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CELTIC WOMANAT THEIR BEST.
SPECTACULAR SEUSS:FINE ART & FUN FAMILY
MAGIC HANDS
SPENCER’S THEATRE OF
ILLUSION
Vol. 2Issue 5
BEAUTY AT HAND
STYLE ON YOUR SCREEN
CLEAN & GREEN
TECH ABOVE
THE RESTAT THE WASHINGTON PAVILIONThe Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective and Traveling Sculpture Garden is organized by Chase Art Companies. TM & © 2013 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.
D I S C O V E R I N G T H E A R T A N D S C I E N C E O F D R . S E U S S
MARCH 29 - JUNE 23P R E S E N T E D B Y C I T I A N D T H E W A S H I N G T O N PA V I L I O N
NOW PAVILION!THE WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
PUBLISHER: MICHELE WELLMAN [email protected] • 605-731-2306
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ADVERTISING SALES & PROMOTIONS: BEN [email protected] • 605-731-2413
ART DIRECTION & LAYOUT: JOHN MYERS [email protected]
Now!Pavilion is published bi-monthly by the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, 605-367-6000. Now!Pavilion cannot be responsible for unsolicited material, content, photography, artwork, or other items. Materials sent to Now!Pavilion Magazine will be returned only when accompanied by self-addressed and postage paid envelope/packaging. Content within Now!Pavilion does not reflect any of the opinions or viewpoints of the Washington Pavilion, its employees, or supporters. Now!Pavilion attempts to publish accurate information responsibly, and cannot be held liable for errors or omissions in content. All content published in Now!Pavilion is protected by U.S. copyright law. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, in part or whole, including photocopying, internet sharing, illegal upload or download, is strictly prohibited without prior consent and permission of the publisher.
CONTRIBUTORSJay Bethke is a shade plant, husband and father. He was born and raised in Sioux Falls but learned his best tricks everywhere else.
STYLE EDITOR: SHANNON WRIGHT
DESIGN & LAYOUT: LORALEE GRIMMIUS [email protected]
Benjamin Gutnik is a native of Sioux Falls and holds a degree in Contemporary Media from the University of South Dakota. He currently works in corporate sales. If something involves an LED screen or operates on Android, count Ben in.
Angela Baird Haft is mom to three crazy, busy kids. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Arts Council and the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion. Not an artist herself, she is an avid lover and supporter of the arts.
Lura Roti grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota. As an agriculture journalist, most of her writing focuses on farming and ranching. However, when she has the opportunity, she enjoys writing about the people and happenings found in downtown Sioux Falls, where she lives today with her husband, Shon and daughter, Parker.
Shannon Wright Barnes has twenty-five years of immersion in the world of beauty, fashion, pageants, film and television.
ON THE COVERWASHINGTON PAVILION 2012-2013 PERFORM
ANCE SERIES
COPY EDITOR: SUZANNE TOLL
Brienne Maner is a Sioux Falls Washington High School graduate, Brienne received her degree in Mass Communications at St. Cloud State. She has worked for Sesame Street Live, Electric Pulp, is the Marketing Director for Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues, and a board member of Sioux Empire Community Theatre.
Patrick Pope is the Managing Director of the Sioux Empire Community Theatre. Patrick returns to Sioux Falls after working in theatre management and as a professional actor in New England.
UPFRONTSEUSS FALLS: DISCOVERING THE ART & SCIENCE OF DR. SEUSS
“APP”SOLUTELY FABULOUS! - 6 GREAT STYLE & BEAUTY APPS By Shannon Wright Barnes
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VISUAL ARTS CENTER GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS By Jodi Lundgren
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SUMMER CAMPSBy Bob Wendland
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ARTS
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32 SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION By Michael Jaenicke
MUSIC FOR ALL: THE SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RETIREMENT SERIES
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CELTIC WOMANby Alan Sculley
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DAPA - GIVING VOICE MYTH AND FACTS By Sara H. Crosby
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SUMMER CAMPS BROCHURE
CLEAN & GREEN—ENVIRONMENTAL GOOD CITIZENSHIP OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S TOP TECH COMPANIES By Benjamin Gutnik, The Tech Guy
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CONTRIBUTORS LETTERWhy is it so much easier to wake up at 6 a.m. in May versus December? I eagerly hop out of bed this time of year, and I am ready to face whatever the day has in store for me. I am sure there is some sort of scientific reasoning behind my newfound energy that is related to daylight, but I don’t really care about that. I am too busy enjoying my manic energy and working to focus it on all my tasks.
You would think now that the 2011-2012 Pavilion Performance Series is done for the year, that this would be a great time for us to sit back and put our feet up. Relax
a little? Well, that just isn’t going to happen! Series planning is like a fine wine. It takes time, lots of time. As a matter of fact, scheduling for the building—including the Visual Arts Center and Kirby Science Discovery Center—usually runs 2-3 years out. However, having said that, we still can’t tell you what’s coming yet. And after all, the anticipation is half the fun!
As we continue to plan this summer, there are a couple of rewards that pass through our doors. We are approaching wedding season, and every weekend this summer is filled with blushing brides and handsome grooms, all affirming their love and commitment on the Mary W. Sommervold Hall Stage. Even after 17 years of marriage, I still get emotional witnessing a couple taking this step.
Summer also brings more than 800 kids into the Washington Pavilion for our Community Learning Center camps & classes. The atmosphere is pure organized chaos, and I mean that in the best sense. We have kids that range in age from toddlers through teens joining us for some sort of art, science, or theater camp. If I could find a way to bottle that excitement, then perhaps I wouldn’t have such a great relationship with my friends at Starbuck’s.
Whatever your plans are for this summer, I hope you can find some time to swing by the Pavilion and absorb some of the good vibrations that make this place rock. The energy is infectious and continuously reaffirms that the Pavilion is Yours, Mine and Ours.
Happy reading and don’t forget your morning coffee. I know I won’t.
Michele WellmanPublisher, Now!Pavilion Magazine
FROM THE PUBLISHERBY MICHELE WELLMAN
YOURS. MINE. & OURS.W a s h i n g t o n P a v i l i o n , N o w ! P a v i l i o n M a g a z i n e 2 0 1 1 . A l l R i g h t s R e s e r v e d .
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It’s f inally here! Seuss Falls: Discovering the Art and Science of Dr. Seuss, is a traveling exhibition curated by the Chase Art Group, Chicago, IL with permission from Dr. Seuss Enterprise, Los Angeles, CA. From now until June 23, 2013, the Kirby Science Discovery Center, the Visual Arts Center, and the Husby Performing Arts Center will join forces to present one major exhibition with special themed classes offered throughout the spring by the Community Learning Center. Tickets are on sale now.
In addition to unique advertising works and poetry, visitors will catch a glimpse of this creative wizard’s illustrations, World War II cartoons, magazine covers from the 1920s and 1930s, Unorthodox Taxidermy, and Secret Art. This will be a truly wonderful exhibition to engage audiences of all ages and families from Sioux Falls as well as visitors to our community.
