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FOOD & DRINK L16 A Taste for It R2 Brewmaster R4 From the Wine Cave R5 Tricia’s Table

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Fond du Lac and surrounding south valley Always a favorite month of mine, November. Anticipation of the holidays, which always means a gathering of friends and family. Turkey, dressing, gravy! Did you ever notice we never make a turkey in May? They’re right there in the store. I’ve seen them piled in the same frosty bunker that you see them in today. We swoon over the roasting smell that fills the house at Thanksgiving. We gorge ourselves on it, and all its delectable accoutrements. Yet it seems this month is the only time we purchase, thaw, roast, and devour an entire turkey. Why is that? Why is Andy Rooney’s voice in my head right now? Another great issue of the SCENE this month including a new contributor, from a very talented writer, local attorney, and crooner, Paul Rosenfeldt. This month marks 40 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, and Paul has penned a wonderfully entertaining, fact-based, and still speculative account of that fateful night. We met some wonderful folks who live just outside of Waupun. Brian and Sharon Ball remind us all that even with all the negative garbage and evil that lurks in all corners of the world, there are some who are truly good, and who would give the shirt off their collective back’s for anyone. And speaking of giving...Gobblefest is back, with proceeds going to several worthy organizations. Gobblefest is the huge party on Thanksgiving-eve at the Shack in Fond du Lac with live music, and libations. Read all about it, and many other topics within. Enjoy!

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NEWS & VIEWS // EDMUND FITZGERALD

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: A 40TH ANNIVERSARY RETROSPECTIVE BY PAUL ROSENFELDT This November 10th marks 40 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank to the bottom of Lake Superior in a vicious storm. As Gordon Lightfoot’s song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” says, “The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down to the big lake they call Gitche Gumee.” The legend, thanks to Lightfoot’s song, has spread a bit farther than that. A November storm sent the Fitzgerald to the bottom of Lake Superior. Lightfoot’s song sent her down in history. Lightfoot clearly sought to pen an American epic poem in the format of a popular song. Calling Lake Superior by its Ojibwe name, “Gitche Gumee,” he reaches straight back to Longfellow, who pioneered the genre with such poems as “Song of Hiawatha,” which takes place “by the shores of Gitche Gumee.” But even Longfellow, whose poems consume hundreds of lines, is criticized for taking too much poetic license and distorting history. How did Lightfoot do in his six minute song? “The lake it is said never gives up her dead when the skies of November turn gloomy.” An attempt to romanticize the lake that claimed the Fitzgerald? Maybe, but it’s true. In most lakes, a body eventually surfaces because bacterial decomposition produces gas. The body bloats and floats. Superior is a different story. Swimmers know that even her shallow shoreline waters are cold. But Superior’s lower strata almost never rise above 39°F. The frigid temperature suppresses bacterial action. No bloat, no float. The body stays at the bottom. No bodies were ever recovered from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. “With a load of iron ore 26,000 tons more than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty.” Precisely. That was her stated cargo capacity, though she often managed to exceed it. “As the big ships go she was bigger than most.” When launched in 1958, she

(Above) Pierre Tolliver on board the Edmund Fitzgerald (Right) Pierre today

was the biggest boat on the Great Lakes. Even though her length was surpassed, she went on to set six seasonal records for cargo tonnage. Some of her nicknames were “Big Fitz,” “Mighty Fitz,” and ominously, “Titanic of the Great Lakes.” Consider this: Big Fitz sank in 530 feet of water, nearly 200 feet less than her length. At 729 feet, she spanned two city blocks, and more than two football fields. “With a crew and a captain wellseasoned.” The crew of 29 that steamed out of Duluth aboard the Fitz on November 9, 1975 was a mixed bag. Capt. Ernest McSorley was 63 and thinking about retirement. First mate John “Jack” McCarthy was 62. The “old cook,” Robert Rafferty, was 62 and was filling in for the Fitz’s regular cook, who was ill. Most of the crew were middle-aged. Five were in their early 20’s. The youngest, deckhand Mark Thomas, was only 21, hardly wellseasoned. But many of the positions on the Fitz did not require much experience. Take, for example, the case of Pierre Tolliver, who I interviewed for this story. Pierre had no

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seafaring experience, but was hired as a “coal passer.” Then in his mid-30’s, Pierre sailed on the Fitz in the fall of 1969 and spring of 1970. Like Pierre, many crew members came and went. Of the 29 who went down on the Fitz, Pierre knew three: wheelsman John Simmons, maintenance man John Mazes and oiler Blaine Wilhelm. Pierre describes all three as “nice guys.” Simmons loved to shoot pool and often walked the deck for exercise. Mazes was quiet by nature, but often sat and talked with Pierre. As a coal passer, Pierre did just about any engine-related task they asked of him. The Fitz still burned coal in 1970, but was converted to oil two years later. During Pierre’s stint on the Fitz, she sailed out of Silver Bay, Minnesota, an hour or so north of Duluth. It was Duluth she sailed from on her final voyage. Lightfoot says she was “coming back from some mill in Wisconsin.” Here, I thought, Lightfoot surely had it wrong. She was carrying iron

ore that was bound for a steel mill. But wait: the Fitz was not carrying raw ore, but taconite pellets. The pellets are made by grinding or milling raw ore to powder and capturing the oar-bearing granules with a magnet. The powder is then combined with clay and other additives and formed into pellets. “Concluding some terms with a couple of steel firms when she left fully loaded for Cleveland”? No, the Fitzgerald was bound for Zug Island, just outside Detroit. However, she was soon to dock for the winter in Cleveland. And, after all, “Cleveland” is an easier rhyme than “Detroit.” The Fitz cleared the breakwater at Duluth just before two on the afternoon of November 9 with a 700 mile voyage before her. It would take just over two days. A “typical” November storm was predicted, but its center was to pass south of the big lake. Still, the captain of the S.S. Wilfred Sykes, which departed Duluth that same afternoon, had a premonition that the storm was headed straight for Superior. He immediately turned the Sykes north, seeking shelter from the Canadian shoreline. As the storm gathered, the Fitzgerald and the S.S. Arthur M. Anderson, sailing out of Two Harbors, Minnesota, followed suit. But there was to be no shelter from this storm. By 7 PM on November 9, the National Weather Service issued gale warnings for all of Lake Superior. By the wee hours of the 10th, the Fitzgerald was braving winds of up to 60 mph. The gale warnings were upgraded to storm warnings at 2 AM. Of the storm, Lightfoot sings: “Could it be the North wind they’d been feeling?” and later, “When afternoon came it was freezing rain, in the face of a hurricane West-wind.” Did Lightfoot take poetic license with the wind direction? Perhaps a bit. But as the storm gathered, it became circular, rotating counterclockwise. Initially, the Fitzgerald and the Anderson sustained winds from the Northeast. But once the center of the storm overtook them Continue on Page L8

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NEWS & VIEWS // EDMUND FITZGERALD

Continued from Page L6 just before 2 PM on the 10th, the winds shifted, hammering their sterns from the Northwest. Then came snow at about 2:45 PM. “Hurricane West-wind” was scarcely an exaggeration. In the final hours, Capt. McSorley reported “the worst sea I have ever been in.” The Anderson reported steady winds of 65 to 70 mph with gusts to 100 mph. And the waves? At 1 AM on November 10, they were 10 feet. By late afternoon, the waves had swelled to 25 feet with rogue waves as high as 35 feet. Less than an hour after the snow began came the beginning of the end. At about 3:30 PM, the Fitz passed just north of Caribou Island. Fifteen miles behind the Fitz, the Anderson’s Capt. Cooper and his first mate watched her on radar. Just north of Caribou Island lies an underwater hazard the sailors all know: Six Fathom Shoal. A fathom is six feet. The shoal is therefore only about 36 feet deep. Take a 730 foot ship seesawing on 25 foot waves and 36 feet is like the shallow end at

the Holiday Inn. But this was no holiday. The Anderson’s first mate pointed the Fitz’s radar blip out to Capt. Cooper. Both judged that she was in too close. Minutes later, the Fitz’s Capt. McSorley called the Anderson. As Lightfoot tells it, “the captain wired in he had water coming in, and the good ship and crew were in peril.” McSorley told Cooper that he had a fence rail down, some ballast vents torn off and the ship was listing, meaning she had indeed taken on water. McSorley did not, however, at any time declare his ship in peril. Great Lakes ship captains are notoriously stoic: they pride their professionalism and they do not cry wolf. Capt. Cooper always believed that the Fitzgerald had “hogged” or sagged as she momentarily grounded upon Six Fathom Shoal. The key for him was the fence rail: only extreme flexing of the hull would snap it. The amount of flex or spring in the Fitz’s hull has been the subject of much debate through the years. Some say the Fitzgerald had too many welds, which don’t allow as much give as rivets, making her too rigid.

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Others insist it was just the opposite: she would wag and spring like a diving board in heavy seas. Pierre Tolliver well understands the latter school of thought. Admittedly not an experienced seaman, Pierre was amazed at the 600-foot access tunnels that ran between the bow and stern ends of the ship. In heavy seas, the door at the other end of the tunnel would wag right out of sight! Whatever the case, the Fitz was taking on water. McSorley reported that both of his pumps were running. The situation grew darker. At about 4:10 PM, Capt. McSorley called the Anderson to report that the ship’s radar had been knocked out. To make matters worse, both the radio and light beacons on the White-

fish Point lighthouse failed in the storm. Whitefish Point stands at the entrance to Whitefish Bay, which offered relative safety from the towering seas. But with both snow and night falling and radars and lighthouse beacons out, the Fitzgerald was now quite literally blind. Her lifeline was the Anderson, just twelve miles behind her. Could the Anderson guide her to safe harbor in Whitefish Bay? Shortly after 6:30, two gigantic 35 foot waves slammed into the Anderson. Capt. Cooper would long remember them, for at 7:10 PM the Anderson had her last radio contact with the Fitz. It was surprisingly undramatic. Capt. McSorley reported the Fitz was holding her own. She was then just nine miles ahead of the Anderson. But moments later, the Fitz vanished from the Anderson’s radar never to reappear. Equally alarming, the Anderson’s officers could see the lights of three ships more distant than the Fitz, but not hers! The Mighty Fitz was gone -- gone without a distress call, a mayday or an S.O.S. It was then that Capt. Cooper recalled the huge rogue waves that had struck the Continue on Page L10

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NEWS & VIEWS // EDMUND FITZGERALD

Continued from Page L8 Anderson just after 6:30 and calculated when they would have reached the crippled Fitzgerald. Could it be? “Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?” That question runs far deeper than Superior’s icy abyss. But the absence of a distress call suggests that the end took only seconds. How? Lightfoot lays out the three leading theories: “She might’ve split up or she might have capsized, they may have broke deep and took water.” Capsizing seems unlikely. Having taken on water, the Fitz would have had a low center of gravity. Some believe that a structural failure caused her hull to break up on the surface. They look to the Fitz’s maintenance history, which included six collisions and groundings. Pierre recalls one such collision, when the Fitz tried to pass a Canadian ship on the St. Mary River, bound for the locks at Sault Ste. Marie. That would have been the Hochelaga on April 30, 1970. Pierre remembers a huge gash that took several days to repair. He has always wondered

if that collision left the Fitz vulnerable, “when the gales of November came early.” In the judgment of Capt. Cooper, the closest witness to the tragedy, it likely happened this way: the big ship, her buoyancy already compromised by water in her hold, was struck from behind by the first of the two monster waves that had rocked the Anderson minutes before. Her stern reared up and her bow plowed down beneath the surface. Her cargo shifted forward with the pull of gravity as the second rogue wave hit, delivering the coup de grace. The bow was now caught in a death spiral. The more it dove, the more the cargo shifted. The more the cargo shifted, the more air was forced

out, and the faster it sank. Meanwhile, the Fitz’s stern end, its buoyancy momentarily increased by the rising air, still struggled against the waves. The opposing forces of gravity and buoyancy now wrenched and twisted her hull, finally breaking it in two as it descended to its final resting place, just 15 miles short of Whitefish Bay, as Lightfoot again accurately recounts. The search began within three hours. The waters of the big lake still slashed and snarled, but gave not a clue that they had just swallowed a 730 foot ore boat. The next morning, the mangled remains of the Fitz’s two lifeboats, a raft, a few life vests and other flotsam confirmed the unthinkable. That same morning, father Richard Ingalls, rector of the Mariners’ Church of Detroit – Lightfoot’s “Maritime Sailors Cathedral” – heard the news and saw his duty clearly. He drove to the church,

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climbed the steps to the bell tower and pulled the cord 29 times, “for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Lightfoot’s line, “In a musty old hall in Detroit they prayed,” suggests that Ingalls conducted a memorial service for the crew. Not then, though the Mariners’ Church memorial service would later become an annual tradition. Despite such modest poetic license, Lightfoot has always shown the utmost respect for the sailors and their families. When one protested that their church was certainly not musty, Lightfoot began substituting “rustic” in his performances of the ballad. That November, there were only private memorial services, in towns like Iron River and Ashtabula and others that dot the rim of the Great Lakes basin, where most of the crew came from. But Lightfoot saw to it that they would not be forgotten. Their legend does live on from the Chippewa on down to the big lake…and beyond, far beyond. Rest in peace, Mighty Fitz and all who were aboard her!

