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Festival have returned with gusto. And so, even though budgets are tight these days doesn’t mean that you can’t escape for a weekend of culture; Iowa City’s location – a half-hour south of Cedar Rapids, and only a little over an hour away from Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Dubuque – makes it a great candidate for an inexpensive getaway. And while the city is generally busy and frantic during the school year (especially during the Big 10 football season), summer is the perfect time to catch the city at its most relaxed. If you’re ready for a cultural excursion, Pulse proudly presents your itinerary for a weekend in Iowa City.

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nchoring the southern tip of the 380 Corridor and running along the lengthy Interstate 80 artery, Iowa City has long been considered a cultural crossroads of the region. As the first capitol of the state and home to the University of Iowa, Iowa City has long been a center for learning and the arts, and it’s a fact that has been recognized by more than just the citizens. The Old Capitol Cultural District, an area covering much of the downtown and neighboring historical neighborhoods, was one of the first certified Cultural and Entertainment Districts in the state of Iowa, while 2004 saw Forbes Magazine naming Iowa City the third Best Small Metropolitan Area in the U.S. It seems that even the international community has taken notice of this city built on the banks of the Iowa River: in late 2008, UNESCO designated Iowa City a “City of Literature,” in honor of its rich literary tradition (home to writers such as John Irving, Flannery O’Connor and Tennessee Williams), and is only one of three in the world with such a title. Unfortunately, some important pieces of Iowa City’s culture were lost in the waters of the flood of 2008; as the Iowa River rose past its banks, it irreparably damaged the U of I Museum of Art and Hancher Auditorium, a major performance space in Eastern Iowa. Yet, even in the shadow of flood recovery, Iowa City continues to be a repository for the arts and entertainment; sites ravaged by the floodwaters, like the Iowa Memorial Union and City Park, have been rebuilt and opened to the public, while popular downtown festivals like the Iowa City Arts Festival and the Iowa City Jazz

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Catch IPR’s Java Blend Recorded live each Friday at the Java House, located in the heart of downtown Iowa City, this Iowa Public Radio show features an intimate set with great regional and national acts. HINT: Get there at least an hour early to secure a prime spot, as the narrow café fills up quickly.

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Shop Until You Drop Downtown Iowa City has a number of interesting, eccentric boutiques and shops that you won’t find elsewhere. ? Looking to update that wardrobe? Dulcinea and Velvet Coat both feature the latest fashions for women, while Ragstock and Revival offer vintage, retro and second-hand style without the price tag. ? Want something no one else will have? Mix yourself a custom soap or lotion at The Soap Opera, browse the highly-designed housewares at AKAR, or find a new piece of art or custom jewelry at the Iowa Artisans Gallery or DJ Rinner Goldsmith. ? Grab a quick snack at the Bread Garden Market & Bakery, and take a shopping break on their outdoor patio.

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Keep it Easy When it comes to dinner in Iowa City, eating right doesn’t mean that you’ve got to drop major coin. Enjoy the Atlas outdoor patio while eating their famed Iowa Pork Tenderloin or Atlas Macaroni and Cheese; enjoy a delicious gourmet burger and fries at Short’s; or stop in at the India Café, which has been voted “Best Ethnic Dining” in Iowa City by virtually every local publication. RECOMMENDATION: Health food it’s not, but the Dundee at Short’s is by far the most popular item on the menu; it includes sautéed mushrooms, Canadian bacon, a fried egg, American cheese and garlic aioli.

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variety of national musical acts, or head over to the Riverside Theatre for some dramatics, produced by local actors and directors. If you’re into foreign or independent films, or you just want to skip the Hollywood offerings, you can’t go wrong with the student-run Bijou Theater, located in the Iowa Memorial Union. SHARE SOME DRINKS:: If you’re ready to party, hit the dance floor at The Summit or check out DC’s, a multi-level club filled with flat-screens. If you’re in the mood to chill out, kick back with a pint at George’s, the Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House, or shoot some stick at College Street Billiards Club, located in the heart of the Ped Mall. Try Donnelly’s or the Dublin Underground if the Irish pub scene is more your style, or grab some sake or a martini at Formosa in the upscale Hotel Vetro if you’re in the mood to flaunt it.

