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Hoopla cover shoot,Mary Frieden, ex-ecutive director forIowa City’s summerof the arts. Taken onWednesday, July 8,2009. (Cliff Jette/TheGazette)
Hoopla cover shoot,Mary Frieden, ex-ecutive director forIowa City’s summerof the arts. Taken onWednesday, July 8,2009. (Cliff Jette/TheGazette)
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CONTENTSINSIDE THIS ISSUE 07.16.09 ■ ■ VOLUME002 ■ ■ ISSUE029
page05 In the KnowAll the news you didn’t know you needed to know, plus GregDietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”
pagepage1212 Bar GuideBar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon with karaoke?Here’s how you find out where and when.
page15 Clean Plate ClubAndrea Dietzenbach isn’t singing in rhapsody over TheBohemian Cafe, Bakery & Pub.
page16 Book TalkNatalie Ditmars suggests you harvest “The Farmer” off theshelf.
page14 IntheKitchenIntheKitchenIt’s all in the family at Pagliai’s Pizza.
page08 3 ThingsNot sure what to do this week? Enjoy summer in theCorridor with a Drive-in Movie and music in the park.
page06 Five MinutesWe want to know: What “As Seen on TV” product do you wishyou’d invented?
page 07 MyStyle Kelsey Richards getsher best fashionadvice from her BF.
HooplaNow.comextra: Watch a videoabout Kelsey’s favoriteoutfits and readmore about thislocal fashionista.
Photographyby CLIFF JETTE.
page06 TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?
Music NotesMusic Notespagepage1717
Page 10: People You Should MeetMary Frieden brings summer (of the arts) to Iowa City
ON THE COVER
page10 The girl of summer page04 I’m Just Sayin’Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in thisissue and whatever else she wants.
Caitlin SlessorBook Talk, Page 16“That hair towel thingy.Brilliant!”
Natalie DitmarsBook Talk, Page 16“Definitely the FURminatorProfessional De-sheddingtool.”
Carly WeberEditor“The EZ Grill. Seriously.A disposable grill.Inspirational.”
Seth SmithArt Director“HeadOn. Apply directlyto the forehead.”
Michelle WieseDesigner“I recently saw an infomeri-cal on the Jawhorse. Manthat thing looks handy.”
Maggie MillsThree Things, Page 8“I wish I would’ve come up withCh-ch-ch Chia Pets.”
Andrea DietzenbachClean Plate Club, Page 15“Those potato peeling gloves.Because actual potato peelers areso cheeky and impertinent.”
Jamie KellyTwitterpated, Page 6“I’ve always wished I’d thoughtof spray-on hair.”
Music by Maru. No. Not the penguin.
CalendarCalendarpagepage1717Quit whining that there’s nothing to do around here. We did thehard work. Go enjoy yourself.
Stacey StefaniEvents“Bump Its. Not manygadgets will give you apoolside look and a redcarpet look in one!”
Erin McNeillMusicNotes, Page 17“The Magic Bullet. It’s myfavorite kitchen appliance.It does everything!”
Katie Mills-Giorgio5 Minutes, page 6“I totally wish the DebbieMeyer Green Bags were theKatie Giorgio Green Bags.””
Anne KaplerIntheKitchen, Page 14“The Topsy Turvy TomatoPlanter. Upside-down plantsare neat.”
Britt RobinsonPYSM, Page 10“The Money Maze.”
INcircle { Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla?Find out all about the crew here.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:“What ‘As Seen on TV’ gadget do you wish you’d invented?”
Photography by CLIFF JETTE.
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It makes me sad when people say there’s nothingto do around here.
Sort of in a crazy you-just-insulted-my-first-born kind of way. I get really upset. Other thanthe fact that it’s simply not true, I don’t know
exactly why it affects me the way it does.
The only conclusion I’ve come to is that Ifeel the need to defend this home I’vechosen. Like a mama bear and her cub,I feel protective of this place.
I’ve lived other places. So I know thatother green grass isn’t really so lushup close. Plus I didn’t grow up here. Andthough I came here for school, that’s not
why I came back. I didn’t move here for a jobor a relationship either.
