Wisconsin Arts News

A service of the Wisconsin Arts Board

July 3, 2008

QUOTES OF THE DAY

“America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact --- the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality.” - Adlai Stevenson

“A popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring, it is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy, or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” – James Madison

“I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.” - Muhammad Ali

“My future starts when I wake up every morning... Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” - Miles Davis

FROM THE WISCONSIN ARTS BOARD

For more from the Wisconsin Arts Board, please go to:  http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov.

IN THE NEWS

Visual Arts/Museums

OPPORTUNITY:  CHAZEN MUSEUM OF ART, Madison
Position: Assistant Director for External Affairs, Chazen Museum
This position requires vision, capacity to develop and manage medium- to long-range strategies, and creative initiative. It also requires a sophisticated capacity to network and to interact effectively and purposefully with specialized, often high-level external audiences including the media, donors, and corporate executives.
http://ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_059198.html

Let the bidding begin: Buffalo County’s oldest building on auction block
La Crosse Tribune
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — “Tucked away on Hill Street, with a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and whistling trains, is a red house for sale. The roof needs replacing, as well as the bathroom, windows, heating and air conditioning. Black mold is embedded in the plaster. The ceilings and floors sag because a major support beam was cut to change the main stairwell’s direction. But the main value in the Henry Goerke House is its history, local supporters say. Built in 1853 by the county’s third settler, it is the oldest existing building in Buffalo County. The Fountain City Historical Society decided to sell the house after costs to renovate it into a federally registered historic house museum soared past what a committee of longtime residents and historians had in mind when they bought the property in 2003. The sale would include the grounds that extend from Hill Street to Hwy. 35 and a covenant to ensure the buyer doesn’t tear the 155-year-old brick structure down, convert it to rental property or break up the land for commercial use.”
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/03/news/z02house.txt

Proposal made to save historic building at Washburn's Memorial Park
Ashland Daily Press
WASHBURN – “After years of neglect, the historic Memorial Park kitchen building is now weather-beaten, sagging and broken in many places. But some Washburn locals can recall when the quirky wooden structure, equipped with built-in tables and seats that fold out from the walls, served as a social hub.”
http://www.ashlandwi.com/articles/2008/07/03/news/doc486ce64cd0216307636277.txt

The proposed new law is a nightmare for artists
The Art Newspaper
“Artist Frank Stella criticizes the proposed "Orphan Works" legislation, saying, "[I]t would give carte blanche to infringers even if they wished to exploit an artistic work for commercial advantage. Under the proposed legislation, if a copyright holder finds out about an infringement after the fact, his only remedy would be to bring a lawsuit in federal court where a judge could order the payment of what he determines would have been paid by “a reasonable willing buyer and reasonable willing seller” before the infringement took place. This is in sharp contrast to existing law where a copyright holder may obtain a halt to the infringement, the destruction of infringing copies, and damages that may be up to $150,000 for each work of art infringed. This would remove the deterrent that keeps piracy rates at a manageable level. . . . Few artists can afford the costs of federal litigation: attorneys’ fees in our country vastly exceed the licencing fee for a typical painting or drawing.”

http://www.theartnewspaper.com/article.asp?id=8022

Number-Five is alive (and in Madison)!
dane101
“Not everyone appreciates graffiti and for good reason. In Madison it is rare to find the colorful murals one might find in larger metropolitan areas, our graffiti tends to be limited to ugly tags.”
http://www.dane101.com/arts/2008/06/25/number_five_is_alive_and_in_madison

Arts Education

National Arts Awards Honor Richard J. Deasy
Arts Education Partnership, Americans for the Arts
“A coalition of federal and state education and arts agencies have announced the creation of the national Richard J. Deasy Award for Partnership in Education and the Arts that will be awarded annually to an individual who has exhibited outstanding leadership in advancing arts education. The National Endowment for the Arts, the U.S. Department of Education, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies cooperated in creating the award. It will be administered and awarded annually on their behalf by the national Arts Education Partnership (AEP).”
http://www.culturalcommons.org/announcedetail.cfm?ID=705

