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Film FestivalR14 Poco & FirefallR16 Jeff DanielsR18 Postcard from MilwaukeeR20 CD Review: Blue Whisper

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ENTERTAINMENT // DOBIE MAXWELL

BY DOBIE MAXWELL

People ask me quite frequently - really, they do - if ‘Mr. Lucky’ is a made up gim-mick I came up with for the stage. Ha! Don’t I wish? It’s a joke.

I know everyone has things go haywire in life from time to time, but for reasons I have never been able to decipher I have had more, and on a painfully consistent basis, than anybody I have ever met – and I’ve met a lot of people. If there was a Hard Luck Hall of Fame, I’d be in it.

What has always baffled me is, it’s rarely any singular event. It’s a constant collection of small stuff that comes in random yet highly annoying clumps, and then morphs into an ugly bombastic blur that jam packs my waking hours with unbridled stress, utter frustration and all out misery.

I have tried my best to maintain a posi-tive attitude, but these sinister streaks keep coming back to hammer me into submis-sion again and again. Whatever heinous debauchery I must have done in a past life to keep getting tortured in this one - I’m truly sorry. Can’t I be forgiven already?

For a painful example, here’s how a recent day went:

I woke up especially early to get in an exercise walk. I popped a shoe lace and it was too early to go buy another so I decided to put off the walk until later in the day and answer some emails.

The very first one was a booking cancel-lation for several months down the road I had assumed was a solid date. It was a nice

chunk of cash I was counting on, and now it’s gone. No deposit. No gig.

I was already steamed as I stepped into a steaming shower, and there’s barely enough shampoo. I had to hold the bottle upside down and take the cap off, and it all took way too long. There was also a tiny sliver of soap left, and that was the last bar. It kept breaking, and it was all a big pain.

Then I went to shave and the can of shaving cream farted. I was out of that too. Ugh.

I dry shaved and got dressed to go do a radio interview across town. I had been having serious car issues for a month, as it had been stalling at random. I had taken it to several mechanics, but none of them could figure it out. It always ran fine when they looked at it, but then stall in traffic.

That particular morning it happened to conk out five blocks from home – smack dab, dead nuts in the middle of morning rush hour traffic. I embarrassingly pushed it off to the side of the road as a steady parade of peeved to the hilt impatient driv-ers beeped, swore and gave me the finger.

Right! I see their logic. I obviously woke up planning on screwing up their commute. Pinheads.

I cranked and cranked and cranked some more on that starter, but that piece of temperamental tin just did NOT want to run. It’s a Toyota Camry, one of the most reliable cars ever. Usually.

A local cop stopped and asked to see my driver’s license. I didn’t have it because I had lost my wallet a couple of weeks prior, and had to go get a new picture taken for a

new license. It now is required to be sent in the mail to avoid identity theft apparently, and I hadn’t received it as of yet.

The officer was cool about it, and looked me up on the computer. I had no warrants so he said he would add my car to a computer list so other cops would leave me alone until I got moving.

He left, and after cranking almost to the end of my battery - and my will to live - it FINALLY started and ran like it just came off the showroom floor. I think it was the universe mocking me.

By this time I was a sweaty, angry stressed out mess, and late for the radio interview. I tried to call the station, but of course it went to voice mail. I wasn’t able to reach a live human being.

I put the station’s address into my GPS, and it took me on a route I wasn’t familiar with. While trying to navigate my way through construc-tion and new turf, I got pulled over by a second cop.

“May I see your driver’s license please?” “Uhhhhh....no.”I proceeded to tell him the story about

losing my wallet. He wasn’t impressed.I waited in my car twenty minutes.

Speeding ticket. $120. Now I’m even more late. Ugh.

Stress is now rising like the national debt, and then the radio station calls.

“Where ARE you?”“I tried calling, but you didn’t answer.”

“Well, we’re on a time schedule. When can you get here?”

Stress level now to code triple red.

Got there. Apologized. Did the inter-view. Went well.

On the way home, I stopped at the small lot where I bought the car two plus years ago to ask the owner if he knew of a trustworthy garage who could diagnose my situation. He did.

They took an hour to go over my car with a fine tooth comb. The diagnosis was a distributor, which cost $250 I’m told. Ugh. Not thrilled, but not surprised. It

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hour later. It doesn’t fit. Of course. None of them can figure out why, but it doesn’t. They order another one from another source. Now it’s a race against time.

They put the second distributor in, but now the car won’t start. They fart around another hour, and it finally starts. Now the ‘Check Engine’ light is permanently on. Nobody knows why. Ugh.

Total cost out the door: $400.51.Now I’m tired, frustrated, highly

stressed, out of patience, and late for a previous appointment to help a friend go through some collectibles. I put his address into the GPS, and again it takes me on a route I’m not familiar with. I’m trying to figure out the quickest route, and I’m frazzled.

Police lights again. Pulled over a second time.

“May I see your driver’s license please?”“Uhhhh...no.”Deja vu all over again.I told the lost wallet story again. Again,

the officer wasn’t impressed.

Speeding ticket number TWO. $132. Inflation.

I called my friend and told him I wasn’t going to make it tonight. He’s not thrilled. More stress.

I then grab a quick bite to eat, and on my way home nature called my private number, right in the middle of traffic. It can’t wait until I get home, and I think I’m going to have a code brown.

It was one of those where you pinch your cheeks and pray for green lights. They didn’t come. I think I hit every red light in the county. Then I got stopped by a train. I was losing hope quickly.

I got to the first gas station I saw, and the rest room is outside. Of course. I try the door but it’s locked. Of course. I waited in line in the station for some soup head to scratch off a lottery ticket. Then he couldn’t remember the brand of cigarettes his old lady told him to buy. Total torture.

I thought would evacuate my bowels right there on the floor. I finally got to the bathroom, and the toilet seat is physically OFF the toilet. I have never seen that in my life. Ever. Plus there’s no toilet paper. Of

course. I thought about using the speeding tickets, but they were back in the car.

I give the key back to the attendant and waddle to my car, thinking I’m going to pop like a zit.

Next stop - Taco Bell. I go into the bathroom and the toilet there was over-flowing. Water was an inch deep on the floor and gurgling up like a geyser. Yuck. I was not able to wait any longer.

I finally went into the women’s room and crop dusted like a bull moose after Christmas dinner. Relief! It was Colon The Barbarian, and there about three squares of toilet paper left. Of course.

Finally I made it home dejected, and severely defeated by life yet again, and decided to check my emails before hope-fully getting some much needed sleep. The first one I see is from a pretty woman I am extremely fond of, with whom I was sup-posed to have lunch the next day.

“Hey, I just don’t think we’re a match…” Blah, blah, blah. Ugh.

Of course not.And this is by far not the first time a

day like this has happened. Far, far from it.

I have actually gotten two speeding tickets in one day before. It was in Wyoming of all places, but that’s another tale for another time. This is enough of an example of one day in the life of Mr. Lucky.

So in summary, I am now officially the only person I know who has gotten a pair of speeding tickets in one day - twice...and in a car that didn’t run.

I never did get my exercise walk in either, or the shoe laces.

At this point in my life I’m praying like a monk for identity theft. I don’t think anybody would keep it very long though. I have no doubt I would get it back the next morning with a nasty note.