I moved here because there was somethingabout Cedar Rapids and the corridor area thatspoke to me. I’ve often said this area getsunder your skin. Which isn’t a very poetic orpretty way of describing what I mean, but itworks better than another metaphor I’ve heard, avelvet noose.
But, beyond the fact that I feel protective of thisplace, my hackles are also raised at that oft-quotedcomplaint because it’s totally bogus.
OK. Duh. We are not Chicago. And yes. I love visitingthat city and others as much as the next person.
But there are plenty of things that make CedarRapids a great place to live.
Take Classics at Brucemore, which I went to for
the first time last weekend. Pack a picnic. Watch a play. Allunder the stars. On the lawn of a mansion that’s a NationalTrust Historic Site.
When you go, you’ll feel silly, like I did, for not takingadvantage of this event sooner.
If you didn’t go last weekend, you still have a chance thisweekend. Go. Fifteen dollars well spent.
If you’ve never been to the estate. Again. Not to sound like abroken record, you’re missing out.
Brucemore says its mission is “to engage the public in thehistory, traditions, resources and ongoing preservation ofBrucemore for the enrichment of the community.” Its Website says they want the community to consider Brucemore itshome.
In the next few weeks there’s tons of opportunities to go“home.”
Check out the outdoor children’s theatre “The PrincessWho Wouldn’t Wear Pink” July 22 to 25. Then August 1 isBluesmore and the following weekend, August 6 to 8, isCabaret in the Courtyard.
All year there are garden shows, holiday open houses,children’s activities, garden walks, plant sale, concerts,lectures, workshops and educational programs.
Plus, did you know that the grounds — gorgeouslylandscaped gardens — are open to the public — for free— during the day? Go wander or ponder.
So, if you don’t take advantage of local gems like Brucemore,I don’t want to hear you say there’s nothing to do aroundhere. Just zip it.
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intheKNOW { All the news you didn’t knowyou needed to know.
Top dogDES MOINES — Eastern Iowa native and RepublicanParty of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn has madePolitico’s, a Washington D.C.-based print and Internetnewspaper, list of Top 50 Politicos To Watch. Strawn,who owns the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines ArenaFootball League team, was elected chairman of theIowa GOP in 2008 and logged more than 7,500 milesvisiting towns during his first 100 days on the job.
Air timeIOWA CITY — Did you miss The Nadas at the JavaHouse with Iowa Public Radio’s Java Blend July10? There are still two chances to catch the show.The Nadas’ performance will air on KSUI 91.7 FM orWSUI 910 AM July 25 at 11 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m.
On the tracksWASHINGTON D.C. — Two of Iowa’s congressmen areencouraging federal transportation officials to approvestimulus funding for a Chicago-Quad Cities-Iowa Citypassenger rail line. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, and DaveLoebsack, D-Iowa, called the rail line “an essentialaddition to the Midwest Regional Rail System.”According to a 2008 Amtrak feasibility study, theChicago-Quad Cities section would cost $22.7 millionto improve track conditions. The Quad Cities-Iowa Citysection would cost $32.5 million.
Sick payIowa is in line to receive more than $3.4 million ingrants to help prepare for the H1N1 virus and fall flu
season. The grant money would be used to implementstrategies to reduce people’s exposure to the H1N1 flu,improve influenza surveillance and investigations andhelp hospitals and health care systems prepare for andrespond to public health emergencies.
Round and roundMARION — Roundabouts, mixed-use development andgreen space are part of a new vision for downtownMarion. The concept would direct through-trafficonto Sixth Avenue, making Seventh Avenue moreappealing for walking, dining and shopping, said the
city director of planning and development. Four publicmeetings are scheduled to gain community input onthe project: Tuesday (7/28) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theAmerican Legion and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Depotin Marion Square Park, Wednesday (7/29) 7:30 to10:30 a.m. at the Marion Public Library and 1:30 to4:30 p.m. at Campbell Steele Gallery in downtownMarion. To view the plan go to www.oaplanning.com/marioncorridor
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BRIAN RAY/THE GAZETTEJason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth of The Nadas perform on Iowa Public Radio’s Java Blend withBen Kieffer July 10, 2009 at the Java House in downtown Iowa City. The Nadas’ performance will air onKSUI 91.7 FM or WSUI 910 AM July 25 at 11 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m.
