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

pagepage0808 3 Things3 ThingsNot sure what to do this week? Indie films,cabaret music and a the Folk Festival returns toUsher’s Ferry.

page16 InTheKitchenParlor City Pub breathes new life into historicbuilding in New Bohemia.

page17 Book TalkCaitlin Slessor stumbled upon “Stumblingon Happiness.”

pagepage1010 Bar GuideBar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon withkaraoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

page15 Clean Plate ClubAndrea Dietzenbach enjoys the Starlite Room’sno-nonsense burgers.

page07 FaveFiveFaveFiveJustin Foss can’t get enough sweet potato friesfrom Parlor City.

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

page 06 TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

page06 Five MinutesWe want to know: What super power do you wish you had?

Downtown Cedar Rapids’ bar and restaurant scene was dealta blow by last year’s flooding. See how far they’ve come thisweekend and all next week at the Downtown District’s Tasteof Downtown. Plus: A map of all the participating restaurantson page 14.

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page12 Taste of Downtown page03 In CircleCurious about the cool kids behind Hoopla? Find out allabout the crew and how to join us.

page19 Get OutGet jazzy at KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars.

page20 CalendarQuit whining that there’s nothing to do aroundhere. We did the hard work. Go enjoy.

page18 Music Notesthe Wheelers come from far and wide to makemusic in the Corridor.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“What’s your favorite downtown C.R. restaurant?”

Caitlin SlessorBook Talk, Page 17“Mmm, Phong Lan. Who wants tomeet me for lunch this week?”

Seth SmithArt Director“DC’s Riverwalk.”

Natalie DitmarsBook Talk, Page 17“La Hacienda.”

Andrea DietzenbachClean Plate Club, Page 15“Daniel Arthur’s tableside Caesarsalad is super duper good.”

Maggie Mills5 Minutes, Page 6“The Blue Strawberry. They makethe best paninis in town.”

Erin McNeillMusicNotes, Page 18“I was recently introducedto Phong Lan’s. It’s so good,and the dipping sauce for thespring rolls is amazing.”

Anne KaplerInTheKitchen, Page 16“I can’t pick just one! Maybe I cannarrow it down to two: blend andZins, because they are so uniqueand delicious.”

Carly WeberEditor“It’s hard to pick one. But Ihave to say Phong Lan.”

Michelle WieseDesigner“Phong Lan for their spring rolls andlemon grass entrees. For dessertThe Blue Strawberry has the bestsmoothies.”

Jamie KellyTwitterpated, Page 06“I haven’t been to all of them,but blend is always delicious.”

Stacey StefaniEvents“Chrome Horse.”

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It wasn’t intentional. But this past weekend provideda perfect set up for this week’s issue.

It was my birthday, you see, and for the occasion,my husband and another couple decided the bestway to celebrate would be dinner and drinkson the town.

The problem? Where to go?

I’m not saying that I couldn’t findanywhere to go. The exact opposite. Wecouldn’t choose from the options.

Cibo? A new standby. Jiamen? Arestaurant I’ve been meaning to try.Osaka? One of those places that’s always

on my list for a night out. Blend? Perfectatmosphere for a date night.

Seriously. I could go on and on. And I did.

We finally settled on Zins because none of ushad been back since they reopened this summerand my husband hadn’t had the chance to checkit out pre-flood either.

Our decision was divine.

We took full advantage of the small plate menu.

To start, we shared the classic pomme frites, servedwith a yummy garlic aoli; steamed Chinese porkdumplings; a spinach and strawberry salad with goat

cheese, onions and candied pecans; and summerrolls with coconut seasoned shrimp, noodles &vegetables rolled in rice papers and served with asweet and spicy dipping sauce.

We followed with individual entrees. Between us

we ordered the decadent mac & cheese, pan-roasted halibut,horseradish salmon and the beef tenderloin.

Each time the plates were licked clean.

At just $2 a pop though we couldn’t turn down dessert either.We sampled the chocolate bread pudding, creme brulee anda berry lemon-poppyseed cake. The most clever dessert wasordered by my husband: bacon and eggs. A vanilla panna cottawith peach puree, chocolate covered bacon with smoked seasalt, espresso caramel sauce. He loved it, especially the bacon.

We followed up our meal, with drinks at DC’s Riverwalk, DublinCity, Parlor City Pub & Eatery and Chrome Horse.

I hadn’t been to Dublin since they reopened in the formerMuddy Water’s last month. Muddy’s was always a favorite, so Iwas happy to see that Dublin restored the space nicely, makingit their own, with just enough ol’ Irish vibe. And the extensivebeer list, both bottled and on tap, was a pleasant surprise.

Parlor City is also a recent discovery. The interior is fabulous,with walls down to the studs and a restored exterior, tiles andtin ceiling. (Read more on page 16.)

The Chrome Horse too is back better than ever. I need to goback during the day with an empty stomach to sample themenu.

We had a fabulous night and the best part was that if we’dhad it in us, there were a dozen more options in thedowntown area alone to choose from.

Haven’t sampled what downtown has to offer lately? Checkout the Taste of Downtown sampling event Saturday andthen visit the participating restaurants throughout the week.Details on pages 12 to 14.

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

Art outside the boxCEDAR RAPIDS — Harvester, an independentart show, is accepting submissions forits fourth annual event, Oct. 23 and 24.Harvester showcases artists that create workoutside the boundaries of traditional art.Include a description of the artist and workand a $10 fee. Submit by mail to Harvester,1346 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA,52402 or online at www.harvestercr.com All mediums are welcome. For moreinformation e-mail [email protected] or call Thais Carnall at (319) 269-5225or Keith Adams at (319) 310-4974.

Road testedCEDAR RAPIDS — Drivers here are ranked thefourth safest drivers out of America’s 200largest cities, according to the most recentAllstate America’s Best Drivers Report. CedarRapids has ranked in the top five in as manyyears. Sioux Falls, S.D., maintains the topspot, having the safest drivers in the nationfor the fourth consecutive year.

Smoke screen(ing)The Iowa Board of Pharmacy will beginhearings Aug. 19 on the pros and cons ofmedical marijuana. Advocates of legalizingthe medical use of marijuana are optimisticthat the series of public hearings on theissue could open the door to Iowa becoming

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the 14th state to effectively allow it. Theboard will accept comments from thepublic but is especially looking for scientificevidence on the use of marijuana for medicalpurposes. While the board may make arecommendation to state lawmakers, anychange in Iowa’s classification of marijuanawould have to be made by the legislature. Anattempt to make marijuana legal for medicaluse stalled in the Iowa Senate last session.