Sandra S. Ruppert Named to Head Arts Education Partnership
Arts Education Partnership, Americans for the Arts
“Sandra S. Ruppert, currently senior associate for policy and research of the national Arts Education Partnership (AEP), has been named its new director. Ms. Ruppert replaces Richard J. Deasy who retires June 30. The selection was made by a committee of senior representatives from the National Endowment for the Arts, the U.S. Department of Education, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. The four organizations are the Governance Committee of AEP.”
http://www.culturalcommons.org/announcedetail.cfm?ID=707 

Community Arts

Blog:  Which is worse, losing Brenner or Ketner?
Twitter/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Which hurts more? Losing Joe Ketner or Mike Brenner? In recent days, two losses to the art scene were announced -- Joe, who holds probably the most prestigious art post in the city, and Mike, the brash owner of an upstart gallery and leader of a nonprofit. Joe, the Milwaukee Art Museum's chief curator, is leaving for an endowed chair in contemporary art at Emerson College after only three years on the job. Mike, the owner of Hotcakes and executive director of Milwaukee Artists Resource Network, who had previously vowed to close his gallery if the Bronze Fonz became a reality has now closed his 4-year-old venue and announced he'll leave MARN, too.”
http://blogs.jsonline.com/artcity/archive/2008/07/02/which-is-worse-losing-brenner-or-ketner.aspx

National Eagle Center Gives Demo at Riverfest
WKBT-TV La Crosse
“There's lots of music, entertainment, crafts and family fun going on at the Riverfest celebration in La Crosse.  One of the events at Riverside Park is an eagle demonstration.”
http://wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=8612041&nav=menu239_4_3_1

Hear Harley's vroom in Milwaukee
Los Angeles Times
“Milwaukee Beer. If that's your first thought after hearing the word "Milwaukee," you haven't been here lately. In the last decade, the country's 25th largest city has gone through such a massive revitalization that "cosmopolitan" is a more apt description than "blue collar." Have a Pabst if you wish, but there's a whole lot more to sample, whether it's microbreweries and organic coffee or modern art and architecture.”
http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-milwaukee6-2008jul06

Finding Multiple Truths in Challenging Times
Community Arts Perspectives
“What is a “Trans-domain Process”? A trans-domain process may be described as activity that includes research, partners, translation, multiple perspectives, multiple truths, multiple voices and more than one outcome. Not all artists value interactions with people outside their own discipline as a way to inform their work. Nor does every artist value the idea that her work can serve a bigger purpose by showing multiple truths or ideas about a particular investigation. But when these values become priorities, the artist indicates a commitment to being trans-domain.”

Media Arts

Diana Henry joining Madison TV station
La Crosse Tribune
“Diana Henry, former co-anchor for the 6 and 10 p.m. news on WXOW-TV in La Crosse, has been named the evening co-anchor for ABC affiliate WKOW-TV in Madison. Today will be her last day as manager of corporate communications and marketing at Logistics Health Inc. in La Crosse, a job she has held since February 2007. Henry left WXOW-TV for the LHI job. She had joined the La Crosse station in 2002. Henry said Wednesday she will co-anchor the 6 and 10 p.m. news broadcasts at the Madison station, which like WXOW-TV is owned by Quincy Newspapers Inc.”
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/03/news/z06henry.txt

Find Us On Facebook - THURSDAY, July 3, 2008, 6:51 a.m.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Find us on Facebook, Twitter - JSOnline is now on Facebook. Show your love by becoming a fan by clicking here. .JSOnline is also on Twitter. If you're a tweeter, you can follow us for the latest on the Packers, Brewers, politics and more. Here's a list of our current feeds”
http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=7/3/2008&id=42625

"Public Enemies" wraps in Chicago
dane101
“If you were one of those caught up in the frenzy surrounding the filming of Michael Mann's Public Enemies earlier this year, you might be interested in knowing that filming officially wrapped in Chicago on Friday. The film, starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, shot at various locations throughout Wisconsin including downtown Madison and nearby Columbus. We'll get to see how Wisconsin holds up as a backdrop when the film arrives in theaters on July 1, 2009.”
http://www.dane101.com/arts/2008/06/29/public_enemies_wraps_in_chicago

Army game at Summerfest gets rid of virtual-human targets
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“A U.S. Army simulation game at Summerfest, shut down after complaints to festival officials, was replaced Wednesday by a modified version in which players shoot at still targets instead of virtual human beings. The decision to reopen “America’s Army” was announced late Wednesday afternoon in a joint news release from the Army and Summerfest faxed to the Journal Sentinel on Army stationery.”
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=768709

OPINION:  Summerfest did the right thing - Bill Christofferson, Milwaukee
            Milwaukee Shepherd Express

“Summerfest did the right thing Tuesday and asked the Army -- at the urging of Peace Action and others -- to remove a virtual urban warfare game that allowed fest-goers as young as 13 to hop into a Humvee simulator and fire machine guns at life-size people on a computer screen. Rabid radio talker Charlie Sykes devoted more than half of his morning show railing on Summerfest for asking the Army to shut down a virtual killing game, urging listeners to call those wimpy Summerfest folks and complain.”