Jamie KellyThe Gazette
This week, JamieKelly learned tojudge dairy cowsat the CedarCounty Fair.Read more at
GazetteOnline.comNext week, he’ll beat Solon Beef Days.
Follow along onTwitter by searchingfor #wheresjamie.
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ToddPM: If MJ had realized that dying would1) forgive all his crimes & 2) be the smartest businessmove he could make, would he have done it sooner?
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Ben Reinhart, 19Cedar Rapids“Thepetsteps.Theyarehilarious.”
Denton DeSotel, 29Cedar Rapids“That spray on hair.”
Keith Terry, 19Cedar Rapids“The Slap Chop. It’s that thingyou chop vegetables with.”
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Matt Pechota, 22Cedar Rapids“The Juicer. I love the Juicer.Or Shamwow.”
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What she’s wearing:I am wearing an orangeDaytrip top layeredunder a Daytrip tubetop, which I wore as adress (the joys of beingshort). The shoes areMadden Girl. Everythingis from The Buckle.
What she says:The closest person Ihave to a style icon ismy boyfriend (whichsounds crazy, I know)but he gives me the bestfashion advice a personcould ask for. I willoften look to him foradvice on a new top orpair of jeans because heknows me and will bebluntly honest.
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3THINGSNOT SURE WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND?CHECK OUT ONE, TWO OR ALL THREE OF THESE EVENTSAND YOU’LL HAVE TO TRY NOT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.
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Kick off your weekend at Uptown Friday Night in downtown Cedar Rapids. Wicked Lizand the Bellyswirls out of the Quad Cities will be on stage with an energetic performanceof a rock meets blues nature. The event starts at 5 p.m. in Greene Square Park, withplenty of cool beverages and great food. Whether you’re in the mood to get togetherwith friends, meet new people or just celebrate the beginning of the weekend, Uptown isa place to mix and mingle in the Corridor. Then mosey downtown afterward for specialsat local bars and restaurants. Check it out. Only two more Uptowns left in the summer.Next week, join guest pourers, the Hoopla Crew.
Uptown Friday NightFriday, July 17
Uptown Friday Night5 to 8 p.m. Friday (7/17) Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids, $5, www.uptownfridaynights.com
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Tues- Bottled Beer• $2 Domestic• $3 Imports
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Stop by Gibson Square in Iowa City to celebrate books, readingand writing at the Iowa City Book Festival. The festival willhost local and regional booksellers offering new, used andcollectible books; children’s readings and activities andlive music. Plus the Center for the Book at the U of I willhold hands-on printmaking, papermaking, bookbinding andcalligraphy activities and demonstrations.
Iowa City Book Festival10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday (7/18), Gibson Square (the corner ofBurlington & Madison Streets), Iowa City, free, www.iowacitybookfestival.org
Iowa City Book FestivalSaturday, July 18
There are two chances to grab a blanket and watch a movieunder the stars this weekend. Friday, catch “Field of Dreams”at Marion Movie Night at Thomas Park at 7 p.m. The moviestarts at sunset. Saturday watch “Happy Feet” at the DowntownDrive-In. Food vendors and games for the kids begin at7:30 p.m.; the movie starts at dusk. Sit outside or “drive in.”
Movie nights7 p.m. Friday (7/17), Marion Movie Night, Thomas Park, 335Marion Blvd., Marion, free, (319) 377-63167:30 p.m. Saturday (7/18), Downtown Drive-In, CRBT, 500 FirstAvenue NE, Cedar Rapids, free, www.downtowncr.org
Movie nightsFriday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18
Women Building BetterCommunities; 75 Yearsof the Junior Leagueof Cedar Rapids10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (7/17) to8/18
The Carl & Mary Koehler HistoryCenter, 615 First Avenue SE,Cedar Rapids, free, www.history-center.org
CR Green Drinks5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (7/16)
DC’s River Walk Pub & Eatery,401 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids,free, www.theiowagreenteam.com
DowntownFarmers Market7:30 a.m.to noon Saturday (7/18)
Downtown Cedar Rapids,www.downtowncr.org
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Mary Frieden,30, NorthLiberty
ExecutiveDirector @Summerof the Arts
If ever anyone writes the story Mary Frieden’s life, they haveto include the shoes.
