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The art scene in southwest Iowa is bustling and better than it’s ever been, according to Susan Sutherland Barnes. “It’s a pretty exciting time to be in southwest Iowa and the Council Bluffs area in arts,” Sutherland Barnes said. It’s hard to argue. Area artists have multiple options for displaying and promoting their art. Included among the options is Seconds Friday’s, a gathering in downtown Council Bluffs that features art displays and their creators. Wine is available and guests are able to view and discuss the works with artists. The Wall to Wall program, sponsored by the Bluffs Art Council, features paintings and pictures in any business that has empty walls and is willing to display the art. “We exhibit artists’ work in different places in town and rotate every month. We’re getting a lot of interest in that, more so now than even a year ago,” said Laurel Ronk, director of the Bluffs Arts Council. “We have several businesses that have offered their wall space. If an artist wants to be displayed, all they have to do is get a hold of us.” Public art has exploded in Council Bluffs, as the Iowa West Foundation has erected works around town, with plans for even bigger projects at the 24th Street Bridge and as part of the viaduct renovations. “The artwork Iowa West has purchased for the area has made people more aware of what’s going on,” Sutherland Barnes said. Southwest Iowa artists make up one-third of the membership of the Artists Cooperative Gallery in Omaha, according to Sutherland Barnes. Barnes runs www.studioandvine.com, a Web site devoted to the arts in southwest Iowa. The Web site was born of the Studio and Vine art and wine events Sutherland Barnes helped organize in 2007 and 2008. Barnes and company decided to focus on their art and ended the event, but kept the Internet portion alive to showcase area artists, wineries and promote local art and wine events. “I thought, ‘What a shame to let that go.’ We already had a group of artists,” she said. “We created a page for people to go to see who their local artists are; what their art is. “And for local events in the arts.” Sutherland Barnes said she would feature any Iowa artist that contacts her on the site. The ceramics artist moved to Council Bluffs 17 years ago. She said that the growth of the art scene in the area is in large part born of advancements in communication technology. “It’s a product of our age. Artists can communicate easier now. There’s e-mail, the Internet; a lot of communication ways,” Sutherland Barnes said. “There was nothing like (the current events) originally when I moved here. I’ve watched the area really grow and change.” The up-tick in events doesn’t mean there haven’t been artists in southwest Iowa, however, according to Sutherland Barnes. “We’ve always had artists in the area. That’s not new,” she said. “There wasn’t a lot of opportunity at that point. But, the artists were here.” And soon they’ll have a place to live specifically designed for artists. Artspace, a non-profit real estate developer out of Minneapolis, will soon be leasing apartments in the old International Harvester building at 1000 Main St. Artspace designs apartments that include studio space for artists. “That is another very interesting and exciting project,” Ronk said. “I’m eagerly anticipating the art that will take place in that space.” The future of the art scene in southwest Iowa is up to the people involved, Sutherland Barnes said. “It’s going to depend on the dedication and passion of the people involved. They will determine the future,” she said. “To take part in what’s happening, to go look at the art. To be passionate about the things they care about so that what we have going continues and for new projects to start. Where they go with it will be up to them. “Things work out when people get behind something and make it happen.” Ronk said she’s excited about the future. “More and more people are interested because it is an untapped area for arts,” Ronk said. “We’re seeing the tip of the iceberg as people of southwest Iowa and Council Bluffs begin to support art more and more.”
Clockwise from top, Tazza Di Cafe in Council Bluffs is one of the participating venues in the Bluffs Art Council’s Wall to Wall program. Center, Paul Koch gives a ceramics demonstration at Hitchcock Nature Center. Above, Susan Sutherland Barnes works the flames of a raku firing set up at Hitchcock Nature Center. Barnes, an area ceramics artist, runs www.studioandvine.com, a Web site that brings together artists of all ilk in southwest Iowa. At left, Gerard Pefung refers to his sketch as he begins to add color to the final painting of three African elephants outside the Park Building last summer during Second Fridays in downtown Council Bluffs. File photo and submitted photos
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Avoiding the ‘summer slide’ Bluffs program aims to make learning fun DENNIS FRIEND Staff Writer dennis.friend@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5746
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Mia Wheeler, left, plays the role of the queen in “Cinderella” with king Kyle Schnitker during a Chanticleer Community Theater workshop. Below, Mia, right, and her sister, Macy, have been in three of Chanticleer’s workshops, and have performed in three of the theater’s productions, including “Annie,” pictured here.
