ArtBeet, Inc.: Wisconsin Arts News for June 26

Wisconsin Arts News

A Service of the Wisconsin Arts Board

June 26, 2009

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I don't recall where I was when Buddy Holly died. But I'll recall where I was when Michael Jackson died. I was on Twitter."

RIP MJ

RIP FF

VIDEO OF THE DAY
Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary Thriller Teaser Video Full Version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfQhdBpCFCA

FROM THE WISCONSIN ARTS BOARD

"Public Enemies" Screenings will Roll Out the Red Carpet

Film Wisconsin

June 30

On June 30, Madison, Milwaukee and Oshkosh will host a special advance screening of "Public Enemies," the new action-thriller from Universal Pictures that stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard. The film is directed by UW-Madison graduate and acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann. Much of "Public Enemies" was filmed in Wisconsin, including locations in Beaver Dam, Columbus, Darlington, Madison, Manitowish Waters, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh. Now it's time to step back for one night to the Golden Age of Hollywood where gangster stars like Jimmy Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and George Raft ruled the silver screen. Proceeds from the screenings, made possible by Universal Pictures and the Marcus Corporation will benefit, Film Wisconsin and the following partner organizations: Madison - Arts Wisconsin; Milwaukee - Milwaukee County Historical Society; Oshkosh - Oshkosh Area Community Foundation's Downtown Façade Renovation grant program. For more information and tickets, please go to:

http://www.filmwisconsin.net/News/publicEnemies.asp

"Gateways" - Artists Li Hu, MFA – Oshkosh, Jane Herrick, MA – Eau Claire, Emily Kewon, MFA – Madison, Matthew Piepenbrok, BFA – Stevens Point

Wisconsin Arts Board/DOA Exhibition

Through July 24

Each of us is a mosaic of influences – our parents, our families, our communities, our cultures or ethnic backgrounds – and each experience adds another piece or dimension to our personal definition. Even as they, the artists, provide you, the observer, a gateway into their own lives you, the observer, will add a new piece to your own mosaic from the experience.

2009 Governor's Awards in Support of the Arts Nomination Forms Now Available

Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts
Deadline: July 17, 2009 for electronic submission; must be postmarked by 7/17 if using US Mail

"Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Governor's Awards in Support of the Arts. You may use our web form to submit a nomination of an individual, corporation, or community organization. You may also download a printable version of the form (.pdf format, requires free Adobe Acrobat reader) to be completed and mailed. These must be postmarked by July 17, 2009, to be considered."
http://www.wiffa.org/?page_id=38

Advancing a Cultural Climate - National Arts Policy Roundtable recommendations available online

Americans for the Arts

"The 2008 National Arts Policy Roundtable, an annual forum of Americans for the Arts and the Sundance Preserve, examined important and timely opportunities for the arts to promote civic engagement toward building healthy communities and a healthy democracy. The Roundtable convened 29 leaders from business, government, philanthropy, education, and the arts, including Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton and George Tzougros, Executive Director for Wisconsin Arts Board. Policy recommendations—designed to ensure a vital civic role for the arts in regard to cross-sector alliances, policies and investment, research and evaluation, and messaging and case-making—have been released on the Americans for the Arts website in the form of a 27-page report about the roundtable. Participants declared that in order to create the society we envision, it is important for citizens and the public- and private-sectors to work together in support of "advancing a cultural climate in which civic life may thrive." Readers will find related strategies for advancing work across many sectors. The annual National Arts Policy Roundtable is the culminating event of a year-long discussion with experts and stakeholders and research on the topic by Americans for the Arts. Through generous funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, leaders on the issue from Public Agenda, American Public Media, and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) worked closely with this year's Roundtable in helping to bring different perspectives and shed new light on the topic."

www.AmericansForTheArts.org/information_services/research/policy_roundtable/

Wisconsin Arts Board Recommends: World-class WI Arts Tours

Wisconsin's Gangster Tour

Travel Wisconsin

"The Prohibition and the Great Depression of the 1920s and '30s were lucrative times for outlaws like Al Capone and John Dillinger. Charismatic and successful, they were polarizing figures unpopular with the FBI and local police-the honest ones, anyway. The usual suspects were often on the run. And that usually meant Wisconsin. This summer, go "On the lam" in Wisconsin and experience the rich lore and legend of Wisconsin's history and a little Hollywood magic for yourself. The following itinerary will guide you through some of Wisconsin's most notorious locations. Rats need not apply."