Physical shoes, the kind you find in a mall, were part ofwhat brought Mary to the Cedar Valley. And shoes of themetaphorical variety are what keep her here.
Mary talks about wearing many shoes the way most doabout hats. And these days, Mary wears a lot of shoes asthe Executive Director of the Summer of the Arts, a seriesof events held each year from May to August in Iowa City,including art and jazz festivals, concert and movie series anda fundraiser.
For almost two years now, Mary has served as the oneand only full-time employee for the Summer of the Arts,doing fundraising, marketing, human resources, volunteermanagement, T-shirt folding, handling sponsors, organizingport-a-potties and everything in between.
It’s work that she calls her “dream job.”
“It was just the perfect job for me,” Mary says. “Aperfect fit.”
Mary grew up in an artistic household in the San FranciscoBay area, with a mother who worked as a painter and whoencouraged her children to pursue their own abilities. Marypursued hers to the University of South Dakota in Vermillionbefore a visit to a friend convinced her to set roots inEastern Iowa.
“It was the perfect mid-sized city. Right in the middle ofeverything,” Mary says. “And it was close to five malls.”During the summer, Mary doesn’t find herself at the mallquite as often, as she works with the five events under theSummer of the Arts umbrella (the Iowa Arts Festival, IowaCity Jazz Festival, Friday Night Concert Series and FreeMovie Series came together in 2005. Sand in the City, afundraiser for the other events, is new this year). But Marydoesn’t do it all alone. The individual festivals retain creativecontrol (translation: no she cannot bring in your favoriteband), and a veritable army of volunteers “make everythingwork. They run like a machine.”
And her favorite part is watching it all come together.
“The first Friday Night Concert Series I stood over thecrowd at the Sheraton and saw thousands. Kids covered
the playground,” Mary says. “Seeing that makes everythingworthwhile.”It’s the people in those crowds that Mary sees as the reasonfor Summer of the Arts.
“We need to build our neighborhoods again,” Mary says.“It’s part of our mission to build community. We can dothis by connecting people at our events.”
To that end Mary is working year-round and her job reallydoes entail more work than one could guess betweensummers, like planning technology workshops for artists toteach them how to take their art and submit it to fairs andfestivals digitally.
Also recently, the Summer of the Arts (read: Mary) hasbecome the go-to organization for festivals-related advicein Iowa City, including the Iowa City Farmer’s Market, theUniversity of Iowa Student Fair and Fry Fest.
“That wasn’t a shoe we thought we’d be wearing,” she says.“It doesn’t feel like it ever slows down.”
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Did you know?Part of the reasonMary loves livingnear Iowa City ishow welcoming thecity is of her veganlifestyle. People inother cities gave herstrange looks whenshe asked for veganitems on the menu,but in Iowa Citymany restaurantsalready have thoseoptions listed. “It’sa totally differentfilter,” says Mary.
What she cando for youWant to volunteerfor any of theSummer of the ArtsFestivals? Mary’salways lookingfor new people tohelp out. “We wantfresh faces, peoplewho love art andculture and wantto learn to take onthose roles othersin the communityhave played.” Findout more at www.summerofthearts.org
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noon-6 p.m. $2.25 DepthCharges; 7 p.m. Karaoke
noon-6 p.m. $2.25 DepthCharges
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$2 U-Call-It 8 p.m.-close $3.50 3 Olives Bombs, $3House Beer, $3 3 OlivesVodka Drinks 8 p.m.-close
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{intheKITCHEN It’s all in the family.
First thing’s first: How do you pronouncethe name of your restaurant?It’s pronounced polly-eyes. We get asked that a lot.
What’s the best thing about working ina family restaurant?I’m the third generation of this family to work here —so, taking pride a business that’s been here forthree generations.
