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ENTERTAINMENT // TIMBER MILL THEATER
Timber Mill Theater Timber Mill Theater will be a state-ofthe-art, mid-sized live performance venue that, if fully funded, will be located in RiverHeath. This 16-acre downtown site was once a paper factory, and a prime riverfront neighborhood along the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. This will be the first entertainment venue in Wisconsin to “crowdfund” its construction using a statute passed in 2014. Crowdfunding for businesses was previously prohibited, but with the passage of Act 52, a Wisconsin business can
now raise up to $2 million from Wisconsin residents. Music and entertainment lovers in the state of Wisconsin and beyond will have access to an exclusive Founder’s Lounge, be able to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public, receive discounts on venue rental fees, and be invited to Founders-only events. The project’s developer is Mark Geall of Tanesay Development. “As a venue funded by the people,” Geall said “the music will be selected by the people! Acts from any and every genre of music will be considered and pursued if the community or the Founders express interest. The Timber Mill Theater will be a state-of-the-art (up to 750 people) live performance venue. It’ll be the perfect extension of what Appleton already has – a vibrant music and arts culture.” Geall, a Brownfield developer who just completed RiverHeath’s first phase – the 31-unit Evergreen building, is leading the Timber Mill Theater project. Geall is an Appleton native with more than 30 years
of experience in the local market, and more than 15 years experience in redeveloping Brownfield’s. “The all-ages entertainment venue,” Geall said “will serve as a meeting place for music and art enthusiasts to socialize, listen to music or enjoy a show. It’ll be what the Fox Valley chooses to make it, and will also serve as an exhibition space for local artists and other live performances, like dance, yoga and spoken word.” Timber Mill has a liquor license, but the facility will not have a kitchen, or be used as a restaurant. Mr. Brew Tap House will provide these services at a neighboring location. Geall has a feel for the music and arts culture of the Fox Valley, and is eager to see it grow. CD Smith Construction of Fond du Lac will be the general contractor for the Timber Mill Theater, joined by Wisconsin-based architect Engberg Anderson. The Timber Mill Theater is expected to be open to the public by New Year’s Eve 2015! How do you participate in this crowdfunding effort? There are two ways to invest in the Timber Mill Theater. The first is to simply join the Founder’s Lounge for $500. This five-year membership is open to anyone and provides access to the VIP Founder’s Lounge area to view shows, pre-sale ticketing, members-only events and more. The second way to invest, open only to Wisconsin residents, is to buy a $1,000 Note. The Note will include a ten-year membership to the VIP Founder’s Lounge, plus a return defined in the Investment Offering. For more information on both of these options, visit the website: www.timbermilltheater.com.
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Conquering the World One Set of Ears at a Time BY JEAN DETJEN PHOTOS BY LARRY RADLOFF PHOTOGRAPHY Quick! Can you name seven original independent rock bands from Wisconsin? How about seventy? You may not have heard of many...yet! But The Great Unknown (TGU) Radio has close to 700 bands on their non-profit internet radio station roster. Grassroots founder Kent Waush could tell you something about each and every artist. They’re akin to his foster children whom he watches play and helps groom for letting their talents shine. “You don’t want to get into a music trivia contest with me!” says Waush, a fifteen year radio veteran with Wisconsin roots. Waush can tell you how many songs each band has produced, their genre, and when they’re on TGU’s airwaves. When he’s not hunkered down managing the station, he’s out scouting bands and getting to know local musicians. Born and raised in Appleton, Waush loves all kinds of music and has an extensive background in the radio industry. His goal with his 18-month-old
station is to be the state’s primary radio source for local and regional independent rock music. “We play all types of original rock…acoustic, indie, or the hard stuff, we are your home for everything that needs to be heard. I’m truly dumbfounded by how much talent is out there throughout this state. So many people listen to the same old stuff they’ve been accustomed to, and I’d like to get them exposed to what else is out there musically, especially the great music being created right here in their own Wisconsin backyards.” During his high school years at Fox Valley Lutheran, Waush drummed for fun with buddies in a garage band that included Marty Paschke of Leading the Blind and A-Town. “Marty’s bro used to write songs. One in particular I remember got us all in a bit of trouble. The song was Lord of the Flies which is a euphemism for the devil. We played it at a school talent show, someone figured it out, and we were all in hot water.” The two friends are still close and learn a lot from each other. Listeners can even listen to Paschke’s devilishly good tracks on TGU. Paschke has tremendous respect and appreciation for the platform provided. “Starting a radio station is an incredible undertaking and the job Kent has done to get all the songs and material together is something to be extremely proud of. We as musicians are fortunate to have Kent support the original music scene in this manner.” After high school, Waush moved away to attend radio school in Madison. In 1990 he moved to the UP to work at local FM radio station. Perhaps it was a foreshadowing of how close to the inner workings of music making, Waush would eventually get with his venture creating TGU. Waush first saw Milwaukee artist Ricky Ganiere of Great Lake Drifters at the inaugural Mile of Music festival in downtown Appleton. “Good Continue on Page L8
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Lord!” Waush said, “People need to hear this!” He made a point to meet the talented musician during the festival, eventually got him on air, and the seeds of a friendship were planted. “I’ve gained an excellent friend because of TGU,” says Ganiere. “Kent is one of the most genuine folks I know and I am honored to be pals with him. One thing he says every so often between songs on the station is, ‘the Great Unknown is a labor of love.’ He is doing something that I have talked with people about for years. None of us had the guts to attempt it. Hell, none of us have the time. TGU has become Kent’s passion, purpose and investment. A labor of love, and the return he gets is the satisfaction of knowing he has provided a platform for hundreds of musicians who may never be heard anywhere else.” “A big movement that started sweeping the nation a few years back was all about supporting local businesses. Buy local, eat local, invest local, etc. When it comes to media, everyone becomes a zombie and heads to the easiest and nearest feeding ground. Mass media tells everyone what they will like and like idiots, everyone eats it up. The Kardashians get richer and Coldplay sells out arenas all over the globe. Meanwhile in Two Rivers, Wisconsin ‘Nobody Joe Blow’ and his guitar plays coffee shops and has no platform in the media. The zombies get their Coldplay fix and they’re missing out on who could be the next Bob Dylan or Johnny Cash.” “Kent has a vision to change this way of thinking and thank God he has a passion to support local musicians. I’ve had a friend from out of state say, ‘This is incred-
ible! Why isn’t there something like this here in Minnesota? Now he is a regular listener of TGU and has found new bands he loves and buys their records. HE BUYS THEIR RECORDS!!! Kent and I have discussed even bigger plans for TGU. This sucker is getting bigger and badder by the second. Stay tuned!” Ganiere wasn’t the only artist that inspired Waush’s cultivation of pure Wisco listening enjoyment. Building this is in many ways a tribute to how awestruck he has been by the talent seen on a regular basis. “Kent Waush is like the Moses for the Wisconsin original artists, working tirelessly to make sure they have a voice in the Wisconsin music scene,” says Wisconsin singer/songwriter Kurt Gunn. “He’s one of the best supporters of original music I’ve met in a long time.”
to dig in and focus without distraction. I wouldn’t trade anything for what I’m doing now.” Always keeping the mix interesting, Waush gets creative with TGU’s programming. Every Wednesday, a full album is played on air, front to back, five times per day. Acoustic Sunrise, kicked-off early in May, gives a “deserving spotlight” to singer/ songwriters on Sunday mornings from 9-11. Flashback is a randomly sprinkled in segment which highlights 60s-90s era music. “The whole thing’s been an evolution,” Waush said “the music and programming are continually being updated and expanded upon and that’s part of the fun of this whole experience. My primary challenge remains getting the word out. Like the tagline says, we are focused on ‘conquering the world one set of ears at a time.’” Enthusiastic listener Andy W i t t i g’s e a r s couldn’t be happier. “The Great Unknown radio Singer/Songwriter station is tuned in almost daily at work,” Andy said “or when I’m working around the house. I can’t even count the number of new bands that I’ve discovered through TGU. I enjoy the weekly Wednesday full CD plays, especially when he showcases new releases. He’s always coming up with fresh new ideas for new programming. It’s an incredible alternative to the mainstream stations that are driven off the corporate culture, record companies, and ratings. TGU really gets me closer to Wisconsin’s Indie music scene.” That appreciation knows no borders. In a recent email signed “your fan” with the
“Kent Waush is like the Moses for the Wisconsin original artists, working tirelessly to make sure they have a voice in the Wisconsin music scene.” —Kurt Gunn, Wisconsin Exactly how “Moses” arose from the reeds to give birth to TGU came down to passion meeting (unexpected) opportunity. “Bored out of my mind with commercial radio and the national music landscape,” Kent said “I had some free time on my hands and all I could think about was making this dream a reality. For about two to three months straight, I was in an obsessive flow, working 24/7 on building the foundation. I barely remember eating or sleeping during that time. Looking back, having this gift of time and the freedoms of being a single guy without kids allowed me
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subject line “like radio,” Stanislav Barabash shared how TGU helps him get through the work day: Hello to you from Ukraine. “Allow me to thank you from itself and the colleagues, all staff of your radio station, for excellent operation. Working as the most part of day at the computer, I listen to your radio station. Your radio station helps me ordinary office manager, configured to work, and little to distract from the task of his boss. But in our country not possible to see small gifts with a logo of your radio, pens, sticker, a t-shirt... all that can remind me of your radio. I am writing to request you to send me if you have such a product with your logo, if it does not entail significant costs for your radio. It would be remarkable.” Waush, in turn, is humbled and grateful for those who support his efforts. “Funding from individual donors and money raised at fund raising shows keep things going with supporters all across the state. Key local partnerships with Mill Creek and Fox River House have helped us do that and we are incredibly grateful for these collaborations.” Get to know The Great Unknown Radio. Visit the station website at TheGreatUnknownRadio.com and click on LISTEN LIVE. Smartphone users can download The Great Unknown TuneIn app. Have a suggestion? Want to be heard? Shoot Kent at TGU a line at thegreatunknownradio@ gmail.com, friend him, and share TGU on Facebook. You, too, can help conquer the world with music. (Somebody PLEASE send Stanislav a t-shirt!) jdetjen@scenenewspaper.com
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ENTERTAINMENT // WALT HAMBURGER
Punk Rock Legend BY JEAN DETJEN Walt Lontkowski — known by his fans as “Walt Hamburger” from his days with the punk rock band The Hamburgers — has been practicing his craft for more than 18 years. At just 15, he was already playing in a couple funk bands while honing his jazz skills in the school band at Neenah High. Senior year he earned the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, eventually going to UW-Whitewater where he played the jazz trombone. Musical instruments he knows how to play collectively include the trombone, piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, kazoo, and all variety of whistles. During his eclectic music career to date, Hamburger has collaborated with a wide range of musicians. Past band connections include collaborations with Caution to the Wind, Honor Amongst Thieves, The Hamburgers, and Obvious Man Hands. Notable artists he’s played with include Richie Ramone, Joey Cape, Dave Hause (of The Loved Ones), Kristopher Roe (from The Ataris), Chris Cressell (of The Flatliners), Kepi (from Groovie Ghoulies) and Josh Caterer (from Smoking Popes). Local musicians he’s teamed with include Justin Perkins, Tyler Streeter, Brett Newski, Auralai, and Jordin Baas. Today he’s finding his groove as a single patty, solo folk-esque singer/songwriter. Recently signed on with pop-punk legend Joey Cape’s label, One Week Records, Hamburger has a newly released debut solo record and is on the cusp of a USA/Canada tour. “Walt is a diamond in the rough” says Cape who is highly revered by punk rockers for his notoriety with Lagwagon, Me First and The Gimme Gimmies. Cape claims to have “discovered” the unassuming, energetic performer while performing together at a Green Bay show at The Lyric Room. Cape and crew had to head to Winnepeg shortly after the gig. Not much conversation ensued, but contact info was shared and Hamburger gave him a demo CD.
“I didn’t give it much thought and was surprised when Joey called me about a week later and asked if I wanted to make a record. He and his bandmates were listening quite a bit to my CD apparently and really like it. Joey especially loved the song Agape.” Liked it enough to fly the Appleton musician to his home/studio pad in the hills of San Francisco (in Jerry Garcia’s old neighborhood) where Hamburger hung out for a week while recording amongst Cape’s family, pets, friends and fellow music artists. According to Cape, “A one week record is ten songs that are recorded in seven days. The records are produced in my home studio. The artist is invited to my house to eat, drink, sleep and record music for one week. Given the limited schedule, there is no time to overproduce. The idea stems from my long-time love affair with demos, as I’m often disappointed with the big production that follows. I don’t want to hear what the studio sounds like, I want to hear what the artist sounds like. The goal here at One Week Records is to produce high quality recordings that are an honest representation of on artist’s creativity.” “Just being able to wear shorts in January was exciting, recalls Hamburger. Yet here I was recording in the private home of one of my musical idols. Truly, it was like I won a rock and roll fantasy camp contest. Yet I’ve never approached a label, never really submitted my stuff.” 105.7 WAPL’s Rick McNeal recalls Hamburger was one of the most memorable moments on the Mile of Music festival’s “band wagon” bus last summer. “One of my more delightful experiences at the 2014 Mile of Music was catching Walt Hamburger performing on a Valley Transit bus. I’d heard of him before then but had not seen him. His unassuming everyman charm seemed to be a hit with most everybody on the packed bus singing along. In fact, he had us singing from one end of the Avenue to the other and back. I actually stayed on the bus longer than I planned just to catch his whole set. Sadly, I ended up missing another band I wanted
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to see. Damn you, Walt Hamburger!” (You can hear WAPL’s Rick & Len talk about Walt Hamburger and the Mile of Music bus on August 11, 2014 via this audio broadcast: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ebnByUR5W5k.) “I got to hear Three Tattoos, the first song from Walt’s upcoming album. It’s a fun tune with the same quirky feel of early Bare Naked Ladies. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that. I’m afraid to see it in print. “Rick McNeal of WAPL says Walt Hamburger reminds him of bare naked ladies.” Good God, what kind of bare naked ladies has Rick McNeal been hanging out with?” (You can take a listen to Three Tattoos here: https://soundcloud.com/oneweekrecords/three-tattoos-by-walt-hamburger) The song made its radio debut in May on WAPL’s Home Brewed, the stations new local music show Saturday mornings at nine. McNeal witnessed another memorable performance at a recent live show at Fox River House in Appleton: “Walt whistles like he’s scoring a Tarantino film!” Hamburger apparently need not whistle, however, to get people’s attention. “I
couldn’t believe the strangers I encountered at Mile of Music who saw me play and were yelling my name on the streets when I walked by. My time playing on the bus was especially fun. I actually broke three strings on an acoustic guitar, which is rare. The whole experience was just so cool and such a surprise!” And the surprises continue. There’s also a softer side to the talented “everyman” that earns the respect of fellow performers and fans. It’s customary for Hamburger (who’s vegetarian, by the way. A fish eating pescovegetarian, or pescatarian, to be exact) to collect donations at his shows for Valley Cats Cat & Kitten Rescue and Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (OARS). “Walt is a funny guy and a good hang but also a good role model because he gives back,” says Wisconsin singer/songwriter Jordin Baas, one of Hamburger’s “favorite people to play with.” “Jordin is such a brilliant, unselfish musician who makes things look so easy.” “It’s so cool that he helps animals without homes and collects donations for the animal shelter at his shows,” says Baas. Continue on Page L12
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“And even though his name is Hamburger, he’s public about being a [fish eating] vegetarian, which is also something to be admired.” Adds Mile of Music’s founder/curator Cory Chisel, “I love his passion for animals... I also love how much joy music making clearly gives him. There’s a purity to what he puts out that resonates with an audience!” Hamburger’s talent definitely resonated with Fox River House staffer Jessica Boogaard where Walt has been a long-time friend and patron. “We knew that he played music, but we always kind of passed it off as one of those “basement hobbies.” A few years ago, Patti (the owner) finally agreed to let Walt play in the bar after a good amount of badgering by Walt. We had no idea what to expect, and if you know Walt like we know Walt, honestly we were all a little nervous. So as he started to set up, my co-worker Kate and I were tending bar together, in quiet anticipation. The crowd filled in, and Walt began to play. Kate and I almost dropped the drinks we were serving and looked at each other and almost simultaneously said out loud, “Holy crap, he’s actually really good!” “If you’ve ever seen the movie High Fidelity with John Cusak and Jack Black, it was a lot like the moment at the end of the movie where they find out Jack Black was
actually good.” So good, in fact, that the descriptor “Punk Rock Legend” often prefaces his stage name Hamburger, “I kept that
name after my days with The Hamburgers because “it makes people happy, it’s kind of classic American, and it’s easier to remember than Lontkowski.” But the name alone hasn’t always been enough to get people to take notice. “I was
feeling saucy one time while performing at The Crunchy Frog in Green Bay. No one was paying attention, so I jokingly yelled out to the crowd, “Don’t you know who I am?! I’m Punk Rock Legend Walt Hamburger!!” If they weren’t paying attention then,
they will be now. You can download Walt Hamburger’s new album for $5 at OneWeekRecords.com. For more information on all things Walt Hamburger, visit WaltHamburger.com. jdetjen@scenenewspaper.com
Appleton’s Annual Street Music Week Brings Local Performers to College Avenue! Get ready, Appleton! After joining sister-city, Spokane, Washinton in 2013 music lovers and performers alike will again enjoy this dynamic event. The sidewalks of downtown will fill with noon-hour music and entertainment in celebration of the event, June 8-12. What’s more – the event’s sole purpose is to raise money for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and to celebrate performers of all kinds. “Street Music Week is for a variety of performers and all talent levels, including musicians, dancers, artists and entertainers. The musicians and performers generosity
is unparalleled,” says Audrey Hendrickson, drummer and sales associate at Heid Music in Appleton. Hendrickson, who was approached by a long-time friend and Spokane Street Music Week participant, brought the idea to Heid Music in 2013. Soon, the event had sponsors in Appleton Downtown, Inc., Harrison Printing & Promotions, LLC, Heid Music and non-profit partner, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Over the past two years of the event has collectively raised more than $2,100 to feed the hungry. What makes this event special is its
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simplicity. Performers simply show up [to Heid Music, 308 E. College Ave.], take a collection bucket and find a spot to perform. All proceeds benefit Feeding America. The goal is also simple: To have a musician on every street corner of downtown Appleton’s College Avenue over the noon hour, collecting donations for Feeding America NE Wisconsin. Participants have ranged from local celebrities, including Janet Planet, student musicians, Heid Music teachers & employees, and hobbyists. “We’re excited that Feeding America
Eastern Wisconsin will continue to benefit from Street Music Week. Providing food to our hungry neighbors is a collaborative effort and that’s what Street Music Week is all about, performers and musicians and public support coming together to make a difference,” said Patti Habeck, Regional Manager for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Contact Audrey Hendrickson for more information or to pre-register as a performer. (Pre-registration is not required) Audrey.hendrickson@heidmusic.com Heid Music (920)734-1969 heidmusic.com
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ENTERTAINMENT // BUDDHIST ADVISOR
The Horizon of Sentience BY JOHN PRICE KABHIR; THE BUDDHIST ADVISER Imagine walking across an arid plane. Of course, you see and feel your feet as you take your steps. You can lift your face up to the clouds and feel the breeze against your face. Then you look broadly forward to see the horizon ahead of you. As time passes while you walk, you know you are covering territory, but the lay of the land is such that the horizon is always there, never reached. You know you are approaching what was awhile ago the edge of the horizon. But it is ever there, receding forward. You know you are approaching it, but it is ever there, seemingly in the same place. From the ancient Vedic texts, on through Buddhism, and the “My Kingdom is not of this world,” of Christianity, there has been the suggestion that our individuality, the sense of separation from the world, is an illusion. Sages have said that truly realizing this illusion and casting it off to become one, is the essence of enlightenment. Though it is a simple and fundamental teaching, it is the most frightening of any of life’s accomplishments. As people, we are sentient beings; that is, we realize our own individuality and we define our lives by the physical aspects of our human-ness. We know we were born, and as we age, we become more and more aware of our mortality. Non-duality is one way to define the idea that we are one with all. “Thou Art That” is often used as a way of defining a non-dual approach to life. If we are indeed one with all, and there is no way I can write words to convince anyone of this, then must we not boil everything down to a simple way, the jewel, the diamond? Some live under the mantle of a sense of individuality by burning life’s candle at both ends, as it were. “Live hard, die young, and leave a beautiful corpse,” is a
saying defining this lifestyle. Others live in quiet ways, never questioning nor seeking truth. Some have adopted a flippant New Age approach to life. We could enumerate many different ways to live, to approach our lives. But truly, only a very few among us live a fierce focus on one single truth. To shake off the veil of individuality, to commit to non-duality, is a way few have the courage to commit to. Why courage to commit? If our individuality, based on “ego mind,” is our way, we put the ego in jeopardy. This in itself is a kind of death. It is not suicidal. It speaks of our commitment to truth. There is truth in sentience, but it indeed is a fleeting truth, like that spoken of in the Buddha’s Diamond Sutra. Think about it: is not living one’s life in the oblivion of all the trappings of the ego, not a self-aggrandizing way of life, all of which have dead ends? Money, status, power, all of these end like dead-end alleys. There is
a fundamental understanding of the interrelationship of all things. Sentience is in a way like being a completely aware embryo inside an egg. You know you’re in a shell, and you just keep pecking, keep trying to expand your world. Then, Bam! You’re outside, and then, as Bob Dylan asked, “Are birds free from the chains of the sky?” Yet another layer of seeking is born. But, in these many columns I keep on and on, writing about things too simple to put into words. Yet I am compelled to do so. There are so many metaphors one can use to illuminate the concept of sentience. A goldfish in a bowl, realizing it is encased; the embryo in the egg, or the child in the womb. It seems that countless depictions of human life can poetically describe our existence. But no matter what we use to describe it, sentient beings, aware of our own
Thus, shall ye think of all this fleeting world: A star at dawn, a bauble in a stream; A flash of lightning in a summer cloud, A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream. —Buddha (Diamond Sutra) nothing lasting in it. If sentience implies being aware of our own death, then a double-layered metaphor suggests no end, but dead-end alleys. Implied by sentience is a never-ending desire for this or that. “If only,” could be the motto of a life of sentience. We are ever driven by a desire to improve one thing or another. In a way, beneath the sentient life lay a dissatisfaction with anything. Because nothing lasts, we labor under the guise of never achieving anything permanent. Buddhism, of course, has impermanence as its underpinning. Individuality evaporates into nothing in a life recognizing the futility of “permanence” and along with it
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mortality, are short of complete. I realize I live inside the cocoon of being a human being. If I adopt a good posture, it’s fun to be alive. But it falls short of completeness, of enlightenment. So I accept without question the ultimate truth of our connectedness to all things. So difficult it is to grasp and live, but to all who have experienced it, it is vastly complete. To live in completeness. What an idea. The arid plane’s horizon is forever there for us encased in our sentient bodies and minds. But perhaps the great sages are right, and we can reach that horizon and make it disappear when truth comes to us. Book Recommendation Through a series of events seemingly unrelated to actual seeking, books of the Enlightenment Trilogy by Jed McKenna, have come into my life. I had planned to write about sentience and individuality in this column this month before I was aware of Jed McKenna. But here are his books! And this is precisely the focus of them. I didn’t find the author through research or any actual seeking, but a kind friend purchased the books for me as a generous gift. By that time, it seemed like he was coming at me from many directions, none of them from my own seeking. If you want to read books written in plain English, dealing with the essential teachings of living with meaning, the truth in these books is a great read.
