QUOTE OF THE DAY
"As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives." Henry David Thoreau
"Theatre is people in the dark watching people in the light talk about being human." George C. Wolfe -- Director
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
The official video for Mumford and Sons', a contender for this year’s prestigious Mercury Award with their debut single, Little Lion Man.
IMAGES FOR THE DAY
Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943
Denver Post
These images, by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information, are some of the only color photographs taken of the effects of the Depression on America’s rural and small town populations. The photographs are the property of the Library of Congress and were included in a 2006 exhibit Bound for Glory: America in Color.
TOP WISCONSIN NEWS
For the Board
Artist Moore responds to University of Alabama in trademark dispute
Birmingham News
“Sports artist Daniel Moore has responded to a University of Alabama appeal brief in the ongoing saga over whether paintings of historic Crimson Tide sports moments infringe on the school's trademark. District Judge Robert Propst ruled last year that Alabama's colors and uniforms should not be protected by trademark in his paintings.”
Fisk University art sale trial to begin Aug. 11
Bloomberg
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “A trial to determine whether Fisk University has the right to sell a share of its famous Stieglitz art collection to another museum has been postponed two days. Fisk hopes to sell a 50 percent share in the collection, donated by the late painter Georgia O'Keeffe, with the Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Ark. The school would use the proceeds from the deal to shore up its finances.”
Farm Aid concert coming to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 2
“Milwaukee will host Farm Aid's 25th anniversary concert Oct. 2, the family-farm-boosting organization said Thursday - although the timing of the news wasn't the group's idea. Farm Aid had planned to announce the show Monday, but co-founder Willie Nelson revealed the Milwaukee date, with no other details, on a show on satellite radio Wednesday. It would be the first time the event will be staged in Wisconsin, Farm Aid said. No other information on the venue or performers for "Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America" was available. Farm Aid says Nelson and event co-founder John Mellencamp will release more information about the concert on Farm Aid's website Monday morning.”
New Photography 2010’ Coming to MoMA
New York Times
“When it comes to photography there is nothing new about appropriation, specifically, photographing other photographs, often from magazine ads, then enlarging and exhibiting them in galleries. It is an art form that has been practiced for decades by Andy Warhol, Richard Prince and Dash Snow. Generally, however, those doing the appropriating start with someone else’s work. But this fall, when the Museum of Modern Art opens “New Photography 2010,” many of the young practitioners will be putting a new twist on the concept: They are taking their own images from their commercial assignments — a past portrait for a magazine article, for instance, or a photo for a cosmetic advertisement — and remaking them in new ways.”
Arts Education Finding Its Way to Arizona Students
Blog: About Phoenix
“Half of the schools responding to the first statewide Arizona Arts Education Census reported that they have no budget for arts education. Nearly 8 out of 10 schools spent less than one cent a day on arts education. Even with those [not-so-startling to me] figures, nearly 90% of Arizona students have access to at least one arts education program. That means that most Arizona schools have found ways to deliver arts education programs with few dedicated resources.”
Disney Sells Miramax for $660 Million
New York Times
LOS ANGELES — “The Walt Disney Company agreed late Thursday to sell Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million. The deal ends a laborious six-month bidding process in which the founders of the storied independent film label, the brothers Harvey and Bob Weinstein, fell short in their attempt to regain control. Disney agreed to the sale after a construction magnate, Ronald N. Tutor, and his allies paid a nonrefundable $40 million deposit and presented a financing plan.”
The Art of the Steal
Just Press Play
“The Art of the Steal is a documentary about the art world, which is the perfect combination for an unbearably pretentious movie. Shockingly, this movie is anything but pretentious.The Art of the Stealrails against government corruption, the use of art as a status symbol, and exploitation of art for monetary gain. The Barnes Collection represented good art and art education, and what ultimately happened to the Barnes Collection was the exact opposite of that. The Art of the Steal follows the real-life story of the Barnes Collection, a multi-billion dollar art collection owned by Dr. Albert C. Barnes. Barnes did not care about whether his art would bring him prestige or move him up another rung on the social ladder. All that Barnes cared about was whether he liked the art, and whether it would further his cause of education. When he first opened his house to the critics, they tore his art to pieces in the press, but soon everyone from the Philadelphia politicians to the Pew Research Center were gunning for his collection.”