What jobs have you done at Pagliai’s?I’ve done them all. I’ve washed dishes, I’ve been a server,and now I make pizzas.
How would you describe a Pagliai’s pizza?Authentic Italian with tangy sauce and crisp crust.We do have a double crust, which is twice as thick, but I
think the thin crust is the best option.
What’s the strangest topping combinationyou’ve done for a customer?We have anchovies and shrimp and broccoli. I thinkthose are the most outrageous toppings that we have.
Wait — did you make a pizza with thatcombination of toppings?No! I would never put those three together.
What’s your favorite pizza topping?Sometimes just plain old sausage is great, otherwise Ilike the Palace Special — sausage, ground beef, pepper-oni, mushrooms and onion. We make our own sausageand ground beef daily.
— ANNE
Jaclyn Pagliai, 28, Iowa CityManager @ Pagliai’s Pizza
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CLEANPLATEclub { Sampling the Corridorone plate at a time withAndrea Dietzenbach.
— ANDREA
ANDREA DIETZENBACH PHOTOS
For me, Czech food is a paradox. By all accounts it’sdelicious. It’s hearty homemade food that soothes thesoul. On the other hand, there’s a lot of gravy.
The novice food critic in me says, “this is good food,it’s beautifully prepared and authentic.” And the 8-year old in me, sitting at the kitchen table and refusingto eat my sauerkraut just says, “I don’t wanna!”
The Bohemian Bakery, Cafe & Pub is an adorable littlespot in the resurrected Czech Village in Cedar Rapids.While some businesses are still regaining their footing,this restaurant is new to the area and is embracing allthat the Czech Village is about.
The interior is split into a bakery on one side anddining room on the other, with a nightclub down ashort flight of stairs. The bakery is enticing with traysof tempting kolaches and the dining room warm andwelcoming with vintage furnishings and open windowsthat let in a lovely summer breeze. The restaurant wasbuzzing with people, which is a good sign it has madeits mark.
So with all that you may wonder what my problem is.Well, turns out Czech food just isn’t my cup of tea.
I ordered the sauerbraten, thinly sliced beef marinatedin vinegar and seasonings and simmered in a savorysauce. On the side was a bowl of sauerkraut and aserving of dense soft bread smothered in gravy.
Everything had a distinctive tang to it and while Iappreciate the idea of gravy, I’m a gal that wouldrather just have butter on my bread.
That being said. My friend who’d recommended thecafe to me and joined me for lunch had goulash, aside of sauerkraut and a potato pancake topped withapplesauce and sour cream. She really liked the foodon this visit and previous ones.
So do I recommend The Bohemian? Absolutely. If theidea of authentic, home-style food that is clearly madewith love appeals to you, it’s a must. Just don’t ask meto be your dinner date.
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BOOKTALK { Natalie Ditmars and Caitlin Slessor give you theCliffs Notes. What they are reading right now andwhich books they can’t wait to crack open.
— NATALIE
I love when I end up loving a bookthat I would never in a million yearspick off the shelf.
Thanks to a recommendation froma colleague of mine, I had thepleasure of reading “FARMER”by Jim Harrison . This is a littlebook that packs a big punch.Chick lit it is not. The basic storyline is a 43-year-old man strugglingto choose between two women,one of which is a 17-year oldstudent of his.
Joseph (the 43-year-old man) hasspent his entire adult life makingexcuses as to why he is where heis — stuck in the same small ruralcommunity in northern Michiganwhere he grew up, still living withhis dying mother. Joseph wakes upone day and discovers, he is lostand, as a friend of his observes, thelife is draining out of him. He loseshis longtime teaching job whenthe country school where he workscloses and it appears that his onlyoption left is to take up farming.Problem is, Joseph isn’t sure iffarming is something he wants to,
or physically can, do (his leg wasmangled when he was a little boyforcing him to walk with a cane) .
