The Park People names new Executive Director
Janet Marie Tierney has been named the new executive director of The Park People. In this role, Tierney will work to assist the Parks Department in securing funds from individuals, foundations and corporations for park improvements in Milwaukee County.Tierney previously was Fund Development Director at Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee. She recently joined The Park People board and chairs the Party for Our Parks committee. A native of Oshkosh, Wis., she currently resides in Wauwatosa.
"As a board member for The Park People, I saw the potential to engage our community in addressing the financial needs of our parks. When this opportunity opened up, I knew I could focus my energy on one of my passions – our parks," said Tierney. "I look forward to building on our existing resources to benefit the Milwaukee County Parks System."Tierney will focus on two key projects for The Park People in the upcoming year: the third annual Party for our Parks November 8, featuring actress Jane Kaczmarek and comedian John McGivern; and expanding The Park People's Park Market to include detailed projects to improve our parks.
First Stage Children’s Theater Announces “I’m The Happy Elf” Video Contest
First Stage Children's Theater will hold a video contest to coincide with their presentation of Harry Connick, Jr.’s new holiday play, THE HAPPY ELF, scheduled to open November 28. The contest is open to the public, with a deadline for entries set for October 26. To enter the contest creative contestants 18 years of age and under are invited to make a video of themselves (and up to three additional young people) performing Harry Connick, Jr.’s hit holiday song The Happy Elf and submit it to First Stage’s YouTube group at www.youtube.com/group/happyelf. Rising stars will find complete contest information, including song music, lyrics and specific information regarding the upload process at www.firststage.org/thehappyelf. Submitted entries will be judged on voice quality, originality and creativity of the performance and video. Local celebrity contest judges participating in the promotion include radio personalities Jane Matenare and Kidd O’Shea of 99.1 WMYX’s Jane and Kidd in the Morning, Milwaukee’s favorite comedian and star of several long-running Milwaukee plays, John McGivern, and The Skylight’s own Ray Jivoff. Many fabulous prizes are featured in First Stage’s “I’m The Happy Elf” video contest including the grand prize of a weekend stay at the lovely Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Additional prizes include a First Stage Children’s Theater family season ticket package, The Happy Elf on DVD, and Harry Connick, Jr.’s new holiday album, which is due out this fallGALLERY NIGHT @ VITAL Source, 10/17/2008: America’s Gallery Night
Plumb the depths of American culture, tradition, mythology, folklore, patriotism, politics and kitsch with AMERICA'S GALLERY NIGHT, October 17, at the Arts Building (133 W. Pittsburgh in Walker's Point). Featuring everything from photographic landscapes and political cartoons to embroidered housewares, quilting and taxidermy by:
Cassandra Smith
Jessica Steeber
Ric Stultz
Coth
J. Jason Groschopf + David Schrubbe
Cortney Heimerl
Dane Haman
Erin Lee Petersen + Sarah Bare
Judith Ann Moriarty
Stephanie Bollow
Rebecca Tanner
Koffeebot
And our co-presenters from the Borg Ward:
Kevin Soens, Emily Gormican, Holly Berg, Leslie Swanstrom and Makael Flammini
Music by string band The Dim Peepers + beer by Pabst Blue Ribbon. We close up shop here at 10 pm, but you can join us at Transfer Pizzeria and Cafe (101 W. Mitchell) for the pizza party of the century with music by DJ Whitebread of WMSE and drink specials by Rehorst Vodka. It's a very special election year edition of our Gallery Night. Black tie optional ... just BE THERE!
STM Creative Launches “Picturing Hope” Initiative
STM Creative, the commercial photography division of Shoot the Moon Photography will launch the "Picturing Hope Initiative" on October 1, 2008. The initiative is a competition among Wisconsin not for profit organizations designed to support the good works of the winning organization through photography. From October 1 – October 31, 2008, charities may be nominated using a simple online form at www.STMPhoto.com/picturinghope. One Wisconsin winning charity will receive a one-day photo shoot, valued at $1500, and approximately 10 finished images for unlimited use for one year. At the end of the year, the organization will have the opportunity to buy the rights to the photos for a deeply discounted price, which will vary depending on the intended use for the photos. "The launch of STM Creative has been truly successful, and this is a wonderful way we can support the community that has helped us achieve so much success in our first year," stated Joy Vertz, founder of STM Creative. For more information about the competition and to read the eligibility requirements for nominees, http://www.STMPhoto.com/picturinghope" title="visit http://www.STMPhoto.com/picturinghope">visit http://www.STMPhoto.com/picturinghope.VITAL Source seeks Milwaukee’s Fearless Leaders
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Get Corked @ Cuvee still accepting entries
Combining Champagne and Art, What a creation! Ah, Champagne, truly liquid art in a bottle. But now that the bubbly's gone, the cats at Cuvee want you to create art from the bottle! Here's what you have to do: create an innovative piece of art that must include all elements of one (1) complete bottle of empty champagne: glass, cork, label, cage, and foil. Up to 2 bottles can be used, but the dimensions cannot exceed 14" x 14" x 14". You must be 21 years or older to participate and pay a $10.00 entry fee. End date for submission is Tuesday, September 30, 2008, so time's-a-tickin'! All entries become property of Cuvee and the top 20 entries will be on display and available for judging on October 17, 2008 (Gallery night). Winners will be determined based on 50% of the popular vote during Gallery Night, and 50% from the judges. Judging will be based on innovative use of materials, aesthetics and craftsmanship. Winners will be announced on October 23, 2008 Cash prizes and bubbly will be awarded, and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to charity.262-490-0412Milwaukee Ballet Receives National Accreditation
At their annual meeting on September 24, Milwaukee Ballet’s executive leadership team announced that Milwaukee Ballet School has been awarded a full five year accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). This significant recognition makes the School the only accredited professional dance school in the Midwest, and one of only 13 professional studio schools accredited nationally.The NASD, an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, is composed of schools and individuals representing the highest traditions and aids in the education of dance students. With this high honor, Milwaukee Ballet School is recognized as an educational institution that meets the high standards of excellence set by the members of the NASD. It also means that the School will be able to greatly expand the opportunities and benefits it provides to its students, including access to specific benefits such as academic credit for classes taken, federal financial assistance, expanded health care options for student families, and student work visas. Milwaukee Ballet and the School will also have access to nationwide resources and collaboration for improving and developing education programming. Also, with the recent opening of a new, expanded Westside studio branch Milwaukee Ballet School continues to strengthen including total class registrations that are up 20% over last year. “After an extensive application and review process, we’re extremely proud to be recognized for something Milwaukee has known for some time,” said Dennis Buehler, the Ballet’s executive director. “Accreditation recognizes the stature and importance of the School as a training institution with the highest quality programming, but now further expands opportunities for our students and families.” Milwaukee Ballet has also announced additional positive steps taken this year to continue to support the development of a more effective and strategically aligned organization. The education department served more than 28,000 people through its outreach programs, a 15% increase over last season, and more than a 300% increase over the past three years. Through the implementation of a dedicated strategic marketing plan, season subscriptions are strengthening heading into a second fall campaign, up 130 seats over this point last year. Of special note, the Ballet has already captured more than 400 new subscribers, nearly matching the last two seasons combined at this same point in time. Finally, nearly 1,400 individuals contributed to the annual fund in 2007 – 08, representing an almost 20% increase over last year.