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Do Something Different Skip the fast food and try out some of the most unique lunch spots Iowa City has to offer. Try the Beef & Brie sandwich at Quinton’s, or grab a fresh-made falafel at Oasis for a healthier lunch. If you’re in the mood to get outside, put together an organic, locally grown picnic at New Pioneer Co-op and head to City Park for a lazy day by the Iowa River.

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Brush Up on Your History Spend the day exploring the history of the State. Take a tour of the former state capitol at the Old Capitol Museum, or head next door to Macbride Hall to tour the U of I Museum of Natural History – both are free and open to the public. If you’re a Hawkeye fan, you can’t miss the U of I Athletics Hall of Fame, where you can see Nile Kinnick’s Heisman trophy.

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Sample Iowa City’s Finest Iowa City has long had a reputation as a destination for foodies, and with highly-rated restaurants like the Motley Cow, Devotay and the Linn Street Café all occupying the same block and using local, organic ingredients, it’s no surprise. If you’re in the mood for something a little more exotic, you’ll find creative, sumptuous sushi at the nearby Takanami.

RECOMMENDATION: The menu at the Motley Cow changes with the seasons and the availability of local ingredients, but their wood-fire pizzas remain a delicious year-round favorite among patrons. Reservations are recommended at all the above restaurants.

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Live Music Night Iowa City is synonymous with live music, and with several venues, you’ll be able to find your own drum to march to. Bring the earplugs for a show at the Picador, Iowa City’s premier rock venue, or head downstairs at The Yacht Club to catch all kinds of acts, ranging from funk to punk to jazz. The Mill serves up some of Iowa City’s best indie music, while the Piano Lounge keeps the lights and the mood low, set to the sound of a baby grand. HINT: The Piano Lounge is located behind Takanami, through what looks like a small, shady walkway. Don’t be scared.

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Eat Away The Night Before Soothe your head and stomach with a thick omelet at the Hamburg Inn No. 2, an Iowa City institution and frequent campaign stop for politicians. If the wait is too long, head over to Lou Henri’s for unique egg dishes and amazing waffles. HINT: The Hamburg Inn is a popular spot, so expect a sizable wait if you don’t get there before 7-8 in the morning. Don’t worry; it’s worth it. SUNDAY NOON:: Buy a Book Celebrate Iowa City’s lengthy literary history by shopping at one of the city’s many bookstores before hitting the road home. Prairie Lights Books is Iowa City’s most popular independent bookstore, although if you’re the type that loves digging through stacks of used books, you’ll definitely want to set aside a few hours for the Haunted Bookshop and The Book Shop.

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WICKED BROADWAY’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER COMES TO DES MOINES

icked is a Tony Award-winning Broadway and West End musical, with songs and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. The story is based on the best-selling novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, a parallel novel of L. Frank Baum's classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the witches of the Land of Oz. Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. (In the album notes, Gregory Maguire explained that he derived the name "Elphaba" from the initials of L. Frank Baum.) Their friendship struggles through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, their reactions to the Wizard's corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba's public fall from grace. The plot is set mostly before Dorothy's arrival from Kansas, and includes several references to well-known scenes and dialogue in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz as a backstory.

Des Moines’ most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Civic Center on Sept. 23 for a limited engagement of four weeks The musical debuted on Broadway on October 30, 2003. It was produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. Its original stars were Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, and Joel Grey as the Wizard. Although the production received mixed reviews and was panned by The New York Times, it has proved to be a favorite among patrons. The Broadway production's success spawned productions in Chicago, Los Angeles, London's West End, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Stuttgart, as well as two North American tours that have visited over 30 cities in Canada and the United States. Wicked has broken box office records around the world, holding weeklygross-takings records in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and London, and the record for biggest opening in the West End (£100,000 in the first hour on sale). The West End production has played to more than 2 million people, and the North American tour has been seen by over two million patrons. The show was nominated for ten 2004 Tony Awards, winning those for Best Actress, Scenic Design and Costume Design. It also won six Drama Desk Awards MORE INFORMATION:

Tickets to WICKED, a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (”My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”) based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Tickets available at the Civic Center ticket office, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at CivicCenter.org and at all Ticketmaster locations. Orders for groups of 20 or more may be placed by calling (515) 246-2320. WICKED, Des Moines’ most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Civic Center on Sept. 23 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. In Des Moines, WICKED will play Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 1 p.m. Ticket range from $32.50 to $127.50. All pricing includes a Building Restoration Fee of $2.50. PULSE: ISSUE 021 | 8