Making a scene Youth and theater a good mix KIM BOUSQUET Staff Writer kbousquet@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5736
The importance of exposing youth to theater at an early age cannot be overstated enough according to Denise Putman, president of Chanticleer Community Theater’s board of directors and program director for the theater’s Children’s Theater Workshop. Bringing children into the theatrical world at an early age will, hopefully, lead to art-appreciating adults who are capable of enjoying theater (and maybe even working in it). “It’s something that will stay with them forever,” said Putman. Putman, with a handful of volunteers at the Bluffs theater, 830 Franklin Ave., run a summer workshop that helps youngsters learn the ins and outs of theater, from auditioning to staging and singing. Some even learn backstage skills, such as set design. “It’s really fun,” said Mia Wheeler, 12, a veteran of three of Chanticleer’s workshops, along with her younger sister, Macy. “You get to hang out with friends that you meet. It’s also hard work.” The two have been in three shows at Chanticleer following the workshops – “The Music Man,” “Annie” and “Annie Warbucks.” Mia’s interests in sports may keep her from plowing full steam ahead into a career in theater, but the pre-teen still plans on auditioning for Chanticleer’s fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Putman and her husband, Bob, started the workshop five years ago as a way to address the ever decreasing exposure children had to the arts. The first year, the workshop drew 25 children. By the second and third years, 60 children applied for the workshop. Enrollment is limited to 40 children. This summer, the workshop started May 22, and enrollment has been nudged up to 42 to accommodate a pair of siblings. Typically, the age of students at Chanticleer’s workshops are 7 to 13. At the end of the workshop, students put on a 35-minute program based on one of the theater’s fall shows. This year, children will stage a mini version of “The Wizard of Oz.” Chanticleer isn’t the only theater in the metro area engaging youth in the arts, though it is the only community theater in Council Bluffs. In Omaha, there are a couple of theaters with youth programming. At the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., Omaha, there are summer options for different age groups. For the youngest theater lovers, there are day camps for ages 4 to 13. For those a little older, ages 12 to 18, there is the First Stage Musical Theatre Academy. High schoolers have two options for camps: “Footloose: The Musical” dance ensemble audition camp and the tech
theatre bootcamp. They also have a two-year theatre tech apprenticeship program for older youth, as well. OCP holds camps at different times of the year for children, as well. The Rose, 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, is known for its programming for youth, offering plays and musicals with professional actors that are geared toward youngsters. The theater also offers summer classes, camps and clubs for children ages 4 to 18. Week-long, three-week and five-week ageappropriate classes at the theater vary from improv comedy and whimsical make-believe to musical theater and show choir. Some are held at The Rose, others are held around different parts of Omaha. There are even classes for children with autism spectrum disorders and a limited number of scholarships for children ages 8 to 13 with Down syndrome. Each summer class at The Rose culminates in a performance. For committed acting students, The Rose offers the Performing Arts Conservatory in the summer. There is also a four-night outdoor theater camp at Platte River State Park in Nebraska. Teaching youth about theater is a rewarding experience, if you ask Putman. She has seen shy children come alive on stage, their confidence increasing with more practice. In just 15 hours over the course of a summer workshop, she has seen children grow into poised young adults. “It’s really amazing to see how they grow,” said Putman. “It’s a miracle.” Mia already liked performing, dancing and singing before she attended her first Chanticleer Children’s Theater Workshop at age 9. While she had some jitters stepping on to the stage the first time, she got over it easily. “I was a little nervous at first, but now I’m not,” said Mia. While most children in the workshops won’t go on to careers in theater, Putman knows they are leaving the workshops with something better. “They can always enjoy theater and plays,” said Putman. “It’s something that stays with them.”
Macy Wheeler, center, and other young actresses got to work on their acting skills during a Chanticleer Community Theater’s children’s workshop.
Art remains an important aspect of education. For students in the Council Bluffs Community School District, summer school can be entertaining as well as educational. A new program set up by Virginia Bowers and Ann Mausbach called “Summer Exploration” will mean students might take be able to take dance lessons, work on art projects or go to the zoo. Bowers is a grant-funded consultant for the summer learning project. Mausbach is the executive director of curriculum and instruction. “Summer Exploration,” being offered for the first time this summer, is designed to make learning fun and to make students who go to school in the summer. Cut-off for this year’s registration was in March. Mausbach said students usually experience a “summer slide” when they’re out of school. In other words, the downside to summer vacation is that they forget some of the things they learned during the school year. Mausbach and Bowers have put together programs they hope will attract students in kindergarten through middle school. “Summer Exploration” will offer classroom work in the morning, but gradeschool students can attend afternoon electives that will depend on their grade levels and interests. Weeklong courses with names like “Check Mate” or “Dancing with the Stars” will offer them a chance to learn the basics of chess or ballroom dancing. Students entering fourth through eighth grades will learn martial arts moves in a class called “The Next Karate Kid” or play a hightech version of hide-andseek called geocaching, which will use hidden containers at Council Bluffs area locations. Students in the sixth through eighth grades will participate in courses like “Adventures in Babysitting.” They could take a course in “Junkyard Sports,” in which they create their own game. They can participate in “Hot Shop Artist,” which allows them a chance to work with artists at the Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha while learning techniques in painting, working with clay or making jewelry. According to Bowers, science anchors the schedule and “we go from academic classes in the mornings to the more creative courses in the afternoons.” Seventh-grade students will be able to spend a few days at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo where they’ll be taught things about the rainforest, life in the ocean and migratory animals, Bowers said. The partnership with the zoo will allow demonstrations and interactive presentations. The idea is to allow students to enter and explore zoo locations as researchers, photographers and writers, gathering data and solving problems. “The zoo partnership could grow,” she said. Bowers and Mausbach began working on the new programs in September but said the idea for the program came up more than a year ago and is part of an Iowa West Foundation, fiveyear, $5.2 million grant.