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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER
Goldilock’s Revenge BY STEVE LONSWAY Typically when our team samples beer to write this fine article, we go out and purchase the beer or look at our in-house stock and find one that jumps out at us. We do this so that you, the consumer is able to understand what drove us to the particular brewery or style. It may be a really catchy name or an eye-grabbing label, or one that we saw advertised in our beer magazines that piqued our interests. Well, this sample is a bit different. This month’s beer was sent to us from O’so Brewing Company of Plover, Wisconsin. Because this beer “arrived” at our place, we chose to take a different approach to the tasting portion. We did not read the label (other than the name) and did zero research on it prior to pouring it. Here is what we found when we tasted a 750 ml bottle of Goldilock’s Revenge. With a name such as Goldilock’s Revenge, we all assumed a golden colored beer. We quickly realized that was not the case. This beer poured very dark, darkas-night dark actually, with an appealing creamy brown head, and great foam stability. With a look at the label we see that this is a Smoked Imperial Stout aged in used oak brandy barrels. The label depicts Goldilock’s sporting an angry smile while she holds up a decapitated stuffed bear’s head in a revengeful manner. Very fitting for what’s inside. We used standard 4 ounce straight sided glasses for the sampling and allowed the beer to warm up to about 50 degrees. Our team differed on the nose of this sample. Three of us indicated a light or nondescript nose with faint smells of cedar. The other three (including myself) sensed a nice complexity of raisins, tobacco, chocolate, currant, coffee and a pleasant smokiness. I personally think R2 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
that the nose showcased all components of the beer; smoke, Stout malts, brandy, fruit and wood. Very impressive thus far! The flavor profile is quite a bit more complex than its nose. The smokiness is obvious as well as the roasted malt characters and the assertive bitterness from the hops. The flavors
Goldilock’s Revenge should age quite well with the many layers blending together, and even better over time as long as the area it is stored in remains dark and on the cool side. Now let’s discuss the fine folks that are behind this beautiful brew. Marc and Katina Buttera began their life together in school and
leeched from the wood barrel certainly has brandy notes paired with tart cherry, ash and bakers chocolate. The higher alcohol content has a warming sensation as it slides so blissfully down your throat. As this beer finishes, the oakiness, and fruit really jump out. The body is medium and it finishes roasty and dry with the alcohol showing presence once again with its warming capabilities. Definitely not harsh or astringent, just very pleasurable.
started a family earlier than most. At age 19 they moved with their son Dylan to Stevens Point to attend Midstate Technical College and enjoy the birth of another child Daniel. Marc graduated in Mechanical Design and Katina in accounting. As if they weren’t busy enough, Marc also started home brewing with guidance from a neighbor. Marc’s profession sent the family to Tennessee, but the beauty we all know as
‘Wisconsin’ drew them back. While they continued to play the corporate game, they began moonlighting by opening a home brew store called Point Brew Supply. After outgrowing the 200 square feet of their original shop, they moved to another location in Point. Their hard work and devotion continued on a successful path and in 2007 moved the home brew store to Plover, Wisconsin and added O’so Brewing Company to the mix. Again growth continued and another move was imminent, this time to Village Park in Plover. This allowed Marc and Katina to expand their brewery operations and their home brew store, but also allowed them to add a Tap Room. Their Tap Room is a must-visit to experience the many fine beers they brew as well as a nice variety of guest beers brewed by other Wisconsin breweries. O’so brewing has always done a wonderful job with their beers, but what stands out the most is their commitment to the brewing industry. As we at Stone Arch were working diligently on our laboratory, many (and I mean many) questions continued to surface. After a quick conversation with Marc, Stone Arch Head Brewer Connor was invited to Plover to work side-by-side with his Quality Control Manager to learn the art of laboratory procedures. As if that wasn’t nice enough, Marc also sent Connor back with invaluable documents to help our laboratory get jump started, and instituted almost immediately upon return. For that we have deep gratitude for Marc and his lovely wife Katina. FINAL WORD: Support really good people that brew really good beer….support O’so Brewing Company! Goldilock’s Revenge is a beer that you will not want to pass up. Whether you age it, or consume it right away, you are truly in for a treat. Cheers!
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Cook it!
FOOD & DRINK // GRASS ROOTS FOOD
Rabbit with Dijon Sauce
(Adapted from Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells) Serves four Cooking time: 1 ½ - 2 hours, mostly unattended This simple braise showcases the flavor and versatility of domestic rabbit meat and is easily made at home on a lovely, lazy day.
Ingredients:
Year of the
Rabbit
BY BONNI MILLER Backyard chickens? Sure. But today’s homesteading buzz is all about the backyard rabbit. Rabbits grow quickly, using proportionately a fraction of the water and other environmental resources of larger animals. They are easily housed and handled, and are an excellent and prolific source of uber-healthy protein. Unlike chickens, they’re very quiet. And these small, famously amorous animals are a very big idea in sustainable agriculture. An indication of rabbit’s trendiness surfaced not long ago in an unlikely place. Referencing its relatively tiny ecological footprint, a recent article in Vogue magazine touted rabbit as the next “ethical meat.” And rabbits are indeed low impact livestock with plenty of merit. One female rabbit can easily produce 75 to 100 pounds of meat a year. And a handful of breeding rabbits could fill most of the protein needs for an average family in a space barely larger than a dog kennel, if raised conventionally (in cages), and with quality feed pellets. Many new rabbit farmers prefer to pasture graze their animals, though, just as many large-animal graziers do. Even then, a space no bigger than an average backyard can provide enough “pasture” for several rabbits, if managed properly. Rabbits raised on pasture tend to grow somewhat more slowly than conventionally raised rabbits, but they develop a better nutritional profile. “When you start thinking about where your food comes from,” rabbit farmer Tommy Enright said “given the choice between animals raised indoors in cages and on concrete, or animals raised out on grassy pasture, why would I support the former?” Enright and his wife, Samantha raise the Silver Fox breed of rabbits at their Black Rabbit Farm in Amherst. Silver Fox are a rare and historic breed that fell out of favor with rabbit raisR4 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
ers in recent decades, but like other heritage livestock breeds have seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years. In a time when people are increasingly conscious of their food decisions, raising an at-risk animal such as Silver Fox or American Blue rabbits, and increasing the diversity of our food supply, has become part of a larger, more ecologically responsible mindset. Historically, rabbits have been an essential player in the quest for self-sufficiency. During WWII, both in the U.S, and abroad, too, rabbit raising was encouraged by governments as an easy way for families to contribute to national security. Adding to their appeal, rabbits present exceptional value beyond their meat. Not only is their fur warm and soft, but the manure of rabbits is an outstanding garden fertilizer. Hence, rabbits can feed the garden, and the trimmings from a rabbit-fed garden can go back to feed the rabbits. It’s a beautiful efficiency. Culinarily, rabbit meat is often compared to chicken or turkey. It takes well to all flavor profiles, and can be used interchangeably in any recipe normally used for chicken. It’s even leaner than chicken breast, with more protein than beef. It’s high in vitamins B12 and E, and those wonderful omega-3 fatty acids. It’s easily digestible and a great choice for the elderly and those recovering from injury. Trendsetting chefs across the country are embracing the growing popularity of rabbit meat, featuring delicious rabbit pates, confits, and braises on their menus. Take note that commercially raised rabbit that’s offered in grocery stores is often meat that’s been raised in China and shipped overseas. It pays to seek out a local farmer to buy it directly from them or their market outlets if you want a fresh and superior product. When preparing rabbit, keep in mind that it’s very lean and be careful not to overcook it, or it could end up a bit dry. Again, it’s comparable to chicken breast. Cook it fast and hot, or low and slow, for best results. Bon appetit!
Loins and hind legs from two rabbits (reserve the rest of the rabbit for stock) ½ cup dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 bottle of dry white wine 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon flour Several branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1 bay leaf Chopped fresh parsley
Tools: a pastry brush, parchment or waxed paper to set the raw rabbit on while it marinates, a large heavy non-reactive skillet (preferably stainless steel or enameled cast-iron), tongs, platter About an hour before you intend to cook the rabbit, lay the cuts out on the parchment or waxed paper and paint with dijon mustard using a pastry brush or your fingers. Season well with salt and pepper and let it come to room temperature. Heat the oil and butter in the skillet and fry the rabbit over medium heat until browned and golden. Do this in batches if need be. Remove the rabbit from the pan to the platter and set aside. Add a few tablespoons of wine to the skillet and deglaze, stirring any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Leaving the liquid and flavorful browned bits in the pan, add the chopped onions and cook until they’re soft and browned at the edges. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour. Add the rest of the wine and the herbs and stir to mix. Add all the pieces of rabbit. Bring the liquid just to a boil and immediately lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook slowly, turning the pieces of meat occasionally, until the rabbit is tender and the sauce is reduced and starting to thicken. Arrange the meat on the serving platter, drizzle some of the sauce over top, reserving the rest to serve on the side, and garnish with the parsley.
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FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE
From the Wine Cave BY KIMBERLY FISHER What island are you on? As we come into the summer months, wouldn’t it be amazing to explore the world, take on many adventures and surround yourself with great wine? I can take you there. Though it may be through the exploration of wine growing islands, I will show you the true beauty and define the best varietals in some of the world’s greatest island wine regions. SICILY: After centuries of stagnation, this historical and fascinating island is now one of Italy’s most vital and improved wine regions. Sicily is very hot and irrigation is a necessity for a good half of Sicilian vineyards. There are countless grape varieties grown in different parts of the Island. One of the most iconic producers of the Island is Planeta, which has a winery in all of the Island’s major DOC’s. Planeta has been instrumental in the study of Sicily’s climate, terroir and is a leader in matching varietals to their best growing regions. Marsala is Sicily’s classic fortified wine, produced in both dry and sweet styles from
the Catarratto, Grillo and Inzolia grapes. Some of Sicily’s best wines are made from the indigenous red variety Nero D Avola, and the region’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend of Nero D’Avola with Frappato. SARDINIA: This Island off Italy’s west coast produces a relatively high proportion of DOC and DOCG wines when compared to most other regions of the south. One of the most notable grapes grown on the Island is Cannonau di Sardegna. Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache. One leading producer on this Island is Sella and Mosca, and even Dr. Oz agrees about this unique wine having been featured in his magazine with the proclamation to
“Drink Cannonau wine and live past 100.” NEW ZEALAND: One of the most remote wine producing wine regions in the world, his Island nation is a relative newcomer to the global wine industry. Having
limited landmass, its wine production is fairly small, but the country has made a significant name for itself. New
Zealand is comprised of two main Islands. The North Island is warmer and leads in the production of red wines. Hawkes Bay located on the North Island, produces more than 70% of all of New Zealand’s red wines, and the unique soil made of a mix of sedimentary sandstone and gravel allows Bordeaux varietals to grow well. In the South Island, the Marlborough region is now home to nearly 60% of all of New Zealand’s vines. The most explosive growth has been in the planting of Sauvignon Blanc and top producers such as Cloudy Bay, Brancott, and Nobilo have given this region prominence in the production of Pinot Noir and especially Sauvignon Blanc. No matter which Island you chose no matter what adventure you are seeking, worthy Island produced wines are available. This summer go to your own Island and take in the rich history, or get enriched with the newness that it has to offer. Whatever you chose, you will not be disappointed.
Wine before Bedtime
Have you ever finished your dinner, but then found yourself hungry close to bed time? You’re not alone – plenty of us feel the need to snack as the night progresses, and luckily, studies have deduced the perfect nightcap: wine! Recent studies have pointed out that wine can help diabetics, and improve your sex, but apparently, wine is also a great way to prevent midnight munchies. According to Linda Monk, a 47 year-old woman who lost 6 pounds in three weeks, the benefit of having a nightly glass of wine is that the treat suppresses her cravings for unhealthy snacks like “sweets, and chocolate.” Instead, the moderate portion of wine makes her feel sated without going to town on the late night eating. Linda is gleaning advice from Tim Ferriss’s book: The 4-Hour Body. Ferriss champions the theory that if you enjoy a little wine in the evening, you’re more likely to feel satisfied and thus less inclined to give up on dieting. Red wine is supposedly preferable to other snacks. According to The Daily Mail, a study that took place over the course of 13 years at Harvard University found that amongst a group of 20,000 women, those who drank half a bottle of wine a day lessened their risk of obesity. As half a bottle is the equivalent of two glasses, Linda and the other women seem to be living proof of the study. R6 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
40 year-old Samantha Merrit is another woman who sings the praises of nightly wine, claiming “the calories don’t seem to have made an impact on the bathroom scales…Now, I can happily say no to a dessert and I treat myself to a glass or two around four nights a week.” Besides her appetite being satisfied, Merrit also credits the wine with helping her sleep and feeling less anxious. As is always the case, the trick is moderation. While having a glass or two before bed is a good substitute for going crazy on chocolate snacking, drinking too much wine can leave you consuming more calories than a late night binge, and leave you feeling pretty hung over for work. Stick to 1-2 glasses if you want to curb your hunger, sleep better, and feel less deprived. For more, visit vinepair.com
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FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE
Fast Eaters Are Mostly Men... BY TRISH DERGE Have you ever had a meal, seated across from your husband or boyfriend, and wonder to yourself, “Does he even taste what he’s eating? How does he manage to inhale all that in such a short span of time? He’s like a young wolf! I’d bet that if I reached my hand across the table in proximity to this gastronomic force of nature, he’d nip off the end of a finger or two and never break mandibular stride.” For those who have observed the sometime unappealing way men consume their food, you may be happy to know that there’s newly discovered science behind why.