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The Friends of the Art Center are hosting its first Big Kids After-Hours Party. This inaugural adults-only event will be held on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30-8:00pm, in the Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. The Big Kids AfterHours Party will be a monthly event, taking place the last Thursday of each month. A great opportunity to socialize with friends, enjoy the scenic outdoor patio, and play with the exhibits in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. This event is free for current Friends of the Art Center members, and $5 for non-members. WATERLOO “Party,” Johnathan Lake

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is set for August 1 & 2, 2009 at Cedar Falls Raceway. "We decided to moveoff the early spring date to hopefully stay away from the rainy spring weather" said Dan Driscoll. "The new date is also the week before the LODRS Event at Cordova" he continued. THE NHRA NATIONAL OPEN

The National Open at Cedar Falls Raceway will include a Stock/SS combo, Super Street, Super Gas and Super Comp along with an ET Bracket Program. "This is truly an event that caters to the pure sportsman racer" said Scott Gardner. More information including a detailed schedule and pay-outs will be forthcoming. 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 6200 W Bennington Rd. CEDAR FALLS

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& Visitors Bureau is pleased to welcome the Great River Rumble Canoe Trip to Dubuque on Saturday, August 1st, 2009. www.riverrumble.org The Great River Rumble is an annual weeklong canoe/kayak trip. Each year it travels a different section of a river, usually on the mighty Mississippi. This year’s trip will take the 70 canoes and kayaks with 130 passengers through five Lock and Dams during their adventure down the Mississippi River. The event started in LaCrosse, WI on July 25th and concludes at Miller River View Park in Dubuque, IA on August 1st. Contact: Rex Klein, President | Midwest River Expeditions, Inc. a non-profit organization 708.747.1969. DUBUQUE THE DUBUQUE CONVENTION

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Terms Everyone Should Be Familiar With When Going Green

SUSTAINABILITY | Various definitions abound for this one that’s quickly becoming part of our mainstream vocabulary. Let’s go with this one: “Using methods, systems and materials that won't deplete resources or harm natural cycles.”

GREEN BUILDINGS | Many new construction projects are now including new and innovative environmentally friendly construction materials and architectural designs. In addition, sustainable land/lots must be considered as part of the Green Building platform. This one requires an official definition so here’s the U.S. Green Building Council’s take of a Green Building: "A high performing home or business that's energy and water efficient, has good indoor air quality, uses environmentally sustainable materials and also uses the building lot or site in a sustainable manner." GREEN PRODUCTS | We are becoming increasingly aware of the need to include Green Products in our efforts to Go Green. Products are things we use in conjunction with Green Buildings and Practices. Here’s a definition of Green Products we like to use – “A product that is environmentally and socially responsible, along with being accountable to, and respectful of, the places and people that provide and use them.”

GREEN PRACTICES | Arguably the most important aspect of Going Green lies in the daily practices we perform in our day to day routines – be it at home or work. This is the straw that stirs the drink, and adopting Green Practices is the one area each and every one of us can participate in starting today. Practices also happen to have the largest overall environmental impact and is the key link in the Green Chain of Buildings, Products and Practices. Here’s a powerful definition I like to use that was created many years ago. I think it pretty much sums up the concept of Green Practices: "In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation... even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine." – Great Law of the Iroquois

GREENWASHING | Unfortunately even though Going Green is the right thing to do, there are always bumps in the road. Greenwashing is a commonly used term that refers to “The promotion of a product or service as being environmentally friendly without any basis in real fact.” More on this topic in future riffs...

THE DUBUQUE DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION

The Dragon Boat Festival focuses on individuals learning about diverse cultures as well as the association of Asian culture with Dragon Boat Racing. Time trials will begin Saturday morning at 8:00am to determine the various racing classes. The official races will begin DUBUQUE Sunday at 9:00am.