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Top, Kirn Middle School student Emma Preston poses with her artwork titled “Now” and with art teacher Heather Mauer at the school district open house in October. The open house offered a showcase for district students and their artwork. Above, students, teachers and parents admire a gallery of student creations at the Council Bluffs Community School District open house in October. Students were able to show their drawing, paintings and other creative projects at the showcase. “It’s not traditional summer school,” Mausbach said. “We wanted the program to offer access and opportunity.” Research influenced the district’s approach. “I love the creative element,” Bowers said. The program has been set up to focus on learning skills appropriate to each grade level. This is the first year for the grade school and middle school pro-
grams, which will be offered June 7 through July 2. It’s free, but the district can accommodate only 400 elementary school, 150 middle school and 150 high school students. At the high school level, a month-long global science course at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, Neb., will be offered for credit, and a month-long art course will be held at Hot Shops.
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PLAYING FAVORITES Those in the know share where the best seats in the house are
Molly Noon , director of the Arts Center, sits in – in her opinion – one of the best seats in the house.
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Above, Creed lead singer Scott Strapp interacts with the audiance at the Mid-America Center. At right, fans try to get up close to Sheryl Crow at the Stir Concert Cove in July 2009. Fle photos
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While they are not often viewed as entertainment venues, churches are often excellent concert venues – and some serve as performance halls on a regular basis. Many churches serve as venues for community ensembles. The Celebration of Life Choir sings at about a halfdozen churches every June and December. First Christian and other churches have taken turns hosting The Evening Musicale’s annual community concert. And Broadway United Methodist used to become a concert hall every year for a community choir’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” A few churches also host national performers – most notably, East Side Christian Church. Living Legend winner Naomi & The Segos performed at East Side Christian in April – for the third time – and the church has attracted many other nationally known musical acts, as well. Naomi Sego is considered one of the top Gospel artists and is a member of the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. The church has become a frequent stop for national artists and a destination for Southern Gospel fans, according to Kathleen Kachulis, concert promoter for the church.
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year or two in advance. “All of the groups tell us that Council Bluffs has the greatest audiences,” she said. “They just all talk about the people being so nice. The audiences we have that come to East Side are very enthused about Southern Gospel. Groups really enjoy when people are clapping their hands or tapping their toes.” Admission is always freewill offering, which is not acceptable to some groups, Kachulis said. “I do give the groups the names of other churches that have concerts, so that’s why we get a lot of the larger groups for free-will offering,” she said. “I do try to schedule at least one or two through the year that people haven’t heard of – you know, help some of those groups, as well.” It pays to check church schedules when looking for a concert to attend.
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With an amp’ed up sound system, you can go wrong sitting anywhere at the Stir Cove. The venue lives up to the tagline, “it’s not a concert until the whole city can hear it.” The shows are ‘amped enough to be heard in downtown Omaha, said Hardersen, so hearing your favorite act won’t be a problem. What could be a problem is waiting to buy your tickets until the day of the show, which might mean you might not even get inside to even try to find a good spot to sit down. If the show’s sold out but you still want to hear it, the sound’s good from the deck of Harrah’s docked boat, said Hardersen. However, it’s sometimes rented out to large groups, so it’s not always a good bet. If having a great seat is important to you, with these three Bluffs venues, the best advice is to be early – whether it’s arriving to the show early, subscribing to a season package early or ordering for the “best available.”
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tage point, but the perks are there. Back over at the Stir Cove, there is another kind of luxury viewing area – the balcony overlooking the grassy cove. These seats aren’t open to the public, so you’ll have to seek out your own best viewing area. Hardersen couldn’t come up with the best spot in the cove, but said some people prefer sitting on the hill in the back of the venue, and those with children younger than 21 (the cove is a 21 and older venue), a good spot to catch the show is actually from a hotel room behind the stage. “The sound is muffled and it’s not the best view,” said Hardersen, but it is good enough for those who aren’t old enough to get into the Stir Cove. “Since our shows are 21 and older, sometimes there are moms and dads with their kids looking out the windows.”
