Ken Little, Prey, leather and vinyl shoes, gloves, belts, electrical wire, and Bible pages, 1986, 33” X 18” X 16”, UNI 1997.029, Gift of Lois and Norman Jones, Davis, CA. Photo: Molly Wade.
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AUGUST 29-31, 2008 The Galena Main Street Players will be holding auditions for "The Christmas Schooner" 7 p.m. Aug. 29 and 2 p.m. Aug. 31 at Grace Episcopal Church, in Galena, Ill. Dubuque auditions will be announced at a later date. Performances will in three weekends in December at the Bell Tower Theater, in Dubuque. For more information, please contact Megan Gloss at 563-581-1004.
MIGHTY SHORT BUS SEEING GREEN: The Music on the Green Concert Series at Galena Territory continues Saturday, Aug. 30 with The Mighty Short Bus. The free concert begins at 6pm on the recreation field adjacent to the Inn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (no carry-ins) and concert goers are encourage to bring their lawns chairs or blankets. UNI PERMANENT ART COLLECTION: Now through Sept. 21. Featured objects include the Abstract Expressionist painting titled "No. 6" by Philip Guston; other works include Japanese woodcut prints, Edgerton photographs, and Rembrandt etchings as well as recent acquisitions. Lecture by Co-curator Dr. Charles M. Adelman titled “Highlights from the UNI Permanent Art Collection. Full story page 10. .............................................................. GREATER TUNA OPENS AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. 2008 Tuna, Texas, may be the third smallest town in the state, but its citizens are larger than life! Radio talk show hosts Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis lead the audience through an up close and personal journey through a not so typical day in Tuna. The news shifts from funny to freaky and back again as the two actors bring 21 of Tuna's unforgettable citizens (men, women, children and pets) to life through a myriad of quick changes and theatrical ingenuity. It's a hilarious knock-down, drag out sort of show, not to be missed! Directed by Mike Link, “Greater Tuna” will be on stage at 7:30 PM on September 11, 12, and 13, and at 2 PM on Sunday September 14. Tickets may be purchased at the Grand Opera House Box Office, 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque or by calling 563-588-1305 11am-5pm Monday through Friday. The Box Office is also open and hour before each show and from 10am to the start of the show on performance Saturdays. ..............................................................
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SPECTACULAR AFRICAN MASK AND SCULPTURES NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 08. UNI The exhibit highlights spectacular African masks and sculptures recently donated to the UNI Museums by Iowa City collector William Blair, a UNI alumnus. Representing cultures across west and central Africa, Blair's artifacts can be appreciated for their artistic qualities, as well as their history of use in ceremonies and rituals pertaining to magic, initiations, secret societies, funerals, and ancestor worship. University of Northern Iowa Museum, 3219 Hudson Road. Cedar Falls, IA . Phone: (319) 273-2188 for more information on this and all upcoming events and exhibits at the museum.
ROAD GUIDE TO HAUNTED LOCATIONS SEPTEMBER 3:: Paranormal Investigator, Chad Lewis, author of the "Road Guide to Haunted Locations" will present a program on haunted Illinois locations at the East Dubuque library Wednesday September 3 at 6:30. Admission is free.
SPRINGS, SPROCKETS AND PULLEYS EXHIBIT - NOW THROUGH JANUARY 18 Everything looks better in a museum. Men, women, grandmas, grandpas and kids of all ages will be amazed by this whimsical exhibit Waterloo, IA - Imagine a museum actually showcasing old kitchen utensils, machine parts, pieces of furniture, lighting fixtures, fishing tackle, medical supplies, toys and carnival figurines. It’s not your typical art exhibit, that’s for sure, but in the eyes of artist and mechanical sculptor Steve Gerberich, teapots become heads, lawnmowers transform into razor-jawed sea creatures, stacks of plastic cups metamorphose into the trunks of palm trees. Yes, everything looks better in a museum… with a little imagination. Just press a button, turn a crank, or step on a pedal and set one of Gerberich's amazing and curious sculptural assemblages into motion. A flock of decoy geese flap suitcase wings, an automated orchestra performs using tennis-racket banjos and hubcap snare drums, an over-zealous farmer endlessly milks a wooden cow with hooves clad in high-top sneakers. These and many other witty motion machines are brought together in Springs, Sprockets and Pulleys: The Mechanical Sculptures of Steve Gerberich, a new exhibit on display now at the Waterloo Center for the Arts through January 18, 2009. ............................................................... 175TH CELEBRATION PICNIC The City of Dubuque*s 175th Anniversary planning committee is coordinating a community-wide picnic day to celebrate Dubuque*s 175th anniversary. Residents are invited to visit Comiskey, Eagle Point, Flora, or Louis Murphy Park on Sunday, Sept. 21. The event will be held simultaneously at each park from 1 - 6 p.m. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Sept. 28. The exact locations at each park are as follows: - Comiskey Park, Comiskey Building - Eagle Point Park, Open-Air Pavilion - Flora Park, Steel Open-Air Pavilion - Louis Murphy Park, Open-Air Pavilion
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the others' eyes to the facts. "This is a remarkable thing about democracy," says the foreign-born juror, "that we are notified by mail to come down to this place and decide on the guilt or innocence of a man, of a man we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing." But personal it is, with each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are reexamined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threatened before their own eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become TWELVE AN£RY MEN.
TAUT, ABSORBING AND COMPELLING SEPTEMBER 5-12 AT THE WATERLOO COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE The Waterloo Community Playhouse will be presenting "12 Angry Men" September 5 -13, 2008. Produced in part by SWISHER A COHRT, P.I. C., this award winning play is taut, absorbing, and compelling, reaching far beyond the close confines of its jury room setting. A 19 year old man has just been tried for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open and shut case, until one of the jurors begins opening
The ArtHouse Cafe' at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is hosting "Dinner before the Show" on September 5, 12, and 13. A three course meal will be provided for $15 per person, with dinner beginning at 5:30. Show time is 7:00. CONTACT THE WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS TO MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS TODAY! (319) 291-4490 OR MUSEUM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG.