Then there’s the love story. As ayoung adult, Joseph fell in lovewith a girl named Rosalee, whoeventually marries Joseph’s bestfriend, Orin. When Orin dies, Josephgets a second chance with Rosalee.Instead of picking up where thingsleft off, Joseph toys with Rosalee’sheart. Whether Joseph is trying topunish Rosalee for choosing Orinover him or whether he is just thatuncertain about what he wants outof life is up to the reader to decide.Either way Joseph does everything inhis power to screw it up, includingan affair with one of his 17-year-old students.
Harrison’s vivid descriptionsbeautifully capture the uniquenessand despair of Joseph’s strugglesand the community in which helives. At a mere 160 pages,this is a great book for a rainysummer night!
Once you finish “Farmer” check out
Harrison’s “Legends of the Fall,” thebook-turned-movie that launchedBrad Pitt’s career.
He has plenty more for your list too.Harrison is an extremely prolificwriter in many different genres,including fiction, non-fictionand poetry.
Check out some of Harrison’s otherfiction works such as “Wolf: A falsememoir,” “A Good Day to Die,”“Dalva,” “The Summer He Didn’tDie” and “Julip.” If you are intopoetry, it would be worth your timeto read “Braided Creek” which isa conversation in poetry with TedKooser. In the non-fiction realm,Harrison’s memoir “Off to the Side:A Memoir” is said to be wonderful,as is “The Raw and the Cooked:Adventures of a Roving Gourmand.”While Harrison is a wonderful writer,I have been warned (so I’ll pass thiswarning off to you) to avoid someof his works, including “The RoadHome” and “True North.”
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In Maori mythology, Maru is a god of war. In Japanese,Maru is slang for “demon” or “spirit.” But this Maru isnamed after Badtz-Maru, a Japanese Sanrio penguin(think Hello Kitty).
Like their unusual name, Maru is not your typical coverband.
“One thing we pride ourselves on is being eclectic,” saysguitarist Matt Manuel.
Manuel and bass guitarist Matt “The Beard” Ash startedtheir first band, Seven Days, in 1995. After a 12-yearhiatus, the two became reacquainted and Maru wasborn in February 2007.
This time around, they were joined by Beard’s wife, Kyla,and drummer Mike Day, who was discovered by Kyla’sfather, a postal worker who was delivering Day’s mail.
All native Cedar Rapidians, the members of Maru focuson bringing a different flavor to the local band scene.Incorporating songs by Black Sabbath and Wolfmotherwith more traditional cover songs makes Maru standout from other bands in the area, Manuel says.
They plays songs that people want to hear, but alsosongs that they like to play.
“We play stuff that rocks, but not necessarily stuff that’son the radio,” Manuel says. “We really do this becausewe’re all into music as musicians.”
MUSICNOTES { You’ve heard their music. Now know their story.
THE TALENT: Kyla Ash (vocals, guitar), Matt Manuel(guitar, backing vocals), Mike Day (percussion), Matt“The Beard” Ash (bass guitar, backing vocals)THE SOUND: class rock, alternative rock, hard rockTHE GIG: 9 p.m. July 18 @ Next Door, 1736 16thAvenue SW, Cedar RapidsTHE REST OF THE STORY: www.maru-band.com
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ThursdayJuly 16
Children’s EventsStomp In! Summer SafetyBoot Camp8:30 a.m.Wilson Middle School, 2301 J. St.SW, Cedar Rapids. Grades 3-5.(319) 221-8520
Thrilling Thursday TaleTimes at Ushers Ferry9 a.m.Usher’s Ferry Historical Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trail, NE.Free.(319) 286-5731
Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly10 a.m.Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids.(319) 286-5731
Farmers MarketsSeeHooplaNow.com for afull listing.
Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsReconstruct Large or SmallPrairies6:30 p.m.Scott Church Park, Highway 6 andAmerican Legion Rd., Iowa City.(319) 645-1011
KaraokeSeeHooplaNow.com for afull listing or page 12 for the BarGuide.
Live musicSwingin’ At Sunset7 p.m.City Square Park, Marion. Eveningof classic 30s and 40s big band hitsfrom the masters. Presented by theMarion Big Band.
