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UW-Whitewater’s Department of Theatre/Dance Summeround brings two romantic comedies to the Hicklin Studio Theatre: Mary, Mary by Jean Kerr, is a playful journey through marriage, divorce, sex, and taxes; and a comedic look at marriage even after “death do us part” with Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit.  Mary, Mary runs June 25-28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 29 & 30 at 2:00 p.m.; Blithe Spirit runs July 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and July 20 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. Subscribe now and see both shows for $29 or less! Single tickets for each production are $16.50 for the general public, $14.50 for those over 65, $11.00 for those under 18, and $6.00 for students with a valid UW-Whitewater ID. Order tickets by phone: (262) 472-2222, Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm or online http://tickets.uww.edu

Mary, Mary by Jean Kerr and directed by Kymberly Mellen, opens June 25 and runs through June 30 in the Hicklin Studio Theatre. Recently divorced, the wisecracking cynic Mary and infuriatingly sensible Bob meet at his apartment in the hope of avoiding an audit by the IRS. When a snowstorm forces Mary to spend the night, the following morning proves interesting as mutual friend and lawyer Oscar, Hollywood heartthrob and neighbor Dirk Winston, and Bob’s considerably younger fiancée Tiffany arrive. Mary, Mary is a rollicking ride through marriage, divorce, taxes, and sex.

“True love triumphs” – New York Times

Blythe Spirit, by Noel Coward and directed by Bruce Cohen runs July 16 through 21 in the Hicklin Studio Theatre. Successful writer Charles Condomine, in researching the occult for his next novel, enlists the aid of Madame Arcati to conjure a séance at a small dinner party. To everyone’s surprise she successfully brings back the spirit of his ex-wife Elvira, who sets out to ruin Charles’ and his current wife Ruth’s happy home.  Ruth is accidentally killed and joins Elvira in otherworldly mischief, haunting the hapless Charles. Join us for a comedy with real spirit. “A world-class comedy” – TheaterMania.com

Mary, Mary opens on Tuesday, June 25 through Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on June 29 – 30 at 2:00 p.m.  Blythe Spirit opens on Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm and matinee performances on July 20-22 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available to purchase in person at the Greenhill Center Box Office Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by phone at 262-472-2222.  Tickets may also be purchased the night of the performance, beginning one hour prior to curtain. Subscribe to both shows and save, two shows only $29 or less. Single tickets for each production are $16.50 for the general public, $14.50 for those over 65, $11.00 for those under 18, and $6.00 for students with a valid UW-Whitewater ID.

The Theatre/Dance Department is dedicated to producing high quality, entertaining productions highlighting the talent of theatre majors, and a variety of other students. The department is designed to give students a real-world experience; often students create costumes, sets and lights, giving them the opportunity to apply theatrical craft. Every school year faculty and students produce six shows and a smaller Summeround season. To find additional information about the department, visit their website at http://www.uww.edu/cac/theatre-dance or find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UWWTheatreDance.

The Theatre/Dance Department 2018-19 Season is sponsored by the Daily Union, 940AM/WFAW and WCLO 1230AM/92.7FM

If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us as early as possible. Requests are confidential. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please contact Leslie LaMuro (262) 472-1228 for further information.

Liz Sotherland, who together with her husband John, own BicycleWise, connected with our State officials to proclaim May as Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month. With some work with local representatives, the past month was officially Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month in Wisconsin! Thank you Governor Tony Evers. The official document will be proudly displayed at BicycleWise.

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are a group of connective tissue disorders that can be inherited and are varied both in how they affect the body and in their genetic causes. They are generally characterized by joint hypermobility (joints that stretch further than normal), skin hyperextensibility (skin that can be stretched further than normal), and tissue fragility.

It’s difficult knowing there’s no treatment or cure, but working toward awareness and more research gives Liz hope for herself and others. To learn more click here or here.

Article and Photos by Tom Ganser

In May, five young teenagers and five senior citizens put their artistic and horticultural skills to the test in a fun and intergenerational experience sponsored by the Association for the Prevention of Family Violence (APFV).