Along with the colorful, interactive exhibition, the Washington Pavilion is planning a large array of programming and events to further enhance the Seuss experience. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that these programs and events happen successfully and cost-effectively. Seuss Falls activities will enrich family visits and will promote all that the Washington Pavilion has to offer this region as the cultural hub for the arts, entertainment, and science. Check out the following pages for details to enhance your Seuss Falls experience to the fullest!
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Seuss Science Demonstrations Daily in the Kirby Science Discovery Center
Wacky Wednesdays Wednesdays between May 22 and June 19
CineDome Films Daily in the Wells Fargo CineDome
A different Seuss story will be featured every Saturday, March 30-June 22. Join us for Story Time, photo ops, art, science activities, speakers and more! Seuss Saturday themes will include: Horton Hatches the Egg; The Lorax; One Fish, Two Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; The Cat in the Hat; The Foot Book; and other Seuss classics.
Every-Which-Where Seuss Events:Seussical 7 PM, Mary W. Sommervold Hall
Design Challenge: Eco-matic Truffula Tree Planter
Oh the Things You Can Think! Art Contest & Diffendoofer Poetry Contest Off the Fridge Gallery, 2nd floor lobby
Science Fair Showcase 5-8 PM
Pavilion Discovery Camp: SEUSS!
April 19
April 20
May-June
May 3
May 28-31
Daily/Weekly Seuss Events:
SEUSS SATURDAY
SCHEDULE10:15-11 AMSeuss Story Time Raven Children’s Studio, Visual Arts Center
11 AM-12 PMSeuss Art Activities
Visual Arts Center
11 AM-1 PMSeuss Photos1st floor lobby
1-2 PMSeuss Speakers & Stories*
Belbas Theater*Select Saturdays. See calendar for details.
2-3 PMSeuss Science Activities Kirby Science Discovery Center
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April May June
GREEN EGGS AND HAMSeuss Speaker:
Ken Alvine—Cartooning in Today’s World, with Basic
Cartooning Instruction
BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECKSeuss Speaker:
Dr. Kevin Cole—Dr. Seuss and the Universe of Logical Insanity
THE LORAXSeuss Story Reader:
Angela Kennecke, KELOLAND TV
Design ChallengeLorax Earth Day Festival
ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH
THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS
Seuss Story Reader: Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin
THE CAT IN THE HATSeuss Story Reader:
First Lady Linda Daugaard
THE FOOT BOOKSeuss Story Reader: Mayor Mike Huether
IF I RAN THE CIRCUS
GERALD MCBOING BOINGSeuss Story Reader:
Sammi Bjelland, KELOLAND TV
HORTON HEARS A WHOSeuss Speaker:
Dr. Lindsay Twa – Some Days are Yellow, Some are Blue: The Visual Art of Dr. Seuss
HOP ON POPSeuss Speaker:
Dr. Julie Ashworth – The Mystery and Magic of Dr. Seuss’s Life
and Literature
YERTLE THE TURTLE
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Seuss Falls ART & POETRY OFF THE FRIDGE EXHIBITSeuss-tacular art and poetry contests are coming your way! Oh, the Things You Can Think Art Contest (Grades K-8) and Diffendoofer Poetry Contest (Grades 3-8) will be available for entry by school groups and the wider community. Students who are top finishers will be awarded prizes. The top 40 in both art and poetry will be on display in the second floor Off the Fridge exhibit area in May and June.
DESIGN CHALLENGE: ECO-MATIC TRUFFULA TREE PLANTERThe Design Challenge is an annual Pavilion program that aims to motivate and inspire innovation in students through a hands-on engineering challenge. This year’s challenge combines the fanciful and outrageous contraptions in Dr. Seuss’s books with the important initiatives inspired by Earth Day.
PAVILION DISCOVERY CAMP: SEUSS!Don’t miss out on all the great activities the Pavilion has to offer with the ultimate summer camp!
Spend each day of the week with art projects, games, science experiments, music, acting, and all things Pavilion. Three specialized teachers will lead you through fun-filled visual art, science, and performing arts activities throughout your time in this full day camp. The action never stops! This summer, students will be focusing on the wacky world of Dr. Seuss with science, theatre and art activities that connect to the special traveling exhibition, Seuss Falls: Discovering the Art and Science of Dr. Seuss. MAY 28-MAY 31 ∙ 9:00 AM-4:00 PM ∙ $125/$110 MEMBERS ∙ AGES 6-13
SEUSS SATURDAYS ART & SCIENCE ACTIVITIESA variety of Seuss art and science activities will be offered every Saturday March 30-June 22. Visit the Visual Arts Center for a hands-on art activity from 11 AM-12 PM, then head to the Kirby Science Discovery Center for Seuss-ified science activities from 2-3 PM. Families will love the creative and sometimes kooky one-of-a-kind projects led by staff and sponsors. Free with paid admission to the Seuss Falls exhibition. Books will include: Horton Hatches the Egg, The Lorax, One Fish, Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, the Foot Book and other Seuss classics.
Glossary of Terms
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SEUSS SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONSInteractive “Seuss-ified” science demonstrations will be available daily to all visitors of Seuss Falls. Demo activities range from 15-20 minutes and include concepts from Seuss’s books and are geared toward children, preschool-5th grade.
SEUSS STORIES & SPEAKERSJoin us on Saturdays at 1:00 PM in the Belbas Theater for a variety of Dr. Seuss stories and PavTALKS speakers who will be presenting on a wide range of Seuss-related topics. From cartooning to “Dr. Seuss and the Universe of Logical Insanity,” there’s surely something for everyone!
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICALTheatreworksUSA’s Seussical is a professional touring production that will delight all ages. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, the musical brings some of his most treasured books to life in our Mary W. Sommervold Hall.
STORY TIME—THE STORIES OF DR. SEUSSJoin us for FREE Saturday morning story time and activities especially for preschoolers and kindergarteners. The Pavilion’s teaching staff, Science Center Interactors, and Pavilion friends will lead an interactive story time followed by a fun activity based on the Dr. Seuss book theme of the day.
WACKY WEDNESDAYSJoin us for Wacky Wednesdays to participate in a different “wacky” experiment each week. Every Wednesday between May 22 and June 19, hands-on activities will be featured in the Kirby Science Discovery Center.
Glossary of Terms
“You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.”
—Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Included with special admission to Seuss Falls
Pre-registration and admission fee associated
Included with admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center
FREE!
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There is only one place in Sioux Falls where students can build robots, perform in a musical, create and design fashion, and make pottery pieces by hand. That place is the Washington
Pavilion.
For roughly a decade, the Washington Pavilion has offered classes and camps to all ages in our community. And not just any camps, but quality, innovative camps with passionate teachers and hands-on lessons.