Yes, a new experiment conducted by several emaciated researchers at Semyung University in South Korea have confirmed that (fanfare!) men eat their food much faster than women. Guess what they concluded as to why? Men take bigger bites and chew at a faster pace. Stop the presses! Really? Didn’t see that one coming. The team initially set out to study
Eating Dark Chocolate at Work INCREASES Productivity
Finally, some facts to back up what I’ve been claiming forever! If you start feeling soporific at work today, this new study might perk you up. The group of now pimply-faced scientists from Northern Arizona University have conducted a study, and concluded that eating a piece of dark chocolate may activate your brain in a way that helps increase your levels of attention. They enlisted 122 study participants, (why they didn’t call me...I don’t know?) Using electroencephalography (which is a fancy way of saying they attached wires to their 122 heads) they then examined the participants’ brains after eating dark chocolate, as well as checking their blood pressure. They found that the people who consumed the dark chocolate (60 percent cacao) exhibited the signs of alertness and attentiveness, while raising blood pressure for a short period of time. But, they also gave some subjects dark chocolate with an amino acid that’s found in things like green tea...and even though chocolate is a stimulant, the L-theanine amino acid seemed to lower blood pressure and still improve alertness. Conclusion: Dark chocolate is good. Another study they could have simply asked me about, but instead spent oodles of money, expended a lot of time and effort, and never once extended an invitation.
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the relationship between “chewing rates and obesity” for the journal Physiology & Behavior. But the results showed a stronger correlation between chewing and gender. Makes sense. They conducted the study by attaching electrodes to the jaw muscles of all 48 participants; 24 men and 24 women. They then measured the speed at which they consumed 152 grams (about a cup and a quarter) of boiled white rice. Though the study group was very small,
the researchers concluded that, “men have significantly different chewing performances compared with women.” The team found that eating behaviors vary “significantly by obesity status,” but the discrepancy was more pronounced between men and women. The team of researchers hope to use these findings to inform gender specific treatments of obesity in the future. They could have saved a lot of time and grant money last November if they’d have only accepted my invitation to Thanksgiving dinner, and focused their study on my brother-in-law Bob.
Sangria
I borrowed this favorite from Emeril Lagasse...I promise it’ll put you in mind to sit on the patio and shut out the rest of the world.
Ingredients
Directions
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (recommended: triple sec or Grand Marnier) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 orange, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges 1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled
Combine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water.
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Foxy Finds FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS
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Calling all paradise enthusiasts... Get into the mix of tropical fun with this cute Aloha print maxi sundress by Tommy Bahama! Vintage-inspired Hawaii-themed prints come together in the multi-paneled skirt. Made from supersoft-and-silky rayon, it feels amazing and drapes beautifully. Straps adjust to fit you, while the smocked bodice stretches to fit comfortably. $148 in Women’s sizes XS-XL. The full bloom prettiness is calling your name from Bill Paul Ltd. in Downtown Neenah.
Evoke the cool, coastal spirit of California shores with “the ultimate Spring/Summer sneaker” by SeaVees, available exclusively at The Haberdasher Limited, Downtown Green Bay. Classic designs comprised of high quality materials for long lasting comfort and style. Neutral hued styles featured include the Hermosa Plimsoll, Baja Slip On and Westwood Lace Up. $78 per pair in Men’s sizes 8-12 (custom orders available).
Timepieces are back in a big way as functional statement making accessories. A colorful bouquet of band colors and face styles are yours for the picking with these trendy watches by Geneva. Choose from solids, stripes, dots and zigzags… just a few styles shown here. At just $19.95, pick up a few to mix up your look. Great for gift giving! Find these at Market Boutique on Main in Oshkosh. This eclectic independently owned shop is celebrating 5 years of business this month in Downtown Oshkosh… be sure to stop in for special in-store promotions in honor of this milestone!
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FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS
Everyone loves a good story… summon your own with signed artisan Spiritiles from Koerten’s Fine Framing and Gifts in Stevens Point. Enameled molten glass fired on copper and wrapped around wood. The pieces are hand made using glad frit (crushed or ordered glass) and are made similar to a sand painting. They are then fired in a kiln at high heat to melt the image and adhere it to the metal. Artist Houston Llew designed Spiritiles to be the size and weight of a “good book” because he liked the nostalgic feel of having a book in hand. Each shimmering image is accompanied by a quote on the side. Spiritiles easily wall hang or stand alone. These wonderful artworks will never fade or tarnish and may be enjoyed in sunny or humid spots where other art may not endure. Each is made individually, so no two are exactly the same. $115 each. Shauna, the second generation owner of Koerten’s, hand selects American made and fair trade items to add to the store’s unique offering of gifts, art and collectables. They feature many local and regional artists. New store hours: Tuesday through Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-5.
Live garden art in repurposed wood frames make a stunning statement. Each thoughtfully arranged piece features a variety of succulent plants in complementary textures and hues. Uniquely designed by Urban Evolutions (UE), Inc. in Appleton. $95 and up. UE provides reclaimed materials for home, retail, and corporate construction. They also build store fixtures and residential furniture.
Mixed media natural wood coasters utilizing wood burning technique, paint, and colored pencils. This lovely butterfly metamorphosis set makes a special gift or symbolic statement in all variety of work and living spaces. $60/set, other butterfly and animal designs available. AmazInk Tattoos & Rainbow Warrior Studios, owned and operated by local artist Laura Schrampfer, is a private tattoo studio and art gallery coming to The Draw on the river’s edge in Downtown Appleton this Summer. Inquiries can be sent via Facebook page and Etsy site.
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Cavern Beat Channels the Beatles BY WILL STAHL If you’re old enough to remember the JFK assassination, you can certainly remember the first arrival of the Beatles in the United States. They were like nothing ever seen here before and their appearance was one of the first signs of the sea change in American culture we think of as the Sixties. Though we had seen rock ‘n’ roll sensations before, not even Elvis provoked the excitement and controversy ignited by the Beatles. They bewildered older adults, annoyed (for awhile) some teen-age boys and generated screaming frenzy in audiences of mostly teenage girls, many of whom were carried away to the point of obsession. The Beatles’ dark-suited, mop-headed look, their catchy romantic songs with tight harmonies and lively beats, and their cleverly humorous remarks to the press gave off an aura of cool that no American band had ever achieved. Though they were only the first wave of the British invasion, they provided the boomer generation with their most indelible musical memories. Their music became the main soundtrack of adolescence in the Sixties, and as we matured, so did the Beatles––their music growing more broadly themed, sophisticated and darker. And as the calendar flipped over into the Seventies, the group finally, and in many minds tragically, unraveled into four quite disparate careers. But the boomers held onto their fondness, reverence almost, for the Beatles and passed their affection on to their children and grandchildren. It’s hard to think of any band or individual singer that has maintained such a broad base of listeners or influenced so many other musicians. In 2003, a drummer, Alan Wagner realized that an audience existed for a truly authentic tribute band and so founded the Cavern Beat, named for the Cavern Club, the basement nightclub in Liverpool, England, from which the Beatles emerged onto the world stage and the important piece of the original band name. To learn about the group and its story, I first looked at their website and videos. Performances of songs such as “If I Fell,” “Eight Days a Week,” “Love Me Do,” and “All My Loving,” seemed convincing recreations of the Beatles sound and look. Then I called Armando Regalado, one of the group’s early members, a co-manager, and the one who takes the Paul McCartney part in singing and playing. I asked first how they had found the people to be the band members. “We were very fortunate that those people came to us,” Regalado said. “It was a gift.” Other members are Jim Irizarry, taking the John Lennon part, and Doug Coutere plays in the George Harrison role. The one who does the drumming only wants to be known as “Eric” since Ringo was mostly just “Ringo,” Regalado told me. Wagner left the group in 2005, R14 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
but the current members have all been together since then. Phil Gawthrop, the other co-manager, is an “authentic Brit,” and has helped them with the accents. Regalado said they play all the same period instruments as the Beatles. They use the same designs and materials for the clothing, including the black Chesterfield suits worn in the early days. When I wondered how they developed a stage presence that so closely echoes the Beatles, Regalado said that he’s asked that a lot. “ Some people study and analyze the movements of the performers. I feel the music and it moves me. We stand on the stage and let the music move us…we look at the old film [of the Beatles], watch it, but we don’t study it closely.” As far as stage positioning: “The Beatles set the standard for the four-piece rock band.” While the groups origins and Regalado’s preferences are in the early “roots” Beatles work, they can do later songs too, depending on what the client wants, out to Abbey Road. Such songs include “Here Comes the Sun,” “Get Back,” and “Hey Jude,” but their repertoire lists many more. They have the uniforms shown on the cover of the Sargent Pepper album, but Regalado cautions that they cannot duplicate the orchestration and sound effects that color many of the songs on that album. Performance of the middle and later period Beatles songs comes with the appropriate changes of costume. In available videos of those songs, Jim Irizarry manages an almost-spooky resemblance to John Lennon with long hair and glasses. The biggest demand is for the early Beatles, and he thinks that’s what they will be doing the most of in Waupun. As to his background and interest, Regalado said, “I was a child of the Seventies and I grew up listening to the Beatles and doing air guitar. I didn’t imagine that someday I’d be doing those songs on stage for real.” Cavern Beat is based in northeast Illinois, with two members living in Chicago and the other two farther out. Regalado lives in rural DeKalb County and has a day job teaching history, philosophy and theology at a Catholic high school in Aurora, Illinois. “Your students think it’s pretty cool when they find out you’re a musician.” The group plays many dates around the Midwest, but they have played all over the United States and in a number of foreign countries, particularly Britain. According to the website, they have played three gigs at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles themselves played more times than anywhere else in the world. The website (cavernbeat.com) has a number of videos showing the group onstage doing Beatles songs from different points in their career. More are on YouTube. If you have even a whiff of nostalgia for the Beatles, I suggest a look. If you have more than a whiff––or simply like authentically done Sixties music––I suggest being at Celebrate Waupun on July 3.
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ENTERTAINMENT // LIVE FROM JAPAN
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II BY JAMES PAGE THEPLAYERSPAGE@YAHOO.COM Game of the Month: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II Developer: SEGA ESRB: Everyone Release Date: 10/12/2010 & 05/15/2012 System: PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/Wii Rating: Graphics: 3.0 out of 4.0 Game Play: 3.0 out of 4.0 Personal: 2.0 out of 2.0 Total Score: 8.0 out of 10.0 Player’s Page: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 When we last left our hero, he had just finished battling the evil Dr. Robotnik above the planet. After successfully defeating his evil foe, Sonic was able to recover the master emerald and save the floating island. With evil out of the way it seems like live can finally return to normal for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles and all of their animal friends. Sonic decides to take a vacation on his own and speeds off to new lands. Sonic eventually finds himself in a nice tropical land near the water. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind after the challenging battles he has overcome in the recent past. However, all is not as it seems and soon Sonic discovers that the animal inhabitants of this idyllic place have been transformed into robots. This is the calling card of the evil Dr. Robotnik and, as improbable as it may seem; the evidence
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seem clear that the evil genius somehow survived his fall from space and has quickly returned to his evil ways. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is the direct sequel to the 1994 classic Sonic & Knuckles. The game seeks to return to the series roots by focusing on Sonic, speed, and basic platform game play. In addition to the focus on classic elements the developers also incorporated a number of elements from newer games such as a world map, stage select, and achievements. The developers focused on presenting the game in multiple episodes which could allow them to present different game play elements while allowing each episode to be reminiscent of one of the original games. Each episode contains four zones broken up into three acts and a boss battle with a final showdown zone appearing after the completion of the first four. Episode I mirrors the original Sonic the Hedgehog in many positive and some negative ways. It features Sonic battling through four zones which are essentially updated versions of the zones from the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with elements from each game mixed together. The episode focuses on Sonic and as a result there is no Tails or Knuckles to choose from. This is because the developers had grown tired of the end-
less parade of new characters and they had a desire to return to a more simple time. The abilities of Sonic are similar to those in the original, and as a result the rolling ability that has become familiar to many people is almost nonexistent in this episode. This leaves Sonic’s movements feeling a bit heavy and clunky. As a result, players will have to focus on running and jumping to navigate their way through each act. These restrictions on movement can seem a bit odd but they serve to make the game a truer throwback to the original. Episode II mirrors the second Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Unlike the first episode, the zones in Episode II are essentially combinations of stages from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. This episode features the return of Sonic’s long time partner, Miles “Tails” Prower; as the two friends team up to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik for yet another time. The episode also reintroduces the spinning and rolling ability that have become familiar to many people, and as a result Episode II has more fluid movement and game play mechanics than Episode I. Both episodes allow the player to collect chaos emeralds by completing special stages. In order to enter a special stage a
player will need to jump through a massive ring at the end of each act which will only reveal itself if the player collects fifty rings and completes the act. Each episode has a different special stage. In Episode I’s special stage, which is similar to the original game; sonic must collect the emerald by dropping through a rotating maze, but unlike the original; the player must contend with a timer. In Episode II’s special stage, which is reminiscent of the second game; Sonic and Tails must collect a set number of rings while running through a chute. Once a player obtains the seven chaos emeralds they will be able to transform into Super Sonic which has become synonymous with the series since the second game. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episodes I & II are great games which will remind one of playing video games during the early 1990’s. Each episode is a standalone game and one does not have to play Episode I in order to enjoy Episode II. The graphics have been updated to give a 3D feel to the game, but the player will still be reminded of the 2D classics. The stage select feature is a nice addition which allows one to replay favorite stage without needing to replay the entire game. When one starts to play Sonic the Hedgehog 4, they will be amazed at how quickly they are absorbed into the game and how quickly time will fly. Remember, like all games if you play them just to have fun there will never be a bad game. theplayerspage@yahoo.com
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ENTERTAINMENT // DOBIE MAXWELL
Pizzapalooza BY DOBIE MAXWELL Is there anybody on this planet currently among the living that doesn’t like pizza? Everybody I know does, but then again I don’t know everybody. I’m sure there are exceptions to everything, but somebody not liking pizza would raise a major red flag – kind of like somebody who doesn’t like sunshine or petting a puppy. Those freaks need to see a doctor while everybody else has fun. While the vast majority of humankind does enjoy the pizza experience as a whole, the problem arises in that very few enjoy it in exactly the same way. There are options galore, and it becomes a challenge to find people who all agree on what and how to place an order at any given instance. I always thought I was pretty middle of the road in my pizza preferences. I prefer a thin crust if possible, and as far as toppings go I’m pretty flexible. Sausage and mushrooms will work nicely if I am sharing it with a group, even though I like a lot of other things on it too. But I can bend. The lesser number of people involved usually increases the possibility of getting the toppings I like. I was never good at math or geometry, but even I can figure out which half is which just by looking. It shouldn’t be all that difficult to please all parties involved, but you don’t live my life. I would like to go on record as officially saying I am sorry for whatever I must have done in a past life to keep getting tortured in this one. I hope I am able to pay my debt to the universe so I can eventually join the ranks of those who live happily and without incident. I’m not there yet. The other night I was asked to go out for pizza with a group. I wouldn’t call them friends, but they were nice enough people and I was flattered to get invited. We were all hungry and went to a pizza joint I’d never been to before. No big deal. It’s not like I was trying a new heart surgeon. There were six of us total, and we sat down at a long table. I could tell there was going to be a problem when the drink orders got complicated. One guy fancied himself a beer genius and had to be informed in detail of every brand the R18 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
place offered and how it would go with each topping. Another guy couldn’t decide what kind of lemonade he wanted, and went through the complete list of every possible mixer from strawberries to iced tea. I was about to suggest strychnine, but it may have started a fight and I didn’t want to have to wait any longer. My stomach was growling. A woman in our party had allergy issues and wanted to know every ingredient of everything up to and including the salt and pepper. I was about to suggest having a pepper mill inserted rectally but again I held my tongue. I didn’t know these people all that well, and didn’t need a skirmish. All I wanted to drink was icy cold water, but I was told they only had bottled water and that it wasn’t free. This was becoming a lot more complicated than I ever expected, but it was only the beginning. Had I known what was ahead I would have excused myself and gone someplace else. Ordering appetizers was next. I’m pretty simple myself; a nice greasy order of garlic bread will usually do the trick quite nicely. If I’m going to overdose on carbs, why not keep it simple? That way the hospital will be able to scrape it out of my aorta with a pipe cleaner so I can start over. Not with this neurotic bunch. One of them wanted to “keep it healthy” and tried to order fried cauliflower without the breading. Clue phone, line one – it’s the Surgeon General. He wants you to ignore the warning on cigarettes and light up at will. One less idiot at a time will help us all. The rest of the crew took a full fifteen minutes to debate the various items available, and after it came to a stalemate I suggested we just suck it up and order the pizza. We’d probably need more than one to feed six people anyway, so we might as well get started on hashing out those details. Everybody looked at me as if I were the leader of the United Nations, but the reason I brought it up was because I was about ready to gnaw my arm off in hunger. I would have gladly eaten an entire order of lead paint chips with asbestos dip had one been placed anywhere close to my seat. The ordering of the actual pizzas
became an emotionally heated event that dwarfed the Israeli Palestinian conflict and made it look like a game of Parcheesi. Speaking of cheese, somebody in the group actually suggested there be a cheeseless pizza. Really? What’s next, a meatless steak? Since there was no hope of everybody agreeing on one kind of pie, I threw conscience to the wind and offered up my favorite ingredients to see how they’d fly with the group. One at a time mushrooms, black olives and onions got both cheered and jeered, but when I dropped the bomb and threw out anchovies the table went silent. It was as if I suggested pork rinds at a bar mitzvah. The woman with the allergy issues nearly fainted, and I thought we were going to have to put a call in for an ambulance. Hey, I wasn’t being unreasonable. I would have taken it on half of one of the pizzas, but that got shot down like a cross eyed crow on the first day of duck season. I was in enemy territory, but I was fully prepared. Those of us who like anchovies are like Navy Seals. There are only a scant few, but we’re proud and vocal. I don’t know why I like anchovies, but I do. Somebody dared me to try them once and I didn’t flinch. Other than the salt drying out all of my inner organs, I thought they were delicious and have loved them ever since. But rarely will I get a chance to enjoy them with others. Such is life. Some people just don’t enjoy true delicacies. After an intense debate we finally agreed on toppings we could all live with. But then came the next hurdle – crust. I grew up in Wisconsin and love thin crust pizza. There wasn’t much choice. Then I moved to Chicago and was force fed their thick crust style they are so proud of. Why they want to eat a cinder block with ketchup smeared on it is still a mystery, but I’ve never enjoyed it. Those are fighting words in Chicago, as are “The Bears still suck.” I’ve been
known to say those a lot more than any smart person should, but I can’t lie about how I feel. The only thing that sucks worse than the Bears in my opinion is deep dish pizza – with the possible exception of toll roads, but that’s another story for another month. Just because I live in Illinois doesn’t make me a F.I.B. The argument raged about whether to order thin crust or thick, and I suggested one of each and thought I had solved the problem. As it turned out, thin crust would take twenty minutes to bake and thick would take six months to a year. Nobody wanted to wait for the other, so we eventually settled on thin. I was losing my appetite to be around this group of imbeciles but I was still ready to eat rat poison to stop the gurgling of my stomach. I just wanted there to be food within reach. Finally after a wait that seemed longer than the Cubs quest to win a World Series, two pizzas showed up. One would think the arguing would be over but one would be WRONG. The server hadn’t even placed the second pizza on the table when someone started whining about the way it was cut. This numbskull was used to it being cut in squares, but it had come sliced “pie style.” We all ate our pizza and went our separate ways. I haven’t seen any of them since. I don’t plan on it, but if I do we’re going to eat anywhere else...how about Kentucky Fried Chicken? Let’s see – is that original recipe or extra crispy? To find the next live performance (aka Hell Gig) of stand up comedian Dobie Maxwell, visit dobiemaxwell.com