Nobody wants to be me – including me.

So...that’s how my day went. Other than that, everything’s fine.

And YOU?

Dobie Maxwell is a writer and stand-up comic from Milwaukee. To see what hell-gig he’s working next, visit dobiemaxwell.com


BY TONY PALMERI

Pope Francis’ late September whirlwind tour of the United States put him in the Papal Rock Star category that had been the exclusive domain of Pope John Paul II. Corporate media, conditioned to think of Popes as merely Presidents in groovy out-fits, seemed ill equipped to handle Francis’ Jesus-like musings. Surely the media knew what was coming; in his remarkable 2013 apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (“The Joy of the Gospel”) Francis stated a belief in economic principles not endorsed by the Boards of Director’s of our media elite:

• No to an economy of exclusion.• No to the new idolatry of money.• No to a financial system which rules

rather than serves.• No to the inequality which spawns

violence.

According to Millennial, an online journal for young Catholics, Evangelii Gaudium employs the word “love” 154 times, “joy” 109 times, “the poor” 91 times, “peace” 58 times, “justice” 37 times,” dignity” 23 times, and “common good” 15 times.

Francis’ June of 2015 encyclical “Lau-dato Si’” (“Praise be to you”), subtitled “On Care For Our Common Home” issued similar challenges to the elites: “To claim economic freedom...while real con-ditions bar many people from real access to it, and while possibilities for employment continue to shrink, is to practice a double-speak which brings politics into disrepute.” He describes a planet that is the victim of “relentless exploitation,” that is in part the result of “the reckless pursuit of profits.”

In rock and roll terms, those are Woodstock-era platitudes. I found myself thinking of two classic rock songs every time the Pope appeared on American tele-vision: “After Forever,” by Black Sabbath and Bob Dylan’s, “Ballad of a Thin Man.” Whenever right wing pundits pontificated about the Pope and dismissed his call for reigning in capitalist excesses as somehow nothing more than communist polemics, these lines from the “After Forever,” came

to mind:“Would you like to see the Pope on the

end of a rope - do you think he’s a fool?” and “I think it was true, it was people like you that crucified Christ.”

National Public Radio’s Bob Garfield, cohost of “On the Media,” perfectly summed up the wingnut reaction to the Pope in a rant called “The Pope is not a Politician.” After citing hysterical reactions to Francis from the likes of Rush Lim-baugh and Stuart Varney, Garfield argues cogently that, “The problem is that in our hyper-politicized media culture, nothing in the world is immune from partisanship and polemic. Not atmospheric crisis. Not evolution. Not vaccination. Not economic history. Not even hunger. What should the leader of the Church talk about then? Deflategate?”

We shouldn’t get too upset about wing-nut commentators because they only exist to entertain. Only “true believers” take them seriously. Of much more concern are the mainstream, “moderate” journalists and commentators. These journalistas may or may not be Catholic, but they do belong to what New York University journalism professor Jay Rosen has long called the “Church of the Savvy.”

According to Rosen:“Savviness is what journalists admire

in others. Savvy is what they themselves dearly wish to be. (And to be unsavvy is far worse than being wrong.) Savviness: that quality of being shrewd, practical, well-informed, perceptive, ironic, ‘with it,’ and unsentimental in all things political is, in a sense, their professional religion. They make a cult of it.”

It’s those “savvy” journalists Bob Dylan probably had in mind when he wrote this in “Ballad of a Thin Man”:

Because something is happening hereBut you don’t know what it isDo you, Mister Jones?

In the 1980’s the “thin men” running Pravda and other Soviet media viewed Pope John Paul II through a Cold War “evil capitalist/benevolent communist,”

frame that had little relevance to anyone outside Western and Soviet elites. State controlled journalists refused to see that the “something happening here,” was a grassroots rebellion of millions standing up against a totalitarian state that had spent years squashing basic freedoms and squan-dering wealth on a pointless arms race.

Pope John Paul II, originally from Poland, no doubt inspired resistance to Communist authorities, but like any “great leader,” the most he could be was a symbol of what was going on at the street level.

Today, the thin men and women run-ning mainstream USA journalism insist on viewing Francis through a partisan Left/Right lens that is meaningless pretty much everywhere on earth except in USA mainstream media. The subtext of almost all the Pope coverage was that Francis is a moderate Republican on social issues (he upholds traditional Catholic dogma on

most issues, but is less mean spirited about it) and a liberal Democrat on economics.

Like their Soviet counterparts a genera-tion ago, these government lapdog media will not or cannot see that the “something happening here,” is a global, grassroots resistance to the “New World Order,” that emerged in 1989 with the promise of democracy for all and a “peace dividend,” but ended up giving the world more inequality, more environmental destruc-tion, and more elite control of the centers of power.

Francis came to America and preached the old fashioned Golden Rule to politi-cians, and a media establishment that are the chief enablers of the new golden rule: he who has the gold makes the rules.

Tony Palmeri ([email protected]) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh.

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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER

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 Eng-lish 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 Mud-puppy Porter poured dark brown with a light brown-to-tan head. Car-bonation 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.

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is creamy, but is a bit thin at the end. Maybe a bit prickly from the carbonation, but very enjoyable nonetheless.

Central Waters Brew-ing 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 equip-ment to make the beer. Months later the Central Waters Brew-ery 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

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.

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“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 fer-mented 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 Clas-sic 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 eigh-teenth 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 excep-tional Champagnes, commonly known as prestige cuvees or tete de cuvee. Con-sidered 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

blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier reveals a harmonious suc-cession of sensations and elegant wines. Moet offers six different styles that include Imperial Brut, Rose Imperial, Nectar Impe-rial, 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 Clic-quot 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 Cham-pagne, 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

From the Wine Cave

FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE


FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE

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” cubes6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra to grease the pan2 leeks - halved lengthwise4-6 oz fresh, wild mushrooms of your liking - slice themOlive oil1 1/2 cups chopped celery2 to 3 tsp crumbled dried sage1 1/2 tsp dried thyme or marjoram or a combo of the two1 tsp salt1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper3 cups chicken stock2 large eggs1/2 tsp baking powderFresh 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!

Thanksgiving Stuffing...on the Side


FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS

Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN, ARTFUL LIVING

Cheers to living artFULLY in the

heart of Wisconsin!Send your sugges-

tions for Jean’s Foxy Finds to jdetjen@

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“Chicken Lick’n” original paint-ing 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, origi-nal paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and accessories by regional and national artists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


OUTDOORS // BACKYARD FLOCK

BY ROB ZIMMER

NOTE: This is part two of a series on keeping backyard chickens. Part one appeared in last month’s issue.

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 challengesWater 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 insu-lated watering containers that help to keep open water available for longer periods during extreme cold.

Heat lamps suspended over the water-ing 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

all times.

High energy supplementsProviding 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.

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 back-yard 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 unpleas-ant 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 prod-ucts 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

is no odor when properly main-tained. 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 compos-ted first to prevent it from burning your plants, like any raw manure.”

Keeping predators out“A big challenge for me was the preda-

tor 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 situa-tion. 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 preda-tors and called will help to ensure a suc-cessful and healthy flock throughout the season.

