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CONTENTS COVER STORY L6 Quilting: An Accessible Art
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COVER STORY // CRAZY FOR QUILTING
Quilting: An Accessible Art BY KAREN O’BRIEN
Few art forms are so widely practiced as quilting. According to a survey conducted by Quilting in America, there are 16 million active quilters in the U.S. who spend a total of $3.76 billion per year on the craft. To put it in perspective, one in every 20 Americans quilts! Meredith Miller, a quilter from Scandinavia, possesses an infectious enthusiasm for the craft that will soon have you reaching for needle and thread. A relative newcomer, she didn’t start quilting because it was passed down in her family. Miller started because of a book. “In March 2009, I got started through a children’s picture book,” Miller said. “It’s called the Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau, and it’s a beautifully illustrated story about a woman who lives alone up on a mountain and comes into town to give her quilts to the poor who need them. The greedy King demands that she make him a quilt, but she refuses. Eventually, he learns the real value of giving. It’s a beautiful story, and it had these amazing quilt blocks. Each
one had a name that pertained to what was happening on that page. “The artist did a book of quilts based on the blocks in this book, Quilts of the Quiltmaker’s Gift. It has instructions and is a good introduction to how to make a quilt. I liked it so much that I found the book in the library in March, and in April and May I taught myself how to quilt. I learned enough and enjoyed it enough that I decided to use those basic techniques in my library programming in June and July.” Part of the attraction to quilting is the staggering variety of styles, types and forms of expression possible through the creative manipulation of fabric. While some people are pulled into it because they had quilters in their families, others are attracted to the mathematics of assembling the geometric patterns. “It’s a really diverse craft,” Miller said. “The 1893 Columbian Exposition was the birth of crazy quilting, which combines quilting with embroidery. Those quilts were used for decoration and a way for
Shows and Contests
Quilt shows of all sizes take place year round and are great places to see a wide variety of quilts. Shows may feature a sub-section of quilts that were created with a specific theme or technical challenge. Shown here is “Seated at the Table of Democracy: How Do You Take Your Politics?” by Meredith Miller, 26” x 36”, made for the 2013 Norske Needlers quilt show fabric challenge. Quilters were each given an 18” x 22” piece of the same fabric and had to use it in a quilt measuring less than 48” square of their own design. This wall quilt features appliqué, hand embroidery, 3-D effects, bead work and a corded edging. As in any other art form, quilts can embody the ideals and messages of their makers. This piece was made in response to the mud-slinging and negativity of the 2012 Presidential election, and it represents the quilter’s desire for a different kind of political discourse in the future. L6 | SceneNewspaper.com | February 2015
The Norske Needlers
Barb Kobs shows us her Strings & Leaves wall hanging, a project that was completed when quilt artist Sharon Rotz taught at the Norske Needlers retreat.
Based in Iola, the Norske Needlers have monthly meetings the first Monday of the month (except July) in the Iola Community Center, and guests are always welcome. The group’s purpose is “to provide area quilters with an avenue to share their projects and learn more about their craft, and to promote the art of quilting to the community at large.” And they aren’t kidding when they say “share their projects.” The Norske Needlers support numerous local charities. The group donated more than 40 quilts to Tomorrow’s Children, a children’s home in Waupaca (www.tomorrowschildrenwi. org). Members are also active participants in American Patchwork & Quilting’s 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge (www.allpeoplequilt.com/ millionpillowcases). The group has contributed more than 500 pillow cases to this worthy cause. (As of this writing, the challenge has collected 602,937 pillowcases.) The group can be reached via its Facebook page where you’ll find lots of pictures of members’ work.
Quilting guilds and shops are great places to find hands-on demonstrations. At this meeting of the Norske Needlers, instructor Jenny Vater taught the members about fabric dyeing. Shown here on the left are group members in the process of dyeing their fabrics. On the right are the finished fabrics.
COVER STORY // CRAZY FOR QUILTING
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Quilt artist Sharon Rotz taught at the Norske Needlers retreat. Here, Mary Jo Bloom shows off her Fat Quarter Slide quilt top.
a woman to show off her creativity. In the 1930s feed-sack quilts were popular. Women saved the sturdy sacks and did patchwork quilts. Some people only make scrap quilts — you can get material cheap. T-shirt quilts are really popular today. Modern quilting in the last 10 years speaks to modern aesthetics, which
include geometric designs and polka dots. Quilts have really come into focus in the art world. These were never designed to go on a bed and are for display only. I’ve seen art quilts hanging up in a hospital. “Mini quilts are very popular. Mini quilts are normally smaller than 24” x 24”. They may be made from one large quilt
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block or from many blocks that are reduced in size to fit the smaller scale of the mini quilt. Mini quilts can be finished in much less time than a full-size bed quilt and are a favorite of quilters who don’t have much time to enjoy their hobby and those who want to experiment with a new technique or pattern.” Tips and techniques are readily shared by quilters. There are an abundance of books, magazines, online courses and websites devoted to the craft. But perhaps the best instruction occurs in person. Many quilters join clubs — called guilds — and gain valuable advice while enjoying the company of other quilters. Miller is a member of the Norske Needlers in Iola, and she values the input she receives from other members. “The best things about learning in person are those little things you didn’t know, small details and helpful tips that make the big difference as you learn,” Miller said. “Quilters remember what it’s like to be the beginner and the hurdles they had to overcome. There is a lot to think about before you ever take your first pattern or cut your first piece of fabric. You learn a lot about color theory and value as different parts of the pattern bring out the different values of the colors. If you want to see the patterns, you have to use something not busy because the quilting doesn’t show up very much. Tone down the top and you can let the quilting pop out. “Quilting retreats are another great way to work on quilting skills. Hosted by shops, guilds and small groups of quilters, retreats often take place over the course of several days. They usually feature special teachers or workshops to learn new techniques, and, of course, plenty of un-distracted time in which to sew! “Beginners are always welcome. Passing on what you know is a great aspect of the guild. It becomes a passion, and sharing that enthusiasm is always a good thing. It’s very encouraging to have the support of those people.” Karen O’Brien is a freelance writer and percussionist.
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THE BASIC QUILT MAKER’S KIT
Here is a list of the supplies needed to measure and cut your fabric: • 45mm rotary cutter • Self-healing mat • Rotary cutting rulers (start with a 12-1/2” x 12-1/2” or 12-1/2” x 6-1/2”, but your collection will undoubtedly grow)
TO PIECE A QUILT TOP BY HAND:
• Hand sewing needles (size 8-11 Betweens recommended) • Thread (30 to 50-weight recommended) • Thimble • Thread snips • Pins • Iron TO PIECE A QUILT TOP BY MACHINE:
• Sewing machine with a straight stitch and adjustable stitch length • Universal or sharps machine needles (size 80/12, or best size for the thread used) • Thread (50-weight recommended) • 1/4" sewing machine foot • Thread snips • Seam ripper • Pins • Iron TO QUILT BY HAND:
• Hand sewing needles (size 8-11 Betweens recommended) • Thread (12 to 50-weight recommended) • Thimble • Quilting hoop or quilting frame
• Thread snips • Safety pins or needle and thread for basting quilt layers together • Marking tools (pencil, water soluble marker, tailor’s chalk, etc.) TO QUILT ON A DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE:
• Sewing machine with a straight stitch and adjustable stitch length; the ability to drop the feed dogs is required for free-motion quilting • A walking foot (for straight-line quilting and attaching binding) • A darning or hopping foot (for freemotion quilting) • Thread (12 to 60-weight, depending on the desired effect) • Quilting or topstitch machine needles (size 75/11, 80/12, or as needed for the thread you’re using) • Thread snips • Seam ripper • Safety pins or needle and thread for basting quilt layers together • Marking tools: pencil, water soluble marker, tailor’s chalk, etc. And, of course, you’ll need plenty of fabric!
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FINE ARTS // ART MEETS HEART
Art Meets Heart & Takes Flight BY DONNA FISCHER It isn’t easy to keep drawing people to a fundraiser year after year. Even when the funds go to support a popular and lively entity like The Art Garage, it can still be a daunting task to stir people up and motivate them. The creative minds behind The Art Garage met that challenge this year with a fanciful idea. Now in its fifth year, the Art Meets Heart fundraiser requires local artists and art lovers to take a ten – inch airplane and decorate it for incorporation into a larger sculpture. Sandy Melroy, a chairperson for the fundraiser, says the change was needed. “This year we decided to change it up a little bit because art should stay lively and exciting and not stagnant,” states Melroy. “We have had four incredible years of participation by the community in Art Meets Heart. People love creating something and then seeing their piece of art, weaving that into a larger piece of piece of work. So this year, instead of a heart created by hundreds of canvases, we have a community 3-D sculpture created with 300 airplanes, made out of aluminum that the community has basically painted, or embellished, or decorated.” The public unveiling will take place at Austin Straubel International Airport later in February, remaining there throughout 2015. “It’s a nod to the place where we are displaying
it. We certainly appreciate Austin Straubel Airport for having this art initiative on their turf, so to speak. If the administrative staff and our public officials would not see the value of art in the community, we would not be there.” Melroy points out that there is more to each airplane in the sculpture than what is visible on the surface. This is where the heart in “Art Meets Heart” comes in. “This is a cross – section of the community that shows that art is available to everybody at all ages and all experience levels. So
what we ask people to do, we give them a blank canvas, or a blank airplane, and we say, ‘create something and give it back to us. We need you to write down why you did it and what you did. That is called your artist statement.’ When people turn their artist statement in and you read what they had done and why they had done it, that component is extremely powerful. It describes more than people ever realize when they’re looking at a physical piece of art. It’s not the art people create, it’s the reason people create art that makes this project so important. It shows you a deeper level of themselves and they used
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art to express it. It is very powerful to read their stories of why they do what they do.” Every artist statement will be available for public viewing near the exhibit. Unlike some projects, Melroy says this sculpture is especially challenging in that it doesn’t come with instructions. “This is the largest thing we’ve tackled yet. Like a lot of art projects, you create it as you go. We’re still creating the final design. There isn’t a book for this. It’s really exciting, but it’s scary too.” Art often flourishes when someone works alone and in relative peace and quiet, but this project is flourishing because of the teamwork between local businesses and The Art Garage. “We’ve been very well supported by many businesses around town. Van’s Heating & Cooling actually created the airplanes and part of the sculpture that will be on the floor. They have been an incredible business partner. And Cineviz is making a documentary video for us. They’re going to show the story of how this year’s Art Meets Heart project has happened.” Melroy stresses the lasting value the arts bring to a community. “Art is a level playing field. It allows everybody at every level of economics to participate in a very creative environment that encourages growth and mental health as well as physical health. The Packers are phenomenal in bringing tourism to Green Bay, but the arts can help grow that interest.” Having a public location like an airport for a community art piece to display is key to keeping art relevant for residents. “I give thanks to the airport administration for seeing the value of connecting into the town. They’re not just there to provide a place for planes to land.
They’re there to secure the image of Green Bay.” Melroy also points out that Art Meets Heart will help The Art Garage continue its practice of bringing visitors in at no charge. “If
you go in to almost any gallery or museum across the nation you probably will have to pay a door fee. We don’t want to do that.” To help make Art Meets Heart a success this year, consider getting a ticket for the unveiling ceremony at Austin Straubel International Airport on February 26. Log onto TheArtGarage. org for more information.
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ENTERTAINMENT // WORLD ICE AND SNOW SAILING
World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship and Sturgeon Stampede on Winnebago BY MICHAEL CASPER E l i t e kiteboarding athletes from a ro u n d t h e world will gather on the shores of Lake Winnebago, February 9-14 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to compete in the World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship (WISSA). This will be the 35th Annual Championship and is the longest running international racing venue in the history of windsurfing, hand held sleds and kites. Last year the competition was held in Russia. “We are extremely proud and honored to have been selected as the site for WISSA 2015,” said Craig Molitor, President/CEO of the Fond du Lac Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We, along with our cohosts – the Winnebago Association of Kiteboarders (WAK) and Wind Power Windsurfing Kiting Center, have been working on this for over a year and will be ready to welcome these athletes and spectators to our community. This celebrates our time honored sport of sturgeon spearing and recognizes that Fond du Lac and Lake Winnebago are a winter playground.” Dan Deuster is the President of WAK. “February 9th the competitors will begin testing their rigs for the lake’s condition,” he said “and we’ll have a practice race. That night the Fond du Lac Yacht Club was kind enough to open its doors for our opening reception. Then Tuesday through Saturday it’s race, race, race!” There will be all versions of competition; kite, wing, sail, course, speed drags, and free-style each day. Thus far registrants are from Canada, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the US. “Team Sweden is comprised of both
men and women racers,” Dan said “they are a team of six who race in this world competition every year.” How did Lake Winnebago and the Sturgeon Stampede catch the interest of this world wide organization? “For the past few years,” Dan explains “several of their board members, one from Canada, one from New Hampshire, and one from Latvia have been coming to the Sturgeon Stampede, either competing or just observing, and they were impressed with
what we’ve organized over time. You know, these athletes come from all over the world, and they don’t come for a party or a festival...they’re here to compete and race.” But while the athletes are focused on the competition, there will be an abundance of fun for all to experience with the 26th Annual Sturgeon Stampede, a winter outdoor festival, Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. “The entire week of competition and fun all takes place about a half mile off shore,” Dan said “and you can drive onto the lake at Sunset Grill and Bar, or Clarence’s Harbor.” Volunteers are needed to assist these
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activities throughout the week on land and off the shores of Roosevelt Park on Lake Winnebago. Jobs include assistance with the set up of the opening and closing receptions, assistance at the races, judging, registration, shuttle drivers, food & beverage servers at the food tent on the ice, runners, and facility maintenance. Volunteers
will be given food and beverage tickets during their shifts. To learn more about these volunteer positions contact the WISSA Volunteer Coordinator, Lori Bohn at 920-373-7557 or lbohn@christineann.net “We have team riders from Ozone and Naish – two huge Kite companies in our sport,” said Kevin Gratton, WISSA 2015 Race Director and owner of Wind Power Wind Surfing Kiting Center. “Our conditions on the lake off the shore of Roosevelt Park are great for the event and we anticipate good winds for the competition. In addition to Ozone and Naish Vendor Sponsors include Attitude Sports, Hiberna Boards brought to us by Fish Lake Iceboards, Kitewing LLC, Slingshot and Xensr. The vendors will have booths in our tent on the ice and many of them will offer demonstrations.” “Friday night the band D-Willy and the Souvenirs will play,” Dan said “and we’ll crown our Sturgeon Queen which is a competition open to any and all, the only requirement is having an open mind (laugh).” Continue on Page R6
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Continued from Page R4 Ed Schneider is Deuster’s business partner in Do-It-All Sports, and Vice President of WAK. “When the Stampede began years ago, wind propulsion wasn’t part of it,” Ed said. “It actually began as a mountain bike race from Gladstone Beach to the Lakeside Park lighthouse, and back. Eventually it all morphed into a windsurf and kite event. Having worked on this for nearly a year in conjunction with the Fond du Lac Visitor’s and Convention Bureau who has been a great partner, we won the bid to host and we’re excited about all of it!” The traditional bonfire and fireworks will take place after dusk on Friday, February 13. “There’s nothing like a fireworks show on the lake,” Dan said “the way the sky lights up and reflects off the snow and ice, if you’ve never seen something like it, I urge you to come out...it’s spectacular! And Saturday and Sunday are our family-days with broom-ball and ice bowling, tetherball, bag toss, ice skating, food, there’ll be an ice-bar...you can try kite boarding. Fun for all.” Saturday will be the final day of competition. “It will be a meld of WISSA and the Stampede,” Dan said “It’s a short day of racing which may wrap up around 2pm, but it will be followed by the ‘big-air’ kite jumping competition. We’ll be trying to jump as high as we can. We’ll have XENSR sensors which measure glide path, height, and hang time.” Other new events for Saturday morning will be a “Spear the Fatty” Bike Race and “Bootie Adventure Obstacle Run” organized by DuTriRun. For a complete schedule go to wissa2015.com and for more information contact Gloria West at gloria@dutrirun. com. Media Partners for the event are Action Reporter Media and WTCX and Sunny 97-7 radio. The Host Hotel is the Retlaw Plaza Hotel. The main sponsor of the event is Altmeyer Electric. Partners include: Best Buy, Do-It-All Sports Arena, Flyway Sign and Graphics, Fondy”s Sports Park, Fred’s Fastrac Sales, Kreuziger Drainage LLC, Red Bull, Miller Coors, Joe Stoppleworth, Sunset on the Water Grill & Bar, and Trademark Construction. Friends of WISSA2015 are Denis and Company, Dale Jenkins, Festival Foods, Fond du Lac Police Department, Fond du Lac Yacht Club, MW Tighe Roofing and the Spice Crate. For information about sponsorship contact Dan Deuster at info@wakkiteboarding.com or call 920-960-9676. Media inquiries should be directed to WISSA Event Manager, Mary Denis at 800-937-9123x114 or mdenis@fdl.com. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is located one and a half hours north of Milwaukee at the foot of Lake Winnebago. The Fond du Lac Convention & Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization that promotes Fond du Lac area as an overnight destination for groups, businesses, and the leisure visitors, thereby enhancing the local economy. For more information go to fdl.com or call 920-923-3010.
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ENTERTAINMENT // HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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Will Host Art Benefit In the midst of winter, it may be difficult to find inspiration in one’s surroundings. Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh provides just the right opportunity for creative transportation with its 5th annual “Home is where the heART is” benefit. The event will use the power of art and entertainment to support the Habitat mission to build homes, community and hope.
The benefit will take place on Saturday, February 21st at LaSure’s Banquet Hall, Oshkosh. Participants will enjoy a dinner, auction of art and gift baskets and live musical entertainment. Many of Oshkosh’s best artists have donated pieces of their work to be auctioned to the highest bidder, with proceeds going to support the Habitat mission to build homes and improve lives in the Oshkosh area. Last year, “Home is where the heART is” drew 200 attendees and the participation of 21 local artists and 45 local businesses. The event also served as a “year in review” opportunity to display the impact of Habitat Oshkosh in our community.