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Who said cows don’t dream? They do and they even dream in color. This will become abundantly clear as the Waterloo Center for the Arts presents the exhibition Dreaming Cows: Art by Betty LaDuke for Heifer International. Dreaming Cows captures the spirit, culture and lives of those who strive for self-reliance in some of the world's most beautiful, yet impoverished areas. From July through December 2009, this exhibit will showcase vibrant paintings, pen drawings and color photographs by renowned artist/educator/storyteller Betty LaDuke. On exhibition now through December 31, 2009. 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA (319)291-4490. WATERLOO PULSE: ISSUE 021 | 10

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Taste of Dubuqe 14TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DUBUQUE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009 Dubuque’s best shot for summer fun is the Dubuque County Historical Society’s 14th annual Taste of Dubuque. This popular event will be held in the Port of Dubuque at the corner of 5th and Bell Streets Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 3 to 11 p.m. The Taste of Dubuque provides the perfect opportunity to sample some of the city’s best food. Beginning at 3 p.m., a representative from Goose Island Brewery will give a Cooking with Beer presentation that will feature entrees with ingredients from the event’s participating food vendors. The Lil’ Taste sample-size hour from 4 to 5 p.m. gives everyone the opportunity to buy $2 sample-size portions of food from each vendor—so everyone can get a Lil’ Taste of all the great food! Plenty of exciting entertainment is planned for this year’s event including two stages of live music; Doug Allen & the Chicago Mob band will headline, with other performances by the Brews Brothers and 98º in the Shade. The Taste of Dubuque will also feature a Kids Corner area with various games and family-fun activities that will include an inflatable playground, a comedic juggler, costumed mascots and dancing demonstrations. New to this year’s event is the Dubuque Bean Bag Championship Tournament sponsored by Courtside Sports Bar & Grill. Entry fee for two-person teams is $20. Pre-registration is available at Courtside Sports Bar & Grill at 2095 Holiday Dr. in Dubuque. Prizes will be awarded to the top bean bag throwers in this first Dubuque Bean Bag Championship. Parking for the Taste of Dubuque will be available in the Port of Dubuque public parking ramp or visitors may park in the downtown ramps and take free trolley rides provided by Fountain Park Trolleys and City of Dubuque Trolleys to and from the event location. Trolleys will be picking up all day between 3. and 11 p.m. at the following locations: 5th and Iowa St., 7th and Iowa St. and 3rd and Main St. Admission to the Taste of Dubuque is free; however, the Dubuque County Historical Society will be accepting donations at the admission gate. All proceeds will benefit the Mathias Ham House Historic Site, Old Jail Museum, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the National Rivers Hall of Fame — properties operated and maintained by the Dubuque County Historical Society.

UNKNOWN COMPONENT BECOMING KNOWN By my count, Keith Lynch has released five albums in about as many years, an admirable feat for an artist, considering (or due to) the fact that he records and releases his work independently. The age of MySpace and relative ease of home recording has opened up many possibilities for artists with imagination to spare, and as Unknown Component, Lynch continues to offer up his wordy form of musical poetry for anyone who cares to have a go. Separately Connected, the latest UC release, offers up a dozen engaging trips through such cheery affairs as the nature of truth and reality, with songs titled “Alone With Your Mistakes” and “Friendly Indifference”. The music of UC propels even the most brooding sentiment forward, filling the empty spots with hammering drum fills, insistent guitar chording and keyboard landscapes. “At times like these we tell ourselves that all we need is something else,” sings Lynch, nicely summing up the desire churning through a culture that seemingly has everything. The music, which serves as the backdrop for Lynch’s wordplay, sometimes seems like an afterthought, quickly fading out as soon as the thought is complete, but the depth of the lyric is the prize after all. Fans of the late Elliott Smith, Radiohead or even ’90s era U2 will likely find Unknown Component to their taste. I wouldn’t go so far as to call Separately Connected a rock record, although tracks like “Being Awake” and “The Truth of Telling Lies” come pretty close to being anthems. Still, Lynch is taking on the Big Issues at his own pace and succeeding. Featured on KWWL Channel 7 Live performance: Wednesday 7/29 12:45 PM. PULSE: ISSUE 021 | 12

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Two eastern Iowa professional theatres have joined forces to produce the classic The Wizard of Oz July 16-19. Co-produced by The Old Creamery Theatre Company of the Amana Colonies and The Englert Theatre of Iowa City, these performances feature some of the best actors and singers from throughout the area. Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the MGM film, this production of The Wizard of Oz will delight audiences young and old as they join Dorothy and her friends in a journey to discover their hearts’ desires.Performances: Thursday, July 16th at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.Tickets: $15-$25 To purchase tickets, call 319-688-2653, or visit www.englert.org The Englert Box Office is open Mon-Fri 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. WATERLOO

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Miley Cyrus Live The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station. Oct 8, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines The 45-show tour, launches September 14, 2009 in Portland, OR and will play in several major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and more, making a stop in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena before wrapping in Miami on December 2nd.

