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page03 In CircleCurious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out allabout the crew and how to join us.

page07 MyStyleSweet and simple with a twist. That’sWhitney Rozek’s style.HooplaNow.com: Watch a videoabout her favorite outfits andread more about this local fashionista.PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF JETTE

page14 CleanPlateClubAndrea Dietzenbach discovers the Asian flavorsof Jiamen.

page15 BehindtheBarOdie loves being back downtown at Teeghan’sIce Bar.

pagepage0808 3 Things3 ThingsNot sure what to do this week? From Korn to blues.There’s a lot of music going on.

page12 Bar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon withkaraoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

page06 TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all atwitter?

page04 I’m Just Sayin’Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’sin this issue and whatever else she wants.

page 06 Five MinutesWe want to know: What’s your dream car?

page05 In the KnowAll the news you didn’t know you needed toknow, plus Greg Dietzenbach’s comic, “Little fish,big pond.”

Book TalkBook TalkNatalie Ditmars enjoys another doseof Myron Bolitar.

pagepage1616 page17 Music NotesAcoustic DJ’z unplugged.

page18 CalendarQuit whining that there’s nothing to do around here.We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.

Jill Hanna to make Marion a better place to live, work and play.Don’t know her? You should.

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INcircle { Curious about the cool kids behind Hoopla?Find out all about the crew here.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“What’s your favorite locally owned place to shop?”

Caitlin SlessorBook Talk, Page 16“It’s a straight up tie betweenPrairie Lights (Books) and NewPi(oneer Co-op). ”

Carly WeberEditor“I can’t pick just one. See mycolumn on the next page.”

Seth SmithArt Director“New Pioneer Co-op.”

Michelle WieseDesigner“Benz Beverage Depot.So many choices.”

Quinn PettiferBehindTheBar, Page 15“I love visiting the jewelers atthe Downtown Farmers Markets.Nothing like supporting localwhile picking up some fun bling!”

Maggie MillsThreeThings, Page 8“I always find good buysat Crazy Daisy.”

Andrea DietzenbachClean Plate Club, Page 14“Jules Bakery! There’s nothingbetter than walking into a storeand being bombarded with bakedgoods.”

Jamie KellyTwitterpated, Page 6“I’m a big fan of Absolute Junqe.It’s a quirky place and has somereally great, if random, furnitureand collectibles.”

Stacey StefaniEvents“Catherine’s Cheapand Chic in Iowa City.”

Katie Mills-Giorgio5 Minutes, page 6“The Cedar Rapids Museumof Art Museum Store, ofcourse. They have fabulous,unique gifts.”

Erin McNeillPYSM, Page 10“The Silver Spider in MountVernon. They have cute, funaccessories.”

Natalie DitmarsBook Talk, Page 16“First Avenue WineHouse.”

Winter PackinghamMusic Notes, page 17“I love Czech Cottage in CzechVillage! It’s a great little shop fullof interesting things to look at.”

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A couple of weeks ago we featured Elaine and EricaYoder, the two Kalona sisters who are following theirdreams and starting an event planning business.Last week, it was jewelry designer Kelli Weber. She

too has chosen to turn a passion intoa business.

These ladies and hundreds of other EasternIowans deserve our applause forembarking on the intimidating journeyof owning their own business. And forthat same reason. They also deserve oursupport.

One of the criticisms of Cedar Rapids (butnot so much Iowa City), is that we are thechain capital of the world. I won’t denythat that’s true. And while it’s hasty todismiss those businesses entirely — they areafter all employing local people — it is also

true though that locally-owned establishmentsare what make a community unique.

And both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City have plentyof local restaurants, bars and boutiques to support.

Don’t believe me? Search our archives. Hoopla makesa point to feature only locally owned restaurants

and bars in BehindTheBar, InTheKitchen and Clean PlateClub. This issue marks our 31st this year and we haven’texhausted our options yet.

And what about places to shop? There are plenty ofoptions on that count too. So many that insteadof answering the InCircle question, I decided todevote this entire column to the topic.

I was inspired to ask this week’s question for a coupleof reasons. One is Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of

Commerce’s Buy In program, which they were promotingat the last Downtown Farmer’s Market. I wasn’t sure what itwas. So I Googled.

Turns out it’s an initiative by the chamber to get localbusinesses to pledge to shift 5 percent of their current out-of-area purchases back to Linn County. Doing so, they say,will capture $400 million currently lost to the county, thuscreating 2,300 jobs.

Makes sense right? But it’s not just businesses that canpledge to buy local.

We can too.

The gal you see on the cover sure would like you to. JillHanna makes it her business to support other businessesas the president of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. She’spictured in downtown Marion, one of my favorite places inthe area, which features several great places to shop.