This summer, the Community Learning Center at the Washington Pavilion will be offering another year of over 100 camp and class options for ages 1-100. Old favorites like Star Wars Science, Musical Theatre Camp, LEGO: Robotics, and Pottery will return along with new topics like Messy Masterpieces, Dissection Discoveries, and Dr. Seuss Camp.
Sarah Jennings lives in Sioux Falls with her family. She has been bringing her two children to the Pavilion summer camps for almost four years now.
“We are lucky,” she said “there are a ton of camp options in Sioux Falls, but the Pavilion camps are always at the top of our list. They are convenient, well-run, affordably priced, educational and fun for our kids.”
Jennings and her husband both work during the day and need a place for their children to go while school is out for the summer. “The staff is fantastic. They’re professional, knowledgeable, and amazing with kids. The entire program is extremely well run, so I have always felt comfortable dropping our kids off in the morning and knowing that they will learn something, have a wonderful time, and be excited to tell us all of the things they did when we pick them up at the end of the day.”
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Jennings’ son Dylan, 5, said his favorite part about camps was getting to go to the Kirby Science Discovery Center, which he lovingly called, “the Dinosaur Museum.”
Cassidy, Jennings’ 7 year old daughter, has been going to camps for nearly four years and says, “the camps are so much fun, they make the day zoom by.”
Last summer, over 700 students participated in the Pavilion’s programming, many of them returning students from summers prior. Several of the students came to multiple camps and classes throughout the summer.
Eva Volk, 12, has been attending the summer camps for four summers now.
“They always have a variety of classes,” said Eva, “so it’s always different from the summer before.”
Jennings agreed. “It seems like the offerings keep expanding for all of the age groups. The kids can get so many different experiences, and the parents feel confident dropping their kids off with such a caring and encouraging staff.”
For many of the youth that come through the Pavilion’s doors, camps aren’t solely about the subject matter.
Eva’s sister, Emma, 14, has become a volunteer for many of the younger age groups because she’s enjoyed her time at the Pavilion so much. “Taking part in Pavilion classes has given me a chance to find new hobbies and
interests, and along the way, I’ve made a lot of new friends.”
Drexton Trantina, fellow camper and Musical Theatre Camp alum, echoed Emma’s feelings. “You’re likely to be at camp with the friends you’ve made at the Pavilion.” He said, “If it’s your first time, you will
make new friends.”
Some of Trantina’s favorite memories of past camps have to do with his teachers. One of his first camps was a drawing camp taught by Molly Wilson. “She was so nice and so kind, just like all the teachers at
the Pavilion.” said Trantina, “She really boosted our self-confidence and made me feel like I could draw anything.”
Wilson has been teaching at the Pavilion for nearly a decade. “I have always felt blessed and excited to participate in the creative on-goings at the Pavilion.”
Wilson teaches both art and theatre camps and co-directs all of the youth theatrical productions offered
throughout the year.
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“We have grown from offering one theatrical experience for students to offering elements of Shakespeare, popular musicals, improvisation theatre and even set and costume design. We now have almost one theatre camp a week throughout the summer.”
“I love the aspect of ‘possibility’ at the Pavilion,” she stated. “The students make the programming come to life and show me new ways of doing things. They have a passion for the arts and a great respect for learning.”
“I love learning new things and the Pavilion is a place where I can do that,” said Emma Volk. “The people at the Pavilion are wonderful and let me use my creative side.”
Her sister, Eva, stated, “We get to do activities that we don’t usually do in school. That’s my favorite part.”
Jennifer White and her daughters were new to Sioux Falls and to the Pavilion last summer. “Our experience was much richer than we had imagined,” she said. “The camps helped all of us feel more immersed and engaged in our community. It was a chance for the girls to meet new friends and for all of us to discover the many ways in which the Pavilion serves as a cultural hub for the city.”
Last summer the Pavilion saw an increase in new students throughout the summer, and they are hoping to increase that number again this summer.
“I think there are still several families throughout our community who don’t understand how great of a resource the Pavilion is,” Wilson stated. “For ten weeks of the summer, the Pavilion offers camps throughout the day for children, ages 3 to 13. There are offerings throughout the summer for adults and toddlers as well.”
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This summer, the Community Learning Center will be doubling the amount of Uncorked Canvases offered, a past favorite for adults that combines painting and wine.
Another addition will be theatre programming for 14-18 year olds.
Wilson has directed the Musical Theatre Camp for the past five years and is excited about this expansion.
“It’s amazing to watch these students grow throughout their time at Musical Theatre Camp. Many of our students who have gone through the camp for 5 years are now too old and are eager for another theatrical opportunity that meets them at their skill level. This summer, they’ll get that opportunity.”
From theatre to art to science, the Pavilion has got the topic your child is looking for this summer. Students can enroll for a morning session or an afternoon session, or they can enroll for both and sign up to have lunch at the Pavilion as well.
The Pavilion is a great place for anyone to spend their summer.
Lisa Volk, Emma and Eva’s mother, enjoys sitting down with her daughters and choosing which camps they’ll attend at the beginning of each summer.
“The Pavilion is a home away from home for our family,” Volk said. “The staff and volunteers are amazing. They know our kids by name and refer to my husband and I as ‘Emma and Eva’s parents.’ The Washington Pavilion is a true treasure in our town. Our only regret is that we didn’t find it a few years sooner.”
WE HAVE THREE WAYS TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:1. Register online at www.washingtonpavilion.org 2. Call our Box Office at 605.367.6000 (toll free 1-877-WashPav)3. Stop by the Washington Pavilion Box Office at 301 S. Main Ave.
Classes are on sale now! Sign up early as we fill up fast! There are no ticket fees or service charges associated with the purchase of classes over the phone or internet. Sales tax is included in admission price.
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This exhibition of artworks by living South Dakotans was organized jointly by the Dahl Arts Center, the South Dakota Museum of Art and the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Works were selected through a combined juried and invitational process. This is the final venue for the exhibition, having been on display at the Dahl Arts Center from May 11 through September 1, 2012, and the South Dakota Art Museum from September 25, 2012, through January 27, 2013.
South Dakota Governor’s 5th Biennial Art Exhibition Feb 15 – Jun 9, 2013: Galleries B and C
Arts Night Exhibition 2013 Mar 1 – May 1, 2013: Gallery AThe Arts Night exhibition is held each year in conjunction with the annual Arts Night auction, a fundraiser benefitting the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. Artists from throughout this region and across the country are invited to donate original artworks for this special fund-raising event. The artwork on display in this exhibition will be sold through auction to support the exhibitions and programs of the Visual Arts Center.
Arts Night 2013 will be held Saturday, May 4th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a gala dinner and art auction on the Mary W. Sommervold Hall stage of the Washington Pavilion.
ARTSThe arts in Sioux Falls span
multiple arenas. Dance & other
performing arts, visual arts,
design, crafts - you name it,
Sioux Falls has it! Downtown
is the nerve center for the
community’s vibrantly active
arts culture.