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-2758-summerfest-did-the-right-thing.html

Letter: Please give back what you took
River Falls Journal
“It seems to be the thing these days to steal iPods. A poor fellow from Minnesota was just killed for his. I see in the recent River Falls police reports that a lot of iPods are being stolen lately and we are among them.”
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/articles/index.cfm?id=87795&section=Opinion

Performing Arts

Music

Valley Jams: Casey Jones
Appleton Post-Crescent
“First a little background: Casey Jones has been part of the Fox Valley music scene for many years. His roots stretch back to the band Slow Motion Walter, a psychedelic, jam band-influenced group that built a strong local following thanks to catchy songs like “Green Eyed Margarita Sex.”
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/APC05/80702105

MadTracks -- 'Auburn' by The Gusto
The Isthmus
“Remember when a lot of English and American punk rock kinda sounded like Slade speeded up? Oasis certainly did, and they ruled Britannia for many years because of it. I’m not certain that The Gusto have achieved that high level of song-craft just yet. You know, where nearly everything they touch is immediately hummable. But the Madison band does have a rousing hybrid sound that blends hormonal punk energy and, for lack of better term, “classic rock” melody to good effect.”
http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23104

For more arts and cultural events, go to www.portalwisconsin.org.  Have you entered your events on Portal?  Do it today!

Visual Arts/Museums

Serengeti Safari
Milwaukee Shepherd Express
Extended for a few days
“A new exhibit at Tory Folliard Gallery explores wildlife in the African Serengeti. The portraits showcased in “Marion Coffey: Kenya and Tanzania Safari” unleash the untamed and vibrant personalities of wild animals that roam on foreign soils yet are rarely seen outside of cages in America.”
http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-2651-serengeti-safari.html

Monona Art Fair in the Park
Wisconsin State Journal
July 4
“More than 60 artists will show their work amid the music and festival atmosphere in Monona.”
http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/entertainment/294567

Art Fair on the Square
WKOW-TV Madison
July 12 – 13
“WKOW is proud to sponsor the 50th anniversary celebration of Art Fair on the Square presented by Madison Museum of Contemporary Art on July 12-13, 2008. Located around Madison's beautiful Capitol Concourse, Art Fair on the Square is a popular summer tradition that regularly attracts more than 200,000 enthusiastic fairgoers. In addition to the displays of nearly 500 artists from across the country, special events are planned to celebrate Art Fair's 50th anniversary, including live music and a host of free kids' activities.”
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8481743&nav=menu1362_2

Warrington stays up
Twitter/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Extended for a few more weeks
“ I stopped by the Peltz Gallery on Saturday. She's still there, despite all of condo construction taking place on the block. For what it's worth, we found a parking spot right out front, no problem. So don't let the cranes scare you away. More importantly, the Warrington Colescott show is what you'd absolutely expect: Fascinating, twisted, remarkable. Warrington is a treasure, certainly one of the best artists Wisconsin has ever produced. And, while the show was scheduled to close last weekend, Cissie is leaving most of the art on view for a few more weeks. So, if you haven't been -- go.”
http://blogs.jsonline.com/artcity/archive/2008/07/03/warrington.aspx

Arts Education

Never too late for Early Music Fest
Capital Times
July 12 – 19
“The ninth annual Madison Early Music Festival is pushing the definition of "early" music a few years later. By featuring the music of George Frideric Handel, all of whose works date after 1705, the festival straddles the cusp of "modernity." The musicians are playing Handel's music, but like all the performances at the weeklong festival, they're playing it on the baroque instruments for which it was written. The festival is scheduled from Friday, July 12, to July 19 and consists of workshops, lectures and public performances. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Mills Concert Hall in the Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.”
http://www.madison.com/tct/entertainment/294444