Performances are held at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in the Downtown Waterloo Cultural District at 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, Iowa. For further information, call 319-235-0367. For tickets, call the box office at 319-292-4494 or order on-line at www. wcpbhct. org.
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"Springs, Sprockets and Pulleys" exhibit has been traveling for over seven years to museums across the United States. His palette is a toolbox and his art is based on the simple principles of mechanical motion, created from everyday items. But don't call it junk. Exhibit on display now through January 18.09.
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Gerberich is truly a visionary - a creative problem-solver who uses basic mechanical systems and found objects to construct his amazing whimsical art. An avid collector of discarded treasures, from tag sales, surplus stores, thrift shops and yes, even dumpsters, virtually anything he touches may become a part of his work. Gerberich’s "Springs, Sprockets and Pulleys" exhibit has been traveling for over seven years to museums across the United States.
His palette is a toolbox and his art is based on the simple principles of mechanical motion, created from everyday items. But don't call it junk. "I really don't use the J-word," Gerberich explains, "but I use, you know, 'overlooked common objects.’” He continues to challenge the every-day, pushing objects to come alive and work in extraordinary ways. Bridging the gap between fine art and fun, Gerberich's gadgets have been described by Charles Osgood of CBS Sunday Morning as "common objects, made uncommon" and NBC Today Show's Gene Shalit has called them "brilliantly eccentric" and "ingenious". Gerberich's work offers viewers a unique way to interact with contemporary sculpture, explore the principles of simple mechanical motion, and simply ponder the remarkable inventiveness of art. Steve Gerberich, a Waukee, Iowa-native, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in the early 1980's with a BFA in photography. After graduation, he moved to New York City where his photographic work was transformed into large-scale kinetic storefront window installations for major department
stores such as Bloomingdale's and Macy's. Gerberich, a sculptor, painter and photographer by trade, cites Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, Joseph Cornell, and his late brother Tim as inspirations for his work.
And once Gerberich's work broke "out of the box", there was no putting it back into small spaces or quiet still lifes. Since then, his works have been exhibited in NYC's Grand Central Terminal, in London, and at major museums across the U.S. The Waterloo Center for the Arts will be hosting ten different Saturday workshops throughout the next several months, where all ages can discover the world of mechanical motion and making art from everyday items. Workshops begin Saturday, September 20 and pre-registration is required. See a complete list of Gerb-o-matic classes being offered at www.waterloocenterforthearts.org or call the Waterloo Center for the Arts at 319-291-4490 to register.
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The Loras Players will combine with Fly-By-Night Productions to stage, in repertory, two of the most highly respected plays in western theatre. HAMLET is William Shakespeare’s 16th century masterpiece, while ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD is Tom Stoppard’s modern, comedic masterpiece re-envisioning the story of Hamlet from a different perspective; that of two minor characters, college chums of Hamlet, and how they are affected by larger events outside of their control. A unique, once in a lifetime theatre experience! 3 WAY OFF BROADWAY ON LORAS-6:: November 21 & 22 at 8:00
The Music of Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney. September 26-October 19. 08 Dubuque, IA-The Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce the final show of its 2008 season Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney directed by Bell Tower Theater Artistic Director Sue Riedel with music direction by Teresa Slade. Find a barn, have mom sew the costumes and then get ready to swing, sway and swoon to over 30 of the most glorious songs of the Twentieth Century. Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. You’ll thrill to such American classics as Over the Rainbow, You Made Me Love You, Easter Parade and Meet Me in St. Louis. Let the cast of four talented singers take you on a magical journey from the soundstages of Hollywood to the stages of Broadway. The production stars four members of the Slade Family Singers: Teresa and Steve Slade and their children Andrew and Jillian Slade. These fine performers will be accompanied by a three-piece ensemble including Kris Bahl, piano; Aaron Pustina, bass; and Masa Iwasaki, percussion.
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The Bell Tower Theater is conveniently located in Fountain Park at 2728 Asbury Road in the city’s vibrant West End just minutes from both Highway 20 and the Northwest Arterial. Performances are Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, and Sunday afternoons at 3 pm from September 26 to October 19, 2008. Tickets are $17 for the show or $42 for the Dinner/Theater package featuring a three-course meal at the new Rafter’s Restaurant located just above the theater. Dinner/Theater packages are available for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday. Discounts are offered for groups of 20 or more. Every Thursday night is Girl’s Night Out at the Bell Tower Theater. All audience members receive a free glass of wine on their way into the theater.
5 THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND:: The Songs of Kander and Ebb March 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00 and March 8 at 7:00PM; 2009
“Sometimes you’re happy and sometimes you’re sad-but the world goes ‘round.” Lifewith its glories, indignities, hopes and quiet dreams-is the subject of this stunning revue of the beloved songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb; who have given us such shows as CHICAGO, CABARET, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Join us for an evening of outstanding tunes from the American musical!
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4 A CHRISTMAS CAROL:: A L.O.R.A.S. Radio Production December 5 at 8:00. Start your Christmas celebration as we travel back in time and re-create an old time radio broadcast; when actors played a variety of roles, and when music and sound effects were performed live. This "Radio Play" is based on the original broadcast by Orson Welles and captures the true meaning of the season. Funds raised by the performance will be used to support the Loras chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. St. Joseph Auditorium - General Admission is $2
6 AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE MARVELOUS MONKEY KING!:: By Elizabeth Wong Public Performances: April 25 & 26 at 7:00 Grade School Performances: April 27 & 28 at 9:15, 11:00 and 1:00
The mischievous Chinese superhero, 7P.M.-2A.M.The Monkey King, comes to life in FRI.-WED. this energetic and charming play where Chinese Opera and 5P.M.-2A.M. THURS. hip-hop collide. After much dancing, battles and heroics, the impish Monkey King triumphs over his adversaries-and learns about leadership, responsibility, and forgiveness in the process. An hour filled with fun, laughter, and education.