The work of many of the artists that will be featured at this year’s event will be shown at the Oshkosh Gallery Walk on February 7th, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm. The Oshkosh Gallery Walk is held on the first Saturday of each month starting in January. Tickets sell for $50 per person or $375 for a table of eight and can be purchased by calling Heather at Habitat Oshkosh at (920) 235-3535 or visiting habitatoshkosh.org. This year, tickets are free for artists plus one guest. To learn more, please visit facebook.com/hiwthioshkosh or habitatoshkosh.org. Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, Inc. is a local affiliate of Habitat for
Humanity International, which serves families in Oshkosh. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. For more information or to volunteer, please call (920) 235-3535 for Habitat and (920) 230-3535 for the Habitat ReStore or visit habitatoshkosh. org. For fun updates and projects, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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ENTERTAINMENT // NICK OLIG
Church of Zeppelin BY NICK OLIG I’m not an atheist in the traditional sense, but I’m an atheist when it comes to Christian Rock. Those two words just don’t fit together. They oppose each other, like Dubstep Unplugged and Amish Casino. As far as art forms go, Christian Rock is more painful than extreme body piercing. Now, before it seems like I’m updating my resume for admittance into hell, I should note that I’m biased on the matter. I live entirely too close to a progressive church, and so I am subjected against my will to Christian Rock in my own residence. Every Sunday morning, disagreeable music seeps through my floorboards, walls, and windows. My bed becomes engulfed in a plodding death march of drums, and instruments too stricken with guilt to express joy, and redundant, gravelly testaments about everything from God to the Supreme Being to Our Heavenly Father. Furthermore, I’ll gladly admit that some faith-based music has merit. Oddly enough, a few summers ago, I lived in a place beside a church on the north side of Chicago. When that choir’s renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “This Little Light of Mine” carried into my bedroom, my emotions were stirred. I became less of a grouch. The choir’s tone was one of perseverance, of overcoming our struggles to find love and hope all around us, and they sang with galvanizing soul. Christian Rock has soul, too, I guess, but it’s the soul of an adult who demands to be scolded after tripping down a flight of stairs and accidentally blurting out the “s-word.” On a philosophical level, Christian Rock is confusing. If God is truly, perfectly virtuous, wouldn’t that make Him supremely HUMBLE, too? After all, the word of God preaches humility, not arrogance. (“Blessed are the meek,” yes?) If God doesn’t endorse egotism, why would He demand that we all constantly stroke His divine ego? He wouldn’t require an entire genre of music that’s entirely obsessed with commending Him all the time. My
understanding of God is that He’d probably be content with a simple “thanks” and an occasional tribute of “Amazing Grace” on holidays. If I’m wrong about that, and God is the most adamant supporter of Christian Rock in the universe, I’m in trouble, sure, but we’d all be in trouble, the members of Third Day included. God as a Christian Rock aficionado could actually be terrifying. It’s got to be impossible for mankind to match God’s ability to criticize, or to compete with his love of Himself. What if God, the Christian Rock fanatic, and an infallible one at that, voiced his displeasure
to the players at Life Fest in their dreams? “Terry! Thou hast disappointed me.” “Wha? Whatever do you mean, Lord?” “Sigh. Your debut recording, Infinite Praise, was a double album, but your latest album, Never-ending Worship, was only one disc. That’s two full hours of telling Me how awesome I am down to a measly 45 minutes of telling Me how awesome I am. What, do you suddenly love Me less?! Did I get a lot less awesome between the years of 2012 and 2014? Because that is the impression I get from your erroneously titled Never-ending Worship.” “Oh, what have we done?” Terry cries. “Lord, I speak for the entirety of Rage Against the Pagans when I beg for your forgiveness. You see, there was pressure from the record company to make the album divinely concise...” “Silence!” God bellows. “I decree that you begin work immediately on a TRIPLE album! And until the deed is finished to my approval, I shall torment you by giving you nightmares about gay hippies.” “Nooooo!” Terry howls with righteous
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despair. Amen. With that horrific scene gone from our lives forever, I’d like to reiterate that I’m not opposed to faith or religious music entirely, but I do sincerely wish the church in my whereabouts stepped up their game tunefully. The solution calls for some sacrilege, perhaps, but my alternative to Christian Rock in church would still uphold causes such as offering food drives for the hungry, free counseling for troubled souls, and a spirit of togetherness. My prospective church would mostly be different due to its preference for secular music and harmless hints at “false idols.” This idyllic place of worship would at least be a better representation of Rock—if not the Christian part. If not me, somebody needs to found a Church of Zeppelin. A few pillars of the Church of Zeppelin are as follows: No mass on Sundays. We know better than to try competing with the NFL. That’s basically like the programmers of a TV Land rerun of Murder She Wrote expecting to get higher ratings than the Super Bowl. It’s ridiculous! And we don’t have early morning masses, either, since the music of Led Zeppelin clearly favors the night. The Church’s masses are held once a month. We don’t want to overdo it! We live in an insanely busy world with overfilling dates in our calendars. The Church of Zeppelin would therefore congregate at 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month. We’re not going to be sticklers about attendance. Parishioners who find themselves stuck in an ongoing communication breakdown with the Church of Zeppelin are welcome to return on any given first Tuesday of the month to cleverly admit, “It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled.” Opening sermons could begin with the cryptic words, “Many times I’ve wondered how much there is to know...” Brief remarks would be made by the preacher, whom we refer to as the Hed Zeppelin Honcho, who would quote insightful scripture such as, “I’m telling you now, the greatest thing you ever could do now, is trade a smile with someone that’s blue now.” After that, the congregation would pretty much just mingle and visit nicely
with one another while rocking out to Led Zeppelin for 45 minutes. There is no penalty for leaving early, but if doing so causes you to miss seeing a group of smartly dressed beautiful ladies swaying in unison as they sing along to “Fool in the Rain,” it’s your loss, pal. No topical guidelines are imposed while socializing and enjoying Zeppelin, but if you’d care to discuss the songs and legacy of perhaps the best band ever, you’re welcome to do that. Consider “Your Time Is Gonna Come.” Is it about a scandalous lover or Jesus? I don’t know, discuss! For an even longer conversation that could easily verge on endless, ponder “What Is and What Should Never Be.” Even if you’ve got claptrap theories about Robert Plant being the reincarnation of Bilbo Baggins, feel free to ramble on. Now, to be entirely forthcoming, I’m too lazy and easily distracted to found the Church of Zeppelin. There’s got to be a lot of paperwork and financing involved in an enterprise like that, so count me out. But somewhere in Wisconsin, or wherever in the world this gets read, maybe I could act as the muse for a living loving maid whose dazed and confused state of mind becomes enlightened by the potential of the Church of Zeppelin. Yes, there are two paths she can go by (one that dismisses this story as nonsense and the other that gives it some thought) but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road she’s on. I can almost see her pretty face now, biting her lip and nodding reflectively, then searching for rental properties online, making a phone call or two, and opening her checkbook... And she’s buying a stairway to heaven. Nick Olig is a freelance writer of sardonic musings, and has written two books,compilations of his work which are available on-line.
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ENTERTAINMENT // Heidel House
Grey Rock at Heidel House Resort Rolls Out Winter Menu The new menu includes wild game, gluten-free items and seasonal salads to bring a variety of fresh winter comfort food to enjoy lakeside. Heidel House Resort’s award-winning restaurant, Grey Rock, has unveiled a new winter menu that includes full-size steaks, seasonal salads, fresh seafood and glutenfree options. The Heidel House Resort’s culinary team, which includes Executive Chef Craig Summers, Lead Cook Amanda Fendryk and Sous Chef Brian Shaw, created Grey Rock’s winter menu using local farm fresh ingredients that appeal to a variety of tastes and appetites. “Our new traditional winter menu includes a variety of comfort foods we
crave during the cold months,” said Craig Summers, executive chef at Heidel House Resort. “A combination of appetizing salads, Wisconsin-favorite entrées and warm sides make this winter menu one worth exploring, and offers something for everyone to enjoy.” Guests at Grey Rock can expect freshto-order steaks from Chicago and homemade raviolis from Madison, Wis. According to Summers, local purveyors are used whenever possible for produce and other ingredients. The Grey Rock winter menu includes a
wild game special every night. Guests can also look forward to features such as bison tenderloin tacos and bison flank steak. Additionally, the Heidel House culinary team will provide seasonal salads that will change weekly to include fresh ingredients and flavors of the season. Grey Rock guests with food allergies or those looking for healthier options will find what they need on the new winter menu as well. The restaurant is introducing gluten-free items which are clearly identified on the menu with a “GF” icon. These appetizers, salads and entrees include shrimp cocktail, bison tacos, winter pear and apple salad, Grey Rock wedge salad, North Atlantic sea scallops, Skuna Bay salmon, roasted chicken, roasted acorn
squash, seasonal vegetarian pasta and a variety of sides. Grey Rock, known for fine dining on Green Lake, has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2002. Current hours are 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, though this varies seasonally. For $5 martinis and complimentary appetizers, guests are invited to attend Grey Rock Happy Hour Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call 920.294.3344 or visit www.heidelhouse.
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com. View Grey Rock menu. Heidel House Resort & Spa is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://media. marcushotels.com. About Heidel House Resort & Spa Since welcoming its first guests on a snowy New Year’s Eve in 1945, Heidel House Resort & Spa has become a yearround Midwestern destination offering both summer and winter activities. Nestled on 20 wooded acres along the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake, this fullservice resort offers numerous amenities including 180 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, lakeside dining at Grey Rock restaurant and luxurious spa services at the award-winning Evensong Spa. Selected as the 2014 Best Honeymoon Location in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Bride magazine, Heidel House is a favorite destination for weddings and social gatherings, in addition to offering a scenic setting for business and leisure travelers alike. For more information, please visit www.heidelhouse.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, owns and/ or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: http://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@ MarcusHotels).
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ENTERTAINMENT // DOBIE MAXWELL
American Antique Storage Pawn Picker BY DOBIE MAXWELL Collectibles, anyone? Television programs like “Pawn Stars,” “Storage Wars,” “American Pickers,” and “Antiques Roadshow,” are red hot at the moment...but there is nothing new about any of it. Wheeling, dealing and treasure hunting have been going on since caveman days, and always will. It’s in our DNA. That glimmering hope in the back of our brain of nabbing the original copy of The Declaration of Independence at a yard sale for a quarter is the same inner urge that drives people to feed coin after coin into a slot machine at a casino hoping to score that elusive multimillion dollar jackpot. Money for nothing! Chicks for free! Somebody has to win the lottery every week, don’t they? Why not us? I can’t think of a more insidious lie...with the possible exception of, ‘the stripper really likes me. She was just coddling all my buddies to get their money…but she liked me.’ Uh huh. A watered down but still enticing version of the jackpot idea is stumbling upon a rare bauble or trinket for a ridiculously low price, and being smart enough to pick it up and immediately turn it around for a whopping profit. Urban legends abound with all kinds of stories like this to keep us going. There’s the elderly widow who lost her son in Vietnam that finally decides to put his old car up for sale after years of it sitting in the garage. It always happens to be a super rare classic Corvette in mint condition with all the rare options, but she knows nothing about cars and prices it at $500. Someone’s distant third generation step uncle or adopted brother-in-law always gets it for even less than that, even though we never actually see the car. The story had to start somewhere, and it may or may not have been true. I’m sure it was true to a certain degree. That stuff does happen. My brother tells a story – and he has no reason to lie – about a guy he works with that needed a suit for his daughter’s wedding. He wasn’t a suit kind of guy, and on top of that was a notorious skinflint. He wasn’t about to spend several hundred
buck-o’s on stylish threads, so off to the thrift store he went. He ended up finding a suit that fit along with a dress shirt, tie and shoes for $17. As the story goes, his daughter’s wedding was a hit, and after it was over the guy was lying in bed and asked his wife to fetch his wallet that he had left in the inner inside pocket of the jacket of the suit. The wife brought it to him, and he told her it wasn’t his wallet. They were perplexed. The guy got out of bed and went to check the suit pocket and sure enough there was his wallet where he had left it. His wife had checked another pocket and found the other wallet. They were stunned to find $8000 in old style $100 bills in the wallet, and there wasn’t any identification. The couple took the suit back to the thrift store, and were told it was an anony-
With some calculated planning and a little hustle, I think there is a lot of opportunity in this tight economy. There are people willing to sell collections that weren’t willing to sell before. Most want a quick and easy payout and are not willing to invest the time and effort it takes to bring back the top payout. I’ve decided I’m willing to do exactly that. The trick is going to be finding a way to put some showbiz into it. The last thing I’m looking to do is become a slave to Ebay, even though I know that’s probably part of my future. I don’t mind having somebody else list my stuff for a fair fee, but I have to pick it all up at rock bottom prices. Fortunately, there is plenty of stuff out there. The other day I went to a tiny little out of
mous donation and they couldn’t find who brought it in if they wanted to. The guy and his wife got to keep the money, and according to my brother he hasn’t spent a dime of it to date. But it really happened. I have been going to thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales from coast to coast my entire adult life. There are deals out there, depending on what one is looking to do. I have done pretty well over the years, but haven’t taken it seriously. Up until now, it’s been mostly a way to kill time. Now I’m going to take it a bit further.
the way country thrift store and found an enormous bag of toy cars for $5. It was loaded to the brim with brand name Matchbox and Hot Wheels, almost all in like new condition. I counted them as soon as I got home and there were 77! That comes out to about .06 a car. It cost more to make them. Even if I sold them at a quarter each that’s a healthy profit. But I won’t. I looked on Ebay, and a lot of them were listed from anywhere between $1 and $20. I can afford to hang on to them for as long as I need to to squeeze out the most profit possible. I
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have suddenly become a car dealer, but my “lot” can be a kitchen table and I don’t have to worry about oil changes or hail damage. A couple of days later I was at another thrift store and ran across two baseballs autographed by former Chicago Cubs players. One was Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, and the balls had a price tag of $1.21 each. Lucky for me, the people who worked there were born and raised in India and did not know anything about baseball. To them it was just two items to put in the children’s section. Am I going to get rich on a bag of toy cars and two baseballs? Of course not. But if I keep it up I’ll keep finding stuff that I can resell for two, five, ten or even a hundred times more than I paid. The thrill of the hunt is tremendous, and it breathes new life into each and every day I am alive. And the best part is if my competition is the majority of the public, I will absolutely win. Most people tend to be ignorant or lazy. Far too many are both. If I take the time to educate myself in several areas and be willing to hustle even a little, I will come out ahead of most everyone else. I see myself as a cross between Fred Sanford and Rick Harrison from “Pawn Stars.” I will test the waters to see what I can find for the lowest amount of money and spin it for a profit. My initial investment is going to be $100. So far I gambled $5 on toy cars and $2.50 on baseballs. Plus tax. I have to believe I can double my money with these items alone, even if it takes a while to do it. So that’s my plan. I am officially in business as a modern day treasure hunter. I am looking for anything and everything including antiques, collectibles, knickknacks, tchotchkes, thingamajigs, baubles, trinkets, do-dads, bric-a-brac, keepsakes, mementos and unique souvenirs. I officially claim the title “American Antique Pawn Storage Picker” - Mr. Haney of the 21st Century. I may or may not get rich, but I sure will have fun trying. The world is my rummage sale. Here I come! Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer. Find where he’s playing his next hell-gig at dobiemaxwell.com
“absolutely the No. 1 show iN the world” —Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet
5,000 YEARS OF CIVILIZATION. LIVE ON STAGE!
March 3-4 Fox Cities P.A.C. WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
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Tickets: 920-730-3760 • foxcitiespac.com Box office: 400 West College Ave., Appleton MYTHS AND LEGENDS come alive through the artistry of classical Chinese dance Imagine a performance so profound, so inspiring, it touches your soul. Let Shen Yun take you on a journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Legends, myths, and heroes spring to life through classical Chinese dance. “It was an extraordinary experience … the level of skill, but also the power of the archetypes and the narratives were startling. And of course it was exquisitely beautiful.” —Cate Blanchett, Academy Awardwinning actress
“Absolutely beautiful ... It has become this one big poetic event. It was so inspiring, I think I may have found some new ideas for the next “Avatar”.” —Robert Stromberg, Academy-Award winner, production designer for “Avatar”
Ethnic and folk dances fill the stage with color and energy. The leaps and flips of Shen Yun’s aerial masters, thunderous battle drums, and singers’ soaring voices are all set to animated backdrops that transport you to another world. “It was inspirational and educational — a performance that I encourage everyone to see and all of us to learn from.” —Donna Karan, creator of DKNY
“I have reviewed over 3,000 to 4,000 shows since 1942. I give this production 5 stars. That’s the top ... I’ve seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight ... mind blowing.” —Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic
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ENTERTAINMENT // SHEN YUN
Consummate Beauty on Stage:
Shen Yun Ushers in a Chinese Renaissance During the third century B.C., seven nations battled for the land known as the Middle Kingdom. In the end, the Qin nation emerged victorious, creating China’s first united dynasty, and leaving behind the famous terracotta warriors. Sculpted as part of a tomb for the first emperor to rule all of China, the statues had remained buried for over two thousand years, until one day they came to life—on stage. Have you heard of the China known as “The Celestial Empire?” Ancient myths and legends throughout history record that the Middle Kingdom was continually guided by celestial beings. Traditional Chinese culture attributes all aspects of its civilization to the heavens, including its script, medicine, attire, music, and classical Chinese dance. It is this tradition of divinely inspired culture that Shen Yun Performing Arts will be presenting at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in March. Shen Yun has toured the world for five seasons, sharing the beauty of this lost culture through classical Chinese dance. Classical Chinese dance is one of the
most comprehensive dance systems in the world. Dynasty after dynasty, it was passed down among the people in imperial palaces and ancient plays. Thousands of years have refined it into a distinctive dance system embodying traditional aesthetics. One of the strengths of classical Chinese dance is its expressivity. It can vividly depict a wide range of emotions and portray any cherished virtue— righteousness, loyalty, benevolence, and tolerance. It can be masculine and vigorous, soft and graceful, somber and stirring, playful and humorous. Such range is achieved through bearing and form. Bearing describes the physical expression of one’s inner spirit. Spirit leads to movement, thus bearing leads to form. Form refers to classical Chinese dance’s external appearance—hundreds of unique movements and postures. An accomplished performer makes these movements and postures appear effortless, but this requires perfect coordination of the entire body, which takes years of rigorous training. A dancer’s every cell—from toes to fingertips, from the angle of the head to the direction of the gaze—must be in perfect harmony. Classical Chinese dance also incorporates an extensive array of techniques—jumps, spins, flips, aerials, and other very difficult tumbling moves. These supplement and enhance the dance’s expressive powers while adding vigorous physicality. And yet, classical Chinese dance is still mostly unfamiliar to the West. But that is quickly changing. Shen Yun is the world’s premier Chinese music and dance company; promoting an authentic form of classical Recalling the Great Qin Chinese dance is part of its During the third century B.C., seven nations battled for the mission. Based in New York, land known as the Middle Kingdom. In the end, the Qin naShen Yun is very different tion emerged victorious, creating China’s first united dynasty, from companies coming out of and leaving behind the famous terracotta warriors. Sculpted as part of a tomb for the first emperor to rule all of China, the China. “With Shen Yun, we use statues had remained buried for over two thousand years, until one day they came to life—on stage. classical Chinese dance in its
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purist form, we don’t mix in modern, contemporary, ballet, and other dance forms until you no longer know what you are watching,” says choreographer Vina Lee. “Authentic classical Chinese dance can really give the audience an uplifting experience of pure goodness and consummate beauty.” And with 5,000 years of civilization to draw from, Shen Yun has plenty of source material. Through dance, Terracotta Warriors awaken from the dust, the Song
Dynasty’s General Yue Fei comes to life, Monkey King and Pigsy escape another sticky situation, maidens grace a heavenly palace, drummers shake the yellow plateaus of the Middle Kingdom. A renaissance of Chinese culture has begun, and one of the world’s ultimate dance forms is blazing the trail. On March 3–4, Shen Yun will be making its debut at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center with an all-new 2015 show.
