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TABLE OF CONTENTS LEARNING THE LINGO

Food Farmers markets................................................................... 4 Where the chefs eat............................................................ 6 25 must-try restaurants.......................................................8 2013 Best of the Area.........................................................11

Nightlife Live music..............................................................................13 Must-try beers..................................................................... 14 Beer........................................................................................16 Wine.......................................................................................18

Entertainment Festivals.................................................................................20 Libraries................................................................................ 25 Movie theaters....................................................................26

Arts & Culture Performing arts venues.................................................... 29 Museums.............................................................................. 39 Art galleries......................................................................... 40 Local theaters......................................................................42 Sculpture walk.................................................................... 43

Recreation & Outdoors Pools...................................................................................... 44 Camping............................................................................... 46 Learn......................................................................................47 Alternative recreation, rentals....................................... 48 Dog parks.............................................................................48 Golf courses......................................................................... 49 Bike trails.............................................................................. 51

Sports Semi-pro teams...................................................................53 2014 UI football schedule.................................................54 Tailgating............................................................................. 54 Reporter: Aly Brown Cover artist: Hillory Jaco Designer: Hillory Jaco

Every town has them. Shortened versions of popular hangouts and slang terms that refer to specific places and destinations. But this lingo can be especially confusing if you’re new to the area. If someone says they want to meet you for lunch at New Pi, don’t worry. Likewise, don’t fret if someone gives you directions to Coral Ridge Mall and they include taking the Strip. (No, you can’t get there via Las Vegas.) For those of you new to the area — or those who have wondered for years but have been too afraid to ask — here’s a guide to some of the most common slang terms. » The Burg: For decades, The Hamburg Inn No. 2, 214 N. Linn St., has been THE place to go in Iowa City for a burger and famous pie shake. Locals call it the Burg for short. It’s also become a popular stop for politicians and political campaigns. Several sitting presidents have eaten meals here. » ChemBot and EPB: If you are new to the university, it may take you a while to figure out what people mean when you hear these two names. ChemBot is the common name for the Chemistry-Botany Building, located in the T. Anne Cleary walkway on the east side of campus. If you have a chemistry lecture or lab, it will probably be in this building. EPB is the EnglishPhilosophy Building, located on Iowa Avenue near the railroad bridge. Students taking Interpretation of literature or rhetoric often have class here. » The DI: The University of Iowa’s student-run newspaper, The Daily Iowan, publishes Monday through Friday during the academic year. » Dirty John’s: John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market St., is a true neighborhood grocery store also known for its beer selection. Still owned by the Alberhasky family — has been since it opened in 1948 — the store got its moniker in the mid-1950s when it was known as one of the few places in town that sold Playboy Magazine. As the story goes, a group of boys from Central Junior High stopped at the store for lunch, took the stack of magazines and passed them around at school. » The highway: When locals take “the highway,” they’re really traveling on Interstate 80. Which is a whole lot more than a highway. » IRL: Iowa River Landing is a new commercial development in Coralville, located just off Interstate 80 at First Avenue. It’s home to the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center,

Backpocket Brewery, Von Maur, a University of Iowa Healthcare clinic and numerous other retail outlets, restaurants and condominiums. » The mall: When someone refers to “the mall,” usually they are talking about the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, not the Old Capitol Town Center. Coral Ridge Mall is a one-stop shop, offering apparel, entertainment and department stores, an ice skating rink, food court, cinema and the Iowa Children’s Museum. » New Pi: The New Pioneer Food Co-op, a full-line grocery store, cafe and bakery with two locations locally, specializes in providing organic, locally sourced, natural foods. It’s open to the public, but non-members pay a surcharge at the register. Locations are at 22 S. Van Buren St. in Iowa City and 1101 Second St. (on the Strip) in Coralville. » The ped mall: Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City, it’s home to many bars, restaurants, specialty shops, the Iowa City Public Library and the Weatherdance Fountain. The area was closed to traffic as part of Iowa City’s urban renewal project in the 1960s. No cars, bikes or skateboards are allowed. » The Peninsula: No, you don’t live in Florida. The Peninsula refers to a neighborhood west of Dubuque Street carved out by the Iowa River. It is home to a newer housing development and a dog park. Get there by turning west on Foster Road. » The Pentacrest: The Old Capitol and its four surrounding buildings make up the Pentacrest. The center of UI’s east campus was known as the five-spot until 1924, when UI professor Edwin Starbuck called the name “rather low-brow and commonplace.” The area was then renamed the Pentacrest after the student newspaper, The Daily Iowan, (commonly known as “The DI,” by the way) sponsored a contest. » The P-C: The Iowa City Press-Citizen, the daily newspaper serving Johnson County, often is shortened to simply “the P-C.” Offices are located at 123 N. Linn St. Suite 2E in Iowa City. » The Rez: The closest thing in Iowa City you will find to a beach, the Rez refers to the beach area of Coralville Lake, located on W66 or North Dubuque Street. » The Strip: Probably not what you’re thinking. The strip refers to Highway 6, or Second Street, the main business district in Coralville. Its name comes from former city officials who coined the slogan, “The Strip is worth the trip.”

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FOOD With more than an estimated 30 million acres of farmland, Iowa is an epicenter of fresh food. Our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cuisine is maturing as chefs step right outside their door to work with their farming neighbors in delivering fresh, local food to the public. Restaurateurs likewise are combining traditional Midwestern dishes, budding food trends and ethnic cuisines in a melting pot of inspiring fare. Linn Street Cafe owner Frank Bowman works with fresh produce July 29.

AREA FARMERS MARKETS Downtown Iowa City Farmers Market 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 am. to noon Saturdays May 1 through Oct. 30. Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. www.icgov.org.

Coralville Farmers Market

University Heights Farmers Market 5 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month from June through October. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1300 Melrose Ave., University Heights. www.university-heights.org/FMarket.

5 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays the first full week of May through the first Thursday in October. Coralville Community Aquatic Center parking lot, 1513 Seventh St. www.coralville.org.

Penn Landing Market Noon to 3 p.m. every other Sunday from August through Oct. 26. Penn Landing parking lot, Pacha Parkway near intersection of Penn Street and Highway 965, North Liberty. Penn Landing Market on Facebook.

Farmers Market at Iowa City Marketplace 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays from May 6 through Oct. 28. Iowa City Marketplace parking lot, 1600 Sycamore St., Iowa City. www.icgov.org.

Winter Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from Nov. 23 to April 26. Iowa City Marketplace, 1600 Sycamore St., Iowa City. www.icgov.org.

Johnson County Fairgrounds Winter Farmers Market Julia Audlehelm buys produce from Karen Wasson at the Coralville Farmers Market in 2013. Wasson operates Wasson Produce based out of Conesville.

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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Sunday from Sept. 14 to April 26. Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road S.E., Iowa City. www.johnsoncofair.com.

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Where the chefs eat WE ASKED THREE LOCAL CHEFS WHERE THEY LIKE TO EAT ON THEIR DAYS OFF

DAVID SCRIVNER / IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN

Jay Schworn

Benjamin Smart

Chef/co-owner, Salt Fork Kitchen (112 E. Main St., Solon; 624-2081). » Exotic India (102 Second Ave. #B, Coralville; 354-4710): “My first restaurant job when I was 15 was as a dishwasher in an Indian vegetarian restaurant. (Matar Paneer, a) simple dish of peas and cheese in tomato curry, was my first exposure to Indian food. It is one of my favorites. A little basmati and plenty of naan to sop it up. A fork is not really necessary.” » Hunan Restaurant (118 Second St., Coralville; 338-8885): “Traditional Chinese noodles in broth from Hunan. I usually get a craving for this warm and comforting bowl a few times a year, especially in the colder months.” » Motley Cow Cafe (160 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 688-9177): “There is always something unique, local and fresh on the menu. Working (there) is where I first became exposed to food being produced here in Johnson County and met some of the hardworking people that were growing or raising it. ... David (Weiseneck) was a very positive influence on the way I came to view food and community, and the Cow is the first place I think of besides my own cooler to get a truly local plate of food.”

Chef, Big Grove Brewery (101 W. Main St., Solon; 624-2337). » El Sol (240 E. Main St., Solon; 624-2020): “They have the most delicious Mexican food in the area. The staff is super-friendly and welcoming. They have a dish called molcajete, named after the stone mortar dish that spices and chiles are ground in. It has ribeye, grilled queso fresco, nopale (cactus) salad and a ton of garnishes. Literally the best Mexican food I’ve had out to eat.” » A&A Pagliai’s Pizza (302 E. Bloomington St., Iowa City; 351-5073): “I grew up on the north side of Iowa City, so Pagliai’s Pizza is extremely nostalgic for me. Fantastic thin crust pizza. I almost never order the same thing twice when I’m out to eat, except at Pagliai’s. Sausage and mushroom pizza every time.” » Oasis (206 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 358-7342): “They are so consistently good, I’ve never had a bad meal there. I love that if you get a pita, no matter what it is, they sneak a falafel in there! It’s so good, but I think people assume vegetarian means less flavor. I used to opt for lamb gyros or some other meatforward dish, but more and more it is the falafel.” » Basta (121 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 337-2010): “My two best friends from culinary school are now the chef/owner and chef de cuisine at Basta in downtown Iowa City. The wood-fired pizzas they make are on par with the best Neapolitan-style pizza I’ve had. As a chef, I don’t see friends out a lot, so when I’m downtown, it’s hard to pass up the opportunity to stop into Basta and say hello. The fact that the food is some of the best in town is icing on the cake.”

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Kurt Michael Friese Chef/owner, Devotay (117 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 354-1001). » Takanami (219 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 351-5125) or Oyama (5350 Council St. N.E., Cedar Rapids; 832-1800): “I usually try to go to places that are doing things differently than what we do here. So often times I find myself in Asianthemed places.” » Baroncini (104 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-2048): “I think Gianluca over at Baroncini is making amazing food, and I go over there whenever I can.” » Clinton Street Social Club (181⁄2 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 351-1690): “I go to Clinton Street Social Club because they are one of just a handful of places here that take cocktails as seriously as we do.” » Big Grove Brewery (101 W. Main St., Solon; 624-2337): “Big Grove for their beer and their food, actually. Ben’s doing a great job with the food up there. He’s really amazing. ... There’s Potted Pig, pork rillettes in a jar that I think is fantastic. They use Doug’s recipe for some Korean-style barbecue chicken wings that are out of this world. I don’t usually go in for chicken wings, but those are really good.”

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A foodie’s guide With hundreds of area restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to know which spots are worthy of a visit. These are Aly Brown’s top 25 picks in the Iowa City area.

Big Grove Brewery (101 W. Main St., Solon; 624-2337) In addition to their downright awesome beer, Big Grove Brewery has upped the food game in Solon with farm to table comfort food, always with a surprising twist.

30hop (900 E. Second Ave., Coralville; 351-3800) With 60 beers on tap and a menu fusing Filipino and American cuisines, Iowa River Landing’s newest addition 30hop is a slam dunk.

Atlas (127 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 341-7700) For years, Atlas has served consistently creative and high-quality world cuisine and cocktails. Weekly specials showcase seasonal and inspirational ingredients.

Augusta Restaurant (101 S. Augusta Ave., Oxford; 828-2252) Made-from-scratch comfort food with a Cajun twist. Try the cornmeal-crusted fried catfish, gumbo, pork tenderloin or the red beans and rice specialty, served with andouille sausage and hickory-wood fired chicken breast. Big Grove Brewery’s New York strip steak.

Baroncini Ristorante (104 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-2048) Upscale Italian cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a woo-worthy setting.

Bluebird Diner (330 E. Market St., Iowa City; 351-1470) It doesn’t get any better than a hearty breakfast at the Bluebird Diner. The lunch and dinner offerings also are truly inspired.

Casa Azul (708 First Ave., Coralville; 338-2641) Fresh, honest and photogenic central Mexican food. Casa Azul specializes in seafood and dishes from home, such as molcajete and queso fundido.

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Clinton Street Social Club’s duck sausage corn dogs.

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Casa Azul’s molcajete.

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FOOD Clinton Street Social Club (181⁄2 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 3511690) This gastropub offers run-of-themill bar food with a gourmet twist. Order the poutine and don’t look back.

Crêpes de Luxe Café (309 E. College St., Iowa City; 8872233) Sweet and savory made-to-order crepes make this restaurant the perfect spot for a light meal or serious sweet indulgence.

Devotay (117 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 354-1001) Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Take advantage of the extensive wine list.

