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page 4: I’m Just Sayin’Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla,what’s in this issue and whatever else she wants.

page 5: In The KnowAll the news you didn’t know you needed to know,plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”

page 6: Five MinutesWe want to know: What do you love about fall?

page 6: TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

page 7: FaveFiveAshley Felder thinks there is a lot to love aboutdowntown Cedar Rapids.

page 9: Choose Your Own AdventureTake a spin on Eastern Iowa’s bike trails.

page 10: 3 ThingsNot sure what to do this week? See some art, drinksome beer, take in a show.

page 12: Bar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croonwith karaoke? Here’s how you find out where andwhen.

page 16: Get outWalk for a cause. The 19th annual Especially forYou race and walk is Oct. 11.

page 17: Pints and PigskinsAre you ready for some football?

page 18: EcoCentricGreening your life one day at a time.

page 19: InTheKitchenCheck out The Bohemian for some authenticCzech food.

page 21: Book TalkGet ready for Halloween with the “The Angel’s Game.”

page 22: Music NotesYou’ve heard Dogs on Ski’s music. Now know theirstory.

page 23: CalendarQuit whining that there’s nothing to do around here.We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.

CONTENTSINSIDE THIS ISSUE 10.01.09 ■ ■ VOLUME002 ■ ■ ISSUE040

Carly Weber Editor“Crisp air, pumpkin patches and falling leaves.”

Seth Smith Art Director“Any season that isn’t winter is OK with me.”

Michelle Wiese Designer“To be honest I prefer summer, but I do enjoy the crisp fall air.”

Stacey Stefani Events“The leaves change colors and it’s football season.”

Andrea Dietzenbach Clean Plate Club“I can finally wear sleeves to hide my jiggly summer arms.”

Natalie Ditmars Book Talk, page 21“The leaves are gorgeous and there is a crisp, clean feeling in the air.”

Caitlin Slessor Book Talk, page 21“Cold nights, sunny days and Halloween.”

Jamie Kelly Twitterpated, page 8“Spiked apple cider, among other things.”

Katie Mills Giorgio 3 Things, page 10“Fall colors. And there’s always an excuse to wear a pashmina scarf.”

Maggie Mills Three Things, page 8“The temperature is perfect for sweat shirts and jeans.”

Leah Garris PYSM, page 14“Football!”

Jeff Carey EcoCentric, page 18“Football, fishing Iowa rivers, nature’s transition, sweat shirts andjeans.”

Derek Nohr Pints and Pigskins, page 17“The start of football!”

Kelsey Sheehy Choose Your Own Adventure, page 9“Cozy sweaters, Hawkeye football and the leaves changing colors.”

Quinn Pettifer InTheKitchen, page 19“Comfy sweat shirts, fall leaves and Hawkeye football! ”

Blake Rassmusen MusicNotes, page 23“It has all the best holidays. Hard to top Halloween,Thanksgiving and my birthday.”

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Fall is definitely my favorite season. I was remindedof that this past weekend.

We started off Saturday morning with a trip to thepumpkin patch. There are several to choose fromin the area. This year our destination was Bart’sPumpkin Patch north of Marion on AlburnettRoad.

It’s about as family run as you can get. TheGingrich family started it 18 years ago as a wayto put away money for their two daughter’scollege funds. Smart thinking. I wish my familyhad been that proactive. I wouldn’t still be paying

off loans.

Their setup is wonderful. Loads of pumpkins andgourds and the reason my kids were lookingforward to it — pony rides! Plus a really cute dog

who liked to play fetch to boot.

After loading our car full of pumpkins we headed toCulvers Lawn and Garden Center for their fall openhouse. The kids oohed and ahhed over the koi pondand I did the same over pots of huge mums.

Very much in the fall spirit by this point, I was excitedto get home and drag out all my fall decorations.

I love the way the house feels when it’s decorated inthe warm reds, orange and yellows of fall. It just feelsthat much cozier.

If you weren’t already in the spirit of the season this

weekend, this week will surely have done somethingto get you thinking about pumpkins, raking leaves andHalloween costumes. There’s no doubt there’s acrispness to the air that wasn’t here a week ago.

So now that you’re thinking fall, head out thisweekend to take advantage of some of the fabulousfall activities in Eastern Iowa. Everyone says summeris such a busy time. Here in Eastern Iowa I thinkfall is just as busy, if not more so, with fall festivalsand Oktoberfest events that celebrate another of myfavorite things — beer.

Head down to the Amanas for Oktoberfest. The kegtapping ceremony is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the FesthalleBarn. Free beer until the keg is empty. Which I’mguessing won’t be long, so don’t miss it.

Friday Iowa City and Cedar Rapids’ art galleriesare both hosting gallery walks. Both tours are anopportunity to remind yourself what great art there isin the area, plus nosh on some goodies and enjoy somemusic while you’re at it.

Another weekend event marks the end of summer foranyone who is a fan of the Cedar Rapids downtownfarmers markets. The final one of the season isSaturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon. in downtown CedarRapids.

So get out and enjoy fall this weekend. Just don’tforget to pack a sweat shirt.

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intheKNOW { All the news you didn’t knowyou needed to know.

Operation ReLeafAlliant Energy’s Interstate Power andLight Co. and the Iowa Department ofNatural Resources Bureau of Forestyis sponsoring Operation ReLeaf, aresidential tree-planting program. Theprogram will offer three-to eight-foottrees for $25. Order forms are availableat www.alliantenergy.com/releaf, or bycalling the Iowa Department of NaturalResources at (515) 281-6749. Peopleare asked to pick up their trees between7:30 to 9 a.m. on Oct. 10 at SquawCreek Park in Marion. Advance order isrecommended and purchase is limited totwo trees per household.

Monkey businessCEDAR RAPIDS — Hang onto your hats!That mischievous monkey Curious Georgeis swinging through town this weekend,landing in the U.S. Cellular Arena, 370First Ave. NE. Admit it — you’ve read hisantics in books and laughed along withhim on screens big and small. Well, now’syour chance to see him in living color.Grab a kid or your inner child and catchhim in action today through Sunday onhis first live musical stage extravaganza.Show times are 7 p.m. today — with an

opening night discount — 10:30 a.m.and 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.Tickets are $11, $15 and $20, with afew $28 Gold Circle seats, too. Tonight,however, all seats are $10 (excludingGold Circle seats). Children who havereached their first birthday must have aticket.

Prevention is keyCEDAR RAPIDS — The state’s secondand third deaths from H1N1 flu serve asa reminder that flu prevention shouldbe taken seriously, health officialssay. Both were men in Eastern Iowa,according to the Iowa Department ofPublic Health. The cases, announcedMonday, were unrelated. An age range

VEE CORP.Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat team up for fun Italian style in “Curious George Live!”this weekend at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Cedar Rapids.

and other information were not released.In both cases, the patients had “personalfactors” that may have put them at highrisk for H1N1-related complications.Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 flu isdisproportionately affecting the young.Most flu in Iowa has been reported in5- to 24-year-olds. Symptoms of H1N1are the same as seasonal flu: fever, bodyaches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat,cough, headache, chills and fatigue.Prevention advice includes washinghands frequently, covering coughs andsneezes with a tissue or your sleeve andstaying home when ill. Vaccine for thegeneral public likely will be available inDecember at the earliest.

