On Saturday, March 20, 2010, an Arts Matters meeting was held at Real Racine in Sturtevant, WI. Mark Fraire, Wisconsin Arts Board, served as the forum’s moderator. Arts Matters meets monthly at Racine and Kenosha locations.
In attendance were both individual arttists as well as representatives from local art and other creative organizations, such as the Photo Kenosha Group, Racine Theatre Guild, Choral Arts Society, Racine Symphony Orchestra, the Kenosha Writers’ Guild, the Racine Arts Council, the Be Exposed! Performance Series, the Bristol Renaissance Faire, the Dairy Statesmen, Lemon Street Gallery, Kenosha Community Media, Niemi Sculpture and more.
Participants described their individual or organization’s purpose and activities and outlined their collaborative efforts with other groups. Fraire asked the assembled to begin to track on how many hours they spend as in-kind contributions to their community. Participant Betsy Grindol commented that AT&T required its employees to track their time away from work, so AT&T could use that information to report on the productivity that AT&T, by association with its employees, brings to a community.
Fraire also asked that everyone write a paragraph on why they live in this area and, to those to whom it is relevant, why they moved into this area.
In order to can enjoy a productive meeting, leave it with a sense of accomplishment, and be energized for our future encounters and work together, an agenda has been drafted for the next meeting on Saturday, April 10th. It will be held at 1 p.m. at Lemon Street Gallery (4601 Sheridan Road) in Kenosha.
We’re gearing up and getting excited for this month’s BeExposed! show! It’s going to be full of wonderful things including original films, a cooking demo, and live music from the following featured artists:
Javier C. Rivera has shot, edited and directed award-winning films, documentaries, television programs and more since 1996. He is also a writer, photographer, graphic designer, artist, and website designer. A recording artist as well, he has composed original music for films and TV. He has recorded two albums under the name Tino Ghost, including his latest entitled “Until Autumn.”, to be released in October of 2010. More information about Javier can be found at the following websites: www.javiercrivera.com and www.tinoghost.com.
Dana Boyle is a life and relationship coach, an attorney who recently opened her own law practice, and a self-proclaimed “foodie” who writes an online food blog entitled “Confessions Over the Sink”. For April’s Be Exposed! show, Dana will be showcasing her culinary skills and presenting a cooking demonstration for the audience. You can find Dana’s food blog at http://confessionsoverthesink.blogspot.com.
Jill Plaisted is the multi-faceted front woman of the Jill Plaisted Band who sings, plays the guitar, and writes songs. A popular performer around the Kenosha area and way beyond, her eclectic taste in music includes Arcade Fire, Neon Bible, Niko Case, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Death Cab for Cutie and many more. Rumor has it that another popular musician and friend will be joining Jill for her performance at the show.
Head on down to Carolyn’s Coffee Connection beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16th. It promises to be a great evening!
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By JB Walker
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” . . . At the 2008 Serious Play conference, designer Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play — with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn’t) . . .”
Ashley Gauthier gracing the window of the Eclectic Angel in Kenosha
This Saturday at the Eclectic Angel in downtown Kenosha, owner Ronnie Roscioli-Greco put together an unconventional window display that made passers-by stop and look again.
Ashley Gauthier, one of Michelle Cascio’s models spent a few hours posing in the window of the store dressed in vintage clothes. Continue reading →
A Women’s Weekend Retreat!
On April 26th and 27th you have the unique opportunity to participate in a Women’s Weekend Retreat at Racine’s historical DeKoven Center on the Lake. Life Coach Jeanette Stevenson and writer and teacher Colleen Kappeler have pulled together a program to inspire and help you uncover the passion that lies within.
Writing exercises, visualizations, meditations, and the creation of a Life Vision board will help you see the life you want and understand how to begin living it now. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day, and overnight lodging is available by request. This exciting weekend is geared toward self-discovery and renewal. It is the perfect step if you are ready for something new in your life or if you want to clarify where you are headed. Support, encouragement, and the fellowship of other women are included! Space will be limited, so please sign up soon!
Live Boldly
Uncover your passionate life and live it now!
Contact the instructors for more information and enrollment forms:
As we continue our mission of promoting arts, cultural events, creative Kenosha residents, as well as the creativity of the business owners in Downtown Kenosha and the surrounding area, ExposeKenosha.com is proud to partner with the Kenosha Lakeshore Business Improvement District (BID).
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