Tim Peterson: Theatrum Mundi Mar 23 – Jun 16, 2013: Gallery F Reception: Apr 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tim Peterson, Scrapper, pastel painting, 2012
Tim Peterson was born in Minot, ND, in 1954. He has lived in South Dakota since 1963 and has been residing in Spearfish since 1994, where he is currently a self-employed artist. Peterson received his Bachelor’s Degree (Art Major) from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. He has exhibited widely in the Black Hills area and has received numerous merit and purchase awards in state and regional art shows and competitions. His work is represented at Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery in Hill City, SD, The Gallery at the Spearfish Arts Center in Spearfish, SD, and the Lead-Deadwood Art Center in Lead, SD.
Seuss Falls: Discovering the Art and Science of Dr. SeussMar 29 – Jun 23, 2013 Everist Gallery & Kirby Science Discovery CenterThe Washington Pavilion is ready to welcome thousands of visitors into the colorful, bright, whimsical and often wacky world of one of history’s most treasured authors: Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The Washington Pavilion will be transformed into “Seuss Falls” with Dr. Seuss’ artwork, sculptures and artifacts located throughout the Visual Arts Center and Kirby Science Discovery Center.
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Celtic Woman doesn’t have a new CD or DVD to tour behind this year. So what can fans expect from the popular Irish-rooted vocal group? Essentially nothing but their best.
“It’s a beautiful show,” Celtic Woman singer Lisa Lambe said. “And it’s a show that’s a celebration of the best of Celtic Woman. I suppose it’s almost like the greatest hits down through the years and songs that people will know very well, songs I think they’ll want to sing along with, or at least I hope they will. Songs like Orinoco Flow, You Raise Me Up, She Moved Through the Fair, and then we have some beautiful classics that I don’t think any Celtic Woman concert or performance can be complete without, songs like Danny Boy, which for me are some of the highlights and the moments that I enjoy best when I’m performing the show.
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“When you come to a concert, you always are going to want to hear the great anthems that you love about this group or the version of the song that you love very much,” she said.
“I think this year we’re going to deliver on all of those levels.”
Judging from the continuing success of Celtic Woman, the group, which is backed by a full band and choir in concert, has created an elaborate live show that appeals to a large audience.
Originally, Celtic Woman was created for a one-off television special filmed in Ireland, and musical director David Downes and producer Sharon Bowne essentially recruited four singers—Orla Fallon, Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly and Méav Ni Mhaolchatha, along with fiddle player Máiréad Nesbitt—to perform that single concert. PBS picked up the film of that performance, and it became a popular fund-raising program for PBS in spring and summer 2005. This helped pave the way for the release of the show as a concert DVD that sold more than a million copies. Meanwhile the group’s self-titled first studio album topped Billboard magazine’s world music chart for a record-setting 81 weeks.
By then it was clear that Celtic Woman had a big future, and the organizers had hit on a musical formula with wide appeal by mixing together traditional Irish songs, a little light classical, pop standards (the repertoire has included Bobby Darin’s By The Sea, the Josh Groban hit You Raise Me Up, Enya’s Orinoco Flow, and even a few tunes from musicals and movies such as Somewhere Over The Rainbow).
In fall of 2006, Celtic Woman branched into another niche, releasing a holiday CD, A Christmas Celebration, which immediately topped the world music album chart.
Audiences in 2007 got another helping of Celtic Woman releases. There was a second studio CD, A New Journey,
and a concert DVD, A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland, both of which were supported by extensive touring. The CD A New Journey, in particular, was another blockbuster. It ended 2008 as the top-selling CD on Billboard magazine’s world music chart.
As its albums and DVDs continued to sell briskly, the group’s catalog was supplemented in 2008 with a best-of CD and DVD, both titled The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection. That release was followed in 2010 by the CD, Songs from the Heart, and a companion DVD, Songs from the Heart—Live at Powerscourt House & Gardens. Last year, another studio recording, Believe, and a live DVD—the group’s first DVD filmed in the United States—by the same name arrived, followed by a second holiday CD, Home For Christmas, in the fall.
The success has been sustained as the lineup has seen Kelly, Fallon, and Mhaolchatha leave, and singers Alex Sharpe, Lynn Hilary, and Hayley Westenra arrive and then depart. Today’s lineup features vocalists Agnew, Lambe (who joined in 2011), Susan McFadden (who joined in 2012), as well as Nesbitt.
The current tour is the first time Lambe (as well as McFadden) has done a Celtic Woman show centered on the best of the group’s repertoire. This means
they’ll sing songs that pre-date their arrival in the group. This, Lambe said, makes this year’s show especially rewarding. “For me it will be very special,” she said. “It’s a celebration of all that’s been great about Celtic Woman through the years. So it’s a real privilege because I kind of now feel that I’m part of the whole tapestry of Celtic Woman. So I’m very excited to get to perform some songs that I love so much, and that when I hear them, I kind of wished I could sing them. So now
I’m getting my chance. So I’m very excited.”
Lambe (pronounced Lamb) said she will have two solo performances during this year’s show. One will be a traditional Irish song, Dulaman, which tells the tale of a young woman who is torn between two suitors. The other is the Simon & Garfunkel classic, Bridge Over Troubled Water.
“I think what’s great about Celtic Woman is David [Downes], our musical
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director, who’s just a genius in so many ways, he chooses songs that you think how will this ever sound like it’s never been sung before, a song like Bridge Over Troubled Water, a great anthem, an incredibly famous song?” Lambe said. “And he did this incredible version for us, and it was just one of my favorite moments. And it’s a song that I’ve always loved since I was a little girl. I’m just thrilled that I get to perform it now in the show as myself, and get to sing it for people and to hopefully touch peoples’ hearts as well with it as much as it touches mine.”
Lambe’s association with Downes predates the beginning of Celtic Woman. She began her career in theater, landing roles in such productions as Improbable Frequency, Sweeney Todd, The Wireman, and The Shaughraun. It was during that latter production that Lambe met Downes, who served as its musical director, as well as Nesbitt, who was also cast in the play.
“Máiréad Nesbitt and I shared a dressing room for this whole process,” Lambe said. “About that time she had been saying “I’m going to join this wonderful new thing. It’s called ‘Celtic Woman,’ and David’s involved.” So I really feel it’s such a wonderful thing to be a part of now because I just remember her in the dressing room telling me about the process [as] it was starting. Obviously having worked with David, we had made a great connection and we stayed friends in the years when we didn’t see very much [of each other] and he was very busy with Celtic Woman.
“Then out of blue, I suppose, just came a day when we met and we talked about the prospect of me coming aboard,” Lambe said. “And I was thrilled because I kind felt like it was in my head really, having known of it since kind of the early days, and then being a fan of it through its early years. I’m a huge lover of music. I knew that I could bring so much of myself to the stage and bring the theater with me as well, bring my love of story telling into the music. So it just seemed like the perfect thing to do, and I’m so thrilled, so thrilled, to be a part of it.”