Hearth (1241⁄2 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 887-1909) Serving refined cuisine in a casual environment, Hearth is the perfect restaurant for a cozy, intimate dinner date. Pair your meal with a selection from Hearth’s massive wine list.

Her Soup Kitchen (625 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 354-1602) A great place to indulge in some of the most creative soups, sandwiches and salads in the area.

India Cafe (227 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 354-2775) For 20 years, India Cafe has served some of the best — and cheap-

est — Indian food in the area. Try the restaurant’s diverse Northern Indian offerings at their lunch buffet, and cool off with a mango lassi.

Salt Fork Kitchen (112 E. Main St., Solon; 624-2081) Local is what Johnson County does best, and Salt Fork Kitchen is as local as a restaurant can get. The restaurant partners with local farms including Salt Fork Farms and Pavelka’s Point.

La Michoacana (436 Highway 1, Iowa City; 3418226) This inconspicuous restaurant serves the most authentic, flavorpacked Mexican food I’ve found in Iowa. I highly recommend the California burrito, al pastor tacos and that spicy green sauce at every table.

Leaf Kitchen (3011⁄2 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City; 338-1909) The rotating, seasonal menu always is sure to feature something to tantalize your taste buds. Save room for the herb-infused butter cookies.

Local Burrito (Various locations around Iowa City; 563-241-2857) Local Burrito is one of several well-established food trucks in Iowa City’s growing mobile food scene. Serving fresh, local ingredients in inspired preparations, including phenomenal breakfast burritos, kim chi quesadillas and horchata.

Salt Fork Kitchen’s lamb tacos with a balsamic yogurt sauce.

Nodo (600 N. Dodge St. Iowa City; 5125028 or 5 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 359-1181) Flavor-packed sandwiches and wraps on the go.

Oasis (206 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 3587342) Tasty, inexpensive and fast Medi-

terranean food. You can’t go wrong with the falafel, although the chicken, beef and lamb offerings are tasty, too.

Reds Alehouse (405 N. Dubuque St., North Liberty; 626-2100) The upscale pub food is consistently delicious and pairs well with the extensive beer selection.

Seoul Grill (201 S. Clinton St., Iowa City: 3385747) Head here for lunch if you want a taste of authentic Korean cuisine. But beware, lines — and wait times — can be lengthy.

Thai Flavors (340 E. Burlington St., Iowa City; 339-8900) Flavor-packed curry and noodle dishes keep all types of diners satisfied at this traditional Thai restaurant. If you like a little bit of spice, go for the drunken noodles.

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Trumpet Blossom Cafe (310 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City; 2480077) I dream about the tempeh reuben, which is served along with a full menu of flavor-packed vegan dishes at Trumpet Blossom Cafe.

Wig and Pen Pizza Pub (363 N. First Ave., Iowa City, 3512327; 1220 Highway 6 W. in Coralville, 354-2767) Find great pizza and admirably cheesy pasta dishes in a fun, publike atmosphere.

Wildwood Saloon and Smokehouse (4919 Walleye Drive S.E., Iowa City; 338-2211) Wood-fired ovens are the secret behind the moist, flavor-packed Memphis-style BBQ. Don’t skip the corn bread, it’s sweet, super moist and downright delicious.

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2013 Best of the Area Each fall, thousands of Iowa City-area residents cast their vote in the Press-Citizen’s Best of the Area competition for their favorite bars, restaurants, shops and services. So take it from your friends, neighbors and co-workers that these are the best places to indulge in food and drink in Johnson County. Overall Best Restaurant » (Tie) Atlas, 127 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, and Reds Alehouse, 405 N. Dubuque St., North Liberty » Runners-up: Blackstone, Joseph’s

Best New Restaurant » Brix, 209 N. Linn St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Big Grove Brewery, Kyodai Japanese Grill

Mexican restaurant » La Michoacana Taquiera, Highway 1 W., Iowa City » Runners-up: El Banditos, Saloon, El Cactus

Banquet Facility » Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. Ninth St. » Runners-up: Celebration Farm, hotelVetro, Brown Deer Golf Club

Brix’s Italian Club sandwich.

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Japanese

Hamburger

» Catered by Charlotte, 11 Brown Deer Knoll, Coralville » Runners-up: The Cottage, John’s Grocery, Mama’s Deli and Catering

» Three Samurai, 1801 Second St., Coralville » Runners-up: Takanami, Oyama Sushi, Konomi

» Short’s Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 521 Westbury Drive, Suite No. 4., Iowa City » Runners-up: Hamburg Inn No. 2, Reds Alehouse, Mondo’s Drafthouse

Chinese

Indian

» Taste of China, 208 N. Linn St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Peking Buffet, Jade Sisters, Hy-Vee

» Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City » Runners-up: India Café, Exotic India

Thai

Family-friendly

» Thai Spice, 1210 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Thai Flavors, Mekong

» Hamburg Inn No. 2, 214 N. Linn St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Reds Alehouse, Bob’s Your Uncle, Midtown Family Restaurant

Italian » Basta, 121 Iowa Ave., Iowa City » Runners-up: Givanni’s, Baroncini, Monica’s

Fine Dining Restaurant » Joseph’s Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Linn Street Café, Blackstone, Iowa River Power Co.

Grocery Store » Hy-Vee, 1720 Waterfront Drive, 812 S. First Ave. and 1201 N. Dodge St., Iowa City; 1914 Eighth St., Coralville » Runners-up: New Pioneer Co-op, Fareway, Bread Garden Market

Brunch » Iowa River Power Co., 501 First Ave., Coralville » Runners-up: Blackstone, Mondo’s Drafthouse, Reds Alehouse

Brewery / Winery » Backpocket Brewing, 903 Quarry Road, Coralville » Runners-up: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Millstream Brewery, Big Grove Brewery

Pizza » A&A Pagliai’s Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Wig & Pen, The Wedge, Mesa Pizza

French fries » Short’s Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 521 Westbury Drive, Suite No. 4., Iowa City » Runners-up: McDonald’s, Micky’s, Oasis

Wings » The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss St. in Iowa City; 39 Second St. in Coralville » Runners-up: Buffalo Wild Wings, Donnelly’s, Shakespeare’s Atlas’ blackened ahi tuna crisps.

Coffee shop

Vegetarian

Ice cream

Sushi

» Whitey’s, 112 E. Washington St., Iowa City; Coral Ridge Mall, Coralville » Runners-up: Heyn’s Ice Cream, Dane’s Dairy

» Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave., Iowa City » Runners-up: Oyama Sushi, Three Samurai, Konomi

Frozen yogurt

Outdoor Dining

» Yotopia Frozen Yogurt, 132 S. Clinton St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Ghurtie’s, Cate’s

» Reds Alehouse, 405 N. Dubuque St., North Liberty » Runners-up: Atlas, Saloon, Share Wine Lounge

» Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St., Iowa City; 650 W. Cherry St. Suite 9, North Liberty » Runners-up: Hamburg Inn No. 2, Village Inn, Midtown Family Restaurant

Bakery » Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., Iowa City » Runners-up: New Pioneer Co-Op, Bread Garden, Deluxe

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» Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City » Runners-up: The Pit, Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, Bandana’s

» Java House, 211½ E. Washington St.; 1575 S. First Ave.; 713 Mormon Trek Blvd.; University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Carver Pavilion, General Hospital, Pomerantz West » Runners-up: Bread Garden, Starbucks, Fair Grounds

Breakfast

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Barbecue

» Oasis, 206 N. Linn St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Trumpet Blossom Café, Motley Cow, Devotay

Bar/nightclub » Joe’s Place, 115 Iowa Ave., Iowa City » Runners-up: Sanctuary, Blackstone, Reds Alehouse

Cocktail » Graze, 115 E. College St., Iowa City » Runners-up: Clinton Street Social Club, Blackstone, Atlas

NIGHTLIFE With dozens of awesome bars, wineries, breweries and live music venues, it’s easy to have a good time around here. Kick back with an Iowa-made beer at Big Grove Brewery. Travel the world through the diverse wine selection at John’s Grocery or any number of restaurants in downtown Iowa City. Catch a homegrown, lesser known band or world-class touring groups at Gabe’s. Plan your weekend — or weeknight — with our guide to Johnson County’s nightlife.

Trumpet Blossom Cafe’s warm ginger fashion.

Listen up LOCAL, NATIONAL, BIG NAMES AND UP-AND-COMERS — YOU’LL FIND THEM ALL HERE Yacht Club 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-6464; www.iowacityyachtclub.org The Iowa City Yacht Club is Gabe’s sister bar and unassuming on the outside. Housed in a brick building constructed in 1918, you have to follow the stairs down into a dark cellar to find the bar. But once you hit the lower deck, you’ll find the best dance parties in the city and an impressive beer selection. If dance music isn’t your thing, Yacht Club also frequently offers live reggae, jazz and psychedelic rock.

The Mill 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City; 351-9529; www.icmill.com If you ask any hip local worth his or her salt where to see local up-andcomers and national headliners, you’ll hear “The Mill, where else?” The Mill opened in 1962 as a coffeehouse and folk music venue, but now offers hiphop, rock, blues, Americana and more. Notable recent performers include Tilly and the Wall, Mac DeMarco, Menomena and Iowa guitar legend Dennis

is known for hosting indie bands on the rise, including Caroline Smith and Warpaint, and local staples such as William Elliott Whitmore and Dave Zollo.

The Java House 2111⁄2 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 341-0012; www.thejavahouse.com For nearly 20 years, the original downtown Java House location has been a hotspot for studying, conversation and an excellent cup of coffee. But on Fridays, this cozy coffee shop hosts chill live music in a nonsmoking, nonalcoholic, family-friendly atmosphere.

J. Knight hosts a weekly open mic night at The Mill.

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Blue Moose Tap House 211 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 358-9206; www.bluemooseic.com Blue Moose Tap House hosts a variety of live shows for all ages and the late-night crowd. The tap house offers 24 taplines, 3-liter beer boots and a variety of drinks for of-age customers, but youth and college students can watch their favorite bands at the dual-

stage venue. From bumpin’ dance parties to face-melting metal to upbeat indie rock, Blue Moose Tap House fits the bill for anyone’s weekend night.

Gabe’s 33 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 351-9175; www.icgabes.com Gabe’s is an Iowa City indie rock institution and Yacht Club’s more popular, dirtier sister. This upstairs dive bar

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Trumpet Blossom Cafe 310 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City; 2480077; www.trumpetblossom.com or find Trumpet Blossom Cafe on Facebook Looking for a more relaxed live music venue? Trumpet Blossom Cafe is Iowa City’s resident vegan restaurant, which frequently entertains diners with folk, indie rock, punk and jazz performers.

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Hop to the tap BREWERY OPTIONS ARE GROWING LOCALLY, SO STEP OUT AND FIND YOUR FAVORITE Johnson County is a beautiful place to be a beer lover. Restaurants and bars are expanding their tap lines and reach to include microbrews from around the country. Homebrew clubs and stores are popping up everywhere. Our county also is home to several breweries who are making their own award-winning beer with an Iowan flair.

TRY IT: PENNY WHISTLE HEFEWEIZEN

TRY IT: DUBBEL NIGHT VISION BELGIAN STYLE DUBBEL

What: A drinkable spicy wheat beer with hints of clove and cinnamon. 5.4 percent ABV

What: A traditional Belgian Dubbel, with “smooth malt” and a “nuance of roasted grain.” 7.4 percent ABV

Where: Backpocket Brewing

Where: Kalona Brewing Company, 405 B Ave.

Information: 466-4444, www.backpocketbrewing.com

Information: 656-3335, www.kalonabrewing.com

Cost: $4/$5 (pint)

Cost: $4.50 (pint)

TRY IT: SCHILD BRAU AMBER

TRY IT: QUE SERA BERLINER WEISS What: A light, sour style of wheat beer which originated in Berlin. Good alone, but try it with the raspberry syrup for a fruity kick. 4.4 percent ABV Where: Big Grove Brewery, 101 W. Main St., Solon Information: 624-BEER; www.biggrovebrewery.com Cost: $4.50 (pint)

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What: An awardwinning flagship brew brewed in the style of a Vienna Lager, with malty sweet and bitter flavors. 5.4 percent ABV Where: Millstream Brewing Company, 835 48th Ave., Amana Information: 622-3672, www.millstreambrewing.com Cost: $3.50 (pint)

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Quench your thirst SOMETIMES A BEER WON’T DO. BUT A COCKTAIL JUST MIGHT FIT THE BILL. Atlas 127 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 341-7700; www.atlasiowacity.com Atlas is known more widely for its lengthy wine selection, but this restaurant serves some of the most delicious mixed drinks in the area. Try the Agave Shandy with Basil Hayden’s bourbon, Angostura bitters, orange pill and Luxardo cherry, and the mojito.