Frosty toesChances of a frost this week are “prettydecent,” even for Cedar Rapids. A frostadvisory was in effect from 3 to 8 a.m.Wednesday from Highway 30 to thenorth. With temperatures dipping to 32degrees, any tender plants that you wantto keep should be covered at night. Afrost this week would be 10 to 14 daysearlier than normal. With a predictedfrost, take tomato or pepper plants intoan enclosed porch or garage.

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THE MIDWEST IS A FANTASTIC PLACE TO CELEBRATE CHANGING SEASONS.AND AS THESE SIX CORRIDOR RESIDENTS KNOW, THERE’S MUCH TO LOVEABOUT FALL. — MAGGIE

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jas_on: Caught my youngest daughter dunking mycell phone in a big glass of water. It’s buried in rice rightnow.

natepilling: So now my phone and I are playinga fun new game. It’s called “Guess When I’m Going toRandomly Shut Off.” It’s a real winner.

lyzl: I was a feminist and all I got were these lousyequal rights.

What is your favorite thing about autumn?Martin Nord, 26Cedar Rapids“Well you can’t do itanymore, but when Iwas a kid it used to beburning the leaves.”

MarkGowen, 31Marion“Football.”

MaddiCaquelin, 17Marion“Playing in theleaves.”

MeganWilliams, 27Marion“The changing leaves andthe gorgeous weather.”

Blane Blackburn, 21Vinton“The trees, the colors,and the nice weather —it’s not too hot and it’snot too cold.”

BrianSmith, 37Cedar Rapids“Halloween.”

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no.01The BlueStrawberryCoffee CompanyIt’s a downtownfavorite, for allwho either enjoy anice cup of joe inthe morning or afantastic salad atlunch. I go everymorning with my dadand love smellingthe in-house freshroasted coffee.

no.02Benz BeverageDepotWhat is there notto like about Benz?It’s one of the mostfabulous places inCedar Rapids! Thereis none other likeit — fabulous wineselection, friendlystaff and there isalway an appetizerthat catches your eye.

no.03Zins RestaurantMy most favoritelunch meeting spot!Anyone who knowsme can tell you I willalways suggest Zinsfirst when discussinglunch plans. The smallportions are light,yet get you througha long afternoon ofmeetings.

no.04DowntownTailoringThis quaint littletailor shop is a lifesaver. Located onSecond Street, theydo everything froma simple hem to fullalterations. They getit done quick, and arevery affordable.

no.05Crazy DaisyA newer addition todowntown, this shopon Third Avenue isalways a fun stop onthe way home. Fromcute table lamps tosuit jackets, CrazyDaisy is true “qualityconsignment.” You’llfind top designersand most of the timewith the original tagsstill on them.


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Fresh from a spin on my new bike Ifelt, well, not fresh. In fact, I felt alittle like Jim Carrey’s character in “Me,Myself & Irene” as I picked gnats frommy teeth. Yum, Protein.

However, bugs aside, my maidenvoyage into the Iowa City trail systemwas just what the doctor ordered aftera stressful week of exams. I instantlyfelt at ease rolling down BurlingtonStreet with the wind in my face andJanis Joplin’s “Son of a Preacher Man”streaming through my iPod. While thewidened sidewalks that serve as partof the trail system through downtownwere crowded with pedestrians on myafternoon ride, traffic dwindled to a

few bikers and runners as I turned onto my chosen route – the Iowa RiverCorridor trail.

Completely unfamiliar with the city’strail system, I visited the Iowa CityParks and Recreation Web site (www.icgov.org) before embarking onmy ride and spent several minutesstudying the rather complicated trailmap before deciding on the six-mileIowa River Corridor trail, which runsfrom Napoleon Park on the south,through City Park and onto FirstAvenue in Coralville.

My out-of-practice cycling legsappreciated the relatively flat

landscape, and my uneasy sense ofdirection appreciated the well-placedsigns keeping me on the right path. Mygoal was to branch off from the trailand make my way over to Clear CreekTrail, which runs from near Iowa CityWest High School through the ClearCreek Greenbelt and comes out nearCoral Ridge Avenue.

Unfortunately, I zigged when I shouldhave zagged and did not find thecorrect combination of trails toconnect to Clear Creek. Not feelingconfident in my ability to maneuvermy bike through rush-hour traffic, Iturned around and headed back theway I came, following the river home.

But there is always next time.

If you want to get out on the trailsin the Corridor area – and there aretons — but don’t have a pair of wheels,get up early on Saturday morning andvisit the Iowa City Bike Library (www.bikelibrary.org) where you can checkout a bike for up to six months for a$20 to $80 deposit. Return the bikewithin the six months and get yourdeposit back, minus fees for wear andtear. Be sure to get there early, bikesare limited and in hot demand — thereis always a line waiting for them toopen.

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Alt rockers turned main streaming headlining act Wilco will play Thursday at the IowaMemorial Union. Wilco’s music ranges from alt rock infused punk riffs to heartbreakingacoustic ballads. Rolling Stone magazine named their 2002 album, “Yankee HotelFoxtrot,” one of the major recording accomplishments — ever — and also won a Grammyfor their 2004 album “A Ghost is Born.” So head over to the IMU and let them break yourheart.

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Art lovers on both ends of the Corridor have a chance tocheck out area galleries Friday at two separate gallery tours— one in Iowa City and another in Cedar Rapids. Take a strollthrough Downtown Iowa City and pop into 19 locations onthe October Gallery Walk. In Cedar Rapids there will be artistdemonstrations and other special events along a self-guidedtour of the local art scene.

Gallery Walks5 to 8 p.m. Friday (10/02), various locations in downtown Iowa City and various locationsaround the Cedar Rapids area, Free

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This weekend the Amana Colonies is saying “Prosit!” or “here’sto you!” during the 44th annual Oktoberfest. The party startswith the Oktoberfest keg tapping at 2 p.m. with free beer untilthe keg is empty. The Timber Trek, a 4.3-mile off-road race,begins at 8 a.m. Saturday followed by the parade at 10 a.m.Savor German fare, listen to Bavarian music and watch the kegtoss, crosscut log sawing and brat-eating competitions.

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Oktoberfest in the AmanasFriday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4

Dinner and Dancewith City LightsOrchestra6:30 p.m. Friday

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Blues Concert7:30 p.m. Saturday

Ballantyne Auditorium atKirkwood Community College,6301 Kirkwood Blvd., CedarRapids, $8, 319.398.4956,www.kirkwood.edu

Environmental FilmFestival1 p.m. Sunday

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NOR TH CORR I DOR AR EABAR & LOCATION Thursday 10.1 Friday 10.2 Saturday 10.3 Sunday 10.4 Monday 10.5 Tuesday 10.6 Wednesday 10.7C E D A R R A P I D S W E S TCedar River Landing301 F Ave. NW319-364-1854

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Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.; CX2;$5 Domestic Pitcher

Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 8-11p.m Last Call; $4 Bombs

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Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75Bottles; 7-close $5 All YouCan Drink Wells

Happy Hr.; 7 p.m.-close $1Pints & $3.75 Bombs; Karoakew/ Entertaining Donkeys

Cocktails & Company1625 Blairs Ferry Rd.,Marion 319-377-1140

9 p.m.-1 a.m., DJ Bryan Leeand Beer Olympics

Iowa vs Arkansas, $10Buckets of Bud Light; Blackthe Sun, 9 p.m.