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NEWS & VIEWS // HEROES’ HUNT

BY MICHAEL CASPER

An acquaintance of mine by the name of Jim Zahn, a US Army and Vietnam Vet-eran who belongs to the Rosendale VFW Post 10195, suggested that since Veteran’s Day is November 11th, I look up a gentle-man by the name of Brian Ball.

A year ago Brian formed a non-profit to help our war wounded brothers and sis-ters hunt on donated land, using donated weapons and donated ammo. I was curi-ous.

“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 over-harvest, because we want good, quality

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 Lem-mens, 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 Sat-urday 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

Heroes’ Hunt for Wisconsin Game

Back Row Bill Ball, Brian Ball, Aaron Hackett (Army), Mike Kadinger Jr., James Dennis (Army, two-time Purple Heart recipient), Avery Raith Front Row Randy Raith, William Schumacher

(Navy), Jeff Stockinger (Army), Autumn Raith, Danny Dorzok (Navy)


NEWS & VIEWS // HEROES’ HUNT

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 stalk-ers,’ and Nick was killed in Afghanistan in 2009 when he and sixteen of his comrades were shot down in their Chinook Helicop-ter. 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 handi-capped 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


ENTERTAINMENT // SERIOUSLY FUNNY

WELCOMES

YEAR

5The 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 opportu-nity 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 CHRIST-MAS 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 film-makers including director Michael Brown of Appleton will be in attendance 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 offer-ings. IN THE DARK by New York filmmaker David Spaltro offers a very spooky and original demonic posses-sion 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 fea-tures 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 documen-tary 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 provok-ing and touching existential tale of identity and what it is to be human. The film fol-lows 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 the Leopold-Loeb murder case starring Orson Welles screening at 1:30pm. The


film will be introduced by noted film his-torian 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 agri-culturally 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 exam-iner’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 Brecken-ridge, a script writing consultant, at 10am. An encore screening of the previously mentioned EMBERS screens at 2:15pm. The very entertaining romantic comedy DIRTY BEAUTI-FUL screens at 4pm. The documentary about Wiscons in Supper Clubs, OLD F A S H I O N E D 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 fi lm shows a truly beautiful side of Afghani-s t an tha t i s rarely seen while simultaneously i l l u m i n a t i n g 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 cel-ebrating 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

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 country-rock 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 Chi-cago,” 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 Mes-sina. 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 coast-to-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 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 inspira-

tion 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-min-utes 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.

FirefallIn 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 band-

mate, and former Byrd, Michael Clarke, and hired him over the phone.

In early 1975 Firefall recorded a three-song 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.

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ENTERTAINMENT // JEFF DANIELS

BY JOSEPH FERLO

On November 20, actor/singer/song-writer 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 “discov-ered” 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 MOON-LIGHT?). 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 present-ing. 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 previ-ously, 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 ref-erence 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-to-mostly 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 per-formances, 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 Bern-hardt 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 re-open 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 per-forms 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 High-light. 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 Dan-iels 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 com-mented 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 record-ings.

“Ben went to school for sound engineer-ing, 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.


ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ

Some bands take a while to develop a sound and grow into their skin. Milwau-kee’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 Blexrud-Strigens 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 some-thing deeper is revealed, this is a band of strong players (Blexrud-Strigens – vocals/

guitar/keyboards, Damian Stri-gens – 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. Blexrud-Strigens’ 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 new. Shadow Morton’s production with

the Shangri La’s let alone Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill come to mind -- but Testa Rosa adds a bit of production gloss that will catch the lazy listener off guard. Final track “Lost Loon,” closes the album swathed in gauze, and a mood that would make David Lynch proud.

Once again work-ing with Smart Studios alumni, producer/engi-neer Beau Sorenson, the album is rife with sonic touches that gleam while

still remaining slave to the song. “…for words they never hear,” the final

line of “The Fireman at the Well,” sounds instantly flat, and in your face, as the

reverb attached to the isolated vocal 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

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Blue WhisperMakes a Strong, Uplifting StatementBY GEORGE HALAS

One of the most pleasant surprises and highlights of the 2011 Fox Jazz Festival was the appearance of The Amina Figarova Sextet. The ensemble’s stellar performance, showcasing her soaring compositions and piano virtuosity, earned them a growing legion of fans in the Fox Cities.

Her latest release, “Blue Whisper,” arguably the best in a series of consistently strong albums, has already garnered con-siderable international critical acclaim and reinforces her status as one of the finest jazz composers in the world. The compositions “Pictures” and “The Traveler” were com-missioned by Jazz from Lincoln Center for its 2014-15 New Jazz Standards series. “Blue Whisper” is Figarova’s second album, after “Twelve,” on In + Out Records, an independent label based in Freiberg, Ger-many.

In addition, “Blue Whisper”, has been accepted into four categories on the 58th Grammy’s Ballot: Improvised Jazz Solo for the tenor sax solo by Marc Mommaas on “Hewa;” Jazz Instrumental Album; Instru-mental Composition for “Hear My Voice;” and Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals, for “Hewa.”

The album includes 10 original Figa-rova compositions, inspired by her deeply personal, highly evocative responses to social turmoil, distinctive personalities she’s encountered and universal transitions of life. While her technical virtuosity is clearly evident, her playing sounds effort-lessly elegant regardless of the tempo. Her melodies are consistently pleasing and uplifting.

Moods range from the haunting beauty of the titular track “Blue Whisper,” – her interplay with saxophonist Wayne Escof-frey is exquisite - as well as “Moonrise”

and “Hewa” (featuring lyrics in Swahili by Sarah Elizabeth Charles) to the straight-ahead momentum of “Moving Upwards,” “The Hustler” and “The Traveler,” to the sophisticated playfulness of “Pictures,” “Marians” and “Juno.”

In “Hear My Voice,” perhaps the most interesting and thought-provoking piece, over a martial beat and sorrowful, resolute horn choir, an eight-year-old girl (Salhiya Bilal Tumba) earnestly strips out the complications of the adult perspective and, from a child’s perspective, simply urges an end to violence world-wide and, with laughter, a request to “let kids be kids.” Figarova utilizes the rhythmic laughter in the final passage as an instrument to aug-ment a spare but poignant, understated horn and drum arrangement

As a composer, Figarova is generous in creating opportunities for her bandmates to showcase their own superb talent and create synergy simultaneously. The play-ing is technically superb yet never sounds forced. Throughout all tracks, her classi-cally founded touch, her lilting melodies, luminous harmonies, often understated yet always propulsive rhythms and star soloists come together with immaculate sophistica-tion. Trumpeters Ernie Hammes and Alex Pope Norris, saxophonists Escoffery and Marc Mommaas, bassists Luques Curtis and Yasushi Nakamura, drummer Jason Brown, flutist Bart Platteau -- Figarova’s partner and husband of nearly 25 years – and electric guitarist Anthony Wilson (on “Pictures”) are featured advantageously in spontaneous, creative engagement with her compositional themes and intentions.

Platteau deserves special recognition as his world-class flute playing adds a distinc-tive signature to the Figarova sound and greatly expands her compositional options.