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ENTERTAINMENT // GOBBLEFEST 2015

GOBBLEFEST 2015

Celebrating While Sharing BY JENNIFER HOLZMANN Gobblefest marks seventeen years of Thanksgiving sharing, Wednesday, November 25th at The Shack in Fond du Lac. “Seventeen years of rockin’ bands and giving back to Fond du Lac,” says event organizer and 96-1 WTCX general manager, Terry Davis, “close to $70,000 has been raised and contributed to local causes including the Relay for Life Cancer benefit. Thanksgiving has always been about getting together and giving back. Gobblefest grew out of the ‘night before Thanksgiving’ tradition that drew so many to the old

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Copper Kettle tavern on Winnebago Drive in the 80’s and 90’s. Hundreds of college students would return home that night and want to get together with old friends. When the Kettle came down, there was a natural reason to create an event to get those folks together, and Gobblefest was born.” The Thanksgiving sharing tradition continues with Gobblefest 17 presented by Bud Light and brought together by Mike’s Music and Sound, and 96-1 WTCX. This year Gobblefest is giving back in a special way to a special community member providing a portion of the pro-

ceeds to help the ‘Doc Gilgenbach Heart Fund’ for Rick (Doc) Gilgenbach. Gilgenbach, a Fond du Lac native is on a waiting list for a new heart due to congestive heart failure, a condition his father, Richard Gilgenbach Sr. had as well, and who also received a new heart over 20 years ago. Doc has witnessed his dad’s journey up close and personal and is hopeful. “All of the doctors at St. Luke’s know me as Gilly’s kid,” Rick said “They take great care of me there.” Rick took his first step toward a heart transplant last month, spending nearly a month at St. Luke’s after having a heart valve pump surgically implanted. It will help bridge the gap until he’s officially added to the transplant list in hopes of receiving a new heart early next year. While he was in the hospital, Rick met a person who had just gone through the heart transplant himself. “He told me that getting the pump implanted was actually more invasive than the heart transplant surgery,” Rick said “so one of the bigger hurdles is now behind me.” Another big hurdle for Rick and his family, wife Michelle and kids (Zach and Jenna) is financial in nature. Even with medical insurance, Rick’s family is faced with an overwhelming financial burden related to past and upcoming surgeries, hospital stays, tests, prescriptions and more. Twenty-six years ago, when Dick Gilgenbach Sr. was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and the only remedy was a heart transplant, the Fond du Lac community rallied around the Gilgenbach family, helping to raise the needed funds to make the heart transplant a reality, and ultimately, helped to “Give a Heart to Gilly.” “The support was unbelievable,” Dick said “I never knew I had so many friends that cared so deeply.” Although, the heart transplant did not come overnight, as Dick spent 17 stressful months on the waiting list before receiving a heart.

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Fast forward almost three decades, and Gilly is still going strong! However, his eldest son, his namesake – Richard (Rick) Gilgenbach Jr., is heading down the same path. “The biggest challenge I had in facing a heart transplant was overcoming fear,” Dick said “not knowing what was going to happen. It should be easier for Rick because he knows it’s been successful for me!” Just as the Fond du Lac community rallied for his father so long ago, efforts have begun to assist Rick and his family overcome the financial challenges ahead.

Red, “Give A Heart to Gilly Part Deus,” bracelets have been selling like hot cakes around town. A website, Facebook page and Go Fund Me page all under the name “Give a Heart to Gilly,” have also helped to bring awareness and garner donations. The support has been more than financial. “I’ve gotten more letters, cards, calls, texts and emails than you could believe,” Continue on Page L14

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Continued from Page L12 Rick said “and heard from people I haven’t talked to in quite some time, back to high school and college in some cases. It’s pretty cool!” GobbleFest 2015 marks the next big opportunity to help “Give a Heart to Gilly,” as the annual party has graciously offered to donate part of their proceeds to the cause. “I’ve been to GobbleFest a number of times over the years – all the way back to the Vic Ferrari days!” Rick said. “It’s awesome and humbling to think this year’s event will help benefit me.” Friends and family will be hosting raffles and silent auctions at the event in order to raise additional funds. Sponsorships are also available – go to giveahearttogilly. com for more information. “We’re really happy to be helping the Gilgenbach’s with their situation,” Terry Davis said “Anyone who knows Doc, loves him. So when I got the call from Doc’s friend, Scott Basler to have Gobblefest get behind the cause, it was an easy yes.” Friends and family of Doc will be hosting raffles and silent auctions at the event to raise additional funds. Other benefactors for Gobblefest 2015 are Relay for Life and Greenbush Kettle Moraine Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club who will be serving up the beer by the stage. Gobblefest 2015‘s featured bands are Boogie and The Yo-Yo’s, and Bad Medicine. Boogie has played in this area since the mid-90’s, but their sound continues to evolve and surprise. Not a rock band, not a country band, not a pop band, Boogie and the Yo-Yo’s is an ‘everything band’ - whatever your musical taste, they have something for you. Boasting a 3 piece horn section, they play a wider variety of music without sacrificing quality, throw in choreography and a the crowd goes wild! Bad Medicine is described as “what you get when you add two parts classic rock and two parts 80’s rock.” Bad Medicine began as a Bon Jovi knock off band who has grown their playlist to include rock songs from the 70’s and 80’s. Sure to be a night of great fun for great community causes. Gobblefest 2015 will be held at The Shack the eve of Thanksgiving, Wednes-

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FOOD & DRINK // A TASTE FOR IT

A Taste For It BY JAMIE LEE RAKE There are fancier East Indian restaurants in Milwaukee. Hey, there are ritzier ones in the Fox River Valley. But any homier than, or singular as Bombay Sweets? Doubtful. Lest you insist on omnivorous dining, that the menu is strictly vegetarian proves to be incidental at best. At least it has for me. ‘Hearty and flavorful,’ as has been, what I’ve had there. Bombay Sweets is one of my few go-to eateries in our state’s largest city. I’ve taken a few friends there, none of them I’ve known to ever have sworn off meat, and

made with the same stuff (gajar ka halwa). Last I visited, the chocolate burfi (dense, toffee-like bars) looked tempting enough to buy a pound. Also available and prepared on premise are spiced nuts and starchy, crunchy, savory snacks that roughly equate to some of Frito-Lay’s product line, though generally not chip, nor Cheeto-shaped, and of a significantly different flavor palette. We want a whole meal, though, not just munchies. There’s no variety lacking here. Not counting an array of breads (no tandoor oven here, so no naan, but enough other types that most folks shouldn’t leave disappointed) and a few items listed as ‘snacks,’ there are still over 40 options. Whatever to choose? For those unfamiliar with the cuisine, this is an instance

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FOOD & DRINK // A TASTE FOR IT

Continued from Page L16 where viewing the menu online before paying a visit would serve a body especially well. Besides, I’m not given space enough to go through even ten percent of the options. But then there is the thali platter. At this ‘go-to’ restaurant, this is my go-to order. A thali is simply a round dish on which foods of six flavors, said by many in India to comprise a complete or perfect meal: salty, sour, spicy, astringent, bitter and sweet. Were some of those half-dozen attributes placed in a Venn diagram, there would likely be some overlap between some within Bombay Sweets’ iteration of the concept. Never mind that they’re served on a rectangular, pocketed, styrofoam tray germane to cafeteria settings. It’s still a an impressive array of tastiness that won’t take even $8 out of your account, beverage included. Basmati rice takes up the biggest space in the lower right. Eat the long, tender grains on their own, or mix them up with the buttery lentils in the top middle and the varying veggie curries top and bottom left; the former space seems to often be occupied by a dish made with peas and what one dining companion believed to be tofu, but I’d swear to be an especially spongy cheese. Raita, a cool yogurt salad that can work at a palate cleanser after the piquant items. Most piquant of the lot has to be the cup full of bitter, hot pickle bits that may be a love-or-leave proposition for some. That’s what my friend wanted to buy straightway afterwards, and what I mention whenever ordering a thali platter lest it be left off the tray. On a separate plate in the same meal are a piece of roti, a round wheat flat bread, and thinner, crispy, fried papadum. Think of the latter as a big, bubbly flour chip. As for the beverage included with the thali, my suggestion is to skip the soda and go for the tea. The creamy, mildly spiced chai complements everything on the plate. Water, both icy cold and room temperature, is available for dispensing from a glass cooler near napkins and plastic utensils. You may want to get an extra fork

or spoon for your dessert. Listed as being included in the thali is a gulab jamin; think

of a doughnut hole seeped in a thin, sugary sauce, and you get the idea. When my mood is for a meal topper of lighter sweetness and milkier texture, I request kheer, a rice pudding of a softer sort than you’re used to. It’s listed as the dessert for the lunch combo that runs a dollar less than the thali, but there’s no up-charge. Decor was more stark, and less welcoming upon opening in the late 90’s. A few years ago,

however, upgrading to tables and booths with padded, maroon seats, the two big round ones of which are capable of seating eight, have made it a warm environment not unlike any family establishments serving more traditionally American fare. Any foodie within a reasonable drive should know, and will likely cherish, the humble wonder of Bombay Sweets. Next month? I may surprise us both! Bombay Sweets 3401 S 13th St. Milwaukee 414-383-3553 www.BombaySweetsMilwaukee.com

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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER

MUDPUPPY PORTER:

Central Waters Brewing Company Amherst, Wisconsin BY STEVE LONSWAY As I passed through my favorite beer outlet in search of the next beer to write our article on, it was easy to get lost in the vast sea of labels. Unique names, flashy colors, eye catching graphics, crazy bottles, it’s all there for the beer aficionado to enjoy. But what really grabbed my attention this round was Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter. A relatively discreet package with colors of browns, tans and blues, yet catchy enough with their iconic heron proudly perched as if in the wild. The Stone Arch Brew team was excited to sample this beer as a couple of us have not had it in a while. Yet another claimed it to be his “go-to” Porter as he’s ripping it up on his snow board at Nordic Mountain (seems to me he’s spending his time in the bar rather than on the slopes, but that’s understandable). We chose to use standard English pint glasses for this sampling as it is a true English style beer. Although not our favorite glass, it does lead nicely to bring the smells of the beer up to your nose as you taste it. The Mudpuppy Porter poured dark brown with a light brown-totan head. Carbonation was evident, yet the head diminished rather quickly. As we held the glass up to the light, we noticed deep shades of amber and brown colors which is what one should expect with the Porter style.

The nose has scents of brown sugar, black licorice, semi-sweet chocolate and coffee. An earthy nose is noticed with a gentle smoke coming through. Quite complex in the nose which, again is typical in this historic style. If you think our descriptions of ‘the nose’ sounds complex, wait until you taste it! Numerous flavors erupt from the glass. From a caramel, malty-sweet start to the dark chocolate tones that sail through the middle, and a bitter chocolate and oatmeal dryness tapering at the end. This beer flows smooth from start to finish. Speaking of finish; it finishes smooth and sweet. A bit of bitterness pops out at you as the flavor fades. The ‘mouthfeel’ is creamy, but is a bit thin at the end. Maybe a bit prickly from the carbonation, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Central Waters Brewing Company got their start back in 1996 in an old Model-A dealership building built in 1920 in Junction City, Wisconsin. The original owners worked diligently for over two years to get the brick building ready, and equipped it with used dairy equipment to make the beer. Months later the Central Waters Brewery was born. A few more months later, a gentleman by the name of Paul Graham was hired to take over the brewing duties so the original owners could continue to focus on their full time jobs. Three years down the road the brewery

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went up for sale. Paul Graham teamed up with Clint Schultz, an avid beer guy, to purchase the brewery. Paul and Clint had their sights on packaging their fine brews in six packs for the retail market and acquired an automated bottler. A short time later the old and over-worked brew kettle developed an unrepairable crack. This forced the duo to purchase a new brew house. In 2006, Clint Schultz left the brewery, and in comes Anello Mollica. One year later they moved the operation to their current location in Amherst, Wisconsin. Central Waters has always been known for creating wonderful barrel aged beers

and have several awards to prove it. To us what is most impressive is their dedication to renewable energy. Their use of solar panels has been a signature of their brewery since they made their home in Amherst and that’s just a start to what they do to minimize their carbon footprint. They take many steps, often incurring higher costs, to help protect our mother earth. For that alone you should rush out and buy Mudpuppy Porter (or any other of their fine offerings). FINAL WORD: Great beer made by great dudes in a great small Wisconsin town with our great earth in the forefront of their operation!