6 p.m., Pool Tournament

Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar3969 Center Point Rd. NE319-393-6621

Tank’s Tunes, $2 Tallboys The Jumbies Meerkets; $1.50 Tallboys,10 a.m.-noon, $2 noon-6p.m.

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DOWN TOWN C E D A R R A P I D SDaniel Arthur’s821 3rd Ave. SE319-362-9340

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Paddy O’Rourkes608 16th St. NE319-362-0554

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7p.m.- Thirsty Thursday, $5Pitchers

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 10p.m.-close -Cup Night $332 oz. Domestics

9 p.m.-1a.m., DJ’s Karaoke;$2 Tallboys

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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m., 7p.m.-$5 Burger Baskets, $5Pitchers, $5 Bombs

Cup Night $3 32 oz.Domestics

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.,7-9:30 p.m.-$5 All-U-CanEat Wings

Dublin City415 1st St. SE319-247-7180

Adam Beck, 8-11 p.m. Late Night Happy Hour 11p.m.-2 a.m., $2 Wells andBottles

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Happy Hour 11 p.m.-2a.m., $2 Wells, Drafts andBottles; $6 2-Topping Pizza

Bricks320 2nd Ave. SE319-366-0950

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

Jeff Bruner, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.;Various Drink Specials

Justin & Clayton, 9 p.m.-1a.m.; $15 All-U-Can DrinkDomestic Beer and Wells

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$2.50 Domestic Pints, $6Medium Pizza, $8 LargePizza, $5 Boneless Wings

$5 All-U-Can Eat WingNight, $3 Domestic Steins

DJ Bryan Lee; 7 p.m.-close,$5 Bottomless Cup Night

ChromeHorse Saloon1202 1/2 3rd St. SE319-366-0414

The Sun Dogs with Billyand Brian, 8 p.m.

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McPhisto Tuesday Night Music Lab,8-11 p.m.

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Mo HollandMidday Air Talent and Commercial Services Director @ KZIA 102.9

Scott SteeleMorning Show Co-Host @ KHAK 98.1

When you picture the face of cancer, you’re not likelyto picture the faces young adults like Mo Hollandor Scott Steele. But these local DJs have firsthandexperience with the disease. And they’re not alone.Almost 70,000 Americans between 15 and 40 arediagnosed each year, and 10,000 will not survive.Unlike other age groups, since 1976, there has beenzero improvement in the 5-year cancer survival ratefor this age group. And, unlike kids and the elderly,when cancer hits someone at this age, they’re often inthe middle of raising a family and working full-time.

● ● ●

The diagnosisCancer sneaked up on Mo and Scott. There were nowarning signs.

Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer inMay after a trip to the ER. A scan revealed a kidneystone but also something on his liver and lungs. Aftera full CT scan, a PET scan, and a colonoscopy, “Thedoctor told me, ‘I can tell you 100 percent that this iscancer,’ ” Scott says.

Once it was confirmed, they told Scott the cancerwasn’t curable, but was treatable. Although that’s notgood news, he was hopeful.

“Once you know what you’ve got, even if it’s horriblenews, you can figure out how to deal with it,” he says.

The odds of Scott getting rectal cancer at his age: lessthan 1 percent.

For Mo, it was an ultrasound after a miscarriage inMarch 2008 that uncovered a dermoid cyst on herovary. When the cyst was removed, doctors found

something very rare: thyroid cancer in her ovaries.

“The doctor told me to be ‘appropriately concerned,’ ”says Mo.

The treatmentTreatment for Scott began May 20 with blood workand three different kinds of chemo.

Mo’s treatment plan was a hysterectomy and athyroid removal.

“I was pretty sure I was going to die,” she says.

In July 2008, she had a hysterectomy. September2008 marked her thyroid removal. Then sheunderwent radioactive iodine treatments.

“During those treatments, you’re radioactive,” saysMo. “I couldn’t see my son for 5 days. I lived on thelower level of the house. My husband left meals forme at the top of the stairs.”

The futureAs of last week, Scott has finished 10 of his 12treatments. After his eighth, the radiologist foundnothing on his scan and dubbed his recovery“remarkable.”

“I’m clear of cancer right now, and it’s beyond mywildest dreams,” says Scott.

His tumor marker sits at 9 (normal is 0-3), downfrom 289.9.

From the minute he got the news, Scott chose

optimism. Even though the survival rate for stage 4rectal cancer is less than 10 percent, his first thoughtwas, “Somebody’s got to be that 10 percent. Whynot me?”

“The desire I had to crush this thing wasoverwhelming,” he says.

Now he’s struggling with paranoia, but isn’t letting itconsume him.

“When the doctor told me I was clear, the first thingrunning through my head was, ‘When’s it going tocome back?’ But that’s the human mind – it’show it works.”

As a result of cancer, Scott has learned to relax, andhe’s more likely to be spontaneous.

As of November 2008, Mo is officially cancer free aswell. Her one-year follow-up scan is next month. Theexperience has been profound, she says.

“It’s not like you get to stop your life and go fightcancer. It changes your perspective and gives youinsights you can’t imagine. As a friend of mine put it,I grab life by the throat now.”

Because Mo’s type of cancer is so rare, she has noprognosis or survival rate.

“The way I’ve chosen to look at like this: I’m cancerfree. I don’t expect it to come back. If it does, I’ll dealwith it then,” he says.

— LEAH

YOU SHOULD MEET THE (YOUNG) FACE OF CANCER

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ESPECIALLY FOR YOUBreast cancer claims an estimated 40,610 liveseach year.

That’s a startling statistic.

However, breast cancer is most treatable andcurable when detected in its earliest stagesthrough breast self-examination, clinical breastexam and mammography.

But what can you do to help the greater cause?

Strap on your running shoes for the annualEspecially for You Race Against Breast Cancer onOct. 11.

The race raises money for women who can’t affordbreast-cancer screening and also funds educationon the importance of early detection.

And if you think this is an all women’s event— you’re wrong. For the first time, men can run inthe 5K race. But the entire family can get involvedin the 1 Mile Family Walk.

Registration is $25 or $15 for those 15 and underuntil Sunday. If you’re a procrastinator, don’tworry, you can register the day of the race, butit will cost $30. The race starts at Mercy MedicalCenter in Cedar Rapids.

Registration is through the Web site (www.especiallyforyourace.org). If you can’t run, butwant to donate, you can do that at the Web site,too.

The Web site for the Especially for You RaceAgainst Breast Cancer says the race has raisedmore than $1.1 million in funds and has helpedmore than 4,300 women.

That day’s schedule includes registration from7 to 7:45 a.m. at the Eighth Avenue entrance; asurvivor photo at 7:30 a.m.; opening ceremoniesat 7:45 a.m. and the race and walk begins at 8a.m.

Questions? Call (319) 398-6582.

THE GAZETTE PHOTOSMore than 10,000 people participated in the Especially For You 5K Race Against Breast Cancer in 2008. The event raised$249,000.

After participating in the one-mile walk, Kirk Woltman holdshis son Mack Woltman, 3, both of Marion, on his shoulders asthey approach the finish line during the Especially For You 5KRace Against Breast Cancer hin 2008.