Art centers come home - Not everyone believes going to a gallery should be an intimidating experience; some local art spaces are doing more to welcome in the community
Chicago Tribune
“On an industrial stretch of South Halsted Street stands a nondescript, red brick building. Its easily passable exterior deceives uncurious eyes. But once inside the Chicago Urban Art Society (2229 S. Halsted St., 773-318-9407, chicagourban artsociety.org), an exhibition and creative-use space, eyes may not know where to look first. The 4,200-square-foot space, which opened last month as a nonprofit organization that promotes art and artists influenced by the urban landscape, is poised to continue a legacy shared increasingly among more art spaces in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs: doing more than showing exhibits in a gallery. "In the Pilsen area you don't really see these types of venues, much like a Hyde Park Art Center, where the doors are open and folks can come in, sort of meander," said executive director Lauren Pacheco, who co-owns CUAS with brother and creative director Peter Kepha. "So Peter and I really sat down and said we want to be able to have community members walk through the space, ask questions, engage the artists, engage us, and then maybe take a class and experience and experiment with a particular medium."
Family feud could silence beloved Lebanese singer
Racine Journal Times
Across four decades, Fairouz's songs of freedom, justice and love transfixed Arab audiences, moved millions to tears and gave hope to the Lebanese during the darkest days of their 15-year civil war. At 75, the Lebanese singer still performed, seemingly impervious to age until now, when a fight over royalties within the Arab world's most famous musical family threatens to silence Lebanon's most beloved diva. The fans are outraged. It is a familiar story the world over _ heirs fighting over an inheritance _ but in this case it involves a cultural icon whose songs changed the musical landscape of the Arab world.
FROM THE WISCONSIN ARTS BOARD
Arts Midwest Quarterly Newsletter
Arts Midwest is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Since July 1985, our programs have fostered creativity among Midwestern residents, promoted cross-cultural understanding, and provided communities access to a variety of arts experiences. Over the coming year, we’ll share stories from our past and visions for our future, including highlights from the people and communities we have served and news on the exciting initiatives we are planning for the coming year. In the meantime, please allow me to share with you some of our incredible programming from the past few months.”
Arts in the Community Awards presented in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Towns Association
Arts Wisconsin
Nomination deadline: August 1, 2010
“Arts Wisconsin, the state’s arts service, advocacy and development organization, announces the second year of the Arts in the Community Awards, highlighting and promoting exemplary community-based support of the arts in Wisconsin villages, towns and cities. The awards will honor civic leaders who have encouraged and supported innovative approaches to using the arts to build and sustain vibrant, healthy, creative communities. The award showcases programs, and champions, that may be viewed as models or best practices for other communities. The awards are presented by Arts Wisconsin in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association.”
Wisconsin's Art Works campaign promotes creative class - Culture as economic engine
The Isthmus
“As brochures go, Art Works' is big and arresting: 15 inches wide by 22 high by 20 pages deep. It opens to reveal a series of 10 poster-size images, including the UW-Madison Engineering Center's striking terrazzo floor, works by the likes of glass master Dale Chihuly, Ko-Thi dancers, a farmer, happy campers, a pillow fight and a Harley-Davidson employee. Each is accompanied by concise blocks of text addressing the nature of art, creativity and culture, and their roles in Wisconsin. What's the big idea?”
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman Announces $3 Million in Grants From Mayors' Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative - Neighborhood transformation through the arts is the goal of 21 selected projects
National Endowment for the Arts
Bethlehem, PA – “Under the massive silos and steel girding of an industrial steel blast furnace, National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman announced 21 grants totaling $3 million awarded through the NEA Mayors' Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative (MICD 25).”
City of Madison - Madison, WI - $50,000
Central Park master plan. Photo courtesy of the City of Madison
Madison, capital of Wisconsin, is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the second largest city in the state with a population topping 230,000 and a metropolitan area of 560,000.
NEW: Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI - $50,000
“Creativity Works! The Milwaukee Regional Creative Economy Project. Photo courtesy Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee Incorporated in 2005, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee (CAGM) serves a seven-county region in southeast Wisconsin that is home to more than two million residents. The alliance's mission is to strengthen, advance, and represent the arts and cultures sector as an essential asset for regional development.”
Call for Wisconsin Artists
Deadline September 1
Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton has announced two opportunities for Wisconsin Artists to display their work in her office located in the State Capitol building in Madison. Work would be on display throughout the months of September/October and November/December, 2010, and would like to encourage visual artists outside the Madison area to apply. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Pelishek, Operations and Scheduling Manager in the Office of Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton via email at amy.pelishek@wisconsin.gov or call Amy direct at 608-266-3516.”