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NEWS & VIEWS // ROHN’S RANTS
When the lie about the Truth becomes the Truth BY ROHN BISHOP Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, a really bad guy. Following a brutal rise to power in 1979, Saddam Hussein would become one of the most evil men on the planet, devastating Iraq and repressing all dissent. Saddam would use chemical weapons against his own people; start an awful war with Iran that would kill hundreds of thousands of people on both sides, before invading the peaceful, oil rich nation of Kuwait in August of 1990. Following the invasion of our a l l y, Pre s i d e n t George Bush declared that, “ This will not stand; this aggression against Kuwait.” The president was not joking. In January of 1991 President Bush lead a coalition of nations to liberate Kuwait and return it to her rightful inhabitants, addressing the American People from the Oval Office, Bush said, “Five months ago Saddam Hussein started this brutal war against Kuwait, tonight the battle is joined.” The mission, known as Operation Desert Storm, was a resounding success. Saddam’s forces were removed from Kuwait by the end of February. “Kuwait is liberated. Iraq’s army is defeated. Our military objectives are met,” said the president, “We declared that the aggression against Kuwait would not stand. And tonight, America and the world have kept their word.” Some have criticized the Bush administration for not invading Iraq and removing R20 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
Saddam Hussein, right then and there, however, President Bush, the coalition, the United Nations, and the Congress authorized a mission to liberate Kuwait, not Iraq. The mission was over, we had won, and Bush brought the troops home. Saddam Hussein remained a bad guy, a really bad guy. Following the war there were uprisings opposing Saddam, all of which ended in the deaths of thousands of Iraqi’s. To make matters worse, our intelligence agencies learned that Saddam’s chemical, biological and nuclear weapons programs were far more advanced than previously known. Throughout the 1990’s Saddam ignored UN resolutions, he would violate no-fly zones that the UN had put in place, he would not disclose his weapons programs, he was a state sponsor of terrorism, and attempted to assassinate former President Bush. Saddam Hussein had become an even more dangerous man. It had become so difficult to deal with Saddam that in 1998 the Congress passed, and President Bill Clinton signed the “Iraq Liberation Act,” making the removal of Saddam Hussein and a democratic Iraq the official policy of the United States. On February 17, 1998 President Clinton said, “…there is clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction program. Iraq admitted, among other things, an offensive biological warfare capability, notably, 5,000 gallons of botulinum, which causes botulism; 2,000 gallons of anthrax; 25 biological-filled Scud warheads; and 157 aerial bombs. And I might say UNSCOM inspectors believe that Iraq has actually greatly understated its production.... Over the past few months, as [the
weapons inspectors] have come closer and closer to rooting out Iraq’s remaining nuclear capacity, Saddam has undertaken yet another gambit to thwart their ambitions by imposing debilitating conditions on the inspectors and declaring key sites which have still not been inspected off limits...Now, let’s imagine the future. What if he fails to comply and we fail to act, or we take some ambiguous third route, which gives him yet more opportunities to develop this program of weapons of mass destruction and continue to press for the release of the sanctions and continue to ignore the solemn commitments that he made? Well, he will conclude that the international community has lost its will. He will then conclude that he can go right on and do more to rebuild an arsenal of devastating destruction. And some day, some way, I guarantee you he’ll use the arsenal....” Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, America could no longer afford to allow Saddam Hussein to remain in power. The world believed he had weapons of mass destruction, (WMDs). President’s Bush, Clinton, and Bush all believed he had WMDs. In fact, the evidence was so overwhelming, that when President George W. Bush asked congress for permission to remove Saddam, it was an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, passing the Democrat controlled US Senate 77-23. (Democrats voting to remove Saddam included Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, Joe Biden, and Herb Kohl.) The Iraq War got off to a quick and successful start. Iraq was liberated and Saddam’s government was toppled in short order. Unexpectedly, a brutal insurgency from Al Qaeda was succeeding in Iraq, until Bush instituted the “surge” strategy. The surge worked, Al Qaeda was defeated, Iraq was given back to Iraqi’s, and President Obama inherited a peaceful stable Iraq. Obama, a critic of the war, along with a Democratic Party that, again abandoned a war effort for political purposes. He has squandered this military success, by per-
petrating the lie that, “Bush lied,” or “we rushed to war,” both started as anti-war slogans, repeated by Democrat politicians, liberal media outlets, and never properly responded to by Bush. So much so, that this lie has sunk into the popular culture as “truth.” It’s the lie about the truth that’s become “the truth,” and it helped to turn the American people against the “War on Terror.” This is incredibly dangerous because this “new truth” clouds our judgment as a county. We used the “new truth” as an excuse to elect Barack Obama and abandon our efforts in the Middle East. Liberating Iraqis from Saddam Hussein wasn’t a mistake, electing Barack Obama and quitting on Iraq was. Iraq had a relatively stable pro-America government on Obama’s first day; all he needed was a “status of forces” agreement, easy to do, if he wanted to. But Obama was determined to leave zero American presence in Iraq, and today much of Iraq has fallen to ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIS would like to use Iraq as a base of operations to launch a new caliphate, and terrorize people into joining the “religion of peace.” While at the same time Iran, also a state sponsor of terror ,negotiates with John Kerry about obtaining nuclear capabilities. Under the leadership of President Obama the Middle East is leading us toward a world war. ISIS beheads Christians, murders gays, treats women as slaves, and threatens the existence of Israel. All made possible because Americans believe a lie about a truth that’s become “the truth.” Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to the Scene. Bishop, a former Waupun City Council member, currently serves as treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County Contact Rohn: Email: rohnnyb@msn.com Twitter: @RohnWBishop
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NEWS & VIEWS // MEDIA RANTS
Mom and (Me)dia BY TONY PALMERI My dear mom Gertrude “Trudy” Palmeri passed away on May 11, 2015 at the age of 79. She and my Korean War vet dad Frank would have been married 60 years (!) in October. All but the last two years of her life were lived in the borough of Brooklyn, NY. She was an Italian-Catholic Brooklynite in the most honorable sense: heart as big as the borough, fiercely protective of her immediate family, charmingly blunt and witty, and proud of her accent. Oh how I will miss that accent that typically left me feeling nostalgic during our phone conversations; conversations that always started with “yeah Ant, howya doin?” and ended with “alright I’ll letcha’ go, Love you.” (I don’t think my mom ever called me Tony. It was “Ant” from day one). Trudy Palmeri was not an activist in the traditional sense. She did not organize or otherwise participate in rallies, she did not lobby public officials (though she rarely missed voting in elections), and she did not make her political views widely known. And yet there was something remarkably motivational about her. I think it had much to do with the fact that she would much rather “walk the walk” when it came to some core values that the so-called activists love to TALK about. So, for example, for Trudy Palmeri “family values” was more than a bullet point in a Madison Ave. set of talking points constructed for some political phony. For Trudy, family values were a lifestyle of unconditional love for those closest to her. Family values meant being there in body and spirit during the good times and bad, always ready to lend helping hands and supportive hugs. My two brothers and I became respectable members of society by having the good fortune of being in the daily presence of a role model of human decency. The world might be a kinder, more loving place if everyone had the benefit of being raised by someone who walks that walk. If you think about it, a child’s parents are in a real sense the first “media” that she R22 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
or he is exposed to. Scholars traditionally think of mass media as serving four major functions: communicating news, encouraging us to interpret the news in a certain way, communicating lifestyle values, and entertainment. Parents do all of that in ways that leave long lasting impressions on their children. Without exaggeration, I’d say that
we had a conversation that went something like this: Me: “Mom, I know it was exciting and all, but it’s just a game. He probably won’t see your letter anyway.” Mom: (sounding disappointed in my attitude). “No Ant, not just a game. That’s a no-hitter. That’s big. And Righetti is Italian!”
If you think about it, a child’s parents are in a real sense the first “media” that she or he is exposed to. pretty much every value that has guided my life is a direct result of being raised in my parents’ “Palmeri Today” show, which ran 24/7 growing up. Every day on that show the “news” featured acts of gratitude, caregiving, and patience, with an overarching sense of love controlling the scene. When I think of why I ultimately became a teacher, I’m sure it had everything to do with exposure to the Palmeri Today show values. Mom especially went out of her way to keep her own ego in check so as to be in a better position to recognize the accomplishments of others, an approach toward life that all teachers reading this will recognize as key to success in our profession. Here’s an example of how she walked that walk: It was the 4th of July 1983, and young Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees was pitching against the hated Boston Red Sox on an extremely hot 90-plus degree day at Yankee Stadium. Righetti no-hit the Sox that day, striking out the great Wade Boggs to end the game. A no-hitter had not been pitched at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen hurled a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. The next day I got home from my summer bank teller job and saw mom at the dining room table writing a letter. On the table was the New York Daily News with Righetti on the cover and “A no-Hit Fourth” headline. Mom explained that she was writing Dave Righetti to congratulate him. I remember
Years later she laughed and sounded pleased when I informed her that Dave Righetti was inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame. In my teaching career I’ve always made
it a point to write students brief notes of appreciation when they do something above and beyond required expectations. Each time I’ve done it I’ve had the vision of mom writing that letter to Dave Righetti. In August of 1983 I left New York to go to graduate school. Mom cried like a baby the day I left; she said that what really got the tears flowing was a trinket a friend had given me that said “teacher.” She comforted herself with the belief that I would impress the teachers at Central Michigan University. On May 11 I cried like a baby when mom left. I experience comfort from the belief that when she met the greatest teacher of all in the afterlife, S/HE gave Trudy Palmeri an A+ for a life well lived. Tony Palmeri (palmeri.tony@gmail.com) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh.
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Wednesday, July 1 Gates open at 4pm 7:00 – 8:30 - Johnny Wad 9:00 -10:30 - Johnny Wad
Wednesday, July 1 Gates open at 4pm 7:00 – 8:30 - Little Vito & the Torpedoes 9:00 -10:30– Little Vito & the Torpedoes
Thursday, July 2 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 - 1:45 - Cookee 2:00 - 3:30 - The Hits 4:00 - 5:30 -– Sly Joe and the Smooth Operators 6:00 – 7:30 - Rev Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys 8:00 – 9:00 - Andy’s Automatics 9:30-10:30 - Andy’s Automatics Friday, July 3 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 – 2:00– Kenny James TRIBUTE TO CHRIS AARON featuring: 2:15 – 3:45- Pat McDonald & Purgatory Hill 4:15 – 5:45– Velveetatones 6:15 - 7:45– Delilah DeWylde & the Lost Boys 8:15 – 9:15 – Harvey Scales 9:30 –10:30 – Harvey Scales Saturday, July 4 Gates open at 12pm 12:15 -1:45 –Tuba Dan 2:15 – 3:30 – SNB 4:00 – 5:30 –The Friends 6:15 – 9:45 –Road Trip 9:45—Festival Foods 4th of July Fireworks Sunday, July 5 Gates open at 11am 1:00 – 2 -Wayne Neumann 2:30 – 4 - Rock River Band 4:30 – 6 - Burning Desire 6:30 – 8:00– Dave Steffen
JOHNNY WADD BAND
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Thursday, July 2 Gates open at 12pm 1:30 – 2:30 - Kenny James 3:00 – 4:30 – Dr. Kickbutt & the Orchestra of Death 5:00 – 6:30 – Happy Schnapps Combo 7:00 – 8:30 - Copper Box 9:00 - 10:30 - Copper Box
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Friday, July 3 Gates open at 12pm 1:00-2:30 – Captain Red 3:00-4:30 – Mozart’s Cadillac 5:00 -6:30 – Cajun Strangers 7:00 –8:30 – Unity the Band 9:00 - 10:30 – Unity the Band
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Saturday, July 4 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 – 2:15 – Donnie Pick 2:45 – 4:15 – Michael Murphy & the Mob 5:15 – 6:45 – Lil Davy Max 7:15 – 8:15 – Bel Airs 8:45– 9:45 – Bel Airs 9:45—Festival Foods 4th of July Fireworks Sunday, July 5 Gates open at 11am 11am – Musical Church Service 1:00 - 2:30 - Marliejane 3:00 - 4:30– Sonic Circus 5:00 – 6:30 – Del Rays 6:45 - 8:00 – Del Rays
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ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT WATCH
30 Years of Waterfest! BY JANE SPIETZ The Oshkosh area’s favorite summer concert series, Waterfest, is one of the biggest draws to our Event City. Waterfest has showcased an incredibly wide variety of musical acts over the years, from talented local bands just starting out to the likes of such icons as Alice Cooper. The event had its humble beginnings at the Fox Valley Technical College campus, but the beautiful, spacious Leach Amphitheater overlooking the Fox River is now its permanent home. Waterfest offers music fans quality entertainment at a fraction of the price of admission at other venues, not to mention a great time. With its 30th anniversary upon us, this is Waterfest’s year to really shine! And what better way to kick things off than to connect with the event’s longtime President, Mr. Waterfest himself, Mike Dempsey. Jane Spietz: Mike, what does it mean to you personally that Waterfest is turning 30 this year? Mike Dempsey: We take it one season at a time. Producing these events is gutsy. It probably means we have been as lucky as we have been responsible. To remain relevant to our fans, donors, sponsors and volunteers in an evolving social and competitive environment, is a test. It means we have listened to them and effectively communicated and delivered on our promise. Durability is big. JS: You held a well-attended Waterfest XXX warm-up event at Becket’s on April 2 which featured some favorite Waterfest acts as well as an exhibit of Don Stolley’s historic Waterfest photos. That surely must have generated a great deal of excitement about the coming season. MD: Don’s photo archive is a treasure. It was moving to witness what was a small sample of our history. Becket’s came through with a great sampling of tapas, and Tin Men as well as Paul Sanchez always delight! Fun spring fever night indeed. JS: How did you first become involved? MD: Waterfest started in 1986 as a Free Weekend Music Festival. Then, as now, we celebrate our quality of life here in the greater Fox Valley area by renewing our awareness of our most distinguishable natural resource, our waterways. That noble purpose remains to this day. The Oshkosh Chamber and City Fathers established the R24 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
event and managed it have in moving WHAT: for three years through our community a ‘professional’ events forward. Waterfest Summer Concert Series company. We stay with it 30th Anniversary In 1989, being active because the purpose WHERE: in both the Chamber remains relevant. To Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh WI and the Oshkosh Jaycreate an awareness cees, the Chamber came and sense of pride WHEN, COST & INFO: to Chuck Hertel and I in the potential and www.waterfest.org to see if we could help the possibilities of 920-303-2265 ext. 22 make the event more our community, economically sustainable and have a lot of as well as help it evolve. The Jaycees had fun, too! Can I get you a cheese curd? a reputation for producing a number of JS: Are you at all surprised that successful festivals and special events. We Waterfest continues to be such a big draw worked with the Jaycees for a few years, considering the influx of other regional keeping Waterfest as a weekend event, venues that have popped up over the years? while moving it from the FVTC Campus MD: Waterfest is proud to have played to Riverside Park. We had big ambitions a meaningful role in the re-emergence of including shows at the newly renovated a very rich Fox Valley live music scene. Grand Opera House and Oshkosh Con- The club venues are back, with new and vention Center, as well as 4-5 other stages expanded outdoor dining and beer gardens. in tents and outside. We experimented with Community concert series and venues comedy-polka-skateboard exhibitions, for them are becoming part of the fabric water ski shows, laser light shows, chil- of most of our area communities. Where dren’s stages and more. We had a carnival once they may have been discouraged, for a few years as well. The weekend nature they now are more often a quality of life was high- risk and volunteer-sapping. feature attracting people to revitalized In 1992, Chuck and I went back to the downtowns. It is great. We love it. It is on Chamber meeting with John Casper and us to deliver a best in class value. We look Rob Kleman with the idea of establishing forward to the challenge of earning our a Thursday night concert series. At the “Wisconsin’s Best Community Concert time, there were no beer gardens or outside Series” promise every year. dining. No Riverwalk. The concept was JS: Share some of your fondest memofairly new, especially going upscale with ries of Waterfests over the years. it. As a concert series, we could diversify MD: Tiny Tim doing a full forward roll weather risk, spread our volunteers out while playing his blue electric ukulele. He over the summer keeping their weekends actually was a closet rocker. Eric Burdon free, do the same with our fans and look for pulling a muscle water skiing behind Jon routing dates that touring artists needed to St. John’s boat on Lake Winnebago before cover their expenses. We made the move the concert. Wayne Toupes telling Rob to organizing a not-for- profit entity Kleman, “You saved the show, that other dedicated to underwriting and producing whiskey makes me burp!” after he fetched Waterfest and partnered with the Chamber him some Crown Royal. Rick Nielsen and to assist. Bun E. Carlos sitting in with The WanderIt worked. The momentum created ing Sons unannounced, having a ball as an during the next 10 years helped act as a opening act. Alice Cooper golfing at the catalyst to further develop Riverside Park Oshkosh Country club in the cutest lime and make the vision of an Amphitheater green outfit. The BoDeans offering to make become a reality. Waterfest, above all else, up a rained out concert without pay. The has always been a vehicle for economic BoDeans filming the song “Good Work.” development. To bring people together It took all afternoon and was followed by from near and far. To place them in a like- a wild live concert inside the Convention minded place. To get conversations going. Center. One very hot day the timer for the It has been highly rewarding personally auto sprinklers was set twelve hours off, and for the community. Our team, donors, causing them to go on to the surprise and volunteers, sponsors, vendors and fans all delight of the fans on the grass. Ben Orr understand this and share the pride we of the Cars completing his next to last live
show with the help of on stage oxygen. He was in the final days of battling pancreatic cancer. He was going out in style dressedto-kill in a black bolero with a beautiful girl on his arm and a jumbo martini in one hand. Then, with the pull off a cigarette, a full downing of the martini, a big hit of oxygen and a kiss, Ben went out and sang “Drive.” Chills. JS: How do you plan to celebrate the 30th anniversary? MD: We are celebrating 30X30, or 30 bands on our 30th, by offering Waterfest fans $100 Season Passes - a $240 value that gets the holder into all 10 shows at any time and includes access to the Reserved Patio on the three Premium Nights. Fifteen $10 Discount Pass Packs - a $150 value - are also available to mix and match with your friends and family. We have three Community Nights where early birds can get in for just $6! U.S. Veterans and kids under 12 are always free. And for opening night, teachers are free with school ID. It has never been better to be a fan of Waterfest! JS: What other artists are lined up to entertain us? MD: The Fray is a true stadium act with a monster international following. Andy Grammar, who is white hot right now. American Authors and Matt McAndrew (The Voice) are on the three way bill with Andy. The Summer Tour Concert with Smash Mouth, Toad The Wet Sprocket and Tonic is another big night. For the educated and trusting fan, we are blessed to introduce Lake Street Dive, Jakub from Australia and The Glorious Sons from Canada. Cory Chisel’s Soul Obscure is rumored to pack something ultra-special as he teams up with Lake Street Dive. Then there is Todd Rundgren’s Global Tour which is getting stunning reviews from the club circuit spring tour. Chestnuts include Atlanta’s Cigar Store Indians with a legendary foot-stomping dance friendly alt-country/rockabilly/swing set; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real will be fresh off the Neil Young tour; Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts join forces with the return of The Bo Deans; Rusted Root is always a party. Then is Hair Ball! And the sensational stage antics of Here Come the Mummies. You can’t make them all unless you make opening night on June 18 for our Summer Solstice Party starring Pablo Cruise and Paul Sanchez. Other fan favorites include Copper Box, Road Trip, Continue on Page R26
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Traveling Suitcase, Salsa Manzoni, The Presidents, Rob Anthony, Kyle Megan and The Monsoons and Sly Joe and The Smooth Operators. Madison’s Steez also appears. JS: How do you balance the requests of Waterfest fans who yearn for newer acts or acts that have never appeared at the Leach, versus those folks who demand the return of the popular favorites? MD: We listen and we respond. We try to look at every recommendation and give it a reality check based on costs, availability, schedule and so on. As with most years, in 2015 we balanced new acts with those returning from more than 1 year ago and acts returning from last season, in equal thirds. We also have three Premium Shows and have invested 50% more in artist fees overall for our 30th Celebration. Admission is a steal. The Leach Amphitheater is best in class. Food and beverage selection and prices are fair. Where else can you go in, buy a heavily subsidized admission, leave to a local bar and come back? Pretty cool! Now about that weather... JS: The Leach Amphitheater is such a fantastic venue for Waterfest and other events that are held there. Are there
any updates that we need to be aware of for 2015? MD: The Riverwalk is humming. Come early and tailgate or walk it. Fun times. The parking lot has been totally resurfaced! It is looking great! JS: What would you like to see take shape at Waterfest in the future? MD: We must have continued fan support for the Premium Shows. Bring your friends. The more we do, the more we can offer. We had great response from them last year and we double downed this year. Come on out! Celebrate 30! Double down! JS: Any final words of wisdom? MD: Take advantage of the Season Pass. The three Premium Show Reserved Patio Access covers the cost alone! Always trust that the show will go on. We have had less than five rain outs in 30 years! Come on down! Keep an extra layer in the car. With reentry allowed, you can always fetch a jacket. Thank the volunteers! It takes 7,500 volunteer hours to make it happen for you! Thank those sponsors and donors. They underwrite $10-15 of each admission! Be nice, have fun, rock on!