GETOUT For a good cause{

Looking for someresources to learn moreabout cancer? Try theseWeb sites:● Gems of Hope: http://gemsofhope.com● Cancer ReallySucks: http://cancerreallysucks.com● I’m Too Young forThis: www.i2y.com● Oncology Associatesof Cedar Rapids: www.iowacancercare.com● Iowa Blood & CancerCare: www.ibacc.org● St. Lukes’s Hospital:www.stlukescr.org● Mercy Medical Center:www.mercycare.org● Mercy Iowa City:www.mercyic.org● Holden Comprehensive

Cancer Center (UI):www.uihealthcare.com/depts/cancercenter● Cancer Care ofIowa City: www.uihealthcare.com/depts/ccic● Iowa City CancerTreatment Center:www.icradonc.com● American CancerSociety: www.cancer.org● National CancerInstitute: www.cancer.gov● Cancer Care: www.cancercare.org● National Coalition ForCancer Survivorship:www.cansearch.org

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PintsandPigskins Are you readyfor some football?{

Week four of the Monday Night Football bartour brings us to Dublin City, 414 First St. SE,in Cedar Rapids for an epic game between theGreen Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings.With Brett Favre going against his old Packersteam, this is a game that even casual footballfans shouldn’t miss.

This week’s stop, Dublin City, isn’t exactlya sports bar and I can appreciate that.There are times when you want to go haveconversation and a drink and you don’t wantto be distracted by tons of televisions. I getthat. Regardless, Dublin City was showing thegame and I really wanted to check it out, sowe went.

Dublin City, which is in the former MuddyWater’s space and is the new home to bothDublin City and Grafton Street Pub, is has alarge main floor, plus an entire second floor.It’s massive. There were only a handful ofpeople in the bar when we arrived, so we tookseats at the bar where we could watch thegame on the two TV’s above their bar. Thereare no Monday Night Football specials at thisbar, but they do offer $3.50 pints of Guinnessat all times. They also have a custom drinkthey call Guinness-ace, which is Guinnessand Ace pear cider together. The two liquidsdon’t mix, so its looks like a Black and Tan. Forthose who are fans of peaches, this could beyour ultimate drink.

Irish is definitely the theme of this bar. Thewalls are covered with all things Irish, such as

a wall of Irish record albums, cricket gear andother assorted Irish sayings. There are lots ofhigh top bar tables on both levels and tableslooking out onto the street perfect for peoplewatching. One neat element were plaques onthe walls showing how high the water gotduring the Floods of 2008. Seeing the heightof the water is mind boggling.

Pre-flood, I was a big fan of Grafton Street’sfood and I’m very happy that it’s back. Theykept the same menu of great sandwiches andburgers, as well as adding some interestingpizzas and appetizers. I grabbed some Rollitos(think fancy taquitos), Guinness stew and ameat and cheese tray. When was the last timeyou saw “meat & cheese tray” on a menu?Think hard, because I don’t think I ever have.The food was absolutely outstanding and Ican’t wait to go back to try everything else onthe menu.

Despite being a cool place and having greatfood, Dublin City wasn’t a good MondayNight Football spot. There’s no HDTV, no gamespecials and very few TVs. Upstairs, whichseems slightly more sport’s themed, still didn’thave what I would expect. They had three32-inch TVs on a large wall that just lookedtiny. They would be better served by hangingtwo 50-inch TVs on that wall. While this maybe a great bar to visit to have a drink withfriends and get some great food, but it’s notone which I would recommend going to catchMonday Night Football.

— DEREK

DUBLIN CITY

Dublin City’s Stats●7 HDTVs, four 42-inches●Average cost before tip: $14 (1 beer/quarter)●Serves food

Next week’s stop: It’s readersuggestion time. Mulligans, 1060 OldMarion Rd., Cedar Rapids

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“GREEN TO GOLD” by Daniel Esty and Andrew WinstonThis book is effectively penned to help business owners and key decision-makers in companies large and small recognize the advantages and reasonsfor building environmental responsibilities into their daily operations.

“CRADLE TO CRADLE: REMAKING THE WAY WE MAKETHINGS” by William McDonough and Michael BraungartA new paradigm is evolving in our buildings, equipment and products thateffectively emphasizes recovery and reusable end of life processes. This is adefinite outside-the-box type of book that blends innovation and logic.

GREEN FOR DUMMIES BOOKS by various authorsThe popular Dummies series of books has jumped aboard the Green train andis offering several good reads that prime the pump for starting your greenpractices.

“THE GREEN BOOK: THE EVERYDAY TO SAVING THE PLANETONE SIMPLE STEP AT A TIME” by Elizabeth RogersThis is an easy read that represents a good starter book for introducinggreen practices into your everyday lives. It’s littered with Hollywood and PopCulture-ish examples and did-you-know type of statements, but if it helpsyou get started in developing an eco-centric lifestyle then go for it.

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{intheKITCHEN Czech them out.

Give us some history.I grew up on the SW side of Cedar Rapids, was inthe military for five years then traveled out eastfor a while. I returned to Cedar Rapids a little overa year ago. It’s good to get back to my roots. I’mhappy to be here.

What drew you to The Bohemian?My heritage is Bohemian. I grew up around Czechfood and wanted to do something that tied tomy culture. Working in the high end, high dollarfood industry was fun, but the experience ofThe Bohemian is really authentic. If you grew upGerman or Czech this is the food you know.

To whom do you credit your kitchenskills?A huge influence was definitely my bubby. Shewatched over me from age 5 on up, and I wasalways inspired by her authentic cooking. I’dhelp her in her garden and observed as she madeeverything from scratch. Her kolaches wereincredible.

As head chef you have two groups tomanage — the customers and your staff.What’s your approach to each?I want people to come here for the authenticexperience and get them so stuffed they can hardlymove. As far as the staff, my philosophy is come towork happy. You’re going to have rough days andstressful days but let bygones be bygones. Make thebest you can with what you have and treat everyonelike family.

Give us an idea of what to expect on themenu.For people wanting to keep it light we havehomemade soups, salads, lemon pepper salmon andmore. The heavy Czech experience includes gravies,dumplings, pork lion, sausage, sauerbraten, beefrounds and my homemade goulash — this is thethick and heavy stuff, not the noodles and pastasauce so many people try to pass off as goulash.Mine includes peppers, stewed tomatoes, carrots,celery, onion — almost like a stew.

— QUINN

Jeff Hegland, 40, Cedar RapidsHead Chef @ The Bohemian

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I’ve been loving HBO’s “True Blood”lately, and it’s gotten me in a horrorand gothic mood. This is the perfectmood for reading “THE ANGEL’SGAME” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon .

I read this second book of RuizZafon’s before knowing there wasa first, “THE SHADOW OF THEWIND.” Luckily, he isn’t writing aseries, but rather, a set of four books

around the same location and someof the same characters.

Set in early 20th-century Barcelona,David grows up in poverty. Thanksto a writer, Pedro Vidal, who actsas his mentor, he starts working ata local paper and later as a fictionwriter. Barely taking time to sleep,David writes two books. One bookis published under Vidal’s name andbecomes a hit, the other is published

under his name and is ignored.

Leading a doomed life, David thenmakes a pact with the devil towrite a book for him that will formthe basis of a new world religion.During his research, he stumblesupon a mystery. As he looks into thismystery, bodies s pile up — alwaysright after David contacts them.

Riddled with symbolism and even

keeping the reader guessing at thevery end, this truly dark tale ofselling your soul to the devil is theperfect fall read.