“Art of the State - Lemon Street Gallery Group Exhibit”
Wisconsin Arts Board
Through August 20
“What defines Kenosha’s Lemon Street Gallery? “No pretensions,” says Melanie Hovey, a stained-glass artist who also paints. As director of Lemon Street Gallery & Art Space—an arts collective in Kenosha—she speaks with authority. “A thriving arts scene benefits every community. It attracts innovative thinkers, tourism, makes for a great place to live, play and work. Anybody can come in here, feel comfortable and ask questions. People can make artwork at any time. We are focused on diversity so that every person who walks in the door feels welcome.”
Woodland Indian Art Event
Niijii
August 15 – Free Registration
Native Art Market and demonstrations, Flute making with Frank Montano and Symposium: Woodland Art and the Natural Environment. Speakers include Richard March, folklorist, scholar with Wisconsin Arts Board, Leon (Boycee) Valliere, Ojibwe Language Program Director, Greg Johnson, Woodland Indian Art Center artistic director, Master artists from Lac du Flambeau. Music by flutist Frank Montano and Native Feast and Meet the Artists. Cost: FREE Tax-deductible donations to Northwoods NiiJii are welcome. Donations support the Woodland Indian Art Center, a project to strengthen the Native arts culture in our region. Proceeds also support the Native Artist Entrepreneurial Program, which provides professional practices consultation for Native artists.”
The ABCs of Residencies: An Introductory Workshop for Teaching Artists
Wisconsin Arts Board
August 20; September 1, 9
“The Wisconsin Arts Board and Oneida Nation Arts Program present “The ABCs of Residencies: An Introductory Workshop for Teaching Artists.” This workshop will cover essential topics for teaching artists who offer residencies and presentations in schools. The workshop will occur in three Wisconsin communities during August and September 2010. Interactive sessions will help artists to communicate clearly about their artwork with educators, introduce key concepts about working in schools, and will review actual teaching techniques that other artists have utilized in their residencies. The workshop will also cover ways to market your presentations to educational institutions.”
World Creativity Forum November 15-17 in Oklahoma City
November 15 – 17
“The 7th Annual Creativity World Forum is being held November 15-17, 2010 in Oklahoma City. The forum brings together entrepreneurs, knowledge workers, and policy makers from around the world. The group will share ideas and learn about proven programs that successfully encourage, promote, and enhance creativity in commerce, culture, and education. Some of the presenters include Dan Pink, Blake Mycoskie, and Sir Ken Robinson. There will be over 1,000 attendees, 80 exhibitors and 300 international delegates at the forum. Attendees of the forum will learn about new ways of doing things, new technology, and new ideas to solve everyday problems at work, school, or home.”
For Immediate Release - Steve Meisner selected to represent Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board
“The Wisconsin Arts Board is proud to announce that polka musician Steve Meisner of Whitewater, Wisconsin has been selected to represent the State of Wisconsin in the Library of Congress’ Homegrown Concert Series. Since 2002, the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has hosted a regular series of concerts that run each year from April through November. "The Homegrown concerts began with the idea of documenting the very best of traditional music and dance from a variety of folk cultures thriving in the United States," explained Peggy Bulger, the AFC's director.”
Creation and Presentation Grants - Best Practices of FY10 Creation and Presentation Applicants
Wisconsin Arts Board
“Identified by the Two FY10 Creation and Presentation Panels
Wisconsin Art Works Campaign to Provide Fuel for Wisconsin’s Creative Economy
Wisconsin Arts Board
MADISON —“The Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) today launched Art Works, a campaign to reveal the lead role creativity plays in fueling the state’s economy. The statewide effort kicks off with distribution of a news brochure that is, in itself, a work of art. With its Art Works campaign, the Wisconsin Arts Board anticipated National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chair Rocco Landesman’s determination to help the public understand that “art works.” Art Works layers multiple meanings into a single powerful message. It evokes the plays, paintings, dances, films and other creations of artists; it describes the way art can transport, inspire, challenge and transform its viewers/audiences; and it reminds us that making art is work, creates jobs, and contributes to the economy.”
