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CONTENTSINSIDE THIS ISSUE 06.11.09 ■ ■ VOLUME002 ■ ■ ISSUE024

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

pagepage0707 FaveFiveFaveFiveCourtney Bond shares her favorite thingsabout living and working in Iowa City.

page12 Get OutGet together and celebrate the recoveryand rebuilding after the Floods of 2008.

page08 3 ThingsNot sure what to do this week? It’s been one year sincethe Floods of 2008. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come.

page06 TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all aTwitter? Food choicesin Eastern Iowa, like porridge.

page16 InTheKitchenDC’s Riverwalk was a week from opening when the restaurantflooded last summer. They rebuilt and are ready to serve you.

page17 Book TalkNatalie Ditmars gets “Rowdy in Paris.”

page04 I’m Just Sayin’Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla, what’s in thisissue and whatever else she wants.

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

Clean Plate ClubClean Plate ClubAndrea Dietzenbach discovers Iowa City’s newest dininggem, The Chef’s Table

pagepage1313 page14 Bar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croonwith karaoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

Kari Lammer thought it might beinteresting to run the perimeter oflast summer’s floods in Cedar Rapids.So she did. Join her and thousandsof others June 11.

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page17 Music NotesGreenbrier has country credentials.

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

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:“What local business were you most excited to seereturn from the flood? Which one do you still miss?”

Carly WeberEditor“I miss Crosby’s. It’s where myhusband and I had our first date,where he proposed and where wehad our rehearsal dinner.”

Seth SmithArt Director“Peking Buffet onthe Coralville Strip.”

Michelle WieseDesigner“I’m so happy Pitaz isback, but I still missGrafton Street Pub.”

Stacey StefaniEvents“Very excited to see Cedar RapidsPiano Lounge return with a newlook. Blue Strawberry. ChromeHorse. Miss Emil’s Deli downtown.”

Andrea DietzenbachClean Plate Club, Page 13“I was glad for the North Fortyad agency to get back into theirspace.”

Natalie DitmarsBook Talk, Page 17“I definitely miss Zins andcan’t wait for it to reopenits doors (which will hope-fully happen soon).”

Justin BradenMusicNotes, Page 17“I’m so happy that Zins willbe open soon. Grafton Street,my favorite bar, will foreverhold a place in my heart.”

Quinn PettiferInTheKitchen, Page 16“All of them. Each is importantto us rebuilding. Better thanever.”

Katie Mills GiorgioThree Things, Page 8Get Out, Page 12“I was so happy to see the CedarRapids Museum of Art reopen,but I’m still missing Mr. Beans.”

Maggie MillsFive Minutes, Page 6“I’m so glad CSPS is back upand running. But I’m stillmissing the Jack Henry Salon.”

Jamie KellyTwitterpated, Page 6“I was really excited to see CoffeeEmporium and the food courtcome back.”

Caitlin SlessorBook Talk, Page 17“I was happy to get the CedarRapids Piano Lounge back, but Imiss Mr. Beans and the library.”

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I’m just sayin’,

Everyone around here remembers exactly what theywere doing and where they were during those epicsix days in June 2008.

In that way, last summer’s floods are to theCorridor as events like landing on the moon and

JFK’s assassination are to the nation.

To others outside our area, theevents of last summer may not seemas monumental as space travel and apresident’s assassination. But thosesix days are ones that will endure inthe memories of those who livedthrough them.

Like everyone else I have my own stories.As a reporter for The Gazette at that time,I interviewed Melanie Primasing onWednesday, June 11, as she packed up everylast scrap of candy and piece of furniture at

Simply Divine, the candy shop at the corner ofFirst Street and Third Avenue SE. The shop hasjust reopened.

Later that afternoon, I was sent over to the shelterat Roosevelt Middle School. When I tried to returnlater, the only bridge still open was First Avenue.

It was pouring. My cell phone was dead. Traffic wascrawling. And my tires splashed through several inchesof water as I finally got through the bottleneck andcrossed the bridge. Not long after, the road was closedcompletely.

The next day, I stood in hip waders at the cornerof 10th Street and O Avenue in the Time Checkneighborhood just after the water overcame thelevee. I watched, and cried, as rescue workers

went after and brought back a 90-year-old man andhis pet poodle.

When photographer Liz Martin and I left Time Check weheaded to the Czech Village before getting back on I-380, theonly route across the river at that point. I was with her whenshe shot that iconic photograph used in the next day’s paperwith the headline Epic Surge.

I was also at Mercy Medical Center the next day when thelast ambulance pulled away with the last patient and thehospital staff was able to heave a sigh of relief after asuccessful evacuation. And once the waters receded andwe’d taken stock of our losses, I was at the FEMA and SBAsatellite trailers talking to people who’d lost everything andwere still able to joke as they patiently waited in lines in90 degree heat.

The images from those experiences will never leave me. Butmore importantly than where we were when the flood camewas where we were when the floodwaters were gone.

As a community, we have been there for each other.

I’ve loved Cedar Rapids for years, and always plan to makemy home here. But the floods have made me love it evenmore. I’ve been asked since the flood by friends out of state ifI think Cedar Rapids will ever be the same again.

No. I don’t think it will be the same. I know it will be better.

I am amazed by the resiliency of this city and its people everyday. Sure there are businesses that have yet to reopen andsome that won’t. But the numbers that have is astounding.The way patrons have rallied around flood-affected business isheartwarming.

And that’s what this weekend, on the one-year anniversaryof the flood, is all about. We will remember the tragedy.But we also will celebrate the successes. Rejoice in theground that’s been covered and refuel our souls for work yetto be done.

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Last summer’s floods have caused the mostcreative people in the Corridor to come up withcreative solutions to immediate and ongoingneeds. Here’s a snapshot of where the majororganizations stand in their recovery efforts:

Riverside Theatre213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City: Secured new sceneshop and costume shop spaces. ShakespeareFestival moving back to Lower City Park stage inJune. City has spent about $150,000 repairingoutdoor stage. Festival ticket revenue fell about$60,000 last summer when shows movedindoors; the troupe lost another $17,000 inmaterial goods stored in flooded sites.