Vesta 849 Quarry Road, Iowa City; 3383782; www.vestaiowa.com Order one of this Mediterraneaninspired restaurant’s infused mixed drinks or margaritas, including the BackPorch Lemonade — a secret recipe of house-infused lemon vodka — or the sweet Pineapple-Vanilla Been Margarita.

Blackstone 503 Westbury Drive No. 1, Iowa City; 338-1770; www.blackstone-ic.com Blackstone is known for its classic food with an inventive flair, and its drinks are just as creative. Try the dangerously easy to drink Pamatini — a martini with pomegranate liqueur, Absolut Citron vodka, cranberry juice and lime — or the refreshing Cucumber Elderflower Spritzer, with Effen cucumber vodka, St. Germain, moscato and simple syrup.

Clinton Street Social Club 181⁄2 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 351-1690; www.clintonstreetsocial.com This downtown gastropub is housed in a beautiful lofted space above Short’s Burger and Shine and features award-winning speakeasy-era cocktails. Order the Social Club Gin Fizz, with gin, green chartreuse, fresh lemon, simple syrup, orange bitters, egg white and soda water, or The Argument, with Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, house-squeezed lime, agave syrupe and mole bitters.

Deadwood 6 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 351-9417; find Deadwood on Facebook Visit this townie favorite for $3.25 Whiskey Sunday and the best Bloody Mary in town. Deadwood doesn’t have a dance floor or the latest pop music on the jukebox, so you’re more likely

Vesta’s pineapple vanilla bean margarita.

to drink with faculty than students.

Donnelly’s

Devotay

110 E. College St., Iowa City; 338-7355; www.donnellyspub-ic.com Donnelly’s Irish Pub may be known for its beer and bar grub, but it serves a plethora of seasonal cocktails and plenty of nightly specials. Come to the pub on Sunday nights for $4 Mad Men-themed drinks, including the Old Fashioned, Manhattan and Tom Collins.

117 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 354-1001; www.devotay.net Chef Kurt Michael Friese’s tapas and wine spot bills itself as “a bar for grown-ups,” but it’s more composed than stuffy. Devotay emphasizes ingredients that are fresh, local and seasonal, and serves premium liquor in a lengthy list of creative concoctions and classics. Order The Devotay, made with Templeton Rye, blood orange liqueur, Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth, Angostura bitters and orange twist.

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Press-Citizen readers rated Graze as the best spot for martinis in the area, and we agree. Its cocktail menu is filled with martinis to please any palate: sweet, fruity, tart, herby and creamy. Try the Naughty Schoolgirl, with Smirnoff, raspberry and cranberry liqueur, sour and Asti.

Mondo’s Saloon 112 E. College St., Iowa City; 354-3837; www.mondossaloon.com If you are looking for an enormous collection of premium tequilas or a variety of creative margaritas, head to Mondo’s Saloon on the pedestrian mall. This bar shines for its list of more than 30 tequilas — including mainstays such as Patrón, obscure varieties such as Avión, and rarities, including a reserve bottle of Don Julio 1942.

The Motley Cow 160 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 688-9177; www.motleycowcafe.com This small, neighborhood restaurant serves mixed drinks that will please locavores and cocktail lovers alike. Order the fiery Ginger Maker, with Maker’s Mark, B&B and housemade ginger beer, or Salty Paloma, made with Monte Alban mescal, ruby red vodka, Campari, agave and lime juice, with egg whites and served on the rocks with a salt rim.

Takanami 219 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 351-5125; www.takanamidowntown.com This sushi restaurant serves cocktails as beautiful and delicious as its rolls. Try the Asian Mango — a fruity combination of gin, sake and mango puree — or the Skittles Berry — a saccharine drink of Skittles vodka, Blue Curaçao and lemonade, which tastes just like candy.

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Sit back and have a cold one FROM PBR TO THE NEWEST CRAFT BEER, YOU’LL FIND IT ALL AT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS Dublin Underground

Joe’s Place

Moonrakers

5 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 337-7660 This Irish pub claims it sells more Guinness than any bar in the state, and it’s the only bar in town to offer a clover-etched foam head straight out of the tap. They serve about 20 seasonal beers and ciders, including Smithwick’s — the “w” is silent — Magners cider and various Irish and local ales.

115 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 338-6717 Joe’s is an Iowa City sports bar with a reputation as large as its beer selection. Come here on gameday for its selection of about 20 premium and domestic lagers, ales and ciders from close to home and around the world.

126 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 887-1909 Serving more than 30 premium beers and 300 wines, it’s a close call for which libation Moonrakers is best known for. But if you’re looking for a sophisticated-yet-casual place to drink a pint, eat a gourmet burger and watch the game, look no further than Iowa City’s first gastropub.

Fox Head Tavern 402 E. Market St., Iowa City; 351-9824 Although not necessarily acclaimed for its variety or top-shelf beer quality, this quiet dive is a favorite haunt of townies and Iowa Writers’ Workshop folks. Grab a beer and you might witness an impromptu reading.

George’s Buffet 312 E. Market St., Iowa City; 351-9614 Since 1939, George’s has been the tavern for an award-winning, inexpensive cheeseburger and local live music. On tap, you’ll find the usual suspects: Guinness, Bass, PBR, Shiner Bock, City Lager and City Lite.

Martini’s 1271⁄2 E. College St., Iowa City; 351-5536 Martini’s offers about 24 beers and ciders and an incredible location in the middle of the ped mall. Enjoy a beer during the summer in their beautiful outdoor beer garden and sip on the cheap with one of their many drink specials.

The Mill 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City; 351-9529 The Mill Restaurant is an establishment famous for its live music and popular for its selection of premium craft brews. Stop by this dive for a pizza and a pint of beer from breweries in Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Sutliff and Decorah.

Old Capitol Brew Works 525 S Gilbert St., Iowa City; 337-3422 Old Capitol Brew Works prides itself on its rotating tapline of 16 craft domestic beers, including many from throughout the Midwest. This bar serves four staple house beers from Great River Brewery in Davenport, including Redband Stout and 483 Pale Ale. Stop in every Thursday to taste a new addition to the draftline.

Reds Alehouse 405 N. Dubuque St., North Liberty; 626-2100 Reds Alehouse is known area-wide for its vast — and tasty — selection of craft brews. Serving 18 beers on tap and 150 bottles, this bar and restaurant seeks to please any palate, from beer beginner to the craft beer geek. They even offer a Reserved List of rare and unique beers and staff an in-house beer specialist to help you wade through the extensive menu to find your new favorite drink.

Sanctuary Pub 405 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 3515692 Sanctuary Pub is a top-tier bar in Iowa City for its selection of rotating 27 imported and American craft beers on tap and more than 100 premium

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and domestic bottles. If you’re looking for a tasty local craft or award-winning rare beer, call ahead to make sure your favorite is still on tap — they keep their stock fresh by changing frequently.

Short’s Burgers and Shine 18 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 337-4678 Short’s dedicates all 10 of its draft lines to Iowa craft breweries, from Court Avenue in Des Moines to Great River Brewery in Davenport. This burger pub also features one “Iowa Beer of the Month,” highlighting up-andcoming craft breweries or limited-time releases.

Sports Column 12 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 356-6902 Affectionately known as “SpoCo,” this college sports bar is one of the hot spots to catch the Hawkeyes on gameday. Sports Column serves 12 domestic and premium draft beers with a seasonal selection and 19 domestic and premium bottles, and offers beer specials throughout the week.

Vine Tavern & Eatery 330 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City, 354-8767; 39 Second St., Coralville, 338-7770 The Vine Tavern & Eatery — with local branches in Coralville and Iowa City — is known for its wings, but offers a wide selection of domestic and premium beers. Featuring 25 beers on tap — including favorites such as Boulevard Wheat and seasonals such as the current Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy — and about 13 bottles, the Vine is a local favorite for domestic brews. Check out this bar on Thursday for $3.50 domestic steins and Friday $4 seasonals.

NIGHTLIFE BREWERIES/CIDERIES Backpocket Brewing

Big Grove Brewery

903 Quarry Road, Coralville; 319-466-4444; www.backpocketbrewing.com This brewery serves much more than wood-fired pizza. Backpocket’s German-inspired, handcrafted brews are named for beloved trinkets one might find in a backpocket: Slingshot, Wooden Nickel, Penny Whistle. The brewery also has grown into a destination for more than beer, sponsoring an annual 5K/7K race, screening outdoor movies at Movies on the Beer Garden and hosting festivals including Border Hop Fest and Brrr Fest.

101 W. Main St., Solon; 319-6242337; www.biggrovebrewery.com Big Grove Brewery is becoming a top stop in Solon for beer. With 14 tap lines offering guest taps and original brews including a mean India Pale Ale and Que Sera Berliner Weiss, Big Grove Brewery has presented itself as a serious contender with only a year under its belt. Visit during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. for 2 for 1 specials.

beer, brewed by mere mortals,” Kalona Brewing Company has handed itself a tall order. It’s entirely deserved. Kalona Brewing Company brews something for everyone — our favorites include Sucha Much IPA, Say What? Saison, Dubbel Night Vision, a Belgian Style Dubbel and Black to the Future, a Double Black IPA. And with David Burt, formerly of the Red Avocado in Iowa City, at the kitchen’s helm, its food is worth the trip as well.

Kalona Brewing Company

Millstream Brewing

405 B Ave., Kalona; 319-656-3335; www.kalonabrewing.com With a tagline reading “Heavenly

835 48th Ave., Amana; 319-6223672; www.millstreambrewing.com Millstream Brewing knows its beer. This brewery, located in the Amana

Colonies, has raked in a multitude of world and national awards for its brews, including the Schild Brau Amber — its flagship brew — and John’s White Ale — a Belgian-style beer created to celebrate John’s Grocery, a legendary Iowa City corner store.

Sutliff Cider 382 Sutliff Road, Lisbon; 319-4554093; www.sutliffcider.com Sutliff Cider is a local cidery that offers hard and non-alcoholic ciders from freshly squeezed, locally grown table apples. Their cider is pressed using an old-fashioned rack-and-cloth press and left to ferment in French oak barrels.

WINERIES/DISTILLERIES Brick Arch Winery

Fireside Winery

116 West Main St., West Branch; 643-4001; www.brickarchwinery.com This small family-owned winery in West Branch offers wines perfect for pairing with cheeses and dinners. Pair “Save the Barn” White, a crisp and refreshing wine similar to pinot grigio, with fish or salad, or drink full-bodied Chambourcin with steak or rich beef stew.

1755 P Ave., Marengo; 662-4222; www.firesidewinery.com Fireside Winery offers a plethora of red, white, blush and dessert wines that remain as area favorites and feature Iowa-grown grapes. Pick up a bottle of Glow, a fruity white wine made from Iowa-grown Brianna grapes or the signature Frontenac, a dry red wine featuring notes of dark cherries, black raspberries, vanilla, oak and leather.

Cedar Ridge 1441 Marak Road, Swisher; 857-4300; www.crwine.com Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery & Distillery produces its award-winning wine from its estate-grown grapes, and offers tastings and tours in its vast vineyard. Try the Marechal Foch — a 90 point wine made featuring balanced acidity and tannic structure with Bing cherry and blackberry flavors, the highest-rated wine in state history — or the Apple Mead, flavored with apples, honey and orange blossom.

The Village Winery 752 48th Ave., Amana; 622-3448; www.thevillagewinery.com Founded in 1973 by Don and Eunice Krauss, The Village has become one of our county’s most diverse wineries. Traditional flavors include apple, apricot, blackberry, dandelion, rhubarb and strawberry. The Village produces and bottles all of its wine on premises, using family recipes from Don’s father and grandfather. Wine can be shipped out of state.

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Pop the cork and relax WINE OPTIONS ABOUND WHETHER YOU WANT IT BY THE GLASS OR BY THE BOTTLE Atlas 127 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 341-7700; www.atlasiowacity.com This upscale-casual New American restaurant offers plenty of choices for wine enthusiasts across the price spectrum, and its wine list is organized so even the earliest beginner can find a pleasing bottle. Pair K Vintners’ Kung Fu Girl, a sweet Riesling, with one of Atlas’ salads, or Sin Zin’s Zinfandel with a steak entree.

