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Welcome to ExposeKenosha No. 41

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Aerial Picture from Weaving Major & Tractor Dan’s Photostream

“Creativity takes courage.”
~Henri Matisse

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Help us increase the positive buzz surrounding the artistic community and bringing more awareness to all Kenosha has to offer. If you know someone that needs to be exposed, send an e-mail to info@exposekenosha.com

In this issue:
In no particular order

Local Author Christine Verstraete’s Book Signing at Down The Rabbit Hole . . .

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Searching For a Starry Night – A Miniature Art Mystery
by Christine Verstraete

Sunday, July 13th
2:00 to 5:00 pm

You are invited to attend Local Author Christine Verstraete’s Book Signing at Down The Rabbit Hole (5709 7th Avenue)

Samantha Ann Carlton would rather spend her summer vacation anywhere but a spooky old house in Wisconsin…like Lake Geneva! Somehow Sam knows it is going to take more than a couple days to find a missing painting no bigger than her hand.

But maybe things won’t be so bad, she thinks, since she gets to take a friend’s lovable, nosy, and often mischievous Dachshund, Petey, and her best friend Lita. If they’re lucky, the three of them can find the miniature replica of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and help Sam’s mother get it to the museum, where it belongs.

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Water ~ The Show . . .

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The Show runs through July 31st, 2008 at Artworks Kenosha, 5002 7th Ave. Suite 100, Kenosha WI 53140

An Interpretative look at water . . .

Water is a juried/invitational art exhibition. The theme water was interpreted and used by each participating artist:

Nathan Abell ~ Donya Allison ~ Lisa Bigalke ~ Melody Bigalke ~ Rebecca Bigalke ~ Mary Cambio ~ Joseph Cuccio ~ Natalie Dunton ~ Katie Dylewski ~ Cory Frazer ~ Joshua Frazer ~ Carolyn Gagliardi ~ Jodie Garrison ~ Chet Griffith ~ Monne Haug ~ Eric Houghton ~ Kristina Niemi Johnson ~ April Katz ~ Richard Keller ~ Richard Kruse ~ Beavious Lyons ~ Jana McLaughlin ~ Michelle Melancon ~ Jessica Meyers ~ Lauren Miller ~ Lois Mogensen ~ Cathy Mongeau ~ Brian Pier ~ Andy Ruble ~ Hugo Rupperecht ~ Kyle Servais ~ Helen Schneider ~ Amy Sorensen ~ Patrick Sullivan ~ Dean Tawwater ~ Rebecca Venn ~ Linda Wawiorka ~ Connie Wolfe ~ Katie Zimpel

Spyro Gyra to headline the 5th Annual HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival

Mark your calendar
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Kenosha’s Premiere Music and Art Event brought to you by the Mary Lou Mahone Foundation

KENOSHA – On Saturday, August 23, 2008 the 5th Annual HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival, featuring the legendary Spyro Gyra, will be held on Kenosha, Wisconsin’s scenic lake front at Celebration Place. Spyro Grya has nine GRAMMY® nominations overall, and has fueled the sale of 11 million records – including one platinum and two gold records. In the midst of the achievements and accolades, Spyro Gyra keeps moving, having logged over 5,000 high-energy performances in their prestigious and prolific career. Continue reading →

A Message from Gina Laurenzi

“Providing dance instruction with an innovative twist where passion, personality, and perseverance are the required elements for success.”
~Gina Laurenzi

Hello friends and dancers!

It is time!
My new studio is opening for business!

Laurenzi Dance
616 58th Street
262-705-5347

Laurenzi Dance is currently accepting registration for these dance groups:

*Project Innovate: A Performing Dance Co.

(Dancers ages 10-18 years with extreme dance, gymnastics, or theater experience)
*(PI: PDC) Minis (Dancers ages 7 through 11)

No recreational classes will be offered until the Fall! At this time only company dance positions are available. These dancers will follow a mandatory class/rehearsal schedule.

Preparation for performances begins immediately!

Second Saturday Showcase at Lemon Street . . .

