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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“How do you celebrate the Fourth?”

Caitlin SlessorBook Talk, Page 16“Sparklers!”

Natalie DitmarsBook Talk, Page 16“Friends and fireworks!”

Carly WeberEditor“This year, we’ll be in Chicago,listening to music in GrantPark and watching fireworks.”

Seth SmithArt Director“I let out my inner pyro-maniac with burgers on aflaming grill, then fireworksin the backyard.”

Michelle WieseDesigner“An outdoor picnic in thecountry with family andfriends, a bonfire, tons offood and fireworks.”

Maggie Mills5 Minutes, Page 06“For me the Fourth usuallyinvolves family, friends,sparklers and a few drinks.”

Misti HuedepohlPYSM, Page 10“Typically we go to a smalltown parade, but this year we’recelebrating something big. Mygrandma will turn 101 years oldon July 2, so we’re joining her forher birthday party.”

Andrea DietzenbachClean Plate Club, Page 16“It used to be small childrensetting off illegal fireworks. NowI just watch adults set off legallycontrolled fireworks. Bo-ring.”

Jamie KellyTwitterpated, Page 06“We usually have a prettylow-key celebration: a grill,some beer and a few friendsand family.”

Katie Mills GiorgioFive Minutes, Page 6“This year I’m a bridesmaid in mybest friend’s wedding in Chicago.There’s sure to be fireworks!”

Quinn PettiferBehindtheBar, Page 14“This year, it’s all about friends,family and fireworks! ”

Stacey StefaniEvents“Laying out at the pool, grillingout and watching the fireworks.And wearing some red, whiteand blue.”

Winter PackinghamMusicNotes, Page 16“I celebrate the Fourth byspending time with my familyand usually go see the fireworks.”

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

pagepage1212 Bar GuideBar GuideThirsty? Craving some live music or want to croon withkaraoke? Here’s how you find out where and when.

page16 Music NotesMint Wad Willy is leaving town. But not before aheckuva going away party.

page16 Book TalkAudio books are the secret to not-so-boringroadtrips.

page10 Young bloodThese six young politicians arethe Corridor’s leaders of tomorrow.

page06 Five MinutesWe want to know: What’s your favorite way to celebratethe Fourth of July?

page 14 BehindtheBarEileen Chavez has been impressed withthe patrons of once-flooded City Beat.

page06 TwitterpatedWhat’s got the Corridor all aTwitter?

From Aurora to Williamsburg and everywherein between, it’s bound to be a festive Fourth.Don’t know where to go? We do. Just turn the page.

ON THE COVER

page5 & 17 Have a BLASTon the Fourth page 04 I’m Just Sayin’

Editor Carly Weber shares the full scoop on Hoopla,what’s in this issue and whatever else she wants.

page 07 FaveFiveFaveFiveCourtney Bond thinks there’s a lot to loveabout living and working in Iowa City.

page 18 CalendarQuit whining that there’s nothing to do aroundhere. We did the hard work. Go enjoy yourself.

page 15 Clean Plate ClubThese six young politicians are the Corridor’s leadersof tomorrow.

page 05 In the KnowAll the news you didn’t know youneeded to know, plus Greg Dietzen-bach’s comic, “Little fish, big pond.”

page 08 3 ThingsNot sure what to do this weekend?It’s the Fourth of July. Fireworks and aparade. Duh.

Erin McNeillIntern“Grilling and setting off fireworksin the backyard (legally. I’m fromMissouri).”


This last week, as I was trying to think of a topic tohang this column on, it occurred to me that I don’thave very definitive memories of the Fourth ofJuly from my childhood.

As an adult, it’s a holiday I look forward toevery year. But my memories of the day sortof fizzle if I go back much further than thelast 10 years or so.

I’m sure we grilled. At least I’m guessingwe did. That’s what people do on theFourth, right?

I do recall going to the parade (if you can callit that) with my grandmother. But in a townof 7,000 in Alaska, the parade is more byname than reality. There were a few floats,

I’m guessing. Mostly I remember the candy.

As a teenager, we spent a couple of Fourth ofJuly holidays in Seward, the city with the biggestto-do. Their claim to fame, though, has nothing todo with traditional Fourth of July events. Instead,people come from all over to race up a mountain and

then fall down it in the annualMount MarathonRace. Google it. These people are crazy.

But I digress. I realized, as I was wondering why I keptcoming up blank, that I don’t have strong memories ofthe Fourth because we didn’t have a fireworks display.