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If you want the best seat in the house, sometimes you just have to ask. But, when you’re headed for a show that is general admission only, it’s best to get there early. Really early. Try six hours or so before the doors even open. “Some people show up at noon to stand in line,” said Missy Hardersen, who works in the marketing department for Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel. Harrah’s outdoor concert venue, Stir Cove, attracts some big names that draw a lot of fans itching to get up close. With a capacity to hold 3,500 people, fans need to plan accordingly. In addition to bringing a lawn chair or blanket, fans need to consider how early to get there. Stir Cove occasionally has reserved seats in front of the stage, but not always. For the shows without reserved seats, it’s on a show-by-show basis how early fans get there to claim a good spot on the lawn. Doors usually open an hour and a half before the show. According to Hardersen, some fans arrive earlier. A lot earlier. Last summer, Sheryl Crow and Rob Thomas both drew fans that arrived at around noon to get in line, recalled Hardersen. Around town, concert venues have different policies when it comes to getting the best seats in the house. While each has a capacity for a different size of crowd, those in the know at venues like Stir Cove, the Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College and the Mid-America Center, will tell you there is no bad seat in the house. But, if you must know, Molly Noon, director of the Arts Center, has a tip. “I would say the best seat is on the main stage level, center section about a third of the way back,” said Molly Noon, director of the Arts Center, which is about Row H. It’s best for sound and sight line. Exactly what is the best seat is a matter of preference, she added. The first three rows are not graduated, so being up close isn’t necessarily your best bet for a good seat. And, sometimes being up close isn’t even the most desired spot for some. “We have some long-term significant donors who love the first balcony,” said Noon. Season ticket holders get premiere seating at the 650-seat main stage theater at the Arts Center. The priority seating goes by level of donation, and length of time a person has been donating also is taken into consideration, said Noon. The public can request seats when ordering, but keep in mind, tickets went on sale a month earlier to the season ticket holders. In the Arts Center’s case, tickets go on sale in June for the season ticket holders. “We can’t always honor requests,” said Noon, but they will try. At a much larger venue, the Mid-America Center, music fans have a much wider selection of seats to choose from. Lynn Higginbotham, director of marketing, said sound wise, good seats will be found throughout the general bowl area, where the MAC’s more intimate, yet large scale, setting, provides optimal sound. “Really, there’s not a bad seat in our facility,” said Higginbotham. For a good view at the MAC, Higginbotham said the first 14 or 15 rows are, obviously, good choices. Her personal preference is around section 209, while she knows some who prefer to sit off to the side. When ordering, Higginbotham said most people select the “best available” option for seats, which usually means the closest to the stage. If you’ve been to a show at the MAC, you may have noticed people watching from above in the luxury suites. These private rooms boasting a kitchen area and bathrooms, seats to view the show as well as an enclosed room to sit in if you want to chat, as well as wait staff and bartenders. The suites are rented out on a per event basis. You might not be as close to your music idol from this van-
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Bloomer Elementary third-grade students Nhu Nguyen, left, and Alejandra Montenegro get excited about summer reading books they find at the Council Bluffs Public Library.