African American Museum of Iowa55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids: Reopened inJanuary, with modular components that caneasily be moved if waters rise again. Lost about$500,000 in materials and goods and spentabout $1.2 million in cleanup and repairs.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art410 Third Ave. SE: Reopened the first floorAug. 30 with “The Year of the River: FloodPhotography from The Gazette,” which drew25,000 visitors, second only to the Grant Wood/”American Gothic” exhibition. Set to reopenthe second-floor galleries June 20. Flood costs:about $400,000 to rebuild the basement storageand exhibit prep rooms and in lost revenuesfrom being closed over the summer. Insurance

expenditure: about $1 million.

Cedar Rapids Symphony/Orchestra IowaLost its home at the Paramount Theatre, 123Third Ave. SE. Set to move offices back into theSymphony Center next door this month. Losses:$3 million in loss of property and assets; ticketsales down 25 percent. Alternate performancesites secured for next season. City looking atParamount renovation proposals, with bidsexpected in December 2010 and estimatedcompletion in May 2012. Projected cost: $25million.

National Czech & SlovakMuseum & Library30 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. No decision

made on main building. Damages: more than$10 million. Recovery plan estimated at $25million. Now at alternate site at Lindale Mall,with offices at Frank N. Magid Associates inMarion. Exhibits will move to Cedar RapidsMuseum of Art second-floor gallery June 20.Opening interactive visitors exhibition in theKosek building in Czech Village.

Theatre Cedar Rapids102 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids: Created TCRLindale out of an empty building by LindaleMall, going from 511 seats downtown to450 seats. Damages to downtown site:$2 million. Expecting to reopen there inFebruary, with close to $6.5 million inrepairs and renovations.

SOURCE: THE GAZETTE

BRIAN RAYFloodwaters from the Iowa River surround Hancher Auditorium and Voxman Music Building on the University of Iowaarts campus Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Iowa City.

Jamie KellyThe Gazette

Jamie loves to cook,but hates to cleanup after the fact. Hegot to live vicariously

through someexcellent chefs thisweek when Top Chefcame to Cedar Rapids

Read more atGazetteOnline.comNext week Jamiewill learn how to

make kolaches as St.Ludmilla’s.

Jamie Kelly is goingto roam aroundEastern Iowa allsummer. Followalong on Twitterby searching for#wheresjamie.

JAMIE KELLYAudience members underthe 50-seat canopy waitfor the Top Chef Tour tobegin on June 4 in CedarRapids.


WE’VE BEEN THROUGH A LOT IN THE PAST YEAR. AND ALTHOUGH WE’VESTILL GOT A LONG WAY TO GO, THIS WEEK WE THOUGHT WE’D REFLECTON THE PROGRESS WE’VE MADE SO FAR. HERE’S HOPING THE BEST IS YETTO COME. — MAGGIE MILLS

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BavarianErin: How come nobody servesporridge anymore?

kategardiner: Just ‘cause I had 4 shots ofespresso in the past 20 minutes does not, apparently,mean I will be particularly useful to humanity. Alas.

jas_on: In addition to the 34oz Diet Coke, I boughta bag of Terra Sweets and Beets and Grace’s SunflowerSeed Cookies over lunch. #thisiswhyimfat

liabolicious: Protip: to gain ladyfollowers,submerge your preferred tweeting device (blackberry,laptop, etc.) in a bucket of Axe body spray.

youlookthesame: Man, the writing onPushing Daisies is, sigh, was fantastic. ABC execs, mayyour 401(k)s be empty & your golden parachutes bemade of lead.

jadeth: You know you need to go back to sleepwhen your iTunes shuffle plays “The Final Countdown”and you begin high pitched tune accompaniment.

What business are you most excited to see back from the flood?

Hannah Varn, 20Marion“I’m still rooting for Mr. Beans.”

Abby Varn, 17Marion“The Cedar RapidsMuseum of Art.”

Tara Marsh, 27Cedar Rapids“Coffee Emporium.”

Brian Branstetter, 36Marion“Ilten’s .”

Eric Lennie, 23Cedar Rapids“The Sykora Bakery.”

MAGGIE MILLS IS A RECENT GRADUATE OF LORAS COLLEGEIN DUBUQUE AND IS HAPPY TO BE BACK LIVING AND

WORKING IN HER HOMETOWN OF CEDAR RAPIDS.

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no.02 no.05no.03 no.04no.01Jimmy Jack’sRib ShackLocated by Sycamore Mall onthe southeast side of IowaCity, Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shackbarbecue is the bomb.com. Ilived in the South for a while,and I think that Jimmy Jack’sstacks up with the best of thesouthern barbecues. Get thepulled pork sandwich or ribdinner, choose your sides andsauce (cowboy for me, please)and don’t forget about thecornbread. With your order,this piece of goodness arriveson your plate, smothered inhoney, and is the size of yourface. I bet your mom doesn’tmake it this good.

Ashley Funkhauser, 27, Iowa CityFundraising/Public Relations Coordinator @ Catherine McAuley Center

City Park PoolEver since I was a student atthe University of Iowa, I haveloved Iowa City in the sum-mertime and the pool at CityPark. The pool is located inthe middle of the park and issurrounded by huge, beautifultrees, grass and everythingthat reminds you of summer. Ifyou want to catch some raysand don’t want to be botheredwith kids, go from noon to1 p.m. where it is adult lapswim. The pool is only usedfor laps, but if you want to layout next to the blue water, it’snot a problem. My only wish isthat they would bring back thesnow cone cart.

Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.,Iowa Citywww.jimmyjacksribshack.com

City Park Pool200 E. Park Rd., Iowa Citywww.icgov.org

AtlasI love food and good drinks,and Atlas has them both.Atlas is the birthplace of thebest “burritos” anywhere.My friends from Chicago willmake a special trip to visitAtlas when in town becausetheir buffalo chicken wrap cannever be duplicated. A tortillais filled with crispy chicken,mashed potatoes, celery, bluecheese and topped with friedonion strings; how could thatbe bad? Also, the mojitos arethe best in the area. Lunch:get the half burrito, side saladcombo. Dinner: get the BBQShrimp Voodoo appetizer,Iowa pork tenderloin for anentree and the creme bruleefor dessert.

