Expose Kenosha :: Showcasing Local Creative Talent.
March 30th, 2008 — Out of Town, Call for Artists
The Biotechnology Institute invites all public and private school children and youth organizations to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to the public understanding of the promise and challenges of biotechnology by participating in the annual Lilly BioDreaming Poster Competition.
*Must be postmarked by May 2, 2008, and received at the Biotechnology Institute office by no later than May 9, 2008.
Click HERE to download the application
March 30th, 2008 — Kenosha Public Museums, EK27
The YEA! program out of the Kenosha Public Museums and the mayors office is looking for an Asst. Art Teacher for the summer.
The program it is the Mayor’s Youth Employment in Arts and very similar to Racine’s Main Gallery or Chicago’s Gallery 37. The youth in the program are “at risk” and during the summer learn valuable work and team building skills, earn a paycheck and help to beautify Kenosha through various projects. The program is funded through grants and donations.
Please contact Kelli Cairo at 262-653-4140 ext. 118 for more info and to submit a resume.
March 30th, 2008 — Kenosha Public Museums, EK27
“This is a wonderful tribute to the quality, stature and credibility of the Kenosha Public Museum, the
Dinosaur Discovery Museum and the Civil War Museum,”
Mayor John M. Antaramian is pleased to announce the Kenosha Public Museums have been named a “Smithsonian Affiliate” with all the rights and privileges of an Affiliate. The Kenosha Public Museum is one of 160 cultural institutions in the United States, the District of Columbia, Panama, and Puerto Rico, and one of two in Wisconsin, designated as an Affiliate. Continue reading →
March 30th, 2008 — EK27, Rhode Center For The Arts, Actor's Craft
Saturday, April 5th at 7 p.m.
Make time for Laughs! Mark your calendars for another Night of Comedy and Improv on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. Comedian Ken Sevara headlines our event with his dynamic, hilariously funny, irreverent view of the world. He’s a favorite entertainer both for corporate events and in major comedy circuits throughout the country.
You will also enjoy the sketch comedy of Greg Carpenter, the southern humor of Mississippi transplant Country Boy Bill Cranford, and Milwaukee comedian Kyle Warras. Our improv artists Eric Wertzler, Randy Lee, Adonnis Jamal, Beth Felch and Viki DuMez are back with on-the-spot comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles. Our seasoned emcee, funnyman Jim Selovich, will keep the evening running merrily along.
Maureen Cashin Bolog of Actor’s Craft, Jim Selovich and Fletcher Lee of Lee Productions, Inc., are producing this fundraiser for the historic Rhode Center for the Arts at 514 56th Street in downtown Kenosha, WI. Tickets are affordably priced at $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For advanced tickets, stop by the Pollard Gallery at 518 56th Street, Larsen Mayer Pharmacy at 3535 30th Street, or either of Anytime Fitness’s two locations at 611 56th Street or 2304 18th Street.
For more information, call Actor’s Craft at 262/705-0194.
March 23rd, 2008 — EK26, ExposeKenosha
ExposeKenosha needs you. If you are part of the creative class, and you want to help us to expose Kenosha or you know someone that needs to be exposed, send an e-mail to info@exposekenosha.com
In this issue:
March 23rd, 2008 — EK26, Lemon Street Gallery, Visual Artist
by Franco Tarsitano
Melody Bigalke admits she’s a scrapper and a survivor. This feisty, crafty lady is a multi-disciplined artist that brings something unique to whatever medium she works. Ceramics, print-making, jewelry but her most distinctive art are her gourds.
Melody was a young transplant from Racine to Kenosha. A graduate of Bradford, and art from UWM, she has spent 24 years at HR Block where she enjoys working with people and says that every tax return is different and enjoys that challenge. Melody, along with her two very talented and artistic daughters Lisa and Becky, contribute greatly to the Kenosha art scene and community. Together they organized a Christmas show this past year at the Southport Beach House.
Continue reading →
March 23rd, 2008 — EK26, Art Education, Writer, Art Leadership, Literary
It was a cold, snowy February night. I drove home from UWP in tears over the stories I had just heard; stories from women who had faced huge obstacles in life and had tremendous strength within them to overcome. It was overwhelming to hear, and even more overwhelming to realize the power within each one of them at having written those stories down.
On another cold, snowy day in January (let’s face it – this is Wisconsin so there are a lot of cold, snowy days!) I sat at a restaurant by the highway telling a writer the changes I felt she needed in the book she had given me to edit. My comments were not easy to hear, and I wondered how she was taking it all in when she reached across the table, grabbed my hand, and said, “Will you be my therapist?” Continue reading →
March 23rd, 2008 — Music Concert, EK26, 716
by Matt Specht
The time draws near….
As you may or may not know, I am putting together 716 Fine Art’s new concert series, Inside the Music. We are kicking the season off next Saturday with WAMI Award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Harrod.
Most of you who know me will know Mark, as well. He has played in Copper and The Mahp. When I was in Rainy Day Crush, we shared the stage countless times. He is one of the nicest guys i know. I got the chance to play the guitar for a few gigs with him last summer, including Harborfest and Summerfest. It’s going to be interesting to hear how Mark got to where he is, and why he does the things he does. Things I myself don’t even know the whole story behind….
716’s Inside the Music concert series offers a different kind of concert. This is your chance to get to know these musicians on an entirely new level. Hear what got them started in music, why they write songs, where certain songs come from, and all kinds of things you won’t learn at a show in other venues.
Ticket prices are $10. Tables of 4 nearest the stage are $40. (Mark has almost sold all of those tables, so I suggest you hurry!) Four or more regular seats are $9 each. You can purchase your tickets at http://www.716fineart.org
Mark Harrod’s acoustic concert is March 29 at 7:30 pm
716 is located at 401 Main St, Racine.
Shows are all ages, but this is a fine art gallery. If you are under 21, please show respect!
Being an art gallery, it is also a non-smoking environment.
March 23rd, 2008 — EK26, Kenosha Writers' Group, Poetry
A Poem by Bill Schroeder
Hurry, hustle, make haste, fly
become the she, the he, the hero within
Reach, extend , thrust, plunge
shatter, smash, pull down, wreck, metamorphize
Make yourself whirl against arrogant ridigity before the windup
hurry…….
March 23rd, 2008 — EK26, Bowls and Books, Art Events
by Joe Barr
A large, enthusiastic, and steadily moving crowd displayed civic spirit and good taste as they enjoyed a delicious array of soups offered by eight good-citizen restaurants at both the noon and evening edition of this year’s Bowls and Books. Laughter and music, auctions and prizes were notable at this well orchestrated festive occasion.
The noon restaurants included Fiesta Catering, Francine’s Catering, Franks Diner, Gateway Café, Marina Garden, Pazzo, Savannah’s Café, and Victoria’s Nautical Inn. In the tasting competition, Fiesta Catering was first, Franks Diner came in second, and Savannah’s Café finish third.
The evening featured Boat House Pub, Coffee Pot, Mangia’s Trattoria, Mo’s Café, Secret Garden Café, TG’s Pub, Twisted Cuisine, and Wine Knot. The Coffee Pot ranked first, TG’s won second, and Twisted Cuisine rated a third finish.
Each and every restaurant deserves our thanks and patronage for their time and efforts, offered with style and charm, to help further the renovation of the historic Rhode.
The winners were at noon: Fiesta Catering, Franks Diner and Savannah’s; in the evening were: The Coffee Pot, TGs and Twisted Cuisine.
Click HERE to see MORE pictures, of course, courtesy of Joe Barr
Art Events from PortalWisconsin.org