IN THE NEWS
Visual Arts/Museums
The art of conservation via Watershed Milwaukee
Third Coast Digest
“Deal, who teaches in the Department of Visual Art at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is the co-curator of Watershed Milwaukee, a three-pronged two-year project consisting of community outreach and public art interventions, all culminating with a final gallery exhibit. When Nicolas Lampert, a Milwaukee-based interdisciplinary artist who teaches courses at UWM on Art and Urban Ecology, extended the invitation to start the multi-dimensional project, Deal jumped at opportunity.”
Art centers come home - Not everyone believes going to a gallery should be an intimidating experience; some local art spaces are doing more to welcome in the community
Chicago Tribune
“On an industrial stretch of South Halsted Street stands a nondescript, red brick building. Its easily passable exterior deceives uncurious eyes. But once inside the Chicago Urban Art Society (2229 S. Halsted St., 773-318-9407, chicagourban artsociety.org), an exhibition and creative-use space, eyes may not know where to look first. The 4,200-square-foot space, which opened last month as a nonprofit organization that promotes art and artists influenced by the urban landscape, is poised to continue a legacy shared increasingly among more art spaces in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs: doing more than showing exhibits in a gallery. "In the Pilsen area you don't really see these types of venues, much like a Hyde Park Art Center, where the doors are open and folks can come in, sort of meander," said executive director Lauren Pacheco, who co-owns CUAS with brother and creative director Peter Kepha. "So Peter and I really sat down and said we want to be able to have community members walk through the space, ask questions, engage the artists, engage us, and then maybe take a class and experience and experiment with a particular medium."
Arts Education
Complaint filed over Indian mascot - Formal complaint filed against district
Lake Country Living
“A complaint has been filed with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging the Mukwonago School District uses a race-based logo and mascot that promotes discrimination, pupil harassment and stereotyping in violation of state law. According to a July 23 letter to Paul Strobel, Superintendent of the Mukwonago School District, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received the complaint on July 21. The letter states that "within ten business days of receipt of the notice, the district needs to submit to the department a list of all nicknames or team names in use in the school district and a photograph, copy, or other accurate depiction of any logo or mascot in use within the school district." The DPI will then notify the parties whether the use of the nickname or team name alone, or in connection with the logo and mascot, is unambiguously race-based.”
Students artwork on a traveling exhibit - It's called the 'Art on the Bus' project and it involves Eco Art students from Pedersen Elementary and the Altoona Middle School.
WEAU.com Eau Claire
“Some Altoona students got a chance to see their artwork in a real traveling exhibit Thursday. It's called the 'Art on the Bus' project and it involves Eco Art students from Pedersen Elementary and the Altoona Middle School. Two city buses are exhibiting the art from recycled materials and Thursday the buses made a short stop at the elementary school so students could visit the exhibit.”
Community Arts
‘Put your name here’ campaign aimed at burning the Park Theater’s mortgage
Sawyer County Record
“The Park Theater is selling seats to the future of all performances.
As part of their ongoing fund-raising efforts, the Park is offering the general public a chance to purchase a theater chair for $1,000, with the chair dedicated to you, someone you love, a cause you have, a memory or event you want to honor. An engraved brass plaque with up to four lines personalized by the donor will be forever affixed to the back of the chair, commemorating its donor(s).”
Folk Arts/Folklife
Living Memories historical mural unveiled at LCO
Sawyer County Record
“The Lac Courte Oreilles Living Memories Historical Mural and Narrative exhibit was unveiled in a ceremony at the LCO Ojibwe Community College Migizi Cultural Resource Center on July 14. The event included a progression of flags by AmVets Post 1998, a welcome song by the LCO Badgers, and a welcome from master of ceremonies Cathy Begay and from Marie Basty representing the college’s board of regents and staff. The exhibit consists of 14 panels, each 4-by-7 feet, accompanied by a narrative summary of a particular part of Anishinaabe history. Jerry Smith told the stories of the drum and of the peace pipe.”
Adventures with a Circular Sock Knitting Machine!
Living Lake Country
“When a friend asked Barbara Duckert to bring her 1924 vintage circular sock knitting machine to a Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Intergenerational Folk Art Fair at a local elementary school, she was happy to oblige. As a RSVP volunteer, 78 year old Barbara now shares her unique historical artifact with hundreds of students at 5-6 Folk Art Fairs at elementary schools in Waukesha County each year. RSVP is one of the major programs of Interfaith Senior Programs, a nonprofit agency serving Waukesha County. “I let kids crank on the machine to see how it works,” says Duckert. “At every fair, one kid, perhaps a future engineer, keeps coming back,” fascinated by the mechanics of the machine.”