The four-session workshop was supported by a 2018 grant from the Whitewater Community Foundation to promote collaboration between APFV and Studio 84, Whitewater Middle School students, and residents of Fairhaven Senior Services.

The first four-session workshop focused on providing a greater understanding of individual strengths and sought to gain insight on the different challenges each generation faces. The workshop included seniors and youth working together on a fun personality assessment and a combination art and garden project.

Throughout the sessions, the youth had an opportunity to share some technology experiences as seniors shared some of the wisdom they have gained throughout life.

Working side by side in Studio 84, the five teens and five senior citizens planned how to decorate flower pots, painted the pots, transplanted flowers and other plants into the pots, and distributed them to Fairhaven Senior Services residents.

APFV began in 1978 as a task force looking at the community problem of domestic violence, enhancing its mission over the years and expanding its services. In 2018 APFV changed its name to New Beginnings APFV and opened a second New Beginnings office in downtown Whitewater in order to better serve the needs of the northern portions of Walworth County as well as begin to serve residents of southern Jefferson County. The original office is located in Elkhorn.

New Beginnings APFV is an advocacy center that collaborates with individuals who are seeking to reclaim ownership of their lives. New Beginning advocates are dedicated to walking the journey with individuals who are navigating a challenging time in their lives that often involves emotional trauma as well as complex court and legal systems.

New Beginnings APFV provides comprehensive, compassionate support and services to people affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking. This includes crisis intervention, legal advocacy, safety planning, individual counseling, housing advocacy, children’s services, medical advocacy and information and referral to other relevant community resources.

To learn more about APFV, visit newbeginningswalworth.com.

Free National Trails Day Hikes on June 1
The ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE (Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter) will sponsor two free
hiking activities on the I.A.T. in celebration of National Trails Day on June 1. There is no
charge for these hikes, and parking is free for the day. Both activities will begin at the Rice
Lake parking area near the boat launch, off State Park Road in the Whitewater Lake
Recreation Area. (Look for the Ice Age Trail tent!)

The Up to 20 Miles Hike will leave the parking area at 8 AM. Participants may elect to end
their hike at any road crossing — volunteer shuttle drivers provide free transport back to the
starting point. Water and bathrooms are available at the start, at Highway 12, and at the 9.4-
mile point, the historic Oleson Cabin on Duffin Road — an excellent shady spot to enjoy a
picnic lunch. Those who wish to continue may go on to the Emma Carlin trailhead or stop at
any road in between. Wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes and bringing a cell phone,
snacks, mosquito dope, a hat, and drinking water is very strongly recommended. For more
information, contact Andy Whitney at 262-949-0286.

Mammoth Tracks: Hiking Fun for Families offers a choice of two two-mile hikes with the focus
on kids. Follow the rocky Ice Age Trail over the hills to the look-out for a bird’s-eye view of the
lakes, hills, and forests. Or trek around the lagoon then down-hill through the pines to a
bridge over a fast-running trout stream — your choice! These guided hikes leave the
playground area every hour from 10 AM until 1 PM. Long pants, please — and sunscreen and
shoes with socks. For more information, please contact Ellen Davis at 262-740-1113.

The meeting place for both is the I.A.T. tent between the boat launch and the purple playground at Rice Lake; parking stickers are not required on this day. The Up-to-Twenty-Miles hike leaves at 8 AM; the family hikes (choice of 2 – each about 2 miles in length) start on the hour between 10 and 1. All hikes are guided, with a sweep at the rear to make sure everyone is still on course.

The Circle of Artists group (formally Visionary Artists) will hold its Summer 2019 art exhibit at The Hoard Museum Gallery located at 401 Whitewater Avenue in Fort Atkinson, WI.  The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 8^th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The paintings will be on display until June 22^nd during regular museum hours, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The theme of capturing a moment in time has inspired the artists to create paintings that reflect their own interpretations of moments in time that are meaningful to them.  The paintings are done in a variety of mediums, colors and textures that reflect each of the artists’ varied styles.