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ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT WATCH JANUARY 2015
February 2015 Concert Watch BY JANE SPIETZ The SCENE regrets to report that a previously scheduled Dave Mason concert at the Grand Theater in Wausau on February 3, 2015, has been cancelled due to a tour conflict. Please enjoy the following interview with this rock ‘n’ roll legend. Guitarist/singer-songwriter Dave Mason has been active in a number of projects. The co-founder of Traffic is also widely respected for his work with such icons as Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Delaney & Bonnie and Steve Winwood.
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The 2004 music hall of famer’s latest album, Future’s Past (2014), is a mix of re-recorded classics and new material. It is being supported by his current national tour, Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam. Mason has also devoted his time to such worthy causes such as Work Vessels for Veterans and Little Kids Rock. Other members of the band include: Alvino Bennett on drums, guitarist Johnne Sambataro and Tony Patler on keyboards. Dave called me from the road at a stop in Pennsylvania recently. He paid me a high compliment, that he considers me to be one of his most faithful supporters––an official “Masonette!” Jane Spietz: How was Traffic formed? Dave Mason: Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, Steve Winwood and I ran into each other in different places and started hanging out when we could. We were into all kinds of stuff: jazz, blues, gospel, Motown, pop, everything. JS: What was it like to emerge during the turbulent ‘60s, an era of such significant cultural change? DM: I was just eighteen, nineteen years old. We were living it. It was just what was happening. It was a great time, especially in England. A lot of research going on. (Laughs) Everybody was doing research. It was a lot of fun. My focus was on what was happening with Traffic. Started writing songs, making albums, going on tour and playing. JS: You were just a mere lad of 19 when you wrote “Feelin’ Alright.”
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DM: Mostly I was just trying to write a very simple song. There are only two chords in the whole song. God bless Joe Cocker. He got a hold of it and “Feelin’ Alright” only became the song that it became because of his version of it. He interpreted it in a way and made it into something. That spawned about another forty-eight cover versions of it. And it has never stopped being used in films, commercials, TV shows. So yeah, I owe a lot to Joe Cocker. JS: It was so incredibly sad to lose him way too soon. DM: Yeah, one of the great voices. JS: Talk about your collaboration with Delaney and Bonnie. DM: I got to know them very well. I played with them for about a year. They were a great band, a great live band. They were the opening act on the original Blind Faith tour. Of course, they had the big hit with “Only You Know and I Know” from Alone Together, my first solo album after Traffic. JS: Please share how you came to sit in with Jimi Hendrix. DM: In England everybody finished up in London. There were some semi-private clubs there that everybody frequented. I just went over to Hendrix one night in one of the clubs and we got to talking. He was a fan of Traffic. And then I got to work with him. I played the acoustic guitar part on his version of “All Along the Watchtower,” and I sang on “Crosstown Traffic.” JS: I would like to hear the story about your experience with Michael Jackson. DM: I was making an album called Old Crest on a NewWave. I was in one studio and Michael was in another. I think he was actually cutting Thriller. I had this one song that I needed somebody to sing a high part on and I knew he was in the other room recording. So I went over there when they were on a break and he was standing in the doorway. I said, “Michael, I’ve got this song I’m working on that has this high part. Would you be up for coming in to sing high?” He kind of looked at me for a sec and said, “You know, when I was I was twelve years old, I did this TV special with Diana Ross. At the end of the show, she
DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM www.davemasonmusic.com/ WISCONSIN SHOWS: Tues., 2/3/15 7:30 PM Thurs., 2/12/15 7:30 PM Weidner Center, Green Bay $34 - $44 www.weidnercenter.com/ Sun., 3/8/15 8 PM Turner Hall, Milwaukee $39.50 www.pabsttheater.org/events and I did this song called ‘Feelin’ Alright.’ So yeah, absolutely I’ll sing on it.” JS: You were instilled into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. You stated: “Rock ‘n Roll is not an age, it’s an attitude.” Please explain. DM: It depends on whether you want to get old or you want to age gracefully. (Laughs) Just because you’re aging doesn’t mean to say you have to get old. Everything’s an attitude. It’s all an attitude in the end. And without the right attitude, you’re not going to get very good results. So, attitude is just the joy of the music. The joy of the noise! It’s a little part of hanging on to the kid within. Not getting too jaded. (Laughs) You’ve got to keep some of your innocence at least. JS: Talk about your dedicated involvement with an amazing organization for veterans that supports a tremendous cause – Work Vessels For Veterans (WVFV) Its mission is “to provide veterans with the necessary tools to embark upon their civilian careers or educational pursuits.” DM: We help returning vets. Our mission is mostly to help them start their own businesses. A friend named John Niekrash who lives around Mystic, Connecticut, is a lobster fisherman. He was looking to trade his boat up. He was attending some event and some disabled colonel got up and Continue on Page R20
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began talking to John about how veterans transition from their service to their country back into civilian life and the tools they need. So John decided rather than sell the boat, he was going to find a vet and give him the boat so he could go lobster fishing and start his own business that way. That’s kind of really how it started. We help returning vets. Just basic, simple needs and tools that nobody else is really supplying. One that we helped start is a blueberry farm down in Jacksonville. And there’s another gentleman who’s started an officecleaning service in St. Louis. We don’t just look for donations. People have donated land; they donate cars, trucks, tools. Things that one would need in a business. Our motto is sort of we’re not into giving handouts, but we are into giving a hand up. And we are also an all-volunteer charity. There’s nobody getting paid any money and there’s no real overhead. Pretty much everything we take in goes where it’s supposed to go. That’s the way it should be. It’s sort of shameful that the government doesn’t take care of these people. In other words, they
could be doing what we’re doing. Like the farm, for instance. There’s plenty of federal land that they could help people with. To me, anybody that puts on a uniform and defends the way we live and comes back injured or maimed in some way, I think frankly, the government should take care of them for the rest of their lives. It shouldn’t even be an issue. They’re just sort of overlooked. There are a lot of private and public charities that do what they can for the vets. We’re just doing our little bit, to try and help these people get back into business. Part of the deal is that if the business becomes profitable, a small portion goes back to Work Vessels for Vets, so they in turn can help other vets. So it goes forward. It’s just the right thing to do. The website is www.workvesselsforvets.org. I’m more passionate about this than I am about my music. We support anybody that puts on a uniform and defends my right to get onstage and play rock ‘n’ roll. (Laughs) JS: You have supported another worthy cause, Little Kids Rock, which is a non-profit organization that provides free musical instruments and lessons to
children in public schools throughout the United States. DM: Though I’m not actively involved in Little Kids Rock, I feel that the lack of music and art in the school curriculum is a big mistake. It has been proven time and time again that even though one might not become a great musician or artist, the benefits in other learning areas are greatly enhanced. JS: Your latest album, Future’s Past (2014), is a mix of re-recorded classics and new material. Please provide our readers with some background. DM: I really wasn’t intending to do an album, to be honest with you. I sort of record when I’m home in my studio and fool around in there. There were some pieces that I had re-done which were to me way superior versions of the original. I did a little re-write of “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” which turned out to be a very nice track. I also included “You Can All Join In.” The rest is basically new stuff, like “That’s Freedom” which I finished after Jim Capaldi passed away. I finished up the song that he had started, called “How Do I Get to Heaven,”
which is a beautiful song. And then there’s another new song called “Good to You.” Also, an instrumental called “El Toro (Spanish Blues).” So it’s a mix of different styles and different stuff. JS: What is the concept behind your current national tour, “Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam?” DM: It was an idea that I had to revisit some of the music from that time I was with them. The show has sort of developed into like a two-part show. During the first part we do Traffic songs. The second half is a selection of stuff from my solo work all the way until the new CD, Future’s Past. JS: What do you hope to bring to your audiences at your Wisconsin stops? DM: The same as I’ve always tried to do, which is to have people leave in a better frame of mind than they walked in with. Nothing grandiose, just hopefully take some people away for a couple of hours and feel good about it. Jane Spietz is a community activist and social worker who loves music.
Disney on Ice Presents Treasure Trove TICKETS FOR DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT ON SALE NOW IN GREEN BAY Green Bay (Jan. 13, 2015) — Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt sets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales in one jam-packed ice show that commemorates the legacy of Disney animated films. This skating spectacular visits Green Bay from February 11-15 for eight performances at the Resch Center. Tickets are on sale now. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses –Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook and his
pirate pals on an adventure beyond Never Land! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’
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Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don’t be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army of Cards. Relive magical
moments in this ultimate Disney animation celebration coming to Green Bay! Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove start at $20 for all shows, but most tickets on opening night Feb. 11 are just $13. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at ReschCenter.com, by phone 800.895.0071 and at all Ticket Star outlets, including the Resch Center box office. For group rates and information, call Melissa at 920.405.1267. SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, February 11 – 7pm Thursday, February 12 – 7pm Friday, February 13 – 7pm Saturday, February 14 – 11am, 3pm, 7pm Sunday, February 15 – Noon, 4pm To learn more about Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, go to www.DisneyOnIce.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.
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ENTERTAINMENT // GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Gordon Lightfoot
50 Years On The Carefree Highway Tour Wednesday, March 18, 8pm After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multimillions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singersongwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Cold On The Shoulder,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon Of Darkness,” “Beautiful,” “Song For A Winter’s Night,” “Shadows,” “Rainy Day People,” “Did She Mention My Name” and “Summertime Dream.” But this year is special for the legendary artist who has announced plans for a cross-country USA tour entitled “Gordon Lightfoot - 50 Years On The Carefree Highway.” The tour will feature his well-
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known hits as well as some deep album cuts for the die-hard fans. All of which are woven together with some of Lightfoot’s own behind the scenes stories and personal anecdotes about his historic 50-year musical career. The event is sure to be a great thrill for live audiences and anyone who enjoys hearing great music and seeing a living legend in person. Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums and has five Grammy nominations. His songs have been aired regularly for 50 years, earning him Radio Singles Chart Positions in North America achieved by few others. Lightfoot’s radio hits in the USA have earned Five #1s, Five Top 10s and Thirteen Top 40 hits. In Canada he has earned sixteen #1s, eighteen top 10s and twenty-one top 40 hits. Tickets are $50 & $55 and go on sale Friday, January 23 at 11am at www.meyertheatre.org, all Ticket Star outlets, including the Resch Center box office, or by phone 800.895.0071.
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ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT SERIES
Near Water Concert Series Presents Nikki Lane Special Guest Johnny Fritz Tuesday, February 17, 7pm Green Bay (Jan. 22, 2015) – For her highly successful sophomore album All or Nothin’, Nashville songstress Nikki Lane teamed up with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys for a record that turns the vulnerable singer-songwriter stereotype on its ears. With songs that crucify ex-boyfriends, celebrate one-night stands (as long as she
can bolt town right after) and proclaim that it’s “always the right time to do the wrong thing,” Lane comes across like a modern-era Wanda Jackson, albeit with more oats to sow. “My songs always paint a pretty clear picture of what’s been going on in my life, so this is one moody record,” she says. “There’s lots of talk of misbehaving and moving on.” All or Nothin’ was released via New
West Records in May, 2014. The record has received rave reviews from Nashville Scene, American Songwriter and was included on Rolling Stone’s “40 Best Country Albums of 2014,” “25 Best Country Songs of 2014” and “26 Albums of 2014 You Probably Didn’t but Really Should Hear.”
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of show and go on sale Friday, January 30 at 11am at www.meyertheatre.org, all Ticket Star outlets, including the Resch Center box office, or by phone 800.895.0071.
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NEWS & VIEWS // THE LEDGE
The Ledge BY MICHAEL MENTZER We have a photo from atop the Ledge nearly 40 years ago tucked away among hundreds of family snapshots that we’ve taken over the years. There were only three of us then – my wife Kathy, our newborn daughter Maureen and me, the designated photographer that day. For some reason — probably for the sheer beauty of it and because it was naturally free for the taking— we chose to stop at that scenic vantage point overlooking Fond du Lac with Lake Winnebago in the distance that bright fall day in 1975. I remember thinking that it would be a wonderful place to own a home and wondering why there were virtually no houses along the scenic stretch of land around us. Because we were newcomers, I remember asking co-workers and others if construction was restricted there. No one seemed to know or really care. Most people, even those who had lived in the Fond du Lac area all their lives, gave little thought to what the Ledge might hold in terms of development, history, artifacts or scenic beauty. For most, it was a place set aside for rock quarries, gravel pits, a few farms and final resting places at Rienzi or St. Charles
A changing perspective Oh, how the Ledge has changed in the past four decades in the eyes and estimation of those who know the value of an incomparable view, the fiscal possibilities of land development, the unbridled desire for houses and condos and subdivisions; and the utility of convenience stories, highways, byways and bypasses. Now, the challenge has evolved dramatically from an era of acquiring land, subdividing it, blasting and carving residential foundations into Ledge rock, drilling wells and constructing homes and businesses to a shrinking time frame that calls for preserving and conserving for posterity pieces and parcels of the Ledge from overindulgence, excess and too much civilization at the expense of not enough wilderness. Thankfully, there are people and organizations here in Fond du Lac and beyond who have a dream that includes an island network — a Niagara Archipelago if you will — of untouched, undefiled pieces of Ledge land, cliffs, rock faces, outcroppings, even park sites that harbor Indian trails (hundreds, if not thousands, of years old); effigy mounds; petroforms, petroglyphs and cairns; and artifacts left behind by visitors thousands of years ago who made pilgrimages here because the Ledge was perceived as spiritually significant.
or one of the scenic little churches on the high ground atop rocks, gravel and sand deposited by the last glacier to recede from here thousands of years ago.
Visible from satellites The Ledge is indeed a significant geologic feature of North America, visible by satellite from outer space. The limestone ridge stretches 650 miles from Fond du Lac and Dodge counties northward through Calumet, Manitowoc, Brown, Kewaunee and Door counties, then mostly underwater in an arc across southeastern Canada’s Great Lakes border to Niagara Falls in New York, where the Niagara River flows over it. “We’re trying to raise awareness, to grow wonderment for what we have right here on this Ledge,” said Mary Toriello, a former chairman of the Town of Empire and a current member of the Friends of the Ledge Coalition. The grass-roots Coalition exists to preserve the Fond du Lac County portion of the Ledge, known more formally as the
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Niagara Escarpment, and to protect “its holdings of natural and cultural heritage (both historic and ancient),” according to the mission statement of the Friends of the Ledge Coalition. Bill Casper, a member of the Friends Coalition and a lifelong resident and former town chairman of the Town of Taycheedah, worries that opportunities to preserve portions of the Ledge may be undone by the allure of dollars and control of property. Geologic treasure “I’ve lived here all my life between the rock and the water (the Ledge and Lake Winnebago) and I know how valuable this all Friends of the Ledge Bill Casper and Mary Toriello is,” Casper said. “We need to save some of it just the way Interactive museum it’s always been.” Toriello and Casper envision the possiHe and others are hopeful that the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors will bility of an interactive museum on the site take action to purchase and preserve a key where children and the public in general segment of the Ledge east of Fisherman’s could view Ledge artifacts and learn in a Road along Highway 151. Negotiations hands-on way more about the geological and archeological history of the limestone with the property owner are in process. “I know Al (Fond du Lac County ridge that attracted Archaic people and Executive Al Buechel) is in favor of it,” Woodland Indian visitors for thousands of Casper said. “We’re hopeful. There’s 1,400 years. In the course of eight decades, Casper feet of Ledge there. That’s almost unheard has assembled an impressive collection of of around here. There just isn’t that much Ledge artifacts from Archaic tribes (6,000 left untouched anymore.” B.C. until 2,000 B.C.) and Woodland Buechel is confident that funding in Indian tribes (1,000 years ago) and large the county budget and the prospect of a petrified snails estimated by scientists at Wisconsin Stewardship grant would make acquisition possible. The bottom-line issue Weis Earth Science Museum in Menasha at is whether the property owner would be 3.5 million years old. Other local residents have similar collections. willing to sell to the county. “We have the passion to do this,” Buechel describes the Ledge property as Toriello said. “But now we need to build “unique” and “pristine.” an organization, create a website, raise the “We need to preserve it if at all poslevel of awareness and get some young sible,” he said. “It may be our last chance people to share the passion. We have to get to set aside this special feature of the Ledge in its present state for the people of tomor- our act together.” row. We need to do it.”