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WOMEN OF THE AMERICAS Oil Paintings by Galenian Janet Checker. On Sept. 19th. Stone House Pottery & Gallery in Galena will open an exhibition of oil paintings by Galenian Janet Checker. The show, "Women of the Americas," will feature ten large oil paintings (24 x48 high), plus several smaller ones. Originally Checker was a fiber artist. Through weaving she expressed her love of texture and design. The designs used in her weavings reflected
a blending of many different cultures. This knowledge now is exhibited through her paintings. Checker was inspired by the various cultures in North, Central & South America. Her paintings depict these women in traditional clothing. The exhibit includes the Eskimo, Arapaho, Hopi, Navajo, Mexico, Gautamala/Mayan, San Blas Islands of Panama, Northern Brazil, Argentina & Peru. MORE INFORMATION
"Women of the Americas" will be on exhibit from Sept. 19 Nov. 23rd. at Stone House Pottery & Gallery, 418 Spring St. (U.S .20), Galena, IL. The gallery is open Thursdays Mondays from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m and by appointment. For more information call 1-815-777-0354. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 from 6:00 pm - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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ubuque Arboretum & Botanical Garden will hold its first Arboretum Autumn festival and fundraiser on Sunday, September 14, 2008, 11-3pm at Dubuque Arboretum 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001. The main attraction will be scarecrows created by community crafters and will be available by silent auction. Food and fun will be available for this family
The cool breeze of fall air will blow in a fall festival and fundraiser at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on Sunday, September 14th from 11-3pm. Come see the gardens all decked out in fall splendor. We will have mums, wreaths and fall décor for sale. Live Austrian folk music will be heard as you stroll throughout the gardens to view the live auction of locally made original scarecrows. There will be face painting, children’s games, and storybook reading as well as handmade crafts and homemade treats for sale. Lunch and desserts will be available for purchase on the arboretum grounds.
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HARDCOVER FICTION Top 5 at a Glance 1. SMOKE SCREEN, by Sandra Brown 2. THE BOURNE SANCTION, by Eric Van Lustbader 3. ACHERON, by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4. THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows 5. MOSCOW RULES, by Daniel Silva HARDCOVER NONFICTION Top 5 at a Glance 1. THE OBAMA NATION, by Jerome R. Corsi 2. STORI TELLING, by Tori Spelling with Hilary Liftin 3. THE WAY OF THE WORLD, by Ron Suskind 4. ARE YOU THERE, VODKA? IT’S ME, CHELSEA, by Chelsea Handler 5. WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, by David Sedaris PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION Top 5 at a Glance 1. THE SHACK, by William P. Young 2. BAREFOOT, by Elin Hilderbrand 3. THE ALCHEMIST, by Paulo Coelho 4. THE KITE RUNNER, by Khaled Hosseini 5. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, by Sara Gruen PAPERBACK MASS-MARKET FICTION Top 5 at a Glance 1. PLAYING FOR PIZZA, by John Grisham 2. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED, by James Patterson and Howard Roughan 3. NIGHTS IN RODANTHE, by Nicholas Sparks 4. INTO THE FLAME, by Christina Dodd 5. PLAY DIRTY, by Sandra Brown PAPERBACK NON- FICTION Top 5 at a Glance 1. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin 2. A LONG WAY GONE, by Ishmael Beah 3. EAT, PRAY, LOVE, by Elizabeth Gilbert 4. I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL, by Tucker Max 5. BIG RUSS AND ME, by Tim Russert HARDCOVER ADVICE Top 5 at a Glance 1. THE LAST LECTURE, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow 2. THE SECRET, by Rhonda Byrne 3. YOU: STAYING YOUNG, by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz et al. 4. JUST WHO WILL YOU BE?, by Maria Shriver 5. DECEPTIVELY DELICIOUS, by Jessica Seinfeld
With help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books, DVDs, and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding of the nation’s museums and libraries. IMLS and its cooperator, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), will award a total of 3,000 free sets of the IMLS Bookshelf by the end of 2009. FUTURE GENERATIONS:: “We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the IMLS Bookshelf in the second round of competition. These libraries, museums, and archives are in the forefront of our call to action on behalf of America’s collections,” said AnneImelda Radice, Director of IMLS. “According to a recent national survey, our important collections are at great risk, and without them, the American story simply cannot be told to future generations.” THE DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART IS BEING AWARDED THIS ESSENTIAL SET OF RESOURCES BASED ON AN APPLICATION DESCRIBING THE NEEDS AND PLANS FOR CARE OF ITS COLLECTIONS:: The IMLS Bookshelf focuses on collections typically found in history or art museums and in libraries' special collections, with an added selection of texts for zoos, aquaria, public gardens, and nature centers. It addresses such topics as the philosophy and ethics of collecting, collections management and planning, emergency preparedness, and culturally specific conservation issues. THE IMLS BOOKSHELF IS A CRUCIAL COMPONENT OF CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS:: A Call to Action, a conservation initiative that the Institute launched in 2006. IMLS began the initiative in response to a 2005 study by Heritage Preservation documenting the dire state of the nation’s collections. The multi-faceted, multi-year initiative shines a nationwide spotlight on the needs of America’s collections, especially those held by smaller institutions, which often lack the human and financial resources necessary to adequately care for their collections. For more information on the conservation initiative, please go to www.imls.gov/collections. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES:: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.
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Reading Lolita In Dubuque In observance of Banned Books Week, multiple copies of Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 classic novel Lolita, as well as Azar Nafisi's 2003 memoir Reading Lolita in Tehran, are now on display and available for check out at Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque.