I could spend hours (and have) at several of the downtownshops, like Weeping Willow, Campbell Steele Gallery,chocolate temptations fine candies, Joy Boutique andDreaming Bear. All these options, within less than one blockof Marion. See why I couldn’t pick just one? Not with thewhole Corridor to choose from.

So. Am I asking you to give up on chain stores entirely? No.That wouldn’t be very practical.

But consider the Buy In program. Can you pledge fivepercent? If you spend $100 a month on clothes, home decoror gifts, that’s just $5. Sounds reasonable to me.

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

Best of the restIOWA CITY — Iowa City has been ranked in threenew Forbes lists, most recently No. 5 for “BestPlaces to Begin a Career” (communities smaller than500,000) and No. 13 for “Top College Towns forJobs” in May. In March, for the second year, IowaCity was ranked on Forbes’ “Best Places for Businessand Careers.”

Growing greenCEDAR RAPIDS — A new AmeriCorps group isworking to make Eastern Iowa a little greener. The56 members of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, the firstof its kind in the nation, are based in Cedar Rapidsand Cedar Falls. Part of the group’s outreach is acommunity garden, created in two vacant lots inthe flood-affected New Bohemia neighborhoodin Cedar Rapids. They have used discarded itemslike bed frames and doors in addition to materialsfrom demolished homes in building the garden. Thegroup also focuses on weatherization of homes inolder neighborhoods and providing energy efficientsolutions for community members.

Tweet usLINN COUNTY — The government of Linn Countywill soon have a Twitter account. The Board ofSupervisors have voted to let Joi Bergman, thecounty’s communications director, open a Twitteraccount. The “tweets” will include board updates,links to posted news releases and road closures. “I

think it’ll be a good thing,” said Bergman. “One moreway to get information to the public.” Linn Countywill join other governments and politicians alreadyutilizing the social networking Web site, includingsupervisors Ben Rogers and Brent Oleson, Gov. ChetCulver and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. Bergmanexpects to start “tweeting” in August.

Calling artistsIOWA CITY — The Iowa City Public Library is seekingoriginal artwork for the 2009 Art Purchase Prize

Contest. Winning artwork will be included in theLibrary’s Art-To-Go collection, which is artwork thatis available for checkout. To submit artwork, artistsmust be 18 years old or over, live, work or exhibitin the Iowa City and Johnson County area and haveparticipated in at least one juried competition. Thesubmission deadline is Oct. 9 and entry forms areavailable at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S LinnStreet. For more information, visit www.icpl.org

SOURCE: THE GAZETTE

CLIFF JETTE/THE GAZETTEGreen Iowa AmeriCorps workers Stephanie Meyer of Swisher and Jared Musil of Ely weed a plot ofpotatoes at the new community garden on Third Street SE in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia.

Jamie KellyThe Gazette

This week, Jamie Kellypoured drinks withthe Hoopla crew at

Uptown Friday nights.Read more at

GazetteOnline.comNext week, he’ll be atHooverfest in West

Branch.

Follow along onTwitter by searchingfor #wheresjamie.


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MYSTYLE {Simple, sweet.With a twist.

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What she’s wearing:I am wearing an Alice +Olivia jersey dress thatsoftly transitions fromcream to pink, two ofmy favorite colors. It isimportant for me to matchso I used the belt to findheels in the same shade.The pleated skirt is a playfuladdition that gives it aflowing style.

What she says:Audrey Hepburn is ... oneof my icons because ofher timeless and femininestyle.

Whitney Rozek, 23, Cedar RapidsGraduate student @ University of Northern Iowa

Like Whitney’s style? Read more about whatshe has to say, plus more photos and a videotour of Whitney’s closet at HooplaNow.com

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Heavy metal bands are converging this weekend in Cedar Rapids forRockstock III. Two-time Grammy award winning Korn will headline thefestival. An American rock band from Bakersfield, Calif., Korn had nineconsecutive debuts in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, won two MTV MusicVideo Awards and has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Rockstock IIIspecial guests will be Chevelle, Hail Storm, Destrophy and A.D.D. The event,held at Hitters Ballpark, near the intersection of Highway 13 and the Marionbypass, is sponsored by Rock 108 and is featured as part of Korn’s summerventure – the Escape from the Studio Tour.