Beyond bridgesThe federal government’s $2.5 billion plan foreconomic recovery in Iowa isn’t all roads and

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bridges. Health care and education accountfor 50 percent of the federal government’splan to prime Iowa’s economic pump.Transportation funds are just 16 percent ofthe state’s share of the $787 billion AmericaRecovery and Reinvestment Act, but theyare the most visible signs of the stimulus atwork in Iowa. Much of the massive federalspending is less obvious, such as $421million in additional Medicaid funding or$40 million from the act which helped localschool districts avoid teacher layoffs.

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Cedar Rapidsdrivers haveheld on to theirdesignation assome of the saf-est drivers in thenation, accordingto AllstateAmerica’s BestDrivers Report.

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swirlee: OH: Our wedding guitarist, on learning toplay: “The first 40 years are the hardest.”

hidama: While doing data entry, I found thatsomeone has the first name of Meta. Woah.

justzay: In my hometown of Detroit 1 in 4 people arelaid off — so I get confused when people say “Iowa Sucks”

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Kylie Fry, 17Cedar Rapids“To be invisible.”

Dawn Zink,27Cedar Rapids“Mine wouldprobably be toeat anythingand never gainweight.”

Brian Zink,26Cedar Rapids“Mine would beto heal quicklybecause I moun-tain bike and Iget hurt a lot.”

CoreyBrinkmeyer,34Cedar Rapids“I would want tobe able to healfrom any injury.”

LaurenSensen-brenner, 25Cedar Rapids“Telepathy.”

MattGiorgio, 28Cedar Rapids“Being able tofly, or shoot laserbeams out of myeyeballs.”

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no.02no.01TwitterI don’t have todescribe Twitter in140 characters, it’sjust tweets thatcan only be thatlong. I use Twitteron an hourly basis.The simple onlinecommunication toolkeeps me informedwith what’s going onhere in the Corridor;everywhere fromDecorah to IowaCity. Here at KCRG-TV9, I use it to letpeople know whatI’m working on, andthey use it to tell mewhat to look into.BTW, my user nameis@justinfoss

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Cedar RapidsRoughRidersThey’re a goodteam with a greatfollowing. I play ina hockey league atthe Cedar RapidsIce Arena, and it’sa great feeling tostep out on thesame ice as them.From the cowbellsto the rivalry withthe WaterlooBlackhawks, CedarRapids has a goodthing going withthe constantlygrowing hockeytradition. Being fromMinnesota, home ofthe Hockey Hall ofFame, it’s a welcomesight to see fansembracing this sport.

no.03Sweet PotatoFries atParlor City Pub& EateryThis bar and grill isa relative newcomerto the Cedar Rapids’night life scene. It’sin the New Bohemiadistrict (or moresimply stated, acrossthe street from theChrome Horse).The bar has a greatatmosphere and thefries are delicious!Even if you hatesweet potatoes— as I once did— you’ll love thesefries that taste justa bit sweeter thannormal.

no.04Iowa brewedbeveragesFrom MillstreamBrewing in Amana,to Templeton RyeWhiskey, made inTempleton, this statehas some of thebest home-brewsaround. Not onlyis drinking one ofMillstream’s brewsa treat, but relax-ing on their patio inAmana offers a greatmingling experience.Don’t count out thewineries either. Justlast month Iowa wasnamed to the newlyformed Upper Mis-sissippi River Valleywine region, cover-ing 29,914 squaremiles.

no.05Cedar River TrailIf you’re not intoplaying real-life frogger, Isuggest using theCedar River Trailfor some greatbiking or walking.Unfortunately, sincethe floods, this trailis in serious need ofrepair, and so far Ihaven’t seen muchwork on the hardesthit spots.

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The courtyard at Brucemore is transformed to a saucy nightclub this weekend andnext for Cabaret in the Courtyard, an event which showcases nationally-recognizedprofessional talents with ties to Cedar Rapids. This year, up-and-coming (and only 19we might add) cabaret star Judy Butterfield, who spent her childhood summers visitinggrandparents in Cedar Rapids, will wow crowds in her only appearance in the Midwestthis year. The following weekend, audiences will hear from contestants in the “Starsof Tomorrow” competition, including Chase Garrett, Jenny Harrison, Adam Hoffman,Meredith Taylor and Amy Willett. You’ll get to vote for the winner. Bring your own drinksand glasses (no food, please). Pull up a cocktail table. And enjoy an evening of localentertainment with big city style.

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Tipton is the place to be this weekend for indie film buffs. TheHardacre Film Festival showcases more than 30 films — fromanimated and experimental shorts, to feature documentariesby filmmakers from all over the world. Films are shown in the1917 art deco Hardacre Theater. Afterward, head to A Place toLand, 523 Cedar Street, in Tipton for coffee and conversationsabout festival selections. Who needs Cannes and Sundance?

Hardacre Film and Cinema Festival6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Hardacre Theater,112 E. Fifth St., Tipton, $6-15, www.tiptoniowa.us/hardacre/

Hardacre Film and Cinema FestivalFriday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8

Mayflies will be buzzing at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. But noneed to swat ’em. These Mayflies will headline this year’s folkfestival. Last year’s event was wiped out by the floods, but thevillage and events are bouncing back. Pack your chairs, blanketsand picnics. Festivities start at 4:30 p.m. with the Ushers FerryHouse Band and continue through The Mayflies at 8 p.m.

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Ushers Ferry Folk FestivalSaturday, Aug. 8

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NOR TH CORR I DOR AR EABAR & LOCATION Thursday 8.6 Friday 8.7 Saturday 8.8 Sunday 8.9 Monday 8.10 Tuesday 8.11 Wednesday 8.12C E D A R R A P I D S W E S TChappy’s Safari Lounge229 16th Ave. SW319-265-9817

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Happy Hour 3-7p.m.; 7-11p.m. The Rock Hounds; $4Bombs

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Tank’s Tunes 9 p.m. Midwest Trend Killw/ White Lie Syndicate;No Cover

9 p.m. Stranded in Iowa,No Cover

Beth’tastic Sunday Funday,2-8 p.m. Tanks Tunes, 8p.m. Paradigm Shift

Karaoke DJ Bryan Lee 9 p.m.Shawn Ster, NoCover; $1 Draws and $2Wells 8 p.m.-close

DOWN TOWN C E D A R R A P I D SBricks320 2nd Ave. SE319-366-0950

Margaritas: $3 Plain,$4 Cuervo, $5 1800, $6Patron and Cabo Wabo

$2.50 Domestic Bottles &Tallboys, $3 Captains, $2Jello Shots

$2.50 Domestic Bottles &Tallboys, $3 Captains, $2Jello Shots

$2 U-Call-It 5 p.m. to close $6 Medium Pizza, $8 LargePizza, $2.50 Domestic Pints

5-10 p.m. All-U-Can EatWings from 5 to 10 p.m.,$3 Domestic Steins

7 p.m.-close, $5 Bottom-less Cup Night

Daniel Arthur’s821 3rd Ave. SE319-362-9340

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.;$1.50 Domestics, $2 Wells;Kevin Burt