Not in my hometown. Not in any of the neighboringtowns. Fireworks just weren’t part of the equation.As we plotted the cover shoot for this week’s issue,

everyone else reminisced about contraband fireworks set offby neighbors or relatives who’d smuggled the goods across theborder from neighboring states.

Not me. No oohs. No aahs. No kaleidoscope of colorsradiating across the dark night sky.

Think about it. Fireworks. In Alaska. In the summer. It justdoesn’t work.

The ooh and aah factor is kind of lost in the Land of theMidnight Sun, where it’s bright as day at 2 a.m., let alone9 p.m. or any other time it would be reasonable to havea fireworks display. We did have a fireworks show aroundChristmas. But it’s sort of cold in Alaska in December. It’s justnot the same.

So perhaps that’s one of the reasons I love living in America’sHeartland now. Here in Iowa, I feel like it’s the place holidayslike the Fourth of July belong.

Rowdy street dances. Clouds of cotton candy. Juicy pulled porksandwiches. Cool lemonade.

Small towns were made for these celebrations. So thisweekend, get out and enjoy one of the gads of celebrations.For a complete list, turn to page 5. From Aurora toWilliamsburg and everywhere in between, there’s surelysomething for everyone, including plenty of fireworks.

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From Aurora to Williamsburg and Belle Plaineto West Branch, this Fourth of July is sure tobe poppin’. There’s fireworks every where youturn. Plus plenty of good old fashioned Fourthof July fun in the form of parades, food-eatingcontests, races and more. Not to mention a fewtractor pulls, water ski shows, street dancesand plenty of fun and games. So whether youstay home, head back to your childhood homeor venture off to someone else’s hometown,there’s plenty of fun to be had.

Find your Fourth here. All events are July 4unless otherwise noted.

Aurora — “There’s No Place Like Home” Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Openingceremony and tractor pull, 11 a.m.; parade,1 p.m.; fireworks, dusk. (319) 476-5690

Belle Plaine — Traditional July 4 activities (plusgames, food and rides), Williams Park; parade,10 a.m.; fireworks, dusk. (319) 444-2200

Bellevue — Parade, 10 a.m.; Traditional July4 activities, afternoon, Cole Park; Water SkiShow, 6 p.m., Mississippi River; live music andfireworks, dusk, municipal parking lot. www.bellevueia.com

Cedar Rapids — Freedom Festival: Alliant EnergyWalk/Run (8K and 5K), 7:30 a.m., May’s Island;Patriot’s Bazaar and Farmers Market,7:30 a.m., Second Avenue Bridge; Grand Ol’Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m., Second AvenueBridge & First Street W; KCRG-TV9 Show YouCare Kids’ Parade, 10 a.m. Third Avenue Bridge;Hawkeye Pedal Pull, 10 a.m., Veteran’s MemorialColiseum/City Hall; City Pools Fourth of JulySwim, 1 p.m., Bever and Jones pools andCherry Hill and Noelridge Aquatic Centers;Music-for-the-Community and Action Zone,

3 p.m., Kirkwood Community College; WaterSki Show 2009, 7 p.m., Cedar River at Ellis Park;Fanfare to the Fireworks with Cedar RapidsMunicipal Band, 8 p.m., Kirkwood CommunityCollege; Celebration of Freedom Fireworks,9:45 p.m., Kirkwood Community College. www.freedomfestival.com

Central City — 7 to 11 a.m. Belgian WaffleBreakfast, Falcon Civic Center; Parade, 10 a.m.;Street dance and hog roast, all day; fireworks,dusk. (319) 438-1713

Coralville — 4th FEST: Kiwanis PancakeBreakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Northwest JuniorHigh; Rockin’ the Paradise Parade, 10 a.m.;Carnival, noon, Coralville Community AquaticCenter Parking Lot; American Legion Bingo,noon-9 p.m., S.T. Morrison Park; Panchero’sBurrito Eating Contest, 4 p.m., Showcase Stage;Community Band Concert, 8 p.m., ShowcaseStage; fireworks, dusk. www.coralville.org

Dubuque — Fireworks Spectacular, July 3, dusk,over Mississippi River at Lock and Dam No. 11.www.dubuquechamber.com

Dyersville — July 3: Rides and Games,5 p.m.; Music and Celebrity Dunk Tank, 6 to 10p.m.; Square Dancing Lawnmowers, 7:30 p.m.;fireworks, dusk. (563) 875-2311

Jamie KellyThe Gazette

Every year, hundredsgather in Riverside,Iowa — the futurebirthplace of Capt.James T. Kirk — tocelebrate TrekFest.This year, Jamie Kelly

joined them tosee what makestrekkers tick.Read more at

GazetteOnline.com.