Atlas127 Iowa Ave., Iowa Citywww.atlasiowacity.com

Downtown IowaCity BoutiquesFrom Iowa Avenue to thePedmall on College Street,downtown Iowa City is filledwith great places to shop.Ladies: go to Catherine’s,Dulcinea, Domby and Hebe.They are full of fun stuffranging in price from “I’lltake three” to “whoa, thatis more than my car loanpayment!” Also, the IowaArtisans Gallery has interest-ing one-of-a-kind jewelryand art pieces for all tastes.You can spend hours lookingthrough the stores in thesefew blocks and find themost eccentric items inthe Corridor.

Downtown Iowa CityBoutiqueswww.icdowntown.com

Heyn’s Ice CreamThe other ice cream storesin Iowa City do not compareto this mom-and-pop icecream shop located on theeast side. The ice cream ismade in this small, no frillsshop where there is alwaysa variety of flavors to taste.My favorite? Monster cookie.Full of candies, chocolate,oatmeal, peanut butter andeverything else that makesup the infamous cookie, it’sa party in your mouth. Yourtrip to get ice cream will takeyou back home and makeyou feel like a kid again.

Heyn’s Ice Cream811 S. First Ave.,Iowa City

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Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13, various times

What better way to remember last year’s historic flooding than by enjoying a seriesof flood anniversary events organized by the Cedar Rapids Downtown District. Be oneof the first to see “Resilience: The Spirit of Humanity,” a flood documentary done byMVP Studios, on Thursday night at the U.S. Cellular Center. A community time capsulecontaining memories of the flood also will be sealed that evening. Then on Friday, stopby Greene Square Park over the lunch hour for the Sweet Reunion (including freedessert!) to celebrate all the businesses that have reopened since the flood. Floodstockkicks off at noon on Saturday and includes nine live musical acts, including HairbangersBall—a big-hair ’80s cover band from Chicago — and a professional sand sculptor whowill turn 50 tons of sand into a rock band tribute to Floodstock. These are just theheadlining events. Check out page 12 for the full RIVERenaissance schedule.

RIVERenaissanceVarious times, Thursday (06/11) to Saturday (06/13), Cedar Rapids, www.downtowncr.org

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Cedar Rapids OperaTheatre presents Cosifan tutte8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. SundayCornell College’s Kimmel Theatre,Mount Vernon, $20 adults, $10students, www.cr-opera.org

Crest Fest with Ameri-can Idol Finalist AmandaOvermyer and Well Lit6:30 p.m. SaturdayChrome Horse Saloon, 1202 ThirdSt. SE, Cedar Rapids, $10, www.chromehorsesaloon.net

Cedar Rapids Roller-girls vs. Old Capitol CityRollergirls: Pirates of theCorridor at Flood’s End7 p.m. Saturday

U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids, $13 in advance,$16 at the door, www.uscellular-center.com

Remember, Reimagine, RebuildMonday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The University of Iowa has plans to commemorate theanniversary of last year’s flooding on their campus, too. Stopby the Old Capitol Museum between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. fora variety of special events. A formal program will be held at12:15 p.m. on the west steps of the museum (overlooking theIowa River), during which UI President Sally Mason and otherguests will make remarks. There also will be displays of flood-related photographs.Remember, Reimagine, Rebuild11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday (06/15), Old Capitol Museum at the University of Iowa, Free,(319) 335-0548 or www.uiowa.edu

Run the FloodSaturday, June 13, 9 a.m.Ready, set, run... the flood, that is. Follow the seven-milecourse that traces the flood’s path in and around downtownCedar Rapids. If you’re not feeling up to all seven miles, thenthe 2.5-mile route is for you. They will be flood photos, facts,statistics and high water marks so participants can visualizehow high the water got where they are running. All proceedsfrom the event go to flood relief through the Greater CedarRapids Community Foundation.

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Last summer, weeks after the water from thatdevastating June flood had receded, Kari Lammer washaving lunch with a couple of co-workers and talkingabout training for an upcoming half-marathon inDes Moines.

“I just said to them, ‘The flood covered 10 squaremiles — that’d be a really interesting training route,to run along where the water went, and see how farit went, and the different neighborhoods it affected’,”she says.

Then it occurred to her that other people might beinterested in touring the flood path on foot, too. So,along with friend and co-worker Kathleen Legg,she launched Run the Flood, a 7-mile run thatwill take participants along the perimeter of lastsummer’s flood.

The race will start in downtown, and then gothrough Time Check, past Taylor Elementary,into the Czech Village and through the Oak HillJackson neighborhood before returningdowntown. Alternatively, a 2.5-mile walk will takeparticipants through both sides of downtown andLittle Bohemia.

“My original intent was to see where the flood went,but we know that’s not feasible for everyone andwe really want this to be a community event, so wewanted to make sure that we had a component thatallowed everyone to feel like they could be a part ofit,” Kari says.

All proceeds from the race will be donated to theGreater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation tofund flood recovery efforts. Most, if not all, racecosts are being covered by sponsors from across thecommunity.

Kari is thrilled by thecommunity responseto the run, which isaffiliated with theDowntown District’sRIVERenaissance festivalrecognizing the one-yearanniversary of the flood,but she’s not surprisedby it. That communityexcitement and supportis exactly the sort ofthing that made her andher husband want tomove to Cedar Rapidsin the first place back

in the summer of 2007.

“It’s so easy to get involved in this community,” Karisays. “If you show up at one thing, you’re instantlywelcomed in and recruited to be a part of thisgroup, or do this thing. There are a lot of networkinggroups, a lot of church groups, a lot of ways to getconnected.”

Kari says those networking groups — particularlythe Eastern Iowa Human Resources Association, the

Professional and Technical Diversity Network andImpactCR (formerly Access Iowa), along with theconnections she’s made as Director of WorkforceInitiatives at Priority One made it possible to planRun the Flood with little prior event planning orfundraising experience.

Rebecca Jacobs, who coordinates Mercy MedicalCenter’s annual Especially for You Race AgainstBreast Cancer 5K, helped Kari and Kathleenput together a timeline for event planning andpromotion, while Stephanie Holub, marketingdirector for Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa,helped them put together sponsorship packagesand pitches.

Meanwhile, Kari made the Run the Flood route aregular part of her training regimen.

“It’s a very familiar route for me now. As soon asthe weather started to get a little nicer this spring,there were kids playing out in their yards, and someof those kids are playing next to houses that haven’tbeen touched yet, and when I run by the kids, Ialways think to myself, ‘We’re running for you!,’ ” Karisays. “It’s such a sad situation; their neighborhoodsare gone right now.”