“Our institutional progress and stability are certainly important, and reflect our commitment to implementing effective artistic, educational and strategic business plans. While there’s still significant work to do, we continue to take steps to ensure we’re a viable, strong arts organization for years to come,” said Buehler. “Many performing arts groups continue to struggle nationally during difficult economic times and it’s truly a testament to our city that Milwaukeeans continue to support organizations such as the Ballet through subscriptions, contributions, and volunteer efforts.” The Ballet also announced it had reached an agreement to extensions of its collective bargaining agreements with its dancers through 2011 and orchestra musicians through 2009. This news comes on the heels of last year’s announcement that Artistic Director Michael Pink’s contract was renewed through 2011.“With these important agreements in place, Milwaukee Ballet will continue to focus its energy on groundbreaking initiatives in the studio and on the stage,” said Michael Pink, the Ballet’s artistic director. “Ensuring we have a strong company and orchestra allows us to develop artistically by creating new works, hosting international competitions, and sharing world class ballet with our community.” Read more on this exciting announcement hereFive Wisconsin theatres to participate in “Free Night of Theatre”
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce that the fourth annual Free Night of Theater will open across the country on Thursday, October 16, 2008 and run until October 30. This fall, theatre-goers from coast to coast will be given the opportunity to attend performances presented by over 600 theatres, in more than 120 cities, completely free of charge. The successful audience development program was designed to attract new patrons tolive theatre and give existing patrons access to new venues and companies. Continuing the program’s tradition of national expansion, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and numerous other communities across the country, have joined the 2008 program making it a truly national initiative. Introduced as a three-city pilot program in 2005, the program was designed to raise general awareness of America's not-for-profit theatres and attract new and non-traditional audiences. Several of Wisconsin’s professional theatre companies are participating in the program, including American Folklore Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Peninsula Players Theatre. Free Night of Theater in Wisconsin is presented locally by Theatre Wisconsin, the alliance of non-profit professional theatres in Wisconsin. Theatre Wisconsin has participated in the
program since 2006. Tickets will be available starting on October 1, 2008. For a full schedule and reservations visit www.freenightoftheater.net to make a reservation or call 414-276-8842.
WUWM 89.7FM to air Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
Milwaukee Public Radio will air uninterrupted coverage of the three Presidential debates on September 26th, October 7th and October 15th and the sole Vice Presidential debate on October 2nd. Debate coverage will be followed by thirty minutes of NPR analysis hosted by NPR’s Linda Wertheimer and led by NPR’s Supervising Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving and other regular NPR political contributors.Fact checking will be completed by a teamof NPR reporters and editors.WUWM will air each debate and the follow-up analysis from 8:00 to 10:00 pm on the scheduled dates. For more information, go to www.wuwm.com.
New Fall classes at Pink House Studio
Riverwest's own Pink House Studio is offering new fall classes for kids and adults alike. The season kicks off on September 27 with Absolute Beginners yoga classes and "Movemefree Daughter and I" on September 30. Movemefree is an eclectic dance class that offers mothers and daughters a chance to create new memories and get a little bit of exercise in too. The Pink House Studio offers a wide range of yoga and pilates classes for novices and experts alike. For a full listing and course descriptions, go to www.pinkhousestudio.netCalling all artists! Show the world what matters to you at The John Michael Kohler Arts Center
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan invites artists to submit works of art for its coming exhibition What Matters Most, part of the Exhibitions Without Borders series. Artists may be professionals or members of the public, and can be of any age or from anywhere in the world. All works submitted must be in the medium of either collage or assemblage. The exhibition will run from early November 2008 to mid-February 2009.Each work should show what the artist values most beyond family and friends. Is it home or country, or a letter from a beloved grandmother, or a work of art, a new car, a pair of great jeans, the latest techno-toy, or a beloved stuffed animal or real live dog? Is it something much bigger like the environment, diversity, or the Bill of Rights? The show will also feature work by Brazilian American collage artist Arthur Silva, whose bright and vivid pieces combine objects and images to offer new meaning and perspective.All collages and assemblages are welcome. See full guidelines and more about what to create and how to enter it at http://www.jmkac.org/WhatMattersMost. The deadline for entries is October 20, 2008. To find out more this exciting gallery show or the Arts Center, call (920) 458-6144.
Wisconsin Beach Sweep looking for volunteers
Over 350 local students, teachers and volunteers will participate in the Wisconsin Beach Sweep on Tuesday, September 23 from 10am-1pm as part of the Ocean Conservatory’s International Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup is part of the Just Add Water Program that highlights water resources and what students can do to make a difference in water quality. This year is the 10th anniversary of the program that has reached over 5,000 Milwaukee teachers and students in the last ten years.Beach Cleanup Sites:1). Big Bay Beach………..Whitefish Bay Middle School, Lincoln Memorial Drive, WFB
2). McKinley Beach……..WI Conservancy of Life Long Learning, Lincoln Memorial Dr.
3). Bradford Beach………Fratney & Maryland Ave. Montessori School, 2300 Lincoln Memorial Dr.
4). Bay View Beach………Trowbridge School, 3100 S. Superior St.
5). Grant Park Beach…… St. Rafeal School, off Hawthorne Ave., south of the golf course
This year the Ocean Conservancy from Washington D.C. and Milwaukee Public Television will be filming the beach cleanup while representatives from Milwaukee County and Milwaukee County Parks show the students the new Bradford Beach rain gardens and how they protect the beaches and Lake Michigan. For more information contact Kae DonLevy at (414) 588-0617 or .