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Ledge Coalition’s vision Toriello and Casper are joined in their vision of a network of preserved sites, trails and educational facilities by fellow members of the Ledge Coalition, including Joan
Raising consciousness For Fuller McBride, a retired obstetrician who had a significant impact on generations of local families, it was a consciousness-raising turning point in his life. It turned out that the rock-strewn marginal land he purchased in the 1970’s was far more significant than anyone could have known. His mission now is
Petrified snails estimated to be 3.5 million years old
and John Brusoe, Glen Oechsner, Theresa Mayer, Dwight Weiser and Dr. Fuller McBride. Several years ago, it was Dwight Weiser who revealed an impressive listing of Ledge sites, effigy mounds and stone formations (petroforms) assembled by nomadic tribes thousands of years ago, including a number of photos, in what he called his “little book” titled “Secrets of the Ledge.” Weiser, a self-described “avocational archeologist,” resides in a historic home on the oxbow curve of Highway 45 in a direct sight line to the Ledge where he has hiked and explored for decades, and recorded the history and significance of the escarpment. More than anyone, it was Weiser who knew firsthand that effigy mounds and petroform sites marked the Ledge on and near the Fuller McBride property and the Izaak Walton League grounds just south of Highway 23 and Mary Hill Park. It was evident to Weiser that ancient Indian people had revered the McBride site as “sacred.” Thanks to Weiser, his interaction with McBride and the support of local residents, the DNR and local officials , a proposal by the state Department of Transportation to build a 1,000-foot wide highway corridor up and over the Ledge through the 23-acre McBride property was discarded as unworkable.
to preserve it for posterity. It could become yet another island in the archipelago of Ledgeconnected sites that could become a collective historical and educational destination. In a dedication of his property to the concepts of preservation and conservation in June of 2011, McBride noted, “Exploitation for the sake of short-term profit is a high price to pay to lose forever treasures that are irreplaceable. In a letter to local leaders in May of 2008, McBride wrote: “As the current custodian for a portion of this spectacular area, I am duty-bound to fight for its preservation.” He continued: “Furnishing the involved parties with comprehensive and persuasive information is how I see my job. It is a big responsibility and I fear for not doing it adequately.” More than six years later, he remains committed to the ideal. He wants his family members to carry on what he’s started when he’s no longer here. Management plan needed He envisions great value in a broad-
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based, long-range management plan to prevent over-development of the Ledge and Ledge-related sites. He continues to speak up when he sees threats to the Ledge and Ledge-connected areas. He decried a plan by the Department of Transportation to remove century-old trees along Highway 45 between Lake de Neveu and the Ledge as part of a repaving project between Eden and Fond du Lac. Opposition by local residents resulted in a DOT decision to save as many of the stately trees as possible. McBride and others favor a Heritage Road designation for the section of highway in question, noting that legend has it that woolly mammoths compacted the trail along the Ledge that eventually became Highway 45 and that Archaic people hunted mammoths here to feed their families. It seems the Ledge and its surroundings have served as a place of sustenance for spiritual and physical nourishment for eons. The same principles that inspired our ancestors and the first white settlers to build churches on the highest, most scenic points available to them must be similar to the thoughts and feelings that prompted Archaic Americans and Woodland tribes to leave their mark on the Ledge and atop nearby hillsides where modern-day places of worship are located. A common human bond extends across the ages, or so it seems. Victors share vision Another land island site in the archipelago soon will belong to Steve and Kay Victor, and when that happens it will belong to posterity in the form of a conservancy. Steve Victor, the owner along with Kay of Fedco Electronics in Fond du Lac, said, “We’re going ahead with a conservancy.
My wife has always wanted to be part of a conservancy and she loves the Ledge.” He and Kay envision at least two trails and a shelter or interactive museum of some sort on the 63-acre site along County Trunk WH, about a mile from Highway 151, on the way to St. Peter. Plans call for the site to be named the Kay Victor Escarpment Conservancy. Victor points out that there is nearly a half mile of exposed Ledge on the site, making it one of the prized sites in the Fond du Lac County segment for its educational and historical significance. He pointed out that access points to the site already exist. There is much more to be shared about this site in the year ahead. Details of the transaction are being finalized. Several other potential sites exist in the island network of Ledge properties that could be preserved as park-like destination sites for the general public. Locations once inhabited by two of Wisconsin’s first territorial governors lie on or along the Ledge. And there are caves along Breakneck Hill and the Ledge near Oakfield that high school students have frequented for decades. The list also includes Ledge Park in Dodge County, Kiekhaefer Park and the Scenic Overlook in the Town of Taycheedah. Power of water And there is a fascinating site on County Trunk Q once known as the tiny community of Marone, where a 35-foot waterwheel once revolved thanks to the cascade of water from a nearby stream. The waterworks beneath the Ledge are a story unto themselves, according to Bill Casper and Dwight Weiser. Weiser wrote in his prologue to “Secrets of the Ledge” that “thousands of springs emerge from both sides of the Ledge, creating numerous creeks, then rivers, then long waterpaths.” The forces of water beneath the Ledge and beyond may explain the temporal and spiritual impact that beckoned the first human visitors to a place deemed sacred. The bond transcends cultures and even the ages.
Michael Mentzer, now retired after a 40-year newspaper career, writes a monthly column for Scene.
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NEWS & VIEWS // MEDIA RANTS
How We Kill Editorial Cartoonists BY TONY PALMERI The late George Bernard Shaw mused that “assassination is the extreme form of censorship.” A chilling illustration of that sentiment occurred on January 7th, when masked gunmen stormed the Paris office of the irreverent newspaper Charlie Hebdo and killed 12 staffers including prominent editorial cartoonists. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the killings, calling them “revenge for the honor” of the Prophet Muhammad whose image frequently graced Charlie Hebdo in a manner perceived as blasphemous and offensive by religious fundamentalists. Almost as upsetting as the murder of the Charlie Hebdo satirists was the disingenuous, self-righteous, and hypocritical posturing in support of free expression by large numbers of American pundits and politicians. Listening to these self-serving sermons, you’d think that the modern United States was a beacon of free speech protection. The sad truth is that political discourse in the United States operates in a very narrow left/right spectrum, exemplified most depressingly in the op-ed pages of establishment newspapers and the Sunday morning news (snooze?) shows on network television. Biting satire in the Charlie Hebdo tradition for all practical purposes does not exist here (commercially driven enterprises like the Daily Show, the Onion, and Saturday Night Live are extremely mild by comparison), making the proclamation of “Je suis Charlie” in response to the massacre sound hollow and unbelievable. Delusional statements of support for free expression became so over the top that even the ordinarily vacuous David Brooks of the New York Times managed to make a good point: “The journalists at Charlie Hebdo are now rightly being celebrated as martyrs on behalf of freedom of expression, but let’s face it: If they had tried to publish their satirical newspaper on any American university campus over the last two decades it wouldn’t have lasted 30 seconds. Student and faculty groups would have accused them of hate speech. The administration
would have cut financing and shut them down.” As someone who’s been involved over the years in campus struggles to promote political discourse not even satirical as much as simply critical of established orthodoxies, I can identify with Brooks’ statement. What about American editorial cartoonists? Terrorists do not kill them, but they don’t have to: contemporary corporate media business models ensure that edgy editorial cartoonists will be either (a) out of work, (b) become low paid freelancers, or (c) compromise their edginess just so as to be able to appear in large circulation venues. Lee Judge, the longtime Kansas City Star cartoonist whose full-time position with the paper was eliminated in 2008, told National Public Radio that “It’s pretty hard to find a new job when your resume says you are a professional smart ass.” Lee Judge received death threats for a gun control cartoon he penned in 2013, threats which literally forced him out of his home and should have resulted in wider distribution for the controversial drawing. But due in part to commercial pressures, American editors just aren’t that gutsy. Contrast that with Charlie Hebdo; radical American cartoonist Ted Rall met the murdered cartoonists a few years ago and recalls that “They were encouraged by their editor to be as aggressive as possible. It’s a big difference between the way things are done in the United States, where often editors are trying to rein in the cartoonists. There, they were encouraged to stretch and be as aggressive as possible.” Wisconsin is at the moment not exactly a mecca of full-time editorial cartooning. While the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel cried crocodile tears over Charlie Hebdo, they neglected to mention the 2009 forced buyout of cartoonist Stuart Carlson, which at the time left Joe Heller of the Green Bay Press Gazette as the only remaining editorial cartoonist in the state. At the time the American Journalism Review called Carlson “one of a number of editorial cartoonists who have been eliminated from newspaper staffs without replacement during major industry downsizing.”
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As for Joe Heller, his 28 years at Gannett’s Green Bay Press Gazette ended when he received a pink slip in 2013. Gannett cited finances as the reason for the layoff even as they were at that very moment purchasing 20 television stations for over 2 billion dollars. My favorite Wisconsin cartoonist, the late Lyle Lahey, was also a Gannett victim. Lahey spent 38 years raising cartoon hell for the Green Bay News Chronicle, a tenure that ended in 2005 when Gannett purchased the paper and proceeded to shut it down. You wouldn’t know it from reading the mainstream press, but there are lots of provocative editorial cartoonists working right now. My favorites are those who operate in the tradition of Thomas Nast, the 19th century “father of the American cartoon” whose caustic pen brought down the corrupt Tammany Hall corruption ring in New York City. They include Matt
Bors (mattbors.com), Tom Tomorrow (thismodernworld.com), Ted Rall (rall. com), Jen Sorenson (jensorensen.com), Matt Wuerker (politico.com/wuerker), Ruben Bolling (gocomics.com/tomthedancingbug), Joe Sacco (google “Sacco’s response to the Charlie Hebdo attacks”), Lalo Alcaraz (gocomics.com/laloalcaraz), Stephanie McMillan (stephaniemcmillan. org), and Wisconsin’s Mike Konopacki (huckkonopackicartoons.com). Matt Bors created “The Nib” (medium.com/the-nib), a great archive of cutting edge cartoons featuring cartoonists you (unfortunately) will not see in your local newspaper. For more information about the plight of editorial cartoonists globally, visit the Cartoonists Rights Network International. (cartoonistsrights.org). Tony Palmeri (palmeri.tony@gmail.com) is a Professor of Communication Studies at UW Oshkosh.
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NEWS & VIEWS // THE VIEW FROM THE LEFT-FIELD SEATS
Blood On His Hands? BY DENNIS RILEY At a late December 2014 press conference called shortly after the murders of two New York City police officers, Patrick Lynch, the President of the city’s Policemen’s Benevolent Association, insisted that New York Mayor Bill de Blasio had “blood on his hands.” The implication, of course, was that the blood on the mayor’s hands was the blood of the two slain officers. As I thought about that statement over the next couple of weeks, I kept coming back to the same two questions. First, did the mayor really have blood on his hands? Second, what about Officer Lynch’s hands? Were they completely free of blood stains? What exactly had Mayor de Blasio done to get the blood of those two officers on his hands? One, he had “sympathized” with New Yorkers who had protested the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who
had died as a result of a chokehold applied by an NYPD officer in the process of arresting Garner for selling loose cigarettes on a street corner. The mayor had wondered aloud whether the failure to indict any of the officers involved represented a failure of our legal system. Two, he had told the city that he had sat down with his son, Dante — a handsome young man whose Afro would instantly remind you of Freddy “Boom Boom” Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter, if you were old enough — for what has come to be known as “the talk” about the potential dangers involved for young black men involved in encounters with the police. In other words, he acted as a caring father and stood up for the first amendment. I don’t think Officer Lynch can make any better case that the mayor’s statements led to the shooting of those two officers than Spiro Agnew when he claimed that those of us protesting against the Vietnam
War were responsible for continued American casualties, or George Wallace when he blamed Martin Luther King and Ralph David Abernathy for the injuries to the men and women who tried to walk across the Edmund Pettis Bridge on Bloody Sunday in 1965 to protest the fact that, despite 100 years of the 15th Amendment, they could not vote. This is not to say that First Amendment–protected protest comes with no risks. Historically, the most likely risk seems to come from law enforcement overreaction. But not every protestor has the will to respond to that overreaction peacefully, and not every protestor even has the intention to do so. Leaders of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee eventually turned to the Black Power movement with a few even ending up with the Black Panthers. The protests they inspired then were very different from the ones they inspired and led for SNCC.
Then there is always the possibility of people joining a protest intending to turn it into something law enforcement has to confront. Smashing windows doesn’t seem to be a very First Amendment activity. Still, most of the time the vast majority of protestors behave in ways that cannot be said to have led to bloodshed. And what about Officer Lynch’s hands? Presidents of police unions, joined by a substantial majority of the rank and file of those unions, rush to support any officer accused by anyone of using lethal force unnecessarily. Remember the “I am Darren Wilson” bracelets worn by Ferguson police officers as protests over Wilson’s shooting of Michael Brown mounted last summer? If every law enforcement officer in the country knows that he or she will receive unqualified backing from his or her union for the use of force in almost any situation imaginable, could that not possibly lead to a set of officers being a little too ready to
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use that force? I understand that officers have to make what we always refer to as “split-second decisions” about the use of force. I also understand that these are matters of “life and death” and that the death in question just might be the officer’s death. No, I don’t think I do understand the pressure that would put on someone. To understand that you probably really do have to be there. So I don’t think it would be such a great idea to always presume that a police officer had another reasonable choice available and, therefore, that he or she should be presumed to have used “excessive force” and be subjected to punishment. But it’s not such a great idea to continue to assume that the force was always needed, always appropriate, and that to question its use is to court the disaster of dead police officers. Remember, the man accused of shooting the two NYPD officers had tried to kill his girlfriend earlier that same day and was described by his family as someone with a history of mental illness. That doesn’t seem to have a clear connection to protesting the death of Eric Garner
or the decision of a grand jury not to indict the officer who wrestled him to the ground even as he gasped that he could not breathe. In the end we are up against one of democracy’s greatest difficulties. Laws have to be enforced. They have to be enforced by people who are empowered to use, well, force. These people have to be trained to use force wisely, humanely, and, hopefully, as a last resort. But no matter how much training or what kind of training, they will sometimes use it. We need to figure out how to make sure that they have used it wisely, humanely, and as a last resort. Then, and only then, can we hold them accountable for exercising the ultimate authority we can grant to any official — the right to shoot a fellow citizen. Enough out of me. Dennis Riley has been teaching about American government and politics since the year Richard Nixon was inaugurated as President of the United States.
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Should Scott Walker run for President? BY ROHN BISHOP Ah, February, the month of love. February is obviously best known for Valentine’s Day, a date all of us married guys best not forget. February is also known for the Super Bowl and the beginning of Spring Training. In fact, several years ago spring training for the Chicago Cubs started on Valentine’s Day. I got my very lovely wife a Valentine’s Day card with a personal poem that read, “Roses are red, Baseball’s a sport, On Valentine’s Day, Pitchers and catchers report!” I was more excited about it being the first day of spring training than I was about Valentine’s Day, and Jenny was kind enough to let me watch the MLB Network; after I took her out for dinner, of course. February also contains one of the “second tier” holidays I ridiculed in last month’s column. President’s Day falls on the third Monday of February, and while I ridicule the notion that we give federal government employees a needless paid day off, I do find it appropriate to have a day that recognizes America’s 43 Presidents and their legacies for America. President Dwight Eisenhower said,” No easy problems ever come to the President of the United States. If they are easy to solve someone else would have solved them.” If you own a presidential place mat or remember those calendars from school that would display all the presidents in the order of which they served, it’s a neat way to look at American history. The presidential portraits reflect the American culture at that time, from change in apparel, to facial hair and hair styles, or just how new the gesture of smiling for a portrait is. Since George Washington assumed the presidency on April 30, 1789, America has had 43 men occupy 44 different presidential administrations. Each president would be “keeper of the American flame,” and do his part to pass on a better America. An example was started with the integrity of George Washington, who could have been king, but wanted power to
remain with the people, and stepped down after two terms. Their’s the humanity of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and the courage of Abraham Lincoln, who held the union together through the Civil War and ended slavery. There was the leadership of Franklin Roosevelt, who led America out of the Great Depression and fought off Nazi fascism, and the determination of Ronald Reagan to restore American greatness while destroying an evil empire and freeing millions from the bondage of communism. As we take a day to honor the presidents of the past, you’ve probably noticed that the news coverage has been focusing on the election of the president of the future, especially here in Wisconsin, where our governor is about to jump into the race, and win! And they’re off! Almost since election night of 2014, speculation has been growing about the upcoming 2016 contest. Presidential candidate debates will begin in the fall of this year, followed by the Iowa Caucuses on January 18, 2016. So anyone wanting to win their party’s nomination needs to get in by early summer of this year. Democrats look ready to coronate Hillary Clinton, despite her lack of any significant accomplishments. Not to mention her role in the Benghazi cover-up, her role in Whitewater, her role at controlling “bimbo eruptions,” her luck at cattle futures, let alone Bill’s recent sex scandal with underage girls on Jeffery Epstein’s island...but I digress. The Democrat side is looking pretty dull. On the other hand, Republican primary voters are looking for a courageous conservative to tackle America’s problems head on. Who’s running? In mid December, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush announced he would be exploring a presidential run, followed by “Tax Hike Mike” Huckabee who announced he would be leaving his popular FOX NEWS show, fanning speculation that he’s about to run. Other potential candidates include
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Ohio Governor John Kasich, Texas Senator and blow hard opportunist Ted Cruz, Kentucky’s Senator Rand Paul, 2012 nominee Mitt Romney, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. There is also a growing list of second tier candidates without much of a chance, including Former Senator Rick Santorum, Donald Trump, and this cycle’s token black candidate Dr. Ben Carson. (Think Alan Keys and Herman Cain) There were also two potential Wisconsinites running, both top tier candidates, Governor Scott Walker and Congressman Paul Ryan. Walker and Ryan needed to decide which one was going to run; in mid January Ryan announced he would not run for president. This was the correct decision for Paul Ryan. Mr. Ryan, who’s only 44, is now the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, a very powerful and distinguished position. Furthermore, members of congress don’t fair very well in presidential contests, in fact only three members of congress have reached the White House since 1900, and the last member of congress to be elected president directly from the House of Representatives was James Garfield in 1880! With Ryan not running it opens the door for the governor to begin his campaign, and no other potential candidate has as strong a track record of bold reform as Governor Walker, a tested and proven leader. “I’ve got a master’s degree in taking on the big government special interests, and I think that is worth more than anything else that anybody can point to,” the governor said. The Governor is in an enviable situation. While each candidate has a core constituency, they also have factions of the party that strongly oppose them. Walker on the other hand is liked by all factions of the GOP. The establishment likes him because he is competent, the base likes him because he’s a proven reformer, and conservative talk radio likes him for his accom-
plishments. Walker is everyone’s second choice, the candidate all Republicans can agree on, and that is a great place to be in a crowded primary field! The irony is the left’s attempt to destroy Walker here in Wisconsin and their over reaction to common sense reforms is what has made Walker a hero to national Republicans. Walker stood strong in the face of thuggery and won three elections in four years! He endured bogus investigations and cheap personal attacks, but never backed down. All while achieving many of his goals; including balancing Wisconsin’s budget, cutting taxes, and shrinking government, all very popular with Republican voters, and giving him an inside lane to the nomination. Walker’s chances History shows us the party in the White House rarely can win a third term, and with Obama’s unpopularity weighing down the Democrat ticket in the general election, early on, this looks like the Republican’s race to lose. As I see it now, Walker has at least a 50/50 chance of becoming the nation’s 45th president. I could be completely wrong, but looking at the race today, that’s the way I see it. Throughout our history we’ve always seemed to elect the right person when we’ve most needed them. Whether it was when America needed a Lincoln in 1860, a Roosevelt in 1932, or a Reagan in 1980. In 2016 America desperately needs a reformer with results, a bold leader willing to take on the big issues and the big government special interest. America needs someone like Scott Walker! The time is now. Scott Walker should run for President. Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to the Scene. Bishop is a former member of the Waupun City Council and currently serves as Treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County. Contact Rohn at: E mail: rohnnyb@msn.com Follow Rohn on Twitter: @RohnWBishop
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Wit, Wisdom and Wine Event Women in Management, Inc. with chapters throughout northeast Wisconsin, is planning a spring networking event for businesswomen from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Blue Harbor Resort & Spa in Sheboygan. Wit, Wisdom and Wine, an event for Women, by Women will feature nationally-known keynote speaker Mary Faktor, who will present “Inner Voices Smart Choices.” A remarkable five-course dinner will be served, and a comedy performance, “The Six Ages of Women,” will also be presented by Mary Faktor.