Old World looks to new opportunities
Lake Country Living
“While several buildings were closed to the public when Old World Wisconsin reopened on July 24, there were smiling interpreters on hand eager to meet people a month after the historic site was devastated by a tornado, according to Marty Perkins, Curator of Research for Old World Wisconsin. Returning visitors to Old World Wisconsin traveled the familiar road into the historic site with no noticeable difference, until rounding the last curve when the shaded drive opened to a parking lot stripped of more than 2,000 trees that were downed by the tornado.”
Literary
PODCAST: Poetry that sticks, DIY style
Third Coast Digest
“For the editor and publisher of a small, independent poetry zine, Keith Gaustad isn’t too interested in self promotion. In fact, he rarely includes his own work in the semi-regular editions of Burdock Magazine, but prefers to reserve page space for the myriad poetic voices in Milwaukee and beyond. In a sense, he is an underdog champion of local poets, compiling, editing, publishing and distributing Burdock (almost) entirely on his own. But, as any zinester knows, simply tossing your finished products into random distro racks isn’t necessarily going to get people to read your stuff. Especially when it comes to poetry.”
Media Arts
Racine man takes part in ‘Shark Week'
Racine Journal Times
RACINE – “Hossam Aboul-Magd lives in Racine, but he spends a lot of time traveling around the world as a cinematographer working for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and other major networks. Recently, Aboul-Magd was in the Bahamas with Craig Ferguson, host of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," to film an hour-long show "Shark Bites: Adventures in Shark Week."
Performing Arts
Music
Classical music news: University of Wisconsin School of Music spring concert wrap-up shows increased attendance and good donations
Well Tempered Ear/Jacob Stockinger
“Earlier this week, I posted the fall concert schedule at the University of Wisconsin School of Music – and a rich, attractive one it is. I also recently received this comparative wrap-up of the spring semester from UW Concert Manager Rick Mumford. You’ll remember that this last year – like the upcoming season – features free admission to the never-fail Faculty Concert Series and relied on donations rather than admission fees. So, how did the UW School of Music do?”
Other
Creativity Works! Seeking Project Assistant
Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee
“Creativity Works! is seeking a Project Assistant for 25-30 hours/week. The Creativity Works! Project Assistant will provide key administrative, communications, and web and social media support to the project, reporting to the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee. Deadline to apply for this position is August 15, 2010”
WHEN YOU GO
Visual Arts/Museums
Settlement Shops host annual Fine Art Fair
Door County Advocate
July 31
“The annual Settlement Shops Fine Art Fair takes place from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Local and regional artists will gather on the green space among the shops to show and sell their latest creations. A variety of media will be exhibited. Live music and food will add to the festivities of the day.”
Artists sought for upcoming show
Kenosha News
August 14
KENOSHA — “Artists are being sought for the first Summer of Lovecraft Art Show. The event will be Aug. 14 in the 5800 block of Sixth Avenue, beginning at 4 p.m. The show is similar to Dale “Dr. Destruction” Wamboldt’s annual Dorian Gray art show — “for artists who may not have found a fit at other art venues,” Wamboldt said.”
Community Arts
Three Lakes, 'Single Best Town' in U.S., ready to party
News of the North
August 3
“The northern Wisconsin Town of Three Lakes, which was voted as America’s “Single Best Town” in a national contest sponsored by Kraft Singles and Disney ABC, will hold a huge block party Aug. 3 from 2 to 8 p.m. on Superior Street, Between E. School Street and Gogebic Street to celebrate it selection. Fireworks will follow at dusk. As many as 10,000 people are expected to whoop it up and do some foot-stompin to the sounds of country music artists Love and Theft. Host will be Bradford Anderson of ABC’s General Hospital.”
Miller Art Museum holds fundraiser art sale
Green Bay Press Gazette
August 5 - 21
“Art lovers and bargain seekers can visit the Miller Art Museum for its annual Art Sale Fundraiser, taking place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 5-21. “Through the generosity of members, artists, and friends who donate items for the sale, shoppers will find art, prints, reproductions, photography, jewelry, old and new, art books, ceramics, glass, art supplies, frames, notecards,” said museum director Bonnie Hartmann.”