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Blue Flag Iris BY ROB ZIMMER Conser ving the precious water resources of our area is important for many who live, work and play here in northeast Wisconsin. There are things that each and every family, business and individual can do to help. One of the simplest and most effective is to install a rain garden on your property. Maybe you’ve heard the term rain gardens before and have wondered exactly what this type of landscaping option is all about. What is a rain garden? Rain gardens are designed specifically using native plants, wildflowers and grasses in such a way as to capture and slowly filter precious rainwater back into our soil, rather than allowing it to run off and collect toxins that flow directly into our streams, lakes and rivers. Rain gardens can be designed and created in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms, all specifically placed to capture run off R28 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
from flat surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, roadways and parking lots. As rain water flows over these surfaces, toxins and chemicals are picked up in the flow, creating a harmful mixture of salt, petroleums, chemical fertilizers, asphalt and other products that flow directly into the storm sewer and into area streams, lakes and rivers. Capturing and slowly filtering this run off in rain gardens allows the natural processes of soil filtration to remove these toxins, allowing clear, fresh water to reach the water table below. The size of a rain garden depends on the amount of area runoff is to be collected from. The larger the area, the larger the garden needs to be in order to fully capture and filter the resulting flow. Why native? Rain gardens are specifically designed using plants native to our area. This includes a combination of grasses, sedges, flowering plants, even small shrubs and trees depending upon the size of the garden.
Native plants are chosen because of their extensive root systems that make them the perfect natural filter. Native plants naturally produce extremely deep and complex root systems, designed to support them through all weather conditions. The root systems on some of our native grasses and forbs may reach 12 to 15 feet deep, allowing for deep penetration and slow, natural filtration of runoff. Rain garden basics Rain gardens are located in areas on properties where water naturally flows or collects. These areas can be expanded, deepened or sloped to maximize potential inflow. Creating a shallow, sloped depression or bowl-shaped hollow, then planting with native wildflowers, grasses, sedges and shrubs, one can easily create an effective and environmentally friendly rain garden quickly and economically. Native plants for rain gardens can be purchased from a variety of sources including many locations here in our area.
Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, De Pere, specializes in native plants, as does the Wild Ones native landscapers organization. Native plants can be found at a number of garden centers throughout the area as well, though selection varies and may be small. What to plant To create your rain garden, there are a number of fantastic plants available that bring beauty, color, texture, as well as the practical filtering function to your plant garden. Native wildflowers such as purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, cardinal flower, gentian, Joe-pye weed, ironweed, swamp milkweed, wild bergamot and others are great choices for rain garden creations. Native grasses such as little bluestem, big bluestem, prairie dropseed, Indian grass and others make excellent additions as well. For large rain gardens, shrubs such as native red dogwood, yellow dogwood, gray dogwood, ninebark, viburnum, willows and others are great choices to consider.
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ENTERTAINMENT // THE SPANISH INQUISITION
Summer Dancin’ and Jazzin’ BY GEORGE HALAS Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the streets. They’ll be dancin’ in Chicago...and in...Neenah! Based on the latest science, The Inquisition calculates that dancing in aisles will be an unavoidable consequence for those who attend the musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at The Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Theater at St. Mary’s Central in Neenah. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is self-described as a 1950’s/60’s jukebox musical. It begins at the 1 9 5 8 Sp r i n g f i e l d High School prom and follows four girls with hopes, dreams, and drama through the next decade to their ten year class reunion. Along the way, the girls perform some of the iconic radio hits of the era such as “Lollipop,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Goodnight Sweetheart,” “Respect,” “Rescue Me,” “Leader of the Pack,” and “Son of a Preacher Man” all sung in four-part harmony. The cast is made up of Crystal Swaim-Vodopija as Cindy Lou, Molly Schlaak as Betty Jean, Kylie Montee as Missy, and Abby Schmidt as Suzy. This will be the Fox Valley premiere of the musical, but it’s the fourth production for the American Soapbox Theatrical (AST), co-founded by Swaim-Vodopija and Sommer Johnson-Loa – who directed “The Marvelous Wonderettes” - in August 2013. Since then they have been seen on TV, heard on the radio, performed in parades and played several stages in the area. Last summer’s production of “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera,” was a hit with local critics and successful R30 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
enough to generate momentum for this season. The choreography is handled by Swaim-Vodopija and Schlaak while the music is under the direction of Dorothy Zerbe. Swaim-Vodopija, who also includes AST president in her list of titles, is also a freelance singer, c h o r e o g r a p h e r, and private music teacher in Neenah. She has an interesting resume that includes becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member, recording an EP at Sun Studio in Memphis and performing at Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge in Nashville as well as starting and running AST. She has been involved with theatre and music for the last 15 years starting with Theatrix where she was given a start and opportunities to do what she loves. She gets to give back these opportunities to young people in the area by including them in all of the AST shows. Johnson-Loar, also AST vice-president, is a Menasha resident with a love of music and the arts. She was at the helm as director for “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera.” She is also a mom, caregiver, and freelance artist. Schmidt is a returning cast member from “Suds” and a music teacher in Winneconne Community School District. “She is our strongest comedienne, Swaim-Vodopija said. “She plays a ditzy blonde – the exact opposite of who she is in real life – it’s perfect casting. She’ll be the show stealer. Montee is a new resident to Oshkosh and an accomplished performer and direc-
tor. “She is the glue that holds all the characters together, but on and off stage,’’ Swaim-Vodopija said. “Her solo alone is worth the price of admission.” “Molly plays the class clown,” Swaim-Vodopija said of Schlaak, who is is from Oshkosh but currently resides in Cederburg where she is a general music teacher. “She provides a lot of unexpected, almost shock humor and she is an incredible vocalist as well.” Show dates include: Thursday, June 18th at 7 PM, Friday, June 19th at 7 PM and two shows Saturday, June 20th at 2 PM and 7 PM. ————————————— If, in addition to dancing, adding “jazzing your pants off” is a desirable option, The Inquisition strongly recommends hitting Cena on College Avenue in Appleton, on Tuesday nights. What is on the schedule from 8 - 11 p.m. is vocalist Christine Granatella with Noah Harmon (keyboards) and The Jazz Orgy which usually includes Michael Underwood playing drums and Andy Mertens playing bass and singing. On any given night, that is more than enough talent and fabulous music. However, on any given Tuesday at Cena, in the cool vibe style one hopes to hit in a jazz venue, many of the top jazz players in the area are dropping by to play unannounced. It’s not an open mic and it’s not a jam per se, but it’s what you hope happens when you go out to hear jazz. Driven in large part by the versatility of the aforementioned rhythm section, a jazz standard that starts out with a Granatella vocal gets a very different treatment every week as different saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, and even violin flavorings mix in, as well as drummers, bass players and keyboards players sittin’ in. The results are often the kind of jazz that happens when very good players have fun responding improvisationally to one another - never the same but always good.
Bartender extraordinaire Brian Leslie improvises like the jazz aficionado he is. Always good. Some of the players who make the scene at Cena start the evening at Frank’s Pizza Palace playing with The Big Band Reunion; during the summer months, the nine-piece version of the BBR, The Bob Levy Little Big Band, takes over on alternate Tuesdays with a couple of special event performances added for good measure. ————————————— If par chance you are in Oshkosh on a Thursday night looking to dance and grab a piece of that synergistic musical vibe, definitely check out the open mic hosted by Ross Catterton at Barley and Hops on Main Street. Catterton, who sings, plays guitar, plays saxophones and tells very good jokes for the most part, is worth a visit by himself, but he typically has Mike Malone, one of the Fox Valley’s best drummers, playing with him. While they are both outstanding jazz players, the open mic aspect results in a myriad of styles including pop rock, R&B, dance, blues, etc. Both play in and/ or with several of the better bands in the area, so, like Cena, the unannounced players make it special every Thursday. Both have excellent sense of performance pace, and are superb at reading the room and delivering just the right touch. The Inquisition also reminds everyone to dance and jazz responsibly as well as to avoid exceeding the fun limit.
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NEWS & VIEWS // FLAG DAY
Flag Day Recognized at Lakeside Park The legend is that George Washington, and two other members of the Continental Congress asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag sometime in the late spring of 1776. Ross was already a widow in her young 20’s when she was assigned this patriotic task. She completed the flag, arranging thirteen stars in a circle representing the thirteen colonies that fought against the British for self-governance. It was a year later that the Continental Congress adopted the design for the national flag. The first Flag Day was celebrated on its centennial in 1877. In 1916, a grass roots movement resulted in President Woodrow Wilson issuing a proclamation that called for an annual nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14th. Although Flag Day is still not recognized as a national holiday, it was made a permanent observance by Congress in 1949. Sunday morning at 11am, June 14th you’re invited to Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac for a celebration of patriotism, and remembrance at the flag pole on the corner of Main Street and Promen Drive. The Fond du Lac chapter of the Elks are providing the ceremonial flag for the 2015 National Flag Day, the 240th Army Birthday, and the Navy Reserve Centennial with scheduled aviation support from the Flight For Life. A Fond du Lac Fire Department fire engine and Wisconsin State Patrol motorcycle will serve as static displays as this year’s focus is on public safety for Americans. The theme will be “Honoring those who protect and serve.” Appropriately, law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as they ethically ensured public safety where our U.S. flag represents the freedom and liberties we enjoy. The Son’s of the American Legion Squadron #75 Commander, Mike Kollmansberger, will lead the American Legion Rider’s Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) tribute procession prior to the official ceremony beginning promptly R32 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
at 11. The Walleye Weekend sound system will be configured to facilitate a festivalwide broadcast of the ceremony. Flag and accompanying certificates of authenticities will be presented in memory of slain Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz and State Trooper Trevor Casper. In addition, war-era Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam will be presented flags. The City of Fond du Lac will be presented a flag, as well as Lakeshore Elementary School which was recognized as a 2014 Blue Ribbon School. A majority of the flags that will be presented were flown at the Tomb of the
Lakeshore Elementary School in Fond du Lac is among eight Wisconsin 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Pack 3702’s Scout, Bear Kolby Martin, one of many great students from Lakeshore Elementary School who contributed to the coveted award under the leadership of Principal Matt Steinbarth and staff. The 4-H Pledge will be led by Allison Opheim and Emily Franke of the FDL County 4-H. Peace Officers Memorial Day was held on May 15, 2015. Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers
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Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran’s Day in 2014, the United States Strategic Command in Nebraska (secure location for President George W. Bush on 9/11/2001), the Wisconsin State Capitol, the Battleship WISCONSIN in Virginia on her birthday, at the Pentagon on Armed Forces Day to thank those military members who are surviving, and the U.S. Capitol on Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to our nation’s valued fallen law enforcement officers. The National Anthem will be sung by John Oberg and Shannon Roen.
who have died in the line of duty. As a result, the following peace officers will be honored: 1. Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper, Trevor Casper, (Car #346), honorably served the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and made the ultimate sacrifice on March 24th, 2015. 2. Former United States Army Sergeant who heroically served in Iraq and Afghanistan and honorably served as a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Police Department Officer, Craig A. Birkholz (Badge
#67), made the ultimate sacrifice on March 20, 2011. While remembering those who committed the ultimate sacrifice, it is appropriate to present yellow roses to Gold Star Mothers. Thanks to American Legion Auxiliary #75’s Donna Wilhelms for providing military service flags which allows military members to represent their respective services. Diane has also provided the Prisoners of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) flag and place setting, which sufficiently complements the American Legion Rider’s POW/MIA tribute procession led by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 75: Commander Mike Kollmansberger. To properly pay tribute to all military veterans, POW/MIAs, Veteran’s groups and civic organizations that value our U.S. flag are encouraged to attend. “Armed Forces Salute” will be sung by John Oberg, Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class Petty Officer, USN Korean War Era. The Fond du Lac McCullen-Kimpel Detachment 552’s USMC League, and Elks will conduct the Flag History, Flag Folding, and Taps, all followed by the Wisconsin Marching Band’s performance. Prior to these ceremonies, Father Ryan Pruess, Holy Family Catholic Community, Fond du Lac, will be celebrating the Catholic Mass on the Walleye Weekend Point Stage and Pastor John Slotten, Fond du Lac Essential Rock Church, will be delivering the ecumenical service on the K107 Stage, both at 9:15 a.m. They have chosen to collect a special purposeful offering and generously donate the proceeds to the van that Hearts to Heroes plans to purchase for area Veterans. Father Ryan Pruess will also deliver the Invocation and Pastor John Slotten will deliver the Benediction during the National Flag Day event. Thanks to all organizers and contributors to this event. For more information contact Ron Roen with questions at 402709-0915 or roenr@hotmail.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT // SUNSPLASH
Sister Bay Beachfront Site of Midwest Sunsplash World Music Festival August 7th – 8th 2015 music, because we know that if the music The night Unity the Band played the is awesome, people will return,” stated first event in the brand new waterfront Katobalavu. “We have unique music acts pavilion in Sister Bay, Door County, an coming to Door County, idea was born. Paige Funkhouser, from featuring original music the Sister Bay Advancement Association from Midwest bands who and Pita Katobalavu, the leader of Unity play Reggae, Funk, Rock, chatted after the show about bringing a Celtic, Blues and Alternareggae and world music festival to Sister tive.” Bands include KatoBay, creating a culturally-inclusive event balavu’s Unity the Band, like no other in Door County. The reno- Whiskey of the Damned, vated waterfront park in Sister Bay will be Recalcitrant, Big Wig completed just in time to host “Midwest Mechanics, Honey and SunSplash Music Festival” on August 7-8. the 45’s, Mary Jane Gang, 2015. Natty Nation, Wifee & the Huzz Band Sister Bay’s freshly reconstructed and Earth to Clark playing over the 2 day Waterfront Park and Beach (2,000 con- event. secutive feet of public waterfront), 650 feet The vendors are also more diverse than of sand beach and 900 square foot perfor- the norm, sharing ethnic rituals, natural mance pavilion provide a “we couldn’t ask and peace-building goods, and native for better” venue. “Our dream is that the artistry. Vendors may include a Fijian Kava waterfront venue in Sister Bay could draw people from around the US, even the world. Our goal for this first year is to create the foundation to build BEACHFRONT STAGE: Earth to Clark this peace-promoting BEACHFRONT STAGE: Wifee & the Huzz Band culturally-inclusive BEACHFRONT STAGE: Natty Nation event into an annual CAMPGROUND STAGE: Mary Jane Gang “destination event”
average festival fare a notch with a variety of foods typical of traveling “food trucks.” The festival organizers are recruiting
a bonfire and fireworks especially for the campers,” according to Funkhouser. The Village of Sister Bay is undergoing a major downtown revitalization, including the previously mentioned reconstructed waterfront park. The new sand beach will be completed for summer food vendors with lots of options for the events in 2015, complementing the perweekend long event, with cultural-diverse formance pavilion constructed in 2014. cuisine available as well as standard festi- The Village will host Midwest Sunsplash val goodies. The focus will be on locally in tandem with the existing Door County sourced foods that include healthy options Festival of Fine Arts (2015 marks the mixed in with summer treats. 12th annual DCFA) in the Waterfront A campground is being set up for the Park. DCFA is hosted by the Sister Bay Advancement Association, and showcases artists based in Door County, including performances from local musicians. Artists perform demonstrations of their craft and techniques at various Friday 4 pm Jam points during the day. The Friday 5:15 pm Funky Pop pairing of these two artsFriday 7:15 pm Reggae Jams focused events will attract Friday 9:30 pm Acoustic Jam diverse crowds that will also complement, and spillover Saturday 2 pm Rock, Blues, Soul into, the successful art scene Saturday 4pm Pop/Rock Funky Reggae that exists in Door County. Saturday 6 pm Reggae, rock and Jam The festival runs Friday Saturday 8pm Celtic Rock from 4pm to 9 at the WaterSaturday 10 pm Roots, Rock, Reggae front Park, 10693 North Bay Shore Drive, Highway 42, Sister Bay, before moving to the nearby Sports Complex weekend at the nearby Sister Bay Sports at from 9 – midnight. The festival opens Complex to allow festival-goers the option at noon on Saturday with music from 2 to of spending the night in a tent or camper. midnight at the Waterfront Park. Tickets A campground stage will light up at 9pm are $30 for General Admission and an extra on Friday night after the Beach Front Stage $10 for Camping per person. Tickets are music wraps up. “Camping really makes available online at www.midwestsunsplash. the festival by adding that communal set- com and at the door the day of the event. ting for people to get to really interact. The Kids under 10 are free. Village of Sister Bay has helped make this happen, and rumor has it they are holding
“We love to see this variety of not-so-typical arts and crafts, as well as multi-culturally inclusive entertainment and causes adding a unique twist to the typical beach festival.” —Funkhouser.
