Expose Kenosha :: Showcasing Local Creative Talent.
February 24th, 2008 — ExposeKenosha
“The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.”
~Doug Horton
In this Issue:
February 24th, 2008 — Rhode Center For The Arts, RG Productions, Radio Theatre, ExposeKenosha, Literary
Part 1 of 2
by Tammy Peacy
RG Productions isn’t your average theater group. They perform original radio plays that take audience members back to a time when the radio was the center of every home. Nita Hunter, Founder and Executive Producer of RG Productions invited Expose Kenosha to watch a rehearsal and speak to the cast of Sherlock Holmes.
Upon entering the auditorium where rehearsal for would shortly commence, we were greeted by actor Jan Michalski, who lifted up his shirt. “I thought this is what you meant by Expose Kenosha,” he quipped. Yeah, we get that sometimes.
Francisco and I milled about through the crowd, speaking with those who were not performing.
Continue reading →
February 24th, 2008 — Pollard Gallery, Rhode Center For The Arts, Call for Artists
by Joe Barr
The Pollard Gallery, long a tribute to the talents of our neighbors, George and Nan Pollard, is evolving into an Artists Cooperative in an effort to offer gallery space for local artists.
All artists, emerging and established, are invited to show and share their art in any media. Initially the Gallery is offering two ways to participate. The artist may choose to pay a modest hanging fee to display their work, and enjoy the benefit of no commission on their sales. Another option is to gallery sit and earn a low commission on sales. Generous agreements are also available for print and jewelry sales.
Brigitta Richter, a participating local artist, enjoys the ability to indulge in creative pricing. Without the burden of high commissions, Gitta wants to make her work affordable for more people.
A solo show of the artists work is an opportunity many are finding particularly appealing. Some artists like the idea of a joint show. Kate Fallucca and Kim Rahal, for instance, are presenting “A Double Artist Exhibit” on March 7.
Please stop by, visit and enjoy the work of over ten local artists in the new Pollard Gallery.
To learn more about the co-op, please call Brigitta at 925-7096, or Judy at 654-9030.
February 24th, 2008 — Advocacy, Arts Day, AHA! Kenosha
Attend Arts Day in Madison!
Contact Tamara Merfeld for more info
What is Arts Day?
On Arts Day, representatives of all parts of Wisconsin’s extraordinary arts community come together for one day to:
• Celebrate all that’s happening in the arts across Wisconsin
• Connect with old and new friends
• Educate legislators about the importance of investing in the arts, to strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, educational system, and social infrastructure. Continue reading →
February 24th, 2008 — The Kal Bergendahl Project, Musical, Performer
from the Kal Bergendahl Project myspace page.
“…About Kal Bergendahl Project
The Kal Bergendahl Project (KBP) is a group of several diverse and talented musicians spanning from Milwaukee to Chicago. The group’s founder and bassist, Kal Bergendahl, embarked on this project venturing to combine smooth, edgy jazz with soulful pop music in 2005. KBP steps into the worlds of vocal jazz and pop, as well as instrumental jazz (both traditional and smooth). The group’s sounds are reminiscent of Diana Krall and Kirk Whalum on the jazz side and Norah Jones, Maroon 5 and John Mayer on the pop side. With the unique and interesting blend of musical variety, KBP have created a musical setting that has attracted a wide audience and diverse fan base. This has given them the ability to perform at a wide range of musical venues. Because of the group’s diversity they can customize their live show to best suit a given venue/audience.
KBP gives Kal and the other members the opportunity to take the next step in their playing and creativity.
“I wanted to have a group which has the ability to have any member lead, either instrumentally or vocally,” he explains. “Even though I am the leader I pass around the melodies to everyone. My purpose is to bring two audiences together, the jazz and pop audience and expose them to the music they may not be as familiar with.”
For Booking Information please contact: 262.344.1347 or kal@kalbproject.com…”
February 24th, 2008 — Mrs. Markham..., Move Over, Rhode Center For The Arts, Lakeside Players, Theater
Move Over, Mrs. Markham
by Ray Cooney & John Chapman
March 7th-22nd, 2008
7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sundays
(the box office is open one hour prior to performance)
Move Over, Mrs. Markham is a British farce that will have you rolling in the aisles. Hilarity and chaos ensue when three separate couples all seek illicit liaisons unknowingly at the same time and place, in the Markham’s flat. Add a straight laced children’s author, a sexy au pair girl and a flamboyant interior decorator… stir in misplaced love notes, ringing phones and a full liquor cabinet…and the game is on!
Directed by: Philip Jaeger (Zion, IL)
Starring:
Ticket prices:
Adults – Friday & Saturday $12
Sunday $11
Seniors & Students - $10
Where:
The Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th street
Downtown Kenosha, WI 53141
To reserve tickets call: (262) 657-PLAY (7529)
February 24th, 2008 — Portal Wisconsin, Poetry
courtesy of Portal Wisconsin
An online activity in which you can create your own poem with magnetic tiles.
Need some inspiration? Check out poems other users have submitted.
February 24th, 2008 — Kenosha Writers' Group, Racine, Poetry, Writer
Racine, WI. (Feb. 12, 2008)
Author Rick McCluskey commissioned Francisco Loyola of Creatibo.com to create a website for his pseudonym, Sheldon Doyle.
Today he celebrates the launching of SheldonDoyle.com. Please come and visit, you are all welcome. There are a variety of short stories, poems and excerpts from published novels from which to sample his style should your curiosity prove thirsty.
Before you leave, send us your comments or drop a note to say hi. We’re interested in what you think. You can also visit Rick at the Kenosha Writers’ Group online or at the monthly meetings.
Contact info:
Rick McCluskey
February 24th, 2008 — Lake County, IL, Call for Artists, Call for Entries
Call for Entries For the Annual Art Discovery Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
On the beautiful grounds of The Lake County Discovery
Museum
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Route 176 & Fairfield Road
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
Entry Deadline
Entry forms and checks must be postmarked on or
before June 1, 2008. Those accepted will be notified
by June 15, 2008.
Co-sponsored by The Lake County Art League and The Friends of The Lake County Discovery Museum
Click HERE to download the prospectus.
February 24th, 2008 — Audition, Actor's Craft
Comedians Needed for Night of Comedy and Improv
Stand-up Comedians are invited to audition on Friday, February 29th, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Call 262/705-0194 to set up an audition time for your 5-7 minute monologue at Actor’s Craft, 518 56th Street in downtown Kenosha, WI.
Actor’s Craft, in association with Jim Selovich and Lee Productions, is producing a Night of Comedy and Improv fundraiser for the Rhode Center for the Arts, scheduled Saturday, April 5th, at 7 p.m. Ken Sevara will Headline this event.
Maureen Cashin Bolog
Actor’s Craft
email: actorscraft@aol.com
phone: (262) 705-0194
web: http://www.actorscraftwisconsin.com
February 17th, 2008 — ExposeKenosha
“Trust me; the Road Ahead is really safe,
I have gone through it several times…”
In this issue:
February 17th, 2008 — Kenosha Mayor Candidates, AHA! Kenosha, ExposeKenosha, Kenosha
We asked the six mayoral candidates to answer a few questions and these are the responses we received (in alphabetical order).
click the candidate name to read the answers
Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
ExposeKenosha or AHA! Kenosha does not endorse or support political candidates. Our goal was to make sure that the new mayor understands just how important the arts and humanities are to the community of Kenosha, and gave them an equal opportunity to express their views
Art Events from PortalWisconsin.org
