009 ‘Word Painter’ fellows, and Ryan Van Meter, who currently holds the 2009-10 Provost’s Postgraduate Writing Fellowship in Non-fiction, will read from their recent works.

Lecture & Book Signing with Richard De Puma

7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. “Art in Roman Life: Villa to Grave.”

Karaoke Pub Quiz Night and Karaoke 7:30 p.m. — 11:30 a.m. Longbranch Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Meet a sweet-tempered pooch named Jack, the guy who adopts him, and his fourfooted pals. (319) 338-7672. Also at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

‘Don’t Hug Me’

3 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay, Minn., when a slick Karaoke salesman slides into town and turns life upside down. Patrons who bring a coat will receive a discount coupon for $5 off one adult ticket to an upcoming Old Creamery production. (319) 622-6194 Also 3 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

‘Altar Boyz’

7:30 p.m. TCR Lindale, 4444 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. “Altar Boyz” tells the story of five young singers: Singin and Swingin Karaoke Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and 8 p.m. Abraham. Tickets can be purchased Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, Cedar in person at the TCR Box Office; Rapids. (319) 365-9067 by phone at 366-8591; or online at www.theatrecr.org. Rush tickets are available for $12 one half-hour before the start of each show. PWN: Being The Champion www.theatrecr.org Also Friday and Saturday and 2:30 Of Your Own Career Amateur Night p.m. Sunday. 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Penguins Comedy Club, Clarion Ho- Cedar Rapids. Motivational speaker Camelot tel and Conference Center, Cedar Heather Woody 7:30 p.m. Rapids. (319) 362-8133 Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Iowa City Community Theatre. Also through Sunday.

Comedy

Networking Events

Film

Nightlife

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Fat Tire Battle of the Bands II

7 p.m. Bijou Theater, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City. www.ManhattanShort.com

Outdoors Plant Cuttings and Potting Demonstration

9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Noelridge Park Greenhouse 4900 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids.

Food & Wine Tasty Tamales w/ Joe Stutler

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

8 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. The crowd’s votes decides who moves on to the finals October 16. Sign up at iwannarock@iowacityyachtclub.org

Performances Red Cedar Chamber Music Outreach

7 p.m. Saint Peter and Paul Community Center, 1163 Taft Ave., Solon. A concert featuring music by Red Cedar Chamber Music’s composerin residence Andrew Simpson and Iowa composers.

Theater Foxfire

7 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumni Jared Stanley (‘Book Made of Forest’) and Jessica Savitz (‘Fire is the Statue with the Young Face’) will read from their poetry.

1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Iowa Theatre Artists’ Performing Arts Center Amana. A tribute to the preservation of Appalachian heritage, ‘Foxfire’ is the story of Annie Nations, a woman fighting to save her mountain farm from a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort. Also 1:30 Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday

‘Word Painter’ series

7 p.m.

Literary Poetry reading

7:30 p.m.

‘A Dog’s Life’

Friday

September 25 Children’s Events Fall Ghost Stories at Ushers Ferry

7 p.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids. All ages. Admission is free for ages 2 & under. Advance registration is available, but not required, online at www.crrec.org or call (319) 286-5731.

Farmers Markets Noelridge Farmers Market

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

Writing Between Languages rium, 1900 Morningside Dr., Iowa

12 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Participants in the University of Iowa International Writing Program will discuss ‘Considering Translation/Writing Between Languages’ in a free panel.

IWP Bilinqual Reading

5 p.m. Shambaugh House 430 N. Clinton St., Iowa City. Two International Writing Program participants from South Korea. The event is free and open to the public.

Karaoke Karaoke by Rock and Thunder

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

Eclypse Karaoke

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

Singin’ and Swingin’ Karaoke

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

Brian Holmes Karaoke

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

Karaoke

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

Nightlife Country Dance

7 p.m. — 11 p.m. Iowa City Eagles Club, 225 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. Country Dance by DJ Scoot-A-Boot. $6 cover.

Drag Show

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

White Water Ramble

9 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City.

Food & Wine

Performances

Wineapalooza 2009

Drumming Circle

6 p.m. — 8 p.m. The Secret Cellar, 1205 Curtis Bridge Rd. NE, Shueyville. Wine tasting, party snacks, door prizes, and a full band for entertainment.