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FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE

From the Wine Cave BY KIMBERLY FISHER “Come quickly, I think I am seeing stars.” This was a famous quote by a monk in Champagne who worked in the cellars making wine. What little did he know back then that this thing he called ‘stars,’ was actually bubbles in a glass that could change your world. Effervescent wines have been known since antiquity, when they were developed completely by accident. Incomplete fermented wine that had been stored in the chill of the winter or in cold, dark cellars began to re-ferment when temperatures began to rise in the spring. This process is what we call Method Rurale, or Methode Ancestral meaning it is used as a term today to a limited degree. The most famous process that we know today is known as Traditional, or Classic Method. If you are making wine in Champagne, we call this method Methode Champenoise which involves producing a base wine, adding a measured amount of sugar and yeast and initiating a second fermentation in the sealed bottle. Wine has evolved over the centuries, Champagne’s export trade in the late eighteenth century and nineteenth centuries, “Champagne” became a default word for sparking worldwide. The fact is, Cham-

pagne can only be called Champagne if it is made in the Champagne region in France. One can duplicate how it is made by using the same technique and using the same grapes, but if it made outside of the Champagne region in France, it’s called the Traditional Method or Classic Method of Sparkling Wine. The portfolio of Moet Hennessy has proven to have some iconic producers who have changed the way we see Champagne today. Krug – Reims, France: Established in 1843, this house solely produces exceptional Champagnes, commonly known as prestige cuvees or tete de cuvee. Considered as a Grande Marque Champagne House, Krug uses grapes only of the highest quality sourced from historic Krug vineyards in the Champagne Region. This style of Champagne is like no other and at the base level, blends over 150 base wines from six to 10 different years and 20-25 terroirs. This wine is truly unique in style and flavor profile. If you are a Champagne lover, and favor Chardonnay, this is a must try! Moet and Chandon - Epernay, France: Moet’s approach to wine making fully respects the integrity of the fruit and is able to call upon the largest selection of wine reserves in Champagne. A balanced

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blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier reveals a harmonious succession of sensations and elegant wines. Moet offers six different styles that include Imperial Brut, Rose Imperial, Nectar Imperial, Nectar Rose Imperial and Vintage. Ruinart – Reims, France: Considered the oldest Champagne house since 1729 when the vision began. Chardonnay is the very essence of the Ruinart taste and the shape of the bottle is legendary as well being the first glass structure that was able to withstand the pressure of the wine inside. All their grapes come from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards which makes this house style absolutely a treasure. This is a hidden gem amongst the great Champagne houses in the region and is worth the exploration! Veuve Clicquot – Reims, France: Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is amongst the most prestigious Champagne

houses. The great widow Madam Clicquot took over the business at a young age of 27, and has made the brand a huge success. She was one the first to introduce Rose Champagne to the market, as well as the introduction to riddling (remuage) which has changed how Champagne is made today. When looking at the choices of Champagne, one must look to the “house” from which to choose. No other portfolio offers so many choices and different styles to understand what the region has to offer. Champagne isn’t just for the holidays, but is a year round beverage that can liven up any activity or event. This holiday season, start working your way through the list, and see what style suits you best! Kimberly Fisher is Director of Fine Wine Sales for Badger Liquor & Spirits

FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE

Thanksgiving Stuffing...on the Side BY TRISH DERGE This dish is so yummy, it’s a shame it’s only thought of once a year while your bird is thawing. My aunt Francine passed this one along to me some years back. You can prep it the day before whatever meal you’re making, and keep it in the fridge overnight! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. of a dense white bread, cut in 3/4” cubes 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra to grease the pan 2 leeks - halved lengthwise 4-6 oz fresh, wild mushrooms of your liking - slice them Olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 2 to 3 tsp crumbled dried sage 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme or marjoram or a combo of the two 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 3 cups chicken stock 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp baking powder Fresh sage or thyme for garnish DIRECTIONS: Preheat your over to 325 F. Place the cubed bread on a cookie sheet, and toast in the oven (25 minutes) turning to brown evenly. Then transfer them to a large bowl. If you’re making this for the day-of meal, butter a 9x13 baking pan, and set aside. If you’re making this for the next day,

don’t butter the pan until then. Brush the leeks and mushroom with olive oil, and grill over medium heat until they are tender. Slice the white and pale green part of the leek, and add them along with the mushrooms to the croutons. In a skillet, warm the butter and add the celery, saute until soft (5 to 7 minutes). Add the sage, thyme, salt and pepper - stir - then scrape all into the bowl of croutons. Pour into the bowl, one cup of chicken stock at a time until the bread is moist, but not saturated. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to make it for your meal. MEAL PREP: Preheat oven to 425 F, or if you’re preparing the day-of, raise temp to 425 F. In a small bowl whisk the eggs and baking powder together, then incorporate into the bowl of soaked croutons. Spoon the dressing into your buttered 9x13 pan, and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes covered, then another 15-20 minutes uncovered, or until lightly browned. Garnish with sage or thyme sprigs. Enjoy! November 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R5

Foxy Finds FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS

A state love-fest on wheels comes your way with this pink Wisconsin deck from Surfin’ Bird Skateshop in downtown Appleton. $44.99. Rollin’ since 1988, Surfin’ Bird carries a wide variety of skateboard and longboard hard goods, apparel and shoes. Their knowledgeable, friendly staff is proud to serve and support the Wisconsin’s Skate Community.

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Hot cocoa never had it so good with these vessels of pure happiness. These adorable retro-inspired marshmallow mugs are just too cute! $10 each, perfect for gift-giving. Found at Vintique, an inviting women’s clothing and gift boutique in downtown Neenah. It’s a shop where ‘new meets vintage,’ and the result is a whole lot of fun! Store owners strive to offer unique items with a vintage, retro or romantic inspiration.

Canada Goose “Hybridge Lite” Vest from The Haberdasher Limited in downtown Green Bay. Great-looking lightweight layer with a snug fit for essential core warmth. Breathable, abrasion resistant soft outer shell with 800 fill power hutterite white goose down. The slim cut stays close to your body and side stretch panels increase movement and help regulate temperature. $345. Other Canada Goose outerwear styles and colors available. The black vest is paired here with a Gran Sasso button mock over a Robert Talbott sports shirt. From classic suits and sport coats to updated and rugged sportswear, Haberdasher Limited appeals to men of all ages.

Bring on the cozy in your neighborhood and beyond with these his and hers “Grandpa” cardigan sweaters. Both new and vintage styles available. Found at Beatnik Betty’s Resale Butik in downtown Appleton where you can find unique fashions for both men and women. The shop’s ever-changing inventory includes designer labels, vintage, denim, leather, current basics, and brand new merchandise.

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“Chicken Lick’n” original painting by Midwest artist Deborah (“Debo”) Vandenbloomer. Whimsically wonderful and vibrant, this piece is sure to add cheer to whatever wall it is perched upon. Artwork measures 16”x16” Medium: acrylic. $300. Found at The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art in downtown Neenah. The shop offers distinctive custom framing, original paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and accessories by regional and national artists.

Sweet inspiration abounds with this Good hYOUman “Great Things” baby onesie. Super soft 100% cotton, made in the USA. Shown here in storm grey with this wonderful message: “I’m going to do great things for this world...promise.” Makes a great gift! $32. Found at Besselli, in Green Bay, a cozy and quaint family owned and operated woman’s boutique with a bohemian feel and spin of flirtiness. Mixology hand-poured soy wax candles by Paddywax honor the craft cocktail movement in style. Each comes in a retro-inspired collectible cocktail glass. $16.95 each in a variety of libatious scents. Choices include: Mint Julep (Mint/Bourbon), Negroni (Gin/Vermouth), Dark & Story (Rum/Lime/Ginger) and Wisco supper club favorite…the Old Fashioned (Whiskey/Orange). Features cocktail recipe on back. Fantastic host/hostess gifts! Found at The Frame Workshop, in Appleton is known for their award winning custom framing, gifts, art and home decor.

Cheers to living artFULLY in the heart of Wisconsin! Send your suggestions for Jean’s Foxy Finds to jdetjen@ scenenewspaper.com

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OUTDOORS // BACKYARD FLOCK

Backyard Flock: Part Two BY ROB ZIMMER

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High energy supplements Providing proper food and care is important for the winter flock as much of the prey they seek out during the warm season is gone. Many free roaming flocks feast upon slugs, insects, worms, grubs and other food sources during the warm season. In winter, it is important to provide proper food options for your birds. There are many balanced commercial mixes and feeds available in a variety of blends. To provide extra energy and warmth, it is important to provide some high oil grains such as corn and sunflower seeds. These should be treated only a supplement to a balanced feed, however, to keep the birds properly fed. Do not rely solely on grains. Many flock owners also supplement with fresh plant material and kitchen scraps throughout the winter.

With winter fast approaching, there are several considerations to keep in mind when it comes to keeping your backyard flock safe, secure and warm during the cold months of the year. Keeping your backyard chickens during winter is not much different than the rest of the year, though there are additional requirements and modifications that may be needed. Keeping the birds safe from predators, warm, properly nourished and watered are the most important factors to consider. It’s not difficult or challenging to keep a flock throughout the winter months as chickens are perfectly capable of fending for themselves during the cold season. Water challenges Water is probably the most important consideration when it comes to wintering your flock. Because of the low humidity, chickens need fresh water throughout the winter months. Chickens will consume approximately 2 pounds of water, or about 1 quart, for every pound of feed. Keeping the water ice-free and available throughout the season may present a challenge, depending upon weather and other factors. Water is especially important for egg production. The University of Wisconsin Extension recommends several options for keeping fresh water available. Heated bases for chicken waterers are available, as are insulated watering containers that help to keep open water available for longer periods during extreme cold. Heat lamps suspended over the watering station are also effective. At the very least, provide your flock with fresh water at least twice daily. Rubber pans, which are flexible for easy ice removal, are an option. Another technique flock owners use is to alternate watering stations, keeping one ice-free at

Unexpected treasure Keeping the area clean and sanitary throughout winter is also important. Kylea Dowland, Forest Junction, is heading into her first winter with her backyard flock. As she discovered during her agriculture classes at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, keeping the chicken coop clean does not need to be a difficult or unpleasant chore. “One of the coolest things with my flock is how I clean up after them. I use a deep-litter method in my coop,” Kylea said. “Every week I add some carbon materials like straw, grass clippings, leaves, sticks and wood chips. You could even use paper products or many of the same products you would add to your compost pile.” Just like in home composting, carbon materials are added to the area when odors begin to present themselves. “Basically, composting is actually what is going on inside the coop. The manure and carbon materials form a compost. The chickens will aerate the materials and mix it up,” Kylea said. “The best part? There

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is no odor when properly maintained. If it starts to smell, I just add more carbon materials.” Daily or weekly cleanup is not even required with this form of coop maintenance. “I only need to clean the coop once each year,”Kylea said “and I’ll do that in spring. It will likely be a foot deep with compost in some areas but it will be rich, organic matter for my garden at some point. Chicken manure is pretty potent. It needs to be fully composted first to prevent it from burning your plants, like any raw manure.” Keeping predators out “A big challenge for me was the predator problem,” Kylea said of her beginner experience keeping chickens at home. “A cat ate a few chicks, then an owl took some, a stray dog destroyed much of the

flock and a hawk killed one right before my eyes. With each death, we have learned to do something different and fix the situation. We have added fencing to the ceiling of the coop in the barn, as well as added fencing to the doorway. We also secured the coop completely, and we will be adding more shrubs to the area to create more safe hiding spots. They have 4 large evergreen trees to rest under during the day.” Providing safe and secure places for your chickens to seek shelter from predators and called will help to ensure a successful and healthy flock throughout the season.