Pink Banana now accepting submissions for the annual One Acts in 2009
This production will be an opportunity to work with Pink Banana, as well as collaborate with Renaissance Theatreworks. PB is now accepting original scripts of any length that focus on relationships.Scripts should be e-mailed in doc or pdf format to . Performances will take place after performances of Renaissance’s Barney and Bee, the tale of Jo and Stephen, hosts of an ill-fated dinner party. Two talented actors play all five comic characters in this witty, fast-moving farce. Pink Banana Theatre: How we peelPink Banana began in 2004 with dedication and drive to create a learning environment that focuses on quality. Created out of necessity with a mixed bag of talent and topics, the company offers a refreshing alternative to the more traditional shows Milwaukee has been made accustom. For more information, visit www.pinkbananatheatre.comThe Pfister Hotel wants your favorite memories and moments
Do you, or does someone you know, have a story to tell about an important moment or event that took place at The Pfister Hotel? The Pfister is searching for stories from each decade since its opening in 1893. Stories can be about a wedding, honeymoon stay, anniversary, girls’ weekend, business event, birthday, family reunion, memorial, or any other meaningful moment that you are willing to share with the community.Selected stories will be displayed at The Pfister Hotel’s “Memories and Moments” Grand Reopening Gala taking place in October, and will be shared with the community through the media and the Internet. If your story is chosen to represent the decade in which it occurred, you and your guest will be invited to attend the gala, and will receive a complimentary one-night Pfister Hotel stay (valued at $275), and a couples massage at the WELL Spa (valued at $350 including gratuity.) Photos to accompany the stories are welcome.Stories will be accepted from August 1 through September 30, 2008. Self-nominations are encouraged!Nominations can be made by visiting http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/stories and clicking on the “Memories and Moments” Pfister Hotel Stories button. Mailed stories should include the entrant’s name, address, and telephone number, along with the nominee’s name(s), the year of the event and a brief description of the event or memorable moment. Please indicate if you have photos to accompany the story. Please do not send original photos. Photos cannot be returned!Mail entries to: Meghan Deutsch, Marcus Hotels & Resorts100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1950, Milwaukee, WI 53202For more information and contest rules, please visit www.thepfisterhotel.com/stories/contestrules/Brewing Grounds For Change looking for volunteers and potential work-owners
Brewing Grounds for Change is looking for dedicated volunteers and potential worker-owners interested in helping run Milwaukee’s only 100% Fair Trade coffee shop. We are committed to social justice in Milwaukee and around the world, and to principles of dignity, diversity, and workplace democracy. Brewing Grounds is in a transitional phase and would like to formalize its collective structure. For years we have faced adversity in its attempts to run a volunteer based, worker-owned collective and we are now looking for help in redefining our structure and deepening our presence in the community.As a member you will be able to implement your own ideas and express your creativity through event planning, collective decision-making and everyday business operations. Volunteers are trained to cover shifts as a barista, and participate in café events. Other avenues for contribution include short-term projects such as the creation of an advertising campaign, or coordinating featured artists at the coffee shop.Worker-owners have the opportunity to be part of the core collective and help to build and maintain an effective structure. Worker-owners also agree to a minimum amount of work hours per week and sign a binding operating agreement. To be a worker-owner, you must be interested in taking responsibility for decisions concerning the entire operation, as well as making a financial commitment. It is your support that will allow us to keep this unique space viable. Those interested should be passionate about contributing to an alternative model of ethical business practice which centers on our relationship with grower-cooperatives in the Global South as well as a dedication to overcoming the segregation and oppression in Milwaukee.The strength of Brewing Grounds for Change rests entirely on our people.If interested, please send your information, interests, availability and any questions at:Alchemist Theatre accepting submissions for the First Annual Horror Film Trailer Festival
Attention ladies and gentlemen, ghost and ghouls, film-makers and scream queens: the Alchemist Theatre introduces the first annual Horror Film Trailer Festival! Do you have a video camera and a computer? Yes? PERFECT. Do you have a horror film that you would like to promote? No? No big deal. You can still enter your very own horror movie trailer to the festival. The Alchemist is currently taking 1-2 minute advertising previews for horror movies that may or may not exist. The possibilities are endless- make em' creepy, bloody, or hilariously creepy and bloody. Stick around after the fest for a Halloween costume party in the Alchemist Lounge! For more information, call 414.426.4169 or visit www.freewebs.com/alchemistloungeNew after school theatre arts classes @ African American Children’s Theatre
The African American Children's Theatre announces a new fall after school program for kids ages 8-14. At AACT, children are encouraged to "reach for the stars" while learning interactive skills that will help them throughout their lives. “This eight-week after school program teaches students important communication skills,” said Constance Clark, AACT's Artistic/Executive Director. “Through acting, children learn to imagine, solve problems and adapt to change. Theatre games, monologues, poetry and improvisational acting--creating characters and scenes without a script--encourages students to use their creative powers to better understand how people think, feel and live.” Registration for the program will be held on October 7th and 8th between 4 and 6pm and classes will commence on October 14. Children should prepare a short poem and a song, and parents are expected to attend. Children of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to participate. For more information, call 414-461-5771Fall Body/Mind Dance Classes @ DanceCircus
DanceCircus' new studio is now offering fall classes at their new studio. Classes begin September 15th and run until October 23rd. The schedule is as follows:Mondays, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Body Basics Class: Fundamentals of movement.
Mondays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Mapping the Mandala: Moving-drawing-writing-playing workshop awakens body-mind connections by combining the wisdom of the body with symbols of the mandala.
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM- Body and Earth Class: Growing the earth/body metaphor with dance focusing on body and senses with relation to details and cycles of life.
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Body Haiku/Dancing Poems: Using the 3-line Haiku format, this moving-writing workshop links actions, environment and expression.
Thursdays, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Intermediate - Advanced) 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Beginning Level) - Modern Dance Technique Class: Movement sequences that blend action, flexibility and expressive dynamics.
For more information call 414-277-8152 or visit dancecircus.org.
