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The Whitewater Arts Alliance is proud to announce this year’s line-up of artists for the 10^th Anniversary of our annual Savory Sounds Concert Series! The concert series spans throughout the month of July, and features four different musical artists that are sure to excite adults and kids alike!

July 8^th, 2021 – CREAM CITY BRASS BAND (11:30-12:45 at the Birge Fountain, outside of the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190). The featured food vendor for this concert will be LaPreferida.

Founded in Milwaukee but born from the tradition of New Orleans jazz and second line parades, the CREAM CITY BRASS BAND exists to honor the heritage of Louisiana brass bands, through their interpretations of jazz standards and current styles of music.  Having performed at venues such as Summerfest & Turner Hall, the Cream City Brass Band holds a high reputation in the Milwaukee music scene.  Members of the group have grown up together as peers and mentors, leaving no wonder as to why you feel the love every time you hear them play.  This modern brass band weaves together diverse genres to create a unique, funky sound that keeps its roots in the legendary Crescent City.

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July 15^th, 2021 – COLE AND COMPANY JAZZ TRIO (11:30-12:45 at the Birge Fountain, outside of the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190). The featured food vendor for this concert will be Subway.

COLE & COMPANY is a family music group consisting of Professor Carl A. Cole, B.A., M.A. (Piano/Vocals), his wife, Dianna (Vocals) and son, Andrew (Bass/Drums), all professional musicians. Prof. Cole, affectionately called “Mr. C” by children and community, is the founder & CEO of “Sounds Of Good News” (SOGN) Productions, based in Rockford, IL. The trio shares top-quality music performances and productions, including genres of Spirituals, Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B/Soul and Pop.

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July 22^nd, 2021 – TAPESTRY: ACOUSTIC FOLK QUINTINET (11:30-12:45 at the Birge Fountain, outside of the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190). The featured food vendor for this concert will be The Sweet Spot.

TAPESTRY is collective group of five local musicians woven together in a multi-faceted collection of musical styles and flavors. The musically diverse backgrounds of each player combine to form a traditional but unique acoustic sound: on any given performance you can hear music from the ‘20’s all the way through traditional and current folk music. Mix in the utilization of many string instruments you have seen and heard, to ones you haven’t, along with up to five part vocal harmony and a wonderful experience is guaranteed every time they appear.

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July 29^th, 2021 – KEN LONNQUIST AND FRIENDS FAMILY CONCERT (11:30-12:45 at the Birge Fountain, outside of the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190). The featured food vendor for this concert will be Grunzolio Pizzeria.

KEN LONNQUIST brings laughter and song to audiences of all ages, exploring themes of nature, relationships and current events. His kid’s songs are terrific – the soundtrack of childhood for many happy Wisconsin families!  Based in Madison, his talented bandmates add fiddle, banjo, bass, accordion and more to his delightfully energetic concerts! Ken’s series of recordings for adults and children have received recognition from Audubon, Parents Choice, American Library Association, Booklist, Children’s Music Web, Parents’ Guide To Children’s Media and others, solidifying his reputation as a children’s entertainer.  Ken’s love for musical theater found an outlet as composer for Children’s Theater of Madison, where 15 productions of his full-scale musicals were presented.

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*In case of rain, concerts will be broadcast on Local Access 990.

All concerts are free, and we welcome all to attend!

This year’s Savory Sounds Concert Series is made possible by the following sponsors:
Fort Community Credit Union
Fairhaven Senior Services
First Citizens State Bank
Premier Bank
Olm and Associates

The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to promote the visual and performing arts through an alliance of artists, individuals, educational resources, and organizations to promote creativity and diversity that will serve to educate and enrich the lives of the residents of the Whitewater community and surrounding areas.

Article Submitted by Christine Hayes

Happy Fourth of July weekend and #FlashbackFriday from the Whitewater Historical Society!

In 1907, city and college officials planned a “Home Coming” celebration on July 4-7 in an effort to spur economic interest and rekindle a sense of community spirit. Invitations were sent out throughout the country to anyone who had previously lived or worked in Whitewater. Over 2000 former residents attended the festivities. This image of the Home Coming parade shows the north side of Main Street looking eastwards.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections!

(3151P, Whitewater Historical Society)​

The Whitewater Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Whitewater and the surrounding area. Be sure to join us next week for more from the Society’s collections. Please “like” us on Facebook, and check out our website at whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org!​ 

(Whitewater Public Library submission) The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library and New Beginnings will present: Domestic Violence Information and Resources on Thursday, July 8 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Individuals can register for this Zoom program at whitewaterlibrary.org.

New Beginnings APFV is a non-profit agency that provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. New Beginnings has two office locations–in Elkhorn and Whitewater– serving the Walworth and Jefferson Counties. Please (virtually) join the advocates from the New Beginnings Whitewater office and learn more about what they do and how New Beginnings serves our community!