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By Michael Jaenicke
ith all regards to the brilliance of Broadway and the sparkle of Tinsel Town, master illusionist - Kevin
Spencer and his wife Cindy prefer taking their production on the road, traveling across America and around the globe.
As The Spencers, Kevin and Cindy head one of the largest touring illusion companies in the U.S. and they are among the most respected performers in the industry. Their act, titled The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, has been applauded by audiences from Key West to Taipei, from Mexico City to Australia.
“The Spencers are masters of magic,” said Jim Steinmeyer, an award- winning consultant to Broadway (winner of two drama desk awards) and a former magic creator and consultant for the late Doug Henning, as well as David Copperfield.
“They’ve combined their illusions with stagecraft to create a unique and professional evening of theatre.”
Touring is the Spencers’ forte, transporting over 12 tons of state-of-the-art illusions and special effects from city to city. The size of their production shadows only Copperfield in size. The Spencers and their tireless troupe are on the road 40 weeks a year in the United States and abroad.
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“The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion is a spectacular show,” stated Steven Janicki, Executive Director of the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, one of the most prestigious performing venues in the state. “Our audience loved it! The show was filled with energy, excitement and enthusiasm. The lighting, special effects, and highly technical magical feats dazzled and amazed us.”
Kevin Spencer, who began as a solo performer, has been mesmerizing minds for more than a decade, playing one night performances in performing arts centers, theaters, and auditoriums. But even after all those years, Spencer still seems as entertained, bewildered, spellbound, and captivated as anyone in the house. The charismatic performer banters, bargains and frolics with an audience, knowing that at any moment mouths will drop, breaths will be suspended, and minds will desperately attempt to explain and understand what they are seeing—or what they think they are seeing.
If Bruce Springsteen is The Boss of live music, the Spencers are the common man’s Royal Family of Illusion.
“Even after having been on the road so long, each town or city is a new adventure,” said Kevin, who was studying to be a clinical psychologist before he was lured into a world of illusion. “It’s never boring because there’s always an air of excitement in each new place we play.”
The Spencers goal is to make each performance an intimate experience for their audience whether playing a 3,000 seat state-of-the-art performing arts center or a circuit of smaller theatres across the U.S. Cindy completes the Spencer partnership. She is the first woman to be recognized for her contributions to the art of magic by the International Brotherhood of Magicians in a feature article and a cover of The Linking Ring (the oldest magic publication in the world). She shares the same career ambitions as her husband. “It’s not our goal to park our show in Branson or Vegas,” she said.
“We have a respect for the road and we have chosen to take the magic to the people instead of asking the people to come to us.”
The duo presents a high-tech stage show replete with dazzling special effects, puzzling feats of legerdemain, cutting-edge illusions and knee-slapping comedy. One moment Spencer is like a teenager cracking up the classroom, the next he has the audience under his silent spell. Suddenly, the man who was studying to help people’s minds is enjoying messing with them instead. He has tested and suspended all rational ideas of cause and effect.
The Spencers have earned the respect and admiration of presenters across the nation. “Clever, funny and, above all, remarkable and entertaining,” says Ron Jewell, executive director of the Bartlett Center in Memphis, Tenn. They have won the respect of their peers as well. Magician Walter “Zaney” Blaney, a legend in the world of magical entertainment, says
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“The Spencers have earned that respect through their performances and their endurance. The magic is done to perfection, and I was laughing out loud through the show, along with the rest of the highly pleased crowd,” Blaney said. “The Spencers are first-rate performers. I can understand why they have received so many performance awards in their long and successful career. They are a highly respected couple in the world of magicians.”
An Indiana native, Kevin was bitten early by the showbiz bug. He was 8 when he got a magic kit for Christmas. But who could have predicted that a childhood gift would someday incite Kevin to thrust his body through the whirling blades of an industrial fan or to attempt Houdini’s most famous underwater escapes? All of this hardly leaves time to arrange the many awards that have been bestowed upon The Spencers, who have been named Performing Entertainers of the Year six times, holding the honor longer than any performer. Copperfield is the only other magician to receive the recognition, which is open to more than 4,000 arts and entertainment professionals nationwide.
Working with some of the leading inventors, creators and builders in the industry, The Spencers incorporate original never-before-seen illusions into their production, along with modern renditions of traditional classic effects, providing audiences with a unique and unforgettable experience.
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“The Spencers are young, attractive and hip 21st century entertainers,” wrote The Dallas Morning News (TX).
Described by some as modern-day Houdinis, Kevin, slender and buoyant with an infectious personality, and Cindy, a proficient performer with a diva’s features, have a wonderful stage rapport. They have the unpredictability of Regis and Kelly and the rhythm and movement of Fred and Ginger.
“The Spencers combine original theatrical elements with high-tech illusions and bring the age-old art of magic into the 21st century,” reviewed the Chicago Tribune (IL). And, according to Mary Tanner, the executive director of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (CA),
“The Spencers are excellent illusionists but they are wonderful entertainers! They interact beautifully with the audience and everyone leaves feeling as though Kevin and Cindy are their new found friends.”
Kevin believes, “It’s not always about the next cool trick.” He adds, “Ours is a show with a balance between being personality-driven and magic-driven. People walk away feeling like they know us, like they’ve spent an evening with us. I really think our show makes a personal, intimate connection with the audience.”
“Their illusion work is absolutely enthralling, engrossing and ingenious and as I sat in the theater, it struck me that this, barring a television special here and there, is not something most get a chance to see,” said Matt Moore, business editor for the News Herald in Panama City, FL.
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The Dakota String Quartet and the Dakota Wind Quintet use their talents to bring memories alive for community members in regional retirement facilities. During one week in both the fall and spring, these musicians visit several facilities for a 45-minute concert of standard small chamber music repertoire and talks. During these visits, musicians and residents create social events outside daily routines, generating new memories. Chris Hill, Principal Clarinet for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, and member of the Dakota Wind Quintet explained the importance of musicians performing in these communities, “The people we are performing for are the ones who built this community into what we have today. Many of them cannot travel to our concerts, so this is a way to give back to them!” Bringing the concerts to the residents of Sioux Falls retirement communities is a way to enrich and enhance the lives of Sioux Falls’ retired generations. “The residents at Trail Ridge appreciate such quality entertainment. The Dakota Wind Quintet and Dakota String Quartet are some of the finest musicians from all over the world. These performances allow our retired generation to experience amazing performances
Hearing music often evokes memories that bring us back to a time when life was easier and simpler. It also helps us create new memories that will stand the test of time. That is always the goal when the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra musicians perform a concert. However, not all Sioux Falls residents are able to regularly attend our concerts. Many now live in retirement communities and are not as mobile as they once were, but who would have more memories generated from musical moments? The Retirement Series is meant to address that very question.