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. $1.50Domestics, $2 Wells; TerryMccauley

Music Bash Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.;1/2 Price Burgers In Bar;Acoustic Idol

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.; BuyOne Entrée, Get One Ap-petizer Half Off

Happy Hr.: 5-7 p.m.; $3.50Martinis; Buy Any Domes-tic Beer, Get One Half Off

The Bohemian95 16th Ave. SW319-363-1813

$2 Tallboys 8-10 a.m. Comics in Action,Reservation Required

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mark Moss;$2.50 Tallboys

11 a.m.-2 p.m. $2.50Bloody Mary Bar; SundayBuffet

Ladies Night 1/2 PriceMartinis

$2 Wells, $1 Domestics;$4.50 Dozen Wings

$2 Talloys

Volume329 2nd Ave. SE319-366-1501

Josh Misener Band; $5Cover, Free Mixed Drinks,$2 Domestic Bottles

GIMMIK, No Cover ‘til 10p.m.

Black the Sun, No Cover‘til 10p.m.

closed closed closed Rudy York; $5 Cover, FreeMixed Drinks All Night

We are recruiting for an opening we have on thenight shift. Full or part-time. We have many benefitsavailable plus a beautiful new facility and appreciativemanagement. Please apply in person:

LANTERN PARKNURSING & REHAB CENTER2200 Oakdale Rd., Coralville

CNA The HUBClassic Rock Lounge, Celebrating the 70’s & 80’s

Thursday – $2.00 Draws, Captains, & $3.00 BombsFriday- $1.50 Bottles till 9, $2.00 Wells, & $5.00 PitchersSaturday - $2.00 Tall Boys, & Cherry McGillicuddy’s

3661 1st Ave SE Cedar RapidsLocated in Town & Country Shopping Mall (Formerly Blarney Stone)


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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Ely Falls, 6 p.m., All Ages;$3 Pitchers, $2 AppleShots

Superchrist, 9 p.m., 19 andup; $4 PBR Pitchers, $3Jager Shots

$2.50 Micros, $3 Imports $3 Bloody Marys, $1 Cans Dungeon, 9 p.m., 19 andup; $2.50 You Call Its

$4 Pitchers, $2 Wells $2 Tallboys

Quinton’s Bar & Deli215 E. Washington St.319-354-7074

$2 SoCo Lime Shots andDomestic Bottles

$3.50 23 oz. Margaritasand Double Vodkas

$2 Domestic Bottles $2 Big Girl Specials $2 Captain Morgan andJack Daniel’s Drinks

$2 Big Girl Specials $1 Tequilla Shots, $2.50Import Bottles

Hawkeye Hideaway310 E. Prentiss St.319-248-0077

$3 Big Girls $2.50 Fat Tire Pints $2.50 Shock Top Pints Happy Hour 11 a.m.-midnight

$1 Drink Specials $3 Big Girls $1 Drink Specials

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

$2.75 Fat Tire pints; 7 p.m.The Recliners, $5

5-7 p.m. Jazz After Five,$5, $2 Gin ‘n Tonics; 9 p.m.Death Ships, $6

9 p.m. Paul Cary, $6 $1.75 PBR, High Life, OldStyle & Grain Belt Bottles;Private Party

$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

$2 PBR Tallboys, $2 Whis-keys; 7 p.m. Burlington St.Bluegrass Band, $5

Martinis127 1/2 E. College St.319-351-5536

$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos,Kir Royale, & SpecialtyBacardi Martinis

$2 Well Drinks $2 Well Drinks $4 Domestic Pitchers, $2Stoli and Bacardi Drinks

$2 Domestic Drafts andWell Drinks

$4 Domestic Pitchers andMartinis, $2 Stoli andBarcardi Drinks

Graze115 E. College St.319-887-LIPS(5477)

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m. & 10p.m.-close

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m.; 10p.m. $2 Domestic Bottles,$2 Lemoncello Shots

$2 Domestic Bottles, $2Lemoncello Shots

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m. Martini Hour 2-5 p.m. Martini Hour all day

The Union Bar121 E. College St.319-339-4646

$2 U-Call-It $3 Keystone Pitchers, $1Keystone Draws

Essential Sat., $4 PatronShots, $10 Champagne, $5Pitchers

$2 U-Call-It, No Cover $2 U-Call-It, No Cover

Vito’s118 College St.319-338-1393

$1.50 Drinks, Drafts andShots; $3 Three Olives

$1.50 Drinks, Drafts andShots; DJ Bfast;

$3 Waterfall Shots andBacardi Silver Watermelon,$2 Watermelon Bombs

$3 Three Olives VodkaDrinks - All Day, Every Day

7p.m.-close: $2 Drinks,Drafts and Shots; Euchre-Tourney; $3 Three Olives

Guest Bartender Night,$1.50 Bud Drafts; $3 ThreeOlives

Progressive Pitcher Special;$3 Three Olives

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 Warren B. Hall, Mike Ma-lone 1/2 Price Big Beer

Saloon112 E. College St.319-354-3837

4-7 p.m.- $3 Margaritas,Sangria, Dos Equis, FreeChips & Salsa





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

C O R A L V I L L E / N O R T H L I B E R T YEggy’s On 9651295 Jordan St., NorthLiberty 319-665-4800

11 a.m.-close - Half PriceDrinks

10 p.m.-close - DJ 10 p.m.-close -Karaoke 11 a.m.-close -$5 DomesticPitchers

7 p.m.-close - $10 BeerBuckets

7 p.m.-close - $5 DomesticPitchers, $4 Martinis

7 p.m.-close - Pint Night,$2 Domestics, $3 Imports

Bobbers Grill1850 Scales Bend Road319-665-3474

3-6 p.m.- $2.50 Tallboys Fish Fry + Shrimp &White Fish, 3-6p.m.-$2.50Tallboys

Two Buck Chuck 7-11 p.m. Nascar $2.50 Tallboys 50¢Wings During The Race

$5 Cup then $1 Domestics,$2 Wells

1/2 Price Pizza, 2 for $1Drinks

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; McPhisto

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

7 p.m.-close - $4 DomesticPitchers

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

7 p.m.-close - $2.50 WellDrinks

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SavingsSavingsShadeShadeMade in the

319-393-9521

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FirstAvenue

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pays

foru

nlimite

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andbeverages.There

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livemusic.

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21.

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restof

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week,participating

restaurantsandbars

willoffervarious

two-

for-20

specials.N

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Benz

Beverage

Depot

Benz

offersfoods,

spirits,beera

ndmore

than

1,200wines,plus

regulartastin

gevents.

•Special:Wineand

cheese

orbeer

and

cheese

tray

fortwofor

$20.