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understated textures and sleek, uptown grooves – a sound Scaggs would develop further on his commercial breakthrough Silk Degrees. RIVERSIDE, IA Boz Scaggs hits the Event Center stage at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8pm. Tickets are $55 or $70. Tickets are on sale now in the Gift Shop, or online at riversidecasinoandresort.com or by calling 877-6773456. The show is open to guests 21 years of age and older. Singer and musician Boz Scaggs has been associated with some of the most incendiary talents of the rock era.

Scaggs began his solo recording career in 1969, with an eponymous album for Atlantic Records that features members of the famed Muscle Shoals rhythm section. That album has achieved a kind of legendary cult status for the extended blues foray “Loan Me A Dime,” which features an incendiary guitar solo by the late Duane Allman. PULSE: ISSUE 021 | 14

In 1970, Scaggs began a long-term association with Columbia Records. His first three efforts for the label – Moments, Boz Scaggs and Band and My Time – are loaded with durable, insightful original songs. Slow Dancer, issued in 1974, emphasizes understated textures and sleek, uptown grooves – a sound Scaggs would develop further on his commercial breakthrough Silk Degrees.

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It also brought Scaggs a Grammy award: “Lowdown,” which he co-wrote with David Paich, was voted Best R&B song. Scaggs has released several successful albums since Silk Degrees including Middle Man, Other Roads, Come on Home, Dig and But Beautiful.

All tickets will be sold exclusively through paperless ticket delivery, which means fans will not receive a physical concert ticket for their entry into the event. Buying paperless helps ensure fans have secure and convenient access to event tickets at the original sale price. On the day of the show, concert-goers just need to bring the credit card they used for the ticket purchase and their government-issued photo ID to the concert. All members of the ticket purchaser's party must be present at the same time to enter the venue. The venue's ticket usher will swipe their credit card upon entry and present each person in their party with seat locator slips for quick access into the show. To purchase paperless tickets or for more information, fans should visit www.dahlstickets.com or call Dahl's tickets charge-byphone number at 1-866-55-DAHL

The Boz Scaggs hotel package is available for $302 and includes two tickets to the show, a one night stay in a deluxe king or double queen room and dinner for two in Robert's Buffet. Call 877.677.3456 to reserve your package.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW, AND PRICES RANGE FROM $41.25 TO 81.25 PLUS FEES AND APPLICABLE SERVICE CHARGES. FOR UPDATED TOUR INFORMATION, FANS CAN VISIT WWW.MILEYCYRUS.COM.

That album spawned several hit singles including “Lowdown,” “Lido Shuffle,” “Georgia,” “We’re All Alone” and “It’s Over”. Silk Degrees reached number 2 on the Billboard album chart and eventually sold over 4 million copies.

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BLACKsummers'night is the heavily anticipated new studio album from groundbreaking modern soul artist Maxwell. BLACKsummers'night is the first full-length Maxwell release since Now, his critically-acclaimed third studio album, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in August 2001.

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Abdul, Still Without Contract, Poised to Leave `Idol'

She already is looking toward an "Idol"-less future BY RICHARD RUSHFIELD AND SCOTT COLLINS LOS ANGELES TIMES

HOLLYWOOD - Paula Abdul is unhappy. And unless the producers of "American Idol" change her frown to a smile soon, she'll dance like there's no tomorrow away from TV's No. 1 show.

"Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on `Idol,' " David Sonenberg, Abdul's manager, said. With auditions for the ninth season due to start Aug. 6, Sonenberg says he doesn't even have a proposal for a contract from FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, the production companies behind the show. The new season is scheduled to premiere in January. "I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual, I think unnecessarily hurtful," he said of the contract holdup. "I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do." Representatives for Fremantle, 19 and Fox declined to comment. When TV stars (or their reps) air contract-renewal gripes, it's often a sign that negotiations are entering a more active phase. Abdul -- whose tearful, tongue-tied feedback to contestants has made her a kind of batty sister figure to star "Idol" judge Simon Cowell -- may have special reasons to want to push the ball forward now, given that "Idol" host