Brix 209 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 359-1999; www.brixcheeseshop.com Co-owner Nick Craig said his craft wine, cheese and beer shop is known for its rotating, “off-the-wall” wine selection of more than 125 bottles. Featuring wines by the bottle and glass from Italy, France, Spain and domestic wineries, Craig said his goal is to find the wine you didn’t know was your favorite. “We tend to work with non-mainstream wines,” he said. “Just because you haven’t heard of it doesn’t mean you won’t like it.”

Prairie Lights 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City ; 337-2681; www.prairielights.com

Although a bookstore may not be the first location that pops in your head for a wine and cheese bar, Prairie Lights is the spot in Iowa City to quietly enjoy a glass of wine, small cheese plate and a good book. With three white wines and three reds and a selection of small plates from The Motley Cow, this legendary book emporium provides the ideal setting to watch a literary reading.

wine bar sells moderately priced bottles of white, red and sparkling wines from Spain, Italy, France, Argentina and California. Mendoza also offers five flights of four wines each to sample their selection.

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Linn Street Cafe 121 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-7370; www.linnstreetcafe.com This contemporary American fine dining establishment offers an impressive stock of nearly 1,500 premium bottles stored in their temperature-controlled wine cellar. Choose from their selection of reds, whites, blends, sparkling and dessert wines from conservative price points to outrageous splurges.

Joseph’s Steakhouse 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City; 358-0776; www.josephssteak.com This fine dining steakhouse stocks more than 100 bottles specializing in reds to complement their steak and seafood entrees. Joseph’s is notable for its selection of popular California wines

Mendoza offers more than 100 wines.

and fine champagnes — including Dom Pérignon and Louis Roederer.

Share Wine Lounge 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 354-4640; www.sharewinelounge.com This wine bar and small plate bistro boasts an enormous list of wines to choose from, which are divided by type and chapters featuring various California vineyards and their histories. Share offers wines from famous face such as Francis Ford Coppola Wineries, Toad Hollow Vineyards and Robert Mondavi Winery.

One Twenty Six 126 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 887-1909; www.onetwentysix.net This classic French bistro offers fine dining and fine wines in a refined, romantic environment. Choose to drink by the glass or bottle and from a premium wine list that traverses the globe. Enjoy a free wine pairing with your dinner on Monday evenings.

Mendoza 1301 Fifth St. No. 105, Coralville; 3331291; www.mendozawinebar.com Although offering a lengthy list of craft beers, Mendoza is a serious contender for its menu of more than 100 bottles of wine. This Argentine-inspired

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22 S. Van Buren St., Iowa City, 338-9441; 1101 Second St., Coralville, 358-5513; www.newpi.coop This gourmet neighborhood grocery store stocks a whopping 400 to 500 varieties of wine at a time and is known for boutique bottles, hard-to-find selections and local varieties. New Pioneer Co-op also stocks plenty of organic and vegan wines and will sell a private label Argentine Malbec this fall. Employees taste each variety and work with customers to find a variety they will love.

John’s Grocery 401 E. Market St., Iowa City; 337-2183; www.johnsgrocery.com This local legend stocks a sprawling selection of beer and wine, including more than 800 jugs and bottles of dessert wines, reds, whites, sparkling, ports, vermouth and fortified wines from around the world. If you’re struggling to navigate their shelves, their helpful and knowledgeable staff is more than willing to help you find the perfect bottle.

Baroncini 104 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-2048; www.baroncinirestaurant.com Chef Gianluca Baroncini said he strives to provide his guests with an abundance of wines from his home country. Baroncini offers wines across the price spectrum from nearly every Italian region, from affordable table wines to protected premium bottles. The restaurant also offers an in-house sommelier, public wine lectures and tasting menus.

ENTERTAINMENT Bored? You aren’t looking in the right places. Johnson County is chock full of things to do, including festivals celebrating arts and culture, food and heritage, and movie theaters and venues celebrating internationally recognized artists as well as those flying under the radar. So grab your calendar, peruse the area’s most popular entertainment options included in the following pages and, most importantly — have fun.

CELEBRATING THE WRITTEN WORD Here in Iowa City, we love literature. Our city supports several independent bookstores and a strong public library, attracts the brightest young writers to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is one of seven UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world. The Iowa City Book Festival, hosted this year in downtown on Oct. 2-5, features a variety of programming aimed at readers and writers. The festival includes readings, panel discussions, writing, and book arts demonstrations and activities. The 2014 Iowa City Book Festival will host internationally read authors and their new books, including Marilyn Chin (“Hard Love Province,” Norton), James Ellroy (“Perfidia,” Knopf), and Iowa Writers’ Workshop grad Peyton Marhsall (“Good House,” Farrar, Sraus and Giroux). For more information and a complete schedule, go to www.iowacitybookfestival.org.

Emily Otsuka screen prints a shirt during the Iowa City Book Festival in 2012 on the Pentacrest.

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A festival for everyone MUSIC? ART? BOOKS? MOVIES? STAR TREK? YEP, THERE’S A FEST FOR THAT From celebrating music, art and literature to sharing local beer and food, to cheering on the Hawkeyes or watching the silver screen, Johnson County has a multitude of festivals for everyone.

Iowa Soul Festival The Iowa Soul Festival, started in 2013, celebrates the local African and African-American community with traditional dance, music and food. The three-day festival includes soul and blues performers such as UI alumnus Al Jarreau, a culinary row, family activities and a beverage garden. Admission is free to all concerts and events. September 2014. www.summerofthearts.org.

IOWA CITY Regina Fall Festival The community comes together to support the Regina Catholic Education Center at the annual Fall Festival. Activities include sports tournaments, a KidZone, garage sales, carnival rides and a petting zoo. Labor Day weekend. www.icregina.com.

Northside Oktoberfest Celebrate Iowa City’s historic north side with live music, children’s activities and lighthearted contests. BrewFest, a beer festival held in conjunction with Northside Oktoberfest, features more than 500 beers from around the world. September 2014. www.northsideoktoberfest.com.

Iowa City Book Festival The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature hosts the fifth annual Iowa City Book Festival, which connects nationally known authors with book lovers. The three-day celebration includes readings, discussions and demonstrations by various authors, illustrators and bookmaking experts. October 2014. www.iowacitybookfestival.org.

Mission Creek Festival Nationally known musical artists perform alongside up-and-coming bands each spring at Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival. Now in its ninth year, the weeklong festival has expanded to feature some of the best comedians, writers and chefs from across the nation. Spring 2015

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Stokley Williams of Mint Condition performs at the Iowa Soul Festival in 2013.

in venues across downtown Iowa City. www.missionfreak.com.

RiverFest For more than three decades, University of Iowa students have come together to organize RiverFest, a weeklong event focused on local music, food and student togetherness. The event will be in spring 2015 on the UI campus. http://riverfest.uiowa.edu.

Irving B Weber Days Each year, Iowa City area residents honor the legacy of the city’s official historian, Irving B. Weber, who died in 1997. The annual event features workshops, lectures and walking tours aimed at teaching attendees how to preserve their own stories. May 2015, during National Historic Preservation Month. www.jchsiowa.org.

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in the local music scene throughout the summer at the weekly Friday Night Concert Series. Summer of the Arts handpicks the best local bands to perform on the Weatherdance Fountain Stage in downtown Iowa City from May to August each year. Concerts are free and open to the public. Summer 2015. www.summerofthearts.org.

Iowa Arts Festival For more than 30 years, the Iowa Arts Festival has attracted local, regional and national artists in all mediums to downtown Iowa City for an open-air market. In 2014, the festival featured more than 125 fine artists along with musical performances, children’s activities and a culinary row. June 2015. www.summerofthearts.org.

Saturday Night Concert Series Touring bands make special stops in downtown Iowa City to perform as part of the Saturday Night Concert

Series every summer. Concerts are free and held on the Weatherdance Fountain Stage. Summer 2015. www.summerofthearts.org.

Free Movie Series Bring a blanket and cozy up on the lawn in front of Macbride Hall on the University of Iowa campus while watching a classic movie as part of the Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series. Events are held periodically from June to August each year. www.summerofthearts.org.

Music IC Literature and music come together each summer at Music IC, a chamber music festival hosted annually in Iowa City. The event brings brilliant young musicians to our literary town. Summer of the Arts organizes the events, which are free and open to the public. June 2015. www.summerofthearts.org.

ENTERTAINMENT Iowa City Jazz Festival

Landlocked Film Festival

Thousands are drawn to Iowa City each summer for the Iowa City Jazz Festival, which has been attracting nationally known jazz musicians since it began in 1991. Past headliners include Anat Cohen Quartet, John Scofield, Paul Motian, Stefon Harris and Andrew Hill. In addition to free performances by local and national artists, the three-day festival features children’s activities and a culinary row. July 2015. www.summerofthearts.org.

Independent films ranging from two-minute shorts to feature-length films are presented each year at Iowa City’s Landlocked Film Festival. Films — which often include a mix of dramas, comedies, mysteries, documentaries and animated films — are shown in venues around downtown Iowa City. August 2015. www.landlockedfilmfestival.org.

Johnson County Fair Residents come together to celebrate all things Johnson County at the annual Johnson County Fair, which features live entertainment, livestock, a carnival, exhibits and public contests. Admission is free to the four-day event. July 2015. www.johnsoncofair.com.

One Book Two Book festival The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature celebrates the world of children’s literature at the annual One Book Two Book festival in Iowa City. The festival features author readings, appearances by popular characters and workshops. January 2015. www.onebooktwobook.org.

Riverside Theatre in the Park

Each summer, Riverside Theatre — Iowa City’s resident professional theater company — presents two classic plays outdoors on the Riverside Festival Stage in Lower City Park. Summer 2015. www.riversidetheatre.org.

NORTH LIBERTY North Liberty Blues and BBQ This one-day, family-friendly celebration features Iowa-based blues musicians, BBQ vendors from across the region and children’s activities. The free event has been held since 2005. Memorial Day weekend. http://northlibertyblues.org.

North Liberty Fun Days Carnival rides, live music and friendly competitions are at the center of North Liberty Fun Days, one of the longest-standing celebrations in the

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state of Iowa. June 2015. http://northlibertyiowa.org.

CORALVILLE FRY fest This one-day celebration of “All things Hawkeye” is a haven for University of Iowa football fans from across the country. More than 20,000 members of Hawkeye Nation attend each festival, highlights of which include a collector’s showcase, car show, pep rally and concert. August 2014. www.fryfest.com.

Aisle of Lights More than 30,000 luminarias light up Coralville streets during the annual Aisle of Lights weekend. Several events are held throughout the weekend. December 2014. www.coralville.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT Brrr Fest More than 100 beers from breweries across the Midwest are showcased at the annual Brrr Fest at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Proceeds from the event benefit 4thFEST. January 2015. www.coralville.org.

4thFEST Thousands come together to celebrate Independence Day during the annual four-day 4thFEST in Coralville. Highlights include a large parade, carnival rides and a free outdoor concert. July 2015. www.coralville.org.

WinterFest Residents come together for some frosty fun each year during Coralville’s WinterFest, which features horsedrawn carriage rides, ice sculpting, winter-themed arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Early spring 2015. www.coralville.org.

AMANA Oktoberfest Traditional German beer is central to the three-day Oktoberfest celebration held each fall in the Amana Colonies. Also enjoy live music, polka dancing and games throughout the weekend. October 2014. www.festivalsinamana.com.

Guests enjoy the music of Jefferson Starship at Coralville’s 4thFEST concert July 3 at S.T. Morrison Park.

Prelude to Christmas

Iowa Renaissance Festival

Amana’s Festhalle Barn is transformed into the Christmas-themed Tannenbaum Forest — filled with about 40 decorated trees — every December as part of the town’s Prelude to Christmas celebration. Other events include craft demonstrations, caroling and a glimpse into Amana’s history. December 2014. www.festivalsinamana.com.

Take a step way back in time as part of the annual Iowa Renaissance Festival in Middle Amana. Highlights include theatrical performances, handson activities such as knife-tossing and archery and artistic demonstrations. May 2015. www.iowarenfest.com.

Winterfest Take advantage of the cold weather while it lasts at the annual Amana Winterfest celebration. Activities include ice sculpting, sledding, log sawing and a chili fire cookout. January 2015. www.festivalsinamana.com.

Maifest Celebrate springtime in true German style in the Amana Colonies during Maifest, which features Maipole dancers, German music, a world food tasting event and a parade. May 2015.

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Iowa Model A Day

ber 2014. www.kalonaiowa.org/FallFest.htm.

Kalona Quilt Show and Sale Peruse hundreds of handmade Amish and English-style quilts at Kalona’s annual Quilt Show and Sale. Kalona, the undisputed quilt capital of Iowa, has held the festival for more than 40 years. April 2015. www.kalonaiowa.org/QuiltShow.htm.