Follow along onTwitter by searchingfor #wheresjamie.THE GAZETTE

From Aurora to Williamsburg, it’s going to be one fabu-lous fourth.

CLIFF JETTE/THEGAZETTE

Participants in theFederation categoryline up to be judgedduring the costumecontest at Trekfestin Riverside.CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Have a blast on the Fourth


THREE CHEERS FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE! AS WE GET READY TOCELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION THIS WEEKEND, WE THOUGHT WE’DLOOK TO OTHER LOCALS FOR SOME PATRIOTIC IDEAS FOR MAKING THEMOST OF THE FOURTH OF JULY. — KATIE MILLS GIORGIO

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Jason Cordes, 27Cedar Rapids“Spending time downtownwith the kids.”

Meghan Ferol, 28Cedar Rapids“Getting together with familyand friends and watching fire-

Terrell Meeks, 19Marion“Go to the fireworks with mygirlfriend or a group of friends.”

Jonathan Montgomery, 20Cedar Rapids“To work. I work at a restaurantand I like to work holidays.”

Tanna Richard, 31Cedar Rapids“With family and friendswatching fireworks.”

Zulema Verduzco, 17Marion“A family barbecue and fire-works at the end of the night.”

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no.02 no.05no.03 no.04no.01TrailsNothing is moresatisfying than a goodworkout and breath-ing in some fresh air.There are so manygreat trails to enjoywhile doing just that!The nice thing is thesetrails are designedfor so many types ofactivity, like cycling,walking, runningand roller blading.That way you can dosomething you enjoy!I know I have loggedquite a few hours onmy bike preparing forRAGBRAI 2009.

Good eatsJust coming off a tripto Tuscany, Italy, mymind is a bit preoccu-pied by food. All sortsof great savory meals!I’ll make this simple.My favorites in thearea cover a largespan but the bigones are Blackstones,Biaggi’s, Quintons,126 and one couldnever leave outMarco’s. The mixtureof locally owned andchain eateries leavefew to desireanything else.

Art andcultureBetween the RiversideTheatre, Englert, theUniversity of Iowa andthe large-scale actsCedar Rapids gets in,I feel this areaprovides big-cityentertainment withmore of a little-townatmosphere. Lastmonth was the IowaCity Arts Fest andthis weekend is IowaCity’s Jazz Fest. Again,another way to satisfyyour senses and enjoybeing outside andthe day.

HawkeyefootballGo Hawks! I am a bornand bred Hawkeye.There’s nothing moreexhilarating thanwaking up at 6 a.m. tohead down to MelroseAvenue for a beverageand to sample vendorsthat line the streets.That’s just one ofthe nice parts aboutstaying in a collegetown after graduation— you get to continuethe fun, but see thefun from the alumniangle. If you’re lucky,the alumni band willeven find you on a sidestreet and play thefight song.

Lake MacbrideWhile my Fave Fivechoices might indicateI am an outdoor girl,I tend to enjoy indooractivities such as iceskating as well. How-ever, since establishingmyself in the Corridorarea, the plethora ofoutdoor opportuni-ties has awakenedmy curiosity. LakeMacbride State Park’s2,180 acres offermuch for the outdoorenthusiast, like fishing,picnicking, swim-ming, hiking, camping,boating and lots more.I’ve spent a lot ofhours soaking up somerays (with sunscreenof course), cruisingthe waters on Dad’sspeedboat and enjoy-ing the Iowa shorelinefrom the water. This istruly a place to be youand relax.

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A summer favorite for all ages, the Iowa City Jazz Festival, runs from Friday to Sundaythis weekend. Jazz-funk rhythms and inspiring West African beats will fill the streets ofdowntown Iowa City as a combination of local and world sounds make up the schedulefor the three-day festival. Lionel Loueke Trio, David Sanchez Quartet and David HollandQuintet are all on deck to perform on the main stage, with plenty of other renownedmusicians scheduled to perform. Watch fireworks on the Fourth. Oh, and it’s all for free.