Acacia Theatre Company Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Acacia Theatre Company will be holding auditions on Saturday, September 13th between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for its upcoming Christmas production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, directed by Elaine Rewolinski. Cast consists of 3 men and 2 women, 1 keyboard player and 1 onstage sound effects creator. Readings will be from the script. Please be prepared to provide all "conflicts" from October 25-December 5. Performances (12/6/08-12/14/08) will be at Concordia University in Mequon. Auditions will be by appointment only at Church in the City, 2648 N. Hackett, Milwaukee. To make an appointment call 744-5995 or emailSixth Cycle of Fellowship Program for Visual Artists Announced
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Visual Arts Milwaukee! (VAM!), announces the sixth cycle of a fellowship program for visual artists. The program, funded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund, will provide unrestricted funds for artists to create new work or complete work in progress. Under the terms of the program, seven fellowships will be awarded in 2008: three for established artists ($15,000 each) and four for emerging artists ($5,000 each). The program is open to practicing artists residing in the four-county area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties).Applications and guidelines for the sixth cycle of the fellowship program will be available beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Completed applications are due no later than Thursday, October 2, 2008. To receive application materials and complete eligibility requirements, please contact Polly Morris at (414) 229-6771 or by e-mail at . Applications will also be available on the web at http://arts.uwm.edu/nohl. Awards will be announced on Monday, November 10, 2008.
Two workshops will be offered to help prospective applicants better understand the application process. Polly Morris of the UWM Peck School of the Arts, who administers the fellowship program, will be joined by current and past Nohl Fellows at these informal sessions. The workshops are free and open to the public; applications will be available at each session.
* Wednesday, September 3, 6-7 pm at Jazz Gallery, a Riverwest Community Art Center, 926 East Center Street (a new gallery in the Riverwest neighborhood). This session is co-sponsored by MARN (the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network) and the Riverwest Artist Association.
* Saturday, September 6, 1-2:15 pm at Walker's Point Center for the Arts, 911 West National Avenue in Milwaukee. This session is co-sponsored by WPCA (and consider returning at 6 pm for their Beer Tasting & Pig Roast fundraiser).
Artist Mary L. Nohl of Fox Point, Wisconsin, died in December 2001 at the age of 87. Her $9.6 million bequest to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is the largest gift the Foundation has received from a single donor in its 90-year history. The Fund, by supporting local visual arts and arts education programs, keeps Nohl’s passion for the visual arts alive in the community.
Nohl Fellows will be selected by a panel of recognized visual arts professionals working outside the four-county area: Valerie J. Mercer, the first curator of African American art and head of the General Motors Center for African American Art at The Detroit Institute of Arts; Laurel Reuter, director and chief curator of the North Dakota Museum of Art; and Eva González-Sancho, director of the Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain - Région Bourgogne/ /(FRAC Bourgogne) in Dijon, France. In addition to receiving an award, Nohl Fellows will participate in an exhibition in the autumn of 2009. An exhibition catalogue will be published and disseminated nationally.
A reception honoring the seven fellows selected in the 2007 cycle of the competition—Gary John Gresl, Mark Klassen and Daniel Ollman (Established Artists) and Annie Killelea, Faythe Levine, Colin Matthes and Kevin J.
Miyazaki(Emerging Artists)—will be held in conjunction with the opening of the Fellowship Exhibition on Friday, October 10, 2008. The opening of the exhibition at Inova/Kenilworth, 2155 N. Prospect Ave., begins at 6
pm and is free and open to the public.
The Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowship program also includes a Suitcase Fund for exporting work by local artists beyond the four-county area. The sixth cycle of the Suitcase Export Fund will open on December 2, 2008, when applications and guidelines will become available.
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is made up of charitable funds, each created by individual donors or families to serve the charitable causes of their choice. Grants from these funds serve people throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties and beyond. Started in 1915, the Foundation is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the U.S. and abroad.
Visual Arts Milwaukee (VAM!) links local visual arts organizations to increase the quality of local artistic presentation and production as well as to bring greater local, national and international attention to Milwaukee’s institutions and artists. The Mary L. Nohl Fund Individual Artist Fellowships and Suitcase Export Fund are the major projects of VAM!.
Manfred Olson Planetarium: Northern Lights Friday night show
Milwaukee is a little too far south to see northern lights often, but this
fact won't stop you from enjoying them during the Friday night shows at the
Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee this fall. Not only do you marvel at the
beauty of the aurora borealis -- as they are also known -- you explore why they
occur and where to see them. As always, you look at the stars and other
special astronomical objects such as galaxies and nebulae in the current
night sky displayed on the newly renovated dome of our theater. You might be
surprised to see the difference between city skies and country skies. At the
end of the program you have a chance to ask the presenter questions that
she gladly answers.
When: 7:00-7:55 pm, September 5 to October 31, 2008
Admission: $1 per person.
Location: 1900 East Kenwood Blvd in the UW-Milwaukee Physics building.
This show is not intended for children under 6 years old. Our theater is
wheelchair accessible.
Tickets go on sale at 6:30 pm, 30 minutes before the show begins. We
recommend arriving at that time because sometimes the shows are sold out.
Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be allowed to enter so plan to find your
seat a few minutes early.
For additional questions, please contact the planetarium director, Jean
Creighton, at (414) 229-4961.
http://www.planetarium.uwm.edu
Hidden River Art Festival needs volunteers
The Hidden River Art Festival is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for this year's event to be held on September 19–21. There are opportunities in all areas of the festival including ticket taking, hand stamping, greeting artists, assisting with arts activities, booth sitting and much more! With many time slots and days to choose from, every volunteer makes a difference. Click here to download the volunteer request form.This annual outdoor juried art show will feature works by more than 80 Wisconsin artists and will take place on the grounds of the Wilson Center in beautiful Mitchell Park in Brookfield.
The 3rd Annual Hidden River Arts Festival is presented by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Title sponsor Northwestern Mutual Foundation; Contributing sponsors American Transmission Company, Good Harvest Market and In-Kind sponsorships by Milwaukee Magazine and Canopies, Events with Distinction.
Call (262) 781-9470 or email the Events Department at to get involved today.
Over Our Head Players is accepting submissions for Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival
Over Our Head Players is accepting submissions for the "2009 Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival," now through November 1. "Snowdance" entry is open to original, unpublished 10-minute or shorter comedies for the stage. Winning entries will be performed together in one theatre presentation by the OOHP Snowdance ensemble at Sixth Street Theatre in February, 2009; the entire Snowdance production will be presented 19 times over a four week run. At each performance, audience members can vote for their favorite individual comedy; the audience favorites will earn cash prizes for the playwright. Entries may be sent to SNOWDANCE, c/o Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403. Playwrights are limited to one submission.Rules for the Snowdance Comedy Competition, which is open to everyone without age or geographic restriction, are relatively simple. In summary, competition is open to unpublished, 10 minute or shorter comedies free of royalty and copyright restrictions. Musicals, adaptations, and translations will not be considered. One entry per playwright, postmarked by November 1, 2008. The writer's name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (if applicable) should be included on the title page and only the title page. The title page should also include a cast list and a one- to three- sentence synopsis of the play. Plays can have a cast of one to five characters; plays should be easily staged, avoiding elaborate set requirements. Submit typed manuscripts in standard format, securely bound; provide three copies. Complete rules are also available on the theatre website at overourheadplayers.org.