Rockstock III Featuring KornSaturday, August 1

Rockstock III Featuring Korn4 p.m. Saturday (8/1), Hitter’s Ballpark, Cedar Rapids, $32 in advance (Music Go Round,Neon Dragon Tattoo, DC’s Riverwalk Pub & Eatery, 1st Avenue Live), $35 at the door,www.rock108.com or www.etix.com

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DowntownFarmers Market7 a.m. Saturday (8/1)

Downtown Cedar Rapids, www.downtowncr.org

All-in-a-DayPlay Festival8 p.m. Saturday (8/1)

Englert Theater, 221 E Wash-ington St., Iowa City, $7, www.dreamwell.com

Bluesmore is celebrating its sweet 16th birthday Saturday. Thisyear the annual daylong blues festival, co-hosted by the LinnCounty Blues Society and Brucemore, on the lawn of the mansionwill showcase blues legend Guitar Shorty, the soulful Mike Zitoand regional favorite Dennis “Daddy-O” McMurrin and theDemolition Band. No pets, coolers or outside food. So grab yourlawn chair and friends. The gates open at 3 p.m.

Bluesmore4 to 9 p.m. Saturday (8/1), Brucemore, Cedar Rapids, $13 in advanceor $15 at the gate, www.lcbs.org or www.brucemore.org

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Evansdale, southeast of Waterloo on Highway 380, will host the ninthannual Division 2 Show Ski National Championships this weekendat Eagle Lake. Each club has one hour to present a performance onwater skis. Part dance, part acrobatics, watch competitors do moveslike ballet skiing, adagio doubles, human pyramids and freestylejumping. Costumes and music keep the shows entertaining and anannouncer guides the audience through the competitions.

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Jill Hanna is living proof of Marion’s slogan: “You can go home again.”

After attending the University of Iowa and working as a store director for Targetfor 10 years, Jill returned to her hometown in 2007 to take her current positionwith the Marion Chamber of Commerce and be closer to family.

One of the first things Jill noticed was that Marion hadn’t really changed muchover the last 30 years. While some may appreciate this for its nostalgia, Jill wasconcerned that Marion wasn’t keeping up with surrounding communities.

“I have a lot of passion for Marion as a community,” Jill says.

Compared to towns like Hiawatha, North Liberty and Coralville, Marion hassome catching up to do, she says.

Enter Imagine8. A grass-roots effort, Imagine8 is a community visioning processlaunched in January to answer the question “Where do we go from here?” anddevelop eight ideas to enhance Marion as a better place to live, work and play.

Jill emphasizes the importance of this vision involving the whole community.

“It can’t just be six or seven people,” she says. “It has to come from everyone.”

In August committees will begin to come up with strategies and funding plansto make each of these eight ideas become a reality.

Each of the eight selected ideas focuses on a way to make Marion a morefunctional and fun place to live.

For example, “Marion CAN!” (CAN stands for Community Activation Network) isaimed at helping both new and existing citizens connect with the community.

“I really like it because it has so many different components,” Jill says. Thesepieces include a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities, new signage toaccent sites of historical significance and a tool kit to aid residents in planningcommunity events like block parties or garage sales.

Another idea, “Park it,” could involve partially enclosing the depot in the CityPark.

“We have four seasons here and the winter one seems to last a long time,”Jill says.

The enclosed portion of the depot would serve as a multiuse space for events,performing arts and a welcome center. Building an amphitheater and expandinggreen space are also part of the “Park it” idea.

Though she’s passionate about Imagine8, Jill’s job involves a lot more.

“It’s different every day,” she says. “Everything we do is kind of made fromscratch.”

Jill says she uses a lot of what she learned about management at Target toassist Marion’s small business owners, which account for 95 percent of Marion’sbusinesses, and other chamber members.

One of her favorite job perks?

“It gives me an excuse to shop,” says Jill. The stores in uptown Marion are great,she says. “And I’m supporting our membership.”

DID YOU KNOW?If Jill isn’t working she’s spending time with her family. She and her husbandhave four children and they enjoy having extended family in Marion as well.

WHAT SHE CAN DO FOR YOU:Want to get involved in Imagine8 or just know where to go and what to do inMarion? Jill is your connection for all things Marion.

Jill Hanna, 33, MarionPresident @ Marion Chamber of Commerce

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Rudy York and DJ Lumines-cent Watts, No Cover until10 p.m.; $2 Dom. Bottles

McPhisto and DJ Lumines-cent Watts, No Cover until10 p.m.; $2 Dom. Bottles

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KEY: LIVE MUSIC COMEDY KARAOKE DISC JOCKEY To advertise in the Bar Guide, contact your Gazette Communications Media Consultant. Cedar Rapids 319.398.8222 Iowa City 319.339.3101All drink specials and events in the Hoopla Bar Guide are subject to change.

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Iowa City Piano Lounge217 Iowa Ave.319-351-1797

8:30 p.m. Live Music; HalfPrice Wine & Martinis AllNight

Live Music, $2 DomesticBottles; Half Price Wine &Martinis 7-9 p.m.

$3 Barcardi Drinks AllNight; Half Price Wine &Martinis 7-9 p.m.