Iowa City Jazz Festival4:30 p.m. Friday (7/3), 1:30 p.m. Saturday (7/4) and Sunday (7/5), downtown Iowa City, free,www.summerofthearts.org

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Free Show Free-for-All9 p.m. Friday (7/3)

The Picador, 125 E. WashingtonSt., Iowa City, free,www.thepicador.com

Cedar RapidsKernels Baseball5:05 p.m. Saturday (7/4)

Perfect Game Field at VeteransMemorial Stadium, 950 RockfordRd. SW, Cedar Rapids, $7-$10,www.kernels.com

4thFest in Coralville continues this week with events todaythrough Sunday. There’s a carnival at the Coralville CommunityAquatic Center all four days with a picnic Thursday evening.Diplomats of Solid Sound and Dennis DeYoung: The Music ofSTYX will both perform in a free outdoor concert Friday. Theannual Fourth of July parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturdayfollowed by events all day, including fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

Coralville 4thFestVarious times Thursday (7/2), Friday (7/3), Saturday (7/4)and Sunday (7/5), Coralville, www.coralville.org

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A highlight of summer celebrations in the Corridor continuesthis weekend, wrapping up on the Fourth. The entertaining anddaring Five Seasons Ski Team will perform Water Ski ShowsThursday and Friday on the Cedar River at Ellis Park at 7 p.m.Events on the Fourth begin with the popular Alliant Energy FifthSeason run at 8 a.m. and end with the Celebration of FreedomFireworks at Kirkwood Community College at 9:45 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Freedom FestivalVarious times Thursday (7/2), Friday (7/3) and Saturday (7/4),Cedar Rapids, www.freedomfestival.com

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

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

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

Mugs Sports Bar & Grill2665 Edgewood Parkway319-390-6577

Happy Hr 4-7 p.m. $1 OffMixed Drinks, $2 Bottles, 9p.m.-DJ Bryan Lee

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $1Off Mixed Drinks, 9 p.m.-Social Karaoke

Karaoke with DJ VerbaTim Happy Hr All Day - $1 OffMixed Drinks, $2 Bottles &Tallboys, $2.50 Mugs

Happy Hour; 8 p.m.-close- $2 Captain & Jack, $4Bombs, $2.50 Beer Mugs

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.; 8p.m.-close - 2 for 1 Wells

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Fifth Gear Bar & Grill4617 J St. SW319-366-2177

Happy Hour, 6-close -$5.25 Domestic Pitchers,$3.50 Bombs

9 p.m.- Swingin’ Richard 4 p.m. Artificial Grey, Billy’nMe, Inch 75; $3 Tallboys

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Happy Hour; 6 p.m.-close-Bud Cup Refill $1, AllBombs $3.50

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Chappy’s Safari Lounge229 16th Ave. SW319-265-9817

Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.; Mikeand Rob Show 9 p.m.-1a.m.

Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.;Karaoke with Rob 9 p.m.-1a.m.

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Gilligan’s912 First Ave. NW319-298-9948

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C E D A R R A P I D S E A S T / M A R I O NParlor City Pub1125 3rd St. SE319-247-0000

$4 Imports, $2.50 Domes-tic Steins until midnight;Karaoke

8 p.m. DJ Nutz; $2 Domes-tic Bottles & Tallboys, $5Martinis

Bloody Mary Bar 11 a.m.-3p.m.

Happy Hour until 10 p.m. $3 Bombs until midnight;Karaoke with Brian Holmes& Mike Flack

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$2 Tallboys, $2 Screw-drivers

$2 Tallboys All Day, Kara-oke 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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

$3 Captain & Cokes $4 Bombs

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

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Wrigleyville1899 7th Ave., Marion319-377-3885

Cubs Special: $1.50 bottles,$2 Tallboys, $2.50 Minis

$3.75 Bombs; Cubs Special $3 Bloody Marys 11 a.m.-2p.m.; $3.75 Bombs; Kara-oke; Cubs Special

$3 Bloody Marys 11 a.m.-2p.m.; Cubs Special

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75Bottles; Cubs Special

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $1.75Bottles; Cubs Special

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D O W N T O W N 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

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Piano Lounge208 2nd Ave. SE319-363-0606

Happy Hour 4-8 p.m.: 1/2Price Wine & Martinis;9:30 p.m. Adam Beck

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Closed Happy Hour 4-8 p.m.: 1/2Price Wine & Martinis; $2Domestic Bottles

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6-9 a.m. Early Bird Special,6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2Spiced Captain & Cokes

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6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., BigBang Cup $4 Full Cup,$1.50 Refill

6-9 a.m. Early Bird Special,6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2Margaritas

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

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$3 Corona Bottles andRocks Margaritas

$3 Corona Bottles, $4Bloody Marys

$3 Jack & Coke $3 Big Boulevard Don Reese and Paul Wiese,1/2 Price Big Beer

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$1.50 Drinks, Drafts andShots; $3 Three Olives

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

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

Guest Bartender Night, $2Drinks, Drafts and Shots;$3 Three Olives

Country Night, $5 JumboDomestic Pitchers, $2Whiskeys; $3 Three Olives

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9 p.m. Unknown Compo-nent, Brian Troester, JoeUker, $5

Mehfunk, Deepsoul Dieties,Free

9 p.m. Dennis McMurrin &the Demolition Band, $6

Blues Jam, $2 Pints 9p.m.-1 a.m.