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ENTERTAINMENT // FREEDOM SUNDAY
Freedom Sunday Music, Dancing, Freedom BY JIM MORAN On Sunday, June 7th, from 11 in the morning until 5 that afternoon, Oshkosh will be celebrating freedom with music, dancing and food at Opera House Square as two great events are combined into Freedom Summer Comes Home 2 Race Unity Project. “First off, this is a remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement,” Lee Sonoski said. Lee, along with Michael Flanagan, are organizing the event. “Last year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Summer,” Lee said “we want to honor the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement by bringing different groups of people together through music, and perhaps communicate
more effectively.” The Race Unity Project, which is in its 22nd year, will begin its portion of the program at 11 and will include mariachi music, Hmong dancers, the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute, and a wide array of ethnic foods as well as a number of informational booths. For the Freedom Summer Comes Home music, Sosnoski tapped coproducers Gwen Carr and George Halas, who produced the highly-regarded Martin Luther King Celebration in Oshkosh this past January. In addition to being one of the area’s premier jazz vocalists, Carr has an even more impressive resume as an activist for social justice. As she did for the King program, Carr will include first-hand accounts
of the Civil Rights movement as well as songs both poignant and relevant. “I am doing this because I believe music and social justice go hand-in-hand,” Carr said. “We have a tremendous challenge ahead to fulfill the expectations of our ancestors who fought so long and so hard for our freedoms.” “Music is a great way to get this message across to people who might not be as accepting if you told them,” Carr added, “because music bypasses the brain and goes directly to the heart.” Oshkosh resident and international jazz star Janet Planet will be joined by
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ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
The Unheard Of Celebrate 30 Years
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ Has there ever been a band more appropriately named than The Unheard Of? They couldn’t get arrested in their own back yard, yet have seven vinyl releases at home and in Europe. Recently the group celebrated its 30 year milestone on WMSE 91.7 fm. Three decades ago Jim Galaxy and the late Dave Raeck got together to concoct a psychedelic/garage rock cocktail. Blending Raeck’s Stooges/Cramps/MC5 influences with Galaxy’s Yardbirds/Chocolate Watchband/13th Floor Elevators leanings, it is a sound that remains the band’s sonic foundation. “Even after he left the band Dave remained our musical compass. It was his idea for us to get vinyl released in Europe.”
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“You know we never were a ‘Milwaukee’ band,” said leader Galaxy. “We were always a little bit nomadic, always on the fringes. Our success has been to have fans on five of the seven continents and to have fans far and wide. The biggest fan base is in Greece and Italy,” The band started out playing obscure psychedelic and garage covers, evolving to add originals and after that the VOX sound the vinyl era. With their roots in Germantown, the band eventually ventured into Milwaukee to play a gig at the late, lamented Century Hall with Liquid Pink. “Of the 3 of us who started the band, I am the only one still here to tell the story,” says Galaxy. Current members include mark Dietrich, Frank Milligan, Mel Montemayor III and Galaxy. Past collaborators have included Glenn Rehse, Julie Brandenburg, Dale Kaminski, Lori Kern and the late-Davey Jones. A 2015 recording session is in progress. While live appearances remain few and far between, Galaxy and company soldier on, content with an “overseas niche and pockets of zealots everywhere.” For more information: http://theunheardof.net/
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ENTERTAINMENT // HO MALONE
YO! It’s Ho Malone Time! If you haven’t yet been exposed to the eclectic sound of Ho Malone from Waupaca’s Chain O’ Lakes, you’re in for a treat. Ho Malone got its start back in January 2014, when The Hook Up, a band that included Nick Rodello, needed a bass player for a battle of the bands competition. The call when out to Rodello’s friend, Zach Bartel. “We’d played parties in high school,” Bartel said. After the gig, Bartel mentioned that he had a number of original songs that he wanted to record and play. Rodello expressed his interest. With Bartel playing guitar and Rodello on bass, they added drummer Corey Bowe and guitarist Ian Hart to complete the band. The sound is unique, leaving Bartel hard pressed to describe it. “It has psychedelic, folk, garage and rock influences, but it goes off in many directions in what we hope is a good way,” Bartel said. “All of the individuals in the band have been playing since at least
middle school, so we have excellent musicianship, dynamics and harmonies.” The group released Mean and Nice, an eight-song, all-original CD in April, and it shot to the top of the charts in Waupaca. “The response to the music has been very good, as has the response to our videos,” Bartel said. “I’ve been told it’s valid art.” Marci Beaucoup of the Wisco band Baba Ghanooj, and a strong supporter of the local arts scene is thrilled to see the band getting more attention. “Ho Malone is a true grit original Waupaca band,” Beaucoup said “made up of players who can truly speak to the experience and essence of living in a small community. Their music and their following express their amazing connection to the up and coming generation. Excellent natural musicians, songwriting, and really sweet people.” As a Founder and the President of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, a non-
Wisconsin Brewing, SCENE Announce Concert Series SCENE and Wisconsin Distributing have announced the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series for this summer beginning with two concerts in June. The series will feature two different artists/ bands playing at different venues each month through October. The series will focus on presenting original artists and jumps off to an impressive start with Ho Malone performing at Holidays Pub & Grill in Neenah/Fox Cities Wednesday, June 17 while Peabody’s Ale House in Oshkosh will host Walt Hamburger & The Young Guns (Aaron Neumann & Jason Lemke) on the following Wednesday, June 24. Both events begin at 7 p.m. and will run through 10 p.m. Weather permitting, both events will take place outdoors on R40 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
the outstanding patios that highlight both Peabody’s and Holiday’s. There is no cover charge at any of the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series events. “We are both honored and excited about our partnership with Wisconsin Brewing, a company that is both innovative and a strong supporter of music throughout the state,” said SCENE publisher Jim Moran. “We’re confident that our two organizations can create some great buzz and energy together that will make this concert series something very special. In addition to providing opportunities to showcase great original music and some of Wisconsin’s best musicians, we’ll be featuring a number of the best beers, a new one each month. Great music and great beer make a fantastic summer combination.”
profit arts organization whose mission is “c o m m u nity building through the ar ts,” Beaucoup HO MALONE - L to R: Corey Bowe (Drums) Zack Bartel (Vocals, Guitar) Nick Rodello is impressed (Vocals, Bass) Ian Hart (Guitar) with what this young “We are very excited about playing in group of talented musicians bring to the the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert table. Series,” says Bartel. “This is a great chance “A couple members of Ho Malone for us to get exposure in the Fox Cities and recently participated in a super successful showcase our music to a lot of new fans.” fundraiser independently organized by Learn more about Ho Malone by visiting young people in Waupaca to raise funds their Facebook page and YouTube channel. for our upcoming arts on the square, “ Their album is available at The Bookcellar in adds Beaucoup. “These young folks are downtown Waupaca and internetable places getting actively involved in our intentional like iTunes. arts scene. It’s really incredible.”
Reaching for the Zenith BY GEORGE HALAS One of the most pleasant aspects of the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series is that, in addition to discovering some fabulous music, each month will provide an opportunity to discover a new beer. At both the June 17th appearance at Peabody’s in Oshkosh by Ho Malone as well as the Walt Hamburger and The Young Guns concert at Holiday’s Pub & Grill in Neenah on June 24th, WBC will be featuring Zenith. “I view beer as an adjunct to the enjoyment of life,” said WBC vice-president and brewmaster Kirby Nelson. “Zenith is a summer seasonal beer that easily complements both music and warm-weather drinking. Summer in Wisconsin is a fleeting phenomenon, so you gotta’ make the most of it, and Zenith is just the beer to do it.” Zenith is a saison beer, originally brewed by European farmers with whatever ingredients were on hand, but over the years it has evolved into a distinctive brew that has a light grain bill and distinctive yeast strains that make it citrusy, peppery
and a sometimes surprising personality. “This saison has roots as a farmhouse ale,” Nelson said “but we’ve enhanced it with hints of coriander for a beer that’s complex and fruity, yet very clean and refreshing. This is a shimmering golden haze of a brew. Zenith is very special to us. At this stage of my career, I am learning more about Belgian ales. This is one of our first attempts at a great Wisconsin version of a pseudo-European classic and we are very pleased. What makes it special is the refreshment factor. It’s relatively complex but clean and very easy to drink. It’s very refreshing and makes you come back for more.” It pours with a hazy gold and an aroma resembling a Belgian wit – grains, orange peel and spice – and yields medium to light-bodied with an exceptionally dry finish that makes Zenith one of the easiest drinking saisons on the market. “You can sit down with Zenith,” Nelson said. “It’s your buddy. It’s got its own confidence, but it’s not an obnoxious show-off.” It goes great with live summer music.
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CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC
JUNE 2015
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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR JUNE 1 THE PRESIDENTS JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE
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JUNE 2 REVEREND RAVEN PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM ERIN KREBS & JEFF JOHNSTON THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM
JUNE 3 KIERNAN MCMULLAN CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM THE OUTER VIBE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE MILWAUKEE HARLEY MILWAUKEE 6:10 PM GLAM BAND SARDINE CAN
GREEN BAY 11:00 AM RUSS REISER SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM GREG MCMONAGLE THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 7-10:00
JUNE 4 BRIAN JAMES ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM TED EGGE ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM STEVE SMITH AND VITAL INFORMATION BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM BILLY G (THE BILL PILL) DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM GARRET RAMQUIST
DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS MONONA TERRACE MADISON 7:00 PM KISS LIVE OGELSBY SUMMER FUNFEST OGELSVY 9:00 PM ROB ANTHONY REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM IAN OLVERA / CONNOR LA MUE SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM CHAD DEMEUSE THE BAR LYNNDALE APPLETON 7:00 PM SUNRAEYES THE SOURCE MENASHA 7:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00
KISS LIVE BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM ERIN KREBS BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM MIKE MALONE TRIO CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM VIC FERRARI CHEESEFEST LITTLE CHUTE 8:30-12:00 JENIRATIORS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM MR. TALL PANTS AND THE SHORTS DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM LUCAS CATES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM OF THE MOON LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM RASHITA JONESES LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SONS OF KONG LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM VESPA WOMAN
LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM TED EGGE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM NEW ODYSSEY RIVERSIDE CASINO RIVERSIDE IA 12/1/00 8:30 THE COUGARS SILVERCRYST WAUTOMA 8:00 PM REVEREND RAVEN VILLAGE GREEN PARK RIPON 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM
JUNE 6 ADAMS WAY BAR LOUIE MILWAUKEE 8:30 PM TIN SANDWICH BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM JAKE WARNE BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM ANDY’S AUTOMATICS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT UNPLUGGED CITY LIMITS
Theatre Z to Present “Other Desert Cities” GREEN BAY: Theatre Z will present Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” starting Tuesday, June 16 and running through Saturday, June 20, at the Art Garage’s newly acquired building, The Cannery, 1429 Main Street (on Olde Main Street), Green Bay. WI. All shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of an additional performance on June 20 when a 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 evening show will be presented. “Other Desert Cities” won the Outer Critics Circle Award in 2011 and was nominated for five Tony awards, including Best Play and ran on Broadway at the R42 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
Booth Theatre from 2011-2012. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history – a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it. Stephen Rupsch, associate professor of theatre studies and director of theatre for St. Norbert College, will direct and produce the production, scenography by April Beiswenger, assistant professor of theatre
studies for St. Norbert College. The cast includes Teresa Aportela Sergott as Brooke Wyeth, Laura Riddle as Polly Wyeth, Alan Kopischke (member of Actors’ Equity Association) as Lyman Wyeth, Carol Cassell as Silda Grauman and Andrew Delaurelle as Trip Wyeth. Tickets are on sale now and are general admission for $20. To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com. The box office at the Cannery at the Art Garage will open 45 minutes prior to show time and offer a limited number of full price and student tickets ($20 and $6) for cash only. The play contains adult
situations, humor and language. Theatre Z is a semi-professional theatre company under the umbrella of Mosaic Arts, Green Bay. Funding for Other Desert Cities is made possible by the George F. Kress Foundation, private donations and a successful Go Fund Me campaign. “The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups that New York has known in many seasons…” NY Times “Astutely drawn…juicy and surprising.” NY Daily News. “Spending time with these messed-up, complicated people is a genuine pleasure.” NY Post.
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MENASHA 6:00 PM FOLLOW SUIT CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM STAR SIX NINE DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS FAMILY DAYS - SOUTH PARK BLACK CREEK 7:00 PM THE 3 HANDSOMES GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM BRUCE KOESTNER HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 GOOD TYME DJ JELLYSTONE PARK FREMONT 7-10:00 CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM BAD HABITZ LOG CABIN RIPON 3:00 PM SOLACE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SWEET TALK LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE BELLE WEATHER LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC MACKINAWS GREEN BAY 7:30-11:00 TEQUILA TANGO MINESHAFT HARTFORD 9:30 PM VIC FERRARI MOLE LAKE CASINO MOLE LAKE 8:30-12:00 NICOLE KOTTKE BAND POTAWATOMI CARTER CASINO CARTER 8-12:00 DAN TULSA REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM THE COUGARS SILVERCRYST WAUTOMA 8:00 PM HALF EMPTY SQUIRRELFEST - SQUIRREL
CAGE KELLNERSVILLE 8:30 PM HIGH VOLTAGE AC-DC TIRBUTE THE SHACK FOND DU LAC 9:30 PM SLY JOE& THE SMOOTH OPERATORS THE SOURCE MENASHA 10:00 PM ROCKIN THE HOLE THE WATERING HOLE GREEN BAY 7:00 PM NEW ODYSSEY WASHINGTON CHAMBER WASHINGTON IA :30-9:30 BEL AIRS WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANT WAUPACA 1:00 PM TEDD YOUNG WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00 BOXKAR YARDARM DUBUQUE IA 8-12:00
JUNE 7 RED FISH REMIX BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM HITS CHANNEL CATS FREMONT 2-6:00 UNITY THE BAND CHEESEFEST LITTLE CHUTE 1:30-5:00 DESPERATE OTTOS CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM WHISKEY FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM BAZOOKA JOE FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT UNPLUGGED GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:00 PM BRIAN JAMES JEN AND TONICS GALLOWAY 6:00 PM
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BRAD & JEFF JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY OSTHOFF RESORT ELKHART LAKE 2-6:00 TEQUILA TANGO RIVER RAIL SHIOCTON 3:00 PM RODEO DE VILLE TANNER’S KIMBERLY 3:00- 7:00
JUNE 9 DAVE STEFFEN BAND PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM
JUNE 10 AURALAI CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM WHISKEY OF THE DAMNED LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC PRIVATE CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM TRAPPER SCHOEPP THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM
JUNE 11 ROB ANTHONY ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM MADISON MALONE DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM WAYNE NEUMANN FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM TAYLOR JAY FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM KIP JONES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL
NEENAH 7:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE HOUDINI PLAZA APPLETON 5:30 PM THE JIMMYS JAZZ IN THE PARK MILWAUKEE 6:00 PM THE NEW OLD THINGS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE SHADOWBOXERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DOUBLE DOWN REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM WILFRET & MISS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM
JUNE 12 KWT W/ TOM WASHATKA BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM SCOTT WILCOX CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM STRAWBERRY JAM CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM STAGE HOGS DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM DAN TULSA FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM ERIN KREBS & JEFF JOHNSTON GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM TEQUILA TANGO HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM THE COUGARS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM THE COUGARS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM IRENE’S GARDEN LANDMARK COFFEEHOUSE AMHERST 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS
SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM MOSTLY WATER STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30-12:00 BOURBON COWBOYS STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS STRATFORD 8:30 PM JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET THRASHER OPERA HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7:30 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE WALLEYE WEEKEND COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 6:30 PM THE PRESIDENTS WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 6:30 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 5:00 PM GABRIEL SANCHEZ - THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 7:30 PM
JUNE 13 NO STONE SOUP BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM HALF EMPTY BRILLIONFEST BRILLION 8:00 PM ADAMS WAY CASH AND SWILLIES KAUKAUNA 9:00 PM DAPHNI CHAMBERS HILL BAR AND GRILL SUAMICO 6:00 PM TJ & LYNN CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM CRANKIN YANKEES CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL COPPERFEST OCONTO 4:00 PM JOHNNY WAD COPPERFEST OCONTO 8:00 PM
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THE COUGARS COPPERFEST OCONTO 12:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS DEERFIELD PARK PAVILLION DEERFIELD 9:00 PM BAD HABITZ DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM VIC FERRARI FESTIVAL IN THE PARK CLARION IA 9-12:30 JAKE WARNE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM BILL STEINERT HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 MISTRIAL HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 8:00 PM LADDERS W/ ASHES LYRIC ROOM
GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DAN TULSA MACKINAWS GREEN BAY 7:30-11:00 ALEX WILSON BAND MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM BOURBON COWBOYS MOLE LAKE CASINO CRANDON 9:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE NATIVITY PARISH ASHWAUBENON 6:30 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY ONEIDA CASINO GREEN BAY 8-11:00 HURRY UP WAIT OPEN ROAD HARLEY FOND DU LAC 11:30 AM HITS PRIVATE WAYNE NEUMANN REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM FEEL GOOD KIDS SARDINE CAN
GREEN BAY 6:00 PM PORKY’S/JAM FUNK/ COOL WATERS/KYLE MEGNA SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM WILDSIDE SKINNY DAVES MOUNTAIN 9:00 PM BRIAN JAMES STADIUM VIEW GREEN BAY 4:00 PM MOSTLY WATER STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30-12:00 RPM STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS STRATFORD 8:30 PM KOZ AUDIO THE SHACK FOND DU LAC 7:00 PM GRAND UNION WALLEYE WEEKEND COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 4:00 PM SONIC CIRCUS
WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 4:00 PM BAD HABITZ WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 2:45 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 5:15 PM SAVING SAVANNAH WALLEYE WEEKEND COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 1:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT WHISTLE INN NICHOLS 9:00 PM TED EGGE WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM
JUNE 14 THIRD WHEEL BRIDGE BAR FREMONT
2-6:00 PM
DAVE STEFFEN BAND CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM BAZOOKA JOE CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ZEN FRANKLIN & REASONABLY CONFUSED JACK’S APPLE PUB APPLETON 9:00 PM THE COUGARS JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE 1:30 PM THE CHOCOLATEERS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 2:00 PM SKINNY DIP SUNDAY WITH BLUES TALK TANNER’S KIMBERLY 4:30 - 7:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL WALLEYE WEEKEND -
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Selected Works by Mel Kolstad Art Décor for Home & Office July 17 - Aug. 2 Local Artist “High Walls” A Creative Journey Fine Art Jewelry Aug. 7 - Sept. 13 Classroom/Meeting Space Artist Studios Gift Gallery featuring affordable “smaller” art and gifts from local artists. Thursday - Saturday 1pm - 8pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm Also by appointment -- Groups welcome!