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The Mill120 E. Burlington St.319-351-9529

$2.75 Fat Tire pints; 8 p.m.Tornadoes, $6

5-7 p.m. Jazz After Five,$5, $2 gin ‘n tonics; LonnieBowden Benefit

6 p.m. West High Class of‘84 Reunion, $25

$1.75 PBR, High Life, OldStyle & Grain Belt Bottles;9 p.m. Study Hall

$1.75 PBR, High Life, Old Style& Grain Belt Bottles, 8 p.m.Open Mic w/ J. Knight, Free

Deer Tick; $2.75 Goose IslandHonker’s Ale Pints, 9 p.m. Tues-day Night Social Club, Free

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BoJames118 E. Washington319-337-4703

$2 Wells, $2 Big Beers 9p.m.-close

$3 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close $3 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close $2 Wells, $2 Big Beers 9p.m.-close



Country Night, $2 Wells,$2 Big Beers 9 p.m.-close

The Summit10 S. Clinton St.319-354-7482

1/2 Price Martinis 1/2 Price Wine by theGlass, $3 Big Blue Moons

$3 Corona Bottles andRocks Margaritas

$3 Corona Bottles, $4Bloody Marys

$3 Jack & Coke $3 Big Boulevard Saints and Sinners Tour,Mathew Lampkin, PatricJolley, 1/2 Price Big Beer

Old Capitol Brew Works525 S. Gilbert St.319-337-3422

$2 U-Call-It 8 p.m.-close $3.50 3 Olives Bombs, $3House Beer, $3 3 OlivesVodka Drinks 8 p.m.-close

$5 Belgian Beers, $3 CptMorgan Drinks, $3.50 JagerBombs 8-close

$3.25 House Beer, HouseWine, Wells

8 p.m.-close - $3 JoseCuervo, $6 House Pitchers

$4.95 Pint Glass - HouseBeers $2.50, $2 Wells, $3Ice 101 Shots 8-close

$6 House Pitcher, $2.50Wells, $3.50 3 OlivesBombs 8 p.m.-close

Sam’s Pizza441 S. Gilbert St.319-337-8200

$1.50 Domestic Bottles,$2.50 Import Bottles,8-close

$4 Domestic Pitchers,8-close

$4 Jager Bombs, $2 Do-mestic Bottles, 8 o.m.-close

$3 Bloody Mary, $3 24oz.Bud/Bud Light Cans, 8p.m.-close

$1 Domestic Pints, 8p.m.-close

$2 Wells, 8 p.m.-close Cup Night $5 DomesticCup, $2 Refills, $2.50Premium Drafts, Karaoke

The Airliner22 South Clinton St.319-351-9259

Karaoke, 9-close - PersonalPitcher Night, $2 Dom.Beer & Shots, $3 drinks

FAC (4-8)-$2 Domestics,$3 Wells, $2 Shots; 9 p.m.-$1 U-Call-It

9 p.m.-$2.50 3 Olive VodkaDrinks, $2 Domestics

9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It Happy Hour: $2 Domestics,& Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It

Happy Hour: $2 Domestics,& Wells; 9 p.m.-$2 U-Call-It

Happy Hour: $2 Domestics& Wells; 9 p.m.-$1 U-Call-It

Formosa221 E. College St. Suite 241319-338-8880

$4 Martinis $3 Stoli & Bacardi Drinks,$2 Sake Bombs after 10p.m.

$3 Stoli & Bacardi Drinks,$2 Sake Bombs after 10p.m.

Buy 3 Signature Rolls Forthe Price of 2

$3 Asian Beers and SakeCocktails

$4 Martinis Half Price Bottles of Wineand Sake

C O R A L V I L L E / N O R T H L I B E R T YCharlie’s Bar and Grill450 First Ave., Coralville319-356-6914

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour;$2.50 Domestic Pints

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour;7 p.m. - $3 SoCo LimeShots, $4 Teas

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$3.50 Whiskey U-Call-It;$2.50 Domestic Pints

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour;H.I.P. Night 10 p.m.

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Gus’ Food & Spirits2421 Coral Ct., NorthLiberty 319-545-4290

7 p.m.- $1.75 Domesticpints, Captain Drinks, 9p.m.- Karaoke, No Cover

10 p.m.-close $2.50Domestic Pints

10 p.m.-close - $2 UVDrinks; Beaker Brothers

11-5 p.m.-$2 BloodyMarys, 5-close - HappyHour

7 p.m.-close - $4 DomesticPitchers

7 p.m.-close - $2.50Domestic Bottles

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The Vine39 2nd St., Coralville319-338-7770

$3.29 Domestic Steins,$5.49 Import Steins

Seasonal Pour $2.59 Domestic Pints $2.59 Domestic Pints $2.59 Domestic Pints $2.99 Domestic Pints $2.59 Domestic Pints

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“Plus One” simply means to bring afriend of the opposite sex that youare not romantically linked to.


