Downtown Holiday Giving Book 2014

over 60 not-solast-minute gifts

from patagonia to locally made why owners like mike draper give back

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Phone Web page(s)

Active Endeavors

138 S Clinton St

(319) 337-9444

shopactiveendeavors.com

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Akar Gallery

257 Iowa Ave

(319) 351-1227

akardesign.com

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Aspen Leaf

125 S Dubuque St

(319) 351-9720

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Austin Burke

26 S Clinton St

(319) 337-4971

austinburke.com

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Beadology Iowa

220 E Washinton St

(319) 338-1566

beadologyiowa.com

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Catherine’s

7 S Dubuque St

(319) 338-2210

catherinesic.com

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Chait Galleries Downtown

218 E Washington St

(319) 338-4442

thegalleriesdowntown.com

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Cold Stone Creamery

39 S Dubuque St

(319) 341-6155

coldstonecreamery.com

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Daydreams Comics

21 S Dubuque St

(319) 354-6632

daydreamscomics.com

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Devotay

117 N Linn St

(319) 354-1001

devotay.net

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Discerning Eye

119 E Washington St

(319) 338-6800

discerningeyeoptical.com

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Dulcinea

2 S Dubuque St

(319) 338-9468

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Englert Theatre

221 E Washington St

(319) 688-2653

englert.org

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Ewers

28 S Clinton St

(319) 337-3345

ewersmensstore.com

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FilmScene

118 E College St

(319) 358-2555

icfilmscene.org

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Formosa

221 E College St

(319) 338-8880

formosadowntown.com

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Givanni’s

109 E College St

(319) 338-5967

givannis.com

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Glassando

Old Capitol Mall

(319) 341-7887

glassando.com

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HABA Salon

212 E Market St

(319) 359-1258

habasalon.com

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Hands Jewelers

109 E Washington St

(319) 351-2888

handsjewelers.com

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Herteen & Stocker Jewelers

101 S Dubuque St

(319) 338-4212

herteenandstockerjewelers.com

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Home Ec. Workshop

207 N Linn St

(319) 337-4775

homeecworkshop.blogspot.com

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Iowa Artisans Gallery

207 E Washington St

(319) 351-8686

iowa-artisans-gallery.com

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Iowa City Fitness

Plaza Towers Level 3

(319) 339-0348

iowacityfitness.com

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Java House

211 1/2 E Washington St (319) 341-0012

thejavahouse.com

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John’s Grocery

401 E Market St

johnsgrocery.com

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Merchant Address

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Phone Web page(s)

Linn Street Café

121 N Linn St

(319) 337-7370

linnstreetcafe.com

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M.C. Ginsberg

110 E Washington St

(319) 351-1700

mcginsberg.com

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Mayfair

109 S Linn St

(319) 338-7166

mayfairapparel.storenvy.com

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Molly’s Cupcakes

14 S Clinton St

(319) 333-1297

icmollys.com

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My Massage Hero

221 E College St

(319) 337-3313

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Nori

105 E College St

(319) 388-7321

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Oasis

206 N Linn St

(319) 358-7342

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Om Gifts

105 S Linn St

(319) 358-1282

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Pagliai’s

302 E Bloomington St

(319) 351-5073

pagliaisic.com

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Prairie Lights

15 S Dubuque St

(319) 337-2681

prairielights.com

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R.S.V.P.

140 N Linn St

(319) 337-4401

rsvp-asap.com

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Raygun

103 E College St

(319) 248-1258

raygunsite.com

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Revival

117 E College St

(319) 337-4511

revivaliowacity.com

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runningwild-iowa.com

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oasisfalafel.com

Running Wild

121 E Washington St

(319) 359-7672

Sage + Sky

2 S Dubuque St

(319) 339-9468

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Sweets & Treats

Old Capitol Mall

(319) 337-6362

ictreats.com

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Tailgate

30 S Clinton St

(319) 359-1628

tailgateclothing.com

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Takanami

219 Iowa Ave

(319) 351-5125

takanamidowntown.com

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Textiles

1109 S Dubuque St

(319) 339-0410

textilesiowacity.com

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The Haunted Book Shop

219 N Gilbert St

(319) 337-2996

thehauntedbookshop.com

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The High Ground Café

301 E Market St

(319) 338-5382

highgroundcafe.com

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Velvet Coat

118 E College St

(319) 887-7151

shopvelvetcoat.com

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Which Wich

23 S Dubuque St

(319) 337-9424

whichwich.com

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White Rabbit

112 S Linn St

(319) 358-9557

whiterabbitgallery.com

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Yotopia Frozen Yogurt

132 S Clinton St

(319) 338-0501

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Z’Mariks

19 S Dubuque St

(319) 338-5500

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Hands Jewelers NambĂŠ Bowl $105 handsjewelers.com

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Chait Galleries Downtown Benjamin Chait Landscapes Starting at $145 thegalleriesdowntown.com

Iowa Artisans Gallery Blenko Glass $54–$71 www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com

Akar Gallery Joseph Joesph Mixing Bowls $35 www.akardesign.com

Java House Coffee French Press $25 www.thejavahouse.com

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“Tailgate is honored to be participating in the The Giving Book for the first time. This is a great way to get the Iowa City community in the holiday spirit of giving.”