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without the hustle and bustle of going out on the town,” Dawn Patten of Trail Ridge explained.
The most recent concert series occurred on February 19, 20, and 21, 2013. The Dakota Wind Quintet performed at seven locations throughout Sioux Falls, including Trail Ridge Retirement Community and Primrose Retirement Community. Residents and staff members of both facilities enjoyed the relaxation and difference these performances brought to the day-to-day schedules. Patten described the healing affect these performances have on her residents, “Everybody has heard the saying music soothes the savage beast. For seniors, we find that music can certainly help soothe the beast of aging. It is such a great feeling to see our residents listening to the musicians and watching their toes start tapping and heads swaying with the music. It’s like a soothing massage with its calming effect.” The soothing quality of music is something felt by the residents and musicians in these performances, with melodies evoking past memories or creating new experiences. “The reaction depends on the exact type of facility; in many cases, people will talk to me
afterwards about historic concerts they have been to in the SDSO's past, such as Van Cliburn in the 1970s, and in others, it is more music therapy, and we'll see faces light up as they recognize melodies from their past, or enjoy new melodies,” Hill stated as the differences he sees in facilities after performances.
Memories—past, present, and future—come alive when music is played in these communities. Lou Clarey with Primrose Retirement recalled his experiences with the Retirement Series and his residents, “Just seeing their faces when the music is being played, it really has a calming effect on them. I really hope that the concerts can continue for our residents.” These concerts give long-time South Dakota Symphony Orchestra supporters a chance to hear their favorite piece of music, or relive
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a time in their life when they were physically able to see concerts in traditional venues. “We are so happy when we can bring our music to them. They are an extremely appreciative audience. After all these years I feel that I know so many of them so well—they are looking forward to seeing us, and we feel the same way towards them. So many of the residents have also been long-time SDSO supporters and we are glad to give something back to them,” Magdalena Modzelewska, Principal Second Violin in the SDSO said of her time working in the retirement series. She continued saying that, “A lot of these facilities have residents that struggle with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Music helps in all these situations. For some, it elevates their thoughts and for others it simply helps them to remember. I think a lot of people like the idea of lifelong learning. We just love to hear from the residents that we have brought them something new, that they found out something interesting. We always give fairly extensive backgrounds on the music we play and they really enjoy that.” Many of the memories described are
the same; soothing, calming, fun, familiar. Modzelewska told a story of one of the listeners, “There was a lady that had been unresponsive for a long time. When the staff told her that musicians were coming, she perked up all of a sudden and seemed really excited for our arrival. When we played, we heard her hum along. She didn’t remember much from her life, but she obviously remembered music.”
This series currently runs for several days each spring and fall, visiting multiple locations in and around Sioux Falls. As our community grows, so do opportunities for reaching out to more facilities to set additional performance dates. If you would like more information on the Retirement Series or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the series please contact Sarah Burman at (605)335-7933 ext. 12 or [email protected].
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But for nearly half of its 21 years, education has played a major role in the mission of Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues.
One of those educational pieces is the Jazz Diversity Project (JDP) that is brought into middle schools and high schools throughout the state of South Dakota. It may seem hard to believe, but some of the youth who hear the JDP musicians play say it’s the first time they heard live music.
“When we travel to schools across the state, our musicians say they hear comments from some students stating it’s the first time they heard a saxophone played live or it’s the first time they have ever heard live jazz music,” says Robert Joyce, Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues’ executive director.
So far about 35,000 students have been exposed to music through the touring program. JDP is an hour-long presentation that combines jazz music education with the American History and Social Science curriculum. This live jazz combo and multi-media presentation brings the music to life.
“Every year thousands of children in Sioux Falls and across the state of South Dakota are inspired by the sounds and stories of jazz and blues music because of our educational programs,” Joyce says. “We’ve been talking about expanding the Jazz Diversity Project tour into neighboring states, too.”
In addition to the JDP, other educational programs include the summer JazzFest Jazz Camp, the All City Jazz Ensemble, scholarships for middle and high school musicians, free master classes and workshops affiliated with concert series artists.
The JDP, scholarships, and other programs are made possible through the generosity of sponsors and donations. Nearly $30,000 has been given to young musicians in scholarships since 2004. One type of scholarship is given to students interested in attending the JazzFest Jazz Camp. These dollars help to make it possible for students who otherwise could not afford attending to have the opportunity for an incredible music experience.
This year’s JazzFest Jazz Camp is set for July 16-20 on the Augustana College Campus. The camp has gone from hosting about 25 kids the first year to more than 40 the second year. “An estimated 60 to 70 students are expected this year,” says Camp Director Paul Schilf, who is director of bands at Augustana College.
“In addition to the increased number of participants, I’ve noticed how much more enthusiastic the students are, and how they have grown into better performers,” Schilf says.
Camp participants range from incoming 7th graders to students who have completed their senior year. Many are from the Sioux Falls region. It extends beyond the region however, with students from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and even as far as Virginia. At camp, students work on performance in jazz combos, and in traditional Big Band styles. In addition to instructors Dr. Paul Schilf, Jim McKinney, and Mark Isackson, Chris Vadala will be joining in teaching students. Vadala is one
say it’s not summer without the group’s signature event— the free three-day JazzFest concerts at Yankton Trail Park. Hundreds of others take in the jazz series concerts throughout the year at the Orpheum Theater.
of the country’s premier woodwind artists and educators. He has appeared in over 100 recordings to date, as well as innumerable jingle sessions, film and TV scores. Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues is excited to have him participate at camp during his worldwide travels to help educate students.
“The students are absolutely inspired by these musicians coming in and playing, because the kids are not exposed to that in their public schools,” Schilf says. “You can see the inspiration in their faces when these professionals play for them, and almost instantaneously you can hear a change in their level of playing because they are trying to achieve that same level of expertise.”
A camp highlight for students is the opportunity of playing at JazzFest. The top camp band will get the incredible opportunity to perform with Chris Vadala on the Main Stage at JazzFest 2013! It is a thrill for students to experience what it’s like to have a couple of thousand people in the audience.
“I think that the more opportunities these kids get, and the exposure they have to anything like this, will broaden their horizons with music and anything they do,” Schilf says.
“They are great kids, and have so much fun.”
“Some of the camp participants may never become professional players”, Schilf says, “but they become better players and also have the experience to take with them for the rest of their lives. That in itself is an educational experience.”
Another way Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues gives young musicians more experience is with the All City Jazz Ensemble. Band directors nominate participants from middle and high schools. These students form groups that perform two separate concerts in the community, one in the fall and another in the spring.
“One of our philosophies has always been the more young musicians can perform the better,” Joyce says. “The performance experience is where they excel and become more apt to continue. A person can sit in their bedroom and play guitar all day, but it’s when they get out in front of people that they really start to realize the fun of the interaction with the audience.”