http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Gangster-Tour.aspx

Day Trip East Coast Wisconsin Visual Arts Tour

Travel Wisconsin

"From sophisticated cities to quaint fishing villages, the Wisconsin harbor towns dotting the state's 1,100 miles of scenic Lake Michigan coastline promise a visual art adventure. This four-day itinerary offers museums that specialize in folk and decorative arts, internationally acclaimed traveling exhibits and a glimpse into the studios of working artists. In addition to touring art exhibits, Wisconsin's coastal harbor towns offer a variety of outdoor recreation, shopping and dining, and plenty of relaxing scenery. Many of these coastal communities have experienced their own sort of renaissance with the development and expansion of cultural attractions, state-of-the-art harbors and downtown revitalization. Whether you follow all four days of the tour or create your own itinerary, a world-class arts tour awaits."

http://www.travelwisconsin.com/article_detail.aspx?articleid=53&menuid=30

Summer is ripe for day-trippers; variety of vacation venues awaits

Wisconsin State Journal

"For those who have experienced cutbacks in their income, or been worried about their shrinking retirement funds, destinations like Monroe, Milwaukee, Madison or the Fox Valley may be the preferred option this year. When the summer tourism season unofficially begins Friday with the Memorial Day weekend, the day trip, while not as glamorous as other vacation choices, can provide plenty of memories and keep the family budget in check. It also is a key component to the state's $13 billion tourism industry."

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/452000

Mail Your Art or Poem to Show Your Love

Blog: CricketToes.com, Wisconsin Arts Board

Deadline: July 1, 2009

"The Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) has put out a call for postcard entries from visual artists and poets to celebrate its 35th day o' birth. This is a rare submission opportunity as there's no fee, no jury to impress and you are absolutely free to create whatever you want. Huzzah! Of course, there's no prize money either, but what the hell, right? Here's what ya do:"

http://www.crickettoes.com/blog/2009/03/mail-your-art-or-poem-to-show-your-love.html

New: Arts-Related Grant Opportunities

New: SPACE FOR CHANGE: New LINC Program Recognizes Innovation in

Development of Affordable Artist Spaces with Two Funding Opportunities

Through a funding collaboration between the MetLife Foundation and Ford Foundation, Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) announces Space for Change: Building Communities Through Innovative Art Spaces. The Space for Change program seeks to highlight the production of artist spaces in an emerging framework of cultural equity, where artists are key stakeholders and contributors in community building and revitalization. This program kicks off with the MetLife Innovative Space Awards (ISA), an awards program that recognizes and promotes successful artist spaces that exhibit innovation, affordability, sustainability and positive community impact. Winning projects will demonstrate the role that affordable artist spaces play in community revitalization and socially progressive development, as well as replicable and sustainable models for artist space development. In November 2009, up to five winning projects will receive awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

www.lincnet.net/artist-space

Global Film Initiative Accepting Applications for Summer 2009 Feature-Film Production Grants

Foundation Center

Deadline: July 15

As part of its continuing effort to promote original filmmaking by individuals from around the world, the Global Film Initiative has announced the Summer 2009 cycle of its feature-film Production Grants program. Global Film Initiative production grants are awarded twice a year, in winter and summer, to filmmakers whose work exhibits artistic excellence, authentic self-representation, and accomplished storytelling. The granting program furthers the initiative's mission of contributing to the development of local film industries while offering audiences a variety of cultural perspectives on daily life around the world.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=253100015

NALAC Introduces New Transnational Cultural Remittance Grant - Program to Fund Joint Projects in the U.S., Mexico and Central America

July 24 Deadline

San Antonio, Texas –The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new competitive grant program, the Transnational Cultural Remittances (TCR) grant, a project of the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture with support from the Ford Foundation. This new grant program seeks to identify and support exemplary cultural exchange projects that support grassroots artistic and cultural practices and strengthen social networks across national boundaries in transnational communities.

http://www.nalac.org/

CALL FOR ARTISTS - visual artists - writers and poets - performance artists, sound artists, composers, choreographers - film/video/animation artists