Girl Scouts go Gluten-Free! Good news, Girl Scout Cookie fans (a.k.a. everyone): There are three new flavors joining the cookie lineup for 2015! The GSUSA says that Toffee-tastic, Trios and Rah-Rah Raisins are available this selling season, which is going on right now through the end of April. Toffee-tastic (buttery cookies with toffee bits) and Trios (peanut butter, chocolate chips and whole grain oats) are both gluten-free, making this the first time in the 98-year Girl Scout cookie-selling history that a gluten-free cookie is available nationwide. Last year, the Scouts tested a gluten-free chocolate chip shortbread cookie in select markets. The third new flavor, Rah-Rah Raisins, is an oatmeal raisin cookie with whole grain oats, raisins, and Greek yogurtflavored chunks. GSUSA has also gone digital, making their cookies available for purchase online, so stocking up on these new treats is easier than ever. Visit girlscouts.org
Hosted by the Women in Management Inc., Wit, Wisdom and Wine, an event for Women, by Women will include members from chapters in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Ripon/Green Lake, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and the Fox Cities. Other businesswomen interested in attending as guests — or those considering joining a chapter, are encouraged to attend. The event could draw as many as 300 women. Reservations to the event are due April 15. Cost is $20.00 for WIMI members, $35.00 for non-members. Blue Harbor Resort has extended a discounted room rate for attendees of this event, so plan to stay the night. “The Spring Seminar at Blue Harbor was formed to bring six WIMI chapters together for a wider networking opportunity, to have fun and unwind at a lovely lakeside setting, and to create awareness
of our organization for others who may want to join,” said Michelle Kvitek, WIMI executive board president and a member of the Manitowoc Chapter. “Our Spring Seminar is Mother’s Day weekend, so some might want to make it a family getaway. The kids can enjoy the waterpark while Mom goes to the resort spa. Others might decide it’s a great women’s getaway.” Blue Harbor features a spa, boutique, three restaurants, an indoor waterpark, putting green, outdoor pool and bar. A variety of shops are located adjacent to the resort. For information about the resort, go to www.blueharborresort.com. For more information about the event or to join a chapter, contact Kvitek at (920) 242-7778 or email michelle.kvitek@gmail. com. Learn more at www.wimiwi.org.
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FOOD & DRINK // A VINEYARD ON MY TABLE
Cave-man Ribs, Castelvetrano Olives, and California Cabernet Sauvignon BY DAVIES WAKEFIELD I will always remember my first taste of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I was a Viet Nam veteran looking forward to college on the GI Bill. I had been mustered out of the service early from the Mare Island Naval Base in San Francisco Bay. Me and a couple of ex- navy buddies rented a car and drove up to Napa Valley the weekend before our flight back to Chicago. We heard that Napa Valley vintners were making really good, cheap wine. We stopped at the Oakville Grocery and picked up a couple of their signature muffaletta sandwiches and proceeded to the Louis Martini Winery where we bought some bottles of the 1968 “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon and sat down at a shaded patio where we ate lunch and drank our wine. The taste of the olive relish in the sandwich matched perfectly with the olive taste in the wine. Sitting at that outdoor table with the warm California sun beaming down through the lifting morning fog, enjoying the food and wine was an epiphany, which connected me to a lifelong love of the two. Prior to that alcohol, in general, had been for celebrating and partying; I knew at that moment that wine and food were perfect companions. Napa Cabernet in those days and up until about 1985 was produced by and large in the style of that day in 1968 by a small close knit group of vintners (in 1968 there were only 28 wineries in Napa Valley) including the Martini’s Mondavi’s, Sebastiani’s, Parducci’s, Gallo’s and Brother Timothy with the Christian Brothers and Andre Tchelistcheff of Beauileu Vineyards. Mr. Tchelistcheff was a genius. He introduced the idea of labeling the best wines from a producer as “Private Reserve”. He introduced the idea of cold fermentation, malolactic fermentation, using American oak barrels, and he first recognized the potential for wine making in Oregon and
Washington. One of the characteristics of those types of wines that I enjoyed was the relatively low alcohol content that gave the wines freshness and affinity to various foods from roast chicken to hamburgers on the grill. This style of wine has always been something I valued but by 1985 the style had changed. Robert Parker came into the picture with his eponymous Parker 100 point scale for rating wines; but what really changed the style was not the scale itself, but Parker’s love of full throttle, highly extracted, high alcohol, soft tannin red wines and in particular Cabernet Sauvignon. I loved the Caymus wines when they were 13.1% alcohol but stopped buying them when the alcohol levels rose to 14.5% because they had no affinity to the food I liked and they made me sleepy. The vintners in Napa were quite aware of the marketing effect a 95 point score had on the sales of their wines and soon most of the Napa wineries were following the same path of over extraction, long oak aging, and long hang times like lemmings, in order to please Mr. Parker’s palette. Unfortunately the buying public was also focused on this trend as well and the trend to jammy syrupy, cough medicine type red wines has flourished, leaving a small minority of vintners and buyers (myself included) to search out the “old style” Napa wines. In the last 5 years or so a group of wine professionals including sommeliers, restaurant owners, wine reviewers and vintners has started a revolt against these types of wines. Vintners like Frogs Leap John Williams, Corison Cathy Corison, Kenwood, Dry Creek, Clos Du Val, Laurel Glen, and the Niebaum-Coppola Estate Francis Coppola have been making supple age-worthy Cabernets in this retro-style (some never succumbed to the temptation to begin with. The 2011 season in Napa Valley reinforced this principle by not pro-
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viding the reliable heat to ripen the grapes to astronomical levels. It was a cool year in Napa but the winemakers who knew how to handle these conditions thrived and made memorable wines. The wines I have selected for these articles are all available locally, as well as others from this vintage, please give them a try with a steak or the recipe featured in this column.
Slow-Roasted Cave-Man Beef Ribs This recipe is attributed to Martha Stewart who, despite her reputation, is an innovative chef. The recipe can be found on her website www. marthastewart.com. I have left off the horseradish from the recipe because it kills the taste of wine. 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil 4 full length beef ribs (about 12”) Coarse salt Coarsely ground black pepper ¼ cup pitted green olives such as Castelvetrano, chopped for garnish Fresh lemon wedges for serving 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat oil in a roasting pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. 2. Sear ribs until well browned, about 15 minutes and transfer to a clean roasting pan. Cover the pans with aluminum foil to tightly seal and roast for about 4 hours until the meat is falling off the bone. 3. When the meat is cool enough to handle, cut it off the bone, remove any cartilage, and cut into 2’ slices crosswise. Put the slices back on the bones for presentation purposes and garnish with the olives. Lightly spritz the lemon over the meat and serve.
The first wine is the Kenwood Jack London Vineyard 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, $19, 13.5% Alcohol. The Jack London Series wines have been produced by Kenwood for over 30 years. As the name suggests the grapes were grown in the vineyards of Jack London’s ranch on the slopes of the Sonoma Mountain. The wine is 91% cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. This is the wine I remember with aromas of thyme, mint dried cherries and black raspberries. It has a rich mouthfeel with strong fruit flavors that linger with a long finish. This was my favorite of the tasting in terms of value. This is a wine to buy by the case and taste it over the next 5-6 years as it evolves. Great stuff! The second wine is the Charles Krug Yountville-Napa Valley 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, $21, 13.9% Alcohol. This winery is run by the other Mondavi that you may not have heard of. Peter Mondavi and family have managed one of the iconic wineries in Napa Valley that was founded by Charles Krug in 1861. This winery consists of prime land in the Napa bench land area. This bottle is intense and complex with aromas of black cherry, red currants and a hint of tobacco. In the mouth, cocoa and cassis dominate with a smooth elegant finish. This wine would match better with slow roasted leg of lamb with Provençal herbs. Lastly, the Frogs Leap 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $38, 13.2% Alcohol. If you have never tasted a Frog’s leap wine, you will be blown away by the Cabernet. The alcohol hardly registers on my palate. This wine is like drinking grape juice that has been elevated to the level of “nectar of the gods”. The cost of this bottle is the only thing that prevented my wife and I from starting on a second bottle at dinner. The owner, John Williams, is a quirky individual but his company was conferred with winery of the year honors by Wine and Spirits magazine in 2014. His grapes are dry farmed and organic. John’s philosophy is “We don’t make great wines, we grow them.”
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The Only 6 Food Trends You Need to Know for 2015 BY TRICIA DERGE With all due respect to sports geeks, music freaks, stock jocks, and teenage girls, there is no group more obsessed with The Next Big Thing conversation than food people. The “restaurant trends for 2015” predictions aren’t just coming now; they’ve been coming, steadily, since before Halloween. Press releases, slideshows, listicles in trades and foodie magazines all aimed at telling us what’s the next kale, sriracha, or quinoa. Interesting reading, often hunger inducing, but with so many predictions — from so many chefs, flavor-makers, food companies, bloggers, and more...it’s hard to make sense of it all. So this year, to cut through the tsunami of food punditry, I submit a highly abridged list.
at a 40-year high; cultured butter is surging in popularity; high-end burger joints, like Culver’s and Shake Shack, celebrate fat as an essential part of a better burger. And the trend seems to be broadening: There’s a San Francisco restaurant selling a wildly popular chicken fat rice dish; there’s a rapidly growing Boulder company that only features full-fat yogurt. Nielsen expects more high-fat dairy products, more fat-celebrating meat purveyors, and more higher fat Asian foods to hit restaurant menus and grocery store shelves in 2015. “Americans are recognizing that the fear of fat that we’ve lived under for so long is erroneous,” said Nielsen. And it’s not just because of a foodie quest for flavor. Says Nielsen: “It’s also because of books like The Big Fat Surprise that are making the argument that natural fat is an essential part of a healthy diet.”
1. The Rise of Fat
2. Local Meat
For most health-conscious people, fat ranks right up there on the no-no list with nicotine and smog. But Kara Nielsen, culinary director of the Boulder, CO-based Sterling-Rice Group, believes 2015 could be known as the year that more and more Americans get over their fat phobia. Nielsen isn’t talking about just any fat — not the trans fats found in highly processed foods. She’s talking about natural, animal-derived fats. Real butter sales are
There’s near unanimity among food trend trackers that the local foods movement will continue to grow in 2015. Darren Tristano is no exception. Tristano, who tracks the restaurant industry for market research giant Technomic, expects more local produce, more local beer, more local grains. But Tristano believes the big local story of next year will be local meat. Californians will see more menus boasting of grass-fed beef from Niman Ranch; Chicagoans will likely see more free-range bacon from Slagel Farm. Diners in DC will see more chicken sandwiches from Polyface Farms. In short, get ready for more restaurants to celebrate the local origins of their chicken, beef, or pork just as zealously as their local Brandywine tomatoes or radicchio.
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Restaurants serving grasshopper tacos and ant guacamole, entrepreneurs peddling cricket-powered powerbars...there had been tons of media coverage of insecteating in 2014. Yet most people regard it as a curiosity, more Fear Factor-fad than food trend. Not Suzy Badaracco. The president of food trend consultancy Culinary Tides believes insects will rise as a foodstuff in the U.S. far sooner than many expect. In picking insects as her “Food of 2015,” Badaracco said that insects draw on not one but three food trends: the growing interest in foraging, the invasivore movement (i.e., don’t kill them, eat them), and, the granddaddy of current trends, the desire for more protein. (Insects are protein powerhouses; grasshoppers, for instance, have about the same protein content as a chicken breast). Full-bodied insects won’t appear in your Piggly Wiggly this year, but get ready for them to arrive in processed form, especially protein-packed power bars, like Chapul and Exo. Badaracco expects insects, processed as flour, to soon become a popular protein sources for bakery and cereal products. Full-bodied insects — tentacles and all? Further off, but coming. Badaracco sent a list of more than a dozen American restaurants that feature insect options, such as the “Grass Whopper,” a burger made from cricket meat!
4. The Next Sriracha is Harissa A few years ago, it was the unpronounceable hot sauce that you might find in Chinatown. Now, you can get a Subway chicken sriracha melt with a side of sriracha potato chips. Maeve Webster, a
restaurant analyst for market researcher Datamonitor, believes the next sauce to experience a sriracha-like rise is harissa, a spread of dried chiles, garlic, tomatoes, caraway, paprika, coriander, and olive oil that’s as common as ketchup in Tunisia. It’s still largely unknown to Americans, but Webster says all the elements are in place for harissa. “U.S. consumers can’t get enough of spicy foods. Harissa has a flavor profile that is both spicy and familiar,” Webster says. Like sriracha, harissa is also versatile and can work in a wide variety of applications. Last year, Datamonitor found that less than 3% of American restaurants included a harissa item, but Webster noted that’s a more than 180% leap over three years. If Webster is right, get ready for the chicken harissa melt — maybe not this year, but soon.
5. The Next Quinoa is Millet Melissa Abbot, director of culinary insights at The Hartman Group, concedes that her pick for “Food of 2015” is not very sexy. Millet is, after all, best known as the main ingredient in birdseed. But Abbot believes that this avian staple could quite possibly become the next quinoa. Ever since quinoa exploded on the scene, the food industry has been in hot pursuit of the Next Great Grain, and there are plenty of healthful, gluten-free candidates. So why millet, and why not amaranth,
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sorghum, teff, or fonio? It’s gluten-free, protein-rich, high fiber, and, Abbot says, has a superfood quality all of its own. “It retains its alkaline properties after being cooked, which helps in reducing inflammation ideal for those with wheat allergies and sensitive digestion.” Another plus for millet: it’s local. The Great Plains, especially Colorado, is one of the world’s major millet growing regions.
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or on grocery store shelves. You may even need glasses to notice it. Barb Stuckey, who is a vice president at Mattson, one of the world’s largest food product developers, describes Americans as being in a “torrid love affair” with protein. While it’s debatable whether Americans should be seeking out more protein, the reality is food companies are responding to our love affair with protein by giving us more protein. Soy is one of the best, most widely available, efficient ways of fortifying foods with protein, Stuckey says. But whether deserved or not, soy is falling out of favor. Food makers are searching for non-GMO plant-based sources of protein and, Stuckey says, “the newest, hottest kid on the block is the pea.” Peas are high in protein and, as people gain more experience processing it, the flavor is improving. “Look for pea protein to show up the ingredient list of bars, cereals, beverages, you name it.”