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Ryan Seacrest just signed a deal worth a reported $45 million that will keep him on the job for at least the next three years. That pact effectively doubled Seacrest's salary. Meanwhile, Cowell has a contract that expires next year and is jockeying for his own rich new payday. Published reports have floated $144 million, which Cowell has scoffed at, saying that talks are ongoing. (Fellow judge Randy Jackson is booked through 2011.) But the situation is more complicated for Abdul. Last season, the producers added a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi. Producers have not announced a deal with DioGuardi either, but the speculation is that her presence at the judging table might have been a shrewd move to tamp down any outsize contract demands that Abdul and her team might make. For their parts, DioGuardi and Abdul have said recently that they want to return to the show. But in Abdul's case, that seems dependent on getting the right dollar amount. Sonenberg has said his client has not been well-compensated. She already is looking toward an "Idol"-less future, he says, although Abdul's foray into non-"Idol" programming, the 2007 Bravo show "Hey Paula," was not a success. "She's not a happy camper as a result of what's going on. She's hurt. She's angry," Sonenberg said. "I think at this point we're going to be considering everything, including some kind of a competition show. She has tremendous ideas for a whole variety of shows."

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The Escape from the Studio Tour hits Cedar Rapids August 1 at Hitter's Park, Cedar Rapids. The band line up to date is: KoRn, Chevelle, Hale Storm and ADD. Tickets are just $32 in advance and $35 at the Gate. The show starts at 4:00 P.M. Tickets can be purchased at information below. KoRn guitarist James ‘Munky’ Shaffer announces plans to release a new project entitled FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM due out August 8, 2008. The record will be released on his own label, EMOTIONAL SYPHON RECORDINGS.

The band features James Christian Shaffer (“Munky”) on guitars and vocals; Billy Gould (Faith No More), bass; Wes Borland (Black Light Burns), guitars; Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D), drums and percussion; Leopold Ross (IO Echo), programming and guitars; Zach Baird (KoRn), keyboards and programming. The album will be produced by Shaffer, Ross, and Jim Monti, with additional production by Tim Harkins and Danny Lohner (NIN, Black Light Burns) The songs are being recorded at Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, CA. Fear and The Nervous System is an exciting project that opens up the boundaries of rock, harkening back to the days when music was fearless. You can check out more on FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM by visiting myspace.com/fearandthenervoussystem!!! PULSE: ISSUE 021 | 16

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Tickets for ROCKSTOCK III can be purchased at: Music Go Round - Cedar Rapids, Neon Dragon Tattoo - Cedar Rapids, DC's River Walk and Pub Cedar Rapids, First Avenue Live - Cedar Rapids or Etix.com Show starts at 4:00 P.M. Tickets are $32 in advance at $35 at the Gate. All ages show. ROCKSTOCK III Hitter's Park | Hwy 13 Mt Vernon Rd. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The Lincoln Savings Bank stage will be located at the intersection of 4th Street and Lafayette Street. It will feature various instrumental and vocal music, as well as an Irish Storyteller and an Irish language workshop. Included in this lineup is Switchback, The Irish Music Association 2008 Top Duo in a Pub, as well as the Sandcarvers, Larkin and Moran, and Rising Gael.

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world-class lineup of Irish and Celtic music, workshops and sporting events will headline this year’s Iowa Irish Fest, an event dedicated to celebrating Irish culture in Iowa. This year’s festival takes place in the Lincoln Park area of downtown Waterloo from Friday, July 31st to Sunday, August 2nd. Iowa Irish Fest will feature musical entertainment on three stages each day of the festival. The Jameson’s Stage is located at Jameson’s Public House on E. 4th Street and will feature several acts including Langer’s Ball, Wylde Nept, Exorna and Jim Sullivan. The Miller Lite Stage, located in the southwest corner of Lincoln Park, will feature Gaelic Storm, a premier Celtic/World music group whose career was jump-started by their appearance in the movie “Titanic.” Other acclaimed Irish performers to take the Miller Lite stage are the Trinity Irish Dancers, The Elders, the Dublin City Ramblers, the Tannahill Weavers, Grada and Iowa Scottish Pipes & Drums.

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Irish-Fest A There will be entertainment for children, including an inflatable slide, jump house, shirt spinning and face painting. Traditional Irish sporting events and demonstrations will also take place on site.