Throughout the run, markers on trees and telephonepoles will indicate how high the floodwaters rose,and maps, flood statistics, and photographs fromGazette photojournalists will be displayed along the2.5-mile walking route.

“This is going to be an educational event,” Kari says.“We see this as a way to celebrate and show theprogress that’s been made, but also to show the needthat’s left in the community and raise some money tosupport that need.”

Organizing the run itself has already been aneducational undertaking for Kari. She picked upevent planning and fundraising experience, ofcourse, but she also became even more familiarwith Cedar Rapids, discovering new neighborhoodsand seeing firsthand the spirit of volunteerismthat’s present here.

“I feel like there’s too much at stake to ever considerleaving this community now,” she says. “I feel like I’mreally a part of it now. I love it here.”

— ANNE

Kari Lammer, 24, MarionDirector of Workforce Initiatives @ Priority One

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RUN THE FLOOD9 a.m., June 13Registration: $30 perperson until midnight,June 11. $35 registrationwill be also available atthe Helen G. Nassif YMCAduring packet pickup from5 to 8 p.m. June 12 and7 to 8:30 a.m. June 13.Fee includes a T-shirt andadmission to Floodstock,a daylong music festival.More information: www.crruntheflood.com [email protected]

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June 11Flood Mass — ArchbishopJerome Hanus will presideover a Mass at ImmaculateConception Church, ThirdAvenue and 10th Street SE,Cedar Rapids. Anyone affectedby the flood is invited, as arepeople of all faiths. 7 p.m.Flood Documentary andTime Capsule presentation— Screening of a flooddocumentary and dedicationof 50-year time capsulecontaining memories fromthe flood. Doors open at 6:30p.m., screening begins at 7:30p.m. U.S. Cellular Center, 370First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids.

June 12

Sweet Reunion — Bring abrown bag lunch to GreeneSquare Park for a picnic anda free dessert. 11 a.m. to 2p.m. More information: www.downtowncr.org GreeneSquare Park, Third Avenue SEand Fifth Street, Cedar Rapids.Branch library opening— Cedar Rapids Public Libraryopens a temporary branch inthe Armstrong Centre, 221Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Moreinformation: www.crlibrary.org or (319) 398-5123.New Bohemia 2x2xUReception — Tour the 2x2xUCommunity Art Gallery. 5 to7 p.m. at CSPS, 1103 Third St.SE, Cedar Rapids.Cedar Rapids Flood Story

Tour — A self-guided tour toexperience the 2008 floodthrough highly impactedneighborhoods. Map at www.corridorrecovery.orgNeighbors & FriendsBarbecue — Areacongregations with Serve theCity host barbecues across thecity. Visit www.servethecity.org for locations. 6 to 9 p.m.

June 13Dam to Downtown 10K run— Begins at 8 a.m. on thewest end of Coralville dam toCollege Green Park, Iowa City.Some proceeds will go to highschool graduates impacted byflooding. More information:www.icdollarsforscholars.orgCost: $22.Cedar Rapids Run the Flood— please see p. 10 & 11.Rising Hope: InterfaithWorship Service — “RisingHope of Cedar Rapids.”11 a.m. at First PresbyterianChurch, 310 Fifth Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids.Walking Tours: New Bohemia& Czech Village — Learnabout flooded neighborhoodswith local historian MarkStoffer Hunter and NationalCzech & Slovak Museumeducator Jan Stoffer. Meetat National Czech & SlovakMuseum clock tower at11 a.m. for New Bohemiatour or 1 p.m. for CzechVillage tour. $6 for museummembers, $7 non-members.Cedar River Floodstock 2009— Daylong musical eventbegins at noon with the finalact taking the stage at 8:30p.m. All ages before 7 p.m.; 21and over after 7 p.m. GreeneSquare Park, Third Avenue &Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids.$10 for 21 and up; $5 ages 11to 20; free for 10 and under.Healing the HeartlandFestival — Celebrate with abarbecue, community care/

services tent and a concert.11 a.m. to 10 p.m. KingstonSports Complex, 707 15th St.SW, Cedar Rapids.Wetland Walk & Dedication— Learn how the wetlandcaptures and cleansfloodwaters. Free. 1 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center,6665 Otis Rd. SE, CedarRapids.New Czech & SlovakMuseum Hard Hat Tour— Tour the interactive visitorsexhibit mounted by the Czech& Slovak Museum & Library. 2p.m. at the Kosek Building, 8716th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.Snapshots of the Floods of2008 — Exhibit featuringsnapshots and flood storiesin Johnson County from2 to 4 p.m. at the JohnsonCounty Historical SocietyMuseum, 860 Quarry Rd.,Coralville. Free. Information:(319) 351-5738 or www.johnsoncountyhistory.orgIdyllwild flood — Celebraterebuilding with neighborswith food and non-alcoholicbeverages, 3 p.m. at IdyllwildPlaza on Pentire Circle (offFoster Road), Iowa City.Crest Fest — Band Well Litand “American Idol” Season7 finalist Amanda Overmyerat the Chrome Horse Saloon,1202 Third St. SE. Musicbegins 6:30 p.m. $10. Ticketsavailable at the Chrome Horseand at www.etix.com.Czech Village Pub Crawl— Village establishmentshave created signature drinkscommemorating the flood.More information: www.ncsml.org Czech Village,Cedar Rapids.

Rising Above Hog Roast— Meal in Czech Village, withmusic by SlovCzech. $10 perperson. 4 p.m., 16th Avenue &Third St. SW, Cedar Rapids.

June 14Ushers Ferry HistoricVillage tour — Learn whatwas discovered during the“mucking and gutting” of thehistoric structures. 1 to 4 p.m.$8 adult, $3 children (3-14).Children 2 and under free.Ushers Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE.(319) 286-5763.Serve the City Faith Night— Serve the City will befeatured in the Kernelspregame activities. Details:www.servethecity.org or (319)378-0337. Veterans MemorialStadium, 950 Rockford Rd. SW.

June 15University of Iowa floodcommemoration — Viewpictures of the UI campusduring and after flood, slideshow and audio excerpts fromthe StoryCorps Oral HistoryProject and musical programin the Old Capitol. 11 a.m.to 3 p.m., formal program at12:15 p.m.