Folk Arts/Folklife
Burnett Arts Festival blends history and art Saturday, Aug. 7
Sawyer County Record
August 7
“The history and the trails traveled by the first settlers of Burnett County will come alive at the Burnett Arts Festival (BAF) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Lakeview Event Center on State Road 35/70 just north of Siren. Blending art, history and culture makes this year’s BAF unique, according to Burnett Area Arts Group (BAAG) president Harriet Rice, noting the group partnered with the Burnett County Historical Society (BCHS) for exhibits and guest speakers.”
Literary
Jamie Freveletti - Mystery Author - Book Talk & Signing
Lake Country Living
July 31
“The newest offering from Jamie Freveletti, RUNNING DARK, is a continuation of her successful debut, RUNNING FROM THE DEVIL. Jamie is a trial attorney, competitive runner and holds a black belt in Aikido. In Chicago, she represented clients in areas ranging from class actions for mass salmonella poisoning to securities fraud.”
Media Arts
Racine cinematographer part of Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week'
Racine Post
August 4
“The debut Sunday of the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" has a Racine connection. No, there aren't any local shark attacks - or sharks at all, for that matter - on the series of shows dedicated to the ocean's most fearful predator. But one Racine resident was up close, really close, to sharks that will be featured in one of the week's episodes. Racine cinematographer Hossam Aboul-Magd was top-side cameraman/director of photography for the hour-long show Shark Bites: Adventures in Shark Week. Hossam joined late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson in the Bahamas to film the episode, which airs Wednesday at 9 p.m.”
Performing Arts
Dance
Mad dogs, Englishmen and modern dancers
Third Coast Digest
July 30-31, August 5 (but double check)
“Thursday afternoon, Janet Lilly, of the UWM dance faculty, was wrapping up an improvisation workshop in Lake Park with seven or so graduate students. I caught up with them near the lighthouse. They were discussing which outdoor dances could go on in a rainstorm and which might have to wait for a clear day. (The thinking was that a free, public showing would happen in Lake Park at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, but that could change. It’s improvisation class, after all.)”
Javanese Music and Dance Concert
University of Wisconsin Madison News
July 31
“The School of Music and Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute at UW-Madison present “An Afternoon of Javanese Music and Dance” featuring 18 musicians of the Summer Gamelan Ensemble directed by Steve Laronga and a group of 12 dancers will be led by Ms. Wilis Rengganiasih.”
Music
Actor Gary Sinise to perform at EAA in Oshkosh
La Crosse Tribune
July 30
OSHKOSH, Wis. – “Actor Gary Sinise is visiting Oshkosh today. He's performing with his band, the ``Lt. Dan Band,'' at Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture convention, during its event ``Theater in the Woods'' event. Sinise played Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the film ``Forrest Gump'' and stars on the TV series ``CSI: New York.''
Gary Sinise Brings “Lt. Dan Band” To Oshkosh Band Will Perform at EAA Friday
Channel 3000 Madison
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- The actor who played Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the film "Forrest Gump” is heading to Oshkosh Friday, along with the band named after that memorable character.
Rye Creek brings dancin' music to Woodwalk
Door County Advocate
July 30
‘The Woodwalk Gallery Concert Series brings the folk/Celtic/bluegrass dancin' sounds of Rye Creek to Door County for a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 30. The quartet — Ron Trellue, Terry Axline, Bob Axline and Mike Murphy — combine fiddle, guitar, mandolin and drums in lively performances that cause audiences to get up on their feet and dance.”
Up North, with a South Beach feel
Wausau Daily Herald
August 1
“The South Beach Chamber Ensemble will perform its fifth annual "South Beach Up North" during two concerts this weekend. Performances are set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Yawkey House Museum, 403 McIndoe St., Wausau, and noon Sunday at the Woodson Art Museum, 700 N. 12th St., Wausau.”
Noteworthy: Local music updates
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 28
“Local musicians and artists will get a new outlet for their talents at Home Brewed 2010, a new rock, hip-hop and arts festival to be held Aug. 28 at the Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. "I'm just tired of Milwaukee's music and arts scene being overlooked," said festival organizer Mason Schwab. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 28, guests can browse wares from local artists, including Adam Ithier, Gretchen Bettinger and Janson Rapisarda. Music will begin around 5:30 p.m., with acts including Lil Ole P, Quick 50, Motorboat, Tom Young, Kritik & Immoral and Mr. Logek & Friends.”