READING LOLITA IN DUBUQUE Awe and exhiliration-along with heartbreak and mordant wit--abound in Lolita, Nabokov's most famous and controversial novel, which tells the story of the aging Humbert Humbert's obsessive, devouring, and doomed passion for the nymphet Dolores Haze. Lolita is also the story of a hypercivilized European colliding with the cheerful barbarism of postwar America. Most of all, it is a meditation on love--love as outrage and hallucination, madness and transformation. NY Times Book Review Sunday, August 17, 1958 - Elizabeth Janeway [Lolita's] illicit nature will both shock the reader into paying attention and prevent sentimentally false sympathy from distorting his judgment. Contrariwise, I believe, Mr. Nabokov is slyly exploiting the American emphasis on the attraction of youth and the importance devoted to the “teen-ager” in order to promote an unconscious identification with Humbert’s agonies. Both techniques are entirely valid.
Acclaimed as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century, Lolita is a highly controversial and frequently banned story about a middle-aged man who is obsessed with a 12-year-old girl. Lolita is available in regular and large print and audio-book formats on the main floor of the Library.
Also, on Friday, October 3, Carnegie-Stout will host a free screening of Stanley Kubrick's 1962 movie Lolita. Professor Paul Kohl from Loras College will introduce the movie, and open discussion will be encouraged after the show. The movie, which is not rated, will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Library's 3rd Floor Auditorium. Banned Books Week, September 27 through October 4, 2008, is a nationwide campaign to promote freedom of expression. Sponsored by librarians, booksellers, publishers and writers, Banned Books Week has been observed every year since 1982. For more information, please call the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225 option #4, or visit the Adult Services Programs page online at www.dubuque.lib.ia.us/adult/programs/. 09 VUE : : ISSUE 153
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While works of art are what they are and should be viewed and appreciated for just that, they also serve as witnesses for all sorts of inquiries: It’s up to the viewer / curator / investigator to probe.
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he University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present an exhibition of works from the UNI Permanent Art Collection titled "Highlights from the Collection" from Monday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 21. The exhibition is co-curated by Gallery Director Darrell Taylor and UNI Professor of Art History Charles M. Adelman. Adelman will present a lecture titled "Highlights from the UNI Permanent Art Collection: Some Observations" on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB), Room 111. An opening reception will follow. The UNI Permanent Art Collection includes nearly 3,000 two- and threedimensional art objects acquired since the 1930s, primarily through donations. The vast majority of artworks are 20th century prints, paintings, photographs and sculpture representing a remarkable cross-section of nationally and internationally known artists, according to Taylor. Featured works include the Collection's Rembrandt etchings and Japanese Ukiyo-e prints as well as dye transfer photographs by Harold Edgerton. Signature pieces from the Collec-
tion will also be on display; for example, an abstract expressionist painting by Philip Guston titled "No. 6," a painting by Bauhaus artist and theorist Josef Albers titled "Homage to the Square: Blue Call," a watercolor by Dada artist George Grosz titled "Fancy Dress Ball," and the recently acquired premier limited edition re-issue of the "Szyk Haggadah," published by Historicana of Burlingame, Calif. Supplementing the exhibition will be works by celebrated national and international artists Käthe Kollwitz, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Henri Matisse, Juane Quick-To-See Smith, Ken Little, Nina Ward and Jose deCreeft, among others. All events at the UNI Gallery of Art are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; and noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is located at the northeast corner of Hudson Road and West 27th Street, Cedar Falls, on the main floor of the Kamerick Art Building. For more information call (319) 273-3095 or visit www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/. 'Highlights from the Collection' online at vueonline & vuecv.com
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LIVE MUSIC
30 AUG SATURDAY THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE DEJA VU 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jamesons, E. 4th St. Waterloo, IA
29 AUG FRIDAY
ROSALIE MORGAN 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Pizzaria Uno, Platteville, WI BETTY AND THE HEADLIGHTS 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Spirit of Dubuque, Third Street Ice Harbor
ALL-AGES END OF SUMMER BASH! EARLY SHOW AT 6PM WITH MUSIC BY: MY LADY FOUR / TRACE THE SKYLINE THE ACTRESS ADORABLE 6:00 p.m. - Midnight The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls
DEJA VU 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jamesons, E. 4th St. Waterloo
THE LEGENDS 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dubuque Driving Range
MICK STAEBELL & JIM LONGNECKER 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri 777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
JASCAT 7:00 p.m. - Midnight The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls
APPLE DUMPLINS 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI
THE SALSA BAND 9:00 p.m. - Midnight The Reverb 201 Main St, Cedar Falls
WILDCARD LIVE TO 9 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Overman Park downtown Cedar Falls
MIXED EMOTIONS 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Pit Stop, 17522 S. John Deere Rd. DBQ
HAMILTON LOOMIS 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. The Screaming Eagle, 228 E, Fourth Street, Waterloo
THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE
ILLEGAL SMILE WITH: SPACE NATIVES 8FOUNDEAD / HAZER 9:00 p.m. - Midnight The Reverb 201 Main St, Cedar Falls MICK STAEBELL & JIM LONGNECKER 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri Casino 777 Isle of Capri Blvd. Waterloo CHECKER AND THE BLUETONES 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. VooDoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
THE TRI-STATES LIVE OKHAM'S RAZOR 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Stone Cliff Wine Bar, Port of Dubuque 12 VUE : : ISSUE 153