Alliance of Artists

Deadline August 15

The Alliance of Artists Communities is now accepting applications for the 2010 Midwestern Voices and Visions awards - celebrating, supporting, and promoting the work of highly talented, yet under-recognized artists of color from the Midwest. Eligibility: The initiative seeks to promote artists of color working in any visual, literary, and/or performance-based media, who display artistic excellence, are committed to an artistic career, and are under-served, under-recognized, or under-represented in the mainstream. Midwestern Voices and Visions accepts applications from artists from all disciplines who:

http://www.artistcommunities.org/MWvisions/apply.html

Writing Competition Invites Native Americans to Share Insights on Economy

Foundation Center

Deadline: September 15

The Alaska Federation of Natives, in partnership with the National Congress of American Indians and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, has launched "Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity," a writing competition designed to encourage Native Americans to share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the current economic and political landscape. The national competition will distributed a total of $60,000 among three Alaska Native winners and three Native Hawaiian/Lower 48 American Indian winners ($10,000 each), with opportunities for their winning essays to be published in Native journals and magazines across the United States.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=252800011

13 New Calls to Artists Posted at ArtCalendar.com

ArtCalendar

"We've just posted 13 new calls to artists at ArtCalendar.com, listings that didn't make it into the last issue of the magazine before our press deadline. You'll find grants, public art calls, juried shows, galleries reviewing portfolios, festivals and more. Be sure to check the site weekly for new opportunities. Good luck!"

http://www.artcalendar.com/home.asp

IN THE NEWS

Visual Arts/Museums

Column: Museum offers summer family fun

Stevens Point Journal

"We know you have lots of travel and fun planned, but make sure you take some time out from the summer camps and the backyard grilling to spend some time doing quality activities with your kids. The Central Wisconsin Children's Museum has much to offer. From permanent exhibits to special workshops and messy art, there is something to spark anyone's creative side."

http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/article/20090626/SPJ10/906260377

Madison's tall controversy

Portrait Society Gallery

"It's not a portrait, so this discussion does not really belong on the Portrait Society web site, but I just couldn't resist: We are so cut off from our sister city, Madison, that I did not know that a major sculpture by a nationally known artist landed in front of Camp Randall Stadium as part of the "percent for art" program. The Madison alumni, Donald Lipski, was chosen to execute this $200,000 commission and after the proper design/review/discussion process "Nail's Tales" was installed in November of 2005. On a recent visit to Madison, the city's public art coordinator Karin Wolf gave Natanya Blanck and I a quick tour of public sculpture."

http://portraitsocietygallery.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/madisons-tall-controversy/

A story of coincidence, art and Milwaukee in remote France

Art City Blog: Annie Jansen Jurczyk, guest blogger

"Fifteen years ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to manage the business side of Ko-Thi Dance Company. One of my biggest joys during this five-year-period was becoming friends with one of Ko-Thi's volunteers: Inger Wyon, a tall, lovely Danish citizen whose British husband David worked at Johnson Controls. The couple is now retired and living in Toulon, France, along the Mediterranean Sea. Our friendship has brought us together many times and my husband and I recently flew to France for another visit with them."

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/49108946.html

Interactive art can trigger memory

Hudson Star-Observer

"There was a special art exhibit of sorts at last week's summer concert and ice cream social at the Christian Community Home designed to trigger some fond memories. With the new Memory Unit scheduled to open soon in the lower level of Pine Ridge, the CCH Auxiliary is hoping to find sponsors to support the unit's therapeutic art program. The art, which consists of paintings and mounted pieces, is not only beautiful but is designed to trigger memories and be interactive."

http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/34813/

Arts Education

Pius student's artwork hangs in U.S. Capitol

Art city Blog: Mary Louise Schumacher of the Journal Sentinel

Marion Loss, an 11th grader at Pius XI High School, had a fabric-and-paper artwork titled "Tell Me How You Really Feel" (above, center) chosen for display in the U.S. Capitol this year. The artwork, selected by a panel of judges from other submissions from Wisconsin's 4th district, will hang in the Cannon Tunnel alongside other first place winners from other congressional districts.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/artcity.html

Community Arts

Summerfest: The party in our own backyard dazzles author

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Michael Guerriero has the job most people want. Guerriero is the author of "Party Across America!: The Ultimate Travel Guidebook to the 101 Greatest American Parties in the Country." That means, of course, that he actually visited at least 101 parties throughout the country. With all that competition -- the guy went to Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Jazz Fest in New Orleans -- Guerriero ranks our backyard 11 days of beer and music high on his list of good times. "Summerfest has a longer history than any other event in the book," Guerriero said by phone from a new assignment at the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco."

