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The 2018 Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5K to take place on September 23

Photo by Tom Ganser

On Sept. 23, 2018 participants of all ages will line up at the starting line of the sixth annual DWS in Whitewater, Wisc. The DWS team is thrilled to see all our participants in September.

“We try to give the best experience to our runners and we wouldn’t be able to do that without our generous sponsors and wonderful volunteers,” DWS Executive Director Jeffery Knight said.

Below is a list and description of everything to expect in Sept. on race day weekend.

  • Pre-race dinner: We have a complimentary pre-race dinner for participants on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 4:30 pm – 7 pm The dinner is provided by A’viands and is located in the Hamilton Room of the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. On-site registration is available during the pre-race dinner too!
  • Race day activities: The activities start bright and early at 6:30 am with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Every participant of the DWS gets breakfast for free. On-site registration is available on race day as well. For a full schedule of the day visit http://runwhitewater.com
    • Wheelchair Division start is 7:55 am
    • Half marathon/half marathon relay start is 8 am
    • 5K start is 8:15 am
    • Pacer added: Special this year we added a pacer component to the half marathon! We’ll have eight pacers running on the course in bright orange shirts, so they’ll be easy to find. Participants can follow the pacer to keep a steady time for the 13.1 miles.
  • FREE childcare: Did you know the DWS offers free childcare to our participants? Our Kids Korral, is a combined effort of the UW-W’s College of Education & Professional Studies and Creative and Resourceful Educators to provide activities for children in a safe environment. The Kids Korral is for children six month to 10 years and they must be registered, this can be done at http://runwhitewater.com.
  • W3 Fit Kid Shuffle: Every year the DWS is in conjunction with the W3 Fit Kid Shuffle. It is a one-mile race for children 10 years and younger. The race begins at 9:15 am
  • Awards Ceremony: This year we split up the awards for the half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K. First, second and third (men and women) place finishers will receive a cash prize, $50 gift certificate to The Black Sheep in Whitewater and a drinking glass. All finishers of the half marathon, half marathon relay and 5k will receive a medal.
    • 5K awards start at 9:45 am
    • Half marathon and half marathon relay awards start at 10 am
  • Post-race party: This year’s post-race celebration will take place at 841 Brewhouse, located at 841 E Milwaukee St in Whitewater. Participants will come together with one free glass of either beer, wine or soda. The party is from 10:30 am to 1 pm
  • Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center is open from 9 am to 6 pm and participants can enjoy a free day pass.

“The activities we offer to our participants is exceptional compared to other road races,” DWS Race Director Dawson Miller said. “Activities like the Fit Kid Shuffle and the Kids Korral allow parents to run the course together knowing their children are having fun too.”

Monthly newsletters are emailed to participants and volunteers of the race. Message the DWS team on Facebook or email us at info@runwhitewater.com to receive the newsletter and stay up to date on all things involving the race.

For more information about the DWS contact Jeffery Knight by email, jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or by phone, 920.728.0662.

About the DWS

The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. All the proceeds from the race are donated to five local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater LEADS and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university and the school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquires email info@runwhitewater.com.

8th annual Run for Trey – Sunday, October 14th

The 8th annual Run for Trey will be held on Sunday, October 14th at Starin Park in Whitewater WI. This run honors Treyton Kilar who was killed eight years ago at the age of six by a drunk driver.

Registration begins at 8:00 am and the run starts at 10:00 am. Stick around for fantastic food, mascots, the Treyton Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, bouncy houses, balloons and more!! This is a great day filled with family fun honoring the inspiring Treyton Kilar.

For sign up and more information, 

 

RBG – Wednesday, September 19 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

RBG is a 2018 American documentary film directed and produced by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, focusing on the life and career of United States Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. After premiering at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, the film was released in the United States on May 4, 2018.

When: Wednesday, September 19 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Upcoming City and Community Meetings: Week of September 17 to September 23

WUSD Policy Review Committee – Monday, September 17, 2018, 6:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office.

