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Contents | 3 

6 

Lineup: 

7 

Playbill: 

9 

Sounds: 

12 

13 

Here is a list of who’s 

playing where this weekend. 

OST offers upKen Ludwig’s 

Sherlock Holmes play. 

Neil Diamond tribute 

concert at Roof Garden Ballroom. 

Playbill: Boji Bantam Broadway 

Bootcamp set for July 8-13. 

I Am, He Said: A Celebration of The Music 

of Neil Diamond to take place at Roof Garden 

Ballroom in Arnolds Park on July 7. 

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Screen: New releases for the 

big screen and good new rentals. 

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ON THE COVER 

Okoboji Summer Theatre to host Boji Bantam Broadway Bootcamp July 8-13. 

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16 

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Event: Bike Ride Around Spirit 

Lake on Saturday, July 13. 

Event: Round Lake Winery hosts 

Cruisin’ Hog Roast & Car Show. 

Sounds: Gary Puckett and The 

Union Gap at PLAC July 9-10. 

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Other Happenings: Other 

must-see area events to check out 

Sports: U of O World Tennis 

Classic set for July 13-14. 

Calendar: Plan ahead with our 

list of what’s happening where. 

Side Trip: 

When it’s the worst of times, I appreciate 

how we see the best of 

people. 

The weather, destruction and high water 

levels we all are dealing with now certainly 

feel like some of those 

“worst of times.” And 

yet there are countless 

stories of people helping 

neighbors, helping 

strangers, giving, donating 

and volunteering. 

Our family helped 

friends sandbag 

their East Okoboji 

Lake home and were 

amazed at the volunteers 

who showed 

up at the bagging site 

MYRNA 

WAGNER 

— some with no connection to anyone in 

trouble. They were just there as it was the 

right thing to do. 

Our family friend and lifelong newspaper 

guy, Alan Mores, is a longtime summer resident 

of Jones Beach, one of the hardest hit 

areas in the Iowa Great Lakes. 

He and his neighbors have placed 15,000 

sandbags and are still dealing with standing 

water long after the flooding has receded for 

most people. 

Alan has sent out regular text and e-mail 

updates as few residents there were able to 

remain in their homes. 

His messages are news reports, little emotion 

and mostly the facts — level of water, 

damage to docks, number of pumps and 

gallons moved per hour, and what the current 

vulnerabilities and needs are. 

He shared yesterday that some residents 

have ventured out for materials and supplies, 

heading south to nearby Spencer. 

Even these folks who have lost so much 

and are still living in the midst of the aftermath 

have compassion and perspective. 

Alan writes, “Our problems pale in comparison 

to those of the residents of Spencer.” 

There is light in the darkness. Don’t give 

up hope. 

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Lineup 

Here is a list 

of who’s 

playing where 

this weekend. 

THURSDAY, JULY 4 

Kris Lager Band 1 p.m. - Okoboji 

Store, 712-332-5628 

Might Nish Band 1 p.m. - Barefoot 

Bar, 712-332-7303 

Two Ol’ Fishheads 5 p.m. - Captain’s 

Getaway, 712-332-7045 

Erin Chappas 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Brad Morgan 6 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 

712-332-7303 

The Rolling Stoners 7:30 p.m. - 

Preservation Plaza, 712-332-2183 

Birdchild Band 8 p.m. - Okoboji Store, 

712-332-5628 

The Fishheads 9 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Show Me Your Hits! 9 p.m. - Captain’s 

Getaway, 712-332-7045 

FRIDAY, JULY 5 

Keifer and Scott 1 p.m. - Okoboji 

Store, 712-332-5628 

George Dickel Band 1:30 p.m. - 

Barefoot Bar, 712-332-7303 

Two Ol’ Fishheads 5 p.m. - Captain’s 

Getaway, 712-332-7045 

Ryan Sather 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Dave Anderson & The Invisible 