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/49097551.html

Wandering Wisconsin: Oldest Band in Wisconsin

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

"A Summertime is a great time to get outside and enjoy some music, especially in a local park's band shell. In today's Wandering Wisconsin, we look at how one band has "banded" together for more than a century. Sarah: A lot of communities have community bands, but here in Menomonie, they can claim the longest continually playing band in the state of Wisconsin. It's called the Ludington Guard Band. "As far as we know we are the oldest band of its kind, continually performing band since 1888," says Carroll Rund, the band's president. It began even before that in 1877, it a cavalry unit called the Ludington Guard, it eventually dissolved, but the band found a way to keep these sounds of summer going."

http://www.weau.com/news/headlines/49126417.html

Swift's opening night show sets record for Country USA

Oshkosh Northwestern

"Taylor Swift started her Wednesday performance with her hit "You Belong With Me" and now, Swift belongs in the Country USA record books. The popular 19-year-old singer's genre-crossing popularity drew an estimated 42,000 people to the opening night of Country USA, event organizer Dan Liebhauser said. "By all appearances, it was the largest attendance in our 14-year history," Liebhauser said. "It was an incredible record-breaker. Taylor Swift has become a world-class superstar that everyone wanted to hear."

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090625/OSH0502/90625177/1128/OSH01

Literary Arts

Local veteran wins national writing contest - The Department of Veterans Affairs recently notified Richard Peulen, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, that a panel of judges granted him a first-place award in the 2009 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

Hudson Star-Observer

"Richard Peulen, Hudson, has received a national first-place award in a writing contest. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently notified Peulen, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran of the Pacific Theater, that a panel of judges granted him a first-place award in the 2009 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Peulen won the creative writing category for essays of an inspirational nature with his work titled "The Beauty of Wisconsin."

http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/34819/

Media Arts

Michael Jackson Tops the Charts on Twitter

New York Times

"On Thursday, the unexpected news of Michael Jackson's death rocked Twitter as fans of the pop music star sought the latest information and posted their reactions to the news. One Twitterer by the name of toomarvelous wrote: "I don't recall where I was when Buddy Holly died. But I'll recall where I was when Michael Jackson died. I was on Twitter." Another Twitter member, by the name of amorril, posted a message about Mr. Jackson's period singing in a band with his older siblings, writing: "I remember listening to my Jacksons 5 album and loving them." Hundreds of other users echoed short messages of grief at the news by simply posting the phrase "RIP MJ."

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-tops-the-charts-on-twitter/?th&emc=th

Who Exactly Is In Charge Of The App Store? Anyone?

Washington Post

"Okay, this situation continues to get weirder and weirder. An application featuring pornography first appeared in the App Store yesterday. Today, that app was removed, which everyone presumed was a move by Apple. But the developers said that the removal was their doing because its servers were getting slammed with picture requests. Then more applications claiming to have pornography started appearing. And now Apple is apparently saying no pornography apps will be allowed in the App Store. But that seems to contradict its own rating system that now clearly allows for nudity. This makes no sense. To the point where I'm not sure there is anyone actually in charge of all of this for Apple."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/26/AR2009062600225.html

Performing Arts

Music

Good news from that other opera company

Blog: Tom Strini of the Journal Sentinel

"Milwaukee's Florentine Opera will soon open the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Opera Center in Riverwest. The center, at 926 E. Burleigh St., is a hop and a skip from the Art Bar, Alterra Coffee and the new Bliffert Hardware in this revitalizing corner of artistically hip Riverwest. The 4,000 sq. ft. space will house coaching studios, practice rooms, design offices, and wig and costume shops. It will be the home of the company's well-established youth education programs and for its new adult education initiatives. A donor has supplied a Steinway grand piano.The facility will have a rehearsal space with a sprung floor for dancing. William Florescu, the company's general director, said that he plans to put on recitals and other Florentine events there. It will be also be available for rental -- at modest rates, according to Florescu -- for rehearsals and small performances. It will accommodate an audience of about 100. The sprung floor and low cost should make it especially appealing to dance groups."