Natalie Schnekcloth of Tailgate

Tailgate Wool Stadium Blanket $220 www.tailgateclothing.com

Nori Reserve Candles $12–$29

Om Gifts Healing Touch Pottery $26

Iowa Artisans Gallery MoonSpoon Utensils $8–$40 www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com

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White Rabbit Home Sweet Home Iowa Wall Decor $45 whiterabbitgallery.com

Glassando Hand Turned Wooden Christmas Ornaments $25 www.glassando.com

John’s Grocery Iowa Beer Sampler & T-shirt $25 www.johnsgrocery.com

Revival Custom-piece Necklace Starting at $18 revivaliowacity.com

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Raygun Iowa Vowels Shirt $21 raygunsite.com

Dulcinea Hawkeye Inspired Whitties Knitties $28–$52

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“I started RAYGUN with the hope that I would one day be so rich that I’d only have to associate with people who owned private helicopters. Until I get to that point, I try to give back to the community a little bit.”

Mike Draper of RAYGUN

R.S.V.P. Barry Phipps 1/2 Yard Bag $60 www.rsvp-asap.com

FilmScene Tote Bags/T-Shirts $15–$18 www.icfilmscene.org

White Rabbit Someone In Iowa Loves Me Onesies $18 whiterabbitgallery.com

White Rabbit Meowy Christmas Sweatshirts $28 whiterabbitgallery.com

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Raygun Design your own cape kit $45 raygunsite.com

Running Wild Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS $130 runningwild-iowa.com

Prairie Lights Ocean Book $25.95 www.prairielights.com

Akar Gallery Tegu Building set $35–$110 www.akardesign.com

Home Ec. Workshop Hand-Stitched Bamboo Necklace Kit $18 homeecworkshop.blogspot.com

The Haunted Book Shop Wooden Toys $2–$45 www.thehauntedbookshop.com

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“Iowa City has always been extremely supportive of locally owned businesses. Daydreams Comics being in business for 28+ years is a testament to that. We are happy to give something back to the community to show our gratitude.”

Zach Powers of Daydream Comics

Daydreams Comics Plush Toys $10–$20 www.daydreamscomics.com

Prairie Lights Smithsonian Great Maps $25 www.prairielights.com

Om Gifts Modelo Color & Build Set $14

Raygun The Midwest: God’s Gift to Planet Earth! Book $17.50 raygunsite.com

Tailgate Leatherhead iowa Football $175 www.tailgateclothing.com

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Ewers Hawkeye Black & White, Gold & White Check Shirt $70 www.ewersmensstore.com

Textiles Major Baer Jewelry $29–$79 www.TextilesIowaCity.com

M.C. Ginsberg Lagos Bracelets $295 & up mcginsberg.com

Running Wild Nike Women’s Zoom Structure 18 $120 runningwild-iowa.com

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“The Giving Book is an incredible example of what we can accomplish when private business and non-profits work together. University of Iowa Community Credit union believes in giving back to our community and our members by supporting local businesses as well as United Way. Downtown shoppers can support both, this holiday season through purchasing items from The Giving Book. It’s a win, win, win, and makes our community a better place for all of us.”

Eadie Fawcett Weaver, UICCU, Active Endeavors, and Chair of the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties Campaign Cabinet

Austin Burke Merino wool V-Neck Sweater $95 austinburke.com

Beadology Iowa Earrings $28 & up www.beadologyiowa.com

Glassando Flying Pig Necklace $249 www.glassando.com

Mayfair Lace-Up Wedge Booties $42.99 mayfairapparel.storenvy.com

iowa city downtown district Downtown gift card www.downtowniowacity.com

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Active Endeavors Patagonia Women’s Better Sweater $99 www.shopactiveendeavors.com

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catherine’s ilux Cashmere Socks $48/2-pack www.catherinesic.com

Revival Cat sweater $84 revivaliowacity.com

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Herteen & Stocker Jewelers “Together in Love” bracelet $725 www.herteenandstockerjewelers.com

Ewers Black V-Neck Cotton Sweater with Hawkeye Logo $85 www.ewersmensstore.com

Running Wild Nike Men’s Zoom Structure 18 $120 runningwild-iowa.com

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“Wishing everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS with the spirit of celebrating, gifting and supporting the community a United Way.” Jeet Saini of Om Gifts