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An Irish cooking demonstration by Chef Blake Landau will be held at Classic Kitchen and Bath Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The menu features Irish stew, soda bread, smoked pork cabbage and Irish coffee with Guinness ice cream. Seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call Classic Kitchen and Bath at (319) 233-8878.

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“This year, the Irish Fest fun goes beyond the stages. We have more activities planned than ever before,” stated Buck Clark, Entertainment Manager. “This has really morphed into an event that the entire family can enjoy."

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Tri-sTaTes Just Cuz 7:00 p.m. Show

Timmerman’s, Dubuque The Legends 8:00 p.m. Show

Dubuque Driving Range Jeff Ward 8:00 p.m. Show

Frank O’Dowd’s Pub-Irish Cottage Galena, IL Tim Walkoe 8:00 p.m. Show

Bonkerz Comedy Club Mystique Casino, Dubuque 98 in the Shade 8:30 p.m. Show

Catfish Charlie’s, Dubuque Bryan Popp & Corey Jenny 9:00 p.m. Show

Bricktown Brewery, Complex Laura McDonald 9:00 p.m. Show

Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque The Blueheels 9:00 p.m. Show

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Voodoo Lounge Cedar Falls The Dynaflows 9:00 p.m. Show

Jameson’s, Waterloo After work show/The Ramblers 6:00 p.m. Show

The Hub, Cedar Falls Benjy Davis Project 9:30 p.m. Show

The Hub, Cedar Falls Steb’s Reunion show w/Checker and the Bluetones 6:00 p.m. Show

Spicoli’s, Waterloo Never the Less 9:00 p.m. Show

Screaming Eagle, Waterloo Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos 7:00 p.m. Show

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Billy Heller 7:00 p.m. Show

Java Creek Café, Cedar Rapids

Mint Wad Willy Farewell Show The Treats Bold City Lights 9:00 p.m. Show

Iowa City Yacht Club The Blend 9:00 p.m. Show

Cocktails & Co, Marion-CR Verdera 6:00 p.m. Show

The Picador, Iowa City Found Footage Film Fest 8:00 p.m. Show

The Picador, Iowa City Josh Misener Band 9:30 p.m. Show

Volume Live Music, Cedar Rapids Live DJ 10:00 p.m. Show

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Dubuque County Fair Grounds The Impulse Band 9:00 p.m. Show

Courtside, Dubuque Bubblz Karaoke 10:00 p.m. Show

Bricktown Brewery, Dubuque Black Bloom 10:00 p.m. Show

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Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls The Dynaflows 9:00 p.m. Show

Jameson’s, Waterloo Skin Kandy 9:00 p.m. Show

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Little Shop of Horrors 2:00 p.m. Show

Dubuque Grand Opera House Jeff Ward 8:00 p.m. Show

Frank O’Dowd’s Pub-Irish Cottage Galena, IL

Steb’s Reunion show 9:00 p.m. Show

Spicoli’s, Waterloo Paul Holland Band 9:00 p.m. Show

Screaming Eagle, Waterloo Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos 7:00 p.m. Show

Fling Lounge, Isle Casino, Waterloo National Act Michael Winslow 7:30 p.m. Free Show

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9PM: JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE BAND

9PM: SKIN KANDY

7:30PM: HAMILTON LOOMIS (DOORS OPEN AT 7PM)

9PM: MARCUS KJELDSEN & THE TASTE

9PM: FREE KEG AND KARAOKE NO COVER!

9PM: EAST BY AIR W/ DAMIERA

9PM: FREE KEG AND KARAOKE NO COVER!

9PM: STABLE DAZE - FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT FREE SHOW & CHEAP DRINKS!!!

6PM: RALDO SCHNEIDER & FRIENDS 9PM: EPHRAIM ZENH W/ VERONA GROVE

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Jameson’s, Waterloo Wylde Nept 9:00 p.m. Show

Jameson’s, Waterloo Irish Fest-Miller Lite Stage

5:30 p.m. Show

Sturgis Park, Cedar Falls A tribute to Johnny Cash w/ Boston Grant and the Johnny Cash Revue 9:00 p.m. Show

The Hub, Cedar Falls Lotus 9:00 p.m. Show

Spicoli’s, Waterloo Urban Legend 9:00 p.m. Show

Screaming Eagle, Waterloo The Dynaflows 9:00 p.m. Show

Screaming Eagle, Waterloo One Nite Stand 7:00 p.m. Show

Fling Lounge, Isle Casino, Waterloo

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Java Creek Café, Cedar Rapids Bob Dorr and The Blue Band 8:00 p.m. Show