Scholarships are given to kids who show the ability excel. Some scholarships can be used to pay for private lessons or utilized for attending JazzFest Jazz Camp. The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Scholarship for Higher Education is a $1,000 scholarship for attending college in South Dakota and staying active in music ensembles. Most of these programs and scholarships are at no cost to the young student.
“We have wonderful sponsors who pay for all this, but if I name one I’d have to name them all,” Joyce says. “These are the people who donate money to make JazzFest possible, the Jazz Diversity Project happen, or sponsor a kid to go to the JazzFest Jazz Camp.”
There have been dozens of other music education related events held during the past few years. They have ranged from a question and answer (Q&A) session with Butch Thompson at the Orpheum Theater, which was attending by approximately 100 adults to the workshop with Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans at Lincoln High School. There was also a workshop and Q&A with The Bad Plus at Washington High School, attended by over 400 students and a workshop with the Hot Club of San Francisco at Lincoln High School.
“A person never stops learning - from workshops where artists go to a school, or during a pre-concert discussion or a Saturday morning session,” Joyce says. “Through these educational offerings we strive to expose youth to new genres of music with the hope of fostering the development of musical tastes, increasing the appreciation of jazz and blues music and understanding the diverse cultures and United States history. Education is a major part of what we do.”
If you would like to donate to the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues education scholarship fund, visit us at:
http://www.sfjb.org/education/
To learn more about camp, visit: http://siouxfallsjazzfest.com/jazzcamp
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BLUES BROTHERSOctober 11, 2013
THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT
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WAR HORSESeptember 5 & 6, 2013
GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOTJanuary 9 & 10, 2014
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THE GRADUATENovember 12 & 13, 2013
MARK MORRIS DANCE COMPANYJanuary 24 & 25, 2014
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An eighth grade girl has just been a participant in a discussion following the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts at the Pavilion Plays for Living’s (DAPA PFL) performance of Where Does it End?, a play on prejudice, discrimination, and bullying. For years she had often found herself at the center of the storm of bullying and could identify with the play. Now four years later she has found her voice. She is a member of DAPA PFL, and is an advocate for this very issue. Through PFL she has learned how to be pro-active rather than reactive. This amazing girl has credited DAPA PFL for the defining moment that helped save her life.
A young seventh grade boy has just seen a performance of DAPA PFL’s production of The Survivors, a play on suicide prevention for teens. His parents were out of town, and after months of depression, he had begun to make plans to take his own life. He quietly listened to the discussion afterwards and then proceeded to his principal’s office where he found the courage and the voice to ask for help.
For 70 years Plays for Living has been successfully giving voice to difficult and timely social issues. These issues include suicide prevention, depression, discrimination, bullying, AIDS awareness, alcoholism in families and in the workplace, aging, diversity, drug and alcohol
Giving VoiceMyth and Facts
By Sara H. Crosby, MSW, CSW-PIP
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use in youth, and the list goes on and on. All of these issues are commonplace and universal. They are found in all societies, in all countries, towns, and schools. They are part of the human condition. Yet, the reaction many people have when faced with dialogue on any of these issues is fear of opening a “can of worms.”
There is a voice of worry, “If you address suicide with a performance of The Survivors, then we will have people considering suicide” or, “If we have a play on bullying, then the audience will make fun of the type of people portrayed in the story.” For example, Where Does It End? has gay, Jewish, and overweight characters, but the reality is that there are depressed people, gay people, Jewish, and overweight people all struggling to survive their personal day-to-day experiences whether you directly address the issue or not.
Plays for Living gives voice to such issues in a non-threatening way, for audience members who are suffering in silence. The characters in the plays DAPA at the Pavilion performs are written so those very students
might identify and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone, and that there is something they might be able to do to help themselves.
Life is a messy proposition. It is not always nice, comfortable, or happy. Our society tends to place a stigma on those things that make our lives uncomfortable. Mental health issues, addiction, bullying, and discrimination are at the top of that list. It would be easier for all if we could address these difficult problems in our schools and our larger community without discomfort, by simply focusing on the positive and hoping for the best, but, unfortunately, that method has proven itself ineffective. Our fears (often born from positive intentions) can get in the way of the real work, work that can be difficult, but that is important, life-saving and society-changing. As Stephen Appea, Ph.D. and principal of P.S. 327 in New York City acknowledged,
“Plays for Living gives us new tools to address the challenges that face teachers, parents and students. Performance unleashes creativity, and everyone is
engaged in the process. Together we’re transforming our school’s culture.”
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Fact: Creating healthy dialogue around issues does not equate an increase in problems—quite the opposite! It gives voice to those who are in need of it most. Theatre is an especially effective tool to safely bring a problem to the surface where the community can step in, and real change can then take place.
MYTH: Doing a play on bullying will create
more bullying.
Fact: When dealing with a problem, it is important that the
adults in charge look at their own truths. As humans, it is
natural for us to judge situations according to our own belief
systems. But we are all human, and we all have stuff that
comes up and can get in our way of addressing problems. In
order to reduce stigma and make real change, we each need to
be brave enough to look at our own feelings without judgment.
MYTH: If grown-ups are uncomfortable addressing a topic, then youth will be uncomfortable talking about it as well.
Fact: The more one tries to control the reality of a situation, the less control we actually have. The problems are just underground and all we accomplish is an illusion of control for our own piece of mind.
MYTH: If we stay on the surface of teaching
these issues, things will stay under control.
Plays for Living has survived for 70 years because it works. It takes the threat out of digging deeply into issues that won’t go away just because we ignore them. PFL scripts go to the heart of the matter and become a springboard for open discussion, exploration, pro-activism, education, and most importantly, giving voice to those who need it most. PFL saves lives. Which life should be given up because of the fear of what will be said? We all must be brave when wanting to make the world a better and safer place, and Plays for Living is a tool that has proven again and again, through the decades, to give voice, in a non-threatening way, to issues that have remained unspoken.
So, in Plays for Living style, openly and directly, let’s take a moment to separate the myths from the facts:
The Washington Pavilion is proud to assist you in all of your event needs. Our luxurious décor, beautiful architecture and adventurous exhibits provide an exciting array of settings.
Whatever your occasion may be, our dedicated staff has the experience, professional relationships with area vendors, attention to detail and commitment to make your event flawless. We can be your “one-stop-shop” providing centerpieces, audio-visual equipment and in house catering by Leonardo’s Café to alleviate the stress of planning a wedding.
Rest easy knowing that every event is not only important to us, but is also executed flawlessly and precisely no matter what size or budget. We pride ourselves on exceeding your expectations so that your day is the perfect start to the rest of your life!
Contact our events staff for information on how we can help you plan the perfect wedding day. [email protected] • 605.367.7397
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“ A P P ” S O L U T E L Y F A B U L O U S !
6 G R E AT S T Y L E & B E AU T Y A P P STRENDSIt’s more important now than
ever to stay on top of your
game. The global marketplace
is shrinking as our horizons
are expanding second by
second. Trends will bring you
the most up-to-date pieces of
the puzzle that will help your
life run a little smoother.