Public library offers cure for youth summer boredom TIM ROHWER Staff Writer timothy.rohwer@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5752
Summer is obviously a time when children like to play outdoors, and that certainly has positive benefits. But, it’s also a great time to have their minds wander in amazement of all the fascinating information available in books they can read at the Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., an official there said. And, of course, it can help when school starts again in the fall, said Dianne Herzog, head children’s librarian. “This is a great way to impress the teachers,” she said. The library features a Summer Reading Club in which children can receive special prizes besides more knowledge. “We’ve done it for many years,” Herzog said. “All ages of children can sign up through the sixth grade.” The purpose, she said, is to keep track of how many books the children read, or how many hours they spend reading. For example, some may enjoy reading books with a small number of pages and therefore, can read many books during the summer. They can then list the number of books they read, Herzog said. On the other hand, some children may want to tackle a large book like one in the Harry Potter series that would take longer to finish. For them, they can list the number of hours spent reading, Herzog said. “We let kids keep track in many ways,” she said. A theme is provided each year to add to the fun, Herzog said, and pirates are this year’s focus. There are different levels of points that the children can earn to receive prizes, she said. For doing three hours of reading, children can earn 10 points and receive pirate tattoos or pirate bookmarks. For six hours of reading, worth 20 points, they can receive pirate bendable figures, a fish squirter, a telescope or water bombs. At the third level, 30 points for nine or more
hours of reading, children can receive free coupons for a mini golf game or a children’s buffet at a selected restaurant. Also, a pirate trading card with their very own picture and the name of their very own pirate ship that comes from their favorite color or food. At the end of the summer, the top winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Toys R Us, she said, with two $25 gift certificates there for the two runners-up. What’s more, raffle tickets are drawn every week for other prizes, Herzog said. “There are special prizes every week. At the end of the summer, we’ll go through 30,000 raffle tickets.” There are special summer events going on, also, she said. On June 7, Dan Wardell, the host of Iowa Public Television’s “Kids Club House,” will entertain children in two performances, beginning at 9 a.m. On Thursday mornings, from June 10 through July 29, the library will sponsor Family Story Time for children ages 4 and younger with an adult companion. The times run from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. or 10 to 10:30 a.m. There will be a pirate treasure hunt at the library on June 8 for all ages through the sixth grade, plus Bubble Day on July 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. Every Monday at 10:30 a.m., beginning June 14, the library will invite speakers to discuss all kinds of subjects, Herzog said, from history, nature, weather and dance. For older kids, ages 12 to 18, the library has a new teen center, known as Teen Central, on the second floor. On average, 40 to 50 teens go there each day for learning and fun, according to Anna Hartmann, teen librarian. Teens can read, use computers or play video games. There’s even a stage where the they can read stories to each other, try out their singing voices or hear invited speakers talk of issues important to them. The center also has a book club and an Anime Club, which watches animated programs. “There’s a lot going on,” Herzog said of this summer’s events.
If people are missing out on great music in Council Bluffs, Laurel Ronk said it’s their own fault. “If you want to find it in any time, it’s out there,” said Laurel Ronk, director of the Bluffs Arts Council. “Whether it’s blues, country, bluegrass, big band or anything else, it’s right here in Council Bluffs. “The opportunity is here for people to listen to any kind of music they want.” With venues as big as the Mid-America Center down to intimate settings like The Venue on the 100 block of Broadway, fans of all tastes of music and settings can find a show in Council Bluffs. During the summer, the Bluffs Arts Council partners with Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation to present “Music in the Park,” a series of free outdoor concerts at Bayliss Park on Wednesday nights at 6:30. The concert series opened on May 26 with Cliché, a smooth jazz ensemble, laying down silky jazz beats for Bayliss patrons. “It’s really become an event on Wednesday nights. I think people appreciate the fact that the concerts are free and open to the public,” Ronk said. “We try to provide a variety of music styles. We have anywhere from jazz, to country, bluegrass, big band, mariachi. We have an island band playing this year.” Ronk said island music is a reggae-esque style that features steel drums, among many instruments. BAC also sponsors “Dine Out for the Arts” every February, which features local bands playing in restaurants around Council Bluffs, with people making the rounds to check each out. “We typically feature a soloist, for example, on guitar or clarinet, up to a band of five people. We look for fledgling artists,” Ronk said. “They’re trying to get their names out there and we enjoy helping them and being a part of that.” This September, BAC will hold a craft beer festival on the 100 block of Broadway, with local bands providing the soundtrack to revelers indulging in craft beers and local cuisine, in addition to art. Ronk also credited the casinos for bringing more music to Council Bluffs. “Stir Cove, that’s a great opportunity to see touring performances in a pretty intimate atmosphere,” Ronk said. “And Whiskey Roadhouse is great. I think the casinos have tried to bring in good names.” It’s not just her job. In addition to helping coordinate the music series, Ronk is a music fan, attending concerts around the area. She said she enjoys a variety of music genres, but her genera-
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Patrons enjoy the “Music in the Park” concert series at Bayliss Park, organized by the Bluffs Arts Council and Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation. The series features concerts throughout the summer on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. tion shaped her favorite music. “I grew up in the ’60s,” Ronk said with a laugh. “Rock ‘n’ Roll is my favorite. I relate to that really well. That’s what I’ll typically attend.” It isn’t all driving bass lines, eclectic rhythm guitar work and searing vocals for Ronk, however. “But, I do love classical and big band, as well,” Ronk said. “My dad was a big Big Band lover, so I grew up listening to that, too.” Whether it’s the Music in the Park series, a small show at The Venue, an outdoor concert at Stir Cove or a big concert production at the MidAmerica Center, Ronk said a good show has universal requirements. “A good concert starts with the musicians; their feel for the music and enthusiasm. A lot of musicians I’ve talked to say they don’t care if they get paid. They just love to play. They want to share their passion with others,” Ronk said. “And the audience participation is big. That definitely adds to the ambiance of the whole experience.”