The Mill, Iowa City Daylight Savings Account 9:00 p.m. Show

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Downtown Waterloo Damon Dotson 9:00 p.m. Show

The Hub, Cedar Falls The Snozzberries 9:00 p.m. Show

Spicoli’s, Waterloo One Nite Stand 7:00 p.m. Show

Fling Lounge, Isle Casino, Waterloo

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Java Creek Café, Cedar Rapids Music in the MUD w/World Port 6:00 p.m. Show

Campbell Steel Gallery Scott Cochran and Flannel w/ Dustin Busch w/ guests Dale Watson Trio 9:00 p.m. Show

The Mill, Iowa City Dennis McMurrin & The Demolition Band 9:00 p.m. Show

Iowa City Yacht Club

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Meredith will perform a full concert in the sanctuary, starting at 1 p.m. A free-will offering will be collected at the concert. Kim-Char Meredith is no stranger to Iowa. She has performed several times in the Eastern Iowa Corridor area, from Faith United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids to The Mill Restaurant in Iowa City. Kim-Char Meredith is equally adept at performing S T U R G Ifaith-based S PA R K music and mainstream pop for a diverse audience, and she will bring a mix of both to Unity Cedar Rapids on July 26. Reverend Erica Trantham of Unity Chicago raves, “Meredith is in the serious business of making a joyful noise! She is infectious, unbridled energy channeled through catchy, Spiritfocused songs.” Reviewer John Berger of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin wrote, “Meredith’s performance, when she opened for Melissa Etheridge... was perhaps the concert pairing of the year.” Collected Sounds to best said, “...Make no mistake, she doesn't sound like any other singer I can think of, but she deserves to be Powerhouse Faith-based Pop Singer-songwriter categorized with some hard-hitting rock stars…” For more information about the July 26 Unity Center concert, contact Nancy Dearborn, Music Coordinator TO PERFORM AT UNITY CENTER JULY 26 at NancySDearborn@mchsi.com, or the church office eredith will provide special music for at 319-393-5422 or unitycedarrapids@aol.com. Visit Unity’s service at 10 a.m., which will be Unity Cedar Rapids on the Web at www.unitycr.org. followed by a brunch that is open to the public for a free-will offering. After the brunch, For more information on Meredith’s music visit www.kimchar.com

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IOWA WOMEN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL LAVITSEF CISUM S’NEMOW AWOI SEPTEMBER 11-12

or the past 15 years, the Iowa Women's Music Festival has been presenting the coolest and most provocative women in music to Iowa and Midwest audiences. The 16th annual IWMF is a one-up on that! After the outdoor show in Upper City Park from Noon to 5:30 p.m., come join us for dinner with the performers and a wild celebration of high-energy pop, the most artistic hip-hop you've ever seen, and the best of the 80's rock you love! Hawaiian/Chicagoan KIM-CHAR MEREDITH (www.kimchar.com), the festival's awesomest pop-rockin' emcee, opens the show at 8 p.m., followed by Ames, Iowa's own LESLIE & THE LY'S (www.leslieandthelys.com). If you like gem sweaters (closeted or not), gold pantsuits, hip-hop, and the wildest of rides, Leslie is for you! Around 10 p.m., the show blasts into the 80's with the JODIE FOSTER CONNECTION (www.jfconnection.com). Break out your Hi-Tops, tight roll your jeans, and get ready to party to JFC's mix of retro pop, rock, and new wave! Shake it up! The dance floor will be open! If dancing isn't enough for you and you want to play, an all-women's jam starts around midnight! Even if you are a wall flower, DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! The Mill Restaurant offers a full menu and bar and the best listening experience of any concert venue of its kind in Eastern Iowa.

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ive to 9 makes its return to the Green at Sturgis Park for the 2009 summer Concert Series. Cedar Falls Live to 9 is an after-work summer concert series in downtown Cedar Falls, where partiers young and old can kick off the weekend in style with live music, food and ice cold beverages. Proceeds from the Live to 9 series will benefit community projects that are sponsored by each organization, including but not limited to the Cedar Falls 4th of July Star Spangled Sky Fireworks, numerous youth sporting events, and the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival. Live to 9 is organized by the Cedar Falls Jaycees and the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival.

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