Figarova has a compelling personal

story as well.She was born in

Baku, Azerbaijan, and as a child studied to be a classical con-cert pianist. In the late 1980’s she entered Rotterdam Conservatory (Holland) to pursue jazz, coming to the United State in 1989 to complete her formal education at Boston’s Berklee College of Music (where she met Platteau, a fellow student from Belgium). In 1998 they were invited to the Thelonious Monk Institute’s summer jazz colony in Aspen. Since then, she has toured constantly for over a decade of

bookings in major U.S. jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals.

There are many in the Fox Cities who are hoping that her travels bring her back the area very soon; in the interim, “Blue Whisper” –and her other CD’s – are avail-able at Square.com. For more information, go to: www.aminafigarova.com

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ENTERTAINMENT // THE SPANISH INQUISITION

BY GEORGE HALAS

There are a number of very good rea-sons why you might recognize the name, despite the fact that he is a very humble, self-described “utility man” who deliber-ately 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 leader-ship 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 trombon-ist 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 privi-leged 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 Sym-phony 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 per-formance and composition from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and audi-tioning “for some symphonies,” he studied instrument repair at Allied Music.

A horrible repair job on a new trom-bone 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 disap-pointed,” Skitch said. “I don’t want anyone

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 bass-ist/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 recom-mend Ken to anyone.”

Very good player, great guy and his wife, Paula…is glad he kept the job.

Ken Skitch. “Kenny.”



ENTERTAINMENT // CD REVIEW

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 extraordi-nary 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 resi-dency 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 qual-ity 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 impro-viser. 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 hard-bop, 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 melodi-cally 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 addi-tional 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”

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 pro-vides some fine interplay.

Harris and McKay have an easy-to-listen 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, passion-ate performer of and ambassador for this music,” Kubicki said. “I’m fortunate to call him my musical collaborator and close friend.”

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MARLIN MCKAY’S “The Look” Deserves a Listen


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 drum-mer, 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 BoDe-ans 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 his-tory 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 interview-ing 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 actu-ally 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’ 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 cre-ated 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 Sep-tember 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 atten-tion, 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 stab-

bing 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 Neu-mann 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 ‘conversa-tion.’ 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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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 con-tinue 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 Neu-mann 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.

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Hey You Guys! is coming through Green Bay. No, that sentence is not miss-ing 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, Asto-ria, 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 throw-back 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 straight-forward. 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

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 @loveto-dance1999 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. Entertain-ers 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 defini-tion 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 dan-gerous 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 knowledge-able 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 TRACKSJJJ: Doing this music thing, especially

from a base in Canada is challenging. You mentioned how especially in Canada pop-ularity 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 ques-tionable mayonnaise actually.

JJJ: Many critics and fans agree that your music, especially the hits have largely a positive vibe or energy to them, a feel-good 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 spe-cifically, 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 girl-ish 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 Jack-son, 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 repeat-play 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 per-formers. 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.

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NEWS & VIEWS // ROHN’S RANTS

RUSH LIMBAUGH You’re Breaking My HeartBY ROHN W. BISHOP

Mega dittos Rush! Long time listener first time writer!

I grew up listening to you on the EIB network, started listening when I was about 13. During study hall at school I would read your books, ‘The Way Things Ought to Be,’ and ‘See, I Told You So,’ a decision that got me strange looks from my teachers.

I own a couple of Paul Shanklin’s parody CD’s, used to subscribe to the “Limbaugh Letter,” loved your tie collection, stayed up late to watch “Rush the Television Show,” rooted for you to become a commentator on ABC’s “ Monday Night Football,” and defended your comments about Donavan McNabb. I was irate with the NFL when they wouldn’t allow you to buy the St. Louis Rams. I listened to you all through your hearing loss, and stint at rehab. I

laughed at the “Club GITMO” collection, enjoy the Mannheim Steamroller music at Christmas, and I refer to politicos with your on-air nicknames. Great names like ‘Chuck U. Schumer’ or ‘F. Chuck Todd.’ I own your “Rush Revere” books so that my kids can learn American Story, and I buy my mother in-law Rush Revere Tea for Christmas.

I thought it was cool when you took on fellow cheese-head Mark Belling to be

a guest host, and I took personal pride when you started to talk up my Gover-nor, Scott Walker. A guy whom I worked hard for during three campaigns in four years, and your show helped to propel him to the top of the GOP Presidential polls as you heaped praise on him almost daily. You went so far as to say, “And you know me, folks, if you have spent any time listen-ing to this program in the last two years, you know that I believe Scott Walker is the blueprint for the Republican Party if they are serious about beating the left. Scott

Walker has shown how to do it.” This was happening simultaneously as

you increased your criticism of the “Repub-lican Establishment,” a group of unnamed Washington D.C. based “RINO’s,” for not being conservative enough, for not fighting back hard enough. While it bothered me you were harder on the Republican Estab-lishment than the liberals like Obama who are implementing that agenda, it was okay, because Scott Walker was going to come riding in on his white horse to the White

House. Scott Walker was going to do in Washington what he did here in Wiscon-sin, and thanks to the EIB Network, con-servative voters would know all about him. I thought his nomination looked likely.

Then something changed. In June Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the White House; declared he was going to build a wall and make Mexico pay for it, and just like that, you cut Walker off at the knees as you turned your show into the “Trump Show”! All Trump all the time!

Now, I understand why you love that Trump tells off people that you despise, which is why you defended Trump’s awful remarks about John McCain not being a war hero because he was a POW, or when Trump gave out Lindsay “Grahamnesty’s” cell phone number- you howled with joy.

But all of sudden, your demands for a conservative candidate were dropped as your infatuation with Donald Trump grew larger. You don’t seem to care that Trump has been pro-choice, has opposed the Iraq War, called for a 14.25 percent tax on the rich, supports National Health Insurance, and supported a ban on assault weapons. The same Trump who donated to Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation. The same Trump who voted for Barack Obama!

None of that seems to matter, as you have become so enamored with Trump’s immigration proposal to build a wall and deport 5 million people! All other conser-vative principals be damned!

You went all in for your golfing buddy!The day after Carly Fiorina landed

a punch on Trump at the debate, you claimed Fiorina, who has never been in elective office, was the establishment’s can-didate to stop Trump. When Megyn Kelly asked Trump a tough direct question, you criticized her and FOX NEWS for ‘being part of the establishment,’ who are trying to show Democrats that they can be fair and balanced.

The day after Walker dropped out of the race you took a call from “Barb from Cedarburg, Wisconsin.” She called you

out for the way you cut Walker off in support of Trump. You dodged the ques-tion before throwing the Republican Party under the bus, claiming the “Republican Establishment,” never helped Walker in his recall.

That’s just not true!RNC Chairman Reince Priebus is from

Kenosha, Wisconsin and is the former head of the Wisconsin GOP. He was here during the recall and worked hard to help save Scott Walker. Sadly it was you, Rush Limbaugh, who wasn’t here to help Walker, and then worse yet, later it would be you who referred to Walker as a “me-too” to Trump.

Scott Walker would have made an excellent president. He would have been the most conservative president since Calvin Coolidge, but it will not be, thanks in large part to your show.

The irony is that as the GOP looks for a candidate to stop Trump, it’s more likely now that the nominee will be the one guy you really don’t want it to be, Jeb Bush.