Any questions can be directed to Rich Smith via the box office, at (262)632-6802, or by e-mail at . Scripts will not be returned. OOHPs will produce selected plays without playwright involvement.
The Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival is a competition of original short comedies. Writers from throughout the community, the state, and the country are invited to enter; previous involvement with OOHPs is not a requirement. Scripts will be judged by the Snowdance Selection Committee. Scripts will be chosen for production in a complete festival performance. Then, in the ultimate interactive experience, audiences vote for the production they enjoyed the most. The votes will be tallied throughout the four weekend festival run, and the Snowdance "Best in Snow" will be awarded after the final performance on February 22nd. A $300.00 prize goes to "Best in Snow", with $100.00 awards going to second and third places. OOHP presents Snowdance January 30 - February 22, 2009. OOHP Artistic Director Rich Smith leads the Snowdance ensemble, which is sponsored by Minuteman Press.
RANDOM EXPOSURE 3: THE SHOW! August 14 @ The Eisner
VITAL Source, the Eisner American Museum of Advertising and Design, the DJ known as Diamonds, Times Square Bistro & Pizzeria and some of the city's most exciting and talented photographers are teaming up to bring you this fabulous party. See the winners of RANDOM EXPOSURE, VITAL's 2008 Photo Contest, plus special jury selections and VITAL staff picks. Plus complimentary appetizers, simply gorgeous handmade desserts, cheap drinks, pretty faces, hot jams and terrific prizes - all for $5? We must be OUT OF OUR MINDS.
Like to pick winners for yourself? This year we're adding the Audience Award. Vote for the photo you like best and be entered to win dinners for two from Mason Street Grill or Milwaukee Chop House. And the lucky photographer you select will be dining at Kil@wat.
Mark your calendars now! That's Thursday, August 14, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at the Eisner Museum, 208 N. Water Street. BE THERE!
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MHC Member Makes History as First American Selected for All-Ireland “Poc Fada”
A Milwaukee athlete is on the verge of an historic first: Dan McAuliffe, a member of the Milwaukee Hurling Club, has been selected to participate in one of Ireland’s most popular and prestigious sporting events – the “Poc Fada” (“long puck [hit]” in Irish) on August 2, 2008. This marks the first time that an American-born player will be competing in this cross-country version of Ireland’s signature sport.In its usual form, hurling is a team sport played on a field or "pitch" slightly larger than a soccer field. Grouped in teams of 15, the players use a curved stick made of ash (a hurley) to move a baseball-sized sliothar (pronounced "slitter") down the field.
The Poc Fada takes the sport to an individual level. Beginning in the town of Annaverna, Ireland, twelve invited competitors must “puck” a sliotar with a hurley along a course that runs a little more than five kilometers over the Cooley Mountains. An Corn Cuailgne ("The Cooley Cup") is awarded to the player who takes the lowest number of hits. Featuring a field of hurling’s “All Stars” from the best teams in Ireland, the competition garners a great deal of television and press coverage every year.
The event, which has taken place annually since 1961, is currently sponsored by M Donnelly & Co. Ltd., Ireland’s leading distributor of Milwaukee Power Tools. M Donnelly has also been a strong supporter of the MHC, and will once again be a sponsor of the club’s Youth League trip to Ireland in spring of 2009.
“As far as being the first American to compete, I’m thrilled and honored to represent Milwaukee,” McAuliffe says. “I believe being invited reflects that Milwaukee has made a name for itself in the hurling world, not only for its introduction of the sport to a broad American audience but also its level of skill.”
Training has presented a bit of a challenge for Dan, as Wisconsin is a little short on mountains. However, he has been improvising by running up the larger hills in our area, and is being assisted by an ad hoc training “team” of proud colleagues from the Milwaukee Hurling Club.
About the Milwaukee Hurling Club
Founded in 1996 by a group of locals who were inspired by a friend who had seen the game in Ireland, the MHC has since attracted attention and respect throughout the world for its growth and support of the sport. In the last two years alone, the club has been honored with founding member Dave Olson wining the Gaelic Athletic Association’s Presidents Award in Ireland, NAGAA championships for Junior B Hurling and Junior Camoige teams, the youth league’s first trip to Ireland, and GAA President Nicky Brennan’s visit to Milwaukee.
A unique mix of aggression, speed, grace, and skill, hurling is a team sport played on a field or "pitch" slightly larger than a soccer field. Grouped in teams of 15, the players use a curved stick made of ash (a hurley) to move a baseball-sized sliothar (pronounced "slitter") down the field. Three points are awarded for hitting the ball through a goal, and one point is awarded for sending it through the uprights mounted on either side of the goal.
With membership now approaching 250 men, women, and children, the Milwaukee Hurling Club holds weekly practices and Sunday games throughout the summer at Brown Deer Park.
Full schedules as well as more information on the game and the Milwaukee Hurling Club can be found on their website at http://www.hurling.net.
Celebrate Your Independents Prize Drawing
The prize drawing entry form is available online here:
http://www.vitalsourcemag.com/index.php/events/celebrate/
The Patriot Corps is Hiring!
Dear Readers,One of the most important lessons I've learned in electoral politics is that most campaigns are won or lost in the field. That truth was driven home in 2006, when the Progressive Patriots Fund's Patriot Corps provided critical grassroots support to Democratic candidates running across the country - helping us win back the House, Senate, and make gains in every state.
That's why I'm pleased to announce that the 2008 Patriot Corps is hiring!
We're looking to hire energetic, personable activists that want to make a difference in the 2008 election cycle. The program will run from September 4 – November 12, 2008. Participants will be paid $500 per week and will be provided housing free of charge on their assigned campaigns.
You can learn more about this exciting program at our 2008 Patriot Corps web page.
Sincerely,
Russ Feingold
United States Senator
Honorary Chair, Progressive Patriots Fund
P.S. The 2008 Patriot Corps will help build a nationwide progressive majority from the ground up, but we need the funds to support it. There is no better investment toward victory in 2008 than the Patriot Corps. Please consider supporting this exciting program.