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There is no reason for families to be bored this summer, according to a local tourism official. “If you can’t find something to keep you and your kids busy, you’re not using your imagination,” said Kathy Fiscus of the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau. There are so many places, outdoors and inside, where youngsters and adults can find fun and knowledge at little or no cost, she said. “One of the affordable hidden treasures is our Pottawattamie County parks,” Fiscus said. This includes the Narrows on North 25th Street in Council Bluffs, she said. “It’s right on the river and it’s beautiful,” Fiscus said. “It’s got picnic tables and public restrooms.” On June 5, a children’s fishing derby will be held at Arrowhead Park from 1 to 3 p.m. and no fishing license will be needed during that event, she said. “It’s a great way to introduce kids to fishing,” Fiscus said. For a great walk with a beautiful view, Fiscus suggested a visit to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, linking downtown Omaha with Council Bluffs. This bridge also links up to the evergrowing biking and walking trails available in Council Bluffs, she said. In fact, these trails hook up to the Wabash Trace Trail, which begins in the southern part of town by the Iowa School for the Deaf and takes bikers and hikers all the way to Missouri. A short distance to the south of the bridge is the Western Historic Trails Center where this area’s proud historic past is shown in pictures and in current view. “There are 400 acres where you drive through natural prairie to get to the building,” she said. “Behind it are trails and a pond that is stocked with trout and it’s free.” In the downtown area, there’s the historic Bayliss Park, which provides a beautiful setting for family picnics, along with a children’s water play area. Across the street, people can view the railroad’s role in creating this community at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, which offers free admittance. Also, there’s the Golden Spike Monument by South 21st Street and Ninth Avenue, the official starting point for the Union Pacific Railroad. Also downtown is the Kanesville Tabernacle and Visitor Center where people can learn this area’s important part in the westward journey by members of the Mormon church. The city has, not one, but two top-of-the-line water parks where children and adults can spend hours upon hours of leisurely fun at low cost seasonal or day passes, Fiscus said. There’s plenty of public art to enjoy around town, she added, including a free audio tour of
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Danika Duchaine, 3, plays with bubbles in Bayliss Park. Bubbles are a great fun and low cost family activity that can be played with almost anywhere. the sculptures at the Mid-America Center. For those interested in aviation, there’s the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there is always a party somewhere. Between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on those days between early June and early August, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsors free hydrant parties. And, one can’t forget the water and picnic activities at Lake Manawa State Park, Fiscus said. A world of knowledge awaits people indoors at the Council Bluffs Public Library, Fiscus said. “It doesn’t matter how old you are. It’s free and they have computer access.” Again this year, the Bluffs Arts Council will sponsor the free Music and Movies in the Park series. Every Wednesday during the summer months, the public can enjoy live music of all varieties in Bayliss Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On Fridays evenings, beginning at dusk, family-friendly movies will be shown. This year’s lineup includes “Monsters vs. Aliens” on June 4, “Where the Wild Things Are” on June 25, “Land of the Lost” on July 9, “Astro Boy” on July 16 and “Planet 51” on Aug. 6.
Summer programming through the Bluffs Arts Council is meant to nurture the creative side of Council Bluffs youngsters. This summer, there will be day camps for children with an emphasis on the arts. The week-long Black Squirrel Arts Camps are for children ages 7-9, 10-12 and 14-15 years old. They are scheduled for July 12-16, July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6. Classes will cost $150 for the week of the camp, which includes two classes each day. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are a limited number of spaces for each class, and a few scholarships are available for students who meet certain criteria. These are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 328-4992. The week one registration deadline will be July 2. Camp 1A for 7- to 9-yearolds will take place at Lewis Central High School and will cover “Symbolism Around the World,” exploring the meaning and use of symbols by different cultures around the world. It will also offer “Clay Creations,” a course teaching pottery creation. “We will learn how to create various projects, both functional and sculptural, how to glaze them, and we’ll learn how to evaluate what we have made,” instructor Clay Cunningham said. “We will also experiment with a variety of firing techniques from different cultures.” Camp 1B for ages 10-12 at Lewis Central High School will offer “Culinary for Kids” and “Creative Writing ABCs.” Culinary for Kids will teach nutrition, basic techniques for food preparation and embark on an exploration of the world of foods.