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NEWS & VIEWS // HEROES’ HUNT

Heroes’ Hunt for Wisconsin Game BY MICHAEL CASPER An acquaintance of mine by the name of Jim Zahn, a US Army and Vietnam Veteran who belongs to the Rosendale VFW Post 10195, suggested that since Veteran’s Day is November 11th, I look up a gentleman by the name of Brian Ball. A year ago Brian formed a non-profit to help our war wounded brothers and sisters hunt on donated land, using donated weapons and donated ammo. I was curious. “My nephew, who had done two tours in Afghanistan for the Marine Corps,” Brian said “returned home for 6 months. He wasn’t a very happy kid when he came back, hadn’t seen him smile in a long while. Then deer season rolled around, and to make a long story short...he shot a real nice 8-pointer. It just lit him up! It was like he was able to breathe again, and smile, and enjoy life, just through the simple act of harvesting a deer.” Brian thought there may be a degree of healing for some of the soldiers through hunting. It was time to get the City of Waupun involved, specifically Director of Public Works, Dick Flynn, a retired Navy Seabee. “We brought it to the city council,” Brian said “and they liked the idea, and okayed it.” They started with 77-some acres dedi-

cated to the Heroes, until word began to spread, and within a month had expanded to 500 acres made available. “All private land, great spots to hunt,” Brian said “and last year, our first year we took 14 vet’s out hunting, and did so for twelve weeks in a row. They bagged 19 deer, and a bunch of ducks, pheasants and geese.” Interest continues to boom. “This year I had 60 vet’s sign up,” Brian said “with seven on a waiting list. And now we’ve grown to 1,500 acres of deer hunting land, another 1,000 acres of goose and duck hunting land, all private property, and exclusively for the vet’s to hunt on, that’s what we really stressed to any landowners who wanted to participate. They can hunt their own land of course, but we want to leave it ‘fresh’ for when the vet’s come out on the weekends.” In hind sight, Brian admitted he should have cut off the number of vet’s who can join the hunt at forty. “But I just can’t say no,” Brian said “and especially to disabled vet’s, or those who were wounded. I kept saying, ‘We’ll fit you in,’ and finally I looked at the list of sixty and said, ‘Oh my Lord,’ (laugh) we better shut’er down.” The kill ratio was also a concern. “If we started getting to fifty percent,” he said “we had to be careful not to overharvest, because we want good, quality

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hunting for the guys.” So far this year the vet’s aim has not been as true as last. “They’ve only gotten three nice doe’s,” Brian said “but they also missed six deer. Last year out of thirteen shots with the crossbow, they got twelve deer, so I don’t know what’s happening (laugh), but they’re having a lot of fun.” The Board of Directors includes Jay Steinbach, a friend of Brian’s from church. “Jay said, ‘If we’re going to make this work, we need to put God first, and give Him all the glory for it.’ And we did that, and it’s just taken off.” Other board members include Floyd

Resplayje, a local contractor, Jeff Lemmens, and his son Loden, and Dave Vogel volunteers as well. “What’s kind of neat is,” Brian said “none of us are veterans.” The Hunt corps has 17 volunteer guides. “Typically what happens on a Friday or Saturday,” Brian said “it depends on when the vets arrive, the AmericInn in Waupun donates rooms, The Goose Shot supper club gives them a prime rib dinner Saturday night. And the Hitching Post near Manchester gives a couple guys free dinner. Pizza Ranch and Taco Bell also contribute. The city has really embraced this, and helps

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these guys out.” They also have a 12x18 foot wall tent set up near Manchester, Wisconsin, what they’ve named Camp Nicholas. “Nicholas Mueller was Special Forces,” Brian said “what they called ‘night stalkers,’ and Nick was killed in Afghanistan in 2009 when he and sixteen of his comrades were shot down in their Chinook Helicopter. His mom and dad, Sharon and Larry donated a lot of money to construct Camp Nicholas that has the tent with a wood burner, and four cots in it. It’s located on a very picturesque spot, and the guys really like it.” There’s always some tune up before venturing out. “We practice with the bows,” Brian said “or if they’ve brought their own bows, and then we go hunting from there. Heroes’ Hunt isn’t only designed for those wounded. “We decided to open this up to all veterans,” Brian said “because I think every vet deserves to be able to hunt, every vet who signed that dotted line, could have been wounded or killed.” They set out in groups of four or five. “And some of these ‘walking-vets’ have been severely injured,” Brian said “but you wouldn’t know it unless you asked them, and then I always save two spots for handicapped guys.” The hunt continues through bow season, then the gun hunt both weekends this month, muzzle loaders in December, then right back to bow season in January. “It’s around seventeen weeks we do this,” Brian said “quite a commitment and a lot of work, I won’t lie to you, but I’m blessed with a really good wife, Sharon who is very patient with me, she helps out a lot...married 27 years now.” Part of the Heroes’ Hunt creed says that a veteran, whether active duty, discharged, retired, reserve or guard, is a person who at one point in their life wrote a blank check, made payable to the United States of America, for an amount up to, and including their own life. Something to remember. And not only on the 11th. The Rosendale VFW Post 10195 recently donated $5000 to help cover just some of the cost of an all-terrain track wheel chair. Visit heroeshuntforww.org November 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R11

ENTERTAINMENT // SERIOUSLY FUNNY

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The Weyauwega International Film Festival, presented by Wega Arts, will be returning November 11-14 to the Gerold Opera House for its fifth year of films from around the globe. This year the festival will be screening forty-three films representing seventeen different countries. Many of the films were either made in Wisconsin or have Wisconsin connections. The 13th of the month of November happens to fall on a Friday which of course invites an opportunity to screen horror films. The Weyauwega International Film Festival (WIFF) has seized this opportunity to satisfy the horror hounds in Central Wisconsin and will be screening horror

films and thrillers all day on Friday the 13th in what they are calling a “Friday the 13th Fright Fest”. Most notable in this line up is the world theatrical premiere of the new feature film DISMEMBERING CHRISTMAS by local filmmakers Steve Golz and Kevin Sommerfield of Slasher Studios. They will be on hand to present their twisted Christmas tale at 9 pm. Another Wisconsin film screening on Friday is HAUNTED STATE, a blood chilling documentary which explores the hauntings of several locations in Wisconsin including the Stone Cellar Brew Pub in Appleton, the Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee and locations in Wisconsin Rapids and Merrill. The filmmakers including director Michael Brown of Appleton will be in atten-

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dance for the screening of HAUNTED STATE at 3:30 pm on Friday. The other scary Wisconsin film is the psychological thriller THE SCARAPIST which tells the tale of a distraught women who is led astray by a very demented therapist. The writer, director and star of the film, Jeanne Marie Spicuzza is expected to be in attendance for this entertaining thriller which screens at 5:15 pm on Friday. For those looking for a good possession tale there are two offerings. IN THE DARK by New York filmmaker David Spaltro offers a very spooky and original demonic possession tale featuring a mostly female cast which screens at 7 pm. At 10:30 pm LUCIFEROUS promises to raise the chill factor with its story about a family that is being tormented by a very nasty entity. This unique tale features a real couple and their daughter as the onscreen family. This especially creepy film has lately been honored with several awards on the festival circuit.

Of course WIFF is not all about horror films. Some great feature films and documentaries as well as a wide variety of short films will be screened this year. Wednesday’s lineup includes the documentary THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHARLIE at 5 pm about outsider artist Charlie van Ness who started out making a wide variety of art objects featuring phalluses. The filmmaker follows Charlie for several years and his persistence pays off. There are some very unexpected and harrowing developments in Charlie’s life. At 7:30pm on Wednesday the Sci-Fi film EMBERS screens. EMBERS is set in a post apocalyptic world where a global virus has wiped out the memory of everyone it infects. This is no zombie or Mad Max marauder flick, it is a very thought provoking and touching existential tale of identity and what it is to be human. The film follows several characters as each morning they awake with no recollection of the day before or who they are. This film is a real conversation starter and is also beautifully filmed. EMBERS has an encore screening on Saturday, November 14th at 2:15pm. Thursday features the classic 1959 court room thriller COMPULSION about

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the Leopold-Loeb murder case starring Orson Welles screening at 1:30pm. The film will be introduced by noted film historian Dr. Jack Rhodes and it is also a free screening. The documentary POLYFACES screens at 5:15pm and examines the unique and highly sustainable farming practices at the Polyfaces Farm in Virginia. This film is a real eye opener about the potential of sustainable farming and should be a must see for anyone environmentally or agriculturally minded. At 8pm the extremely timely documentary PEACE OFFICER examines the results of the recent surge in the militarization of our police forces. In Utah, a crime scene investigator offers clear and insightful examinations of several extremely violent cases involving SWAT teams. In a sad note of irony, this examiner’s family also becomes the victim of an SWAT raid gone wrong. This film is one of those ‘Must See’ films for anyone who is a citizen of this world. Saturday starts with a filmmaker seminar with local filmmakers Dan Davies, Craig Knitt, Rex Sikes, and Jim Breckenridge, a script writing consultant, at 10am. An encore screening of the previously mentioned EMBERS screens at 2:15pm. The very entertaining romantic comedy DIRTY BEAUTIFUL screens at 4pm. The documentary about Wisconsin Supper Clubs, OLD FASHIONED screens at

6pm. The filmmakers, Holly L. De Ruyter & Brian Risselada, will be in attendance and of course Old Fashioneds will be featured at the Gerold Opera House’s full bar. The closing night film is a documentary about the state of photojournalism in Afghanistan. During the Taliban regime all photography was banned and women were severely oppressed. FRAME BY FRAME follows several young Afghani photojournalists both men and women who are again facing the threat of another uprising by the Taliban. This film shows a truly beautiful side of Afghanistan that is rarely seen while simultaneously illuminating the dark reality and

horror of oppression in a society that seems to be forever doomed. This is an outstanding film and festival director Ian Teal states that this is a ‘must see’ of the fest. FRAME BY FRAME screens at 7:30pm and will be followed by an awards ceremony and reception with complimentary appetizers and of course, conversations about film. The historic Gerold Opera House is celebrating its one hundredth year in 2015. It is only about a 25 minute drive West of the valley in Weyauwega conveniently located off of HWY 10. There will be soup and sandwiches available for purchase as well as fresh popcorn and a full bar so plan to make a day of it. Tickets are $12 for a day pass and are good for any one film or a whole day of films. Festival passes are $30 and are good for the whole festival. The full schedule can be found at wegaarts.org. Festival passes and day tickets can be purchased at wegaarts. org and at the Book Cellar in Waupaca and Rural Relics Antiques in Weyauwega. The box office can be reached at 920-867-4888. See you at the Gerold!

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ENTERTAINMENT // POCO & FIREFALL

Poco & Firefall in the Heart of the Night at The Meyer BY MICHAEL CASPER A great one-two combination of bands from our wistful memories of music in the 70’s appear at The Meyer Theatre this month.

Originally formed by Richie Furay, Jim Messina, and Rusty Young, with George Grantham, and Randy Meisner (original member of the Eagles), Poco picked up where Buffalo Springfield left off back in 1968. Part of the West Coast countryrock genre, they titled their first album, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces,” referencing that ‘Springfield’ break up, and thought to be a seminal album of its time. After Messina left the band in 1970, Poco found Paul Cotton, a musician born in Alabama, but who developed into a true musician after his move to Chicago. “I moved to the south side of Chicago,” Paul said “I had some friends in school who took up guitar, and taught me what I needed to know. A year later I did my first gig at the YMCA for $16 (laugh), but that was the start. We were called The Capitals, but eventually were renamed by James William Geurcio, as The Illinois Speed Press.” Cotton, and the Speed Press’ ‘break’ came while playing at a club called The Whiskey a Go-Go. “James Geurcio had produced for the band Chicago,” Paul said “ he was a local boy himself. He was on tour with Chad and Jeremy at the time, and wandered into the Whiskey and discovered us, and soon

renamed the band The Illinois Speed Press, told us we had to get out of west, and let me show you around. He was connected with the Columbia record company, and signed us to a two-record deal.” This was in 1967. “It was amazing,” Paul said “we became the house band at the Whiskey out there, and played clubs all up and down the coast, fell in love with California. It was very inspiring for me as a songwriter.” Meanwhile, Peter Cetera was taking pedal steel guitar lessons from Rusty Young. “Rusty mentioned to Peter that Jimmy Messina was pursuing another career path,” Paul said “which became Loggins and Messina. Peter recommended me to Rusty, as the Speed Press was breaking up. Anyway, I got a call from Richie Furay who invited me to the house, and to bring my guitar. I auditioned with one of the first songs I ever wrote called, ‘Bad Weather.’ I guess I passed the audition (laugh). That song ended up on my first album with them in 1970.” Then came nearly a decade of coastto-coast touring live with Poco producing some of the sweetest harmonies ever heard. “We worked hard on that,” Paul said “with our singing drummer (George Grantham) who had a stratospheric high voice which topped it off for me. I filled in on the low parts, but it was very special.” Cotton had two tenures with Poco; 1970 through 1988, and then 1998 through 2010, and currently for sporadic reunion gatherings. “In the early 90’s Rusty Young and I toured as a duo,” Paul said “ we hired some English fellas as the rest of the band on bass and drums, and Kim Bullard who toured with Elton on keyboards. We kind of went through that decade together. Those guys were on our biggest Poco album, ‘Legend.’” Crazy Love was #1 for seven weeks in 1979, and went gold. “Very surprising,” Paul said “especially since that was during the end of the disco

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era (laugh), coming out with that cute little song. By golly there it went! It opened a lot of doors, and a new audience” Paul wrote Poco’s other huge hit, “Heart of the Night.” “That came directly from the inspiration of the city of New Orleans,” Paul said. “I didn’t know it at the time, until I got home and wrote that thing in like 30-minutes back in L.A., and bingo...second hit.” The Legend album artwork has become iconic, and a familiar symbol of Poco over the years. “Not everybody knows this, but Phil Hartman of Saturday Night Live fame designed that,” Paul said “in fact he did probably ten of our album covers. And he designed album artwork for America as well. His brother managed us, but Phil was a great human being, and I really miss that guy...quite a talent.” Currently Paul is working on Volume II of his ‘100% Cotton’ album series. In January of 2015 Poco was inducted into the Colorado Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. “We were honored there along with The Dirt Band, and Firefall,” Paul said.