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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday, September 17, 2018, 6:30 pm, Irvin L. Young Memorial Library – Community Room.

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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building.

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Parks and Recreation Board – Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 5:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room.

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CDA Board of Directors – Thursday, September 20, 2018, 5:30 pm, Innovation Center, Room 105.

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UW-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance 18-19 Season Announced

The 2018-19 season lineup is filled with comedy, drama, mystery, song & dance, and something for the kids.

The six shows presented this year include Love, Loss and What I Wore, Devon’s Hurt, Ghosts, Behind the Scenes Experience, Triumph of Love, DanceScapes‘19, and Angel Street.

For tickets and information call: 262-472-2222 or purchase tickets online at http://tickets.uww.edu (additional fees apply for online sales). Subscriptions can be purchased Six Shows for $50 or less!

The Season begins October 8 through October 13 at 7:30 pm and October 14 at 2:00 pm in Hicklin Studio Theatre – Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron adapted from the bestselling book by Irene Beckerman and directed by Angela Iannone. Five women take a nostalgic, witty and poignant tour of their wardrobes telling tales of their lives through each item of clothing in Love, Loss and What I Wore. Come see the honest and compelling monologues from diverse women that bring laughter and bittersweet memories to life.

“Fabulous.” – New York Theatre Guide

*Be advised, themes of domestic violence are present in this play and may not be suitable for all audiences.

October 27 at 1:00 pm in Barnett Theatre before the cast and crew take it on tour for a week is Devon’s Hurt, by Laurie Brooks and directed by Kymberly Mellen, the play shares a serious message about dealing with bullying, feelings, resolving conflicts and becoming a friend. Eight-year-old Devon is having a terrible day. Problems with his Mom, a teacher, a fight at school and worst of all a fight with his best friend. Devon’s feeling sorry for himself when The Hurt bursts out of his closet as a little fellow who won’t be ignored or pushed aside until Devon understands the nature of feelings. This is a fun show with a great message for young people. “Delightful.” – Nashville Children’s Theatre

December 4 through December 7 at 7:30 pm and December 8 at 2:00 pm in Hicklin Studio Theatre – Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Bruce Cohen introduces us to Helene Alving who has spent her life attempting to preserve the family reputation from her husband’s adultery. Following his death, twenty years of deception are unraveled, and the past will haunt their son until his dying day. Come see how the sins of the father continue to haunt the family and the decisions they must make. “Grabs you. . . never releases its grip.” – The Guardian

*Be advised, this play contains adult subject matter in the form of sex, violence, assisted death and incest.

Dates: 1/15, 2/1, 2/20 & performance of your choice. (dates subject to change) Behind the Scenes Experience is being offered with Triumph of Love. This is a workshop that pulls back the curtain and allows the audience to experience the energy and excitement of the cast’s first reading of the script, the orchestra, actors and designers as they come together for rehearsal and a deep-dive into the design concepts. Step-by-step the UW-W staff will share their passion and process from the start to the final performance. Fee: $60 (subscriber rate $30)

February 26 and March 1 at 7:30 pm, and March 2 at 2:00 pm in Barnett Theatre – the musical Triumph of Love by James Magruder, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and music by Jeffrey Stock, directed by Bruce Cohen and music direction by Robert Gehrenbeck. Triumph of Love focuses on two dueling households laying claim to the throne; Prince Agis vows to kill Princess Leonide so his family can reign with intellect over the realm. Leonide hopelessly falls for Agis and seeks entry into their private retreat disguised as a man. While only some are fooled by her disguise, all fall in love with her winsome spirit, as a hilariously messy path to love ensues. Join us for a rollicking musical ride on a difficult path to love, filled with deception, disguise, and confused relationships. “Bright. . . campy, irreverent wit.” – Variety

March 16 and 17 at 2:00 pm and March 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm in Barnett Theatre – DanceScapes‘19 is under the artistic direction of Amy Slater and features choreography by faculty, students, and guest artists at UW-Whitewater. Combining diverse creative visions the performances entertain, provoke thought, express an idea or story or simply present movement for movement’s sake. This year, the dance program is proud to host guest choreographers, Alfonso Cervera and Alessandra Williams as part of the Inclusive Excellence Fellows program, who will create exciting works for DanceScapes‘19. Their dances will bring inspiring vitality to this seasons’ performance.