June 21Day of Action — United Wayof Johnson County volunteersundertake service projectsfrom 1 to 4 p.m. Meet atShelter 9 at City Park, IowaCity. Noon ceremony willrecognize 2008 communityflood volunteers. Registeronline to volunteer at www.unitedwayjc.org or call(319) 338-7823.

OngoingArts Farm — A self-guidedtour of children’s murals indowntown buildings underconstruction in downtownCedar Rapids. Runs June 9-22.

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You can learn a lot at a family reunion, “Did you knowthat an antelope bloats mere minutes after shootingit?” “No! Tell me more!” It can be difficult to sift outthe quality information from the rest of the chatterbut this particular reunion proved to be fruitful.

Aunts Suzanne and Carol had the scoop. Thanks tothese two savvy travelers I learned all about a brandnew restaurant in Iowa City. The Chef’s Table, locatedin a great spot right next to the Englert Theatre, is anupscale French restaurant that is a mere few weeks old.

It’s definitely a dining experience. The interior is sleekand modern, accented by curving stone walls linedwith tables set with gleaming glass and silverware.The service is formal. I can’t say I’ve been to too manyrestaurants with a sommelier but I appreciated theattentiveness, and the patience, since I’m not quite awine connoisseur.

The menu has classic French dishes such as Foie Grasand Coq Au Vin among others. Dinner comes with achoice of soup or salad and bread is served one slice ata time so that each serving is fresh and warm.

We started with Shellfish Fines Herbs, savory chunksof king lobster, shaved vegetables and crème fraîche. Itwas cool and delectable.

My entree was Scallop Au Poivre, perfectly cookedscallops surrounded by fingerling potato and short ribtortellini. My husband chose Filet Mignon Frites. Yeah,I know, steak again but this one rated at the very topof his list.

Dessert was the Bitter Chocolate Terrine for me, andPassion Fruit Soufflé for him. Sure, we splurged andeach got our own dessert but we got swept up in themoment and everything looked so delightful. To quotemy husband, his soufflé was “a dessert that forces youto smile.”

We sat patting our bellies and reveling in the joys of afun and magical dinner. It was a bit on the expensiveside but I highly recommend The Chef’s Table whetheryou’re after a French cuisine experience or just a reallygreat experience.

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Karaoke with DJ VerbaTim Happy Hour All Day 8 p.m.-close - $2 Captain& Jack, $4 Bombs, $2.50Beer Mugs

8 p.m.-close - 2 for 1 Wells 9 p.m.-Karaoke with TopShelf Entertainment

City Beat302 Third Ave. SW319-364-9805

Brian Holmes Karaoke 8p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Billy ‘n Me, 7-11 p.m. Happy Hour All Day. $2Bloody Marys, $1 DomesticBock Beer

Brian Holmes Karaoke, 8p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Bushwood350 Edgewood Rd. NW319-390-7140

Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m. -Bud Night

Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m. GolfOuting, St. Andrew’s, noon

Happy Hour: All Day Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m. Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m. Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m. CupNight 22 oz Cup, $2.50Refills

Rumors400 F Ave. NW319-286-0806

Happy Hour, 8:30 p.m.-$3Domestic Cups, $1 Refills,9 p.m.-Karaoke w/ Bobby

Happy Hour 3-6p.m. 9 p.m.Jake McVey

9 p.m.-Karaoke w/ MikeFlack

9 p.m.-Karaoke, $3 Domes-tic Cups, $1 Refills

Happy Hour, Free Pool, 9p.m.-Karaoke with Bobby

9 p.m.-Karaoke Contest,$2.25 Tallboys, Captain &Coke Special

Happy Hour, 9 p.m.-Karaoke, $3.50 Bombs, $5Domestic Pitchers

Cedar River Landing301 F Ave. NW319-364-1854

Happy Hour 3-7p.m. ChrisMiller 8 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-7p.m., 9p.m. Jampact

9 p.m. Bruce BearengerBand

Happy Hour All Day OpenMic with Jeff

Happy Hour 3-7p.m.Karoake with Chad

Happy Hour 3-7p.m. LastCall 8 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.

C E D A R R A P I D S E A S T /MA R I O NPitcher’s620 Lindale Dr., Marion319-447-6244

$2 Tallboys, $2 Screw-drivers

$2 Tallboys, Karaoke 9p.m.-1 a.m.

Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Hour til 9 p.m., $3Domestic Cups, $1 Refill 9p.m.-close; Karaoke

$3 Captain & Cokes $4 Bombs

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

Crazy Delicious 9 p.m. Black the Sun 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Open Pool Tourna-ment

Comedy Night

Wheel ‘er In895 Blairs Ferry Rd.,Marion 319-373-4212

$2.50 Captain & Coke $4 Bombs, $1 Well Shots $1.75 Wells, $1 Well Shots $2.50 Bloody Marys &Screwdrivers

2 for 1 Domestic Bottles $2 Tallboys

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$3 Pints, 50¢ Refills Karaoke $2.25 Minis, $2 Tallboys,All Day

7 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5 All YouCan Drink Wells

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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

Tornados1400 Third St. SE.319-364-9378

Live Music with JustinCrippen & Clayton Stanek

Bring Your Jukebox Money Mathew Maybanks,4-8p.m., Sara Cram & theDerelicts, 9 p.m.

Unemployment Night, $2Mini Pitchers of HouseBeer

Retro Fit Tuesdays withNathan, $2 Mini Pitchersof House Beer

Karaoke with Trousyoke

Piano Lounge208 2nd Ave. SE319-363-0606

1/2 Price Wine & MartinisAll Night; Bruce Day, 9:30p.m.

9:30 p.m., Dueling pianos,$2.50 Domestics

9:30 p.m., Dueling Pianos,Open at 1 p.m. for CR RiverCrawl

Happy Hour: 1/2 PriceWine & Martinis / $2Domestic Beer

1/2 Price Wine & MartinisAll Night

Happy Hour: 1/2 PriceWine & Martinis / 8-close:$2 Domestic Beer

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

$2 Bottles & $2.50 Tall-boys, $4 Pitchers

6:30 p.m., 3 Musicians & aDrummer; 9 p.m., ElectricMule

6 p.m. Well Lit, AmandaOvermyer; 9 p.m. JakeMcVey Band

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

$3 Boulevard Big Girls, LiveMusic 9 p.m.-close

Big Girl Margaritas All Day$3.50 Strawberry or Lime

Stoli Saturdays Singles $3.Doubles $5.