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Clay Cunningham shows students how to create pottery during his “Clay Creations” course. Creative Writing ABCs will be taught by Todd Robinson, a professor in the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Writer’s Workshop. He will teach “fun, strange, and productive exercises to help you nurture and improve your writing skills,” the literature stated, and “You’ll read and write essays, stories, and poems as you learn the essential techniques.” Week two registration deadline will be July 9. Camp 2A for 7- to 9-yearolds held at Lewis Central High School will cover “Clay Creations” again as well as “Recycled Arts.” Recycled Arts will show the use of “everyday materials that might otherwise become trash” in the creation of works of art. Instructor Lura Heilman said, the course will offer a look at different styles of art through history and students will “create our own versions using recycled materials. Bring any interesting materials you have at home.” Camp 2B for 10- to 12year-olds will be at Lewis Central Middle and High schools and will cover “Textile Art” and “Clay Cre-
ations.” “Textile Art” will demonstrate what can be done with fabric, and students will explore various textile art forms, such as batik and tie dye. Camp 2C for 13- to 15year-olds will be held at Lewis Central High School and will offer a session of “Culinary for Kids” and “Abstract Art.” “Abstract Art” will cover the process of abstraction, a technique used in some of the most famous modern works of art. Through a series of exercises, the students will begin to see the path an artist takes from looking at the world in a realistic way to presenting it with simplification. Students will work with paint, collage and sculpture to make their own abstractions. The final sessions will be Aug. 2-6 and registration deadline will be July 23. Camp 3A for 7- to 9-yearolds will be at Broadway Methodist Church and will cover “Viva El Arte de Mexico” and “Fun with RugMaking.” In “Viva El Arte de Mexico,” students will learn about the current and ancient arts of Mexico including folk arts, music, dance and culinary arts. “Fun with Rug-Making” will demonstrate how to create a rug from scraps of cloth. Camp 3B for 10- to 12year-olds at Broadway Methodist Church will offer “In Tune with the Arts” and “Recycled Arts.” “In Tune with the Arts” will offer basic singing techniques and will teach a little choreography, as well. The Bluffs Arts Foundation was established in 1998. The foundation has its own board of directors which meets on a quarterly basis. Money given to the foundation is invested, and the income is used to help pay for the art programming of the Bluffs Arts Council.
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If you have tried some wine and you know you prefer red but you’re still new to this so you don’t know what kind, a good wine to try is the Beajolais-Villages. It’s the least tannic of red wines, said Lindsey, and it can be served slightly chilled. Red wines like cabernets have a lot of tannins, which you’ll want to stay away from for a while if you’re new to wine, according to Lindsey. Tannins, by the way, are what cause the dry and puckery feeling in the mouth. If you’re wondering whether or not to let your purchase age a little before consuming – didn’t you read somewhere that that’s what you’re supposed to do? – Lindsey cautions that most wines sold at grocery stores are ready to drink. The more expensive stuff – the kind you read about that gets better with age – needs to be special ordered. Lindsey’s department has several sections of wine, offering a variety to choose from, including several locally made wines. “It’s important to us to support the locals,” said Lindsey. “We’re very loyal to our local wineries.” He pointed out that even within locally made wines, there’s a lot of variety. “They have sweet wines. Dry wines. Special occasion wines,” said Lindsey. “It’s my fourth largest wine category (of wine in the department).” If you want go solo and select a bottle on your own, there are some things set up in the Hy-Vee wine & spirit department to help you. There are labels on the shelf under some wines touting a bottle’s rating by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The higher the number, the better the wine. On some shelves, you’ll also find wine and cheese pairing guides. Lindsey, a certified cheese monger, knows a thing or two about pairing a good wine with a good cheese. He’s the guy to seek out when you have questions regarding cheese, by the way. “Folks more and more are matching their wines with their meals,” said Lindsey. “Wine is kind of the center of the plate all of a sudden.”
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When in doubt about wine, it’s best just to ask. Kevin Lindsey, Wine & Spirits manager at Hy-Vee at Madison Avenue, knows wine and is more than willing to help, as is his staff that includes seven certified wine specialists. Lindsey has 20 years under his belt working with wine. He’s a level 3 wine specialist from two different academies. Everyone in the Hy-Vee wine & spirit department is at least a level 2 specialist, added Lindsey. So, go ahead, ask Lindsey a question about wine. Test his knowledge. Good wine for a wedding gift? Try a champagne from France. Best wine for a hot summer day? Try the Moscato D’Asti (more on that brand in a second). Best wine to give your boss? Perhaps look at some Australian wines with witty and unique names. Best wine for someone new to wine? Well, now, that just depends on a few things. When a person who is unfamiliar with wine comes into his department, Lindsey has a few questions to ask first before he can help them. “You have to know the customer,” said Lindsey. First, Lindsey asks what their budget is. Does the customer want something for less than $5? $10? $15? “Then I ask it it’s a wine to be given as a gift to be consumed with a meal or to just be enjoyed out on the patio. Or did the doctor tell you to drink a glass a day?” That’s right, customers have approached Lindsey after their doctor had suggested they start drinking a glass of wine a day for health. Lindsey will tell you about the studies that prove how much wine helps. “I’m seeing a lot of new customers in their 70s and 80s,” said Lindsey. “‘Doctor says this will help with my digestion.’ It’s fun to have a new customer that’s 70 years old.” “Doctors help me a lot,” said Lindsey with a smile. So, back to the best wine for a beginning wine drinker. Lindsey recommends the Moscato D’Asti, made from the grape Moscato from a small region in Italy. It’s a white wine. “It’s a sweet wine,” said Lindsey. “It has a little effervesce and is low in alcohol. It’s a nice wine before dinner or after dinner.” Madison Avenue Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Manager Kevin Lindsey recommends asking employees for help when selecting wine.