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” – Martha Graham

May 1 through May 4 at 7:30 pm and May 5 at 2:00 pm in Barnett Theatre – Angel Street (Gaslight) by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Kymberly Mellen shines the light on the suavely handsome Mr. Manningham who has been slowly driving his devoted wife to the edge of insanity. This suspenseful drama uncovers his subtle plot, showing that Victorian tranquility is not what it seems on Angel Street, as a 15-year old murder is investigated.

“Spine chiller.” – Broadway World

*Be advised, this play contains themes of psychological abuse.

Take advantage of the subscription rates:

  • General public $50
  • Over 65 $40
  • Under 18 $30
  • UW-Whitewater Students $23

Single ticket prices for Love, Loss and What I Wore, Ghosts, DanceScape’19, and Angel Street:

  • General Public $12
  • Over 65 $10
  • Under 18 $7.50
  • UW-W Students and Veterans/Active Service people and their families $5.50

Single ticket prices for Triumph of Love:

  • General Public $14
  • Over 65 $12
  • Under 18 $9.50
  • UW-W Students and Veterans/Active Service people and their families $6.

Single ticket prices for Devon’s Hurt:

  • General Public $7
  • Over 65 $7
  • Under 18 $7
  • UW-W Students and Veterans/Active Service people and their families $5.

Order tickets by phone: (262) 472-2222, Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm or online http://tickets.uww.edu

The Theatre/Dance Department is dedicated to producing high quality, entertaining productions showcasing 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 two-show 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.

Whitewater Historical Society Plans Meetings For 2018-19

The Whitewater Historical Society will have meetings with programs the third Sundays of September, November, January, and May 2018-2019.  The March 2019 meeting will be the society’s annual event, Whitewater Collects, and will be on a Saturday in March.

All meetings and events will be held at the Lakefront Community Center near the depot museum.  All Meetings are Open to the Public.

The meeting dates are:

 

  • Sunday, September 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday in March:  Whitewater Collects
  • Sunday, May 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m.  (Annual Meeting)

Each meeting will have a program and will include one of the following topics:  UW-Whitewater, 150 years; Whitewater Recollects–Town and Gown–UW-Whitewater and the Community; Genealogy Workshop–Begin to Research Your Family History; Whitewater Collects; and the Whitewater Historical Society’s digitized photographs.

September Meeting of the Whitewater Historical Society

The Whitewater Historical Society’s first meeting of the 2018-2019 season will be held on September 16, from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Lakefront Community Building, Whitewater Street.

Karen Weston, recently retired Archivist at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will give a presentation about the history of the university and how it was interpreted in the historical society’s latest temporary exhibit at the depot museum.

The program is open to ALL members of the public!  Refreshments are always served. 

Dance for a Cure – Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser

Please join on Saturday, October 20, 2018, for a fun-filled night, with food, hourly raffles and a silent auction along with great music by The Rainbow Bridge Band, all while raising awareness and helping to find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy.

When: Saturday, October 20 from 6 pm to 11 pm

Where: V’s Waterfront Venue in Whitewater

Check out the event page on Facebook to see what will be raffled off and available at the silent auction. Autographed pictures from celebrities and much more to come.

All money stays in SE Wisconsin and goes to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

We are also still looking for more donations for raffles and silent auction if anyone would like to donate to this event. You can also donate by check to Dance For A Cure and sending a message on the event page of where to send the check.

If you would like to volunteer for the night of the event please contact Pam Brotzman at 262-473-9727.

This event is open to the public with a requested donation of $10 at the door.