Firefall In 1973, Rick Roberts and his new band were about to play their first gig, but hadn’t come up with a name for the band. A memory of a cascading blaze of burning logs pushed from a cliff’s edge as a staged event for tourists in the Yosemite National Park, like a primitive light show, was still stuck in Roberts head. Firefall is what he named the band. Roberts had replaced Gram Parsons in the The Flying Burrito Brothers band

in 1970, recorded a couple critically acclaimed albums that were near totally ignored by record buyers. Mid-1973, Roberts and Jock Bartley began practicing as a duo, then decided to put a band together enlisting bassist and singer Mark Andes. Larry Burnett, a singer/songwriter and guitarist was driving a cab in Washington D.C. when old friend Rick Roberts called him. Now all they needed was a drummer. Roberts called his old Burrito bandmate, and former Byrd, Michael Clarke, and hired him over the phone. In early 1975 Firefall recorded a threesong demo produced by Chris Hillman that was heard by Atlantic Records reps, who then saw them live, and signed them to a multi-album contract. Firefall then added Dave Muse to the band. A high school friend of Robert’s, Muse played sax, flute, harmonica, and keyboards. Their first album, “Firefall” took a month to record, and became Atlantic’s quickest album to go gold (500,000 copies). The songs, “Livin’ Ain’t Livin,’ got into the top 40, and “Cinderella” began getting radio airplay, while “You Are the Woman,” broke into the top ten. The group was touring with Leon and Mary Russell, The Doobies, and The Band. In 1976 Firefall went on the road with Fleetwood Mac. A new album named “Luna Sea,” was released in early 1977, and featured the top ten single, “Just Remember I Love You,” with ex-Poco and future Fleetwood Mac member Timothy B. Schmidt singing background vocals. Their next album was “Elan,” which produced the hits “Strange Way,” and “Goodbye, I Love You,” in 1978. Elan went platinum. Poco and Firefall, and incredible twin bill, Thursday night, November 19th at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay. Visit meyertheatre.org

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JEFF DANIELS ENTERTAINMENT // JEFF DANIELS

RETURNS TO THE GRAND

BY JOSEPH FERLO On November 20, actor/singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels takes the stage at The Grand Opera House in Oshkosh for his fifth visit to the historic Fox Valley venue in the past decade. Actor/singer/songwriter. The last two things may come as a surprise to people who know Michigan-raised Jeff Daniels from DUMB AND DUMBER (and DUMB AND DUMBER TO, which he says, “had to be done”), PLEASANTVILLE, SQUID AND THE WHALE, and STEVE JOBS, and from his Emmy-winning performance in THE NEWSROOM. The world largely knows Jeff Daniels as an actor, but these days Daniels can be found on the road with his guitar, playing the bluesy folk music he kept quiet for so long. I remember when I discovered that Jeff Daniels was a singer, and one who was going on the road. I felt like I had “discovered” him, but of course, that wasn’t the case. In fact, songwriting had been a solace and creative outlet for Jeff Daniels since he took his first guitar on the road with him in 1976. Thirty years later, he was letting the world in on the secret, releasing his first album as a fund-raiser for the Purple Rose Theatre, which he had founded in his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan, and for whom he still writes original plays (anyone remember ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT?). Apparently, he had enjoyed himself enough that he was considering taking his act on the road. But this was Jeff Daniels, movie star. I presumed there was no way we could afford to bring this performance to Oshkosh. So, I did something I have only done a handful of times in my twenty-five years of presenting. I wrote a letter to the artist, rather than the agent. I had no way of knowing whether he’d see it, of course, but I sent it anyway. I told him all about this jewel-box of a theatre in the heart of a small city in Wisconsin. I told him I knew of his affin-

ity for the Midwest, for small towns and for what a vibrant theatre can do for the economy. I sent photos, of course. And I walked through the math, and told him that I was uncertain whether we could afford an artist like him. And a funny thing happened. His agent, with whom I had worked previously, gave a call and asked, “what can you afford?” And we got it done. Now, almost a decade later, we’re preparing for his fifth visit to The Grand. Turns out, this big-time star prefers intimate venues like The Grand for his performances. There’s a hint of that (and, we like to point out, a not-so-indirect reference to venues like ours) on his website, where Daniels says, he “(has) played over 300 gigs the past 12 years from Maine to Alaska to Californ-i-a with my preferred venue of choice being clubs and hundred year old opera houses.” And the feeling’s been mutual, as we’ve enjoyed near-tomostly sold-out performances each time he has visited. Jeff Daniels is, by the way, a great guy. That first season, my offer was...well, let’s just say, it’s what I could afford. And he took it. Another year, I asked for two performances, and he did them. I asked him to do a fundraising spot for The Grand, and we still use it today, his words echoing what we love to hear about our venue, “for the audience, it’s like sitting in your living room…they just don’t build places like this anymore…years of history and tradition… where Mark Twain spoke, where Sara Bernhardt did Shakespeare.” Yes, I gave the man talking points. But he did the rest, with the same genuine Midwestern charm that he has since lent to the Michigan Department of Tourism for their commercial spots (yes, that’s him). He’s done donor receptions, meet-and-greets, and performs in that “living-room” style that our audiences love, and that is unique to smaller venues like The Grand. And when I asked him to reopen The Grand after its 18-month closure

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in 2009-10, he was gracious enough to work it into his schedule. Daniels’ musical career has turned into a growing family project, as he now performs with his son’s band, the Ben Daniels Band, something he calls “drinking from the fountain of youth.” Think he’s a proud Dad? Here’s how he describes it, quoted from his website. “From the opening song onward, my time with the Ben Daniels Band was and will always be a Life Highlight. I had no idea if fronting a bunch of talented Twenty-somethings would work or not, but I damned the torpedoes and risked a high profile creative implosion in front of paying customers on a ‘16 Gigs in 19 Days Tour’ as together, we traversed the back roads of the Upper Midwest in an RV and a Band Van. With great relief and a surprising sense of what it feels like to be young again, I’m here to say it exceeded even my loftiest expectations.” And yes, The Grand was a part of that tour. And the Ben Daniels Band, who joins Jeff again on November 20, is pretty great

too. From their opening song to the finale of their set, the Ben Daniels Band cuts through with their originality, musicianship, and a sound that is in equal parts Americana, Blues, Jazz, and Rock. With five CDs under their belts – “Coming From The C,” “Checkin’ In To The Michigan Inn,” “Can’t You See,” “The Mountain Home EP,” the dual album & movie release, “Old Gold” and their most recent release, “Roll.” The Ben Daniels Band has a sound that is both unique and familiar. At last year’s gig, many commented that I should bring back that band, solo. It may yet happen. And Jeff Daniels continues to record, now with his son at the helm of the recordings.

“Ben went to school for sound engineering, which is great for me,” Daniels laughs, reflecting on their at-home studio sessions. Now, almost 40 years after heading out east with his D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor, he releases his 7th recording, “Days Like These.” The New York Times says, “Jeff Daniels sings his

songs with a growly twang and barbed good humor, at its high point evoking a transcendental picture of American wanderlust.” Jeff Daniels says, “No matter how much fanfare I get, no matter how much exaltation and anointment comes my way, it will never top gigging through the Upper Midwest with my boy.” Yes, it’s deer-hunting kickoff night (which, in a way, is appropriate) but from that opening ovation, through an entire audience dancing the “Big Bay Shuffle” (which cannot be described, only experienced), through the encore, it promises to be one of those great nights where the audience leaves the theatre, knowing they’ve had a one-of-a-kind experience, and glad that they did not miss it. Hope to see you at the theatre! Joseph Ferlo is President and CEO of the Oshkosh Opera House Foundation and Director of the historic Grand Opera House since 2004.

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ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE

Test Rosa III (Atomic Records) BY BLAINE SCHULTZ Some bands take a while to develop a sound and grow into their skin. Milwaukee’s Testa Rosa seems to have been birthed fully formed, and hit the ground running. Since their 2007 debut they have mined a sound richly textured, drawing as much from well-produced classic studio albums as high energy Punk/New Wave singles. Testa Rosa’s new album III (which may or may not be a nod to albums by Chicago band, Chicago) finds the quintet further refining a sound all but blueprinted on the first album. Not one to be pigeonholed, the band has paid tribute to The Pretenders and The Shocking Blue at benefit shows. Last Fall, Testa Rosa front woman Betty BlexrudStrigens curated an evening of Patti Smith’s music for the Alverno Presents series. Yet it is their original music where Testa Rosa shines brightest. With a lineage that

reaches back to Nerve Twins, The Frogs and Little Blue Crunchy Things, it should be noted these are not dilettantes we are dealing with here. Employing breezy melodies that often prove to be a façade or prelude where something deeper is revealed, this is a band of strong players (Blexrud-Strigens – vocals/guitar/keyboards, Damian Strigens – guitars, Paul Hancock – bass, Bill Backes – drums, Nick Berg – keyboards), who conjure sonic tapestries over which Blexrud-Strigens’ lyrics take flight. And she continues to grow into a great teller of three-minute stories. “The Summer of We Three” sketches a situation that might well have dripped off the pen of Tennessee Williams. BlexrudStrigens’ knowing vocal sets the listener with the impression something sinister may be laying in wait, biding time in the fertile subtext. This notion of pop noir is nothing

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track is stripped. Lessons learned, hard-bitten lessons perhaps, but always at the basest level this is a band whose music offers more with each listen. Their evolution is well worth checking into. The cover of Testa Rosa III depicts the band in shirtsleeves standing in front of a mammoth snow pile. This blending of fire and ice should be your first clue.

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ENTERTAINMENT // CD REVIEW

MARLIN MCKAY’S

“The Look” Deserves a Listen BY GEORGE HALAS Marlin McKay has performed at three of the last four Fox Jazz Festivals. He has more than earned his growing number of fans in the Fox Cities with his extraordinary playing, whether it be paying homage to a hard bop legend like Horace Silver or presenting his own compositions. McKay has relished in nation and international acclaim, having placed first runner up in the 2009 National Trumpet Competition Jazz Division and has also participated in prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency program. Just released, “The Look” is McKay’s second album on the Nostalgic Records label, following “Deep in the Cosmos,” and features Grammy-nominated vibraphonist, Stefon Harris, organist Bobby Floyd of Dr. John and the Count Basie Orchestra, Anthony Wonsey, Dezron Douglas, and current Head Hunter saxophonist Rob Dixon. Trumpeter Joe Tondu was involved with Fox Jazz Fest for many years and is a McKay admirer. “Marlin’s unforced blowing style and affinity for graceful melodies reflects the influence of his two favorite trumpeters, Nicholas Payton and Tom Harrell,” Tondu said. “His love of Hard Bop makes him a natural choice to present jazz to listeners and aficionados both young and seasoned. Pianist Mike Kubicki has played with McKay in two of his FJF appearances. “Marlin and I met almost 10 years ago. A drummer that I was playing with, Mikel Avery, recommended him,” Kubicki said. “We established an instant rapport based on our shared interest in and respect for the hard bop tradition.” “He strives for excellence – in his arranging, his composing, his improvising, and in the show that he presents. He’s a passionate, hard-working professional. Others are noticing, because Marlin has been playing with a number of jazz legends these days.” As far as McKay’s most outstanding

attributes as a player, Kubicki said, “He never tries to overplay. He goes for quality over quantity. His tone is warm and relaxed.” “As a composer,” he continued, his composing is sophisticated, a modern mix of rich jazz harmony and rhythms. His tunes are very original sounding, yet they are friendly and navigable to the improviser. The movements make sense, but they are not predictable. And his melodies are memorable. I love playing his originals.” Not surprisingly, Kubicki likes “The Look.” “I love it, but I’m biased because the niche is right up my alley – modern hardbop, at least that’s what I’d call it,” he said. “He assembled world class musicians from New York City and elsewhere. The musicianship on this recording is on par with anything you’d see from a premier jazz label like Blue Note.” “His composing and improvising gets stronger year after year.” he added. “What I like about his recordings is that he definitely has a sound, a signature concept – much like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and others did. Each record is different, but they had a compositional identity. And Marlin has developed one – a good one.” Douglas, Wallace and Wonsey set a strong uptempo groove and Dixon has the opening cut, “If We Must Die,” moving before McKay takes over and plays melodically in a manner that recalls basketball coach John Wooden’s famous quote, “be quick but don’t hurry.” Wonsey adds some fine work on the keys. The tempo slows on “Lawns” where McKay’s playing is both smooth and exquisite. That style and feel continue on “Rhyne For Lemon Vine,” where additional percussive sounds and Harris’ vibe contributions result in a very engaging sound. McKay and Wonsey get the funky “Peas in A Pod” off and running to a finger-snapping, toe-tapping rhythm and McKay keeps the fun going. “Mikhael”

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follows with slow, deep harmonies with each player waiting patiently to contribute something special, a trend that continues on “Far and Away;” as the tune develops, McKay’s outstanding technique comes into sharper focus and Dixon provides some fine interplay. Harris and McKay have an easy-tolisten to but unpredictable exchange to set the tone for “Easy To Love,” highlighted by Floyd’s Hammond B3 solo. The title tune closes out with a flourish as Harris once again creates an ambience that showcases another engaging McKay melody. A solo by Harris is another highlight. Overall, the album is both consistently interesting and maintains a signature sound generated by a very good playing. It

gets better with additional listens. Kubicki and Tondu agree that McKay’s persona is part of the appeal. “Marlin is a warm, authentic, passionate performer of and ambassador for this music,” Kubicki said. “I’m fortunate to call him my musical collaborator and close friend.” For more information and/or to purchase, go to: www.marlinmckay.com