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There’s no better way to get back to our non-pandemic life than by taking in a performance of “Madagascar, Jr.” by the Whitewater Summer School Playhouse in the Whitewater High School auditorium on Thursday through Saturday, July 8 and 9 at 7:00 p.m. and July 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Look for cast and crew members in the Fourth of July parade.

Seats ($10 adults and $5 students) for the performances can be reserved by calling 262-472-8178.  Tickets are also available one hour before the performance.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, “Madagascar, Jr.”follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.  Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, “Madagascar Jr.” will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

As a bonus, there is a lot that the kids can learn from this fun musical. Apart from the many humorous jokes, the adorable characters, and an entertaining story, “Madagascar, Jr.” offers kids the opportunity to pick up a lesson or two about the value of friendship, of sticking together even in troubling times, of adjustments, and of never giving up hope. 

Under the direction of Jim McCulloch, the production features a cast of students ranging from 6th graders in their first performance on stage through Whitewater High School Class of 2021 graduates with extensive experience in theater.  Musical direction is provided by Liz Elliott, Kat Dunham leads the talented stage crew, and Tony Hansen works his audio magic.  WHS Class of 2021 graduate Carter Waelchli, who will be majoring in theater education, serves as student director.

Taking to the stage are actors Deven Bawden, Chacha Binagi, Margaret Brown, Payton Bunger, Ayden Clark, Isabella Cohen, Lucy Davis, Danny Fuller, Charolotte Hajewski, Nina Heim, Maggie Jay, Midi Kapfer, Josh Kirley, Ameera Lin, Ilana Lothes, Hailey Peterson, Chloe Prince, Lauren Rollette, Cole Schlicher, Skylar Staebler, Haley Street, Madison Strickler, Alex Sullivan, Ava Van Daele, Anderson Waelchli, Marco Wence, Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman, Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman, Ella Willman, Xavier Zei, Zoe Zei, and Matt Zingsheim.

Members of the stage and technical crews – so instrumental in making the magic of theater – include Ghati Binagi, Alejandra Diaz-Gallagos, Emerson Dunham, Kara Long, Abigail Olson, Lucy Troxel, Sami Van Daele, and Emma Weigel.

Lucy Davis, who will be entering 8th grade in the fall, is cast in the role of a reporter, Candy Hammernose.  Davis performed in the spring in a virtual show, “10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine” and considers her role in “Madagascar, Jr.” as so very different because it is in person with a live audience.

Davis added, “I think that my character’s favorite ice cream flavor would be Rocky Road because she’s a little bit rocky but she’s all good.  Her favorite season would probably be fall because of the colors changing on the leaves of the trees.”

One of the “under the radar” dimensions of this show that offers a good example of the many ways that theatrical productions don’t happen by magic was shared by Stage Manager Kat Dunham.

She said, “With the pandemic resulting in soaring lumber prices and increased materials costs, we’ve had to pull pieces and scavenge from previous shows in order to create scenery for this show.  Every single piece you’ll see on stage has been repurposed from another show.”

“But, doing the best we can with what we have and pulling together for the common purpose of putting on a great show is what theatre is all about.”

Dunham added, “I’m impressed with how well this crew has taken that to heart and I’m so proud of all of them for coming in and putting in a solid day’s work every day to meet the production levels we’re known for.”

Source: press release

(Whitewater Public Library submission) The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library offers a new craft for kids every other week! Families can stop by the Library, grab their take-and-make craft kit, and follow along with the craft video! Videos can be found on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Children’s crafts are available the weeks of: July 6 and 19 this month.

Roberta’s Art Gallery is welcoming a dual exhibit this July. Enter “Ethereal: The Magical World of Marina Jones and Lila Brochá,” at Roberta’s Art Gallery from July 6 – July 28. The exhibit consists of multiple painted pieces by both artists.

Marina Jones is from Europe but now resides with her husband in Wisconsin, and has been painting since she was 18 years old. She mainly does oil portraits on canvas, but also dabbles in landscapes, ethnic, historical, fantasy, and abstract paintings. She comments on her paintings by saying, “I am fascinated by ethnic motives from around the world, and I often incorporate them in the body of my work to emphasize the unity of all cultural traditions.”

Lila Brochá is a Filipino, from the Green Bay area of Wisconsin, and has been painting as a hobby for many years. She often paints cityscapes and whimsical scenes in nature on large round wood, canvasses, and also paints/decorates purses. Her paintings are very vibrant, detailed, and full of color, saying: “I gave myself a promise that for my paintings, I’d like to express and share stories, memories and feelings in the most colorful way.”

Both artists present their artwork in unique ways, and “Ethereal: The Magical World of Marina Jones and Lila Brochá” features a variety of their pieces. Marina’s detailed canvases and Lila’s vibrant pallets will be at Roberta’s Art Gallery from July 6 – July 28. Guests can attend the virtual panel discussion featuring both artists via the University Center’s Facebook Live page on July 21 at 5 p.m. or visit their magical world at Roberta’s Art Gallery. As Lila Brochá says, “Enjoy the stories that I’m about to tell.”

Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center (UC) at UW-Whitewater. The gallery hosts multiple exhibits and workshops each semester by collaborating with the artists–both locally and regionally. Many of our events will be held virtually and/or in person this summer. Roberta’s Art Gallery’s summer hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Roberta’s Art Gallery is open to the public with all exhibits being free. Whether you’re a student, a Whitewater community member, or someone wanting to support the artist, stop on by! For questions or further information, contact Roberta’s Art Gallery at (262) 472-3193 or ucart@uww.edu or visit our website.

Article Submitted by Molly Thomas
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Roberta’s Art Gallery PR Intern
414-405-5389 | ThomasME01@uww.edu

Paid advertisement
Estate sale of Mrs. Norma “Jeanne” Triebold
227 S. Prince St., Whitewater
Saturday, July 10: 9-2
Sunday, July 11: 9-1
(Numbers issued one hour prior to sale on Saturday; one-half hour prior to sale on Sunday.)

Mrs. Triebold owned and operated “The Little Red Schoolhouse” in Whitewater for 33 years.

Partial listing: Fran Achen photo, Leon Pescheret etchings, various types glassware, several pieces of Tell City furniture, patio furniture, sofa sleeper, beautiful table and floor lamps, bar stools, game tables, chairs, pictures and frames, usual kitchen items, lots of holiday decorations, beautiful clothing size 4-8 petite.

See Craigslist for complete listing and pictures.

For any questions contact Shirley Erdman, 920-563-9039.

Note: The deadline for registration for the prairie tours on July 8 & 10 is Thursday, July 1 at noon. The deadline for the garden tours is the Monday prior to the tour.

2021 Prairie and Landscape Tours

Looking for a safe and active way to enjoy the outdoors? Want to learn more about native and sustainable landscapes and ways to incorporate the practices in your gardening? Join us for free guided tours of the UW-Whitewater prairie and campus gardens! UW-Whitewater Continuing Education is pleased to offer tours of the prairie and nature preserve and campus landscapes and gardens throughout the season. Wes Enterline, UW-Whitewater’s sustainability director, will lead the tours.

All tours are free with registration and open to the public. These are walking tours with low activity levels and are held rain or shine, unless severe weather warnings are issued. Tours are limited to 8 participants. Walk-up registrations are not accepted. Tours may be available virtually, and information on how to access virtual tour will be provided in advance.

Prairie Tours: Plants and Plans for the UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve

Over 100 acres on the campus’s northwestern border have been restored and actively managed as a native prairie and nature preserve. Learn more about the diverse array of native plant species in the prairie and savanna ecosystems and observe them during this first peak of the growing season.

Plants and Plans for the UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve: Thursday, July 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Plants and Plans for the UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve: Saturday, July 10, 9:00 – 10:00 am

Campus Core Garden Tours:

Explore the many gardens and natural spaces tucked between our campus buildings. In addition to providing information about the annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees in our landscapes around campus and the sustainability practices we use, this year will feature additional details about campus history on all three tours too!

History of the Whitewater Normal School Grounds: Thursday, August 5, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

This tour will visit the Salisbury and Chopp Arboretums, Memory Garden, Hyer Hall, Halverson Log Cabin, and Little Red Schoolhouse, which are all on the original grounds of the Normal School. This year we will provide an exclusive sneak peek inside the Log Cabin and Schoolhouse!

Gardens and Trees of the South Campus Core: Thursday, August 12, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

This tour will focus on trees and landscape beds near Andersen Library, Heide Hall, University Center, the South Wyman Mall, Hyer Hall, Salisbury Arboretum, Roseman Building, and Minnieska Springs.

Gardens and Trees of the North Campus Core: Thursday, August 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

The final tour of the summer will explore the campus vegetable garden as well as trees and landscape beds near Moraine Hall, Hyland Hall, Upham Hall, Winther Hall, Minnieska Springs, and White Hall.

Contact Continuing Education at 262-472-1100 with questions.

The Luna Project

A fundraiser to support two extraordinary organizations that transform lives in very different ways.

Two organizations, two different approaches and missions. Yet interconnected with a common goal of transforming lives. The Luna Project brings together art and counseling to raise awareness and funds to support New Beginnings and Studio 84.

Studio 84 artists have created a collaborative painting depicting the Luna Moth, which is a symbol in some cultures of rebirth, renewal, transformation and regeneration. The painting is destined to be displayed at the New Beginnings center where clients can view it and be inspired by its message. View a video about the project at https://youtu.be/bKg3YfONS0Q

New Beginnings is located in Elkhorn and Whitewater with a mission to provide supportive services and advocacy for adult and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and human trafficking.

Studio 84 supports people with disabilities and brings about transformation with increased self-esteem, independence and a sense of belonging through the development of their creative side through the arts.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will support both organizations. Donate online at www.studio84inc.org or mail donation to Studio 84, 121 W Center St. Whitewater, WI 53190

Source: Studio 84 press release