TASTE LIKE CHICKEN 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Yardarm, 5 Eagle Point Drive, Dubuque
BLACK BLOOM 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Gobbie's Sports Bar, Galena, IL RIVER AND THE TRIBUTARIES /THE UNIPHONICS 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 180 MAIN - Dubuque HALF-FAST 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Dirty Ernie's - Farley, IA LIGHT POLLUTION 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Isabella's, At the Ryan House, 1375 Locust, Dubuque COMFORTBLY ONE 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Courtside, 2095 Holiday Drive, Dubuque
03 SEPT WEDNESDAY TRI-STATES & CV
THE TRI-STATES LIVE
OPEN MIC NIGHT 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jamesons, E. 4th St. Waterloo
PAUL MCHUGH 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Frank O’Dowd’s Pub - The Irish Cottage, Galena, Galena, IL
NOTHIN BUT DYLAN 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Park Farm Winery, 15159 Thielen Road, Bankston, IA
DAMON DOTSON (DUO) 6:00 p.m. - Midnight The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls
THE WUNDO BAND 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Red N Deb's Bar & Grill, Platteville, WI
THE RESISTERS 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Music on Main, Galena, IL
HAMILTON LOOMIS 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. The Screaming Eagle, 228 E, Fourth Street, Waterloo
HORSIN' AROUND BAND 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Catfish Charlie's River Club, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque
ROSALIE MORGAN 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. TAIKO Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 2155 Spark Court, Dubuque
WJOD'S WILD WEST WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque
STONEHEART 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Murph's South End Tap, 55 Locust St. DBQ
PAUL MCHUGH 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Frank O’Dowd’s Pub, Galena, Galena, IL
MASSEY ROAD 6:60 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque
THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE CHECKER AND THE BLUETONES 9:00 p.m.- Midnight Jameson's, 310 E. 4th St., Waterloo
NEVER THE LESS 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. VooDoo Lounge, Cedar Falls
AFTER WORK SHOW AT 6PM: WITH MUSIC BY: THE HOODADS. BAREFOOT COMPADRES 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls
PAUL HOLLAND BAND 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. The Screaming Eagle, 228 E, Fourth Street, Waterloo
II MCS WITH: ACE ROSCOE PEEKO BOXCAR CHILDREN 9:00 p.m. - Midnight The Reverb 201 Main St, Cedar Falls LOCKREN- FREE ADMISSION 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd. Wlo
THE TRI-STATES LIVE TOM NAUMAN 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Stone Cliff Wine Bar, Port of Dubuque TASTE LIKE CHICKEN 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Catfish Charlie's River Club, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque OKHAM'S RAZOR 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Perfect Pint - Platteville MASSEY ROAD 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Grand Tap, Dubuque KATIE & BROWNIE 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Frank O’Dowd’s Pub - The Irish Cottage, Galena, Galena, IL SWITCHBACK 8:30 p.m. - Midnight Catfish Charlie's River Club, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque NATE JENKINS 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Isabella's, At the Ryan House, 1375 Locust, Dubuque MATTHEW HAEFFEL, PAPER MACHE 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 180 MAIN - Dubuque
06 SEPT SATURDAY THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE LOCKREN FREE ADMISSION 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
29 AUG
JOSH DAVIS BAND 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls
06 SEPT SATURDAY
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ALL AGES END OF SUMMER BASH EARLY SHOW AT 6:00 PM WITH MUSIC BY
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THE TRI-STATES LIVE APPLE DUMPLINGS 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 180 MAIN - Dubuque MOBILE MOOSIC PRODUCTIONS 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI JUST CUZ 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Riverwalk Lounge at Grand Harbor Resort, 350 Bell Street, Dubuque KATIE & BROWNIE 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Frank O’Dowd’s Pub - The Irish Cottage, Galena, Galena, Ill.
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06 ACE, 9:00 P.M.
30 DEJA VU, 9:00P.M.
10 OPEN MIC, 8:00 P.M.
03 OPEN MIC, 8:00 P.M.
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05 CHECKER AND THE BLUETONES, 9:00 P.M.
13 SOUL FUSION, 9:00 P.M.
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ZERO 2 SIXTY 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. New Diggings General Store & Inn, Benton, WI
WITH EL ARNSTON
Dave has been performing since the tender age of 22, he's an Aries who likes long walks on beaches, bats around .500, tried but acquitted (but that's none of your business), he once sprained his ankle getting out of a hottub (but that's none of your business either). Dave gets WAY too much caffeine, is good with his hands, and he's got just enough money for a whole chicken.
MENACE 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Dirty Earneys, Farley WI
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MASSEY ROAD 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Pit Stop, Dubuque THE BOY'S NIGHT OUT 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Warf, Dubuque
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05 SEPT FRIDAY
ACE 9:00 p.m.- Midnight Jameson's, 310 E. 4th St., Waterloo
10 SEPT WEDNESDAY TRI-STATES & CV
FINALLY - MUSIC YOU’LL LIKE
OPEN MIC NIGHT 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jamesons, E. 4th St. Waterloo, IA WJOD'S WILD WEST WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque NICK STIKA 6:60 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque
THE HOTTEST BRANDS ON EARTH 5911 University Ave. Cedar Falls•Blackhawk Village 319.277.TUNE • Mon-Fri 10a.m.-7p.m. Sat.10a.m.- 5p.m. bobsguitars.com 13 VUE : : ISSUE 153
12 SEPT FRIDAY THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE
13 SEPT SATURDAY THE CEDAR VALLEY LIVE
SOUL FUSION 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Jameson's, 310 E. 4th St., Waterloo
SOUL FUSION 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Jameson's, 310 E. 4th St., Waterloo, IA.
GAYLYNN & MARK FREE ADMISSION 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
STABLE DAZE 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Hub, Main St, Cedar Falls, IA.