•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:5

01Seventh

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;

9a.m.to

9p.m.M

onday

toSaturday

andnoon

to5p.m.Sunday;

(319)3

65-2556;

www.

benzbeveragedepot.com

Bigg

Daddy’sDo

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Daddy’sserves

hotdogs,bratsand

cheesesteaks,m

ade

with

beef

brisketand

onions

andpeppers

friedon

thespot.

•Special:Mondayand

Tuesday,tw

obrats,tw

osodasandtw

ochipsfor

$10;

Wednesday,two

cheesesteaks

andtw

osodasfor$

10;A

ug.13,

twobarbecue

brisket

sandwiches,tw

osodas

andtw

ochipsfor$

10;

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cheese

dogs,twosodas,

twochipsandtw

ocookiesfor$

10.

•At

kickoff:No

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tails:C

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St.SE,CedarR

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a.m.to3p.m.M

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toFriday

and10

p.m.

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Saturday

blend

blend’smenuchanges

monthlyandfeatures

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anartful

presentatio

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indoor

and

outdoord

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•Special:Lunch,

twolunchesand

twodessertsfor

$20;

dinner,choose

twocoursesfrom

aselectivemenufor$

20.

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:2

21Second

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;

lunch,11

a.m.to

2p.m.

Mondayto

Friday,

dinner,5

p.m.toclose

Mondayto

Saturday;

(319)3

66-3364;

www.

blendcr.com

TheBlue

Strawberry

Coffee

Company

Inadditio

nto

coffee,

teas

andother

beverages,theBlue

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order.

•Special:Tw

oentrees,

twobeveragesandtw

odessertsfor$

20•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:118

Second

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apids;

6:30

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Mondayto

Friday,7

a.m.to8p.m.Saturday,

8a.m.to5p.m.

Sunday;(319)

247-

2583;w

ww.blue

strawberry.com

Bricks

Bricks

hasamenuto

complimentthebeer

munchies,likeallthe

expected

deep-frie

dgoodies,plus

wraps,

sandwiches,pizzaand

daily

specials.

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ribs

andtw

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beer

for$

20or

twoentrees

andfour

pintsof

beer

for$

20.

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:3

02Second

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;

11a.m.tomidnight

Sunday

toTuesday,

11a.m.to2a.m.

Wednesday

toSaturday;

(319)366-0950

CedarRidgeWinery&

Distillery

Using

grapes

from

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idge

produces

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•Special:None

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kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:5

01Seventh

Ave.SE,Suite

B(entrancethroughBenz

Beverage

Depot);9

a.m.to9p.m.M

onday

toFriday;(319)

362-

2778;w

ww.crwine.com

City

MeatMarket

Whether

you’re

looking

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City

MeatMarket.

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g.14

two

ribdinnersfor$

20•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:615

Second

St.SW,Cedar

Rapids;

market9a.m.to

5p.m.Tuesday

toFriday,8

a.m.to2p.m.

Saturday;deli11a.m.

to2p.m.M

ondayto

Friday;grill11a.m.to1

p.m.M

ondayto

Friday;

(319)3

63-3937

TheCo

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bakeryite

ms,wraps,

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paninis.

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opounds

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for$

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kickoff:No

•De

tails:2

20Third

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;

6a.m.to4p.m.

Mondayto

Friday;

(319)3

62-3384;

www.

thecoffeeemporiumcr.com

DanielArthur’s

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5p.m.to

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purchase

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toclose;Wednesday,

buyonedomestic

beer,

getonehalf-offinthe

lounge

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winedinner,

reservations

required,

limite

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orshrim

psatays

inthelounge

5p.m.toclose;Au

g.15

purchase

any

appetizer

and

twoentrees,get

tablesideCaesar

salador

bananas

foster

free

5p.m.toclose.

•At

kickoff:Yes

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tails:8

21Third

Ave.SE,

CedarR

apids;

lunch11

a.m.to2

p.m.M

ondayto

Friday,

dinner

5p.m.toclose

Mondayto

Saturday;

(319)3

62-9340;

www.danielarthurs.net

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kickoff:Yes

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onday

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kickoff:Yes

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tails:215

Third

St.

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Rapids;8

a.m.

to4p.m.M

ondayto

Friday;(319)365-1010

Dublin

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name.

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osandwichbasketsand

twodraftbeersfor$

20•At

kickoff:N/A

•De

tails:415

FirstSt.

SE,Cedar

Rapids;(319)

247-7180

Gringo’s

Grin

go’sinterio

risOld

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themenu

offersafullrangeof

Mexican

flavorsfrom

piled-high

nachos

tosizzlingfajitas.

•Special:Fajitas

for

twoplus

friedice

creamfor$

20;two

tacoswith

beansand

rice,tw

obeverages

andfriedicecreamfor

$20;

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and

twohousemargaritas

for$

20.

•At

kickoff:No

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tails:2

07FirstAve.

SE,Cedar

Rapids;11

a.m.to9p.m.M

onday

toThursday,11a.m.

to10

p.m.Frid

ayand

Saturday;(319)363-1000;

www.gringoscr.com

LittleKing

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LittleKing

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morning

menuincludes

breakfastpizzaand

bagelsandfreshbaked

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tlunchtrysandwiches,

soupsandsalads

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oraboxedlunchon

thego.

•Special:Threeregular

sandwichcombosfor

$20

•At

kickoff:No

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tails:2

01Second

St.SE,CedarR

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a.m.to3p.m.M

ondayto

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www.littlekingcr.co

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LoDo

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whole

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orCh

icagostylethick

crustpizza,plus

salads,

pastas

andsubs.

•Special:Tw

opastas

orsubs,twoside

salads

andtw

odrinks

for$

20.

•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:112

Second

St.SE,CedarR

apids;

10:30a.m.to3p.m.

Mondayto

Thursday,

10:30a.m.to10

p.m.

Friday,3

to10

p.m.

Saturday;(319)

247-

LODO

(5636);w

ww.

lodospizzeria

.com

Maid-Rite

West

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strip

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rand

namesakeloose-meat

sandwichof

Maid-

Rite

Westhasbeen

adowntow

nstaple

since1935.

•Special:Tw

ohot

dogs,grilledcheese

orfishsandwichesfor$

2.•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:6

21FirstAve.

SW,Cedar

Rapids;10

a.m.to7p.m.M

onday

toSaturday,

11a.m.to

3p.m.Sunday;(319)

364-4415

ThePianoLoun

geThePianoLounge

serves

anextensive

martin

ilistalongwith

livemusicandan

entertainm

entlounge

with

pooltables,dart

boards,w

idescreenTVs

andaWiiarena.

•Special:Saturday,

half-pricewineand

martin

isand$1

off

beer;A

ug.14and15

twocoversandtw

omartin

isfor$

20.

•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:2

08Second

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;

4p.m.to2a.m.