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/49124412.html

You go, Droho! Baraboo native wins songwriting contest

Baraboo News Republic

"Baraboo native Mike Droho won the "Project M" songwriting contest Wednesday night at Club Tavern in Middleton. Sponsored by Madison radio station Triple M, the contest pitted 10 songwriters against each other in a weekly competition broadcast live on the air. Wednesday's finale involved Droho and fellow finalists Garrett Ramquist and Patrick Sweeney playing 30-minute sets for Triple M judges."

http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/news/456317

Other
The Artful Manager: Weekly Summary
ArtsJournal.com
"Here are this week's posts to The Artful Manager, a weblog on the business of arts & culture written by Andrew Taylor, Director of the UW-Madison's Bolz Center for Arts Administration and hosted by ArtsJournal.com."
http://www.artsjournal.com/artfulmanager/

Americans for the Arts Job Bank
Americans for the Arts
"Americans for the Arts Job Bank is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs."
http://jobbank.artsusa.org/

Arts Wisconsin's ArtsJobs site:
Arts Wisconsin is your connection to jobs in the arts across Wisconsin and globally.
http://www.artswisconsin.org/ourservices/artsjobs.cfm

CURRENT EVENTS

For more arts and cultural events, please go to www.portalwisconsin.org. Have you entered your events on Portal? Do it today!

Visual Arts/Museums

Kohler Arts Center's Tales of American Diversity

Through December

"Who can resist a well-crafted story? The narratives portrayed in imaginative installations, images and objects at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in its new exhibition, "American Story," reveal national diversity while celebrating personal perseverance. The work of each of the 15 participating artists-Xenobia Bailey, Jose Bedia, Hawkins Bolden, Vernon Burwell, Lesley Dill, Jack Earl, Lisa Fifield, Molly Hatch, Yoshiko Kanai, Xao Yang Lee, David Lenz, Gregory Van Maanen, Alison Moritsugu, Adolph Vandertie and Charlie Willeto-presents a distinct idea. Numerous artworks are worthy of attention, but the exhibition presents several outstanding installations that rise above the rest."

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-6989-kohler-arts-centerrss-tales-of-american-diversity.html

Madison man hopes to inspire change in everyday life with his photo exhibit

77 Square

Through August 2

"Madison photographer Eric Baillies sat in the upper balcony at the Kohl Center during Barack Obama's presidential campaign rally in February 2008. His eyes weren't fixed on the stage. Instead, he pointed his camera at the joyous and emotional sellout crowd around him. "That's where I was feeling the most powerful images," Baillies said. "The energy was incredible. That drew me to the people. So many of them shared that energy."

http://77square.com/arts/visualarts/story_456211

Interior, Exterior: Home as Portrait

Portrait Society Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday, June 26, 6 to 9 p.m.

"What is a home but a metaphor of the self and the body. We dress and style it. We create intimate private spaces within. We build and tear down and build again. The home offers a lifetime of aesthetic choices and pleasures: Does the chair look better here or there? Look at how the morning light caresses the piano. This vase would look very nice near this plant. These domestic artistic decisions appeal to the part of our soul that craves beauty and visual rhythm."

http://portraitsocietygallery.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/interior-exterior-home-as-portrait/

Sneak Peak into "Public Enemies" Era

WBAY – TV Green Bay

June 27 Opening

"The Oshkosh Public Museum offers a new exhibit looking back at the era of the upcoming film "Public Enemies." The movie's crew and stars shot several scenes in Oshkosh. Now visitors will be able to shoot an air-powered "tommy gun," and see behind the scenes pictures of the movie and memorabilia from the set."

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=10598883

Meet the makers in the Tenney-Lapham Art Walk Strolling the studios

The Isthmus

June 28

"Brian McCormick ponders the question. What accounts for the cluster of artists in Tenney-Lapham? "I bet if you looked at any neighborhood in Madison, you'd find artists," he says. "I bet if you circled any 10 blocks, anybody could put on an art walk if they wanted to." Perhaps. But on Sunday, June 28, the spotlight is on the near-east-side neighborhood, where the eighth annual Tenney-Lapham Art Walk features 11 artists who are opening their home studios to the public."

http://www.thedailypage.com/isthmus/article.php?article=26249&sid=663378e89c3202b2c226384cdb8895f0

Museum of Wisconsin Art Showcases McCormick, Printmakers

Shepherd Express

July 1 Opening

"Two noteworthy exhibitions presenting memorable artists from all over the state open at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) on July 1. The MWA's intimate One From Wisconsin gallery features exceptional artists working in an array of mediums. In July it houses the work of George Ray McCormick Sr., whose work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. McCormick draws from Folk Art tradition as well as his spiritual beliefs to create brilliantly colored bas-relief images incised with text. Approximately 10 of these paintings are mounted alongside his three-dimensional found object sculptures in the MWA exhibit."