THE TRI-STATES LIVE
MATT WOODS AND THE THUNDERBOLTS 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. The Screaming Eagle, 228 E, Fourth Street, Waterloo
ROSALIE MORGAN 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. One Eleven Main, Galena, IL
GAYLYNN & MARK FREE ADMISSION 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Isle Of Capri, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
NOTHIN BUT DYLAN 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Dubuque Driving Range, Dubuque IAN GOULD 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Frank O’Dowd’s Pub - The Irish Cottage, Galena, Galena, IL MICHELLE LYNN 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Isabella's, At the Ryan House, 1375 Locust, Dubuque HORSIN' AROUND BAND 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Catfish Charlie's River Club, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque KARAOKE WITH C-N-T ENTERTAINMENT 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Gobbie's, Main Street, Galena, IL
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MATT WOODS
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NICK MOSS
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LIVE MUSIC TBA 9:00 p.m. - Midnight The Reverb 201 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA.
KENT BURNSIDE AND THE NEW GENERATION 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 180 MAIN - Dubuque
BRIAN BEEZ ROCKIN' BLUE COUNTRY SHOW 7:00 p.m. - Midnight The Pit Stop, 17522 S. John Deere Road, Dubuque
30 AUG
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THE TRI-STATES LIVE THE BLUEHEELS 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 180 MAIN - Dubuque MASSEY ROAD 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Wharf, Dubuque HORSIN' AROUND BAND 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RiverFest, Washington Park, 6th and Locust Streets, Dubuque
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MUSIC NEWS
m musicnews WILD SWEET ORANGE We Have Cause to be Uneasy
FREE CD
BRIAN WILSON That Lucky Old Sun
AUGUST 29.08
SEPTEMBER 02.08
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Wild Sweet Orange's Canvasback Music debut, We Have Cause To Be Uneasy, is a work of exquisite power, its songs propelled by edgy emotion and a cathartic yearning for connection. the Birmingham, Alabama-based rock outfit honing an intimate and individualistic sound.
Brand new album from legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer Brian Wilson, produced by Brian and created in the Capitol Records Studios where he first recorded in 1962. 17 new tracks from the original beach man.
YOUNG JEEZY
JOAN BAEZ
SEPTEMBER 02.08
SEPTEMBER 09.08
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YOUNG JEEZY is the TRUTH! His story represents the struggle, pain, and pressure that anyone living in the hood deals with. It also gives you the inspiration and motivation to make it out, be successful, and achieve your goals. Young Jeezy is one of the premier artists to emerge from Atlanta's ongoing "rap movement."
2008 marks Joan Baex 50th anniversary as a recording artist. The album was produced by the legendary Steve Earle. Joan gives her distinct interpretations to songs from Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and more. Razor and Tie.
FREE CROW Detours Sheryl Crow
CROW OFFERING FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD TO VOTERS:: Sheryl Crow is giving away free music - a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote. The singer announced a plan to give a digital copy of her album "Detours" to the first 50,000 people who register three friends to vote.
"I hope people wake up and emotionally engage in issues," Crow said in an interview during a visit to Los Angeles. Crow's giveaway is a kickoff to Rock the Vote's voter registration drive. She is also offering a free download of her politically charged song "Gasoline" to anyone who logs onto the Rock the Vote Web site or anyone on the group's mailing list, said the organization's executive director Heather Smith. Crow, 46, was one of the founding artists of Rock the Vote 18 years ago. She said the "Detours" album fits perfectly into the group's cause since the lyrics touch on topics such as adoption, breast cancer, the war in Iraq, the environment and Hurricane Katrina. "It's about the issues that everyone's talking about, but there's a lot of hope," Crow said. "At this moment in my life, writing about anything else would be uninteresting and impossible because I feel such urgency."
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JONAS BROTHERS POP CHARTS
A Little Bit Longer
Produced by John Fields (with Jon Lind and Kevin Jonas, Sr., serving as executive producers), "A Little Bit Longer" covers much musical and emotional ground, kicking off with the joyful jam "BB Good." Says Joe of the track, "It's a big sing-along song, and it's fun." The funky and danceable debut single, "Burnin' Up," keeps the party going, with Big Rob, the brothers' hefty security guard, rapping midtrack. "It's about this girl," adds Joe. "Maybe she's at a party, and you feel that immediate connection. You both know it's there." Though relentlessly upbeat, most songs on "A Little Bit Longer" explore star-crossed standoffs and missed romantic opportunities. Songs like "Shelf," the hard-rocking "Pushin' Me Away" and "One Man Show" survey love's unequal playing field, bad break-ups and the defiant isolation that follows. Their appeal is growing by leaps and bounds internationally as well. Jonas Brothers have seven platinum and gold certified records outside the US, as well as a sold out European tour, and sold out 80,000 seat stadium shows in Latin America. Sure, they had a blast with all of it. But bottom line: The Wycoff, N.J., natives are musical soul brothers every bit as much as they are blood brothers. For them, it has always been about the music.
TOADIES No Deliverance
After seven years of side projects, '90s radio conquerors the Toadies return with just their third album in 14 years.
Despite the vast spacing, the Toadies' vibe hasn't changed much at all. While the band is most known for its enigmatic smash hit "Possum Kingdom," the bulk of its songs are even harder-edged, with glass-shattering rhythm guitar riffs and pounding rhythms. This is especially true of "No Deliverance"—the band seems to be taking huge delight in reuniting, and its triumphant attitude shows in every riff and holler. It's also nice to hear that frontman Todd Lewis hasn't lost his lip, as such tracks as the grisly "Hell in High Water," the aptly named breakup ditty "Song I Hate" and the title track spit and bite with a gleeful fury. - Lavinia Jones www.vueonline.com
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OUR MISSION:: The Reverb, a staple of live music in downtown Cedar Falls, will be moving all assets and energy to their other business, Spicoli’s Rock Garden and Grill, which opened in January of this year. The new venue, located at 3555 University Avenue, will expand on the vast amount of local, regional, and national acts of all genres that the Reverb has brought to the cedar valley since 2001 and will add the great specials, spacious seating, and appetizing food brought by Spicoli’s. This new venture will officially be dubbed Spicoli’s Grill and the Reverb Rock Garden. 16 VUE : : ISSUE 153
SETTING THE STAGE:: SEPTEMBER DAILY HAPPY HOUR 4-8pm Tuesday-Saturday 2 for 1 on all beers, wells, and select mixed drinks. MONDAY: 4:30-7:30PM No Alcohol Dance Night, $2 U Call its after 8pm. TUESDAY: 1st and 3rd of the month the New Band Night--a chance for lesser known locals to take the stage WEDNESDAY: free pool night THURSDAY: Karaoke from Ultimate Entertainment, 50 cent tacos from 5-9pm FRIDAY: Free Wing Fridays featuring free wings 5-7pm and great area cover bands SATURDAY: Live music-local, regional, and national acts of all genres. SUNDAY’S: Open blues based jam. Starting in Mid-September hours will be 11AM-2AM 7 Days a week.