Mondayto

Saturday;

(319)3

63-0606;

www.

thepianolounge.com

Pita’z

Pita’zoffersauthentic

Lebanese-style

Medite

rraneancuisine.

TrytheTawookPita

—ifyou’re

feeling

adventurous,askthem

tomakeitspicy.

•Specials:Shish

Tawook—marinated

bonelesschicken,rice,

hummus,pita

bread

anddrinkfor$

8.50;

ChickenShaw

arma

with

rice,hummus,pita

breadanddrinkfor

$8.50.

•At

kickoff:No

•De

tails:210

Third

Ave.SE,Ste.A

,Cedar

Rapids;9

a.m.to3

p.m.M

ondayto

Friday;

(319)3

66-7482

Prairie

Soup

Company

ThePrairie

Soup

Company

hasgourmet

soupsmadeusing

all-naturalingredients,

plus

salads

and

sandwichesand

breakfastsandwiches

andpastriesstartin

gat

6:30

a.m.daily.

•Special:$2

offa

nycombinatio

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two

menuite

ms

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:4

25Second

St.SE,CedarR

apids;

6:30

a.m.to4p.m.

Mondayto

Friday;

(319)3

62-0972;

www.

prairiesoup.com

Sixteenat

the

Crow

nePreviouslyTopof

the

Five,the

renovated

restaurant

atthetop

oftheCrow

nePlaza

Hoteloffersalounge

area

andanewmenu

tomatch.

•Special:Lunch,tw

oluncheon

entreesand

twobeveragesfor$

20(serves2);dinner,one

dinner

entree

andone

appetizer

for$

20per

person

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:3

50FirstAve.NE,16th

floor,Cedar

Rapids;

breakfast,6:30

to11

a.m.,lunch,

11a.m.to2p.m.and

dinner5to

10p.m.

Mondayto

Sunday;

(319)3

63-8161

Teeghan’sIceBar

Chilloutboth

literally

andfig

uratively,as

you

enjoydrinks

served

upfrom

one-of-a-kindice

displays

behind

thebar.

•Special:$2

domestics;Saturday,

nocoverw

ithTasteof

Downtow

nsampling

wristband

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:315

Second

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;4

p.m.-2a.m.

Wednesday-Frid

ay,6

p.m.-2a.m.Saturday

andSunday:(319)

364-4112

Volume

Listen

toaregular

lineupof

livebands

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ordance

thenightaw

ayas

aDJ

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the

other.

•Special:Saturday,

nocoverw

ithTasteof

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sampling

wristband

•At

kickoff:Yes

•De

tails:3

29Second

Ave.SE,Cedar

Rapids;8

p.m.to2

a.m.W

ednesday

and

Thursday,6

p.m.to2

a.m.Friday

andSaturday;

(319)366-1501

Zins

Zins

small-platemenu

isaboutexperiencinga

variety

oftastes

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[1] Benz Beverage Depot501 Seventh Ave. SE

[2] Bigg Daddy’s DogsThird Avenue and SecondStreet SE

[3] blend221 Second Ave. SE

[4] The Blue StrawberryCoffee Company118 Second St. SE

[5] Bricks302 Second Ave. SE

[6] City Meat Market615 Second St. SW

[7] The Coffee Emporium& Cafe220 Third Ave. SE

[8] Daniel Arthur’s821 Third Ave. SE

[9] DC’s Riverwalk Pub& Eatery401 First St. SE

[10] Deb’s Ice Cream& Deli215 Third St. SE

[11] Dublin City Pub415 First St. SE

[12] Gringo’s207 First Ave. SE

[13] Little King Deli201 Second St. SE

[14] LoDo’s Pizzeria112 Second St. SE

[15] Maid-Rite West621 First Ave. SW

[16] The Piano Lounge208 Second Ave. SE

[17] Pita’z210 Third Ave. SE, Suite A

[18] Prairie Soup Company425 Second St. SE

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Sometimes you just want a big, fat, juicy hamburger.No. This isn’t the set up to a Hardees commercial.There are plenty of other places unique to the Corridorthat celebrate the fine art of a well-cured grease trap.

Starlite Room Tavern has been a staple in the CedarRapids burger scene for ages. Something made clearlyapparent by the décor. Starlite has built a reputationof a no-nonsense lounge. The kind of place where youdon’t wear dress shoes and the locals may or may notfind your fashionable new haircut to be absolutelyadorable.

The interior is Formica tables, vinyl booths and woodpaneling, made all the more expansive with the tried-and-true design trick of putting enormous mirrors onevery wall. And there are televisions, lots of them. Iwas able to catch my soap (shout out to Erica Kane)while watching CNN and Fox News duke it out all atthe same time.

The idea of lunching at Starlite used to come withtrepidations of returning from lunch smelling likeyou had smoked a carton of cigarettes. But with therestaurant smoking ban in full effect you no longerneed to fear. Though I must admit, as completelyunappetizing as the nicotine fog was, I almost missedthat familiar smell.

Though wonderfully kitschy, the no-fuss burgersare what pulls in the crowds. You pick the size (Irecommend the Superburger), dictate the toppingsand it arrives at your table wrapped in paper. Noplates. Those are for nancies. If you do get a side — inmy case wonderful glistening onion rings — it comesin a no-frills plastic basket.

Dining at the Starlite is on the Corridor’s must-do list.Just be sure to go with a hearty appetite and somesensible shoes.

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Your father-in-law, JonJelinek, bought this buildingin August of 2008, not longafter the neighborhood wasflooded. Why?Jon felt like this was what the neighborhood needed.He has been a part of this neighborhood for a verylong time, and he wants the area to come back tohow it was — wants to preserve the historic buildingshere and make (the) New Bohemia (neighborhood) adestination.

What was in this buildingbefore the flood?It was the Art Vault.

And what type of work didyou need to do to get it backinto shape?The water was high (11-feet-1-inch) — it reached tothe bottom of the exit sign above our front door. Wepower washed everything in here, totally gutted thebuilding, and then began the construction process.We were able to restore the original floor tiles and tinceiling, and we got the outside restored so it looks likeit did in the early 1900s.

How would you describe theatmosphere here?Very clean and relaxed with historical Cedar Rapids’decor. It’s a pub, so we encourage people to come inand gather and have a beverage, some food and enjoythe company of friends and family. It’s just a verycomfortable environment for everyone. We’re a coupleof blocks from the (Cedar Valley Nature) trail, so weget a lot of bicyclists through here. We sponsored a

team for RAGBRAI, and they stopped in a lot whilethey were training. We have a bike rack out front— that invites cyclists in. Right now we’re doing a bikegiveaway. Anytime you ride a bike here, or you buy astein of beer, you get an entry ticket for a drawing fora Trek Portland road bike. This goes through August 27.