To describe how I felt after readingthis book, I have to quote my 4-year-old: “I had a bad dream andnow I feel lonely.” I mean this in agood way.

— CAITLIN

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MUSICNOTES { You’ve heard their music. Now know their story.

THE TALENT: Nick Stika (guitar/vocals), StuMullins (keyboard/guitar/percussion), Jeff Musel(bass), Mike Roeder (drums)THE SOUND:Mostly classic and modern rockcoversTHE GIGS: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 @ Oktoberfest atMillstream Brewery in Amana; 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 @John Ernest Vineyard, TamaTHE REST OF THE STORY: www.dogsonskis.com

For 23 years Dogs on Skis has been providing thesoundtrack for weddings, bars, parties, concerts andfestivals in Eastern Iowa. And they have no plans toslow down anytime soon.

Primarily a rock group, Dogs on Skis prides itself onbeing able to play most anything the situation callsfor. Classic or modern rock, Top 40, a little country ifthe situation demands it. Dogs on Skis is a veritableradio station of a band with two to three hundredsongs at the ready.

Nick Stika, Stu Mullins, Jeff Musel and Mike Roederhave been covering top hits for a decade and friendseven longer, and it’s the closeness of the group thatgives them their longevity.

“We get along, we’re actually all friends,” Nick says.

“It’s like a marriage at our age,” Stu says. “What areyou going to do, start over?”

“Our age” is in their late 40s and early 50s, thoughany of them could pass for a crew that doesn‘t puttheir gig money in their kids’ college funds.

“It does keep you young. It gives you a youngmindset,” Stu says.

Ignoring any “old dogs, new tricks” jokes — temptingas they are — Dogs on Skis keeps on top of modernmusic, regularly adding new songs to their repertoireas they come out. (Ok, just one:“I guess you canteach an old dog new songs.”)

Dogs on Skis grew out of a pair of friends whoplayed together in the 1970s who are no longerwith the band. According to Nick, “It was kind of a

midlife thing.”

The name came from, randomly enough, an old CNNadvertisement that featured, what else, dogs onskis. Several members left for various reasons, butstarting in 1999, the Dogs have kept a steady lineup.

That continuity has led to an astounding up tick inshows. The group plays around 50 shows a year, allin Eastern Iowa and many of them private.

Despite the name and the sometimes tongue-in-cheek Web site, Dogs on Skis takes their musicseriously. Both Nick and Stu have side projects withother bands or solo acts, and Nick has been a full-time musician for the past two years.

“Music has that intimate emotion that you have towrap around yourself or it doesn’t work,” Stu says.

How long they’ll keep playing Maroon 5 and JohnnyCash is anyone’s guess, but there’s no notion thatthe end is near.

“When one guy leaves, we’ll probably call it. It’s tooingrained,” Stu says. “We’ve had a good run.”

— BLAKE

DOGS ON SKIS

BLAKE MOVED TO IOWA ABOUT EIGHT YEARS AGO AND OVERUSES THE WORD AWESOME. THERE IS ALMOST NOTHING MOREYOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIM. EXCEPT THAT HE’S AWESOME.

DOGS ON SKIS

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Art GalleryTOUR

5~8 pm, Friday, October 2Campbell Steele Gallery 373-9211

CornerHouse Gallery & Frame 365-4348Wiederspan Gallery 363-4858

ARA Gallery 366-2520Apple Creek Gallery 373-6681

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 366-7503

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ThursdayOctober 1

Children’s EventsChildren’s Story Time9:30 a.m.Cornell College, Russell D. ColeLibrary, Mount Vernon. (319)895-4271

Farmers MarketsCentral City CommunityFarmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Courtyard Park, South Fifth Street,Central City. (319) 929-2907,[email protected]

FilmArt: 21 Film Screening-’Compassion’7 p.m. — 9 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. TheCedar Rapids Museum of Art willhost a preview screening of ‘Com-passion’ from “Art: 21 — Art in theTwenty-First Century, a televisionseries focusing on contemporaryart and artists. (319) 366-7503

OutdoorsPlant Cuttings and PottingDemonstration9 a.m. — 3 p.m.Noelridge Park Greenhouse 4900Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 286-5742

Food & WineJames Kennedy & Friends6 p.m. — 8 p.m.Lincoln Wine Bar, First St, MountVernon. Featuring James Kennedyon 6 and 12 string guitars, MattAlles on bass, Dan Brawner onhand percussion and CatherineLawson on 5-string violin.

LiteraryAll Johnson County Readsbook discussion6:30 p.m.North Liberty Community Library,North Liberty. ‘Animal, Vegetable,Miracle,’ by Barbara Kingsolver.

Kristina Arnold, owner of Cocinadel Mundo and organizer of theNorth Liberty Farmers’ Market, willjoin the discussion.

KaraokePub Quiz Night and Karaoke7:30 p.m. — 11:30 a.m.Longbranch Restaurant and Con-vention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd.NE, Cedar Rapids

Singin and Swingin Karaoke8 p.m.Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids. (319) 365-9067

PerformancesCurious George Live!7 p.m.U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets may bepurchased at the Cedar Rapids IceArena (1100 Rockford Rd SW), allTicketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or toonline at www.ticketmaster.comAlso 10:30 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Satur-day and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Theater‘A Dog’s Life’2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Riverside Theatre, 213 N. GilbertSt., Iowa City. (319) 338-7672

‘Don’t Hug Me’3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The OldCreamery Theatre will be collectingcoats to donate to Coats for Kids.Patrons who bring a coat willreceive a discount coupon for $5off one adult ticket to an upcom-ing Old Creamery production. (319)622-6194

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect,Now Change’7 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Kennedy High School, 4545 WenigRd NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticket Pricesare $8 adults, $5 students, $3seniors. Reserved seating avail-able online at: www.seatyourself.biz/kennedy or tickets can bepurchased at the Kennedy box of-fice the week of the show at 4545Wenig Rd NE. (319) 558-1426

‘Barefoot in the Park’7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Mount Mercy McAuley Theatre,1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rap-ids. (319) 363-8213 x1229.

‘Three Days of Rain’8 p.m.Dows Theatre, Coe College, 1220First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticketsare $10 for adults and $8 for stu-dents and seniors. (319) 399-8600,Monday through Friday, between11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Undergraduate DirectorsFestival8 p.m.

Theatre B, UI Theatre Building,Iowa City. The performances arefree for students with a valid UI ID,and $5 for the general public. Theproduction includes material of anadult nature. (319) 335-2700

FridayOctober 2

Art EventsGordon Kellenberger-2009Exhibit4 p.m. — 8 p.m.Catiri’s Art Oasis, 4516 220th Trail,Amana. Opening of Gordon Kellen-berger exhibit, which runs thru themonth of October. (319) 622-3969

Iowa City Gallery Walk5 p.m. — 8 p.m.Downtown, Iowa City. The IowaCity Gallery Walk celebrates the25th Anniversary of the ArtisansGallery at 19 venues in downtownIowa City.