Community Arts

That's Entertainment
Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Various Sites & Dates
http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-features.asp?id=BH33A65CE2H

Beyond the Valley - These are listings for entertainment events outside the Chippewa Valley
Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Various Sites & Dates
http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-features.asp?id=BH33DRHPE2H

Liberty Fest hits stride Thursday
The Chetek Alert
July 3 – 6
“It's the biggest event of the year-the 34th annual Chetek Liberty Festival. The Chamber of Commerce will host a wide variety of events to celebrate Chetek's beauty and America's independence.  Admission to most Liberty Fest events is by a numbered Liberty Fest button, available for $5 from many Chetek area businesses. Children 12 and under do not need a button for admission to events. One lucky button-holder will walk away $500 richer from the Chetek Beach Party-details in this article.”
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19824365&BRD=1134&PAG=461&dept_id=150853&rfi=6

Witwen to continue its parade tradition
Sauk Prairie Eagle
July 4
“The unincorporated town of Witwen will come alive again this year with the Witwen Fourth of July parade at 10:30 a.m. on July 4. Following the parade there will be a chicken barbeque and an afternoon of family games at the Witwen Campground.”
http://www.wiscnews.com/spe/community/294284

Four songs for July 4
Superior Daily Telegram
July 4
“When Superior High School marching band takes to North 28th Street on Friday for the Fourth of July parade they’ll play to honor military heroes. Director Daniel Gucinski arranged a tune for the band based on theme songs from the four major branches of the U.S. military.”
http://www.superiortelegram.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28962&section=News

Area Events
Shawano Leader
July 4
“The following is a list of July 4 events (along with some July 3, 5 and 6 events) to help you plan a weekend full of celebrations. By a production error, the event listing from last year was printed in the June 26 Spotlight. The Shawano Leader regrets the error and any confusion it may have caused.”
http://www.shawanoleader.com/articles/2008/07/02/news/news5.txt

Lakeshore will celebrate wifh food, music, fireworks
Manitowoc Herald Times
July 4
“Those looking for something to do this Fourth of July once again can celebrate the red, white and blue without leaving the Lakeshore area. Manitowoc will hold its annual city picnic at Silver Creek Park from noon to 4 p.m. The Manitowoc Marine Band will play at noon, Mayor Kevin Crawford will give a welcome at 2 p.m., and the band Bachus Lotus will play classic rock music from 2:15 until 4 p.m. Beverages and food, including burgers, brats and hot dogs, will be sold, according to the Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department.”
http://www.htrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080701/MAN0101/80701088/1984

July 4th is cause for CELEBRATION
Juneau Star Times
July 4
“This Friday, the City of Mauston will provide the bang (as in fireworks) and brats.  A group of University of Wisconsin Marching Band members will provide the bang (musically) on Friday, July 4.”
http://www.wiscnews.com/jcs/news/294157

Festivities Planned For Fourth of July
WJFW-TV-12
July 4
RHINELANDER - There are a ton of fun-filled activities planned for the city of Rhinelander's big fourth of July celebration.
http://www.wjfw.com/stories.html?sku=20080702223620

Stateline to sparkle
Beloit Daily News
July 4 - Various Sites
“Stateline Area residents don't have to drive far to find something fun to do on the Fourth of July. A variety of activities will be held on the Friday holiday. Stateline Area celebrations include”
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2008/07/02/news/top_news/news01.txt

Fourth of July Parade Line-Up
Ashland Daily Press
July 4
“All parade entries are to meet at Beaser Ave. and Main St. at 10 a.m. for their numbers and where to line up for the parade. Those not needing to do so are the Color Guard, AHS Band, Middle School Band and Ashland Fire Department. The AHS Band and Middle School Band will meet in the old Hardee’s parking lot. The parade starts at 11 a.m. We have been informed that the Duluth Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing will make a fly-over during the parade at 11:35 a.m.”
http://www.ashlandwi.com/articles/2008/07/03/news/doc486ce5f1be505842085380.txt