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Serving the families of Beebeetown, Minden, Neola, Persia and the Surrounding Area Since 1962
WEBSITE: www.tri-center.k12.ia.us Tri-Center Community Schools has the reputation for being one of the finest schools in Southwest Iowa. Tri-Center offers quality educational programs PK through 12, top-notch facilities, campus-wide state of the art technology, outstanding activities programs and a caring, certified faculty, staff and administration. Tri-Center serves over 800 students each year. Here are just a few of the characteristics/opportunities extended to our students/families: • All buildings/facilities located on one 40-acre campus near I-80 and I-680 interchange • Elementary remodeled in 2007; Middle School constructed in 1996 • Newly renovated High School and New High School addition completed in Aug. 2010 • 15 daily bus routes to accommodate the transportation needs of students/families • All classrooms air conditioned • Entire campus networked electronically • Five 24-station computer labs on campus • Nine wireless mobile PC laptop labs (20 per cart) • Pre-School programs half day and full day • All day every day kindergarten • 3 sections per grade level for grades K-6 (small class sizes) • K-12 drug education, social skills and character education programs • Accelerated Reader/Accelerated Math for grades K-12 • Advanced Placement and college credit courses at the High School level • A greenhouse for Vocational Agriculture and Horticulture • Comprehensive academic, activity and athletic programs – Rigorous academic requirements with traditionally high achievement testing scores • Excellent, comprehensive fine arts programs • Athletic complex – features a football/soccer stadium and practice fields, softball complex, baseball complex and an eight lane all-weather track • 3 gyms, a multi-purpose building for wrestling/baseball/softball/auxiliary groups and a large weight training/fitness facility • 98% average daily attendance and 99% graduation rate
First Day of School for 2010-2011 is Thursday, August 26th Registration will be held on Thursday, August 12th from 1:00pm to 7:00pm Parents/students are welcome to come to any of the building offices prior to or after August 12th. Tours of the buildings/facilities are always available upon request or simply by stopping in at one of the building offices.
High School 712-485-2257, Middle School 712-485-2211, Elementary 712-485-2271
10C Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Daily Nonpareil
T"45& t T063 t 3&PEAT Offering over 12 distinct wines to enhance your wine experience Barbeque with St. Croix Relax with a crisp Edelweiss DeChaunac Have fun with our Apple Raspberry FIND US ON THE WEB www.whiskeyruncreek.com
702 Main St. Brownville, NE 68321 4 0 2 . 8 25.4 6 01
Some of the Nation’s Finest Wines Grown and Made Here!
Spectacular views and just 10 minutes south of Omaha Friday Night Music 7-9:30 • Acoustic Sundays 2-5
www.soaringwingswine.com Open Wed-Sat 12-6 • Sun 12-5 17111 So 138th St Springfield, NE 68059 • 402-253-2479
...Where e the e Vineyard d and d Wineryy Meet... Treynor, IA
Take a weekend’s excurs. ion to your local winery
Wine tasting, vineyard & winery tours, picnic on the patio. • May 29th - 2:30-11:00, 3 Year Anniversary Bash - Live Music by Brich & Killion/Kate & The Big Boys • June 12th - 6-10pm, Live music by ‘Lil Pril & John • June 19th - 1-5pm, Father’s Day at the winery - live music by Enigma • June 26th - 6-10pm - Hawaiian Luau - Live music by Rhythm Collective
Check our website for more upcoming special events, new wine releases & current hours.
www.prairiecrossingwine.com
31506 Pioneer Trail Treynor, IA 51575 712-487-3812
S to p i n an d win e wit h us! LOESS HILLS VINEYARD
1120 Old Lincoln Highway & Winery Crescent, IA • 712-545-3054 U pcoming Releases New Releases! Catawba & Vignoles
Shooting Star & Luscious Lushes
Live Music Events
May 29th • 6-9pm - ENIGMA June 12th • 6-9pm - MARK IRVIN June 26th • 6:30 - 9:30pm - CHRIS SAUB (our 4th Anniversary Party) More events will follow & are updated on our website!
Check out our website: www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.com