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Eating a small bowl of oatmeal may be the secret to a longer life BY TRICIA DERGE Har vard University researchers reviewed two large studies that followed more than 100,000 people who were periodically quizzed about what they ate and how they lived for more than 14 years. It turns out the folks who ate at least 33 grams of whole grains daily -- equivalent to a bowl of oatmeal -- cut their risk of premature death by 9 percent compared to those who barely ate whole grains at all, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The risk of dying heart disease was slashed by 15 percent, though eating whole grains didn’t seem to lower the risk of dying from cancer, the study showed. “Whole grains may protect the heart by lowering blood sugar and insulin levels,” said Qi Sun, an assistant professor with
the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the study’s authors. “This type of property could improve insulin resistance t o l ow e r t h e risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.” Sun added that weight loss and other healthy nutrients may add to the health benefits of whole grains. He also said the studies may not have yielded enough information about cancer to draw any conclusions. Previous studies have demonstrated a lower risk of
colorectal cancers with high consumption of foods made from grains where the germ and bran have been left intact, he noted.
and other dietary habits, it did have some limitations. Sun said that for one, it was an observational study versus a controlled trial. Additionally, the biggest difference in death risk was between the two extremes -- those who ate a lot of whole grains versus those that ate very little -- but wasn’t much different for those who ate somewhere in between. However, Sun pointed out that each additional 28-gram increase in whole grains per day led to even greater protection. “It could be a dose response where you have to eat a certain amount to get the benefits and going above that would be even better,” he said. triciastable@gmail.com
Though the study teased out factors such as family history, lifestyle, smoking
Flannel John’s Tailgating Grub & Couch Potato Cookbook Hungry for some Cheesehead Straws, Long Bomb Nachos, World League Wings, Frozen Tundra Chili, Razorbacks in a Blanket, Woody’s Buckeyes, Gang Green Punch or Seven Blocks of Granite Dip? You’ll find these recipes and more than a hundred others in Flannel John’s Tailgating Grub & Couch Potato Cookbook. Author Tim Murphy understands the connection between the biggest game of the year and gastronomic perfection. That’s why he’s penned this football-themed cookbook. “Whether you’re in the parking lot of the stadium, hunkered-down in the man cave with friends or flying solo in that old recliner, the right food makes the game that much better,” says Murphy. The 140+ recipes for snacks, drinks, desserts and meals in the book are infused
with the spirit of the gridiron, past and present. Murphy has two favorites. “I grew up in Chicago so I gave a nod to Mr. Ditka with ‘Da Coach’s Pork Chops’. I also named a dessert for the greatest football moniker of all time, Emerson Boozer. That is just a rock solid, tough, snot-knocking name and player. He played for the Jets in the seventies. So I’ve named the ‘Emerson Booze Balls’ after him.” Tim Murphy has written 23 “cookbooks for guys” and one “Prepper” book. Six more culinary collections are planned for 2015. He has books for at hunters, fishermen, vegetarians, bacon-addicts, burger fiends, campers, single guys, mountain men, college students, the kitchen-challenged, hot dog lovers, wild game enthusiasts, rock & rollers and more. What started
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out as a joke for cooking-impaired friends has grown to a popular niche. “I wrote the first one for friends. They would go to deer camp with beef jerky, cheese and beer. Aside from the olfactory assault and heart-stopping properties, the camp needed food with substance. They needed dishes that were easy and quick to prepare because we (men) are lazy and hungry whether we admit it or not. The first one sold so well, I knew I was on to something,” says Murphy. Who is Flannel John? “He is based on a few old hunters I knew from Michigan’s upper peninsula,” says Murphy. “I wanted to honor their spirit and what they taught me. He is part Babe Winkelman, Red Green, Grizzly Adams and crusty mountain man.” Who is Flannel John? “Flannel John is
based on a few old hunters I knew from Michigan’s u Tim Murphy is a 25-year radio veteran who spent 18-years hosting morning radio shows in Alaska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Wyoming and Michigan. He hosts a morning show in Astoria, Oregon and is the Operations Manager for Ohana Media Group. Murphy is a freelance writer. His work has appeared in Backwoods Home Magazine, The Porcupine Press U.P. Magazine, National Lampoon, The Traverse City Record Eagle and ABC Radio Network. All books are available at Amazon.com and at www. flanneljohn.com. For additional information, author interviews and photos contact Tim Murphy at (701) 238-1775 or at shamrockarrow@gmail.com.
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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER
Starting a New Adventure BY STEVE LONSWAY Our next beer tasting adventure started at a local grocery store and we wanted the beer label to dictate what beer we would write about. Being the brew team of Stone Arch Brew House/Stone Cellar Brewpub, we gravitated to the key word “Organic” we found on the bottle of Lakefront Brewery’s Organic E.S.B. You see Stone Cellar Brewpub is known for using organic ingredients in many of the dishes we offer in our restaurant. We have actually brewed a couple organic beers in our past, so this one really hit home for us. First we’ll explain E.S.B. E.S.B. stands for Extra Special Bitter which is an English derived beer style in the Pale Ale category. Typically Special Bitters range from 4.2% to 4.7% alcohol by volume. Bitterness in this style is actually quite moderate. This often confuses beer drinkers with “Bitter” being the style name. The label is seaweed green that proudly boasts the USDA Organic logo. With the use of 100% organic malted barley and 100% organic hops, Lakefront Brewery became the first certified organic brewery in the country and this brew became the country’s first certified organic beer. Russ Klisch and his team have been brewing this beer since its release in 1996. Then comes along a big boy brewery that with the help of two smaller brewing entities petitioned the USDA to allow non-organically grown hops to be used in a certified organic beer. They won that battle in 2004 which was devastating news to the hard working organic hop farmers. This did not sit well with Mr. Klisch and with the help of the farmers, who he continued to support, wrote several letters to the USDA to have them take another look at the policy. Their persistence paid off! Now any organically certified beers HAVE to be brewed with organic malted barley AND organically grown hops. Kudos to Russ! We chose to use standard pint glasses for our sampling. The E.S.B. poured a hazy orange and the head disappeared relatively quick. A little sedimentation from the bottle made its way into our glasses while pouring throwing a couple floaties
(technical term) into solution. The nose is fruity in nature with a hint of lemon, caramel and a slight wet grass note. We couldn’t pick out the hop aroma. The initial taste is of caramel and sugar. The body seemed a bit light for the style and came across on the side of chalky to some of the tasting team. The beer had a dryness that crossed our palates, yet the malt backbone is evident. As the brew warmed, it seemed to us that the malt overpowered the hop profile. Our team, granted we’re primarily hopheads, wished the beer had more of an English hop aroma and flavor. It seemed to lack this important characteristic. Overall it finished well and maybe dancing a thin line of being an Amber beer by style guidelines. This is a very drinkable beer that would pair nicely with lighter fare such as a crispy salad accenting the bitterness of the greens or even a gentle fish plate. We also agree that it would complement lemon bars after your meal. On to the Lakefront Brewery story. Their story started similar to many of us in the industry. Two brothers, Russ and Jim Klisch started home brewing in the 1980’s. With the encouragement of family and friends, they decided to take their new found love to the next level. They got their feet wet (literally) in an old bakery building in Riverwest, Milwaukee. Their first beers were brewed in 55 gallon stainless steel drums and used dairy equipment found throughout our wonderful state. 1987 marked the year their first beer went out the doors and their famous brewery tours began (more on these later). In 1988 they
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had modest growth bringing their annual production to 72 barrels. A couple years of good growth inspired Russ to build his own bottling machine in 1990 and market his beers in bottle form. More equipment was needed as the demand grew and more equipment found its way into their “Frankenstein operation” as a visiting food critic called it. In 1998 Russ and Jim worked a deal with the city to purchase the old Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company on Commerce St. along the river in Milwaukee to move the brewery. In 2000 they replaced the “Frankenstein” brew equipment with a traditional brew house to allow for their growth they were (and still are) experiencing. In 2012, The Klisch brothers grew their production to 33,368 barrels of Lakefront beers. Now on to their world famous tours… Lakefront Brewery offers many tour options throughout the month. Times and prices are always easy to find on their website lakefrontbrewery.com. Depending on the day of the tour you chose depends on how deep into their brewery they will take you. They also offer technical tours aimed at the inspiring home brewer or the true beer aficionado. Our favorite part of the
tour is the beginning where they start you out with a Lakefront beer in a commemorative glass you get to keep as a souvenir. When the knowledgeable tour guides take you through the brewery, they explain the different steps of brewing in terms that any adult can associate with and laced with good, fun humor. One of the most memorable stops on the tour is Bernie Brewer’s Chalet. When the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, County Stadium, was being rebuilt into Miller Park, a very nostalgic part of the old stadium became available and the Klisch brothers jumped at the opportunity. Many may remember that after Brewers would hit one out of the park, Bernie Brewer would slide down a long slide that terminated into a large beer mug. How appropriate is that to be able to take that slide in a brewery atmosphere? That’s what Lakefront Brewery has to offer. FINAL WORD: Visit Lakefront Brewery and enjoy their one-of-a-kind brewery tour! Stone Arch Brew House brewing team Stone Cellar Brewpub Appleton, WI Stonecellarbrewpub.com Stonearchbrewhouse.com
Look for Guinness Chips! One of our biggest vices is munching on pretzels, chips, peanuts and any other snacks we can get our hands on when we go drinking. Imagine our delight when we discovered, at the Fancy Food Show, that Burt’s Potato Chips had their own line of Guinness-flavored chips! Not only do they come with the original flavor of Guinness, but also a Rich Beef Chili option. Because nothing washes down a nice, hearty bowl of chili like a glass of beer, it’s understandable that Guinness would want to combine the two. Verdict: Not bad. Not bad at all. The chips are thick cut and handcooked, seasoned with roasted barley and hops. Together, these make them taste
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FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE
From the Wine Cave BY KIMBERLY FISHER When choosing wine, it can be both difficult to pick the wine that suites you and it may be confusing to understand the different types of packaging and closures. There are a wealth of choices in the way wine is packaged today. Traditions have been slow to change, but as more options become available, it is worth taking time to explore and find a hidden gem. To start this exploration, two principals that affect the shelf-life of a package are the size of the unit and the oxygen permeability of the material. Most of the changes that occur in a liquid, takes place between the liquid and the walls of the container. The change in ration depends on the size of the container. Glass Bottles: One of the best containers for wine that has yet been invented. It is inert with no possibility for taint; it is impermeable to gases and is available in almost any shape and size. Plastic Bottles: There are two types of
plastic Bottles; PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PET (polyethylene terephthalate). PVC bottles are used widely in producer countries where wine is regarded as an everyday commodity. They are cheap, lightweight and have virtually no barrier to gasses. It is intended for rapid distribution and immediate consumption. PET bottles are used widely for beer, soft drinks as they combine better oxygen barrier properties with a reasonable shelf life. Bag in a Box: The purpose of this packaging is to provide a means of purchasing a large quantity wine that can be drawn off a glass at a time over a long period with minimum deterioration. It was invented in Australia in 1965 by Thomas Angove. Inside the box there is a flexible bag, which collapses as the wine is drawn off so the air is kept away from the wine. This package used to be criticized for the quality of wine that is in the box. Nowadays, there is a large range of good quality wine available with a reasonable shelf life. Natural Cork: A very useful and tra-
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ditional bottle closure. It is cheap, comes from a renewable source, is biodegradable and is a good oxygen barrier. It possesses an amazing anti-slip property which holds it in place without undue force. It is composed of hollow cells containing air. Natural cork has been considered the ideal closure for a wine bottle for many centuries. The increased demand for cork has forced cork producers to start cutting cork too close to the ground and using corks of a lower grade and a shorter length. The result was an increase in what we call “cork taint” commonly called “corked” wine. It is this cork taint that has led us search for alternative closures. Synthetic Closures: A vast amount of research has been conducted to produce an artificial replacement for cork to avoid the possibility of TCA taint. This type of cork closure has become controversial. One of the disadvantages of this stopper, or anything made from any form of plastic, is that it does not provide a good oxygen barrier. This is not as much of a concern
for everyday drinking wine with a relatively short shelf life. Aluminum Screw caps: Screw caps have become fashionable after having endured criticism for years as being indicative of a cheaper grade of wine. After years of experimentation and research, screw caps have proven to be an excellent closure to keep the oxygen out. This closure is great for wines for everyday drinking, but to most, cork still reigns supreme for few wines designed to age. Zork Closures: A plastic device which is easy to “zip” off. It has an integral tear strip and does not require a corkscrew. This month, travel down the path of closures and packaging and see what kind of inspiration in the bottle or box that might excite you. With so many options, a little exploration of the wide variety of vessels and closures is well worth the effort. Kimberly Fisher is the Director of Fine Wine sales for Badger Liquor - Wine & Spirits
CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2015
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FEBRUARY 6 CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE ROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSE KAUKAUNA 9:00 PM FOLLOW SUIT SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM R P M THE BAR HOLMGREN WAY GREEN BAY 9:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS WISEGUYS GREENVILLE 9:30 PM STAR SIX NINE BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 9:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30 PM COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR ISLE CASINO WATERLOO IA 9-1:00
FRIDAY NIGHT BAND SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM
FEBRUARY 7 ADAMS WAY HEADLINERS NEENAH 9:30 PM BAZOOKA JOE JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM BIG AND TALL CHADDERBOX TWO RIVERS 7:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE SOCIABLES NEW LONDON 9:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 8:30 PM FOLLOW SUIT LEAP INN FREEDOM 9:30 PM HALF EMPTY STONEYARD GREENVILLE GREENVILLE 9:30 PM HURRY UP WAIT EMMETTS APPLETON 9:00 PM JOHNNY WAD NUMBNUTS JAMBOREE CECIL 3:00 PM
STARFIRE COUNTRY BAND CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM ERIC LIVES HERE MILLCREEK APPLETON 10:00 PM ANNIE B AND COMLICATION CRANKY PATS NEENAH 10:00 PM COOL WATERS SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:00 PM CIRCLE OF HEAT PEABODY’S OSHKOSH 9:00 PM UNITY THE BAND ZIGGY’S CORNER PUB FOND DU LAC 9:00 PM ROB ANTHONY THE BOTTLE ROOM SUAMICO
NASHVILLE PIPELINE FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 9:30 PM RABID AARDVARKS MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM SONIC CIRCUS ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 9:00 PM STAR SIX NINE SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:00 PM THE BOMB STONE TOAD MENASHA 9:30 PM THE COUGARS SAND BOX GREEN BAY 9:00 PM
THE PRESIDENTS JACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILL SEYMOUR 9:00 PM WILDSIDE RIVER RAIL SHIOCTON 8:30 PM BRUCE KOESTNER HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00
RICOCHETTES POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 8-12:00 COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR ISLE CASINO WATERLOO IA 9-1:00 CARAVAN CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM THE HI-MATICS CRANKY PATS NEENAH 10:00 PM MADPOLECATS GASOLINE GREEN BAY 11:00 PM UNITY THE BAND BUDDHA’S STILL TAVERN DE PERE 9:30 PM ANDY’S AUTOMATICS BECKETS OSHKOSH 8:30 PM BOGGIE AND THE YO-YO’Z TANNERS KIMBERLY 8:00 PM REBEL GRACE FAT JOE’S FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM
FEBRUARY 8 ROB ANTHONY UNCORKED WINE & BISTRO NEENAH
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WHITE CHOCOLATE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY
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FEBRUARY 14 ADAMS WAY PAYNES POINT NEENAH 6:00 PM BAD HABITZ HORTONVILLE LANES HORTONVILLE 9:00 PM ROB ANTHONY CRANKIN YANKEES DÉJÀ VU MARTINI LOUNGE FAT JOES APPLETON FOND DU LAC 9:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL FEBRUARY 13 WOUTERS SPORTS BAR LITTLE SUAMICO 9:00 PM BAD HABITZ DOOZEY JOHNNYS LOUNGE BEAVER DAM 9:00 PM MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND RED LANTERN FOOD AND SPIRITS FOLLOW SUIT GREEN BAY 9:30 PM KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 9:30 PM HURRY UP WAIT GRAND UNION JJ MALONEYS KAUKAUNA 8:00 PM JJ MALONEYS KAUKAUNA 9:30 PM LOOSE SCREWS JOHNNY WAD PUMPHOUSE LITTLE CHUTE 9:00 PM POLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKES CATO 7:30 PM REVEREND RAVEN NASHVILLE PIPELINE WHITE EAGLE BAR AND GRILL HOBART 9:00 PM HEADLINERS NEENAH 9:30 PM SEPARATE WAYS RABID AARDVARKS MARSHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARSHFIELD 7:30 PM PRIVATE WAUSAU 8:00 PM THE PRESIDENTS ROOFTOP JUMPERS PAYNES POINT NEENAH 6:00 PM LEAP INN FREEDOM 9:30 PM TWEED FUNK SONIC CIRCUS MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:00 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC STAR SIX NINE HIGH CLIFF RESTAURANT SHERWOOD 7-10:00 OUTPOST SHERWOOD 9:00 PM VIC FERRARI THE BOMB MOLE LAKE CASINO MOLE LAKE 8:30-12:00 PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 8:30 PM NICOKE KOTTKE BAND THE COUGARS PAYNES POINT BAR & GRILL NEENAH 9-12:30 ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 9:00 PM BLUES TALK THE PRESIDENTS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM TOE KNEE V’S HAIRBANGER’S UNITY BALL EMMETTS MILLCREEK 9:00 PM APPLETON 10:00 PM APPLETON WILDSIDE RUCKUS STONE TOAD SLUGGERS 9:30 PM APPLETON 9:30 PM MENASHA COOL WATERS PEABODY’S OSHKOSH 9:00 PM ANDY’S AUTOMATICS STONE HARBOR RESORT STURGEON BAY 8:00 PM HI MATICS ROOKIES VIC FERRARI PLOVER 9:00 PM STONE HARBOR RESORT THE CHOCOLATTEERS STURGEON BAY 8:30-12:00 SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM February 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R47
CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR BILL STEINERT HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC MACKINAWS GREEN BAY 7:30-11:00 BOXKAR PAYNES POINT BAR NEENAH 9-1:00 WALTER HESS & THE RIM SHOTS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM
STRAWBERRY JAM WAVERLY BEACHSpearing Sturgeon MENASHA PM Saturday, February 14, 12:30 12:30pm ROB ANTHONY N8770 Fire Lane 1 • Menasha THE CHANDELIER CLUB 920-733-9721 APPLETON • waverlybeach.com SUSHI ROLL BAND BACKSTAGE BAR AND GRILL FOND DU LAC 8:00 PM LOVE MONKEYS FAT JOE’S FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM BLITZKRIEG ROCK CRUNCHY FROG GREEN BAY
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FEBRUARY 20 CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM HALF EMPTY MILL CREEK APPLETON 10:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:00 PM KISS LIVE BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM KOZ AUDIO BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 8:00 PM R P M PRIVATE WINNECONNE 9:00 PM STAR SIX NINE WISEGUYS GREENVILLE 9:30 PM THE COUGARS PRIVATE GREEN BAY 7:00 PM THE PRESIDENTS NORTHSTAR CASINO BOWLER 8:00 PM KENNY K POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 3:30-7:30 HITS ST CROIX CASINO TURTLE LAKE 8-12:30 KITTY CORONA STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30-MIDNI JERRY & NORA DUO ISLE CASINO WATERLOO IA 9-1:00 BEAKER STREET CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM HALF EMPTY MILLCREEK APPLETON 10:00 PM ROB ANTHONY THE BOTTLE ROOM SUAMICO TRIBUTE TO KISS LIVE BACKSTAGE BAR AND GRILL FOND DU LAC 8:00 PM THE ALLOY PIOT ZIGGY’S FOND DU LAC 8:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM
FEBRUARY 21 REVEREND RAVEN 1001 CLUB GREEN BAY 8:00 PM
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BAZOOKA JOE PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 8:30 PM BOXKAR MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM CHRISTOPHER CARTER PRIVATE GREEN BAY 5:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE WOUTERS SPORTS BAR LITTLE SUAMICO 9:00 PM FOLLOW SUIT STONE TOAD MENASHA 9:30 PM GRAND UNION ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 9:00 PM HALF EMPTY FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 9:30 PM R P M MENOMINEE PARK OSHKOSH 11:30 AM RABID AARDVARKS PRIVATE OSHKOSH 8:00 PM ROAD TRIP FAT JOES FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM
ROB ANTHONY & TONY ANDERS & THE RADIOLITES THE AMBASSADOR APPLETON ROAD TRIP FAT JOE’S FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM PUDGE ZIGGY’S FOND DU LAC 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 23 BOBBY EVANS DUO WORLD OF BEER APPLETON
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FEBRUARY 24 TRAVIS LEE DUO WORLD OF BEER APPLETON
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FEBRUARY 25 TAYLOR JAY WORLD OF BEER APPLETON
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FEBRUARY 26 STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM
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ROOFTOP JUMPERS 10TH FRAME APPLETON 9:00 PM SEPARATE WAYS SLUGGERS APPLETON 8:30 PM STAR SIX NINE ANDUZZI’S SPORTS CLUB GREEN BAY 9:30 PM THE COUGARS WATERING HOLE GREEN BAY 9:00 PM THE PRESIDENTS NORTHSTAR CASINO BOWLER 8:00 PM FRAN STEENO HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 5TH GEAR POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 8-12:00 HITS ST CROIX CASINO TURTLE LAKE 8-12:30 JERRY & NORA DUO ISLE CASINO WATERLOO IA 9-1:00 NO VACANCY CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM THE ELECTRA COLOR WITH IVY SPOKES CRANKY PATS NEENAH 10:00 PM
CHAD DEMEUSE DUO WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 9:00 PM DOOZEY SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:30 PM GABRIEL SANCHEZ - THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE NORTHSTAR CASINO BOWLER 8:00 PM THE COUGARS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM STRAWBERRY JAM MARLEYS LAKE DELTON 9-12:00 STEVE ARNOLD ACOUSTIC SHOW CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM THE COUGARS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM SWEETTALK LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 11:00 PM
FEBRUARY 28 ADAMS WAY JJ MALONEYS KAUKAUNA ANNEX BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC
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CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE EAGLE RIVER DERBY EXPO CENTER EAGLE RIVER 7:00 PM CRANKIN YANKEES LEAP INN FREEDOM 9:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL SLUGGERS APPLETON 9:00 PM FOLLOW SUIT HEADLINERS NEENAH 9:30 PM GRAND UNION ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 9:00 PM HALF EMPTY PRIVATE KIMBERLY 9:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT CAPITOL CENTRE APPLETON 9:00 PM HYDE KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 9:30 PM JOHNNY WAD THE BAR LIME KILN ROAD GREEN BAY 10:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE STONEYARD GREENVILLE GREENVILLE 9:30 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS STONE TOAD MENASHA 9:30 PM SONIC CIRCUS MOLE LAKE CASINO CRANDON 9:00 PM STAR SIX NINE JACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILL SEYMOUR 9:00 PM THE COUGARS MINESHAFT HARTFORD 9:30 PM THE HONEYMOONERS VILLAGE GREEN GOLF COURSE GREEN BAY 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENTS POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 8:00 PM WILDSIDE THE OTHER BAR WAUPUN 9:00 PM STRAWBERRY JAM CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM ANDY’S AUTOMATICS GUIDO’S & KOECKERS FOND DU LAC 9:00 PM ROB ANTHONY THE BOTTLE ROOM SUAMICO CHERRY PIE FAT JOE’S FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM
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NEWS & VIEWS // UWSP CORNER
Story Time Comes to the UWSP Museum Preschoolers can hear stories about animals, Earth Day, stars and trees this semester at the UWSP Museum of Natural History. The program allows young children and their parents to experience natural history while learning about it. The program is free and open to the public, and books are read by a UWSP student. An adult must accompany children. Story Time at the Museum will be held biweekly on Fridays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am beginning January 30 and running through May 8. Each session will have a different natural history theme with an activity or art project following the story. Programs and book titles include: January 30: Over and Under the Snow: Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day with a tale about animals who stay warm in the winter by hibernating. February 13: One Cool Friend: A boy secretly tries to keep a pet penguin in his New England home. February 27: Over There: Mark National Wildlife Week with a story about a lonely shrew who becomes friends with a mole.