Farm Aid concert coming to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 2
“Milwaukee will host Farm Aid's 25th anniversary concert Oct. 2, the family-farm-boosting organization said Thursday - although the timing of the news wasn't the group's idea. Farm Aid had planned to announce the show Monday, but co-founder Willie Nelson revealed the Milwaukee date, with no other details, on a show on satellite radio Wednesday. It would be the first time the event will be staged in Wisconsin, Farm Aid said. No other information on the venue or performers for "Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America" was available. Farm Aid says Nelson and event co-founder John Mellencamp will release more information about the concert on Farm Aid's website Monday morning.”
Presenting
'Pornographers' so happy 'Together'
Capital Times
August 4
“When Kathryn Calder first began touring with the New Pornographers in 2005, after shows, fans would come up and ask her to autograph their CDs and T-shirts. A nice gesture towards the new girl in the band? Not exactly. They all thought she was Neko Case. Calder was originally brought in to the Vancouver-based indie rock supergroup, known for anthemic choruses and cryptic lyrics, to step in for Case's vocals when the alt-country siren was off doing other projects. But some fans apparently didn't get the memo; Calder's gorgeous vocals often sound a lot like Case's.”
Theater
Oregon never looked so much like River City, Iowa
The Capital Times
July 31 – August 1; August 5 - 7
“In some ways, the town of Oregon is simply a modern, rapidly expanding, River City, Iowa. Matt Hill, who plays "Professor" Harold Hill in Oregon Straw Hat Players' "The Music Man," sees more than a few similarities between his hometown and the city in the beloved musical, opening Saturday, July 31.”
Everest Academy for the Arts makes a splash with first show
Wausau Daily Herald
August 5 – 8
WESTON – “When John Kramer and Steve Vesper started the Everest Academy for the Arts this spring, they wanted to provide high-quality musical theater opportunities for the community. For the first EAA production, the performing group jumped in with both feet, premiering "Miss Saigon" Aug. 5 through 8 at the D.C. Everest Senior High Auditorium. Vesper said he wanted to "come out of the gate strong" for the performing group's first production. "I wanted to blow audiences away," he said. "Miss Saigon" has been the production to do that. "This is a very challenging musical, probably the most challenging production anyone in central Wisconsin has taken on," Vesper said. "I've heard other directors say they wouldn't even attempt this."
Warren Gerds column: Peninsula Players Theatre's 'Night Music' a historic sizzler
Green Bay Press Gazette
August 3 - 8
FISH CREEK — “Three things stand out about Peninsula Players Theatre's production of the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical, "A Little Night Music."
Other
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Events Calendar (Volume One – Chippewa Valley & Eau Claire)
Events Calendar (Wausau Daily Herald)
OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR WISCONSIN ARTISTS
Deadline September 1
Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton has announced two opportunities for Wisconsin Artists to display their work in her office located in the State Capitol building in Madison. Work would be on display throughout the months of September/October and November/December, 2010, and would like to encourage visual artists outside the Madison area to apply. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Pelishek, Operations and Scheduling Manager in the Office of Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton via email at amy.pelishek@wisconsin.gov or call Amy direct at 608-266-3516.”
ASCAP Foundation Accepting Letters of Intent for Music Grant Program
ASCAP Foundation, Philanthropy News Digest
Deadline: August 1 (letter of intent)
“The ASCAP Foundation is a publicly supported charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. The ASCAP Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations engaging in music education and talent development programs that are consistent with the mission and objectives of the foundation and which support music education for aspiring songwriters and composers.”
CALL FOR ENTRIES " - Art meets Ag: a visual celebration of agrarian bounty”
ArtsBuild
Deadline August 20
“ArtsBuild is seeking artwork for inclusion in our second annual "Art meets Ag: a visual celebration of agrarian bounty". This juried group show will run from September 2nd to September 25th, 2010. It will be presented in the Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery in Ullsvik Hall at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. The exhibition is open to all artists. All artwork submitted must address the subject of farms, farmers, and farm products, and/or utilize materials from agricultural locations. Please note that two, three, or four dimensional artworks are all eligible. The work may include traditional and/or nontraditional art materials (eg. painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video, fiber, etc.). Performance of music or spoken word pieces will take place during the opening reception. Timeline: Application materials must be received by Friday, August 20th. Artists will be notified of inclusion on Monday, August 23rd. Accepted works need to be at the gallery by Monday, August 30th. A reception will be held at the Nohr Gallery the evening of Tuesday, September 7th.
