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Elkader’s Red Horse Fisheree is this Saturday
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012Abdelkader Education Project Forum & Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Connecting continents, cultures, religions, centuries relevant for our time
Abdelkader Education Project Forum & Awards Ceremony
A celebration to honor an extraordinary world hero
& students who have been touched by his life story
Saturday ~ May 5, 2012 ~ Historic Elkader Opera House
1:30 p.m. Doors Open — “Meet & Greet” with live music – River Connections Jazz Band
2:00 p.m. Program Begins — Abdelkader Essay Contest Awards & Presentations
Celebrated French Algerian singer Nassima Chabane
will perform music reflecting the universality of Emir Abdelkader.
Nassima has performed at Carnegie Hall and around the world.
Program Speakers
Bonnie Bickel James (International Education Consultant, Maryland)
Jerene Mortenson (International speaker, former administrator and teacher, Alaska)
John Kiser (author, Commander of the Faithful and The Monks of Tibhirine, Virginia)
Sarah Sayeed (President and Co-Founder of Oneblue, Washington DC)
Kathy Vaillancourt (Merrimack College, Massachusetts)
Salem Brahimi (Documentary film maker, France)
Bill Witt (former state legislator, currently freelance photojournalist, Iowa)
Reception and Discussions Follow Program — Refreshments on Stage
Free Public Event ~ Everyone Welcome
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Recent articles by Shams Ghoneim of Iowa City, the coordinator of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Iowa Chapter.
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IA
http://thegazette.com/2012/04/08/elkaders-namesake-served-muslims-christians/
Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, IA
http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20120415/OPINION02/304150019/El-Kader-still-offers-hope-inspiration-today-s-world
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The Abdelkader Education Project provides global resources for today built around John W. Kiser’s biography of Emir Abdelkader, Commander of the Faithful www.truejihad.com:
1) Abdelkader Essay Contests, with support from Principal Financial Group, ask students to evaluate the significance of Abdelkader’s courageous life of struggle during peace, war, imprisonment, and exile as applied to current events in America and the world.
2) Teacher Workshops offer tools for teaching about history and cultures of the Middle East.
3) Outreach to American Muslims and Muslim youth by highlighting the impact of ethical and just leadership of an Arab Muslim leader who influenced America and the West.
4) Public presentations.
For more information, please contact:
Kathy Garms, Project Director kathygarms@yahoo.com
Abdelkader Education Project www.abdelkaderproject.org
Fennellys’ Fun Way to celebrate paying Taxes
Friday, April 13th, 2012
It doesn’t matter if you won big or lost big with the IRS come to Fennellys’ Irish Pub on April 14th at 10 PM for our second annual Tax Day Party. Dress up as Mr. Money Bags to get discounted drinks. DJ Begins at 10pm.
Find your favorite mustache, top hat, monocle, bow tie, cane, or tail coat and party the night away.
Now Playing at the Elkader Opera House
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
The Opera House Players Present:
Self Help for Dummies
by T. Gregory Argall and Todd McGinnis
April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2012 – 7:30pm; Matinee April 15, 2012 – 2:00pm
A self-absorbed psychologist is late for work, and the growing collection of mixed nuts in his waiting room are left to fend for themselves… with hilariously unexpected results. Check out a preview of the show below.
Gospel Music night in Elkader
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
The McClellan Singing Sisters are scheduled to perform at the First Congregational Church, 200 Chestnut Street, Elkader, April 28 at 7pm.
This all sister quarter from Adams, NE, is one of the latest groups to burst onto the horizon in gospel music. The award-winning group is known for musical events bursting with smooth family harmony, uniting both song and humor to communicate a life-changing message.
Sisters, Tiffany (20), Kimberly (16), Jewel (14) and MaMera (10) have a closer bond than even best friends. They are committed to each other, their music, but most importantly to Jesus Christ.
This concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Make plans now to join the McClellen Singing Sisters for a high energy awesome event!