Theater‘The Queen of Bingo’3 and 7:30 p.m.Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant, 4420220th Trail Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA,www.oldcreamery.com
Also Friday through Sunday
Classics at Brucemore:‘To Kill a Mockingbird’7 p.m.Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE,Cedar Rapids. The Linden Drivegate opens nightly at 7 p.m. andperformances begin at 8 p.m.(319) 362-7375Also Friday and 2 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday.
‘The Wizard of Oz’7:30 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. WashingtonSt., Iowa City.(319) 688-2653, www.englert.orgAlso Friday and 2 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday.
Goatsinger Musical:‘Chooka Choo’by Mike Moran7:30 p.m.Old Library in the First StreetBuilding Mount Vernon.(319) 213-0148, www.visitmvl.comAlso Friday through Sunday.
FridayJuly 17
AuditionsCamelot6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Iowa City Public Library, 28 S. LinnSt., Iowa City.(319) 338-0443
Children’s EventsStories in the Park10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.Mercer Park, Iowa City. Preschoolage program. For children 3 andup. In case of rain, the StorytimeRoom, Iowa City Public Library(319) 356-5200 opt. 6
Czech School Program &Ice Cream Social7 p.m.Wilson Middle School, J Street &Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 366-2092
Babes in the Woods10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Morgan Creek Park, 7515 Worces-ter Rd. NW, Cedar Rapids. Guidednature stroll to for you and your4-year-old. Bring a stroller ifneeded. Register by July 15.(319) 892-6488
ComedyPenguins Comedy Club:Uncle Larry Reeb8 p.m.Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW,Cedar Rapids.(319) 362-8133Also Saturday, 10 p.m.
Live musicUptown Friday Nights:Wicked Liz and the
Bellyswirls5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids.Must be 21.
Twist and Shout BandPerformance9 p.m.I.C. Ugly’s, 210 N. Linn St., IowaCity. (No cover)(319) 337-4335
Jazz at the Lighthouse7 p.m.The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 MountVernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 396-4574
Czech Plus Band7 p.m.Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids
Unknown Component @Public Space One7 p.m.Public Space One, 129 E. Washing-ton St, Iowa City.
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FestivalsSolon Beef Days4 p.m. to 12 a.m.Solon, Main Street, Solon.(319) 560-3042
FilmMarion Movie Night:‘Field of Dreams’7 p.m.Thomas Park, Marion. The movieand festivities begin at sunset.(319) 743-4723
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NightlifeDrag Show9 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627
SaturdayJuly 18
Art EventsChristmas in July Arts andCrafts Show9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & EventCenter, Amana. Free.Also Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Japanese Bunraku PuppetryPerformance5 p.m.Lower City Park, 200 E. Park Road,Iowa City.(319) 335-1433
Auditions‘Camelot’1 p.m.Iowa City Public Library, 28 S. LinnSt., Iowa City. An accompanist willbe provided.(319) 338-0443
‘A Dog’s Life’3:30 p.m.Riverside Theatre, 213 N. GilbertSt., Iowa City.(319) 338-7672.
Children’s EventsTheatre Classes for Kids1 p.m.Iowa City Recreation Center, 220S. Gilbert St, Iowa City. SaturdayClasses: Students completinggrades K to 3rd grade: 1 p.m. Stu-dents completing 4th-6th grades:3 p.m.(319) 356-5100
Christmas in July — Snow-man Plate Class2 p.m.Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 High-way 6 E., Iowa City. . Classes forages 5 and up.(319) 351-9644
EventsAll Breed Open Jackpot &Appaloosa Horse ShowKirkwood Community College,6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, CedarRapids.319-398-7107
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FestivalsIowa City Book Festival10 a.m.Gibson Square outside the Univer-sity of Iowa’s Main Library’s southentrance.