MAKE UP FOR EVER POCKET STUDIOI can't even tell you how many times people have said to me "Can you just live in my house and do my makeup every morning?" Then I tell them how much that would cost! Make Up For Ever has solved this dilemma: step-by-step tutorials, tips on skin problems, fixing common makeup mistakes, and personalized shadow and lip gloss choices make this app almost as good as having your own personal makeup artist. On top of all that, it saves your favorite products and colors, then tells you where you can purchase them. The best part? It's FREE. Do you need to ask me if you should have this app? Didn't think so.
BANGSTYLEHairstylists from all over the world post their fabulous work on this app. Oddly enough, you stalk the portfolios of the stylists, heart the ones you like, and BangStyle creates a personal portfolio of looks you love. You can also transfer your portfolio back and forth from your computer to your phone. Bring your phone or tablet to your next hair appointment, and the stylist will have a perfect template for your best haircut or style.
GOODGUIDEThis app should be No. 1 on everyone's list, but will be especially loved by labels readers and green beauties. Photograph the bar code of a product with your smart device and GoodGuide will tell you the ingredients in it. The app will then tell you how the item affects your health and the environment along with a list of greener options.
STYLEBOOKThis is almost as good as having your own personal Rachel Zoe at home. Photograph your clothes, shoes, and accessories with this app and then collage the photos to create different looks. The built-in calendar helps you keep track of how often you have worn a certain outfit or look. Take it shopping with you to help coordinate new purchases with your current wardrobe pieces.
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SNAPETTEWhen you make a great fashion find, don't you wish you could just show it to the whole world? Snapette does that and so much more. Create your own virtual closet from the great things you see, share them with other fashionistas to see how they are pairing them, and even find out where to purchase the pieces that other users show you. Does it get any easier than this? Nope. Not until we have the computer from Star Trek!
OPI NAIL STUDIOWhy do we have so much trouble choosing a nail polish color? There are too many choices, lots of them don't work on certain skin tones, and the color you want is connected to your mood. This app allows you to change the skin tone of the hand to match your own and then shows you how different colors will look on you. Just think how impressed your nail tech will be when you walk in already knowing what color to choose! Even if your salon doesn't use OPI, they will have something really close. It’s a time saver and a confidence builder!
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very year on April 22, we take a day to think about one of the most important maternal figures in our lives, Mother Earth. People across the globe on this day push messages of sustainability, carbon footprints, recycling, zero emissions, and many other green efforts. We also analyze our daily habits and look at how they impact the environment.
Earth Day was founded in in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson after the nation saw the devastation from the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill off the coast of California. Thousands of animals and sea life were destroyed by the effects of an oil blowout from a Union Oil platform.
The idea of Earth Day was intended to be a grassroots effort, where various educational institutions and universities took a day to do an in-service to talk about preserving Earth’s natural resources and environment. The idea quickly spread globally and is now observed in 175 different nations.
In honor of Earth Day, NOW!Pavilion magazine takes a look into the top green tech companies that are using
intuition, innovation, and creativity to be a sustainable and responsible steward to our natural environment.
When analyzing and grading these companies, it is important to consider some important factors:
Positive and negative impacts caused by a company on the natural environment. This is composed of environmental, social, and economic elements.
How a company manages its usage, consumption, and maintenance of natural resources.
The ethical image and practices conducted by a business regarding disclosure of their environmental impact and management.
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Let’s take a look at some of the greenest and sustainable tech companies in the world.
According to The Daily Beast, IBM ranks as the world’s greenest tech company based on their 2012 rankings.
IBM’s focus over recent years has migrated towards data-center management, as the world slowly moves towards a paperless environment. IBM has been recognized for energy efficiency in relation to data servers by the Environmental Protection Agency.
In addition IBM has developed energy efficiency programs and software to help companies reduce wastes and increase conservation of energy and water. IBM has also been recognized for its groundbreaking Smarter Buildings strategy. Companies have been encouraged to offer employees alternative workplace options, such as working from home. This has been proven to result in increased worker productivity and reduced facility usage costs. The practice has resulted in a progressive change with leasing accounting standards, encouraging efficient business operations.
Google’s phenomenal growth has resulted in the company being one of the world’s largest data consumers. Using data requires a tremendous amount of energy. Google has been applauded for running its data centers at a superb level of efficiency, and various other creative campaigns to promote sustainability.
Google green’s boilerplate statement is “A better web, better for the environment”. They have stood by this slogan by being innovative with everything from clean power purchases from wind farms, to the Workplace Charging Challenge to support the usage of electric cars.
Google has committed over $1-billion dollars to offsetting its carbon footprint. From its renewable energy investments alone, it has helped generate more energy than its company consumes.
One of the most cutting-edge ventures, in terms of shaping the way we direct our logistics as we go from point to point, is Google Maps. Google encourages walking, biking, and public transportation, and these options are highlighted when a user selects travel routes. So that you don’t have to print, you can actually send directions directly to your GPS, or simply access information directly from a mobile device.
One of the leaders in the personal and commercial computer market, Dell produces a large volume of physical materials to be distributed to consumers and businesses. Dell has responded and tackled its situation with regard to sustainability by establishing its Design for Environment project.
The Design for Environment project highlights four key elements: Smarter Material Choices, Energy Efficiency, End of Life & Reuse, and Environmental Standards. Dell has stood out in the Smarter Material Choices category, most notably with its usage of bamboo in packaging, a more sustainable material than foam or cardboard.
Dell is also one of the recognized leaders in regards to its recycling program. It not only utilizes materials that are safer for the environment, but encourages taking back used products and making them available for resale.
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A powerhouse in the telecom industry, Motorola has consistently been in the top rankings for green tech companies over the past few years. It is a member of the Green Power Partnership Program, which is part of an effort with the EPA to reduce our environmental footprint. It utilizes an astonishing amount of renewable wind power, which accounts for about 65% of the entire wind-generated electricity in the US.
Motorola has also put in an effort to improve the environment at previous production sites. This process is called environmental remediation, and involves the removal of pollutants from the ground and water in the affected area. It is currently doing projects like this at multiple sites, and the EPA has concluded that their actions are clearly working.
In the future, companies will be under more pressure to create and execute sustainable and green-friendly business plans, as companies are now expected to be good stewards to the environment. In order to achieve recognition and regards, it is not as simple to just state that one’s company is performing green operations such as recycling or purchasing renewable energy. Leaders in commerce that earn these high rankings have instituted sustainability as part of their work culture and branding.
Over 40 years ago Senator Gaylord Nelson gathered up the grassroots support of Americans to take time to reflect on ways to protect and save Earth. Since then, it seems that cultures across the globe are embracing sustainability. Let’s hope corporate leaders, like the ones in this article, can use their resources to be spearheads for a greener culture. We only have one Mother Earth, so let’s treat her well.
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