Literary Considering Translation/

11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-7503

Boz Scaggs

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

8 p.m. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside. Must be 21 or older to attend. 1-(877) 677-3456 or info@riversidecasinoandresort.com

Rhythm & Blues-y Cabaret with Ron DeWitte & Lynne Rothrock

Chef Daniel Orr book signing 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Discuss the cookbook “FARMfood.”

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

Imani Winds with Stefon Harris

7:30 p.m. — 10 a.m. City High School Opstad Audito-

Fun Day at the CRMA

City. Stefon Harris and quintet Imani Winds perform the world premiere of Harris’ work, ‘A Sonic Painting in Wood, Metal and Wind.’ 1-(800) 426-2437 or hancher-boxoffice@uiowa.ed

Ara Gallery & Interiors, 4850 Armar Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Iowa Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Ron DeWitte will join forces with his wife, vocalist Lynne Rothrock. Call (319) 366-2520 for tickets.

Theatre ‘Master Harold ... and the Boys’

7:30 p.m. Dreamwell Theatre Unitarian Universalist Society at Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street, Iowa City. The play takes place in a tearoom in Port Elizabeth, owned by an invalid white man, the father of ‘Master Harold’ a young student, known as Hally. (319) 541-0140 Also Saturday and Oct. 2 and 3

‘Three Days of Rain’

8 p.m. Dows Theatre, Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. A contemporary play concerning misperceptions that can easily be made about the past. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Call the Coe Box Office at (319) 399-8600, Monday to Friday, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Also Saturday and Oct. 1 and 2. And Sundays at 2 p.m.

Saturday

September 26 Art Events Lincoln Highway Arts Festival

9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Mount Vernon, Main Street, Mount Vernon. More than 30 local and regional artists will bring their original art to Mount Vernon at the 2009 Lincoln Highway Arts Festival, an art exhibit along the historic Lincoln Highway.

Local Artists Workshop Series

Happy Everything Platter Class!

Music in the MUD: Tim Daugherty

6 p.m. — 10 p.m. Campbell — Steele Gallery, Marion. Music in the MUD (Marion Uptown District) with Tim Daugherty. Wine bar. Bring friends and food.

Auditions Riverside Theatre Auditions

1 p.m. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Roles are currently available for male and female actors ages 20 to 40, in “Walking the Wire,” an annual monologue festival November 19 to 22, and one man and one woman, both early 20s, for “End of Days,” a comedy January 2 to February 21. Audition requirements: Photo/resume; a prepared contemporary monologue of up to two minutes. Performers may also be asked to read cold from the script. For more information or to schedule an audition, call the box office at (319) 338-7672 noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. www. riversidetheatre.org

Children’s Events Kids Kitchen Takeover: No Ordinary Sandwich

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

Dance Tangovia

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

Disco Dandiya and Raas Garba Nite

7 p.m. — 11 p.m. Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids.

Events Bart’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch

10 a.m. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Campus, 116 Vinton Street Learning to draw portraits using charcoal and pencil. Grade 6 to Adult. Session 1: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Session 2: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (319) 350-1805

8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Bart’s Farm, 7307 Alburnett Rd., Marion. Cornstalk bundles, straw bales, Indian corn, gourds. Pony rides.

Norman Rockwell Family

9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Floral Art Bazaar

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bingo, lots of food, beer tent, street dance, and fireworks. www. cityofpalo.com

All Things Scottish: CelticFest 2009

11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 3 p.m. Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Chrome Horse Saloon 3rd St SE, Rapids. Celtic Games will feature Cedar Rapids. Gates open at 3 p.m., competitors from around the state with kickoff at 7:05 p.m. The game in the caber toss, hammer throw will be shown on a 9-by-12-foot and other manly arts. Shopping, LED screen in the Chrome Horse food and music including Wylde parking lot. Nept. www.haggis-iowa.com

Iowa-Penn State Tailgate

Fall Open House at Culver’s Garden Center

11 a.m. — 5 p.m. Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse, 1682 Dubuque Road, Marion. Celebrate fall with a free wine tasting by Park Farm Winery and have fun with the kids searching for hidden fairy houses throughout the greenhouses, nursery and display garden. (319) 377-4195

8 a.m. Harding Middle School/Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids. Registration at Harding Middle School begins at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.

9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Pinicon Ridge Park, Central City. Join the Linn County Conservation Department and Trees Forever on National Public Lands Day to begin restoring Pinicon Ridge Park’s BLoop campground devastated by a tornado last April. 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, Toddville. . The program will begin in the classroom for tips and identification, but be ready to go deep into the woods in search of fungi.