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COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 12:30 PM RAISED RECKLESS WALLEYE WEEKEND COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 3:00 PM SEPARATE WAYS WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 3:00 PM
JUNE 15 HURRY UP WAIT JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE
6:00 PM
JUNE 16 HURRY UP WAIT PULLMANS APPLETON
6:00 PM
JUNE 17 CHERRY SUEDE CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM HO MALONE HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM HITS PIONEER PARK ASHWAUBENON 11:30-2:00 THE COUGARS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM EDDIE BIEBEL SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM
JUNE 18 DAN TULSA ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM ON2 DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM KATIE SCULLIN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM BRIAN JAMES FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM 2ND STRINGS BLUEGRASS HOLIDAYS BAR AND GRILL
NEENAH 8:00 PM CHOCOLATEERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM FUTUREBIRDS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM RAGLANDERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM TIMOTHY SCHWEIGER SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM PABLO CRUISE WATERFEST OSHKOSH 9:00
JUNE 19 REVEREND RAVEN AND THE CHAIN SMOKING ALTAR BOYS BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM SWINGING JOHNSONS CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM HITS CIMARRON MENASHA 9-1:00 HITS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM RPM CLAYTONFEST - MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS LARSEN 8:00 PM JANET PLANET JAZZ CRUISE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM DAN TULSA TRIO EDGE OF DELLS RESORT WISCONSIN DELLS 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY
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GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM CHAD DEMEUSE HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 10:00 PM NATURALS LCO CASINO HAYWARD 9-1:00 SOL CAT LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SOUL LOW LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM TRAVELING SUITCASE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE MUSTACHE MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR CUSTER 7:00 PM REDFISH REMIX OSTHOFF RESORT ELKHART LAKE 7-11:00 DOUBLE DOWN PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM THE COUGARS POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 8:00 PM ROB ANTHONY REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE ROUTE 20 OUTHOUSE KRAUTFEST STURTEVANT 5:00 PM DAPHNI SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 6:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30 PM GRAND UNION TEA BUCKET BUCKETFEST EATON 9:00 PM
JUNE 20 STEVE AND MARK BAND BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM CADILLAC JACK BRIDGE BAR
FREMONT 4-8:00 PM TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM TOMBSTONE CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE CLAYTONFEST - MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS LARSEN 8:00 PM DOOZEY CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM BRIAN JAMES DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM CHAD DEMEUSE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM FRAN STEENO HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 PREACHER & THE WHISKEYS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM ASK YOUR MOTHER KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 9:30 PM NATURALS LCO CASINO HAYWARD 9-1:00 REPLICA LITTLE RIVER INN OCONTO 9:30 PM ADAMS WAY OUTPOST SHERWOOD 9:00 PM DAN TULSA BAND PINELAND CAMPING PARK ARKDALE 7-11:00 RABID AARDVARKS POTAWATOMI BINGO AND CASINO MILWAUKEE 9:00 PM VIC FERRARI PRIVATE JAKE WARNE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 10:00 PM HITS ST JUDE THE APOSTLE
PICNIC OSHKOSH 7-11:00 GRAND UNION STADIUM VIEW GREEN BAY 3:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE TEA BUCKET BUCKETFEST EATON 9:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS THE SHORT BRANCH NEENAH 9:00 PM WHEELHOUSE WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANT WAUPACA 1:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM
JUNE 21 HITS BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM MOJO AND FLIPSIDE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM GRAND UNION CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM THE COUGARS FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM UNITY GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:00 PM THE CHOCOLATEERS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM R2 PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 5:30 PM DAN TULSA DUO RIVER RAIL SHIOCTON 3:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC TIMELINE SALOON BONDUEL 12:00 PM
JUNE 23 SHANE HARDWICKE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:00 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC PRIVATE
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HAPPY HOUR HEROES PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM
JUNE 24 TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT WALT HAMBURGER AND THE YOUNG GUNS PEABODY’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM WISCONSIN RAGTIME ENSEMBLE PIONEER PARK ASHWAUBENON 11:30 AM FOLLOW SUIT SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM BOOGIE & YO YO’Z SHATTUCK PARK NEENAH 6-8:00
BOBBY EVANS BAND SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL SUMMERFEST - JOJOS MARTINI BAR MILWAUKEE 4:00 PM GREEN SCREEN KID SUMMERFEST - KNE MUSIC STAGE MILWAUKEE 3:45 PM DOOZEY SUMMERFEST - KNE STAGE MILWAUKEE 5:30 PM STAR SIX NINE SUMMERFEST - MILLER LITE STAGE MILWMILWAUKEE 12:00 PM
JUNE 25 JIM COUNTER ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM ROB ANTHONY ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM
THE COUGARS BOTANICAL GARDENS GREEN BAY 6:00 PM GRAND UNION CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:30 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT CRAIG HAWKINSON W/ GUEST DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM KATIE SCULLIN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM WAYNE NEUMANN FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC GOOSE BLIND GREEN LAKE 8:30-12:00 TEQUILA TANGO
HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM BAD HABITZ HOUDINI PLAZA APPLETON 5:30 PM WIFEE AND THE HUZzBAND JAZZ IN THE PARK MILWAUKEE 6:00 PM BIG AND TALL PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM DAN TULSA REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM LOU SHIELDS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM
JUNE 26 JANET PLANET BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM LUCAS CATES CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM
RPM CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:30 PM STAR SIX NINE CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 9:00 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT DAVE STEFFENS BAND CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM HALF EMPTY FIREMANS PARK REEDSVILLE 8:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM THE MIKE MALONE TRIO GARDINA’S
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OSHKOSH 7:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR HOOKERS RESORT POYNETTE 4-8:00 UNITY JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM TED EGGE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND SKINNY DAVES MOUNTAIN 9:00 PM THE COUGARS SUMMERFEST - JOJOS MARTINI BAR MILWAUKEE 8:00 PM REVEREND RAVEN SUMMERFEST JOHNSON CONTROL STAGE MILWAUKEE 4:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00
REBECCA HOFFMAN HRON CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM BAD HABITZ CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 1:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 3:30 PM HALF EMPTY CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 9:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:00 PM MADISON COUNTY CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT SPITFIRE RODEO CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT
JUNE 27
JUNE 27
TRAPPER SCHOEPP BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM M-80 BLIND SQUIRREL SHAWANO 6:00 PM LED FOOT BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM
BOBBY DARREN CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM COOL WATERS BAND CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM BOURBON COWBOYS COUNTRY USA - NORTH SIDE STAGE
OSHKOSH 3:30 PM THE COUGARS CRANDON OFF ROAD RACEWAY CRANDON 8:30 PM LITTLE VITO & TORPEDOES CRYSTAL LAKE RV RESORT LODI 7-11:00 WAYNE NEUMANN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM JOHNNY WAD FIREMANS PARK REEDSVILLE 8:00 PM TED EGGE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC GIBRALTAR GRILL FISH CREEK 7:30-10:00 DIAMOND AND STEEL MARIBEL LIONS PICNIC MARIBEL PARK MARIBEL 8:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS MARYTOWN PICNIC - N10361 CTY ROAD G MARYTOWN 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES MINESHAFT HARTFORD 9:30 PM CRANKIN YANKEES MOE’S CORNER BAR ALGOMA 8:30 PM VIC FERRARI
NORTH STAR CASINO BOWLER 8-11:30 THE PRESIDENTS POUND PARK POUND 8:30 PM CHAD DEMEUSE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ANNEX SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 6:00 PM DOOZEY SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 10:00 PM DOOZEY THE SHORT BRANCH NEENAH 10:00 PM BRIAN JAMES WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM
LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM LOOSE SCREWS FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM PAT MC CURDY GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:30 PM OUT PATIENTS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM LITTLE CISCO SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 2:00 PM DAPHNI SUMMERFEST - ULINE WAREHOUSE STAGE MILWAUKEE 3:00 PM
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RODEO DEVILLE BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM MADISON COUNTY CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT SPITFIRE RODEO CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT THE PRESIDENTS CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM THE COUGARS CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL
SHANE HARDWICKE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:00 PM AEGES LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DEAD MODERN VILLAINS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM LOCAL H LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE STRINGBENDERS PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM
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ENTERTAINMENT // KAUKAUNA CELEBRATES
Kaukauna Celebrates the Past, Present and Future with Electric City Experience Did you know the small City of Kaukauna is the 4th oldest city in the State of Wisconsin? Kaukauna is celebrating its 225 year anniversary of European settlement this summer. In 1790 Dominique Ducharme built a log home and began trading with the Native Americans along the banks of Kaukauna. Later he traded two barrels of rum for Wisconsin’s first recorded land deed of hundreds of acres of what is now much of Kaukauna’s north side. This area encompasses a tract of land from the Fox River past the Starlite Club and totaled 1271 acres. There are countless entertaining stories that have happened in the last 225 years in Kaukauna and it is time we celebrate together. On June 13th 2015 KARMA is kicking off the first annual Electric City Experience. KARMA is celebrating this 225 year anniversary with 225 performances and activities throughout downtown Kaukauna. KARMA is a 501(c)(3) organization working with the city, local businesses and non-profit organizations to host outstanding events in the Kaukauna area. Appleton Rock School joined forces with KARMA to bring an event to Kaukauna like no other. This event will showcase numerous local businesses and parks. Family fun games, inflatables, face painting, race car and equipment displays plus other kids activities will be hosted in Central Park behind the original Kaukauna Library. This park will also host local food vendors and non-profit organizations lending a hand building community pride. To cap it all off, live music will be running all day with an all ages, no cover charge performance by national recording artist and Mile of Music co-founder Cory Chisel. Across the beautiful new power canal KARMA will show off many small and home-based businesses in a vendor fair inside Hydro Park. This beautiful new park will also showcase local original acoustic acts as well as a large historical booth showcasing Kaukauna ‘a proud history and
serve as a pick up point to our city wide historical tour. Ride along with our local girl scouts and local historians to learn about the countless things cleverly hidden throughout the City of Kaukauna. Surrounding the large numbers of performances inside the parks, local bars and taverns are excited to participate and entertain attendees as well. Appleton Rock School and other local performing groups will also host pop-up performances all day long on sidewalks and in other high traffic areas. Headliners include Appleton native Cory Chisel, plus other local talent to include Kyle Megna and the Monsoons, Boxkar, Copperbox, The Electra Color, Bad Haji, Red Light Saints, The 151’s, and more. The complete lineup of entertainment is available on the next page or on Facebook. Title sponsors include Kwik Trip, Midwest Carriers, Appleton Rock School and Wisconsin Brewing Company. In addition to these title sponsors, Boldt, Unison Credit Union, Able Insurance, and Kobussen Busses have committed to be “Lower Dam” sponsors, each contributing large monetary donations or in kind services. Each performance venue and many other local businesses have contributed to bring this great event to Kaukauna. The complete list is available on the Electric City Experience Facebook page. All proceeds go right back in to the Kaukauna community. KARMA donates a portion of its proceeds right back to the non-profit organizations that help out the programs and events. Kaukauna Athletic Association plans to use proceeds to fund the new scoreboards for Kaukauna’s athletic facilities. KARMA also allocates a portion of proceeds to scholarship funding and local community projects. Potential volunteers, vendors, or sponsors are invited to email the KARMA board of directors at karmakaukauna@gmail.com with ideas or questions. June 13th is coming up quick, mark your calendars for the Electric City Experience.
Free General Admission for Everyone, Always
April 18 – September 6, 2015
Inspired by the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest, Native Species features 38 blown glass vessels by William Morris, protégé of Dale Chihuly.
165 North Park Avenue Neenah, WI 54956-2294 Telephone: 920.751.4658 bmmglass.com
HOURS: TU – SA, 10 am to 4:30 pm, SU 1 – 4:30 pm
AACG
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin and The National Endowment for the Arts.
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Opportunist Artist
Driving up to Gary Gossens’ home and studio, the mailbox is the first sign that an artist lives there. Looming over the mailbox is a wood-sculpted creature whose body is made from driftwood and its feathers from black walnut. It’s perched on a large carved pedestal made from basswood. In the front yard, whimsical sculptures made from salvaged sink faucets, metal toilet floats, copper pipes and a variety of nuts and bolts decorate the lawn. The front of the house displays a large, scenic mural. In Gossens’ studio, there are power tools and equipment to build his creations. Gossens calls himself an “opportunist artist” because he is always thinking about what he can do with an assortment of materials to create a piece of art. “They don’t all work, but that’s the fun of it and you always learn something in the process,” explains Gossen. Creating art with whatever is available was strongly influenced by Gossens’ high school art teacher, Judd Koehn. In Koehn’s class they dug clay for pottery, created lost wax castings in bronze, sculpture, painting, and made jewelry. “What a blessing to have a teacher that could do it all,” Gossens said. After high school, he majored in art at UW-Stevens Point for two years. “Unfortunately, I did not do well in my electives and was drafted.” After the service, Gossens worked at Appleton Papers for 36 years and is now retired. As an “opportunist artist” Gossens’ has a varied portfolio of unique art. All of his pieces are made from materials that had a past life such as big wood stumps, metal, and mirrors. From pieces of scrap wood and stumps, Gossens’ carved a Muskie swimming among the reeds which now supports a glass table top. Another table has a chess board painted on it with chess pieces built from discarded fishing lures. The pawns are made from old fishing bobbers. For the past six years, Gossens has been creating paintings on glass mirrors. It began when a friend
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brought in mirrors from bathroom remodeling projects. The friend didn’t want to throw them out and told Gossens to create something with them. The results were vibrant paintings with abstract backgrounds and realistic images such as animals or portraits of people painted on them. Gossens uses a multiple step process to create his mirror paintings. “I take the mirrors and lay down an epoxy that is both a hardener and resin. While the epoxy is still wet, I select my background colors and pour on the acrylic paint. The paint is manipulated by scratching it, blotting, or whatever it takes to move it around. I have no control over the process except for the colors I choose and the method used to swirl in the paint. As the epoxy dries, it pulls the colors in different directions and forms openings that reveal the mirror’s surface. This gives the painting an additional feeling of depth. After it has set, I decide what image to paint over it based on the patterns and shapes of the background.” For example, green and blue background patterns looked like lily pads floating on water. Gossens chose to paint over a realistic Blue Gill fish jumping out of the water. After the image is dry, a final coat of epoxy is poured over the surface giving it a glass-like appearance. People often confuse his painting process with reverse glass paintings where the paint is applied to the underside of clear glass. “They look at the back and try to figure it out,” Gossens said. To complete the painting, Gossens makes his frames, or uses the one originally on the mirror. One painting was formerly part of an antique dresser. “Someone was throwing the mirror away and I took it out of the garbage” he said. The painting now hangs on the wall in its frame that would have sat atop a dresser. Others are displayed in their gold ornate frames. Gossens plans to continue making his mirror paintings. “I love an art challenge and now have over 500 paintings,” he said “I’m having lots of fun experimenting with different ways to create new effects on mirrors.” Gossens’ work can be seen at The Hang Up Gallery of Art, Neenah and The Plaid Squirrel, Chilton.
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JUNE 2015
ENTERTAINMENT // SERIOUSLY FUNNY
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June 1 Monday Morning Matinee Showing Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6392 The Muppet Movie at 9:30 am. The Monday Morning Matinee film series is designed for persons with cognitive disabilities, but anyone may attend. Refreshments served; free admission.
Open Mic Begins at 8:00 pm Déjà Vu Martini Lounge 519 W. College Ave. Appleton Age categories (21-29, 30-39, etc.). Also June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29.
June 2 Scheels Kids Klub: Make Dad Happy! Hours 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Free Scheels 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton www.scheelscommunity.com/events/scheelskids-klub-make-dad-happy Celebrate Dads by making some takehome gifts, just in time for Father’s Day.
Old American Junk Live music at 9:00 pm No Cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
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June 2-7 Dirty Dancing Tues. through Fri. 7:30 pm; Sat. 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-730-3760 http://foxcitiespac.com/events/dirty-dancing Experience the classic story onstage.
June 3 Mid-Week Farm Market Hours 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Fresh fruits and vegetables, exotic meats and cheeses, breads and baked goods, specialty food and handcrafted items, plus live music. Also June 10, June 17, June 24, and July 1.
Mr. Tallpants and the Shorts Live music at 9:00 pm No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
Lunchtime Organ Recital Series From 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm Free admission St. Bernard Catholic Church 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton lunchtimeorganrecital.org 920-734-3762. Fr. Michael Simonini.
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Kiernan McMullan Live music at 7:00 pm The Chandelier Club N162 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton
June 4 Lunchtime Live Concerts 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by Tom Winch. bring your lunch or enjoy on-site food vendors.
Thursday Afternoon at the Movies Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Showing Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies by Ken Burns. Show begins at 4:00 pm; free admission. Refreshments served.
Nepal Relief Event Hours 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Warch Center, Lawrence University 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton Lawrence faculty and students, with guest artist Matt Braun, honor the lives lost and those working to rebuild Nepal through music and art. A free-will donation will be taken to help with the relief effort during this open-house event.
Grampa’s Grill Out Hours 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thompson Community Center 820 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-225-1700 Offering brats, burgers, chicken breasts and veggie burgers. Also June 11, June 18, June 25 and July 2.