You love to remind your listeners that when establishment Republicans hear “conservative” they think of the 1964 Goldwater landslide defeat, and forget about the 1980 Reagan landslide victory. Well, I know of both elections, and Trump is likely to have the electoral success of Goldwater without the advancement of conservative principles that Goldwater brought to the GOP.

Like you said Rush, if the Republican party is serious about beating the left, Scott Walker has shown us how to do it. Listening to you cut Walker loose in favor of Trump, makes me question how serious I should take you.

Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to The Scene. Bishop is a former member of the Waupun City Council and currently serves at Treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County. Contact Rohn: [email protected] Follow Rohn on Twitter: @RohnWBishop


Right Wing NutBY ROBERT E. MEYER

Several editorial works have appeared recently, once again addressing the give and take of global warming/climate change concerns.

Few of us have the specialized knowledge necessary to make absolute pronouncements on this topic, yet all of us have a right, or even an obligation, to philosophically cross-examine the argu-ments presented for rational consistency.

The most arresting observation about this controversy, is that it’s highly polarized along the lines of political partisanship. The people who advocate for it are gener-ally liberal, while those who are skeptical are predominately conservative.

Were that likewise the case for belief in the Law of Gravity, or doubt that there exists nine known planets in the solar system, I’d say the statistical dispar-ity was no big deal. But this monolithic partisanship should be a stark indication that more is in play than mere disagreement over the implications of the data. For me this is a huge stumbling block toward embracing alarmism, hook, line and sinker. It also raises the question about whether the issue can be legitimately characterized as a, “science versus ignorance” dichot-omy, as well as under what circumstances a consensus might be questioned.

We should realize that evidence never exists in a vacuum. All evidence requires interpretation, and all too often the inter-pretation of evidence is influenced by pre-existing ideology, not ruthless objectivity.

A second observation is what I call “the fallacy of appealing to expertise.”

Let’s develop this point. A consensus of credentialed scientists nearly all believe a certain thing, therefore it is true.

This reasoning assumes that someone

must be objective in the same proportion that they are an expert. Said another way, do we suppose an expert can never be biased or affected by groupthink?

Suppose you go in for a dental exami-nation with a new dentist, and while exam-ining your mouth, your dentist says, “have you considered taking out a loan?” Now are you dealing with a oral hygiene expert speaking objectively, or a businessperson speaking out of self-interest? You have to use your own judgment to discern the dif-ference, without expert knowledge in oral hygiene. In that case you have no difficulty seeing how bias can work contrary to knowledge. The appeal to expertise is not as strong an argument as it would appear to be, because specialized knowledge is not necessarily tantamount to pure objectivity.

Or take an example from our legal system. In a court case both the defense and prosecution may provide testimony from expert witnesses. But the opinions of equally qualified people are often in dia-

metric opposition. What accounts for this? As a juror you must discern who is best at offering the more plausible explanation, though you are not a specialized expert on the topic in question.

A final anecdote comes from the sports world. Once I was viewing college football,

when the home team quarterback threw a long pass downfield. His receiver made an apparent diving reception. Simultane-ously, the hometown crowd cheered the catch, while the fans on the opposite team all made the signal for an incomplete pass. Was the judgment of each fan controlled by objective and unbiased interpretation of the evidence, or a predisposition of loyalty?

So what am I saying? Are all these experts liars? Of course not. I am saying I doubt that every expert comes to their own conclusions independently from scratch, and that reputations and careers are some-times of primary consideration when such persons publicly take a position. Is consen-sus and peer review an infallible method of reaching objectivity, or sometimes a rubber stamp to maintain the prevailing orthodoxy?

In general, people confuse two con-cepts: expertise and objectivity.

Having great intelligence or special-ized knowledge isn’t assurance against a person remaining unbiased in their public opinions. Persons of all stripes are gener-ally loyal to their source of income or livelihood. We shouldn’t assume that every expert begins their search tabula rasa, that is to say, without an agenda or wholly inde-pendent of prevailing consensus.

That is why appeals to credentials or expertise are never as conclusive as they ought to be.

Still another observation is that Cli-mate Change has ramifications on at least three separate levels. First is the question of whether the global temperature is actu-ally increasing. Secondly, the question of whether the alleged phenomenon is a natural or human caused event. Finally, whether the dire predictions about the impending consequences of Climate Change are actually probable, or merely hysterical assertions.

One reason people might be skeptical is that they lived through the 1970’s, when warnings of “global cooling” were being touted. That thinking was commonplace after the commemoration of the first “Earth day” back in 1970. Furthermore, many of us who were in school at that

time remember Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book “The Population Bomb,” and realize how alarmist prognostications can be way off the mark.

One might reasonably ask why Al Gore built a mansion on an oceanfront property, considering his dire pronounce-ments about rising sea levels? Skepticism occurring regarding points two and three, technically doesn’t qualify as “denial,” as it regards changes in the climate, but rather, how connected the phenomenon is to human causation.

Too often “deniers,” are inappropriately tagged with that label for demurring on any of the three distinct levels, and given the respect worthy of any Flat-Earth Soci-ety charter member. It is a term misappro-priated from the Holocaust, that implies irrational doubt in the face of inadequate justification for those doubts. The argu-ment is easily revered by noting that some persons deny even the possibility of natural causation, making them “deniers,’ on another level.

It should be noted that historically normative Christian theology has always embraced the idea of environmental stewardship in principle, in the sense of a discipline previously referred to as “con-servation.” The nature of the opposition to contemporary progressive environmental movements by some evangelical Christians and other conservatives, is that “environ-mentalists,” seem to espouse philosophies placing emphasis on worshipping and dei-fying the creation, more than the Creator.

Often people who advocate for legisla-tion curtailing greenhouse gasses offer us an argument tantamount to the theological implications of Pascal’s Wager; “What if we don’t act, but Climate Change is a reality? When we know for sure it will be already too late.”

But the point again is easily revers-ible. We may pass unnecessary legislative measures that irretrievably harm economic and technological development, as well as forfeiting national sovereignty, restraining industrial progress in developing countries and curtailing individual liberties.

Consider everything carefully.

NEWS & VIEWS // RIGHT WING NUT


November 1

Clouds on Fire: The Creation of StarsScience Building - UWSP2:00 pmFREEHave you ever wanted to really explore just what a star really is? If yes, this program will satisfy your curiosity. We will explore the very nature of a star, from what makes them shine to, well, what makes them in the first place! What are stars made of? How long do they live? Do they die, and if so, how? In addition, we will probe the very nature of the universe, and discover how you and I came to be. Ultimately, we will realize that we are all, in a fascinating way, descendants of the stars.https://www.uwsp.edu

Victorian House TourScandinavia Public Library10:00 am - 4:00 pmDonations of $2 per person will support the Humane Society of Waupaca County.The historic Wrolstad-Quien Victorian home at 255 Mill Street, Scandinavia will be open for tours. Artisans from near and far will be onsite demonstrating and displaying their work, as well as selling items. Featured artwork includes loomed rugs, bed quilts, paintings, embroidery, wood carvings, jewelry, holiday wreaths, and table decorations.http://scandinavialibrary.org

