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The College of Arts and Communication at UW-Whitewater announces nine concerts taking place throughout October. Starting off on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. is Matthew Onstad, trumpet and Shuk-Ki Wong, piano; Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. is the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Chamber Music; Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. is a solo recital by Michael Dugan, trombone; Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. is the Jazz I Ensemble; Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. is the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra in the Young Auditorium; Sunday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. is the UW-Whitewater Choirs; Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. is the Percussion Ensemble; Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. is a faculty concert featuring Cristina Ballatori; and finishing off the month is a concert performed by the Chancellor’s Quartet and Baroque Ensemble on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. All music events are in the Light Recital Hall at the Greenhill Center of the Arts unless specified otherwise. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. 

For the first concert, Matthew Onstad, trumpet and Shuk-Ki Wong, piano will perform a recital featuring works by Eris DeJarnett (midwest premiere), Eric Ewazen and John Stevens on Oct. 6. 

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is one of the top ensembles at UW-Whitewater, and is on track to showcase a fine collection of chamber music for winds and percussion, featuring Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb as a soloist in David Maslanks’s “Remember Me.” The second half of the concert will feature the saxophone ensemble. This concert will take place on Oct. 9. 

Michael Dugan, trombone, is one of the fine professors at UW-Whitewater. After stepping down from being the music department chair and while taking a sabbatical this semester, he has decided to bless the Center of the Arts with his music on Oct. 16. Dugan’s concert, Outta the Chair Office & Onto the Stage, will feature works by Jiri Pauer, Abbie Conat, Frank Gulino, and Lauren Bernofsky. 

From Oct. 21-23, there are a cluster of ensemble concerts. The first will be Jazz I Ensemble on Oct. 21. They will be presenting music old and new from the jazz greats to student compositions. The jazz ensembles perform in both large and small groups in a wide variety of musical styles ranging from swing to funk, to freely improvised music. Also, this weekend will be the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. and the UW-Whitewater Choirs: Miestersingers, Harmonia, and Concert Choir at 7:30 p.m., both on Oct. 23. The Whitewater Symphony Orchestra will be performing works by Prokofiev and Mozart, conducted by Chris Ramaekers. The UW-Whitewater Choirs: Miestersingers, Harmonia, and Concert Choir are conducted by Robert Gehrenbeck and Brian Leeper. This concert will feature works by African American composers Florence Price and Roland Carter,  including Carter’s new work in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis: “Make Some Noise, Get in Trouble (Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble),” plus works sung in Spanish by David Brunner, Carlos Guastavino, and Maria Grever, a Mexican-American composer of hit songs from the 1930s and ’40s.

Next will be the Percussion Ensemble on Oct. 25 performing classic works for Percussion Ensemble. Following that is a concert featuring Associate Professor Cristina Ballatori, flute on Oct. 27. She plans on performing an eclectic program of her favorites from the flute repertoire. Lastly is the Chancellor’s Quartet and Baroque Ensemble on Oct. 30. The Chancellor’s Quartet features talented string area students who perform at campus and community events as ambassadors for the music department.  The Baroque ensemble performs works from around 1600-1750, using historically informed interpretation and instrumentation.

Beyond the nine ticketed events happening this month in the Department of Music, there are a few free events happening for the public as well. Student Duos and Trios for Violin and Viola will perform on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Alexis Nungaray, soprano will be performing a student recital on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.; the Delta Omicron Fall Recital is taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.; and a student recital by Brandon Terwilliger, saxophone will occur on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. 

Don’t miss the many exciting concerts happening this October in the Greenhill Center of the Arts: 

• Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.: Matthew Onstad, trumpet and Shuk-Ki Wong, piano
• Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.: Symphonic Wind Ensemble Chamber Music
• Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.: Outta the Chair Office & Onto the Stage, Michael Dugan, trombone
• Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.: Jazz I Ensemble
• Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.: Whitewater Symphony Orchestra in the Young Auditorium
• Sunday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.: UW-Whitewater Choirs 
• Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.: Percussion Ensemble 
• Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.: Faculty Concert: Cristina Ballatori, flute 
• Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.: Chancellor’s Quartet and Baroque Ensemble 

All music events are in the Light Recital Hall at the Greenhill Center of the Arts located at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, Wisconsin unless specified otherwise. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. 

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 1, 2022, to honor firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members of Wisconsin’s fire services. In recognition of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day, Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Inc. holds a Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids. This year, the event will take place on October 1.   “The Memorial Wall in Wisconsin Rapids holds the names of more than 300 firefighters who have served their communities heroically and who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Gov. Evers. “This day is an important one to many as they honor their loved ones, colleagues, and friends with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession, and the state of Wisconsin joins them in their mourning as we remember their fallen heroes. They will never be forgotten.”  In addition to lowering the flags on Sat., Oct. 1, 2022, due to the Final Alarm Ceremony, the Executive Order also lowers the flags on Sat., Oct. 15, 2022, in honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day during Fire Prevention Week, which is set by state statute.

After many years of co-sponsoring Stuff the Bus, the Whitewater FFA is passing the torch to Whitewater Unified School District Student Councils. The Student Councils, along with Nelson’s Bus Service, will be supporting the food drive. Please support Stuff the Bus under new management; your support goes a long way for those in need.
During Homecoming Week (October 3-7), please bring donations to any school in the district. Each building will have designated areas in which food and other supplies can be dropped off during the school day.

Your support for the community is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Whitewater FFA Reporter
Katie Gillette

32nd Whitewater CROP Hunger Walk — THIS Sunday — October 2, 2022 — 12:30 p.m. — Irvin L Young Memorial Library – Pre-register online at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/whitewaterwi

The Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission is pleased to report that 2022 has been a good year for Purple Martins and Chimney Swifts. These synanthropic [organisms that live closely with humans and benefit from doing so] birds seem to appreciate the fact that Whitewater is a Bird City. To find out more, please visit the For The Birds page at The Arboretum At Starin Park.

Large Garage Sale

Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Eastward Apartments 

801 E. Clay St. D4

Whitewater, WI 53190

Women’s Sweaters  L-XL

Graphic Tees  L- 2XL

Harley Tshirts Men 2XL

Women Harley Shirts L-XL

Hoodies XL – 2XL

Books

Puzzles

Packer Stadium Seats

Womens shoes 7.5 Columbia, Teva, New Balance

2 Used Graco Pack n Plays

Like new Graco High Chair

Brand New Evenflo Car Seat

Brand New Booster Car Seat

Barely used Booster Car Seat

Toys

Little Tykes Rocking Chairs

Little Tykes Pink Toy box

Antique Dishes

The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will offer the AARP Driver Safety Class on Monday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its facilities at the Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services, 1910 County Road NN in Elkhorn.

This class is a great refresher on driving techniques and rules of the road and also provides a proven method for seniors to evaluate their driving and make necessary changes to remain safe. In addition, most insurance companies offer a discount for up to three years for completion of the course. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

For questions or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.

About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your personal situation.