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In this issue:
In no particular order

By Lisa Adamowicz Kless

Writer, director and musician Javier C. Rivera recently completed work on the DVD companion to his children’s book, Sometimes I’m Sad. The former Kenoshan was also thrilled to receive word that the film has been accepted into the 2008 Kids First! Film Festival (www.kidsfirst.org). Javier was gracious enough to grant me another interview for Expose Kenosha; instead of presenting a conventional written piece, my questions were answered by Javier and interwoven into a trailer for the book’s DVD/film. To read more about Javier, illustrator Hui Min Liu and how the book and DVD companion came to be, visit the book’s website at www.sometimesweb.com.

Enjoy the trailer!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2008

Join us as we light up Downtown Kenosha and welcome winter in Kenosha’s Downtown & Harborside Area! Enjoy this FREE family event with games, music, art, crafts and more!

* Enjoy Downtown as the Snowflakes light up
* View the painted windows
* Electric Streetcar rides with Santa
* Ride the rubber wheel Trolley & sing along to your favorite holidays songs
* Collect charms as you participate in the various activities throughout the district
* Get you family caricature done to put on your holiday cards
* Face Painting, games, arts & crafts
* Live music throughout the Downtown & Harborside District
* Magicians & other fun performers
* Great food & treats
* Special sales & activities at businesses throughout the district & much MORE!

An Essay by Bill Schroeder

AS I watched the Political news on 11/4/08 and Obama took Pennsylvania., then shortly thereafter it was announced he had won the Presidential Election, my mind drifted back about 45 years. I had just said to my four year old daughter, “lets go to the black store.” At that time we resided in Decatur, Illinois. We lived in a chancing neighborhood across from Manker Harris, a Minister, who was working for the disadvantaged in gaining housing without racial preference. I became involved in this.

As my daughter Stephanie and I strolled hand in hand to the store, the color of the people on the walk changed from white to tan colors and light browns, then medium black, changing again to ebony with bold features the further we went. Upon entering the store we were the only whites. I asked Stephanie to pick up a loaf of bread we came to buy. She laid it on the counter and looked around at the people as I paid for the purchase. As we sauntered back home, she looked up at me and stated, “Daddy I didn’t see any colored people in the store.” Her young mind did not accept any racial overtones. She had not yet been taught to hate or discriminate. She did not see black, or white, only people. Yes we can.

The day after the election I had blood drawn for my monthly Pro-Time test. The nurse is African American. As she placed the needle into my arm and drew my blood, I was sure her blood was also red, that she wanted the same for America that I wanted. That the only difference between us was the color of our skin. I asked her if she was satisfied with the Election outcome. Tears welled up in her eyes rolling down her cheeks, as she replied her and her husband cried at the announcement. Yes we can.

I have very few regrets in my life because Nancy and I have raised three daughters who are totally and completely non prejudice as to race, sexual orientation, etc. This is my best life’s accomplishment. My only regret, over too many years, is that I did not speak up, but I remained silent many times when at gatherings around the water cooler, after work, or social function. Someone would say something or tell a joke that was defaming to females, a race, religion or concerning sexual orientation. I may not have laughed or agreed, but I said nothing over those years.

I now look forward to the day, a day I know is on the horizon, when my daughter will walk down the aisle with her female partner and my other two daughters beside her as bridesmaids. As she comes abreast of me, I will recall, with great pride, that day so long ago in Decatur, Ill. I’ll look at her and say. Yes you can. Continue reading →

Brent Mitchell’s music is steeped in his own experiences, even when it is not autobiographical. He grew up a longhaired kid in a Texas town in the Vietnam War years. He lived in his poet father’s bachelor pad, and accompanied him most every night from a very young age to jazz clubs, honky tonk dance halls and blues joints. He’s played every kind of music venue from house concerts to dance halls. This year his song, Hand of God, as sung by Austin’s Bonnie Whitmore got a grammy listing. He has never recorded the song himself, but has recorded three CDs full of great songs; Reciting Whitman to the Cows, Fallen Angel Palace, and a new CD that is self titled. He has shared the stage with many well known Texas Americana artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Slaid Cleeves, as well as a number of mainstream acts.