The McClellan Singing Sisters are scheduled to perform at the First Congregational Church, 200 Chestnut Street, Elkader, April 28.
This all sister quarter from Adams, NE, is one of the latest groups to burst onto the horizon in gospel music. The award-winning group is known for musical events bursting with smooth family harmony, uniting both song and humor to communicate a life-changing message.Sisters, Tiffany (20), Kimberly (16), Jewel (14) and MaMera (10) have a closer bond than even best friends. They are committed to each other, their music, but most importantly to Jesus Christ.
This concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Make plans now to join the McClellen Singing Sisters for a high energy awesome event!
Templeton Rye Feature Length Documentary Plays in Elkader
Thursday, March 29th, 2012(Des Moines, IA) – Greetings from Modern American Cinema! We are proud to announce Kristian Day’s Capone’s Whiskey: The Story of Templeton Rye will be playing at the Elkader Cinema ONE NIGHT ONLY. Admission is FREE.
Date, Time, and Location:
April 10th at 5PM
Elkader Cinema
Kristian Day’s documentary film chronicles the history of the infamous whiskey cookers of Carroll County, Iowa from their outlaw days of Prohibition to when the liquor became legal in 2006. During the Prohibition Era, west central Iowa farmers cooked whiskey in their barns and machine sheds to supplement their income in the harsh times. The finished product was of such a high quality that it quickly made its way to speakeasies in Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha through Italian gangster Al Capone. For almost 80 years the product was considered illegal until it was introduced in 2006 as a legal brand of top shelf liquor.
“This film uncovers a part of Iowa’s history that has been kept in the dark for almost a hundred years,” says Day. “I wanted to tell a story of survival and community spirit without taking away the mystique that it has carried with it for so long.”
Day, 26, a native of Rock Island, Ill., went to high school in Cedar Rapids and attended the University of Colorado at Denver in the music industry studies program. In 2008, Day began directing and producing his own movies. His short films have played all over the world including Austria, Greece and Italy. His films have also been screened at various festivals in cities across the United States including Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
This movie is the third movie in Day’s MADE IN IOWA documentary series, which has previously included Brent Houzenga: Hybrid Pioneer (about a native of Fulton, IL / available on DVD) and Templeton Rye: Iowa’s Good Stuff (30 minute short), which aired along side the Ken Burns’ series Prohibition on Iowa Public Television this past October and is currently available on Amazon’s Video On Demand. The ongoing series tells the stories of the innovative people, places and ideas that have influenced Iowa’s culture.
Modern American Cinema, LLC is an independent film production & distribution company based in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in creating full-feature narratives and educational documentaries for international distribution.
Beer Tasting at Schera’s on Saturday
Monday, March 26th, 2012
Abu Nawas Beverage Co. is a specialty beer distribution company founded by Schera’s co-owner, Frederique Boudani, last fall. Its portfolio includes some of the best craft breweries in the world including Jolly Pumpkin, Mikkeller, Schneider & Sohns, plus many rare world-class beers. Click here to visit their facebook page.
Schera’s Restaurant, Elkader is hosting a kick-off party for Abu Nawas on Saturday, March 31 from 1pm to 4pm.
Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door and includes twelve three-ounce sample pours and one six-ounce Cask Ale (real ale) hand-pumped from our brand new beer engine imported from England. Additional beers are available on a cash basis. We will also be offering shawarma (gyros) and falafel for those wishing to eat. (The regular menu will not be available between 12:45pm and 4:30pm.) A portion of the proceeds will go towards purchasing playground equipment for Elkader’s new park located in the area devastated by the 2008 flood.