Annual Hawk Watch

Exhibits Fossil Guy: Ice Age

2 p.m. Macbride Auditorium, University of Iowa Campus, Iowa City. The talk is free and for the public. www. uiowa.edu/~nathist/ or call (319) 335-0606

Farmers Markets Iowa City Farmers Market

7:30 a.m. — 12 p.m. 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 2nd annual Ely Fall Fest

7 a.m. — 12 p.m. Ely Community Center — City Hall, 1570 Rowley St., Ely. 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Kiddie Dash. There also will be a craft fair and farmers market, children’s activities including inflatable attractions, pumpkin patch and decorating, face-painting, duck races, a 3-on-3 Youth Soccer Tournament and Fireworks. www.elyiowa.com

Palo Fun Day

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9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Iowa City Bird Club, 200 Holiday Road, Coralville. Songbird banding and hourly programs will be held at nearby Macbride Nature-Recreation Area.

Monarch tagging and release

9:30 a.m. Forevergreen Garden Center 125 Forevergreen Rd. Coralville. Recommended for adults and children ages 3 and up. This is an outdoor event with limited seating, bring your chairs. In the event of rain it will be held under shelter. $10 fee for tagging supplies and a Monarch butterfly. (319) 626-2774

Shrink Your Lawn

1 p.m. Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Author Evelyn J. Hadden presentats colorful landscaping ideas. $10 for

members, $15 for non-members naturecenter@indiancreeknaturecenter.org

Street Group. www.ZedarRapids. org

Food & Wine

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

Cooking in Babi’s Kitchen

10 a.m. — 12 p.m. St. Ludmila’s Church Social Hall, 211 21st Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids. Lean how to make apple strudel. registration required. Door prizes and samples. (319) 447-5541

Basket Bowtique Anniversary Celebration

10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Basket Bowtique, 758 N. Center Point Rd, Hiawatha. Sample wines from Tasselridge Winery and beers from Hub City Brewery from noon to 2 p.m. Save 17 percent off everything in the store that day. (319) 362-2577

Drag Show

5 in a Hand, Renegades of Sound, Black Squirrels

9 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. 5 In A Hand + Renegades Of Sound + The Black Squirrels (319) 430-0696

Performances Napoleon Complex

8 p.m. Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College Campus, Cedar Rapids. The Eroica or ‘heroic’ Symphony of Beethoven (319) 366-8203

Theater

Karaoke Crown Karaoke

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

Checkers Karaoke

9 p.m. — 1 a.m. Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids.

Singin’ and 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. with Alyssa, (319) 393-8174

Nightlife Oktoberfest Grub and Pub Crawl

5 p.m. — 11:59 p.m. Start at Gatherings, 905 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids. Proceeds are for the New Bohemia/Czech Village Main

‘The Riddle of Rumpelstiltskin’

1 p.m. The Old Creamery Theatre Company, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The Old Creamery Theatre Company’s Theatre for Young Audiences www. oldcreamery.com

‘Ulysses’ Crewmen’

8 p.m. Public Space One, 129 E Washington St, Iowa City

Sunday

September 27 Auditions Casting Call for ‘Collapse’

1 p.m. — 6 p.m. Robert A Lee Community Center, 220 S Gilbert St, Iowa City. “Collapse,” the feature film from Iowa Film Production Services/Storybench, will hold an open casting call for extras and 20 background actors of all ages for scenes taking place at a track meet, bank and various street locations in and around the Iowa City area. There will be some compensation for those selected to appear in the film (843) 324-8464

BAILY’S BAR & GRILL presents the following bands:

$6.00 Cover

Sept. 25 & 26

T&A DJ

Nonstop Music All Night Long

Oct. 3 857-4205

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Kurt Gillette 8-12

SATURDAY, SEPT 26

Sunday Family Movie

2:15 p.m. Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion. ‘Inkheart’ Children under the age of 9 must be supervised by an adult. (319) 377-3412

Events Fisher Rodeo

12:30 p.m. — 5 p.m. Fisher Rodeo Arena, 3374 York Avenue, Coggon. A rodeo event for the entire family

Film ‘The World’s Greatest Fair’ Documentary

2 p.m. UI Museum of Natural History, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City. The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History will present a screening of the documentary ‘The World’s Greatest Fair’ (319) 335-0606

Manhattan Short Film Festival

7 p.m. Bijou Theater, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City. www.ManhattanShort.com

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors The Long Walk to Remember

1 p.m. Noelridge Park, Lagoon Pavilion, 4900 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids. The program features a brief memorial service and special musical program, followed by a walk around Noelridge Park.