GALLERY NIGHT @ VITAL Source, 7.25.08: WHEELS
Motorcycles, skateboards, rollerskates, bicycles, automobiles, trains, wheelbarrows: Lakefront Brewery and 91.7 WMSE are teaming up with VITAL Source to bring you this incredible celebration of humankind's greatest invention. Guaranteed to get you moving, this gallery show features the work of nearly a dozen talented painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, videographers and everything in between:
* Luckystar Studio
* Adam Nilson and Kevin Soens of Nilson Studio Collective
* Kat Berger
* Mike Brenner
* Zachary Bartel
* Aaron Polansky of SkyHigh Skateboard Shop
* Clive Promhows
* Joe Kirschling
* Scott Winklebleck
* Becky Tesch
Dietrich of WMSE's Saturday Morning Cartunes DJs, and there will be brews aplenty from, you guessed it, everyone's favorite local brewmasters. You won't want to miss this high-octane Gallery Night happening, so mark it on your calendars now!
UPDATE: Mary Louise Schumacher likes us! Really! She picked us in her terrifyingly comprehensive list of Gallery Night goings-on and we're proud as can be.
Still on the fence? Here's a sneak preview from the lovely and talented Kat Berger, whose video installation, The One in the Middle, will be on view tonight.
SEE YOU THERE!
BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN
Our Milwaukee’s Buy Local Campaign Celebrate Your Independents! will be held at participating member businesses from Monday, July 7 – Sunday, July 13. Our Milwaukee’s Celebrate Your Independents campaign is intended to raise consumer awareness in our community about the positive economic impact that patronizing local businesses offers as well as to showcase the goods and services that make Milwaukee like no other city! Special promotions include:+ A free movie screening (open to the public) of the award winning documentary Independent America, Tuesday, July 8, 7 pm at the Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St.
+ A prize drawing featuring multiple prizes from Our Milwaukee member businesses
+ Special offers & discounts from participating member businesses
For more information about participating businesses and details of the prize drawing and special offers visit http://www.ourmilwaukee.net.
"Choosing to patronize local businesses helps maintain Milwaukee’s unmistakable style. Local business owners don’t just own businesses in our community - they live here too! They understand the unique needs and interests of their neighbors.” – Lynn Sbonik, Beans & Barley
About Our Milwaukee:
In order to make Milwaukee a more sustainable community, Our Milwaukee’s goal is to build market share for locally-owned, independent businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of choosing local. This dynamic alliance was founded by some of Milwaukee’s most memorable and unique independently owned businesses.
Our Milwaukee is part of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), which is an international alliance of more than 50 independently operated local business networks with more than 15,000 members dedicated to building local living economies.
Why Support Local Businesses:
+ For every $100 in consumer spending with a local business,$68 remains in the local economy.
+ For every $100 in consumer spending with a chain business, $43 remains in the local economy.
+ Over 70% of people prefer to patronize locally-owned businesses
— From 2004 study by Civic Economics Andersonville Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce
For more information about BALLE and local living economies visit http://www.livingeconomies.org. For more information about the economic impact of locally owned businesses on a community visit http://www.civiceconomics.com/Andersonville/.
Our Milwaukee is a business alliance that advocates for locally owned businesses that provide a genuine, quality experience – in celebration of our community’s unique character.
Jane Hampden Leaves WUWM
MILWAUKEE, WI – WUWM 89.7 FM Milwaukee Public Radio announces the departure of Jane Hampden, host of Lake Effect, WUWM’s weekday magazine program.Hampden came to Milwaukee in 1996 as an anchor for WISN-TV (Channel 12). She joined WUWM in 2003 and began hosting Lake Effect the following year. Hampden is leaving WUWM to take a teaching position with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
"It's been a great privilege to work on the Lake Effect program,” says Hampden. “I often hear from listeners who appreciate WUWM's commitment to local issues. It's hard to leave, but I know the staff will continue bringing interesting Wisconsin voices to the program, and I'll enjoy them as a listener."
She plans to continue with WUWM as a contributor to both Lake Effect and WUWM News.
Says Mitch Teich, Lake Effect’s Executive Producer, "Jane's impeccable journalism credentials, her personality, and her passion for this program will be missed by both the show's staff and our listeners. It's been a privilege to work with her, and I'm hopeful that she'll contribute to the program in the months and years to come."
WUWM will begin a national search for a new host for Lake Effect. In the interim, Executive Producer Mitch Teich and Arts Producer Bonnie North will share hosting responsibilities on Lake Effect.
Lake Effect airs weekdays at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Find this and more press releases at http://www.wuwm.com/press.
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio
Since 1964, WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio has been part of the UW-Milwaukee family and has been serving as southeastern Wisconsin’s premiere public radio source for news, information, and entertainment programming for 37 years. WUWM is listener-supported radio that is licensed to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and operated by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Letters and Science.
Broadcasting with HD digital sound quality, WUWM provides two channels of programming, both on-air at 89.7FM and on-line at http://www.wuwm.com. WUWM 89.7 FM / HD-1: IN-DEPTH NEWS broadcasts locally-produced in-depth news, quality entertainment, and cutting-edge music, as well as the best national offerings from the affiliate networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. WUWM 89.7 FM HD-2: THE DEUCE, Today's music…all grown up, is a unique 24/7 music-intensive format can be heard on your HD Radio or streamed on-line. Podcasts of local programs are also available.
Listen on-air at 89.7 FM or on-line at http://www.wuwm.com.
The Milwaukee 48 Hour Film Project screening, 6/25: DON’T MISS IT!
All around the city, exhausted filmmakers are catching up on their sleep after an exhilarating 48 HOURS of concepting, casting, writing, directing and editing films, from start to finish.
See the fruits of their sleepless labors this WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 at the Oriental Theater, 2230 N. Farwell Avenue, with two separate screenings at 6 and 8 pm. You'll enjoy 20 films from 20 teams, each of which employs a bride or groom, a comb, and the line "Hold on, let me write that down." We're expecting high drama, lowbrow comedy, heartbreak, grandeur and laughter.
The VITAL Source street team will be on hand to give you stuff for free. Meet them and tell them you love them!
For more information, including a full line-up of films and blogs from the filmmakers, visit the 48 Hour Film Project online. See you there, lovers of film and adventure!
Insurgent Theatre needs your old junk!