The beer line-up (subject to minor last minute modifications) includes:
1. De La Senne Taras Boulba (Belgium)
2. Jandrain-Jandrenouille IV Saison (Belgium)
3. Amager Rugporter (Denmark)
4. Mikkeller It’s Alive (Oval-inspired brew from Denmark)
5. Mikkeller Koppi IPA (Denmark)
6. Tripel Karmeleit (Belgium)
7. La Trappe Quadrupel (Netherlands)
8. Haandbryggeriet Norwegian Wood (Norway)
9. Nøgne-Ø Imperial Stout (Norway)
10. Nøgne-Ø Winter (Norway)
11. Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire (Michigan, USA)
12. Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza (Michigan, USA)
13. Löwenbräu Buttenheim Kellerbier in the antisch keg (Germany)
No fillers here! Frederique and Abu Nawas’ Sales Manager Kevin Roberts will be on hand to discuss the beer on tap as well as answer any questions about Abu Nawas’ line-up. We will also have bottles of some of the featured beers available for sale at a discounted price.
All participants in the beer tasting will be entered into a raffle for an extremely rare bottle of beer, to be announced at the event! A truly unique opportunity.
For advance tickets, please call Schera’s at 563-245-1992 with a credit card. Pre-orders will be available for pickup at the door. Tickets are limited so don’t miss this amazing chance to try some of the really amazing beers that Abu Nawas is bringing to Iowa.
Elkader Firemen’s Dance
Monday, March 19th, 2012The Uncle Sam’s Band will entertain the crowd attending this Saturday’s, Mar 24th Elkader Fireman’s Appreciation Dance, to be held at Johnson’s Reception Hall, from 8pm – Midnight, in Elkader. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Blend Hits the Elkader Opera House
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Blend = A cappella quartet that brings back all of those fun loving memories of the 50’s and 60’s with a twist of fun. You’ll be amazed at the unbelievable sound and sight while four young men take you back with songs such as “Come, Go With Me” and “In the Still of the Night”. BLEND is a show that you will not want to miss!
Tickets
Showtime: Friday, Mar 16 7:30 at the Elkader Opera House
DnT establishments celebrate St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
All events listed in this post will occur on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th
Fennellys’ Irish Pub will be starting the celebration at 11 am with all of your Irish favorites. Come in and enjoy our all day specials on Reubens, Rachels, corned beef and cabbage, green beer and Guinness. And who ever gets that last green beer from the keg gets a gift certificate!
St. Patrick’s Day party in the Lone Wolf at Lady Luck Casino Marquette
Featuring Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos starting at 7pm! St. Patrick’s Day party in the Lone Wolf at Lady Luck Casino Marquette
Enjoy all your St. Patrick’s Day favorites at The Buffet for lunch and dinner, including corned beef and cabbage.
Jodi’s Americana Grille, SAturday, March 17th, Our AYCE buffet starting at 11am will be our St. Patrick’s Day special with corned beef, red potatoes, cooked cabbage, carrots…sooooo good! Our AYCE buffet starting at 5 pm will be our Tailgate Buffet special with brats and kraut, BBQ sandwiches, jojo potatoes, build your own nachos, and mini rueben sandwiches along with the salad bar! Come and join the fun, watch all the tvs and sign up for great prizes!!! Hope to see you!!!
We will have drink specials too!!
Johnson’s, Elkader Irish celebration with the music of Fr. Paul Peters and Corn Beef and Cabbage
Fitzy’s, Edgewood St. Patrick’s Day Bash – Specials and R Bizzle 9-1
Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point Championship Round of the Mega Karaoke Contest $500 grand prize. Come and cheer n the contestants and Vote for People’s Choice Award. Judging at Midnight.
Graffitti’s, Edgewood Edgewood Fire Dept Benefit/ Dance music by Lonesome Road 8 – Midnight
Anchor Inn, Garber Euchre Tourney begins at 1 pm
The Elkader Opera House: 7:30 PM
Featuring the following students from our local area include: Tanner Wenger-Elkader, Ian Bee-Monona,
Reid Cook-Strawberry Point, Alicia Faust-Guttenberg
Free will donations accepted.