Fall Art Gallery Tour5 p.m. — 8 p.m.CornerHouse Gallery & Frame,2753 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids.Five area Art Galleries as well asthe Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.Each venue will be hosting itsown evening of events and artistshowings. The five local galleriestaking part are Apple Creek Gallery,ARA Gallery & Interiors, Campbell-Steele Gallery, CornerHouse Galleryand Frame and Wiederspan Gallery.(319) 365-4348

Children’s EventsToddler Time9:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Fortwo and three year olds. (319)398-5123

Creek Study and You1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.Bever Park, Red Oak Pavilion, 2700Bever Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Kids,get your hands dirty! Spend yourafternoon exploring what’s in themud, learning about plant andcritter life and practice casting afishing rod. Bring a sack lunch notneeding refrigeration and a bottleof water. Cost is $12 and is open toages 8 to 11. To register call, (319)286-5731

Children’s Crafts with MissJean2 p.m. — 2:40 p.m.Hiawatha Public Library, 150 WWillman St, Hiawatha. Make yourown Boney Macaroni. Childrenunder 7 years of age must be ac-companied by an adult caregiver.,(319) 393-1414

DanceDinner and Dance with theCity Lights Orchestra6:30 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort,

3184 Highway 22, Riverside. Getgussied up (black tie optional) foran elegant evening of dinner anddancing as Chicago’s City LightsOrchestra, a big band under thedirection of Rich Daniels. 1-(800)426-2437 or [email protected]

EventsFall Gatherings9 a.m. — 6 p.m.The Rug Cottage & Barntiques2566 Highway 1 SW, Iowa City.(319) 683-2001

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Park-ing Lot, Cedar Rapids.

KaraokeKaraoke by Rock andThunder9 p.m.Best Western Longbranch Hotel, 90Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 377-6386

Eclypse Karaoke9 p.m.VIP Lounge, 648 Eighth St., Marion.(319) 377-9082

Singin’ and Swingin’ Ka-raoke9 p.m. — 1 a.m.Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids. (319) 365-9067

Brian Holmes KaraokeSammy’s Lounge, 5519 CenterPoint Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. withWillie, (319) 393-8174

KaraokeThe Wheel’er Inn, 895 Blairs FerryRd., Marion. (319) 373-4212

Night lifeThe Watson-Adamson Duo1 p.m.Carl and Ernie’s Good Time Puband Grub, 161 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City.(319) 337-4422

Drag Show9 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627(319) 377-9082

PerformancesCurious George Live!10:30 a.m.U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets may bepurchased at the Cedar Rapids IceArena (1100 Rockford Rd SW), allTicketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or toonline at www.ticketmaster.com

Tiny Circus5 p.m. — 8 p.m.

Campbell Steele Gallery, 1064 Sev-enth Ave., Marion. The Marion ArtsFestival will present the interactiveshort-film animation troupe TinyCircus in conjunction with theFall Metro Area Gallery Tour, (319)377-6316

Drag Show9 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627

Theater‘A Dog’s Life’2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Riverside Theatre, 213 N. GilbertSt., Iowa City. (319) 338-7672.


‘I Love You, You’re Perfect,Now Change’7 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Kennedy High School, 4545 WenigRd NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticket Pricesare $8 adults, $5 students, $3seniors. Reserved seating avail-able online at: www.seatyourself.biz/kennedy or tickets can bepurchased at the Kennedy box of-fice the week of the show at 4545Wenig Rd NE. (319) 558-1426


‘Three Days of Rain’8 p.m.Dows Theatre, Coe College, 1220First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticketsare $10 for adults and $8 forstudents and seniors. Call the CoeBox Office at 399-8600, Mondaythrough Friday, between 11 a.m.and 7 p.m.

Undergraduate DirectorsFestival8 p.m.Theatre B, UI Theatre Building,Iowa City. ‘The performances arefree for students with a valid UI ID,and $5 for the general public. Theproduction includes material of anadult nature. (319) 335-2700

‘Master Harold ... and theBoys’7:30 p.m.Dreamwell Theatre Unitarian Uni-versalist Society at Iowa Avenueand Gilbert Street, Iowa City. (319)541-0140Also Saturday

‘Always... Patsy Cline’7:30 p.m.Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451

Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City.City Circle Acting Company ofCoralville. General admissiontickets are $14 for youth, students,and seniors and $17 for adultsthrough Coralville RecreationCenter at (319) 248-1750Also Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

SaturdayOctober 3

Art EventsLocal Artists WorkshopSeries10 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCampus, 116 Vinton Street (OR)107 Vinton Street Palo. Grade 6 toAdult. Session 1:10 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Session 2: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.(319) 350-1805

Celebrate our anniversarywith us!10 a.m. — 4 p.m.Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049Highway 6 E, Iowa City. www.reneesceramiccafe.com

Monogram Plate Class!2 p.m. — 3 p.m.Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 High-way 6 E, Iowa City. Be creative withyour monogram on this bisqueplate. www.reneesceramiccafe.com

Children’s EventsStory Time10:30 a.m. — 11 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319)398-5123

NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass, KickContest3:30 p.m.Cleveland Park, 1600 Ninth AvenueSW, Cedar Rapids. For ages 8 to15. Qualifiers will advance to theregional competition in Minneapo-lis. No cleats allowed. Registra-tion begins at 3 p.m. at ClevelandPark. For more information, go towww.nflyouthfootball.com. (319)286-5731

EventsSeminole Valley Rendezvous9 a.m. — 4 p.m.Seminole Valley Farm Museum,1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE,Cedar Rapids. Step back to theearly 1800s and the time of theRocky Mountain Fur trapper.(319)378-9870

Oktober Autumn Days CraftShow9 a.m. — 5 p.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & EventCenter, 3890 C Street, Amana.Also Sunday

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1 p.m. — 5 p.m.Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. (319) 395-6700

Hay Ride Benefit & FallParty4 p.m. — 7 p.m.Maple Ridge Farm, 3574 St. PetersRd, Marion. Take a hay ride, playvolleyball & horseshoes, sit bythe campfire, and enjoy a hotdog/chili meal. Proceeds go towarda new playground to be built onAlburnett Rd (northeast of TumaSoccer Fields) between Alburnettand Marion.

ExhibitsNational Solar Tour, EnergyEfficiency Open HouseIndian Creek Nature Center, 6665Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Tour thephotovoltaic system then get amap to guide you to other IRENEWsolar tour homes and buildingsthat use green methods of heatinghomes and water and generatingelectricity. (319) 362-0664

Farmers MarketsIowa City Farmers Market7:30 a.m. — 12 p.m.Chauncey Swan Parking Garage,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City

Downtown Farmers Market7:30 a.m. — 12 p.m.Downtown, 3rd & 4th Avenues andGreene Square, Cedar Rapids.

Marion Farmers Market8 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.East End Shopping Center, 3375Seventh Avenue Marion. East EndShopping Center (319) 377-4846

FestivalsAnamosa PumpkinfestParade2 p.m. — 4 p.m.Anamosa

OutdoorsMulch Sheet Beds forGardens9 a.m. — 12 p.m.Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. Mulch sheet beddingis a permaculture technique usedto enrich the soil, decrease weed-ing and help retain water. (319)395-6700

Wickiup Photo Shoot10 a.m. — 12 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor EducationCenter, 10260 Morris Hills Road,Toddville. Learn to take fall picturesat the Wickiup Hill. Bring yourdigital camera, tripod and memorycard. Cost: $2.50/adult, $1/child(16 and under) or $5/family. (319)892-648

Molly Raim MemorialRodeo1 p.m.

Dry Creek Stables, Marion. (319)365-5532.