Restless Heart, Blackhawk to perform in Elroy
La Crosse Tribune
July 5
“The original members of Restless Heart, known for power country ballads “The Bluest Eyes in Texas” and “I’ll Still be Loving You” from the ’80s and ’90s, are back together and celebrating 25 years, so they’re hitting the road with Blackhawk and making a pass through Elroy, Wis., on Saturday, July 5, for the town’s Fourth of July Extravaganza.” http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/articles/2008/07/03/entertainment/lacrosse/local/00lead.txt

Take part: Paint a puzzle piece
River Falls Journal
July 10 - 13
“Aspiring artists can stop by Veterans Park during the daytime hours of River Falls Days’ events to fill a blank canvas at the Art Is A Part activities. Local artist David Markson organized the project that will result in a mural drawn by him but painted by many different people.”
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/articles/index.cfm?id=87799&section=community&freebie_check&CFID=52885661&CFTOKEN=56911020&jsessionid=8830327b322c2563d4f7

National Summit on the Arts and Environment Webinar
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
July 14
“Arts leaders from across the country are invited to log on for a vital webinar and discover why the arts are the next crucial tool in our fight to save the planet, and how to help advance this dynamic work.”
http://www.ifacca.org/events/2008/07/14/wolf-traps-national-summit-arts-and-environment-we/

Folk Arts/Folklife

UW-EC to host Native American flute convention
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
July 9 - 12
“A classically trained trumpet player, R. Carlos Nakai was involved in a car crash in 1970 while serving in the Navy. The early morning wreck smashed his face and damaged his mouth, jeopardizing his ability to play the trumpet. "I thought my career was at an end," Nakai, 62, said. Years later, he acquired a traditional Comanche flute. The instrument revitalized his music career and awakened his Navajo-Ute ancestry.”
http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-features.asp?id=BH2PHJS8E1J

Literary Arts

Lester Public Library announces July activities
Herald Times Reporter
Various Sites & Dates
TWO RIVERS — “Lester Public Library has announced the following activities coming up in July:”
http://www.htrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/MAN0101/80702122/1984

Amiri Baraka to kick off spoken word education institute
GotPoetry?com
July 7
“Amiri Baraka, the award-winning incendiary poet, playwright and founder of the Black Arts Movement, will give a special reading at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday, July 7, to open the third annual Spoken Word & Hip-Hop Educator's Institute.”
http://www.gotpoetry.com/News/article/sid=12007.html

Years after the fatwa, Salman Rushdie writes of another storyteller at risk
Steph Bedford
The Capital Times
July 11
“In the distant past, on the Indian subcontinent, a mysterious traveler arrives in the court of a mighty emperor with a story to tell. "He had been driven out of his door by stories of wonder," our author tells us, "and by one in particular, a story which could make his fortune or else cost him his life." The traveler himself is (or claims to be) Niccol Vespucci, but the true author of the tale is Salman Rushdie, another world traveler whose storytelling has imperiled his own life. "The Enchantress of Florence" is his 11th work of fiction, a sensuous and fanciful tale of cultures colliding against a vivid historical backdrop.”
http://www.madison.com/tct/entertainment/294276

Second Viroqua writer’s workshop planned
La Crosse Tribune
September 18 - 21
VIROQUA, Wis. — “The first Viroqua Writer’s Workshop a year ago was such a success, Patrick Strickler couldn’t help but commit to planning a second one. About 35 writers from throughout the Midwest attended Viroqua’s inaugural workshop in September. The workshop aided writers and led to stories and poems about Viroqua, and a pending story in the Chicago Sun-Times that points to Viroqua as the center of southwest Wisconsin’s trout-fishing resources, Strickler said. Another writer is looking at writing a piece in connection to the health care offered here,” Strickler, organizer of the workshop, said. “I can see having the workshop here as starting to pay as a long-term investment.” Strickler said the second Viroqua Writer’s Workshop, being planned for Sept. 18-21, will be limited to only 20 writers.”
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/02/news/z05workshop.txt

Media Arts
Outdoor film series to begin
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
July 7
“Free, outdoor movie showings starting next week might be the new cure for cases of "the Mondays." Volume One is set to start up The Back-Alley Summer Cinema series for the fourth consecutive summer at 9:30 p.m. Monday, with a showing of "Waitress." The event is an outdoor showing of many older and obscure films in the alley next to Bottle and Barrel in what would be 205 Graham Ave. - if there were a building there.”
http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-news_local.asp?id=BH2SV1MIE2I

