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Savory Sounds Summer Concert: Rose Among Thorns, July 12 at 11:30 am

 Rose Among Thorns

July 12 at 11:30 am

 Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St.

Called A Rose Among Thorns, this quartet of local musicians offers pleasing melodies, tight musicianship, and stirring renditions of songs from folk, pop, blues, country, and Celtic traditions. The foursome includes Jeff Mason on acoustic guitar, bass, and vocals; Perry Baird on vocals and acoustic guitar; Tom Cook on bass, mandolin, banjo, and a host of other stringed instruments; and Angela Martin Licari on violin and vocals. Fort Atkinson natives Jeff and Perry played as solo acts and as a duo in the mid-1980s, renewing their musical partnership about five years ago. Tom, retired band teacher at Fort High School, came on board in 2015, and a violin was added in 2016, with Angela capably taking over that duty last year. All are familiar to local audiences as members of other musical ensembles, some of which include Jeff with the Merry Horde, Expanded Waist Band, and Blue Stew; Perry with The Buzzards; Tom with Madison Brass and Guitarcheology; and Angela with Madpolecats. The Rose Among Thorn’s collaboration gives each a chance to contribute favorite—often eclectic—songs for interpretation by the group. Songs featuring moving stories and themes, energetic instrumentals, soothing vocals, and singable choruses are all part of typical Rose Among Thorns musical sets.

The WAA is grateful to our partners-Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm and Associates, and PremierBank–for helping to make these events possible.

Savory Sounds Upcoming Schedule
(11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the following Thursdays, inside the CAC if raining)

July 19 Brass Knuckles

All the Money in the World – Tuesday, July 10 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

All the Money in the World is a 2017 crime thriller film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa, based on John Pearson’s 1995 book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty. It stars Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Charlie Plummer, Andrew Buchan, and Timothy Hutton. The film depicts J. Paul Getty’s refusal to cooperate with the extortion demands of a group of kidnappers from the organized crime Mafia group ‘Ndrangheta, who abducted his grandson John Paul Getty III in 1973.

The film received positive reviews with critics praising the performances and received three nominations at the 75th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress – Drama for Williams.

When: Tuesday, July 10 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Upcoming City Meetings: Week of July 9 to July 15

Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday, July 9, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room. For agenda, 

WUSD School Board – Special Meeting – Monday, July 9, 2018, 7:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office – William D. Kyle Board Room. For agenda, 

Public Works Committee – Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 6:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room. For agenda, 

Finance Committee – Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building –  City Manager’s Conference Room. For agenda, 

Public Meeting – Lakes Drawdown Project –  Thursday, July 12, 2018, 5:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lake Front Room. For agenda, 

Studio 84 names Jessica Barden as Artist of the Month for July

Jessica Barden has been a student at Studio 84 for six years and has developed her talent for painting pet portraits. She is one of several students who is making her art into a business. Here is what Jessica had to say about her time at Studio 84, “It makes me feel good that I could have a job out in the community with the stuff I’m learning at the studio. Makes me feel really good that I could have my own business in art. I feel proud of myself and it makes me feel good that I have something going in my life. People love my artwork and it makes me happy, and jump for joy and makes me proud. I thank God that I know how to do this kind of work. I thank God Studio 84 has taught me these things.”

Over the years, the staff has noted, that Jessica is learning to deal with frustrations and how to use those frustrations as learning experiences not just with her art but in everyday life as well. Director, Deborah Blackwell, states that she’s also learning to operate the cash register to check people out and loves giving tours of the gallery and store.  Blackwell says, “her confidence in what she does is growing, she’s learned so much with painting that she is often seen helping others too.”

As part of the vocational training program in the arts, Jessica now has her own website, Facebook page, and email and has become quite proficient at using these programs.  As a natural process of using these programs, she is also improving her spelling and reading abilities. She works with Gateway Tech intern Stacy Whetlow with her reading skills by reading books together. You can visit Jessica’s website at jjbarden79.wixsite.com/artist.

Studio 84 in Whitewater is a non-profit art studio that provides experiences in the arts for the community. They specialize in the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities, including those with Autism, physical disabilities, cognitive limitations, and mental illness. The studio is open to all ages and all abilities.

For more information visit studio84inc.org or check us out on Facebook.

Fran Achen Photo Competition Reception on July 8

On Sunday, July 8, the Whitewater Arts Alliance will hold the reception for the 9th Annual Fran Achen Photo Competition at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street.

This year, more than 125 pieces from almost 40 different photographers will be on display. These entries are from young photographers who are just beginning to hone their skills to accomplished photographers from our area. The reception will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the music of Carl Cole and Co. Visitors may remember this incredible group from Savory Sounds and the 10th Anniversary Bash last fall.

During the reception, the WAA will be dedicating a mobile – that was recently assembled for the gallery – in memory of Jim Coburn for his support of the arts in the community. A contest to name the artwork will also be explained and opened for entries. Finally, awards for the Fran Achen Photo Competition will be announced, beginning at about 2:15 p.m.

This reception is free and open to the public.

Free Summer Concert Series with City Market Vendors – Tuesday, July 3

The UWW 150th-anniversary celebration continues with a performance from King Solomon. Join us 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, on the Wyman Mall near the Andersen Library for spirited reggae music, lawn and kids games, and a beverage tent with regular and adult options. Enjoy more than 35 Whitewater City Market vendors from 4-7 p.m. with food trucks like Flying Cow Pizza, Smoked on Wheels BBQ, Yang’s Thai Food, and Lefty’s Two, and local products like cheese, honey, kombucha, seasonal produce, preserves, eggs, meat (chicken, beef, bison, pork, and lamb), handmade soap, coffee, chocolates, bread, pastries, jewelry, and plants. We hope to see you there!

For more details, visit uww.edu/150/concerts