More than 100 model A Fords from five states go on display during the annual Iowa Model A Day in Amana. The event — which also features food and live entertainment — attracts more than 1,000 car enthusiasts each year. August 2015. www.festivalsinamana.com.

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SURROUNDING AREAS

Solon Beef Days

Kalona Fall Festival Grab the family and celebrate fall in Kalona. The annual Fall Festival features an antique show, arts and craft sale and children’s activities. Septem-

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Riverside celebrates its status as the future birthplace of Capt. James T. Kirk each year during the annual TrekFest celebration. Highlights include a “Star Trek”-themed parade, costume contest, live music and a fireworks display. June 2015. www.trekfest.com.

Since 1971, the Solon community has come together to organize the annual Solan Beef Days. The two-day festival features competitions, live music and carnival rides. July 2015. www.beefdays.com.

Camp Euforia For 11 years, fans of funk jam, rock and soul music have congregated just outside of Lone Tree at Camp Euforia. The two-day music festival began in 2003 as a Euforquestra Fan Appreciation Party, growing into a full-blow festival featuring more than 20 bands from around the country. July 2015. www.campeuforia.com.

Hoover Hometown Days Each year, residents gather to honor the life of Herbert Hoover in West Branch, his hometown and resting place. Highlights of the two-day event include the National Hoover-ball Championships, exhibits from across the region and a fireworks display set to music. August 2015. www.hooverassociation.org.

Tiffin Fest Live it up in Tiffin at the seventhannual Tiffin Fest, featuring a rodeo, carnival, fireworks, sports and live music. August 2015. www.tiffinfest.org.

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Curl up with a good book FIND YOUR NEXT PAGE-TURNER AT A LOCAL LIBRARY OR ON THE GO AROUND TOWN Libraries are our window to the world, offering everyone access to information. They are no longer just full of dusty, old books — though we love them too — but instead are growing and changing their role in society to stay ahead of the curve. Now, local libraries offer eBooks, access to computers and tools such as eReaders, job development training and workshops, access to world databases and more.

Coralville Public Library The Coralville Public Library stores nearly 100,000 items for public use, including books, magazines, newspapers, audio-visual materials, eBooks and more. The library also houses a coffeeshop, and events such as Family Yoga Night and It’s a Mystery Book Group. The Coralville Public Library also supports a local reading initiative, Our Community Reads, getting classic books into the hands of county residents. 1401 Fifth St. 248-1850. www.coralvillepubliclibrary.org.

North Liberty Community Library One of Johnson County’s fastestexpanding communities is home to a

library growing just as quickly as its patrons. The North Liberty Community Library offers fresh audio-visual collections, computer hardware, teen and children’s programming and a staff with more than 50 years of combined library experience. 520 W. Cherry St. www.northlibertylibrary.org.

ularly hosts community events and family activities. 123 S. Linn St. 3565200. www.icpl.org.

112 Augusta Ave., Oxford. 828-4087. oxfordlibrary@southslope.net.

Little Free Library movement since it was introduced to the area in 2012. Participants construct and maintain small, weatherproof cabinets on their property that are used as a public book exchange. A map of Iowa City-area Little Free Libraries can be found at www.cityofliteratureusa.org.

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Swisher Community Library

Antelope Lending Library

Tiny but mighty, the Solon Public Library offers a diverse catalog and clubs for all interests. Join the Solon Area Book Club and find a new favorite. Download audio and eBooks, learn a new language online, join the LEGO club or pick up a new read at the Friends of the Solon Public Library book sale in March 2015. 320 W. Main St. 624-2678. http://solon.lib.ia.us.

Serving Jefferson and Monroe townships, the Swisher Community Library has a collection of more than 2,000 books, videos and CDs, computers, discussion groups and a comfortable space to read. 72 Second St. S.W. 857-4090. www.swisherlibrary.org.

The Antelope Lending Library, a community bookmobile filled with more than 4,000 books, has been supplying children on Iowa City’s southeast side with books since June. For a schedule of bookmobile stops, go to http://antelopelendinglibrary.org.

Springmier Community Library

University of Iowa Special Collections

Iowa City Public Library Situated in downtown Iowa City, the Iowa City Public Library serves as a community center and haven for media mavens. The 81,276-square-foot building features a massive book, media and digital catalog, a young adult hangout, meeting rooms, computer lab, and The Book End, a volunteer-run media store. The library reg-

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The Springmier Community Library in Tiffin offers family activities, youth summer reading programs and free downloadable eBooks to library patrons. 311 W. Marengo Road. 545-2960. www.cca.k12.ia.us/parents_comm/ springmier.html.

Little Free Libraries Dozens of Johnson County residents have gotten behind the international

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Housed within the University of Iowa’s Special Collections — located on the third floor of the University of Iowa’s Main Library — are unique literary treasures. The collection includes a first edition of Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” original James Bond movie screenplays written by UI alumnus Richard Maibaum and dozens of presidential letters. www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE THEATERS Sycamore Cinema 1602 Sycamore St., Iowa City. 338-6111.

Coral Ridge 10 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. 625-1010.

FilmScene Scene 1 118 E. College St., Iowa City. www.icfilmscene.org. 358-2555.

FILM FESTIVALS No need to travel to Paris or Park City, Utah, for the best in film — Johnson County has several strong film festivals of its own. For 17 years, the Hardacre Film Festival has celebrated truly independent and underground films. Each year, indie film lovers flock to Tipton to see cuttingedge cinema including features and shorts. This year’s festival was a one-day event in early August at the Tipton High School Auditorium, featuring documentaries and shorts including “The Hand That Feeds,” “Meet the Patels” and “Me + Her.” Landlocked Film Festival proves your town doesn’t have to be a coastal big city to attract the best in film. This year’s festival, hosted at The Englert Theatre in August showcased features, documentaries, animation, shorts and student work. With a rich cinema arts program and the tradition of the Bjiou Theatre, it’s only natural that the University of Iowa has its own student-led film fest. Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival — ICDOCS for short — is hosted in April at FilmScene. ICDOCS focuses on bringing short films that push the boundaries of nonfiction filmmaking, competitions and Q&As with the best and brightest in the business. Learn more about these festivals at www.hardacrefilmfestival.com, www.landlockedfilmfestival.org and http://icdocs.wordpress.com.

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Still bored? Check these out Colonial Lanes Whether you rely on bumpers to hit the pins or can throw a turkey with your eyes closed, show off your bowling skills at Colonial Lanes. In addition to 18 lanes, the alley offers a bar and lounge, food and arcade games. 2253 Old Highway 218 S., Iowa City; 338-1573.

Terry Trueblood Recreation Center

University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Terry Trueblood Recreation Center offers 207 acres of natural beauty. Acquired in 2006, the area features a lake where residents can fish or rent a boat or stand-up paddleboard. Birdwatching, hiking, biking and running also are popular activities. 4213 Sand Road S.E. www.icgov.org.

Opened in 2010, the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is not your average college gym. The beautiful state-of-the-art building features a 521â &#x201E;2-foot climbing wall, 50-meter competitive swimming pool, 18-foot deep-diving well, leisure swimming pool, jogging track, courts, free weights and machines. Massage therapy, nutrition and fitness counseling, classes and personal training also are offered. 309 S. Madison St. 335-9293. http://recserv.uiowa.edu.

Sutliff Bridge Take a short drive to see a piece of Johnson County history. The Sutliff Bridge, crossing the Cedar River in Sutliff near Lisbon, is on the National Register of Historic Places for its historic truss construction. Grab a drink and dinner at nearby Baxaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store and Tavern. www.sutliffbridge.com.

Orchards on Sand Road Teach your kids where food comes from or get back to the earth by picking your own blueberries at the Orchards on Sand Road. Located just 10 miles outside of Iowa City, the Orchards offers the freshest blueberries to bake in a pie or pop in your mouth on the spot. 5888 Sand Road. 358-8107.

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Cael Austin, 11, of Oxford waits for his family as they kayak at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Center in 2013.

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ARTS & CULTURE On any given day in Iowa City, one can catch a live street performance downtown, see original art in a gallery, attend a professional theater performance and enjoy a piece of public art. Our town offers endless opportunities for creatives. Community art is celebrated with the City of Iowa City Public Art Program and local nonprofits such as Public Space One, which fosters local artists through residency programs and public workshops. World-class fine art in museums such as the University of Iowa Museum of Art and renowned performers and musicians at venues including The Englert Theatre and the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts broaden our horizons. Enlighten your life by simply stepping out your door and into our cultural capital.

The mural outside of Dulcinea.

PERFORMANCE VENUES BIG AND SMALL The Englert Theatre

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts 1301 Fifth St.; 248-9370; www.coralvillearts.org Opened in 2011, the modern 472-seat auditorium stages full-scale musicals and plays from local troupes, concerts, stand-up comedians, lectures and dance productions. CCPA also houses City Circle Acting Company, a nonprofit organization offering professional-caliber theater, and Young Footliters, our county’s resident youth acting company.

221 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 688-2653; www.englert.org Founded in 1912, the historic Englert Theatre has evolved into a community center and performing arts venue featuring plays, musicals, operas, musical performances, lectures, comedy and films from local and international talent.

Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City; http://imu.uiowa.edu The Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge is a large venue that hosts programs from across campus as well as internationally recognized performers and speakers. The lounge hosts the annual UI Dance Marathon Big Event, and recent notable guests include author David Sedaris and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Hancher Auditorium 193 University Capitol Center, Room A, Iowa City; 335-1160 or 800-HANCHER; http://hancher.uiowa.edu Although Hancher Auditorium was destroyed after the 2008 flood, Hancher Box Office events are hosted at venues throughout the city. Construction of the replacement auditorium is expected to be complete in 2016.

Uptown Bill’s 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 339-0804; www.uptownbills.org Uptown Bill’s is a community center and coffee shop that hosts a number of community performances from individuals of all abilities, including spoken word and live music.

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ARTS & CULTURE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM POLLOCK MASTERPIECE RETURNS The writing is on the wall — murals are sprouting up all over Iowa City. Through various public programs, vigilante graffiti artists, public-private partnerships and crowdfunding campaigns, we are wearing our love for beautiful art on our sleeve with murals. This summer, the City of Iowa City Public Art Program, established in 1997, kicked off the Mural Project. The project hired three artists to design and paint large-scale murals on public property at the College Street Bridge, Fairmeadows Park and Mercer Park, celebrating our identity, beautifying our city and supporting local artists. Local entrepreneurs also are contributing by decorating their own businesses downtown. Marc Moen of Moen Group commissioned a mural celebrating cultural diversity on the northside of the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp, and New Pioneer Co-op paid for a food-centric piece. Veronica Tessler crowdfunded a campaign for a mural honoring Iowa’s agricultural artistry on the wall of her business, Yotopia Frozen Yogurt. To learn more about murals in Iowa City, go to www.icgov.org.

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The crown jewel of the University of Iowa Museum of Art’s collection has returned. Jackson Pollock’s “Mural” (1943), an 8-footby-20-foot canvas painting, is credited as the artist’s first shift toward experimental application of paint and is considered by many to be the most important modern American painting ever created. The piece was commissioned by art collector and dealer Peggy Guggenheim for the entry to her New York City apartment, which she later gifted to the university to recognize the significance of its studio art program. The painting traveled to the Getty Conservation Institute in July 2012 for 18 months of restoration and technical study. After being refreshed, the piece was displayed in a three-month exhibition at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, viewed by more than 300,000 visitors. “Mural” has made its way home to Iowa to the Sioux City Art Center, as part of the University’s Legacies for Iowa Collections Sharing Project. The program, which began after UI lost its permanent facility in 2008, allows the university to loan works from its collection to Iowa museums and galleries, free of charge. The painting will be on display for the museum’s 100th anniversary until April, when it will continue touring internationally.

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The University of Iowa Museum of Art’s painting “Mural,” by world-renowned American artist Jackson Pollock, was a gift of Peggy Guggenheim.

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A day at the museum IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ART, HISTORY, SPORTS AND LOTS MORE UI Museum of Natural History 17 N. Clinton St., Iowa City; 335-0480; www.uiowa.edu/mnh The Museum of Natural History is in Macbride Hall on the Pentacrest and features a collection of thousands of specimens, including objects from Iowa’s geological, cultural and ecological history as well as ancient mammals and birds.