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-6987-museum-of-wisconsin-art-showcases-mccormick-printmakers.html

Arts Education

Theater classes offered at Old Gem

New Richmond Times

Various Dates

Looking for a dramatic summer activity? The Old Gem Theater is offering acting and musical theater classes this July and August for youth ages 8 years old and older. In July the Old Gem Young Performer's Ensemble summer class will rehearse and perform "Little Mermaid."

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/event/article/id/26009/

Artists Working in Education (AWE) at Summerfest

AWE Events Calendar

June 26 and 27 from 12 - 4 p.m.

"Look for the Truck Studio near the children's area of the festival grounds. Since the program's inception the Truck Studios have reached thousands of children with educational arts experiences. AWE's Truck Studio program enhances the community by: Offering children imaginative arts experiences as an alternative to boredom, inactivity or unsafe activities. Bringing arts enrichment activities directly to children in high need neighborhoods. Integrating creative arts into the everyday lives of children."
http://awe-inc.org/truck-studio/special-event-calendar.php

Summerfest: Drum Circle Beats for Peace - Group Hopes To Promote Cultural Awareness

WISN TV Milwaukee

Through June 28

MILWAUKEE – "At the back of the Summerfest grounds, tucked away by the Lake, there is a small stand. It seems like a typical festival scene, except for the sign that tops the set-up: "Drum Circle for Peace." That's where Daniel Stuart can be found, amid a group of exotic-looking drums. Stuart is a member of the group, Kassumai, which works to promote awareness of African customs."

http://www.wisn.com/entertainment/19861537/detail.html

National digital bookmobile travels to Madsion

WKOW-TV Madison

July 2

MADISON (WKOW)—"A 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer will stop in Madison next week loaded with digital audio and video downloads. Madison Public Library will host the Digital Bookmobile on July 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakeview Branch, on Sherman Ave. The Madison Public Library's audiobook and video download service is a free event, which also includes a special preschool storytime at 1:30 p.m., and a chance to win one of two Creative MuVo MP3 players. "How people use public libraries has changed dramatically in recent years, and libraries are offering a host of new services to meet these new expectations," said Barbara Dimick, director of the Madison Public Library. "Downloading audiobooks to an MP3 player is an incredible convenience, and visiting the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile is a great way to experience this Wisconsin-wide service."

http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10598810

Community Arts

Celebrate the weekend with Ellison Bay, Little Sturgeon - A pair of popular community festivals takes place this weekend in Door County.

Door County Resorter Reporter

Various Sites & Dates

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090626/ADV05/90625104/2010/adv/Celebrate-the-weekend-with-Ellison-Bay--Little-Sturgeon

Dear Artists and Art Lovers,

Artsy Schmartsy Jonathan West Blog

First One was Today - Check for future Dates

"Recent events in our performing arts community have sparked a lot of lively dialogue. This dialogue has most chiefly been had on blogs, facebook, thru email and the telephone. As a community, let's try and sit down face to face more regularly. An excellent idea has been proposed: a breakfast club. This summer, let's meet once a week and talk about art in this city."

http://www.artsyschmartsy.com/2009/06/invitation-for-some-positive-friday.html

Players plan auditions for upcoming musical

New Richmond News

June 28 & 30

"Willow River Players, New Richmond's community theater organization, will be holding auditions for Merideth Wilson's "The Music Man."

Willow River Players, New Richmond's community theater organization, will be holding auditions for Merideth Wilson's "The Music Man." The show is slated for six shows in mid-September at the New Richmond High School Little Theater. Auditions will be Sunday, June 28, and Tuesday, June 30, from 7-9 p.m. at the New Richmond High School Little Theater."

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/event/article/id/26010/

Rhythm & Booms survival tips

Wisconsin State Journal

June 27

"As many as 300,000 people are expected to pack Warner Park on Saturday to watch the annual Rhythm & Booms fireworks display with its 15,000 plus shells. Police and organizers are already gearing up to handle the crowd and the inevitable traffic jams. Here's how you can spend more time having fun — like oohing and aahing over the 9:30 p.m. fireworks — and less time struggling with the crowds."

http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/456289

Auditions: Dare to Dream Theatre

July 6, 8

"Dare to Dream Theatre is holding auditions for singers and dancers age 5-18 for the summer production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. Auditions will be held at Dare to Dream Theatre, 634 N 10th St Manitowoc from 4:00-6:00pm on Monday July 6 and Wednesday June 8. Performances are August 13-16 2009. Rehearsals will be held in July and August at Dare to Dream Theatre. For more information or to register for an audition, call 920-682-2104 or visit the website at www.daretodreamtheatre.com " Rachel Elizabeth Thuermer, Program Director, Dare to Dream Theatre Inc.