March 27: Stars: You don’t have to look at the sky to see stars. April 10: Frog Song: April is National Frog Month and a great time to learn more about amphibians. April 24: Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants: Learn how to help the planet for Earth Day. May 8: Have You Seen Trees?: Plants and trees are budding again. Hear how trees change with the seasons. Call 715-346-2858 to register, then meet at the museum on the first floor of the University Library at 900 Reserve Street.
Ghost Particle Program Comes to Planetarium Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos in a new show at the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. “Chasing the Ghost Particle” will be offered at 2:00 pm on various Sundays through the winter. The dates for this show are January 25; February 1, 8, 15 and 22; and March 1, 8 and 29. (No shows will be held March 15 and 22.) The program is
open to the public and free of charge. The show explores how these tiny particles, called neutrinos, give scientists a look into exploding stars and black holes. Viewers will travel from the galaxies surrounding Earth to some of the most remote locations on the planet. The planetarium doors open at 1:30 pm before each program. Designed for a general audience, planetarium programs appeal to all age groups. Seating is first come, first served for up to 60 people. Groups of 15 or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208. There is a cost of $25 per group for these special presentations. On Monday evenings, the “Night Sky” planetarium program is held at 8:00 pm, offering a look at the current objects in the sky. An optional visit to the Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory for sky viewing through the telescope may follow if skies are clear. The planetarium is located on the second floor of the UWSP Science Building at the corner of Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance, and is
free in all university lots after 7:00 pm and on weekends. For more information, log on to www. uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs.
Get Your Tickets for Taste of Wisconsin Sample products from some of the state’s finest producers of potatoes, wine, cheese, beer, cranberries, meats and more at the annual Taste of Wisconsin. The event will be held Friday, February 27 at 7:00 pm in the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center on campus. Participants must be 21 or older. Advance tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for UWSP students. Tickets will increase by $5 on the day of the event, if any are available. Past participants have included the Stevens Point Brewery, Three Lakes Winery, Portesi Pizza, Mullins Cheese, Capital Brewery and Nueske’s Meats and may vary each year. The event is sponsored by the UWSP Basement Brewhaus. For tickets, contact University Information and Tickets in the Dreyfus Un i ve r s i t y C e n t e r c o n c o u r s e , a t
Former Dean Wins Honors Award Stevens Point metalsmith Joan North, a former dean of the College of Professional Studies at UWSP, received an Honors Award for her sterling, jasper and carnelian bracelet “Danger” during the 25 th Annual Midwest Seasons Exhibit awards ceremony on January 16 at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau. North had three pieces juried into the exhibit, which were among 55 chosen from 212 entries. North is now a full-time studio artist whose works are shown in more than a dozen galleries in the state. Joan North Designs has been operating for 15 years in her Stevens Point studio and online at joannorthdesigns. com. Also look for her on Facebook at facebook.com/ JoanNorthDesigns. This signature exhibit continues through March 14. The Center for the Visual Arts is located at 427 N. 4th Street in Wausau. The Center is open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. For more information about the center, call 715-842-4545.
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Joan North has a studio in Stevens Point. North is a former dean at UWSP.
North’s bracelet “Danger” was part of a juried exhibit at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau.
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Professor Honored with Regent Scholar Award UWSP professor Christopher Hartleb is among five people to receive new Regent Scholar awards from the UW System. Hartleb, who teaches biology, will receive a $50,000 grant for an aquaponics research project with two private-sector partners. Aquaponics integrates fish and soil-less plant production. “The project will provide research experience for undergraduate students while preparing a high-quality workforce for the growing aquaponics industry, focused on food safety, locally grown products and sustainable harvesting practices,” Hartleb said. The UW System Regent Scholar program was introduced to recognize and reward innovative faculty-student research and to provide support for collaborative UW project initiatives with Wisconsin
business and industry. It includes summer funding support for faculty to engage in research and other scholarly activities while stimulating innovation and industry outreach. “These grants recognize and honor outside-the-box thinking by UW faculty and undergraduates across Wisconsin,” said UW System President Ray Cross. “The awards provide recognition at the highest level for work done by our dedicated and talented faculty to prepare a high-quality workforce for the 21st century economy and ultimately to accelerate business and community development statewide.” The UWSP project will test the feasibility of producing hybrid walleye while also investigating plant crop choices that complement hybrid walleye culture in integrated aquaponics systems, Hartleb explained. UWSP is working with two privatesector partners on this project. Northside Enterprises, a Black Creek commercial
walleye producer, has developed a fastgrowing hybrid walleye for Wisconsin’s aquaponics industry. Undergraduate researchers will assist with and learn the process for creating the hybrid walleye through cross-mating. Once the fish are feed-trained, they will be transferred to UWSP’s new Aquaponics Innovation Center, being built at the expanded site of Nelson and Pade Inc., a national leader in aquaponics located in Montello. Students will complete two production cycles of hybrid walleye at the Aquaponics Innovation Center while investigating plant crop growth, compatibility and production. UWSP’s Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility near Bayfield, which Hartleb directs, works closely with Northside Enterprises. With aquaponics, fish provide nutrients for greens and other vegetables, which filter water so fish thrive without chemical additives.
“This is a transformational business opportunity for small- and large-scale food production globally,” Hartleb said, “[which is] an industry ripe for job growth.” Hartleb and faculty members from UWs in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Milwaukee and River Falls will be honored by the Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI) Committee at the UW Board of Regents’ February 5 meeting in Madison. “The Regent Scholar program was developed and designed to encourage cutting-edge undergraduate research projects that have the potential to lead to job creation and foster entrepreneurship,” said Regent Tim Higgins, chair of the REDI Committee. “These first recipients are shining examples of the innovative and exciting work that is being done on our UW campuses.”
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Thrasher Opera House Receives Grant The Thrasher Opera House is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $2,000 from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. This grant was awarded through the Creation and Presentation Program and will support the variety of musical and theatrical programs in the Thrasher’s 2015 season. State grants are awarded through a competitive process. This grant indicates that the Thrasher Opera House provides the highest level of quality in its programs, community outreach and administration. Support from the Wisconsin Arts Board helps the Thrasher meet its mission to promote the arts, provide a community gathering place and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. The Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) is the state agency that nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in education, stimulates community and economic development, allows groups to undertake innovative programming and serves as a resource
for people of every culture and heritage in Wisconsin’s communities. The WAB’s grants to arts and community organizations help make programs available to broad audiences. “Arts and creativity are what will take us out of the recession and into a 21st century economy,” said Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin. According to Arts and Economic Prosperity IV, the latest study devoted to the economic power of the arts, Wisconsin’s nonprofit arts and cultural sector is a $535 million industry, resulting in nearly $65 million in local and state tax revenues, 22,872 in full-time equivalent jobs and $479 million in resident income. Wisconsin currently ranks 48th in the nation, spending only 13 cents per person on the arts, but with additional funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Wisconsin Arts Board, through its grant programs, can help to ensure that cultural resources like the Thrasher Opera House will continue to be integral to the quality of life in Wisconsin. For more information about the
Thrasher Opera House, check out their website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Arts Alliance of Portage County Concludes 10th Anniversary Campaign The Arts Alliance of Portage County would like to thank the residents of Portage County for helping them celebrate their 10th Anniversary. At the close of 2014, the Arts Alliance campaign raised more than $17,000 for the Arts & Culture Mission Fund, exceeding their goal of $10,000. When the fund was opened by the Arts Alliance 10 years ago, an endowment fund for supporting art and culture did not exist. It was the vision of many of those people who were involved at the beginning of this project to see this fund grow over time. Because of recent anniversary campaign gifts, past contributions by the Arts Alliance Cornerstone members, the past two Toast to the Arts events and various individual donors, the fund currently has a balance of $97,872.62, so
breaking the $100,000 mark early in 2015 is now a very real possibility. While the campaign has concluded, the Arts Alliance would still like to encourage annual giving to the Arts & Culture Mission Fund. The Arts Alliance of Portage County will continue to promote and financially support the growth of this fund for many years to come. Endowed, long-term funding for the arts and culture community will only strengthen further community development, making Portage County a great place to live, work and retire. If you are interested in contributing to the Arts & Culture fund annually, please mail your check or credit card payment to the Community Foundation – Arts & Culture Mission Fund, or visit www.cfcwi. org and click on the “Donate Now” button. The Arts Alliance of Portage County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and culture service and advocacy organization. AAPC’s mission is to connect, engage and advocate for arts and culture across Portage County. For more info, visit www.artsportagecounty.org.
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While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar, we also understand that some dates and times change. Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance. For inclusion in our calendar of events, please contact us!
EVENTS FEBRUARY 1 Chasing the Ghost Particle at the UWSP Planetarium Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Doors open at 1:30 pm, show begins at 2:00 pm; free admission, no reserved seating. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance and is free after 7:00 pm and on weekends. Allen F. Blocher Planetarium, UWSP Science Building, corner of Reserve and Fourth Ave., Stevens Point; 715-3462208; www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs.
Youth Free Throw Contest Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this contest is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14; free admission. Registration begins at 10:30 am, competition begins at 11:00 pm. More information available at www.kccouncil1170.org. St. Bronislava Elementary, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Plover; 715-340-8725.
FEBRUARY 3 Magic with Everyday Objects (For Kids!) Do you wish you knew some fun tricks to entertain friends or family? You’ll learn how to perform magic with everyday objects such as coins, pencils, string, cards and more from instructor The Rogue. Finesse your skills through practice with classmates and by utilizing the general principles of magic. Make sure to bring a new deck of cards. This class will run on Tuesdays from February 3 through February 24 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Appropriate for ages 7 to
12 years old; $30 registration fee. Register by January 28 or call 715-346-3838 for availability. Continuing Education, Arts and Culture Outreach, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point.
Conversational Spanish Learn pronunciation and vocabulary, including how to introduce yourself, ask directions, order from a menu, buy things and other basic skills for tourists and business travelers. We’ll practice asking questions, using idiomatic expressions, and communicating confidently in everyday situations with instructor Christel Venero Class runs on Tuesdays from February 3 through March 10 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; $69 registration fee. Register by January 27 or call 715-346-3838 for availability. Continuing Education, Arts and Culture Outreach, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 5 Presidio Brass Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. Show begins at 7:30 pm; admission $15 adults, $12 seniors, $6 youth. Call 715346-4100 or http://tickets.uwsp.edu for tickets. Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point.
Filmed on Location Film Series: Denver and Rio Grande Filmed on location in southwestern Colorado; commentary by Dr. Jack Rhodes. Event begins at 1:30 pm. A romanticized
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history of the building of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in the Colorado mountains. Directed by Byron Haskin, story and screenplay by Frank Gruber. Starring Edmond O’Brien, Sterling Hayden, Laura Elliot and Dean Jagger. Free popcorn and movie refreshments; free admission; appropriate for all ages. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http:// waupacalibrary.org.
Energizing Nutrition Is your energy lagging at times, even though you feel like you’re getting enough sleep? Trying to reach a new level in your fitness routine? Or do you just want to ensure you’re as healthy as possible? Learn how to boost your body through better eating habits. Class begins at 6:00 pm; free admission. Infinity Wellness and Chiropractic, 2016 County Rd. HH, Plover; 715-544-6508; www. infinitywellnessandchiropractic.com.
Local Food Fair 2015 Meet local farms, businesses and organizations, enjoy a local organic potato bar dinner, attend workshops, network with other community member and more. Event runs 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm; free admission. Stevens Point Area Senior High School (SPASH), 1201 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 6 - 8 cwACT Presents Noises Off The cwACT will present Noises Off by Michael Frayn, directed by Helena CollinsPrice. Show times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, or 2:00 pm on Sunday. Performances will be held at Sentry’s
Theater @1800. For more information, visit www.cwact.org/performances/currentseason or call 715-498-2339.
UWSP Presents Be Aggressive Directed by Jennifer Stoessner, Be Aggressive tells the story of 17-year-old cheerleader Laura, whose life changes when her mother is killed in a car crash and she is thrust into the role of caregiver for her precocious younger sister and brittle father. Escape comes in the form of a ferocious fellow cheerleader and a dream of the perfect standing back tuck. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. Tickets are adults $19, seniors $18 and youth $14; subject matter and language may be too intense for young children. Call 715-346-4100 or go to http://tickets. uwsp.edu for tickets. Studio Theatre, Noel Fine Arts Center, Portage Street, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 7 Waupaca Book-to-Art Club: Brides of Rollrock Island For this meeting, the group will be making a Celtic knot work and reading Brides of Rollrock Island by Margo Lanagan. This group meets the first Saturday of each month in the downstairs library meeting rooms to discuss the current book and make art together. Please call 715-258-4414 or email Patsy at ** for additional information. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http://waupacalibrary.org.
Kidstage! Do you dream of performing on stage? Come explore the foundations of theatre and learn some tricks of the trade from instructor Dana Qualy. Over five weeks, you’ll learn about theatre and acting using drama techniques, fun theatre games, improvisation and movement. We’ll practice vocal projection, expressing emotions, movements, interacting with others and building confidence on and off the stage. This program is designed for developing acting skills (no final production)and runs on Saturdays from February 7 through March 7 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Appropriate for ages 9 to 13; $55 registration fee. Register by January 30 or call 715-346-3838 for availability. UWSP Continuing Education, Arts and Culture Outreach, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point.