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Ken Skitch.“Kenny.” BY GEORGE HALAS There are a number of very good reasons why you might recognize the name, despite the fact that he is a very humble, self-described “utility man” who deliberately avoids the spotlight. Perhaps you know him as the co-leader and trombonist for The Big Band Reunion, the 18-piece jazz big band now in its 24th year, and playing every Tuesday night from October through May at Frank’s Pizza Palace on College Ave. “I’m a utility person and that’s how I see myself,” Skitch said. “Except for a couple of times, I’ve never taken a leadership role.” He estimates that, since his arrival in Wisconsin in 1987, he has been a member of over 25 bands, and has subbed in over 30 others. Skitch is “complemented mightily” by BBR co-leader and trumpeter Marty Robinson, but the two have taken the reins of the BBR for the last two as the result of careful consideration by BBR founder Bob Levy. “Ken is one of the original members of The BBR, he is an excellent lead trombonist and he has led his section very well,” Levy said. “First and foremost, though, is that he is very highly respected for his musicianship.” “Bob’s vision was to make sure that his successors were respected as musicians, because you have to lead by example,” Skitch said. “It is also my role as MC (master of ceremonies) to get the audience involved and enjoying what we’ve got.” “There is a fine line between being a community band and being elite. It’s tough to do both,” he noted. “We have focused the members on producing the highest quality music and they feel privileged to be in the band.” Skitch and Robinson have also created set lists that enable The BBR to play more songs per night. “People come to hear the band,” he said, “and we’re giving them more.” While The BBR library has

over 1500 compositions and the band rarely plays the same tune twice in a year, “there are a couple of real favorites that we should and will play more often.” Skitch also plays with Vic Ferrari Symphony on The Rocks – he and bandmates Chris Felts and Jack Naus form The HD Horns, but he may be best known for his work at Heid Music. After earning a bachelor’s degree in performance and composition from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and auditioning “for some symphonies,” he studied instrument repair at Allied Music. A horrible repair job on a new trombone that brought a fellow band member to tears inspired him. “I’ve always been mechanical and started to think about it as a career,” he said. “A guy who did a very good job on one of my instruments told me to go to Allied. In 1987, I moved to Appleton for my first wife and a job….and I kept the job.” (laugh) The “job” was as a repair technician at Heid. He was promoted to service manager in 1995, a position he has held ever since. “I don’t want anyone to be disappointed,” Skitch said. “I don’t want anyone

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to have to go through what my friend did.” He has gained worldwide recognition by giving clinics on repair and serving as the president of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT). Some of the best musicians in the world – Clark Terry, for example - know him as a “lifesaver.” Tom Washatka, one of the best saxophone players in Wisconsin, is a big believer. “It was early 90’s, I was packing up after a late gig and I dropped a PA speaker on my saxophone,” Washatka said. “I knew what the damage might be so I waited until the next morning to peak into my case. Sure enough the horn was schmushed. The point of impact was about half way down the horn and compressed the body of the horn into an oval shape - should be round – and bent numerous keys and rods. It was unplayable. I called Kenny and dropped off my horn later that day. Up to that point I knew him only as a bassist/trombonist, but was aware that he also worked as a horn repair guy.” The next day, Skitch called. “He had taken the horn apart and pulled the body of the horn back to its

original shape,” Washatka said. “He put the keys back on the horn to check alignments of the keys to the tone holes - and this is the expertise of one Kenny Skitch - all the keys lined up perfectly! Unbelievable! He had the horn for another day to make final adjustments. I got the horn back and it looked and played as if NOTHING had happened. Well, needless to say he’s been my repair guy ever since. He’s gotten a big head and charges me an arm and a leg for repair (laugh). But worth it he is!” Roger Rosenberg of Steely Dan is also a big Skitch fan. “While I was on the road, I was having problems with my bass clarinet. When we got to Appleton, I contacted Bob Levy and he immediately recommended Ken,” Rosenberg said. “He not only did it quickly and in a very professional way, he was nice, friendly and very accommodating.” “As a touring professional, it is vital to be able to make that kind of contact in that situation,” he said. “I absolutely recommend Ken to anyone.” Very good player, great guy and his wife, Paula…is glad he kept the job.

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ENTERTAINMENT // WISCONSIN’S FAVORITE BAND

NOT QUITE PARADISE:

The REAL story of the collapse of Wisconsin’s favorite band. BY TROY REISSMANN As a lifetime resident of Wisconsin and a huge fan of local music, I always loved The BoDeans. A true product of our state, The BoDeans are on record as the biggest and most successful collaborative band to have ever called Wisconsin home. Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas met at Waukesha South High School in 1977. After discovering that they both had similar music interests, the duo began writing songs together. Llanas enrolled in college, but soon left after Neumann urged him to pursue music with him. At the time, Neumann didn’t sing much, and considered himself to primarily be a drummer, while Llanas had little experience as a guitar player. However, the two decided to get serious about music and both began to sing and play guitar under the name Da BoDeans in 1980. Though there are several stories of how their name came into existence, Sam has often explained that he got the name from The Beverly Hillbillies character Jethro Bodine. Neumann’s version of the BoDeans moniker conjured up the image of rock n’ roll icons Bo Diddley and James Dean for a familial name, similar to The Smiths and The Connells. Early on, Neumann and Llanas were often credited as “Beau and Sammy BoDean.” The band went on to have many top 40 hits through close to two decades. They were part of the most successful tour in history supporting U2, and were once referred to as, “one of the best bands in America,” by Rolling Stone Magazine. In August of 2011, the collaboration of Kurt and Sammy came to an abrupt end. I had asked Kurt in an interview back in 2013 why the band broke up. He told me Sam simply quit to pursue a solo career. There have been many reports as to exactly why the two friends split, almost all are contradictory to one another. Kurt told me Sam had done something terrible to end their lifetime friendship.

“He (Sam) was my friend, my brother and my co-worker for close to thirty years. I can honestly tell you, I have no interest in ever speaking to him again.” I could not help but think there was still more information we may never know, but one thing I took away from interviewing both Sam and Kurt is that hey really respected each other up until the end. In one of many conversations with Kurt’s wife and manager, she revealed what she felt was the truth behind the split. This conversation was off the record, and out of respect for all parties and the band, it will stay that way. Never once in any of the many conversations I had with Kurt, Sam or Barbara Neumann did anyone have anything derogatory to say about the talent of each other or the band. I sat down with Sam Llanas not long ago at a bar in De Pere. Sam and I had talked on the phone a few times leading up to this interview, but it was nice to get together in person. OW. How does your new album, 4 A.M. differ from your first solo album and those you did with The BoDeans? SL. In many ways, I consider this my first solo album. For the first time in years, I don’t feel I’m under the pressure of trying to be someone different from who I actually am. I don’t feel I have to alter my voice, so it is not as confused as with my days with The BoDeans. OW. Were running from the past? SL. I would not say running, I am proud of those years and what we were able to accomplish. The new CD is kind of a trilogy. My two past recordings came from a very dark time in my life. My brother’s suicide really affected me, and in reflection, these albums are all about the night, hence the title 4 A.M. OW. So, in this release, you felt more like the original Sammy? SL. I felt more relaxed and less restrained. My voice is unique, I cannot change it, and I feel it is my trademark. The song, ‘The Whole Night Through’

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reflects this, I am very proud of it. OW. As you know, I have a relationship with Kurt and the BoDeans. I was once told by their management, that Kurt is the voice of the BoDeans. Do you feel that is incorrect? SL. Absolutely. The BoDeans unique sound came from two people, and I was one of those people! The harmonies we created were the sound of that band. OW. The break up with The BoDeans was tough, was it mutual? SL. Not at all! Let me explain once and for all what happened. I was in the middle of producing my first solo project. The way this industry works is simple, about three months prior to the release of a new CD, the promotion starts. This gives audiences and fans a chance to get excited for the new project. We had an agreement that my album was going to come out that September or October. Before the release of 4 A.M., our new BoDeans project Indigo Dreams was going to be released. This was within that three month publicity period. So my record was in the works. There was an issue that tied up that release. It didn’t come out until a month later. It wasn’t my fault, actually I was in no way aware at all. In all the confusion, nobody thought, ‘hey maybe we should push Sam’s record back.’ I forgot about it, they didn’t say anything about it. Had they brought it to my attention, I would’ve said, ‘yeah, that’s a good idea, let’s push my album back.’ So the BoDeans record came back, and then the next day or two, the publicity about my record came out. Some of the press for my market was good. Dave Marsh, a big rock critic said that my new release was some of the best music he had heard from us in a long time. Basically they lost their minds about the entire situation! They started accusing me of sabotage, and back stabbing them, blah blah blah. OW. So there was no such sabotage? SL. No way, I mean, why would I do that? Why would I sabotage my own band by doing this? Why can’t we just rescind this, put a positive light on it? I mean,

Sam’s album is out, The BoDeans have a new release and sometime down the road, Kurt will have something, all transcending back to another great BoDeans CD. OW. Makes sense to me. Did they see it that way? SL. Not at all, all they saw was red. They came at me hard. OW. Was it coming from Kurt and the band, or Barbara? I mean, after dealing with them earlier this year, Barbara Neumann seems to speak for the band. SL. You are right when you say Barbara speaks for the band. You know, she was forgetting the fact that she also worked for me, and I could fire her at any time! (laugh) The next day, Kurt was very upset. That was the first nail in the coffin. Don’t get me wrong, Kurt and I were not as close as we had been in the past, he was going a different direction. I didn’t need to be hanging out with him. OW. Did the tour ever happen? SL. We had a couple shows. I had thought we had put it behind us. Right before the new tour was supposed to start in Denver, Kurt started telling me how I was to act, and what I was to do. I said, ‘Hey man, f@#% you! I mean, this is just as much my band as yours! You can’t tell me what to do.” OW. So he was putting it all on you? SL. Oh yeah, saying, ‘You did this, and that!’ So that lead to the famous ‘conversation.’ I never said anything until Kurt said, ‘Hey, the BoDeans are over! The only thing left would be the details of the split.’ They say one thing, but honestly I just said, ‘If this is actually the way you feel, then I don’t want to be in the band anymore.’ I mean, if that’s the way he felt, I was out!

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I’m not going to do eight or ten shows making all nicey-nice on stage if in your heart, it’s already over! OW. Did they end up doing the first show in Denver? SL. Yeah, they did the show and lied about it. They said that I missed my plane but didn’t know why. They knew why, I missed my plane on purpose! They came back a few days later and said I quit to explore a solo career. That just wasn’t true. I did go on having a solo career, but why would I leave my bread and butter job to go solo? That doesn’t make sense. All I wanted to do was release a little solo record that I wasn’t even planning to promote, ya know? OW. So how did the record do? SL. I don’t know, I mean critically it did great! It did okay. OW. How did Indigo Dreams do? SL. I’m not sure, at that point, I really gave up caring! It’s been three years, and to be honest, it’s been a struggle. They continue to bad mouth me and point fingers. Some of the accusations are nothing short of ridiculous! OW. Do you continue to get residuals from your years as the BoDeans front man?

SL. Not a penny, they are withholding it from me. They owe me a ton of money. I really don’t want to get into that. I am all about moving forward. The BoDeans have stated as recently as October of this year that they were surprised that Sam had abruptly quit the band, but according to the interviews I did with both Sam Llanas and Kurt Neumann, this is simply not true. The new CD from the band The BoDeans is good, but there is and always will be something missing in the list of ingredients, and that is Sammy. Being friends with both Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas, I am sad that their relationship ended on such a low note. These guys made some of the best music Wisconsin has ever known. I hired Kurt and the current line up to play last year’s Rock for Autism and they did admirably. I also hired Sam to play a wine tasting event earlier in the year, and he was great. After a long week of performing, he still took time to talk to the fans and sign CD’s. Fans of The BoDeans continue to support each version of the band, but we are the ones who truly lost out with their break up.