What’s the story behindthe name Parlor City?Cedar Rapids was known as the parlor city in the early1900s because of the city’s neat appearance, andpeople’s hospitality.

What kind of food is on yourmenu?Everyone has just raved about the food and whatthey can get here. We serve appetizers, salads, pizzas,burgers, wraps and sandwiches, as well as a kids’menu. Our hamburgers are all Angus beef half-poundburgers. People seem to rave over our pizzas, especially

our Rueben, which has Thousand Island dressing,corned beef and sauerkraut.

What’s your most popularmenu item?Our Jucy Lucy and Spicy Lucy burgers. They’rehamburger patties with the cheese cooked inside. Jucyhas American cheese inside and Spicy has pepperjack.We also have a sweet potato fries appetizer thatpeople really like, served with a candied dipping sauce.

What’s the best thing aboutworking in the restaurantbusiness?The people you meet. All sorts of different peoplecome in, and you get to hear their story, and tell themyour story. A lot of people are interested in hearingabout us and why we’re here.

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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.

Nope, the book title isn’t referring to discoveringPancheros at 2 a.m. after an evening at Joe’sPlace. Instead, fans of Malcolm Gladwell, or of

“Freakonomics” canfurther their psychology/economics education byreading Daniel Gilbert’s“STUMBLING ONHAPPINESS.” LikeGladwell, Dubner andLevitt, Gilbert ruminatesover the mysteries ofhumanity. Specifically, heexplains why we are sobad at predicting how our

future self might feel about something. We are alsoterrible at putting ourselves in someone else’s shoesand imagining whether we would like or disliketheir life.

Gilbert asks in the foreword, “What would you doright now if you learned you were going to die in 10minutes?” Eat a Twinkie? Mouth off to your boss?Chances are, you haven’t done these things today.According to Gilbert, that’s because you believe yourfuture self will be grateful. Well, the whole point ofthe book is to show you that you have no idea whatyour future self will happy about. She may wish thatyou’d quit and moved to Hawaii. Every day, we makedecisions for our futures; sometimes the momentand sometimes long-term. And every day we aredisappointed by the choices of our past selves.

Think about it: In my mind I love the chicken stripbasket from Dairy Queen. Like, in my mind right now,I might be plotting a path from work that includesa Dairy Queen. Rarely am I that happy to actuallyconsume this basket, however. Even though I knowthis, my mind continues to tell me about the fried

goodness that awaits if only I plunk down the cashat a DQ.

Of course, Gilbert applies this theory to moresignificant decisions: choice of spouse, whether ornot to have children, etc. You’ll have to read thebook to learn what he has to say about all of that.

Of course, sometimes our decisions do make ushappy, but really, that’s just dumb luck. Westumble on.

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CAITLIN SLESSOR SPENDS HER DAYS AS A PRI-VATE PRACTICE ATTORNEY IN CEDAR RAPIDS ANDHER NIGHTS IN SLIPPERS ON HER PORCH WITHA BOOK. SHE’S COME A LONG WAY SINCE HERCHILDHOOD, WHEN SHE TRIED TO SNEAK BOOKSINTO CHURCH AND SPENT WEDDINGS UNDER TA-BLES READING.

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

THE WHEELERS

THE TALENT: Greg (vocals, guitar), Ian (guitar),Phil (bass guitar), David (drums and cymbals)

THE SOUND: alternative/indie rockThe Gigs:

THE REST OF THE STORY:www.bewarethewheelers.com or www.myspace.com/thewheelers

You’ve probably heard of long distancerelationships, but how about a longdistance band? That’s just what theWheelers are, with members spread fromthe Midwest to the West Coast.

The foursome all grew up in Cedar Rapidsand have known each other since highschool. And while life and careers havepulled them apart geographically, musichas kept the band together.

They say the story of how the band gotits name is a secret. A wide variety ofinfluences create the Wheeler’s sound.

“We’re all really into music in general,”says Ian (the band members all go bythe stage surname Wheeler. Think TheRamones), of Marion. From BlondeRedhead and Smashing Pumpkins to SonicYouth and the Thermals, this alternative/indie rock group combines “‘60s vibeswith trashier ‘90s influences” when

creating their songs.

Their various locations make having aregular practice schedule tough. “Weget together before shows to practice,”says Greg, of Kansas City, Mo. “And everyfew months we buckle down to work onwriting and recording stuff.”

The Wheelers have two albums out,“Observance of the High Ideals” and,their latest, “Milwaukee Black & Tan.”They were also featured on the AmericanLaundromat Records Release “GIGANTIC— A Tribute to Kim Deal.”

“That was really exciting for us,” saysGreg. “We are all big fans of her workboth with the Pixies and the Breeders.”

For Ian, recording music is as much ofa passion as playing it. He co-owns andoperates the Soundhole, a recordingstudio in Marion, where the Wheelers,recorded their second album.

“We just hung out in a steamy hotunfinished building in the middle of Julyand got a bunch of stuff laid down,” saysIan. “It was a really different way for us towork, but it was a blast.”

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— ERIN

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GETOUT Get jazzy{

Al Naylor quartet, (8/13)

Lake Street Dive, (8/27)

Funk-Stop, (8/20)

Jazz guitarist Fred Woodard uses one urbangarden to nurture his soul and another to growhis music.

The Iowa City native, 48, lives with his wifeand three children in Boston’s Roxburyneighborhood, where he says he has just enoughspace to plant some vegetables.

While he says he doesn’t have many interestsoutside of family, teaching and music, ingardening he found “an escape from everything.It gave me a chance to relax and think aboutother things,” he says. “It’s how I got the titleof my latest CD. . . . I have an outlet to maintainpeace of mind. It’s something, like music, that’stherapeutic.”

He’ll give local audiences a taste of his “UrbanGarden” tonight when the Fred Woodard Triokicks off KCCK’s “Jazz Under the Stars” seriesat 7 p.m. in Noelridge Park in northeast CedarRapids.

Performing with him on the new CD and in theconcert are Cedar Falls native Hill Greene onbass and Chicago native Yoron Israel on drums.Both have esteemed careers apart from thetrio. Greene plays in the New York City sceneand in major cities around the world. Israel hasperformed with such heavy-hitters as SonnyRollins, Grover Washington and Tony Bennett.

Tonight’s concert is “like a homecoming,”Woodard says. “Iowa can see what their nativesons have been able to produce in the jazzworld.”

As a composer, Woodard laces his straight-ahead jazz with other styles from his eclecticcareer.

“When I first graduated from Berkeley, I wasfortunate to be hired to play in a blues bandwith a regular gig in downtown Boston,” hesays. “That forced me to really study the bluesidiom. Albert King and B.B. King were the twomain influences that really led me to really tryto see a connection between blues and jazz. Inmy opinion, blues and jazz idioms are closelyrelated. Blues is the foundation of a lot of styles— and also the foundation of jazz music.”