CLEANPLATEclub { Sampling the Corridorone plate at a time withAndrea Dietzenbach.

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I love being surprised by restaurants.

It had been awhile since I’d been down Edgewood Road.I knew there was lots of construction going on over thelast few years, including a giant Hy-Vee and a strip mallwith a couple new restaurants, but I was completelysurprised by one of the more recent additions Jiamen.

Jiamen takes over a large area near the corner of BlairsFerry and Edgewood Roads in Cedar Rapids. The exterioris polished and chic. I got a definite P.F. Chang’s vibe,the chain of upscale Chinese restaurants. It’s one of myfavorites!

Jiamen’s décor may be similar, but their menu is original.They go beyond traditional stir-fry dishes and offermeat and potato favorites with an Asian flare. Americanstandards such as duck breast and porterhouse steaksare taken to a new level with flavors such as Asian pearand honey ginger.

I visited over lunch and was pleased to see most of the

dinner dishes offered in a lunch-size portion. To start mymeal I ordered Steamed Crab Rolls, a mixture of snowcrab, blue crab, tomato, mint, cilantro and lime juicewrapped in rice paper and served with mango ketchup.The rice paper made the rolls appear as unassumingblobs. But once I cut into it I discovered a sensation ofcool crab, with a bit of crunch and loads of flavor.

My entree was Wok-Fired Diced Chicken with HoneyChili Sauce, a roasted pepper encrusted chicken breastserved with brown rice in a light soy honey lemon sauce.The true test of a good Asian restaurant is its brown rice.Jiamen’s rice was very lovely, fluffy with a nice nuttiness.The chicken was tender little nuggets of white meat,sautéed and coated with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Jiamen has brought an upscale vibe to a formerly low-key corner of town. I look forward to coming back duringdinner hours when I can kick back and enjoy a cocktailand some company.

— ANDREA

JiamenSURPRISES ON EVERY CORNER

Details: Jiamen, 5400 Edgewood Rd. NE, CedarRapids; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday,11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 9p.m. Sunday; (319) 294-5889, www.jiamencuisine.com

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{BEHINDthebar New bar on the block.

RYAN TAYLOR PHOTOS

White Caucasian

It’s my own secret recipe.A unique spin to theWhite Russian. That’s allthe detail I can give, youhave to come check it outyourself.

How long have you been spinningthe bottle?My parents owned a bar growing up, so I was behind a bar beforeI could see over one. I’ve learned a lot over the years. Officially I’vebeen bartending for six years now. I’ve been with Teeghan’s since theyoriginally opened in January 2008.

Tell me about Teeghan’s new locationalong Second Avenue.Our new spot is prime location. We couldn’t have found a betterplace downtown. There are several other spots right around us, sowe’re literally placed in the middle of all the action. From a crowdperspective we’ve already passed our highest numbers pre-flood, andit just keeps getting better.

How do you explain the success?It’s all about the feel of the bar. The place is laid back, safe, but withlots to keep you entertained.

What’s your take on the downtownnight life scene post-flood?I’ve traveled all over and been to many downtowns, and Cedar RapidsDowntown is my favorite. It’s all about the people and their attitude.Here everyone is so welcoming. I’m very proud we’ve all managed toaccomplish so much in the past year. Spirits are up and we’re makingdowntown a fun place to be.

What’s a common bartender faux pas.One of the biggest mistakes is overpouring ingredients in your mixeddrinks. A good rule of thumb from the Teeghan’s “mixologists” is totake a one ounce shot glass and let that be your guide. It helps evenout the amount of shots within a drink.

— QUINN

Robert (“Odie”) Odekirk, 28, MarionBartender @ Teeghan’s Ice Bar

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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.

Thank goodness. My good friend MyronBolitar is back. In the ninth book in theMyron Bolitar series, “LONG LOST,”Harlan Coben brings us the samesnippy and sarcastic Bolitar we’vecome to know and love.

One of my favorite literary characters,Myron Bolitar isthe main characterin Coben’s series.He is a sports andentertainment agentand one of themost colorful andlikable charactersI’ve encountered.No matter howdespicable Myron’s actions (beatingsome guy to a pulp is a good example),I still end up wanting to take the guyout for a drink.

For those of you who have yet tohave the pleasure of reading a MyronBolitar book, Myron was on the vergeof becoming a great professionalbasketball player when a knee injuryblew his dream to shreds. After astint as an investigator, Myron tookup a career as an agent. He oftenfinds himself in rather troublesomesituations. His clients seem to attractdrama, and Myron’s responses alwaystend to make the situation worse.