String Band 6 p.m. - Round Lake Vineyards 

& Winery, 507-945-1100 

Neon Horizon 6 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 

712-332-7303 

Tom Lichter 6:30 p.m. - InnSpiration 

Vines & Wines, 712-390-0430 

The Trip 7:30 p.m. - Preservation Plaza, 

712-332-2183 

The Schmidt Brothers Band 8 

p.m. - Okoboji Store, 712-332-5628 

Gallivant 9 p.m. - The Gardens, 712- 

332-2990 

The White Keys 9 p.m. - Captain’s 

Getaway, 712-332-7045 

SATURDAY, JULY 6 

Okoboji Music Masters 8:30 a.m. - 

Farmers Market in the Park, 712-332-2183 


Store, 712-332-5628 

Brad Morgan 1:30 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 

712-332-7303 

Zack Fricke & Ira Haze 4 p.m. - 

Captain’s Getaway, 712-332-7045 

THURSDAY, JULY 4 

The Fishheads 9 p.m. - The Gardens, 712-332-2990 

Tristan and Nate 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Neon Horizon 6 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 

712-332-7303 

Dave Rowley 6 p.m. - Little Swan 

Lake Winery, 712-858-4592 

90’s Rock Show 7:30 p.m. - Preservation 

Plaza, 712-332-2183 



Hector Anchondo Band 9 p.m. - 

The Gardens, 712-332-2990 

The White Keys 9 p.m. - Captain’s 

Getaway, 712-332-7045 

SUNDAY, JULY 7 


Store, 712-332-5628 

Ben Scruggs 2 p.m. - Round Lake 

Vineyards & Winery, 507-945-1100 

Chris Pohlson 2 p.m. - Calico Skies 

Vineyard and Winery, 712-753-2110 

Neil Hewitt 2 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 712- 

332-7303 

Zack Fricke & Ira Haze 4 p.m. - 

Captain’s Getaway, 712-332-7045 

Charlie Leissler 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Andy Juhl 5:30 p.m. - InnSpiration 

Vines & Wines, 712-390-0430 

Uncle Kracker 7 p.m. - Captain’s Getaway, 

712-332-7045 

I Am He Said: A Celebration of 

Neil Diamond 7:30 p.m. - Roof Garden 

Ballroom, 712-332-2183 



MONDAY, JULY 8 

Boji Bill 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 712- 

332-2990 

Dick Bauman Big Band 7 p.m. - 

Pearson Lakes Art Center, 712-332-7013 

TUESDAY, JULY 9 

Jeremy DeWall 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Jazzed Up Big Band 7 p.m. - Roof 

Garden Ballroom, 712-332-2183 

Gary Puckett & The Union 

Gap 7:30 p.m. - Pearson Lakes Art Center, 

712-332-7013 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 

Christopher John 5 p.m. - The Gardens, 

712-332-2990 

Gary Puckett & The Union 

Gap 7:30 p.m. - Pearson Lakes Art Center, 

712-332-7013 

SATURDAY, JULY 6 

Brad Morgan 1:30 p.m. - Barefoot Bar, 

712-332-7303 

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MYRNA WAGNER | STAFF WRITER 

British detective duo on stage at OST 

Play based on famous tale ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ 

A 

dark brown brick wall and 

empty gold picture frames create 

a bit of mood and mystery 

from the opening curtain for the play 

“Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock 

Holmes Mystery” that takes to the 

stage for the second week of Okoboji 

Summer Theatre’s 66th season. 

A cast of just six actors bring to 

life a wide variety of characters in 

this classic story starring the most 

famous British detective, Sherlock 

Holmes, played by one of the OST’s 

most famous actors, Rob Doyen. 

Another OST favorite guest actor, 

Chad Fess, plays the role of the nearly 

inseparable partner, Dr. Watson. 

Set on the moors of Devonshire 

surrounding the Baskerville estate 

outside of London, the play is a 

somewhat humorous adaptation by 

playwright Ken Ludwig of Sir Arthur 

Conan Doyle’s book “The Hound 

of the Baskervilles.” Heirs to the 

Baskerville family estate are being 

murdered, and Holmes and Watson 

are tasked with solving the mystery. 

“There are layers upon layers and 

nothing adds up” Holmes says to 

Watson in the early moments of Act 

II. 

That is as it should be for a mystery 

that has everyone wondering until 

the final moments. 

Though the theme of the play is 

serious, there is comedy and humor 

laced throughout, seen in the physicality 

of the acting and the exaggerated 

stereotypes of characters. 

In addition to Holmes and Watson, 

four actors play all the other characters, 

relying primarily on costume 

changes, spoken accents and physical 

movements to convey the many 

roles. 