As a special focus on “Freedom” each artist has also created one piece of art that pays tribute to freedom. These seven paintings will be displayed together to highlight what freedom means to them.

The artists hope that the viewing public will enjoy their efforts to stop time in its tracks through their paintings. They invite you to meet them at their opening reception and enjoy the experience of seeing what they have created.

Barbara Grant: “I enjoy experimenting with various media in my work.  For this exhibit regarding “moments” I depict elements that give me pause, discovering animal tracks, love letters, pink skies, etc.” 

John Dynkowski:  “I paint in watercolor as well as abstract collage.  Most of my work has a serenity theme for the viewer to escape into.”

Marilyn Fuerstenberg:   “For this show I challenged myself to paint subjects that have eluded my abilities in the past. “Give me a moment to paint that” was my inspiration for this show. Of course, I always have to include a few of my favorite floral paintings. I paint exclusively in watercolor.”

 Thomas Jewell:  “My subjects of interest are landscapes, horses, wildlife and portraiture.  I gain my inspirations from the natural world around me.  My color palette is derived from the primary and earth-tone colors. I love to explore the color ranges and light affects I can create as I challenge myself to grasp the magic beauty of landscapes, the elegance of the horse or the soul of portraiture subjects. I create in acrylic, oil, watercolor, and graphite mediums.”

Mary Nevicosi: “My art isn’t about realism or even rationalism. It is simply about putting brush to canvas every day and making colors and movements that thrill me.”

Sylvia Linton:  “My muse finds it hard to stay on one path, so I find joy in trying new ways of painting. For this show I have included watercolors, fluid acrylic pours, a collage, and an alcohol ink painting, finding beauty in the natural world and amusement in the world of my own imagination.”

Varla Bishop: Varla Bishop paints in watercolor and acrylic. She especially enjoys painting portraits of people depicting moments in time. She is also a pet portrait artist and visitors will see her love for animals in her work.

Circle of Artists: Varla Bishop, John Dynkowski, Marilyn Fuerstenberg, Barb Grant, Tom Jewell, Sylvia Linton, Mary Nevicosi.  

Visit their website: www.whitewatercircleofartists.com

As part of his comments on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Building, Adjutant Steve Smith announced that a dwindling active membership, a lack of resources to maintain the building, and a refocusing on serving veterans led to the decision by the William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion to sell its building, which is 50 years old this year. “To be clear, we are not going away,” Smith stated. “We are downsizing to better focus on our mission, and we will continue to meet and function as we have in the past.” Please click here for the article in the Daily Jefferson County Union.

On Friday, May 31, Whitewater High School will be celebrating its current and future students and alumni by encouraging all current, future, and former Whitewater High School students and their families to post both new and old photos on social media using the hashtag #dayofthewhippet. Let’s celebrate past achievements, bright futures, and great career choices, and show your Whippet Pride!

The department of Student Diversity, Engagement, and Success at UW-Whitewater is hosting their 12^th annual King/Chavez Golf Outing! The event will take place on Friday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Majestic Oaks Golf Resort at Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, Wisconsin.

The King/Chavez Golf Outing is an annual fundraising event for the King/Chavez Scholars Program at UW-Whitewater. The event also serves as an opportunity for university engagement with alumni, donors, supporting faculty and staff, students and community partners.

Shotgun starts at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception and awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m. The general registration fee is $150 which includes 18 holes, a golf cart, lunch ticket, and reception attendance for one person.

Interested people should register online by June 5^th at uww.edu/alumni/ww

Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay Street, is hosting Geek Week, June 10-13, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. All work areas will be open to the public. This is a great opportunity to see and experience MakerSpace and have a hands-on experience in all things S.T.E.M. and S.T.E.A.M. MakerSpace will have Skillshare and YouTube videos to watch and then make…the mission is to foster and support hands-on exploration promoting passion-based learning.

Whatever the passion: fabric arts, welding, woodworking, 3D printing, or technology, MakerSpace has the resources and equipment available. Maker instructors will be on-hand for instruction and questions.

https://facebook.com/wisconsinmakers/ https://meetup.com/WisconsinMakers/