In “LONG LOST” (don’t worry, youdon’t have to have read the first eightto enjoy No. 9), Myron is surroundedby the usual host of colorful,exuberant and verbose friends. Afterreceiving an unexpected call froman old girlfriend whom he hasn’theard from in seven years, Myronfinds himself on his way to France tocomfort her when her ex-husbandmysteriously goes missing. Quickly,Myron finds himself in the middle ofyet another scandal; only this time, itinvolves the world of terrorism. Let the

drama begin.

As with Coben’s other novels, “LONGLOST” does not disappoint. It is nota challenging book; definitely mindcandy, which makes it a perfect bookfor your relaxing summer vacation.

If you are not into over-the-topsarcasm or want to try something alittle different, pick up “BLONDE” byJoyce Carol Oates, in which Oatestackles the rise and fall of NormaJeane Baker (aka Marilyn Monroe).

One of the many things that sets“BLONDE” apart from the typicalcelebrity biography is Oates’ approachto the story. She gets into the head ofNorma Jeane to reveal what Norma isthinking and feeling throughout hershort yet iconic life.

I am halfway through the book (at700-plus pages, it may take me a

while) and havealready learneda lot, mostnotably how lostNorma JeaneBaker really was.Oates describesNorma Jeane asa genius because“Norma didn’thave a clue whoshe was, and she

had to fill this emptiness in her. Eachtime she went out, she had to inventher soul. Other people, we’re just asempty; maybe in fact everybody’s soulis empty, but Norma was the one toknow it.” This is a great book; partnovel, part biography, part mystery. Achallenge, yes, but here’s to hoping itis worth it.

‘LONG LOST’ AT LONG LAST

— Natalie

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Acoustic DJ’z is a Cedar Rapids-based duo comprised oftwo familiar faces in the local music scene. The D in DJ’zstands for Destery Hildenbrand, lead singer of local punkrock cover band Pretend Rockstar. The J stands for JakeThein, one of two guitar players in Pretend Rockstar.Destery and Jake met in 1998 when they workedtogether at a popular club in Cedar Rapids whereDestery was a bartender and Jake worked security.

“A few co-workers and I had formed a band so we had

asked Destery to join us as the lead singer. He accepted,so we’ve both been performing in bands together offand on ever since,” Jake says. “We’ve always just kindof clicked whether it be writing and recording originalmusic or singing vocal harmonies. Everything just seemsto fall together.”

Acoustic DJ’z started when a friend of asked Desteryand Jake if they would play an acoustic show for herbirthday party.

“Both of us really enjoy playing songs where we canspotlight our vocal harmonies. That’s our forte, somemight say,” Jake says.

As Acoustic DJ’z, Jake and Destery make up an acousticduo. They both play guitar and take turns on the vocals,creating a sound that can make any night pass a littlefaster, with familiar songs from artists such as TheCalling, Four Non-Blondes, Linkin Park and Bon Jovi andoriginals.

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

Acoustic DJ’zTHE TALENT: Destery Hildenbrand and Jake TheinTHE SOUND: Acoustic guitar

THE GIGS: 9 p.m. Aug. 12 @ Tailgator’s, 3969 Center Point Rd., CedarRapids

THE REST OF THE STORY: www.myspace.com/acousticdjz

— WINTER

ACOUSTIC DJ’Z

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C A L E N D A R

ThursdayJuly 30

Children’s EventsWhat’s in Grandpa’s Attic?1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.Carl and Mary Koehler HistoryCenter, 615 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids. (319) 362-1501

ComedyAmateur Night8 p.m.Penguins Comedy Club, ClarionHotel and Conference Center,Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-8133

ExhibitsMoving Wall Memorial andU.S. Honor FlagHerbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. TheVietnam Veterans ‘Moving Wall’Memoria will be at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site inWest Branch from 2 p.m. on July30 through 8 a.m. on August 3.(319) 643-5301, www.hoover.archives.gov

Farmers MarketsGreene Square Park4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Greene Square Park, 400 FourthAvenue SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 286-5699

FestivalsJohnson County Fair10 a.m.Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City.(319) 325-9059

Hot Summer Nights4 p.m. — 8 p.m.Mount Vernon, First StreetMount Vernon. Uptown MountVernon Sidewalk sales, FarmersMarket, demonstrations, free pop-corn, Castle Ridge Bluegrass Band(319) 210-9935

Food & WineCooking in the Kitchenwith Nina Cooking Classes6 p.m.