Free Dance Party (21 AndUp), $2 Cocktails

10 p.m. The Jam; $2 Cock-tails 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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7 p.m.- $1.75 DomesticPints, Captain Drinks, 9p.m.- Karaoke

10 p.m.-close $2.50 Do-mestic Pints; Joe Uker

9 p.m. - Big D’s Karaoke, 10p.m.-close - $2 UV Drinks

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

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How have people reacted tothe new City Beat?Everyone is happy to be back. Thebar looks great and everyone is soimpressed with the rebuild. People

love City Beat because it’s relaxedand welcoming — so many peoplerelied on it as a way to kick back afterwork, and there is a huge amount ofappreciation to have it back.

How did you feel afterpatrons created a benefit dayto help cover rebuilding costs?It’s just more proof of the kind ofpatrons we have. They took it uponthemselves to put this day togetherwith tons of donations, including asilent auction, entertainment, T-shirtsales, donated beer. Everyone hasdone their part and it’s so moving.It inspired me to work at the benefitand donate my tips for the cause.

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This week, with my trusty guide, Caitlin, I crossed rivers,braved intersections and navigated empty parking lotsin search of . . . soup. Yes, I said soup. Just becausewe’ve entered the furnace that is Iowa in July doesn’tmean one must deprive oneself of the comfortingsatisfaction of steaming broth.

The Prairie Soup Co. is located on the Skywalk Level ofSecond Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. Unlessyou work downtown or have a regular reason to visit,there probably isn’t much cause to make your way tothis location. Fortunately, I’m here to give you that littleextra push out of your boring old office on the oppositeside of the city.

Prairie Soup is locally owned, and they make all of theirsoups daily with their own made-from-scratch stock.Monday through Friday, they offer no less than sixvarieties of soul-warming soup with a hunk of freshlybaked bread. They also offer prepared sandwiches andsalads made-to-order.

The soups range from Grandma Lil’s Chicken Noodleto Tuscan Vegetable. There is a soup for every taste andpreference. I went with the Southwest Corn with a sideAsian Salad. Caitlin had the Chicken and Dumplings.She felt the Chicken and Dumplings was a bit onthe thick side, and I must say my Southwest Corncould have used a bit more broth, but both weresatisfyingly yummy.

My Asian Salad was a perfect complement to the spicysoup. It was a refreshing blend of lettuce and cabbagetopped with crispy wonton strips and ginger-orangevinaigrette. The wonton strips added a nice crunch andthe dressing was bright and lively.

And for those naysayers who consider soup only awinter option, The Prairie Soup Co. is completelyclimate-controlled and one might say a touch on thebrisk side. They’ve got it all figured out.

The Prairie Soup CompanyWARMING THE SOUL ON A HOT SUMMER DAY

Details: The Prairie Soup Co., 425 Second St. SE, Skywalk Level, Cedar Rapids; 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday; (319) 362-0972; www.prairiesoup.com

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THE TALENT: Jesse Caruthers (drums), ShaneLunsford (bass/vocals), Les Ohlhauser (guitar/vocals)

THE SOUND: Rock ‘n’ rollTHE GIGS: July 10 @ Chrome Horse Saloon,Cedar Rapids; July 11 @ Fifth Gear, Cedar Rapids

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Black the Sun is a hard rock cover bandthat both brings the rock and brings ithard. Whether it’s via MySpace bulletin orfrom the stage at a show, fans will oftenhear references to how they’re going to

“rock your face off.” And they never failto do so.

There are always a few lighter dancesongs thrown into the set list, but ifyou’re a fan of bands like Metallica, FooFighters, AC/DC, Van Halen and StoneTemple Pilots, Black the Sun is for you.

Bass player and vocalist Shane Lunsford,drummer Jesse Caruthers and guitarist/vocalist Les Ohlhauser started playingtogether in 2007.