Heid Music Summer Concert Series Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by Boogie and the Yo-Yo’z from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Movie Premiere: Flim, the Movie Show begins at 7:00 pm $10 per person Warch Campus Center Lawrence University 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton See the movie one day before its New York, L.A., Miami, Chicago and worldwide release. Q&A and meet and greet with Dan Davies. Proceeds go to the Appleton/Fox Cities Kiwanis Club.
Billy G Live music at 9:00 pm No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge. 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
The Hott Saxxx Ensemble Live music from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am The Cold Shot 633 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton Also June 11.
June 4-5 Thomas Edison Electric Appliance Exhibit Hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $8 adult, $7 seniors Hearthstone Museum 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton 920-730-8204 Exhibit open throughout June.
June 5 5 Miler Dinner Show Show runs 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm $15 per person Thompson Community Center 820 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-225-1700 Enjoy a great meal while the 5 Miler Band performs.
John Lambert Live music at 9:00 pm Copper Rock Coffee 210 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-882-9463
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Mr. Tallpants and the Shorts Live music at 9:00 pm No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge. 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
Bruce Koestner Live music at 7:30 pm George’s Steak House 2208 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton 920-733-4939 Also June 13, June 19, and June 27.
June 5-7 John Egan and Tucker Diedrich Shows at 8:00 pm and 10:15 pm on Friday, 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm on Saturday $12-$15 general admission, $14-$17 preferred seating. Skyline Comedy Café 1004 S. Olde Oneida St., Appleton 920-734-5653 Two-drink minimum.
June 6 APL Artist-in-Residence: Beth Servais Hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Watch Beth demonstrate different techniques.
35th Annual Bark in the Park Event is 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 4321 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 800-847-4836 Go back to the 1980s with this year’s theme, Bark to the Future. Event raises money for the Fox Valley Humane Assn. Kid’s fun run, 1980s pet costume contest, agility demonstration, lunch and treats, raffles and more.
Outagamie County Master Gardeners Program from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6170 Hear tips on adding roses to your garden.
24 to 36 months accompanies by a parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome. Also June 15 and June 22.
Farm Market
Tech for Tweens: Minecraft Monday
From 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Downtown Appleton College Ave. from 100W to 300E 920-954-9112 Theme: Learning and Education. Outside on College Avenue from Appleton St. to Drew St., plus Houdini Plaza. Includes fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, crafts, music and more.
Bill Steinert Live music at 7:30 pm George’s Steak House 2208 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton Also June 12, June 20, and June 26.
Tommy Winch Live music at 8:00 pm The Chandelier Club N162 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton Also June 24.
Tedd Young Live music at 9:00 pm World of Beer, Fox River Mall 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton Also June 20.
June 8 Wonderful Ones Hours 9:30 am to 10:15 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 A 30-minute program with lap-sit time as well as opportunities to work on cognitive development and motor skills with children who are new walkers to age 23 months. Siblings welcome. Also June 15 and June 22.
Time for Twos Hours 10:30 am to 11:15 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement with story time designed for children ages
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Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Build, discover and create in the world of Minecraft. Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
Ready to Read: Play and Learn Hours 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Help your child develop pre-reading and social skills through interactive, playcentered learning.
Lego Lab Hours 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6170 Come for fun and educational experiences making your Lego masterpiece. Also June 15 and June 22.
June 9 Norman Rockwell: A Portrait of America Hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $6 adults, $4 seniors and students $2 children 5 to 10 Free for children 4 and younger and for people with museum memberships Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-733-4089 Revisit a chapter in the life of our nation through the art of Norman Rockwell.
Live Band Karaoke Starts at 8:00 pm Déjà Vu Martini Lounge 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 Also June 16, June 23, and June 30.
NAMI Fox Valley Parent & Caregiver Support Group From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm NAMI Fox Valley 211 E. Franklin St., Appleton Meets monthly for parents and caregivers to discover resources, learn coping skills and experience mutual compassion and support from others who understand their journey. Held on the second Tuesday of the month and led by trained facilitators who are also parents of children living with mental illness.
Stories and Crafts Hours are 9:30 am to 10:00 am or 10:30 am to 11:00 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Enjoy story time and a craft activity.
Appleton City Band Concert Music begins at 7:00 pm Free Pierce Park 1206 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. Also June 16, June 23, and June 30.
Tween Scene: Awesome Automations Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Design your own automaton just like Hugo Cabret! Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
Beer Tasting From 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Free admission Bazil’s Pub 109 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-1707 Free sampling of new brews from Bull Falls Brewing Co. Receive $1 off the featured beers from the evening.
CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS
June 10 2015 Business Expo Expo open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Radisson Paper Valley Hotel 333 W. College Ave., Appleton Combined with the Business Awards Luncheon. For more info, email aflanders@ foxcitieschamber.com.
Lunchtime Organ Recital Series From 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm Free admission First English Lutheran Church 500 N. Drew St., Appleton lunchtimeorganrecital.org 920-734-3762 Dr. Stephen Schnurr.
APL Teen SLP Kick-Off Event Hours are 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3600 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton It’s the kick-off of the Teen Summer Library Program with a special gaming event at Badger Sports park.
Auralai Live music at 7:00 pm The Chandelier Club N162 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton
June 11 Lunchtime Live Concerts 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Houdini Plaza, 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by Kyle Megna. Bring your lunch or enjoy on-site food vendors.
Heid Music Summer Concert Series 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Houdini Plaza, 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by Eminence and Consult the Briefcase.
Creative Writing at the Library Hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton
920-832-6177 Explore creative writing through a variety of exercises led by Sharrie Robinson. Share what you have written on your own with the group. Also June 25.
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No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge. 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
June 12
Concerts at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Enjoy the annual Summer Library Program kickoff with a performance from Tom Pease.
Thursday Night at the Movies Show begins at 6:00 pm Free admission Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Showing Selma. Refreshments served.
Danielle Joy Live music at 9:00 pm
Free Device Workshop Hours 8:00 am to 9:00 am Free U.S. Cellular 117 N. Mall Dr., Appleton ashlei.schade@uscellular.com U.S. Cellular offers customers and non-customers free device workshops to teach you how to use your smart phone or tablet.
June 13 Starting to Paint in Watercolor 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Members $95, non-members $105 Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton Learn everything to need to know to dive
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right into watercolors. Appropriate for kids 15 up to adults of all ages. Classes held on June 13 and June 20. To register call 920733-4089 or visit www.troutmuseum.org.
65th Annual Flag Day Parade Enjoy the oldest Flag Day Parade in the U.S., held every year in downtown Appleton. Parade starts at Oneida St. on Wisconsin Ave. and heads west to State St., then south to College Ave., continuing east and running north on Drew Street before ending at City Park. Parade begins at 2:00 pm. Call 920-954-9112 for more info.
Farm Market From 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Downtown Appleton College Ave. from 100W to 300E 920-954-9112 Theme: Health and Wellness. Outside on College Avenue from Appleton St. to Drew St., plus Houdini Plaza. Includes fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, crafts, music and more.
June 15 Monday Morning Matinee Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6392 Showing Bambi at 9:30 am. The Monday Morning Matinee film series is designed for persons with cognitive disabilities, but anyone may attend. Refreshments served; free admission.
Fox Valley Poetry Series Begins at 7:00 pm Copper Rock Café 210 W. College Ave., Appleton The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Fox Valley, featuring readers Emilie Lindemann and James Gollata, with open mic to follow.
Tech for Tweens: Game On Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Finding creativity through your favorite video games. Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
Knit2Together Hours 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Stop by this multi-generational knitting circle.
June 16 Tween Scene: Print on Demand Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Discover the art of screen printing. Bring a t-shirt or folder to showcase your design. Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
Puppet Palooza Program begins at 9:30 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Listen to stories, watch a creative puppet show, and participate in a theme-related activity.
June 17 Storyvine Program runs from 9:20 am to 9:50 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 For families and childcare providers featuring stories, music, movement, media, puppets and more.
Lunchtime Organ Recital Series From 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm; free admission St. Joseph Catholic Church 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton lunchtimeorganrecital.org 920-734-3762 Dr. Naomi Rowley.
Children’s Story and Activity Time Program begins at 10:00 am $6 adults, $2 seniors and students $2 children 5 to 10 Free for children four and younger and for
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those with museum memberships Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton Come for an hour of fun in the museum and to hear an exciting story surrounded by Norman Rockwell’s iconic artwork.
Do you have what it takes to be a survivor? Find out at this fun outdoor event at the Bubolz Nature Preserve. Contact the Teen Librarian at 920-832-6173 with questions. This year’s theme is “Less Talk, More Action.”
Downtown Book Club
Make Your Own Superhero
Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Led by Howard Porter, the group is reading Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. Feel free to bring your lunch. Group meets from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Program runs from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Create your own superhero in the computer lab. Bring a photo of your face on a jump drive, or we can take a photo of you. Learn Photoshop tips as you transform into a superhero. This program is for adults since beginner computer skills are required.
Cherry Suede Live music at 7:00 pm The Chandelier Club N162 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton
Survivor Appleton II Event runs from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 4815 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton
June 18 Lunchtime Live Concerts 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112
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Live music by Dr. Dobbe. Bring your lunch or enjoy on-site food vendors.
Heid Music Summer Concert Series Jones Park 301 W. Lawrence St., Appleton Live music by Strawberry Jam Band and Road Trip from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Bubble Wonder Shows at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Geoff Akins will perform out-of-this-world bubble tricks for children.
Thursday Afternoon at the Movies Show begins at 4:00 pm Free admission Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Showing Wonder Women, a fun and witty look at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. Refreshments served. .
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Show begins at 6:30 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Showing Forgotten History, a documentary created by Lawrence University student Zach Ben Amots and filmmaker Catherine Tatge that documents the experience of some of the African American students who have attended Lawrence.
Kyle Megna Live music at 9:00 pm No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
June 19 Art on the Town
Downtown Appleton on College Ave. 920-954-9112 anne@appletondowntown.org Stroll the Avenue to explore and enjoy music, performing arts, visual arts and more. The theme is Fiber Rain, when the downtown area will be decorated with yarn. Sponsored by ADI.
Illusionist Jay Owenhouse Show at 7:30 pm; tickets start at $29.50 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W. College Ave., Appleton 800-982-2787
June 20 Spectrum Saturday From 9:00 am to 10:00 am The Building for Kids Children’s Museum 100 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-3226 Giving families with children on the autism spectrum a lower-sensory experience at the Children’s Museum.
Farm Market From 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Downtown Appleton, College Ave. from 100W to 300E 920-954-9112 Theme: Kids Market. Outside on College Avenue from Appleton St. to Drew St., plus Houdini Plaza. Includes fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, crafts, music and more.
Blues Talk Live music at 9:00 pm No cover Déjà Vu Martini Lounge. 519 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9904 dejavumartinilounge@gmail.com
June 22 2015 Chamber Golf Outing Ridgeway Country Club 2913 County Rd. II, Neenah 920-734-7101 Shotgun start at 10:30 am; $185 per golfer, $740 for a foursome, $1,000 foursome and hole sponsor.
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Tech for Tweens: Design It! Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Take on a new challenge with coding or digital creation. Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
Meet Wisconsin Author Sara DeLuca Program begins at 4:00 pm Free admission Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Author of The Crops Look Good: News from a Midwestern Family Farm.
June 23 Tween Scene: Buzzin’ Bots Hours 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177
Construct, analyze and test your own solar bug bot. Tween Scenes are for third through sixth graders. Registration required.
June 24 Shopping for Scholarships From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm $40 to pre-register by June 19 $45 at the door Warch Center, Lawrence University 711 Boldt Way, Appleton 920-585-4117 dlhietpas@tcgroup.com Fun, beautiful shopping event for everyone to raise funds for the Joyce Bytof Memorial Cancer Survivors Scholarship.
Storybook Stars: Pete the Cat Mielke Family Theater 100 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-3226. Come to the Mielke Family Theater to hear the story read aloud, meet the star of the book, and make a take-home craft. Hours are 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; free with
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Pre-School Summertime Fun Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-733-4089 info@troutmuseum.org. Kids ages 3 to 6 will have a blast creating art with bubbles, mixing colors, and using their imaginations. Class is held Wednesdays from June 24 to July 8 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; $30 members, $40 non-members.
Perler Power From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Calling all teens to show your allegiance to your favorite superhero. Use templates to create comic logos and characters with perler beads. All materials provided and registration is not required for this drop-in program.
June 25 Lunchtime Live Concerts 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by John Lambert. Bring your lunch or enjoy on-site food vendors.
Nature’s Biggest, Fastest and Strongest Shows at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Experience puppets, artifacts, songs, sign language and even some live animals with performer David Stokes.
Heid Music Summer Concert Series Live music from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112
Artist in Residence Workshop: Collective Collage From 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-832-6177 Take part in a collective collage workshop with artist-in-residence Beth Servais. All experience levels welcome.
Dave Olsen Band Live music at 5:00 pm Harley-Davidson Motorcycles of Appleton 5322 W. Clairemont Dr., Appleton 920-757-1651
The 5 Milers Benefit Concert Performance at 7:30 pm Tickets $16-$20 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-730-3760 Featuring folk music of the 1960s.
June 27 Farm Market From 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Downtown Appleton College Ave. from 100W to 300E 920-954-9112 Theme: Sample the Market. Outside on College Avenue from Appleton St. to Drew St., plus Houdini Plaza. Includes fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, crafts, music and more.
Family Studio: Fireworks Splatter Cost is $5 per person Children must be accompanies by an adult. Trout Museum of Art 11 W. College Ave., Appleton Create art as a family with this fun opportunity to engage in hands-on creative projects. Drop in from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Each month includes a featured project along with materials available for independent creative exploration. This month create your own explosion of color using techniques inspired by the action painting of Jackson Pollock.
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Create a Folktale From 10:00 am to 10:45 am Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-852-6177 Create and illustrate folktales with Beth Servais in this interactive family program. All experience levels welcome.
Appleton Ale Fest Appleton Memorial Park 1620 Witzke Blvd., Appleton More than 50 craft brewers and home brewing clubs from across the country will be featured. From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; tickets $40 for general admission and unlimited samples. Designated driver passes are $15 and include soda and bottled water throughout event. VIP tickets are $65. Tickets available through www.Appletonalefest.com.
Stencil Art Workshop Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton Class is 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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museum membership or daily admission. Also June 26-27.
Members $50, non-members $60 For kids age 15 to adults of all ages. Learn about the history of street art and create your own reusable stencil art. To register call 920733-4089 or visit www.troutmuseum.org.
June 28 Charity Bridal Gown Sale and Vendor Expo Hours 11:00 am to 5:00 pm VIP admission $20 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm General admission from 2:00-5:00 pm Stone Cellar at Riverview Gardens 1101 S. Oneida St., Appleton Browse hundreds of new and lovingly worn designer and couture wedding gowns, which range from $75 to $1,800 and available in sizes 4 to 18 (typically).
July 2 Lunchtime Live Concerts 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Houdini Plaza 101 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-954-9112 Live music by Eddie Biebel. Bring your lunch or enjoy on-site food vendors.
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Saturday, Saturday, June June 13th 13th •• Downtown Downtown Kaukauna Kaukauna Central Park 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM
Music Music Festival Festival
Verbetens (All Acoustic Performances) 154 E. 3rd St. 1:00 PM Amy Phillips 2:00 PM Ian Olvera 3:00 PM Brittany & Haley 4:00 PM Bethany Lindemann from Cato 5:00 PM Oh, Harlow 6:00 PM Band of Seahorses 7:00 PM San Luna 8:00 PM Adria Ramos 9:00 PM Jason Moon 10:00 PM Musician X 11:00 PM Miss Molly Tommy’s G’s
107 W. Wisconsin Ave 1:30 PM Red River Line 3:00 PM The Choclateers 4:30 PM The Lately 6:00 PM Redhawks 9:00 PM Red Light Saints 10:30 PM Tony Anders & the Radiolites 12:00 AM Boxkar
X-Bar
142 E. 3rd St. 2:00 PM Red Hawks 3:30 PM Mooose (Acoustic) 5:00 PM The 151’s 6:30 PM Green Screen Kid 9:30 PM Kurt Gunn & the Early Aughts 11:00 PM Ifdakar 12:30 PM The Chocolateers
Copper Box Pam the Bear Kyle Megna & the Monsoons Appleton Rock School Cory Chisel
Hydro Park 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM
Adria Ramos Jason Moon Christopher Gold Kyle Megna & Dave Leblanc
All venues free of charge
Featuri
K-Town Sports Bar
Journey’s
Bob’s Inn
The Pub (All Acoustic Performances)
220 Dodge St. 1:00 PM Mascot Theory 2:30 PM The Swinging Johnsons 4:00 PM Magnus Pym 5:30 PM Sly Joe & the Smooth Operators 7:00 PM The Chocolateers 10:00 PM Red Hawks 12:00 AM Unity 120 E. 3rd St. 6:30 PM Erin Krebs & Jeff Johnson 8:00 PM Tony Anders & the Radiolites 9:30 PM Green Screen Kid 11:00 PM Pudge 12:30 AM Mindz Eye
Brick House
311 Lawe St. 1:00 PM The 151’s 2:30 PM Blues Talk 4:00 PM Phocus 5:30 PM The Hook Up 7:00 PM Courtney 10:00 PM Beach Patrol 12:00 AM Mooose
Plan B
121 W. Wisconsin Ave 2:00 PM Out of Nothing 3:30 PM The Poor Executions 5:00 PM Her Majesty the Sea 6:30 PM Mooose 9:30 PM Sly Joe & the Smooth Operators 11:00 PM Green Screen Kid 12:30 AM The Electra Color
100 Island St. 1:30 PM Mindz Eye 3:00 PM Bad Haji 4:30 PM Ladders 6:00 PM Ifdakar 9:00 PM Pudge 10:30 PM Magnus Pym 12:00 AM The Hook up
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142 E. 3rd St. 1:00 PM Bethany Lindemann from Cato 2:00 PM Band of Seahorses 3:00 PM Bob Balsley 4:00 PM Kurt Gunn 5:00 PM Musician X 6:00 PM Ryan Smystanski 7:00 PM Ian Olvera 8:00 PM Kurt Gunn 9:00 PM Phil & Fred’s Excellent Adventure 10:00 PM Amy Phillips 11:00 PM Max Jones Duo
The Hardware Store
128 E. 2nd St. 1:30 PM A-Town Unplugged 3:00 PM Leading the Blind 4:30 PM Red River Line 6:00 PM Red Light Saints (Acoustic) 9:00 PM The Electra Color 10:30 PM Christopher Gold & the New Old Things 12:00 AM The Lately
Supporting Sponsors: Midwest Carriers Corp & Wisconsin Brewing Company Contributing Sponsors: Able Insurance, Boldt, Unison Credit Union, Piggly Wiggly
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