Active Endeavors Patagonia Men’s Better Sweater $99 www.shopactiveendeavors.com

Herteen & Stocker Jewelers Starter Bracelet $69 www.herteenandstockerjewelers.com

Mayfair Whitties Knitties Scarves $45 mayfairapparel.storenvy.com

Discerning Eye Frames $195 and up discerningeyeoptical.com

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elevate their everyday:

elevated basics R.S.V.P. Carrot and Stick Press Personalized Stationary $155 www.rsvp-asap.com

Textiles Hobo The Original Purse $100 & up www.TextilesIowaCity.com

M.C. Ginsberg Michele Watch $1,000–2,500 mcginsberg.com

Chait Galleries Downtown Hand-Knit Angora Mittens $50 www.thegalleriesdowntown.com

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“We are so blessed to live in a community that offers such wonderful resources. But...there is still a need in our area. Giving back through the Giving Book helps United Way fulfill those needs right here in Johnson County.”

Paul Smith of Austin Burke

Catherine’s Dogeared Gold Dipped is $58 Iowa Necklace IS $58 www.catherinesic.com

Velvet Coat Calleen Cordero Hara boot $669 shopvelvetcoat.com

Om Gifts Solmate Socks $20

Sage + Sky Iowa Cutting Board $47

Discerning Eye Umbrellas $25 discerningeyeoptical.com

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stocking stuffers HABA Salon ARROJO Whipped Treatment $24 www.habasalon.com

Sweets & Treats Giant Gummy Bear $6.65 www.ictreats.com

Yotopia Frozen Yogurt Re-usable mug $12.95

iowa city downtown district Friend Membership with Free Parking $25 www.downtowniowacity.com

Englert Theatre Gift card $35 www.englert.org

Aspen Leaf Signature Chocoloate Totes (boxes of chocolates) $8.95

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“FilmScene is excited to partner with our neighboring downtown businesses in giving back to an organization like The United Way that continues to give so much to our community.”

Joe Tiefenthaler Executive Director of FilmScene

Java House Travel Mug $18 www.thejavahouse.com

Iowa City Fitness Membership $43.99 www.iowacityfitness.com

My Massage Hero 60 minute Heated Stone Massage $70

Sweets & Treats Project 7 Gum $2.50 www.ictreats.com

FilmScene a Night at the Movies for 2 $35 www.icfilmscene.org

Beadology ioWA Class $55–$75 www.beadologyiowa.com

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food

10% of these delicious eats will go to the united way of johnson and washington counties. so treat yourself!

Aspen Leaf

Any caramel apple

Cold Stone Creamery

“Gotta Have It” size signature creation

Devotay

Lake trout entree

Formosa

The Dance Marathon roll

Givanni’s Beef tips entree The High Ground Café Golden jasmine flowering tea and t-shirt Linn Street Café Gift cards Molly’s Cupcakes Red velvet cupcake Oasis Grilled entree plate and t-shirt Pagliai’s Gift certificates Takanami Red velvet cake

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Large Wiches and gift cards

Yotopia Frozen Yogurt

To-go FroYo pints and t-shirt

Z’Mariks

Large mac ’n‘ cheese bowl

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United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties describes the united way our community comes together to create social change and improve lives. United Way partners with donors; nonprofit organizations; public policy makers at the local, state and national levels; community leaders; and area businesses; to address the challenges we face as a community. Together, we support a vision of a strong, supportive, safe and healthy community.

HOW THE GIFTS OF THE GIVING BOOK KEEP ON GIVING 1.

With each gift purchased, downtown businesses and University of Iowa Community Credit Union (UICCU) donate to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties For every item in this book sold during November 29–December 6, 10% will be given to United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties. UICCU will match donations up to $5,000 from these gift purchases and donations made in stores during this time.

2. Your purchase supports Downtown Iowa City Where we shop, where we eat and have fun—all of it makes a community home. Downtown Iowa City’s one-ofa-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place.

3. Your purchase prioritizes sustainability Downtown Iowa City businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation in a sustainable center as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Downtown businesses also require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of land and public services than “big box” stores.

4. Your purchase ensures locally driven investments

Most of downtown Iowa City’s businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

5. Your purchase encourages local prosperity

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. downtowniowacity.com the 2014 giving book

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the Giving Book is back!

With the holiday season before us, the Iowa City Downtown District and University of Iowa Community Credit Union (UICCU) have once again partnered to put more meaning into the hustle and bustle of shopping frenzy. This is not your ordinary gift catalog. Not only do the products highlighted within these pages make great stocking stuffers and gifts, but it’s also a model for supporting and giving back to the community. This year, 10% of all sales of items in this book go to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties, along with a generous donation from UICCU.