The mastermind behind all the intricate 

details of the show is director 

Stephen Brotebeck. Timing is critical 

to the success of a mystery like this 

and Brotebeck is mindful of every 

detail. Lights, sounds, blocking and 

props all change in rapid succession 

enabling a small cast to carry out the 

vast number of roles. 

As an audience member you don’t 

first realize you’re seeing the same actors 

on repeat. Once the realization 

hits it is impressive to watch for the 

changes and nuances, all executed by 

Stephens College students. 

The small cast is also able to execute 

many roles through the genius 

of the script and design of the set. As 

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson 

think aloud and form theories, they 

are able to introduce characters. A 

small stage in the background of the 

larger stage also allows these scenes 

to come to life while the characters 

are talking. 

The genius of set designer Brandon 

PT Davis works perfectly for the 

telling of stories within stories. Paint 

charge for his design is Katie Cohen. 

Actor Quinten Loveland’s primary 

character is Sir Henry, a hearty man 

with a drawl who has recruited the 

help of Holmes and Watson. He 

also plays the town constable, and 

switches seamlessly from his drawl 

to an Irish brogue. Particularly 

impressive is Loveland’s execution 

when both of these characters are 

on stage at the same time and he 

is able to fill both parts simply by 

holding up the hat and using both 

of his voices. 

Joseph Alan Murphy is equally 

impressive in his ability to switch 

roles. Primarily Jack Stapleton, he is 

also Dr. Mortimer, John Barrymore 

and more. He executes physical 

disabilities remarkably well and 

handles dozens of costume changes 

in minimal time. 

Arden Ogilvie and Nylah Strong 

are the female cast members, 

also filling many roles with accents, 

unique mannerisms and costume 

changes. Impressive that these actors 

do not show the stress of speedy costume 

changes. 

The talent on stage is matched by 

the talents making things happen 

behind the scenes. 

Makenzie Schutter handles the 

challenge of costume design for the 

show, with assistance from Sydney 

Johnson. Props go hand-in-hand 

with costumes in this production, 

Getting there: 

WHAT: “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: 

A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” 

WHEN: Through Sunday, July 7 

(no Thursday performances this 

season) 

WHERE: Okoboji Summer Theatre, 

2001 Highway 71, Okoboji 

TICKETS: $24 

RESERVATIONS: Call the box 

office at 712-332-7773 or visit 

the website eventbrite.com and 

search by title. 

UP NEXT: “Freaky Friday,” a musical, 

playing July 9-14 

handled by prop supervisor Fae 

Riemann-Royer. 

Ashley Russell is stage manager, assisted 

by Paige “Blue” True. 

Kayla Sliger is sound designer with 

Savannah Bell serving as lighting 

designer. 

Dramatic music and dramatic 

lighting are perfectly paired with 

sound effects. Listen for the wind, 

thunder, train whistle, typewriter, 

growling dog, creaking door and 

wind. Fog is particularly effective too, 

both at the train station and when 

the action moves into the moors and 

heavy fog rolls in. 

When the music is soft and romantic, 

the lights are as well. When 

the music shifts to the dramatic, 

lights on the scrim shift from purple 

and fuchsia to red and orange. Drab 

nearly colorless greenish taupe light 

is appropriate for the melancholy 

moments. A final spotlight on the 

two genius detectives is a dramatic 

and fitting way to end. 

Though there is much unknown 

during the telling of the tale, all is 

neatly wrapped up and explained 

in the end, with a bit of philosophy 

shared for theatregoers. 

“That part of our souls that is dark 

and troubling — the hound is in all 

of us.” F 

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Sounds | 9 

Play 

it 

NOW 

This is not a tribute show. This is a 

celebration of an amazing musical 

icon, one we all love and respect. 

Tommy Vee 

Neil Diamond tribute concert on stage July 7 

The good times have never 

seemed so good at the Roof 

Garden Ballroom in Arnolds 

Park Amusement Park. 

I Am, He Said: A Celebration of 

the Music of Neil Diamond will take 

the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. 

This show, which celebrates the 

life and music of music legend Neil 

Diamond, is back by popular demand. 

“I Am, He Said performed last 

year in The Roof Garden Ballroom. 