Please contact Carole Spelic' at 6083421314 - (or spelicc@uwplatt.edu) for more information. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.”
Off the Wall: 'Illumination' exhibit combines art with activism
American Composers Forum Announces National Composition Contest
American Composers Forum, Philanthropy News Digest
Deadline: September 15
“In partnership with MakeMusic, Inc. and the Grammy-winning ensemble eighth blackbird, the American Composers Forum has announced a new national composition contest to encourage creativity by composers across the United States and to recognize and reward their accomplishments.”
Michigan is Doing it Again: ArtPrize 2010 Dates Announced
ArtPrize
September 22 – October 10, 2010
“It’s been a little over a month since ArtPrize 2009 ended and we’ve been up to our eyeballs in gathering and analyzing feedback. Although I have nothing to say yet about changes you may see in 2010, you can mark on your calendar when the event will happen.Venues and artists, look for registration to begin in Spring of 2010. Want important announcements emailed to you in the future? Sign up for Announcements in the upper right hand corner of this blog.”
NAMM Foundation Accepting Applications for 2011 President's Innovation Award for Exemplary College Students
NAMM Foundation, Philanthropy News Digest
Deadline: September 30
“The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of advancing active, lifelong music making through scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs, is accepting applications for its 2011 President's Innovation Award to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the music products industry.”
Art Internships for High School Students
MPS Arts Internship Program
Various Deadlines
“Through partnerships between MPS and local arts organizations, the MPS Arts Internship program will provide high school students with paid internship opportunities to explore careers in the arts while also gaining practical and applicable job skills and work experience. Arts Internships will span a total of at least 40 hours and will take place during after school, weekend and summer hours from now until the end of summer 2010. Interns will be paid $8 per hour and provided with bus tickets or a bus pass. Each student intern will work closely with a supervisor/mentor, will be offered opportunities to attend a job readiness training session and will strive toward the following objectives: - become more prepared for future work experience - gain confidence in applying for future jobs learn new skills and abilities in the area of focus of their internship gain a deeper understanding of the production and work that goes into completing a work of art or project in the area of focus of their internship.”
Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces 2010 Princess Grace Awards Applications in Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, and Film
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA
Various Deadlines
“The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the availability of applications for the 2010 Princess Grace Awards in theater, playwriting, dance performance, choreography, and film. Founded in 1982 in memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco , the foundation identifies and assists emerging artists in theater, dance, and film and has awarded grants in excess of $7 million to nearly five hundred individuals nationwide.”
Ford Foundation - Grants to Aid Arts Spaces and Their Communities
Ford Foundation
“As part of an effort to increase the impact of its giving, the Ford Foundation is to announce a plan on Monday to dedicate $100 million to the development of arts spaces nationwide over the next decade. The plan is by far the largest commitment the foundation has ever made to the construction, maintenance and enhancement of arts facilities.”
The less art kids get, the more it shows.
Are yours getting enough?
Art. Ask for More.
http://www.artsusa.org/public_awareness
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Do you want people throughout Wisconsin to know about your upcoming arts events or opportunities? Then enter your calendar information on Portalwisconsin.org. Portalwisconsin.org is an online resource, to search, schedule, and discover Wisconsin's arts, culture, humanities, and history. The site features a calendar, searchable options by interest area and geographic regions, digital media, classes, chats, and monthly highlights.
Agencies interested in posting information should go to
www.portalwisconsin.org/participate.cfm
Portalwisconsin.org is a collaborative effort of the Cultural Coalition of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Humanities Council, Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, and the University of Wisconsin. Major funding is provided by the Future Fund of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional funding from University of Wisconsin-Extension Cross Divisional Program Innovation Fund.
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The Wisconsin Arts News is a free service of the Wisconsin Arts Board, the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts in Wisconsin, on the web at www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov. These articles are from a variety of sources and, therefore, do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arts Board.
Despite our best efforts, links may fail without warning since each news source posts and archives its articles differently. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Artists, as well as arts and community organizations interested in posting event information on the web should go to www.portalwisconsin.org. This growing resource, which is separate from the Wisconsin Arts News, is an additional means of getting your information in front of people interested in the arts and culture in Wisconsin.