Friday, November 21st @ 8:30pm
Carolyn’s Coffe Conection
5706 6th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
$5.00 Donation at the door

Racine, Wisconsin, December 6th 2008: Kim Rahal and Frank O. Husemann exhibit at the Racine Arts Council. The public is invited to join them at 316 6th St, Racine, Wisconsin 53403 for an opening reception from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Kim Rahal is a self-taught artist who has been painting and showing her work for over 20 years. She has shown and sold her work in Colorado, California, Virginia and Wisconsin. Best known for her color saturated abstract works. She works with oils and pastels but enjoys working with all mediums. This show will exhibit her abstracts and her pastel works with human form. Kim uses her art to express emotion and her view of the world.

Frank O. Husemann III is both self taught and formally educated in art. He is best known for breaking with tradition with his abstract art and photography. Frank’s unique eye brings a exciting new look at photography as an art form. His work is considered contemporary using many mediums to express his vision of abstract subject matter. Frank was known in the 80’s as T-ghost in Milwaukee, WI.

Come join them on Dec 6th at the Racine Arts Council building for an artist reception. There will be refreshments and live music. Commission work accepted. This show will be on Display Dec 6th-Jan 15th.

The Kenosha Art Association’s Harvest Art Fair

Saturday November 22, 2008

9:00am- 4:00pm

6028-8 Avenue (Woman’s Club)

Featuring: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, fine crafts

The Nook Café will have lunch items that can be purchased
music by: Kerri Sherwood CD’s available for purchase

The Kenosha Art Association’s mission is to promote art, art education, and art appreciation in the greater Kenosha area!
Please visit our website at www.kenoshaartassoc.org

The Kenosha Public Museum’s 72nd Travelogue Season continues Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm with Fran Reidelberger’s, “The Best of Bavaria” at Reuther Central High School Auditorium located at 58th Street and Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI.

Witness a fairytale being brought to life, as quaint German towns vividly appear right before the eyes. Allow yourself to be swept up by the magic as Fran Reidelberger unveils Germany’s success of reconstruction after World War II. Overflowing with culture, traditions, and mouth-watering sausage, Oktoberfest offers a unique view of the recovered German spirit. Continue reading →

St. Joseph High School presents

Breakfast with Santa an “Surf’s Up, Santa”

St. Joseph High School Friends of the Performing Arts is proud to present the eighth annual Breakfast with Santa and Christmas musical production of “Surf’s Up, Santa” on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at St. Joseph High School, 2401 69th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin. A pancake breakfast will be served continuously from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and two performances of “Surf’s Up, Santa” will be performed at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Arneson Auditorium.

In the spirit of “Mele Kalikimaka” (Merry Christmas), “Surf’s Up, Santa” depicts the story of how Santa and his helpers venture to Hawaii to save the beloved Makana Surf Shop from demolition. Santa and his elves join the islanders for an unforgettable holiday luau. So, surf’s up, dudes and dudettes! Join us for this memorable Christmas - Hawaiian style. The show will entertain people of all ages. The production showcases the talents of the gifted St. Joseph Junior and Senior High School performing arts students. Santa will be available for children to visit and for picture taking in the Winter Wonderland Lobby. Please join us for this enjoyable, delightful Christmas day.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7 for children 12 & under, $7 for \senior citizens, and free to children ages two and under. Tickets are available at Sunnyside Florist, 3021 75th Street, Andrea’s, 2401 60th Street, Spiegelhoff’s SuperValu, 3401 80th Street, Anton’s Greenhouse, 9140 Cooper Road, and St. Joseph High School, 2401 69th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin or at the door the day of the breakfast.
For additional information, please contact the school at 262-654-8651.

Live radio theater featuring favorites characters and music from the 1940s will be showcased in the “Retro Radio Holiday Revue” at 1p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Kenosha Public Museum.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and people can enjoy pre-show entertainment by the the swing band, The Melodaires. RG Productions will present actors portraying Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, Bob Hope, George Burns and Gracie Allen and more. The show also features sound effects and live music from the 1940s from Glen Miller to the Andrew Sisters.

RG Productions, based in Kenosha, regularly performs classic life radio theater, along with contemporary original productions. Founding members include Executive Director Nita Hunter, along with Joan Roehre and Leslie Utech, who serve as producers, directors and actors.

The Dec. 13 show is free and open to the public

Dr. Thomas Carr, Curator, Dinosaur Discovery Museum and T. rex

Meat eating dinosaurs share history with birds at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum exhibit

Dinosaur Discovery Museum
5608 10th Ave.
Kenosha WI 53140
Phone: 262-653-4450

At first glance, the towering model of T.rex, a dinosaur, appears to have little in common with the skeleton of an eagle hovering
overhead at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. But take a closer look, and the exhibit shows the many ways that today’s birds share a history rooted millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Continue reading →