460 Hickory Court, Robins. (319)393-7675

Tre Formaggi6 p.m. — 8 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 378-0762

Music — KaraokePub Quiz Night andKaraoke7:30 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

Showtime Karaoke9 p.m.Viking Lounge, 1971 16th Ave. SW,Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-1441

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

Night lifeThe Tornadoes8 p.m. — 11:30 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., IowaCity. Blues, swin

Lord T & Eloise9 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,Iowa City.

PerformancesSwingin’ At Sunset7 p.m.City Square Park, Marion. Eveningof classic 30s and 40s big bandhits.

Theater‘The Queen of Bingo’3 p.m.

Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant, 4420220th Trail Amana, 1-(800) 35-AMANA orwww.oldcreamery.com

FridayJuly 31

Children’s EventsEdgar Wibble PuppetTheatre10 a.m.Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave. NECedar Rapids. (319) 294-7082

What’s in Grandpa’s Attic?1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.Carl and Mary Koehler History Cen-ter, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 362-1501

EventsClassy Chassy CruisersFriday Night Cruise-Ins5 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Sycamore Mall, 1660 Sycamorestreet, Iowa City. (319) 331-6108

Drum Making Workshop6 p.m.Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. $200 w/ lodging or$150 w/o. Drum materials costan additional $90 or $115. StartsFriday, July 31 at 6 p.m. andcontinues all day Saturday throughSunday at 1 p.m. (319) 395-6700

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

FestivalsLammas Fest 2009Coralville Lake, Solon. HarvestFeast, Candlelight Labyrinth, paganvendors, camping, workshops,discussions, and raffle to benefitthe Iowa Raptor Project.

Exhibits

Moving Wall Memorial andU.S. Honor FlagHerbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. TheVietnam Veterans ‘Moving Wall’Memoria will be at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site inWest Branch from 2 p.m. on July30 through 8 a.m. on August 3.(319) 643-5301, www.hoover.archives.gov

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsRanger-Led Nature Program8:30 p.m.Herbert Hoover National HistoricSite, West Branch. 8:30 p.m. walk;9:30 p.m. stargazing.

Food & WineCooking in the Kitchenwith Nina Cooking Classes10 a.m.460 Hickory Court, Robins.(319) 393-7675

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

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

Singin’ and Swingin’Karaoke9 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 lifeLarge Midgets6:30 p.m.Chrome Horse Saloon, Third StreetSE, Cedar Rapids. Followed byStranded in Iowa at 9 p.m.

Jazz at the Lighthouse7 p.m. .The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 MountVernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.

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

Lil Brian & the ZydecoTravelers9 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,Iowa City. (319) 430-0696

PerformancesJava Blend — Nelo12 p.m. — 1 p.m.Java House, 211 1/2 E. Washington,Iowa City. (319) 273-3497

Czech Plus Band7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids

Theater‘The Queen of Bingo’3 p.m.Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant, 4420220th Trail Amana, 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.comAlso at 7:30 p.m.

SaturdayAugust 1

Art EventsSee Spots Colors CeramicClass!2 p.m. — 3 p.m.Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 High-way 6 E, Iowa City. (319) 351-9644

Dance

English Country Dancing7 p.m.Old Capitol Senate Chamber, 21Old Capitol, Iowa City. www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap/ or (319) 335-0548

ExhibitsMoving Wall Memorial andU.S. Honor FlagHerbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. TheVietnam Veterans ‘Moving Wall’Memoria will be at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site inWest Branch from 2 p.m. on July30 through 8 a.m. on August 3.(319) 643-5301, www.hoover.archives.gov

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,Pat Carlso

FestivalsHooverfest12 p.m. — 10 p.m.Hooverfest, 302 Parkside Dr., WestBranch. www.hooverassociation.org (319) 643-5327

Bluesmore4 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE,Cedar Rapids. Gates open at 3 p.m.(319) 362-7375

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Hooverball9 a.m. — 7 p.m.Hoover National Historic Site,West Branch.www.hooverasociation.org(319) 643-5327

Music — KaraokeCrown Karaoke8 p.m.Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067

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

Singin’ and Swingin’Karaoke9 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 andConvention Center, 90 Twixt TownRd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Brian Holmes Karaoke

Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 CenterPoint Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 393-8174

Night lifeWorld Port6 p.m. — 10 p.m.Campbell Steele Gallery, 1064Seventh Ave., Marion. OngoingMusic in the MUD series. $5.(319) 373-9211

The George Jazz Trio8:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m.The Vernon Inn, 2663 Mt VernonRd SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 360-9648, [email protected],Nick

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

Dennis McMurrin & theDemolition Band9 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. LinnSt., Iowa City. (319) 430-0696,Scott Kading

Theater‘The Queen of Bingo’7:30 p.m.Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant, 4420220th Trail Amana, 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com