Everyone who attended, asked if we 

could bring them back, they were 

that good,” said Chris Swanson, the 

director of HAPI Marketing. “The 

popularity of Neil Diamond music 

is why we originally wanted to do 

a Neil Diamond tribute. The Killer 

Vees don’t consider this a tribute, 

they consider it a celebration of an 

amazing music icon.” 

The full band features the talents of 

Matt Vee along with his cousins, Jeff 

and Tommy Vee, who are the sons of 

the legendary Bobby Vee, who was 

known for such hits as “The Night 

Has a Thousand Eyes” and “Come 

Back When You Grow Up.” 

All the Vees join together with 

other family and friends as The 

Killer Vees to present this night of 

music featuring the songs of Neil 

Diamond. This is so much more 

than a tribute show. 

“This is not a tribute show,” says 

Tommy Vee. “This is a celebration 

of an amazing musical icon, one we 

all love and respect. We have been 

fans since we were in grade school 

and first learning our respective 

instruments and played many of 

these tunes over the years in various 

bands. We have recruited an incredible 

group of singers and players 

and have gone back to the original 

records, it is all about the vocals and 

Matt nails it. It’s a rockin’ show!” 

Young or old — everyone who 

loves Neil Diamond should make 

sure to get their tickets now. F 

At a Glance: 

WHAT: I Am, He Said: A Celebration 

of the Music of Neil Diamond 

WHERE: Roof Garden Ballroom, 

91 Lake St., Arnolds Park, IA 

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7 

COST: $29-$44 

CONTACT: 712-332-2183 

ONLINE: www.roofgardenballroom.com 

KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER 

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At a Glance: 

WHAT: Boji Bantam Broadway 

Bootcamp 

WHERE: Boji Bantam Theatre at 

Okoboji Summer Theatre, 2001 

Highway 71, Okoboji, IA 

WHEN: July 8-13 

COST: $375 for week of camp 

CONTACT: 712-332-7773 

ONLINE: www.okobojisummertheatre.org 


OST to 

host Boji 

Bantam 

Broadway 

Bootcamp 

July 8-13 

show 

Get the 

on the road 

Aspiring thespians should get 

ready to report to bootcamp. 

Okoboji Summer Theatre 

is offering a new opportunity for local 

middle school and high school 

students. They will be offering the 

Boji Bantam Broadway Bootcamp 

the week of July 8-13. The program 

runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every day 

with a free showcase performance 

scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 

13. 

The cost of the event is $375 for 

the week, but there are a few scholarships 

still available as of press time, 

according to organizers of the event. 

The recommended ages for this week 

of classes is ages 12 and up. 

All of the classes will be held at the 

Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre on 

the grounds of the Okoboji Summer 

Theatre. 

The students will get the opportunity 

to work with a variety of professional 

artists and staff. 

“We are so excited to be bringing 

this programming to Okoboji,” said 

Madison Dodd, the Boji Bantam 

director for the season. “We have a 

wonderful lineup of guest artists and 

professional staff that the students 

will get to work with to sharpen their 

skills in the performing arts.” 

This musical theatre intensive will 

include time spent working on singing, 

dancing and acting. The students 

will do a number of workshops and 

will also get to spend time with 

the rest of the company and 

staff throughout the day including 

mealtimes. 

“They will get a taste of what 

its like to be a member of the 

company at Okoboji Summer 

Theatre, which is pretty cool,” 

Dodd said. 

Each student will work on a 

number of songs, monologues and 

scenes with other students throughout 

the week and will perform them 

all at a showcase at the end of the 

week. 

At 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, the 

public is welcome to attend this free 

program featuring the hard work of 

local youth. 

“At the beginning of the week each 

student will do a mock audition and 

we will assign each of them to do a 

solo or duet, a monologue and short 

scenes. The performance will be 

about 30-40 minutes,” Dodd said. 

The spotlight is on and the stage 

is waiting for kids ready to report 

for the Boji Bantam Broadway Bootcamp 

next week. F 

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box office 

at the 

Limited release movies are not included in “What’s New.” Only films that receive an average “C” or 

better rating by movie critics on both coasts and the Midwest are included in “Good Stuff.” 

Despicable Me 4 

PG | 94 min. 

Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence 

soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. 


Screen | 13 

good stuff still playing 

A Quiet Place: Day 

One 

PG-13 

99 min. 