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ENTERTAINMENT // MARIANAS TRENCH

Canada’s Marianas Trench Dives Deep into U.S. on Fall Tour BY JEREMY J. JOHANSKI Hey You Guys! is coming through Green Bay. No, that sentence is not missing some pieces. That’s the new U.S. tour name being headlined by Marianas Trench, and it visits Titletown on November 17th. One of Canada’s most popular young pop bands of the past decade is dropping into the U.S. this Fall on a tour pattern the jet stream would be proud of. After a dip along the West Coast and through the Rockies, Marianas Trench will play Meyer Theatre in support of their October 23rd album release Astoria. Marianas Trench hails from Vancouver and has a massive following across Canada, but chose to endear a small U.S. city with the name of its fourth studio album, Astoria, Oregon. Astoria, the setting of the 80’s coming of age classic film The Goonies represents a suitable pairing for creativity and 80’s style immersion that Marianas Trench lead Josh Ramsay sought out for the new album. “Once I made the choice to do a throwback record,” Ramsay said “I figured the best way to inspire it was to live it…I was recording vocals shirtless, wearing a scarf and leather pants…method acting.” I was granted an early preview of Astoria, and after I took the headphones off, got a haircut and acclimated back to 2015 once again, I asked Josh Ramsay a few things all the “trenchers” might want to know. JJJ: While you presented yourself and your bandmates embodying the 80’s for recording Astoria in your Vancouver home, how would you say you present yourself to others upon their first impression of you? Josh: Ha-ha, I think people that meet me for the first time find me quite… eccentric. JJJ: Alright, well although I’ve known your music for some time, it wasn’t until looking into a number of your music videos that it hit me…and please take

zero offense to this…but I thought, ‘Wow, Marilyn Manson lookalike!’ Josh: What?!?! JJJ: Have you never, ever heard this, not from anyone? Josh: What…no?! But oh my God that’s hilarious! JJJ: Just my thoughts, but also a few others think so too. Just go type in your name and “Manson” on Google and have a look around. Josh: Well that’s hilarious but I definitely choose not to Google myself as a rule. But I’ll just take your word for it (laugh). JJJ: So, you said in some Canadian media interviews that prior to writing this album you went through a very dark period and pretty much went away for 6 months or so to avoid quite a bit of crap, to be blunt, that you were trying to deal with. Do you feel like you’re completely removed from that, out of that funk from that, and riding the energy you got to write Astoria? Josh: No…not in a nutshell but, I definitely feel hopeful again…part of the reason I couldn’t write wasn’t that I couldn’t write, it’s that I wouldn’t. Because I always write about my own life, I knew that I was going to have to take a really hard, honest look at that stuff, and I wasn’t ready to, but once I sort of got up the balls to follow through with it…and with the knowledge that I feel personally, and artistically it’s my best stuff…there’s definitely a feeling of catharsis that goes with that. JJJ: So would you say that getting that written or on paper was somewhat… medicating? Josh: In some ways, yes. It’s certainly a great tool…or a great outlet to vent. JJJ: I will say you’ve been amazingly refreshing in that you’re unusually straightforward. Having reviewed your social media content on Twitter, interviews and the like, you differ from many of the other entertainers or celebrities I’ve looked at in a while. Josh: I think you can never totally be

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yourself when someone’s interviewing you or what not. At the end of the day you’re still a performer and you’re portraying a performance. I kind of miss the days when rock stars were just like, ‘F*ck it, I’m going to be blunt’ like the Noel Gallagher type. I love guys that are just straight up, kind of like no bullsh*t. I aspire to be a more real performer. JJJ: In your Twitter for example, one tweet from your follower @lovetodance1999 says “@JoshRamsay I don’t think you’ll ever really understand how important you are to us or in general. You’re worth looking up to. <3.” Your reply was “I disagree. Entertainers only show you a performance of a character they portray. Look at the people you really know.” Furthermore when @SJ_5sauce said, “@JoshRamsay you’re literally the definition of what I aspire to be one day. <3,” you replied, “Aim higher.” Josh: Hahaha! JJJ: Do you get asked about that, or are people in the entertainment industry around you kind of like, ‘Wow, what a d*ck.’ Correct me if I’m wrong, there isn’t anything wrong with setting people straight and not leading them on some illusion, right? Josh: Yeah…I think it’s very, very dangerous when people in the entertainment industry start weighing in on subjects that they have no f*cking right to be talking about in the first place, like mental health and immunizing babies, for example. Like what the f*ck do you know, you’re an actor, why are you talking to people about how they should live their lives? Isn’t that what psychologists are for? You know what you’re an expert at…playing parts. What I’m an expert at is like chord progressions in music theory. Ask me questions about that and I’m happy give you a knowledgeable answer, outside of that, it’s not really my field, you know? JJJ: Right! That’s spot on! Perhaps politicians in this country can take some of

that advice too. TOUR AND TRACKS JJJ: Doing this music thing, especially from a base in Canada is challenging. You mentioned how especially in Canada popularity doesn’t happen overnight exactly, right? Josh: Yeah, haha. The old, 10-year overnight success. JJJ: This tour is going through much of the heart of the American music scene geographically, minus the southern part of the country, is that focus based on demand or popularity, or is it with the hopeful intent of evangelizing and spreading more? Josh: We’ve toured in the states a lot in past years, but there are so many cities that you just can’t possibly do the whole country in one single tour. So we’re just breaking it up in chunks…we’re kind of getting to the places that have been the longest since we’ve been to them. Many of the places on this tour are places that we likely haven’t been to in probably three years or so. We’ve played Green Bay before. I don’t remember the name of the place…but it was on our Ever After album tour. [Green Bay Distillery, June 2012] I remember it because Ian (Casselman, drums) had horrible food poisoning and we thought he wasn’t going to be able to play the show. Anyway, because I play the drums too, I thought that I might need to play drums and do lead vocals from behind the drums. That’s how we sound checked and that’s how I remember Green Bay. JJJ: Hopefully the food poisoning wasn’t from food in Green Bay…right? Josh: (Laugh) No, it was from questionable mayonnaise actually. JJJ: Many critics and fans agree that your music, especially the hits have largely a positive vibe or energy to them, a feelgood spirit to them. I agree personally. What would you say from Astoria are songs that fit that description? Josh: In terms of feel good songs specifically, it’s not much of a feel-good record

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(laugh). There are still a few ‘fun’ songs, and feel-good jams. For one, if you’re going to do a record that’s a meticulous and loving tribute to the 80’s, you have to have at least one feel-good up-tempo song, a la “Walking on Sunshine,” or “Footloose,” or something like that. We did do a song like that called “Yesterday,” where some of the lyrics actually quote some 80’s movies and I felt like it had been a long time since someone did that kind of a feel good jam, like a Kenny Loggins type of song. JJJ: In speaking about the full album and its tracks…would you agree with my thinking that “One Love,” “Yesterday,” “Who Do You Love,” “Wildfire,” and maybe “This Means War,” will become the favorites? Josh: I don’t know…I guess that remains to be seen! I’m always very curious to see when a record of ours first comes out to see what the standout tracks are for other people because I mean, I’m so inside of it that I can’t really be a reliable voice on that subject. JJJ: So you talked about the 80’s and being embodied in it. The very first track “Astoria,” I got 2 minutes into and went, ‘He sounds like Prince!’ Josh: Yeah? That’s a great compliment, thank you! Yeah, I guess I can do the girlish falsetto thing (laugh). JJJ: The song moves forward and into kind of a Supertramp, Queen, Abba…a little hint of MJ in there? Josh: I’m a big believer in an album being an entire body of work, not with throwaway tracks. So for me, I want the opening of the record in that first track to be setting the stage for what you’re going to hear in this album. What are some of the sonic qualities, the lyric qualities that you’re going to hear? So yeah, I wanted “Astoria” to feel like a preview to all of those things. I’ve done this on most of our albums where there’s a big opening number and I don’t follow standard song structure, and I just kind of make it big and free form. Being that this record has all this 80’s feel to it, I really wanted to approach a song like that, probably how I would have if I was a contemporary in the 80’s. That meant each section of the song has a different 80’s band feel. There’s some U2 in there, some Police, Tears for Fears, some Michael Jackson, there’s some Prince…some Queen…

all things I probably would have drawn on if I was around at that time. JJJ: Take me for crazy, but I think the production of the song “Who Do You Love,” feels a bit like One Direction. In a full, potential pop, young love and repeatplay again and again capability. I did make a note to myself to apologize in advance to you in case that reference hurts (laugh)! Josh: Well, I will tell you what I was going for, and it had nothing to do with One Direction…it had a lot more to do with Toto. JJJ: Whoops, okay... Josh: I was after that sort of really lush production, like with “Africa,” something of that era. That sort of vocal quality, really tight gang vocals and using some sort of African instruments…like there’s a kalmiba in it. JJJ: The superior production quality makes it jump out. Josh: Thank you! We even recorded it with ten of us playing drums at once. Ian and I playing drums, and then eight other guys and we were all in a circle, and we mic’d it in the middle and everyone playing along with these big parts and it ended up sounding very thunderous. Ramsay and Marianas Trench are an interesting mix of solid musicians and performers. Ramsay himself was nominated for a 2013 Grammy for his work on Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” Ramsay’s bandmates dig into current mainstream sports, and Ramsay’s Twitter calls himself “Gayest straight boy ever.” They’re like brothers on the road together. I tipped him off to just make sure he knew about the Green and Gold while in Titletown. “I do know…the first time we were there we went to the radio station,” Ramsay said “and the Packers were playing and Green Bay was just a complete ghost town! Like you could lie down in the middle of the street!” Green Bay won’t resemble a ghost town when Marianas Trench plays the intimate Meyer Theatre on November 17th, and hopefully for Ramsay and company they’ll soon be in well-populated US hit music charts as well. Tweet Jeremy J. Johanski @TripleJx

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CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE THE METAL GRILL CUDAHY 9:00PM HILLARY REYNOLDS BAND W/ WALT HAMBURGER THE SOURCE PUBLIC HOUSE MENASHA 9:30PM NOVEMBER 05 RED LIGHT SAINTS ROSS CATTERTON (OF WORLD OF BEER KYLE MEGNA & THE APPLETON 9:00PM MONSOONS) NOVEMBER 07 DÈJA VU CONSULT THE APPLETON 9:00PM BRIEFCASE LEGACY BIG BAND ANDUZZI’S PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 7:00PM HOWARD 9:00PM JOHNNY WAD JAY MATTHES ANDUZZI’S THE SOURCE PUBLIC GREEN BAY WEST HOUSE MENASHA 6:00PM 9:30PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS NOVEMBER 06 BACKSTAGE BAR NASHVILLE PIPELINE FOND DU LAC 9:00PM ANDUZZI’S TIN SANDWICH GREEN BAY EAST BECKETS 9:30PM OSHKOSH 8:00PM KWT FEATURING TOM CROSSING PATHS WASHATKA BOEHMERS BAR BECKETS GREEN BAY 9:00PM OSHKOSH 8:00PM GRAYLING PINGEL THE 151’S BRIDGE BAR DÈJA VU FREMONT 8:00PM APPLETON 9:00PM BAD HABITZ JENIRATORS DAISYS WESTERN LCO CASINO SALOON HAYWARD 9-1:00 OSHKOSH 9:00PM WILDSIDE THE LATELY OSHKOSH LANES DÈJA VU OSHKOSH 8:00PM APPLETON 9:00PM CONSIOUS PILOT LOVE MONKEYS SARDINE CAN FAT JOE’S BAR & GRILL GREEN BAY 9:00PM FOND DU LAC CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE HEADLINERS BAR & GRILL NEENAH 9:30PM REVEREND RAVEN THE HILL OMRO 2:00PM

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November 1 Flavors of Wisconsin Gift Fair Fond du Lac Public Library 32 Sheboygan Street 11 am-2 pm $3 Flavors of Wisconsin Gift Fair is a holiday celebration of locally produced food products featuring vendors from throughout the state. The event includes: - A variety of Wisconsin-made food products, perfect for gift-giving - Samples for nibbling galore - Door prizes - Silent auction - Basket-making station: Bring your purchases to our station, and for a small fee we’ll create a gorgeous gift basket ready for giving - Sandwiches and drinks for sale - And more!

November 3 Foot of the Lake Poetry Reading Series: Nick Demske Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street 7pm Featuring Nick Demske. THELMA’s Foot of the Lake Reading Series is regularly held the first Tuesday of the month in Cafe 1906. This free event includes a guest writer, open mic and a cash bar. Readings begin at 7 pm and the doors open at 6:30 pm.

November 5 Timbukale! Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts

51 Sheboygan Street Ages 4-7 at 5pm Ages 8-13 at 6pm $60 ($48 Friends of THELMA) Traditional Music and Dance Lessons from Ghana! Edi Gbordzi, formerly of Ghana, now of Fond du Lac, is a master drummer, dancer, singer and composer.

November 5-8 Creations Exhibit Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road Thurs. - Sat. 1-8, Sundays 1-5 Joan Volkman creates colorful, one-of-a-kind, abstract works of art using alcohol ink on Yupo paper. The uniqueness of each piece captures the viewers imagination and attention. Each viewer sees something a little differently. In addition to the paintings, Joan creates pottery, jewelry, and many other types of art. The opening reception will be during Tour the Town FDL Oct. 16 from 5 -8.

November 6 1st Annual Sip & Support benefitting Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County Holiday Inn 625 W Rolling Meadows Drive 5:30pm $45/person or $300/table of eight SAVE THE DATE! The Family Resource Center is having our 1st Annual Sip & Support

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Great Lakes Hockey league. They play competition from all over the country in a hard hitting, face past game. The Bears league is one of the last full check leagues in the country.