UI Museum of Art 125 N. Madison St. Room 126, Iowa City; 335-1742; http://uima.uiowa.edu The Museum of Art is now located at the Iowa Memorial Union after the building was destroyed in the flood of 2008. UIMA@IMU houses more than 500 artifacts, including 20th century European and American ceramics and pieces from Africa, China and the ancient Americas. Much of the museum’s permanent collection is being housed at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport.

Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville; 625-6255; www.theicm.org Located in Coral Ridge Mall, the Iowa Children’s Museum is 28,000 square feet of interactive, informative exhibits for families, including rotating exhibits about the science of flight, physics and agriculture, as well as a child-sized village and a theater.

UI Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City; 356-7106; www.uihealthcare.org/ medicalmuseum Located on the eighth floor of the Colloton Pavilion, the Medical Museum contains a collection of rotating artifacts and interactive activities for visitors to learn about human anatomy and the history of modern medicine.

Johnson County Historical Society 860 Quarry Road, Coralville; 3515738; www.johnsoncountyhistory.org The Johnson County Historical Society operates a museum with more than 10,000 artifacts representing county heritage, from the Meskwaki to the present. The society also maintains three historic sites: The Johnson County Poor Farm and First Asylum, Plum Grove Historic House and the 1876

The UI Museum of Art has been in the Iowa Memorial Union since it was displaced by the flood of 2008.

Coralville Schoolhouse.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site 110 Parkside Drive, West Branch; 643-2541; www.nps.gov/heho This park is dedicated to the life of Herbert Hoover, the nation’s 31st and Iowa’s only president. The site features Hoover’s birthplace — a small tworoom cottage — the Presidential Library and Museum, and the grave sites of Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry.

Amana Heritage Museum 4310 220th Trail, Amana; 622-3567;

www.amanaheritage.org The Amana Heritage Museum is a window into 19th and early 20th century state history, showcasing several original buildings such as the blacksmith shop, communal kitchen and cooper shop, and the High Amana General Store. The Amana Heritage Society offers tours and demonstrations throughout the village.

Antique Car Museum of Iowa 840 Quarry Road, Coralville; 354-3310; www.acmoi.com Founded in 2006, the 28,000square-foot museum exhibits a rotating selection of more than 90 cars

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ranging from 1899 to the 1970s, an early 20th century Skelly gas station and a display dedicated to Louis and Temple Abernathy.

UI Athletics Hall of Fame and Museum 2425 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City; 384-1031; www.hawkeyesports.com/hallfame/iowa-hallfame.html Take a trip down Hawkeye memory lane at the UI Athletics Hall of Fame and Museum, which is home to three floors of athletic artifacts, including Nile Kinnick’s Heisman trophy, national trophies and memorabilia.

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A feast for the eyes AREA GALLERIES SHOW OFF LOCAL, US AND INTERNATIONAL TALENT Public Space One 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City; 354-2390; Find Public Space One on Facebook or at www.zenzicpress.com This performance space/art gallery/ pseudo-community center is located at the Wesley Center. Public Space One is dedicated to providing a venue for local artists and thinkers to display or perform their work, and operates an inhouse community printing press.

Iowa Artisans Gallery 207 E. Washington St., Iowa City;

351-8686; www.iowa-artisansgallery.com Established in 1984, Iowa Artisans Gallery displays wall art, crafts, pottery, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and fiber art from more than 200 American artists, focusing primarily on artists from across the Midwest.

Chait Galleries 218 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 338-4442; www.thegalleriesdowntown.com Chait Galleries offers a plethora of

contemporary art representing a variety of mediums and artist nationalities, including paintings, ink work, bronze sculptures, mixed media and jewelry.

AKAR 257 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 351-1227; www.akardesign.com AKAR, a local gallery and architecture office, sells modern design objects and contemporary pottery from local and international talent.

McNutt Gallery 204 Stevens Drive, Iowa City; 855-8170; www.mcnuttgallery.com This fine arts gallery presents contemporary art from local and international artists, focusing on wall art and photography from artists of a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.

Black Box Theater 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City; 335-1742 The Black Box Theater is located on the third floor of the Iowa Memorial Union and operates as a gallery space for the University of Iowa Museum of Art. The space has hosted exhibitions in art revolving around hip-hop, American Indian culture, propaganda and comics.

221 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 688-2653; www.englert.org The Douglas & Linda Paul Gallery is located on the second floor of The Englert Theatre and exhibits contemporary art stretching across disciplines, including wall art, sculpture, photography and mixed media.

Hudson River Gallery & Frame 538 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 3588488; www.hudsonrivergallery.com Located on the second floor of a Victorian mansion, Hudson River Gallery hosts exhibits from September through July featuring local and regional artists.

Old Post Office Gallery 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 356-5220; www.icgov.org Located in the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, the Old Post Office Gallery features artwork from local older artists and hosts spring and fall exhibitions.

UAY (United Action for Youth)

515 B Ave., Kalona; 656-2240; www.woodinwheel.com Nominated several times for best art gallery in the Press-Citizen’s annual Best of the Area contest, Woodin Wheel exhibits a variety of pieces and handmade quilts from local Amish, Mennonite and Midwestern artists.

355 Iowa Ave., Iowa City; 358-9406; www.unitedactionforyouth.org United Action for Youth is a youth development and counseling program that hosts art shows showcasing work from its members.

4513 220th Trail, Amana; 622-3969; www.catiriartoasis.com Located in a three-level historic building, Catiri’s Art Oasis displays

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Woodin Wheel

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original artwork from more than 100 regional artists, including wall art, jewelry, prints, ceramics and glass art.

Gallery One 705 Highway 1 W., Iowa City; 3518468; www.galleryoneframing.com A full-service professional frame shop and art gallery, featuring works by local artists.

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Break a leg LOCAL THEATER COMPANIES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PERFORMANCES Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 338-7672; www.riversidetheatre.org Iowa City’s professional theater company is in its 32nd season of performances at its 118-seat venue. Every summer, the company hosts Riverside Theatre in the Park at the outdoor festival stage in Lower City Park. » 2014-2015 season: “Red,” Sept. 5-28, “Kimberly Akimbo,” Oct. 17 through Nov. 2, “A Grateful Nation,” Nov. 15 and 16, “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 28 through Dec. 14, “Lucky Me,” Jan 30 through Feb. 22, “Walking the

Wire: Classified,” March 6-15, “Housebroken,” April 10-26, “Dollar Dog Readings,” Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Feb. 8 and May 3.

No Shame Theatre UI Theatre Building, Room 172; www.noshame.org/iowacity At 11 p.m. on Friday nights throughout the academic year, student and community performers crawl out of the woodwork to present original fiveminute pieces at No Shame Theatre. These short plays often are hilarious, edgy, heartbreaking and not for the

faint of heart.

UI Theatre Arts Productions 200 N. Riverside Drive, Iowa City; 335-2700; http://theatre.uiowa.edu For more than 90 years, the revered university theater program has offered the public classic and original plays and performances from the undergraduate, graduate and faculty program members. » 2014-2015 Mainstage season: “Iowa Partnership in the Arts: The Mask and Jazz Project,” Oct. 9-19, “Striking 12,” Dec. 5-13, “Good Kids,” Feb. 5-15, “Luck of the Irish,” March 5-14, “The Liar,” April 16-26.

Iowa City Community Theatre 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road S.E., Iowa City; 338-0443; www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com Founded in 1957, the Iowa City Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to starring local residents in high-quality amateur theatrical productions. » 2014-2015 season: “Brigadoon,” Sept. 19-28, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” Oct. 31 through Nov. 9, “Camo! The Musical,” Dec. 5-7 and 12-14, “Love & Marriage,” Jan. 16-25, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Feb. 27 through March 8, “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” April 17-26.

City Circle Acting Co. 1301 Fifth St., Coralville; 248-9369; www.citycircle.org Founded in 1997, this performance ensemble stages full-size extravaganzas at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, including past highlights such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Legally Blonde.” » 2014-2015 season: “Around the World in 80 Days,” Oct. 10-19, “A Year with Frog and Toad,” Dec. 12-21, “An

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Evening of Farces: Peter Shaffer’s ‘Black Comedy’ and Top Stoppard’s ‘The Real Inspector Hound,’ ” Feb. 13-15, “Into the Woods,” April 24 through May 3.

Iowa Theatre Artists Company 4709 220th Trail, Amana; 622-3222; www.iowatheatreartists.org This small local theater troupe entertains residents with original plays and shows that offer a window into local life and the history of the Amana Colonies.

Combined Efforts Theatre www.combinedefforts.org Combined Efforts Theatre is a local troupe featuring performers of all abilities participating in original plays that often are hilarious and always contain a heartfelt message.

Paperback Rhino www.paperbackrhino.com The longest running improv group in Iowa City, this university student team regularly performs locally and competes at regional and national improv competitions.

Janice Janice on Facebook The Janice Ian Experience — known as Janice for short — is an all-female improv group based in Iowa City. These laughable ladies bring sometimes absurd but always funny improv to The Mill each month.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company 39 38th Ave., Amana; 622-6034 or 800-35AMANA; www.oldcreamery.com The oldest professional theater company in Iowa, Old Creamery Theatre Company performs comedies, dramas and musicals at its two stages in the Amana Colonies.

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Sculptures pepper IRL 11 WORKS OF ART MAKE UP THE IOWA RIVER LANDING SCULPTURE WALK Dotting the Iowa River Landing is a collection of 11 permanent sculptures, creating the Iowa River Landing Sculpture Walk. Installed in 2013, the park was funded by a combination of an Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Great Places grant and City of Coralville funds. Each piece is created by an Iowa artist and inspired by a work in the Iowa Writers’ Library, an archive of nearly 800 books by alumni and faculty of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. “Iowa Blue: The Urbane Chicken,” a cast aluminum sculpture created by Amber O’Harrow, pays tribute to David B. Axelrod’s “The Man Who Fell in Love with a Chicken,” and the Iowa Blue Chicken, the only breed of chicken created in our state. Anthony Castronovo’s “After Trillium” includes an 8-foot-tall “techno-biotic” bronze flower incorporating glass petals and solar panels inspired by Mark Levine’s poem “Arboretum” in “The Wilds.” For a brochure and map of the sculpture park, go to www.coralville.org.

AFTER TRILLIUM The sculpture “After Trillium” by Anthony Castronovo references the poem “Arboretum” by Mark Levine.

IOWA BLUE: THE URBANE CHICKEN “Iowa Blue: The Urbane Chicken” by Amber O’Harrow refers to “The Man Who Fell in Love with a Chicken” by David B. Axelrod.

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MADE OF MONEY The sculpture “Made of Money” by Tim Dooley references the book “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” by Kurt Vonnegut.

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OUTDOORS Situated along the Iowa River and surrounded by green space, Iowa City is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The area features miles of trails for cross-country skiing, cycling and running. Water lovers can take a dip at the more than 5,000 acres of water at Coralville Lake or one of our area’s eight pools and splashpads. Tee off at one of our county’s 13 golf courses, play with your pup at a nearby off-leash dog park or learn a new skill, such as flying or stand up paddleboarding. Get outside and discover what our area has to offer.

Fairmeadows Splash Pad.

MAKE A YEAR-ROUND SPLASH AT AREA POOLS IOWA CITY University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center 309 S. Madison St., Iowa City; 335-9293; http://recserv.uiowa.edu The University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center features a leisure pool with open swim, basketball and volleyball, zero-depth entry, bubble benches, 25-person spa, Vortex and a Lazy River. The rec center also hosts a natatorium lap swim competition pool and diving well. University of Iowa Field House Pool West Burlington Street and South Grand Avenue, 335-9293; http:// recserv.uiowa.edu The University of Iowa Field House hosts a 25-yard pool allowing lap swim and open diving. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Pool 220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 3565100 The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center features a 25-yard L-shaped pool with a 10-foot diving well, without a diving board, and a wading pool for children. Children ages 2 and younger can enter free of charge, and anyone ages 3 and older pay a $4 entry fee. Seasonal passes and punch cards are available.

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Mercer Park Aquatic Center 2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City; 356-5109 The Mercer Park Aquatic Center indoor pool is divided into three sections: a 25-yard-long deep section with two diving boards, a 25-yard lap area and a shallow area for children. The center also has an outdoor shallow wading pool for kids and a 12person spa. Kids ages 2 and younger can enter for free, and anyone ages 3 and older can enter with a $4 fee. Seasonal passes and punch cards are available. City Park Pool 200 E. Park Road, Iowa City; 356-5100 This outdoor T-shaped pool features shallow areas on both sides of the T, two diving boards, 50-meter and 25-yard lap area and a small wading pool. Pool depth ranges from 1 to 14 feet deep. Between noon and 5 p.m., children ages 2 and younger can enter free of charge, and anyone ages 3 and older pay a $4 entry fee. Between 5 and 8 p.m., the admission fee drops to $2. Seasonal passes and punch cards are available. Wetherby Splash Pad 2400 Taylor Drive, Iowa City The free water playground features 15 touch-activated water sprayers and equipment, such as an arch, mist, geysers, tunnels, buckets and a

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cannon. Fairmeadows Splash Pad 2500 Miami Drive, Iowa City The free water playground features 16 water play stations.