3555 University Avenue, Waterloo www.thereverb.net, www.spicolis.net. The Reverb 277-4404, Spicoli’s 287-5747
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LEO KOTTKE & LEON REDBONE
Leon Redbone
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Friday, September 19, 2008, at 7:30p.m. Five Flags Theater, Dubuque, IA.
REVERB TRANSITION Expanding on the vast amount of local, regional, and national acts of all genres at Spicoli’s Rock Garden
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ust as a band makes their way from the garage to a bar gig to an arena and makes the climb from an unsigned band to rock stars, the owners of the Reverb are making a transition from the garage to mainstream. The Reverb, a staple of live music in downtown Cedar Falls, will be moving all assets and energy to their other business, Spicoli’s Rock Garden and Grill, which opened in January of this year. The new venue, located at 3555 University Avenue, will expand on the vast amount of local, regional, and national acts of all genres that the Reverb has brought to the cedar valley since 2001 and will add the great specials, spacious seating, and appetizing food brought by Spicoli’s. This new venture will officially be dubbed Spicoli’s Grill and the Reverb Rock Garden.
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eo Kottke an acoustic guitarist widely known for his idiosyncratic finger-picking style, which draws on blues, jazz, and folk music influences, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. Leo’s work is often considered part of the American Primitivism movement, partly because he was signed to John Fahey's Takoma Records label. Kottke has overcome a series of personal obstacles including partial deafness and a nearly careerending bout with tendon damage to emerge as a widely-recognized master of his instrument. Kottke has collaborated on his records with his mentor John Fahey, as well as with Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett, Margo Timmins, and Rickie Lee Jones. He has recorded tunes by Tom T. Hall, Johnny Cash, Carla Bley, Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, Jorma Kaukonen, Kris Kristofferson, Randall Hylton, and many others. He is also a frequent guest on the radio variety program “A Prairie Home Companion.” Leon Redbone an singer and guitarist specializing in interpretations of early 20th-century music, including jazz and blues standards and Tin Pan Alley classics. Recognized for his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses, and bow tie, Redbone first appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada in the mid-1970s. While living in Canada in the early 1970s, Redbone began performing in public at Toronto area nightclubs and folk music festivals. At one point, it was rumored that he was actually comedian Andy Kaufman, who
sometimes took on other identities, or singer/guitarist Frank Zappa, who somewhat resembled Redbone. However, Redbone has performed since the deaths of Kaufman and Zappa, and the rumors have subsided. David Letterman once proposed that he was Don Novello, the comedian famous for playing Father Guido Sarducci. In 1974, Rolling Stone magazine ran a feature article on Redbone, a full year before he had a recording contract. His first album, On the Track, was released by Warner Bros. Records in 1975. He was introduced to a larger public as a semi-regular musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live throughout the late 1970s and into the 1980s. In a late-'70s appearance on the The Merv Griffin Show, he was introduced as "Andy Kaufman ...maybe or maybe not," alluding to the eccentric comedian as being his possible true identity. During the 1980s-90s Redbone was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It was apparent from the on-air exchanges between host and guest that Carson was a fan of Redbone's work. Leon was heard in the recent hit movie, Elf, as the voice of a snowman in this story of a human baby named Buddy (Will Ferrel).
With the changing of the music and bar scene in recent years, the owners of the Reverb (Cody
Winther and Rob Dunn) have decided to be proactive in the business rather than waiting for the business to change before them. Rising gas prices and a staggering economy mean that venues are going to have to provide only top quality entertainment along with additional sources of income such as other forms of entertainment, quality drinks, and great-tasting, reasonably priced food. Combining the forces of Spicoli’s and the Reverb accomplishes this goal. The venue will branch out and encompass all forms of live music and entertainment by having bigger national acts, local and regional original music, cover bands, and other forms of entertainment such as karaoke. The new venue will also feature a spacious stage and an upgraded sound system that will rival that of any other club in the Cedar Valley.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS: VENOM EXHIBIT
ON GOING
View all sorts of beautiful, intersting and venomous creatures from all over the world including lizards, spiders, snakes, invertebrates, jelly fish and more. Highlights of “Venom” include the use of manipulative cameras that allow visitors to zoom in on the animals in the exhibit.
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A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (check-in time starts at 7 a.m.) This seven-mile walking tour will take participants to DCHS historical sites that are both local and national treasures.
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NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS 20-21
SEPT
Artisans, living history demonstrators, fishers, clammers and Native Americans will celebrate folk arts and cultural richness of traditional crafts related to the Mississippi River and the fur and lead trade. Boat building and River Harvest demonstration.
PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENU
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350 E. 3rd St. Port of Dubuque 563.557.9545 . 800.226.3369
www.rivermuseum.com
7P.M.-2A.M. FRI.-WED. 5P.M.-2A.M. THURS.
ILLEGAL SMILE WITH: SPACE NATIVES. 8 FOUND DEAD. HAZER
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weeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim is the hit musical based on the 19th century legend of a London barber driven to a life of crime after a malevolent judge takes his wife and child from him. Sweeney’s plan for revenge includes a cutthroat partnership with Mrs. Lovett-an enterprising businesswoman-who is soon producing the tastiest meat pies in London. October 5th 7:00pm.