Literary Chef Daniel Orr book signing

11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Earth Source Community Gardens, 3402 Rochester Ave., Iowa City. With the author of “FarmFOOD.” A second event will be held at the University of Iowa Student Demonstration Garden, on Creekside

Dr., Iowa City, from noon to 1 p.m. Both are free and open to the public.

International Writing Program reading

4 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Two International Writing Program participants will give a free reading

Nightlife Ultraviolet Hippopotamus at Parlor City!

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

Sunday Night Pub Quiz

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

Grateful Dead Night

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

Performances Napoleon Complex

2 p.m. West High School Auditorium, 2901 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. The Eroica or ‘heroic’ Symphony of Beethoven www.orchestraiow.org

Monday

September 28 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

Farmers Markets Noelridge Farmers Market 4 p.m. — 6 p.m.

Taste The Difference!

Indian Fusion Restaurant - Vegan Friendly & Halal

Call Us for Catering & Daily Dinner Orders Serving Dinner Pickups 4-8:30pm Mon-Sat

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Children’s Events

Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Lamb Roganjosh, Lamb Korma, Matter Paneer the Famous Gobhi Manchurian All Served with Basmati Rice & Naan Bread

Old Capitol Mall 201 S. Clinton St. Iowa City • 319-351-3683

CALENDAR Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Parking Lot, Cedar Rapids.

Coralville Farmers Market 5 p.m. — 8 p.m. Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513 Seventh St., Coralville.

Nightlife

Wines from Argentina

6 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Seating is limited and registration is required. $8.50. Must be 21 & over. (319) 378-0762

Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina

Open Mike with J. Knight 6 p.m. — 9 p.m. 8 p.m. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa Cooking Classes, 460 Hickory City. (319) 338-6713 Court, Robins. Healthy 30-Minute Meals-Asian Style (319) 393-7675 Blues Jam Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., or swankohler@cs.com Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Tuesday

September 29 Art Events Pressed Flower Notecards Class

6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Noelridge Park Greenhouse 4900 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids. Create notecards suitable for gifts or for framing. www.crrec.org or (319) 286-5731

Literary

Book Reading

7 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, Toddville. Author Norma Cutsforth will read excerpts from the chapters “September” and “October” of her book, “Keeping Starwatch.” Casual star-watching will conclude the evening, weather permitting/

Karaoke Karaoke

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

Nightlife Acoustic Jam

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

Tuesday Night Social Club

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

Wednesday

September 30 Children’s Events Dr. Dvorak’s Weird and Wacky Wednesdays

4 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha. Learn about science. Registration required; space limited., (319) 393-1414,

Talk with the Animals

10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Meet a horse, a chicken and other farm animals at Ushers Ferry. Preregistration is required. Call (319) 286-5731 or go to www. crrec.org

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

Farmers Markets Marion Farmers Market

3 p.m. — 6 p.m. East End Shopping Center, 3375 Seventh Avenue Marion. East End

Shopping Center (319) 377-4846,

Noelridge Farmers Market

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

Iowa City Farmers Market

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

Food & Wine Family Meal Solutions

Court, Robins. Gourmet Dinner: (319) 393-7675 or swankohler@ cs.com, Nina Swan-Kohler

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

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

6 p.m. — 7 p.m. Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Confetti Quesadillas, Zucchini Parmesan Rounds, Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Yogurt Sauce and Egg and Mozzarella Breakfast Pizza.

Love Comedy Show

Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes

The Jam

6 p.m. — 9 p.m. Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina Cooking Classes, 460 Hickory

9:30 p.m. The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319) 3547482, comedy@thesummiteatery. com, Alan Eckhardt 10 p.m. Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Children’s Events Tot Time

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Farmers Markets Iowa City Farmers Market

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

Fitness/Recreation/Outdoors Historic Walking Tour of Ellis Park

6:30 p.m. Ellis Park, 916 Ellis Boulevard NW, Cedar Rapids. Stroll through one of Cedar Rapids’ oldest parks.

Food & Wine BEGIN Weight Management and Lifestyle Program 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Johnson Ave. Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW., Cedar Rapids. Hy-Vee Starting September 29, this 10week program will motivate you to eat healthier foods, become more fit and lose weight. Attend 8 of 10 sessions and receive a $10 Hy-Vee gift card. Register at the pharmacy or call 365-5343.

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