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54th Annual Iola Winter Carnival
Lunch & Learn: Our Alaska Homesteading Adventure
Events include ice sculpture contest, Norwegian lutefisk supper, indoor craft sale, skijoring, ski jumping, cross-country races and much more. Events are held in various locations throughout Iola. For a schedule of events, visit http:// waupacamemories.com/event/iola-wintercarnival or www.ischamber.org, or call 715-445-4005.
Authors Don and Lanna Langdok will present their story, now published as the book Cheechako Sunrise, Sourdough Sunset. The Langdoks’ move to Anchorage in 1969 was a daring and gutsy decision on the part of this young Wisconsin couple with a two-year-old baby daughter. It wasn’t long before exciting and unexpected challenges started to shape and mold their character; from finding a dead body, dealing with airplane crashes and police department murders to homesteading in a log cabin with no electricity or water. The authors will be selling and signing books after the program. Event runs from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. This program is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. A light lunch will be catered by a local restaurant. Please make reservations online or by calling the front desk 715-258-4414. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http://waupacalibrary.org.
FEBRUARY 8 Chasing the Ghost Particle at the UWSP Planetarium Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Doors open at 1:30 pm, show begins at 2:00 pm; free admission, no reserved seating. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance and is free after 7:00 pm and on weekends. Allen F. Blocher Planetarium, UWSP Science Building, corner of Reserve and Fourth Ave., Stevens Point; 715-3462208; www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs.
Community Potluck Series Bring a dish to pass. This month’s theme is chili cook-off. Free and open to
CWSO’s So You Think You Can Conduct Contest Four high-profile Central Wisconsin citizens are vying for the winning number of votes in the So You Think You Can Conduct Contest. The winner will lead the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra at the Inspiration of Youth concerts on February 21-22. The contest, which was launched in December 2014, will end on February 10, 2015. Votes are $1.00 each and may be made by cash, check payable to CWSO, or through PayPal on the CWSO website. The contestants are: - Jim “the Oz” Oliva from UWSP and Trivia extraordinaire. - Sandy Tuskowski from Ski’s Meat Market. Sausage is her business! - Bill Jenkins, retired educator from SPASH and U.S. Navy. He never met a Gamma Ray he didn’t like. - Terry Schott, finance wizard from Investor’s Community Bank. The winner will be determined by the total number of votes received and announced at the February concerts. Questions may be directed to the CWSO at 715-345-7726 or cwso@cwso.org. The CWSO is affiliated with the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The CWSO concert season is supported in part by the Wisconsin Arts Board with funding from the state of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to be the season’s media sponsor.
the public; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Central Rivers Farmshed, 1220 Briggs Court, Stevens Point.
UWSP Community Lecture Series: Aspen, Elk and Wolves on Yellowstone’s Northern Range
activities features Tom Pease, dinner, fun activities, art, science experiments, music, entertainment, drawings, free prizes and more. Doors open at 5:00 pm; free admission. Pacelli High School, 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point; 715-341-2445.
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UWSP associate professor Eric Larsen of the Geography/Geology department and Susan Talarico of the Mathematics department will be giving a lecture that is welcoming for all ages. Lecture begins at 6:30 pm; free admission. Portage County Library, Pinery Room, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point; 715-346-4211.
FEBRUARY 11 Animal Cards & Gift Bags Class Make four fun cards and gift bags using dies, punches and the Gift Bag punch board. Adhesive not included, so please bring your favorite. Registration $10. Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #110, Wisconsin Rapids; www. lighthousebooksandgifrts.com.
FEBRUARY 12 Filmed on Location Film Series: Summertime Filmed on location in Venice; commentary by Dr. Jack Rhodes. A lonely American woman unexpectedly finds romance in Italy. Directed by David Lean. From the play The Time of the Cuckoo by Arthur Laurents. Starring Katherine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Mari Aldon and Isa Miranda. Free popcorn and movie refreshments; free admission; appropriate for all ages. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http://waupacalibrary.org.
Animal Cards & Gift Bags Class Make four fun cards and gift bags using dies, punches and the Gift Bag punch board. Adhesive not included, so please bring your favorite. Registration $10. Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #110, Wisconsin Rapids; www. lighthousebooksandgifrts.com.
2nd Annual Family Fun Night Sponsored by Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools, this night of family-friendly
ARTi Gras 2015 This five-day celebration of the arts features classic films, live theatre, music, poetry, history, dancing, food and drink. The events are held at different locations in Wisconsin Rapids, including the WRCT Studio Theatre and Auditorium as well as the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center. Advanced reservations are required for some events. To see a listing of these events, visit www.wrctheatre.org/ArtiGras/ tickets.asp.
FEBRUARY 11 - 14 UWSP Presents Be Aggressive Directed by Jennifer Stoessner, Be Aggressive tells the story of 17-year-old cheerleader Laura, whose life changes when her mother is killed in a car crash and she is thrust into the role of caregiver for her younger sister and brittle father. Escape comes in the form of a ferocious fellow cheerleader and a dream of the perfect standing back tuck. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are adults $19, seniors $18 and youth $14; subject matter and language may be too intense for young children. Call 715346-4100 or go to http://tickets.uwsp.edu for tickets. Studio Theatre, Noel Fine Arts Center, Portage Street, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 13 Faculty Recital: Matthew Markham Show begins at 7:30 pm; admission is $8.25 adults, $5.25 seniors, $4.25 youth. Tickets available by calling 715-346-4100, or go to http://tickets.uwsp.edu. Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point.
Story Time at the Natural History Museum “One Cool Friend” by Toni Buzzeo. Perfect for Penguin Awareness Day, this book tells a story about a boy who tries
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to secretly keep a pet penguin in his New England home. Event runs from 10:30 am to 11:30 am; free admission. Register via email at museum@uwsp. edu. UWSP Museum of Natural History, Learning Resource Center, Stevens Point; 715-346-2858.
Grand Snow Ball Hors d’oeuvres, live music by the CWSO strings section, complimentary drink ticket and ballroom dance demonstration. Black tie optional, cash bar. Event runs 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; $65 per person. To reserve tickets, call 715-345-2976 or visit www.cwso.org. Dreyfus University Center, Alumni Room, UWSP, 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 13 - 15 cwACT Presents Noises Off The cwACT will present Noises Off by Michael Frayn, directed by Helena CollinsPrice. Show times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, or 2:00 pm on Sunday. Performances will be held at Sentry’s Theater @1800. For more information, visit www.cwact.org/performances/currentseason or call 715-498-2339.
Lake Arrowhead’s 19th Annual SnoBlast Winter Carnival This fun family event is not to be missed. Friday night’s events include paddle wheel drawings, live music, a dinner buffet and drink specials in the lounge. Saturday’s events include a breakfast buffet, carnival games, magic show, ice sculpting demo, silent auction, raffle drawings, fireworks and live music. Register for events such as Cornhole, Lawn Mower Races and Snow Disc Golf. Sunday concludes the festival with family-friendly bingo, wine bingo and more. Register for the Sheepshead tournament, Dart tournament and Ice Bowling. (To register, contact Denise at 715-325-3480. Lake Arrowhead, 1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa.
FEBRUARY 14 Mardi Gras Bash on Valentine’s Day Includes Cajun dinner, Valentine’s treats, beads, masks and a concert featuring Copper Box. Tickets are $45 per person through wegaarts.org and at the Coffee Klatsch in Weyauwega and the Book Cellar in Waupaca. Gerold Opera House, 136 E. Main Street, Weyauwega.
The Willy Porter Band
The guitarist and singer/songwriter and band members Bryan Mir, Dave Adler, Carmen Nickerson, Dave Schoepke, Aaron Gardner and Ryan Peterson will perform various acoustic, folk and blues songs. Doors open at 6:45 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm; tickets are $20. Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake; 920-294-4279; www. thrasheroperahouse.com.
Trisis Vintage Vocal Trio Wisconsin’s Singing Sweethearts will be presenting “A Valentine’s Event.” The group consists of three sisters accompanies by their father on jazz guitar. Show begins at 7:30 pm; admission is $15.50 adults, $8.50 seniors or youth. Tickets available by calling 715-346-4100, or go to http:// tickets.uwsp.edu. Dreyfus University Center (DUC) Theater, 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point.
Annual Wakely’s Winter Feast To commemorate the traditional dinner parties of Robert and Mary Wakely, the citizens of Point Basse re-enact these celebrations with a grand dinner of ham, chicken, venison, vegetables and more. Gathering begins at 4:00 pm, with the feast beginning at 4:50 pm and the dancing at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the feast and cotillion are $15. For further information, call 715-423-3120. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3039 Highway 73 North, Wisconsin Rapids; historicpointbasse.com.
Free Warm Coffee Card Make & Take Make a beautiful coffee-themed card using new stamps from Impression Obsession. Limit one free make-andtake per customer, while supplies last. Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #110, Wisconsin Rapids; www. lighthousebooksandgifrts.com.
CWN Singles Dance Wear a bit of red or a lot of red and dance from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Admission $8 for members, $12 for non-members. No T-shirts, tank tops or shorts. Bernards Supper Club, 701 Second Street N., Stevens Point; 715-281-7823; http://cwn-singles.com.
FEBRUARY 14 - 15 2015 Fire On Ice Snowmobile Races Enjoy snowmobile, ATV and bike racing and more at this event. Admission
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is $15 daily, $20 for the weekend, and children 12 and younger are free. Waupaca County Fairgrounds, Weyauwega; http://waupacamemories.com/event/ fire-on-ice-snowmobile-racing.
FEBRUARY 15 Chasing the Ghost Particle at the UWSP Planetarium Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Doors open at 1:30 pm, show begins at 2:00 pm; free admission, no reserved seating. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance and is free after 7:00 pm and on weekends. Allen F. Blocher Planetarium, UWSP Science Building, corner of Reserve and Fourth Ave., Stevens Point; 715-346-2208; www.uwsp. edu/physastr/plan_obs.
Monteverdi Chorale Presents Sweetheart Cabaret This annual pops dinner concert features Broadway tunes, pop, jazz and more performed by our talented singers, good food and drink, and unique items to bid on at our silent auction. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Cash bar from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets available from the Monteverdi Master Chorale at 715-342-5636 or through www. monteverdichorale.org. Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point.
FEBRUARY 16 Carlsten Art Gallery Reception: Angela Franks Wells This reception will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; free admission. The Carlsten Gallery, located on the second floor of the Noel Fine Arts Center, features rotating artists of note as well as a permanent collection. Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point; 715-346-4797; www.uwsp.edu/art-design/ Pages/Exhibitions/carlsten.aspx.
FEBRUARY 19 Filmed on Location Film Series: Charade Filmed on location in Paris and the Alps; commentary by Dr. Jack Rhodes. Romance and suspense in Paris as a woman is pursued
by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Who can she trust? Directed by Stanley Donen. Story and Screenplay by Peter Stone. Starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, and James Coburn. Free popcorn and movie refreshments; free admission; appropriate for all ages. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http://waupacalibrary.org.
Cheery Layered Cards Class Make 3 cheery cards that warm the heart using decorative paper, unique cutting and folding techniques and embellishments. Bring your own adhesive. Classes at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Registration $10. Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #110, Wisconsin Rapids; www.lighthousebooksandgifrts.com.
FEBRUARY 20 ARTi Gras Musical Cabaret Show Doors open at 6:30 pm, event begins at 7:00 pm; admission is $10. Snacks provided, beverages available for purchase. Wisconsin Rapids Studio Theatre. For more information, visit www.wrctheatre. org/WRCTEvents3.asp.
FEBRUARY 20 - 21 SPASH Presents Willy Wonka Featuring a cast of more than 100 area young people and adults. Friday night at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; admission $10 adults, $8 children. Tickets will be sold at the door. SPASH, 1201 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point; 715-340-8204.
FEBRUARY 21 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Tomorrow River Concerts Series Featuring LJ Booth, Randy Sabien, Chris Kokesh and more. Live music begins at 7:30 pm; all tickets $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Lettie W. Jensen Community Center, 487 North Main Street, Amherst; 715-824-5202.
South Wood County Empty Bowls 2015 For a $10 donation, guests receive a bowl of soup, bread, beverage dessert and a unique ceramic bowl to take home. All proceeds benefit local agencies working to
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end hunger in South Wood County. Event runs 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. First English Lutheran Church, 440 Garfield Street, Wisconsin Rapids.
Chick Night A celebration of creative women, the roots of inspiration. Performers include Chainsaw Barbie with Barb Achten, Karmalita (Galynne Goodwill, Connie Tomski-Faville and Marci Beaucoup), poetry by Patricia Reckrey, dance by Susan Talarico and the infamous group art project. If you would like to perform, contact Marci at 715-258-0709. Event begins at 7:30 pm; admission is $12. Little Fat Gretchen’s, 108 S. Main Street, Waupaca.
Crayons, Candlesticks and Champagne This event will bring together local artists, community leaders, families, neighbors and friends for a gala celebration of childlike wonder, creative spirit and community. Live candlestick holder auction, silent auction, community art projects, children’s art gallery, raffle featuring local and regional artists, appetizers, cash bar, music and more. Event runs 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; $40 in advance, $55 at the door. Purchase tickets for this adult event through www.cwchildrensmuseum.org. SentryWorld Sports Center, 601 N. Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point; 715-344-2003.
FEBRUARY 21 - 22 Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra: Inspiration of Youth This concert will be held on Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 4:00 pm. Call 715346-4100 for tickets; adults $25, students with ID $10. (Please note there is a $2 handling fee per ticket.) Sentry’s Theatre @1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point; 715-345-2976; www.cwso.org.
FEBRUARY 22 Chasing the Ghost Particle at the UWSP Planetarium Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the
secrets of the cosmos. Doors open at 1:30 pm, show begins at 2:00 pm; free admission, no reserved seating. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance and is free after 7:00 pm and on weekends. Allen F. Blocher Planetarium, UWSP Science Building, corner of Reserve and Fourth Ave., Stevens Point; 715-3462208; www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs.
Love Story Wedding Expo Plan your wedding day by visiting this bridal show, featuring wedding vendors from around the area. Event runs 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm; admission $5, but grooms are free with their brides, children 10 and younger are free. Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point; 715-254-9931.
FEBRUARY 23 Early Scandinavian Immigration in Amherst and Eastern Portage County Historian Don Romundson will present this commentary on an early chapter of Portage County history. Lecture begins at 7:30 pm; free admission. Lettie Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main Street, Amherst; 715-824-5202.
FEBRUARY 26 Filmed on Location Film Series: River of No Return Filmed on location in Jasper and Banff National Parks, Canada; commentary by Dr. Jack Rhodes. A widower decides it’s time to start a new life with his son. After being robbed and pistol-whipped by gambler Harry Weston and nursed back to health by Weston’s fiancee, Kay, the widower takes his son and Kay on a ride down a roaring river, where they are at the mercy of wild animals and a lawless frontier. Directed by Otto Preminger. Screenplay by Frank Fenton. Starring Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun, and Tommy Rettig. Free popcorn and movie refreshments; free admission; appropriate for all ages. Waupaca Area Public Library, Main Street; http:// waupacalibrary.org.
FEBRUARY 27 - 28
More Masculine Cards Class Make 3 beautiful masculine cards using decorative paper layering, unique folds and embellishments. Bring your own adhesive. Classes at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Registration $10. Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #110, Wisconsin Rapids; www. lighthousebooksandgifrts.com.
FEBRUARY 27 Digital Filmmaking Workshop
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2015 Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin and make a positive, lasting impact on children, schools and neighborhoods. Register for one of the bowling shifts on Friday (6:00 pm and 8:00 pm) or Saturday (1:00 pm and 6:00 pm). Skipp’s Bowling Center, 2300 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point; 715-341-0661; www. bigimpact.org.
FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1
Learn the fundamental processes of digital filmmaking from beginning to end. Participants will discuss preproduction documents, shot composition, technical camera operations, audio, lighting, video editing, and product delivery for various audiences. Instructor Chris Shofner. Workshop begins at 10:00 am and runs to 4:00 pm; $59 registration fee. UWSP Continuing Education - Arts and Culture Outreach, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point; 715-346-3838.
Story Time at the Natural History Museum Celebrate National Wildlife Week with a reading of “Over There” by Steve Pilcher, a story about a lonely shrew who ventures out of his nest and becomes friends with a mole. Event runs 10:30 am to 11:30 pm; free admission. UWSP Museum of Natural History, Learning Resource Center, Stevens Point; 715-346-3858; www.uwsp.edu/cols-ap/ museum/Pages/default.aspx
Taste of Wisconsin Sample products from some of the state’s finest producers of potatoes, wine, cheese, beer, cranberries, meats and more at the annual Taste of Wisconsin. Event begins at 7:00 pm. Must be 21 years of age or older. Advance tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for UWSP students. Tickets increase by $5 at the door on the day of the event. For tickets, call 800-838-3378 or visit http://tickets.uwsp.edu. Dreyfus University Center, Laird Room, UWSP, 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point.
UWSP Presents On the Twentieth Century This play concerns the efforts of a grandiose theatrical impresario to persuade a glamorous film star to appear in his new stage production and save his floundering career before the 20th Century Limited reaches New York. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Admission is $19 adults, $18 seniors, $14 youth. Jenkins Theatre, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point; 715-346-4429; http://uwsp. edu/theatre-dance/Pages/default.aspx.
FEBRUARY 28 Marshfield Cultural Fair This colorful array of music, dance, activities and food features the KHO-THI Dance Company; Yid Vicious, a Jewish folk music ensemble; plus various programs in Irish, Indian Bhangra, Hmong and Chinese cultures will compliment various ethic food choices. Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; free admission. UW-Marshfield/Wood County campus, 2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield. For more information, contact Julie Tharp at julie.tharp@uwc.edu or 715-389-6514.
CWN Singles Dance No T-shirts, tank tops or shorts. Dance runs 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm; $8 members, $12 non-members. Bernards Supper Club, 701 Second Street N., Stevens Point; 715281-7823; http://cwn-singles.com.
Want to have your event listed in an upcoming issue of SCENE? Send your information to editor Merry Dudley at mdudley@scenenewspaper.com. Please remember to include the date, time, admission cost (if any) and contact information for readers who want to learn more about your event. February 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | L15
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