All of the members of Black the Sun knowwhat it’s like to have many irons in thefire. Lunsford also plays bass in anotherlocal band, All But Screaming, and deejaysone night a week at Tailgator’s Sports Barin Cedar Rapids. Caruthers and Ohlhauserrecently formed a new cover band calledProfessor Riffs and the Party Time 9000.

Still, Black the Sun is a priority for thesethree guys. And it shows. The guys oftentake the time to stop and chat withaudience members or give a shout out

from the stage. Their goal is not just greatmusic but to make sure the audience hasa good time.

With the summer months upon us (finally,yay!), I venture to guess that many ofyou have travel plans ahead of you. Thatmeans hours of boring driving. Ratherthan spend the seemingly endless hoursscanning through radio stations in a vainattempt to find a decent one that staysin signal for more than two songs, whynot spend that time engrossed in a goodbook? No. I am not advocating readingwhile driving (which may be worse thaneating a bowl of cereal with milk whiledriving like the man in Needham, Mass.);rather, I’m suggesting audio books.

The public libraryhas tons ofbooks to choosefrom. You canget anythingfrom a grippingNelson DeMillenovel to classicsby Jane Austen

and John Steinbeck. My first audio bookexperience was a few years ago. I had aneight-hour drive ahead of me, and my dadrecommended I listen to an audio book tohelp pass the time. Since dads know best,

I found “THE LINCOLN LAWYER”by John Connelly. The book was soengrossing that when I got home, I didn’twant the trip to be over because I stillhad a few CDs to go.

Due to some recent road trips, I justfinished “THE GATE HOUSE” byNelson DeMille (19 discs, 22 hours oflistening). DeMille is the author of bookslike “The General’s Daughter,” “PlumIsland” and “Wild Fire.” I have yet to“read” a DeMille novel I didn’t like, and“The Gate House” did not disappoint.

While slightly unbelievable (why wouldyou take back the wife who left you for amobster, then killed the mobster when hebroke up with her?), the plot is exciting.The characters all have a sarcastic witabout them that makes me envious.They come up with these quick one-linecomebacks that are AWESOME.

Check out “The Gate House” or anotheraudio book next time you have a roadtrip ahead of you. I guarantee, get a goodbook and the time will fly by.

SUMMER READING WITH YOUR EARS

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

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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Dysart — Firecracker 5K run, 8 a.m.; GrandParade, 10:30 a.m.; Traditional July 4activities (plus cakewalk, kiddie tractorpull and talent show), noon-9 p.m.;fireworks, dusk. (319) 476-5690

Ely — Fireman’s Breakfast 7 a.m.-12:30,Ely Fire Department; Parade, 6 p.m., startsat Fire Department. (319) 848-4103

Hills — Co-ed volleyball tournament,9 a.m., Hills Ball Park; Horseshoetournament, 1 p.m.; “Fun in the Sun”Parade, 5 p.m.; fireworks, dusk. (319)679-3197

Independence — Parade, 9 a.m.;Traditional July 4 activities (plus volleyballtournament, duck race and Guitar Herotournament), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. andfireworks, 10 p.m., Riverwalk Parks. www.celebrateindee.com

Iowa City — Jazz Festival. See page 8 fordetails. Fireworks, Hubbard Park, 9:45.(319) 356-5000

Maquoketa — Stock Car Races andFireworks, 6 p.m., Jackson CountyFairgrounds. (563) 652-4602

Marengo — Sesquicentennial Celebration,July 3: Parade, 6:30 p.m.; fireworks, dusk;July 4: Kiwanis Breakfast, 7 to10 a.m.; Car Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Children’s Parade, Marengo Olympics,Ioway Indian Presentation, HorseshoeTournament, all at 10 a.m.; PioneerHeritage Museum, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;Kids events, noon-9 p.m.; beer garden,noon to 2 a.m.; Live music 1 p.m. to 2a.m.; All School Reunion Dinner, 4:30to 8 p.m. and dance, 9 p.m. to midnight;Twins/Multiples Event and Cutest BabyContest, 5 p.m.; Cemetery Tour, 7 to 8:30p.m.; Alumni Band and Choir, 7:30 p.m.;Street Dance, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. www.marengo150.com

Marquette — American Legion PancakeBreakfast, July 3-5, 7 to 10 a.m.,Marquette City Park; Flea Market, July3-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; IndependenceDay Parade, July 4, 11 a.m., downtown;fireworks, July 3, dusk, riverfront. www.mcgreg-marq.org