Food & WineOktoberfest Home BrewCompetition1 p.m. — 3 p.m.Millstream Brewing Company, 83548th Ave., Amana. Registration re-quired to compete. (319) 622-3672

KaraokeCrown Karaoke8 p.m.Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids. (319) 365-9067

Checkers Karaoke9 p.m. — 1 a.m.Checkers Tavern and Eatery, 3120Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. (319)364 9927

Singin’ and Swingin’ Ka-raoke9 p.m.Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd. NE,

Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858

Karaoke with Rock &Thunder9 p.m. — 11 a.m.Longbranch Restaurant and Con-vention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd.NE, Cedar Rapids

Brian Holmes KaraokeSammy’s Lounge, 5519 CenterPoint Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. withAlyssa, (319) 393-8174

Night lifeMusic in the MUD: TheSummit Band6 p.m. — 10 p.m.Campbell Steele Gallery, Marion. $5cover charge

Drag Show9 p.m. and 11 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627

Large Midgets at Scooters9 p.m. — 1 a.m.

Scooters Bar & Grill, 10537 ShawRd, Anamosa. (319) 482-4222

PerformancesCurious George Live!2 p.m.U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets may bepurchased at the Cedar Rapids IceArena (1100 Rockford Rd SW), allTicketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or toonline at www.ticketmaster.comAlso 10:30 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Satur-day and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Blues Concert7:30 p.m.Kirkwood Community College,Ballantyne Auditorium, 6301Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids.Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 forseniors and students with currentID. Kirkwood students, faculty andstaff are free. (319) 398-5578

Theater

‘The Riddle of Rumpel-stiltskin’1 p.m.The Old Creamery TheatreCompany, 39 38th Ave, Amana.www.oldcreamery.com or 1-(800)35-AMANA

‘A Dog’s Life’2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Riverside Theatre, 213 N. GilbertSt., Iowa City. (319) 338-7672.


‘I Love You, You’re Perfect,Now Change’7 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Kennedy High School, 4545 Wenig

Rd NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticket Pricesare $8 adults, $5 students, $3seniors. Reserved seating avail-able online at: www.seatyourself.biz/kennedy or tickets can bepurchased at the Kennedy box of-fice the week of the show at 4545Wenig Rd NE. (319) 558-1426


‘Three Days of Rain’8 p.m.Dows Theatre, Coe College, 1220First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Ticketsare $10 for adults and $8 forstudents and seniors. Call the CoeBox Office at 399-8600, Mondaythrough Friday, between 11 a.m.and 7 p.m.

Undergraduate DirectorsFestival8 p.m.Theatre B, UI Theatre Building,Iowa City. The performances are



free for students with a valid UI ID,and $5 for the general public. Theproduction includes material of anadult nature. (319) 335-2700

‘Master Harold ... and theBoys’7:30 p.m.Dreamwell Theatre Unitarian Uni-versalist Society at Iowa Avenueand Gilbert Street, Iowa City. (319)541-0140

‘Always... Patsy Cline’7:30 p.m.Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City.City Circle Acting Company ofCoralville. General admissiontickets are $14 for youth, students,and seniors and $17 for adultsthrough Coralville RecreationCenter at (319) 248-1750

Buffy Lives: A Buffy Tributeand Sing-a-Long8 p.m.The Englert Theatre, Iowa City

SundayOctober 4

DanceBarn Dance at GrangerHouse2 p.m. — 4 p.m.Granger House Historic Home,970 Tenth Street, Marion. HarvestMoon Afternoon, a barn dancewith live music by Carrie Kriz andThe Ridgerunners.

EventsVNA 60th Anniversary Cel-ebration and Art Auction4 p.m. — 7 p.m.Brown Deer Golf Club 1900 Coun-try Club Dr., Coralville. The VisitingNurse Association. (319) 337-9686

St. Francis Day-Blessing ofthe Animals3 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. Bring your pets, friendsand family to celebrate the life ofSt. Francis, patron saint of creationand animals. There will be livemusic, the blessing of animals andan ice cream social. (319) 395-6700

Amazing Acro-Cats4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Unitarian Universalist Society, 10S. Gilbert Iowa City. The Amaz-ing Acro-Cats perform over 30different tricks and feats of agility

during their show. The felines pushcarts, ride skateboards, roll barrels,ring bells, turn on lights, walk tightropes, jump through hoops andmore

FestivalsMonti Fall Festival & CraftShow11 a.m. — 3 p.m.Monti Community Center, 2854Washington Avenue, Coggon.Featuring Cedar Ridge Vineyard,Timeless Prairie Orchard and vari-ous craft vendors.

Film‘The Greening of Southie’1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Spirituality Center,120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha. Thisevent is part of the 3rd AnnualCedar Rapids Area EnvironmentalFilm Festival. (319) 395-6700

‘The Singing Revolution’2 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washing-ton St., Iowa City. Following thescreening, Chamber Singers willperform selected choral workshighlighted in the film. Tickets are$60 or $35 for adults, and $15 forstudents. A $60 ticket includes thefilm, concert, post-performancereception and complimentary copyof the DVD. A $35 or $15 ticketincludes the film and concert. $20of each $60 or $35 ticket is a tax-deductible donation to ChamberSingers. Tickets will be available atthe door, or may be purchased inadvance by calling (319) 338-3837.

Fitness/Recre-ation/Outdoors5K fun run/walk and Bless-ing of the Animals10 a.m. — 1 p.m.Grace Episcopal Church, 525 A AveNE, Cedar Rapids. A Blessing of theanimals will take place at noon inthe main sanctuary of Grace Epis-copal Church. (319) 377-6943

Molly Raim MemorialRodeo1 p.m.Dry Creek Stables, Marion. (319)365-5532

Crop Hunger Walk1 p.m.Cedar Valley Nature Trail, 623 OldMarion Rd. N.E., Cedar Rapids.25% of the funds will be dividedamong 7 local agencies: Churchesof Marion Pantry, Linn CommunityFood Bank, Loaves and Fishes Food

Pantry, Catholic Worker House,Greene Square Meals Inc., WillisDady Emergency Shelter, Spring-ville Food Bank. The rest of thefunds will go to support the workof Church World Service to providedisaster relief here and abroad.(319) 393-9560

Night lifeRootstand at Parlor City!6 p.m. — 10 p.m.Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 11253rd St SE, Cedar Rapids. (319)247-0000

Unknown Component7 p.m. — 9 p.m.Daniel Arthur’s, 821 Third Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids.

Sunday 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

PerformancesCurious George Live!1 and 4:30 p.m.U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets may bepurchased at the Cedar Rapids IceArena (1100 Rockford Rd SW), allTicketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or toonline at www.ticketmaster.com

Piano Sundays1:30 p.m. — 3 p.m.Old Capitol Senate Chamber, 21 OldCapitol, Iowa City. (319) 335-0548or www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap/index.shtml

Katheryne High Levin vocalperformance2 p.m.Daehler-Kitchin Auditoriumof Marquis Hall, Coe College,Cedar Rapids. As a culmination ofHomecoming Weekend activities,an Alumni Recital featuring Marionnative and Coe vocal performancemajor Katheryne High Levin (319)399-8521

Organ Recital by Kui-ImLee

4 p.m.Congregational United Church ofChrist, 30 N. Clinton, Iowa City.(319) 337-4301

MondayOctober 5

Children’s EventsLearn with Me10 a.m. — 11 a.m.Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 FirstAve. NW, Cedar Rapids. Openplaygroup for birth-preschool agechildren and their parents. (319)364-1144

Story Time6:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library, West-dale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Theme:Fire Safety Rules.