His early days with R&B bands and more pop-oriented music shines through “Urban Garden.”

The disc’s second track, “Grant Like,” paystribute to jazz guitarist Grant Green.

“It explores a theme based off a licktranscribed from a solo of his, borrowedfrom him,” Woodard says. “‘IslandBirdie’ is calypso-flavored. ‘Jingles’is a Wes Montgomery tune wherethe tempo is really fast. It’s the mostenergetic tune on the CD. Mixed in ismy composition ‘Deniece,’ dedicated tomy daughter.”

The title track honors students from theinner city, who have a lot of potential.“If the garden that is the students istended to, they can do great things,”he says.

And he traces the root of jazz through“Sometimes I Feel Like a MotherlessChild.” His interpretation “showswhere jazz came from on the musicalcontinuum, from spirituals, thenblues, then jazz — another derivativeof blues.” He melds the more modernstyles on “Mean Street, No Bridges,”over what he call “a funky foundation.”

“I’m taking my experience ofperforming music in general andmixing it with blues, bebop and freejazz, following the African-Americancontinuum of music through jazz,” hesays.

But don’t expect his live concert tosound exactly like his new CD.

“My way of composing is a vehicle forimprovisation,” he says. “We’re reallytalking about material that is based onwhatever concept I’m trying to workon. I consider my compositions to beoutlines for improvisation. Once thetheme is stated, the group improvises.The life that it takes on depends on the

group playing it.

“That keeps it fresh and challenging.”

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Get Jazzy● What: KCCK presents“Jazz Under The Stars”● When: 7 p.m.Thursdays in August;rain date for allconcerts, Sept. 3● Where: NoelridgePark, 4900 Council St.NE, Cedar Rapids● Artists: Fred WoodardTrio, tonight; Al NaylorQuartet, Aug. 13; Funk-Stop, Aug. 20; LakeStreet Dive, Aug. 27● Information: www.kcck.org or (319) 398-5446; tune to KCCK-FM88.3 on concert days

Fred Woodward Trio, (8/6)

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ThursdayAugust 6

EventsFantastic It’s Not Plastic11 a.m. — 1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. Bring in ten plasticbags — get one reusable bag free.(319) 377-3412

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

Central City CommunityFarmers Market4 — 6 p.m.Courtyard Park, South Fifth Street,Central City. (319) 929-2907

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsCoralville Parks & Rec FallAdult SoftballCoralville Parks & Rec, Coralville.(319) 248-1750

Good Earth Garden Club7 p.m.Deer Ridge Building, Meth-WickCampus, 1650 Koehler Dr. NW,Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-8964

Five Seasons Ski TeamWaterski Shows7 — 8 p.m.Ellis Park, Cedar Rapids. (319)393-6583

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

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

Night life

Downtown Getdown6:30 p.m.Marion City Square Park, Marion.(319) 743-4723

Theater“I’m All Ears: Songs ofDisney”3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800)35-AMANA

FridayAugust 7

Children’s EventsMOPS9:15 a.m.Calvary Baptist, Cedar Rapids.

MOMS Club of Cedar Rap-ids-North9:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church, 22040th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319)393-0102

MOMS Club of Cedar Rap-ids-South9:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church, 22040th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319)364-2179

Stories at Bever Park10:30 a.m.Bever Park, 2700 Bever Avenue SE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 398-5123

Marionette Show1 p.m.Edgar Wibble Puppet Theatre,Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319)294-708

ComedyComics In Action @ TheBohemian Cafe & Pub8 — 10 p.m.Bohemian, 95 16th Avenue SW,Cedar Rapids. (319) 558-6470

DanceBallroom Dance7:30 p.m.Old Brick, 20 East Market Street,Iowa City.

EventsIowa Accordion Club7 p.m.Kosek Bandstand, Czech Village,Cedar Rapids

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m. — 6 p.m.Noelridge Park, Greenhouse Park-ing Lot. (319) 286-5699

FestivalsSwisher Fun Days5 p.m.Swisher American Legion, 68Third St., Swisher. Various eventsthrough the weekend. (319) 857-4580

Film‘Spirit of Peace: A PeacePilgrim Documentary’6:30 p.m.Paul Engle Center for the Arts,1600 Fourth St. SE, Cedar Rapids.In commemoration of Nagasakiand Hiroshima victims of atomicbombings in 1945.

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsHighpoint Moon Walk8 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319)

362-0664

Coralville Parks & Rec FallAdult SoftballCoralville Parks & Rec, Coralville.(319) 248-1750

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

KaraokeKaraoke by Rock & Thunder9 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-raoke

9 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

Friday Night Concert Series6:30 p.m.Pedestrian Plaza, WeatherdanceFountain Stage Iowa City. (319)337-7944

Unknown Component @Coffee Talk Cafe7 — 9 p.m.

Coffee Talk Cafe, 37 KirkwoodCourt SW, Cedar Rapids. No cover.

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

PerformancesJava Blend: As Tall As LionsNoonJava House, 211 1/2 E. Washington,Iowa City. (319) 273-3497

Theater“Rent: School Edition”7:30 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. WashingtonSt., Iowa City. (319) 688-265

“The Bees Knees”7:30 p.m.Iowa Theatre Artists Company,4709 220th Trail, Amana. (319)622-3222

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C A L E N D A R7:30 p.m.Starlighters II Theatre, 136 EastMain Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793.

“I’m All Ears: Songs ofDisney”7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800)35-AMANA

SaturdayAugust 8

Art EventsArtists in Action: NancyLindsay and John Schafer10 a.m. — 12 p.m.Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE,Cedar Rapids. Join these two fineartists and bring your paints orpastels to create your own work.Rain date: Saturday, August 15,2009. (319) 366-7503

Children’s EventsMagic Show with JerryPhillips10:30 a.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. (319) 377-3412.

Marionette Show2 p.m.Edgar Wibble Puppet Theatre,Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319)294-708

Theatre Classes for Kids1 — 4:45 p.m.Iowa City Recreation Center,220 S. Gilbert St, Iowa City. (319)356-5100

3D Dino Plate Class2 — 3 p.m.Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, 1049 High-way 6 E, Iowa City. (319) 351-9644

OutdoorWorkshop: Mulch SheetBeds for Flower and Veg-etable Gardens9 a.m. — noonPrairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. (319) 395-6700.

Backyard Abundance Eco-logical Yard3 — 5 p.m.Home of Mary Crooks, 1482Valley View Dr. Coralville. To helpresidents learn how to create yardsthat benefit our environment.


EventsFantastic It’s Not PlasticNoon to 2 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. Bring in ten plasticbags — get one reusable bag free.(319) 377-3412

Farmers MarketsIowa City7:30 a.m. — noonChauncey Swan Parking Garage,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City(319) 356-5210

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

FestivalsCenter Point Library ArtsFestival2 p.m. — 5 p.m.Wakema Park, Center Point.