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Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road 5 pm - 8 pm Fundraising Event on Friday, The Inspiration Exchange is a November 6th 2015 and it will be new collaborative art and writing hosted at the Holiday Inn—Lake exhibit by local residents. We Winnebago Conference Center searched for participants who from 5:30pm-10pm. Tickets were willing to work together are $45 each or $300 for a table to interpret each others work by of 8. 5:30-6:30 Silent Auction, selecting the product they found Light Hors d’ oeuvres 6:30 Silent inspiration from. Our reception Auction ends (highest bidders and exhibit will display the art & receive prizes & pay) 7pm-8:30 writing works of interpretation Complimentary Wine & Pairings created by each other. This event (Tapa courses) 8:30-8:45 Program will be held at the Share Fine Art & testimonial 9pm-10pmish Galleries at 228 S Military Rd. Live Auction You could win... in Fond du Lac. The goal of this *2 person, 7 night, all-inclusive event is to help local artists and (Boat, Gas, Bait,3 meals/day, writers build their resumes and Lodging) stay at Eagle Lake Island get exposure for free. Raising Lodge in 2016 *Hot Air Balloon awareness of the arts in Fond du Ride for 4 *Disney World Hopper Lac is important, so come and Tickets for 4 *Lake Geneva Cruise support your special community Line Certificates *And MUCH of local talent. MORE!! Call today at (920) 923-4110 for more information Lego Night on our event or to reserve a seat Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac today-limited seating available. 75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm $6.00 November 6 The first Friday of every month, enjoy our giant supply of LEGOs, Downtowners Band demonstrate creative building and Fox Lake American Legion Hall be inspired by a monthly theme Dancing-7:30-10:30pm and fellow builders. Program is Fondy Bears vs West included with general admission.

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Blue Line Family Ice Center 550 Fond du Lac Avenue 8 pm Admission is charged Looking for some excitement? How about watching the second oldest amateur hockey team in the nation take to the ice? The Fond du Lac Bears are a full check hockey team participating in the

November 6-7 Fond du Lac Area Homeschool Drama Troupe presents “The Little Women of Orchard House” Community Church N6717 Streblow Drive

7 pm Nov. 6; 2 pm Nov. 7 $5 at door for adults, $3 for students Student actors from Fond du Lac and the surrounding area will be sketching the scenes of a simpler time when the Fond du Lac Area Homeschool Drama Troupe presents “The Little Women of Orchard House” Nov. 6 and 7 at Fond du Lac Community Church, N6717 Streblow Dr. The production, which is open to the public, will take place that Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 for adults, $3 for students 17 and under and free for children 3 and under. It is being directed by Liz Knoll of Oshkosh. Written by David Longest, the play takes the classic Louisa May Alcott novel and turns it into an entertaining, historical tale for the stage that the whole family will enjoy.

November 7 Holiday Wonder Art & Craft Expo FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Center 520 Fond du Lac Avenue 9-3pm A quality show featuring unique handmade gifts and home decorating ideas.

Wade House Hearthside Dinner Wade House Historic Site W7965 Highway 23 Greenbush 11-3pm $45/per person Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with your own hands in the historic Wade House stagecoach hotel! Guests prepare 19th-century dishes on a woodburning stove and over an openhearth fire just as Mrs. Wade did more than 150 years ago. Limited seating; reservations required. Private Hearthside Dinners may be arranged.

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November 10 Books Between Bites Salem United Methodist Church 120 Sheboygan Street 12:10 - 12:50 pm HANDY ANDY: The Andy Pafko Story by Joe Niese Andy Pafko, a five-time All-Star baseball player, began with the Chicago Cubs in 1943, went to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and retired from the Milwaukee Braves in 1959. Our reviewer, Marty Paulsen, began his teaching career at Goodrich High School in 1968, became head baseball coach the next year, and continues to coach Fond du Lac High School baseball.

Card Making Techniques Southlake Clubhouse 130 Southlake Circle 3:15 or 5:15 or 7 pm

$6.00 or a minimum $15.00 product order Make three cards/learn at least one new technique and use one new product each month. $6.00 gets you the class and three cards to mail out or use as samples to make more OR you may place a $15.00 minimum order for products and your class and cards are free! Three sessions to choose from: 3:15 or 5:15 or 7 pm. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so materials can be prepared. All materials are supplied except for double-sided adhesive - please bring with you. Call or email stampinjana@ charter.net. NO Children under 10 please.

November 12 Meet Producer Dinner LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe

6:30 pm $40 per person or $75 per couple Purchase your tickets to Meet the Producer Dinners at LaClare Farms now! Come & experience an evening you won’t forget! Dine with us on our farm where our in house Chef Jim creates a multicourse meal using locally sourced ingredients, paired with a local brewery or winery. We feature a cheese display using many of the cheeses we make right here in our creamery using either goat, cow or sheep milk! We dine inside November-April starting with a cheese reception & complimentary first beverage followed by tours starting at 5:30pm and dinners starting at 6:00pm. We dine outside with the weather permits MayOctober starting with a cheese reception & complimentary first beverage followed by tours starting at 6:30pm and dinners starting at 7:00pm. When

weather does not permit dinners will be held inside our Courtyard. All events are held rain or shine. Get your spot today. Cash Bar opens one hour before Dinner. Seating is Limited. The second Thursday of every month LaClare Farms hosts a special event for you to meet the person who produced your meal.

viewer sees something a little differently. In addition to the paintings, Joan creates pottery, jewelry, and many other types of art. The opening reception will be during Tour the Town FDL Oct. 16 from 5 -8.

Come and experience an evening you won’t soon forget! This months Dinner is with the Stone Arch Brewery- don’t wait!

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November 12-15 Creations Exhibit Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road Thurs. - Sat. 1-8, Sundays 1-5 Joan Volkman creates colorful, one-of-a-kind, abstract works of art using alcohol ink on Yupo paper. The uniqueness of each piece captures the viewers imagination and attention. Each

November 13

Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center N2875 State Highway 67 Campbellsport 1-3:30pm and 6pm-8:30pm $15 for supplies Using a variety of natural materials, we will create a beautiful wreath and swag that will enhance your home’s winter decor. Please bring along a pruning shears and $15 to cover material costs. We will use the dried flowers the grass seed heads from the prairie. This class will

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be offered at three separate times. Registration is required.

November 13-15 Kristma’s Kringle Holiday Open House Kristma & Kringle Shoppe 1330 S. Main St. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Featuring five new decorated theme trees from the “Grinch” to Elvis and the Beatles musician tree to “Wildlife” tree plus a new “Wizard of Oz” theme section. Also featuring renouned nativity artist Emanuele Fontanini from Italy. Prize drawings, refreshments and many surprises for the whole family.

November 14-15 Botanicals Christmas Gallery

Opening Botanicals Floral Studio 1081 E. Johnson St. Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Capture the splendor magic of one unvailing of Botanicals 2015 holiday season showroom. Enjoy refreshments and amazing holiday inspiration by the award winning Botantical “Dream Team”.

November 14 Holiday Wine Event Fox Valley Savings Bank 51 E. 1st Street 5 pm to 7:30 pm $30 Your chance to taste wine, chocolate, cheese and more. You also get to buy anything you tasted. A Riedel glass is included in your ticket price. The brochures are hands-free and double as your order forms.

You can use the free coat & purse check. Proceeds benefit New Beginnings & 1,000 Books before Kindergarten.

Cheese Pairing LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 3pm $10 per person Includes three different types of cheese paired with three different types of wine or beer. Call today to reserve your spot!

Fondy Bears vs Marquette Iron Rangers Blue Line Family Ice Center 550 Fond du Lac Avenue 8 pm Admission is charged Looking for some excitement? How about watching the second oldest amateur hockey team in

the nation take to the ice? The Fond du Lac Bears are a full check hockey team participating in the Great Lakes Hockey league. They play competition from all over the country in a hard hitting, face past game. The Bears league is one of the last full check leagues in the country.

Wade House Hearthside Dinner Wade House Historic Site W7965 Highway 23 Greenbush 11-3pm $45/per person Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with your own hands in the historic Wade House stagecoach hotel! Guests prepare 19th-century dishes on a wood-burning stove and over an open-hearth fire just as Mrs. Wade did more than 150 years ago. Limited seating; reservations required. Private Hearthside Dinners may be arranged.

November 15 Symphonic Band 40th Cathedral Concert St. Paul’s Cathedral Church 51 West Division Street 3pm A concert of sacred and classical music, performed in the inspirational setting of Fond du Lac’s St. Paul ‘s Cathedral, seat of the Fond du Lac diocese of the Episcopalian Church.

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The First Annual Harvest Festival and Craft Show will feature a variety of vendors including homemade crafts, jewelry, make-up/skin care products, and so much more. Food will be on sale throughout the day. A small basket raffle will also be held throughout that week. Vendors may reserve a space for a fee (see website) and all proceeds are

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yours. The food profit, basket raffle and money from the resident art work on sale will go back to the residents. Donations are always welcomed!

November 19 Searl Pickett Chamber Music Series

Former St. Patrick’s Church 41 E. Follett Street 7:30 pm Single tickets sold at the door $15 each, students are admitted free. Now in its 20th year, the music series was organized especially for the greater Fond du Lac community and features the finest soloists and chamber ensembles in Wisconsin and the

Midwest. The Series is affiliated with the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band, which provides production support and tax-exempt status for contributions. Concluding the series at St. Pat’s Church on Thursday, November 19 will be pianist Eli Kalman, Professor of Music at UW-Oshkosh and cellist Parry Karp, Artist in Residence at UW Madison

School of Music.

Whispering Springs Golf Club Wedding Showcase Wispering Springs 380 Whispering Springs Dr. Fond du Lac 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Featuring Haentze Floral and Matt’s DJ Service.

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Downtown Fond du Lac 130 S. Main St 5:00 - 8:00 pm Stroll historic downtown Fond du Lac during Tour the Town, held the third Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. All manner of artists - from painters, to jewelry makers, to mixed media artists, to cheese artisans, and every medium in between - grace our downtown’s venues with their wares for purchase. This event is always free!

Family Night Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac 75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm $6.00 The third Friday of every month, enjoy a night out with your family with a variety of special activities

November 20-22 The Printmakers Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road Thursdays-Saturdays 1-8pm Sundays 1-5pm Share Fine Art Galleries is bringing local printmakers together for this featured exhibit. The opening reception will be during Tour the Town Fond du Lac Nov. 20th from 5-8pm

FDL County Fairgrounds Expo Center 520 Fond du Lac Avenue 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Artisans from near and far offer their unique and trendy creations in an inviting atmosphere where the excitement of the upcoming holiday season can be found. Sigma Holiday House showcases over 70 juried artisans offering a huge variety of collectibles, gifts, original crafts, clothing and art. Once again, there is a RAFFLE and a SILENT AUCTION featuring many exciting items. As always we will offer entertainment. Save room for the COFFEE CORNER! SIGMA’S HOMEMADE COOKIES will also be available.

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UW-Fond du Lac 400 University Drive 6:30-8:30pm $35 Canvas & Corks is a great way to enjoy a fun, relaxing and social evening. A little paint, a little wine and a TON of fun! We’ll guide you step-by-step in creating your own masterpiece; absolutely no experience is necessary. So, whether you are a talented artist or just hoping to discover your creative side, you will be amazed with your very own work of ART! Our experienced instructor and a glass of wine for inspiration are just what you need for a night of fun with friends. Get your da Vinci ON and be inspired a the the U! Supplies and wine included. $35 fee per class, registration is open at:http:// fdl.uwc.edu/community/ continuing-ed/adult-personalenrichment#corks .

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November 26 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Fond du Lac High School 800 Campus Drive 8:00 am Fun-Family & Fitness!! A 5 mile chip timed run & 2 mile untimed run/walk. The Turkey Trot offer two events - a 5 mile run and a 2 mile walk and is open to everyone of all ages and abilities. This event is meant to be fun for the whole family, not just seasoned athletes. The Turkey Trot is perfect for anyone who wants to kick off Thanksgiving Day with a bit of exercise and a lot of fun!

November 26-29 The Printmakers Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road Thursdays-Saturdays 1-8pm Sundays 1-5pm Share Fine Art Galleries is bringing local printmakers together for this featured exhibit. The opening reception will be

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Small Business Saturday Attention shoppers! Shop in downtown Fond du Lac on Saturday, Nov 28 and celebrate Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. Get Downtown! Participating businesses will feature special sales, free product samples, food and more! Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. This year promises more great deals, promotions and goodies!

January 30 TOWARD HARMONY WITH NATURE Oshkosh Convention Center 2 N Main, Oshkosh In celebration of the 20th Toward Harmony with Nature Conference, Wild Ones Fox Valley Area is pleased to present Dr. Darrell Morrison, one of the country’s most distinguished native landscape designers and educators. Dr. Morrison landscape designs include two of our country’s most admired landscape gardens; the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX and the Native Plants Garden at the UW Arboretum. His keynote address “Rivers and Drifts: Natural Process in Designed Places” will provide a wealth of information and inspiration for home gardeners. The all-day natural landscaping conference also includes nine other speakers on the whole spectrum of native plants and natural landscaping topics will be present, as well as vendors and exhibitors and a silent auction. For more information, visit http://www. towardharmonywithnature.org. L32 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | November 2015

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Tweed Funk 2015 WAMI Winner Friday, November 13

Isthmus Brass A Holiday Tradition Friday, December 11

Davina and the Vagabonds Saturday, November 21

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