CORALVILLE Coralville Community Aquatic Center 1513 Seventh St., 248-9330 This outdoor water park boasts 11,000 square feet of surface water, diving boards, three slides — including a bowl that circles and drops into an 8-foot pool — and a 25-meter L-shaped outdoor pool. Children can enjoy the splash decks, fountains, playground and zero-depth entry shallow pool area. Deck amenities include shaded seating and a fullservice concession stand. Purchase 10-punch or 20-punch cards or three, six or 12-month passes to attend. Daily admission until 6 p.m. for a $4.25 per person fee, after 6 p.m. for a $3.25 fee and children younger than 2 can get in free. Coralville Indoor Pool 1506 Eighth St., 248-1750 Coralville also is home to an eightlane, 25-yard indoor pool, complete with a shallow end, a 14-foot Aqua Climb poolside climbing wall, separate wading pool and Whirlpool spa. The pool hosts swim lessons, aquacise, open swim and other fit-

ness programs in the shallow end. Punch cards and passes may be used at this facility, or swimmers ages 2 and older must pay a $3.25 entry fee.

NORTH LIBERTY North Liberty Aquatic Center 520 W. Cherry St., 626-5716 The North Liberty Aquatic Center features an indoor and outdoor swimming area. The six-lane, 25meter indoor lap pool has a 1-meter diving board, basketball hoop, observation deck and an aquatic wheelchair and pool lift. Kids can play in the zero-depth entry shallow end and the play area with water features. Amenities include a family changing room for private dressing and women’s and men’s locker rooms equipped with showers, lockers and hand dryers. The 10,000-square-foot outdoor swimming area offers two water slides, two diving boards and many family attractions. Kids can enter in the zero-depth shallow entry, play in the Mushroom Spray area, climb on the buoyant sea animals and floatable walk, and slide down the kidsized gentle slides with interactive sprayers. Adults 19 and older can enter with a $4 fee. Children ages 3-18 and seniors pay a $3 entry fee, or may purchase a membership package.

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A night under the stars GRAB YOUR FAMILY AND TENT OR CAMPER AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS Dam Complex Campgrounds Coralville Lake, West Overlook Road N.E.; 877-444-6777; www.recreation.gov A variety of full hook-up and tent sites, lake and river fishing, boating, swimming, disc golf, hiking, boat ramp, playgrounds, showers and more.

Johnson County Conservation Board 2048 Highway 6 N.W., Oxford; 645-2315; www.johnson-county.com/ conservation

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The Johnson County Conservation Board maintains 10 camping areas totaling 1,562 acres, including public camping in F.W. Kent Park and Cedar River Crossing.

Sandy Beach Campground 3369 Sandy Beach Road N.E., Solon; 338-3543; www.recreation.gov Sixty electric hook-up and tent sites, boating, hiking, lake fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, disc golf, playground, showers and more.

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Scales Pointe Camping 1850 Scales Bend Road N.E., North Liberty; 665-3474; www.scalespointe.com Ninety-one full hook-up or water and electric campsites, many tent sites, two playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe court, shower house, general store, boat ramp and dock.

Sleepy Hollow RV Park and Campground 3340 Blackhawk Ave., Oxford; 828-4900; www.sleepyhollowia.com

Camp store, 105 full hook-up or water and electric campsites, free Wi-Fi, dog-walking area, playground, swimming pool, fishing pond, shower and laundry facilities and more.

Sugar Bottom Campground 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Road, Solon; 338-3543; www.recreation.gov Four group sites, 232 tent and full hook-up single sites, amphitheater, boating, hiking, lake fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, disc golf, playground, showers and more.

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Learn something new YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO PICK UP A NEW SKILL. AND THESE PEOPLE CAN HELP. Senior activities

Cooking

» Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center: 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City; 356-5220; www.icgov.org/senior

» New Pioneer Co-op: 1101Second St., Coralville; 358-5513; www.newpi.coop » Kirkwood Community College: 1810 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City; 8873656; www.kirkwood.edu » Hy-Vee East: 812 S. First Ave., Iowa City; 338-9758; www.hy-vee.com

Fabric arts » Home Ec. Workshop: 207 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 337-4775; www.homeecworkshop.com » Moda by Katya: 1910 Western Road, Iowa City; 621-5307; www.modabykatya.com » Craft Guild of Iowa City: 815 Oakland Ave., Iowa City; 354-2110; http://craftguildic.blogspot.com

Wine pairing » Cedar Ridge: 1441Marak Road, Swisher; 857-4300; www.crwine.com » Brix: 209 N. Linn St., Iowa City; 3591999; www.brixcheeseshop.com » Devotay: 117 N. Linn St., Iowa City;

354-1001; www.devotay.net

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Pottery

» Zenzic Press: 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City; http://zenzicpressic.wordpress.com

» Renee’s Ceramic Cafe: 1616 Sycamore St., Iowa City; 351-9644; www.reneesceramiccafe.com » Potter’s Studio: Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 356-5100; www.icgov.org » Fired Up Iowa City Inc.: 520 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 339-0679; Find Fired Up Iowa City Inc. on Facebook » Kirkwood Community College: 1810 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City; 8873656; www.kirkwood.edu

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Jewelry arts » Beadology Iowa: 220 E. Washington St., Iowa City; 338-1566; www.beadologyiowa.com

Painting » Maroger Fine Art Classes: 800 Second St. Suite 100, Coralville; 333-1222; www.marogerarts.com » Uncorked Paint Wine Design: 563-4849492; www.uncorkedpaintwinedesign.com

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Land, water and sky AREA OFFERS LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION, FROM RENTALS TO LESSONS Johnson County has a variety of recreational opportunities to satisfy every outdoor enthusiast, from skateboarding to horseback riding. Here is a selection of local offerings.

Rentals » Touch the Earth: Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex, 2820 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City; 384-1225; http:// recserv.uiowa.edu » Fin and Feather: 125 Highway 1 W., Iowa City; 354-2200; www.finfeather.com » Lake Macbride Boat Rentals: Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 Highway 382 N.E., Solon; 624-2315; www.lakemacbrideboatrentals.com

Bouldering/Rock Climbing » University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center: A 53-foot-tall climbing wall, open to members or with a walk-in fee, 309 S. Madison St.; 3359293; http://recserv.uiowa.edu

Kayaking » Touch the Earth: Hawkeye Tennis &

Recreation Complex, 2820 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City; 384-1225; http:// recserv.uiowa.edu » Fin and Feather: 125 Highway 1 W., Iowa City; 354-2200; www.finfeather.com. » Lake Macbride Boat Rentals: Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 Highway 382 N.E., Solon; 624-2315; www.lakemacbrideboatrentals.com

Sailing » University of Iowa Sailing Club: Open to students and the public, the UI Sailing Club offers sailing lessons, boat rentals and club regattas. 335-3500; www.iowasailing.org

Skateboarding » Terrell Mill Skateboard Park: 11,500 feet of skating surface, featuring bowls, grinding walls and rails, spine wall, hips and bumps; 1209 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City.

Stand Up Paddleboarding » Terry Trueblood Recreation Center, 4213 Sand Road S.E., Iowa City, 356-

5000; www.icgov.org

Archery » Johnson County Archers: 2095 Mehaffey Bridge Road N.E., North Liberty; www.johnsoncountyarchers.com

Shooting » Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range: 2248 Amana Road N.W., Swisher; 319281-5918; www.iowadnr.gov

Equestrian » Winds Reach Farm: 4427 Kotts Lane N.E., Iowa City; 338-2673; www.windsreachfarm.com » Catalpa Corner, 3021 White Oak Ave. N.E., Iowa City; catalpacorner@gmail.com; www.catalpacorner.org » Chesapeake Central Equestrian; 3425 Hoosier Creek Road, Solon; 8486078; www.ccequestrian.com » Centaur Stable: 4564 Oak Crest Hill Road S.E., Iowa City; 351-0201 » West Branch Horse Farm: 5325 Herbert Hoover Highway N.E., West Branch; 643-5658

» 7A Ranch: 2663 Echo Ave. N.W., Oxford; 331-2272; www.7aranch.net » Skriver Stables: Highway 1 and Rapid Creek Road, Iowa City; 430-9804; www.skriverstables.com » Wyndtree Farm: 1662 Amana Road, Swisher; 846-3146; www.wyndtreefarm.com » Cedar Valley Stables: 1492 Harding Ave., Tipton; 886-3752; www.cedarvalleystables.net » New Horizons Equine Services: 1353 Highway 6, West Liberty; 627-2527

Flying » Iowa Flight Training: Local lessons located at the Iowa City Airport; 3435 Beech Way S.W., Cedar Rapids; 3733971; www.iowaflighttraining.com » Whirlybird Helicopters: Local lessons located at the Iowa City Airport; 541-0241; www.flywhirly.com » Green Castle Aero Club: 2154 250th St. N.W., Oxford; 545-2101; www.greencastleaeroclub.com » Jet Air Inc.: Local lessons and rentals located at the Iowa City Airport; 248-1200; www.jetairinc.com

LET YOUR DOGS RUN FREE AND PLAY AT 2PARKS Iowa City boasts two off-leash dog parks maintained by the Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee. Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park and Rita’s Ranch are open every day from dawn to dusk, and welcome to any friendly dog, big and small. To bring your pooch to play at one of Iowa City’s two off-leash dog parks, purchase a permit tag ($35 for fixed dogs in Iowa City, $40 other communities) or a $5 day pass through the Iowa

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City Animal Care and Adoption Center. All dogs must be currently vaccinated for rabies, and dogs living within city limits must be licensed. Both parks feature an eco-friendly waste management system of biodegradable waste bags and underground tanks.

Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park Peninsula Park, west end of Foster

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Road An 11-acre park boasting a playground surrounded by a 1,500-footlong paved path, a training yard open for private reservations, small dog yard and a gated 15-foot-deep pond. Thornberry hosts special events for dogs throughout the year, including an annual Halloween party and dog swims. Dogster.com rated it second in “10 Amazing Dog Parks You Need to

See in Your Lifetime.”

Rita’s Ranch Scott Park, East Scott Boulevard and East Court Street A 2.5-acre dog park featuring vast green space prime for running and playing fetch. The park is divided into a north and south yard for safe, private training.

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Tee off at area courses GRAB YOUR CLUBS AND TRY OUT ONE — OR ALL — OF THE LOCAL GOLF COURSES Airport National Public Golf Course 3001 Wright Brothers Blvd. E., Cedar Rapids; 319-848-4500; www.airportnationalpublicgolf.com Airport is an 18-hole course with cart rental, league play and a miniature golf course.

Amana Colonies Golf Course 451 27th Ave., Middle Amana; 319-622-6222; www.amanagolfcourse.com Amana Colonies is an 18-hole course with cart rental, driving range and memberships available. Also features condominium rentals and complete dining facilities and meeting rooms. “Proper golf attire” is required.

Blue Top Ridge at Riverside Just east of Highway 218 on state Highway 22; 319-648-1234; 877-6773456; www.bluetopridge.com The Rees Jones-designed 18-hole course with cart and club rental. “Appropriate” attire is required, and no denim is allowed. The course is part of the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, which includes a hotel, casino, spa, event center and dining

facilities.

Brown Deer Golf Club 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville; 248-9300; www.browndeergolf.org Brown Deer is an 18-hole course operated by the city of Coralville with cart rental, driving range and restaurant. The clubhouse is available for rental.

Finkbine Golf Course 1380 Melrose Ave., Iowa City; 335-9246; www.finkbine.com Finkbine is an 18-hole course on the University of Iowa campus that features four tees on each hole. The host of many pro, college and high school events, it offers a driving range, putting greens, lessons and cart rental. Discounts offered to UI employees with valid ID.

Fox Run Golf Club 19 Greenview Circle, West Branch (off Cedar Johnson Road); 643-2100 Fox Run is a semi-private ninehole course with pull carts available.

Hi-Point Golf Course

351-9434; www.hipointgolfcourse.com Hi-Point is an 18-hole course with memberships and cart rental.