Insurgent Theatre ain't too proud to beg cuz their commitment to re-use, re-cycling, and re-ally affordable theater is more important than their pride. Here is a list of materials needed for their ambitious summer plans (check out insurgenttheatre.org to see what those plans are):RAW MATERIALS
-1 x 4 lumber, lots of it. Approx 4 ft lengths or longer
-4" diameter PVC pipe, we need 11 ten foot lengths.
-4" PVC couplers, right angles, three sides, T-bones, etc
-Duct tape
-electrical tape
-loose pin hinges (common door hinges)
-silver paint that will stick to PVC
-8 to 10 yards heavy white fabric (for sewing into costumes)
SET PIECES (LARGE PROPS)
-a cot that folds up real small and brings the sleeper at least 12 inches off the floor.
-two identically matching desks, either white, or can be painted white, with drawer
-two identically matching straight back armless chairs, also white or paintable, should look okay with the desks
-2 rolling office chairs
PROPS
-2 matching unbreakable white dinner plates
-2 fake sniper rifles
-How-To books about basic electrical work, demolitions, or hand to hand combat. Especially with large audience-readable titles on them.
-shiny wrapping paper, to wrap a box the size of a hatbox or large shoe box
-4 large heavy duty canvas sacks, no printing on them
-4 inflatable pillows (to go inside the sacks and make them look full)
-old paint rollers/brushes
-an old, non-working cell phone
COSTUMES
-2 50's style men's suits (sizes TBA)
-black button up shirts
-black beret
-2 identical pair white high heel shoes, size 8 and 9.
-6 mother of pearl buttons
-2 pair nylons
-2 identical pair white button earrings
- fashionable medium to small sized long raincoat, film noir-ish.
If you've got this stuff laying around, or know how to get it cheaper than normal, please call Rex at 414.305.9832!
MPS awarded We the People Bookshelf Collection
Sixty-three libraries in Milwaukee Public Schools are among the 3,000 libraries across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) to receive free hardcover editions of 17 classic books from the first We the People Bookshelf Collection. The theme of this year’s bookshelf is “Created Equal.”The We the People Bookshelf on “Created Equal” contains the following books:
• Grades K-3: “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson; “The Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln; and “Pink and Say” by Patricia Polacco.
• Grades 4-6: “Elijah of Buxton” by Christopher Paul Curtis; “Give Me Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence” by Russell Freedman; “Lincoln: A Photobiography” By Russell Freedman; “Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom” by Virginia Hamilton; and “Lyddie” by Katherine Paterson.
• Grades 7-8: “Saturnalia” by Paul Fleishman; “Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott” by Russell Freedman; “Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters” edited by Harold Holzer; and “Breaking Through” by Francisco Jiménez.
• Grades 9-12: “Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution” by Natalie S. Bober; “That All People May Be One People, Send Rain to Wash the Face of the Earth” by Nez Perce Chief Joseph; “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes; “Lincoln’s Virtues: An Ethical Biography” by William Lee Miller; and “Amistad: A Novel” by David Pesci.
The award is part of the NEH We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study and understanding of American history and culture. Selected public and school libraries in all 50 states each will receive a set of the 21 books (including Spanish translations of four of the titles), posters, bookmarks, bookplates from the NEH and the ALA, “History in a Box” resource materials on Abraham Lincoln from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and access to online planning and promotional materials. Participating libraries will present programs on the theme of “Created Equal” for their students or library patrons.
For more information about We the People Bookshelf programs in the Milwaukee Public Schools Libraries, contact Christina Flood, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, at (414) 475-8263 or . For more information about the We the People Bookshelf project, please visit http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf. MPS is Wisconsin’s largest public school district, serving 87,000 students with focused academics. District achievement is guided by its Working Together, Achieving More strategic plan. For media information about this release, call MPS Communications Director, Roseann St. Aubin, at (414) 475-8237.
Decorative Arts Gallery Re-opens at MAM!
You won't want to miss these upcoming events at the Milwaukee Art Museum:J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in Twentieth-Century Ceramics
DECORATIVE ARTS GALLERY | JUNE 5–AUGUST 17, 2008
Discover the versatility and talent of this Wedgwood-trained potter in the more than 150 examples of moderne serving sets and Colonial Revival-style tablewares on view.
Opening Reception—Get to Know the Chipstone Foundation
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 5:30 PM; LECTURE, 6:15 PM
Before you learn about Thorley’s life and work in a lecture with longtime friend and curator emeritus at Colonial Williamsburg, John C. Austin, get to know this leading organization in early American decorative arts education over wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Father’s Day Brunch
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 10 AM–2 PM
Gather family and friends and celebrate Dad with a delectable, celebratory buffet in Windhover Hall, with live music by members of the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra. Reservations required
WRITE ON: LIVE READING @ Schwartz on Downer, Thursday June 12
You've read them in print and online. You're awestruck. You want to see it LIVE. Come to the Harry W. Schwartz on Downer Avenue to see this crack team of talented writers bring their winning stories to life. Craig Reinbold ("Chickens") and Ken Brosky ("The Phreaks") read their placing stories with honorable mentioneers Ken Olson, Jason Hart and Justin Burke, and Write On judge Carole Barrowman will premiere a selection from her just-finished novel.
Enjoy delicious appetizers from Times Square Pizzeria & Bistro (located at 605 S. 1st St.) and enter to win terrific passes for the 48 Hour Film Project Screenings at the Oriental Theatre June 25.
See you there, readers!
May 24th - Tiger Army @ Turner Hall
Get ready for this Vital sponsored invasion of the Tiger Army. It begins at 8PM on May 24th at Turner Hall. Opening acts are The Unseen and War Tapes. Members of Vital will be there to give out goodies and we'll have drawings for free tickets to other Vital shows at Turner. Don't miss it!New Name for Milwaukee Dance Theatre now in its 20th Season!
Isabelle Kralj & Mark Anderson’s Milwaukee Dance Theatre, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, approaches the next 20 years with a new name!Why the name change?
Founded in 1987 by Isabelle Kralj, Milwaukee Dance Theatre (MDT) was conceived as an eclectic performance group with an emphasis on dance, but not dance alone. During the first decade of MDT, besides pure dance concerts, Kralj produced her own work, which was a combination of text, dance and music – or what is known as hybrid theatre. Some of the most popular of those early theatre works included, Escapades of Kurent, A Soldier’s Tale, MDT Meets Mozart.
And now, at the cusp of the next 20 Years – full of ideas and ready to embrace constant conceptual growth, Kralj and Anderson and the Board of Directors readdressed the name and its accurateness in defining the company brand.
