“One of the wonderful things about a museum is how you’re jolted into confronting art from strange and wonderful civilizations and you look and learn and expand your horizons.”
Lemon Street Gallery’s 7th Annual Juried Exhibit represents artists from across Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, Ohio, Iowa and Indiana in this diverse show of professional artwork. Not only a variety of neighboring states but also a rich variety of media is represented in this exhibition. This year, Harry Wirth, a professor of art and design at Northern Illinois University, and had, what would be to us the daunting task of being the juror for this exhibit.
Just how much artwork did you have to review for this show?
I reviewed 129 artworks by 47 artists. 42 pieces were carefully selected representing 22 artists. There was a 33% chance of being included in this show.
Add sunshine, blue skies, and a brisk breeze and you have a beautiful backdrop for the hundreds of people who enjoyed the music and songs and color guards as numerous dignitaries dedicated the Civil War Museum.
Beautiful inside and out, the museum was well represented by a few big hearted re-enactors who offered their time and patience to share a few of the details that will make history live for you. Continue reading →
The final performance of Alice in Wonderland was a sell out!
Be sure to reserve your tickets early for the next two Children’s shows in our series:
Time Machine - April 26th & 27th
Golliwhoppers - May 17th & 18th
showtimes: Saturday at 11am & 2pm, Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $7 for all ages. To reserve your tickets in advance please call 657-PLAY.
If you have already purchased your tickets in advance please call us to reserve the date and time you wish to attend so you can be assured that you will get a seat for your preferred performance time.
Two Loons for Tea are Sarah Scott and Jonathan Kochmer.
Together, Sarah and Jonathan make organic, lush, rich, and innovative music that defies genres and expectations. They break free from the norm while being a pleasure to simply listen to. Continue reading →
In 2007 Lakeside Players, Inc. received a loan from the city of Kenosha to renovate the Rhode Opera House. We have put these funds to good use by investing in a brand new heating system. This new heating system has made a huge difference to our non-profit organization. The Rhode Opera House was built in 1927. It was originally one large theater with one stage that featured vaudeville performers and other notable performers of the 1920’s. This beautiful theater has gone through a variety of phases throughout the years. Continue reading →
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.