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Virginia Morriseau
“3 Graces Revisited”

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Tom Clark
“Troubled Child”


Opening July 12, 6-9pm
Second Saturdays at Lemon Street Gallery
Tom Clark
Virginia Morrisseau
(on view July 9 thru August 3)

CALLING ALL COWBOYS . . .

RG Productions Presents

A Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Saturday, July 19, 12:30 p.m.
Kenosha Public Museum

RG Productions will present an open mike in the traditional style of a Cowboy Poetry Gathering as part of their next Old-Time Radio recreation: “Heroes of the Western Range : Gunsmoke & The Lone Ranger.”

Artists interested in sharing their cowboy poetry, readings, or music are invited to perform at the gathering. If writers wish, their poetry or readings may be performed by actors who are part of RG Productions. In a decidedly more modern twist, the gathering will be both webcast and aired on WRLR, 98.3 FM, Lake County , IL.

For more information, and to secure a spot in the line-up, contact Nita Hunter, RG Productions at (847) 710-2027 or nhunter271@yahoo.com

ENJOY FIRST MONDAYS @ THE MEDIA CENTER . . .

You’re invited to participate in the next First Mondays event on July 7th, beginning at 6:30 PM, at the Kenosha Media Center, 1403 Washington Road (inside the Time Warner Cable building).

At this event, TV producer Dan Stika will present his new production, A Closer Look At American History, on the Media Center’s ultra-screen. The program is 30 minutes in length. Afterward, Stika will answer questions from the audience. For the time remaining in this evening’s event, Jason Rimkus, Media Coordinator, will demonstrate use of the Media Center’s new studio tripods.

The Vagina Monologues . . .

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The Vagina Monologues
by Eve Ensler

July 11, 12, 18, 19
8:00 pm

Skinner Hall
Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th Street

The Vagina Monologues are coming to the Rhode Center for the Arts’ Skinner Hall. This show is starring Melissa Kelly Cardamone, Laura Larson, and Brandi Schuld, all from Kenosha.

Regular seating is 12.00, VIP seating is 15.00 and requires reservations prior to the performance date.

To reserve VIP seating and for any further questions call the Rhode Center Box Office at 262-657-7529.

Child by blu . . .

Another animation by Blu


Child from blu on Vimeo.

Another King & Cos Concert . . .

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A message from King & Cos:

King & Cos is the guitar duo of Virginia King & John Costigan. In the past year and a half we’ve given a series of concerts at the Kemper Center in the Kady Faulkner building.

We perform many of John’s original songs, which are full of strange and beautiful chord changes and witty lyrics. Come, and you’ll hear an eclectic mix of folk, country, jazz, blues, rock, and John’s originals.

Save this date: Sunday July 27th at 2:30 and find out what you’ve been missing!

You can contact Virginia King for more info at: virginiaking@execpc.com

AUDITION NOTICE: Of Grapes and Nuts . . .

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Auditions are announced for the first show of the season: “Of Grapes and Nuts” by Illegitimate Players, a surefire satire on John Steinbeck. This irreverent, clever spoof combines characters from his two most famous works - ‘Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men”.

There are 14 roles - 4 female and 10 male. Some of the actors may play more than one role. Readings will be from the script although prepared monologues are welcome. Audition nights are Sunday, July 6th at 7:00pm and Tuesday, July 8th at 7:00pm. Auditions will be held at the Rhode Center for the Arts at 514 56th St. in Kenosha.

Performance dates are September 5,6,7,12,13,14,19 and 20th. Scripts are available for perusal at the Copy Center, 5036 6th Ave.

The 4th of july is coming . . . so is the 12th of July . . .

by Matt Specht

Isn’t it funny how that works?

Zachary Scot Johnson will be sharing his music with us on Saturday, July the 12th. let’s make July 12th a national holiday - “Zachary Scot Johnson played at 716 day.” that would make a great parade, don’t you think?

Mr. johnson has played some very big shows with some very big people, including Shawn Colvin. don’t miss this opportunity to see him up close and in person.

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Get your tickets at www.716fineart.org together, we can change history….

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