$2.50 Cider Bottles and $2Domestic Bottles

5-10 p.m. $3 Martinis, AllDay Import & MicrobrewBottles $2.50

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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 Vine330 E. Prentiss St.319-354-8767

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3Domestic Steins & $5Import Steins

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.,Seasonal Pour

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.,$2.50 Domestic Pints


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

$2.75 Fat Tire Pints Pieta Brown & Dream #9 $1.75 PBR, High Life, OldStyle & Grain Belt Bottles

$1.75 PBR, High Life, OldStyle & Grain Belt Bottles

Deer Tick; $2.75 GooseIsland Honker’s Ale Pints

$2 PBR Tallboys

Martini’s127 1/2 E. College St.319-351-5536

$2 U-Call-It, $2 Cosmos,Kir Royale, & CrushedMartinis

$3 UV Drinks, $3 DomesticBottles, $4 Well Drinks

$1 Domestic Drafts, $2 Im-ported Drafts, $3 SpecialtyDrafts, $3 Bombs

1/2 Off Martinis, $2 Do-mestic Bottles, $3 Bacardi& Three Olives

$1 Domestic Drafts, $2 Im-ported Drafts, $3 Bombs,$2 Mixed Drinks

1/2 Price Martinis, $2 Do-mestic Bottles, $3 Bacardi& Three Olives

The Airliner22 South Clinton St.319-351-9259

Karaoke, Happy Hour: $2Domestics, $2 Wells / 9p.m.-Personal Pitchers

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

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

Happy Hour: $2 DomesticDraws, Wells, 9 p.m.-$1U-Call-It

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$5 Martinis (Select List)$2 Lemoncello Shots 10p.m.-close

Martini Hour 2-5 p.m./$2Domestic Bottles, $2 Lem-oncello Shots 10 p.m.

$2 Domestic Bottles, $2Lemoncello Shots

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

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.

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$3 Asian Beers and SakeCocktails

$4 Martinis Half Price Bottles of Wineand Sake

Vito’s118 College St.319-338-1393

$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks,$1.50 Draughts, Wells,Calls & Shots

$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks,Pimp Bombs, $2.50 BudFamily Bottles

$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks,Vegas Bombs, $2.50 Miller/Coors /MGD

$3 3 Olives Vodka Drinks,$2 Wells, Calls & Shots,Euchre Tournament

$3 3 Olive Vodka Drinks,$2 Domestic Bottles &Draughts

Country Night, $5 JumboPitchers, $2 Whiskeys, $3 3Olives Vodka Drinks

The Yacht Club13 S. Linn319-337-6464

Heatbox & Johnny OnPoint, 9 p.m., $7

The New Mastersounds& The Diplomats of SolidSound, 9 p.m., $10

Camp Euforia Battle of theBands, 9 p.m., $5

Free Pool, Bloody Mary BarAll Day

9-1 a.m.-$2 Pints 21+, $2 Cocktails 9-1 a.m.-$2 Cocktails

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

$2.50 Domestics, HappyHour 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

$4 Teas, $3 Taco Bar4-6p.m.,Happy Hour 11a.m.-6 p.m.

$3.25 Mimosa & BloodyMary, $2.50 Screwdrivers11 a.m.-6 p.m.

$3.50 All Whiskeys, $5Pizza & Pint

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m., $5Pizza & Pint, Hip Night10 p.m.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. HappyHour, $3.750 Margaritas &Coronas

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Hour,$2.50 Wells & Dom Bottles,9 p.m. Karoke

Eggy’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

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

$3 Domestic Steins, $5Import Steins

Seasonal Pour $2.50 Domestic Pints $2.50 Domestic Pints $2.50 Domestic Pints $3 Domestic Pints $2.50 Domestic Pints

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{intheKITCHEN A dash of creativity.

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Nate Jiroutek, 34, Cedar RapidsChef at DC’s Riverwalk

All right Nate—what’s your fitin the world of DC’s Riverwalkand how long have you beenthere?I’m the Chef and Kitchen Manager.I’ve been with DC’s from the verybeginning, which is going on threemonths now.

How old were you whenintroduced to the worldof chop, butter and blend?I’ve been in and out of the chef/cooking world since I was 14. I’vealways had fun cooking and thought,why not get paid for doing whatyou love?

DC’s is the newest restaurantto open in downtown CR.What’s their flavor?DC’s is known for variety in menu— from the basic soup/salad/sandwichto the seafood and steak selection.The daily specials often reflect that

variety, and people appreciate theselection.

What’s the thing about cook-ing that makes you tick (goodtick, not bad)?Cooking is a window into othercultures — experiencing influenceand applying it where you can. I cancome up with something entirely newfrom simply adding a bit of my owncreativity. I compare it to signingyour name to a painting or sculptureyou’ve created.

What’s one item you’ll neverbe without in the kitchen?A chef should never be without his/her cornstarch.

Do you have a favorite dish toshare?It’s too hard to choose. I enjoycreating new things all the time,influenced from all over the world.

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MUSICNOTES

Throw a bull-riding cowboy smack in themiddle of Paris and you get a hilariouscomic novel that will make you laugh outloud.

“Rowdy in Paris” by Tim Sandlin was trulyhilarious. It’s all about a not-so-great bullrider named Rowdy Talbot who at longlast wins a bull-riding competition. Hisjoy over the big win is cut short when hisprize buckle is stolen by a pair of Frenchwomen who helped Rowdy celebrate hisvictory. Rowdy heads to Paris to retrievehis coveted prize. Once Rowdy gets toParis, the adventures, surprises and non-

stop fun begins.Rowdy is amazedand flummoxed byFrench culture. Heis especially turnedoff by the factthat it takes fourespresso cups toequal one cupof coffee.

Throughout the novel, Rowdy reveals 12“Self Evident Truths.” These “Self EvidentTruths” offer a glimpse as to just howhilarious “Rowdy in Paris” truly is:

● The world over, cowboys are the envyof honest men and heart’s desire ofadventuresome women.● You can’t tell a virgin by her face.● You can’t hit every asshole you run into.● If you don’t stretch regular, the falls willbreak you.● You can never knock on wood too oftenin a tunnel.● The only thing worse than finding outyou were wrong when you prejudged aperson’s character is to find out you wereright.● If you sleep with enough people, sooneror later, you’ll fall for one of them.