★★★★★ 

When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors 

try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent 

as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound. 

The Bikeriders R 

116 min. 

Over the course of a decade, a Midwestern motorcycle club evolves from a gathering 

Inside Out 2 

what you can rent 

Housekeeping for 

Beginners 

The Boys in the 

Boat 

The Ministry of 

Ungentlemanly Warfare 

R 

107 min. 

★★★★★ 

PG-13 

123 min. 

★★★★★ 

R 

120 min. 

★★★★★ 

place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group’s way of life. 

Dita, despite never aspiring to be a mother, finds herself compelled to raise her girlfriend’s 

two daughters — Mia, a tiny troublemaker, and Vanesa. As their individual wills clash, a 

heartwarming story unfolds about an unlikely family’s struggle to stay together. 

The 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competes for gold at the Summer 

Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height 

of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight. 

Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true 

events, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of 

the first-ever special forces organization formed during World War II. 

Monkey Man R 

121 min. 

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous 

Ghostbusters: 

Frozen Empire 

★★★★★ 

PG 

100 min. 

Teenager Riley’s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for 

something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust 

★★★★★ aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. 

★★★★★ 

PG-13 

115 min. 

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young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after 

night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. 

The Spengler family returns to where it all started — the iconic New York City firehouse — 

to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to 

take busting ghosts to the next level.


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Event 

MARK YOUR 

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Bike Ride 

Around 

Spirit Lake 

Getting there: 

WHAT: BRASL 

WHERE: Starting on Hill Avenue, 

Downtown Spirit Lake 

WHEN: Starting at 7:30 and 9 a.m. 

Saturday, July 13 

COST: $35-40 

CONTACT: 712-336-4978 

ONLINE: www.spiritlakecc.com 

RYLAN HOWE | STAFF WRITER 

BRASL ready to pedal around Big Spirit 

The largest natural lake in 

Iowa deserves a lap or two 

and the Bike Ride Around 

Spirit Lake is ready to deliver. 

BRASL is back for its annual 

trek along the shorelines of the 

lake with 15, 25, and 50-mile 

routes as options for those who 

sign up for the ride. 

The shortest ride is dubbed the 

“Bike Cruise” circling Spirit Lake. 

The lengthier options are 

called “Power Bikes” and include 

additional routes and detours. 

Registration costs between 

$35-$40 including commemorative 

ride shirts. 

Packet pickup is from 7-9 a.m. 

in downtown Spirit Lake with 

formal starts led by local law 

enforcement scheduled for 7:30 

a.m. and 9 a.m. F 

Spirit Lake | Iowa

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16 | 

Event 

MARK YOUR 

CALENDARS! 

Hogs 


& 

HOT RODS 

There’s going to be more than one type of 

hog at Round Lake Vineyards & Winery. 

In addition to classic cars there will also 

be motorcycles and a whole roasted hog at 

their Cruisin’ Hog Roast & Car Show at 5 p.m. 

Friday, July 12. 

The event came from idea to bring likeminded 

people together to relive the days long 

gone by. 

“For many it’s about nostalgia. It doesn’t 

matter if you were a kid in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, 

or ’80s, the car that reminds you of a great time 

in your life will probably be there. For the car 

owners, they love to share their memories and 

the time they’ve committed to that special car,” 

said Scott Ellenbecker, one of the owners of 

Round Lake Vineyards & Winery. 

The cars are parked along the lake shore and 

there are no entrance fees for the cars or the 

people wanting to enjoy looking at them. The 

event officially starts at 5 p.m., but cars can 

start arriving before 4 p.m. 

In addition to the classic cars there will also 

be some other interesting vehicles to catch 

your eye. 

“We also see many newer cars and some 

vintage models. Corvettes and Porsche, Aston 

Martins and Model Ts. We even had a World 

War II vintage truck a couple years ago,” Ellenbecker 

said. “We try to keep cars in groups of 

similar model and vintage, but many just want 

a good spot by the lake or in the shade to visit 

with other car enthusiasts.” 

They decided to make it extra special by adding 

something unique to the menu. 