Kalona Golf Club 1376 Highway 1, Kalona; 319-6563844; www.kalonagolfclub.com Kalona Golf Course is a semi-private nine-hole golf club open to the public. Memberships, driving range and cart rental available. It was named the 2010 nine-hole course of the year by the Iowa Golf Association.

Lake MacBride Golf Club 3891 Pro Road N.E., Solon; 6242500; www.lakemacbridegolfclub.com Lake MacBride Golf Club is a ninehole course with cart rental, driving range and club house available for rental.

Pleasant Valley Golf Course 4390 Sand Road S.E. (Gilbert Street extended), Iowa City; 337-2622; www.pleasantvalleyic.com/golf Pleasant Valley Golf Course is a 18-hole course with driving range, cart rental, lessons, pro shop, restaurant and club house available for rental.

Quail Creek Golf Course 700 Clubhouse Road N.E. (north of Interstate 80 on Highway 965), North Liberty; 626-2281 Quail Creek is an nine-hole course with cart rental, lessons, pro shop and clubhouse. It has been recognized as one of the top 50 nine-hole golf courses in the country by the National Golf Foundation.

Saddleback Ridge Golf Course 4646 E. 180th St., Solon; 6241477; www.saddlebackridgegolf.com Saddleback Ridge is an 18-hole links-style course with driving range, cart rental, lessons and clubhouse.

Stone Creek Golf Club 712 S. Long St., Williamsburg; 319-668-2225; www.stonecreekiowa.com Stone Creek is a nine-hole course with driving range, cart rental and clubhouse. Voted the Iowa Golf Association nine-hole golf course of the year in 2002.

3533 Taft Ave. S.E., Iowa City;

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OUTDOORS TAKE THE BIKE OFF-ROAD

MAKING TRACKS

Looking to catch air with your mountain bike on trails just outside your door? The Sugar Bottom Trails at 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Road N.E. in Solon is a system full of single-track trails to explore, and less than a half an hour outside of Iowa City. The seven-mile trail system is set up as a series of loops through forest and meadows on packed dirt and grass terrain, allowing riders to customize their trek. The trails are connected to a backbone gravel road that allows for easy entrance and exit. Ranging from novice to expert, Sugar Bottom Trails offers courses for every rider. Trail 103 is rated as “most difficult,” and features two steep drops, two climbs, tight turns and rough terrain. Trail 104 shares the same rating and boasts hilly terrain and steep, slippery corners. If you’re looking for an easier ride, Novice Loop 305 is a short, flat loop that offers beautiful views of the lake and meadows. Sugar Bottom Trails features a variety of obsta-

Cross-country skiing offers an opportunity for quiet contemplation, exercise and enjoyment of Iowa’s snowy landscape. Johnson County has an ample cross-country skiing network, including both groomed and ungroomed trails. Macbride Nature Recreation Area features 10 kilometers of groomed trails with room for skating, and some of F.W. Kent Park’s 91⁄2 mile hiking trail system can be used for skiing in the winter months. Iowa City is home to its own active Nordic skiing club, Iowa City Nordic Club, which recently completed a successful crowdfunding campaign to purchase a snowmobile and snow groomer to help maintain county trails. The group also represents Iowa City in races, such as the American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest and most prestigious cross-country race. For more information about the Iowa City Nordic Club, go to www.iowacitynordicclub.com. For more information about local trails, visit the University of Iowa Cross-country Ski Club’s website at www.uiowa.edu/ ~xcski.

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Cyclists chat before they head to the Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail in North Liberty.

cles, including log arches, low-lying logs, bridges and rocky stretches. Or, if you aren’t a cyclist, the trails are perfect for hiking and trail running. For more information and maps, head to www.icorrmtb.org.

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Skip the road; hit the trail AVOID THE VEHICLES ON ONE OF THE COUNTY’S MANY TRAIL SYSTEMS Go to www.mpojc.org for an area trail map from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County.

Iowa City » Benton Hill Park: 615 W Benton St., Iowa City; small paved trail loop through green space and playground area. » City Park Lower Park Trail No. 1 and No. 2: 1.47 and 1.23 miles of paved trail through river-adjacent park and recreation area. » Hunters Run: Duck Creek Drive and Rohret Road, Iowa City; 0.65-mile paved and gravel trail through a suburban tree-lined park. » Iowa City Kickers Complex: 4440 Soccer Park Road, Iowa City; 0.77-mile grass and paved road around soccer fields and playground; start at north entrance. » Iowa River Corridor Trail: Napoleon Park to Terrell Mill Park and City Park to Crandic Park, Iowa City; 13 miles of wide paved trail perfect for biking, running and dog walking; start at Ned Ashton Park, Creekside Park or any connected area park. » Napoleon Park and Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: 2501 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City; 3.2 miles of paved trail through preserved prairie and recreation complex; start at Napoleon Park parking lot. » Peninsula Park Trail: 1790 Canton St., Iowa City; 1.48 miles of paved trail through Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park and Peninsula Disc Golf Course; start at Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park or parking lot next to Iowa River Power Restaurant. » Ryerson’s Woods: Highway 218 South and Oak Crest Hill Road S.E., Iowa City; 1.15 miles of dirt trail through forest. » Sand Lake Trail: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 4213 Sand Road S.E.; about 2 miles of wide paved trail around Sand Lake, through woods and prairie » South Sycamore Green Space Trail:

Across from Grant Wood Elementary on Lakeside Drive, Iowa City; 3.27 miles of paved trail through preserved green space. » South Hickory Hill Trail No. 1 and No. 2: 1439 E. Bloomington St., Iowa City; 1.7 and 1.6 miles of limestone and dirt trails through wooded park; start at East Bloomington Street parking lot. » Waterworks Prairie Park: North Dubuque Street at Iowa River, Iowa City; 2.2 miles of paved trail through a riveradjacent park. » Wetherby Park: 2400 Taylor Drive, Iowa City; 0.75-mile paved and gravel trail around green space, community gardens and recreation area; start at Taylor Drive parking lot. » Whispering Meadows Wetlands: 2575 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City; 0.94-mile dirt and gravel trail through preserved wetland area. » Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park: 1117 Teg Drive, Iowa City (Willow Creek) and 1519 Teg Drive, Iowa City (Kiwanis Park); 1.05 miles of paved trail around creekadjacent soccer fields and green space. Check out www.icgov.org for a map and more information.

North Liberty North Liberty is a growing town that is constantly adding new paths to its 19.8-mile trail system to keep up with its young, active population. Start your trek at any one of these landmarks. » Beaver Kreek Park: South Chestnut Street. » Centennial Park: St. Andrews Drive and South Jones Boulevard. » Cornerstone Park Nature Area: Dubuque and Zeller streets or dead end of Whitman Avenue. » Creekside Commons Park: Front Street N.E. and Vanello Drive.

» Fox Run Neighborhood Park: Fox Run subdivision, Scales Bend Road. » Koser Park: 201 N. Dubuque St. » Liberty Center Pond and Park: West Penn Street and Liberty Way or West Cherry Street and Highway 965. » North Liberty Post Office: 75 Commercial Drive. » North Liberty Community Library and Rec Center: 520 W. Cherry St. » Penn Meadows Park: 325 E. Penn St. » Quail Ridge Park: West Zeller Street and South Dubuque Street. Go to www.northlibertyiowa.org for a map and more information.

Coralville With more than 20 miles of paved recreational trails, it’s easy to get around Coralville by bike or on foot. Start at one of these trailheads, and go anywhere in the city. » Brown Deer Golf Club: 1900 Country Club Drive. » Camp Cardinal Trailhead: 719 Camp Cardinal Blvd. » Coralville Youth Sports Park: 2280 Dempster Drive. » Iowa Firefighters Memorial: Exit 242, Interstate 80. » North Ridge Pavilion: 2250 Holiday Road. Head to www.coralville.org for a map and more information.

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SPORTS University of Iowa athletics provide year-round entertainment for sports fans who bleed black and gold. Twenty-two men’s and women’s Hawkeye teams compete across the United States in sports ranging from football and basketball to wrestling and gymnastics and everything in between. DES MOINES REGISTER FILE PHOTO

Mark Erickson, middle left, of North Liberty plays a game of bags against Brent Kasteras they tailgate with friends.

The Old Capitol City Roller Girls were established as a league in October 2008.

EASTERN IOWA SEMI-PRO ATHLETIC TEAMS Minor League Baseball » Cedar Rapids Kernels www.kernels.com Affiliated with the Minnesota Twins. » Iowa Cubs, Des Moines www.iowacubs.com Affiliated with the Chicago Cubs. » Burlington Bees www.gobees.com Affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. » Quad Cities River Bandits www.riverbandits.com Affiliated with the Houston Astros.

American Hockey League » Iowa Wild, Des Moines www.iowawild.com Affiliated with the Minnesota Wild.

Central Hockey League » Quad City Mallards www.myqcmallards.net

United States Hockey League » Cedar Rapids RoughRiders www.ridertownusa.com » Des Moines Buccaneers www.bucshockey.com

Arena Football » Cedar Rapids Titans www.cedarrapidstitans.com. » Des Moines Barnstormers www.theiowabarnstormers.com

Minor League Football » Des Moines Blaze www.desmoinesblaze.com » Quad Cities Raiders www.qcraiders.com.

Roller Derby » Old Capitol City Roller Girls, Iowa City. www.oldcapitolcityrollergirls.com » Cedar Rapids RollerGirls www.crrollergirls.com » Des Moines Derby Dames www.dmderbydames.com » Quad City Rollers www.quadcityrollers.com

NBA Development League Iowa Energy, Des Moines www.iowanba.com Affiliated with the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Tackle tailgating like a pro BEFORE YOU GRAB THE HOT DOGS AND BEER, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE RULES Much of the excitement surrounding Iowa football happens before any passes are thrown, field goals are kicked or touchdowns are scored. Upwards of 70,000 Hawkeye fans convene around Kinnick Stadium before, during and after each home game in a lavish spectacle of Iowa’s football culture. Soak up the full gameday experience by cracking a beer, throwing a ball and indulging in as much tailgate fare as you can handle. Parking rates range from $20 for a car to $100 for a bus.

FALL 2014 UI FOOTBALL SCHEDULE » Aug. 30: vs. Northern Iowa » Sept. 6: vs. Ball State » Sept. 13: vs. Iowa State » Sept. 20: at Pittsburgh » Sept. 27: at Purdue » Oct. 11: vs. Indiana (Homecoming) » Oct. 18: at Maryland » Nov. 1: vs. Northwestern » Nov. 8: at Minnesota » Nov. 15: at Illinois » Nov. 22: vs. Wisconsin » Nov. 28: vs. Nebraska

Celebrate safely (and legally) » Costume guidelines: No weapons (real or simulated), no authenticlooking law enforcement uniforms, no player or game official uniforms, no apparel or props that could cause fear or unnecessary panic. » No smoking: No smoking in or around Kinnick Stadium. » No hard liquor: Beer and wine are the only alcoholic beverages allowed in UI parking areas. Those in possession of an opened bottle of hard liquor may be issued a citation. » Iowa City open container ordinance will be strictly enforced. Individuals walking or driving to UI property on public sidewalks/roads with visible, open alcohol containers will be subject to citation. » No stand-alone speakers or amplifiers. Small stereos are permitted but the sound cannot extend past your tailgate area. Live musical bands are not allowed. » No open bars: Any activity resembling the distribution of alcohol similar to that found in a bar or tavern is prohibited. Drinking games that require rapid or large amounts of alcohol, beer bongs or consumption is subject to intervention.

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Fans tailgate before the Iowa vs. Wisconsin game in 2013 in Iowa City.

» Public intoxication and public urination is not permitted. » LP and charcoal grills and LP heaters are permitted in parking lots but are prohibited in parking ramps. Charcoal must be disposed of in designated containers. » Tents are permitted but may not impede foot or vehicular traffic.

If you attend the game » Items allowed inside Kinnick

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Stadium: Small purses, fanny packs, binoculars, radio, camera, blankets, seat cushions, one sealed plastic water bottle per person and up to a 1 gallon clear plastic bag filled with food. Patrons with infants will be permitted to bring a diaper bag. » Items prohibited inside Kinnick Stadium: Bags of any size, alcoholic beverages, coolers, canned or bottled beverages (except sealed plastic water bottles), hydration packs,

thermoses, back packs, kegs, banners and signs, personal seat backs, lenses over 6 inches, cameras, tripods, umbrellas, strollers, noisemakers, horns, bugles, any other disruptive device and weapons of any kind. » No re-entry into the stadium if you leave during the game. » Stay off the field: Spectators are at no time before, during and after a game permitted to enter the playing field.

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