November 2

Night Sky

Planetarium showScience Building - UWSP8:00 pmFreeThe Night Sky takes a deeper look at how objects of the night sky appear.https://www.uwsp.edu

November 5

Blue Bead Necklace or Bracelet ClassBlue Bead Trading Co.6:00 - 8:00 pmClass Fee plus cost of materialsNecklace or Bracelet Class

Central Wisconsin Film Festival -Wisconsin DocumentariesCentral Rivers Farmshed7:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admissionTickets available at the door.Wisconsin Documentaries

First Thursday Film Series With a Song in My Heart - Commentary by Dr. Jack RhodesWaupaca Area Public LibraryFirst Thursday Film in honor of VeteransFree program and refreshments. Appropriate for all agesMusical retelling of the extraordinary life of 1940s songstress Jane Froman. When an overseas flight crashes off the

coast of Lisbon, Portugal, Jane barely survives the wreck. Ripped from the spotlight into a series of life-threatening operations, hope seems a distant memory for Jane as she sets out on a journey of recovery that’s more than heroic - it’s what music is made of. Directed by Walter Lang. Screenplay by Lamar Trotti, based on the Life of Jane Froman. Starring: Susan Hayward, Rory Calhoun, David Wayne, Thelma Ritter & Una Merkelhttp://waupacalibrary.org

Crafting BeeScandinavia Public Library10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every ThursdayThis informal group is designed for hand crafters of all types to work in an atmosphere of creativity and mutual support. Assistance is available for a wide variety of crafts as well. So whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, quilt, bead, or scrap, and whether you are a novice or an experienced pro, these sessions are open to everyone! All ages are welcome, although younger children should be supervised.http://scandinavialibrary.org

The DiamondsPerforming Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids7:30 pmClassic Rock & Roll with Today’s Attitude - In 1957 The Diamonds released an instant million selling hit called Little Darlin’. The song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”.

http://www.savorthearts.org/

Art 101: Drawing Inspiration: Great GraphiteLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum5:30 pm - 6:30 pmJoin Robert Caldwell for a closer look at artworks in the Museum’s collection that inspire him. Discover how Caldwell’s dedicated studying, teaching, and creativity combined to develop his skills as a draftsman and painter.http://www.lywam.org

November 5-7

Robert Caldwell ResidencyLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumRobert Caldwell’s passion for art and the outdoors first flourished during high school studio-art classes and backpacking adventures. Tapping into years of field experiences and his keen observations of everyday surroundings, Robert uses patience and precision to create detailed, dramatic drawings and paintings. During museum presentations, demonstrations, and a workshop, he’ll reveal how building up layers of graphite or paint to develop a range of values results in realistic textures and forms.http://www.lywam.org

November 6

Amazing ArtCentral Wisconsin Childrens Museum10:00 amFree with membership or daily admission.Build on your child’s confidence and creativity in the Art Room!

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - Beer DocumentaryCentral Waters Brewing Company7:00 pm$15 weekend passes

$10 single admission$5 student single admissionTickets available at the door.Beer Hunter - the Movie

“A Gift of Art”!Q Gallery5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe opening “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Friday night. You are all invited to come and help us kick off this season, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, talk to the artists, and see what artistic treasures we have waiting for you this year! There will be lots of new work to make sure you have plenty of local options for your shopping enjoyment. This show will stay up through January 8th.

November 6-8

Smokey Express ConcertLettie Jensen Community CenterFriday - 5:30 pm Saturday - 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 pm Sunday - 1:00 and 4:00 pmFor tickets go to: smokeyexpress.com or call 715-824-2525. Show tickets: $10, Children under 4 Free Dinner Tickets: $12The Smokey Express Christmas and Community Choir are once again performing a Christmas Show at the Jensen Center and would like to invite all of you to join us for this memorable event. Dinners catered by Ambrosia Pub and Grill (All you can eat) Friday Dinner served 4 - 8 pm Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm and Sunday 11:30-3:30 pm.

November 7

CWN Singles DanceElks Club8:00 pm - 11:30 pm$8 members/$12 Non membersDress Code - no t-shirts, tank tops or shorts

CenterPoint Chorus Sweet Adelines

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CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS

Concert@18002:30 pm and 7:30 pm$10CenterPoint Chorus Sweet Adelines Concert.Find Other Events Like This:Live Music

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - International FeatureScarabocchio Art Museum7:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admissionTickets available at the door.Russian Feature Film: Pechorin

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - Wisconsin DocumentariesAdventure 212 Bistro7:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admissionTickets available at the door.Wisconsin Documentaries

FREE Musical Open HouseUWSP Noel Fine Arts Center9:00 am to 12:00 pmFree of chargeThe Aber Suzuki Center (ASC) will have a FREE open house in the Noel Fine Arts Center on the UW-Stevens Point campus. Start the morning by exploring an instrumental petting zoo. The petting zoo will have a violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, harp, flute, and guitar station that children can try out. After a mini-concert of current ASC students at 10:15 am, there will be a Director’s welcome and a brief orientation session for parents explaining program offerings. Faculty members will be available throughout the morning to answer questions, or stop by the registration table for information. Anyone who registers for lessons

at the open house will receive a $50 tuition rebate for spring lessons. A $99 certificate for 4 twenty minute lessons will also be available to those who just want to “try out” music lessons. For further information, check out the Aber Suzuki Center website at: www.uwsp.edu/suzuki, find us on Facebook at UWSP Aber Suzuki Center or phone the office at 715-346-3033.

Saint Michael’s Foundation: Gala for GivingMinistry Saint Michael’s Hospital6:00 pm Cocktail Hour Complimentary Champagne and Hors D’oeuvres Cash Bar 7:00 pmGormet Dinner and Program Live Entertainment Live Auction Fund-A-Need 9:00 pmSilent AuctionIndividual Tickets = $125 Table of 10 = $1,200Join us at the Gala for Giving and help us make sure every student in our community has access to mental health screening and resources. For more information on the Gala and how you can participate, please see our website at ministryhealth.org/galaforgiving or call the Foundation office at 715.343.3259.

Book To ArtWaupaca Area Public Library10:00 amProject: Gingerbread HousesJoin us for a book discussion and art project. All supplies provided by the Library. Free program for everyone.http://waupacalibrary.org

Sweet Lips TheaterNorthland Sports Bar & Grill, IolaAll shows start at 8:00 pmAdmission is $15The Sweet Lips gang will bring its brand of sketch comedy and musical folderol to several area bars and restaurants.

November 8

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - International FeatureUWSP - DUC4:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admission, Tickets available at the door.Russian Feature Film: Pechorin

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - ShortsMission Coffee House7:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admissionTickets available at the door.5 shorts

Clouds on Fire: The Creation of StarsScience Building - UWSP2:00 pmFREEWe will explore the very nature of a star, from what makes them shine to—well—what makes them in the first place! What are stars made of? How long do they live? Do they die, and if so, how? In addition, we will probe the very nature of the universe, and discover how you and I came to be. Ultimately, we will realize that we are all, in a fascinating way, descendants of the stars.http://www.uwsp.edu

Nov. 8 - Dec. 3

The Carlsten Art Galley Presents: A Look BackUWSP - Carlsten Art GalleryMonday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday/Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFreeThe Carlsten Art Galley Presents: A Look Back reception Monday November 9, from 4:00 - 6:00

pm.