Performing Arts

Music

Concert on Square rescheduled for tonight
The Capital Times
July 3
The Concerts on the Square American Salute, canceled Wednesday night because of threatening weather, will be held tonight at 7. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's program includes the Battle Hymn of the Republic and the 1812 Overture, with pianist Hong-En Chen as guest artist.
http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/breaking_news/294580

Cash Box Kings with Beau Sample, Joel Paterson & Oscar Wilson
The Isthmus
July 3
“The Cash Box Kings will perform Thursday, July 3 at 9:30 pm on the Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St. as part of the Hot Summer Nights music series. The regular Thursday Bluegrass series will feature the Cork n' Bottle String Band from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Der Rathskeller is the rain location. One of Madison's favorites, The Cash Box Kings are an up and coming blues band dedicated to carrying on the spirit of the 1940s and 1950s post-war blues sound. The band showcases the music of Chess Records and Sun Records luminaries such as Little Walter, Muddy Waters, the Howlin' Wolf, and Big Walter Horton as well as lesser known artists such as Robert Nighthawk, Eddie Taylor and Luther Huff.”
http://www.isthmus.com/theguide/details.php?event=204396

Carillon Recital for Independence Day
University of Wisconsin Madison News
July 4
“Carillonneur Anderson performs festive and patriotic-themed selections on the 56-bell Memorial Carillon. The recital is timed to coincide with a nationwide ringing of bells and carillons through "Let Freedom Ring," a Philadelphia-based celebration that began in 1963.”
http://www.today.wisc.edu/events/view/7263

The Memories to perform reunion concert
The Dunn County News
July 9
“The Memories will hold a reunion concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls. “The Memories” began their professional musical career in Boyceville in 1972. High school classmates, Tim Stevens, Warren Petryk and John Lynch appeared at the local Cucumber Festival dance under the name of “The Pickle Dillies.”
http://www.dunnconnect.com/articles/2008/07/01/variety/variety06.txt

Animal Crackers concert series brings legendary jazz family to Racine
Racine Journal Times
July 9
“Jazz fans here are in for a real treat this summer when the Brubeck Brothers Quartet comes to town as part of the Racine Zoo’s Animal Crackers Concert Series. The quartet, which will play the second show in the series on July 23, will not only bring a great deal of talent and experience to the Animal Crackers stage, but an interesting peek into a musical family legacy as well. As its name implies, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet features members of one of America’s most accomplished and recognized musical families. Dan Brubeck, on drums, and Chris Brubeck, on bass and trombone, are sons of legendary jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, whose list of contributions to the music world is beyond impressive. The quartet also features guitarist Mike DeMicco, whom PBS viewers may recognize from his part in the series “Jazz in America; and pianist Chuck Lamb, who has played with musical greats from the Woody Herman Orchestra to Ginger Baker and Bela Fleck.”
http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2008/07/02/life/doc4862b8b9ba3a0192498657.txt

Heritage Hillside music series kicks off July 9
New Richmond News
July 9
“The New Richmond Heritage Center brings back the popular Heritage Hillside Series next Wednesday, July 9, with the return of The Pig’s Eye Jass Band. They begin at 6:30 p.m. and will play until 8 p.m. This group is dedicated to the earliest and purest form of jazz, as it was originally played. The band was founded in 1961 and is the oldest continuous traditional jazz band in the Twin Cities.”
http://www.newrichmond-news.com/articles/index.cfm?id=21688&section=Entertainment

Who needs a Pitchfork when you can use a MadFork?
dane101
July 18
“Pitchfork Festival, Smitchfork Festival, why go to Chicago when you can hang out on Madison's iconic terrace and see many of the same bands for free? On Saturday, July 19, Hack and a Hacksaw, Fleet Foxes, Extra Golden, and Icy Demons will be playing in Chicago's Union Park as part of the Pitchfork Music Festival which also includes !!!, Animal Collective, the Hold Steady, Dizzee Rascal, Caribou, (the overrated) Vampire Weekend, and many more, but on Friday, July 18, Hack and a Hacksaw, Fleet Foxes, Extra Golden, and Icy Demons will all be right here in Madison for the first ever MadFork, presented by the ladies and gentlemen of the Wisconsin Union Directorate music committee.”
http://www.dane101.com/music/2008/07/02/who_needs_a_pitchfork_when_you_can_use_a_madfork

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