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Clayton County Conservation Awareness also known as CAN begins their Project Aware Volunteer River Cleanup along the Turkey River Watershed tomorrow. The event allows volunteers to float down the river, soaking in the sun, and playing in the mud. This is not an event for those who don’t like to get dirty, but a great event for those who have a big heart.
One of the highlights of the event will be a Wednesday, July 13, concert at the Elkader Opera House by Big Blue Sky. The concert is open to the general public, but especially created for those putting in the hard work (feel free to shower before the show). Jon Stravers, singer and songwriter for Big Blue Sky, is a known environmentalist and is happy to provide this concert for the benefit of the conservation. The cost of the event is a donation only and a silent auction is held in conjunction with the concert. For more, you can check out the www.claytoncountycan.com website.
The Elkader Cinema begins it run of the Academy Award nominated film, True Grit today, Friday Jan 28th. According to Lee Akin owner of the Elkader Cinema, True Grit has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay!
The Osterdock Store owned and operated by the wonderfully gracious Elaine Bierman, has added a salad bar to their monthly, Prime Rib Dinner nights. They added the salad bar on New Year’s Eve and the crowd loved it. Prime Rib is on the Osterdock Store’s menu this Saturday, January 29th and then again on the Saturday Feb 12th for their big Valentine’s Celebration.
We just updated the Bucks n Bull’s Calendar with their February entertainment list of events. FUN FUN FUN
The Sandbar in Lansing has added some new burgers to their lineup including a Jack Daniel’s Burger!
And speaking of burgers Cafe Rose’ has now serving burgers and has homemade hot soup available daily.
Tonight is Game Show Night at the Lone Wolf and their January Karaoke Contest finale is set for tomorrow night Jan 29th. $2000 in prizes will be awarded.
Tomorrow at 1pm don’t miss the Anchor Inn Kings n Queens Pool Tourney beginning at 1pm.
Doug’s Pub and Grill is hosting a Grand Opening Party tomorrow.
Of course it is Fiber Arts Festival weekend in McGregor and the big Dr. Etta Show is Sunday at the Elkader Opera House.
The updates are complete and Bucks n Bulls in Harpers Ferry invites you to check them out at the Grand Opening Bash set for this Saturday, May 1st.
Beginning Saturday at 10 am:
the Other Place owner, Jeff Bechtel, behind the bar in his Live Music Venue
Recently, I had the chance to meet Jeff Bechtel, owner of the Other Place, in downtown Lansing. From the outside, to the uninformed, with its rather unassuming exterior, the Other Place looks like your typical lazy tavern. But upon entering the door you know you are have entered a music mecca. This place in rockin with a capital “R”. The entryway is plastered with a huge poster announcing the dates of the upcoming season of live music. One more step brings you into the full bar area, where you will be immersed with amplified jukebox tunes…. I was greeted with the sounds of Guns and Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle.” 
When I asked to interview Jeff about his bar, his background and his emphasis on live music, he simply pointed to the sign behind the bar that reads, “It’s all about the music.” And for this bar owner and his guests, enough said – that is the simple truth. His personal listening favorites include Pink Floyd and the Beatles. Bechtel says you will seldom see a country band at the affectionately named thee O.P. Most bands that play are rock and classic rock.
One of Bechtel’s favorite cover bands, The Olson Dunn Band, is going to appear at thee O.P. on Sunday, April 25th at 3 p.m. Why are these guys his favorites? “Because they play tunes I don’t hear other cover bands playing and they play covers better than anyone else who plays here.”
Be sure to follow the dishntunes.com food n fun calendar for upcoming live music gigs appearing the O.P.
The Franklin Hotel Pub conducts one of the most well known area karaoke contest. This year’s 3rd Annual Karaoke Contest concluded this past Saturday, March 13th. Two qualifying performers were selected to advance to Saturday’s finale during the Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 contests.
The Grand Prize of $500 was awarded to Lauri Wyatt of Iowa City. Laurie, a Starmont graduate, sang “Walkin in Memphis” and “Stand By Me.”
For singing “Believe” by Brooks and Dunn and “Drift Away” by Toby Gray, Larry Thier of Farley was the People’s Choice. He was given $150 for his efforts. This award was sponsored by Citizens State Bank, Michel D. Farmer, Munters True Value Hardware, Farmers Savings Bank, The Press Journal, and Strawberry Point Drug (Philips Pharmacy).
Mark your calendars for next year. Who knows – you could be the next $500 winner!
Sometimes weekends in Northeast Iowa just seem to have something for everyone. This weekend is no exception. The dishntunes.com food n fun calendar is the best reference to use for making plans. Our picks are in no particular order:
Fitzy’s in Edgewood has Bill Stock & the Swamp Cats Live this Friday Mar 12.
This Friday night is also Comedy Night at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
City Sounds in PDC will have DJ ROXX in the house both Friday and Saturday night.
Ladies Just Wanna Have Fun, a ladies day out event in Elkader beginning Saturday, March 13 at 8:30 am.
A St. Patty’s Day Warm Up event, featuring “The Steel Bonnets” at Old Man River, also this Saturday, March 13.
The Stadium’s Huge Dart Tourney and Biggest Party of the Year is this Saturday afternoon. See their ad this page.
The Lone Wolf Bar at the Lady Luck Casino, along with their Guiness Specials is offering a FREE ROCK concert this Friday and Saturday night starring the “Grilled Cheese Experience.” I might add the Lone Wolf Bar is a really awesome place.
Country fans will love the Saturday night dance at the Delaware Co. Fairgrounds with “Keepin’ It Country.”
The LaBarge Duo is at The Safe House in Lansing on Saturday night.
Milty’s in Lansing is planning a Shamrock of a good time for this Saturday evening. Details on the food n fun calendar.
Franklin Hotel Championship Round of the Karaoke Contest check out who wins the $500 grand prize and cast your vote for the ” People’s Choice” award.
Look at the dishntunes.com Food n Fun Calendar for so much more!
Sometimes it is interesting how sad news for some can lead to enjoyment for many. This past January, Elkader residents Harry and Diane Erickson were visiting Harry’s brother, John, at a hospital in Mankato, Minnesota. Unfortunately, during the couple’s visit John was diagnosed with stage four Lymphoma. The diagnosis is of course very upsetting for the family and has led to many life altering decisions for the group, the most significant of which may be the Minnesota Erickson’s decision to temporarily move in with Harry and Diane, in Elkader. This decision was made to facilitate the medical treatments John is receiving in Dubuque.
Back in January, while the four of them were visiting in the hospital room, John’s hospital roommate, Sonny Bryant was noticeably humming to the point when Diane felt it necessary to comment on his soothing sounds. Bryant explained he was getting ready for his “gig” scheduled to begin in a few hours.
So sad for 17 Candle band members and even more sad for the Capital One Bowl game attendees, in Orlando and the national viewing audience. 17 candle did not perform live today because of the muddy field conditions. The bowl officials did not allow the half time stage to be constructed and the upcoming, nationally recognized band was disappointingly stopped short of their performance. This is according to their Facebook fan site status. 17 Candle says details will be coming soon to their website.
Hey dishntunes.com fans don’t miss one of our favorite Country Rock bands, County Rd. Band playing Dec 26th at Crazy Carl’s Silver Dollar in McGregor. Expect to hear amazing vocal talent by vocalist, Annie Dee. She does it all from the Stones and Sugarland to Pat Benetar and Lady Antebellum. It will be “Super Fun!” Read a County Rd Band full story here.
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