SPANISH BRASS:: Formed in 1989 by five Spanish musicians who created an eclectic and innovative project that they developed over the years in different fields including: music, performance, education, and creation. Today they tour all over the world with courses intended for chamber music and recordings. October 10th 7:30pm.
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FRIGG:: Combines elements of their respective folk traditions with touches of American Appalachian and Country music, they create an entirely new sound which feels simultaneously innovative and familiar. October 15th 7:30pm.
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SIMPLY SINATRA:: Steve Lippia brings a performer who has become one of the most prominent, in-demand vocalists and has quickly established his place among the finest interpreters of “standards” and traditional pop music in the nation. Steve’s youthful, energetic talent and powerful show creates a perfect blend of “classic” with “today”. His show introduces a new generation to the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, while appealing to long-time listeners. November 9th 7:30pm.
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CHIC GAMINE:: A vocal super group from Winnipeg’s French Quarter, has been singing together in various formations since 1997. Most recently, three of them were members of the acclaimed World Vocal ensemble Madrigaia, and look to embellish that legacy with new, original material. November 13th 7:30pm. 6 RICKY SKAGGS:: Has often said that he is "just trying to make a living" playing the music he loves. But it's clear that his passion for bluegrass puts him in the position to bring this lively, distinctively American form of
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Formed in 1989 by five Spanish musicians who created an eclectic and innovative project that they developed over the years in different fields including: music, performance, education, and creation.
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BAD VOODOO DADDY:: Has become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. Having put the swing craze that briefly dominated Alternative radio in 1998 behind them, BBVD now carries on the tradition of the legendary Big Bands and orchestras by touring non-stop, performing over 100 concerts each year around the world. December 4th 7:30pm.
The second half of the season which begins in February of 2009 includes: The Jeff Coffin Mu’Tet on February 6; the 70 piece Czech Symphony Orchestra on February 13; the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neeley February 15; Footloose The Musical will be April 17; and Gilligan’s Island the Musical starring Barry Williams will be May 3. Series subscriptions for all events are on sale now. Single tickets for Fall PAS events are also on sale with tickets for the second half of the series going on sale 12/1/08 with an Internet presale beginning 11/29/08. Visit the CFA website for ticket information at http://www.uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa. Tickets are available through the University Box Office in the Center for the Arts the University Box Office is open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and can be reached by calling (608)-3421298. The University Box Office is located in newly renovated Ullsvik Hall located at the intersection of Hickory and Main Streets in Platteville. Tickets are now available online 24/7 at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu. More information on the Performing Arts Series and other performance events can be found at http://uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa. SPECIAL PROJECT:: at the CFA features flute prodigy The Center for the Arts Performing Arts Series University of Wisconsin-Platteville presents PROJECT September 9th at 7:30pm.
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With their galvanic live shows, and the 2005 second album, Keidas Oasis - Oase building on the buzz caused by the 2002 debut album Frigg, the band have been catching ears on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Steve’s youthful, energetic talent and powerful show creates a perfect blend of “classic” with “today”. His show introduces a new generation to the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, while appealing to long-time listeners.
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Dallas native Peter Seymour has performed with a multitude of highly acclaimed artists and ensembles. As a member of the Cleveland Orchestra he performed under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst and in the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. He was the recipient of the Downbeat Magazine Award for Best Jazz Soloist in 1996. Peter is active composing and performing with PROJECT, the ensemble he cofounded with cellist Eric Stephenson. An exceptionally versatile cellist, Eric Stephenson’s style ranges from classical to jazz to rock and folk. He is currently a member of the IRIS Chamber Orchestra in Memphis, Tennessee and the Colorado Music Festival. Eric served as Principal Cellist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra from 2002-2006. Greg Pattillo (Flute) is recognized throughout the world for his redefinition of flute sound. Greg was lauded by The New York Times as "the best person in the world at what he does." His groundbreaking performance videos on Youtube, showcasing "beatbox flute," have been viewed more than 20 million times.
PROJECT is an ensemble of genre bending performers emerging from classical music roots. Tickets for this event are $10 for General Admission $8 for Faculty and Senior Citizens $6 for Kids Under 18 and $2 for UWP Students (with current ID). Tickets are available through the University Box Office in the Center for the Arts the University Box Office is open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and can be reached by calling (608)-342-1298. The University Box Office is located in newly renovated Ullsvik Hall located at the intersection of Hickory and Main Streets in Platteville. Tickets are now available online 24/7 at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu. More information on the Performing Arts Series and other performance events can be found at http://uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa.
CHIC GAMINE::
Seeing them together left me completely flabbergasted? They are a musical tempest. Chic Gamine’s live performance made me feel that I had just witnessed a very important musical moment. Bravo!"
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Ricky Skaggs started playing music after he was given a mandolin by his father. At age 6, he played mandolin on stage with Bill Monroe. At age 7, he appeared with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.
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PROJECT:: A dynamic young group that is exciting audiences with their energy and innovative style. Their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and world music - balanced out by a sincere allegiance to their classical roots. September 9th 7:30pm.
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PROJECT is a dynamic young group that is exciting audiences with their energy and innovative style. Their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and world music, balanced out by a sincere allegiance to their classical roots. By combining the classical repertoire with original compositions, PROJECT reaches out to new audiences. Through performance and outreach/education concerts, they provide access for the next generation of music lovers.
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he University of Wisconsin-Platteville Performing Art Series proudly announces its 2008-2009 Season. The Series strives to bring a wide variety of productions to Platteville and the Tri-States area.
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Originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989 by leader Scotty Morris. He and Kurt Sodergren are the two "original" members, with the rest of the band joining later on. The band concentrates on the swing of the 1940s and '50s.
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