“We’ve been roasting a pig since the first 

time we had this event. A hog roast just 

seemed to fit as a fun food for a super casual 

car event. The grill will also be turning out 

burgers and brats. We also feature keg beer 

specials and slushies along with the full bar,” 

Ellenbecker said. “The restaurant and bar will 

also be open if someone wants to see the cars 

then head over to the main winery building 

At a Glance: 

WHAT: Cruisin’ Hog Roast & Car Show 

WHERE: Round Lake Vineyards & Winery, 

30124 Highway 264, Round Lake, MN 

WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 

COST: Free to attend 

CONTACT: 507-945-1100 

ONLINE: www.roundlakevineyards.com 

for a steak or drinks.” 

The atmosphere will be enhanced by the 

music of local favorite Dan Jensen throughout 

the event. 

This event is a longtime favorite that brings 

in crowds of car enthusiasts and people just 

looking to spend an interesting evening. 

“We’ve been doing this for many years and 

the event is up or down in number of cars 

based on the year and weather. We’ve had 150 

cars and we’ve had 75,” Ellenbecker said. “It 

depends on the year. There are no pre-assigned 

parking spot for cars or restrictions on who 

can bring a car, so we don’t know what’ll happen 

until it does. But it’s always been a good 

turnout.” 

Even if you don’t have a cool classic car, you 

can still cruise on in to Round Lake Vineyards 

to enjoy strolling along the lakeshore while 

enjoying some good food and fun in a beautiful 

spot. 

“This event really pulls the whole property 

together for a fun evening by the lake. I think 

that’s what I like about this event the most. 

There is a warm summer nights by the lake 

vibe: sit by the koi pond and waterfall with 

friends or wander around looking at nice cars 

or just listen to the music and relax,” Ellenbecker 

said. “No agenda and a beautiful evening 

is sometimes all one needs for the perfect 

family escape or date night.” F 

Round Lake Vineyards hosts Cruisin’ Hog Roast & Car Show on July 12 

Round Lake | Minnesota

MARK YOUR 

CALENDARS! 


Sounds | 17 

Bridging the Gap 

At a Glance: 

WHAT: Gary Puckett & The 

Union Gap 

WHERE: Pearson Lakes Art 

Center, 2201 Highway 71, 

Okoboji, IA 

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 

and Wednesday, July 9-10 

COST: $45 for art center 

members, $55 for nonmembers 

CONTACT: 712-332-7013 

ONLINE: www.lakesart.org 


A 

couple years after a memorable performance 

at the Pearson Lakes Art Center, it’s time for 

an encore from Gary Puckett & The Union 

Gap. 

While their previous trip involved a trio of bands 

and shorter sets, this time around the stage belongs 

solely to them. 

“That had a great show and this time around 

we’ll get to hear more of them,” said Rachelle Fratzke, 

performing arts director at the Pearson Lakes Art 

Center. 

That means the audience will get a full twohour 

show this time around, hearing the hits 

like “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “Over You,” 

“Home,” and many others that made Gary Puckett 

& The Union Gap one of the most successful music 

groups of the 1960s. 

Audiences will get two chances to catch the show 

with performances scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 

and Wednesday, July 9-10, in the Lauridsen 

Performing Arts Theatre at the art center. 

Tickets are $45 for art center members or $55 for 

Gary Puckett returns to the Iowa 

Great Lakes for two concerts 

nonmembers. 

It’s also a chance to see an original artist of the 

’60s still performing at the top of his game. 

“He’s one of the few still going from that era and 

singing under his own name,” Fratzke said. “You 

have so many bands that are still performing but 

there aren’t any original members still playing. 

Gary and his band are definitely world renowned 

artists with a lot of great music.” 

Don’t miss the chance to catch a classic with Gary 

Puckett & The Union Gap in the Iowa Great Lakes. 

F 

Okoboji | Iowa


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Carryout Hotline: 712-338-9100 

Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Friday - Saturday: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Sunday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Owned and Operated by

Kenue Coffee Hour 

Kenue Coffee Hour will be taking 

some steps back in time. 

For their next monthly meeting, 

set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 

they will learning about the topic of the 

Spirit Lake Massacre. 

The Kenue Coffee Hour is a free 

monthly educational program geared 

toward adults for them to come and 

learn. Each month there is a new topic 

and a featured expert who can give a 

presentation on the subject and answer 

questions. 

No registration is required for this 

free event. 