Demstock 20092 p.m. to 8 p.m.Williams Farm, 5305 Walford Rd,Fairfax. Linn County Democratshost the picnic. Tickets $20 forAdults, $10 for Kids (13-18), 12and under free.(319) 551-9471
FilmFree Movie Series7 p.m.The University of Iowa Pentacrest,Iowa Avenue & Clinton St., IowaCity.(319) 337-7944
Downtown Drive-In Movie7:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, FirstAvenue, Cedar Rapids. ‘Happy Feet’
Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsOpen Lily & Daylily Garden10 a.m.Wanda Lunn’s Garden, 526 BezdekDrive NW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 862-1169
Guided Prairie Loop Hike11 a.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor LearningCenter, 10260 Morris Hills Rd.,Toddville.(319) 892-6488
Star Clusters: Cities ofStars8:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory andLearning Center, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd.,Mount Vernon.(319) 892-6488
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Live musicTwist and Shout BandPerformance3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Solon Beef Days, BandstandMain St., Solon. (No cover)(319) 624-375
Jazz at the Lighthouse7 p.m.The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 MountVernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 396-4574
NightlifeDrag Show9 and 11 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627
SundayJuly 19
Children’s EventsCenter Point Museum:’Children of All Ages’1 p.m.Center Point Depot Museum, EastWashington St., Center Point. Free.(319) 849-1792
Animal Tales Storytime2 p.m.UI Museum of Natural History,10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City.(319) 335-0606
EventsPioneer Day at the HistoricBrown Farm10 a.m.1361 Sawyer Rd (County Rd E16),Central City.
Diamond Limousine BridalShow/Open House1 p.m.Diamond Limousine, 407 South-view Rd., Fairfax.(319) 846-8130
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NightlifeSunday Night Pub Quiz9 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., IowaCity. (319) 351-9529
Grateful Dead NightIowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,Iowa City.(319) 337-6464
Live musicCedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert7:30 p.m.Ellis Park, Cedar Rapids.(319) 399-8520
MondayJuly 20
Children’s EventsInventors and Inventions9 a.m.Carl and Mary Koehler History Cen-ter, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids.Ages 10-12.(319) 362-1501Also Tuesday through Friday.
Learn with Me10 a.m.Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 FirstAve. NW, Cedar Rapids. Openplaygroup.(319) 364-1144
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LiteraryReading: Mary Gottschalk7 p.m.Prairie Lights Bookstore, 15S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.writinguniversity.uiowa.edu
Live musicOpen Mike with J. Knight8 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.,Iowa City.(319) 338-6713
Blues JamIowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,Iowa City.(319) 337-6464
TuesdayJuly 21
Children’s EventsTuesday Evening Tale Tell-ing Time at Ushers Ferry6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historical Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trail, NECedar Rapids.(319) 286-5731, www.crrec.org
What Lives Under: MiniCamp for Grades K-26:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Registerby 4 p.m. July 20.(319) 362-0664
Teenage? Mutant? Ninja?Turtles!6 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learn-
ing Center, 10260 Morris HillsRoad, Toddville. . Please register byJuly 20 www.lincountyparks.com(319) 892-6485.
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Live musicAcoustic Jam7 p.m.Stars Guitars, Town and CountryCenter, Cedar Rapids.(319) 362-1881
Tuesday Night Social Club9 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.,Iowa City.(319) 351-9529
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WednesdayJuly 22
Children’s EventsBuilding a Toy Theatre9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Ushers Ferry, 5925 Seminole ValleyTrail NE, Cedar Rapids. Ages 9 to13. $15 for residents and $20 fornon-residents
ComedyLove Comedy Show
9:30 p.m.The Summit Restaurant and Bar,10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City.(319) 354-7482
EventsImperial Stunt Drivers7:30 p.m.Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th St. SW,Cedar Rapids.(319) 361-0471
Greater Cedar Rapids OpenHunter’s Ridge Golf Course, 2901Hunters Ridge Road, Marion.Also through July 26
ExhibitsFree Wednesday Nights5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Herbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch.(319) 643-5301
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FilmJungle Book1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion.(319) 377-3412
Food & WineHy-Vee Cooking Class: No-Cook Pasta Sauces6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 378-0762
Live musicHeart Consort Music/JamesKennedy & Friends8 p.m.Daniel Arthur’s, 821 3rd Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids.
Name That Tune Night7 p.m.
Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 377-6386
Delicious Vinyl8 p.m.Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-5754
The Jam10 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St.,Iowa City. (319) 337-6464
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