November 9

Night Sky Planetarium showScience Building - UWSP8:00 pmFreeThe Night Sky takes a deeper look at how objects of the night sky appear.http://www.uwsp.edu

November 10

Community Potluck SeriesCentral Rivers Farmshed6:30 - 8:00 pmFreeFREE and open to the public Bring a dish to pass. this months theme: Wisconsin Favorites!

Lunch & Learn Nick Hoffman – History Museum at the Castle – Sundown Laws in the Fox CitiesWaupaca Area Public Library12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFree program and light lunch will be catered by local restaurant.A sundown town is a town, city, or neighborhood in the United States that is purposely all-white, excluding people of other races. The term came from signs that were posted stating that people of color had to leave the town by sundown. Make reservations online or call 715-258-4414.http://waupacalibrary.org

November 11-12

Die Cut Christmas CardsLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids5:30-7:30 pmCost: $10.00 plus taxMake 3 elegant Christmas cards using decorative paper,

embellishments and new rubber stamps & dies from Penny Black.Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

Sip and Paint Class - Partridge in a pear treeWinemaker’s Daughter, Manawa6:30 - 8:30 pmSip, Socialize, and Create! Spend an evening at the winery while you create your own piece of art. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Picasso to have fun! With the guidance of two local artists, you’ll create artwork to keep for yourself or give as a gift. (920) 596-2992www.winemakersdaughter.com/Events.html

November 11-14

Weyauwega International Film Festival Gerold Opera HouseAll screenings will take place in the historic Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega. We have concessions with soup and sandwiches, fresh popcorn as well as a full bar.http://wegaarts.org/wiff.html

November 12

Healthy Family NightCentral Wisconsin Childrens Museum5:00 pm - 8:00 pmFreeJoin us the second Thursday of each month for a healthy meal at 5:30pm. Then at 6pm, enjoy an activity and program for the whole family. Sponsored by Ministry Health Care, this program is free (museum admission included) and no pre-registration is required.



November 13

Amazing ArtCentral Wisconsin Childrens Museum10:00 amFree with membership or daily admission.Build on your child’s confidence and creativity in the Art Room!www.cwchildrensmuseum.org

Central Wisconsin Film Festival - Wisconsin DocumentariesLettie Jensen Community Center7:00 pm$15 weekend passes$10 single admission$5 student single admission Tickets available at the door.Wisconsin Documentaries

River Cities Jazz - Big BandSky Club8:00 - 10:00 pmFreeRiver Cities Jazz playing the best in big band. Join RCJ for listening and dancing enjoyment.

Riverfront Arts Center Reception: Gift GalleryAnnette & Dale Schuh RIVERFRONT ARTS CENTER5:00 - 7:00 pmFreeCome to the gallery reception for Gift Gallery.

Story Time at the Natural History MuseumUWSP - Museum of Natural History10:30 am - 11:30 amFree admissionLet the Lynx Come In, A magical lynx leads a young boy on an amazing adventure.www.uwsp.edu/cols-ap/museum

November 14

Holiday Fest Arts and Craft ShowSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church9:00 am - 3:00 pm$2.00 DonationUnique Artwork, Bakery, Door Prizes, Entertainment, Soup and Salad Bar (11:00-1:30) Benefits Community Holiday Baskets

Music of the MastersNoel Fine Arts Center, UW-Stevens Point6:00 pm - 9:00 pmTickets are $45 prior to November 1 and $50 after. Tickets are $25 with student ID.A delightful evening of fine music entertainment to support scholarships for students; generous hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and both formal and informal performances; featuring Aber Suzuki Center students, faculty and alumni.http://www.uwsp.edu/suzuki

O’so Brewing Company 8 year Anniversary PartyO’so Brewing Company4:00 - 10:00 pm$15 Toy or $15 Cash Donation for Toys for Tots CoverIt is that time of year that you need to update your calendars! Please share with all your friends to help us raise as many toys for the kids as possible! Save the date for this years Anniversary Party! 40 O’so Beers on tap at the tap house. As always, there are rare beers that you only will get here and it is again a Toys for Tots fundraiser. We will be working with the Rotary Club of Greater Portage County who organizes the Toys for Tots drive locally. http://osobrewing.com/

Point XC ChallengeStanding Rocks County ParkOne mile - 10:00 Two mile - 10:30 Five mile - 11:15

Preregistration costs: One mile - $15 Two mile - $20 Five mile - $30 *add $5 for race day registrationThe Point XC Challenge features three different running races through the xc ski trails of Standing Rocks Park. All races start and finish at the ski lodge of the park. Preregistered runners are guaranteed a long-sleeved t-shirt.https://sites.google.com/site/2013sparc/

St. Paul Lutheran Church Home Craft EventSt. Paul Lutheran Church & School9:00 am - 3:00 pmNo costJoin us for some Christmas shopping! 23 Vendors and Crafters including: Swine Bath Brine, Jamberry Clever Container, Tastefully Simple, Harvest Moon Candy, Tupperware, Norwex, Hooked on Abby, Partylite, L’Bri, Origami Owl, Scentsy, Infinity Wellness, Mary Kary Cosmetics, Thirty-One Gifts, Pampered Chef, Simply Fun, DoTerra Noonday Collection.

Tomorrow River Concerts Presents: Harmonious WailLettie Jensen Community Center7:30 pmTickets - $12 availableat the Jensen CenterSmoldering vocals laced among the jazzy mandolin and guitar; an infectious blend of continental jazz, swing, gypsy music and melodic vocals.

Christmas Stamp a StackLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids10:00 am -3:00 pmCost: $5.00 plus taxMake 4 quick and easy Christmas cards using rubber stamps, decorative paper and

embellishments. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

Sweet Lips TheaterBootlegger’s, Amherst JunctionAll shows start at 8 p.m.Admission is $15The Sweet Lips gang will bring its brand of sketch comedy and musical folderol to several area bars and restaurants.

November 14-15

Toast to the Nutcracker@1800 TheaterNov. 14: Reception 6:00 pm Opening Performance 7:30 pmNov. 15 Family Matinee 2:00 pmOpening night performance: Adult $3, Student $20 Matinee: Adult $15, Student $10 Toast to the Nutcracker, just a little jazzier. for more information find them on Facebook: Toast to the Arts.715-498-2339 or cwtickets.com

November 15

Clouds on Fire: The Creation of StarsScience Building - UWSP2:00 pmFREEWe will explore the very nature of a star, from what makes them shine to - well - what makes them in the first place! What are stars made of? How long do they live? Do they die, and if so, how? In addition, we will probe the very nature of the universe, and discover how you and I came to be. Ultimately, we will realize that we are all, in a fascinating way, descendants of the stars.www.uwsp.edu

November 16

Night Sky

Planetarium showScience Building - UWSP8:00 pmFreeThe Night Sky takes a deeper look at how objects of the night sky appear.

Schmeeckle Goes Nuts for Squirrels programSchmeeckle Reserve6:00 - 7:00 pmFreeWhat kinds of squirrels call Schmeeckle home? Discover their nutty mammal adaptions and how they adjust their living and eating routines to Wisconsin’s wacky watcher.