The big question was, what do you call a company committed to creating original, collaborative, and innovative hybrid theater?
…and the answer was THEATRE GIGANTE (pronounced “ji – GAHN – teh”).
Calling for Scripts, Directors and Actors…
Insurgent Theatre is on the prowl for a few good Milwaukee writers, directors and actors. As a result of some serious changes this season, we have created a need for 30-60 minute plays to serve as a companion for Peter J Wood's new play, Systems.WRITERS: please email me if you are interested. There are some specific requirements of the script, which you'll want to know before writing or submitting something you've written. Deadline is May 16th, so contact me ASAP for guidelines.
DIRECTORS: if you're interested, email me your resume, or narrative description of your experience directing by May 16th. We'll select the director who we think will best fit the script we choose.
ACTORS: Open auditions will be held the last week of May or by appointment. No experience necessary, prepared monologues encouraged, cold reads available. Exact dates and times, and descriptions of the roles will be forthcoming.
For more information visit Insurgent Theatre.org or contact Rex Winsome: 414 305 9832.
Spring 2008 WEED OUT!
Milwaukee has taken its time warming up for spring. But instead of snow, parks throughout the county are now blanketed with a new seasoned enemy: the garlic mustard, the dames rocks and the burdock, just to name a few. These are the worst of the worst, the most appalling agriculture on this side of town. So with that said, IT’S TIME TO GET THE WEED OUT! For the 2008 season, the Park People are soliciting volunteers to remove those nasty, persistent, and just plain pesky plants that unfortunately take root throughout Milwaukee. Obviously this is not a one-man (or woman) weed job; each year hundreds of volunteers assist in removing these invasive plants from our high quality parks. So, with a good pair of gloves and a few other tools of the trade, join persistent pullers and put your green thumb to good use!
For more information on specific dates, times, and locations, please call (414)73-7275.
RANDOM EXPOSURE 3: VITAL’s 2008 Photo Contest! SUBMIT NOW!
In August 2008, VITAL Source Magazine will publish the work of the winners of our annual photo contest. Images will appear online and in print, and receive prizes TBD. Once again, the Best in Show photo will run on the cover of the August edition of VITAL Source.Winners determined solely by a panel of expert judges. 1st and 2nd place winners chosen in each category, plus an overall Best in Show winner. We reserve the right to award separate prizes for black and white and color, or amateur and professional photos, depending on submissions received.
Categories:
1) Portrait
2) Still-life/landscape
3) Action
4) Abstract
5) 2008 BONUS CATEGORY: Motorcycles!
Submission Guidelines:
1. Submit up to one color and one black and white print in each category.
2. Submit 8 x 10 un-mounted black and white or color prints only, with index cards affixed to the back of each entry.
3. Index cards must include: Your name, full mailing address, email address, phone number, equipment used (be specific and include software) and photo name (if applicable). Indicate top edge.
4. Specify whether you are an amateur or a professional. Professionals are defined as photographers who have received direct compensation for their work more than twice.
5. Only complete entries will be accepted.
6. Include SASE with adequate postage to have your work returned.
7. By entering this contest, you agree to allow Vital Publications, LLC to publish your entry in print and online. Rights remain with photographer.
Send or hand-deliver entries to:
Photo Contest
VITAL Source Magazine
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave, Ste. 409
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Submission Deadline: JUNE 20, 2008
Pedal Push: A Vital Bike-in on May 16th
A VITAL Bike-in!
(Bikes optional)
FRIDAY, MAY 16: 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Wicked Hop’s Jackalope Lounj, 345 N. Broadway
-Meet up for cheap Lakefront taps and $5 Van Gogh martinis, plus amazing appetizer specials!
-Win a sweet set of wheels from Sun Ringlé and Hayes Bicycle!
-“Trail Mix” by DJ Madhatter!
At 7 or so, we’ll fittingly finish Bike to Work Week with a group ride to the Bike Federation’s first Bike-In Movie of the summer (Klunkerz, the fast-moving documentary tracing the global rise of mountain biking, 8 pm sharp at the Media Garden, 1758 N. Water under the Holton St. viaduct). Don’t bike? Just come for the party!
Celebrate 7 Years of STRIPWAX at the Hi-Fi!
Come see one of VITAL's own amazing artists this May at Hi-Fi. You won't want to miss it!
Be a Friend of Milwaukee’s Rivers at the 13th Annual Spring Cleanup!!!
It's that time of year again-the winter snow has melted away, and spring is here! In an effort to curb the degradation of Milwaukee’s three rivers and connect people to their water resources, Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers is organizing its 13th annual Spring River Cleanup.
The cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 19 at 36 locations throughout the Milwaukee area, stretching from Milwaukee’s South Side to West Bend. Volunteers will work from 9 am until noon, pulling tires, shopping carts, bottles, cans and other trash out of the rivers and adjacent parkways. Last year over two thousand volunteers turned out to clean the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers.
Many schools, community groups and organizations will collaborate with Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers to participate in the cleanup. Partners include Alverno College, Brewer Company, CH2M Hill, Eastbrook Church, Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail, Groth Design Group, Menomonee Valley Partners, Milwaukee County Parks, Public Allies, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Trout Unlimited, Unitarian Universalist Church West, University School of Milwaukee, UW-Milwaukee Service Learning Department and Urban Ecology Center.
Visit milwaukeerivercleanup.org for site map and other information.
Sinners + Saints - 4.18.08
Enter an otherworldly realm with us this Friday at THE ARTS BUILDING, as 10 artists from divergent traditions - from Kristopher Pollard's compelling ink portraits to Adam Werther's ethereal and disturbing imagery to the typographic riffs of Jeremy Pettis - take on heaven and hell, devotion and doubt, temptation and resistance, iconography and iconoclasm and everything in between.
With acoustic reconsiderations of sex, drugs and salvation by Andrew Falk and Joe White, a reading by Milwaukee's bard of bald-faced truth Eddie Kilowatt, and a generous contribution from SPARKS, this party will make you a believer!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Kat Berger, Jeff Kenney, Brandon Minga, Judith Ann Moriarty, Ken Pitt, Jeremy Pettis, Kristopher Pollard, Greg Schoeneck, Scott Van Vreede and Adam Werther
7-10 pm • 133 W. Pittsburgh, #409
Come early - the multi-talented members of The Arts Building will open their studios for perusal at 5 pm!