Marshalltown — Traditional July4 activities, 3 p.m., Central IowaFairgrounds; fireworks, dusk, Central IowaFairgrounds. (641) 753-6645

McGregor — Cannon shoot and ceremony,10 a.m., Riverfront Park; Traditional July4 activities (plus live music and bean bagtournament), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., riverfront.www.mcgreg-marq.org

Monticello — Firemen’s Breakfast, 6:30to 10:30 a.m.; “Proud to Be an America”Parade, 11 a.m., traditional July 4activities, noon-8 p.m., Monticello EaglesClub; Fireworks, dusk, fairgrounds.(319) 465-6435

Monona — Back Home Fourth of JulyCelebration (music by Juiceman Soundand the Back Home Boys), 5 p.m.,Birdnow Chevrolet; fireworks, dusk. www.mononaiowa.com

Mount Vernon — Heritage Days, July9-11; Fireworks, July 9 @ dusk, HillcrestCountry Club. (319) 895-8742

Oelwein — Parade, 10:30 a.m., downtown;Celebration Oelwein (entertainment,food, games, boating and Miss Oelweincontest), afternoon, City Park; fireworks,dusk. www.oelwein.com/attraction.php

Solon — Fireworks, dusk, Lake Macbridebeach area. (319) 624-2200

Tipton — Traditional July 4 activities(plus bouncy rides, food games and apetting zoo), all day, City Park; “Movieson Parade”, 2 p.m., Meridian Street andNorth Avenue; Free Swim, 10:30 a.m. to1 p.m., Aquatic Center; fireworks, dusk.www.tiptoniowa.org

Toledo — Fireworks, dusk, Toledo HeightsPark. (641) 484-2160

Wayland — Lions Club Breakfast, 6:30 to9:30 a.m., Wayland Community Center;5K walk/run, 7 a.m.; Parade, 10:30 a.m.;Firefighter Water Fights, 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.; Tractor Show, 11:30 a.m. to3 p.m.; Family Fun Games and Food,12:30 to 4 p.m.; Main Street MuseumPorch Tour, 1 to 2 p.m.; Parkview Benefit

Supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m.; fireworks, dusk,football field. www.waylandiowa.com

Wellman — Traditional July 4 activities(parade and entertainment), North Park;Fireworks, dusk. www.cityofwellman.com

West Branch — “An Old FashionedIndependence Day” celebration, music bythe Marengo Civil War Band and dramaticperformance by Lance Mack as PresidentAbraham Lincoln, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum.http://hoover.archives.gov

West Union — Fireworks, dusk, WestUnion Recreation Center. (563) 422-3070

Williamsburg — Kiwanis PancakeBreakfast, 7 a.m.; WilliamsburgRecreational Department Fun Run andTot Trot, 9 a.m.; Children and Adult RelayRaces, 1-3 p.m.; Parade, 4 p.m.; Fireworks,dusk. (319) 668-1133

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ThursdayJuly 2

Children’s EventsKids Kitchen Takeover:Fourth of July Fun10 a.m. —Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.Preregistration & prepaymentrequired. (319) 378-0762

Madcap Puppets10:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.(319) 398-5123Also at 1:30 p.m.

Kids’ Kitchen Takeover:Red, White & Delicious10:30 a.m.Mount Vernon Road Hy-Vee, 4035Mount Vernon Rd., SE, CedarRapids. Registration required.(319) 362-7900

Canine Ambassadors &Performing Paws1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. (319) 377-3412

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

Festivals4th Fest5:30 p.m.S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville.(319) 331-4962

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

KaraokePub Quiz Night and

Karaoke7:30 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

Night lifeUnknown Component9 p.m.Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. LinnSt., Iowa City. (319) 430-0696

Theater“A Midsummer Night’sDream”7 p.m.Iowa City Lower City Park,200 E. Park Rd., Iowa City.(319) 338-7672Also Friday, Tuesday andWednesday

FridayJuly 3

Out & AboutAmana’s FirecrackerFourth Tailgate1 p.m.Festhalle Barn, 618 46th Ave.,Amana. (319) 622-3539

Uptown Friday Nights—Homemade Headtrip5 p.m.Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids.Must be 21

“Know the Score” at theIowa City Jazz Festival5 p.m.University of Iowa Pentacrest,21 Old Capitol, Iowa City.(319) 273-3497

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

FestivalsIowa City Jazz Festival5 p.m.Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City.Free. (319) 337-7944

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsRocket’s Red Glare GolfTournament