www.daretodreamtheatre.com

Folk Arts/Folklife

Norwegian group plans local rally

New Richmond News

Through June 28

"Norwegian musicians Torgeir Straand and Tone Jorunn Tveito are featured performers at this year's 7-lag stevne at the University Center, UW-River Falls, June 25-28. The New Richmond Heritage Center will also play a part in the festivities. A bus tour to the historical museum is planned for 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Sju-Lag Stevne (Norwegian words, sju [shoo] meaning "seven"; lag [lahg] meaning "group/s," and stevne [stev-neh] meaning "reunion" or "rally." The annual Sju-Lag Stevne is sponsored by Norwegian Stevner Inc."

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/event/article/id/26013/

Annual Sawdust Days festival gears up for Oshkosh

Oshkosh Northwestern

July 1 - 5

"Shake off the dust on the dancing shoes and get ready for some deep-fried cheese curds. It's all part of the festivities at Sawdust Days — Oshkosh's mid-summer party in Menominee Park. This year's edition is the 38th annual and runs from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5. It's one of the largest free festivals north of Milwaukee. Food, carnival rides, music and historical encampment are among the attractions at Sawdust Days. As always, admission is free to the five-day event."

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090625/OSH0101/90625088/1987

Media Arts

Milton College weekend to feature tour of history through old films

GazetteExtra

June 27 – 28

MILTON — "Think history is dry and boring? Ken Regez probably can change your mind in a few hours this weekend. The Milton College Preservation Society will host Regez, the owner of Silver Screens vintage films, during its annual Milton College Weekend. Regez has collected 16 mm film prints since he was in high school and made his hobby into a career. "I love history, and (these films) open it up for me," Regez said. "These are documents that move and talk and laugh and sing and dance. They help put flesh on those historic bones." Stars and civilians alike are the focus of Regez's collections. He plans to feature one embargoed government film "Women in Defense" written by Eleanor Roosevelt and narrated by Katharine Hepburn."

http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/jun/25/milton-college-weekend-feature-tour-history-throug/

Performing Arts

Music

Notes On A Scene: Madison Area Music News 2009 - Week 25

Dane101

Various Sites & Dates

"If the recession is getting you down, but you love discovering new music, can we make a few FREE suggestions? First up is the Majestic Theatre who will be hosting nearly a dozen free shows this summer. Many of those free shows include brilliant up and coming touring musicians. For example, Rachel Goodrich rolls into town on July 1 hauling her auto-harp, ukulele, kazoo, and banjo. A week later is Willima Fitzsimmons who has a fascinating musical biography due to growing up in a household with two blind parents. As a result he spent his days surrounded by musical instruments as a form of communication. The Maj' will also be showcasing some local talent throughout the summer including Intelescope on July 9, Grasshoppers on July 16, and Elf Lettuce on July 30."

http://www.dane101.com/music/2009/06/25/notes_on_a_scene_madison_area_music_news_2009_week_25

Spotlight: Milwaukee Music - Local Bands Get Their Due at Cascio Groove Garage

Shepherd Express

June 26 – July 5

Although Summerfest was conceived largely as a showcase for local bands, over the decades slots for opening bands became elusive as the festival began to emphasize national headliners, explains Michael Houser, a former Summerfest board member and the current chief executive officer of Cascio Interstate Music. "There had always been some stages that were dedicating more time to local music, but much of the focus was being placed on national acts, especially after 4 or 5 o'clock," Houser says. "Local bands were being relegated to afternoon performances. We wanted to find a way to get local bands on later, when the crowds are bigger."