● You only get a certain number ofknockouts in life, before you go away anddon’t make it all the way back.● Love is more important than saving yourculture.● Never make assumptions aboutforeign women.

Some readers may scorn “Rowdy in Paris”because it is not up to their literarystandards. But if you are looking fora good laugh, “Rowdy in Paris” is amust read.

LET’S GET ROWDY

COURTESY OF GREENBRIER

GreenbrierTHE TALENT — Matthew Kane, Lane Gaffney,Adam Calcara, Todd Brown

THE SOUND — CountryTHE GIGS — June 12 @ 2009 Uptown FridayNights, Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids; June 13@ Floodstock, Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids,$10 for adults 21+, $5 for adults 11-20, children 10and under are free; June 19 @ Cedar River Landing,301 F Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids; June 26 @ GuthridgePark – Concerts in the Park series in Hiawatha

THE REST OF THE STORY —www.greenbrierband.com

Matthew Kane has been playing music allof his life.

A native of Cedar Rapids who was raisedin Roanoke, Va., Kane moved back toCedar Rapids in 1990 to form a countryband not confined to only country music.

Named after his 1963 Chevy Corvairvan, Greenbrier is a country band withcredentials, opening for such countryacts as Sugarland, Lone Star and NealMcCoy as well as legendary performerslike Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special andLynyrd Skynyrd.

While only a quarter of the songs areoriginals, the band is working to add newpieces every day.

“We pick cover songs that fit us,” Kanesaid. “If I can’t put my self in a song, ifI can’t live it, I don’t sing it. . . . We pushto make sure that every minute of ourshow is fun. At almost every show I havepeople come up and say that they don’tlike country music but they like what wedo. It makes me feel good when I knowI’m doing it right.”

— JUSTIN

— Natalie

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.

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ThursdayJune 11

Out & AboutExpress Yourself1 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Funand games on the Nintendo Wiifor teens. (319) 398-5123

Farmers MarketsGreene Square ParkFarmers Market4 p.m.Greene Square Park, 400 FourthAve. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319)286-5699

FestivalsSt. Ludmila Kolach Festival6 p.m.St. Ludmila Church, 211 21st Ave.SW, Cedar Rapids. www.stludmila.org/kolach/

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsFive Seasons Ski TeamWaterski Shows7 p.m.Ellis Park, Overlook and RoseGarden pavilions, Cedar Rapids.(319) 393-6583

LiteraryCLMP Lit Mag and SmallPress FairNoonThe Old Brick, 20 E. Market St.,Iowa City. Journals $2 an issueand books for $4. (319) 335-0462,www.clmp.org

KaraokePub Quiz Night andKaraoke7:30 p.m.Longbranch Restaurant andConvention Center, 90 Twixt TownRd. NE, Cedar Rapids

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

Theater“The Odd Couple”3 p.m.The Old Creamery TheatreCompany, 39 38th Ave., Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA

“Squabbles”7:30 p.m.Iowa Theatre Artists Company,4709 220th Trl., Amana. (319)622-3222

FridayJune 12

Out & AboutSweet Reunion11 a.m.Greene Square Park, CedarRapids. Buy a brown bag lunchspecial from a downtown eatingestablishment, bring it to GreeneSquare Park for a picnic and get afree dessert. McPhisto will play.

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m.Noelridge Park, Greenhouseparking lot, Cedar Rapids. (319)286-5699

Amana Farmers Market4 p.m.Midtown Amana, Amana. (319)622-6844

RIVERenaissanceCR Library DowntownBranch Opening10 a.m.Armstrong Centre, 221 Third St.SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 398-5123

New Bohemia 2x2xUReception5 p.m.CSPS, 1103 Third St. SE, CedarRapids

Neighbors & FriendsBarbecue6 p.m.Cedar Rapids. Visit www.servethecity.org for locations

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

Night lifeElectric Mule and 3Musicians and a Drummer6:30 p.m.Chrome Horse Saloon, 102 ThirdSt. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-1234

Uptown Friday Nights—Greenbrier5 p.m.Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids.Must be 21.

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

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

Java Blend — The WhiteTornadoNoonJava House, 211 1/2 E. Washing-ton St., Iowa City. (319) 273-3497

Carlis Faurot and GlennLonsdale6:30 p.m.Elks Lodge, 801 33rd Ave. SW,Cedar Rapids. (319) 294-4974

The Beaker Brothers6:30 p.m.Pedestrian Plaza, WeatherdanceFountain Stage, Iowa City. (319)337-7944

Drumming Circle7 p.m.Unity Center of Cedar Rapids,3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, CedarRapids. (319) 431-7550

Theater“The Odd Couple”7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery TheatreCompany, 39 38th Ave., Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA


“Hello Dolly!”7:30 p.m.Englert Theatre, Iowa City. (319)688-2653

“A Midsummer Night’sDream”8 p.m.Iowa City Lower City Park, 200E. Park Rd., Iowa City. (319)338-7672

SaturdayJune 13

Out & About2009 ‘Cruisin the Ave’Charity Car Show8:30 a.m.Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave. NE,Cedar Rapids. Registration opensat 8:30 a.m. and closes at11:30 a.m. Preregister $15at McGrath Chevyland, or $20 toregister on day of the show.(319) 438-6202, www.cedarrapidscorvetteclub.com

World Lunch10 a.m.Marion Square Park, SeventhAvenue & 10th St., Marion.(319) 377-1472

Iowa Palomino Horse

Show8:30 a.m.Kirkwood Community College,6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, CedarRapids. Free. (319) 398-7107Also Sunday

Summer Game Fest10 a.m.Trinity United Methodist Church,400 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 363-5799

Juneteenth in the Spirit2 p.m.Shambaugh Auditorium, Univer-sity of Iowa, Iowa City. Free

Pirates of the Corridor: AtFlood’s End7 p.m.U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rap-ids Rollergirls host the Old CapitolCity Roller Girls of Iowa City

ExhibitsGet My Camera: Snapshotsof the Floods of 20082:30 p.m.Johnson County Historical Mu-seum, 860 Quarry Rd., Coralville.(319) 351-5738

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

Marion Farmers Market8 a.m.East End Shopping Center, 3375Seventh Ave. Marion. (319)377-4846

Palo Farmers Market1:30 p.m.Vinton Street, Palo

RIVERenaissanceCedar Rapids Run theFlood9 a.m.Second Avenue SE & SeventhStreet SE, Cedar Rapids. A 7-milerun and 2.5-mile educational walkthrough the flood-affected areasof downtown covering businessand residential areas. (563) 543-1788, www.CRRuntheflood.com

Woof ‘N Wag11 a.m.Noelridge Park Creekside Pavilion,Cedar Rapids. Picnic in the parkfor people and their pets

River Crawl10 p.m.Cedar Rapids. Crawl betweenCzech Village and downtown forspecials at participating bars andrestaurants

Rising Above Hog Roast4 p.m.16th Avenue & Third Street SW,Cedar Rapids.