9 p.m.Twin Pines Golf Course, 380042nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 286-5583

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

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

Singin’ and Swingin’Karaoke9 p.m.Sip-N-Stir, 1119 First Ave. SE,Cedar Rapids. (319) 365-9067

Night lifeDrag Show9 p.m.Hamburger Mary’s, 222 GlenbrookDr. SE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 378-4627Also at 9 and 11 p.m. Saturday

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

Czech Plus Band7 p.m.Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids

SaturdayJuly 4

Out & AboutOld Fashioned Fourth ofJuly1 p.m.Herbert Hoover Museum,210 Parkside Dr., West Branch.(319) 643-5301

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,3375 Seventh Ave., Marion.(319) 377-4846

FestivalsIowa City Jazz Festival1 p.m.Downtown Iowa City, IowaCity. Free. Fireworks celebrationfollows the last performanceSaturday night. (319) 337-7944

Karaoke

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

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

Singin’ and Swingin’Karaoke9 p.m.Red Lion, 3970 Center Point Rd.NE, Cedar Rapids. (319) 393-9858

Karaoke with Rock &Thunder9 p.m.Longbranch Restaurant andConvention Center, 90 Twixt TownRd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsBIC Ride8 a.m.Millstream Brewery, Amana

PerformancesJazz at the Lighthouse7 p.m.The Lighthouse Inn, 6905 Mount

Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids.(319) 396-4574

Cedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert8 p.m.Kirkwood Community College,Cedar Rapids. (319) 399-8520

SundayJuly 5

Out & AboutLongfellow Garden Walk2 p.m.Longfellow Neighborhood,Summit Street, Iowa City.

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

FestivalsIowa City Jazz Festival1 p.m.Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City.Free. (319) 337-7944

Night lifeSunday Night Pub Quiz

9 p.m.The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.,Iowa City. (319) 351-9529

DanceIowa City Eagles REACDance6 p.m.

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

PerformancesThank You to OurMilitary Veterans: AMilitary Retrospective11 a.m.Usher’s Ferry Historic Village,5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE,Cedar Rapids. Free for children 2& under. (319) 286-5763

Theater“Richard III”7 p.m.Iowa City Lower City Park,200 E. Park Road, Iowa City.(319) 338-767

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

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

Film“Bedtime Stories”1:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.

Fitness/Recreation/OutdoorsSummer Yoga Retreat10 a.m.Prairiewoods, 120 E. Boyson Rd.,Hiawatha. Weeklong retreat. $400includes lodging, meals and yogasessions. Commuter fee: $300

includes yoga and daily lunch.(319) 395-6700

NetworkingEventsDogs Night Out7 p.m.Starbucks Coffeehouse, 4804 FirstAve. NE, Cedar Rapids.

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

TuesdayJuly 7

Children’s EventsCraft Program10 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.

Create a Scrapbook1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 SixthAve., Marion. (319) 377-3412

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

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

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

Night lifeAcoustic Jam

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

TheaterTheatre Cedar RapidsWorkshops2 p.m.Hiawatha Public Library,150 W. Willman St, Hiawatha.(319) 393-1414

WednesdayJuly 8

Children’s EventsSparkles the Clown1:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library,Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids.Learn how to make balloonanimals. Also at 2:30 p.m.

Kid’s Kitchen Takeover:Summer Fun

6 p.m.Hy-Vee Club Room, 5050Edgewood Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids.$5. Prepaid fee required.(319) 378-0762

Farmers MarketsMarion Farmers Market3 p.m.East End Shopping Center,3375 Seventh 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“Robin Hood”1 p.m.Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth

Ave., Marion. (319) 377-3412

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

Night lifeName That Tune Night7 p.m.Best Western Longbranch Hotel,90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, CedarRapids. (319) 377-6386

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

PerformancesCedar Rapids MunicipalBand Concert7:30 p.m.Bowman Woods Park, CedarRapids. (319) 399-8520

Tuesday, July 7

Saturday, July 4

Sunday, July 5

Purchase your tickets online at kernels.com, at theKernels Ticket Office or by calling (319) 896-7560

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ARMED FORCES NIGHT!The first 1,000 kids 12 & Under that enter the gate will receive aregulation bat from McDonald’s. The Kernels will wear camouflagejerseys sponsored by Midwest Curb Grinding. These jerseys willbe auctioned off on the concourse for the Freedom Alliance.

Stay after the game for a post game concert by the Large Midgets,kids can run the bases, and Fireworks!!!

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