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-7013-spotlight-milwaukee-music.html

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

The Isthmus

June 26 - 28

"Chamber music concerts: "London Bridge," 7:30 pm, 6/26, Stoughton Opera House; and 2:30 pm, 6/28, Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green; and "Pin the Tail on the Donkey," 7:30 pm, 6/27, The Playhouse, Overture Center; and 7:30 pm, 6/28, Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green. $32. 255-9866"

http://www.isthmus.com/theguide/details.php?event=219976

Summerfest: Going country - More acts will play at Summerfest and other state venues this summer

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

June 26

"It's a pickin' and grinnin' year at Summerfest. Most years, Entertainment Director Bob Babisch says, he doesn't like to book more than two country shows in the Marcus Amphitheater, because he doesn't like to have them compete with one another. This year, if you count the Bob Dylan / Willie Nelson package as country, there will be four country acts gracing the festival's main stage: Keith Urban on Friday; George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough on June 29; Dylan and Nelson on July 1; and Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum on July 3."

http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/49039851.html

Presenting

Musicians back for more toe-tapping tradition

Marshfield News-Herald

June 27

"Back by popular acclaim and guaranteed to set your toes tapping with their high-energy Celtic fiddling and step dancing, the four incredible young artists of "Nova Scotia Traditions" return to Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Whether you were lucky enough to enjoy their 2008 appearance, or simply enjoy lively Cape Breton and Celtic music, prepare to be wowed by this year's show. Multi-talented performers Andrea Beaton, Kimberley Fraser and Troy MacGillivray, with special guest Nuala Kennedy from Ireland return to entertain you with fiddle, flute, whistles, piano, song and dance."

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090625/CWS04/906250479/1619

Folk/soul legend Havens opens Egan PAC Series

Door County Resort Reporter

June 28

"Legendary folk/soul music icon and Woodstock performer Richie Havens opens the Sunset Concert Series at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center in Egg Harbor with a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Opening is special guest Harry Manx. Havens is gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since he emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s. It's a voice that has inspired and electrified audiences from the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair in 1969 to the President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993 and the 30th Woodstock anniversary celebration in 1999."

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090626/ADV05/90625103/2010/adv/Folk/soul-legend-Havens-opens-Egan-PAC-Series

Theater

From a Midsummer Night to Cabaret - Carte Blanche Studios' summer shuffle

Shepherd Express

June 25 – July 7

"Last summer featured two major productions of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream staged in Wisconsin, each taking place in a remote corner of the state. First up was American Players Theatre with a cleverly crafted, contemporary outdoor production in Spring Green, complete with a beautiful set by an award-winning scenic designer from Chicago. Later in the season, Door Shakespeare staged a much more intimate production. The high-energy physical comedy lent electricity to Door Shakes' tiny wooded space in Baileys Harbor."

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-6991-from-a-midsummer-night-to-cabaret.html

Phipps stages 'Joseph' next month

Hudson Star Observer

July 10 – August 2

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be performed July 10-Aug. 2 at The Phipps Center for the Arts. "Joseph" was the first collaboration between the famed composer and lyricist. Set to a high-energy mixture of musical styles, from country western and calypso to pop and rock 'n' roll, the tale is based on an Old Testament story has been a family favorite since its debut in the early '90s."

http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/34837/

Other

IMPORTANT ARTS BOARD RELATED LINKS

http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov

http://portalwisconsin.org

http://www.creative.wisconsin.gov

http://filmwisconsin.net

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Wisconsin Arts Board Meetings
September 25 - 26: Platteville

December 4: Madison

Meetings and Conferences

October 29 - 30: "Creative Exploration and Innovation", WI Art Education Association, Milwaukee
http://www.wiarted.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={964F9C66-3C83-472B-828F-2232A670B430}

October 29 - 31: Wisconsin State Music Conference, Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Madison
http://www.wmea.com/st_conf/index.html

March 14 - 16, 2010: Governor's Conference on Tourism, Milwaukee
http://industry.travelwisconsin.com/en/Industry+Events.aspx

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CALENDARS (Fridays Only)

OMC Weekend Preview: (OnMilwaukee.com)
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/weekprev062609.html

Calendar (Beloit Daily News)
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/calendar/

To-Do List: Calendar of Events (Door County Advocate)
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090626/ADV05/90625097/2010/adv/To-Do-List--Area-calendar-of-events-for-June-25-July-5

Wherefore Art: Gallery and Museum Listings (Door County Advocate)
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090626/ADV05/90625100/2010/adv/Wherefore-Art--Gallery-and-Museum-Listings-for-June-25-July-5

Calendar of Events (Door County Magazine)

http://www.doorcountymagazine.com/events.html

Main Events (Eau Claire Leader Telegram)

http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-FEATURES.asp?id=BK4R5UO5K4E

Beyond the Valley (Eau Claire Leader Telegram)

http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-FEATURES.asp?id=BK55HT4JK57

That's Entertainment (Eau Claire Leader Telegram)