WHERE: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11 

WHEN: Dickinson County Conservation 

Board, 22785 Nature Center Road, 

Okoboji, IA 

COST: Free 

CONTACT: 712-336-6352 


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ONLINE: www.dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com 

Nature Tots 

The Dickinson County Nature Center is 

inviting you to get fishy at next Nature Tots 

program. 

The focus of their next Nature Tots program 

will continue on with their nursery rhyme 

theme for the year and July will be Once I 

Caught a Fish Alive. 

The Nature Tots program is aimed at children 

ages 2-5 with an adult chaperone and takes 

place the second Wednesday each month at 

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event is free and 

registration is encouraged and can be done 

online at www.dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com. 

The next class will take place on 

Wednesday, July 10. 

WHERE: Dickinson County Nature Center, 

22785 Nature Center Road, Okoboji, IA 

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 

July 10 

COST: Free 

CONTACT: 712-336-6352 

ONLINE: www.dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com


20 | 

Sports 

MARK YOUR 

CALENDARS! 

At a Glance: 

WHAT: University of Okoboji 

World Tennis Classic 

WHERE: Speier Park, 1709 Sanborn 

Ave., Okoboji, IA 

WHEN: July 13-14, entry deadline 

July 10 

COST: $25/first event, $20 second 

event 

CONTACT: 712-330-8064 

ONLINE: Find the event page on 

Facebook 


Forehands and First Serves 

World Tennis Classic up next for the University of Okoboji 

Summer swing means backhands 

and drop shots next 

weekend in Okoboji. 

That’s because it’s once again 

time for the annual University of 

Okoboji World Tennis Classic. 

The event offers competitive hard 

court matches for all ages and abilities 

and has been a staple at Okoboji’s 

Speier Park for several years. 

“I always look forward to seeing 

returning players and their families, 

I’m even starting to see a second 

generation come through now 

where I’ve watched Mom and Dad 

play and now their son or daughter 

is coming along and that’s really 

neat,” said tournament director Brian 

Richter. “And it’s always great to 

see all the new people too. Last year 

about a third of the entries were 

new people, some local and some 

from even California.” 

Anyone interested in signing up 

for this year’s event must register by 

July 10 with the first event costing 

$25 per person and a second event 

priced at $20 per person. 

And while no one will be asked 

to step onto the court against Coco 

Gauff or Novak Djokovic, there will 

be plenty of competition for those 

seeking it out. 

Current college players from area 

institutions such as Morningside 

University, Buena Vista University, 

Gustavus Adolphus College and 

Augustana University are often 

among the participants. 

“We do have competitive players 

and we also have recreational 

players,” Richter said. “That’s what 

makes it a great event is being able 

to offer something for every level 

and ability.” 

Sign up or stop by and enjoy 

the action during the next World 

Tennis Classic at the University of 

Okoboji. F 

Okoboji | Iowa


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22 | 

Calendar 

JULY 2-7 

“Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville” 

Okoboji Summer Theatre, 2001 Hwy. 71, 

Okoboji, IA 712-332-7773 

JULY 3-6 

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” 

Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre, Okoboji Summer 

Theatre, 2001 Hwy. 71, Okoboji, IA 712- 

332-7773 

JULY 4 

Live at the Lake Concert Series — 

Rolling Stoners 

Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park Amusement 

Park 

JULY 4-7 

Iowa Great Lakes Area Flea Markets 

Find treasures at Vick’s Corner, Treasure Village 

and the Dickinson County Expo Center. 

JULY 5 


The Trip 


Park 

JULY 6 

Farmers Market at the Park 

Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 37 Lake 

Drive, Arnolds Park, IA 

JULY 6 


90’s Rock Show 


Park 

JULY 10 

Nature Tots, Dickinson County Nature 

Center, 22785 Nature Center Road, Okoboji, 

IA 712-336-6352 

JULY 7 

I am He Said: A Celebration of 

Neil Diamond 

The Roof Garden Ballroom, 91 Lake St., Arnolds 

Park, IA 712-332-2183 

JULY 8 

Dick Bauman Big Band 

Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 Hwy. 71, 

Okoboji, IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 9 

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 


Okoboji, IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 9-14 

“Freaky Friday” 


Okoboji, IA 712-332-7773 

JULY 10 

Nature Tots 

Dickinson County Nature Center, 22785 Nature 

Center Road, Okoboji, IA 712-336-6352 

JULY 10 

OnStage Orange City — Community 

Band 

Windmill Park, Orange City, IA 712-707-4510 

JULY 11 

Kenue Coffee Hour 

Dickinson County Nature Center, 22785 Nature 

Center Road, Okoboji, IA 712-336-6352 

JULY 11 

Rock the Roof — Rock a la Carte 


Park, IA 

JUNE 11-12 

Hotel California 


Okoboji, IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 12-19 

Sioux County Youth Fair 

Sioux County Fairgrounds, 3028 360th St. 