Hard Hat Tour, New Czech

& Slovak Museum2 p.m.Kosek Building, 87 16th Ave. SW,Cedar Rapids

FestivalsFloodstock 2009NoonGreene Square Park, Cedar Rapids.

Healing the HeartlandFestival3 p.m.Kingstone Sports Complex, 70715th St. SW, Cedar Rapids

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsDam to Downtown10K run8 a.m.College Green Park, 601 E. Wash-ington St., Iowa City

Bicyclists ofIowa City Ride9 a.m.North Liberty Recreation Center,520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty.23-mile ride

Mondo Croquet: ATournament1 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE,Cedar Rapids. Teams must supplytheir own bowling balls andsledge hammers. Register forprogram No. 114801-01. (319),286-5731, www.crrec.org

Food & WineVegetable Carving Mania10 a.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319)378-0762

LiteraryAuthor Jay Walljasper11 a.m.Iowa City Public Library, 123 S.Linn St., Iowa City. (319) 356-5200

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

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

Night lifeBoomfest3 p.m.Paul Engle Center for Neighbor-hood Arts, 1600 Fourth Ave. SE,

Cedar Rapids. (319) 329-502

Well Lit @ Crest Fest6 p.m.Chrome Horse Slophouse andSaloon, 1202 Third St. SE, CedarRapids

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

PerformancesJazz at The Lighthouse7 p.m.The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 MountVernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 396-4574

The Association7 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort,3184 Highway 22, Riverside.(319) 648-1234, Ext. 1970Also at 10 p.m.

Crazy Delicious7 p.m.Lowe Park Arts and EnvironmentCenter, 4500 N. 10th St., Marion

Theater“The Odd Couple”7:30 p.m.The Old Creamery TheatreCompany, 39 38th Ave., Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA


“Hello Dolly!”7:30 p.m.Englert Theatre, Iowa City. (319)688-2653


SundayJune 14

Children’s EventsTalking Walls: Flood Tourof Ushers Ferry1 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5763

Open Gaming,Tournaments6 p.m.Trinity United Methodist Church,400 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.(319) 363-5799, [email protected]

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Dance6 p.m.Eagles Club 695, 225 Highway 1W., Iowa City. (319) 351-3193

Old Brick Benefit Dessert-Dance6 p.m.The Old Brick, 20 E. Market St.,Iowa City.

Exhibits“Children of All Ages:1 p.m.Center Point Depot Museum, EastWashington Street, Center Point.Free, (319) 849-1792

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

RIVERenaissanceA Doggone Good Reunion11 a.m.Cheyenne Park, 1500 Cedar BendLane, Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids PublicLibrary Presents!2 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.Music and play by Jim Gill.(319) 398-5123

Night lifeDr Z’s Experiment6 p.m.Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-5754

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

PerformancesThe Do’s & The Don’ts2 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort,3184 Highway 22, Riverside. (319)848-4913

Cedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert7:30 p.m.Bever Park, Cedar Rapids. (319)399-8520

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

“Hello Dolly!”2 p.m.Englert Theatre, Iowa City. (319)688-2653

“The Odd Couple”3 p.m.The Old Creamery Theatre

Company, 39 38th Ave., Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA


MondayJune 15

ExhibitsRemember, Reimagine,Rebuild11 a.m.Old Capitol Museum, Universityof Iowa, Iowa City. Commemoratethe flood of 2008. Free

Farmers MarketsNoelridge Farmers Market4 p.m.Noelridge Park, greenhouseparking lot, Cedar Rapids. (319)286-5699

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

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

Euchre Mondays9 p.m.Vito’s on the Plaza, 118 E. CollegeSt., Iowa City. (319) 338-1393

TuesdayJune 16

Out & AboutTuesday Evening TaleTelling Time6 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 286-5731,www.crrec.org

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

Food & WineClassic Greek Appetizers6 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050 Edge-wood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. (319)378-0762

Literary“Finding My Way”6 p.m.North Liberty Community

Library, 520 W. Cherry St., NorthLiberty. May McGregor Bourret,a Labradoodle reject, along withher owners Joan and Dwayne, willread from their book, “Finding MyWay.” (319) 626-5701

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

WednesdayJune 17

EventsGolf for a Good Cause

NoonHunters Ridge Golf Course, 2901Hunters Ridge Rd., Marion. $100.(319) 377-3412

Brown Bag Briefing12:15 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library, West-dale Mall, Cedar Rapids. Patrioticfood bouquets that are healthyand delicious. (319) 398-5123

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

Noelridge Farmers Market4 p.m.Noelridge Park, greenhouseparking lot, Cedar Rapids. (319)286-5699

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

Film“Quest for Camelot”1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. (319) 377-3412

“Space Buddies”1:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.(319) 398-5123

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsBonfire Storytelling6 p.m.Usher’s Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE, Ce-dar Rapids. Children 2 and underare free. (319) 286-5763

Bicyclists of Iowa CityEvening Escape6 p.m.Herky Street & Stoner Court,

North Liberty. 27-mile ride. (319)626-9140

Night lifeDelicious Vinyl8 p.m.Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 1602 E Ave.NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 364-5754

PerformancesPistolera7 p.m.Cornell College, Mount Vernon.

Cedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert7:30 p.m.Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids.(319) 399-8520

Theater“The Odd Couple”3 p.m.The Old Creamery TheatreCompany, 39 38th Ave., Amana.1-(800) 35-AMANA

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