November 17

Merry Christmas CardsLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids3:00 -5:00 pmCost: $10.00 plus taxMake 3 beautiful Christmas cards using rubber stamps, embellishments and unique folding techniques. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

November 18

Merry Christmas CardsLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids5:00 -7:00 pmCost: $10.00 plus taxMake 3 beautiful Christmas cards using rubber stamps, embellishments and unique folding techniques. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.



November 18-21

Jan McAllaster Stommes Artist ResidencyLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumTraining as a research scientist helped Jan McAllaster Stommes hone observational skills and refine attention to detail. As an educator, Jan fulfilled her desire to connect others to her experiences and interests. As an artist, Jan deftly combines her talents as a communicator and observer to create artwork showcasing her love for the natural world, cooking, and trompe l’oeil painting.http://www.lywam.org

November 19

Taste of Home Cooking SchoolManawa Masonic CenterManawa’s Taste of Home Cooking School returns on Thursday,

November 19th at the Manawa Masonic Center. The expo kicks off at 3pm, followed by the school at 6pm. Tickets are required. For complete details, please visit manawachamber.org.

Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo in ConcertMcMillan Memorial Library7:00 pm to 9:00 pmFrank Vignola, born December 30th, 1965, is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignole to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List: for the Wall Street

Journal. Vignola’s jaw - dropping technique explains why the new York Times deemed him “one of the brightest stars of the guitar”.http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org

November 20 - 22

Women’s Blaze Orange BonspielWaupaca Curling ClubHeld during the Wisconsin deer opener weekend. This is a three day curling bonspiel with four events and a three game guarantee. Check out curlwaupaca.com for more information.

Nov. 20-Dec. 24

Waupaca Area Classic ChristmasWaupaca AreaThis month-long shopping extravaganza will highlight the Christmas of yesteryear with

the sights, sounds, and extra special customer attention you deserve! Waupaca will be featuring live music, carolers, in-store specials and holiday treats to further enhance your shopping experience.

November 21

Serendipity Holiday Craft & Gift FairSenior & Recreation Center9:00 am - 4:00 pmWaupaca Rec Center and Senior Center participates in a “Round Robin” of craft shows that day. Guests have their cards stamped at each show to be entered in over 100 free drawings.

Winter Classic Art & Craft ShowWaupaca Ale House & Conference Center9:00 am - 4:00 pmShow is held opening day of deer

hunting. This would be a great time to get some of those gifts bought for Christmas. A quality show held at one of Wisconsin’s finest banquet facilities.

A Walk in a Woodpecker’s WorkshopSchmeeckle Reserve 2:00 - 3:00 pmFreeDiscover the evolutionary tools that woodpeckers use to carve out their niche in our own backyards. Find out which species you are most likely to see in Central Wisconsin.

International Games Day @ Your LibraryWaupaca Area Public Library 10:00 am - 2:00 pmGet together with friends at the library to play games --- board games, card games, computer games. Watch for more information

Open Wed-Monday3pm - Close

Come out and watch the Packers take on the Bears on Thanksgiving Evening

serving Drink Specials and Snacks. (Kitchen closed).

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about tournament play.http://waupacalibrary.org

Lego ClubWaupaca Area Public Library10:00 am - 12:00 pmAll Ages - All Genders - Bring Your Imagination! (Children under 8 are asked to accompanied by an adult caregiver.) Each creation will be photographed before dismantling and the picture will be featured on the digital picture frame at the Children’s Dept. Service Desk. No registration necessary. We have lots of Legos, so leave yours at home so they don’t get mixed in with ours. We are happy to take Lego donations anytime! Contact Sue Abrahamson at [email protected] for more information.http://waupacalibrary.org

Deer Hunting Widow Sip and PaintWinemaker’s Daughter, Manawa4:00 - 6:00 pmSip, Socialize, and Create! Spend an evening at the winery while you create your own piece of art. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Picasso to have fun! With the guidance of two local artists, you’ll create artwork to keep for yourself or give as a gift. Visit our website for more details. http://www.winemakersdaughter.com/Events.html (920) 596-2992

Deer Widows

Weekend Holiday Craft ShowWaupaca area9:00 am - 4:00 pmA quality show held at one of Wisconsin’s finest banquet facilities, the Waupaca Ale House. Over 30 exhibitors will be featured and will have displays of homemade candles, quilts, candies, baskets, critter hats plus much more! Remember to pick up you Deer Widows map and punch card showing all the area craft shows and events. You could WIN BIG if you fill your punch card with punches. For more information just ask when you enter the craft show.

November 22

Tinsel Trail Arts & Crafts ShowHoliday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stevens Point9:00 am - 4:00 pm$3 admissionMore than 130 high quality exhibitors. Fairgoers are sure to find gifts for everyone this holiday season. Bake sale, food and refreshments. Sponsored by the Stevens Point Jr Women’s Club.

Clouds on Fire: The Creation of StarsScience Building - UWSP2:00 pmFREEWe will explore the very nature

of a star, from what makes them shine to - well - what makes them in the first place! What are stars made of? How long do they live? Do they die, and if so, how? In addition, we will probe the very nature of the universe, and discover how you and I came to be. Ultimately, we will realize that we are all, in a fascinating way, descendants of the stars.

November 23

Night Sky Planetarium showScience Building - UWSP8:00 pmFreeThe Night Sky takes a deeper look at how objects of the night sky appear.www.uwsp.edu

November 24

Fragile and Ferocious FossilsSchmeeckle Reserve5:30 pm - 6:30 pmFreeTake a trip through Central Wisconsin’s past to discover the critters and creatures that are preserved as fossils today. See some of the world’s first land animals, ice age giants and the life of an ancient sea.

November Book GroupScandinavia Public Library4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Librarian Meredith leads the November book group to discuss Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters at the End. In this book, Gawande, a prominent surgeon, argues against modern medical practices that extend life at the expense of quality of life while isolating the dying, outlining suggestions for freer, more fulfilling approaches to death that enable more dignified and comfortable choices.http://scandinavialibrary.org

Quick & Easy Christmas CardsLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids3:00 -5:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00pmCost: $12.00 plus taxMake 4 quick and easy Christmas cards using rubber stamps, decorative paper, dies & embellishments. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

November 27-29

Classic ChristmasWaupaca Area BusinessesShop Waupaca area businesses during Classic Christmas for Holiday specials.

November 28

CWN Singles DanceElks Club8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

$8 members/$12 Non membersDress Code - no t-shirts, tank tops or shorts

FREE Count Your Blessings Card Make & TakeLighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 8th St. S., #200, Wisconsin Rapids10:00 amMake a pretty Thanksgiving card using Impression Obsession rubber stamps. Limit 1 free make & take per customer, while supplies last. FREE! 715-423-7773 lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

December 5 & 6

The Central Wisconsin Symphony OrchestraTheater @1800The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Patrick Miles, brings yuletide greetings in its annual holiday concerts. The concerts are generously sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care.Tickets, available through the UWSP Box Office are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for any student with an I.D. through college plus $2 handling charge on each ticket. Please contact the box office, located at 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, by telephone: 800-838-3378 or via the internet: cwso.org/tickets.

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