Sioux Center, IA 712-722-4411 

JULY 13 


Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 37 Lake 

Drive, Arnolds Park, IA 

JULY 13 

BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit 

Lake) 

Begins in downtown Spirit Lake, IA 712-336- 

4978 

JULY 13 


Arrival from Sweden 


Park 

JULY 13-14 

University of Okoboji Tennis Classic 

712-338-242 

JULY 14 

The Lettermen 


Park, IA 712-332-2183 

JULY 15-20 

Osceola County Fair 

JULY 15 



Okoboji, IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 16 

Fleetwood Mask — A Tribute to 

Fleetwood Mack 


Okoboji, IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 16-21 

“The Mousetrap” 


Okoboji, IA 712-332-7773 

JULY 17 

OnStage Orange City — Becky 

Schlegel 


JULY 18 

Rock the Roof — Starfire 

MAY 

JUNE 

JULY 12-19 

Sioux County Youth Fair, Sioux County Fairgrounds, 3028 360th St. Sioux Center, IA 712- 

722-4411 

JULY 

AUGUST 

SEPTEMBER 

DON’T SEE YOUR EVENT? 

E-mail discover@iowainformation.com with 

any calendar submissions.


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Park, IA 

JULY 18-21 

Hull Summerfest 

Hull, IA 712-439-1513 

JULY 20 


Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 37 Lake Drive, 

Arnolds Park, IA 

JULY 20 


Everclear 


Park 

JULY 20-25 

O’Brien County Fair 

DON’T MISS OUT! 

JULY 20 

University of Okoboji Homecoming 

Weekend 

712-338-242 

JULY 21-25 

Lyon County Fair 

JULY 22 


Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 Hwy. 71, Okoboji, 

IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 23 

“Night Fever” The Bee Fees Tribute 

Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 Hwy. 71, Okoboji, 

IA 712-332-7013 

JULY 23-28 

“My Way” 

Okoboji Summer Theatre, 2001 Hwy. 71, Okoboji, 

IA 712-332-7773 

JULY 24 

OnStage Orange City — Community 

Band 


If you are planning ahead for your weekend activities, 

HERE’S WHERE WE THINK YOU SHOULD START. 

THIS WEEKEND! 

FLEA 

MARKETS 

Summer holidays 

served up plenty of 

fun in the Iowa Great 

Lakes. And some 

of that fun is 

JULY 

3-7 

found in a trio 

of flea markets 

and antique 

shows 

that have 

scheduled their 

events around those 

holidays for decades. 

The Dickinson County 

Fairgrounds, Treasure 

Village and Vick’s Corner 

all host markets 

during the summer 

holidays and are set for 

another run around the 

Fourth of July. 

JULY 18-21 

Hull Summerfest, Hull, IA 712-439-1513 

LIVE AT THE LAKE 

Preservation Plaza is turning 

up the volume for the Fourth of July 

weekend. 

Starting with local favorite The Rolling 

Stoners on Independence Day, there 

will be free concerts on three consecutive 

nights with a fourth show in the Roof 

JULY 

6-7 

Garden to put a nice bow on the 

holiday weekend. The Rolling Stoners 

kicked things off at 7:30 p.m. 

Thursday, July 4. 

The following night, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 

July 5, will be the return of another familiar 

act to the outdoor stage, The Trip. 

Audience members may think they’re 

going through a bit of déjà vu at 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, July 6, when it’s time for the 90s 

Rock Show to take the stage. 

That’s because the lead singer does 

double duty with The Trip — both groups 

tend to travel together doing gigs across 

the country. 

I Am He Said: A Celebration of Neil 

Diamond and is set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 

July 7 in the Roof Garden Ballroom. 

Iowa Great Lakes Area | Iowa

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