All in a Day Play Festival7:30 p.m. — 11 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washing-ton St., Iowa City. (319) 541-0140

SundayAugust 2

Auditions‘Master Harold... and theBoys’2 p.m.Iowa City Public Library, 123 S.Linn St., Iowa City.(319) 337-2206

Children’s EventsCenter PointMuseum:’Children of AllAges’1 p.m. — 4 p.m.Center Point Depot Museum, EastWashington St., Center Point.(319) 849-1792

ExhibitsMoving Wall Memorialand U.S. Honor FlagHerbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. TheVietnam Veterans ‘Moving Wall’Memoria will be at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site inWest Branch from 2 p.m. on July30 through 8 a.m. on August 3.(319) 643-5301, www.hoover.archives.gov

Farmers MarketsHiawatha Farmers Market11 a.m. — 3 p.m.Guthridge Park, 10th Avenue,Hiawatha. (319) 393-1515

Night lifeSunday Night Pub Quiz9 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.,Iowa City. (319) 351-9529

Grateful Dead Night

Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S LinnSt., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464

PerformancesCedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert7:30 p.m.Ellis Park, Cedar Rapids. MorganJones, conductor., (319) 399-8520

Theater‘The Queen of Bingo’3 p.m.Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant, 4420220th Trail Amana, 1-(800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com

MondayAugust 3

Auditions

Zombie Prom6 p.m.Robert A Lee Iowa City RecreationCenter, 220 S. Gilbert, Iowa City.

‘Master Harold... and theBoys’7 p.m.Iowa City Public Library, 123 S.Linn St., Iowa City.(319) 337-2206

Children’s EventsChautauqua Acting OUT9 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.Carl and Mary Koehler HistoryCenter, 615 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids.

Learn with Me10 a.m. — 11 a.m.Birth, Baby & Beyond, 1520 FirstAve. NW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 364-1144

ExhibitsMoving Wall Memorialand U.S. Honor FlagHerbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. TheVietnam Veterans ‘Moving Wall’Memoria will be at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site inWest Branch from 2 p.m. on July30 through 8 a.m. on August 3.(319) 643-5301, www.hoover.archives.gov

Farmers MarketsCoralville Farmers Market5 p.m. — 8 p.m.Coralville Aquatic Center, 1513Seventh St., Coralville

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

Food & WineCooking in the Kitchenwith Nina Cooking Classes6 p.m. — 9 p.m.460 Hickory Court, Robins.

NetworkingEventsWelcome Reception5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar Rapids, 4444 FirstAve. NE, Cedar Rapids.

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

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

TuesdayAugust 4

Children’s EventsKids’ Kitchen Takeover: NoOrdinary Sandwich9:30 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.Johnson Ave. Hy-Vee, 1843Johnson Ave. NW., Cedar Rapids.(319) 365-0477

Insect Mini Camp forGrades K-2 and Parents6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Registerby 4 p.m. August 3. Payment inadvance., (319) 362-0664

Farmers MarketsLone Tree Farmers Market3 p.m. — 7 p.m.North Park, Lone Tree

Springville Farmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Cox Lake Park, Springville. (319)854-7097

Food & WineSummer Sandwich Salute6 p.m. — 8 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 378-0762

Music — 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.,Iowa City. (319) 351-9529

WednesdayAugust 5

AuditionsZombie Prom6 p.m.Robert A Lee Iowa City RecreationCenter, 220 S. Gilbert, Iowa City

Children’s EventsChautauqua Acting OUT9 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.Carl and Mary Koehler HistoryCenter, 615 First Ave. SE, CedarRapids.

Bonfire Storytelling at

Ushers Ferry6 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historical Village,5925 Seminole Valley TR NE CedarRapids. (319) 286-5763

Hy-Vee Kids’ KitchenTakeover6 p.m. — 7 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (

ComedyLove Comedy Show9:30 p.m.The Summit Restaurant and Bar,10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. (319)354-7482

EventsDiversity Focus SpanishConversation Circle1:30 p.m. — 3 p.m.Coe College, 1220 First Ave SE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 363-3707

Farmers MarketsMarion Farmers Market3 p.m. — 6 p.m.East End Shopping Center, 3375Seventh Avenue Marion. East EndShopping Center (319) 377-4846

Noelridge Farmers Market

4 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(319) 356-5210

Food & WineCooking in the Kitchenwith Nina Cooking Classes6 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.460 Hickory Court, Robins. Callingall Aunt’s — Cookie Class “ Oneaunt/one child. (319) 393-7675

Night lifeName That Tune Nightwith Matt7 p.m.Best Western Longbranch Hotel,90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, CedarRapids. (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 LinnSt., Iowa City. (319) 337-6464


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