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Park-ing Lot, Cedar Rapids.

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsBoot Camp Challenge6 a.m. — 7 a.m.Coe College — Clark RacquetCenter, 1220 First Ave. N.E., CedarRapids. (319) 899-3259

LiteraryPoetry reading7 p.m.Prairie Lights Books, 15 South

Dubuque Street, Iowa City. PoetBrian Teare will read from ‘SightMap.’ Free. www.writinguniversity.uiowa.edu

Theater‘Don’t Hug Me’3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The OldCreamery Theatre will be collectingcoats to donate to Coats for Kids.Patrons who bring a coat willreceive a discount coupon for $5off one adult ticket to an upcom-ing Old Creamery production. (319)622-6194

Undergraduate DirectorsFestival8 p.m.Theatre B, UI Theatre Building,Iowa City. ‘Visiting,’ by Regina HighSchool teacher Clark McFerren, di-rected by Alex Iben; ‘Check Please’by Jonathan Rand, directed byJackie Alamillo; ‘Over There’ by LeeBierman, directed by Matt Benyo;and ‘Notes on Drowning’ by JenSilverman, directed by AlexanderThomas Scott. The performancesare free for students with a valid UIID, and $5 for the general public.The production includes material ofan adult nature. (319) 335-2700Also Friday and Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday.

‘Always... Patsy Cline’2 p.m.Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451Coral Ridge Avenue, Iowa City.City Circle Acting Company ofCoralville. General admissiontickets are $14 for youth, students,and seniors and $17 for adults

through Coralville RecreationCenter at (319) 248-1750Also Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Night lifeOpen Mike with J. Knight8 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., IowaCity. (319) 338-6713

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

TuesdayOctober 6

Art EventsArtist reception for BarrySigel5 p.m. — 7 p.m.Janalyn Hanson White Gallery,Mount Mercy College, 1330 Elm-hurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Sigelcreates collages, screen prints, inkdrawings, and more. Sigel teachesa caricatures class at the FashionInstitute of Technology, wherehe currently serves as an adjunctassistant professor. The gallery isopen Monday through Friday 4 to6 p.m. or by appointment. Viewingsoutside of normal business hourscan be arranged by checking outa gallery key from the McAuleySwitchboard, or by contacting theLundy Desk at (319) 363-8213.

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Tot Time10 a.m.North Liberty Community Library,North Liberty.

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsBat Business9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.Indian Creek Nature Center,6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.Preschoolers and parents discoverthe good things bats do for ourenvironment. Listen to a story andplay a bat game. Member child feeis $4, non-member child fee is $5.Parents free!, (319) 362-0664

Ushers Ferry Evening DogHike6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.Ushers Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE,Cedar Rapids. Enjoy a leisurelyguided hike with your dog throughhistoric Seminole Valley. Dogsmust be well socialized, kept on aleash, and cleaned up after. Meetat the Ushers Ferry Visitors Center.No preregistration required. (319)286-5763

Good Earth Garden Club7 p.m.Deer Ridge Building, Meth-WickCampus, 1650 Koehler Dr. NW,Cedar Rapids. Club open to familyor individual memberships. Visitorswelcome at all meetings., (319)393-8964, Helen

Food & WineOctober is Pork Month: Hy-Vee Cooking Class6 p.m. — 7 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Oc-tober is Pork Month. Go hog wildwith Mike Ireland, our Hy-Vee meatservice manager, as he shows youhow to save time and money whenpurchasing and cooking pork. (319)378-0762

LiteraryTot Time10 a.m.North Liberty Community Library,North Liberty.

Toddler Time3 p.m. — 4 p.m.Hiawatha Public Library, 150 WWillman St, Hiawatha. Stories,finger plays songs and movement.Great fun for your active toddler.(319) 393-1414

KaraokeKaraoke9 p.m.Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th St. NE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-0554

Night lifeAcoustic 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., IowaCity. (319) 351-9529

WednesdayOctober 7

Children’s EventsMOPS9:15 a.m. — 11:15 p.m.Calvary Baptist, Cedar Rapids. Sup-port and encouragement for Momswith children ages newborns tokindergarten.

MOMS Club of Cedar Rap-ids-North9:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40thSt. NE, Cedar Rapids. Member-ship is open to mothers and theirchildren in NE and NW CedarRapids and Hiawatha. MOMS Clubsupports and enriches the lives ofits members and children throughdaytime play groups, crafts, serviceprojects and other activities., (319)393-0102

MOMS Club of Cedar Rap-ids-South9:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40thSt. NE, Cedar Rapids. Supportgroup for stay at home moms andtheir children living in the SE andSW sides of Cedar Rapids. Groupis in the process of expandingboundaries to include other townssouth of Cedar Rapids. Non-profit, non-secular internationalorganization with fun things todo for moms and children. (319)364-2179

Tot Time10 a.m.North Liberty Community Library,North Liberty. (319) 626-5701

Talk with the Animals10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925Seminole Valley Tr. NE, CedarRapids. Meet a horse, a chickenand other farm animals at UshersFerry. In addition to the animalpresentation, this program includesa story and a hands-on activity.Preregistration is required for thisprogram. Call (319) 286-5731 orgo to www.crrec.org to registerfor program #214401-03. $5/child3-14 yrs. Adults and children 2 yrs.and under free. (319) 286-5731

Story Time10:30 a.m. — 11 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library, West-dale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Theme:School is Cool (319) 398-5123

PJ Story Time6 p.m.North Liberty Community Library,North Liberty. (319) 626-5701

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Noelridge Park, GreenhouseParking Lot, Cedar Rapids. (319)286-5699

Iowa City Farmers Market5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.Chauncey Swan Parking Garage,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City

OutdoorsCV Research & RecoveryMetal Detector Club6:30 p.m.Heritage Agency on Aging, 6301Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 642-9230

LiteraryReligious Book Club1 p.m.Jane Boyd Community House,Cedar Rapids. Religious book club

Networking EventsMarion Chamber5 p.m.Best Western Longbranch, 90 Twixt

Town Rd., Cedar Rapids. Keynotespeaker for the event will be LisaBluder, University of Iowa Women’sBasketball Coach. Social hour andheavy hors d’oeuvres begin at 5p.m. with the program starting at 6p. m. Cost to attend is $35 per per-son or $350 for a table of ten. Forreservations or more information,please call the Marion Chamber at(319) 377-6316 or e-mail [email protected]

Charter Chapter ABWAOctober Meeting5:45 p.m. — 9 p.m.Best Western Longbranch Hoteland Convention Cente, 90 TwixtTown Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Pro-gram: Dress for Success presentedby Karen Madsen, Premier Designand Lisa Novitch, Butterfly Bou-tique. $14 (319) 366-1644

Night lifeName That Tune Night withMatt7 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

Love Comedy Show

9:30 p.m.The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319) 354-7482, [email protected], Alan Eckhardt

The Jam10 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St.,Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

Theater‘Don’t Hug Me’3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The OldCreamery Theatre will be collectingcoats to donate to Coats for Kids.Patrons who bring a coat willreceive a discount coupon for $5off one adult ticket to an upcom-ing Old Creamery production. (319)622-6194

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