Ushers Ferry Folk Festival6 — 10 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historical Village,5925 Seminole Valley TR NE CedarRapids. (319) 286-5763

Fitness/RecreationCentral City Dog Walk9:45 a.m.Central City, Corner of Grove &Second St., Central City. [email protected]


Food & WineTaste of Downtown Kickoff4 — 7 p.m.Skogman Realty Parking Lot, 411First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. $20.Patrons must be 21. Continuesthrough Aug. 15 with specials atparticipating downtown restau-rants.

LiteraryIt’s A Mystery Book Group10 a.m. — 12 p.m.Coralville Public Library, Coralville.(319) 248-1850

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’ & Swingin’ Karaoke

Ushers FerryFolk FestivalSaturday August 8, 2009

4:30-10:00pm

4:30 The Ushers Ferry House Band5:15 David Scanion6:00 The Simple Folk6:45 Corey Baker7:30 Colin OBrien8:00 The Mayflies

Admission $12 Adults. $6.00 ages 3-14Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic & some friends.

For tickets call 319-286-5731Ushers Ferry Historic Village

5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411

C A L E N D A RC A L E N D A R9 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. (319)393-8174

Night lifeThe Craig Dove Quartet7. — 11 p.m.The Lighthouse, 6905 MountVernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. NoCover. (319) 360-9648

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

PerformancesLittle River Band8 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort,3184 Highway 22, Riverside. Mustbe 21 to attend. (877) 677-3456

Theater

“Rent: School Edition”7:30 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. WashingtonSt., Iowa City. (319) 688-265

“The Bees Knees”7:30 p.m.Iowa Theatre Artists Company,4709 220th Trail, Amana. (319)622-3222

Starlighters: ‘Music Man’7:30 p.m.Starlighters II Theatre, 136 EastMain Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793.

“I’m All Ears: Songs ofDisney”7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800)35-AMANA

SundayAugust 9

Children’s EventsScience Station: Ham Radioand the Poles2 — 3 p.m.Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave NE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 363-4629

Marionette Show2 p.m.

Edgar Wibble Puppet Theatre,Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319)294-708

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

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsFunday in the Park7:30 a.m.Iowa City Lower City Park, 200 E.Park Road, Iowa City. ‘Funday inthe Park’ 5K fun run and 1 mile‘Walk in the Park’ fundraiser for theIowa City/Johnson County SeniorCenter. (319) 356-5220


Food & WineTaste of DowntownDowntown Cedar Rapids. Contin-ues through Aug. 15 with 2-for-20specials at participating downtownrestaurants.

Night lifeSunday 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

Theater“The Bees Knees”1:30 p.m.Iowa Theatre Artists Company,4709 220th Trail, Amana. (319)622-3222

Starlighters: ‘Music Man’2 p.m.Starlighters II Theatre, 136 EastMain Street, Anamosa. (319) 462-4793.

“Rent: School Edition”2 p.m.Englert Theatre, 221 E. WashingtonSt., Iowa City. (319) 688-265

“I’m All Ears: Songs ofDisney”3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800)35-AMANA

MondayAugust 10

Children’s EventsWeather Day at the Ballpark9:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids.Join the KCRG-TV9 First AlertWeather Team. $5.50 to $6.50(319) 896-7560

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

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

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

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorsCoralville Parks & Rec FallAdult SoftballCoralville Parks & Rec, Coralville.(319) 248-1750


Cooking in the Kitchenwith Nina Cooking Classes6 — 9 p.m.Cooking in the Kitchen with NinaCooking Classes, 460 HickoryCourt, Robins. Dinner from the Grill(319) 393-7675

HealthMeet the Doulas7:30 p.m. — 9 p.m.Panera, Sycamore Mall, 1660 Syca-more St., Iowa City. Doulas providepregnant women with prenatal,postpartum, labor and birth sup-port. (319) 430-6736

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

PerformancesRed Roof Loves CountryConcert featuring KingBilly

7 — 8 p.m.Red Roof Inn, 3243 SouthridgeDr. SW, Cedar Rapids. [email protected]

TuesdayAugust 11

Art EventsCedar Valley Woodcarvers7 — 9 p.m.American Legion Post 298, 62531st St., Marion

Farmers MarketsIowa City Farmers Market3 — 6:30 p.m.Sycamore Mall parking lot, IowaCity

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

Fitness/Recre-ation/OutdoorCoralville Parks & Rec FallAdult SoftballCoralville Parks & Rec, Coralville.(319) 248-1750


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

EventsEastern Iowa Aquarium As-sociation7 p.m.Central Park/Echo Hill PresbyterianChurch, 1700 B Ave. NE, CedarRapids

Dogs Night Out7 p.m. — 9 p.m.Starbucks Coffeehouse, 4804 1stAve NE, Cedar Rapids. This monthlysummer event, is a chance forwell-mannered dogs and their hu-man companions to get togetherat Starbucks on 1st Ave & Collinsto enjoy an evening of socializing.Rain date is the following [email protected]

Night lifeAcoustic Jam

7 p.m.Stars Guitars, Town and CountryCenter, Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-1881

Karaoke9 p.m.Paddy O’Rourke’s, 608 16th St. NE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 362-0554

Tuesday Night Social Club9 p.m.The Mill, 120 E Burlington St., IowaCity. (319) 351-9529

WednesdayAugust 12

Children’s EventsMarionette Show9 a.m.Edgar Wibble Puppet Theatre,Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids. (319)294-708

Tigger & Pooh & a Musi-cal Too1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. (319) 377-3412

Kids’ Kitchen Takeover: Endof Summer Fun6 — 7 p.m.Hy-Vee Edgewood Road 5050Edgewood Road N.E., Cedar Rapids.All children must be accompaniedby an adult. [email protected]

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

EventsThe Vision for Cedar RapidsFlood Recovery12:15 p.m. — 11 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library, West-dale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Pat Shey,a member of the Cedar Rapids CityCouncil, will give a PowerPointpresentation on the flood, the city’srecovery and rebuilding efforts,information on FEMA reimburse-ment, and other matters related toflood recovery in our community.Attendees are invited to bring theirlunch. (319) 398-5123

ExhibitsHoover Museum FreeWednesday Nights5 — 8 p.m.Herbert Hoover Museum, 210Parkside Drive, West Branch. (319)643-5301

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

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

Farmers Market5:30 — 7:30 p.m.Chauncey Swan Parking Garage,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City.(319) 356-5210

Fitness/RecreationBicyclists of Iowa City6 p.m.West Branch Park Square, WestBranch. (319) 512-4101



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

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

Theater“I’m All Ears: Songs ofDisney”3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre Com-pany, 39 38th Ave, Amana. (800)35-AMANA

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